Mexico: Pena Nieto’s meeting with Trump sparks outcry

Protesters ask why President Pena Nieto met with presidential country who has called Mexicans "rapists" and "criminals".
Mexico: Pena Nieto’s meeting with Trump sparks outcry
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Trump to clarify immigration stance at Arizona rally

Republican candidate expected to detail his policy on undocumented immigrants after saying he was "softening" position.
Trump to clarify immigration stance at Arizona rally
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Brazil: Michel Temer sworn in as new president

New president Temer swore to uphold the constitution, hours after senators voted to remove Dilma Rousseff from office.
Brazil: Michel Temer sworn in as new president
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Has Ireland given illegal tax incentives to Apple?

The European Commission says the Irish government helped Apple artificially lower its tax bill for more than 20 years.
Has Ireland given illegal tax incentives to Apple?
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India: More than 34,000 cases of rape reported in 2015

New figures released by India's crime records bureau show that vast majority of victims knew their attackers.
India: More than 34,000 cases of rape reported in 2015
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Spain: Polls loom again as Rajoy loses confidence vote

MPs reject the acting PM's bid to form a government, bringing the country closer to a potential third vote in a year.
Spain: Polls loom again as Rajoy loses confidence vote
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Donald Trump heads to Mexico in surprise visit

Protests expected during visit by Republican presidential nominee who has called Mexico source of rapists and criminals.
Donald Trump heads to Mexico in surprise visit
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Gabon election: Protests as Ali Bongo beats Jean Ping

Protests in capital Libreville turn violent as supporters of opposition leader Jean Ping say the vote was "stolen".
Gabon election: Protests as Ali Bongo beats Jean Ping
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Africa's elephants rapidly declining: study

The continent's savanna elephants are in danger of being wiped out as poaching thrives, new research warns.
Africa's elephants rapidly declining: study
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Voices from the Northern Mariana Islands

Residents of Northern Mariana Islands, "America's best kept secret" recount their "unique" problems far from the rest of the world.
Voices from the Northern Mariana Islands
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Brazil's Senate strips Dilma Rousseff of presidency

Sixty-one of 81 senators vote against the president in an impeachment trial.
Brazil's Senate strips Dilma Rousseff of presidency
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Palestinian Wedding

An insight into Palestinian weddings, uniting faiths and communities, and upholding traditions as a form of resistance.
Palestinian Wedding
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Gabon: Ali Bongo wins re-election as president

Challenger Jean Ping's camp say the electorate will not accept the result.
Gabon: Ali Bongo wins re-election as president
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Morocco and Mauritania's rocky relations

What further strained relations is that the Mauritanian president began to give this tension a personal dimension.
Morocco and Mauritania's rocky relations
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North Korea executed top official, says Seoul

South Korean officials say Pyongyang executed the vice premier of education by firing squad last month.
North Korea executed top official, says Seoul
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Deadly Lionrock leaves 11 dead in Japan

Storm followed unusual path and hit northeast of the main island of Honshu.
Deadly Lionrock leaves 11 dead in Japan
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A foreign correspondent's stories from Iraq

In the first of a weekly podcast series, Mohammed Jamjoom shares his experiences from Iraq.
A foreign correspondent's stories from Iraq
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Former S Korean sex slaves sue government over pay out

Each woman used as sex slave by Japan's troops during WWII is to receive $90,000, a move they consider inadequate.
Former S Korean sex slaves sue government over pay out
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Global growth: Still made in China

China is perfectly capable of addressing all sets of challenges simultaneously.
Global growth: Still made in China
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Take our quiz: How much do you know about Cuba?

Take our quiz: How much do you know about Cuba?
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Pakistan: Karachi mayor to run office from prison

MQM's Waseem Akhtar was arrested last month on charges of sedition and terrorism before he was elected mayor.
Pakistan: Karachi mayor to run office from prison
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Turkey denies reaching ceasefire with Kurdish forces

Minister rejects US announcement of ceasefire deal between Turkish military and Syrian partners with Kurdish YPG forces.
Turkey denies reaching ceasefire with Kurdish forces
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ISIL chemical attacks 'expected' as Mosul battle nears

Kurdish forces say they fear an increase in ISIL's chemical attacks to weaken the frontlines as Mosul offensive looms.
ISIL chemical attacks 'expected' as Mosul battle nears
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Living dangerously: Egypt's unfinished revolution

"The revolution will begin and I know you won't want to miss it," Mohamed whispered, urging me to go to Tahrir Square.
Living dangerously: Egypt's unfinished revolution
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Chicago police sackings over Laquan McDonald's death

Lacquan McDonald, 17, was carrying a three-inch blade when he was shot 16 times by officer Jason Van Dyke in 2014.
Chicago police sackings over Laquan McDonald's death
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David Cameron's legacy in the shadow of Brexit

UK's David Cameron was known as Britain's lucky prime minister, but his luck ran out with Brexit.
David Cameron's legacy in the shadow of Brexit
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Poison in Our Walls

Fault Lines investigates why hundreds of children in the US are still being poisoned by lead every year.
Poison in Our Walls
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Venezuela arrests opposition activists ahead of rally

President Maduro labels protest march planned for Thursday a plot to stir up violence and set the stage for a coup.
Venezuela arrests opposition activists ahead of rally
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Syria's war: Calls for sanctions over chemical weapons

Russia questions evidence from independent inspectors who held both government forces and ISIL responsible for attacks.
Syria's war: Calls for sanctions over chemical weapons
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Myanmar holds landmark ethnic peace talks

Ethnic tribes gather in country's capital for a five-day meeting that was called by the government of Aung San Suu Kyi.
Myanmar holds landmark ethnic peace talks
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Texas colleges open with guns allowed in classrooms

Critics worry that new campus carry law will cause self-censorship and put students at faculty at risk.
Texas colleges open with guns allowed in classrooms
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Is the civil war in Colombia finally over?

A historic truce between the Colombian government and FARC rebels is signed after 52 years of civil war.
Is the civil war in Colombia finally over?
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Turkey: 'Operations will continue in northern Syria'

US says Turkish-backed rebels and Kurdish forces agree to brief halt in fighting, as Turkey says operations will go on.
Turkey: 'Operations will continue in northern Syria'
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Syria's war: 'Deaths' as air strikes hit Idlib market

Activists in rebel-held Idlib say cluster bombs hit a vegetable market in the city, killing seven and wounding dozens.
Syria's war: 'Deaths' as air strikes hit Idlib market
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Investigation: ISIL buried thousands in 72 mass graves

Thousands of people killed by ISIL are believed buried in 72 mass graves in Iraq and Syria.
Investigation: ISIL buried thousands in 72 mass graves
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ISIL spokesman Adnani 'killed in Syria's Aleppo'

ISIL-linked website says Adnani was killed while monitoring military operations in Aleppo province.
ISIL spokesman Adnani 'killed in Syria's Aleppo'
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UN: At least 10,000 killed in Yemen conflict

UN says 10,000 people killed in war, a huge rise on previous estimate of 6,000, and warns actual figure is much higher.
UN: At least 10,000 killed in Yemen conflict
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Turkey: Ex-police chief, others detained in coup probe

Turkey detains Istanbul's former police chief, several governors and journalists as part of probe into failed coup bid.
Turkey: Ex-police chief, others detained in coup probe
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S Africa school ordered to end 'racist' hair rules

Education authorities give Pretoria high school a deadline to reassess its rules on how black students wear their hair.
S Africa school ordered to end 'racist' hair rules
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In Afghanistan, terrorism can't win over tolerance

AUAF and institutions like it are at the forefront of the war on terror, fighting theoretical foundations of extremism.
In Afghanistan, terrorism can't win over tolerance
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US: Gun violence in Chicago peaks in summer months

Violence in US city peaks in summer with dozens of shooting victims flooding hospital wards each weekend.
US: Gun violence in Chicago peaks in summer months
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Iraq war map: Who controls what

As fighting in parts of Iraq intensifies, a visual breakdown of the control of territory after years of war.
Iraq war map: Who controls what
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Al-Shabab attacks in Somalia (2006-2016)

Al-Shabab has carried out 364 attacks in Somalia in the last decade.
Al-Shabab attacks in Somalia (2006-2016)
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Syria's war: US takes in 10,000 refugees in one year

The White House says it is working with Congress to increase the target by a few thousand for 2017.
Syria's war: US takes in 10,000 refugees in one year
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Using human shields as a pretext to kill civilians

By claiming that the other side is using human shields, the attacker provides itself with a pre-emptive legal defence.
Using human shields as a pretext to kill civilians
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US court denies appeal 28 mothers and their children

Granting them fewer rights than Guantanamo detainees, the court ordered the Latin American families be sent back.
US court denies appeal 28 mothers and their children
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EU orders Apple to repay $14.5bn in taxes

Ireland deals enabled tech firm to avoid paying taxes on almost all profits from sales within EU market, says official.
EU orders Apple to repay $14.5bn in taxes
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Nepal: Waiting for the 'disappeared'

Ten years after the war, relatives of nearly 1,400 disappeared see little hope of finding loved ones or seeing justice.
Nepal: Waiting for the 'disappeared'
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Italy rescues 6,500 refugees from Mediterranean

Costguard says refugees packed aboard a number of dinghies saved in 40 different operations in one day.
Italy rescues 6,500 refugees from Mediterranean
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Lionrock batters Japan

The storm is weakening, but still threatens flooding and landslides.
Lionrock batters Japan
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Somalia: Blast, gunfire heard in Mogadishu

Witnesses report hearing gunfire and seeing plumes of smoke rising above city.
Somalia: Blast, gunfire heard in Mogadishu
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Syrian refugees revive Italian village of Camini

A village affected by emigration and lack of opportunities is benefiting from the influx of refugees and migrants.
Syrian refugees revive Italian village of Camini
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In Latin America, people disappear but crimes remain

As we mark the International Day of the Disappeared, countless families across Latin America have yet to attain closure.
In Latin America, people disappear but crimes remain
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Lebanon's disappeared: 'My father could still be alive'

A Lebanese family shares the harrowing ordeal of coping with the father's disappearance during civil war time.
Lebanon's disappeared: 'My father could still be alive'
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Turkey and Syrian Kurdish forces 'should stop fighting'

Pentagon calls for end to clashes between Turkish military and a US-backed Kurdish-led alliance in northern Syria.
Turkey and Syrian Kurdish forces 'should stop fighting'
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Explosion reported near Chinese embassy in Kyrgyzstan

Initial reports suggest a car rammed into one of the gates of the embassy in the capital Bishkek.
Explosion reported near Chinese embassy in Kyrgyzstan
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Yemen: Death toll in ISIL's Aden bombing rises to 70

Gathering of new recruits at army training camp in northern part of Aden targeted in car bomb attack on Monday.
Yemen: Death toll in ISIL's Aden bombing rises to 70
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Kashmir: A story of defiance amid grief

People in Indian-administered Kashmir aim their anger against security forces as death toll and eye injuries mount.
Kashmir: A story of defiance amid grief
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Philippine soldiers killed in clashes with Abu Sayyaf

Twelve soldiers were killed in fierce clashes with the armed group on the southern island of Jolo.
Philippine soldiers killed in clashes with Abu Sayyaf
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Can Islam be integrated with French secularism?

Government ministers are speaking to Muslim leaders about conforming to the French secular system.
Can Islam be integrated with French secularism?
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Indian minister advises tourists to 'not wear skirts'

After heavy criticism, tourism minister backtracks on earlier remarks, saying he was referring only to religious sites.
Indian minister advises tourists to 'not wear skirts'
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Turkish-backed Syrian rebels advance towards Manbij

Free Syrian Army forces advance towards Manbij, captured recently by the YPG, as the US tells all sides to stand down.
Turkish-backed Syrian rebels advance towards Manbij
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Uzbek President Islam Karimov 'in intensive care'

Leader's daughter says her 78-year-old father is hospitalised after suffering a cerebral haemorrhage.
Uzbek President Islam Karimov 'in intensive care'
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S Africa: Black students protest 'racist' hair rules

Teachers at South African high school accused of racism for forcing black girls to follow a discriminatory hair code.
S Africa: Black students protest 'racist' hair rules
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French minister summons Muslim leaders to bridge gaps

France to set up educational projects to reach out to young Muslims and build mosques with French speaking preachers.
French minister summons Muslim leaders to bridge gaps
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Brazil: Defiant Dilma Rousseff appears at Senate trial

Suspended Brazilian president rejects allegations of budget manipulation and accuses her rivals of staging a coup.
Brazil: Defiant Dilma Rousseff appears at Senate trial
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Syrian Civil War Map

Who controls what after five years of Syrian civil war.
Syrian Civil War Map
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March for racial equality on Boston's Freedom Trail

Organisers at demonstration against police brutality urge communities of colour to take charge of their narrative.
March for racial equality on Boston's Freedom Trail
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Laura Rodriguez: To Dance

We follow a ballet dancer in Carlos Acosta's dance company as she strives to overcome a knee injury before a premiere.
Laura Rodriguez: To Dance
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Beni, DRC: 'They hacked him and threw him in a pigsty'

The ongoing violence against civilians in eastern DR Congo leaves people terrified and uncertain about their future.
Beni, DRC: 'They hacked him and threw him in a pigsty'
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Concern over missing sons of Bangladeshi politicians

Witnesses say state holding the sons of three former politicians, including a deceased Jamaat head, in secret detention.
Concern over missing sons of Bangladeshi politicians
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Emotional tribute to eight-year-old Italy quake victim

Girl died shielding her little sister in Marche region when tremors hit parts of Italy last week, killing more than 290.
Emotional tribute to eight-year-old Italy quake victim
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John Kerry and Sergey Lavrov: Fatal Attraction II

It was certainly not love at first sight - but it was the first of many more encounters to come.
John Kerry and Sergey Lavrov: Fatal Attraction II
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Watchdog: India has failed to protect journalists

The Committee to Protect Journalists said that only one suspect has been prosecuted in a reporter's death in ten years.
Watchdog: India has failed to protect journalists
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People should have a say in electing the new UN head

The current system, one that privileges states and often corporations over people, can no longer be acceptable.
People should have a say in electing the new UN head
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Hong Kong through the eyes of rooftop rebels

Hong Kong's rooftoppers show the political awakening and the revolution as captured by the young people behind it.
Hong Kong through the eyes of rooftop rebels
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Heatwave comes at a price for mainland Europe

Severe storms interrupt the summer sun.
Heatwave comes at a price for mainland Europe
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Attack kills 18 people near Karbala in Iraq

Officials say five assailants with suicide vests, rifles and grenades opened fire in town west of Karbala on Sunday.
Attack kills 18 people near Karbala in Iraq
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Israel: Eviction plan violates Palestinian land rights

A new settlers' relocation plan raises questions over Israel's claim of respecting private property of Palestinians.
Israel: Eviction plan violates Palestinian land rights
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Loss of innocence: The propaganda war

How long does it take for a graphic image of war to lose its impact, and to what end are these media tools being used?
Loss of innocence: The propaganda war
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Ecuador: Evening out the media playing field

Are Ecuador's new anti-private media laws a breach of freedom of speech or a needed measure of equality?
Ecuador: Evening out the media playing field
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Kerry visits Bangladesh for talks on security

US secretary of state to meet Sheikh Hasina as well as opposition leaders to discuss economic and human rights issues.
Kerry visits Bangladesh for talks on security
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We must not let chemical weapons to become the 'norm'

UNSC and international community must to be bold in the face of increasing use of chemical weapons in Syria and Iraq.
We must not let chemical weapons to become the 'norm'
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Deadly suicide bombing targets Yemen army camp

At least 11 people killed in training camp in northern Aden after attacker drives his vehicle into a gathering.
Deadly suicide bombing targets Yemen army camp
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Iraq asks Saudi Arabia to replace ambassador

Diplomat Thamer al-Sabhan had called for the exclusion of Shia paramilitary units from Iraq's campaign against ISIL.
Iraq asks Saudi Arabia to replace ambassador
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Colombia ceasefire to end half-century-long war

Ceasefire ends long war between state and FARC fighters with full peace agreement expected in late September.
Colombia ceasefire to end half-century-long war
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France: Restaurant 'refuses to serve' Muslim women

Social media users express outrage after web video appears to show restaurant owner calling all Muslims "terrorists".
France: Restaurant 'refuses to serve' Muslim women
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Is the Iraqi army ready to liberate Mosul?

Iraq's prime minister says government forces and their allies will retake control of Mosul by the end of the year.
Is the Iraqi army ready to liberate Mosul?
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Erdogan: 'Syria operations will continue until the end'

Turkish leader says pursuit of armed groups will be unrelenting as cross-border operation kills dozens in Syria's north.
Erdogan: 'Syria operations will continue until the end'
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Can Kashmir anger be a turning point?

India extends a strict curfew over the restive region as separatist leaders call for more protests.
Can Kashmir anger be a turning point?
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Gabon election: Jean Ping lays claim to presidency win

Jean Ping claims victory as incumbent President Ali Bongo says he is "calmly" awaiting Tuesday's official result.
Gabon election: Jean Ping lays claim to presidency win
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Nigeria: Borno's cultural revival after Boko Haram exit

Nigerian authorities encourage Maiduguri residents to revive cultural traditions suppressed by Boko Haram.
Nigeria: Borno's cultural revival after Boko Haram exit
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Singapore confirms 41 locally-transmitted Zika cases

Singapore expects more cases to be identified as dozens of people, mostly foreign construction workers, test positive
Singapore confirms 41 locally-transmitted Zika cases
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Libyan forces make final push to retake Sirte from ISIL

At least 18 fighters loyal to UN-backed government killed in clashes with ISIL as the "final battle for Sirte" begins.
Libyan forces make final push to retake Sirte from ISIL
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Syrian child 'treated with mud' for severe burn wounds

Video purports to show child in Homs treated with mud for burns sustained by what activists say were incendiary weapons.
Syrian child 'treated with mud' for severe burn wounds
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Fukushima's surfers riding on radioactive waves

"We will only know the true consequences of our time in the water 20 years from now."
Fukushima's surfers riding on radioactive waves
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Hong Kong's Rooftop Rebels

Three friends sneak up the city's towering skyscrapers in an act of rebellion against the establishment.
Hong Kong's Rooftop Rebels
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Burkini ban: New wave of French 'mission civilatrice'

Much like the burkini ban, French colonialism saw a moral duty to educate and liberate populations across North Africa.
Burkini ban: New wave of French 'mission civilatrice'
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Investigating Katrina: Lessons learned from the storm

Over a decade after the historic storm, we investigate what went wrong and plans for future prevention and control.
Investigating Katrina: Lessons learned from the storm
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Heatwave continues to bake parts of the Middle East

Iraq bearing the brunt of persistent hot weather as temperatures in Baghdad and Basrah close in on 50C.
Heatwave continues to bake parts of the Middle East
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Germany revising 2015 refugee figures

The country's head of migration says Germany took fewer than the previously stated 1.1 million refugees last year.
Germany revising 2015 refugee figures
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Debates shine only a half-light on UN boss selection

Contending UN chiefs are quizzed in improved selection process with more transparency, but old challenges persist.
Debates shine only a half-light on UN boss selection
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Kurds and refugees behind Turkey's Syria offensive

Turkey's intervention aims to create a safe zone in Syria for refugees and curb Kurdish progress, analysts say.
Kurds and refugees behind Turkey's Syria offensive
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US: Maccabee Task Force denies funding anti-BDS posters

Maccabee Task Force distances itself from poster drive on US campuses targeting pro-Palestine activist groups
US: Maccabee Task Force denies funding anti-BDS posters
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New UN secretary-general must commit to accountability

The candidates should not hesitate to commit to modelling the accountability the UN expects from its member states.
New UN secretary-general must commit to accountability
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Syria: Turkish air strikes, artillery kill at least 20

At least 20 killed in Jeb el-Kussa, a village south of Jarablus, as Turkey's military role in Syrian conflict expands.
Syria: Turkish air strikes, artillery kill at least 20
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NFL: Kaepernick refuses to stand up for national anthem

San Francisco 49ers quarterback says action taken because the US "oppresses black people and people of colour".
NFL: Kaepernick refuses to stand up for national anthem
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Brazil: Dilma Rousseff trial told she broke no laws

Nelson Barbosa, former economy minister, testifies that suspended president did not break the law or harm the economy.
Brazil: Dilma Rousseff trial told she broke no laws
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Venezuela jails ex-San Cristobal mayor Daniel Ceballos

Former mayor of San Cristobal taken to prison in ambulance after being falsely told he was being taken for medical exam.
Venezuela jails ex-San Cristobal mayor Daniel Ceballos
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Soldiers killed in ambush in northern Paraguay

Roadside bomb targets army patrol in northern border region in attack blamed by government on Marxist group.
Soldiers killed in ambush in northern Paraguay
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Haiti's peanut producers oppose 500-tonne US donation

Over 50 groups of farmers and aid workers seek to stop planned 500-tonne shipment that US officials term a donation.
Haiti's peanut producers oppose 500-tonne US donation
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Juno space probe makes closest approach to Jupiter

NASA says space probe orbiting the "king of our solar system" has flown closer to the planet than any other spacecraft.
Juno space probe makes closest approach to Jupiter
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Are Afghan refugees in Pakistan a security threat?

Pakistan says Afghan refugees must leave the country by December 31.
Are Afghan refugees in Pakistan a security threat?
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Japan pledges to invest $30bn in Africa

The amount includes $10bn in infrastructure growth, while an extra $20bn will be invested by Japan's private sector.
Japan pledges to invest $30bn in Africa
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Hundreds of Malaysian protesters call for 1MDB arrest

Protesters demand proper investigation into disappearance of millions of dollars from state investment fund.
Hundreds of Malaysian protesters call for 1MDB arrest
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Syria: Turkey targets Kurdish forces south of Jarablus

Turkish forces hit Kurdish-held village south of Jarablus, monitor says, as Turkey-backed Syrian rebels clash with YPG.
Syria: Turkey targets Kurdish forces south of Jarablus
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Syria war: Dozens killed while attending Aleppo funeral

At least 62 have been killed in recent days in Russian and Syrian government aerial bombardment of residential areas.
Syria war: Dozens killed while attending Aleppo funeral
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Inside the murky world of negative interest rates

What are the potential consequences of sub-zero interest rates for the global economy and people across the world?
Inside the murky world of negative interest rates
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Barack Obama's Asia legacy in peril

It is unlikely that Obama will succeed in overcoming profound public scepticism over further economic liberalisation.
Barack Obama's Asia legacy in peril
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Turkey allows policewomen to wear headscarves

Ruling published in the government's Official Gazette says female police may cover their heads with plain headscarves.
Turkey allows policewomen to wear headscarves
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South Kordofan: The forgotten prisoners

We meet the prisoners of a forgotten war, abandoned by their own government in Khartoum.
South Kordofan: The forgotten prisoners
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Old Sarkozy does not match new France's needs

If Sarkozy has not changed, his country indeed has, and that's why his success is unlikely.
Old Sarkozy does not match new France's needs
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Nigeria may see a repeat of the 2012 floods

Nigeria’s rainy season brings with it inevitable flooding. This year is no exception, but the worst may be yet to come.
Nigeria may see a repeat of the 2012 floods
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Australians rally against refugee detention centres

Protesters call for the closure of overseas refugee prison camps and demand asylum seekers be housed in Australia.
Australians rally against refugee detention centres
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Syrian civilians and rebels continue to evacuate Daraya

At least five buses carrying fighters and their families arrives in the rebel-held city of Idlib.
Syrian civilians and rebels continue to evacuate Daraya
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Mzwakhe Mbuli: South Africa's people's poet

One of South Africa's most influential post-apartheid artists talks about the past and future of the 'rainbow nation'.
Mzwakhe Mbuli: South Africa's people's poet
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Seventeen people dead in Moscow warehouse fire

Emergency services were able to rescue 12 people from the burning building.
Seventeen people dead in Moscow warehouse fire
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Omran Daqneesh and the limits of war photography

Why do some war images, like the one of Syrian boy Omran Daqneesh, resonate more than others? Plus, Ecuador's media law.
Omran Daqneesh and the limits of war photography
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When will peace come to South Sudan?

Tensions remain high in South Sudan a year after a peace deal was signed.
When will peace come to South Sudan?
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The data-poor lives of adolescents

It is imperative that governments and donors invest in building an expert consensus on how best to measure youth health.
The data-poor lives of adolescents
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Afghanistan: Who controls what?

More than a decade after the fall of the Taliban in 2001, the armed group is still active across Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: Who controls what?
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Game over: Havana through the eyes of two food vendors

Jose and Leo ply the streets of Havana with a vegetable cart in a daily game of urban hide-and-seek with the police.
Game over: Havana through the eyes of two food vendors
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Italy's day of mourning for earthquake victims

More than 900 aftershocks have rattled the central Italy region since the quake on Wednesday, which killed 284 people.
Italy's day of mourning for earthquake victims
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Tunisia's new government wins parliamentary approval

Prime Minister-designate Youssef Chahed's new unity government wins votes of confidence in parliament.
Tunisia's new government wins parliamentary approval
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US and Russia 'close' to reaching Syria peace agreement

Kerry and Lavrov say there are issues that need to be addressed before finalising a deal to end hostilities.
US and Russia 'close' to reaching Syria peace agreement
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Bangladesh police 'kill main Dhaka cafe attack suspect'

Security forces claim to have killed three people, including prime suspect Bangladeshi-Canadian citizen Tamim Chowdhury.
Bangladesh police 'kill main Dhaka cafe attack suspect'
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Boycotting Israel in Lebanon: 'A lot more to be done'

Activists have launched an app enabling people to instantly check if a product is made by a company supporting Israel.
Boycotting Israel in Lebanon: 'A lot more to be done'
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Gabon heads to poll as Bongo seeks second term

Incumbent President Ali Bongo faces stiff competition from former African Union Commission chief Jean Ping.
Gabon heads to poll as Bongo seeks second term
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One year after peace deal, South Sudan 'worse off'

On anniversary of South Sudan's peace deal, the head of the agreement's monitoring body says fighting halted progress.
One year after peace deal, South Sudan 'worse off'
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Morocco: Outrage over Islamist couple sex scandal

The couple, due to appear in court on September 1, were found in a "sexual position" by the beach.
Morocco: Outrage over Islamist couple sex scandal
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Kashmir: Arrest of separatist leader causes uproar

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq a separatist conglomerate, has been arrested in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Kashmir: Arrest of separatist leader causes uproar
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Italy quake toll soars as hopes fade for more survivors

State funeral planned for some victims of quake that killed at least 278 as rescuers pull out of some stricken areas.
Italy quake toll soars as hopes fade for more survivors
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Philippines and Maoist rebels sign indefinite ceasefire

The Philippines has agreed a peace deal with Maoist rebels to end one of Asia's longest running insurgencies.
Philippines and Maoist rebels sign indefinite ceasefire
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Turkey coup attempt: Human rights v responsibilities

Does the West deem only itself worthy of values, or is it stuck in the racist class society of Athenian democracy?
Turkey coup attempt: Human rights v responsibilities
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Zimbabwe police teargas anti-Mugabe protesters

Zimbabwe police beat up protesters and block off the site of an opposition rally in Harare, despite high court backing.
Zimbabwe police teargas anti-Mugabe protesters
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Top French court temporarily suspends burkini ban

Suspension of 'illegal ban' is temporary until court takes more time to issue definitive ruling.
Top French court temporarily suspends burkini ban
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Athens: World’s 'first weather station' opens to public

Closed for nearly 200 years, the Tower of Winds, located in Athens, is now open to public.
Athens: World’s 'first weather station' opens to public
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Beans: A mighty tool in the fight for food security

Pulse seeds are going to be crucial to our global fight for food security, particularly in the face of climate change.
Beans: A mighty tool in the fight for food security
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US: Apple issues update after security flaws laid bare

Tech giant releases emergency fixture after UAE dissident Ahmed Mansoor flags spyware created by Israeli company.
US: Apple issues update after security flaws laid bare
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Israeli forces kill 'unarmed' Palestinian in West Bank

Iyad Hamed, a 38-year-old Palestinian man, shot dead as he reportedly ran towards an army post in occupied West Bank.
Israeli forces kill 'unarmed' Palestinian in West Bank
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Hungary to build second border fence to stop refugees

Prime Ministers confirms plans of adding to the 500km razor-wire fence Hungary built on its southern border last year.
Hungary to build second border fence to stop refugees
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Syria: Aid convoys enter Daraya after deal to end siege

Red Crescent ambulances enter Daraya in deal that sees the Damascus suburb handed over to government forces.
Syria: Aid convoys enter Daraya after deal to end siege
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A precious, threatened slice of Beirut's coastline

Private development is endangering the rocky outcrop of al-Dalieh, one of the city's last public waterfronts.
A precious, threatened slice of Beirut's coastline
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John Kerry and Sergey Lavrov: Fatal attraction I

It was disturbing watching John's bromance with Sergey deepen while Syria burned.
John Kerry and Sergey Lavrov: Fatal attraction I
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Inside the New York neighbourhood of murdered imam

A New York community struggles with grief and uncertainty in the aftermath of the murder of an imam and his assistant.
Inside the New York neighbourhood of murdered imam
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France's top court to rule on burkini ban

Highest court to decide whether swimsuit should be banned at beaches as activists and rights groups take up the issue.
France's top court to rule on burkini ban
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Brazil police charge Ryan Lochte over false claims

The Olympic gold medalist had claimed he and three compatriots were robbed at gunpoint during the Rio Games.
Brazil police charge Ryan Lochte over false claims
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Car bomb hits police headquarters in southeast Turkey

Many wounded in the attack that was followed by an armed battle between the police and attackers, Turkish media say.
Car bomb hits police headquarters in southeast Turkey
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Bus plunges into Nepal river killing at least 21

At least 16 rescued as efforts under way to recover more bodies after bus fell into Trishuli river in Chitwan district.
Bus plunges into Nepal river killing at least 21
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Bolivian minister Rodolfo Illanes 'killed by miners'

Rodolfo Illanes, Bolivia's deputy interior minister, was reportedly beaten to death after being kidnapped by miners.
Bolivian minister Rodolfo Illanes 'killed by miners'
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Inside Fukushima's Time Bomb

Five years after Japan's Fukushima nuclear disaster many residents are still living in a radioactive nightmare.
Inside Fukushima's Time Bomb
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Why is India banning commercial surrogacy?

Indian government has proposed legislation to restrict the use of surrogates in bid to stop exploitation of poor women.
Why is India banning commercial surrogacy?
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Syrian army, rebels strike deal to end Daraya siege

Thousands of rebels and residents to exit Daraya in deal that cedes control of besieged suburb to government forces.
Syrian army, rebels strike deal to end Daraya siege
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Somalia: Al Shabaab gunmen attack beach restaurant

Gunmen detonate a car bomb and storm a beach restaurant in the capital, Mogadishu.
Somalia: Al Shabaab gunmen attack beach restaurant
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Philippines: Who's liable for the mounting death toll?

President Rodrigo Duterte defends law enforcers from allegations of human rights abuses during police operations.
Philippines: Who's liable for the mounting death toll?
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Will Donald Trump's minority outreach work?

As well as appealing to minority voters, the Republican candidate seems keen to wash off his "racist" label.
Will Donald Trump's minority outreach work?
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Philippines: Death toll in Duterte's war on drugs

Police chief says 1,900 people killed in the anti- drug war halfway through the president's first 100 days in office.
Philippines: Death toll in Duterte's war on drugs
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Tehran warns US to stay out of Iranian waters in Gulf

Defence Minister said Iranian vessels accused of harassing a US warship were doing their job.
Tehran warns US to stay out of Iranian waters in Gulf
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US pushes for new Yemen peace initiative

US, UN and Gulf Arab states agree to offer Houthi rebels participation in unity government to end 18-month conflict.
US pushes for new Yemen peace initiative
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Turkey deploys more tanks to Syria, warns Kurdish YPG

Tanks and Syrian rebels continue to make gains against ISIL, as US-backed Kurds follow Washington's demands to retreat.
Turkey deploys more tanks to Syria, warns Kurdish YPG
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Iraqi forces seize strategic town near Mosul from ISIL

Victory over group in Qayyarah seen as key step towards reclaiming Mosul, ISIL's de facto capital in the country.
Iraqi forces seize strategic town near Mosul from ISIL
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Afghanistan University Attack

Attack on the American University in Afghanistan ended on Thursday leaving at least 12 dead.
Afghanistan University Attack
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Turkish opposition leader escapes assassination attempt

Interior minister blames PKK for gun attack on Kemal Kilicdaroglu's convoy near Artvin city that injured three soldiers.
Turkish opposition leader escapes assassination attempt
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Taming the populists

A victory for populism would indicate that the political classes really have failed their citizens.
Taming the populists
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Operation 'Euphrates Shield' ends ISIL rule in Jarablus

Syrian rebels backed by Turkish forces drove ISIL out of Jarablus, a strategic town on border with Turkey.
Operation 'Euphrates Shield' ends ISIL rule in Jarablus
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UN calls for international probe into Yemen violations

UN body blames Arab coalition for majority of civilian deaths, but stops short of accusing either side of war crimes.
UN calls for international probe into Yemen violations
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US: Tornado destroys Starbucks building in Indiana

Video captures the moment a coffee shop is destroyed by severe storms in the city of Kokomo.
US: Tornado destroys Starbucks building in Indiana
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Kabul university survivors recall night of horror

Students vow to remain resilient following the attack on American University of Afghanistan which left at least 12 dead.
Kabul university survivors recall night of horror
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Palestinian lives matter

The movement is gathering momentum and adherents from across the globe, including most recently in Canada.
Palestinian lives matter
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Sudan floods: 'We have to start from scratch'

Popular initiatives aim to help Sudanese affected by the floods to rebuild their lives.
Sudan floods: 'We have to start from scratch'
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Desperate journeys: Lending a helping ship

A private initiative patrols the Mediterranean waters every day, rescuing stranded refugees.
Desperate journeys: Lending a helping ship
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UN: 475,000 children at risk in Lake Chad area

At least 49,000 in Nigeria's Borno state will die of malnutrition this year if they do not receive help, UNICEF warns.
UN: 475,000 children at risk in Lake Chad area
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Colombia: Talking peace with a FARC commander

Leading peace talks with the Colombian government, FARC commander Victoria Sandino shares her story with Al Jazeera.
Colombia: Talking peace with a FARC commander
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The War the World Forgot

People and Power investigates the forgotten war taking place on the borders between North and South Sudan.
The War the World Forgot
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The generous of the earth

In many places, where the ranks of those in need are enormous, the ranks of those willing to help them also grow.
The generous of the earth
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India proposes to ban commercial surrogacy

Proposed bill to prohibit homosexuals, unmarried couples and foreigners from hiring Indian women to have a baby.
India proposes to ban commercial surrogacy
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India's Dalit cattle skinners share stories of abuse

From hospital wards to skinning fields, India's Dalit cattle skinners share stories of abuse and fears for their future.
India's Dalit cattle skinners share stories of abuse
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Proxima b: Potential Earth-like planet discovered

Located just four light-years away from the Earth, Proxima b could be within the so-called habitable zone.
Proxima b: Potential Earth-like planet discovered
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Italy earthquake: Rescuers race to find survivors

Italian rescue workers toil through night after 6.2 magnitude quake hits central Italy, killing at least 247 people.
Italy earthquake: Rescuers race to find survivors
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Deadly siege at Kabul's American University ends

At least 12 killed, including seven students, as Afghan forces kill two suspected attackers at the elite university.
Deadly siege at Kabul's American University ends
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Colombia and FARC rebels reach historic peace deal

After nearly four years of negotiations, the two sides announce final agreement, which will be put to a referendum.
Colombia and FARC rebels reach historic peace deal
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UN report: Syrian troops carried out gas attacks

Confidential report to be discussed by UN Security Council could lead to further sanctions against government.
UN report: Syrian troops carried out gas attacks
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Does Turkey trust Washington?

The US vice president flies to Ankara to try and mend strained relations following the failed coup.
Does Turkey trust Washington?
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France warns of Muslim stigmatisation amid Burkini ban

French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve says a ban on the burkini swimsuit must not lead to 'stigmatisation'.
France warns of Muslim stigmatisation amid Burkini ban
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Syria: Turkish-backed rebels 'seize' Jarablus from ISIL

Rebels take full control of strategic border town in massive operation backed by Turkish and US air strikes.
Syria: Turkish-backed rebels 'seize' Jarablus from ISIL
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Biden: US understands Turkey's 'feelings' about Gulen

VP Joe Biden says the US is cooperating with the Turkish authorities but the extradition process may take time
Biden: US understands Turkey's 'feelings' about Gulen
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Anti-Mugabe protests turn violent in capital Harare

Tear gas, water cannons and batons used to disperse rally in capital Harare with unconfirmed reports of injuries.
Anti-Mugabe protests turn violent in capital Harare
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Gaza's Shifah Hospital

We go behind the scenes at Gaza's only hospital and revisit the harrowing attacks on the strip in the summer of 2014.
Gaza's Shifah Hospital
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Gunmen attack American University campus in Kabul

Explosions and gunfire reported as armed men remain inside campus with foreign professors and hundreds of students.
Gunmen attack American University campus in Kabul
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Canada allows female mounted police to wear hijab

The iconic uniform is updated "to better reflect the diversity" in Canada and boost recruitment of Muslim women.
Canada allows female mounted police to wear hijab
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George Bush and Hosni Mubarak's make-believe reforms

How a push for democracy in Egypt was railroaded by the dictatorship.
George Bush and Hosni Mubarak's make-believe reforms
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Duterte warns China over South China Sea dispute

Philippines president says "bloody" confrontation could happen if Beijing tries to invade country's territories.
Duterte warns China over South China Sea dispute
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Ukraine: Moscow failed to bring Kiev to its keens

Ukrainian president accuses Russia of vain attempts at invasion as Kiev marks 25th anniversary of independence.
Ukraine: Moscow failed to bring Kiev to its keens
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Kashmir and Palestine: The story of two occupations

The growing pockets of solidarity expressed for Kashmiris are heartening, as is the solidarity for Palestinian struggle.
Kashmir and Palestine: The story of two occupations
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Temperatures soar in Western Europe

Heatwave grips Spain, France and parts of the UK.
Temperatures soar in Western Europe
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Powerful earthquake strikes central Italy

Quake magnitude 6.2 followed by long aftershocks that bring death and devastation to towns and villages.
Powerful earthquake strikes central Italy
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Joe Biden's visit to Turkey and solving pressing issues

The US leadership should see Turkey in a new light and revise the usual parameters of engagement.
Joe Biden's visit to Turkey and solving pressing issues
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Khalid Qasim: My hunger strike in Guantanamo

"To me, hunger striking is a way of holding my head high. It's a simple exchange: of pain for dignity."
Khalid Qasim: My hunger strike in Guantanamo
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Fallujah fallout: More than 700 Sunni men 'missing'

An investigation shows the US could not control Iraqi Shia militias as they detained and tortured Sunnis in Fallujah.
Fallujah fallout: More than 700 Sunni men 'missing'
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Syria war: Money transfer 'a matter of life or death'

From refugees to international NGOs, many have been forced to rely on the centuries-old hawala money transfer system.
Syria war: Money transfer 'a matter of life or death'
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Report: NY police broke rules in investigating Muslims

The watchdog report accuses the NYPD of engaging in unauthorised probes and misusing undercover informants.
Report: NY police broke rules in investigating Muslims
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Colombia-FARC final peace agreement 'imminent'

Accord negotiated in Havana to oversee demobilisation of rebels plus their rehabilitation and participation in politics.
Colombia-FARC final peace agreement 'imminent'
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The Trump Takeover

As Americans prepare to elect a new president, we explore how Donald Trump has divided the Republican Party and the US.
The Trump Takeover
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Turkish tanks enter Syria to clear ISIL from Jarablus

Offensive said to be campaign by Turkey and US-led coalition to clear ISIL from Syrian border town of Jarablus.
Turkish tanks enter Syria to clear ISIL from Jarablus
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Slobodan Milosevic is no hero

Efforts to deny indisputable atrocities are more than fading remnants of discredited regimes.
Slobodan Milosevic is no hero
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Blasts hit southern Thailand's Pattani, killing one

Two bombs target pub and karaoke bar in troubled southern province, killing one person killed and injuring 30 others.
Blasts hit southern Thailand's Pattani, killing one
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Syria war: Turkey strikes ISIL targets in Jarablus

TV station says joint military operation with US-led coalition involves mortar and rocket shelling besides fighter jets.
Syria war: Turkey strikes ISIL targets in Jarablus
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Earthquake strikes town in Italy's Umbria

At least two dead after 6.2 magnitude quake hits near Norcia, causing heavy damage and trapping residents under rubble.
Earthquake strikes town in Italy's Umbria
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N Korea 'fires' submarine-launched ballistic missile

Latest test, which was reportedly carried out off North Korea's east coast, comes amid escalating cross-border tensions.
N Korea 'fires' submarine-launched ballistic missile
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How is Turkey dealing with threats from Syria?

Facing threats from the war across its border, Turkey steps up its intervention, striking ISIL and Kurdish positions.
How is Turkey dealing with threats from Syria?
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Oxfam: UK 'in denial' over Saudi arms sales

Group accuses UK government of being in "disarray" over selling of arms to Saudi Arabia for potential use in Yemen war.
Oxfam: UK 'in denial' over Saudi arms sales
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Venezuela civil servants face sack over referendum

President Nicolas Maduro gives ministries 48 hours to sack public workers who signed a petition for his recall.
Venezuela civil servants face sack over referendum
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Europol uncover major online child abuse network

Operation results in 207 criminal cases against suspected web distributors of child sexual abuse images in 28 countries.
Europol uncover major online child abuse network
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Syria war: Aleppo's civilians face humanitarian crisis

Residents and activists in Syrian city say supplies are scarce and aerial bombardment of civilian areas is unrelenting.
Syria war: Aleppo's civilians face humanitarian crisis
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Turkish Airlines pilots 'willing' to take up army jobs

Hundreds of "patriotic" pilots are ready to replace army staff sacked after coup attempt, Turkish Airlines chair says.
Turkish Airlines pilots 'willing' to take up army jobs
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South Sudan's Riek Machar in Khartoum for medical care

South Sudan opposition leader will remain in Sudan's capital for medical treatment, the Sudanese government says.
South Sudan's Riek Machar in Khartoum for medical care
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WHO to hold emergency meeting to advise on yellow fever

Health experts to meet on August 31 to discuss counter-measures following a yellow fever outbreak in the DRC and Angola.
WHO to hold emergency meeting to advise on yellow fever
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UK: Muslims ordered off plane after ISIL accusation

Sisters and brother interrogated on London airport runway after fellow passengers claimed seeing Arabic text on phone.
UK: Muslims ordered off plane after ISIL accusation
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Atlantic hurricane season flickers into life

Several cyclones are likely to develop in coming days, as September - the most active month - approaches.
Atlantic hurricane season flickers into life
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Syrian forces, Kurdish YPG 'agree to Hasaka ceasefire'

The truce, reported by Syrian state media, comes after assault by Kurdish fighters to seize all of northeastern city.
Syrian forces, Kurdish YPG 'agree to Hasaka ceasefire'
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Poster child for CIA torture to appear in hearing

Abu Zubaydah appeals for transfer from Guantanamo
Poster child for CIA torture to appear in hearing
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Setback won't break Nigerians' resolve to end polio

We must remember that the world has never been closer to eradicating this disease.
Setback won't break Nigerians' resolve to end polio
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Zambia regulator suspends three private broadcasters

Regulator suspends licences for one TV and two radio stations, saying they had posed a risk to peace during election.
Zambia regulator suspends three private broadcasters
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South African Caster Semenya's extraordinary story

South Africa's Caster Semenya takes 800m gold, overshadowing past speculation about "being different".
South African Caster Semenya's extraordinary story
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New Zealand's homeless: Living in cars and garages

New Zealand was once a pioneer of the social welfare state, but now one in every 100 New Zealanders are homeless.
New Zealand's homeless: Living in cars and garages
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Brazil: Globo's power to influence

We look at how the media giant applies its influence across Latin American news outlets and current events.
Brazil: Globo's power to influence
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Unaccompanied minors risk all to reach US

New UNICEF report indicates most of the unaccompanied minors apprehended do not have access to legal representation.
Unaccompanied minors risk all to reach US
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Philippines police chief: 1,900 killed in anti-drug war

The UN and the US have both expressed concern over the extrajudicial killings of alleged drug dealers.
Philippines police chief: 1,900 killed in anti-drug war
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Top court approves Russia's ban from Rio Paralympics

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has approved decision on suspension of Russia from the games over a doping programme.
Top court approves Russia's ban from Rio Paralympics
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US delegation in Turkey to discuss evidence on Gulen

Officials to discuss proof presented by Turkey on self-exiled Muslim leader accused of orchestrating failed coup bid.
US delegation in Turkey to discuss evidence on Gulen
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Bond or Bourne: Normative vs neurotic imperialism

British liberal imperialism became normative to its age as its American successor is typically amnesiac and neurotic.
Bond or Bourne: Normative vs neurotic imperialism
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Israeli museum transfer sets 'dangerous precedent'

A recent court ruling sanctioned the move of a rare archaeological library from East to West Jerusalem.
Israeli museum transfer sets 'dangerous precedent'
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Rana Plaza tragedy: Bangladesh puts 18 on trial

Collapse of building in Dhaka killed 1,130 people, mostly workers, prompting appeals for improved safety standards.
Rana Plaza tragedy: Bangladesh puts 18 on trial
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Nigeria air force kills senior Boko Haram fighters

Group's leader Abubakar Shekau believed to be fatally wounded in air strike carried out by the military, say officials.
Nigeria air force kills senior Boko Haram fighters
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Sisi faces the uncertain promise of Suez

The history of the canal offers a cautionary legacy to those hoping to win Egypt a good place in international economy.
Sisi faces the uncertain promise of Suez
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France: Nicolas Sarkozy to run for president again

Former leader may step down from helm of Republicans to focus on 2017 re-election bid at "turbulent moment in history".
France: Nicolas Sarkozy to run for president again
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Bangkok blast trial begins with many suspects at large

Just days after bombs struck tourist towns, two Chinese nationals appear in court over last year's deadly Bangkok blast.
Bangkok blast trial begins with many suspects at large
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Turkish military strikes YPG and ISIL targets in Syria

Turkish army shells ISIL targets in Syria's Jarablus and Kurdish YPG fighters north of Manbij.
Turkish military strikes YPG and ISIL targets in Syria
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Gaza: Four Palestinians injured in Israeli strikes

Israeli army carries out dozens of air and tank strikes in response to rocket launched into Israeli city of Sderot.
Gaza: Four Palestinians injured in Israeli strikes
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Libya's UN-backed government gets 'no confidence' vote

Vote by parliament in Tobruk is major setback for Government of National Accord in Tripoli.
Libya's UN-backed government gets 'no confidence' vote
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Japan: Typhoon Mindulle lashes Tokyo area

Tropical storm Mindulle hits Greater Tokyo, leaving one dead, while typhoon Kompasu causes one man to drown in Hokkaido.
Japan: Typhoon Mindulle lashes Tokyo area
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BDS campaign 'winning battle for hearts and minds'

The "Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions" campaign denies it has been defeated by Israel following claims by PM Netanyahu.
BDS campaign 'winning battle for hearts and minds'
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Reports: Turkey child bomber 'accompanied by adults'

Two adults reportedly accompanied the child to the scene of the attack in Gaziantep, fleeing just before the blast.
Reports: Turkey child bomber 'accompanied by adults'
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Syria war: Russian raids from Iran base 'over for now'

Comments come after Iranian official criticises Russia of "showing off" when it revealed the bombing missions.
Syria war: Russian raids from Iran base 'over for now'
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Philippines and communist rebels open talks after truce

Negotiators hope to reach a deal within nine months to a year, ending decades of conflict that killed tens of thousands.
Philippines and communist rebels open talks after truce
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Facebook's media arms race

Is the social platform protecting its rights or taking away others' in the new battle on ad blockers?
Facebook's media arms race
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From sporadic to systematic ISIL attacks in Turkey

Wedding bombing highlights need to find a political settlement to the Syrian crisis and Turkey's Kurdish problems.
From sporadic to systematic ISIL attacks in Turkey
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Luis Silva: Being Panfilo

Luis Silva satirises everyday life in Cuba through his popular comic persona - an old man called Panfilo.
Luis Silva: Being Panfilo
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Afghans expelled by Pakistan in dire need of aid

Tens of thousands of Afghan refugees expelled from neighbouring Pakistan lack basic necessities.
Afghans expelled by Pakistan in dire need of aid
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Enterprise draws on art to help Australia's Aboriginals

Social enterprise in Sydney capitalises on demand for indigenous art to provide employment to community youth.
Enterprise draws on art to help Australia's Aboriginals
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My date with a doll man in Japan

Meet a man in Japan who prefers his 17 dolls to a relationship with real women.
My date with a doll man in Japan
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Man on trial at ICC for destroying Timbuktu artefacts

Ahmad al-Faqi al-Mahdi faces charges for destroying ancient cultural artefacts in Timbuktu.
Man on trial at ICC for destroying Timbuktu artefacts
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Mourning in Gaziantep

Family and friends of victims killed in a suicide attack on a Kurdish wedding gather to pay their respects to the dead.
Mourning in Gaziantep
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Heatwave set to return to Western Europe

Temperatures are expected to exceed 30C in coming days.
Heatwave set to return to Western Europe
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Gaziantep: Turkey seeks to identify child bomber

As relatives mourn the 51 people killed at a wedding party in Gaziantep, officials investigate the ISIL-linked attack.
Gaziantep: Turkey seeks to identify child bomber
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Nevada runs out of lethal injection drug

Nevada's Department of Corrections says it is asking several companies for supplies of the drug needed for executions.
Nevada runs out of lethal injection drug
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Child labour a growing problem in war-torn Iraq

More than 575,000 Iraqi children are estimated to be at work instead of school, double the number from 1990.
Child labour a growing problem in war-torn Iraq
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Syria: YPG launches assault take all of Hasaka

Fighters besiege government buildings in divided city after failure of Russian team to mend rift between the two sides.
Syria: YPG launches assault take all of Hasaka
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Russia's Eurasian identity as part of its strategy

Putin is able to think strategically, using all hard and soft power tools to promote Russian foreign policy interests.
Russia's Eurasian identity as part of its strategy
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On trial: the destruction of history during conflict

Ahmad al-Faqi al-Mahdi to plead guilty to destroying sacred sites in Mali. Will other sledgehammer-wielders take note?
On trial: the destruction of history during conflict
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Labour members to vote for Corbyn or Smith as leader

After months of infighting in opposition party, membership to decide whether Jeremy Corbyn will continue as leader.
Labour members to vote for Corbyn or Smith as leader
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Flights cancelled as Typhoon Mindulle nears Japan

Tropical storm Mindulle on course for a direct hit on Japan's capital, prompting nearly 400 flights to be grounded.
Flights cancelled as Typhoon Mindulle nears Japan
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Rio 2016: US swimmer Ryan Lochte robbed at gunpoint

Gold medalist Lochte was robbed on the way back to Athletes' Village by armed robbers posing as police officers.
Rio 2016: US swimmer Ryan Lochte robbed at gunpoint
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Rio 2016 concludes amid fireworks and concerns

South America's first Olympic Games come to an end, paving way for Brazil's economic and political issues to re-surface.
Rio 2016 concludes amid fireworks and concerns
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'The Calais Sessions' and the music of Kasper

Album by refugees living in a camp in Calais and British cellist Vanessa Lucas-Smith is a hit on iTunes.
'The Calais Sessions' and the music of Kasper
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Israeli air strikes pound Gaza after rocket attack

No group has claimed responsibility for a rocket that was fired into the southern Israeli city of Sderot.
Israeli air strikes pound Gaza after rocket attack
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Hundreds protest over murder of trans woman in Istanbul

Demonstrators gather in Turkish city of Istanbul to protest over the brutal murder of iconic LGBT activist Hande Kader.
Hundreds protest over murder of trans woman in Istanbul
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Can Rodrigo Duterte win the war on illegal drugs?

Philippine president lashes out at the UN for criticising his anti-crime campaign and reported extra-judicial killings.
Can Rodrigo Duterte win the war on illegal drugs?
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Germany considers face recognition tech to stop attacks

Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere says he wants new video camera technology at train stations and airports.
Germany considers face recognition tech to stop attacks
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Civilian deaths mount after Syrian regime loses ground

Aleppo faces intensified aerial bombardment after Syrian regime and loyalists lose strategic ground, activists say.
Civilian deaths mount after Syrian regime loses ground
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Kashmir: Hundreds suffer eye injuries from pellet guns

Patients seek treatment in Indian-administered Kashmir after being hit by pellet guns as officials try to calm tensions.
Kashmir: Hundreds suffer eye injuries from pellet guns
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Motorcycle suicide bomber hits market in Cameroon

At least three killed and 24 others injured in Mora town, with authorities suspecting involvement of Boko Haram.
Motorcycle suicide bomber hits market in Cameroon
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Zambia's rising queens of the boxing ring

With the success of lightweight champion Eshter Phiri, boxing has become a popular sport among Zimbabwe's women.
Zambia's rising queens of the boxing ring
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India's Patna now on alert for Ganges flooding

As India's monsoon season matures, the rivers keep rising, causing flooding in many parts of the country.
India's Patna now on alert for Ganges flooding
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Rights group accuses Mexican police of malfeasance

A new report alleges police tortured some of the 42 suspected members of a drug cartel killed in a 2015 raid.
Rights group accuses Mexican police of malfeasance
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Iraq hangs 36 men over 2014 Camp Speicher massacre

Decision follows prime minister's recent vow to expedite execution of convicts sentenced to death in terrorism cases.
Iraq hangs 36 men over 2014 Camp Speicher massacre
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Ghosts of Medellin

A decade long search for a disappeared girl leads to what could be one of the largest urban mass graves in the world.
Ghosts of Medellin
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Vietnam doubtful of Trans-Pacific Partnership sign-off

Southeast Asian nation's economy expected to do well whether the 12-nation Trans Pacific Partnership succeeds or fails.
Vietnam doubtful of Trans-Pacific Partnership sign-off
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Is Brazil's government rolling back women's rights?

After Dilma Rousseff's impeachment, Brazil has seen a regression in its policies towards women.
Is Brazil's government rolling back women's rights?
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Afghan forces retake Khanabad district from Taliban

Khanabad becomes latest district to change hands in ongoing turf war between government forces and armed group.
Afghan forces retake Khanabad district from Taliban
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Iran's 'Shia Liberation Army' is par for the course

The announcement shows that the country is becoming more confident in asserting itself and declaring its intentions.
Iran's 'Shia Liberation Army' is par for the course
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South Korea: Bee-keeping trend grows in Seoul

Residents breed bees in urban spaces, providing a welcome addition to Seoul's polluted and industrialised capital.
South Korea: Bee-keeping trend grows in Seoul
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Rights groups say Israel behind death threats campaign

Palestinian human rights workers targeted for attempting to hold Israel accountable for its treatment of Palestinians.
Rights groups say Israel behind death threats campaign
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Investigating e-cigarettes

A look into the booming e-cigarette industry and the potential misinformation behind its growing success.
Investigating e-cigarettes
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Al-Shabab claims responsibility for Somalia bombing

Local government headquarters and emergency responders targeted in Galkayo, leaving at least 13 people dead.
Al-Shabab claims responsibility for Somalia bombing
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Rio 2016: South Africa's Caster Semenya takes 800m gold

Runner had been at the centre of a controversy due to her high testosterone levels and underwent gender tests in 2009.
Rio 2016: South Africa's Caster Semenya takes 800m gold
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DR Congo opposition rejects talks over election

General strike called for Tuesday, marking significant escalation in country where 40 protesters died in January 2015.
DR Congo opposition rejects talks over election
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The politics behind the Olympic spirit

How realistic is it to expect a global event to be entirely detached from global politics?
The politics behind the Olympic spirit
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Syria's war: Calls for truce to get aid into Aleppo

UN envoy says "truce can save lots of lives" as fighting between Syrian forces and rebels rages on in Aleppo and Hasaka.
Syria's war: Calls for truce to get aid into Aleppo
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Duterte threatens to pull Philippines out of UN

President denounces world body after call by two UN rights experts for an end to extra-judicial executions and killings.
Duterte threatens to pull Philippines out of UN
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Yemen conflict: Who controls what

More than two years after storming the capital, Sanaa, Houthi rebels have consolidated control over parts of Yemen.
Yemen conflict: Who controls what
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What's behind Iran's reported 'liberation force'?

Former Revolutionary Guard commander says its newly formed fighting force will be sent to fight abroad.
What's behind Iran's reported 'liberation force'?
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North Korea calls diplomat who defected a 'criminal'

Pyongyang says Thae Yong-ho embezzled state funds, raped a minor and spied for South Korea in exchange for money.
North Korea calls diplomat who defected a 'criminal'
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Eight killed in blast at wedding in Turkey's Gaziantep

Bomb blast hits near wedding hall in city of Gaziantep in southern Turkey, causing casualties.
Eight killed in blast at wedding in Turkey's Gaziantep
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Defiant Yemeni rebels poised to form government in days

The announcement is described by ambassadors of 18 nations, supporting UN-backed negotiations, as unconstitutional.
Defiant Yemeni rebels poised to form government in days
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Tunisian PM-designate presents new government line-up

Youssef Chahed has appointed a new finance minister but kept the previous foreign and defence ministers in their posts.
Tunisian PM-designate presents new government line-up
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DR Congo puts fighters on trial for civilian massacres

Human rights monitors say Allied Democratic Forces have been involved in killing more than a thousand civilians.
DR Congo puts fighters on trial for civilian massacres
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Ethiopia pledges probe into killing of protesters

The Ethiopian government says it will investigate allegations that security forces killed hundreds of protesters.
Ethiopia pledges probe into killing of protesters
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Turkey vows active role in Syria, better regional ties

Turkish prime minister said Ankara will play a more active role in Syria and repair its ties with regional powers.
Turkey vows active role in Syria, better regional ties
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Philippines and communist rebels agree on ceasefire

The truce paves the way for resumption of peace talks, which will take place in Norway between August 22 and 27.
Philippines and communist rebels agree on ceasefire
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Japan sees three tropical cyclones at once

The laws of physics clearly cannot be broken, but this looks suspicious.
Japan sees three tropical cyclones at once
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Brazil: Are the economic storm clouds breaking?

A look at how the Olympic host is weathering an impending impeachment and a predicted economic slowdown.
Brazil: Are the economic storm clouds breaking?
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Can Hillary Clinton change gender roles in politics?

It's hard to see Clinton giving up the opportunity to secure her presidency with hawkishness.
Can Hillary Clinton change gender roles in politics?
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Child labour in Mexico

We travel to Mexico to find out why so many Mexican children drop out of school to join the country's workforce.
Child labour in Mexico
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The week in pictures

From air strikes in Syria to killings in Kashmir, here is this week's news in photos.
The week in pictures
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Rio 2016: Jamaica celebrates Bolt's unprecedented feat

Jamaican sprinter bids farewell to the Olympics after grabbing a ninth gold medal, his third at Rio 2016.
Rio 2016: Jamaica celebrates Bolt's unprecedented feat
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Facebook vs ad blockers: It's all about the money

What does the Facebook - ad blocker battle mean for news outlets? Plus, we take a look at Globo, Brazil's media giant.
Facebook vs ad blockers: It's all about the money
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Taliban seizes Khanabad in Afghanistan's Kunduz

District linking Kunduz to Takhar and other northern provinces falls just days after takeover of district in Baghlan.
Taliban seizes Khanabad in Afghanistan's Kunduz
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Towards a new economic system for the 21st century

The new economic system should be based on localised forms of industry, finance and participatory democracy.
Towards a new economic system for the 21st century
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US: Donald Trump woos African American support

Promises made by Republican presidential nominee to lift black people from poverty criticised as racist and ignorant.
US: Donald Trump woos African American support
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Texas halts execution of man who did not kill anyone

Jeffery Wood's execution stayed on the ground that psychiatrist who provided his opinion was later discredited.
Texas halts execution of man who did not kill anyone
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From the streets of Kobane to the Berlin Wall

The WARonWALL exhibition brings the war in Syria to the heart of Germany's capital.
From the streets of Kobane to the Berlin Wall
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Iran raises force to deploy in Arab states, say reports

Fighters to be drawn from local population where Iran is involved in conflict, says Revolutionary Guard Corps leader.
Iran raises force to deploy in Arab states, say reports
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Zika virus: US widens travel warning in Florida's Miami

Pregnant women told to avoid tourist area as Florida confirms five new cases of virus spread primarily via mosquitoes.
Zika virus: US widens travel warning in Florida's Miami
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Sudan: 'Cinema will rise again'

Several grassroots efforts are aiming to reverse decades of decline in the country's cinema scene.
Sudan: 'Cinema will rise again'
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'US to send team to Turkey' for Gulen probe

Justice department's reported move follows pleas for extradition of man accused of orchestrating failed Turkish coup.
'US to send team to Turkey' for Gulen probe
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Texas Muslims threatened amid increasing Islamophobia

Politicians and law enforcement agencies have been slow to support Muslims facing growing threat of violence.
Texas Muslims threatened amid increasing Islamophobia
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Celtic faces UEFA charge over Palestine flag display

Dozens of Palestine flags were displayed during Celtic's 5-2 win over Israeli club Hapoel Beer-Sheva.
Celtic faces UEFA charge over Palestine flag display
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Do powerful pictures make a difference?

Haunting image of a Syrian boy injured by an air strike in Aleppo goes viral.
Do powerful pictures make a difference?
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Burundi officers flee country over fears of repression

Deserters feared repression over their ethnicity and perceived support of the opposition amid political unrest.
Burundi officers flee country over fears of repression
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Angola: Banishing memories of civil war through rowing

Matias and Rasamoelina were unable to make a splash in Rio waters but their presence marked an achievement for Angola.
Angola: Banishing memories of civil war through rowing
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Civilians caught up in Aleppo cluster bomb attacks

Images emerge showing remnants of widely proscribed cluster munitions scattered around civilian area of war-torn city.
Civilians caught up in Aleppo cluster bomb attacks
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Civilians evacuated as Kurdish Forces bombed in Hasakah

Dozens killed, thousands evacuated after second day of Syrian government air raids on Kurdish-controlled areas of city.
Civilians evacuated as Kurdish Forces bombed in Hasakah
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Trump campaign chief resigns amid pro-Russia scandal

Chairman of Republican candidate's presidential bid is probed by Ukraine over millions allegedly paid for lobbying.
Trump campaign chief resigns amid pro-Russia scandal
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German minister proposes partial Burqa ban

Interior minister says ban on face veils would apply to "places where it is necessary for society's coexistence".
German minister proposes partial Burqa ban
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Mauritania jails 13 anti-slavery activists

International activists say the verdict is a "devastating blow to the Mauritanian anti-slavery movement".
Mauritania jails 13 anti-slavery activists
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The hidden danger of big data

The price of anarchy is a price well worth paying if we want to preserve innovation through serendipity.
The hidden danger of big data
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Racism on the rise in UK after Brexit vote: Watchdog

EHRC says racial inequality is worsening in the United Kingdom for young blacks and people from ethnic minorities.
Racism on the rise in UK after Brexit vote: Watchdog
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The Anthropocene: The earth's new geological era

Humans have changed the earth to such an extent that some scientists say we have entered a new geological epoch?
The Anthropocene: The earth's new geological era
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Syria's civil war: 'Daraya's last hospital bombed'

Last remaining civilian hospital in besieged Damascus suburb hit with incendiary weapons, activist groups say.
Syria's civil war: 'Daraya's last hospital bombed'
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Turkey: Let's close the chapter of coups

The government should have a well-developed plan for dealing with the country's major issues.
Turkey: Let's close the chapter of coups
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White Helmet: We called Khaled the 'child rescuer'

'Miracle baby' rescuer Khaled Omar Harrah, who was killed in Syria last week, was known for saving children.
White Helmet: We called Khaled the 'child rescuer'
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Germany: Thomas de Maiziere takes aim at face veils

Face veil should be banned when driving, in public offices and at schools, says interior minister.
Germany: Thomas de Maiziere takes aim at face veils
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US sought 'leverage' with $400 million payment to Iran

The cash payment to Iran was used as bargaining chip in release of five US prisoners, according to the State Department.
US sought 'leverage' with $400 million payment to Iran
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UN admits role in deadly Haiti cholera outbreak

World body stops short of saying it caused the epidemic, but acknowledges role in crisis that has killed nearly 10,000.
UN admits role in deadly Haiti cholera outbreak
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Yemen: Saudi-led coalition 'regrets' MSF withdrawal

Coalition wants to hold "urgent meetings" with medical aid group after one of its air strikes struck an MSF hospital.
Yemen: Saudi-led coalition 'regrets' MSF withdrawal
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US drone revelations: Meaningful or business as usual?

Al Jazeera asks what the release of Obama's 2013 drone playbook and new executive order mean for those most affected.
US drone revelations: Meaningful or business as usual?
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Syria's civil war: Russia says ready for Aleppo pause

Moscow agrees to UN's plea for 48-hour aid access but not willing to go back to weekly truces in battered city.
Syria's civil war: Russia says ready for Aleppo pause
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Gaza headed for 'environmental catastrophe'

Water crisis in the besieged Palestinian territory is putting Palestinian lives at risk, analysts say.
Gaza headed for 'environmental catastrophe'
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Gaza in the dark

Residents of the besieged territory may receive eight hours or fewer of electricity a day, with blackouts common.
Gaza in the dark
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Rio 2016: Usain Bolt wins 200m Olympic title

Jamaican sprinter wins third Olympic 200m gold after racing past the finish line in 19.78 seconds.
Rio 2016: Usain Bolt wins 200m Olympic title
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Rio 2016: US swimmers leave Brazil to jeering crowds

Brazil allows Gunnar Bentz and Jack Conger to fly out of Rio after lying that they were robbed during the Olympics.
Rio 2016: US swimmers leave Brazil to jeering crowds
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Africa's forgotten crisis

What can be done to help millions of people fleeing a brutal conflict in northern Nigeria and neighbouring countries?
Africa's forgotten crisis
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Riek Machar flees S Sudan, 'in care' of DRC authorities

UN spokesman says Machar is in the care of authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo after fleeing South Sudan.
Riek Machar flees S Sudan, 'in care' of DRC authorities
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Syrian warplanes hit Kurdish-held areas for first time

Syrian Kurdish YPG fighters vow "not to be silent" after areas of Hasakah city they control was bombed by Assad forces.
Syrian warplanes hit Kurdish-held areas for first time
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US Olympic swimmers made up robbery claim, reports say

Video footage shows the four swimmers had an altercation at a Rio petrol station after a night out.
US Olympic swimmers made up robbery claim, reports say
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Tote bag designers: Idea came from our reality as Arabs

Designers of bag with Arabic text whose image went viral aim to challenge social misunderstandings in humorous way.
Tote bag designers: Idea came from our reality as Arabs
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Man in US killed in suspected 'anti-Arab hate crime'

Neighbour shoots dead Lebanese-American man after years of alleged violence and racial slurs against Arab family.
Man in US killed in suspected 'anti-Arab hate crime'
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Turkey asks Greece to extradite military asylum seekers

The eight troops who fled to Greece by helicopter after failed coup attempt fear they will not get fair trial in Turkey.
Turkey asks Greece to extradite military asylum seekers
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Kashmiri teacher 'dies' in Indian army custody

The death raises the toll to 66 after troops' killing of a popular rebel leader on July 8 sparked Kashmir protests.
Kashmiri teacher 'dies' in Indian army custody
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Syria's Civil War: Yet another 'iconic image?'

This is not an icon. This is Omran Daqneesh. He is a Syrian boy. He is alive.
Syria's Civil War: Yet another 'iconic image?'
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Ukraine: Three soldiers killed by pro-Russian rebels

Conflict heats up in eastern Ukraine as Moscow suspected of seeking to escalate 28-month unrest.
Ukraine: Three soldiers killed by pro-Russian rebels
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Head of Australian state offers to house asylum seekers

The offer comes following an announcement that one of the refugee detention facilities will be shut down.
Head of Australian state offers to house asylum seekers
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Syria: Forced Disappearances

More than 65,000 have vanished in Syria since 2011, according to The Syrian Network for Human Rights.
Syria: Forced Disappearances
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Amnesty International accused of sedition in India

Following a seminar on human rights abuses in Kashmir, the rights group is accused of promoting anti-India sentiments.
Amnesty International accused of sedition in India
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ISIL foils governments with encryption, UN experts say

Fighters from ISIL and al-Qaeda use encrypted messages on darknets to plan potential attacks, according to a UN report.
ISIL foils governments with encryption, UN experts say
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The slow road to justice for India's rape victims

Despite promises to fast-track rape cases, many victims and survivors in India must wait years for a glimpse of justice.
The slow road to justice for India's rape victims
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Italy to set up camp for refugees shut out by the Swiss

A Swiss clampdown has left hundreds of people sleeping in parks the Italian border town of Como.
Italy to set up camp for refugees shut out by the Swiss
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How Donald Trump could make America great again

We don't have to vote for him to appreciate the realities exposed by the US' greatest reality TV star.
How Donald Trump could make America great again
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Finding Love In Japan

Romance is proving problematic for Japanese youth. Can state-sanctioned matchmaking provide the perfect love potion?
Finding Love In Japan
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Haunting video of bewildered Syrian boy goes viral

Images of bloodied and confused five-year-old boy after an air strike highlight the human cost of Syria's ruinous war.
Haunting video of bewildered Syrian boy goes viral
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South Sudan: Opposition leader Machar flees country

South Sudan's former vice president has left the country for a neighbouring state, according to opposition officials.
South Sudan: Opposition leader Machar flees country
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Brazil's river of mud

We investigate the events leading up to the Fundao dam disaster; is enough being done to avoid future recurrences?
Brazil's river of mud
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Vietnam braces for more flooding

Tropical Depression Dianmu is strengthening as it barrels towards the country.
Vietnam braces for more flooding
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After the coup attempt, Turkey stays on course

The fatal incident's negative impact on Turkey's financial markets has been limited and short-lived.
After the coup attempt, Turkey stays on course
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Jeffrey Sachs: US 'instigated war' in Syria and Libya

The top economist calls the US policy in Syria 'a disaster'.
Jeffrey Sachs: US 'instigated war' in Syria and Libya
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Almost 18,000 died in Syria's prisons: Amnesty

Rights groups says authorities are using torture, including electric shocks, beatings and rape on a "massive scale."
Almost 18,000 died in Syria's prisons: Amnesty
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A day in the life of Aleppo's White Helmets

Filmmaker Nagieb Khaja spent 10 days with a team of rescue workers. In war, he witnessed their special bond.
A day in the life of Aleppo's White Helmets
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The Olympics' lesser gods

Sponsors must show themselves to be responsive and responsible, saving face by recalling the Olympic spirit.
The Olympics' lesser gods
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Of war and coffee in Lebanon

Ten years after the 2006 Israel-Lebanon war, coffee vendors reflect on how decades of turmoil have affected their lives.
Of war and coffee in Lebanon
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Turkey: Three killed in bomb blasts near police station

Three people, including a child, killed in a car bomb blast near a police station in Turkey's eastern province of Van.
Turkey: Three killed in bomb blasts near police station
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Police stop two US Olympic swimmers from leaving Brazil

Gunnar Bentz and Jack Conger hauled off flight after doubts raised about a claim they were robbed at gunpoint.
Police stop two US Olympic swimmers from leaving Brazil
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Wildfires in the US force 82,000 to flee their homes

A new fire in drought-plagued Southern California spreads across more than 100sq kms in just two days.
Wildfires in the US force 82,000 to flee their homes
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The Trump shake-up

After Republican candidate for US president picks new man to run his campaign, expect more attacks on Hillary.
The Trump shake-up
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French 'burkini' ban: secularism or security?

Tensions are high on the island of Corsica as more French towns issue bans on the so-called burkini.
French 'burkini' ban: secularism or security?
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Neymar's Olympic record takes Brazil into final

Captain scores his side's opening goal after just 15 seconds as Honduras routed 6-0 in the semi-final.
Neymar's Olympic record takes Brazil into final
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Syria's White Helmets nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Volunteer rescue and humanitarian group that braves daily bombings is credited with saving tens of thousands of people.
Syria's White Helmets nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
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Duterte slams 'stupid' UN criticism on his war on drugs

Philippine president says many of the Filipino drug addicts "no longer viable as human beings".
Duterte slams 'stupid' UN criticism on his war on drugs
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Brazil nabs Olympic official for 'illegal' ticket sales

Patrick Hickey, president of Olympic Council of Ireland, is accused of forming a "cartel" to sell tickets at Rio Games.
Brazil nabs Olympic official for 'illegal' ticket sales
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A confession on the 4th of July

Egyptian war correspondent Yehia Ghanem reflects on political repression in Egypt.
A confession on the 4th of July
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Russia defends using Iran base for Syria airstrikes

Moscow says use of Iran's airbase does not violate UN resolution that prohibits supplying warplanes to Tehran.
Russia defends using Iran base for Syria airstrikes
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Top North Korean diplomat in UK defects to South Korea

Thae Yong Ho is the most senior North Korean diplomat to defect to the south.
Top North Korean diplomat in UK defects to South Korea
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Leaked document prompts German-Turkish diplomatic spat

German government paper refers to Turkey as "a central platform for action for Islamist groupings".
Leaked document prompts German-Turkish diplomatic spat
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Zimbabwe police break up anti-Mugabe protest

Several people have been beaten by police and at least one of the protesters sustained deep cuts on the head.
Zimbabwe police break up anti-Mugabe protest
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Massacre in Rabaa

Three years on, Egyptians reflect on the worst attack on protesters in modern history.
Massacre in Rabaa
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Israel to demolish Bedouin school near Jerusalem

The Jahalin school opened its doors a week earlier than scheduled, in protest of Israeli orders for its closure.
Israel to demolish Bedouin school near Jerusalem
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Donald Trump and the mouse that roared

Why does he think that he can get away with murder and other outrage?
Donald Trump and the mouse that roared
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