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Thai court accepts case against 44 opposition figures over royal law challenge

Bangkok— Thailand’s Supreme Court said on Friday it had accepted a petition accusing 44 current and former opposition lawmakers of

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South Korean prosecutors seek 30-year sentence for Yoon in drone case

Seoul— South Korean prosecutors on Friday sought a 30-year prison sentence for former president Yoon Suk Yeol over allegations he

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Swalwell to Resign from Congress Amid Misconduct Allegations, Ethics Probe Intensifies

Washington — Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell of California said on Monday he would resign from Congress following allegations of sexual

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Peru Votes in Fragmented Election as Runoff Appears Inevitable

Lima— Peruvians voted on Sunday in a crowded presidential and congressional election, with more than 30 candidates competing in a

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Sahel armies linked to higher civilian death tolls than jihadists, data indicates

“Widespread deaths of civilians at the hands of government forces could bolster the political legitimacy of militant groups and fuel

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Myanmar General Tightens Grip as Junta Chief Becomes President

Naypyitaw— Myanmar’s junta leader Min Aung Hlaing was elected president by a military-dominated parliament on Friday, consolidating his authority five

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Lebanon judge closes probe into 2020 Beirut port blast, file sent to prosecutor

Beirut — Lebanese investigating judge Tarek Bitar has completed his inquiry into the 2020 Beirut port explosion and referred the

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Nepal’s ex-PM Oli held over protest deaths as new government takes power

Kathmandu – Nepal’s former prime minister K.P. Sharma Oli was arrested on Saturday in Kathmandu as police investigate alleged negligence

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Nepal’s youngest PM Balen Shah sworn in after landslide win and unrest

Kathmandu— Balendra Shah, Nepal’s youngest prime minister, was sworn into office on Friday after his party secured a landslide victory

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Nepal panel urges prosecution of ex-PM Oli over deadly protest crackdown

Kathmandu— A Nepali investigation panel has recommended prosecuting former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli for “negligence” over his failure to

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