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Police detain leading Zimbabwe activist after protests

Leading Zimbabwean activist Evan Mawarire was detained by police on Wednesday when he was taken from his house in a widening crackdown after anti-government protests, AFP reporters witnessed

Police detain leading Zimbabwe activist after protests

Leading Zimbabwean activist Evan Mawarire was detained by police on Wednesday, AFP reporters witnessed, when he was taken away from his house in the capital Harare

Zimbabwean Authorities Must End Crackdown on Protesters - Rights Watchdog

A major international non-governmental organization called on Zimbabwean authorities on Wednesday to end their crackdown on protesters and investigate the deaths and injuries of protesters that resulted from the excessive use of force by security officers

Zimbabwe Open to Starting Direct Flights Between Moscow, Harare - Finance Minister

Zimbabwe is open to launching direct flights between the Russian capital of Moscow and its own capital, Harare, Zimbabwean Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube said on Wednesday

Zimbabwean Authorities Must End Crackdown on Protesters - Rights Watchdog

A major international non-governmental organization called on Zimbabwean authorities on Wednesday to end their crackdown on protesters and investigate the deaths and injuries of protesters that resulted from the excessive use of force by security officers

Around 245Mln Christians Face Persecution Worldwide, Situation in Asia Escalating - Report

Around 245 million Christians around the world are currently at the risk of persecution, with Asia being the area where this situation is of the gravest concern, Christian monitoring body Open Doors said on Wednesday in the new edition of its World Watch List

UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman currently researching extension to Gulf gas network: Suhail Al Mazrouei

Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Industry, said that the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman are currently researching a possible extension to the Gulf gas network, by integrating the gas lines between the three countries with the Gulf electricity grid network, and then connecting it to Kuwait and Bahrain, which will ensure energy security

15 Syrian children die amid freezing weather conditions

At least 15 children have died in Syria over the course of one month due to freezing temperatures and lack of medical care, said the United Nations' agency for children on Tuesday

Over 2,000 Migrants Arrived in Europe by Sea Since Beginning of 2019 - IOM

Over 2,000 migrants and refugees arrived by sea in Europe in the first two weeks of 2019, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said in its latest update Tuesday

15 Syrian children die amid freezing weather conditions

At least 15 children have died in Syria over the course of one month due to freezing temperatures and lack of medical care, said the United Nations' agency for children

MOL Group Regional Vice President Middle East, Africa & Pakistan calls on the PM Imran Khan

Ali Murtaza Abbas, MOL Group Regional Vice President for Middle East, Africa & Pakistan recently called on the Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan here in Islamabad at his residence in Bani Gala

Viviani wins opening Tour Down Under stage in brutal heat

Italy's Elia Viviani won a tight finish to take the opening stage of Australia's Tour Down Under in brutal temperatures in Adelaide on Tuesday

Boko Haram attacks military base in Nigeria

Boko Haram fighters attacked a military base in remote northeast Nigeria, setting fire to shelters for those made homeless by the conflict, military and humanitarian sources told AFP Tuesday

RPT: PREVIEW - Putin to Meet With Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa in Moscow on Tuesday