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2 men get prison time for crimes connected to the killing of actor Johnny Wactor
Two men convicted of lesser crimes connected to the killing of former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor have been sentenced to prisonABC News - 5d -
British Man Freed From Prison Over Video Misidentification
Ademola Adedeji was ensnared in a murder conspiracy case with no murder victim. Prosecutors labeled him a gang member and won a conviction and eight-year sentence.The New York Times - 5d -
Celtic Women Held Sway in ‘Matrilocal’ Societies
An ancient cemetery reveals a Celtic tribe that lived in England 2,000 years ago and that was organized around maternal lineages, according to a DNA analysis.The New York Times - 6d -
Women held keys to land and wealth in Celtic Britain
DNA analysis suggests Iron Age societies in Britain were built around women rather than men.BBC News - 6d -
Unbeaten Juve held for 13th time in 20 games
Juventus were held yet again as they drew 1-1 at Atalanta in Serie A on Tuesday, with Pierre Kalulu's early second-half goal cancelled out by a late equaliser from Mateo Retegui.ESPN - 6d -
What we know about a potential Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, hostage swap
An Israel-Hamas temporary ceasefire and a potential hostage release deal may be approaching as sources tell CBS News both sides could be getting close to an agreement. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio ...CBS News - Jan. 14 -
'Swaps' and homegrown sales - how clubs kept to spending rules
'PSR deadline day' and selling homegrown players - how clubs deemed at risk stayed within Premier League spending rules.BBC News - Jan. 14 -
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Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv ready to swap North Korean soldiers for Ukrainian PoWs, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian president says there ‘should be no doubt left’ that Russia is dependent on military assistance from North Korea. What we know on day 1,055. See all our Ukraine coverage Ukrainian ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
‘It’s a continuation of hope’: Paris-based TV station provides a lifeline for women in Afghanistan
Begum TV beams educational and entertainment shows into homes of women living under strict Taliban rule. From a tiny television studio in Paris, 4,500 miles from Kabul, a raft of programmes geared ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Debunking American exceptionalism
How the US’s colossal economy and stock market conceal its flawsFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Knight wants ICC to help 'forgotten' Afghanistan
The International Cricket Council should do more to support the Afghanistan women's team, says England captain Heather Knight.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Heather Knight lends voice to plight of Afghanistan women’s team
England captain calls for greater support for cricketers in exile Alyssa Healy passed fit to take gloves in Women’s Ashes opener England captain Heather Knight says that the plight of the ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
ECB urges cricket’s leaders to take action over ‘gender apartheid’ in Afghanistan
England face Afghanistan in Champions Trophy ICC called on to ‘intervene and show global leadership’ The England and Wales Cricket Board has called on cricket’s governing body to show leadership ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Lisa Nandy rejects calls for England to boycott Afghanistan cricket match
Culture secretary says it should go ahead despite pressure for it to be cancelled over Taliban’s treatment of women. UK politics live – latest updates England should be allowed to play next ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Venezuela’s Opposition Leader, Maria Corina Machado, Is Freed After Being Detained
During her detention, an aide said, Maria Corina Machado “was forced to record several videos.” She has garnered enormous support for her opposition to Nicolás Maduro.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
South Africa’s sports minister joins growing calls for boycott of Afghanistan
Afghanistan to feature at upcoming Champions Trophy England and South Africa are in group with Afghanistan South Africa’s sports minister has joined calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
U.K. Special Forces Allowed to ‘Get Away with Murder’ in Afghanistan, Inquiry Told
Evidence released by an official inquiry into alleged war crimes painted a disturbing picture of an elite fighting force with a culture of impunity.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
U.S. in talks with Taliban for release of Americans held in Afghanistan, source says
The Taliban said they had been in talks with the Biden administration to exchange Afghans in U.S. custody for Americans detained in Afghanistan.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed by Iran
Reports said Sala had been held in solitary confinement in Tehran's notorious Evin prison.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Peter Hain urges South Africa to protest Afghanistan game at Champions Trophy
Anti-apartheid campaigner plea to governing body Women’s cricket team disbanded under Taliban rule The veteran anti-apartheid campaigner Peter Hain has called on Cricket South Africa to ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed from Iran prison, Italy says
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been freed from detention in Iran and is flying home, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office said in a statement.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
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Trump Warns ‘All Hell Will Break Out’ if Hostages in Gaza Are Not Freed
The president-elect did not elaborate on what actions he might take if the captives are not released by the time he takes office.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Kolo Muani for Nkunku? Zirkzee for Luiz? Transfer swaps we'd like to see
Here are five realistic deals that would make sense for all parties this January.ESPN - Jan. 7 -
U.S. Presses for Release of Americans Held in Afghanistan
The White House has discussed a possible swap with the Taliban for a prisoner at Guantánamo Bay, according to people familiar with the matter.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
England have 'power' to boycott Afghanistan match - MP
England's men's players have the "power" to make their own stand and refuse to play Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy, says Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Rudy Giuliani Is Held in Contempt of Court in Defamation Case
Rudolph W. Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City, has failed to turn over his assets to two Georgia poll workers who won a defamation lawsuit against him.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
ECB responds to calls for Afghanistan fixture boycott
The England and Wales Cricket Board calls for a unified response to action against Afghanistan amid calls for the England men's team to boycott next month's Champions Trophy match against the country.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
ECB urged to boycott Afghanistan game in Champions Trophy by UK politicians
More than 160 sign letter condemning ‘sex apartheid’ Women’s cricket team disbanded under Taliban rule The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has been urged to boycott next month’s Champions ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
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Afghanistan’s crossroads are an opportunity to reassert US leadership
Within the first 100 days, reopening the U.S. consulate in Kabul and initiating direct bilateral aid agreements could stabilize the region, protect American interests and project renewed American ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Families of Sicilian mafia victims fear return of freed mobsters
Most of the bosses, released from prison on furlough or for good behaviour, have never disavowed Cosa Nostra. Families of victims killed by the Sicilian mafia have expressed fears that more than 20 ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
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Drunken Zambian policeman freed 13 suspects to celebrate New Year
A manhunt is underway for the 13 suspects, who were allegedly released by an intoxicated police officer.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Leeds and Burnley held at home while Windass hits Wednesday wonder goal
Blackburn and Stoke battle to hard-fought points on road Plymouth claim 2-2 draw in first game since Rooney exit Danny Batth’s last-minute equaliser clinched Blackburn a 1-1 draw at Elland ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Tensions Escalate After Pakistan Pounds Afghanistan With Airstrikes
Pakistani leaders were once friends of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Now, cross-border violence has become alarmingly frequent.The New York Times - Jan. 1
