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Indonesian Islamic scholars ask man whose name means God to change it or face sanctions

The Council of Islamic Scholars in Indonesia has asked a man whose name translates to God to change it or stand the risk of denied access to social services, they claim that the man's name is offensive to their religious sensibilities. This case is a first of its kind, for Indonesia, the country with the…

7 Australians prevented from traveling to join IS

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The Prime Minister of Australia, Tony Abbott has announced that about seven young men of Australian citizenship were prevented from joining ISIS over the weekend, they were stopped at one of the country's airports as they tried to leave for the middle-east presumably to join up with the Islamic Militants. The Australian prime minister disclosed…

Slovakia says it prefers Christian refugees under resettlement scheme

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With growing concerns in europe over the escalation of the refugee crisis, Slovakia has stated that it would prefer Christian migrants within it's borders under a Europe wide plan to help resettle thousands of people fleeing from war and poverty in Syria, Iraq and parts of Africa. This much was made known by a spokesman…

Drama as Lawmaker Attempts To Undress, Hang Self In Parliament

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It was mild drama at the ugandan parliament on Friday when a parliamentarian representing Tororo County in the Ugandan Parliament Hon Geoffrey Ekanya, made an attempt to undress himself and take his own life on the floor of the parliament after he learnt that the County he was representing wasnt given a Districy Status. Ekanya…

Germany: we can’t cope with 800,000 refugees per year

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Germany's Minister for Interior, Thomas de Maizeire has stated that Germany has so far been harboring about half of the refugees and asylum seekers arriving Europe from all over the Middle east and Africa and that it(Germany) could No longer cope. "This year we have to cope, and we will but long-term, 800,000 per year…

Saudi Arabia executes Chadians convicted of al-Qaeda-linked killings

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The Government of Saudi Arabia has executed two men of chadian origin, for joining an al-Qaeda-linked group that aimed their attacks on foreigners. According to statements made available from Saudi's Interior Ministry, the two chadian nationals were beheaded in the Saudi of Jeddah, after they were conviceted of killing a french Citizen and attempting to…

Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza sworn in for third term

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In a low profile event, Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza, has been sworn-in for a third term in office, as president of Burundi. The swearing in was a surprise as it was not scheduled to be held until sometimes next-week. The low profile Swearing comes amidst protest that has engulfed the country since Mr Pierre Nkurunza…

South Sudanese journalist shot dead in capital

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A journalist in South Sudan has lost his life, the journalist Peter Julius Moi was gunned down just days after Salva Kiir issued a stern warning to Media practitioners. Peter Julius Moi was an employee of the daily Independent New Nation newspaper, located in the Juba province. He was on his way back from work…

Senegal’s top court rejects appeal to free ex-president’s son

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The Senegalese highest court has rejected an appeal by Karim Wade to set aside a six year prison sentence. Karim Wade is the son of former senegalese president Abdoulaye Wade, he was tried on curruption charges last year and sentenced to a six-year term. This is a huge setback to Karim Wade's presidential ambitions. Karim…

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