7. Palermo CathedralCathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, is a prominent religious landmark located in Palermo, the capital city of Sicily, Italy. It is one of the city’s most significant architectural and cultural attractions. The Cathedral is situated in the historic center of Palermo, near the lively Piazza del Duomo. It occupies the site of a former Byzantine basilica and an earlier Muslim mosque.The main façade is predominantly in the Norman-Arab style, characterized by intricate details, pointed arches, and geometric patterns. Palermo Cathedral is notable for housing several tombs of significant historical figures. The most famous tomb is that of Frederick…
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Mali’s foreign minister called Friday for the UN Security Council to withdraw the peacekeeping mission in his country “without delay,” denouncing its “failure” to respond to security challenges. Issued on: 16/06/2023 – 19:43Modified: 16/06/2023 – 19:47 The country’s military rulers have increasingly imposed operational restrictions on peacekeepers and also broke Mali’s longstanding alliance with former colonial power France.”The government of Mali calls for the withdrawal without delay of Minusma,” the name of the UN force in Mali, said Abdoulaye Diop.”However, the government is willing to cooperate with the United Nations on this issue,” Diop said, rejecting all options for changing…
Militants linked to the Islamic State group hacked and burned 37 students to death in western Uganda in the country’s worst such attack in over a decade, army and police officials said Saturday. Issued on: 17/06/2023 – 08:23Modified: 17/06/2023 – 14:57 The army said it was pursuing militants from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) after the cross-border raid late Friday on a secondary school in Mpondwe in Kasese district near the Democratic Republic of Congo.Investigators said dormitories were set alight and students cut down with knives in a brutal late-night assault by ADF, which is one of the deadliest groups…
A tailor shot in the head. A baker killed by a bullet in the chest. A geography student planning to continue his studies in Canada felled by a deadly bullet in the back.The West African nation of Senegal is reeling after clashes between the police and supporters of a leading opposition figure early this month left at least 16 people dead. Many families have found that their loved ones had died from gunshot wounds, raising suspicions that the Senegalese police fired on demonstrators.Senegal is often hailed as a model of stability in West Africa, but for years anger has been…
Summer is here! It’s time to prepare your young children for college, and what’s best than an online summer program for high school students? Summer is an excellent time for your children to take a break from school and on new things. Now they can learn new activities, discover new interests, and get new skills to help them in the following years. That’s why summer programs are so important! They can help your kids find a new passion or strengthen their skills. Join us to learn about some online summer programs for high school students and why you should add…
BENI, Democratic Republic of Congo — More than 40 civilians were killed on Monday when a militia attacked a camp for displaced people in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a local official and the head of a civil society group said.Jean Richard Lenga, chief of the Bahema Badjere district in Ituri Province, said members of the Cooperative for the Development of the Congo, or CODECO, massacred 46 people with knives and firearms and burned others in their homes in the middle of the camp.The group claims to defend the interests of farmers from the Lendu ethnic…
Dinosaur Time Machine: the science of dinosaurs told through puppetry, theatre and circus. Buckle up and take a trip this July school holidays in a giant time machine to get up close and personal with a life-sized T-Rex! Learn about the ancient world of dinosaurs in the most exciting way possible. Two adventurous performers use science, puppetry and imagination to give you a glimpse into history that you won’t forget. A fun and educational show, aimed at 3-9 year olds, about the science of dinosaurs. “It is educational, well done, and extremely entertaining” – Global Media “the charm of Dinosaur…
1. PompeiiA day trip to Pompeii from Rome is a captivating journey into the ancient Roman world. With Pompeii tickets, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the remarkably preserved ruins of this once-thriving city. Wander through its streets, visit well-preserved houses, admire the grandeur of the amphitheater, learn about the history of Pompeii and marvel at the intricate mosaics and frescoes that still adorn the walls. Pompeii offers a fascinating glimpse into daily life in ancient Rome and the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius that forever froze the city in time.2. TivoliTucked away in the scenic hills near Rome, Tivoli…
Congress of the United States Washington, DC 20510 Secretary Antony J. Blinken U.S. Department of State 2201 C St. NW Washington, D.C. 20520 Ambassador Katherine C. Tai Office of the U.S. Trade Representative 600 17th St. NW Washington, D.C. 20006 The Honorable Jacob J. Sullivan National Security Advisor The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20500 June 9, 2023 Dear Secretary Blinken, Ambassador Tai, and Mr. Sullivan: The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is the cornerstone of the United States’ economic relationship with Sub-Saharan Africa, enabling deeper commercial ties and strengthening U.S. relationships with the region. We…
At least 25 people were killed and eight others injured when militants with an extremist group attacked a secondary school in western Uganda, the authorities said on Saturday, in one of the deadliest terrorist attacks to hit the East African nation in years.The armed outfit, known as the Allied Democratic Forces, attacked a school in Mpondwe, a town close to the border with the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo, on Friday night, a police spokesman, Fred Enanga, said in a post on Twitter. During the attack, a dormitory was burned and food in a store was looted, he said. At…