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Man who appealed Pelicot rape conviction handed longer jail term

Man who appealed Pelicot rape conviction handed longer jail term

In a court in Nîmes, France, the sentence of Husamettin Dogan, the only man who appealed his conviction for raping Gisèle Pelicot, was increased from nine to ten years. Pelicot, a 72-year-old retired grandmother, was subjected to drugging and sexual abuse orchestrated by her former husband, Dominique Pelicot, who allegedly recruited multiple men online over

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The war in Gaza is far from over

The war in Gaza is far from over

On a recent Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio interrupted a televised meeting chaired by President Donald Trump, conveying a message needful of a global announcement regarding a peace deal. This was subsequent to three days of indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas taking place in Egypt. Trump announced abruptly that he needed to

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'Business is at a standstill' - Mali jihadists' fuel blockade hits the capital

'Business is at a standstill' – Mali jihadists' fuel blockade hits the capital

Over 300 petrol tankers have successfully arrived in Bamako, the capital of Mali, under military escort. This significant delivery comes one week after fuel shortages were reported, leading to empty petrol pumps in the region. The government has not provided specific information regarding the cause of the fuel shortage or how the military escort was

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Donald Trump's Gaza peace deal is a huge moment but this is just the beginning

Donald Trump’s Gaza peace deal is a huge moment but this is just the beginning

In recent developments surrounding the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the UN reports that over 90% of housing in the region has been impacted. As a potential ceasefire emerges, there is widespread awareness of its significance. Celebrations erupted both in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square and the streets of Gaza, where residents spread the news of the

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Andry Rajoelina asks for one year to resolve problems or he will resign

Andry Rajoelina asks for one year to resolve problems or he will resign

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has requested a year to address the country’s ongoing issues. He stated that if these problems persist, he will resign. This announcement was made during a town-hall meeting at his palace attended by various government supporters, where he encouraged attendees to express their concerns honestly. The protest movement known as Gen

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