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A Look at Ethiopian Wedding Customs and Traditions
Ethiopian weddings blend traditions and cultural practices that reflect the country's rich heritage, including the role of the kidan, a guardian or witness.
Oct 29, 2026
WHO urges faster action to end lead exposure which kills 3.5 million annually
Countries must accelerate efforts to prevent lead exposure, which is estimated to cause more than 3.5 million deaths globally each year and affects hundreds of millions of children, the World…
Oct 29, 2026
NoVa’s Last McCormick & Schmick’s — And More Closures
This is a curated list of D.C. area’s newly announced restaurant and bar closures, with new updates published every month. See a closing we missed? Drop us a line. Spotlight…
Oct 29, 2026
‘Freefall’: A Kennedy Scion Probes the Mysterious Death of a Boeing Whistleblower
Rory Kennedy thought she was through with Boeing. The Oscar-nominated filmmaker behind “Last Days in Vietnam” and “Ghosts of Abu Ghraib” — and youngest child of late Sen. Robert F.…
Oct 29, 2026
Kipruto claims Chicago Marathon as Feysa defends women's title
Amos Kipruto of Kenya dominated a world-class field to finally win his first Chicago Marathon while Ethiopia's Hawi Feysa defended her women's title on Sunday.And now 2026 it was either…
Oct 29, 2026
Man detained in NI allegedly convicted of Dublin rape
A man detained in Belfast following an international police hunt was allegedly convicted of rape in Dublin under a different name, the High Court heard today.
Oct 29, 2026
Kilitch Drugs to Divest Ethiopian Subsidiary for $14 Million
India's Kilitch Drugs will sell its entire stake in Ethiopian unit Kilitch Estro Biotech to state-owned HarmeeCare Pharmaceuticals for $14 million, citing plans to expand Indian manufacturing capacity and reduce…
Oct 29, 2026
Electricity Costs 3× Gas In Europe. Tax Is A Big Reason Why
The EU's Electrification Action Plan admits electricity is taxed more than gas. Closing that gap is the cheapest lever left for faster electrification.
Oct 29, 2026
‘I’m a dead man walking’: The Ethiopian migrants waiting on Saudi Arabia’s death row
Ethiopian migrants on death row in Saudi Arabia face uncertainty as executions often occur without warning.
Oct 29, 2026
UAE-Supplied Drones Still Target Civilians in Sudan Despite EU Condemnation
The European Parliament passed a resolution, but experts say more action is needed to stop civilian targeting by UAE-supplied drones in Sudan.
Oct 29, 2026
Full-service flights from Vienna to Kenya for €441
Ready for your next great adventure? Fly to Nairobi with Ethiopian Airlines starting at just €441 return! Discover the heart of East Africa — from breathtaking safaris in the Maasai…
Oct 29, 2026
Which Israeli cities are best for singles?
What happened to the marriage age, which cities have the highest number of singles over age 45, and where do Israelis prefer to tie the knot abroad?
Oct 29, 2026