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Tulip Siddiq MP given jail sentence in Bangladesh after trial in her absence

Tulip Siddiq MP given jail sentence in Bangladesh after trial in her absence

Labour MP and former minister Tulip Siddiq has been sentenced to two years in prison in Bangladesh after being put on trial in her absence alongside 16 other people over corruption allegations.She was found guilty of influencing her aunt, Bangladesh's ousted prime minister

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Burkina Faso and Uganda drench Africa in pride in Qatar World Cup

Burkina Faso and Uganda drench Africa in pride in Qatar World Cup

PortugalItalyBrazilAustriaRepublic of IrelandJapanSwitzerlandKorea DPRMoroccoEnglandFranceUgandaUzbekistanBurkina FasoMaliMexicoQatar | FIFA.COM | Uganda and Burkina Faso pro

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Court of Appeal orders govt to pay Shs 33bn to Iraqi Fund

Court of Appeal orders govt to pay Shs 33bn to Iraqi Fund

The Court of Appeal has overturned a High court decision that had cancelled a payment of $8.7 million (about Shs 33 billion) owed by the Government of Uganda to the Iraqi Fund for External Development.Court of Appeal ruled that the High court acted in error when it revisited a c

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Nile Star suspends bus services after series of deadly accidents

Nile Star suspends bus services after series of deadly accidents

Nile Trade Link Services, the company managing Nile Star Buses, has suspended all passenger transport operations following a spate of fatal accidents involving its fleet within just one month.In a public notice issued on Thursday, the company said the sus

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Global reggae stars who released music from behind bars

Global reggae stars who released music from behind bars

Prison sentences have shadowed some of reggae's biggest names. This is the story of global reggae icons who served time, and how it defined their music and legacy.Global reggae stars who released music from behind barsIncarceration has ended many careers, but for some glo

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More than 700 officers to police Europa League match between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv

More than 700 officers to police Europa League match between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv

More than 700 officers will be on duty for Thursday's Europa League match between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv, with a protest set to take place near the stadium.Birmingham's Safety Advisory Group announced last month that visiting fans will be barred from attending the matc

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Another accident leaves scores injured as Nile Star Bus overturns in Kiryandongo

Another accident leaves scores injured as Nile Star Bus overturns in Kiryandongo

Nile Star Bus (UBG 0196C) overturned in Alengo Village, Mutunda Sub-county, Kiryandongo District on Wednesday evening. Several passengers are said to have sustained injuries and were rushed to nearby clinics for treatment.Kiryandongo, Uganda: Several passengers were rushed to ne

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Horrifying moment skidding jackknifed lorry flattens car killing two after losing control on rain-soaked road

Horrifying moment skidding jackknifed lorry flattens car killing two after losing control on rain-soaked road

THIS is the horrifying moment a huge lorry skids wildly out of control before smashing into an oncoming car.Two people were found dead among the wreckage after the semi-trailer suddenly jackknifed as it came careening down a rain-soaked road.A large white semi-

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Seven die in Lake Kyoga boat accident

Seven die in Lake Kyoga boat accident

A boat accident on Lake Kyoga in Amolatar District has claimed the lives of seven people after their vessel capsized near Kiryanga Village in Acii Sub-county.According to the territorial maritime police in Amolatar, the incident occurred at around 11:00 a

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Supreme court orders gov’t to pay Dr Okullo $790,000, Shs 500m in damages

Supreme court orders gov’t to pay Dr Okullo $790,000, Shs 500m in damages

The Supreme court has ordered the government to pay $790,262 and Shs 500 million to Dr. Maj. (Rtd) Anthony Jallon Okullo, who was contracted to provide medical treatment to the late Lt Col Angelo Okello, former commander of the Uganda People’s Democratic Movem

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