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Escape bids by rebel princesses throw spotlight on UAE rights
AFP, Published on 01/08/2019
» PARIS - Princess Haya, who is battling her husband Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al-Maktoum in a UK court, is the third princess who has sought to escape the Gulf emirate in recent years.
Escape bids by rebel princesses throw spotlight on UAE rights
AFP, Published on 31/07/2019
» PARIS - Princess Haya, who is battling her husband Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al-Maktoum in a UK court, is the third princess who has sought to escape the Gulf emirate in recent years.
At least 57 dead in Brazil prison riot; 16 decapitated
Associated Press, Published on 30/07/2019
» RIO DE JANEIRO: At least 57 prisoners were killed by other inmates during clashes between organised crime groups in the Altamira prison in northern Brazil Monday with 16 of the victims being decapitated, according to prison officials.
Afghan presidential candidates fear for safety after attacks
AFP, Published on 30/07/2019
» KABUL - Candidates jockeying to become Afghanistan's next president lashed out at the incumbent Ashraf Ghani on Monday after deadly violence cast a shadow over the first official day of campaigning.
India's wild tiger population jumps to almost 3,000: census
AFP, Published on 30/07/2019
» NEW DELHI: India's wild tiger population has increased by more than 30 percent in the last four years, according to a new census released Monday, raising hopes for the survival of the endangered species.
Funeral held for Italian officer allegedly stabbed by US teenagers
AFP, Published on 29/07/2019
» SOMMA VESUVIANA (ITALY) - Hundreds of people gathered Monday for the funeral of an Italian police officer stabbed to death in an alleged confrontation with two American teenagers that has sent shockwaves through the country.
China defends Hong Kong police, blames Western forces
Associated Press, Published on 29/07/2019
» BEIJING: China blamed Western forces and defended police conduct in remarks Monday about Hong Kong after the city endured another weekend of violent clashes between protesters and police.
Putin foe Navalny may have been exposed to 'toxic agent': doctor
AFP, Published on 29/07/2019
» MOSCOW: Russia's jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny might have been targeted by a "toxic agent," his doctor said on Monday, as the Kremlin scrambled to contain a fresh political crisis after major protests.
American teen 'Bugha' becomes solo Fortnite champ, winning $3 mn
AFP, Published on 29/07/2019
» NEW YORK - American Kyle Giersdorf, alias "Bugha," became the first Fortnite world champion in the solo division, winning $3 million at age 16 on Sunday.
Putin critic Navalny hospitalised after 'allergic reaction' in jail
AFP, Published on 29/07/2019
» MOSCOW: Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny who was taken from jail to hospital suffering an allergic reaction could have been exposed to an "unknown chemical substance", his doctor said.