Racist texts to Black Americans: ‘Now that Trump is president, you have been selected to pick cotton at nearest plantation’

Racist texts to Black Americans: ‘Now that Trump is president, you have been selected to pick cotton at nearest plantation’

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, a Republican, said on Friday that her office is among those investigating the text messages, adding that some targets – herself included – also received emails.

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How US doctor accused of funding Covid lab manufacture lives lavishly, enjoys state security

How US doctor accused of funding Covid lab manufacture lives lavishly, enjoys state security

Dr Anthony Fauci $15 million does not include the costs associated with his personal security from April 2020 to December 2022, which was handled by the same parties  while he was still serving in government.

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Sudan’s paramilitary generals face UN sanctions for roles in war against military, rights abuse

Sudan’s paramilitary generals face UN sanctions for roles in war against military, rights abuse

The rights group said the RSF and its militias targeted the ethnic Masalit and other non-Arab groups in El Geneina, the capital city of West Darfur state. Masalit who were captured were tortured, women and girls were raped and entire neighbourhoods were looted and destroyed, Human Rights Watch said.

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Pakistani insurgents kill 24 as 40 others wounded in powerful bombing at Quetta rail station

Pakistani insurgents kill 24 as 40 others wounded in powerful bombing at Quetta rail station

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif denounced the bombing in a statement, saying those who orchestrated the attack “will pay a very heavy price for it,” adding that security forces were determined to eliminate “the menace of terrorism.”

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In wake of Trump election Blacks in US sent racist texts telling them to ‘board a bus to plantation’ to work as slaves

In wake of Trump election Blacks in US sent racist texts telling them to ‘board a bus to plantation’ to work as slaves

While the texts varied somewhat, they all instructed recipients to “board a bus” that would transport them to a “plantation” to work as slaves, officials said. They said the messages were sent to school-aged children and college students, causing significant distress.

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Man retained by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump, charged

Man retained by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump, charged

Two New York residents whom Shakeri had met in prison, Carlisle Rivera and Jonathan Loadholt, have also been charged for helping Shakeri plot to kill a US citizen of Iranian origin in New York, described as an outspoken critic of Iran’s government who had previously been targeted for murde

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Dakar hosts 58 artists from 33 countries exploring from either side of the Atlantic featuring legacy of slavery

Dakar hosts 58 artists from 33 countries exploring from either side of the Atlantic featuring legacy of slavery

The wake of slavery impacted all Americans, said Diana Baird N’Diaye, the show’s curator. She is based between the US and Senegal. The displayed art does not only relate to the past, but also looks towards the future, she added.

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Mozambique hurtles towards rebellion after state deploys army to quell post-election protests

Mozambique hurtles towards rebellion after state deploys army to quell post-election protests

The ruling Frelimo party’s candidate, Daniel Chapo, was declared the winner of the presidential election two weeks ago, continuing the leftist party’s dominance of Mozambican politics since independence from Portugal in 1975.

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Nairobi’s vehicles with modified with ramps and swivel seats are a relief for disabled commuters

Nairobi’s vehicles with modified with ramps and swivel seats are a relief for disabled commuters

Users can book rides through the Ace Mobility app. Drivers are trained as caregivers, ensuring they understand how to provide respectful and appropriate assistance to passengers with disabilities.

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Ambani’s Reliance lobbies for India satellite spectrum auction in new clash with Starlink

Ambani’s Reliance lobbies for India satellite spectrum auction in new clash with Starlink

Reliance, which has dominated India’s telecom sector for years, is concerned that after spending $19 billion in airwave auctions it risks losing broadband customers to Musk, and potentially even data and voice clients later as technology advances, Reuters previously reported.

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