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Cardinal Pell’s final appeal against child sex abuse to begin
The judges could quash the appeal immediately, or wait several months to hand down their ruling. SYDNEY: Cardinal George Pell’s…
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United Kingdom has 19 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus
Medical officer warns of sports, school disruptions in effort to thwart virus The United Kingdom now has 19 confirmed cases…
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Pakistan ; Outrage over train crash that killed 20
Pakistan rail minister Rashid comes under fire for response to train crash that killed 20 Islamabad: After Friday’s collision between…
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Qatar’s role deepening the Palestinian political crisis
The return of Qatar to the political scene, especially regarding Israel and Hamas, confirms Hamas’ defection from the PA. The…
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Travel agents scramble to rearrange bookings as Saudi Arabia suspends Umrah over coronavirus fears
Sudden decision leaves pilgrims and tour operators in the dark as kingdom ‘temporarily’ stops travel to Mecca and Medina Saudi Arabia’s…
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Kuwait , Iraq discuss ending differences
The also deliberated encouraging Kuwaiti investors in Iran and seeking more economic receptivity. Iraqi foreign minister, Mohammed Alhakim, and his Kuwaiti…
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Eight Afghan civilians killed in air strike amid US-Taliban peace deal
Talib Khan, a relative of the dead, told journalists the victims had been driving home from a picnic when their…
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US bans Sri Lanka’s army chief from entry over war crimes
US imposed sanctions against Lt General Shavendra Silva for extrajudicial killings at the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war. The United…
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Pope Francis sides with traditionalists on priest celibacy
The Catholic Church has maintained priestly celibacy since the 11th century In quashing the idea of married priests in the…
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Husband helps wife deliver baby from home in UAE
Medics gave him instructions over the phone. A husband in Ajman helped his wife who was in labour and couldn’t…
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