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Victims of Egypt's old regime still await justice
Tied to a bed, Nasr al-Sayed Hassan Nasr was tortured for days with electric shocks during his 2010 detention for membership in the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood — one of tens of thousands of political prisoners under Hosni Mubarak's 29-year rule.Stripped and handcuffed in a painful position, Nasr described how security agents shocked his genitals, chest and other bodies parts. "They hadn't asked

Rare sighting: Venus to trek across face of sun
It's a spectacle that won't repeat for another century — the sight of Venus slowly inching across the face of the sun.

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End of transition period represents "historic starting point": Ban
The end of the transition period in Somalia and the adoption of a new provisional constitution represent an "historic starting point" for the East African country, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Friday, calling on the international community to provide support to the State in its next political phase.

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Tips on how to safely watch the transit of Venus

Yes, it's true. You can damage your eyes by staring at the sun. People need to remember that as they turn to the skies to watch the silhouette of Venus march across the face of the sun on Tuesday

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Venus takes center stage in upcoming rare sky show
It's a spectacle that won't repeat for another century — the sight of Venus slowly inching across the face of the sun.

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UN chief urges Somalia to end transition by Aug. 20
-ANI): UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Friday urged Somalia to end the transitional period by the end of August this year, pledging full UN support to the war-torn country.

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