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Zimbabwe’s High Court ruled on Saturday that President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s decision to extend the tenure of the country’s chief justice by another five years was illegal as it violated the constitution.The High Court ruled that Luke Malaba ceased being chief justice at midnight on Friday due to his age.The ruling by three judges came after…
Ethiopia has postponed parliamentary elections due on June 5, the country’s electoral body said on Saturday, adding it did not foresee a delay of more than three weeks.The Horn of Africa country was originally scheduled to hold the vote in August 2020 but it was delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, there has…
NEW YORK, May 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Refrigerated Trucking Services market will register an incremental spend of about USD 4 billion, growing at a CAGR of 6.00% during the five-year forecast period. A targeted strategic approach to Refrigerated Trucking Services sourcing can unlock several opportunities for buyers. This report also offers market impact and new opportunities…
Taiwan raised its coronavirus alert level on Saturday in the capital, Taipei, and the city around it, bringing curbs for a period of two weeks that will shut many venues and restrict gatherings in the wake of 180 new domestic infections.
Kelly Olynyk collected 20 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds as the Houston Rockets ended a seven-game losing streak with a 122-115 win against the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night.
India reported on Saturday 326,098 new coronavirus infections over the prior 24 hours, taking its tally to 24.37 million, while deaths showed a slight fall, to 3,890.
A country mission of the International Monetary Fund said on Friday that Ghana has managed its COVID-19 outbreak very effectively and its economy is rebounding with the support of strong policies.
© Reuters. BBVA bank logo is pictured in Bogota, Colombia February 14, 2020. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Reserve said on Friday it had approved the acquisition of the U.S. operations of Spanish lender BBVA (MC:BBVA) by PNC Financial Services Group Inc (NYSE:PNC), clearing the way for a deal…
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden holds first Cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 1, 2021. REUTERS/Tom Brenner By Nandita Bose WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Less than 3% of the roughly 30 million small-business owners in the United States could face tax increases under President Joe Biden’s jobs and infrastructure plan,…





