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Deported man extradited over deliberate HIV infection jailed

A man who was deported from the UK after deliberately infecting another man with HIV has been jailed for eight years. John Patrick Rooney, 35, was extradited from Ireland after a four-year legal battle and pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent. The court heard how Rooney had unprotected sex with a man […]
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Belarus detains number of Ukrainian, Polish and Baltic nationals

Belarusian authorities have detained a number of Ukrainian, Polish and Baltic nationals amid ongoing tensions between the countries. According to reports, the individuals were detained by Belarusian security forces at a number of locations in the country over the weekend. The detentions come as tensions between Belarus and its neighbours have been mounting in recent […]
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Biden to host NCAA champs UConn, LSU; doesn’t mention Iowa

Vice President Joe Biden is set to host two of the NCAA's top basketball champions at the White House on Tuesday, but his office made no mention of Iowa in the announcement. The White House said Monday that Biden, accompanied by his wife Jill, will host the Connecticut Huskies and the LSU Tigers, who won […]
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Fire races through clothing market in Bangladesh capital

A devastating fire raced through a clothing market in Bangladesh's capital on Monday, leaving at least 83 people dead and dozens injured. The blaze broke out in the early hours of the morning at the five-story market in Dhaka, the country's largest city. Hundreds of firefighters worked to contain the inferno, but the flames quickly […]
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