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Trump pledges to lift Syria sanctions as he seals $142bn arms deal on Saudi visit

Trump pledges to lift Syria sanctions as he seals $142bn arms deal on Saudi visit

President Donald Trump has said the US has "no stronger partner" than Saudi Arabia during his first major foreign trip - a whirlwind visit of Gulf countries mainly focused on shoring up investment.Speaking in Riyadh, the US president also pledged to lift all sanctions agai

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Uruguay's José Mujica, world's 'poorest president', dies

Uruguay's José Mujica, world's 'poorest president', dies

Former Uruguayan President José Mujica, known as "Pepe", has died at the age of 89.The ex-guerrilla who governed Uruguay from 2010 to 2015 was known as the world's "poorest president" because of his modest lifestyle.Current President Yamandú Orsi announced his pre

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Uganda Ranked 19th Happiest Country in Africa: Is Uganda a Happy or Unhappy Nation?

Uganda Ranked 19th Happiest Country in Africa: Is Uganda a Happy or Unhappy Nation?

What does it mean to be happy? Different studies try to measure it, but they don’t always agree.One such study, the Global Flourishing Study, looked at how young people in 22 countries feel about life. Many were unhappy with their health, money, relatio

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Mystery as 27-Year-Old Ugandan Returns From Abroad in a Coffin

Mystery as 27-Year-Old Ugandan Returns From Abroad in a Coffin

A very sad and painful moment was witnessed at Entebbe International Airport on Thursday when the body of 27-year-old Teddy Namata arrived in a casket.Teddy had travelled to Saudi Arabia last year to work and earn money for her family. Instead of coming b

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If Museveni opted to stand down

If Museveni opted to stand down

If there are any lessons to learn from former minister Sam Kuteesa’s recently inaugurated church project, it is that the man is preparing to return to his creator. It is a sign.He is readying himself for departure by being godly in his final days. I am

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Inside Prince William and Kate Middleton's private wedding reception

Inside Prince William and Kate Middleton's private wedding reception

It was an historic royal wedding, watched by an estimated one billion people around the world. On April 29, 2011, 

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From 139 Members to 15,000, Sacco Records Over Shs18bn in Loan Value

From 139 Members to 15,000, Sacco Records Over Shs18bn in Loan Value

Adjumani Town Council Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (Sacco) has recorded impressive growth, celebrating a major milestone during its 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Saturday.Established in 2007 with just 139 members and a loan portfolio of Shs 7.7 million, the SCco

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Mukono Residents Block Kampala- Jinja Highway in Protest Over Dust

Mukono Residents Block Kampala- Jinja Highway in Protest Over Dust

Residents of Kigombya village in Mukono Municipality on Friday blocked the Kampala–Jinja highway, setting fires in the middle of the road to protest its deteriorating condition.They say the thick dust from stalled road works has disrupted their businesses and posed serious health risks.

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Museveni Reappoints Rugunda, Nadduli As Owana Named Presidential Advisor on NRA Archives

Museveni Reappoints Rugunda, Nadduli As Owana Named Presidential Advisor on NRA Archives

President Museveni has reappointed several senior political figures and former government officials as presidential advisors, signalling continuity and trust in familiar hands as he consolidates his political and policy agenda.The appointments, made under Article 172 of th

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'I combat stress with running - but there's something about it that nobody tells you'

'I combat stress with running - but there's something about it that nobody tells you'

Louise Minchin, who presented BBC Breakfast for over 20 years, has opened up about her time on the red sofa, her favourite interview and how running has helped her mental healthLouise presented BBC Breakfast for over 20 years and is now on an

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