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Bangladesh Politics · United KingdomA court in Bangladesh’s capital on Monday sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to five years in prison and her niece, British Labour Party lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, to two years in prison for corruption involving a government land project. Rabiul Alam, the judge of Dhaka’s Special Judge’s Court, said Hasina misused her power as prime minister while Siddiq was guilty of corruptly influencing her aunt in helping her mother get a piece of land in a government project. Siddiq’s mother, Sheikh Rehana, was given seven years in prison and was considered the prime participant in the case.See the Story
Bangladesh’s ex-leader Hasina and niece, British lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, found guilty of corruption
38% Left coverage: 85 sources
Middle East Politics · PakistanPakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy fire along their border late on Friday, officials from both countries said, amid heightened tensions following failed peace talks earlier this week.See the Story
Pakistan, Afghanistan exchange heavy fire along border, officials say
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Chess · IndiaSarwagya Singh Kushwaha from India's Madhya Pradesh state has become the youngest player in chess history to earn an official FIDE rating at three years, seven months and 20 days, breaking the previous record held by Anish Sarkar, who achieved the milestone at three years, eight months and 19 days.See the Story
3-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Chess Player with FIDE Rating
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