Lee Kuan Yew dies at 91 shaping Singapore's rise
Architect of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew dies at 91 after pneumonia hospitalization in Singapore. For decades he led PAP to rule since 1959, steering the city state to high tech, manufacturing and high per capita income while preserving a controlled political system. His son Lee Hsien Loong remains prime minister.
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Houthi Capture of Taiz Escalates Yemeni Crisis
Houthi fighters seized the central Yemeni city of Taiz amid a broader push that alarms Sunni powers led by Saudi Arabia and risks drawing in Iran. The move follows Sanaa violence and raises fears of civil war as U.N. mediator and Security Council urge restraint. U.S. evacuates remaining Yemen personnel amid growing instability.
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Afghan woman killed by mob not Quran burner say officials
Thousands gathered to bury Farkhunda in Kabul after a mob beat and burned her. Officials said evidence shows no Quran burning and charred papers found at the shrine were from a Persian prayer book. Authorities suspended 13 police and 13 suspects have been arrested.
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