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US student in gay webcam spying gets 30 days jail

US student in gay webcam spying gets 30 days jail

An Indian immigrant college student convicted of illegally filming his gay roommate on a webcam received a big break Monday when a judge sentenced him to just 30 days behind bars, not the possible 10 years. (rwad on here …)

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Four climbers die on Everest

Four climbers die on Everest

Four climbers from Germany, South Korea, China and Canada have died returning from the summit of Mount Everest, tour agents and officials said Monday, with one other mountaineer also missing. (rwad on here …)

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Sri Lanka’s ex-army chief freed from jail

Sri Lanka’s ex-army chief freed from jail

Sri Lanka’s ex-army chief Sarath Fonseka left prison decrying the “vendetta” perpetrated against him on Monday, two years after being locked up following an unsuccessful bid to unseat the president. (rwad on here …)

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Malaysia’s star Lee gets back to winning ways

Malaysia’s star Lee gets back to winning ways

World number one Lee Chong Wei steered Malaysia to a first group tie win at the Thomas and Uber Cups in Wuhan Monday, where the injury-hit shuttler hopes to regain his form before the Olympics. (rwad on here …)

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3 dead, 2 missing after crowded weekend on Everest

3 dead, 2 missing after crowded weekend on Everest

Three climbers died and two others were missing while descending from the summit of Mount Everest — a toll that raised concerns about overcrowding in the “death zone” at the top of the world’s tallest peak. (rwad on here …)

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US-Pakistan rift hits Nato summit

A US-Pakistan row over supply routes to Afghanistan is casting a cloud over the Nato summit in Chicago, as leaders discuss troop withdrawals. (read the story…)

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Three climbers die on Mt Everest

Three climbers have died as they returned from the summit of Mount Everest, officials in Nepal say, with fears the toll may rise. (read the story…)

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Sri Lanka ex-army chief freed

The former Sri Lankan army chief, Sarath Fonseka, is released after more than two years in jail. (read the story…)

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Malaysia to charge Anwar on rally

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is facing criminal charges for his role in a mass street rally against the government, his lawyers say. (read the story…)

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BNP leader ‘undeterred’ by arrests

Bangladesh opposition leader Khaleda Zia says she will continue calling for general strikes unless a caretaker administration for elections is restored. (read the story…)

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