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Leader of the Detroit Highwaymen Sentenced to 37 Years in Prison

Aref "Scarface" Nagi, 46, former leader of the Detroit Highwaymen Motorcycle Club, was sentenced today to 37 years in federal prison after having been found guilty last year on a variety of charges, including conspiracy to violate federal racketeering...

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Iraq: UN refugee chief proposes government-led plan to end displacement

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Refugees agency chief António Guterres (left) visits displaced Iraqi families in Um Al-Baneen camp in Baghdad

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United Nations: 2010 among deadliest years for disasters, urges better preparedness

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The earthquake in Haiti on 12 January 2010 topped the list of disasters for last year

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Lahore High Court sends notice to PCB for early hearing of Shoaib's appeal

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has received a legal notice in response to an application by fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar in the Lahore High Court, seeking an early hearing of his appeal challenging a ban and fine imposed on him.

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