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Francisco cycled 20,000 kilometers from Lisbon to Maputo, stopping in Angola
Ver Angola
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"I wanted to go on a long trip, a trip where I wanted to understand what it's like to be so far from home for so long, I wanted it to be by bike," Francisco França told Lusa in Maputo, his destination for this adventure that is a mix of "madness...
Cuban women's volleyball team denied US visas and forced to miss huge tournament
Irish Star
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July 2, 2025
Rich Jones Assistant Sports Editor 21:59 ET, 01 Jul 2025Updated 22:00 ET, 01 Jul 2025 The Cuban women's national volleyball team was barred from participating in a tournament in Puerto Rico due to new visa restrictions implemented by U.S....
'The disappointment is huge:' Cuban women's volleyball team denied US visa to compete in...
Dayton Daily News - Ohio
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“The disappointment is huge because I train every day, every hour of training is leading up to this and dedicate myself to it,” national team player Laura Suarez told The Associated Press. “It’s really disappointing not to be able to participate...
Cuban national volleyball team blocked from US due to new visa restrictions
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 1, 2025
The Cuban women's national volleyball team has been denied a chance to play in a tournament in Puerto Rico following new visa restrictions imposed by US President Donald Trump. The Cuban Volleyball Federation said the team, comprising of 12...
Nine things to know about the 2025 travel ban and new challenges for immigrants in Minnesota
Sahan Journal - Minnesota
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July 1, 2025
Stay informed. Sign up for Sahan Sunday, our weekly newsletter with Minnesota news you need to know. This story is provided to you free of charge. We’re glad you're here! If fair, free journalism matters to you, please support us! On June 5, the...
Cuban women's volleyball team denied U.S. visa to compete in Puerto Rico
Japan Today
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July 1, 2025
The Cuban women’s national volleyball team was denied a chance to play in a tournament in Puerto Rico following the new visa restrictions imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The Cuban Volleyball Federation said last week that the team,...
Trump administration could impose travel ban on 36 more countries "
NewsBytes
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Earlier this month, Trump signed a proclamation banning the entry of citizens from 12 countries. The countries were Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Seven...
Cuban women's volleyball team denied US visa
ESPN Philippines
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HAVANA, Cuba -- The Cuban women's national volleyball team was denied a chance to play in a tournament in Puerto Rico following the new visa restrictions imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The Cuban Volleyball Federation said last week that...
Cuban women's volleyball team denied US visa to compete in Puerto Rico
ABC News - New York
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July 1, 2025
HAVANA, Cuba -- The Cuban women’s national volleyball team was denied a chance to play in a tournament in Puerto Rico following the new visa restrictions imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The Cuban Volleyball Federation said last week that...
‘The disappointment is huge:’ Cuban women’s volleyball team denied US visa to compete in Puerto Rico
WTOP - District Columbia
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July 1, 2025
HAVANA, Cuba (AP) — The Cuban women’s national volleyball team was denied a chance to play in a tournament in… HAVANA, Cuba (AP) — The Cuban women’s national volleyball team was denied a chance to play in a tournament in Puerto Rico following the...
Zanaga Iron steps into pivotal phase for world-class iron ore project
Proactive UK
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July 1, 2025
Zanaga Iron Ore Co Ltd (AIM:ZIOC) said it is entering the most exciting phase in its history, following a year of sweeping changes to its ownership, strategy and project plans, said Clifford Elphick. His comments came alongside full-year results...
Des Moines refugee agencies get some federal funds to…
Des Moines Register - Iowa
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Two Des Moines resettlement agencies say they have continued to provide aid and support to new arrivals and existing refugees despite President Donald Trump's stop-work order. In one of his first acts in office, Trump cancelled flights for...
Russian oil leading firm plans on expanding exitance in Egypt
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian oil giant Lukoil has signed a new agreement with Egypt’s South Valley Egyptian Petroleum Holding Company (Ganope) to begin oil exploration in the Eastern Desert, Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced on...
Turkiye, Syria Restore Direct Transport Links At Global Forum
Ommcom News
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June 29, 2025
Istanbul: The Global Transport Connectivity Forum concluded on Sunday in Istanbul with the signing of 12 cooperation agreements aimed at enhancing cross-border logistics and regional integration. Among them was a landmark agreement between Turkish...
Türkiye, Syria restore direct transport links at global forum
Xinhua News Agency
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ISTANBUL, June 29 (Xinhua) -- The Global Transport Connectivity Forum concluded on Sunday in Istanbul with the signing of 12 cooperation agreements aimed at enhancing cross-border logistics and regional integration. Among them was a landmark...
Small-cap movers: End of the ice age for AIM?
Proactive UK
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June 28, 2025
After more than three years of deep freeze, liquidity dried up, valuations languished, and investor apathy reigned, there are signs of a tentative spring. Cavendish PLC (AIM:CAV), the boutique investment bank with a front-row seat to the UK’s...
Port of Pointe Noire expansion project includes dredging
Dredging Today
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June 27, 2025
Africa Global Logistics (AGL) has secured €230 million in financing to expand the container terminal at the Port of Pointe Noire in the Republic of Congo. photo courtesy of apmterminals.com AGL said that the new 750-meter quay – scheduled for...
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Spring could finally be here for AIM stocks after a three-year deep freeze
This Is Money
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June 27, 2025
After more than three years of deep freeze, liquidity dried up, valuations languished, and investor apathy reigned, there are signs of a tentative spring. Cavendish, the boutique investment bank with a front-row seat to the UK’s small and mid-cap...
Sovereign Risk Mounts as CEMAC Banks Load Up
Business in Cameroon
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June 26, 2025
(Business in Cameroon) - The concentration of bank financing in CEMAC states was a key topic at the 14th annual consultation between the president of the Central African Banking Commission (COBAC) and the region’s banking and financial sector. The...
Uganda’s Museveni should retire
New National Star
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June 26, 2025
The news filtering out of Uganda must be unpalatable to many watchers of events in that East African country. Again, the country’s President Yoweri Museveni, will seek reelection for another term of four years in polls due early next year. When...