Saudi Arabia bars plane carrying Sudan’s Bashir from crossing its airspace to Iran

August 4, 2013 (KHARTOUM) – The Sudanese government confirmed reports that president Omer Hassan al-Bashir was forced to return to Khartoum after civil aviation authorities in Saudi Arabia barred his place from crossing its airspace.

FILE - The aeroplane of Sudan’s leader Omer Hassan al-Bashir lands at Beijing International Airport June 28, 2011 (REUTERS/Liu Jin/Pool)

Bashir was headed to Tehran to take part in the swearing-in ceremony of president-elect Hasssan Rouhani.

Disgraceful conditions in reception centers

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Spartan: A bedroom on Hvalsmoen Transit Center, one of nine reception centers run by Norwegian People's Aid.The organization believes the government gives so little money for the operation that living conditions are bordering on the irresponsible. Many stay longer than the sober standard states. Photo: Herman Dreyer

Norwegian asylum centers are forced to keep a low standard. Norwegian People's Aid believes it is ethically reprehensible to use people's living conditions as a political signal that it is unattractive to come to Norway.

Tax Blunder

Right idea how municipalities should get back the money they lose when the party will remove wealth tax.

Human Rights Groups: Donor Countries Fuel Abuse in Ethiopia

LONDON — Two new reports published this month say sustainable development in Ethiopia is impossible without a specific focus on human rights. The reports say donor countries should bear responsibility for ensuring their aid money is not used to fuel abuse.

MP Kassim Fite Fled

High Government officials and the parliament are in a row over the disappearance of Kassim Fite,

Ethiopian Teen Dies After Shooting In Seattle

The 19-year-old man shot multiple times early Sunday morning on Capitol Hill died of his injuries Thursday night, according to the King County Medical Examiner’s office.

Tension Along The ‪‎Kenya‬-‪Ethiopia‬ Border

IN SUMMARY

• The problem began when Ethiopian herders attempted to cross into Kenya’s Kibish district with their animals in search of pasture.