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[I was] afraid because my husband was the chairman for MDC [party]; so they want to kill people from MDC; so we leave Zimbabwe and we are staying here," said Mambu | {
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Bishop Ndumiso Ncombo said this was not the case | {
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Paul Verryn, former bishop to the church, described the raid as “beyond despicable. | {
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’”-For hundreds of people who sought refuge in the church – once renowned for its charity – it is too late | {
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Gun-toting police entered the church shouting obscenities, calling people "kwekwerere" - a derogatory term for foreigner - according to Lizzy Mambu, who has stayed at the church since she fled Zimbabwe several years ago | {
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North Korea’s Economy Shows Signs of Improving-SEOUL — -Although the reported purge of North Korea’s defense chief and other high ranking officials may point to instability within the Kim Jong Un regime, the country’s economy has shown signs of improving | {
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In 2014, the Hyundai Economic Research Institute in Seoul forecast that North Korea’s economy would grow by seven percent a year for 10 years | {
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I am sure more bad news will follow but it is necessary to begin to restore trust," Blatter said, speaking publicly for the first time since U.S. and Swiss officials unveiled major corruption investigations of the organization and seven high-ranking current and former FIFA officials were arrested Wednesday | {
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Credit card company Visa made the strongest statement after the U.S. Justice Department unveiled an indictment Wednesday charging 14 people with offenses that include racketeering, wire fraud and money laundering | {
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FILE - Jordan's Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein, FIFA presidential candidate, attends the Soccerex Asian Forum on developing the business of football in Asia at the King Hussein Convention Center at the Dead Sea, Jordan, May 4, 2015 | {
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“Today’s ruling from the Supreme Court affirms what millions across this country already know to be true in our hearts, our love is equal and that the four words etched above the Supreme Court, “Equal Justice Under Law”, apply to us too. | {
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“This decision is about creating a future where loving, committed families are able to live with dignity | {
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