News24.com | Taliban to be ‘judged’ on actions, not words
US officials have met with senior Taliban representatives in Qatar to discuss security and human rights in Afghanistan, according to the State Department.
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Southeast security: matters arising
Even with last week’s resolutions by southeast governors to tackle the spate of insecurity in the region, unfolding events appear to be adding complications to those decisions. They had resolved ‘to do everything within the law to ensure that there is no further sit-at-home and people are allowed to move about freely’…
Violent crimes rise in Mexico; 94.8% go unpunished
Two investigations warn about the rise in extreme violence and more killings in Mexico, especially against women and migrants.
The judge who jailed Black children for a crime that doesn’t exist
Judge Donna Scott Davenport, who oversees a juvenile justice system, says kids face consequences that adults don’t…
NSCDC boss dismisses fraud, corruption allegations
Dr Ahmed Audi, Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), on Monday in Abuja dismissed fraud and corruption allegations levelled against him on some social media websites. The NSCDC management also frowned at the allegation in a statement issued by the Corps’ Public Relations Officer…
Fraudulent passport supply gang arrested on suspicion of supplying to more than 100 criminals
Ten people in London and Kent have been arrested on suspicion of supplying fraudulent passports to some of the UK’s most notorious organised criminals…
Novel idea: judge books on their first 20 pages, says leading crime writer
Novel idea: judge books on their first 20 pages, says leading crime writer
Iraq claims capture of IS financial chief in operation abroad
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Derby administrators lodge appeal against 12-point deduction as Rams cite COVID-19 as reason for financial troubles
Derby County have lodged an appeal over their 12-point penalty imposed by the English Football League after they entered administration. The points deduction was applied after the Rams confirmed the appointment of administrators on September 22, amid the club’s financial troubles. The EFL said the penalty will remain in place while the arbitration process is…
Akt.io Shows How DeFi Is Shaping the Future and Why Financial Institutions Are Ripe for Disruption
Investing has become mandatory for those who want to secure their financial future. Despite this need, the accessible alternatives for those wanting to put their money to work are few. Akt.io will change this and democratize the world of investing. Why do you need investments? With current accounts offering zero returns and savings accounts offering…