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Australia’s racial equality record scrutinised

The UN has rebuked Australia's record on protecting the rights of Indigenous people in its latest set of recommendations.

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Yemeni authorities must stop sacrificing human rights in the name of security as they confront threats from al-Qa'ida.

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Yusak Pakage was released after being granted a presidential pardon last month © Elsham

An Indonesian man who had served half of a ten year prison sentence for raising a flag during a peaceful demonstration has been released.

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