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Biden administration picks replacement for Asunción Embassy

The US Government of President Joseph Biden has picked career diplomat Gabriel Escobar to take over from Marc Ostfield as the next Ambassador to Asunción, it was reported Tuesday. Escobar still needs the Senate's nod.

Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 

Germany Carries Out Raids, Bans Group Accused Of Links To Iran

The German government on July 24 banned a Hamburg-based organization accused of promoting the Iranian leadership's ideology and supporting Lebanon's Hizballah militant group, as police raided 53 properties around the country.

En.mehrnews.com 

VIDEO: Ongoing Polish envoy bid fare well to Bagheri Kani

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – At the end of his diplomatic mission in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Polish Ambassador to Iran, Maciej Fałkowski met and said goodbye to Iranian Foreign Acting Minister, Ali Bagheri Kani.

Inter Press Service 

How African Governments Can Lead the Way on Ending Child Marriage

Thandi*, a 14-year-old girl from Malawi, is both a child and a mother. After she and her siblings were orphaned, they were left in the care of their grandmother, who struggled to provide for them. Thandi recalls with sorrow how two years ago, her grandmother ‘sold’ her to a much older man for a bride […]

France24.com (en) 

Kenya police fire tear gas as anti-government protests drag on

Kenya's police fired tear gas to prevent scuffles between groups of protesters and government supporters in the capital Nairobi on Tuesday, as youth-led demonstrations against alleged corruption and misgovernance dragged into their sixth week.

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

'Sachin se darr lagta tha': Ex-player recalls Akram's team talk

Former Pakistan player Basit Ali recalls the impact Sachin Tendulkar had on opponents during the 1990s. Teams targeted Tendulkar as the key wicket to secure victory. Tendulkar's impressive record against Pakistan showcases his mastery in cricket matches. Against Pakistan, the Indian batting legend played quite a few match-winning knocks none better than the 98-run knock in the 2003 ODI World Cup clash at Centurion.

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Experts say a twice-yearly injection that offers 100% protection against HIV is 'stunning'

A study shows that a twice-yearly shot was 100% effective in preventing new HIV infections in women in Africa. The shot is already used in the U.S. and elsewhere as a treatment for the virus that causes AIDS, and drugmaker Gilead is testing it for prevention. In a study of 5,000 young women and girls, there were no infections in those who got the shots. Roughly 2% of a group who were given daily prevention pills ended up catching HIV from infected sex partners. The shot is also being tested in men. Читать дальше...

France24.com (en) 

Five races to watch in the Paris Olympic pool

The powerhouse United States dominated three years ago in Tokyo, winning 30 medals, including 11 gold, ahead of Australia. But the Australians turned the tables at the 2023 world championships, winning more titles than their arch-rivals to set the scene for a titanic Olympic showdown. AFP Sport looks at five blockbuster races: Women's 400m freestyle The world record should be in play in one of the most anticipated clashes of the Games, with three swimmers at the height of their powers in the hunt. Читать дальше...

Zee News (zeenews.india.com) 

The Role of Women in Indian Spiritual Traditions: The Divine Feminine

For a very long time, Indian religions have valued the feminine is a strong and essential force. Women have made major contributions to India's spiritual environment as practitioners, teachers, and leaders. Here, we examine the various roles that women played and still play in these customs.