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PETER HITCHENS: Sara Sharif's death is a tragedy - but banning home-schooling won't solve anything
1 day, 22 hours ago

PETER HITCHENS: Sara Sharif's death is a tragedy - but banning home-schooling won't solve anything

Daily Mail  

The hideous murder of a defenceless child will certainly happen again. Last week, after the frightful trial of Sara Sharif's killers, there was a sudden chorus saying that home-schooling ought now to be more tightly restricted in this country. It seems odd to conclude that home-schooling, of all things, should be held to blame for what happened to Sara Sharif, …

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Fury as Sara Sharif judge says the Press can't be trusted to be fair as he controversially blocked the identification of professionals
2 days, 16 hours ago

Fury as Sara Sharif judge says the Press can't be trusted to be fair as he controversially blocked the identification of professionals

Daily Mail  

The High Court judge who controversially blocked the identification of professionals in the Sara Sharif case was accused of an ‘unjustified’ attack on the Press last night after suggesting that the media cannot be trusted to report fairly. In an extraordinary broadside, Mr Justice Williams said he imposed an anonymity order to prevent a ‘virtual lynch mob’ because he did …

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Settle issues of 1971 war: Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus to Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif
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3 days ago

Settle issues of 1971 war: Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus to Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif

India Today  

Bangladesh's interim leader, Professor Muhammad Yunus, met Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Egypt's Cairo and said he had "agreed to strengthen relations" with Islamabad. According to a statement from the office of the Chief Adviser, Professor Yunus emphasised the importance of resolving the longstanding issues stemming from Dhaka's 1971 bloody separation from Islamabad. In response, Prime Minister Sharif expressed …

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Should India worry? Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus seeks to 'settle issues of 1971' in meeting with Pakistan PM
3 days, 15 hours ago

Should India worry? Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus seeks to 'settle issues of 1971' in meeting with Pakistan PM

India TV News  

On Thursday, Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus said that he agreed to strengthen relations with Pakistan. In a statement, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif said that he had a warm and cordial exchange with the Bangladeshi leader. Moreover, on the occasion of its 54th Victory Day, Yunus in his speech made no mention of founding leader Mujibur Rahman while calling deposed …

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Now, the professionals who failed Sara Sharif must answer for their inactions
4 days, 21 hours ago

Now, the professionals who failed Sara Sharif must answer for their inactions

The Independent  

An important part of getting justice for Sara Sharif has now been done, with the sentencing of those who tortured and killed her. James Mason Address supplied Season’s bleatings Merry Christmas to all… or, as I am now told I must say, “Happy holidays”. Think what a Reform government could do with such Stasi-like controls… Naïve Labour means well, but …

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Their gruesome abuse laid bare, Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother begin life sentences to cries of ‘evil’
5 days, 22 hours ago

Their gruesome abuse laid bare, Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother begin life sentences to cries of ‘evil’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother …

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Sara Sharif murder shows danger of homeschooling vulnerable children – judge
5 days, 22 hours ago

Sara Sharif murder shows danger of homeschooling vulnerable children – judge

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said “too many children have been failed by their last …

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Sara Sharif's father, stepmother jailed for life for her murder
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6 days, 2 hours ago

Sara Sharif's father, stepmother jailed for life for her murder

Firstpost  

Urfan Sharif, Sara’s father, has been sentenced to life in prison for her murder, with a minimum term of 40 years and her stepmother, Beinash Batool, also received a life sentence for the same crime, with a minimum term of 33 years, according to a report 10-year-old Sara Sharif was found dead in her home in Britain. AP File Urfan …

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Father and stepmother sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 10-year-old girl in England
6 days, 2 hours ago

Father and stepmother sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 10-year-old girl in England

Associated Press  

LONDON — The father and stepmother of a severely abused 10-year-old girl found dead in her home in England were sentenced Tuesday to life in prison for murder. After the girl died, the three fled to Pakistan, where Urfan Sharif phoned U.K. police to say he “legally punished her, and she died,” prosecutors said. “Sara’s death was the culmination of …

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Watch: Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother sentenced for schoolgirl’s murder
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6 days, 3 hours ago

Watch: Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother sentenced for schoolgirl’s murder

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Watch as Sara Sharif's father and stepmother are sentenced …

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UK court to sentence father, stepmother for killing daughter
6 days, 4 hours ago

UK court to sentence father, stepmother for killing daughter

Raw Story  

A UK court will Tuesday hand down its sentences on the father and stepmother of a British-Pakistani girl, who died from prolonged and horrific abuse in a case which shocked the UK. Urfan Sharif and Sara's stepmother, Beinash Batool, 30, were found guilty last week after a 10-week trial at the Old Bailey in London. There has been anger in …

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‘No plans’ to ban smacking children, education secretary says
6 days, 6 hours ago

‘No plans’ to ban smacking children, education secretary says

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The education secretary has said Labour will wait and see how …

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‘Fever pitch’ screaming and father’s history of violence: The red flags before Sara Sharif’s tragic death
6 days, 6 hours ago

‘Fever pitch’ screaming and father’s history of violence: The red flags before Sara Sharif’s tragic death

The Independent  

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Sara Sharif: How a trial laid bare the brutally short life of a 10-year-old schoolgirl
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6 days, 6 hours ago

Sara Sharif: How a trial laid bare the brutally short life of a 10-year-old schoolgirl

The Independent  

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FirstUp: ‘One Nation One Election’ bill likely to be introduced in Parliament and other top news today
Top News
6 days, 14 hours ago

FirstUp: ‘One Nation One Election’ bill likely to be introduced in Parliament and other top news today

Firstpost  

The government is likely to introduce the ‘One Nation One Election’ Bill today, a constitutional amendment aimed at holding the Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously. The government is expected to table the ‘One Nation One Election’ Bill, aiming to simultaneously conduct the Lok Sabha and assembly elections. Let’s take a look at the events: ‘One Nation One Election’ bill …

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Sara Sharif: Father and stepmother sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 10-year-old girl in England
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6 days, 15 hours ago

Sara Sharif: Father and stepmother sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 10-year-old girl in England

CNN  

London Associated Press — The father and stepmother of a severely abused 10-year-old girl found dead in her home in England were sentenced Tuesday to life in prison for murder. Urfan Sharif, 42, and Beinash Batool, 30, were convicted of the murder of Sara Sharif last week in what prosecutors called a “campaign of abuse.” The girl’s uncle, Faisal Malik, …

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The previous government would do well to show some contrition
1 week ago

The previous government would do well to show some contrition

The Independent  

Wouldn’t it be good if, when those in government made a mess of things, they were quiet for a while, hid themselves somewhere and showed some contrition? Now we have the Conservatives and their media supporters sniping at the Labour government constantly, with Kemi Badenoch smirking every time she asks a question at Prime Minister’s Questions, glowing with pride at …

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Islamabad orders FIA action after 5 Pakistan nationals die in Greece boat capsize
1 week, 1 day ago

Islamabad orders FIA action after 5 Pakistan nationals die in Greece boat capsize

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad : After Pakistani nationals lost their lives attempting to illegally enter Europe by boat, Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday directed the Federal Investigation Agency to launch a nationwide crackdown on human smuggling networks, The News International reported on Sunday. Notably, at least five migrants drowned after their wooden boat capsized off Greece's southern island of Gavdos, the …

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Sara Sharif’s mother speaks out about abusive ex who killed their daughter: ‘He tried to set me on fire’
Top News
1 week, 4 days ago

Sara Sharif’s mother speaks out about abusive ex who killed their daughter: ‘He tried to set me on fire’

The Independent  

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‘Questions to be answered’ over Sara Sharif’s ‘awful’ murder, Keir Starmer says
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1 week, 4 days ago

‘Questions to be answered’ over Sara Sharif’s ‘awful’ murder, Keir Starmer says

The Independent  

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Sara Sharif: How a trial laid bare the brutally short life of a 10-year-old schoolgirl
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1 week, 4 days ago

Sara Sharif: How a trial laid bare the brutally short life of a 10-year-old schoolgirl

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy “She was beautiful, an angel, …

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Beaten, burned, bruised: The short and tragic life of 10-year-old Sara Sharif, murdered by father, stepmother
1 week, 4 days ago

Beaten, burned, bruised: The short and tragic life of 10-year-old Sara Sharif, murdered by father, stepmother

Firstpost  

Ten-year-old British-Pakistani girl Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother have been found guilty of her murder, a year after her death. The caller, Urfan Sharif, confessed, saying, “I’ve killed my daughter.” Heavily sobbing, he added, “It wasn’t my intention to kill her, but I beat her up too much.” More than a year after British-Pakistani girl Sara Sharif’s death, her father, …

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What happened to little Sara Sharif and did the UK let her down?
1 week, 4 days ago

What happened to little Sara Sharif and did the UK let her down?

Al Jazeera  

The murdered 10-year-old’s father Urfan and stepmother Beinash Batool have been found guilty of her torture and killing in the UK. Next to her body, the police found a handwritten note saying: “It’s me Urfan Sharif who killed my daughter by beating” and “It was not my intention to kill her, but I lost it.” The letter, addressed to whoever …

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Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother guilty of murdering schoolgirl found with over 70 injuries
Top News
1 week, 4 days ago

Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother guilty of murdering schoolgirl found with over 70 injuries

The Independent  

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