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Sex crime silence: Yes or no?
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Sex crime silence: Yes or no?
NGO head, PAJ and others hold conflicting views on withholding names of accused
By Tamoy Ashman Sunday Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:30 AM
Sex crime silence: Yes or no?
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Coalition firm in rejection of close-in-age sex pass
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Coalition firm in rejection of close-in-age sex pass
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:28 AM
Coalition firm in rejection of close-in-age sex pass
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The secret struggle of former national footballer Michael ‘Zun’ Clarke
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The secret struggle of former national footballer Michael ‘Zun’ Clarke
He taught himself to read on a journey to academic triumph
BY VERNON DAVIDSON Executive editor — publications davidsonv@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:26 AM
The secret struggle of former national footballer Michael ‘Zun’ Clarke
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From child apprentice to master craftsman
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From child apprentice to master craftsman
Kevin Campbell hoping to preserve pot-making craft; invites youth to learn
By Tamoy Ashman Sunday Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:24 AM
From child apprentice to master craftsman
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Time for the stick, not just carrot?
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Time for the stick, not just carrot?
IMAJ head says incentives alone won’t push Jamaica towards sustainable real estate
BY CHARMAINE N CLARKE Executive editor, regional correspondents network clarkec@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:22 AM
Time for the stick, not just carrot?
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RUNNING RIOT!
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Busby pleased as Reggae Girlz continue winning form in World Cup qualifiers
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:22 AM
Busby pleased as Reggae Girlz rout Antigua and Barbuda
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Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine
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Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine
April 9, 2026
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP)—Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire in its war with Ukraine for the Orthodox Easter holidays, the Kremlin said...
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First ships cross through Strait of Hormuz since ceasefire—monitor
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First ships cross through Strait of Hormuz since ceasefire—monitor
April 8, 2026
PARIS, France(AFP)—Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained extremely limited on Wednesday despite a fragile ceasefire announced between the Unit...
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Ceasefire plan published by Iran not the one agreed by US, says White House
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Ceasefire plan published by Iran not the one agreed by US, says White House
April 8, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A US official said Wednesday that a 10-point ceasefire plan published by Iran is not the same set of conditions tha...
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Iran hits Gulf states after agreeing ‘fragile’ truce with US
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Iran hits Gulf states after agreeing ‘fragile’ truce with US
April 8, 2026
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP)—United States (US) Vice President JD Vance warned the truce between Washington and Tehran remained "fragile" Wednesday as several G...
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Trump doubles down on Iran threat, says ceasefire ‘not good enough’
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Trump doubles down on Iran threat, says ceasefire ‘not good enough’
April 6, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump doubled down Monday on his threat to wreck Iran's civilian infrastructure, w...
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Trump tells Hamas to proceed with ‘Full and Immediate’ disarmament
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Trump tells Hamas to proceed with ‘Full and Immediate’ disarmament
February 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump on Sunday urged Hamas to move forward with disarmament under his plan for ...
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At least 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire—UN
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At least 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire—UN
January 13, 2026
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP)—At least 100 children have been killed by Israeli airstrikes and ground forces in Gaza since the start of a tenuous ceasefir...
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Netanyahu says Gaza war not over until Hamas disarms
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Netanyahu says Gaza war not over until Hamas disarms
October 18, 2025
GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories (AFP) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Saturday that the war in Gaza would not be over until ...
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Israel ceases fire and Gazans start to trek home
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Israel ceases fire and Gazans start to trek home
October 10, 2025
NUSEIRAT, Palestinian Territories (AFP) — Israel declared a ceasefire and started pulling back troops in Gaza on Friday, as thousands of displaced Pal...
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Antigua welcomes ceasefire between Israel, Hamas
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Antigua welcomes ceasefire between Israel, Hamas
October 9, 2025
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – The government of Antigua and Barbuda has welcomed the ceasefire announcement between Israel and the Hamas terrorist group,...
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Israel says ‘all parties’ signed phase one of Gaza deal
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Israel says ‘all parties’ signed phase one of Gaza deal
October 9, 2025
SHARM EL SHEIKH, Egypt (AFP) — Israel said Thursday that all parties have signed the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, adding ...
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Muslim states join European powers in backing Trump Gaza plan
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Muslim states join European powers in backing Trump Gaza plan
September 29, 2025
DOHA, Qatar Key (AFP) — Muslim nations on Monday lent their weight to backing a plan by United States (US) President Donald Trump to end the war in Ga...
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Guyana reiterates call for ceasefire in Gaza
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Guyana reiterates call for ceasefire in Gaza
September 24, 2025
UNITED NATIONS (CMC) — Guyana has reiterated its call for a ceasefire in Gaza as well as the release of all hostages and detainees held in both Gaza a...
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Hopes dim for Putin-Zelensky peace summit
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Hopes dim for Putin-Zelensky peace summit
August 23, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The chances of a Russia-Ukraine summit faded Friday as United States (US) President Donald Trump appeared to tire of...
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Trump moves away from Ukraine war ceasefire demand
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Trump moves away from Ukraine war ceasefire demand
August 16, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump on Saturday shifted his campaign to halt the Ukraine war to securing a full peace agreeme...
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‘Viable’ chance for Ukraine ceasefire thanks to Trump, says UK PM
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‘Viable’ chance for Ukraine ceasefire thanks to Trump, says UK PM
August 13, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday said that there was now a "viable" chance for a Ukraine ceasefire, ahe...
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Trump-Putin summit to take place on US military base
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Trump-Putin summit to take place on US military base
August 13, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The summit between United States (US) President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will be held...
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Iran voices ‘serious doubts’ over Israel commitment to ceasefire
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Iran voices ‘serious doubts’ over Israel commitment to ceasefire
June 29, 2025
Tehran, Iran (AFP)-Iran on Sunday said it was not convinced Israel would abide by a ceasefire that ended their 12-day war this week. The most serious ...
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Trump says Iran-Israel truce holds after berating both countries
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Trump says Iran-Israel truce holds after berating both countries
June 24, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a ceasefire between Iran and Israel was holding, shortly...
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US expects Russia ceasefire offer soon as Zelensky sounds warning
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US expects Russia ceasefire offer soon as Zelensky sounds warning
May 20, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday he expected Russia to present a Ukraine ceasefire out...
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Russia says temporary Ukraine ceasefire ‘unacceptable’
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Russia says temporary Ukraine ceasefire ‘unacceptable’
March 6, 2025
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Russia said Thursday it would not accept a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, rejecting proposals of a one-month halt in fighting ...
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Hamas to free 6 Israeli Gaza hostages, hand over 4 bodies this week
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Hamas to free 6 Israeli Gaza hostages, hand over 4 bodies this week
February 18, 2025
JERUSALEM, Undefined (AFP) - Hamas said Tuesday that it would hand over all six living Israeli hostages due for release under the first phase of the G...
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