Hasina deserves 1,400 death sentences, seeking just one: Bangladesh prosecutor

Hasina deserves 1,400 death sentences, seeking just one: Bangladesh prosecutor

The chief prosecutor, presenting arguments before the International Crimes Tribunal-1, on Thursday sought the death penalty for ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for deaths during the uprising in July-August last year. The prosecution said Hasina, who is currently in India, deserved “1,400 death sentences” for the killings. Former inspector general of police (IGP) Chowdhury…

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Why the Nobel Peace Prize sparked fury in Caracas

Why the Nobel Peace Prize sparked fury in Caracas

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro is furious after the Nobel Peace Prize went to opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. She dedicated her award to United States President Donald Trump, who is reportedly pushing for regime change in Venezuela. What does the award mean for Maduro’s hold on power and Venezuela’s struggle for democracy? Published On 16…

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Trump threatens to ‘kill’ Hamas over Gaza gang clashes, says it must disarm

Trump threatens to ‘kill’ Hamas over Gaza gang clashes, says it must disarm

Statement appears to signal about-face from the US president, who previously backed Hamas’s crackdown on Gaza gangs. United States President Donald Trump has warned that he would endorse attacks on Hamas, effectively breaking the ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian group, if it continuesto target gangs and alleged Israeli collaborators in Gaza. “If Hamas continues…

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