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Two Malaysian women caned under Islamic law for lesbian sex
AFP, Published on 03/09/2018
» KUALA TERENGGANU (MALAYSIA) - Two Malaysian women were caned Monday for having lesbian sex in violation of strict Islamic laws, despite an outcry from activists at the "cruel and unjust" punishment.
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City 'struggling to stay afloat'
News, AFP, Published on 03/09/2018
» As Bangkok prepares to host climate-change talks, the sprawling city of more than 10 million is itself under siege from the environment, with dire forecasts warning it could be partially submerged in just over a decade.
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After a week of bipartisan tribute, McCain is laid to rest
AFP, Published on 03/09/2018
» WASHINGTON - A nearly weeklong celebration of the life of US senator John McCain -- war hero, maverick, two-time presidential candidate and outspoken critic of Donald Trump -- came to a solemn and subdued end on Sunday as he was laid to rest at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Reuters reporters face verdict in Myanmar 'state secrets' case
AFP, Published on 03/09/2018
» YANGON: Two Reuters journalists accused of breaching Myanmar's state secrets law during their reporting of a massacre of Rohingya face a court ruling on Monday that could see them jailed for up to 14 years.
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China hosts African leaders amid aid criticism
AFP, Published on 03/09/2018
» BEIJING - China hosts African leaders Monday for a summit aimed at promoting Beijing's vision for development on the continent, even as it finds itself increasingly criticised over its debt-heavy approach to foreign aid.
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Two injured in new Nicaragua protests
AFP, Published on 03/09/2018
» MANAGUA - At least two people were hurt by gunfire Sunday as suspected paramilitaries targeted anti-government demonstrators in Nicaragua's capital.
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Six-time champ Serena battles into US Open quarter-finals
AFP, Published on 03/09/2018
» NEW YORK: Six-time champion Serena Williams used a blazing start and battling finish to reach the US Open quarter-finals on Sunday with a 6-0, 4-6, 6-3 victory over Kaia Kanepi.
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Nadal sets-up Thiem clash at US Open, dad-to-be Isner keeps home hopes alive
AFP, Published on 03/09/2018
» NEW YORK - Defending champion Rafael Nadal on Sunday reached the US Open quarter-finals for the eighth time where he will face Dominic Thiem, one of only three men to defeat him in 2018.
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Boris Johnson predicts EU 'victory' in Brexit talks
AFP, Published on 03/09/2018
» LONDON - Former foreign secretary and Brexit hardliner Boris Johnson penned a renewed attack on Britain's government Monday, predicting "victory" for the European Union in its negotiations with London.
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Latin American nations discuss Venezuelan migrant crisis
AFP, Published on 03/09/2018
» QUITO - Ministers from a dozen Latin American nations start a two-day meeting in Ecuador Monday on how they can cooperate to end the massive Venezuelan migrant crisis that has jolted the region.
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