Nicaraguan authorities have arrested Bayardo Arce, a senior Sandinista commander and economic adviser to President Daniel Ortega, amid a corruption probe and political purge orchestrated by Vice President Rosario Murillo. This detention, part of a broader crackdown on veteran Sandinistas, raises concerns about Murillo’s consolidation of power as Ortega’s health declines.
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Agatha Christie’s historic Baghdad house in danger of collapsing – Middle East Monitor
The historic house in Baghdad, where renowned British author Agatha Christie lived for 13 years, is in dire need of repair, with warnings of potential collapse. Despite its deteriorating condition, the house holds significant historical value and could be transformed into a museum with collaboration from the British Embassy and Iraqi authorities, reflecting Christie's deep connection to Iraq. Want More Context? 🔎
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