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Why many Syrians feel Assad's death sentence isn't enough In July, a Syrian court sentenced former dictator Bashar Assad to death for crimes against his own people. But after 14 years of civil war, many survivors are demanding more when it comes to transitional justice. Outrage as Maltese tycoon acquitted in journalist's murder Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech has been found not guilty of complicity to murder journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Almost nine years after the attack, the question of who ordered her death remains unanswered. Yemen: Fighting intensifies amid Houthi push in the west Houthi forces are trying to secure high ground and solidify their control of the entry to the Red Sea in the southwest. The Iran-backed militia abandoned a shaky truce with the Saudi-backed government-in-exile in July. Nigeria: Suspected oil thieves dead after inhaling fumes A Nigerian environmental group says that at least 37 people died trying to siphon crude oil off a ship illegally. Police acknowledged a fatal incident but gave fewer details, saying investigations continued. Nepal flood disaster puts climate justice under spotlight The devastating Himalayan glacial floods have raised broader questions about who should bear the costs and responsibility for the impacts of climate-related disasters. How can African retailers compete with Shein and Temu? Shein and Temu are expanding across Africa with low prices and vast product ranges. Businesses and unions warn the growth could come at a cost for local jobs. Serbia: How the funeral of Ratko Mladic is dividing a nation As the Serbian government leaves the decision about Ratko Mladic's funeral arrangements to his family, international pressure on the country is mounting. How do Serbs feel about the matter? Trump's Iran strategy: Could this become a forever war? The US has launched fresh attacks on military targets in Iran. It wants to prevent Tehran rebuilding its destroyed capabilities, but risks triggering a sustained downward spiral of reconstruction followed by new attacks. Norway seizes Russian ship in Svalbard to compensate Ukraine Authorities in Norway have seized a Russian ship, the Professor Molchanov, on a court order sought and obtained by Naftogaz in Ukraine. Russia has protested the move, which stems from its refusal to pay Naftogaz damages. US sanctions halt TOEFL and GRE tests in Iran, disrupting study plans Students in Iran can no longer take English-language proficiency exams after the suspension of a US sanctions exemption. Applicants say the move threatens university deadlines and adds costly travel obligations. Can Hichilema heal Zambia's political divide? The Zambian president starts a second term after a contested election exposed deep political divisions. His challenge now is to unite the country while addressing concerns over political freedoms.