Qatar’s emir holds talks in Egypt on ending Gaza violence

Qatar’s emir holds talks in Egypt on ending Gaza violence

[1/5]Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi meets with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at the Ittihadiya presidential palace in Cairo, Egypt, November 10, 2023. The Egyptian Presidency/Handout via REUTERS Acquire Licensing Rights CAIRO, Nov 10 (Reuters) – The leaders of Qatar and Egypt met in Cairo on Friday, both hoping to mediate a …

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African Union suspends Gabon’s membership after military coup

African Union suspends Gabon’s membership after military coup

[1/2]A military vehicle passes by people celebrating after military officers announced they had taken power, after the state election body announced President Ali Bongo had won a third term, in Port Gentil, Gabon August 30, 2023 in this still image obtained from social media video. Gaetan M-Antchouwet Acquire Licensing Rights Read more Gabon officers announced …

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Gabon officers declare military coup, President Ali Bongo detained

Gabon officers declare military coup, President Ali Bongo detained

Bongo’s family have ruled for 56 years Junta names General Brice Oligui Nguema as leader From house arrest, Bongo appeals for support France, with troops in Gabon, condemns coup LIBREVILLE, Aug 30 (Reuters) – Military officers in oil-producing Gabon said they had seized power on Wednesday, placing President Ali Bongo under house arrest and naming …

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BRICS expansion faces eleventh hour hurdle as divisions persist

BRICS expansion faces eleventh hour hurdle as divisions persist

BRICS leaders weighing expanding bloc Dozens of nations have expressed interest in joining Expansion could add clout to grouping Long-standing divisions resurfacing JOHANNESBURG, Aug 23 (Reuters) – A deal to expand the BRICS group of leading developing countries appeared stuck in eleventh hour negotiations at a leaders summit on Wednesday, threatening to undermine the bloc’s …

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BRICS divisions re-emerge ahead of critical expansion debate

BRICS divisions re-emerge ahead of critical expansion debate

BRICS summit being held in Johannesburg Aug 22-24 Expanding bloc to top agenda China’s Xi says “history will be shaped by choices we make” Dozens of countries interested in joining – S.African officials JOHANNESBURG, Aug 22 (Reuters) – BRICS leaders met on Tuesday to plot the future course of the bloc of developing nations but …

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