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The UN voiced concern Tuesday over a "climate of fear" in post-election Venezuela as lawmakers mulled a package of laws critics say target opponents of strongman Nicolas Maduro.
Venezuela lawmakers mull crackdown on critics as UN warns of 'climate of fear'
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Ousted Bangladesh PM urges supporters to make public show of strength
Ousted Bangladeshi premier Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday asked supporters to make a public show of strength later this week, hours after a court ruled that a murder probe against her linked to last month's unrest could proceed.
Freed Tanzanian opposition leaders 'beaten' during mass arrests
Tanzania's main opposition party Chadema said Tuesday that several of its top leaders had been beaten during their arrests in a mass round-up ahead of a banned rally.
Indian YouTuber arrested after peacock curry video
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Tanzanian opposition leaders freed after mass arrests
The leaders of Tanzania's main opposition party Chadema have been released on bail, a party spokesman said on Tuesday, after they were detained in a mass roundup ahead of a youth day rally.
Japan confirms executive convicted, freed by Myanmar
A Japanese supermarket executive behind bars in Myanmar since June has been convicted over high rice prices but released, Tokyo confirmed on Tuesday.
Maduro urges state 'iron fist' as protest toll mounts
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Athens suburbs burn as Greece calls on EU for help
A massive wildfire in Athens' northeastern suburbs on Monday forced thousands of residents to flee their homes and sparked a Greek government appeal for international help.
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Tanzania arrests opposition leaders in mass round-up
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Greek wildfires engulf mountain as they approach Greek capital
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Deadly floods in war-torn Sudan displace thousands
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Tanzania arrests top opposition figure Lissu in mass round-up
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Residents flee as Greece wildfires rage despite 'superhuman' efforts
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Greece orders thousands to evacuate as wildfires rage
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Dashed dreams of migrant family on doomed Brazil flight
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All 62 bodies recovered from Brazil plane crash wreckage
Brazilian authorities on Saturday finished recovering the bodies of the 62 people who died when their plane tumbled from the sky, as experts began examining the doomed aircraft's black boxes to determine the cause of the disaster.
Anti-racism protesters rally across UK
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Workers recovering bodies from Brazil plane crash, inquiry underway
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French authorities release US rapper Travis Scott
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Workers begin recovering bodies from Brazil plane crash
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Two children among eight dead in Uganda landfill collapse
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Japanese urged to avoid panic-buying as megaquake fears spread
Authorities in Japan urged people to avoid hoarding as anxiety over a possible megaquake triggered a spike Saturday in demand for disaster kits and daily necessities.
Bangladesh's Yunus hails slain student in appeal for unity
Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus appealed for religious unity Saturday as he embraced the weeping mother of a student shot dead by police, a flashpoint in mass protests that ended Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule.
In drought-hit Sicily, rainwater is dumped in the sea
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Fears of violence greet return of English football season
Authorities are eyeing the start of the English football season this weekend with trepidation, following riots which have rocked towns and cities across the country.
Japanese urged to avoid panic-buying as megaquake fears spead
Authorities in Japan urged people to avoid hoarding as anxiety over a possible megaquake triggered a spike Saturday in demand for disaster kits and daily necessities.
Passenger plane crash in Brazil kills all 61 on board
An airplane carrying 57 passengers and four crew crashed Friday in Brazil's Sao Paulo state, killing everyone on board, the airline said.
Venezuela's Maduro says no negotiating with opposition over vote
President Nicolas Maduro on Friday ruled out negotiating with opposition leader Maria Corina Machado after he appeared before Venezuela's Supreme Court, asking the country's top judicial body to ratify his disputed reelection.