Nigerian court sentences nine to death for blasphemy
Nine people have been sentenced to death in northern Nigeria after being found guilty of blasphemy, a court clerk and the head of the religious police told AFP on Friday. The Upper
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Kerry leaves for Iran talks as deadline for deal nears
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Turkey ruling party nominates defence minister for speaker
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