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RKI protocols: In truth, there were two Lothar Wielers: The RKI was sacrosanct in the German public eye during the pandemic. Anyone who criticized it was accused ...
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RKI protocols: In truth, there were two Lothar Wielers
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Kari Lake and the Trump movement’s billion-dollar defamation problem: Lake has given up on trying to defend her statements about an election official rigging the ...
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Kari Lake and the Trump movement’s billion-dollar defamation problem
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Kari Lake wants to avoid defamation trial. Stephen Richer says that proves she lied
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How fake news almost ruined my 40-year- old marriage - Lai Mohammed “I spent the next two hours or so, sweating to convince my wife that there is no iota of ... Show more
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My Co-Worker’s Baby Photo Gallery Put Me Over the Edge (Published 2023): It is a shared office space. But that’s not really an excuse.
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My Co-Worker’s Baby Photo Gallery Put Me Over the Edge (Published 2023)
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Kari Lake declines to defend her statements in defamation suit filed by Arizona election official
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Three words that liars say on first dates: Imagine if you could read people’s mind, find out what makes them tick, spot the red flags early and avoid bad dates ...
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Three words that liars say on first dates
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Tim Burchett faces defamation suit over Chiefs parade shooter post: Denton Loudermill Jr., who is seeking damages and a jury trial, filed the defamation suit ...
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Tim Burchett faces defamation suit over Chiefs parade shooter post
Quick Glance: Tim Burchett Faces Defamation Lawsuit Over Chiefs Parade Shooter Post
  • Denton Loudermill Jr. filed the defamation lawsuit against Rep. Tim Burchett for incorrectly identifying him as one of the shooters at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade.

  • The plaintiff claims he suffered damages due to false representations made by Burchett on his personal social media account.

  • The lawsuit seeks a jury trial and damages for spreading falsehoods under a law in Kansas.

  • Burchett removed the post in question, admitting he misidentified Loudermill as an undocumented immigrant while still implying Loudermill was one of the shooters.
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Did Trump just defame E. Jean Carroll again?: Trump’s comments are strikingly similar to the ones that have already cost him more than $80 million ...
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Did Trump just defame E. Jean Carroll again?
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Kate, Princess of Wales, has explained the photo 'editing' - but is it enough?
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Quick Glance: Success at the Oscars 2024
  • The 96th Academy Awards were commemorated with host Jimmy Kimmel.

  • The dominance of Oppenheimer with 13 nominations stood out.

  • Exciting competitions in diverse categories with possible historical victories.

  • Past acting winners introduced nominees, along with thrilling musical performances.
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George Santos Says He Is Done With the G.O.P. (The Feeling Is Mutual.): Mr. Santos said he would no longer seek the Republican line in a House race on Long ...
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George Santos Says He Is Done With the G.O.P. (The Feeling Is Mutual.)
Quick Glance: George Santos Leaves the Republicans
  • George Santos announced he would no longer seek the Republican line in a House race on Long Island and planned to run as an independent.

  • His declaration could, in theory, have an effect on the House race in the First Congressional District on eastern Long Island, where he had intended to mount a primary challenge against Representative Nick LaLota.

  • Neither Nick LaLota nor Jesse Garcia seemed particularly concerned by Mr. Santos's threat.

  • George Santos was expelled from office in December by a rare two-thirds majority of his colleagues, after a House Ethics Committee report found that he had brazenly stolen from his campaign and used the money to buy Botox and luxury goods.
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During this dizzying time of disinformation in a blockbuster year of elections, how do we distinguish between real news and fake news? Join the Guardian's ... Show more
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'Unbelievable toll': Tate accusers see waves of online hate as brothers sue for defamation
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'Unbelievable toll': Tate accusers see waves of online hate as brothers ...
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How a satire site gave birth to a fake Reba McEntire-Taylor Swift feud that crossed the internet
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Royal photo fiasco shows why no one believes what they see anymore: The age of artificial intelligence has made it impossible to trust any image or photo — even ...
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Royal photo fiasco shows why no one believes what they see anymore
Quick Glance: Kate Middleton's Impact Beyond Herself
  • The debate around Kate Middleton raises important questions beyond regular royal concerns.

  • The supposed rivalry narrative between Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle is perpetuated by the press and admirers of the Princess.

  • The British monarchy serves as entertainment and distraction, akin to imperial Rome.

  • The story of Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle is used to fuel fear and prejudice.
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UK embassies forced to confirm King Charles 'is alive' after fake Russian media reports
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TRANSPORT CS Kipchumba Murkomen sues Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei for defamation over claims that the minister received bribes to award tender to Chinese ...
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US Senator Chris Van Hollen says that Israeli PM Netanyahu’s claim of UNRWA being a proxy of Hamas is a lie, and urges against holding 2 million innocent ... Show more
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Timeline: How a lie by Raeesah Khan led to Pritam Singh being charged with lying to a parliament committee
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Timeline: How a lie by Raeesah Khan led to Pritam Singh being charged with ...
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Deepfake Kari Lake video shows coming chaos of AI in elections: A news outlet creates a video generated by artificial intelligence to demonstrate the dangers of ...
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Deepfake Kari Lake video shows coming chaos of AI in elections
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They caused hysteria and disgust and spread in the midst of the Olympic preparations: Now the rumors about an alleged bedbug infestation in Paris have been ... Show more
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Pro-Trump attorney arrested after court hearing about leaked Dominion emails: A pro-Trump lawyer who tried to overturn the 2020 election was arrested Monday ...
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Pro-Trump attorney arrested after court hearing about leaked Dominion ...
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Sock-gate: Preacher files 6 police reports over death threats, slander: Firdaus hints at further legal action, saying these are 'for a start'.
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Sock-gate: Preacher files 6 police reports over death threats, slander
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#VantageOnFirstpost : The 2.57-km long Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland collapsed into the water overnight after a cargo ship collided with it ... Show more
Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
  • A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.

  • Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
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Former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede has initiated legal proceedings against renowned entertainer Rakhi Sawant and her advocate, Ali Kaashif Khan ... Show more
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Jonathan Majors Sued for Defamation, Battery in New Lawsuit: Jonathan Majors has been sued for defamation, assault, and battery by Grace Jabbari ...
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Jonathan Majors Sued for Defamation, Battery in New Lawsuit
Quick Glance: Grace Jabbari Sues Jonathan Majors for Defamation and Assault
  • Jonathan Majors' ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, is suing him for defamation, assault, and battery in a federal court in New York.

  • Jabbari accused Majors of slapping her, fracturing her finger, twisting her arm, and hitting her ear, causing bleeding.

  • Majors was convicted of reckless assault and harassment after finding Jabbari in his apartment and calling the police.

  • The lawsuit also includes claims for emotional distress and malicious prosecution, without specifying a monetary amount, only that damages are expected to exceed $75,000.
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‘Four men’: Bride’s sad ‘virgin’ confession: Welcome to Relationship Rehab, news.com.au’s weekly column solving all your romantic problems, no holds barred.
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‘Four men’: Bride’s sad ‘virgin’ confession
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Joe Lieberman, Iraq War Cheerleader and Killer of Public Option, Dead at 82: "Joe Lieberman's legacy will live on as your medical debt."
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Quick Glance: Joe Lieberman, Former US Senator and Vice Presidential Candidate, Passes Away at 82
  • Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman from Connecticut, who came close to winning the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and nearly became running mate to Republican John McCain eight years later, has passed away.

  • Lieberman passed away in New York City as a result of complications following a fall.

  • His advocacy for issues such as gay rights, civil rights, abortion rights, and environmental causes often earned him praise from many liberals, despite causing discontent among Democrats due to his independent stance and provocations towards Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama during the 2008 campaign.

  • Renowned for his firm foreign policy perspectives, pro-defense inclinations, and robust support for environmental matters, Lieberman was instrumental in the legislative efforts leading to the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security.
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Gisele Bündchen Denies Cheating on Tom Brady: Gisele Bündchen denied cheating on Tom Brady, flat out calling the allegations ‘a lie.’ She did all but confirm ...
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Gisele Bündchen Denies Cheating on Tom Brady
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Elon Musk calls OpenAI 'a lie' after announcing plans to make his 'spicy' ChatGPT rival open-source this week
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Elon Musk calls OpenAI 'a lie' after announcing plans to make his 'spicy' ...
Quick Glance: Elon Musk to Open-Source Grok by xAI this Week
  • Elon Musk announces that xAI will open-source Grok, its ChatGPT rival, this week.

  • The Musk-OpenAI dispute has sparked a debate on open-source AI.

  • The decision to open-source Grok will help xAI join the list of companies publishing their chatbot codes.

  • Musk has been a long-time advocate for open-source, with Tesla and X also open-sourcing parts of their technologies.
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Netflix Loses Bid to Dismiss ‘Inventing Anna’ Defamation Lawsuit: A judge has declined to dismiss a defamation lawsuit against Netflix over the Anna Delvey ...
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Netflix Loses Bid to Dismiss ‘Inventing Anna’ Defamation Lawsuit
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GOP operative drops sexual assault suit against CPAC’s Matt Schlapp: The GOP strategist who sued Conservative Political Action Conference Chair Matt Schlapp and ...
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GOP operative drops sexual assault suit against CPAC’s Matt Schlapp
Quick Glance: Financial Settlement in Dropping of Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Matt Schlapp
  • Upon Matt Schlapp's announcement of the dropping of the sexual assault and defamation lawsuit against him, it was not disclosed that the accuser was actually paid to withdraw the lawsuit.

  • Schlapp's financial success due to a technicality drew the attention of his accuser, who also had issues with a statement released in his name without his consent.

  • New allegations suggest that the legal battle may be reignited shortly after its conclusion.

  • The costs of Schlapp's defense had already exceeded a million dollars, with warnings that a settlement of over 2 million dollars would break the organization and lead to financial difficulties for ACU.
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Peter Malnati admits late ruling was a ‘great break,’ allowing him to move ball from rough to fringe
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Peter Malnati admits late ruling was a ‘great break,’ allowing him to move ...
Quick Glance: Key Elements of Peter Malnati's Victory at the 2024 Valspar Championship
  • Efficient driving, precise putting, and a yellow golf ball were crucial for Peter Malnati's win at Innisbrook.

  • Breaking the tie with Cameron Young, Malnati placed an iron shot on the 198-yard, par-3 17th hole to six feet and sank the birdie putt - his fourth on the final nine holes.

  • With a fourth-place ranking in strokes gained/putting, Malnati made up over eight shots on the field and also led in putts per green in regulation.

  • Utilizing a 10-degree Titleist TSR3 driver with a Project X Denali Blue 60 TX shaft and a yellow Titleist Pro V1x ball, Malnati secured victory at the 2024 Valspar Championship.
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Comedian Hitoshi Matsumoto's defamation trial kicks off: Identities of two women accusing the comedian of forcing them into having sex, as reported by Shukan ...
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Comedian Hitoshi Matsumoto's defamation trial kicks off
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Business Class from Taipei, Taiwan to South-East Asia from only $486 USD roundtrip (lie-flat seats)
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Business Class from Taipei, Taiwan to South-East Asia from only $486 USD ...
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Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: - Journalists in Manila slam China’s manipulation claims: ‘Barefaced lie’ - Iloilo ... Show more
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Sharjah denies fake claims regarding changes to azan or call to prayer - News | Khaleej Times
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Sharjah denies fake claims regarding changes to azan or call to prayer - ...
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Former “Tagesschau” presenter Franz Fischlin is back - this time on a completely different stage - Zofinger Tagblatt
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Former “Tagesschau” presenter Franz Fischlin is back - this time on a ...
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Donald Jr. Scores Legal Win as Trump Heads Into Court: A federal appeals panel on Monday ruled that Trump Jr. did not defame Don Blankenship.
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Donald Jr. Scores Legal Win as Trump Heads Into Court
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Why Supreme Court allowed Bloomberg’s article against ZEE to remain online: In striking down the trial court order on the case, the Supreme Court also relayed a ...
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Why Supreme Court allowed Bloomberg’s article against ZEE to remain online
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A Fake Disney Plus ‘Golden Girls’ Reboot Has Resulted in Death Threats: The creator of the viral image speaks with The Daily Beast about what inspired the gag ...
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A Fake Disney Plus ‘Golden Girls’ Reboot Has Resulted in Death Threats
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I restored my voice: Basetsana Kumalo on court victory in defamation matter: "We can finally restore our lives and find our peace and move on with our lives ...
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I restored my voice: Basetsana Kumalo on court victory in defamation ...
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Ngāruawāhia, home of expert liars: "I come from a long line of world-class liars," says an author from Ngāruawāhia
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Ngāruawāhia, home of expert liars
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Here's a wRap of last night's top stories in the Philippines and around the world: - Security heightened for Degamo family after Teves' arrest in Timor-Leste- ... Show more
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Wan Fayhsal claims PM sent rep to present draft on funding to Hamzah: Act carried out surreptitiously, 'not fake news' - Bersatu leader.
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Wan Fayhsal claims PM sent rep to present draft on funding to Hamzah
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SC allows UN rapporteur Khan to submit opinion in Ressa's libel appeal The Supreme Court allows a United Nations special rapporteur to submit her opinion in ... Show more
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European Championship test match between England and Belgium - England star Bellingham creates sympathy among the fans with an action
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APC suspicious as Adeleke raises cybercrime panel: The Osun State Government, on Sunday,  announced its decision to set up a Cybercrime Action Committee to get ...
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APC suspicious as Adeleke raises cybercrime panel
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Kosovars call Antifa a terrorist organization and are acquitted: According to the Hinwil District Court, calling someone a terrorist or a member of a terrorist ...
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Kosovars call Antifa a terrorist organization and are acquitted
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Super election year 2024: How fake news and disinformation should influence us: There is a danger lurking before the elections: experts warn of more fake news ...
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Super election year 2024: How fake news and disinformation should ...
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OPINION: Are foreigners to blame if they find the Swiss unfriendly?: There is a perception in Switzerland that Swiss natives and foreigners just don't really ...
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OPINION: Are foreigners to blame if they find the Swiss unfriendly?
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Stephen Richer inches closer to draining Kari Lake in defamation lawsuit: Opinion: Kari Lake has forfeited her right to defend herself against a defamation ...
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Stephen Richer inches closer to draining Kari Lake in defamation lawsuit
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Bruce Lehrmann hit with legal threat from ex-Seven producer over masseuse denial: Taylor Auerbach, a former producer on Seven’s Spotlight program ...
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Bruce Lehrmann hit with legal threat from ex-Seven producer over masseuse ...
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Kari Lake’s ‘Actual Malice’: The Arizona Senate candidate won’t even fight back against a defamation suit brought by a GOP official she accused of sabotaging the ...
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Kari Lake’s ‘Actual Malice’
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Israel's war on Hamas must not turn into a second Palestinian Nakba: During the First Weeks of the War, Israel Expelled Most of the Palestinian Residents of the ...
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Israel's war on Hamas must not turn into a second Palestinian Nakba
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Constitutional Court rules defamation clause ‘conditionally unconstitutional’ - Politics - The Jakarta Post
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Constitutional Court rules defamation clause ‘conditionally ...
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Gas pipe claim at Tempe crash site dismissed by opposition MP as a 'lie': A claim by Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis on Wednesday that one of the reasons why ...
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Gas pipe claim at Tempe crash site dismissed by opposition MP as a 'lie'