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Rajapaksa family faces corruption and crime probes in Sri Lanka
A Sri Lankan court extended the custody of Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, as the family faces corruption and…
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Turkish police raid opposition Halk TV, halting broadcasts
Turkish police raided Istanbul offices of pro-opposition Halk TV, halting live broadcasts as 17 arrest warrants were issued in a financial crimes…
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Oil prices rise as Iran targets ships in Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rose on Wednesday after two ships were struck in the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian officials described new tactics aimed…
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Hackney consults residents on ending Haifa twinning link
Hackney council is consulting residents until October 14 on ending its twinning with Haifa, Israel, a link dating to 1968, after a…
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US judge extends White House access for , MS NOW, Politico
A US federal judge extended White House access for journalists from , MS NOW and Politico, ruling Trump likely acted unlawfully in…
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Why India’s voter roll protests are growing in New Delhi
Protests in New Delhi over voter roll revisions and calls for the election chief's resignation have run for over a week, with…
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Saudi Arabia tightens barber shop hygiene and health rules
Saudi Arabia's ministry requires barber shops to hold valid health certificates, follow hygiene rules and get a permit for home barbering services.
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Mamata Banerjee allegedly attacked with knife near home
Mamata Banerjee was allegedly attacked with a knife near her residence on Tuesday evening, and police have detained a woman and launched…
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UN official sees window of opportunity for peace in DR Congo
UN envoy Huang Xia told the Security Council of a window of opportunity for peace in eastern DR Congo, though fighting continues…
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Israel hands back 22 ancient artefacts stolen from Greece
Israel has returned 22 ancient artefacts stolen from Greece, handed over to Culture Minister Lina Mendoni in Athens as the two countries…
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