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‘He will never walk free’: Indian judge’s letter promises child sex abuse survivor
In the emotional letter, the judge describes the survivor as "the bravest little girl this court has ever seen".
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Singapore launches matchmaking service for government workers
The launch of FirstDate comes as the ageing nation wrestles with a record-low fertility rate.
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Watch: Luxury prison in Indonesia demolished after public outcry
Indonesian lawmakers on Wednesday ordered the demolition of a controversial luxury compound inside a penitentiary near the capital.
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Israel-bound flight makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia amid reports of bloody altercation
A commercial flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday amid reports of a bloody onboard altercation.
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Sir Jackie Stewart brings his race against dementia to Japan
Two races were held at Fuji Speedway last weekend: the six-hour FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the Race Against Dementia led by champion driver Sir Jackie Stewart OBE, who…
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Israel-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after brawl between pilots, Israeli official says
By Alexander Cornwell and Rami AmichayJERUSALEM, Sept 30 (Reuters) - A flight bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates diverted to Saudi Arabia after transmitting emergency signals following a…
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UK airbase suspect tipped off police, Times says
LONDON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - A suspected plot against a British airbase used by US forces to strike Iran was thwarted when police were called by one of the same…
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Democrats eye Nebraska as an opportunity to take a Senate seat away from Republicans
Democrats hope they might be able to swipe both a Senate and a House seat from Republicans in this solidly red state.
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Bond markets aren’t buying the inflation-is-tamed fairy tale
TOKYO — Anyone betting that inflation risks are fading should look at the US Treasury market. The sharp selloff in Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) suggests the world’s biggest bond market…
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Prisco’s Week 4 NFL picks: Eagles upset Rams, Texans over Cowboys
Pete Prisco reveals all of his Week 4 picks, including the Browns upsetting the Steelers and the 49ers over the Broncos