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Indonesia court throws out case against minister over 1998 mass rape denial

A fact-finding report found at least 52 alleged cases of rape in the unrest.

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Iran War Live Updates: Uncertainty Surrounds U.S.-Iran Talks as Cease-Fire Nears End

Vice President JD Vance was set to return to Pakistan for peace talks, U.S. officials said, though Iran has not confirmed that its negotiators will attend.

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Taiwan blames Chinese pressure for cancelled Africa trip

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Indonesia court throws out case against minister over 1998 mass rape denial

A fact-finding report found at least 52 alleged cases of rape in the unrest.

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Iran War Live Updates: Uncertainty Surrounds U.S.-Iran Talks as Cease-Fire Nears End

Vice President JD Vance was set to return to Pakistan for peace talks, U.S. officials said, though Iran has not confirmed that its negotiators will attend.

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Taiwan blames Chinese pressure for cancelled Africa trip

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Taiwan blames Chinese pressure for cancelled Africa trip

TAIPEI, April 21 - Taiwan said on Tuesday it had cancelled President Lai Ching-te's trip to Eswatini this week, accusing China of pressing three other African countries to revoke permission for his aircraft to overfly th...

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UN maritime agency urges help for stranded Hormuz sailors

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Modi turns Parliament setback into campaign weapon in polls

Mr Modi has now seized on the defeat to cast himself as a champion of women’s representation.

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