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Iran’s security forces briefly detain Mahsa Amini’s father a year after her death

September 16, 2023 admin

People hold a placard with pictures of, as Iranian call them, martyrs, during a rally of Iranian diaspora in Europe, on the eve of the first anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini, which prompted protests across their country, in Brussels, Belgium on September 15, 2023. | Photo Credit: Reuters Iranian security forces briefly detained…

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Russia denies Ukraine has retaken village of Andriivka, near Bakhmut

September 16, 2023 admin

A view of a Ukrainian soldier during the purported liberation of Andriivka, at a location given as Andriivka, Donetsk Region, Ukraine, in a screen grab obtained from a handout video released September 16, 2023. Credit: 3rd assault brigade/Ukrainian Armed Forces Press service/Handout via REUTERS | Photo Credit: VIA REUTERS Russia on Saturday denied a Ukrainian…

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California Sues 5 Major Oil Companies Over Climate Risks Deception

September 16, 2023 admin

The US state of California sued five of the world’s largest oil companies on Friday. (Representational) Los Angeles: The US state of California sued five of the world’s largest oil companies on Friday, alleging the firms caused billions of dollars in damages and misled the public by minimising the risks from fossil fuels, according to…

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Chinese Defence Minister Gen. Li’s absence at top military meeting heightens speculation about his removal

September 16, 2023 admin

Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in Moscow, Russia, on April 16, 2023. | Photo Credit: Reuters Speculation about the missing Chinese Defence Minister Gen. Li Shangfu may have been removed and detained became rife after he was conspicuously absent at the meeting…

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Turkey Could “Part Ways” With European Union If Necessary, Says Erdogan

September 16, 2023 admin

Tayyip Erdogan said that Ankara could “part ways” with the EU if necessary. (File) Istanbul, Turkey: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that Ankara could “part ways” with the European Union if necessary when asked about the contents of a European Parliament report on Turkey. The report, adopted earlier this week, said Turkey’s accession…

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U.S. woman among 18 NGO staff detained in Afghanistan

September 16, 2023 admin

The Taliban rulers have imposed sweeping restrictions on the population. File image for representation. | Photo Credit: AP Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have arrested at least 18 staff of an international NGO, including an American woman, accusing them of carrying out Christian missionary work, the country’s leaders said Saturday. The International Assistance Mission (IAM) confirmed its…

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U.K. visa fee hike for visitors, students to be effective from October 4

September 16, 2023 admin

A Union Jack flag flutters in front of the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain. File. | Photo Credit: REUTERS The British government has announced that a proposed hike in visa fees will become effective from October 4, when a visit visa for under six months will cost £15 more and student visas will be…

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India condemns attack on Sikh high school student in Canada

September 16, 2023 admin

India on September 16 strongly condemned an assault, including the use of bear spray, on a 17-year-old Sikh high school student in Canada’s British Columbia province this week and urged local authorities to investigate the incident and take prompt action against the perpetrators. The incident took place on September 11 when the Sikh student, who…

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Libya’s flood-ravaged Derna struggles to cope with thousands of corpses

September 16, 2023 admin

Residents and rescue workers in the devastated Libyan city of Derna were struggling to cope with the thousands of corpses washing up or decaying under rubble, after a flood that smashed down buildings and swept people out to sea. The World Health Organization and other aid groups called on authorities in Libya to stop burying…

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Mahsa Amini’s Father Detained By Iran’s Forces On Her Death Anniversary

September 16, 2023 admin

Mahsa Amini died in the custody of the Iran’s morality police last year. (File) The father of Mahsa Amini was briefly detained on Saturday, human rights groups said, amid a heavy security force presence on the first anniversary of his daughter’s death in Iranian police custody that sparked months of anti-government protests. Amjad Amini was…

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