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Japanese ex-soldier wins battle for justice in landmark sexual assault case

Dec 13, 2023

Tokyo [Japan], December 13: A Japanese court on Tuesday found three former soldiers guilty of sexually assaulting a female colleague, in a victory for the victim whose battle for justice challenged taboos in a traditional, male-dominated society.
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Pakistan court overturns ex-PM Nawaz Sharif's last graft conviction

Dec 13, 2023

Islamabad [Pakistan], December 13: A Pakistan court overturned a conviction for graft of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his lawyer said, removing one of the last major hurdles for him to qualify to contest national elections in February.

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UN calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza, Biden warns Israel is losing support

Dec 13, 2023

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Australia backs UN resolution for Gaza ceasefire in rare split with US

Dec 13, 2023

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Ukraine's top mobile operator hit by biggest cyberattack of war

Dec 13, 2023

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IMF board clears first review of Bangladesh's $4.7 billion bailout

Dec 13, 2023

Washington [US], December 13: The International Monetary Fund said its executive board cleared the first review of Bangladesh's $4.7 billion bailout, providing $689.8 million in funding to Dhaka as it...
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Germany's teacher shortage puts schools in crisis mode

Dec 13, 2023

Hamburg [Germany], December 13: For more than 30 years, Rebecca* has been teaching at a high school near Hamburg. Her subjects are English and history.
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South Africa court overturns Zulu king recognition

Dec 13, 2023

Johannesburg [South Africa], December 13: A South African court on Tuesday declared that President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision last year to recognise MisuzulukaZwelithinias the king of the country's 15 million-strong Zulu...
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ADAFSA signs agreements with Khalifa University of Science and Technology, UAE Space Agency at COP28

Dec 13, 2023
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UAE committed to its continued support of Palestinian people: Lana Nusseibeh

Dec 13, 2023
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UAE launches three water desalination plants to supply Gaza with drinking water

Dec 13, 2023
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Israel continues to pound Gaza; war could continue for 'months'

Dec 12, 2023
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EU must send Putin clear signal on Ukraine support, Scholz says

Dec 12, 2023
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UN peacekeeping mission holds closure ceremony in Mali

Dec 12, 2023
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Donald Tusk elected as Polish PM

Dec 12, 2023
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UN praises Qatar's humanitarian role & peace initiatives

Dec 12, 2023
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International translation conference starts in Doha

Dec 12, 2023
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Strengthening humanitarian diplomacy key to overcoming crises: Somali FM

Dec 12, 2023
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Philippines summons Chinese envoy over maritime conflict

Dec 12, 2023
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Palestinians starve as Gaza war rages amid fears of exodus into Egypt

Dec 12, 2023
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US seeks speedy Supreme Court review of Trump claim he is immune from prosecution

Dec 12, 2023
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EU set for summit showdown over Ukraine accession talks as Hungary stands firm

Dec 12, 2023
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Russian opposition leader 'removed from penal colony'

Dec 12, 2023
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Russians banned from travel to hand over passports within five days

Dec 12, 2023
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Texas top court rules against woman who sought abortion for medical emergency

Dec 12, 2023
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UN aid body cuts back on projects amid funding crisis

Dec 12, 2023