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Mining companies urged to comply with country’s laws

THE Minister of Environment, Science and Technology (MEST), Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has urged mining companies to comply with laws and regulations governing the extractive industry to minimise the environmental impact of their operations on mining communities. She said it was unjust for communities hosting mining activities to suffer environmental degradation and deforestation as a result…

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French justice minister says 217 people jailed over riots

Students sit in front of policemen during a gathering against poor education school conditions in Paris, Thursday. AP-Yonhap PARIS — French courts have jailed 217 people after convicting them in fast-track trials linked to last weekend’s rioting, the justice minister said Thursday, hailing the judiciary’s “extremely firm” response. Speaking outside the Fleury-Merogis prison on the…

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From the streets to the ballot box: Serbia’s students hope for election win | Elections News

It all began on the streets. A student-led movement has emerged as the most serious challenger to the long rule of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) and its leader, Aleksandar Vucic, ahead of Sunday’s election. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list Over the past two years, many citizens, teachers, professors and other experts…

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Pentagon, Lockheed announce deal for 850 F-35 jets over 10 years

A U.S. Marines’ Lockheed Martin F35-B jet prepares to land at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport, formerly Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, on Sept. 13, 2025, in Ceiba, Puerto Rico. AFP-Yonhap WASHINGTON — The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin announced Thursday a 10-year agreement for the production of 850 F-35 warplanes, underscoring Washington’s long-term commitment to…

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