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Margaret Hodge to lead review of regional inequality in the arts

Margaret Hodge, the government’s newly appointed anti-corruption champion, is set to lead…

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China’s largest corruption case: Li jianping executed for $421 million fraud

In an unprecedented move, China on Tuesday executed Li Jianping, a former…

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Syrian rebels set fire to tomb of Bashar al-Assad’s Father

Rebels were pictured chanting as they set alight the tomb of infamous…

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‘I’m ready to take on anything’: Marieha Hussain on her coconut placard prosecution nightmare and acquittal triumph

After almost a year of turmoil, anxiety, and relentless legal battles, Marieha…

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Biden, Harris thank major democratic donors, urge them to stay engaged

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have expressed their gratitude…

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Canada post says operations to resume after nearly monthlong strike

Canada Post has announced that it will resume operations on Tuesday after…

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Shard to share title of tallest building in UK as new skyscraper gets green light

The Shard will no longer hold the title of the tallest building…

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Violence against media escalates during Georgia’s EU protest crisis

Journalists in Georgia are facing escalating violence, arrests, and obstruction as they…

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Georgia’s security service alleges Foreign plot Amid anti-government protests

Tensions are mounting in Georgia as the State Security Service (SSG) alleges…

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