Liberian President, Bokai declares April 12 ‘National Fast and Prayer Day’ “Through the patience and unwavering commitment to democratic principles, Liberians turned up on Election Day in large numbers and exercised their right to vote peacefully that laid the ... 04/11/2024 - 1:00 pm | View Link
Liberia: Former Liberian President George Weah Nominated for Prestigious Chatham House Prize Monrovia — In a notable recognition of Liberia's strides toward democracy and peace, former President George Weah (2018-2024 ... culminating in a vote by the Chatham House membership. 03/28/2024 - 1:00 pm | View Link
Liberian Govt Tells Former President Weah to Hire Private Guards The elite Executive Protective Service has clarified that it has assigned several "well-trained agents with long-term experience" to former President George Weah, disputing claims that the number ... 03/20/2024 - 1:00 pm | View Link
Liberian President Weah concedes defeat after provisional results show Boakai won Nov. 14, 2023. [Via VOA] Liberian President George Weah conceded defeat late Friday after provisional results from this week's runoff vote showed challenger Joseph Boakai beating him by just over ... 11/17/2023 - 5:57 pm | View Link
Liberian President George Weah criticised for honouring Arsene Wenger Liberian President and former soccer star George Weah’s plan to honour Arsene Wenger with the West African country’s highest award has been criticised by opposition politicians. Weah ... 08/22/2018 - 4:06 pm | View Link
King Charles III is set to visit a cancer treatment center with his wife, Queen Camilla, on Tuesday to mark his return to public-facing duties after receiving treatment and recuperating following his cancer diagnosis, Buckingham Palace said Friday.
The Palace announced in February that the King, 75, had been diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer.
HANOI, Vietnam — The head of Vietnam’s parliament has resigned, according to state media, making him the latest senior member of government to leave office amid an ongoing anti-corruption campaign that’s shaken the country’s political and business elites.
The resignation of National Assembly Chair Vuong Dinh Hue adds to growing instability in the country.
For months, Fujikawaguchiko, a Japanese resort town, has been swarmed with tourists eager to soak in the views of Mount Fuji, the country’s tallest mountain. The visitors have also taken a particular interest in one specific parking lot, which offers a picturesque view of the famed volcano in the background of a convenience store.
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As the spot surged in popularity after earning a reputation on social media for being “very Japanese,” a local official told AFP, throngs of tourists have wreaked havoc, sometimes parking their cars without permission, leaving litter behind, and even climbing onto the roof of a nearby dental clinic in hopes of a better vantage point for the perfect shot.
Motaz Azaiza spoke to TIME on the red carpet at this year’s TIME100 Gala in New York City. The Palestinian photojournalist is honored on this year’s list for his work showing the world what is going on in the Gaza Strip during the Israel-Hamas war. He spoke about the Gaza solidarity encampments that are popping up at universities in New York and across the country.
A “foreign actor” is likely behind deepfake content that made Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sound like he’s urging military action against China, according to his communications office.
The government is investigating the spread of the manipulated video and will file cases against those responsible, the communications office said in a statement Friday.
TIME 100 honorees and guests gathered at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Thursday night for the 2024 TIME 100 Gala. Many of the honorees, including actors Colman Domingo and Da’Vine Joy Randolph as well as musicians Jack Antonoff, Kylie Minogue, and 21 Savage, were present for the night’s festivities.
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