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KUDAMADUWELLA, Sri Lanka, Aug 10 (Reuters) – As anarchy gripped the Sri Lankan city of Colombo in May, Meenu Mekala and Nirosh Ravindra gambled their family’s life savings on a two-week, 4,700-km voyage aboard a rusting trawler with their two young sons. The decision ended in ruin. Meenu, a Buddhist, and Nirosh, a Christian, met…
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Former justice minister Karua eyes vice president post Country often sees violent attacks on female candidates Karua says priority will be to stamp out corruption MOMBASA, Kenya Aug 9 (Reuters) – As Kenyans await the outcome of Tuesday’s election, they are wondering if Martha Karua might be their first female vice president, becoming the highest…
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TAIPEI, Aug 9 (Reuters) – Taiwan’s foreign minister said on Tuesday that China was using the military drills it launched in protest against U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit as a game-plan to prepare for an invasion of the self-ruled island. Joseph Wu, speaking at a press conference in Taipei, offered no time-table for a…
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U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman speaks during a panel with the Friends of Europe in Brussels, Belgium, April 21, 2022. REUTERS/Johanna Geron/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Aug 7 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden sees strong ties with Pacific Island countries as a priority, Deputy Secretary of…
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Power cuts, crime, unexplained cash tarnish presidency Several ANC figures gearing up to challenge Ramaphosa Ruling party could face unprecedented loss of majority Ramaphosa might still be seen as most credible candidate JOHANNESBURG, Aug 5 (Reuters) – South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa is beset by crises that have cast doubt on his presidency and left him…