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US court battle gives clues to Nigerian arms scandal

Abuja, Nigeria | AFP |  The claims read like the plot of a best-selling thriller, with secretive arms dealers and a corruption-riddled government fighting jihadists. The weapons deal collapses in acrimony but instead of a shoot-out, the embittered parties fight it out in court. In this real life saga, Ara …

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Besieged Trump says Russia probe ‘divides’ the country

Washington, United States | AFP |  President Donald Trump charged Thursday that the stepped-up probe into whether his campaign colluded with Russia to tilt last year’s election was dividing the country. “I respect the move, but the entire thing has been a witch hunt,” the US leader said when asked …

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Justice Department names Special Counsel to probe Trump

Ex-FBI chief Mueller to head Trump-Russia probe Washington, United States | AFP |  A former FBI chief was tasked Wednesday with leading a beefed-up investigation into whether Donald Trump’s team colluded with Russia to tilt the 2016 election in the president’s favor. Trump responded by once again denying any links …

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HRW remains critical after Museveni slams torture

Ugandan leader slams torture after claims of police excesses but HRW demands for an enquiry Kampala, Uganda | AFP |  Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday said the use of torture was “wrong” but faced criticism from a top rights monitor for not demanding an enquiry on alleged police excesses. …

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Indian student made to remove bra over exam cheat fears

99 New Delhi, India | AFP |  An Indian student said Monday she was made to remove her bra in public by school authorities over exam cheating fears, minutes before sitting a crucial test. Authorities issue strict dress codes to tackle widespread cheating on the entrance test for India’s prestigious …

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Muntari vows to walk off again if racially abused

London, United Kingdom | AFP |  Pescara’s Ghanaian midfielder Sulley Muntari has promised to walk off the pitch again if he has to endure any more racial abuse during a match. Muntari was sent off last week for leaving the field after claiming he was racially abused during a Serie …

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VIDEO: South Africa ‘coup plotter’ granted bail

Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP |  A South African court Monday granted bail to a man charged with conspiracy to assassinate top politicians including President Jacob Zuma in an apparent bid to enforce a change of government. Elvis Ramosebudi, 33, allegedly approached private companies to fund his plot before he …

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