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Imran Khan speaks after release: ‘This is a fight to the end for me’

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Imran Khan speaks after release: ‘This is a fight to the end for me’ Arriving at court amidst tight security and a charged atmosphere, Imran Khan. Pakistan's former Prime Minister faces dozens of legal cases, but dismisses them as politically motivated. His supporters went on the rampage after he was arrested earlier this week. In unprecedented scenes, they targeted buildings linked to Pakistan's military, which has long dominated political life. Khan's party denied that many believe the army helped bring him into power, then pushed him out and are now trying to prevent him from returning to office. But the Supreme Court ruled Khan's detention was illegal and today he was granted bail. Speaking to us, he struck a defiant tone. It seems as if the government, the military leadership, are going to keep launching cases, keep trying to arrest you. Look, let me just tell y...

Ecuador Declares State of Emergency After Presidential Candidate Shot Dead

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Summary: Presidential candidate Fernando Villegasencio shot dead after campaign event. Authorities declare state of emergency following the shooting. Villegasencio's campaign focused on ending corruption and organized crime . Candidate's defiance against criminal threats underscored his commitment. Criminal gang Los Lobos claims responsibility, but authorities arrest suspects. Ecuador grapples with increasing violence and in security amidst political transition. President Lasso unveils measures to combat rising violence . Nation mourns Villegasencio's death and questions its security situation. Ecuador 's...

Dissident Republicans Claim Possession of Leaked PSNI Information

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Summary: Dissident republicans exploit a data breach to threaten PSNI officers and staff, causing widespread concern. Terrorists claim possession of personal information of around 10,000 officers and staff, intensifying fears. Families of police officers and staff also impacted, requiring essential support during this distressing period. ...

Nigeria Election: Crowds chant 'let us vote'

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Nigeria Election: Crowds chant 'let us vote' It's finally here. Nigeria's much-awaited election. People are gathering to cast their vote, but the polling stations are late. This one in Lagos opened just in time for former state governor and presidential candidate Bola Ahmadtinobu to cast his vote. He's up against two other front-runners, former vice president and people-democratic party candidate Attiku Abu Bakr and a wild card, 61-year-old former banker Peter Obi, who has been galvanizing the country's youth. Whoever does win has a mammoth task ahead. Mr. How do you expect to solve the country's economic crisis? Will we definitely be a transformative government? Will we walk hard to change the economic crisis? It's not the only thing that we have as a challenge. Nigeria is also dealing with a widespread security crisis as well as endemic corruption a...