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Ghosn’s wife slams Japan detention as ‘draconian’ in letter
The wife of Nissan's former chairman Carlos Ghosn has written a letter to the global advocacy group Human Rights Watch criticising her husband's lengthy detention and Japan's criminal justice system as unfair and harsh.
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Funding shortage leads to World Food Programme cuts for Palestinians
DUBAI: Three years ago, the world came together to design a blueprint for a better and more sustainable future for all in the backdrop of a litany of depressing statistics. Climate change was on
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Iraq says it supports Syria’s return to Arab League
DUBAI: Three years ago, the world came together to design a blueprint for a better and more sustainable future for all in the backdrop of a litany of depressing statistics. Climate change was on
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Nuclear chief says Iran exploring new uranium enrichment
DUBAI: Three years ago, the world came together to design a blueprint for a better and more sustainable future for all in the backdrop of a litany of depressing statistics. Climate change was on
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What does Rahaf’s case say about social reform in Saudi Arabia?
Teenager Rahaf al-Qunun has grabbed the world’s attention for defying a strict social code in Saudi Arabia. She said she feared for her life if she was returned home and launched a twitter campaign
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Italian fugitive Battisti to be ‘extradited in coming hours’
Cesare Battisti, a former Italian communist activist sought by Rome for four murders in the 1970s, will be extradited to his home country "in the coming hours", the Italian government said on Sunday. Battisti, who has been
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Greek government splits over Macedonia name change
Athens, Greece - Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has asked parliament for a vote of confidence after a senior minister resigned over the Macedonia name change agreement, potentially leaving the governing coalition without a workable majority
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World Food Programme cuts aid for Palestinians
The World Food Programme (WFP) has suspended or reduced aid for some of its Palestinian beneficiaries in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip due to funding shortages, an official has said. Some 27,000
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Funeral held for Kashmir rebel leader killed in clash
Government forces have tried to stop mourners from taking part in a funeral for a senior rebel commander in India-administered Kashmir. Thousands defied roadblocks and barriers to gather in the home town of Zeenat
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US reiterates concern about Hezbollah agenda to destabilize region
BEIRUT: US officials are in Beirut holding talks with Lebanese officials about the growing threat posed by Hezbollah as US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo continues to tour the Middle East. During the visit,


