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US eases Ethiopia aid restrictions, citing rights progress
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The United States said Friday that it was easing restrictions on aid to Ethiopia, pointing to progress on human rights after a ceasefire with Tigrayan rebels. The move comes just weeks after the United States halted food assistance to Ethiopia, alleging widespread diversion of badly needed aid for sale on local markets. The resumption of […]
Mayor Adams unveils latest NYC anti-rodent laws
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Mayor Eric Adams has signed legislation to address the city’s growing rat problem. Friday’s news conference had almost as many rodent jokes as the number of rats running around the city. “Ending this rat tale … No more Mickey Mouse … Thank you to my rat pack … Pizza rat, if you’re listening, pack your […]
Ethiopian army seizes Shire and two other Tigray towns
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Tigrayan forces have admitted that Ethiopian troops have taken control of the strategic city of Shire. The news comes as diplomats grow increasingly worried about the civilian impact of the 23-month civil war. With an airport, and being a staging post to the regional capital, the loss of Shire is a significant blow. This is […]