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Bahrain on edge ahead of opposition-called protest

14/08/2013

Inspired by the movement behind Egypt's military coup, anti-government activists seeking more influence in Bahrain are hoping to gain new momentum by calling for...

Magufuli to slash senior civil servants’ salaries

31/03/2016

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Tanzanian president John Magufuli has promised to slash the salaries of senior civil servants, cutting the top wage threshold by almost two-thirds. He told supporters...

23-year-old pro wins WSOP poker title, $8.4 million

06/11/2013

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A 23-year-old poker pro from Michigan won the World Series of Poker main event late Tuesday, claiming the $8.4 million title after pushing past...

If we are to break the cycle of violence and abuse in society it is incumbent on every one of us not to look away, or turn a blind eye to abuse

Scholarships for virgins

27/01/2016

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Women's rights activists have criticised a South African municipality for a scholarship programme that funds studies for young women if they can prove they...