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Anne Aly reveals she has received 19 death threats in the last week alone
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US emergency call records reveal confusion after failed execution of Christa Pike
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Qatar’s emir says Palestinian cause remains ‘highest priority’
While addressing the Shura Council, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani emphasised the importance of the Palestinian cause.
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Child safety staff determined to send Elizabeth Struhs home with parents despite doctors’ concerns, inquest hears
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Ship sinks in new drone attack off Bulgaria, PM summons Russian ambassador
Bulgaria's prime minister says two merchant ships were hit by drones and he suspects Russia was behind the attacks.