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Iranian woman facing gallows
The Iranian woman facing the death penalty for adultery could be executed in the next 24 hours.
Sudan's leader defies genocide warrant with trip to old enemy Chad
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has thumbed his nose at prosecutors and made his first visit to a member state of the ICC.
Burqa banned in Belgium
The first European ban on the wearing of the Islamic burqa in public is poised to come into force in Belgium.
Homosexuals being used as 'scapegoats' by flawed governments
Homophobia is on rise in Uganda as the government seeks an Anti-Homosexuality Bill and the minister for ethics and integrity insists that it will be every citizen's duty under new laws to denounce anyone they suspect of being gay.
Journalist jailed for criticising Sri Lankan govt
A Sri Lankan reporter has been sentenced to 20 years in jail for writing articles critical of the government's military operations.