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Opening arguments to start in Weinstein sex assault trial
Opening arguments to start in Weinstein sex assault trial
by  AFP

Opening arguments were due to begin Monday in the Los Angeles trial of disgraced Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, with five alleged victims expected to take the stand during the two-month case. Weinstein attorney Mark Werksman has said there would be testimony in Los Angeles from well-known figures, The Los Angeles Times reported.

Sudan names new military chief for conflict-hit Blue Nile
Sudan names new military chief for conflict-hit Blue Nile
by  AFP

Sudan on Monday named a new military commander for troubled Blue Nile state, where recent bitter ethnic clashes over land have left at least 200 people dead and sparked angry demonstrations. Army spokesman Nabil Abdallah, announcing Monday a new commander for the southern Blue Nile state, said the military had ordered a committee to "evaluate the security situation".

Nigeria calls for calm after US, UK warn of 'terror' threat
Nigeria calls for calm after US, UK warn of 'terror' threat
by  AFP

Western embassies in Nigeria's capital Abuja on Monday advised their citizens in the country to limit their movements due to what they called a higher threat of a "terror" attack, despite appeals for calm from the authorities.

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