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Presidential adviser Dureza hails Supreme Court's decision to free Arroyo

Philippine peace adviser Jesus Dureza hailed Tuesday the decision of the Supreme Court to dismiss the plunder case against former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

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Trump's wife seeks to soften his image at raucous Republican convention

Donald Trump's wife Melania, in her first major political speech on Monday, portrayed her husband as a talented, compassionate and unrelenting leader who would unify rather than divide the country if elected to the White House.

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Indian rape survivor is allegedly raped again by the same five men

A 20-year-old college student was found in the roadside bushes of a small northern Indian city last week, raped and left for dead. In the days afterward, a shocking possibility came to light: Her attackers may be the same five men who had raped her three years earlier but were out on bail. They allegedly raped her again because she had been so steadfast in her case against them.

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“Honor”killing: Pakistani model and social media sensation Qandeel Baloch ‘strangled by her brother

A Pakistani social media celebrity whose selfies polarised the deeply conservative Muslim country has been murdered by her brother in a suspected honour killing, officials said Saturday, prompting shock and revulsion.

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Half of Brazilians expect acting president to continue serving: poll

Half of Brazilians hope interim President Michel Temer to continue serving while nearly a third of them want suspended President Dilma Rousseff to return, a poll said Sunday.

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Gorilla in Britain celebrates 40th birthday

When the gorilla Salome was presented with a bunch of roses to mark her 40th birthday, she did what all self-respecting members of her species would do. She ate them.

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In Virginia, Clinton tests Senator Tim Kaine as a 'safe' VP pick

Hillary Clinton campaigned with potential vice presidential running-mate U.S. Senator Tim Kaine in his home state of Virginia on Thursday, testing whether the person widely seen as the "safe choice" can propel her to the White House in November.

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British new PM Theresa May lands big government jobs

The junior minister who pulled out of the government leadership race to pave the way for Theresa May to become British prime minister was Thursday rewarded with a big front-bench job.

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Britain's new leader might tilt party to the left

Mrs Theresa May, who takes over today as Britain's new Prime Minister, faces a daunting agenda: She has to negotiate her country's exit from the European Union (EU), a deeply controversial process. And she could be confronted with an economic downturn.

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Film review: Me Before You - Emilia Clarke stumbles in euthanasia drama

​Broad characterisation, predictable storytelling and a tone-deaf performance from Clarke, best known for Game of Thrones role, mar romance that wades deep into Nicholas Sparks territory

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PM-in-waiting Theresa May promises 'a better Britain'

Theresa May promised to build a "better Britain" and to make the UK's EU exit a "success" after she was announced as the new Tory leader and soon-to-be PM.

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Film review: Finding Dory – Pixar’s fun but unmemorable sequel to Finding Nemo

​The storytelling is frantic and the supporting characters lacklustre, but the undersea locations are beautifully rendered and there’s a nail-biting ending to Pixar’s latest animated feature

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Dramatic day in politics sees endorsement of new British Conservative Party leader

British Home Secretary Theresa May was given a rousing reception in the Houses of Parliament Monday night as she was endorsed as the new leader of the Conservative Party by Conservative MPs.

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Myanmar’s Suu Kyi after 100 days in power: Falling star or beacon of hope

For nearly 30 years, Aung San Suu Kyi starred as arguably the world’s most prominent and revered political prisoner, a courageous champion of human rights and democracy in her military-ruled nation.

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U.S. sinful of plunging Iraqis into abyss of misery

"I wonder if it is enough for British and U.S. officials to say that they regret the invasion of Iraq as it was only a mistake. How about my family's life which was turned miserable by the war? How about my husband and sons who lost their lives in the chaos and bloody violence?"

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US State Department restarts Hillary Clinton email probe

The US State Department is to restart its investigation into Hillary Clinton's handling of classified material when secretary of state.

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Philippine vice president appointed as housing secretary

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Vice President Leni Robredo as head of the housing agency.