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Boat Capsizes in Congo, at Least 86 Killed
The state news agency reported that the accident occurred on Wednesday in Basankusu territory, and that most of the victims were students, AP reported. It was not immediately clear what caused the accident although state media attributed it to...
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At least 190 reported dead in two boat capsizes in Congo
At least 193 people have died and scores are missing from separate boat accidents this week in north-western Congo. The accidents happened on Wednesday and Thursday, about 150 kilometres apart in the Equateur province, authorities said on Friday,...
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193 killed after boat capsizes in Congo due to 'improper loading': Report
Two separate boat accidents this week in northwestern Congo killed at least 193 people dead and left scores missing, authorities and state media reported Friday The accidents happened on Wednesday and Thursday, about 150 kilometres apart in the...
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"Travel Inequality": U.S. Tourism Fast Lane Stays Shut To Visitors From One Region
As the United States recently decided to review its approximately 55 million visa holders for violations, which includes travelers with tourist visas, it seems the country is cracking down on who it allows to visit. The move also comes at a time...
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From Morley to the Caribbean: A Yorkshireman's life’s journey comes full circle
A Caribbean-based founder of internationally acclaimed brands has returned to his Yorkshire roots. Maurice Widdowson, founder of Caribelle Batik and Old Road Rum, recently visited his home county on a whistlestop tour that included a sentimental...
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Gaza: Where wearing a Press vest is a death sentence
The funeral of journalists Moaz Abu Taha and Maryam Abu Daqqa, killed in the Israeli army’s bombing of Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis on 25 August . Photos: Mahmoud Bassam Three human skulls are assembled neatly on a table next to a Press...
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Current U.S. Travel Rules and Restrictions for September 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Welcoming September, the details on current U.S. travel restrictions are necessary to keep many international travelers on loop. While some of these advisories don’t require trip cancellation, it’s also important to understand...
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Travel Ban Impacts on U.S. Employers and Foreign National Employees: New Insights from Recently Released State Department Guidance
Why These Documents Matter for Employers Until recently, U.S. employers faced some uncertainty about how the June 4, 2025, Presidential Proclamation restricting entry from 19 countries would be implemented. While the proclamation itself outlined...
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Travel bans unsettle foreign ASU athletes
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The Tempe Tribune - Arizona
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Arizona State is a haven for athletes from all over the world. They represent six continents and compete across a variety of sports. The recent announcement by President Donald Trump that citizens of 12 countries would be banned from visiting the...
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Samatta to join Stars in Congo ahead of crucial World Cup match
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The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s national football team, the Taifa Stars, will have their star striker and captain, Mbwana Samatta, join the squad directly in Congo Brazzaville ahead of Friday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The match will be...
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New $250 'visa integrity fee' to be imposed on millions of travelers
By BRITTANY CHAIN, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 06:15 EDT, 1 September 2025 | Updated: 06:15 EDT, 1 September 2025 Advertisement The Trump administration is implementing a new $250 'visa integrity fee' on travelers arriving in the United States...
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African nations, U.S. visa waiver exclusion, and China’s selective openness: a crisis of travel inequality
Despite ongoing reforms in border security, biometric systems, and diplomatic lobbying, African states remain shut out of the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, which now covers 42 countries primarily in Europe, Asia, and South America, while China’s...
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New $250 'visa integrity fee' to be imposed on millions of travelers under Trump's latest immigration crackdown
The Trump administration is implementing a new $250 'visa integrity fee' on travelers arriving in the United States as part of a continued immigration crackdown. The new visa fee, set to go into effect on October 1, adds an additional hurdle for...
Owner: Jonathan Harmsworth
How I Travel: Kristin Davis Learned to Sleep on Planes While Filming Sex and the City
And a few more of her favorite places in Africa: I went to see the gorillas in Rwanda, and what an incredible trip. I recommend everyone plan that trip if you can, because you have to get the permit but it's so worth it. It’s not safe right now,...
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Iranian teen genius who slept next to lizards to study now trapped by Trump's travel ban
He escaped an abusive father, wrote scientific papers by flashlight during power outages, and scored a university scholarship — all before turning 18. But now, Pooya Karemi, a once-homeless Iranian teenager with dreams of changing the world, is...
Owner: Jonathan Harmsworth
I'm the youngest solo traveller to visit 100 countries - but my age got me into BIG trouble with airport security
From bomb shelters to beach views to a bungled kidnapping attempt, Arjun Malaviya's year-long, record-breaking journey was far from the average teenager's gap year. The 19-year-old student become the youngest person in history to visit 100...
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Local documentaries at Café Congo Sept. 7
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Winona Post - Minnesota
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Well-known local filmmaker Mary Farrell returns to Café Congo (161 West Broadway, Winona) on Sunday, September 7, at 2 p.m. to present a one-hour screening of her films featuring two beloved community members, Anne Pellowski and John Latsch. “Anne...
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From dormant to dominant: Why Dominique Malonga could save the Storm
DOMINIQUE MALONGA SETTLES her 6-foot-6 frame into a chair in a Brooklyn hotel on a hot July 4 evening. The Seattle Storm rookie is fresh off a practice at Barclays Center after arriving in New York from Atlanta that afternoon. It's a moment of...
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Diocesan Catholic Charities distributes 425 backpacks to students
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Arlington Catholic Herald - Virginia
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Back-to-school time can be both exciting and overwhelming, no matter who you are. For families that came to this country as refugees, this time is magnified as many of these children worry about simply fitting in. Bishop Michael F. Burbidge joined...
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Blocked By Trump’s Travel Ban, One Iranian Student Wonders If She Will Ever Make It to Harvard
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The Harvard Crimson - Massachusetts
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Rozhan Rasti speaks five languages, plays the violin and the santoor, and fills her free time with painting and photography. Like those of the 1,653 other students who chose to join Harvard College’s Class of 2029, her resumé shines — she ranked...
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