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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 10 years ago

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Source: foxnews
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Source: BBC News
White House aide Mira Ricardel removed after Melania Trump row
Posted: About 7 years ago

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Source: BBC News
Trump defends use of tear gas on migrant families at US border as he blames parents of children affected
Posted: About 7 years ago

Trump defends use of tear gas on migrant families at US border as he blames parents of children affected

US President Donald Trump has strongly defending the US use of tear gas at the Mexican border to repel a crowd of migrants and blame...

Source: Independent
Obama Praises Colombia’s Peace Efforts With Rebels and Seeks Big Aid Increase
Posted: About 10 years ago

Obama Praises Colombia’s Peace Efforts With Rebels and Seeks Big Aid Increase

WASHINGTON — President Obama welcomed President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia to the White House on Thursday for a buoyant celebra...

Source: nytimes
Birthright citizenship: Trump lashes out at Paul Ryan
Posted: About 7 years ago

Birthright citizenship: Trump lashes out at Paul Ryan

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