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We’ll not change our religion because of 28-day World Cup’ – Qatar to LGBT groups

16Apr

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We’ll not change our religion because of 28-day World Cup’ – Qatar to LGBT groups

official of the Arabic country, Major General Abdulaziz Abdullah Al Ansari, said Qatar cannot change its laws or religious beliefs just because they’re hosting the tournament. Al Ansari is the director of the Department of International Cooperation and also doubles as the Chairman of the National Counterterrorism Committee at the Ministry of Interior. Al Ansari further warned LGBTQ+ groups against raising rainbow flags or demonstrating for their rights during the World Cup. According to him, the safety of gay groups that try to demonstrate in the stands during the World Cup cannot be guaranteed. Concerns have been raised by pro-LGBTQ+ groups since Qatar were awarded the right to host the World Cup. Al Ansari, however, insists persons of all sexual orientations are welco...

Kinder Joy chocolate factory in Belgium Ordered to shut down

The Kinder chocolate factory in Belgium has been ordered to close after it was linked to dozens of salmonella cases. Belgium’s food safety authority ordered the recall of all Kinder products made at the Ferrero owned factory.

20 Killed In Attack On Burkina Faso Gold Mine

About 20 civilians were killed in a night attack on a gold mine in Burkina Faso's restive north. "Dozens of armed men travelling on motorcycles attacked the gold mine in Kougdiguin," on the night of Thursday to Friday in the Namentenga province, a local said. "Sadly we registered about 20 deaths and an equal number of people wounded," the source said. Another local source put the death toll at 22, adding that "women and children" figured among the victims. A hospital source said there were about 10 people admitted with injuries, adding that others could have been undergoing treatment in other health facilities. On March 12, 11 people were killed in an attack on an informal gold mine in northern Burkina Faso. This came two days after a similar attack on another gold mine...