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South Africa arrests 56 for taking Cabinet ministers hostage

South Africa arrests 56 for taking Cabinet ministers hostage

  • The ministers were held hostage for three hours when a meeting with military veterans of the fight against apartheid ended in disagreement
  • Police tried to negotiate with the hostage-takers and when that failed they “resorted to a tactical approach and successfully rescued the hostages,”
One Serb shot, 6 policemen injured in Kosovo clashes

One Serb shot, 6 policemen injured in Kosovo clashes

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Indian police raid homes, question 4 journalists in Kashmir

Indian police raid homes, question 4 journalists in Kashmir

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Saudi police arrest five for beating man, stealing phone 

Saudi police arrest five for beating man, stealing phone 

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Russian opposition supporters, independent journalists and human rights activists have faced increased government pressure. (File/AFP)

Home of another investigative journalist in Russia raided

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Firebomb attack on British-Muslim politician condemned

Firebomb attack on British-Muslim politician condemned

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Hong Kong police arrest former Apple Daily journalist at airport

Hong Kong police arrest former Apple Daily journalist at airport

By Reuters ·
The paper’s closure comes as authorities crack down on dissent following months of anti-government protests in 2019. (AFP)

Hong Kong’s embattled Apple Daily to close by Saturday

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Hong Kong's its press freedom ranking has slipped dramatically in recent years. (AFP)

Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, arrest five

By AFP ·
Police: 2 dead, over 20 injured in Florida's banquet hall shooting

Police: 2 dead, over 20 injured in Florida's banquet hall shooting

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Saudi authorities help Greek police in massive $4 million drugs bust

Saudi authorities help Greek police in massive $4 million drugs bust

By AP ·
Dubai deports group involved in shooting indecent video

Dubai deports group involved in shooting indecent video

By Arab News ·
Police enter Barcelona’s stadium in search operation

Police enter Barcelona’s stadium in search operation

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