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Myanmar’s military rulers will release 5,864 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, under an amnesty to mark the country’s 77 years of independence from British colonial rule, state media said. The military said on Saturday that it had ordered the release “on humanitarian and compassionate grounds” and would commute the life sentences of 144 people to 15 years, according to state-run MRTV …

South Africa’s Ryan Rickelton (right) with Temba Bavuma (left) after scoring 150 runs during the the second Test between South Africa and Pakistan at Newlands stadium in Cape Town on January 3, 2025. — AFP    Pakistan sought to launch a fightback on the second day of the final Test as South Africa continued racking up huge scores on Saturday. …

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