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Australian court rejects appeal by Cardinal George Pell

A court of appeal rejected Pell's argument that the verdict was unfair.

The Australian cleric, Cardinal George Pell, has lost his appeal against his conviction for child sexual abuse; Sudan's military leaders and opposition alliance have formed a sovereign council to lead the country during its three-year transition to civilian rule; and there's been an unprecedented surge in fires in the Amazon rainforest amid growing concerns about President Bolsonaro's environmental policies.

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Wed 21 Aug 2019 02:06GMT

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  • Wed 21 Aug 2019 02:06GMT