News Wire | August 7, 2023 Archive
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Imran Khan Sentenced to Prison, Likely Dashing Hopes of Political Comeback
By Salman Masood and Christina Goldbaum | The New York Times
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan was arrested on Saturday after a trial court sentenced him to three years in prison, a verdict likely to end his chances of running in upcoming general elections.
More from WPR: Khan Has Lost His War With Pakistan’s Army—for Now
Niger’s Junta Shuts Airspace and Accuses Regional Countries of Planning to Invade as Deadline Passes
By Sam Mednick | Associated Press
Niger’s mutinous soldiers closed the country’s airspace and accused foreign powers of preparing an attack, as the junta defied a deadline to reinstate the ousted president.
More from WPR: Niger Was Never the ‘Success Story’ It’s Being Made Out to Be
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