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Outrage as Spain acquits man of sexually abusing 14-year-old stepdaughter who gave birth to his child

theKorrespondentApril 16, 2021April 16, 2021

by theKorrespondentApril 16, 2021April 16, 20210931

A Spanish court has sparked outrage after acquitting a man of sexually abusing his 14-year-old stepdaughter despite the fact she gave birth to his child.

US sanctions Russia, expels 10 diplomats over ‘malicious cyber-activity and interference in US presidential elections’

theKorrespondentApril 15, 2021April 15, 2021

by theKorrespondentApril 15, 2021April 15, 20210954

The United States Government has announced sanctions against Russia in response to what it says are cyber-attacks and other hostile acts. In 2020, cyber-security researchers identified

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Biden announces troops will leave Afghanistan 20 years after World Trade Center bombing

theKorrespondentApril 15, 2021April 15, 2021

by theKorrespondentApril 15, 2021April 15, 20210757

US President, Joe Biden on Wednesday April 14, formally announced his decision to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan before September 11, the 20th anniversary of

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Bandits are now doing a lot of evil and saying that they are Eastern Security Network or IPOB – Governor Umahi

theKorrespondentApril 14, 2021April 14, 2021

by theKorrespondentApril 14, 2021April 14, 20210894

A number of US states are suing Joe Biden over the president’s decision to allow a new wave of Mexican asylum seekers into America. Texas,

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Istanbul to fight mosquitoes via mobile app

theKorrespondentApril 14, 2021April 14, 2021

by theKorrespondentApril 14, 2021April 14, 20210878

The Istanbul Municipality has launched a mobile application that will enable authorities to identify and locate different mosquito species in the city in a bid to check the mosquito-borne

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Turkey declares partial lockdown during Ramadan

theKorrespondentApril 13, 2021April 13, 2021

by theKorrespondentApril 13, 2021April 13, 202101100

Turkey on April 13 announced a two-week partial lockdown to help curb a recent rise in the novel coronavirus outbreak in the country. Speaking to reporters following a cabinet meeting

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Female Police officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright identified as Kim Potter

theKorrespondentApril 13, 2021April 13, 2021

by theKorrespondentApril 13, 2021April 13, 20210803

Authorities have identified the female officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright during a weekend traffic stop near Minneapolis, sparking protests and unrest. Kim Potter has

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Biden calls for ‘peace and calm’ after a 20-year-old black man was killed by police in Minnesota

theKorrespondentApril 13, 2021April 13, 2021

by theKorrespondentApril 13, 2021April 13, 20210885

President Joe Biden has called for “peace and calm” in the wake of fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright in Minnesota, saying his death does not

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Tensions continue to grow as US and China deploy aircraft carriers and assault ships in South China Sea at the same time

theKorrespondentApril 12, 2021April 14, 2021

by theKorrespondentApril 12, 2021April 14, 20210856

Military tensions between China and the US in the South China Sea spiralled over the weekend as a Chinese aircraft carrier entered the region while

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Turkey reports over 50,000 new COVID-19 cases

theKorrespondentApril 12, 2021April 12, 2021

by theKorrespondentApril 12, 2021April 12, 20210951

Country also registers 237 coronavirus-related fatalities, over 30,000 recoveries in last 24 hours, says Health Ministry Turkey’s daily count of coronavirus cases reached over 50,000