Lost at sea: The search for missing refugees

Thousands of people remain unaccounted for after attempting the deadly Mediterranean Sea crossing.
Lost at sea: The search for missing refugees
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Slaughter of rare turtles in Yemen 'alarming'

Hundreds of endangered turtles have been killed in recent weeks, with some sold to restaurant customers as goat meat.
Slaughter of rare turtles in Yemen 'alarming'
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Reina nightclub: Party hotspot of Istanbul's elite

Famous nightclub on the Bosphorus attacked on New Year's Eve, leaving at least 39 partygoers dead.
Reina nightclub: Party hotspot of Istanbul's elite
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Burundi minister Emmanuel Niyonkuru shot dead

Emmanuel Niyonkuru becomes first serving government minister to be killed since political instability began in 2015.
Burundi minister Emmanuel Niyonkuru shot dead
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Timeline of attacks in Turkey

Bombings since start of 2015 have mostly been blamed on ISIL and armed Kurdish groups.
Timeline of attacks in Turkey
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North Korea's Kim says close to test long-range missile

Pyongyang in "final stages" of developing intercontinental ballistic missile, Kim Jong-un says in New Year's address.
North Korea's Kim says close to test long-range missile
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Scores dead in attack at Istanbul nightclub

Turkish officials say armed man opened fire at the Reina nightclub in the latest bloody assault to target the city.
Scores dead in attack at Istanbul nightclub
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Ex-Chavez challenger Manuel Rosales released

Manuel Rosales, former governor of Zulia state, and five activists freed amid Vatican-mediated political dialogue.
Ex-Chavez challenger Manuel Rosales released
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Deal finalised on peaceful political transition in DRC

Government and opposition agree that President Joseph Kabila will step down after elections are held next year.
Deal finalised on peaceful political transition in DRC
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China announces ban on ivory trade by end of 2017

Pledge, seen as potential "game changer" for African elephants, comes as country faces pressure to curb the trade.
China announces ban on ivory trade by end of 2017
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Can DR Congo avert a transition crisis?

President Joseph Kabila has agreed to step down after elections next year in a power-transfer deal backed by the church.
Can DR Congo avert a transition crisis?
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UN adopts resolution supporting Syria ceasefire

UN Security Council unanimously passes resolution supporting the ceasefire and peace talks.
UN adopts resolution supporting Syria ceasefire
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Modi defends move to demonetize high-value currency

Move to withdraw high-value banknotes, which took a high toll on the poor, called "historic purification ritual" by PM.
Modi defends move to demonetize high-value currency
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Ban Ki-moon leaves UN, regrets not ending conflicts

South Korean diplomat bids farewell to his colleagues as he transfers stewardship to Antonio Guterres.
Ban Ki-moon leaves UN, regrets not ending conflicts
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Company raises alert over Russia-linked malware

Code associated with Russian hackers allegedly found on electricity company's laptop in Vermont, prompting inquiry.
Company raises alert over Russia-linked malware
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Court upholds deal to transfer Red Sea islands

Cairo appeals court upholds lower court's verdict that annulled ruling voiding territorial agreement with Saudi Arabia.
Court upholds deal to transfer Red Sea islands
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Talks to decide Joseph Kabila's political fate continue

Source close to mediation team says both sides making new demands, making final settlement increasingly difficult.
Talks to decide Joseph Kabila's political fate continue
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NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour

Live every day at 15:00 GMT, our interactive news bulletin gives you the opportunity to engage with our team directly.
NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour
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Economic outlook: Business stories to watch in 2017

US-China relations ended 2016 under a dark cloud, so will these two economic titans go on a collision course in 2017?
Economic outlook: Business stories to watch in 2017
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2016 in review: The best from Talk to Al Jazeera

We revisit some of the year's most interesting and impactful interviews.
2016 in review: The best from Talk to Al Jazeera
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The media we need in 2017

Post-truth is a symptom not the disease, while we need a media that challenges rather normalises the far-right.
The media we need in 2017
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2016: The year the ghost of Mosaddegh returned

A vast segment of Americans are legitimately concerned that Trump may upend their democratic institutions.
2016: The year the ghost of Mosaddegh returned
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Death toll rises in Jharkhand coal mine collapse

Search operation still under way after massive cave-in at coal mine in eastern Indian state Jharkhand.
Death toll rises in Jharkhand coal mine collapse
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Refugee crisis 2016: 12 countries, 12 months

A look back at the 2016 refugee crisis from 12 different countries.
Refugee crisis 2016: 12 countries, 12 months
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Rebels: Ceasefire 'void' if government bombing persists

Opposition groups warn they will cancel truce if government offensive persists in area northwest of Damascus.
Rebels: Ceasefire 'void' if government bombing persists
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Peju Alatise: The Nigerian artist transcending barriers

The respected artist talks about challenging the status quo in Nigeria and abroad.
Peju Alatise: The Nigerian artist transcending barriers
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A legacy of war in Lebanon's unknown mass graves

Country is not ready for an open discussion about civil-war-era graves believed to lie throughout Beirut, critics say.
A legacy of war in Lebanon's unknown mass graves
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Syrian activists languish in government jails

Tens of thousands of political prisoners are being held without charge or on confessions obtained through torture.
Syrian activists languish in government jails
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Nearly 100 journalists killed worldwide in 2016: IFJ

Iraq and Afghanistan deadliest countries for journalists in 2016 as IFJ deplores continued impunity for killings.
Nearly 100 journalists killed worldwide in 2016: IFJ
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Baghdad: 18 killed as bomb attack rocks Al Sinak

Dozens also injured as two bombs explode at busy market in central Al Sinak neighbourhood, police say.
Baghdad: 18 killed as bomb attack rocks Al Sinak
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Revellers gather early for New Year's Eve celebrations

Huge crowds gather for New Year's Eve celebrations as famed Sydney Harbour Bridge is set to explode in colour.
Revellers gather early for New Year's Eve celebrations
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Rio: Greek ambassador 'murdered by wife and her lover'

Kyriakos Amiridis' wife denies participating in killing but says she knew of crime as police question her account.
Rio: Greek ambassador 'murdered by wife and her lover'
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DRC's Kabila to step down after elections in new deal

Transitional government will be put in place by March next year, according to draft deal struck by political parties.
DRC's Kabila to step down after elections in new deal
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UN urged to end Rohingya 'human crisis'

Group of 23 Nobel laureates share "frustration" and write about "crimes against humanity" taking place in Myanmar.
UN urged to end Rohingya 'human crisis'
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How will a Trump presidency impact sanctions on Russia?

Moscow opted to wait for Trump's move rather than retaliate after US expulsion of Russian diplomats.
How will a Trump presidency impact sanctions on Russia?
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Russia seeks UN endorsement of Syria truce

Security Council expected to vote on proposed resolution after Russian ambassador submits final document on ceasefire.
Russia seeks UN endorsement of Syria truce
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China to ban ivory trade by end of 2017

Announcement, hailed as "game changer", comes as Beijing faces pressure to curb trade.
China to ban ivory trade by end of 2017
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Israel issues travel warning for India

"Imminent terrorist attacks" in India's southwest the reason given behind warning issued by Israeli PM's office.
Israel issues travel warning for India
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UpFront: Highlights from 2016

As the year comes to a close, we look back at some of UpFront’s compelling interviews and debates.
UpFront: Highlights from 2016
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Clashes erupt near Damascus despite truce

Sporadic fighting erupts in at least two places but no civilian casualties reported since nationwide truce took effect.
Clashes erupt near Damascus despite truce
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NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour

Live every day at 15:00 GMT, our interactive news bulletin gives you the opportunity to engage with our team directly.
NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour
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Week in Pictures: From Philippines to Brazil

Tributes to singer George Michael, traditional New Year celebrations in Brazil and a blast in Afghanistan.
Week in Pictures: From Philippines to Brazil
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Saddam's death gave birth to Saddams in other guises

A decade after the Iraqi president's execution, a system that results in the daily deaths of Iraqis continues unabated.
Saddam's death gave birth to Saddams in other guises
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Russia: Putin decides against expelling US staff

Russia's president says he will consider Trump's actions next month before deciding on next move.
Russia: Putin decides against expelling US staff
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2016 has gone to the dogs: Good riddance to a bad year

This is the year that added insult to injury, as disagreement translated into indecency, and arrogance bred incivility.
2016 has gone to the dogs: Good riddance to a bad year
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Another incurable, ugly disease: Far-right populism

The year 2016 has been scarred by a persistent contagion - the resurgence of far-right populism.
Another incurable, ugly disease: Far-right populism
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Commission clears draft expanding Erdogan's power

Draft constitutional amendments will abolish prime minister's post to hand full executive powers to the presidency.
Commission clears draft expanding Erdogan's power
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Russia to expel US diplomats over hacking spat

Apparent tit-for-tat move proposed by FM Lavrov follows allegations by Washington that Russia hacked recent election.
Russia to expel US diplomats over hacking spat
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Sorin Grindeanu named new prime minister

Former minister considered a "better solution" than Muslim candidate Sevil Shhaideh, who was rejected by president.
Sorin Grindeanu named new prime minister
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Flotilla planned to help Rohingya in Myanmar

Myanmar says it will not allow any unauthorised landing on its territory, sparking fears of possible confrontation.
Flotilla planned to help Rohingya in Myanmar
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Deadline for discontinued rupee notes looms

Opportunity to deposit currency notes ends as nation looks to move ahead after demonetisation policy.
Deadline for discontinued rupee notes looms
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IVF hoped to save northern white rhino from extinction

The world's three last rhinos live in Kenya's Ol Pejeta conservancy and just one of them, aging Sudan, is male.
IVF hoped to save northern white rhino from extinction
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Body found in Rio believed to be Kyriakos Amiridis

Forensic experts carry out tests on body as Brazil police believe that it might be that of missing Greek ambassador.
Body found in Rio believed to be Kyriakos Amiridis
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A trip on Palestine's social media bus

Initiative aims to bolster local and international awareness of Palestinian culture and heritage.
A trip on Palestine's social media bus
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Turkey's failed coup attempt: All you need to know

An in-depth look at the key issues surrounding the deadly coup attempt that shook Turkey in July 2016.
Turkey's failed coup attempt: All you need to know
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Do black lives matter in the UK?

For many the current position of Britain's black population is one that is mired between achievement and marginalisation
Do black lives matter in the UK?
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Best of 2016 on Al Jazeera

Find out which were our most read stories from this year and which stories our editors liked the most.
Best of 2016 on Al Jazeera
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Truce 'holding' despite isolated clashes in Idlib, Hama

Russia-Turkey backed ceasefire largely holds, monitors say, despite pockets of violence reported in Idlib and Hama.
Truce 'holding' despite isolated clashes in Idlib, Hama
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Dozens feared trapped in Jharkhand coal mine collapse

Rescue operations delayed after bad weather and poor visibility in eastern Indian state of Jharkhand.
Dozens feared trapped in Jharkhand coal mine collapse
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Russia vows 'reprisals' over US sanctions

Kremlin denies interfering in US elections after Washington slaps sanctions on Russia, including expelling diplomats.
Russia vows 'reprisals' over US sanctions
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Iraq's strongmen 10 years after Saddam Hussein

Since the execution of the deposed leader, the country has witnessed the emergence of a number of powerful figures.
Iraq's strongmen 10 years after Saddam Hussein
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Ceasefire backed by Russia, Turkey takes effect

Truce, to be followed by peace negotiations within one month, approved by Assad government and some opposition groups.
Ceasefire backed by Russia, Turkey takes effect
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Asli Erdogan, Necmiye Alpay, Zana Kaya released

Asli Erdogan, along with Necmiye Alpay and Zana Kay, freed on first day of their trial in Istanbul on terrorism charges.
Asli Erdogan, Necmiye Alpay, Zana Kaya released
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Agreement to hand over Red Sea islands approved

Cairo court yet to issue final ruling but agreement to transfer two islands already sent to parliament for ratification.
Agreement to hand over Red Sea islands approved
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Fleeing South Korea

Young skilled South Koreans throw away their careers for manual jobs overseas to flee the pressures of life at home.
Fleeing South Korea
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Will Japan's overwork culture change?

It is known in Japan as "karoshi" - death linked to exhaustion - and thousands die every year.
Will Japan's overwork culture change?
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US expels Russian diplomats over cyber attacks

Obama defends expulsions, calling action "a necessary and appropriate response to efforts to harm US interests".
US expels Russian diplomats over cyber attacks
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Russia and Turkey broker nationwide ceasefire deal

Truce covers entire nation but fighting could continue in areas under control of ISIL and other groups excluded by deal.
Russia and Turkey broker nationwide ceasefire deal
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Australia police bust record-breaking cocaine haul

Authorities arrest 15 men allegedly involved in smuggling of a ton of cocaine worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
Australia police bust record-breaking cocaine haul
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China, S Korea slam Japan minister's war shrine visit

Beijing and Seoul which suffered under Japanese colonialism criticise defence minister trip to Yasukuni war shrine.
China, S Korea slam Japan minister's war shrine visit
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Abubakar Shekau: Boko Haram has not been crushed

Abubakar Shekau appears in a video to say group is undefeated, responding to victory claims by president and army.
Abubakar Shekau: Boko Haram has not been crushed
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Shuar tribe face government in Amazon mining protests

Ecuador's Shuar say mining project in Cordillera del Condor threatens their livelihood and encroaches upon their land.
Shuar tribe face government in Amazon mining protests
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Iraq resumes Mosul operation after a two-week lull

Iraqi forces launch the "second phase" of the battle to retake eastern Mosul from ISIL.
Iraq resumes Mosul operation after a two-week lull
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Vladimir Putin: Agreement reached on Syria ceasefire

Russian president says countrywide ceasefire plan has been agreed, with Moscow and Ankara to act as guarantors.
Vladimir Putin: Agreement reached on Syria ceasefire
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Bolivia floods leave at least eight dead

Torrential rains lead to widespread flooding across much of western Bolivia.
Bolivia floods leave at least eight dead
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NYPD allows Sikh and Muslim officers to grow beards

In a move aimed at inclusion, the New York Police Department also agrees to allow Sikhs to wear turbans.
NYPD allows Sikh and Muslim officers to grow beards
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Israel's never-ending crimes: It's not just settlements

Israel has not just committed unspeakable acts of genocide but done so with absolute transparency.
Israel's never-ending crimes: It's not just settlements
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2016: The year the world stopped caring about refugees

Refugees, rights groups, aid organisations say empathy towards refugees is fading even as deaths in Mediterranean soar.
2016: The year the world stopped caring about refugees
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South Korea investigators look into 'artist blacklist'

Former minister summoned over claims of blacklisting thousands of artists including Oldboy director Park Chan-wook.
South Korea investigators look into 'artist blacklist'
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Brazil: Slaves To Fashion

Investigating allegations of slave labour and exploitation in the garment industry.
Brazil: Slaves To Fashion
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2016 and the truth behind fake news

Fuel for financial and political gain, fake news is used for a lot more than the fun of Macedonian teenagers.
2016 and the truth behind fake news
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Winning big in Thailand's rhinoceros beetle matches

Gamblers place bets as beetles fight over a female. Loser beetles are released, victors continue fighting.
Winning big in Thailand's rhinoceros beetle matches
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Rodrigo Duterte: I once threw a man from a helicopter

Philippine leader says he will throw corrupt officials from a helicopter mid-air, adding that he did it to a man before.
Rodrigo Duterte: I once threw a man from a helicopter
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Can a divided Iraq be reconciled?

A political battle is raging over what a post-ISIL Iraq could look like.
Can a divided Iraq be reconciled?
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Tunisia's cemetery for unknown refugees

Hundreds of people have been buried outside Zarzis after drowning while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea.
Tunisia's cemetery for unknown refugees
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Fate of nationwide truce plan for Syria remains unclear

Syrian National Coalition tells Al Jazeera it has yet to receive a draft of a Russia-Turkey-brokered ceasefire plan.
Fate of nationwide truce plan for Syria remains unclear
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Debbie Reynolds, Singin' in the Rain star, dies at 84

Hollywood star passes away a day after the death of her daughter, Carrie Fisher.
Debbie Reynolds, Singin' in the Rain star, dies at 84
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Garment factories dismiss 'at least 1,500 workers'

Union leaders among 30 held over walkout by thousands of workers of factories that supply clothes to top Western brands.
Garment factories dismiss 'at least 1,500 workers'
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What's next for South Korea?

The head of the state-run pension fund is detained deepening the political crisis in South Korea.
What's next for South Korea?
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Activist Najeeb Rajab to remain in custody

Court orders release, but prosecutor rules it out, citing other charges pending against the Bahraini activist.
Activist Najeeb Rajab to remain in custody
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Dense winter fog blankets Arab Gulf countries

Long-lasting bank of sea fog has caused traffic jams and flight delays, with visibility going down below 50 metres.
Dense winter fog blankets Arab Gulf countries
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Minorities do better at school but struggle for jobs

Report blames employer discrimination for lack of social mobility for members of Britain's ethnic minority groups.
Minorities do better at school but struggle for jobs
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'Two-state Israel-Palestine peace solution in jeopardy'

US secretary of state outlines outgoing administration's Middle East peace vision in plea to Israelis and Palestinians.
'Two-state Israel-Palestine peace solution in jeopardy'
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Row with US escalates ahead of John Kerry speech

Israeli minister criticises US secretary of state in new salvo since US refusal to veto UN vote on settlement activity.
Row with US escalates ahead of John Kerry speech
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Record number refugees opt to leave in 2016

Number of voluntary deportation are on rise, but so are the numbers of refugees stopping at German borders.
Record number refugees opt to leave in 2016
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NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour

Live every day at 15:00 GMT, our interactive news bulletin gives you the opportunity to engage with our team directly.
NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour
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Turkey and Russia 'agree' on nationwide Syria ceasefire

Truce could come into effect by Wednesday midnight, but excludes areas where Assad forces are battling "terror" groups.
Turkey and Russia 'agree' on nationwide Syria ceasefire
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Liberation: Acre and the End of the Crusades

From the Third Crusade to the siege of Acre: how the crusader presence in the Holy Land was brought to an end.
Liberation: Acre and the End of the Crusades
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Interfaith weddings at UK Sikh temples hit by protests

Minority at a crossroads as community members threaten to continue protests against mixed marriages at gurdwaras.
Interfaith weddings at UK Sikh temples hit by protests
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The legacy of the Crusades in contemporary Muslim world

The conflict between the West and the Arab and Islamic worlds is at its core political.
The legacy of the Crusades in contemporary Muslim world
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Tattoos in Kinshasa: Overcoming conflict and taboos

Tattoos bring a certain permanence in one of the world's most uncertain places.
Tattoos in Kinshasa: Overcoming conflict and taboos
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Air strikes kill 10 children in Syria's Deir Az Zor

Monitor says 22 civilians killed by unidentified air raids on ISIL-held village in Deir Az Zor province.
Air strikes kill 10 children in Syria's Deir Az Zor
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Idlib overwhelmed by influx of Aleppo's wounded

Thousands of displaced Syrians are suffering from infected shrapnel wounds, hypothermia and malnutrition.
Idlib overwhelmed by influx of Aleppo's wounded
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False bomb scare triggers Facebook safety check feature

Thai users alerted to Bangkok "explosion" that caused no damage or injuries as social media giant triggers safety check.
False bomb scare triggers Facebook safety check feature
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Traditional Bolivian healers tackle diabetes crisis

Bolivia teams up with traditional healers to help diabetics who are cautious of modern medicine.
Traditional Bolivian healers tackle diabetes crisis
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The long road to rebuilding Gaza

More than two years after the 2014 war, displaced citizens are still struggling to survive.
The long road to rebuilding Gaza
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Israeli tourism maps aim to shape Jerusalem narrative

Although new version is more inclusive than controversial older map, it erases the Palestinian neighbourhood of Silwan.
Israeli tourism maps aim to shape Jerusalem narrative
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Sudanese miners risk health for gold

Miners in rural Sudan use mercury and cyanide to separate gold, which leads to health issues.
Sudanese miners risk health for gold
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The trouble with democracy

The year 2016 does not have the best track record in nascent and mature democracies across the world.
The trouble with democracy
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Russia, Turkey: US supporting Syria 'terrorist' groups

Turkey's Erdogan says US is supporting ISIL as Russia says new Washington defence policy would empower "jihadists".
Russia, Turkey: US supporting Syria 'terrorist' groups
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Army searching for Chibok girls seized by Boko Haram

Commander tells Al Jazeera the missing Chibok girls have not been located after Boko Haram's stronghold was captured.
Army searching for Chibok girls seized by Boko Haram
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Carrie Fisher, Princess Leia of Star Wars, dies at 60

Best known for playing Princess Leia in the Star Wars films, Fisher died days after suffering cardiac arrest.
Carrie Fisher, Princess Leia of Star Wars, dies at 60
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Cristina Kirchner Fernandez charged in corruption case

Cristina Fernandez accused of corruption and slapped with $630m asset freeze linked to government contracts.
Cristina Kirchner Fernandez charged in corruption case
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BJP 'targeted' Bollywood star Khan for critical remarks

BJP IT Cell ran campaign to drop Aamir Khan as brand ambassador of e-commerce firm Snapdeal, party's ex-volunteer says.
BJP 'targeted' Bollywood star Khan for critical remarks
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Palestinian MK placed under house arrest

Basel Ghattas of the Joint List accused of smuggling mobile phones and SIM cards to Palestinians prisoners.
Palestinian MK placed under house arrest
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Has Boko Haram been defeated?

Questions remain after the president of Nigeria praised the army for forcing fighters from their forest stronghold.
Has Boko Haram been defeated?
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Russia: US move to better arm Syrian rebels 'hostile'

Decision to ease restrictions on arming Syrian rebels will directly threaten Russian forces, Kremlin official says.
Russia: US move to better arm Syrian rebels 'hostile'
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Afghanistan angry over exclusion from security talks

Russia, China, and Pakistan meet in Moscow to discuss "growing ISIL threat" in Afghanistan - the third in a series.
Afghanistan angry over exclusion from security talks
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Toxic liquor kills 39 on Christmas day in Punjab

More than 150 taken to clinics and funerals held for 25 victims after consumption of brew by mainly Christian group.
Toxic liquor kills 39 on Christmas day in Punjab
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NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour

Live every day at 15:00 GMT, our interactive news bulletin gives you the opportunity to engage with our team directly.
NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour
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Shinzo Abe visits Pearl Harbor with Barack Obama

Shinzo Abe is nation's first leader to visit memorial to American soldiers who died in 1941 Japanese attack on US fleet.
Shinzo Abe visits Pearl Harbor with Barack Obama
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President rejects Muslim PM candidate Sevil Shhaideh

Sevil Shhaideh, a politician of Turkish origin, could have been EU nation’s first female and Muslim prime minister.
President rejects Muslim PM candidate Sevil Shhaideh
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Standing Rock and the Battle Beyond

An insight into the battle for Native American land rights as protests continue against the Dakota Access oil pipeline.
Standing Rock and the Battle Beyond
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The hidden force of current international uneasiness

Recent events are evidence of the failures of neoliberalism as the dominant ideology in the international order.
The hidden force of current international uneasiness
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Egypt ratifies new law regulating media outlets

Creation of council with authority to strip broadcasting rights comes amid rising concerns over press freedom.
Egypt ratifies new law regulating media outlets
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Polish doctors hide pregnancy risks to limit abortions

By refusing to reveal details to expectant mothers, such as genetic conditions, doctors hope to reduce terminations.
Polish doctors hide pregnancy risks to limit abortions
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Al Jazeera's best photos of 2016

A compilation of Al Jazeera's top photos of the year from around the world.
Al Jazeera's best photos of 2016
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Alpine ski resorts plagued by lack of snow

Poor skiing conditions can be blamed on an anticyclone which has been sitting across Europe for several weeks.
Alpine ski resorts plagued by lack of snow
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Israel 'reducing ties' with nations over settlements

Foreign ministry advises officials to limit visits to countries that voted against settlement expansion.
Israel 'reducing ties' with nations over settlements
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Why Kenya's cattle raids are getting deadlier

The infiltration of illegal firearms has led to a rise in violent cattle raids. Pastoralists are now arming themselves.
Why Kenya's cattle raids are getting deadlier
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Trump era heightens Asia-Pacific's tripwires

Trump's victory magnifies geopolitical uncertainty in the Asia-Pacific region.
Trump era heightens Asia-Pacific's tripwires
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Flight recorder of crashed Tu-154 found in Black Sea

Box that could help identify cause of military plane crash is found as search for dozens of bodies continues.
Flight recorder of crashed Tu-154 found in Black Sea
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Idlib overwhelmed by influx of Aleppo's wounded

Thousands of displaced Syrians are suffering from infected shrapnel wounds, hypothermia and malnutrition.
Idlib overwhelmed by influx of Aleppo's wounded
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Vying for match points near Mosul battleground

The Duhok tennis club offers a sporting sanctuary, where players can escape the violence gripping their country.
Vying for match points near Mosul battleground
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Ruling Saenuri party splits over Park Geun-hye scandal

Dozens of MPs quit Saenuri Party and vow to start new party that observers say might try to recruit outgoing UN chief.
Ruling Saenuri party splits over Park Geun-hye scandal
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Cheetahs heading towards extinction as habitat shrinks

Scientists say an estimated 7,100 cheetahs remain in the wild with poaching one of the largest threats.
Cheetahs heading towards extinction as habitat shrinks
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Jakara: Court to proceed with Purnama blasphemy trial

Judges reject call to strike down case against Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, a Christian accused of insulting the Quran.
Jakara: Court to proceed with Purnama blasphemy trial
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World's first emojis on display at New York's MoMA

Museum of Modern Art displays 176 original emojis seen as way of "bridging communication gaps" between different communities.
World's first emojis on display at New York's MoMA
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Houthi fighters storm Al Jazeera bureau in Sanaa

Raid comes just hours after Doha-based media network aired documentary on looting of heavy weaponry by group.
Houthi fighters storm Al Jazeera bureau in Sanaa
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What now for Israel after the UN vote?

Benjamin Netanyahu on the offensive after Security Council resolution calls immediate halt to all settlement activity.
What now for Israel after the UN vote?
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Boko Haram's decline raises hopes displaced

As Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari announces defeat of armed group, people in displaced camps hope to return home.
Boko Haram's decline raises hopes displaced
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MPs question President Kim's friend Choi Soon-sil

Choi Soon-sil apologises to the South Korean people in appearance before members of special parliamentary committee.
MPs question President Kim's friend Choi Soon-sil
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Dozens feared dead as boat capsizes in Lake Albert

Nine bodies found and 21 missing after boat carrying football team and fans overturns in Lake Albert, local reports say.
Dozens feared dead as boat capsizes in Lake Albert
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Street Food Jerusalem

Travel back to 2008 with Street Food as they sample the vibrant and varied food culture in conflict-ridden Jerusalem.
Street Food Jerusalem
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Alexandrov Russian Army Song and Dance Ensemble loss

The Alexandrov Russian Army Song and Dance Ensemble lost 64 members, and all but 3 of its choir singers, in the crash.
Alexandrov Russian Army Song and Dance Ensemble loss
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What went wrong? A withering West

How the West is wobbling under the pressures of its neoliberal and geopolitical overreach.
What went wrong? A withering West
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Giving voice to the voiceless

TechKnow explores how new voice technology that sounds ever more human becomes the ultimate gift to the voiceless.
Giving voice to the voiceless
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Record rains spread into the heart of Australia

A Christmas night storm and flash floods in Central Australia are being described as a once-in-50-year weather event.
Record rains spread into the heart of Australia
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Russia says terrorism not likely cause of plane crash

Massive search for bodies and black box under way after Syria-bound military jet carrying 92 crashed into Black Sea.
Russia says terrorism not likely cause of plane crash
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America's flawed democracy

There is nothing in the constitution that grants American voters the right to choose their president.
America's flawed democracy
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Civilians killed by barrel bombs near Damascus: reports

Activists say Syrian government forces target rebel-held areas in Wadi Barada northwest of the capital.
Civilians killed by barrel bombs near Damascus: reports
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Gaziantep University lets Syrians study in Arabic

Nearly 2,000 Syrians are taking classes at Gaziantep University where they can resume studies from where they left off.
Gaziantep University lets Syrians study in Arabic
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Cradles in Rajasthan: India's unwanted babies

In a desperate measure, Rajasthan government places cradles around the state where parents can leave unwanted babies.
Cradles in Rajasthan: India's unwanted babies
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Typhoon Nock-Ten kills four in the Philippines

Powerful typhoon passes over Manila after forcing more than 200,000 to spend Christmas Day in evacuation centres.
Typhoon Nock-Ten kills four in the Philippines
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What should Palestinians expect from 2017?

While Palestine will be busy with various internal changes, very little is expected to end the occupation.
What should Palestinians expect from 2017?
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Israeli guard: 'Go from this land or I will kill you'

Palestinian farmer describes struggle to prevent Israeli settlers from taking over his fields and his livelihood.
Israeli guard: 'Go from this land or I will kill you'
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Israel's other army expanding illegal settlements

Rights group cites abuses of power by Israel's Civilian Security Coordinators in the occupied West Bank.
Israel's other army expanding illegal settlements
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British pop star George Michael dies aged 53

Michael's "unexplained but not suspicious" death happened at his home in Oxfordshire, England on Monday.
British pop star George Michael dies aged 53
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What will it take to recapture Mosul?

After more than two months of fighting there is no end in sight to the battle for Mosul.
What will it take to recapture Mosul?
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Al Jazeera condemns arrest of its journalist in Egypt

Network denies all charges against news producer Mahmoud Hussein, who was arrested after arriving in Cairo on holiday.
Al Jazeera condemns arrest of its journalist in Egypt
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Russian jet crashes into Black Sea, search operation on

More than 3,000 personnel join search for victims after Syria-bound military jet with 92 aboard crashes into Black Sea.
Russian jet crashes into Black Sea, search operation on
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At least 22 killed in troubled North Kivu province

Regional official blames armed group led by Ugandan rebels for being behind the killing of civilians over weekend.
At least 22 killed in troubled North Kivu province
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Chibok girl recalls 'miracle' release by Boko Haram

Asabe Goni says that she had given up hope in captivity as she describes how some girls were whipped by fighters.
Chibok girl recalls 'miracle' release by Boko Haram
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US envoy to Israel summoned over UN settlement vote

Dan Shapiro had earlier been excluded from summons targeting 14 envoys of UNSC member states that voted for resolution.
US envoy to Israel summoned over UN settlement vote
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India to build giant statue of medieval king Shivaji

The 192m-tall memorial, twice the size of Statue of Liberty, to be built at cost of $530m off Mumbai coast.
India to build giant statue of medieval king Shivaji
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Security forces warn Tunisia over returning fighters

Government should take "exceptional measures" to avoid "Somalisation" of country, security forces say.
Security forces warn Tunisia over returning fighters
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Baghdad hit by deadly bombings, at least 11 dead

Dozens of others injured in string of blasts targeting commercial areas of Iraqi capital and its surrounding districts.
Baghdad hit by deadly bombings, at least 11 dead
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Time to reclaim our suffering

The exploitation of the suffering of people in Palestine, Syria, Yemen, Libya and Iraq needs to stop.
Time to reclaim our suffering
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Pope urges end to Syria fighting in Christmas message

"It is time for weapons to be still forever and actively seek negotiated solution," Francis says in Vatican address.
Pope urges end to Syria fighting in Christmas message
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Israel summons 14 ambassadors after UN settlement vote

Civilian coordination with Palestinians also cut, in rebuke of UN resolution, Defence Minister Lieberman announces.
Israel summons 14 ambassadors after UN settlement vote
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French aid worker kidnapped in Mali's Gao

No claims of responsibility of the abduction of a female employee who worked with a children's NGO.
French aid worker kidnapped in Mali's Gao
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The UN settlement resolution is too little and too late

Palestinians know that they have been offered only stale crumbs from the UN Security Council's table.
The UN settlement resolution is too little and too late
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East Aleppo: 'Our memories are buried'

Residents evacuated from the Syrian city of Aleppo are beginning their lives anew in Idlib.
East Aleppo: 'Our memories are buried'
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A symbolic resolution against Israeli settlements

Observers are divided on whether the recent UNSC resolution will lead to any substantive change.
A symbolic resolution against Israeli settlements
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Peter Hultqvist: 'Respect international law'

The Swedish Defence Minister discusses security issues in the Baltic region as Russian and NATO troops mobilise.
Peter Hultqvist: 'Respect international law'
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Peru and Bolivia vow to clean Lake Titicaca

Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world has a weird foam layer on the surface and emits a smell of decay.
Peru and Bolivia vow to clean Lake Titicaca
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Under-pressure Trump to dissolve charitable foundation

Attorney General says foundation cannot close because it remains the subject of an ongoing investigation.
Under-pressure Trump to dissolve charitable foundation
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China's love affair with the dollar

Despite the internationalisation of the yuan, the US dollar remains China's currency of choice.
China's love affair with the dollar
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Thousands flee typhoon Nock-Ten in the Philippines

Officials warned 2.5m high waves and landslides as evacuation underway ahead of Nock-Ten's arrival.
Thousands flee typhoon Nock-Ten in the Philippines
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Russian military plane 'disappears from radar'

Aircraft carrying 91 people disappears from radar after take-off from Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russian media says.
Russian military plane 'disappears from radar'
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Refugees in Greece work together and build communities

Away from government-run camps and NGO shelters, Syrians, Palestinians, Afghans and Iraqis launch community initiatives.
Refugees in Greece work together and build communities
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Christians flock to Bethlehem to mark birth of Christ

Tourists and local Christians gather in birthplace of Jesus to mark Christmas Eve despite hurdles of the occupation.
Christians flock to Bethlehem to mark birth of Christ
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Middle East lauds UN vote on ending Israeli settlements

Resolution urging end to activities in occupied territory lauded by Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Iran among others.
Middle East lauds UN vote on ending Israeli settlements
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Birde flu force cull of 22 million poultry pieces

More than 22.5 million poultry killed amid the worst bird flu epidemic in farms across South Korea in recent times.
Birde flu force cull of 22 million poultry pieces
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Where is the next battleground in Syria?

The Syrian government celebrates the retaking of Aleppo, but is it enough to secure the final victory?
Where is the next battleground in Syria?
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New offensive targets rebels on Aleppo's outskirts

Deaths of six civilians reported in rebel-held Atareb town while government blames fighters for deadly shelling.
New offensive targets rebels on Aleppo's outskirts
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Buhari: Last Boko Haram base retaken in Sambisa Forest

Nigerian president says fighters "on the run" after army retakes their "last enclave of Sambisa Forest" in Borno state.
Buhari: Last Boko Haram base retaken in Sambisa Forest
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NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour

Live every day at 15:00 GMT, our interactive news bulletin gives you the opportunity to engage with our team directly.
NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour
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Anis Amri's nephew arrested over Berlin market attack

Three held after confession by nephew that Anis Amri urged him to join ISIL and sent him money, Tunisian officials say.
Anis Amri's nephew arrested over Berlin market attack
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Apple's tax war with the EU

We examine the implications of what could be the world's biggest tax dispute when it hits the courts in 2017.
Apple's tax war with the EU
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Whitewashing Assad and his allies must be challenged

When we leave whitewashers to continue their campaigns unchecked, we put our own voices at risk of being marginalised.
Whitewashing Assad and his allies must be challenged
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Netanyahu rejects 'shameful' UN vote on settlements

Israel also recalls its ambassadors to New Zealand and Senegal following the vote in favour of the resolution.
Netanyahu rejects 'shameful' UN vote on settlements
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Barack Obama, John Kerry, and the Palestine saga

Is there anything Obama can do to salvage his reputation in the remaining weeks of his lame-duck presidency?
Barack Obama, John Kerry, and the Palestine saga
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Obama advisor: China is more of a threat than Russia

Ben Rhodes reflects on Obama's foreign policy legacy, the uses and limits of military power, and China's global role.
Obama advisor: China is more of a threat than Russia
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The Mediator: A tale of two presidents

Richard Gizbert on what led to the corporate takeover of the US media.
The Mediator: A tale of two presidents
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DRC: Kabila deal hangs by thread after marathon meeting

Frustration as opposition leaders and Joseph Kabila fail to reach consensus over political future of DR Congo.
DRC: Kabila deal hangs by thread after marathon meeting
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Dire conditions for Syrian refugees on Jordan's border

Refugees in "the berm" area face new challenges amid advent of harsh winter weather.
Dire conditions for Syrian refugees on Jordan's border
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Stop recruiting child soldiers in Iraq

Child recruitment is losing hearts and minds, and it is costing boys and girls dearly.
Stop recruiting child soldiers in Iraq
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Trump releases 'very nice letter' from Putin

President-elect says US and Russia should restore collaboration after releasing "very nice letter" from Vladimir Putin.
Trump releases 'very nice letter' from Putin
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Kashmir: A look at the Kunan Poshpora rapes

Writers Ifrah Butt and Natasha Rather discuss the impact of militarisation on Kashmiri women and men.
Kashmir: A look at the Kunan Poshpora rapes
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Google launches public toilet locator in Delhi

Initiative pinpoints more than 5,000 toilets as part of government's nationwide campaign against open defecation.
Google launches public toilet locator in Delhi
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A special bond: The Balinese girl and her rescued dogs

Agung Dewi says she wants to become a policewoman when she grows up and one day bring to justice those who kill dogs.
A special bond: The Balinese girl and her rescued dogs
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Is interactivity the future of refugee fundraising?

Charities are increasingly turning to digital technology as a means of engaging jaded donors.
Is interactivity the future of refugee fundraising?
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Damascus accuses rebels of polluting water supplies

Water authority cuts supplies to Syrian capital after rebels allegedly pollute the water with diesel.
Damascus accuses rebels of polluting water supplies
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Trump vows changes at the UN after Israel vote

US president-elect reacts after UN Security Council voted in favour of calling for and end to Israeli settlements.
Trump vows changes at the UN after Israel vote
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Gambia: Africa bloc vows to send troops if Jammeh stays

West African states pledge to intervene militarily if Yahya Jammeh does not step down by January 19 after election loss.
Gambia: Africa bloc vows to send troops if Jammeh stays
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Outrage after UN blocks South Sudan arms embargo

Resolution's backers slam Security Council's move as a failure to help curb conflict amid fears of potential genocide.
Outrage after UN blocks South Sudan arms embargo
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AC Milan beat Juventus to win Italian Super Cup

Seventeen-year-old goalkeeper the hero for Milan who win their first trophy since 2011, a 4-3 win on penalties in Doha.
AC Milan beat Juventus to win Italian Super Cup
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UN passes resolution on ending Israeli settlements

14 UN Security Council members vote in favour as US abstains in demanding Israel halt settlements on Palestinian land.
UN passes resolution on ending Israeli settlements
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Egypt pulls plug on UN vote on Israeli settlements

Cairo comes under pressure from US president-elect Donald Trump and Israel to withdraw resolution.
Egypt pulls plug on UN vote on Israeli settlements
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Myanmar Muslim killed after speaking to reporters

Headless body of Shu Nar Myar found after he spoke to media during rare government-guided tour of restive Rakhine state.
Myanmar Muslim killed after speaking to reporters
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Egypt arrests Al Jazeera news producer during vacation

Security officials say Mahmoud Hussein is accused of attempting to overthrow President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi's government.
Egypt arrests Al Jazeera news producer during vacation
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Web extra: Is boycotting Israel anti-Semitic?

We discuss the Boycott, Divest, Sanctions movement against Israel and if it's getting unfairly labelled as anti-Semitic.
Web extra: Is boycotting Israel anti-Semitic?
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UpFront special: The rise of anti-Semitism

We debate the worrying trend of increasingly open anti-Semitism among the radical right and the left.
UpFront special: The rise of anti-Semitism
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DRC: Kabila-opposition deal may be close

President Joseph Kabila will stay on for another year but won't stand for a third term under the proposed deal.
DRC: Kabila-opposition deal may be close
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UN again set to vote on ending Israeli settlements

Egypt withdrew resolution on Thursday, but UN Security Council will vote later Friday now after nations revived it.
UN again set to vote on ending Israeli settlements
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NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour

Live every day at 15:00 GMT, our interactive news bulletin gives you the opportunity to engage with our team directly.
NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour
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Libyan plane hijack ends peacefully in Malta

Aircraft with 118 people on board was hijacked by men claiming to have hand grenades who threatened to blow it up.
Libyan plane hijack ends peacefully in Malta
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Protest poetry: Assam's Bengali Muslims take a stand

To confront discrimination, Bengali-origin Muslim poets are turning "Miya" - a slur for illegal immigrant - on its head.
Protest poetry: Assam's Bengali Muslims take a stand
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No peace in sight in Syria

Despite the fall of Aleppo and the Russian-Turkish-Iranian diplomatic drive, the Syrian war is not about to end soon.
No peace in sight in Syria
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Mediterranean migrant deaths in 2016 pass 5,000: UN

As many as 100 refugees drown off Italian coast, raising 2016 record death toll over Mediterranean to at least 5,000.
Mediterranean migrant deaths in 2016 pass 5,000: UN
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Finding my family after 44 years in prison

After coming to terms with a new and unfamiliar world, Otis Johnson set off to reconnect with his family.
Finding my family after 44 years in prison
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Week in Pictures: From Berlin attack to China pollution

From Berlin truck attack that killed 12 people to pollution in China and world's tallest Christmas tree in Sri Lanka.
Week in Pictures: From Berlin attack to China pollution
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Ebola vaccine shows 100 percent protection, study shows

WHO says experimental vaccine was tested on nearly 6,000 patients in Guinea who became virus-free within 10 days.
Ebola vaccine shows 100 percent protection, study shows
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The troubling legacy of Obama's drone campaign

Donald Trump will assume command of a drone campaign that lacks any meaningful constraints.
The troubling legacy of Obama's drone campaign
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Libya passenger jet 'hijacked, diverted to Malta'

Malta prime minister tweets of 'potential hijack situation' involving an internal Libyan flight diverted to Malta.
Libya passenger jet 'hijacked, diverted to Malta'
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Berlin lorry attack suspect 'shot dead in Milan'

Suspect in Berlin Christmas market lorry attack killed in shoot-out in suburb city of Milan, Italian minister says.
Berlin lorry attack suspect 'shot dead in Milan'
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Israeli rabbis launch war on Christmas tree

Jerusalem hotels receive warning letter noting that Jewish religious law forbids Christmas trees and new year's parties.
Israeli rabbis launch war on Christmas tree
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Newly formed 3R rebel group inflicts horrors in CAR: UN

UN says new rebel group known as 3R is responsible for rapes and mass displacements in Central African Republic.
Newly formed 3R rebel group inflicts horrors in CAR: UN
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Tech in Palestine: 'Virtual market has no checkpoints'

West Bank firm Mashvisor has become the first Palestinian company accepted into prestigious Silicon Valley seed fund.
Tech in Palestine: 'Virtual market has no checkpoints'
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Egypt: Trump convinced Sisi to withdraw UN resolution

Egypt confirms Security Council resolution against Israeli settlement activity was withdrawn after Trump called Sisi.
Egypt: Trump convinced Sisi to withdraw UN resolution
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Egypt given ultimatum on Israeli settlements vote

Four UN council members press Egypt to go ahead with UN Security Council vote demanding an end to Israeli settlements.
Egypt given ultimatum on Israeli settlements vote
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ISIL 'burns Turkish soldiers alive' in shocking video

Turkey reportedly blocks social media after release of ISIL video showing two Turkish soldiers being burned alive.
ISIL 'burns Turkish soldiers alive' in shocking video
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Trump and Putin both call for stronger nuclear arsenals

US currently has an estimated arsenal of about 7,000 nuclear warheads, second only to Russia with a few hundred more.
Trump and Putin both call for stronger nuclear arsenals
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Duterte: UN rights chief 'idiot' for murder probe call

UN demand for investigation slammed as independent watchdog launches probe into Philippine president's alleged killings.
Duterte: UN rights chief 'idiot' for murder probe call
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Syria war crimes probe: Will anyone be charged?

UN votes to set up panel to investigate atrocities committed during nearly six years of war that has devastated Syria.
Syria war crimes probe: Will anyone be charged?
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US supports probe into Afghan VP over alleged assault

State Department backs Afghanistan's investigation into accusations of torture and sex abuse by Abdul Rashid Dostum.
US supports probe into Afghan VP over alleged assault
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UN postpones vote on Israeli settlements at last minute

No new date given for vote on draft resolution circulated by Egypt that demands an end to Israeli settlements.
UN postpones vote on Israeli settlements at last minute
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Syria's government recaptures all of Aleppo

After weeks of heavy fighting, Damascus announces complete victory in the battle to retake eastern Aleppo from rebels.
Syria's government recaptures all of Aleppo
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Trump names anti-China economist as trade council chief

Peter Navarro, who accuses Asian superpower of wreaking havoc on US economy, described as "visionary" by new president.
Trump names anti-China economist as trade council chief
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Egypt novelist Ahmed Naji released from prison

Author accused of "violating public modesty" leaves Cairo jail early but will face court again in January.
Egypt novelist Ahmed Naji released from prison
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ISIL suicide car bombers kill at least 23 Iraqis

Separately, UN says mortar fire targeting aid distribution kills four relief workers and seven civilians in 48 hours.
ISIL suicide car bombers kill at least 23 Iraqis
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Romania could see first female Muslim prime minister

Social Democratic Party, which won recent elections, proposes little known Sevil Shhaideh to take key post.
Romania could see first female Muslim prime minister
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Trump: US should veto UN Israel settlement resolution

With hours until UNSC vote, US president-elect says measure halting settlements would be "unfair to all Israelis".
Trump: US should veto UN Israel settlement resolution
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NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour

Live every day at 15:00 GMT, our interactive news bulletin gives you the opportunity to engage with our team directly.
NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour
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Saudi to boost 2017 spending as it cuts into deficit

Saudi Arabia's budget deficit shrank to $79bn in 2016 - well below a record $98bn in 2015.
Saudi to boost 2017 spending as it cuts into deficit
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Russia bids farewell to slain Turkey envoy

While Turkey has blamed the Gulen network for the assassination, Moscow has warned against "rushing to conclusions".
Russia bids farewell to slain Turkey envoy
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Stephen Bannon and disarming Israel

The exposed roots of Zionism in anti-Semitism are now a matter of factual evidence for the whole world to see.
Stephen Bannon and disarming Israel
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Boko Haram: Behind the Rise of Nigeria's Armed Group

An investigation into the origins and ideology of the rebel group and its bloody rise.
Boko Haram: Behind the Rise of Nigeria's Armed Group
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian teen during clashes

Ahmad al-Kharoubi, 19, killed during protest against home demolition by Israeli forces in occupied East Jerusalem.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian teen during clashes
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Thousands still waiting for evacuation from east Aleppo

Movement of buses out of Syrian city resumes after harsh weather and obstacles disrupted effort on Wednesday.
Thousands still waiting for evacuation from east Aleppo
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Art therapy brings comfort to Jordan's orphans

New programme has also exposed the profound needs of some of the country's most vulnerable children.
Art therapy brings comfort to Jordan's orphans
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A life in flux for Lebanon's Dom community

On the fringes of Lebanese society, the Dom suffer from extreme poverty and social marginalisation.
A life in flux for Lebanon's Dom community
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Istanbul Streets: I Hear Music

Istanbul's street vendors chant their last songs amid the city's gentrification.
Istanbul Streets: I Hear Music
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UN to create team that will probe Syria war crimes

General Assembly adopts resolution to establish team that will collect and preserve evidence of rights abuses in Syria.
UN to create team that will probe Syria war crimes
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Argentina: Cross-Border Trafficking

Investigating child trafficking and sexual exploitation along the border between Bolivia and Argentina.
Argentina: Cross-Border Trafficking
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Aleppans to Idlib: Out of the frying pan into the fire

The evacuation of Aleppo residents will inevitably lead to a long-term displacement in temporary shelters.
Aleppans to Idlib: Out of the frying pan into the fire
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World's tallest Christmas tree unites Sri Lanka

Assembly work resumes on the Guinness World Record-breaking 325-foot-tall Christmas tree taking shape in Colombo.
World's tallest Christmas tree unites Sri Lanka
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DRC: Church calls for peace after deadly clashes

Church appeals for resolution as tensions rise over President Kabila's refusal to step down from power.
DRC: Church calls for peace after deadly clashes
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Berlin attack: Anis Amri known to police, says official

Tunisian suspect of Christmas market attack planned burglary to raise cash and buy weapons, German prosecutors say.
Berlin attack: Anis Amri known to police, says official
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UNSC to vote on ending Israeli settlement activity

Draft text demands Israel "immediately and completely ceases settlement activities in occupied Palestinian territory".
UNSC to vote on ending Israeli settlement activity
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Adam Saleh removed from plane 'for speaking Arabic'

YouTube star Adam Saleh says he was forced off New York-bound plane with a friend after speaking Arabic on the phone.
Adam Saleh removed from plane 'for speaking Arabic'
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Mexico fireworks market blast kills at least 32

About 70 injured in the huge explosion - the third in a decade to hit the popular San Pablito marketplace in Tultepec.
Mexico fireworks market blast kills at least 32
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Why is Germany being targeted?

ISIL claims the Christmas market attack in Berlin and the far right blames Chancellor Merkel for her refugee policy.
Why is Germany being targeted?
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Turkish troops killed in clashes with ISIL in Syria

Turkish army admits loss of 14 soldiers in clashes around northern Syrian town of Al-Bab where fighting has intensified.
Turkish troops killed in clashes with ISIL in Syria
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Ten predictions for 2017

Al Jazeera's Barnaby Phillips makes 10 predictions for what the next 12 months hold for the world after a tumultuous year.
Ten predictions for 2017
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Aleppo evacuations resume after delays

Expected departure of last rebel fighters will hand full control of country's most populous city to Assad government.
Aleppo evacuations resume after delays
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Berlin: Police hunt Tunisian suspect over market attack

Reward of 100,000 euros offered for details leading to arrest of Anis Amri, who had previously been under surveillance.
Berlin: Police hunt Tunisian suspect over market attack
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Release of 10,000 detainees announced

About 12,500 people have been detained since state of emergency was declared in October in Oromia and Amhara regions.
Release of 10,000 detainees announced
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Muslims and Christians team up to help homeless

Faith groups are working together to care for street sleepers and other vulnerable people in the run-up to Christmas.
Muslims and Christians team up to help homeless
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Social media star Adam Saleh removed from Delta plane

Airline launches review after YouTube celebrity says he was forced off New York-bound plane after speaking Arabic.
Social media star Adam Saleh removed from Delta plane
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Ankara assassination strains diplomatic ties

Kremlin says Andrey Karlov's murder a serious blow to Turkey, which is focusing on possible links to Gulen network.
Ankara assassination strains diplomatic ties
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Arctic outbreak, then La Nina warming in North America

The sudden and severe wintry spell in both the US and Canada may be the only one of this season as La Nina takes over.
Arctic outbreak, then La Nina warming in North America
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Increasing number of deaths among Nepali workers

Despite the rising number of deaths cause mainly by heart attacks, an increasing number of Nepalese seek work overseas.
Increasing number of deaths among Nepali workers
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We're thinking about happiness all wrong

Polish philosopher Zygmunt Bauman explains the problem.
We're thinking about happiness all wrong
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Donald Trump's cabinet bodes ill for the planet

The president-elect's appointments make it clear that we cannot rely on the government to protect the planet.
Donald Trump's cabinet bodes ill for the planet
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Study: Rates of US execution sharply decline in 2016

Legal battles and the shortage of drugs needed for lethal injection meant just five of 31 US states executed inmates.
Study: Rates of US execution sharply decline in 2016
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ISIL targets civilians who refused to join Mosul battle

Human Rights Watch says civilians increasingly coming into the crossfire between the armed group and Iraqi troops.
ISIL targets civilians who refused to join Mosul battle
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Wau displaced tell of death and horrifying escapes

UN warns of ethnic cleansing under way in South Sudan, survivors recount how they escaped as violence erupted in Wau.
Wau displaced tell of death and horrifying escapes
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Indonesia police kill suspects plotting holiday attacks

Police in Jakarta kill three allegedly planning a suicide attack over the Christmas and New Year period.
Indonesia police kill suspects plotting holiday attacks
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Unification: Saladin and the Fall of Jerusalem

We explore how Salah Ed-Din unified the Muslim states and recaptured the holy city of Jerusalem from the crusaders.
Unification: Saladin and the Fall of Jerusalem
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Taiwan slams Sao Tome's decision to cut diplomatic ties

"Abrupt" move to break diplomatic relations condemned by Taipei as main rival China gleefully welcomes the decision.
Taiwan slams Sao Tome's decision to cut diplomatic ties
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Berlin attack: Community spirit and resilience prevail

"Staying at home being afraid is the wrong way to handle this... that's what these people attacking us want."
Berlin attack: Community spirit and resilience prevail
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German police step up manhunt after Berlin truck attack

Killer still on the run after ramming lorry through crowded Berlin Christmas market, killing 12 and wounding dozens.
German police step up manhunt after Berlin truck attack
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From the rubble of Aleppo, ISIL rises

Through distraction, rival elimination and fears of the Sunni population, ISIL seizes opportunities of Aleppo's war.
From the rubble of Aleppo, ISIL rises
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More than two dozen people killed in DRC protests

Fears grow after Human Rights Watch reports at least 26 people killed in demonstrations as Joseph Kabila refuses to go.
More than two dozen people killed in DRC protests
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Exclusive interview: Guy Ryder, ILO director-general

Guy Ryder, ILO director-general, outlines the challenge of ensuring decent work for all at a time of global uncertainty.
Exclusive interview: Guy Ryder, ILO director-general
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Defiant Gambian president refuses to step aside

Yahya Jammeh reiterates he won't hand over power to president-elect Adama Barrow despite growing international pressure.
Defiant Gambian president refuses to step aside
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UN pushes for murder probe into Rodrigo Duterte

President admitted last week to "personally" killing three men as mayor of Davao City during a gunfight in the 1980s.
UN pushes for murder probe into Rodrigo Duterte
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US and Canada prevent oil drilling in Arctic waters

Obama made the move under an obscure provision of a 1953 law with no way for future presidents to roll it back.
US and Canada prevent oil drilling in Arctic waters
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Israel's Jordan Valley regulation 'discriminatory'

A labour regulation affecting the lives of thousands of Palestinian workers has limited their access to courts.
Israel's Jordan Valley regulation 'discriminatory'
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Mexico fireworks market blast kills at least 29

About 70 injured in the huge explosion - the third in a decade to hit the popular San Pablito marketplace in Tultepec.
Mexico fireworks market blast kills at least 29
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ISIL claims responsibility for Berlin market attack

Perpetrator of Monday's attack in German capital called "soldier of Islamic state" in group's claim via Amaq website.
ISIL claims responsibility for Berlin market attack
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Implications of Russian ambassador's assassination

Russia and Turkey say the killing of Andrey Karlov in an Ankara art gallery will not derail reconciliation.
Implications of Russian ambassador's assassination
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Suspect in Berlin Christmas market attack released

Germany prosecutors cite insufficient evidence against Pakistani refugee detained after Monday's deadly incident.
Suspect in Berlin Christmas market attack released
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Nahed Hattar: Killer of author sentenced to death

Christian leftist writer Nahed Hattar was shot to death in September on the steps of a courthouse in Amman.
Nahed Hattar: Killer of author sentenced to death
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Going back to school in Kenya's biggest slum

Hundreds of adults who grew up illiterate are getting a second chance to read and write in Nairobi's Kibera slum
Going back to school in Kenya's biggest slum
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Americans dream of Canada after Trump

As electoral college votes in Donald Trump, many US citizens plan move to Canada, but may face cold reception.
Americans dream of Canada after Trump
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Aleppo evacuation will be complete 'in days'

Russian and Turkish ministers expect operation to be complete by the week's end as Syria agrees to sending UN observers.
Aleppo evacuation will be complete 'in days'
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Pakistan's electronic media faces ethics questions

After PIA plane crash, broadcast media is accused of encouraging sensationalism for ratings instead of good reporting.
Pakistan's electronic media faces ethics questions
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Renewed violence reported in Jordan's Karak

At least one policeman reportedly killed in heavy gunfire following raid on apartment in a village in southern province.
Renewed violence reported in Jordan's Karak
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Arctic ice disappearing at an alarming rate

Direct link established between diminishing Arctic Sea ice and extremes of weather.
Arctic ice disappearing at an alarming rate
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NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour

Live every day at 15:00 GMT, our interactive news bulletin gives you the opportunity to engage with our team directly.
NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour
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'Thousands may have fled to China' due to fighting

Heavy fighting has led thousands to escape across the border in the northern states of Kachin and Shan.
'Thousands may have fled to China' due to fighting
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Palestinians trapped in Syria face humanitarian crisis

UN estimates only 6,250 of Yarmouk's nearly 200,000 residents remain as siege and clashes take their toll.
Palestinians trapped in Syria face humanitarian crisis
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Merkel: Berlin Christmas market carnage terrorist act

Chancellor describes fatal truck attack as "a very difficult day for Germany" as market closed for a day.
Merkel: Berlin Christmas market carnage terrorist act
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Gunfire in DRC's capital as tension grows over Kabila

Opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi calls on Congolese people to peacefully resist outgoing president.
Gunfire in DRC's capital as tension grows over Kabila
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Russia joins probe into envoy assassination in Ankara

Andrey Karlov was speaking at a photo exhibition in the capital when he was gunned down by a Turkish off-duty policeman.
Russia joins probe into envoy assassination in Ankara
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Standing Rock 'water protectors' dig in for the winter

As winter rages over the Dakotas and temperatures plummet below freezing, NoDAPL protest movement members hold ground.
Standing Rock 'water protectors' dig in for the winter
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US embassy in Ankara closed after gunman fires shots

Hours after Russian envoy's killing in Ankara, man with a shotgun opens fire into the air outside the US embassy.
US embassy in Ankara closed after gunman fires shots
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Official calls on Taliban to free couple held 4 years

In an online video, Canadian man and his US wife plead to their governments to secure their release in Afghanistan.
Official calls on Taliban to free couple held 4 years
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The solitude of female politicians in South Asia

To deflect the sexist charge of being barren viragos, female politicians in the region have to deny their sexuality.
The solitude of female politicians in South Asia
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Missing MH370: Investigators looking in the wrong place

Investigators conclude MH370 site is unlikely to be found in area crews focused on for two years.
Missing MH370: Investigators looking in the wrong place
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Can another civil war be avoided in DR Congo?

Political crisis looms in Democratic Republic of Congo as President Kabila clings to power despite his term ending.
Can another civil war be avoided in DR Congo?
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China returns seized underwater drone to US

Defence ministry in Beijing says it handed the drone back after "friendly consultations" with American counterparts.
China returns seized underwater drone to US
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Life in Tunisia's closed refugee camp: 'I lost my mind'

Years after UNHCR shut down Choucha refugee camp, dozens of people continue to struggle for survival in decrepit tents.
Life in Tunisia's closed refugee camp: 'I lost my mind'
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The history of Hezbollah, from Israel to Syria

Despite faltering popularity abroad, Hezbollah enjoys extensive political power at home in Lebanon.
The history of Hezbollah, from Israel to Syria
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The Trump presidency is real - now what?

Social media has changed the reporting landscape but could a return to traditional coverage result from the Trump presidency?
The Trump presidency is real - now what?
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The implications of Andrey Karlov assassination

Although it's a significant blow to Turkey-Russia relations after the jet incident, impairing the relations is unlikely.
The implications of Andrey Karlov assassination
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Yemen: Arab coalition to stop using UK cluster bombs

Announcement comes after British defence minister admits coalition used UK-supplied munitions during the 20-month war.
Yemen: Arab coalition to stop using UK cluster bombs
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Burhan Ozbilici captures Andrey Karlov's final moments

Photographer was attending the event when an off-duty policeman killed Russia's ambassador to Turkey, Andrey Karlov.
Burhan Ozbilici captures Andrey Karlov's final moments
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Electoral College vote seals Donald Trump victory

Electors unswayed by last-ditch bid by die-hard opponents to bar the Republican candidate's path to the White House.
Electoral College vote seals Donald Trump victory
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Ankara focuses on Gulen links in Karlov assasination

Ruling party official says probe into killing of Russian envoy Andrey Karlov is focusing on Gulen movement links.
Ankara focuses on Gulen links in Karlov assasination
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Lorry ploughs into Christmas market crowd in Berlin

Local media says one person died, several others wounded as lorry rams into packed Christmas market.
Lorry ploughs into Christmas market crowd in Berlin
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'Cooling' hats for World Cup 2022 stadium builders

Solar-powered fan to blow air down labourer's face to "provide cooler micro-climate for workers", Qatari official says.
'Cooling' hats for World Cup 2022 stadium builders
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Three people hurt in shooting at Zurich Islamic centre

Suspected assailant flees scene after injuring people in a Muslim prayer hall near city's railway station.
Three people hurt in shooting at Zurich Islamic centre
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Growing up in Russia's biggest rubbish dump

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Hanna Polak on her Witness documentary about life in Russia's notorious landfill.
Growing up in Russia's biggest rubbish dump
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Russian ambassador Andrey Karlov shot in Ankara

Karlov was speaking at an exhibition in the capital when he was shot on the back, Turkish media said.
Russian ambassador Andrey Karlov shot in Ankara
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IMF's Christine Lagarde found guilty of negligence

French court finds Lagarde to be at fault for failing to challenge a $420m compensation payout but will not face prison.
IMF's Christine Lagarde found guilty of negligence
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Rebels kill South African peacekeeper and policeman

Clashes between security forces and rebel fighters come amid rising tension as President Kabila's mandate runs out.
Rebels kill South African peacekeeper and policeman
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Behind America's Infant Mortality Crisis

Fault Lines investigates why, despite advanced prenatal care, so many infant lives are at risk in the US.
Behind America's Infant Mortality Crisis
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Salamah Hamad: Karak attackers planned further assaults

Interior minister says fighters who shot 10 in city of Karak were equipped with suicide vests, plotted more attacks.
Salamah Hamad: Karak attackers planned further assaults
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UN Security Council backs sending observers to Aleppo

UN officials and other parties demanded to provide "adequate, neutral monitoring and direct observation" of evacuations.
UN Security Council backs sending observers to Aleppo
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HRW: Police responsible for hundreds of prisoner deaths

Officers not held accountable for deaths of almost 600 people in custody between 2010 and 2015, Human Rights Watch says.
HRW: Police responsible for hundreds of prisoner deaths
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Seoul impeachment protests

Massive rallies continue to bring thousands to the streets of Seoul, even after president Park Geun-Hye's impeachment.
Seoul impeachment protests
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No end in sight: Boko Haram's bloody legacy

Nigeria’s citizens continue to be killed and displaced by violence between Boko Haram and the military.
No end in sight: Boko Haram's bloody legacy
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Belgium and Netherlands to swap land to simplify border

The two countries have agreed to a land swap on the River Meuse to improve access and policing.
Belgium and Netherlands to swap land to simplify border
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Nepali girl dies due to banned menstruation practice

A 15-year-old girl suffocated to death after she was made to sleep in a shed because she was menstruating.
Nepali girl dies due to banned menstruation practice
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Reporting from the ground in times of war

Courageous endeavours of journalists in Aleppo deliver the news we hear today.
Reporting from the ground in times of war
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Disabled former LRA child soldier, breaking stereotypes

Simon Peter is a former LRA child soldier who is fighting to change attitudes towards disabled people in Uganda.
Disabled former LRA child soldier, breaking stereotypes
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Battle for Mosul: 'I miss everything there'

As Mosul residents prepare to return home, they fear that the city they once knew is gone.
Battle for Mosul: 'I miss everything there'
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Friend of Park Geun-hye denies charges as trial begins

Choi Soon-sil, accused of abuse of power and extortion, appears in Seoul district court as her fraud trial begins.
Friend of Park Geun-hye denies charges as trial begins
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Critics warn US could adopt 'pro-settler agenda'

Nomination of David Friedman as next US ambassador to Israel has further damaged prospects for Palestinian statehood.
Critics warn US could adopt 'pro-settler agenda'
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Speaking the truth in the post-truth era

Post-truth is the new reality we need all to deal with if we want to save the soul of democracy and its noble mission.
Speaking the truth in the post-truth era
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Yiwu: The Chinese city where it's Christmas every day

A look into the world of plastic Christmas trees and metallic tinsel in China, where 60 percent of
Yiwu: The Chinese city where it's Christmas every day
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The CIA Russia hacking report and the media

Reporting Russia's role in the US election and how the media are treating allegations from an anonymous source as facts.
The CIA Russia hacking report and the media
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Rohingya abuse may be crimes against humanity: Amnesty

Rights group says Myanmar army targets civilians in "systematic campaign of violence" as ASEAN discusses the issue.
Rohingya abuse may be crimes against humanity: Amnesty
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Hundreds leave east Aleppo as evacuations resume

Some 350 people safely depart rebel areas after an attack on a separate convoy raised doubts about the latest deal.
Hundreds leave east Aleppo as evacuations resume
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Police end deadly Al-Karak castle siege

At least nine people, including seven police officers, killed in shootings in city 120km south of Amman, officials say.
Police end deadly Al-Karak castle siege
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Lebanon announces new government under Saad al-Hariri

President Michel Aoun and Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri form new government, the cabinet office announces.
Lebanon announces new government under Saad al-Hariri
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What is the world doing for migrants?

There are more migrants in the world than ever before, with many left with no choice but to leave their own country.
What is the world doing for migrants?
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Israeli settlers agree to leave illegal Amona outpost

Government proposal to avoid clash approved by Jewish families occupying private Palestinian land in occupied West Bank.
Israeli settlers agree to leave illegal Amona outpost
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Ex-president Moshe Katsav released early from rape term

Opposition says Israeli courts have sent "a dangerous message to the world" by freeing disgraced official on parole.
Ex-president Moshe Katsav released early from rape term
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Buses leave Aleppo as evacuation of key city resumes

Operation continues shakily after deadlock, with buses in besieged Shia villages burned in apparent tit-for-tat attack.
Buses leave Aleppo as evacuation of key city resumes
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President Andrzej Duda in bid to defuse political row

Andrzej Duda holds talks with opposition leaders after thousands protest and MPs hold sit-in over media restrictions.
President Andrzej Duda in bid to defuse political row
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Casey report: The problem is more than integration

The reasons for the marginalisation of the working class have been economic and political, not a cultural loss.
Casey report: The problem is more than integration
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Jordan police patrols attacked in Al-Karak

Causalities reported after unidentified fighters attack police patrols in southern Jordanian city of Al-Karak.
Jordan police patrols attacked in Al-Karak
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Bigotry against Ahmadis, a constant in Pakistan

It is an established truth that Pakistan is not good to its citizens who do not practise mainstream faith.
Bigotry against Ahmadis, a constant in Pakistan
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Pakistani cinemas end ban on Bollywood films

Cinema owners to allow screenings of Indian films again, months after ban was imposed during Kashmir tensions.
Pakistani cinemas end ban on Bollywood films
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Trumping it up: Neoliberalism on steroids

Trump's ascendency should not be seen as marking neoliberalism's demise, but rather as ushering in its newest stage.
Trumping it up: Neoliberalism on steroids
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Refugee arrivals in Europe slump but deaths up in 2016

Although the number of people arriving in the EU has dramatically dropped, the number of deaths at sea has increased.
Refugee arrivals in Europe slump but deaths up in 2016
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Something Better to Come: Life in a Garbage Dump

Yula grows up on Moscow's outskirts in the largest garbage dump in Europe. She has one dream - to lead a normal life.
Something Better to Come: Life in a Garbage Dump
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Israeli troops kill Palestinian teen during clashes

Palestinian officials say Ahmed Hazem Atta was killed by Israeli security forces in Beit Rima, near Ramallah.
Israeli troops kill Palestinian teen during clashes
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India: Modi's radio show

We take a look at traditional radio broadcast in India and how it's being used by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India: Modi's radio show
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Venezuela postpones demonatisation after chaos

President Nicolas Maduro delays withdrawal of 100 bolivar banknote amid protests and looting.
Venezuela postpones demonatisation after chaos
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The unravelling of Syria's Eastern Ghouta

Analysts say the Syrian government is planning an operation to either remove or disarm rebel fighters.
The unravelling of Syria's Eastern Ghouta
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Suicide bomber kills 30 soldiers in Yemen's Aden

No immediate claim of responsibility for blast that struck soldiers waiting to collect their salaries in port city.
Suicide bomber kills 30 soldiers in Yemen's Aden
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For Uighur exiles, Kashmir is heaven

A second and third generation of Uighurs far removed from their Chinese homeland find home in Jammu and Kashmir.
For Uighur exiles, Kashmir is heaven
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The business of bones

TeckKnow investigates the modern-day Indiana Jones behind the booming business of dinosaur bones.
The business of bones
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80-year-old model reshapes China's views on aging

Wang Deshun, who is developing a cult-like following in China, says he "can't live" without going to the gym.
80-year-old model reshapes China's views on aging
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Thousands wait to leave Aleppo as new deal is reached

Tens of thousands of Syrians wait to leave rebel areas of east Aleppo as part of new deal with Syrian regime.
Thousands wait to leave Aleppo as new deal is reached
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Bolivia Socialists back Evo Morales for a fourth term

Leftist party picks Morales as its candidate for 2019 presidential elections, defying results of a February referendum.
Bolivia Socialists back Evo Morales for a fourth term
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Syria rebel group blames Iran for evacuation suspension

Iran insisting people be evacuated from al-Foua and Kefyra before civilians allowed out of Aleppo, says rebel leader.
Syria rebel group blames Iran for evacuation suspension
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Brazil austerity move slammed as disaster for the poor

Critics say government bid to pull country out of worst recession in decades with drastic measure hurts poorest most.
Brazil austerity move slammed as disaster for the poor
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UK Muslims press for peace at 10 Downing Street

Engagement2030 campaign in more than 125 locations worldwide aims to dispel myths and build interfaith understanding.
UK Muslims press for peace at 10 Downing Street
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Hamas blames Israel for assassination of drone chief

Palestinian group says Zawari was part of its military wing for 10 years and vowed revenge against "the Zionist enemy".
Hamas blames Israel for assassination of drone chief
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What are President Putin's plans for Syria?

With the evacuation of Aleppo under way, the Russian leader turns his attention to a political settlement.
What are President Putin's plans for Syria?
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Tension rises as talks on Joseph Kabila exit break off

Ruling coalition and opposition fail to strike a deal as president seeks to stay in power, stoking fears of bloodshed.
Tension rises as talks on Joseph Kabila exit break off
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Ayatollah Khamenei condemns UK after PM May's comments

Comments by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei come after Prime Minister Theresa May called Tehran a "threat" to the Middle East.
Ayatollah Khamenei condemns UK after PM May's comments
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South Korea: Park supporters joust with protesters

Hundreds of thousands of anti-Park demonstrators gather again, but this time are met by the president's supporters.
South Korea: Park supporters joust with protesters
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Jammeh must step down, say west African leaders

Regional bloc ECOWAS told to ensure The Gambia's president does not stay past his mandate deadline.
Jammeh must step down, say west African leaders
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The 'Palestinisation' of the Syrian people

Or how Aleppo and Syria were abandoned by the world.
The 'Palestinisation' of the Syrian people
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China-US in negotiations over seized underwater drone

Beijing says it's working on "appropriately handling" situation after China's military captured a US unmanned vehicle.
China-US in negotiations over seized underwater drone
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Oil alliance: A new era for oil?

We examine new challenges facing the market just as OPEC and other oil-producing nations put aside their differences.
Oil alliance: A new era for oil?
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Aleppo: The guilt, the resentment, the indifference

On the schizophrenia of celebrating and mourning Aleppo.
Aleppo: The guilt, the resentment, the indifference
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New protests erupt in Warsaw as political crisis grows

Poles return to the streets for a second day over plans to limit reporters' access to politicians in parliament.
New protests erupt in Warsaw as political crisis grows
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Secrets and hacks: Russia's role in the US election

A look at how reporting Russia's role in the US election has turned political; plus, the Indian PM's monthly radio show.
Secrets and hacks: Russia's role in the US election
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Dilma Rousseff on her regrets and legacy

Former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff tells Mehdi Hasan her biggest regrets and proudest achievements.
Dilma Rousseff on her regrets and legacy
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Public hearings of torture victims broadcast in Tunisia

Truth and Dignity Commission hopes probe of crimes dating back to 1955 will address past and prevent further atrocities.
Public hearings of torture victims broadcast in Tunisia
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India makes no arrests in connection with rape videos

Police have not taken action since Al Jazeera revealed that videos of women and girls being raped are on sale.
India makes no arrests in connection with rape videos
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Syrian rebel official: Aleppo evacuation back on

Deal to evacuate tens of thousands back on after falling apart twice, Syrian rebel official tells Al Jazeera.
Syrian rebel official: Aleppo evacuation back on
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Gunmen kill five female airport workers in Afghanistan

Women who searched female passengers had received death threats from those who disapproved of them having careers.
Gunmen kill five female airport workers in Afghanistan
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Blast hits bus in Turkey's central province of Kayseri

Bus transporting soldiers hit as it drove past a car believed to be packed with explosives.
Blast hits bus in Turkey's central province of Kayseri
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Palestinians decry Trump's choice for Israel ambassador

US lawyer David Friedman has vowed to move US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem - a hugely divisive step.
Palestinians decry Trump's choice for Israel ambassador
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