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U.N. Peacekeepers Accused of Rape in Central African Republic

U.N. Peacekeepers Accused of Rape in Central African Republic

DAKAR, Senegal — United Nations peacekeepers in the Central African Republic raped or sexually exploited at least eight women and girls last fall, including a young teenager who said she was released only because she had managed to scream, according to a Human Rights Watch report released Thursday...

Source: nytimes

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Scottish independence: UK government ‘will not grant indyref2 consent’

Scottish independence: UK government ‘will not grant indyref2 co...

Theresa May's deputy has said the Scottish Parliament will not be given the power to hold a...

Posted: About 7 years ago
Source: BBC News
Racism row over Trieste half-marathon

Racism row over Trieste half-marathon

Organisers of the Trieste half-marathon have reversed a ban on professional African athlet...

Posted: About 7 years ago
Source: BBC News
US jury awards $2bn damages in Roundup weedkiller cancer claim

US jury awards $2bn damages in Roundup weedkiller cancer claim

A jury in California has awarded more than $2bn (£1.5bn) to a couple who said the wee...

Posted: About 6 years ago
Source: BBC News

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Posted: About 7 years ago

Dutchman, 69, brings lawsuit to lower his age 20 years

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Posted: About 10 years ago

Disappointed With Europe, Thousands of Iraqi Migrants Return Home

BAGHDAD — Night after night, Mohammed al-Jabiry tossed and turned in his bed at a refugee center in Finland, comparing life in Euro...

Source: nytimes
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Posted: About 7 years ago

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Posted: About 7 years ago

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Source: BBC News
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Posted: About 7 years ago

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Source: The Guardian
MI6 battling to stop Trump releasing top secret files
Posted: About 7 years ago

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Source: Independent