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Cambodian Opposition Leader Gets 27 Years on Treason Charge - Laotian Times

A court in Cambodia on Friday found Kem Sokha, leader of the dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party, guilty of treason and sentenced him to 27 years imprisonment to be served under house arrest.

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Foreigners among those kidnapped in Papua New Guinea – DW – 02/20/2023

Authorities have said that a group of people were kidnapped by armed criminals in the country's Southern Highlands region. The prime minister issued a warning to the bandits that there was "no place to run."

The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) said on Monday that it was responding to confirmed reports that a number of hostages, including foreign nationals, had been taken by an armed group.

Amongst those kidnapped in the country's Southern Highlands region was an an Australian archeologist, as well as citizens of New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

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Environmental inspector joins Tata Steel ranks, locals 'gobsmacked' - DutchNews.nl

An environmental inspector responsible for monitoring Tata Steel is now working for the steel giant, leaving locals and critics of the steel

Tata Steel did not actively recruit among environmental inspectors, the spokesman said. The woman had told her new boss that ‘she had a good feeling about the possibility to contribute to change from within the organisation’, he said.

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In January this year, public health institute RIVM said the Tata steelworks is the main source of metal and polycarbon-based pollutants in the IJmond region, and figures collected by the regional health board show the pollution is more serious than the company’s own records would indicate

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There is a moral dimension that the club, players and Erik ten Hag may wrestle with and the court of public opinion, which neither United nor Greenwood can affect. A sizeable constituency of fans who read about the case and heard the recordings and saw the videos that formed part of the evidence against him will have their own view.

Manchester United face a huge decision over Mason Greenwood | Manchester United | The Guardian

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https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/abc-councillor-aims-to-scrap-vancouvers-25-cent-single-use-cup-fee-by-summer

Will Vancouver scrap measures intended to reduce usage of paper coffee cups and their plastic lids?

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Horror as man in 20s is stabbed during fight in Harrods

The man was taken to hospital with ‘stab/slash injuries’

The injuries are non-life threatening.