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Why Many Syrians Feel Assad Death Sentence Isn't Enough

Assad's death sentence is welcomed in Syria, but survivors say justice must go further to address war crimes, disappearances and torture.

  • Syrian women's rights activist Huda Khayti struggles with trauma from 2013 chemical attack.
  • Damascus court sentenced Assad to death in absentia in August 2024.
  • Syrian Network for Human Rights estimates 235,000 civilian deaths during civil war.

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Japan's student newspapers fight to keep reporting as costs, staff shortages mount

SAPPORO -- Student newspapers, edited and published by university students, began emerging at universities across Japan before World War II and have r

  • Japan's student newspapers serve as platforms for student perspectives and reporting.
  • Hokkaido University Newspaper marks its centenary, reporting on university and social issues.
  • Financial constraints and digital threats endanger newspaper's survival.

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HK, Fujian share close ties: CY Leung

Vice-chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, CY Leung, on Sunday praised Hong Kong's close ties with Fujian province.

  • CY Leung praises Hong Kong-Fujian ties during collaboration forum.
  • One-sixth of Hong Kong residents are of Fujian origin.
  • 28 agreements signed in June across 11 sectors to boost cooperation.

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Rayer demands probe into alleged PAS-US meeting over government plot

DAP’s Jelutong MP R.S.N. Rayer has urged the Government and national security agencies to investigate PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang’s claim of alleged US involvement in efforts to topple the…

  • DAP MP R.S.N. Rayer demands formal investigation into alleged PAS-US meeting
  • PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang claims meeting influenced Malaysia's political leadership
  • US Embassy denies involvement, claims reports are false

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Kisii church demands Ksh7M refund from politician over disputed land deal

Members of Gospel Embassy Chapel in Kisii have demanded a refund of Ksh7 million they say they paid to a politician for a parcel of land where they planned to construct a mega church.

  • Gospel Embassy Chapel demands Ksh7M refund from politician over land deal.
  • Politician arrested and released by Kisii DCI after clergy intervention.
  • Church seeks President Ruto's intervention to recover disputed funds.

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Indonesia: Flights canceled as Anak Krakatau volcano erupts

The spread of ash after the volcanic eruption of Anak Krakatau has impacted thousands of passengers, as flights were canceled at Jakarta's international airport.

  • Hundreds of flights disrupted at Jakarta airport due to Anak Krakatau eruption.
  • Volcano expelled lava, produced loud noises detectable up to 435 miles away.
  • Ash clouds observed up to 15,000 meters high across Java, Sumatra, and Banten.

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Evacuation drill held in event of nuclear accident at TEPCO Niigata plant

NIIGATA, Japan (Kyodo) -- Niigata Prefecture and a village hosting the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant held a drill Saturday to evacuate reside

  • Niigata Prefecture and Kashiwazaki-Kariwa village conducted evacuation drill.
  • Scenario involved magnitude 6 earthquake causing liquefaction and landslides.
  • Eight helicopters evacuated 14 residents to transit point in Murakami.

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Cloudburst-induced floods disrupt life in GB's Ghizer, Hunza

Karakoram Highway being cleared in Murtazaabad, Hunza.—Photo by the writer • Floods damage homes, farmland and orchards; roads blocked • Babusar Top gets season’s first snowfall as experts warn of changing weather patterns GILGIT: Cloudburst-induced floods blocked the Karakoram Highway (KKH) and other roads, damaged farmland and…

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