Christa Pike case renews questions over use of death penalty in US
The death penalty is back in the news in the United States after Christa Pike survived two lethal injection attempts in Tennessee, prompting renewed attention to how widely capital punishment is used across the country. Pike’s case is the focus of the…
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Cuban Exiles in Florida Grow Hopeful That Regime Change Is Near
Cuban exiles in Florida are increasingly hopeful that regime change in Cuba may be on the horizon, according to the latest report on the community’s expectations. Some wealthy Cuban Americans are described as ready and waiting for developments in Havana.…
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Family of Renee Good sues Trump officials after US woman’s death
The family of Renee Good, a US woman killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, is suing officials in the Trump administration, according to lawyers representing the family. The legal action follows Good’s death in Minneapolis. Her lawyers…
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What is known about Christa Pike after failed execution attempts
Christa Pike was reportedly taken to a Tennessee hospital on Wednesday night after surviving two attempts to execute her by lethal injection, according to information reported by the BBC’s Ione Wells from outside the facility. The available report does…
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Netanyahu says Flydubai attacker had Islamist radical indoctrination
Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said the pilot who tried to take over a Flydubai plane had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination” and clearly intended to “down the plane”. Netanyahu described the incident as an attempted takeover of the…
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Putin says Russia is ready to use every weapon to protect Kaliningrad
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has warned Western countries that Russia is prepared to use every weapon at its disposal to protect Kaliningrad, while insisting that Moscow is not threatening anyone. Putin said Russia’s position was a response to…
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Algeria introduces death penalty for arsonists after deadly wildfires
Algeria has introduced the death penalty for arsonists following a summer of deadly wildfires in the country’s north-east, where more than 200 people are estimated to have died. The new penalty applies to people responsible for deliberately starting…
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Explosions Heard in Ethiopia’s Capital After Drone Flights Banned
Explosions were heard in Ethiopia’s capital after authorities banned drone flights, according to the available report, amid heightened tensions following fighting north of the city. The reported explosions came one week after clashes erupted north of the…
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Garry Kasparov Says US Warned Him of Threat to His Life
Russian dissident and former chess world champion Garry Kasparov says the United States warned him that his life could be in danger. The warning has prompted Kasparov to say that he and his family will not be truly safe while Vladimir Putin remains in…
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Kanye West’s Russia shows officially cancelled after weeks of uncertainty
Kanye West’s planned shows in Russia have been officially cancelled following weeks of uncertainty over whether the performances would take place. The concerts in St Petersburg had been surrounded by confusion after the stadium identified as the venue…
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Trump’s proposed AI rebrand drives ‘unprecedented’ demand for Slovenian website names
A proposal by the president to refer to artificial intelligence as “super intelligence”, or “SI”, has triggered what is described as unprecedented demand for Slovenian website names. The initials “SI” are also used by Slovenian domains, creating a…
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Winner Member Convicted of Violating Military Service Law
A member of K-pop band Winner has been convicted of violating military service law and given a suspended prison sentence after repeatedly being absent from national service work. The sentence follows repeated absences linked to the member’s national…
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CSX market capitalisation reaches $2.7 billion
Synopsis: SERC Director-General Sou Socheat attributes the significant development of the market to the joint efforts made between stakeholders and listed companies. The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) in its latest report yesterday,…
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Stay protected from the top cancer affecting women in Cambodia
Breast cancer often happens in women with no risk factors, but you can help yourself by adopting the following habits all year long for optimum breast health: observe, self-examine, screen. Although most lifestyle factors influence risk of breast cancer…
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Passenger describes Israel-bound flight’s 17,000ft plunge as ‘rollercoaster’
An aeroplane flying to Israel fell 17,000ft (5,200m) in less than two minutes before being diverted, according to information released by the BBC. A passenger described the sudden descent as being like a “rollercoaster”. The aircraft had been travelling…
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Japan raises permanent residency fee by 20 times
Japan is raising its permanent residency fee by 20 times as part of wider immigration policy changes aimed at managing the country’s growing foreign population. The increase is among a series of hikes introduced under the policy changes. The available…
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