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Iran Hands Death Penalty to German Dual National And US Resident

A German-Iranian man who was a resident of the US has been sentenced to death in Iran after being accused of organizing a bomb attack in 2008 and collaborating with the US and Israel, the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency reported.

Sasol Shares Drop on Operational Disruptions in South Africa

Sasol Ltd. shares fell more than 6% after it said margins from a strong oil price — that boosts the value of its fuel and chemical products — were diluted by operational disruptions including power outages and rail logistics in South Africa.

LGBTQ Rights Take Center Stage in Scottish Leadership Race

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf is favorite to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as leader of the pro-independence Scottish National Party and Scotland’s semi-autonomous government after his main rival lost support by saying she would have voted against same-sex marriage.

Thailand to Ban Plastic Waste Imports From 2025 to Cut Pollution

Thailand is restricting plastic waste imports and will ban scrap shipments of the material starting in 2025, as officials seek to halt a flood of refuse from rich countries that has impacted the health of its citizens and polluted its air and water.

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