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Botswana must mend ties with ‘golden egg’ De Beers, new president says
Relations between African nation and diamond group frayed before Duma Boko’s electionWorld - Financial Times - 8 hours ago -
Botswana president concedes defeat in election after party’s six-decade rule
Results show Mokgweetsi Masisi’s Botswana Democratic party on track to lose by landslide. Botswana’s president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, has conceded defeat in Wednesday’s elections, which his Botswana ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Botswana's president concedes defeat in election to end his party's 58 years in power
Botswana's president concedes defeat in election to end his party's 58 years in powerWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Seismic change in Botswana as party that ruled for 58 years since independence loses power
Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded defeat in the election in a seismic moment of change for the county that ended the ruling party’s 58 years in power since independence from ...World - ABC News - 4 days ago -
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In Botswana’s Election, Diamond Profits Are a Defining Issue
The party that has governed the country since 1966 could lose power as the economy struggles from a slump in demand for diamonds, which made Botswana an African success story.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
Botswana Voters Hand Governing Party a Stunning Rebuke
After 58 years, the Botswana Democratic Party lost its majority in Parliament, becoming the latest long-dominant party in southern Africa to fall from power.World - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Russia’s elusive war aims
Any end to the fighting that left Moscow in control of some Ukrainian land wouldn’t necessarily add up to a victoryWorld - Financial Times - October 19 -
Botswana holds an election where the diamond trade has become a central issue
Botswana is holding a national election and voters are deciding if one of Africa’s longest-ruling parties stays on for another five-year termWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
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Seismic change in Botswana as party that ruled for 58 years loses power
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat in the general election Friday, in a seismic moment of change for the country that ended the ruling party’s 58 years in power since ...Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Diamond-rich Botswana’s ruling party loses power after 6 decades
Growing competition from synthetic stones hits southern African country’s economyWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
There are no easy answers to the decline of UK’s Aim
Number of companies listed on the junior stock market is barely over 700Business - Financial Times - October 17 -
Officer denies intentionally aiming for Kaba's head
Martyn Blake tells the jury he did not intend to kill Chris Kaba, only to stop him harming officers.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
BBC News job losses aim to save £24m
The proposals will result in a net loss of 155 jobs as the BBC seeks to save money.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Whitbread Aims to Boost Profit, Shareholder Returns
The U.K. hotel-and-restaurant company said it forecasts an increase of at least £300 million in profit by fiscal 2030, and to generate more than £2 billion for dividends, share buybacks and ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16 -
Women's program aims to combat violence in Chicago
Many of the women participating in Chicago's She Ro intervention program have lost a loved one to gun violence.Top stories - CBS News - October 19 -
Holiday in Greenland? New airports aim to entice tourists
The Arctic territory hopes that three new airports will pave the way for direct flights from the US and Europe.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
England aim to be ruthless in tough autumn Tests
England play the first of their four autumn internationals against New Zealand on Saturday, so how is the team shaping up and who are they playing?Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Typhoon Kong-Rey Takes Aim at Taiwan
The storm prompted closures and raised the risk of landslides as it approached the island. It was expected to hit as the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane.World - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
England's first Tamil footballer aims for the top
Barnsley's Vimal Yoganathan hopes to inspire other British Asians to consider a career in football.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Spurs aim to compete 'hard' for Pop amid absence
In the wake of coach Gregg Popovich's indefinite absence from the San Antonio Spurs due to a health issue, point guard Chris Paul said the club wants "to play hard and compete for Pop because he ...Sports - ESPN - 13 hours ago -
Diamond-rich Botswana holds an election with new economic challenges for a long-ruling party
Botswana will vote in a national election this week that will decide whether the ruling party extends a 58-year stretch in power in a southern African country that is a leading diamond producer and ...World - ABC News - October 28 -
Armenia aims to sign peace deal with Azerbaijan before COP29
Negotiations with hostile neighbour to end decades-old conflict ‘approaching end’, says presidentWorld - Financial Times - October 14 -
Trump and Harris Both Like a Child Tax Credit but With Different Aims
Kamala Harris’s campaign is pushing a version of the credit intended to fight child poverty, while Donald J. Trump sees the program primarily as a tax cut for people higher up the income scale.Business - The New York Times - October 15 -
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Buzzing Milan aims to entice London’s bolting non-doms
Can the city sustain an influx of wealthy expats lured by its low taxes?World - Financial Times - October 15 -
Voters consider ban on forced labor aimed at protecting prisoners
California and Nevada voters will decide in November if they want to ban forced prison labor by removing language from their state constitutions rooted in the legacy of chattel slaveryTop stories - ABC News - October 15 -
Innovators to watch: Brands aiming to disrupt their industries with new approaches
CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: Change is inevitable; instead of resisting it, some companies are embracing it by stepping up with fresh ideas that make a real difference in our everyday lives. These ...Tech - VentureBeat - October 14 -
Michelle Obama will headline an Atlanta rally aimed at boosting voter turnout
Former first lady Michelle Obama is headlining a rally in Atlanta alongside celebrities and local civic leaders focusing on engaging younger and first-time voters, as well as voters of colorEntertainment - ABC News - October 16 -
Michelle Obama will headline an Atlanta rally aimed at boosting voter turnout
Former first lady Michelle Obama is headlining a rally in Atlanta alongside celebrities and local civic leaders focusing on engaging younger and first-time voters, as well as voters of colorSports - ABC News - October 16 -
The Witcher TV star aims to rewrite narrative in video game debut
Anya Chalotra, known for her work on The Witcher TV series, is the star of a new video game adventure.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
A glance at Ukraine's plan aimed at nudging Russia into talks to end the war
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has partially revealed his five-point plan aimed at prompting Russia to end the war through negotiationsWorld - ABC News - October 16 -
Israel Said It Was Aiming at Hezbollah. Its Strike Also Killed Dozens of Civilians.
At least 45 were killed and 70 wounded in the late September strike on a crowded apartment building near Sidon.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 17 -
Tuchel bullish on England aim to win '26 World Cup
New England head coach Thomas Tuchel has said he will not shy away from publicly stating his aim is to win the 2026 World Cup and believes only "nuances" and "details" have stopped the side ending ...Sports - ESPN - October 17