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Pakistan journalist shot dead by police in Kenya
Pakistan journalist shot dead by police in Kenya
Africa
by  AFP

A top Pakistani news anchor was shot dead by police in Kenya after he fled his home country to avoid sedition charges, investigators said Monday, prompting calls for a full probe into what one media rights group branded an "utterly disturbing murder".

Russia claims Ukraine 'dirty bomb' in final stages
Russia claims Ukraine 'dirty bomb' in final stages
World
by  AFP

Russia on Monday claimed that Ukraine was in the "final stages" of developing a so-called dirty bomb to use against Moscow's forces, allegations Kyiv said were "absurd" and could signal Russia's battlefield plans. "Our countries made clear that we all reject Russia's transparently false allegations that Ukraine is preparing to use a dirty bomb on its own territory," according to the statement.

Opening arguments to start in Weinstein sex assault trial
Opening arguments to start in Weinstein sex assault trial
World
by  AFP

Opening arguments were due to begin Monday in the Los Angeles trial of disgraced Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, with five alleged victims expected to take the stand during the two-month case. Weinstein attorney Mark Werksman has said there would be testimony in Los Angeles from well-known figures, The Los Angeles Times reported.

Sudan names new military chief for conflict-hit Blue Nile
Sudan names new military chief for conflict-hit Blue Nile
Africa
by  AFP

Sudan on Monday named a new military commander for troubled Blue Nile state, where recent bitter ethnic clashes over land have left at least 200 people dead and sparked angry demonstrations. Army spokesman Nabil Abdallah, announcing Monday a new commander for the southern Blue Nile state, said the military had ordered a committee to "evaluate the security situation".

Bangladesh evacuates hundreds of thousands ahead of cyclone
Bangladesh evacuates hundreds of thousands ahead of cyclone
World
by  AFP

Hundreds of thousands of people were being evacuated Monday from the path of a cyclone careening towards densely populated, low-lying Bangladesh, according to officials. The 1970 Bhola cyclone, one of the world's worst natural disasters, killed several hundred thousand people in Bangladesh -- then known as East Pakistan -- and India.