Clashes in Sao Paulo strikes ahead of World Cup

June 7 BBC

Police in Brazil have used tear gas to break up protesters on the second day of a metro strike that has left Sao Paulo's transport in chaos. Nearly half of the stations were closed and there was gridlock on the streets of Brazil's largest city,

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Thai junta claims it has support from neighbouring countries

June 7 Press TV

Thailand’s military government claims that it has the support of neighbouring countries such as China and Vietnam. Army spokesman, Yongyuth Mayalarp, said on Thursday that China and Vietnam had announced their support and Myanmar said that it recognises the government.

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Pakistan police officers accused of chopping off hands

June 7 TOI

Police officials in Pakistan's Punjab province have been accused of chopping off the left hands of two alleged thieves while they were in custody. Police arrested Ghulam Mustafa, 30, and Liaquat Ali, 28, from Ghagoo Mandi in Vehari district of Punjab, some 340 kilometers from Lahore,

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