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Freed Hamas Hostage Mia Schem Gets Engaged One Year After Her Release
An Israeli woman, who was in Hamas captivity for 54 days, has marked the first anniversary of her freedom with engagement to her childhood friend.
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Putin Accuses West Of Openly Persecuting Russian Journalists
The West is openly persecuting Russian journalists, President Vladimir Putin said in remarks published on Monday, days after Moscow banned dozens of US journalists from entering the country.
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The Enchanted World Of Books: A Journey Through Pages And Imagination
Are you a book lover or looking for a book time to start reading? Then this is the perfect time for you to grab your favourite books from Amazon deals
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''Regained Freedom'': After Sheikh Hasina's Ouster, Bangladeshis Dream Of Better Future
One day after the military took control of Bangladesh following the ouster of the prime minister, the parliament in the capital Dhaka was busy with protesters coming to celebrate.
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Turkey Summons Instagram Officials Over Platform Freeze
Turkey's government on Monday called officials from Instagram to a meeting, four days after blocking the social media platform for unspecified reasons.
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Explained: Hong Kong's New National Security Law And How It Impacts Freedom
Hong Kong's 90-seat legislature on Tuesday unanimously passed a new national security law just 11 days after it was tabled, despite concerns from Western governments that freedoms would be further undermined in the financial hub.
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"Blunt Attack" On Freedom Of Expression: Amnesty On Pak Internet Suspension
Amnesty International on Thursday described Pakistan's decision to suspend mobile internet services throughout the day as the country held its general elections a "blunt attack on the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly".
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Head Of Hong Kong Journalists Group Gets Jail Time For Obstructing Police
The head of Hong Kong's leading journalists group was sentenced on Monday to five days jail for obstructing police officers in September last year after a case seen by some critics as a further blow to media freedoms in the financial hub.
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Technology Industry Allowing 'Deluge' of Misinformation to Drown Out Reliable Information, RSF Says
Technology firms have allowed a deluge of misinformation to drown out reliable information, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF). A report published on World Press Freedom Day puts a spotlight on the way misinformation drowns out trustworthy news online, while highlighting how this problem has been compounded with the rise of artificial int...
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Ukraine's Zelensky Promises Victory Over Russia On Protest Anniversary
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy marked Ukraine's annual Day of Dignity and Freedom on Monday by celebrating the sacrifices made by Ukrainian people since Russia's invasion and saying his country would endure and prevail.
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Amid Resignation Chaos At Twitter, Elon Musk Proposes New Policy
The new Twitter policy is freedom of speech, but not freedom of reach, said the company's new boss Elon Musk, a day after a mass exodus of employees.
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Volodymyr Zelensky Promises Victory As Ukraine Marks Defenders Day
President Volodymyr Zelensky marked Ukraine's Defenders Day holiday on Friday by promising victory over Russia and freedom for Ukraine.
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US Embassy In India Marks Juneteenth, Honours Contributions Made By Black Americans
The American Embassy in India on June 19 commemorated the 157th anniversary of the ending of slavery in the United States.
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Sri Lanka: Former President Calls For Fresh Polls As Economic Crisis Deepens
Addressing a May Day rally organised by his party in Polonnaruwa, former Sri Lanka President and the chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Maithripala Sirisena on Sunday called for fresh elections in the country.
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"I No Longer Have Freedom": The Myanmar Nun Who Faced Down A Junta
Almost a year after she knelt in the dust to beg Myanmar police not to shoot anti-coup demonstrators, Sister Ann Rose Nu Tawng still shakes at the memory of the day she says God saved her.
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Freed Hamas Hostage Mia Schem Gets Engaged One Year After Her Release
An Israeli woman, who was in Hamas captivity for 54 days, has marked the first anniversary of her freedom with engagement to her childhood friend.
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Putin Accuses West Of Openly Persecuting Russian Journalists
The West is openly persecuting Russian journalists, President Vladimir Putin said in remarks published on Monday, days after Moscow banned dozens of US journalists from entering the country.
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The Enchanted World Of Books: A Journey Through Pages And Imagination
Are you a book lover or looking for a book time to start reading? Then this is the perfect time for you to grab your favourite books from Amazon deals
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''Regained Freedom'': After Sheikh Hasina's Ouster, Bangladeshis Dream Of Better Future
One day after the military took control of Bangladesh following the ouster of the prime minister, the parliament in the capital Dhaka was busy with protesters coming to celebrate.
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Turkey Summons Instagram Officials Over Platform Freeze
Turkey's government on Monday called officials from Instagram to a meeting, four days after blocking the social media platform for unspecified reasons.
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Explained: Hong Kong's New National Security Law And How It Impacts Freedom
Hong Kong's 90-seat legislature on Tuesday unanimously passed a new national security law just 11 days after it was tabled, despite concerns from Western governments that freedoms would be further undermined in the financial hub.
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"Blunt Attack" On Freedom Of Expression: Amnesty On Pak Internet Suspension
Amnesty International on Thursday described Pakistan's decision to suspend mobile internet services throughout the day as the country held its general elections a "blunt attack on the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly".
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Head Of Hong Kong Journalists Group Gets Jail Time For Obstructing Police
The head of Hong Kong's leading journalists group was sentenced on Monday to five days jail for obstructing police officers in September last year after a case seen by some critics as a further blow to media freedoms in the financial hub.
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Technology Industry Allowing 'Deluge' of Misinformation to Drown Out Reliable Information, RSF Says
Technology firms have allowed a deluge of misinformation to drown out reliable information, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF). A report published on World Press Freedom Day puts a spotlight on the way misinformation drowns out trustworthy news online, while highlighting how this problem has been compounded with the rise of artificial int...
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Ukraine's Zelensky Promises Victory Over Russia On Protest Anniversary
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy marked Ukraine's annual Day of Dignity and Freedom on Monday by celebrating the sacrifices made by Ukrainian people since Russia's invasion and saying his country would endure and prevail.
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Amid Resignation Chaos At Twitter, Elon Musk Proposes New Policy
The new Twitter policy is freedom of speech, but not freedom of reach, said the company's new boss Elon Musk, a day after a mass exodus of employees.
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Volodymyr Zelensky Promises Victory As Ukraine Marks Defenders Day
President Volodymyr Zelensky marked Ukraine's Defenders Day holiday on Friday by promising victory over Russia and freedom for Ukraine.
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US Embassy In India Marks Juneteenth, Honours Contributions Made By Black Americans
The American Embassy in India on June 19 commemorated the 157th anniversary of the ending of slavery in the United States.
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Sri Lanka: Former President Calls For Fresh Polls As Economic Crisis Deepens
Addressing a May Day rally organised by his party in Polonnaruwa, former Sri Lanka President and the chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Maithripala Sirisena on Sunday called for fresh elections in the country.
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"I No Longer Have Freedom": The Myanmar Nun Who Faced Down A Junta
Almost a year after she knelt in the dust to beg Myanmar police not to shoot anti-coup demonstrators, Sister Ann Rose Nu Tawng still shakes at the memory of the day she says God saved her.
