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Ethiopian migrants held in Saudi Arabia call it ‘hellish’
From a filthy cell in Saudi Arabia, the Ethiopian migrant spoke on a smuggled phone, fearing to give his name.…
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Quit smoking, excess alcohol to protect your heart – Cardio Centre
The National Cardiothoracic Centre (NCTC) Korle-Bu, has advised persons who smoke and drink alcohol to quit and rather adopt healthy…
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Boris Johnson ‘misspoke’ over North East Covid restrictions
Boris Johnson has apologised saying he “misspoke” when asked to clarify details of new tighter coronavirus restrictions in north-east England.…
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Hathras gang-rape – India victim’s death sparks outrage
A 19-year-old Dalit (formerly untouchable) woman has died after she was allegedly gang-raped by four upper-caste men, sparking outrage in…
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Kuwait Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Sabah dies aged 91
Kuwait’s Emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah, has died at the age of 91, state media report. He was expected to…
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Kim ‘apologises for killing of South Korean official’
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un has issued a rare personal apology for the killing of a South Korean official, Seoul…
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Brazilian state hopes to roll out Chinese vaccine in December
With Brazil still registering thousands of new coronavirus infections daily, politicians are keen to strike deals with vaccine makers to…
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Coronavirus – Israel tightens second lockdown to avoid ‘abyss’
Israel is set to tighten its second nationwide coronavirus lockdown, with the prime minister warning that the country is at…
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US election – Trump won’t commit to peaceful transfer of power
US President Donald Trump has refused to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses November’s election. “Well,…
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Climate – World split on urgency of tackling rising temperatures
There’s growing concern among citizens all over the world about climate change, according to a new global poll. But respondents…
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