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Mugabe again attacks homosexuals

President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe has again strongly attacked homosexuals.

The president - who has made similar attacks in the past - was making a speech of condolence at the home of Charles Chikerema, the editor of the state-owned Herald newspaper, who died on Tuesday.

Mr Mugabe said the sexual activities of homosexuals were un-Christian, and invited the punishment of God.

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