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The House She Built a Source of Conflict

There was a time when everything seemed to be going right for Amara . She was a beautiful woman, not only in appearance but in the way she carried herself. She grew up in a loving home, surrounded by parents who worked hard and believed that their children should never lack opportunities. Her father was a respected man who worked tirelessly to provide for the family, while her mother was equally hardworking. They raised their daughters with discipline, kindness, and the belief that education and hard work were the keys to a good life. Amara was the elder daughter. Her younger sister, Nadia , was also intelligent and ambitious. The two sisters grew up watching their parents work together, and they learned an important lesson from them: nothing worthwhile comes without sacrifice. As the years passed, both sisters became successful in their own ways. Amara worked hard, saved her money, and eventually achieved something she had dreamed about since she was young. She bought a beauti...

Lazarus Chakwera: Malawi's president who 'argued with God'

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By Damian Zane BBC News 29 June 2020 Share this with Facebook   Share this with Messenger   Share this with Twitter   Share this with Email   Share Image copyright REUTERS Image caption Lazarus Chakwera's political fortunes were revived by a court ruling that annulled last year's flawed election In the unmistakable cadence of a preacher, Malawi's new President, Lazarus Chakwera, appealed for unity in his country shortly after he was sworn in on Sunday. The day of the week seemed fitting as the former head of the Malawi Assemblies of God, one of the largest Christian denominations in the country, treated the stage like a pulpit to inspire fervour with his words. The country is fractured after a divisive 13 months following the disputed 2019 election, the result of which was cancelled by the courts. Speaking in a style and accent that had hints of US civil rights leader Martin Luther King, President Chakwera talked about the drea...

Why smart people believe coronavirus myths

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From students to politicians, many smart people have fallen for dangerous lies spread about the new coronavirus. Why? And how can you protect yourself from misinformation? By David Robson 7th April 2020 It is a sad truth that  any health crisis will spawn its own pandemic of misinformation . In the 80s, 90s, and 2000s we saw the spread of  dangerous lies about Aids  – from  the belief that the HIV virus was created by a government laboratory  to the  idea that the HIV tests were unreliable , and even the spectacularly unfounded theory that  it could be treated with goat’s milk . These claims increased risky behaviour and exacerbated the crisis. Now, we are seeing a fresh inundation of fake news – this time around the coronavirus pandemic. From Facebook to WhatsApp, frequently shared misinformation include everything from  what caused the outbreak  to  how you can prevent becoming ill . ...

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