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Wednesday, 11 February 2014

Who Killed the Zamalek Football Fans in Egypt, If Not the Police?

Up to 40 people were killed when Egyptian police tried to disperse spectators trying to enter a football match in Cairo. Photographs shared show the police shooting at the spectators, who were crowded behind metal barricades.

Indonesians Take a Hard Look at Death Penalty Ahead of Drug Trafficking Executions

The Indonesian government announced that it will carry out the execution of 11 convicts from various countries, stating that the country is dealing with a drug emergency problem.

Turkey Cites National Security as it Cranks Up Internet Controls

Courts offer citizens occasional protection from Ankara's vicious war on freedom of expression and privacy, so government is looking for laws that bypass them.  Many suspect the laws are intended to prevent a repeat of the Gezi protests 

Nepalese Are Finding the Humor in Their Country's Gas Shortage

Liquefied petroleum gas is the second most popular source of energy for cooking and heating in Nepal, but it's hard to come by these days, much to the consumers' frustration.
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