The legislation will 'exceptionally' reduce certain prison terms, says Lebanon's parliament speaker.
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WorldPingLebanon’s parliament voted on Tuesday to abolish the death penalty, making the country the first in the Middle East to do so.
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WorldPingLebanon's parliament has passed a controversial general amnesty law, following the abolition of the death penalty…
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Former Barcelona and PSG star Lionel Messi, who won the 2022 World Cup, hints at retirement from football.
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WorldPingThe death toll from a ferry capsizing on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe has risen to 44, police say…
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WorldPingLebanon's parliament on Wednesday passed a general amnesty law reducing sentences for inmates and people detained for more than 12 years without charges in a bid to reduce prison overcrowding.
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WorldPingMessi’s father, Jorge, died last week at age of 68 Argentinian suggests he may not play on much longer Lionel Messi said on Wednesday that he is having doubts about continuing his career following the death of his father last week.
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