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Heatwaves expose overcrowding crisis in Europe's ageing prisons

Heatwaves expose overcrowding crisis in Europe's ageing prisons

By Layli Foroudi, Alvise Armellini and Amina Ismail ORLEANS, France/ROME/BRUSSELS, Aug 7 (Reuters) - On a day when temperatures were soaring past 37 degrees Celsius outside, the prisoner sat in his cell with wet towels around his window bars, trying to explain to the visiting politician how it felt
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India's Development Projects in Sri Lanka Offer Alternative to Chinese Loans

India's Development Projects in Sri Lanka Offer Alternative to Chinese Loans

India is expanding its development partnership with Sri Lanka, focusing on long-term investments in connectivity, energy security, and economic integration. This approach contrasts with China's infrastructure-centric model, as India offers grants and concessional loans with favorable terms. During a recent visit by Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to Colombo, progress was reviewed on several flagship projects, including a $450-million reconstruction package for infrastructure damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. India has also operationalized two Indian rupee-denominated concessional credit lines to support railway modernization and livestock development in Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka's Hurulu Eco Park Offers Sanctuary Amid Human-Elephant Conflict

Sri Lanka's Hurulu Eco Park Offers Sanctuary Amid Human-Elephant Conflict

The Hurulu Eco Park in Sri Lanka serves as a sanctuary for elephants amidst increasing human-elephant conflicts due to habitat conversion for agriculture. Farmers in central Sri Lanka face challenges as elephants trample crops, leading to efforts to deter them with firecrackers and torches. This conflict has resulted in casualties on both sides. The park provides a space where elephants can graze freely, highlighting the reverence for these animals in Sri Lankan culture despite the ongoing tensions.
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Exclusive-Bangladeshi cricket star Shakib, a Hasina ally, says he is ready to return home and face trial if given security

Exclusive-Bangladeshi cricket star Shakib, a Hasina ally, says he is ready to return home and face trial if given security

By Krishna N. Das NEW DELHI, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Bangladeshi cricket great Shakib Al Hasan, an ally of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, said he is ready to return from a two-year exile, face trial on charges including murder and play a farewell series if the government guarantees his safety.
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An airline has started charging to use the overhead lockers

An airline has started charging to use the overhead lockers

With airlines continuing to increase the cost of checked baggage to what is now an average of $50 for those in economy and without additional perks through a credit card or airline status, travelers will typically get around the extra charge by cramming whatever they need on the trip into a ...
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ZEE Entertainment Secures Broadcast Rights for Italian Football in Indian Subcontinent

ZEE Entertainment Secures Broadcast Rights for Italian Football in Indian Subcontinent

ZEE Entertainment Secures Broadcast Rights for Italian Football in Indian Subcontinent
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Party in Spain's government questions co-hosting 2030 World Cup with Morocco after migration crisis

Party in Spain's government questions co-hosting 2030 World Cup with Morocco after migration crisis

The junior partner of Spain’s government wants Spain to reconsider hosting the next World Cup with Morocco after the migration crisis in Ceuta
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Airline cancels flights until October, refunds available

Airline cancels flights until October, refunds available

As diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran continue to hit roadblocks, a highly volatile security situation in the Middle East makes it difficult for airlines that fly into cities like Dubai and Riyadh to plan future service. Dutch flag carrier KLM has, since the joint U.S.-Israeli strike that ...
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Birdwatching Gains Popularity with New Global Destinations Highlighted

Birdwatching Gains Popularity with New Global Destinations Highlighted

Birdwatching Gains Popularity with New Global Destinations Highlighted
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Sri Lanka closes some schools as heavy rains trigger floods and mudslides, killing 5

Sri Lanka closes some schools as heavy rains trigger floods and mudslides, killing 5

Sri Lanka has closed schools in its tea-growing mountainous regions as heavy rains triggered floods and mudslides that left five people dead and three wounded, officials say
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Sri Lanka closes schools as floods and mudslides triggered by heavy rains kill 7

Sri Lanka closes schools as floods and mudslides triggered by heavy rains kill 7

Sri Lanka has closed schools in its tea-growing mountainous regions as heavy rains triggered floods and mudslides that left seven people dead and three injured, officials say