Turkey detains 11 involved in bid to 'kidnap' Erdogan

Turkish special forces capture 11 soldiers suspected of planning to seize President Erdogan during July 15 coup attempt.
Turkey detains 11 involved in bid to 'kidnap' Erdogan
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Syria war: Rebels push to break siege on Aleppo

As concerns rise over dwindling food and medical supplies, rebels aim to break siege on 300,000 residents.
Syria war: Rebels push to break siege on Aleppo
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Taliban truck bomb hits foreign guesthouse in Kabul

There are no immediate reports of casualties from the bombing that shook much of the capital.
Taliban truck bomb hits foreign guesthouse in Kabul
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Trump slated over 'insult' to fallen soldier's parents

Storm of criticism over billionaire businessman's attack on parents of Muslim American soldier killed in Iraq.
Trump slated over 'insult' to fallen soldier's parents
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Turkey threatens to back away from refugee deal with EU

Turkish foreign minister says Turkey could ditch the refugee deal by October, as the EU fails to grant visa-free travel.
Turkey threatens to back away from refugee deal with EU
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Syria: US-backed forces make rapid advances in Manbij

Thousands flee Manbij as Syrian Democratic Forces advance, while thousands remain stuck in ISIL-controlled areas.
Syria: US-backed forces make rapid advances in Manbij
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Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian armed with a knife

Israeli forces says they shot dead a 31-year-old Palestinian man who they accused of charging at soldiers with a knife.
Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian armed with a knife
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What's behind Russian humanitarian corridors in Aleppo?

Humanitarian passages out of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo are causing controversy.
What's behind Russian humanitarian corridors in Aleppo?
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Two-week standoff ends in Armenia as gunmen surrender

Security forces say hostage-takers laid down their arms after two weeks of calling for freedom of opposition leader.
Two-week standoff ends in Armenia as gunmen surrender
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US-backed forces control almost half of Syria's Manbij

Thousands flee Manbij as Syrian Democratic Forces advance, while thousands remain stuck in ISIL-controlled areas.
US-backed forces control almost half of Syria's Manbij
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Over 150,000 passengers affected by Air France strike

Some 900 flights have been cancelled as part of five days of strike by flight attendants over better pay and contracts.
Over 150,000 passengers affected by Air France strike
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More government ministers to head Turkey's military

Government dismisses 1,389 from the armed forces for suspected links to businessman it blames for failed coup attempt.
More government ministers to head Turkey's military
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More than 120 bodies washed ashore near Libyan city

Scores of bodies of people who drowned trying to cross the Mediterranean were found around Sabratha city in July.
More than 120 bodies washed ashore near Libyan city
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Muslims pray with Catholics over French priest's murder

Muslims attend mass around France in solidarity after brutal killing of Father Jacques Hamel in ISIL-linked attack.
Muslims pray with Catholics over French priest's murder
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Pardon your French: Chinese tourists and a clash of cultures in Paris

As Paris becomes a hot spot for Chinese tourism, cultural tensions arise between tourists and locals.
Pardon your French: Chinese tourists and a clash of cultures in Paris
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Mali extends state of emergency

Following a series of deadly attacks, Mali lawmakers agree to extend the country's state of emergency by eight months.
Mali extends state of emergency
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Is gun violence in the US infectious?

When an epidemiologist studied maps of shootings in Chicago, the pattern resembled the spread of infectious diseases.
Is gun violence in the US infectious?
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Toxic foam spills onto the streets of India's Bengaluru

One of the largest lakes in the city poses a serious health risk to residents.
Toxic foam spills onto the streets of India's Bengaluru
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Tokyo elects first female city governor

Former defence minster, Yuriko Koike, was elected as Tokyo's governor, according to media exit polls.
Tokyo elects first female city governor
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Yemen's exiled government accepts UN peace proposal

Houthis and forces loyal to former president Ali Abdullah Saleh told to sign UN-brokered peace deal by August 7.
Yemen's exiled government accepts UN peace proposal
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Can Hillary Clinton placate the divided left?

Some on the left remain deeply conflicted about submitting to the depressing repetition of "lesser evilism".
Can Hillary Clinton placate the divided left?
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Israel: Bedouin 'betrayed' by relocation plan

Residents of Wadi al-Naam village oppose Israel's plan to relocate them to a nearby township rife with poverty.
Israel: Bedouin 'betrayed' by relocation plan
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When superpowers court Rodrigo Duterte

Duterte wants to make sure his country is not taken for granted, while extracting maximum benefits from superpowers.
When superpowers court Rodrigo Duterte
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Iraq: ISIL fighters storm energy facilities in Kirkuk

Five killed, including a top police commander, as armed group claims responsibility for two attacks in oil-rich region.
Iraq: ISIL fighters storm energy facilities in Kirkuk
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Ban militias with abuse records from Mosul fight: HRW

Human Rights Watch says Shia and Kurdish militia accused of abuse should stay away from battle for key Iraqi city.
Ban militias with abuse records from Mosul fight: HRW
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Turkey dismisses almost 1,400 military personnel

Government dismisses 1,389 from the armed forces for suspected links to businessman it blames for failed coup attempt.
Turkey dismisses almost 1,400 military personnel
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On the road with Niger's peacekeepers in Mali

Along a route littered with dangers, Niger's peacekeepers visit Tuareg villages and remember lost colleagues.
On the road with Niger's peacekeepers in Mali
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No escape from Aleppo for the critically wounded

Patient transfers to Turkey have been halted amid government siege of eastern Aleppo.
No escape from Aleppo for the critically wounded
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Rio 2016: IOC to have final say on Russia competitors

Three-person panel will make the final ruling on which athletes can compete at the Rio Games, IOC says.
Rio 2016: IOC to have final say on Russia competitors
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'Two blasts, heavy gunfire' heard in Somalia capital

Social media users post images and footage of smoke rising over Mogadishu after reports of huge explosions.
'Two blasts, heavy gunfire' heard in Somalia capital
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Rio 2016: First ever refugee team 'have already won'

A team of 10 refugees who will compete at the games in Brazil say ready to "represent refugees around the world".
Rio 2016: First ever refugee team 'have already won'
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Donald Trump to Khizr Khan: I've made sacrifices

US Republican presidential nominee says he has made sacrifices after being challenged by Khizr Khan at the DNC.
Donald Trump to Khizr Khan: I've made sacrifices
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Why is Guatemala one of the world's happiest countries?

Despite high rates of violence and poverty, Guatemala is consistently in the top 10 of happiest countries globally.
Why is Guatemala one of the world's happiest countries?
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Tunisia PM Habib Essid loses no-confidence vote

Members of Tunisia's parliament vote Prime Minister Habib Essid out of office some 18 months after his appointment.
Tunisia PM Habib Essid loses no-confidence vote
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Can tension in Armenia be contained?

An armed siege in the capital, Yerevan, has led to protests calling for President Serzh Sarkisian to step down.
Can tension in Armenia be contained?
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US: Several feared dead in Texas hot air balloon crash

Authorities say the hot air balloon was carrying at least 16 people when it caught fire and crashed.
US: Several feared dead in Texas hot air balloon crash
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Armenia hostage standoff: Police officer shot dead

Officer shot dead in Yerevan during a stand-off with an armed group holding hostages in a police station.
Armenia hostage standoff: Police officer shot dead
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Scores dead, millions affected as floods hit India

At least 52 dead in the Indian states of Assam and Bihar following monsoon rains that also hit Nepal and Bangladesh.
Scores dead, millions affected as floods hit India
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Tunisia: PM Essid faces no-confidence vote

First vote of confidence in Tunisia's history is expected to unseat prime minister Habib Essid.
Tunisia: PM Essid faces no-confidence vote
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Australians rally against youth detention abuses

Hundreds demonstrate in major Australian cities to protest against mistreatment of teenagers in detention centres.
Australians rally against youth detention abuses
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Philippines' Duterte calls off truce after rebel attack

Rebel leader calls president "volatile" after the revoking of a unilateral ceasefire declaration issued on Monday.
Philippines' Duterte calls off truce after rebel attack
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Protest in Burundi after UN decides to send police

Hundreds of people march in Bujumbura to protest Security Council decision to send up to 228 police officers to Burundi.
Protest in Burundi after UN decides to send police
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Syria war: 'Families leave' rebel-held parts of Aleppo

State media says dozens of families cross into government territory as part of Syria-Russia civilian evacuation plan.
Syria war: 'Families leave' rebel-held parts of Aleppo
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Seaweed stifles Sierra Leone's fishing industry

Scientists try to find out what causes the carpet of seaweed on the coastline affecting the fishing and tourism sectors.
Seaweed stifles Sierra Leone's fishing industry
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Imran Khan on women's rights in Pakistan

The Pakistani politician is asked about the murder of Qandeel Baloch.
Imran Khan on women's rights in Pakistan
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Desperate journeys: 3,034 refugees die in seven months

At least 3,034 refugees have died en-route to Europe, a sharp increase from last year, according to the IOM.
Desperate journeys: 3,034 refugees die in seven months
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The most powerful economic job in the world

With the battle lines drawn, which presidential candidate's economic plan is set to woo the American public?
The most powerful economic job in the world
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Deal to open Libya's Ras Lanuf and Es Sider oil ports

Ras Lanuf and Es Sider, shut since 2014, to resume exports after officials sign deal with armed group controlling them.
Deal to open Libya's Ras Lanuf and Es Sider oil ports
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The liberation of Mosul is a deja vu all over again

Washington's claim to knowing what needs to be done is betrayed by its recent record in Iraq.
The liberation of Mosul is a deja vu all over again
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South Africa: Are students the key to real change?

Three young people discuss inequality, disillusionment with the Rainbow Nation message, the ANC and student movements.
South Africa: Are students the key to real change?
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Turkey: PKK fighters killed in attempt to storm base

At least 35 Kurdish fighters were killed after they attempted to storm a base in the southeastern Hakkari province.
Turkey: PKK fighters killed in attempt to storm base
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CIA chief not optimistic Syria will remain one country

John Brennan fears it may be impossible to save Syria from partition, amid conflict in which nearly 400,000 have died.
CIA chief not optimistic Syria will remain one country
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South Sudan: A country captured by armed factions

The current crisis to the transitional process could rapidly morph into another civil war.
South Sudan: A country captured by armed factions
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Jordan: 'We are tired of living like the dead'

Amid economic decline and high unemployment, resentment is building among the country's youth.
Jordan: 'We are tired of living like the dead'
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Jeffrey Sachs: I'll 'probably' vote for Hillary Clinton

The top economist and Bernie Sanders adviser says if he votes for Clinton it will be done "holding my nose"
Jeffrey Sachs: I'll 'probably' vote for Hillary Clinton
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Imran Khan calls Pakistan's Taliban a 'terrorist' group

In a wide-ranging interview, the politician responds to critics who say he supports "extremism".
Imran Khan calls Pakistan's Taliban a 'terrorist' group
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Yemen: Hadi's government withdraws from UN talks

Decision by Hadi government follows announcement of new coalition by Houthis and ex-president Saleh's party.
Yemen: Hadi's government withdraws from UN talks
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Hillary Clinton's not enough: Politics needs more women

Mehdi Hasan on why gender quotas may help boost countries’ economies and make the world a more peaceful place.
Hillary Clinton's not enough: Politics needs more women
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Nepal’s Maithil women break traditional gender roles

'These women broke the ground; now there's been some societal changes and more women are gaining independence.'
Nepal’s Maithil women break traditional gender roles
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What is the Zika virus?

Thousands of people in Central and South America and the Caribbean are infected with the Zika virus.
What is the Zika virus?
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America's hidden homeless: Life in the Starlight Motel

A motel in Massachusetts reveals the extent of the US' hidden homelessness problem. Residents share their stories.
America's hidden homeless: Life in the Starlight Motel
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Zika virus: First sign of local transmission in Florida

Florida yet to invite dedicated team to investigate virus which appears to pose the greatest risk to pregnant women.
Zika virus: First sign of local transmission in Florida
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UN to send police force to Burundi as unrest continues

Security Council authorises deployment of a small contingent to monitor and report as the security situation worsens.
UN to send police force to Burundi as unrest continues
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Armenia hostages: Police, protesters clash in Yerevan

Security forces exchange fire with protesters backing opposition group holding hostages in a police building in Yerevan.
Armenia hostages: Police, protesters clash in Yerevan
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What changes lie ahead after al-Nusra's al-Qaeda split?

With al-Nusra Front breaking ties with al-Qaeda, many implications are in store for the Syrian opposition.
What changes lie ahead after al-Nusra's al-Qaeda split?
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Erdogan to West: 'Mind your own business'

Turkey's president criticises western leaders for failing to show solidarity with Ankara over failed coup attempt.
Erdogan to West: 'Mind your own business'
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Brazil's ex-president Lula charged in corruption probe

Brazil's ex-leader to stand trial for obstructing Petrobas corruption probe, but his spokesman says charges are flimsy.
Brazil's ex-president Lula charged in corruption probe
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Cambodia: Why Tonle Sap is world's most threatened lake

Environmental damage and climate change are threatening the lake which is often described as Cambodia's "beating heart".
Cambodia: Why Tonle Sap is world's most threatened lake
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Trump's 'sarcastic' comment on Clinton emails backfires

After taking on new responsibilities as the Republicans' nominee for the US presidency, is Trump losing his capacity to make jokes?
Trump's 'sarcastic' comment on Clinton emails backfires
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Pakistan's Imran Khan on the Taliban and Nawaz Sharif

We speak to the politician and we ask Bernie Sanders adviser, Jeffrey Sachs, if he will vote for Hillary Clinton.
Pakistan's Imran Khan on the Taliban and Nawaz Sharif
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Philippine communists to declare truce 'very soon'

Top rebel negotiator calls on president Duterte to investigate the military, as Philippine leader declares ultimatum.
Philippine communists to declare truce 'very soon'
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Red Cross: One million could flee Mosul battle in Iraq

Red Cross warns up to one million face being displaced as Iraqi forces prepare to launch anti-ISIL offensive in Mosul.
Red Cross: One million could flee Mosul battle in Iraq
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Spain seeks criminal charges against Catalan leader

Spanish government moves to nullify text by Catalonia's parliament urging the region to push ahead for independence.
Spain seeks criminal charges against Catalan leader
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What does Clinton's nomination mean for US Democrats?

Democratic Party delegates say they are "thrilled" and "proud" to witness Hillary Clinton accept party's nomination.
What does Clinton's nomination mean for US Democrats?
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Syria: Save the Children says Idlib hospital bombed

A Syrian maternity hospital in a rebel-held area of Idlib province extensively damaged after a direct hit, says charity.
Syria: Save the Children says Idlib hospital bombed
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Manning faces possible charges after attempted suicide

Whistleblower Chelsea Manning could face "indefinite solitary confinement" for a suicide attempt, her lawyers say.
Manning faces possible charges after attempted suicide
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Welcome to the Trump show

Whichever way the political pendulum swings in the US, the rest of the world will be reduced to absorbing bystanders.
Welcome to the Trump show
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Rio 2016: City revamped in run-up to Olympics

City once considered a dangerous place to visit, now enjoys welcome developments such as new tram lines and plazas.
Rio 2016: City revamped in run-up to Olympics
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Who are we to label ISIL members non-Muslims?

We may add a qualifier to their label, but never do we deny their chosen identity altogether.
Who are we to label ISIL members non-Muslims?
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Week in pictures: From Kabul attacks to US elections

From a massive suicide attack in Afghanistan to the US Democratic National Convention, here is the week in pictures.
Week in pictures: From Kabul attacks to US elections
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Atlantic hurricane season shows signs of life

After a slow start, developments are taking place in the east of the Basin.
Atlantic hurricane season shows signs of life
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Syria war: Civilians die as US-Russia plan falters

Coalition air strikes leave 28 dead as US attempts to partner with Russia against ISIL suffer major setbacks.
Syria war: Civilians die as US-Russia plan falters
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Traumedy in times of crisis

How a film genre is giving a particular spin to reality.
Traumedy in times of crisis
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Khizr Khan to Trump: Have you read the constitution?

Father of Muslim American soldier slain in Iraq calls out Republican presidential nominee, thrilling crowds at DNC.
Khizr Khan to Trump: Have you read the constitution?
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Taliban gained territory in Afghanistan, says SIGAR

US watchdog says area under Kabul government's "influence" shrank by nearly five percent since beginning of this year.
Taliban gained territory in Afghanistan, says SIGAR
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Tourism on the rebound in Iran

More visitors have been exploring Iran since last year's landmark nuclear deal and the lifting of sanctions.
Tourism on the rebound in Iran
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Hillary Clinton accepts nomination to run for president

Clinton says "America is once again at a moment of reckoning" in acceptance speech as presidential candidate.
Hillary Clinton accepts nomination to run for president
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Can Shia militias be integrated into the Iraqi army?

Prime Minister Abadi says Shia forces will be subjected to military law if they are integrated into Iraq's armed forces.
Can Shia militias be integrated into the Iraqi army?
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Yemen: Houthi, Saleh council formation criticised by UN

UN says groups establishing 10-member council to run the country is a "clear violation of the Yemeni constitution".
Yemen: Houthi, Saleh council formation criticised by UN
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Rescued refugees detail abuse in Libya

Rescued at sea, refugees are subject to kidnapping, torture and rape in Libya, according to Doctors Without Borders.
Rescued refugees detail abuse in Libya
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Turkey: Army chief stays in post after coup attempt

General Hulusi Akar, who was held hostage during failed coup attempt, retains post as Turkish army shake-up continues.
Turkey: Army chief stays in post after coup attempt
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Israeli demolitions make more Palestinians homeless

In first half of 2016, 740 people made homeless by the Israeli army, which says the structures were not approved.
Israeli demolitions make more Palestinians homeless
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Reports: Indonesia executes convicted drug traffickers

Local TV reports say the Indonesian government has executed an unspecified number of convicted drug traffickers.
Reports: Indonesia executes convicted drug traffickers
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Peru: Pedro Pablo Kuczynski sworn in as president

Pedro Pablo Kuczynski vows to kick-start slowing economy as he takes oath of office as Peru's new leader.
Peru: Pedro Pablo Kuczynski sworn in as president
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Thailand to try opposition figures in military court

Arrests and detention of loyalists of ex-PMs Thaksin and Yingluck come ahead of August 7 charter referendum.
Thailand to try opposition figures in military court
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Al-Nusra leader Jolani announces split from al-Qaeda

Al Jazeera obtains exclusive video of the former leader of al-Nusra Front confirming the group's split from a-Qaeda.
Al-Nusra leader Jolani announces split from al-Qaeda
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Russia, Syria to open 'exit route' for Aleppo civilians

Besieged Aleppo residents distrustful of Russia-Syria plan to give civilians and surrendering rebels way out of city.
Russia, Syria to open 'exit route' for Aleppo civilians
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How to be a Chinese Tourist

We go on tour in Paris with the Chinese tour groups who have joined the notorious club of the world's worst tourists
How to be a Chinese Tourist
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Potential superbug killer found in human nose

German scientists say mice tests show nose-dwelling bacterium is able to kill antibiotic-resistant infection.
Potential superbug killer found in human nose
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Report: Thousands of children arrested in war zones

New Human Rights Watch report fins an increasing number of children in conflict zones are being detained without charge.
Report: Thousands of children arrested in war zones
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Raising the Palestinian cause at the DNC

"The issue is getting more media exposure, more people are aware ... we are on the brink of changing ... policy stands."
Raising the Palestinian cause at the DNC
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Ambulance: The Story of the 2014 War on Gaza

During the 2014 war on Gaza, a Palestinian filmmaker joins an ambulance crew as they try to save lives.
Ambulance: The Story of the 2014 War on Gaza
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A passage of hope on India's hospital train

Medical specialists travel across the country to deliver healthcare to the underprivileged.
A passage of hope on India's hospital train
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Can Bolivia's new measures counteract gender violence?

Bolivia has one of the highest rates of gender violence, with nine in 10 women experiencing it in their lifetime.
Can Bolivia's new measures counteract gender violence?
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Ignoring appeals Indonesia plans to execute 14

The group of mostly foreigners will be put to death for drug crimes in the country's third round of recent executions.
Ignoring appeals Indonesia plans to execute 14
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Australia prison abuse could violate UN torture treaty

The use of restraints and tear gas on juveniles could be in violation of UN conventions against use of torture.
Australia prison abuse could violate UN torture treaty
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Resist betraying the Refugee Convention 65 years on

On the 65th anniversary of the Refugee Convention, let's #StandAsOne with our 65 million forcibly displaced.
Resist betraying the Refugee Convention 65 years on
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Haftar forces suffer losses in Libya fighting

At least 17 soldiers loyal to renegade general die in clashes with rival faction for the control of Benghazi city.
Haftar forces suffer losses in Libya fighting
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Nepal hit by flash floods and landslides

Nepalese army called in to help as monsoon rains kill 64 people, with at least 20 still missing.
Nepal hit by flash floods and landslides
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Two generals resign from Turkey's military council

Resignations in protest against ongoing purge in the wake of the failed coup attempt by sections of the military.
Two generals resign from Turkey's military council
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UN: Over 100 sexual assault cases in South Sudan's Juba

The UN report details "deeply disturbing" cases of rape and gang-rape by soldiers and men in plain clothes in Juba.
UN: Over 100 sexual assault cases in South Sudan's Juba
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The US, the Peshmerga and Mosul

American and Kurdish ties are close but nothing fundamental has changed, yet.
The US, the Peshmerga and Mosul
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Pakistan's Imran Khan considers Taliban "terrorists"

Politician and ex-cricketer has frank discussion with Al Jazeera about the armed group he is accused of supporting.
Pakistan's Imran Khan considers Taliban "terrorists"
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France church attack: Second suspect 'known to police'

Abdel-Malik Petitjean, who took hostages and killed a priest in Normandy, had "Islamist militant" links, source says.
France church attack: Second suspect 'known to police'
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West Bank Palestinians exiled to Gaza dream of home

Residents expelled by Israel to the besieged Gaza Strip 14 years ago say they have been estranged from their origins.
West Bank Palestinians exiled to Gaza dream of home
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Al-Shabab names ex-Somali MP as suicide bomber

Salah Nuh Ismail and second attacker targeted AU peacekeeping force's main base on Tuesday, killing at least 13 people.
Al-Shabab names ex-Somali MP as suicide bomber
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Obama says Clinton most qualified to be next president

US president tells convention Democratic Party's nominee has experience and skills for the "demands of the Oval Office".
Obama says Clinton most qualified to be next president
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US Vice President Joe Biden blasts Donald Trump

Vice President Biden tells Democratic Convention that Trump can not be trusted with presidency
US Vice President Joe Biden blasts Donald Trump
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ISIL releases video of 'French church attackers'

ISIL releases video that purportedly shows two men who killed priest in French church pledging allegiance to the group.
ISIL releases video of 'French church attackers'
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Is there a link between mental health and violence?

A series of recent attacks around the world have once again brought the issue of mental health to the forefront.
Is there a link between mental health and violence?
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Trump urges Russia to find Clinton's missing emails

Republican candidate has "actively encouraged" a foreign power to spy on a political rival, Hillary Clinton's camp says.
Trump urges Russia to find Clinton's missing emails
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Turkey to close all army high schools after failed coup

The Turkish government is working on a new decree to shake up military education system in wake of failed coup attempt.
Turkey to close all army high schools after failed coup
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DNC 2016: What do Bernie Sanders' supporters want?

Sanders' followers are having a hard time believing that he has lost, and Hillary Clinton does not seem like a legitimate alternative.
DNC 2016: What do Bernie Sanders' supporters want?
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Syrian army 'cuts off last supply route to east Aleppo'

"No way to bring anything into Aleppo", as US says it will formally probe Syrian civilian deaths in coalition strikes.
Syrian army 'cuts off last supply route to east Aleppo'
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Riek Machar: Appointment of new S Sudan VP is 'illegal'

In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Riek Machar says he is "around Juba" and he is still first VP of South Sudan.
Riek Machar: Appointment of new S Sudan VP is 'illegal'
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UN urges Indonesia to halt looming executions

UN express alarm at planned executions of convicts, including citizens from Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Pakistan and Senegal.
UN urges Indonesia to halt looming executions
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All remaining charges dropped over Freddie Gray death

Prosecutors in Baltimore drop remaining charges against police officers in the death of African American Freddie Gray.
All remaining charges dropped over Freddie Gray death
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Displaced and forgotten in Central African Republic

From village to village, people share stories of being forced to flee as armed groups attacked and burned their homes.
Displaced and forgotten in Central African Republic
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Syria' civil war: Twin blasts rip through Qamishli

At least 50 people killed as two explosions strike a predominantly Kurdish town in northern Syria.
Syria' civil war: Twin blasts rip through Qamishli
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Meeting Mohamed: The children's war report reading club

After reading about the war in Bosnia, the children wanted to travel there. They just needed my help, they explained.
Meeting Mohamed: The children's war report reading club
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Armenia standoff: Four medics 'taken hostage'

Police say gunmen who have been barricaded in a police station for 10 days have taken an ambulance crew hostage.
Armenia standoff: Four medics 'taken hostage'
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Iraq: Homes of "convicted terrorists" to be destroyed

Babil officials say the families of fighters will also be deported under new rule, the first such decision since 2003.
Iraq: Homes of "convicted terrorists" to be destroyed
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Israeli troops kill Palestinian man over rabbi's murder

Israeli military says Mohamed Fakih, killed in firefight near Hebron on Tuesday, murdered Rabbi Michael Mark in July.
Israeli troops kill Palestinian man over rabbi's murder
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Tropical Storm Mirinae barrels across southwest China

Damaging winds and flooding rains hit Hainan province before heading towards northern Vietnam.
Tropical Storm Mirinae barrels across southwest China
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Indian parliament passes contentious child labour bill

Measure to allow children to work in family businesses while shortening the list of banned jobs for children.
Indian parliament passes contentious child labour bill
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World leaders perpetuate failed anti-terror policies

After decades of failed military action we still don't know what drives citizens to terror.
World leaders perpetuate failed anti-terror policies
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Syria civilwar: 50 killed in ISIL attack in Qamishli

Death toll from car bomb explosion expected to rise as ISIL claims attack targeting Kurdish area Qamishli.
Syria civilwar: 50 killed in ISIL attack in Qamishli
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Wiranto named Indonesia's top security minister

Wiranto, implicated by UN in atrocities in East Timor during occupation and 1999 separation, to oversee five ministries.
Wiranto named Indonesia's top security minister
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Farah: Scarred by Gaza's War

A unique look into the special relationship between an injured Palestinian girl and her Lebanese guardian.
Farah: Scarred by Gaza's War
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Bonded Slaves

It is a form of slavery that is passed down from one generation to the next, enslaving millions.
Bonded Slaves
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The affliction destroying Afghan women's lives

A female-run clinic in Afghanistan is providing free, life-changing surgery to women suffering from fistula.
The affliction destroying Afghan women's lives
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A diver's pain: Living with the ghost of Sewol tragedy

More than two years after Sewol ferry disaster in South Korea, rescue workers are still recovering from the trauma.
A diver's pain: Living with the ghost of Sewol tragedy
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Democratic Party video touts Clinton role in Gaza truce

At party's convention, ex-secretary of state cites 2012 Israel-Hamas ceasefire as a major foreign-policy feat.
Democratic Party video touts Clinton role in Gaza truce
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Coups work only for autocracies, not democracies

The ongoing purge in Turkey needs to mobilise public opinion against the rogue army faction that attempted the coup.
Coups work only for autocracies, not democracies
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Japan police search home of stabbing-spree suspect

Police collect evidence from property of Santoshi Uematsu, who outlined his plan in letter to parliament in February.
Japan police search home of stabbing-spree suspect
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What draws foreign fighters to Iraq and Syria?

While some are motivated by a genuine desire to help, others have come seeking personal glory, fighters say.
What draws foreign fighters to Iraq and Syria?
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Brazil's Dilma Rousseff to skip Rio Olympics ceremony

Suspended president signals move to stay away from event, after ruling out participation in a "secondary position".
Brazil's Dilma Rousseff to skip Rio Olympics ceremony
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Democrats nominate Hillary Clinton for US presidency

Hillary Clinton received the nomination to become the first woman to lead a major party toward the White House
Democrats nominate Hillary Clinton for US presidency
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Democrats set to nominate Clinton for US presidency

Hillary Clinton set to receive presidential nomination by Democrats as Bernie Sanders supporters protest party bias.
Democrats set to nominate Clinton for US presidency
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China flood victims accuse officials of negligence

160 people drown in heavy flooding, which residents in Hebei Province, blame on government negligence as much as nature.
China flood victims accuse officials of negligence
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Air strikes on Syria's rebel-held areas continue

Rebel-held areas across Syria have been targeted by intense government air strikes.
Air strikes on Syria's rebel-held areas continue
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Can the US and Russia sculpt a ceasefire in Syria?

The US and Russia say they agree on a potential military and intelligence cooperation deal in Syria.
Can the US and Russia sculpt a ceasefire in Syria?
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Australia: PM orders inquiry into juvenile prison abuse

Footage from youth detention centre shows Aboriginal teens tear-gassed, stripped naked and chained to chairs.
Australia: PM orders inquiry into juvenile prison abuse
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UN warns S Sudan leader Kiir over Machar replacement

Political appointments must be consistent with last year's peace deal, UN says after Deng's appointment vice president.
UN warns S Sudan leader Kiir over Machar replacement
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Thai activists charged over report on army torture

Interviews with 54 ex-detainees describe physical and mental torture allegedly used by soldiers and police in the south.
Thai activists charged over report on army torture
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Another Gaza war?

On the eve of the second anniversary of Israel's devastating "Operation Cast Lead" assault on Hamas-controlled Gaza Str
Another Gaza war?
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Air strikes pound Aleppo as UN eyes new Syria talks

UN's Syria envoy targets August for restart of peace talks as intense air strikes kill at least 18 people in Aleppo.
Air strikes pound Aleppo as UN eyes new Syria talks
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Israel's man in the US Senate

Democrat Charles Schumer takes on the Obama administration's Middle east policy, throwing his support behind ISrael in the row over settlements.
Israel's man in the US Senate
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Two Hong Kong journalists jailed in China

Publisher and editor-in-chief found "guilty" of running an "illegal business" that sent political magazines to China.
Two Hong Kong journalists jailed in China
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South Sudan's displaced face hunger

Hunger and conflict force tens of thousands to abandon their fields and migrate north to Sudan.
South Sudan's displaced face hunger
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Why Thailand is no longer safe for Chinese dissidents

After hosting Chinese asylum seekers for years, Thailand is now sending increasing numbers back to China.
Why Thailand is no longer safe for Chinese dissidents
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Interview: Faustin-Archange Touade speaks to Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera spoke with Faustin-Archange Touadera about the challenges facing the country's peace process
Interview: Faustin-Archange Touade speaks to Al Jazeera
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Winter cold brings floods and snow to South Africa

Winter proper has arrived in South Africa, bringing floods to KwaZulu-Natal and snow to Free State and the Eastern Cape.
Winter cold brings floods and snow to South Africa
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Death and rebirth in contemporary Ukrainian journalism

Ukraine deserves to break out of its current state to resolve the protracted war in the east and pervasive corruption.
Death and rebirth in contemporary Ukrainian journalism
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Muslims at the DNC: Taking a stand against Islamophobia

Muslim leaders urge members of their community to use their vote to challenge rising Islamophobia and to 'defeat hate'.
Muslims at the DNC: Taking a stand against Islamophobia
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Two hostage takers in northern France 'neutralised'

Two men who took several people hostage in the Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray church shot by police, officials say.
Two hostage takers in northern France 'neutralised'
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Iraq's Yazidis living in fear on Mount Sinjar

Two years after ISIL massacres, the ancient Yazidi religious minority remains on the mountain where they fled.
Iraq's Yazidis living in fear on Mount Sinjar
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Fierce fighting rages in Libya

Since last year, the Libyan city of Sirte has become ISIL's most important base outside Syria and Iraq.
Fierce fighting rages in Libya
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The life-saving work of one Liberian midwife

During the Ebola crisis, Hannah Gibson never stopped working and even learned how to perform life-saving surgery.
The life-saving work of one Liberian midwife
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Ethnic polarisation: Afghanistan's emerging threat

Despite Afghans' proven records in ethnic harmony, the growing ethnic polarisation can easily spread across the society.
Ethnic polarisation: Afghanistan's emerging threat
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'Torn apart by bombs': Inside Libya's field hospitals

As wounded soldiers continue to pour in, doctors say they are struggling with shortages of staff and medical supplies.
'Torn apart by bombs': Inside Libya's field hospitals
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Huge blasts heard near airport in Somalia's Mogadishu

Al-Shabab claims responsibility for attack after blasts and gunfire heard at entrance to main airport in capital.
Huge blasts heard near airport in Somalia's Mogadishu
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California Wildfires destroy homes

At least 18 homes lost and another 1,500 threatened as flames churn through tinder-dry canyons north of Los Angeles.
California Wildfires destroy homes
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US election: Bernie Sanders urges support for Clinton

Former candidate for the Democratic nomination urged party unity after leaked emails showed favouritism for Clinton.
US election: Bernie Sanders urges support for Clinton
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Bangladesh: 9 killed in gun battle with police

Bangladesh: 9 killed in gun battle with police
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Deadly knife attack in facility for disabled in Japan

Suspect held for killing at least 15 people in facility for the disabled in Sagamihara, outside the capital Tokyo.
Deadly knife attack in facility for disabled in Japan
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South Sudan's Salva Kiir replaces Riek Machar

Appointment of General Taban Deng in place of Riek Machar threatens to reignite civil war in Africa's youngest nation.
South Sudan's Salva Kiir replaces Riek Machar
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What's behind the IOC's decision on Russia?

The International Olympic Committee has rejected recommendations to ban Russia from Rio Olympics.
What's behind the IOC's decision on Russia?
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Libya: 87 refugee bodies wash up on beach

Bodies began washing up on the city's beach west of Tripoli on Friday, but more have since been found, official says.
Libya: 87 refugee bodies wash up on beach
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Anger grows over China's handling of deadly floods

Five days after rains lashed parts of country's north, authorities face accusations of trying to cover up the disaster.
Anger grows over China's handling of deadly floods
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Turkey: The night of the ordinary hero

Democracy was protected by ordinary citizens who had gathered to oppose the coup.
Turkey: The night of the ordinary hero
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Syria's civil war: Air raids 'kill civilians' in Aleppo

Reports say over 20 dead in government attacks on al-Atareb as UN official urges humanitarian access to besieged areas.
Syria's civil war: Air raids 'kill civilians' in Aleppo
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Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Libya top Arab League summit agenda

Leaders at Mauritania meeting vow to "defeat terrorism" and back French bid to relaunch Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.
Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Libya top Arab League summit agenda
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The case of French aid worker Moussa Tchantchuing

Charges against the French aid worker held in Bangladesh since December have been dropped. But how did he end up there?
The case of French aid worker Moussa Tchantchuing
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Philippines' Duterte declares ceasefire with communists

In first State of the Nation speech, president lays groundwork for peace talks with armed groups due to begin in Norway.
Philippines' Duterte declares ceasefire with communists
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Ansbach suicide bomber pledged allegiance to ISIL

Bavaria minister says video on phone proves incident in Ansbach, in which only suspect was killed, was terrorist attack.
Ansbach suicide bomber pledged allegiance to ISIL
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Brexit fallout: Anti-migrant attacks surge in the UK

Ethnic Roma say their community now lives in fear amid rising xenophobic violence after UK vote to leave the EU.
Brexit fallout: Anti-migrant attacks surge in the UK
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Muslim voters between Hillary Clinton and a hard place

They are exhausted with Clinton's posture towards Muslims at home and abroad.
Muslim voters between Hillary Clinton and a hard place
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Yahoo sold for $ 4.8 bln to telecom giant Verizon

US mobile network provider buys the struggling internet company after a five-month auction.
Yahoo sold for $ 4.8 bln to telecom giant Verizon
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No Brexit talks for months, EU's Juncker concedes

EU Commission President Juncker says Britain should have been better prepared for possibility of a 'Leave' vote
No Brexit talks for months, EU's Juncker concedes
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Syrian refugees: Struggles in Turkey intensify

Amid a security crackdown after the failed putsch, refugees from Syria now face multiple new challenges.
Syrian refugees: Struggles in Turkey intensify
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Chinese dissidents in Thailand: Living in constant fear

An insight into the fearful, desperate lives of Thailand's small but growing community of asylum seekers from China.
Chinese dissidents in Thailand: Living in constant fear
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Afghanistan: Surge in civilian, children death tolls

Civilian casualties touched a record high in the first half of 2016, with 388 children killed and 1,121 wounded.
Afghanistan: Surge in civilian, children death tolls
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Bangladesh police investigate killing of child labourer

Ten-year-old boy killed after co-workers inserted nozzle of high-pressure air pump into his rectum and turned it on.
Bangladesh police investigate killing of child labourer
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Farmland 'increases the severity of thunderstorms'

Researchers find that farmland in the US has significantly increased humidity, leading to more intense downpours.
Farmland 'increases the severity of thunderstorms'
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Liberia after Ebola: Turning midwives into surgeons

Liberian midwives are being trained as surgeons to assume the role of maternal health doctors killed by Ebola.
Liberia after Ebola: Turning midwives into surgeons
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The West fails the 'coup test' in Turkey

Many in the Western media and their analyses failed to show respect and extend credit to the society of Turkey.
The West fails the 'coup test' in Turkey
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ASEAN bloc breaks deadlock on South China Sea

Manila had earlier requested the bloc's joint statement to mention recent UN-backed court ruling on South China Sea row.
ASEAN bloc breaks deadlock on South China Sea
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Families of Gaza war victims protest lack of aid

Palestinian government has failed the families who need its assistance the most, demonstrators say.
Families of Gaza war victims protest lack of aid
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Iraq: Suicide attack kills at least 21 near Baghdad

Hospital sources say death toll likely to rise after bomb goes off as cars wait to enter Khalis, north of capital.
Iraq: Suicide attack kills at least 21 near Baghdad
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Turkey: Arrest warrants issued for 42 journalists

Move to detain journalists is the latest in a string of arrests since a failed attempt to topped the government.
Turkey: Arrest warrants issued for 42 journalists
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Helping Malawi's animals back into the wild

From monkeys to pythons, antelope to lions, the Lilongwe Wildlife Trust rescues, rehabilitates and returns animals.
Helping Malawi's animals back into the wild
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The roots of Jeremy Corbyn's support

The pro-Corbyn Momentum organisation has established itself as one of the biggest pressure blocs in the Labour party.
The roots of Jeremy Corbyn's support
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Australia plans to indefinitely hold 'terror' convicts

Coalition proposes national framework to keep people convicted of "terrorism" in jail even after sentences finish.
Australia plans to indefinitely hold 'terror' convicts
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Munich attack: Afghan teen arrested over possible role

The teenager is under investigation for possibly having failed to report the plans of the gunman, according to police.
Munich attack: Afghan teen arrested over possible role
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Trump's anti-Clinton rhetoric could divide the US

Trump appears to have convinced supporters that Clinton should never be allowed to lead the US, even if she wins.
Trump's anti-Clinton rhetoric could divide the US
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Germany: Syrian asylum seeker behind Ansbach explosion

A Syrian refugee killed himself and injured 12 others after setting off a bomb near a music festival in Germany.
Germany: Syrian asylum seeker behind Ansbach explosion
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Iran destroys 100,000 'corrupting' satellite dishes

Authorities say the banned satellite dishes are morally damaging, despite high-level calls for reform of the law.
Iran destroys 100,000 'corrupting' satellite dishes
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US election: Democrats' leaked emails cause DNC crisis

Hacked emails overshadow the Democratic National Convention as Philadelphia braces for anti-Clinton protests.
US election: Democrats' leaked emails cause DNC crisis
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What's hampering peace in South Sudan?

Doubts over a plan that was supposed to end the civil war following the replacement of Vice President Riek Machar.
What's hampering peace in South Sudan?
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Syria: Mortar bomb hits Damascus cafe, several killed

Monitor says dozens were wounded in attack while witness claims at least six died in rare blast in government-held area.
Syria: Mortar bomb hits Damascus cafe, several killed
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Chris Froome wins third Tour de France

British cyclist seals Team Sky's fourth Tour triumph in five years.
Chris Froome wins third Tour de France
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Germany: Syrian arrested after deadly machete attack

One killed, two others wounded by machete-wielding man in southern city of Reutlingen, as motive remains unclear.
Germany: Syrian arrested after deadly machete attack
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Trump's speech: A dystopian view of America

Acceptance speech reflects how Trump has tapped into widespread anger and fear among white working class men.
Trump's speech: A dystopian view of America
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IOC decides against blanket ban on Russia at Olympics

International Olympic Committee will accept athletes if they comply with strict rules by federations.
IOC decides against blanket ban on Russia at Olympics
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Munich attack: David Sonboly 'planned attack for year'

Investigators say he likely chose victims at random and are trying to determine how he circumvented strict gun laws.
Munich attack: David Sonboly 'planned attack for year'
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Hundreds of refugees march to Serbia-Hungary border

Refugees and migrants mass on the Serbia-Hungary border due to tight border controls introduced in early July.
Hundreds of refugees march to Serbia-Hungary border
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Peru's dirty gold

What is the true price of gold? We investigate the devastating impact of illegal gold mining in the rainforests of Peru.
Peru's dirty gold
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Turkey investigates those who say coup attempt was hoax

Justice minister says most social media users who claimed coup attempt was "theatre" are "losers".
Turkey investigates those who say coup attempt was hoax
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Nepal Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli resigns

Oli swept into power in 2015 but has faced fierce criticism over his handling of protests in the impoverished nation.
Nepal Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli resigns
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Israel, the UN's Sixth Committee and international law

How can a state that is so opposed to all legally binding resolutions of the UNSC engage on questions of the law?
Israel, the UN's Sixth Committee and international law
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Indian court tackles extrajudicial killings in Manipur

After decades of disappearances and deaths, recent ruling in insurgency-affected eastern state raises hope for justice.
Indian court tackles extrajudicial killings in Manipur
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Hawaii battered by Tropical Storm Darby

Darby is only the fifth storm to hit the islands since 1949.
Hawaii battered by Tropical Storm Darby
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Syria civil war: Airstrikes hit Aleppo hospitals

Four hospitals and a local blood bank in the battered city have been hit by air strikes in the past 24 hours.
Syria civil war: Airstrikes hit Aleppo hospitals
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ISIL as total state and pure violence

ISIL and all its state nemesis come together to form the amorphous shape of a "total state".
ISIL as total state and pure violence
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Inside Abu Sayyaf: Blood, drugs and conspiracies

Philippine group continues its insurgency and beheadings as military sources accuse local officials of lending support.
Inside Abu Sayyaf: Blood, drugs and conspiracies
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Cambodia: Thousands march in funeral of slain activist

Thousands march in funeral of slain activist, whose mid-day fatal shooting raised suspicion of political conspiracy.
Cambodia: Thousands march in funeral of slain activist
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Haneen Zoabi: Israel aims for 'political assassination'

Al Jazeera spoke with the Palestinian MK targeted by Israel's controversial new expulsion law.
Haneen Zoabi: Israel aims for 'political assassination'
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Hindus perform annual ceremony on erupting Mount Bromo

An erupting volcano has not prevented Indonesia's Tenggerese people from performing their annual ceremony.
Hindus perform annual ceremony on erupting Mount Bromo
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Israeli expulsion law 'violates all rules of democracy'

Critics fear the new legislation is designed to empty the Knesset of its Palestinian parties.
Israeli expulsion law 'violates all rules of democracy'
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California wildfires: Hundreds flee Los Angeles homes

Hundreds evacuate their homes as fast-expanding fire tears through the drought-stricken mountains northwest of L.A
California wildfires: Hundreds flee Los Angeles homes
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Deadly Baghdad suicide bombing targets Shia area

At least 11 Iraqis killed aftert bomber blows himself up at police checkpoint in the mainly Shia district of Kadhimiya.
Deadly Baghdad suicide bombing targets Shia area
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India's online marketplace for Mumbai's slum artisans

A new online sales website opens new markets and brings recognition to artisans working in Mumbai's Dharavi slum.
India's online marketplace for Mumbai's slum artisans
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Argentina's former leader Kirchner 'not afraid of jail'

Kirchner says she does not fear going to jail if it is the political price she must pay for her progressive policies.
Argentina's former leader Kirchner 'not afraid of jail'
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The lawless playgrounds of Laos

Has the Asian gambling enclave become a 'semi-lawless' zone where gambling, prostitution, and illicit trades flourish?
The lawless playgrounds of Laos
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ASEAN bloc pushes for South China Sea breakthrough

Territorial disputes in the South China Sea expected to overshadow meeting of Southeast Asian foreign ministers in Laos.
ASEAN bloc pushes for South China Sea breakthrough
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Turkey detains top Gulen aide after coup attempt

Main aide to cleric blamed for a failed military coup attempt has been detained, after Gulen's nephew is also held.
Turkey detains top Gulen aide after coup attempt
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As fighting rages on, Syrian children starving to death

Medics say humanitarian aid is not enough to stave off malnutrition in areas hit hard by Syria's ongoing civil war.
As fighting rages on, Syrian children starving to death
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Taban Deng Gai: South Sudan needs peace

Contrary to reports Taban Deng Gai says he was not formally dismissed by Machar, who is missing, and is ready to lead.
Taban Deng Gai: South Sudan needs peace
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Leaked emails appear to show DNC hostility to Sanders

Cache of emails released by Wikileaks appear to indicate Democratic Party leaders' opposition to Clinton's rival.
Leaked emails appear to show DNC hostility to Sanders
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How did the media cover the Munich attack?

Police report no links between ISIL and a gunman's "night of horror" in a Munich shopping centre.
How did the media cover the Munich attack?
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US: What do Muslim Republicans think of Donald Trump?

Al Jazeera speaks to Muslim supporters of the Republican party to gauge their views on Trump and his rhetoric on Islam.
US: What do Muslim Republicans think of Donald Trump?
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Nigeria lifts headscarf ban in Lagos schools

Nigerian groups welcome court ruling that lifts ban on girls wearing the headscarf in government schools in Lagos state.
Nigeria lifts headscarf ban in Lagos schools
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South Sudan opposition replaces missing leader Machar

Government accepts decision to install rebels' chief negotiator Taban Deng as leader, but Machar rejects the move.
South Sudan opposition replaces missing leader Machar
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Fear grows as Turkey introduces state of emergency

Turkey's state of emergency deepens divisions among government supporters and critics in the wake of the failed coup.
Fear grows as Turkey introduces state of emergency
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Devastating blasts rip through Hazara protest in Kabul

Twin ISIL-claimed explosions targeting protest by members of Afghanistan's Hazara minority kill dozens, wound hundreds.
Devastating blasts rip through Hazara protest in Kabul
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Walls of Shame: West Bank Separation Wall

A look at one of the most controversial walls in the world today.
Walls of Shame: West Bank Separation Wall
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Armenia standoff: Last four police hostages released

Gunmen released final four police officers held captive, officials say, but remain holed up and heavily armed.
Armenia standoff: Last four police hostages released
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Fedor Konyukhov breaks world hot air balloon record

Russian adventurer Fedor Konyukhov has broken the record for the fastest round-the-world flight in a hot air balloon.
Fedor Konyukhov breaks world hot air balloon record
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Floods in China kill dozens, displace tens of thousands

At least 87 people killed and thousands displaced as heavy rain triggers floods and landslides in parts of China.
Floods in China kill dozens, displace tens of thousands
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Turkey's economy after the coup

Will the Turkish economy remain resilient in the face of political upheaval?
Turkey's economy after the coup
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Top Republican Hindu defends Trump's Mexican wall

Republican Hindu Coalition founder, Shalabh 'Shalli' Kumar, says there is no 'racist blood' in Trump's heart.
Top Republican Hindu defends Trump's Mexican wall
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Munich attack: Suspect 'obsessed' with mass shootings

Teen gunman was "deranged" and "obsessed" with mass shootings, according to Munich police chief.
Munich attack: Suspect 'obsessed' with mass shootings
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Zygmunt Bauman: Behind the world's 'crisis of humanity'

Polish philosopher Zygmunt Bauman frames the upheaval across the globe as symptomatic of the diffusion of fear.
Zygmunt Bauman: Behind the world's 'crisis of humanity'
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Turkey: Erdogan moves to shutter 2,340 institutions

In his first decree under new state of emergency laws, Erdogan moves to close schools and extend legal detention time
Turkey: Erdogan moves to shutter 2,340 institutions
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Deadly blast kills at least 10 in Kabul protest

A suicide bomber hit a large demonstration by members of Afghanistan's Hazara minority in Kabul on Saturday.
Deadly blast kills at least 10 in Kabul protest
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S. Sudan: Kiir gives Machar ultimatum to return to Juba

South Sudan's Vice President and former rebel leader Riek Machar has accused President Kiir of plotting against him.
S. Sudan: Kiir gives Machar ultimatum to return to Juba
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For the British left, social justice is electability

Across Europe, established centre-left parties are actively administering policies that made things worse.
For the British left, social justice is electability
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Middle East in the grips of a major heatwave

Records smashed as extreme temperatures hit the region.
Middle East in the grips of a major heatwave
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What does the world think about a President Trump?

Mehdi Hasan on what world leaders think about the billion-dollar businessman's candidacy.
What does the world think about a President Trump?
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Trump ally defends 'Islamic ideology sick' remarks

Michael Flynn, an adviser to Donald Trump, also says the nominee is the kind of leader the US needs.
Trump ally defends 'Islamic ideology sick' remarks
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India: Search continues for plane in Bay of Bengal

An Indian military transport plane with 29 people on board has gone missing in the Bay of Bengal.
India: Search continues for plane in Bay of Bengal
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Afghan Hazara minority protest in Kabul over power line

Thousands take to the streets of the Afghan capital to demand changes to the route of a planned power transmission line.
Afghan Hazara minority protest in Kabul over power line
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How should France answer to the horror in Nice?

The country is now deeply entrenched in a long-term war with few hopes of dodging future attacks.
How should France answer to the horror in Nice?
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Iraq: Army to dig 'security trench' around Fallujah

The Iraqi army is turning to medieval tactics to secure the recently captured city of Fallujah from ISIL infiltration.
Iraq: Army to dig 'security trench' around Fallujah
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Syria: Clashes in Manbij after ISIL refuses rebel offer

Clashes erupt in Manbij after ISIL ignores 48-hour offer by US-backed rebels to leave besieged town without a fight.
Syria: Clashes in Manbij after ISIL refuses rebel offer
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'Either you join ISIL or you challenge them'

Nearly two years after being liberated from ISIL, the Iraqi town of Saadiya is struggling to rebuild.
'Either you join ISIL or you challenge them'
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Munich attack: Shooter's motive 'completely unclear'

German police say attacker who killed nine people before turning gun on himself was an 18-year-old from Munich.
Munich attack: Shooter's motive 'completely unclear'
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Hillary Clinton picks Senator Tim Kaine as running mate

Democratic presidential hopeful calls Senator Tim Kaine a man who has devoted his life to fighting for others.
Hillary Clinton picks Senator Tim Kaine as running mate
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Scorecard: Marking the RNC speakers

Al Jazeera's Alan Fisher awards marks to speakers at the US Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio.
Scorecard: Marking the RNC speakers
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Munich attack: Manhunt under way after deadly shooting

At least eight killed and several wounded in shooting spree at Munich shopping centre, as perpetrators remain at large.
Munich attack: Manhunt under way after deadly shooting
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Mali: Up to 20 dead as fighting threatens peace deal

Pro-government militia and Tuareg rebels clash in northern town of Kidal, raising fears for a fraying peace agreement.
Mali: Up to 20 dead as fighting threatens peace deal
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AIDS 2016: This pandemic is far from over

Since the start of the epidemic, AIDS-related illnesses killed 35 million while 78 million were infected with HIV.
AIDS 2016: This pandemic is far from over
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Will Donald Trump win the US presidential election?

At the RNC, we ask whether the billionaire-businessman should be the next US president.
Will Donald Trump win the US presidential election?
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Artist Khaled Akil imagines Pokémon Go in ravaged Syria

Khaled Akil's project showing fun characters amid woeful scenes is a reminder that war goes on as the world turns away.
Artist Khaled Akil imagines Pokémon Go in ravaged Syria
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Turkey in shake-up of security forces after failed coup

Interior ministry announces take-over of key security force from army in wake of failed coup.
Turkey in shake-up of security forces after failed coup
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IMF boss Christine Lagarde to stand trial in Tapie case

French court rules IMF chief Christine Lagarde must stand trial for her handling of a massive state payout in 2008.
IMF boss Christine Lagarde to stand trial in Tapie case
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Germany: Shots fired at Munich shopping centre

Police say shots have been fired at a shopping centre in the city of Munich.
Germany: Shots fired at Munich shopping centre
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Homeless HIV patient removed for Durban AIDS summit

South African police evict homeless people ahead of AIDS summit, including HIV patient who lost his ARVs in the process.
Homeless HIV patient removed for Durban AIDS summit
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France to send artillery to Iraq in fight against ISIL

French president announces plan to send artillery, but no ground troops, to combat ISIL in Iraq in August.
France to send artillery to Iraq in fight against ISIL
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Libya: UN brands apparent group execution a 'war crime'

UN envoy "dismayed" as hospital says it received 14 bodies bearing shots to the head, signalling summary execution.
Libya: UN brands apparent group execution a 'war crime'
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Fighting in northern Mali threatens peace deal

Pro-government militia and Tuareg rebels clash in northern town of Kidal, raising fears for a fraying peace agreement.
Fighting in northern Mali threatens peace deal
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As the world warms, the ice melts

Confirmation of more record-breaking temperatures coincides with research confirming rapid ice melt in the Arctic.
As the world warms, the ice melts
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Almost 3,000 drowned in Mediterranean crisis this year

Almost 20 people died each day trying to cross the Mediterranean to reach Europe.
Almost 3,000 drowned in Mediterranean crisis this year
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Week in Pictures: From Turkey to Trump

From a failed coup in Turkey to Trump formally accepting his nomination, here is the week in pictures.
Week in Pictures: From Turkey to Trump
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US could extradite Gulen quickly: Turkish minister

Foreign minister urges US to speed up consideration of whether businessman blamed for failed coup should be extradited.
US could extradite Gulen quickly: Turkish minister
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The legacy of the coup attempt in Turkey

Instead of a unequivocal condemnation of the coup attempt, what we see is politicised comments and baseless accusations.
The legacy of the coup attempt in Turkey
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MH370: Search to be suspended after current phase

The search for missing Malaysian jet will be suspended if flight is not found in initial search zone, authorities say.
MH370: Search to be suspended after current phase
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Donald Trump's Republican Party - not divided

Republicans are split over Donald Trump, yet thousands turned out to voice their support for the presidential nominee.
Donald Trump's Republican Party - not divided
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Inside a Mayan healing ceremony

Meet the Mayan healers keeping various forms of traditional healing alive for poor indigenous Guatemalans.
Inside a Mayan healing ceremony
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Inside a frontline hospital in Afghanistan

Amidst a growing Taliban insurgency, doctors at Boost Hospital in volatile Helmand Province, rush to save lives.
Inside a frontline hospital in Afghanistan
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Turkey coup attempt: What happened that night?

This coup attempt was defeated by the citizens of Turkey, regardless of their political affiliation.
Turkey coup attempt: What happened that night?
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Refugees: 'Unprecedented' rescue effort off Libya coast

Doctors Without Borders works round the clock to get refugees at the mercy of the Mediterranean to safety.
Refugees: 'Unprecedented' rescue effort off Libya coast
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Wife of UK journalist questioned over 'royal insult'

Noppawan "Ploy" Bunluesilp questioned by police following a raid on her home in Bangkok
Wife of UK journalist questioned over 'royal insult'
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Afghanistan: Using technology to empower women

In a world of no boundaries, Roya Mahboob aims to bridge the gap between school-based education and real jobs.
Afghanistan: Using technology to empower women
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Mozambican refugees stuck between somewhere and nowhere

Refugees fleeing fighting in Mozambique struggle to come to terms with life in the camps of Malawi.
Mozambican refugees stuck between somewhere and nowhere
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Europe must remain firm on sanctions against Russia

How quickly many European countries have forgotten what Russia has done to Ukraine - and they could be next.
Europe must remain firm on sanctions against Russia
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Lebanon's rubbish crisis fuels green alternatives

One year on, the crisis remains unresolved - but new initiatives have brought recycling to the forefront.
Lebanon's rubbish crisis fuels green alternatives
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Donald Trump accepts nomination for US president

Republican nominee vows to restore "law and order" in the country and lead his party back to the White House.
Donald Trump accepts nomination for US president
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What's the Republicans' message by nominating Trump?

The GOP's Ted Cruz refused to endorse former rival Donald Trump at the party's convention in Cleveland.
What's the Republicans' message by nominating Trump?
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Palestinian leftists on hunger strike in Israeli jails

Dozens of prisoners go on hunger strike to support Bilal Kayed, a Palestinian detainee held without charge or trial.
Palestinian leftists on hunger strike in Israeli jails
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Zimbabwe war veterans denounce 'dictatorial' Mugabe

In a surprise revolt, Zimbabwe's war veterans, who supported Mugabe for decades, say they will no longer back him.
Zimbabwe war veterans denounce 'dictatorial' Mugabe
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Libya: Tripoli condemns French military involvement

The UN-backed government in Tripoli condemns France's military involvement in the country as hundreds protest.
Libya: Tripoli condemns French military involvement
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Brazil: 10 arrested for plotting attack on Olympics

Brazil's federal police arrests 10 people who allegedly pledged alliance to ISIL and planned on carrying out attacks.
Brazil: 10 arrested for plotting attack on Olympics
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A Muslim woman takes in the Republican convention

Al Jazeera producer meets the reality of the US election discontent towards those "outside".
A Muslim woman takes in the Republican convention
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US: Black man 'shot by police' while helping patient

Video emerges showing moments before Charles Kinsey was shot by Florida police as he lay in a street helping a patient.
US: Black man 'shot by police' while helping patient
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Nice lorry driver plotted attack for months: prosecutor

French prosecutor says five suspects were involved in the preparation of the attack, planned months in advance.
Nice lorry driver plotted attack for months: prosecutor
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Refugee boat found with 22 dead bodies off Libya coast

Bodies of 22 refugees found at bottom of rubber dinghy adrift near the Libyan coast, MSF says.
Refugee boat found with 22 dead bodies off Libya coast
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Greek court sentences fugitive Turkish soldiers

Eight Turkish military staff given suspended two-months prison terms for illegal entry into Greece after coup attempt.
Greek court sentences fugitive Turkish soldiers
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Venezuelans flock across border due to food shortage

It was the second weekend in a row that Venezuela's socialist government opened the long-closed border with Colombia.
Venezuelans flock across border due to food shortage
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Turexit: Should Turkey leave NATO?

If Turkey leaves NATO, the risks to its security are minimal - but the alliance would suffer if it quits.
Turexit: Should Turkey leave NATO?
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Indonesia rejects ruling on 1960s mass killing

Security Minister Luhut Panjaitan criticises panel of judges, saying killings in 60s are "none of their business".
Indonesia rejects ruling on 1960s mass killing
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Syria war: ISIL given '48 hours' to leave Manbij

Ultimatum by US-backed forces comes days after coalition strikes allegedly killed 56 civilians in the northern city.
Syria war: ISIL given '48 hours' to leave Manbij
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Venezuela: On the Edge

What is behind Venezuela's descent into chaos and the bitter ideological struggle dividing the nation?
Venezuela: On the Edge
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Severe winter chill grips Peru

Livelihoods under threat as intense cold spell of weather sweeps across the Peruvian Andes
Severe winter chill grips Peru
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The killing of Qandeel Baloch: Honour meets technology

Irrespective of whether offline violence affects the online or vice versa, both mirror and strengthen each other.
The killing of Qandeel Baloch: Honour meets technology
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Calls for Malaysia PM's resignation over 1MDB scandal

Former premier and an opposition leader says Malaysia's Najib Razak should step down over $1bn government fund scandal.
Calls for Malaysia PM's resignation over 1MDB scandal
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Erdogan: Will do everything for stability of Turkey

In an exclusive interview, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discusses the failed coup and the ongoing crackdown.
Erdogan: Will do everything for stability of Turkey
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Bangladesh: Tarique Rahman jailed for money laundering

High Court hands Tarique Rahman, son of opposition leader Khaleda Zia, seven-year jail sentence for money laundering.
Bangladesh: Tarique Rahman jailed for money laundering
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Healing Central African Republic's traumatised children

At classes for youngsters suffering from PTSD, girls draw pictures of men with guns, missing limbs and lost children.
Healing Central African Republic's traumatised children
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Turkey: United against a coup, divided on the future

Various sections of Turkish society came together against the putsch, but deep divisions are only likely to intensify.
Turkey: United against a coup, divided on the future
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Ted Cruz's speech and the surreal 2016 campaign

Texas Governor failed to endorse Donald Trump for president in his speech at the Republican convention.
Ted Cruz's speech and the surreal 2016 campaign
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Armenia protesters, police clash over hostage crisis

At least 50 people wounded following night of violent clashes over four-day hostage crisis, health ministry says.
Armenia protesters, police clash over hostage crisis
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The refugees making Greece feel like home

As more European countries erect barriers to refugee movement, those stranded in Greece make the most of their new home.
The refugees making Greece feel like home
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Turkish aid flows into besieged Gaza Strip

While Palestinians in Gaza welcomed the arrival of basic goods, some were sceptical about its long-term benefits.
Turkish aid flows into besieged Gaza Strip
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Remembering the Mavi Marmara victims

As Turkey-Israel reconciliation deal takes effect, the families of two victims reflect on how their lives have changed.
Remembering the Mavi Marmara victims
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Call for Malaysia PM to step down over 1MDB scandal

US officials allege $1bn siphoned from Malaysia state fund and used as "personal bank account" to buy luxury assets.
Call for Malaysia PM to step down over 1MDB scandal
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Mike Pence accepts Republican VP nomination

Apart immigration reform, Trump and the conservative Indiana governor Pence do not see eye to eye on many issues.
Mike Pence accepts Republican VP nomination
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Syrian refugees suffering on Jordan's border

Tightened border restrictions after last month's deadly bombing are cutting off desperately needed food and water.
Syrian refugees suffering on Jordan's border
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Sacred cows and India's caste carcass

Demonstrations are growing in Gujarat state with Dalits leaving dead cows at government offices after caste beatings.
Sacred cows and India's caste carcass
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Clashes as US flag burned at Republican convention

Violence breaks out as Revolutionary Communists set fire to an American flag at the Republican convention in Cleveland.
Clashes as US flag burned at Republican convention
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Turkey: Witch hunt or precautionary measures?

Turkey's leaders are under pressure to show restraint as thousands are arrested or fired following the failed coup.
Turkey: Witch hunt or precautionary measures?
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Fighting rages as Taliban attacks Afghanistan's Kunduz

Taliban attack police checkpoints in Afghanistan's northern Kunduz province in a bid to take control of district.
Fighting rages as Taliban attacks Afghanistan's Kunduz
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Erdogan: Turkish democracy is not under threat

In an interview with Al Jazeera, the Turkish president says the country's democracy is not under threat.
Erdogan: Turkish democracy is not under threat
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Erdogan declares 'state of emergency' in Turkey

In response to failed coup, Turkish president says state of emergency will last for three months.
Erdogan declares 'state of emergency' in Turkey
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Cuba and the US, one year of diplomatic ties

The restoration of US and Cuban diplomatic ties has hit the one-year mark after decades of frosty relations.
Cuba and the US, one year of diplomatic ties
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HRW: Security agencies killing suspects in Kenya

Kenyan officials deny HRW allegations that security forces have "forcibly disappeared" 34 suspects linked to al-Shabab.
HRW: Security agencies killing suspects in Kenya
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US goes after $1bn in assets from Malaysia's 1MDB

US officials allege fund was used as "personal bank account" to buy assets, including property, a jet and paintings.
US goes after $1bn in assets from Malaysia's 1MDB
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What Egyptians can learn from Turkey's failed coup

The lessons for Egypt are numerous and they will certainly affect the future of democratisation in that country.
What Egyptians can learn from Turkey's failed coup
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No Safe Haven: Chinese Dissidents Living in Fear

Thailand has long been a sanctuary for Chinese dissidents, but it no longer offers safety for those seeking refuge.
No Safe Haven: Chinese Dissidents Living in Fear
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Indonesian state 'responsible for genocide' in 1965

People's tribunal says government must compensate victims and survivors of mass killings some five decades ago.
Indonesian state 'responsible for genocide' in 1965
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Winter warmth breaks Australian records

Tropical air has brought record rain to Queensland, and now brings some outstandingly high night-time temperatures.
Winter warmth breaks Australian records
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Trump 'doesn't have to know' Hamas-Hezbollah difference

Herman Cain, 2012 Republican presidential candidate, says Donald Trump will 'learn as he goes'.
Trump 'doesn't have to know' Hamas-Hezbollah difference
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Journalist Pavel Sheremet killed in Ukraine car bomb

Belarusian-born award-winning journalist Pavel Sheremet was killed in a car bomb explosion in central Kiev.
Journalist Pavel Sheremet killed in Ukraine car bomb
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To die for no cause in the Hindu Kush Mountains

Ahmad Shah Massoud and the young Arab prisoners of the war between the Taliban and the Northern Alliance in Afghanistan.
To die for no cause in the Hindu Kush Mountains
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France confirms three soldiers killed in Libya

French President Francois Hollande confirms three officers killed while on an intelligence mission in Libya.
France confirms three soldiers killed in Libya
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Opinion is starkly different from blind violence

We need to remember that thinking, writing, and debating are significantly different from violence.
Opinion is starkly different from blind violence
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Anti-Trump protests get creative in Cleveland

As the RNC nominates Donald Trump as its presidential candidate, protesters find new ways to voice discontent.
Anti-Trump protests get creative in Cleveland
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The lessons to be learned from Turkey's failed coup

The country does not belong to a certain segment of society, but belongs to every citizen.
The lessons to be learned from Turkey's failed coup
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Disney movie sparks a chess boom in Uganda

Katwe is one of the largest slums in Uganda and the scene of an unlikely chess revolution.
Disney movie sparks a chess boom in Uganda
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Turkey issues travel ban on academics after failed coup

Temporary measure taken due to flight risk of alleged accomplices of coup plotters, Turkish official tells Al Jazeera.
Turkey issues travel ban on academics after failed coup
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Turkey air strikes kill PKK fighters in northern Iraq

First air strikes since failed coup kill at least 20 PKK fighters in northern Iraq, Turkish media reports.
Turkey air strikes kill PKK fighters in northern Iraq
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Syria war: Rebels 'behead 10-year-old boy' on video

Nour al-Din al-Zinki rebel group calls beheading an "individual error" that does not represent movement's policy.
Syria war: Rebels 'behead 10-year-old boy' on video
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Gaza: The Last Picture

A Palestinian cameraman records the 2014 Israeli assault on Shujayea, including the final moments of his own life.
Gaza: The Last Picture
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Israel 'narrowing the space for freedom of expression'

New law criminalising those who encourage soldiers to desert has drawn criticism from rights groups.
Israel 'narrowing the space for freedom of expression'
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Pakistanis describe 'hell' of Bagram base detention

Dozens of Pakistanis held by the US in Afghanistan were repatriated, but struggle to put their lives back together.
Pakistanis describe 'hell' of Bagram base detention
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Turkey blocks Wikileaks over release of AK Party emails

AP Party officials downplay sensitivity of emails, adding block is only to protect MPs' privacy and phone numbers.
Turkey blocks Wikileaks over release of AK Party emails
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Are Turkey's military bases safe after the failed coup?

Several high ranking officials from the Incirlik air base were arrested over alleged involvement in the failed coup.
Are Turkey's military bases safe after the failed coup?
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Does the UK need a nuclear deterrent?

British MPs have thrown their support behind the renewal of the Trident nuclear weapons programme.
Does the UK need a nuclear deterrent?
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Young Republicans tepid about Trump

Enthusiasm for Trump presidency is low among some young Republicans at national convention.
Young Republicans tepid about Trump
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MSF rescues hundreds of refugees every day

Doctors Without Borders works round the clock to get refugees at the mercy of the Mediterranean to safety.
MSF rescues hundreds of refugees every day
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Armed groups kill 17 soldiers at Mali base

Another 35 troops were wounded in what the government says was a "coordinated terrorist attack".
Armed groups kill 17 soldiers at Mali base
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North Korea: Missile launch a test for nuclear strike

Supreme leader Kim Jong-un personally supervised Tuesday's firing of three ballistic missiles, North's state media says.
North Korea: Missile launch a test for nuclear strike
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Donald Trump officially becomes Republican nominee

Billionaire businessman wins party nomination for US president after months of acrimonious campaigning.
Donald Trump officially becomes Republican nominee
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DRC: Rebels kill at least 10 in troubled eastern region

At least 10 killed in renewed violence in the country's troubled eastern region as ethnic tensions simmer.
DRC: Rebels kill at least 10 in troubled eastern region
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AIDS 2016: The ongoing battle to tackle HIV and AIDS

Since the start of the epidemic, aids-related illnesses have killed 35 million while 78 million were infected with HIV.
AIDS 2016: The ongoing battle to tackle HIV and AIDS
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Turkey: Wikileaks releases thousands of AKP emails

WikiLeaks has published a trove of nearly 300,000 emails allegedly belonging to President Erdogan's ruling party.
Turkey: Wikileaks releases thousands of AKP emails
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Charlize Theron: AIDS doesn't discriminate on its own

South African actor stuns thousands in her homeland with sharp observations about society's role in failing to end AIDS.
Charlize Theron: AIDS doesn't discriminate on its own
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Israeli soldiers shoot and kill Palestinian boy

Israeli soldiers shot dead a 12-year-old Palestinian boy near Jerusalem, the Palestinian health ministry said.
Israeli soldiers shoot and kill Palestinian boy
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Obama talks to Erdogan, offers help after failed coup

Two leaders reportedly discussed the status of United States based Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen.
Obama talks to Erdogan, offers help after failed coup
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Eagle withdraws from UK Labour leadership contest

Angela Eagle withdrew from the contest to lead Britain's main opposition Labour Party and backed rival Owen Smith.
Eagle withdraws from UK Labour leadership contest
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Dorcas Makgato: Botswana worked hard at confronting HIV

Dorcas Makgato, Botswana's health minister, speaks to Al Jazeera about what's next in the country's Aids treatment plan.
Dorcas Makgato: Botswana worked hard at confronting HIV
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IOC to study legal options on Russia ban from Olympics

IOC said it will "explore the legal options" before deciding whether to ban all Russian athletes from Rio Olympics
IOC to study legal options on Russia ban from Olympics
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Hottest day of the year in the UK

France is under heatwave warning, London hits 33C.
Hottest day of the year in the UK
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Lebanon: Beirut protesters decry racism toward Syrians

Activists say discrimination has heightened in recent weeks and Syrians are being blamed for the city's woes.
Lebanon: Beirut protesters decry racism toward Syrians
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Mugabe: Evan Mawarire sponsored by foreign countries

Zimbabwean president accuses pastor who led protests of being backed by countries set on destabilising the government.
Mugabe: Evan Mawarire sponsored by foreign countries
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Two centuries of oppression in Kashmir

The protests may turn into an uprising if India continues to misrepresent the fury as Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.
Two centuries of oppression in Kashmir
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Turkish pilots who downed Russian jet detained

Turkish pilots involved in downing of Russian Su-24 are detained over links to coup attempt, a Turkish official says.
Turkish pilots who downed Russian jet detained
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