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UK’s Russell Brand sentenced to 10 1/2 years’ jail for rape, sexual assault

Comedian Russell Brand, once one of Britain’s most high-profile broadcasters and a Hollywood star, was jailed for 10 1/2 years on Monday after he was convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three more around two decades ago. Brand – the former husband of US pop singer Katy Perry, and who in recent years had moved away from the mainstream – was convicted on Thursday of raping one…

UK’s Russell Brand sentenced to 10 1/2 years’ jail for rape, sexual assault

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VAST Ghana rejects GFA push to Relax Alcohol Sponsorship Rules

By Kwame Bediako Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development Ghana (VAST Ghana) has drawn a firm line in Ghana’s debate over alcohol sponsorship in sport.

  • Ghana's FDA rejects GFA's push to relax alcohol sponsorship rules.
  • VAST Ghana opposes weakening FDA regulations for public health.
  • Alcohol ads banned from sporting activities under FDA restrictions.

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