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Reality of overseas organ transplants / Trafficking worries mean recipients rejected by medical institutions

Some recipients of organ transplants abroad were refused medical examinations or regular visits to hospitals in Japan, contrary to explanations they had received from a Tokyo-based nonprofit organization that facilitated the surgeries, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Aug 30, 2022

Iran Sentences 2 Swedes to Prison Terms over Drugs

Iran sentenced two Swedish citizens to multiyear prison terms on charges of drug smuggling, the judiciary announced on Tuesday, the latest in a string of cases heightening tensions between the Iranian Republic and the Nordic nation. Iran's hardline judiciary handed down a five-year sentence and fine of roughly $34,000 to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 30, 2022

Home Office accused of deliberately leaving anti-slavery post unfilled

Exclusive: This week marks four months with no independent commissioner, creating a ‘vacuum’ of oversight, say campaigners

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2022

Armed drug suspects flee arrest, wound policeman

KHON KAEN: Police were hunting six drug trafficking suspects who shot and wounded a policeman while fleeing arrest in Khon Kaen on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 24, 2022

Trump acolyte Matt Gaetz wins Florida primary despite criticism and sex trafficking investigation

The three-term Florida Republican is one of Mr Trump’s biggest defenders and fended off a challenge from his right

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

Kailash Satyarthi asks NGO staff to make A.P. child labour-free

Nobel laureate tells them to focus on slums and improve girl child literacy

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2022

Metropolitan Police to take no further action in Jeffrey Epstein investigation

Any further investigations into the sex offender will be focused on activities and relationships outside the UK.

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022

Church of England appoints first racial justice director following slavery apologies

This follows apologies from church leaders for its role in the trafficking and enslavement of African people

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022

Queensland police operation shuts down drug and gun trafficking linked to organised crime, nine men facing 75 charges

Nine men aged between 21 and 32 are facing 75 serious drug and firearms trafficking charges after a four-month police operation targeting a south-east Queensland scheme allegedly linked to organised crime groups.

ABC News · Aug 23, 2022

SA Police officer with 'exemplary career' faces 10 years behind bars for dealing methamphetamine

A South Australian police officer of more than two decades is now facing up to 10 years behind bars for trafficking methamphetamine in the Riverland.

ABC News · Aug 23, 2022