Trump has hours to cover $454 million judgment, but he defiantly says ‘I did nothing wrong!’

Trump has hours to cover $454 million judgment, but he defiantly says ‘I did nothing wrong!’

Taking control of Trump’s properties would pose a host of legal and logistical challenges for the attorney general’s office. Placing liens on them to ensure they are not sold or transferred and going after Trump’s liquid assets would be more straightforward.

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Britain announces $100 million finance facility for countries in eastern and southern Africa

Britain announces $100 million finance facility for countries in eastern and southern Africa

The financing facility with TDB is the fourth of its kind to be struck with the lender and would help the bank address supply chain disruptions and forex shortages, said Admassu Tadesse, TDB Group President and Managing Director.

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New twist in Crocus City Hall massacre as Russia casts doubt on Islamic State involvement

New twist in Crocus City Hall massacre as Russia casts doubt on Islamic State involvement

President Vladimir Putin has not publicly mentioned the Islamist militant group in connection with the attackers, who he said had been trying to escape to Ukraine.

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Some of nearly 300 abducted schoolchildren in Nigeria’s north are freed after weeks in captivity

Some of nearly 300 abducted schoolchildren in Nigeria’s north are freed after weeks in captivity

The 137 children were rescued in Zamfara state, an enclave known for kidnappings more than 200 kilometres (124 miles) away from their school, Nigerian military spokesman Maj-Gen Edward Buba said in a statement.

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Haiti in-depth 2: Haitian solution doesn’t mean we can’t get support, we know some of our limitations

Gang members sit together on the street after an address to the media in Port-au-Prince by former police officer turned gang leader Jimmy Chérizier, on March 11, 2024.

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Terrorism: Security experts say Islamic State claim for Russian concert attack is credible

Terrorism: Security experts say Islamic State claim for Russian concert attack is credible

In the past, militant groups have been known to claim attacks carried out by others, if they fit with their preferred targets and propaganda goals. IS has strong motivation to strike Russia, which intervened against it in Syria’s civil war in 2015 on the side of President Bashar al-Assad.

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Death toll in Russia concert terrorist attack rises to 143 as Putin vows to punish perpetrators of the massacre

Death toll in Russia concert terrorist attack rises to 143 as Putin vows to punish perpetrators of the massacre

In a televised address, Putin said 11 people had been detained, including the four gunmen. “They tried to hide and moved towards Ukraine, where, according to preliminary data, a window was prepared for them on the Ukrainian side to cross the state border,” he said.

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Top ten American billionaires made a hefty $2.58 trillion profit from Covid vaccines, US Institute of Public Service report

Top ten American billionaires made a hefty $2.58 trillion profit from Covid vaccines, US Institute of Public Service report

Bill Gates is the seventh richest billionaire in the world with a net worth of $131.5 billion, according to the latest Forbes data, up from $98 billion in 2020. His former wife Melinda French Gates ranks at No. 181 with $11.3 billion. These amounts do not include the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which carries an endowment of $67.3 billion as of the end of 2022, the most recent date for which figures are available.

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How al Qaeda attempted to kill ex-US President Clinton in Philippines and foiling the plot minutes before he landed

How al Qaeda attempted to kill ex-US President Clinton in Philippines and foiling the plot minutes before he landed

There has been no evidence of a US government investigation into the attempt on Clinton’s life. The news agency also could not independently determine if intelligence agencies conducted classified probes.

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How stereotypes, undiplomatic profiling by ex-US envoy to Kenya landed President Ruto in warm embrace of America  

How stereotypes, undiplomatic profiling by ex-US envoy to Kenya landed President Ruto in warm embrace of America  

This is rather interesting as over the years, the ODM leader has used American experts for branding and messaging, which in most cases is barely different from what his rivals propagate.

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