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Full Coverage of this storyJapan executes man dubbed the "Twitter killer," convicted serial killer who murdered and dismembered 9 people
Japan executes ‘Twitter killer’ who murdered and dismembered nine people
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Full Coverage of this storyGaza clans deny Hamas is stealing aid, after Israel partially halts deliveries
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Russia and Ukraine trade long-range drone attacks as Putin says Moscow is ready for new peace talks
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Israel 'disappeared' 377,000 people in Gaza, half are children
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