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Colombian judge says FARC victims’ dismay over light sentences ‘understandable’ | National

Colombian judge says FARC victims’ dismay over light sentences ‘understandable’ | National

A Colombian judge who spared leaders of the defunct guerrilla army FARC from prison has said it was “understandable” for some of the group’s thou...

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Israeli tanks, jets bombard Gaza City as Palestinians flee | National

Israeli tanks, jets bombard Gaza City as Palestinians flee | National

Israeli tanks and warplanes pounded Gaza City Thursday, sparking what a top UN official called “new waves of mass displacement”, as the military intens...

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China critic Takaichi joins party race, could become Japan’s first woman leader | National

China critic Takaichi joins party race, could become Japan’s first woman leader | National

Japanese political hawk and strident China critic Sanae Takaichi said on Thursday she will run in the ruling party’s leadership election, a campaign that cou...

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Malnutrition causes unrecognised type of diabetes: experts | National

Malnutrition causes unrecognised type of diabetes: experts | National

Malnutrition can cause its own form of diabetes, health experts said Thursday, calling for “type 5 diabetes” to be recognised globally to help fight th...

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EU seeks ‘face-saving’ deal on UN climate target | National

EU seeks ‘face-saving’ deal on UN climate target | National

EU countries will seek Thursday to settle on an emissions-cutting plan to bring to a key UN conference in Brazil, as divisions on the bloc’s green agenda thr...

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Glitter and Soviet nostalgia: Russia revives Eurovision rival contest | National

Glitter and Soviet nostalgia: Russia revives Eurovision rival contest | National

With artists from 23 countries, hopes for a billion-plus viewers and a generous sprinkle of glitter, Russia hosts Intervision on Saturday, a song contest champione...

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