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Peru's Prosecutors Seek 34 Years in Prison for Former President Pedro Castillo
Peru's prosecutors have officially requested a 34-year prison sentence for former President Pedro Castillo. The ex-president was removed from office and arrested in late 2022 following his attempt to dissolve Congress, leading to months of deadly protests and disruptions in the country's vital mining sector. Currently in pre-trial detention, Castillo faces charges of "rebellion," abuse of authority, and disrupting the peace. The legal proceedings reflect the political turmoil that unfolded in Peru and the legal consequences for the ousted leader.
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Clyde Butts, the West Indies offspinner prominent in the 1980s, passed away at the age of 66 in Guyana on Friday, reportedly in an accident. Captain of Guyana in the 1980s, Butts' first-class career spanned from 1980-81 to 1993-94, featuring 87 games. He played seven Te...
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News: Chief Selector Wahab Riaz addressed concerns on Thursday, emphasizing that his role is not to terminate fast bowler Haris Rauf's career but rather to address a violation of the central contract. Riaz mentioned at a press conference in Lahore that the notice served...
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