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Alleged Gambian death squad member denies German charges
Alleged Gambian death squad member denies German charges
by  AFP

A Gambian man on trial in Germany accused of belonging to a death squad that assassinated opponents of former dictator Yahya Jammeh, including an AFP journalist, on Thursday denied the charges. He was detained on the charges in Germany in March 2021.

Philippines to get US military helicopters after scrapping Russia deal
Philippines to get US military helicopters after scrapping Russia deal
by  AFP

The Philippines will acquire heavy-lift military helicopters from the United States, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said Thursday, after scrapping a deal to buy similar aircraft from Russia. "We have secured an alternative supply (for heavy-lift helicopters) from the United States," Marcos, who was elected president in May, told a business forum.

UAE beat Namibia to send Netherlands into Super 12 at T20 World Cup
UAE beat Namibia to send Netherlands into Super 12 at T20 World Cup
by  AFP

The United Arab Emirates won their first-ever game at a Twenty20 World Cup on Thursday to upset Namibia by seven runs and send the Netherlands into the Super 12 stage of the tournament. UAE skipper Chundangapoyil Rizwan won the toss and chose to bat, but it was hard going against an attack led by paceman Ruben Trumpelmann, a key performer in Namibia's run to the second round 12 months ago.

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