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India rape accused says police tortured himOne of the five men charged with the gang rape and murder of an Indian student said police tortured him in custody and he and at least three of his co-defendants say they are innocent, lawyers said on Thursday. The five accused ar More… |
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Body of India rape victim arrives homeThe body of a woman whose gang rape provoked protests and rare national debate about violence against women in India arrived back in New Delhi early on Sunday. The 23-year-old medical student died from her injuries on Saturday, pr More… |
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Colorado wildfire claims first victimA wildfire has killed at least one person, incinerated 346 homes and driven out 35,000 people on the edge of Colorado's second biggest city - the most destructive blaze in state history, officials said. Lighter winds helped firefighter More… |
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1,000 cars donated to Jeddah flood victimsA total of 1,000 cars and 10,000 household items were distributed to Jeddah’s flood victims at ceremony held at the Hilton Hotel, Jeddah. The event was held under the patronage of Prince Khalid Al Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of More… |
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Bird flu threat 'understated in humans'The H9N2 bird flu strain, identified as a possible pandemic threat, could be infecting more humans than commonly thought but its mild symptoms mean it often goes undetected, a leading Hong Kong bird flu expert said. "It's quite possible .. More… |
