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Somaliland poet jailed for three years in crackdown on writers

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Somaliland poet jailed for three years in crackdown on writers

Naima Abwaan Qorane’s lawyer said she had been threatened with rape and murder during her interrogation. Photograph: Handout  Naima Abwaan Qorane sentenced for ‘anti-national activity’ in former British protectorate Naima Abwaan Qorane’s lawyer said she had been threatened with rape and murder during her interrogation. Photograph: Handout A poet has been sentenced to three years […]

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Australian astronomers identify DNA of 350,000 stars to find sun’s lost siblings

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Australian astronomers identify DNA of 350,000 stars to find sun’s lost siblings

A picture taken on April 11, 2018 shows the sun rising in the eastern German border town of Frankfurt (AFP Photo) A picture taken on April 11, 2018 shows the sun rising in the eastern German border town of Frankfurt (AFP Photo) An Australian-led international team of astronomers has mapped the chemical profile of 350,000 […]

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In show of force, China starts military drills in Taiwan Strait

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In show of force, China starts military drills in Taiwan Strait

  This file photo shows Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning, which is likely to take part in ongoing live-fire military drills in the Taiwan Strait. (By AFP) China has launched live-fire military exercises in the Taiwan Strait, in a show of force following its latest warning to Taipei against seeking independence or official ties with the […]

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Berlin threatened with travel chaos after 1.5 tonne bomb found at central station

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Berlin threatened with travel chaos after 1.5 tonne bomb found at central station

Photo: DPA Construction workers at a building site north of Berlin Hauptbahnhof have discovered a bomb from the Second World War. The explosive is set to be defused on Friday, and public transport is going to be severely impacted. An 800-metre area around the bomb will need to be evacuated, according to the Berliner Morgenpost. […]

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Former US first lady Barbara Bush dies aged 92

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Former US first lady Barbara Bush dies aged 92

© Jewel Samad / AFP (file phoito) | Former US First Lady Barbara Bush in a photo taken on April 25, 2013. Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. […]

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CIA chief Pompeo held secret meeting with Kim Jong-un: reports

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CIA chief Pompeo held secret meeting with Kim Jong-un: reports

A combination photo shows CIA Director Mike Pompeo, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, US President Donald Trump [Files: Yuri Gripas/Reuters/KCNA Handout/Reuters/Kevin Lamarque/Reuters] Pompeo reportedly met the North Korean leader earlier this month to discuss possible direct talks between Trump and Kim. A combination photo shows CIA Director Mike Pompeo, North Korean leader Kim Jong […]

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Trump accuses California’s governor of not protecting border

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Trump accuses California’s governor of not protecting border

Looks like Jerry Brown and California are not looking for safety and security along their very porous Border,” President Donald Trump tweeted on Tuesday. | George Frey/Getty Images  President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that “the high crime rate will only get higher” along California’s border with Mexico after the state’s Democratic governor turned down administration […]

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Erdoğan, Iranian counterpart pledge to maintain alliance with Russia on Syria

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Erdoğan, Iranian counterpart pledge to maintain alliance with Russia on Syria

AP File Photo The presidents of Turkey and Iran on Tuesday vowed to press on with their alliance alongside Russia over Syria, the Turkish presidency said Tuesday, after Ankara backed strikes by the U.S. and its allies against the Assad regime. “The two leaders emphasized the importance of continuing the joint efforts of Turkey, Iran […]

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Seoul seeks Moon-Kim joint press conference after April 27 summit

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Seoul seeks Moon-Kim joint press conference after April 27 summit

Seoul is seeking to broadcast the upcoming inter-Korean summit as well as a joint press conference between President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un live, a top presidential aide said Tuesday. A hotline between the two leaders is likely to be set up around Friday, and they may be able to have their […]

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Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missile over Najran The missile targeted a populated civilian area in the city of Najran.

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Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missile over Najran The missile targeted a populated civilian area in the city of Najran.

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday announced it has successfully intercepted a ballistic missile launched by the Iranian-backed Houthi militias from inside Yemeni territories. The missile targeted a populated civilian area in the city of Najran, reported the Saudi Press Agency, SPA. The Spokesperson of the Saudi-led Arab Coalition in Support of the Legitimate Yemeni Government, Colonel […]

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