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Human rights activists say the number of reported so-called 'honour killings' in Iran is rising
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If I go back to Iran, my husband will kill me
Human rights activists say the number of reported so-called 'honour killings' in Iran is rising
Wealthy Gupta brothers arrested in UAE
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British man 'shell shocked' over Iraq prison term
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Families forced to split as Lebanon crisis worsens
As the economic crisis in Lebanon continues to bite, parents are struggling to support their children.
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A statement by a spokesperson of India's ruling party has snowballed into an international controversy.
Iran's Khamenei accuses 'enemy' of stirring protests
His comments come after several weeks of demonstrations in cities over the rising cost of basic foods.
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Video 2 minutes 27 seconds
If I go back to Iran, my husband will kill me
Human rights activists say the number of reported so-called 'honour killings' in Iran is rising
Wealthy Gupta brothers arrested in UAE
The pair are accused in South Africa of large-scale corruption, which they deny.
British man 'shell shocked' over Iraq prison term
Jim Fitton, 66, was sentenced to 15 years for attempting to smuggle 12 stones and broken pottery.
Top Gun maker sued over copyright breach
Family of Israeli writer claims film studio did not have the rights to release Top Gun: Maverick.
Video 2 minutes 57 seconds
Families forced to split as Lebanon crisis worsens
As the economic crisis in Lebanon continues to bite, parents are struggling to support their children.
India in deeper crisis over Prophet Muhammad row
A statement by a spokesperson of India's ruling party has snowballed into an international controversy.
Iran's Khamenei accuses 'enemy' of stirring protests
His comments come after several weeks of demonstrations in cities over the rising cost of basic foods.
Wealthy Gupta brothers arrested in UAE
The pair are accused in South Africa of large-scale corruption, which they deny.
British man 'shell shocked' over Iraq prison term
Jim Fitton, 66, was sentenced to 15 years for attempting to smuggle 12 stones and broken pottery.
Top Gun maker sued over copyright breach
Family of Israeli writer claims film studio did not have the rights to release Top Gun: Maverick.
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Egypt to provide 30m Covid jabs to African states
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Copyright: AFPImage caption: Egypt will provide the Covid vaccine doses through the African Union The president of Egypt has promised to provide 30 million doses of coronavirus vaccine to African countries, in coordination with the African Union.
Abdul Fattah al-Sisi made the announcement at the first pan-African health conference, which is being held in the Egyptian capital, Cairo.
Around 400 health officials, along with medical companies working in more than 100 countries, are attending the event.
President Sisi said that although Egypt had limited resources like other African countries, it was ready to cooperate with them all.
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Tunisia judges to strike over presidential sackings
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Judges in Tunisia are to strike for a week and stage sit-in protests against the president’s firing of dozens of their colleagues.
President Kais Saied dismissed 57 judges this week after accusing them of corruption and protecting terrorists, in his latest step to consolidate his grip on power.
In February he dissolved the Supreme Judicial Council which regulated judicial independence.
He had previously suspended parliament and sacked the government.
President Saied plans to hold a referendum next month on a replacement constitution, a move opposed by most of Tunisia’s political parties.
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US condemns sacking of Tunisia judges
Copyright: Getty ImagesImage caption: President Kais Saied has pushed through a series of moves expanding his powers The US has accused Tunisian President Kais Saied of an "alarming pattern" of actions "undermining" Tunisia’s independent institutions after he fired dozens of judges.
State Department spokesperson Ned Price said US officials had communicated with their Tunisian counterparts on the importance of checks and balances in a democratic system.
He said the US government had called for an “inclusive and transparent reform process with input from civil society and diverse political voices to strengthen the legitimacy of reform efforts” in Tunisia.
Mr Saied has pushed through a series of moves expanding his powers and dismantling elected institutions since last year, when he suspended parliament.
On Wednesday he sacked 57 judges, accusing them of corruption and protecting terrorists.
Earlier last month, he announced a plan for a "new republic" in Tunisia which would be put to a referendum on 25 July.
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