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Kenya’s religious leaders call for accountability in the use of COVID-19 funds
A group of religious leaders from Kenya’s different faiths under the Dialogue Reference Group has demanded accountability in the use of funds meant for COVID-19.
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High Representative on behalf of E.U. on the announcement regarding relations between Israel and the UAE
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Modi becomes India’s 4th longest-serving Prime Minister
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