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Taliban start collecting weapons from civilians in Kabul

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Taliban fighters in the Afghan capital, Kabul, start collecting weapons from civilians because people no longer need them for personal protection, a Taliban official says. “We understand people kept weapons for personal safety. They can now feel safe. We are not here to harm innocent civilians,” the official tells Reuters news agency. City resident Saad Mohseni, director of the MOBY group media company, says on Twitter that Taliban soldiers have come to his company compound to enquire about the weapons kept by his security team. Taliban fighters in the Afghan capital, Kabul, start collecting weapons from civilians because people no longer need them for personal protection, a Taliban official says. “We understand people kept weapons for personal safety. They can now feel safe. We are not here to harm innocent civilians,” the official tells Reuters news agency. City resident Saad Mohseni, director of the MOBY group media company, says on Twitter that Taliban soldiers have come to his co
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Covid-19 New restrictions across Europe

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The moves by France and Greece come as both countries -- and indeed most of Europe -- see a steep increase in cases of the coronavirus caused by the Delta variant. The strain, first identified in India earlier this year, is more transmissible and has spread across the world in recent months. There are also worries, based on statements from the Israeli government, that existing Covid-19 vaccines may be slightly less effective in preventing all infections caused by the Delta variant, compared to previous strains. The shots do appear to be highly effective in preventing hospitalizations and deaths. The threat posed by the Delta variant has prompted several European governments to reintroduce restrictions in recent days. The Netherlands reinstated curbs on nightclubs and restaurants on Friday after seeing a spike in cases. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte apologized for easing the restrictions at the end of June, telling reporters on Monday that it had been an "error in judgment."
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GERD

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Ethiopian GERD Dam Second filling is successfully completed on july 19 2021
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The announcement comes as Ethiopia proceeds with the dam’s second filling,

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The Ethiopian army has pledged to secure the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) until its completion and to confront any force that might attempt to invade the area. Ethiopian News Agency reported that leaders and members of the 22nd Army Division announced that their unit is working to protect the area and the dam’s construction schedule. The Division’s Deputy Commander Azineh Shimelis said that his forces will provide all necessary protection to the construction project, including its supplies. Shimelis added that another task assigned to the division will confront any forces that attempt to enter the area. The announcement comes as Ethiopia proceeds with the dam’s second filling, a move that has been unilaterally rejected by Egypt. Egypt and Sudan presented the issue at a UN Security Council hearing last week in hopes of bringing more international players into the negotiation process. Following the hearing, the Security Council issued a statement encouraging
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Abaye Dam is the hope of Ethiopia. It has become a symbol of sovereignty and financial opportunity to the people of Ethiopia. Half of Ethiopia’s population of 115 million has no access to electricity and still relies on burning wood for heat and cooking. The GERD offers Ethiopia the opportunity for technological advancements so as to alleviate burdens on those with lack of access to power and modern technology.

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South Africa has been rocked by violence and looting for six consecutive days

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British and Irish Lions reassured on safety The British and Irish Lions rugby team’s players have been reassured of their safety, a security official with the tourists told AFP news agency. “There have been discussions with the Lions and security has increased,” said the security official, who spoke on condition of anonymity as he is not an authorized spokesman. “South Africa is a vast country size wise and the Western Cape is far from the worst hit areas. I would say it is the safest part of the country currently.” The Lions arrived in South Africa on June 28 for an eight-match tour and played three times in Gauteng before flying to Cape Town last .
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War in Ethiopia

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ADDIS ABABA, July 14 - Forces from Ethiopia's northern region of Tigray said on Monday they were pushing south and had recaptured a town from government forces, underscoring their determination to keep fighting until the region's pre-war borders are restored. Reuters was unable to independently confirm the claim because communication links to the region are down. Conflict erupted in Tigray eight months ago between central government forces and the region's ruling party, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). The government declared victory three weeks later when it took the regional capital Mekelle, but the TPLF kept fighting to control welkait and raya but the historical land owners of Amhara people and regional government is difficult for TPLF.
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