World News in Brief: Houthis order US-UK staffers to leave, cholera response scales up in Somalia, teachers vital to fight against hate speech

World News in Brief: Houthis order US-UK staffers to leave, cholera response scales up in Somalia, teachers vital to fight against hate speech

Confirming the order from the de facto authorities, who control the capital Sana’a along with many other areas of the war-torn country, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told reporters that the demand ran counter to the legal conditions under which UN and other NGOs operate. Yemen descended into all out conflict in 2015 with Houthi rebels…

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The order of the Supreme Court to pay 39 million dollars to the former prime minister

The order of the Supreme Court to pay 39 million dollars to the former prime minister

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jenny Shipley New Zealand’s Supreme Court has ordered former Prime Minister Jenny Shipley to pay $3.9 million with interest. The court has pronounced this order on the role of the former prime minister in the bankruptcy of a construction company. Shipley was the first female Prime Minister of New Zealand…

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UN envoy to continue efforts towards restoring constitutional order in Niger

UN envoy to continue efforts towards restoring constitutional order in Niger

Léonardo Santos Simão was in Abuja, Nigeria, on Sunday to participate in the extraordinary summit on the crisis, organized by regional bloc ECOWAS. “He will continue his consultations with all partners with a view to restoring constitutional order and consolidating democratic gains in Niger,” said UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq, speaking in New York. At…

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Indian professor Ashok Swain's overseas citizen card cancellation order declared void

Indian professor Ashok Swain’s overseas citizen card cancellation order declared void

Photo courtesy of Social Media New Delhi High Court annulled Indian professor Ashok Swain’s order canceling overseas citizen card. According to Indian media, the overseas citizen card of Sweden-based professor Ashok was canceled by the government. The New Delhi High Court ordered the government to issue a fresh order within 3 weeks. Indian media say…

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