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Killing of Hrant Dink and Fr Santoro: too many similarities by Mavi Zambak In both cases, killers are from Trabzon, are minors, have ties with far-right circles, have no regrets and said they were acting in the nation's defence. [1]

DUBAI -- Islamic State militants are now demanding the release of a condemned prisoner in Jordan for the remaining Japanese hostage, a move likely intended to fracture the international coalition against the group. [2]

TOKYO -- Filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf was once a guerrilla in his native Iran before trading his gun for a camera. He later defected from the country, where film and other artistic expression are subject to strict censorship by the Islamic theocracy. [3]

If there is one celebrity in Malaysia that has proven herself to be an enduring fashion icon, it is Yunalis Mat Zara’ai. The singer-songwriter, who is known just as Yuna, has undergone a style journey of sorts. [4]

By Julia Zappei/AP Writer/Kuala Lumpur Thursday, November 29, 2007 [6]

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By JULIA ZAPPEI / AP WRITER Monday, August 18, 2008 [8]

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[1] MM asianews.it · 85% match

Killing of Hrant Dink and Fr Santoro: too many similarities

Killing of Hrant Dink and Fr Santoro: too many similarities by Mavi Zambak In both cases, killers are from Trabzon, are minors, have ties with far-right circles, have no regrets and said they were acting in the nation's defence.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2015-01-26 · 35% match

With new demand, Islamic State aims to break coalition's unity

DUBAI -- Islamic State militants are now demanding the release of a condemned prisoner in Jordan for the remaining Japanese hostage, a move likely intended to fracture the international coalition against the group.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-09-07 · 34% match

Mohsen Makhmalbaf warns of extremists

TOKYO -- Filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf was once a guerrilla in his native Iran before trading his gun for a camera. He later defected from the country, where film and other artistic expression are subject to strict censorship by the Islamic theocracy.

[4] MY www.thestar.com.my · 2022-01-09 · 32% match

Celebrity Style: Yuna's strength in fashion is her commitment to modest dressing

If there is one celebrity in Malaysia that has proven herself to be an enduring fashion icon, it is Yunalis Mat Zara’ai. The singer-songwriter, who is known just as Yuna, has undergone a style journey of sorts.

[5] MM www2.irrawaddy.com · 34% match

MP Released after Suicide Attempt

[6] MM www2.irrawaddy.com · 34% match

Ethnic Indian leader arrested in Malaysia

By Julia Zappei/AP Writer/Kuala Lumpur Thursday, November 29, 2007

[7] MM asianews.it · 33% match translated from es

Lee, 'Me gustaría que el Papa también pudiera ir a Pyongyang'

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[8] MM www2.irrawaddy.com · 31% match

Malaysia's Islamists Want Lavigne Concert Canceled

By JULIA ZAPPEI / AP WRITER Monday, August 18, 2008

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