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Some leaders use pandemic to sharpen tools against critics
World

Some leaders use pandemic to sharpen tools against critics

BANGKOK (AP) — Health concerns were on artist Danai Ussama’s mind when he returned to Thailand last month from a…
Anti-virus measures spark Mideast fears of setback in liberties
Middle East

Anti-virus measures spark Mideast fears of setback in liberties

Armoured vehicles in the streets, hundreds arrested, smartphone surveillance — sweeping measures to fight the coronavirus have raised concerns in…
Human rights group accuses Saudi forces in Yemen of abuses
Middle East

Human rights group accuses Saudi forces in Yemen of abuses

CAIRO (AP) — Saudi military forces have committed grave abuses against civilians in an eastern province of Yemen over the…
Italy-Libya deal puts migrants in danger: rights group
Middle East

Italy-Libya deal puts migrants in danger: rights group

CAIRO (AP) — Human Rights Watch warned on Wednesday that Italy’s renewed support for the Libyan coast guard is putting…
China defends barring Human Rights Watch head from Hong Kong
World

China defends barring Human Rights Watch head from Hong Kong

China on Monday defended barring the head of Human Rights Watch from entering Hong Kong, saying non-governmental organizations were responsible…
Palestinians face mounting barriers to peaceful protest
Middle East

Palestinians face mounting barriers to peaceful protest

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Abdullah Abu Rahma has been arrested by Israeli soldiers eight times in the last 15…
Masterminds of Philippines’ worst political massacre jailed
World

Masterminds of Philippines’ worst political massacre jailed

The masterminds of the Philippines’ worst political massacre were found guilty Thursday of murder a decade after they led the…
City of Hodeida most dangerous place in Yemen war: aid groups
Middle East

City of Hodeida most dangerous place in Yemen war: aid groups

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Several international aid groups warned on Thursday that the flashpoint Yemeni city at the heart of…
In death and life, Lebanese woman shows religious law fight
Middle East

In death and life, Lebanese woman shows religious law fight

BEIRUT (AP) — Nadyn Jouny’s sister taped up two messages in her memory inside a closet at the family home…
Iran arrests eight ‘linked to CIA’ in street unrest
Middle East

Iran arrests eight ‘linked to CIA’ in street unrest

Iran has arrested eight people accused of links to the CIA and gathering information to send abroad during deadly street…
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