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May 10, 2025
International
World

French PM slams ‘urban rodeos’ after firefighter critically injured | World News

A firefighter in France was in a critical condition Saturday after being hit in what appeared to be a deliberate attack by a 19-year-old motorist as Prime Minister Francois Bayrou denounced the “curse” of urban rodeo stunts plaguing French cities.France has a tradition of “urban rodeos“, in which young motorists and bike riders perform noisy, […]

April 14, 2025
International
World

Amnesty urges halt to Ethiopia evictions for urban development

Image used for representative image ADDIS: Ethiopia is conducting forced evictions on an “unprecedented” scale, Amnesty International said on Monday, urging authorities to “immediately pause” urban renewal projects.Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, in power since 2018, is spearheading a “corridor project” in which streets in the capital and in cities across the country have been renovated […]