Ban Ki-moon offers to mediate over Kashmir tensions

India and Pakistan trade fire along de facto border as UN Secretary General offers to mediate escalating dispute.
Ban Ki-moon offers to mediate over Kashmir tensions
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Alfred Olango: Police release videos of fatal shooting

Following days of protests calling for justice over police killing of black men, El Cajon authorities release footage.
Alfred Olango: Police release videos of fatal shooting
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What has Russia accomplished in Syria?

One year on, what has been the impact of Russia's air campaign on Syria's war?
What has Russia accomplished in Syria?
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If TPP fails, China takes advantage

The slow-drag on the TPP is turning the attention of some in the region back to trade possibilities with China.
If TPP fails, China takes advantage
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Syria's war: 'Civilians killed' in Aleppo fighting

Suspected pro-government attacks and rebel shelling claim over 20 lives on first anniversary of Russian air campaign.
Syria's war: 'Civilians killed' in Aleppo fighting
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Amman protests: Jordan-Israel natural gas deal in focus

Rally in Amman follows signing of contract between US firm and Jordanian utility for imports from Leviathan field.
Amman protests: Jordan-Israel natural gas deal in focus
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Does voting third party mean a Donald Trump victory?

We ask Jill Stein and debate the approach of the Black Lives Matter movement with Shaun King and Barbara Reynolds.
Does voting third party mean a Donald Trump victory?
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Zika virus: Thai babies diagnosed with microcephaly

Health ministry says tests remain inconclusive on third infant's condition amid concerns over impact on tourism.
Zika virus: Thai babies diagnosed with microcephaly
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Turkey attempted coup: 1,500 jail staff suspended

Besides suspensions, dozens of arrest warrants issued for staff in judicial and prison systems over alleged Gulen links.
Turkey attempted coup: 1,500 jail staff suspended
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Argentina discloses poverty data after three-year gap

New figures show difficulty of achieving President Macri's "zero poverty" goal as he struggles to revive the economy.
Argentina discloses poverty data after three-year gap
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Tajikistan tourism: Women eye trekking-guide careers

Group treks in Pamir Mountains in country with eco-tourism potential but dependent on migrant workers' remittances.
Tajikistan tourism: Women eye trekking-guide careers
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Morocco elections: Voting for a new parliament

Around 16 million Moroccans head to polls to pick representatives for the 395-seat lower house of parliament.
Morocco elections: Voting for a new parliament
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Bulgaria parliament bans full-face veils in public

Under the law, the garment will be banned in public institutions, schools, areas of administrative and public services.
Bulgaria parliament bans full-face veils in public
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Europe's Rosetta probe lands on comet after 12 years

Rosetta crash lands on the comet in a final bid to gather pictures, marking an end to the historic mission.
Europe's Rosetta probe lands on comet after 12 years
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Hurricane Matthew barrels into the Caribbean

Tropical storm leaves one dead in the Windward Islands and now threatens the Greater Antilles.
Hurricane Matthew barrels into the Caribbean
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What the Spanish civil war can reveal about Syria

The Spanish civil war spanned three years - why has the Syrian conflict endured so much longer?
What the Spanish civil war can reveal about Syria
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Stolen Van Gogh paintings recovered by police in Italy

Italian police recover paintings, worth tens of millions of euros, that were stolen from a museum in Amsterdam in 2002.
Stolen Van Gogh paintings recovered by police in Italy
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Week in pictures: From Trump vs. Clinton to Syria raids

A photo round-up of some of last week's key events, including a US 2016 election debate and a North Korea aerial show.
Week in pictures: From Trump vs. Clinton to Syria raids
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Syria's war: 'Russian air raids kill 9,400 in one year'

At least 9,364 people, including 3,800 civilians, have been killed in 12 months of Russian raids, Syria monitor says.
Syria's war: 'Russian air raids kill 9,400 in one year'
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Greeks on refuge islands feel abandoned by Europe

Increasing tension between locals and refugees stranded on Greek islands, as all sides appeal for help.
Greeks on refuge islands feel abandoned by Europe
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Aleppo: 'Most of the public schools are destroyed'

Intense shelling has postponed the start of the school year, raising fresh concerns over the state of Syrian education.
Aleppo: 'Most of the public schools are destroyed'
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From East Germany to Cuba in my mother's footsteps

In 1987, my mother worked at Havana’s iconic Hotel Nacional as part of a cultural delegation from East Germany.
From East Germany to Cuba in my mother's footsteps
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Israelis, world leaders gather for Peres funeral

Police shut roads in central Jerusalem as former Israeli president, who died at 93, is laid to rest.
Israelis, world leaders gather for Peres funeral
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Duterte cites Hitler, wants to kill millions of addicts

Philippine president says he wants to slaughter millions of drug addicts, similar to Adolf Hitler's massacre of Jews.
Duterte cites Hitler, wants to kill millions of addicts
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Saudi Arabia condemns passage of US 9/11 law

US law that would allow families of victims to sue Saudi government a matter of "great worry", foreign ministry says.
Saudi Arabia condemns passage of US 9/11 law
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Somalia asks US to explain strike that 'killed troops'

Angry protesters in northern region burned US flags and images of President Barack Obama after strike.
Somalia asks US to explain strike that 'killed troops'
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Female farmers suffer most in Southern Africa drought

Uneven access to water makes household farming questionable for delivering food security in the African context.
Female farmers suffer most in Southern Africa drought
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The truth about the Saudi bill

Provision to issue a stay on the lawsuits can range from six months to "indefinitely" despite the Congress passing it.
The truth about the Saudi bill
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Singapore jails Amos Yee for religious 'insult'

Amos Yee to spend six weeks in jail and pay fines after pleading guilty to charges of "wounding religious feelings".
Singapore jails Amos Yee for religious 'insult'
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Is travel to Mars on the horizon?

SpaceX founder Elon Musk says his company is developing a large spacecraft to take people to Mars by 2024.
Is travel to Mars on the horizon?
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Pakistan denies India carried out 'surgical strikes'

Two Pakistani soldiers killed as tension between neighbouring countries escalate following attack on Indian army camp.
Pakistan denies India carried out 'surgical strikes'
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Syrian opposition coordinator: 'US policy is weak'

Riad Hijab, chief coordinator of the High Negotiations Committee, discusses the prospects for diplomatic deal in Syria.
Syrian opposition coordinator: 'US policy is weak'
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'Massive crisis' as 1.5 million expected to flee Mosul

The number of refugees in Iraqi Kurdistan is about to double with the battle to retake Mosul set in mid-October.
'Massive crisis' as 1.5 million expected to flee Mosul
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Pakistan: BLF chief Baloch says Indian help 'welcome'

Allah Nazar Baloch warns of more attacks on Chinese economic project in Pakistan in first video interview in five years.
Pakistan: BLF chief Baloch says Indian help 'welcome'
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Aleppo: Syrian children attend underground school

Students forced to hide in cellars to study as government and Russian air strikes rain down on besieged city.
Aleppo: Syrian children attend underground school
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan: Turkey emergency may be extended

Legislative powers granted after July coup bid required to combat threats against government, says President Erdogan.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan: Turkey emergency may be extended
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Hoboken train crash: Deaths and injuries in New Jersey

Rail service suspended in and out of Hoboken after deadly commuter train crash causes structural damage to station.
Hoboken train crash: Deaths and injuries in New Jersey
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Ukraine's battle between the banks and the borrowers

How a foreign currency debt crisis is leaving Ukrainians at risk of losing their homes.
Ukraine's battle between the banks and the borrowers
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Bangladesh accused of 'kneecapping' opposition members

Government official rejects Human Rights Watch report, saying allegations against security forces are baseless.
Bangladesh accused of 'kneecapping' opposition members
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US Elections: America's Amish voters

Despite its remote setting, Amish country has become enveloped in the 2016 presidential election campaign.
US Elections: America's Amish voters
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Drop the farcical obits, Shimon Peres was no peacemaker

The Palestinian leadership's biggest failure was trusting the likes of Shimon Peres.
Drop the farcical obits, Shimon Peres was no peacemaker
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Landslides demolish village in southeast China

At least 27 people are still missing as the remains of Typhoon Megi continue to cause destruction.
Landslides demolish village in southeast China
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Russia proposes 48-hour 'humanitarian pause' in Aleppo

Moscow calls US threat to end talks over Aleppo push "emotional breakdown", rejects Washington-backed seven-day truce.
Russia proposes 48-hour 'humanitarian pause' in Aleppo
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Report: No legal authority to Israel's strip searches

Adalah confirms Israel's aviation law provides no authority to the 'racial profiling' against Palestinians at airports.
Report: No legal authority to Israel's strip searches
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Inside Greece's juvenile prisons

Juvenile prisons in Greece are packed with young refugees accused of smuggling people across the border.
Inside Greece's juvenile prisons
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Afghanistan: Ghani, Hekmatyar sign peace deal

President Ghani inks deal with Gulbuddin Hekmatyar in first peace treaty since the war with the Taliban began in 2001.
Afghanistan: Ghani, Hekmatyar sign peace deal
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Spain: Is this the end of the Socialists?

A 'sense of duty' may not be enough for Spain to overcome the crippling political impasse.
Spain: Is this the end of the Socialists?
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India claims striking suspected rebels in Pakistan

India says it conducted "surgical strikes" along de facto border, but Pakistan calls incident "cross-border fire".
India claims striking suspected rebels in Pakistan
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Amnesty: Sudan carried out chemical attacks in Darfur

Sudanese officials strongly deny Amnesty report alleging use of chemical weapons by Sudan's government forces.
Amnesty: Sudan carried out chemical attacks in Darfur
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Maid in Singapore

Agents in Myanmar are recruiting girls as young as 15 to work as domestic helpers in Singapore.
Maid in Singapore
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US to Russia: Stop Aleppo assault or Syria talks end

Kerry tells Lavrov US holds Russia responsible for use of incendiary and bunker buster bombs against Aleppo civilians.
US to Russia: Stop Aleppo assault or Syria talks end
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El Cajon crowds protest police killing of Alfred Olango

Protesters in California demand justice after Alfred Olango, a mentally ill Ugandan refugee, was killed by officers.
El Cajon crowds protest police killing of Alfred Olango
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Israel's war on peaceful activism

Despite increasing dangers Palestinian and Israeli activists continue their efforts to oppose the occupation peacefully.
Israel's war on peaceful activism
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Obama: Congress made 'a mistake' overriding 9/11 veto

US president says Senate's vote to override his veto of legislation would "set a dangerous precedent".
Obama: Congress made 'a mistake' overriding 9/11 veto
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Shimon Peres: Man of peace or war criminal?

Long-serving Israeli politician leaves a mixed legacy after winning a Nobel Peace Prize, but also accused of war crimes.
Shimon Peres: Man of peace or war criminal?
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Hundreds mourn Jordanian writer Nahed Hattar

Large funeral turnout for murdered writer who was killed outside the court where he faced charges of insulting Islam.
Hundreds mourn Jordanian writer Nahed Hattar
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Jill Stein: 'No thanks' to Hillary or Trump presidency

Third party candidate says Trump victory would be "horrific" but Clinton's policies are "not at all" reassuring.
Jill Stein: 'No thanks' to Hillary or Trump presidency
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US Congress overrides Obama's veto on 9/11 bill

Families of 9/11 victims are now able to sue Saudi Arabia for allegedly backing attackers after law is passed.
US Congress overrides Obama's veto on 9/11 bill
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Philippines: Duterte wants end to 'war games' with US

Philippine leader tells Filipinos in Vietnam that military drill with US in October will be the last during his term.
Philippines: Duterte wants end to 'war games' with US
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EU refugee policy marks progress, not success

While the European Commission congratulates itself on a job well done six months after the EU-Turkey Deal, infrastructure designed to support the tens of thousands of asylum seekers in Greece is still significantly lacking.
EU refugee policy marks progress, not success
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Somalia: US accused of killing 22 troops in air strike

Security official says Americans were "misinformed" in a request that came from regional rival to hit al-Shabab.
Somalia: US accused of killing 22 troops in air strike
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Jets pound Aleppo as government pushes to take city

Government fighter jets backed by Russian air force pound rebel-held Aleppo, as ground assault begins.
Jets pound Aleppo as government pushes to take city
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US 'prepared' to send more troops for Mosul offensive

Iraqi Prime Minister Abadi says President Obama was consulted on the plan to retake city from ISIL control.
US 'prepared' to send more troops for Mosul offensive
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MH17 downed by 'Russian-made missile' from rebel area

Prosecutes say they have solid evidence Malaysian jet shot down by Russian-made missile in rebel-held eastern Ukraine.
MH17 downed by 'Russian-made missile' from rebel area
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US air strike reportedly kills 13 Afghan civilians

ISIL fighters were the target of an air raid that allegedly killed at least 13 civilians in Achin district.
US air strike reportedly kills 13 Afghan civilians
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Setting history alight: Revolution and history in Egypt

From Jeeps running over protesters to a museum being set alight, Yehia Ghanem recalls key moments in Egypt's revolution.
Setting history alight: Revolution and history in Egypt
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Armenia: Life in a Suitcase

A look at the poignant stories of two Armenian women in Turkey, trying to support their families far from home.
Armenia: Life in a Suitcase
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Gone is Shimon Peres, but so is his era

During his long career, he was involved in the good, the bad and the ugly of Israel's politics.
Gone is Shimon Peres, but so is his era
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In Egypt's Guantanamo 'abuse is systematic'

Prison authorities refused to provide inmates with medical care, possibly causing their deaths, HRW report finds.
In Egypt's Guantanamo 'abuse is systematic'
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Venezuela's media clamp down

As protests pick up in fervor on the streets of Caracas, as do President Nicol?s Maduro's media silencing methods.
Venezuela's media clamp down
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Air strikes put two Aleppo hospitals out of service

Two largest hospitals in rebel-held areas damaged as Syrian forces continue their onslaught to retake city from rebels.
Air strikes put two Aleppo hospitals out of service
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Turkey: 32,000 jailed for links to group 'behind' coup

Justice minister confirms arrests of almost half of the 70,000 people investigated following July's failed coup attempt.
Turkey: 32,000 jailed for links to group 'behind' coup
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Adelaide slammed by its worst storm in decades

Powerful storm batters South Australia causing widespread power outage affecting airport, hospitals and traffic lights.
Adelaide slammed by its worst storm in decades
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EfSyn: A Greek media success story

No one thought the Greek 'journalists' paper' would last, but EfSyn's circulation continues to rise.
EfSyn: A Greek media success story
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Alfred Olango: US police kill mentally ill black man

Police kill Alfred Olando, who was unarmed and mentally ill, after his sister called officers for help.
Alfred Olango: US police kill mentally ill black man
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Thai junta allows a 'culture of torture', says Amnesty

Amnesty International in its report documents 74 cases of torture at the hands of Thai soldiers and police.
Thai junta allows a 'culture of torture', says Amnesty
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Letter from Aleppo: 'My city is not just a death toll'

A Syrian Civil Defense member and resident of Aleppo reflects on the worst onslaught the city witnessed since 2011.
Letter from Aleppo: 'My city is not just a death toll'
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In pictures: The last days of the FARC

A photographic journey with the fighters of the FARC's 62nd front as they contemplate life after war.
In pictures: The last days of the FARC
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The American system mobilises to save itself - again

The establishment is rousing itself to protect the system, this time from political rather than economic calamity.
The American system mobilises to save itself - again
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Educating girls in South Sudan

Meet the girls who must overcome conflict, hunger, stigma and sexual abuse just to go to school.
Educating girls in South Sudan
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Kashmir and the myth of indivisible India

Saving the region from descending into a total chaos can only come through embracing a radical new thinking.
Kashmir and the myth of indivisible India
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US names first ambassador to Cuba in more than 50 years

President Barack Obama nominates Jeffrey DeLauentis over a year after restoring diplomatic ties with communist nation.
US names first ambassador to Cuba in more than 50 years
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Former Israeli President Shimon Peres dies at 93

US President Obama leads tributes after former Israeli leader and Nobel laureate dies in his sleep following stroke.
Former Israeli President Shimon Peres dies at 93
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Israel's elder statesman Shimon Peres dead at 93

End of an era as the last significant figure of Israel's founding fathers dies after suffering a massive stroke.
Israel's elder statesman Shimon Peres dead at 93
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Swiss lawmakers approve step towards face-veil ban

Plan pushed by right-wing Swiss People's Party, which led a successful campaign to outlaw new minarets in 2009.
Swiss lawmakers approve step towards face-veil ban
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UN fears 'manipulation' as Somalia delays elections

Somalia's Foreign Minister Abdusalam H. Omer blames delay on political issues and threats from al-Shabab armed group.
UN fears 'manipulation' as Somalia delays elections
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Palestinians call on FIFA to ban matches in settlements

Call comes just days after Human Rights Watch asked FIFA to ban Israeli teams from playing in the occupied West Bank.
Palestinians call on FIFA to ban matches in settlements
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Germany: Dresden mosque bombed in 'xenophobic' attack

Blasts at mosque and convention centre overshadow events marking the 10th anniversary of the German Islam Conference.
Germany: Dresden mosque bombed in 'xenophobic' attack
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At least 12 Afghan soldiers die in 'insider attack'

Taliban claims responsibility for incident involving two colleagues assisting attackers in killing their comrades.
At least 12 Afghan soldiers die in 'insider attack'
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Are presidential debates important?

US presidential nominees Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump take part in their first televised debate
Are presidential debates important?
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Iran's Ahmadinejad rules out another presidential bid

Two-term president and former Tehran mayor says he is bowing to the advice of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran's Ahmadinejad rules out another presidential bid
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Syrian troops launch major ground assault for Aleppo

After massive aerial bombardment, Syrian forces mobilise for ground operation to "wipe out" rebels and retake key city.
Syrian troops launch major ground assault for Aleppo
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Q&A: Gabon's Bongo talks election win and future plans

In an exclusive interview, Gabon's president discusses his contentious election win and his next term in office.
Q&A: Gabon's Bongo talks election win and future plans
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Watchdog group digs through Netanyahu's dirty laundry

Freedom of information request on personal expenses includes how much Israeli PM pays for laundry services.
Watchdog group digs through Netanyahu's dirty laundry
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Israel police target Palestinian Balad party in arrests

Mass arrest of party members over fraud allegations seek to 'de-legitimise Arab political activism'.
Israel police target Palestinian Balad party in arrests
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Boko Haram refugees in Niger find safety, but lack aid

Refugees in the southeastern region of Niger say they no longer fear Boko Haram, but their problems are far from over.
Boko Haram refugees in Niger find safety, but lack aid
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Sri Lanka exhumes body of slain Lasantha Wickrematunge

The remains of a newspaper editor who was killed seven years ago has been exhumed as part of a new probe into his death.
Sri Lanka exhumes body of slain Lasantha Wickrematunge
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Typhoon Megi hits central Taiwan, brings heavy rains

Third typhoon hits the middle of the island nation in two weeks causing heavy rains and triggering damaging winds.
Typhoon Megi hits central Taiwan, brings heavy rains
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ICC: Mali fighter jailed for destroying Timbuktu sites

Former rebel Ahmad al-Mahdi, first to be convicted of cultural destruction as war crime, gets nine years in prison.
ICC: Mali fighter jailed for destroying Timbuktu sites
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Civilians killed in powerful suicide attack in Baghdad

At least 10 killed and 28 others injured after suicide bomber detonates himself in Shia district of al-Jadida.
Civilians killed in powerful suicide attack in Baghdad
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Massacre at a stadium: Guinea confronts its past

Seven years ago, 156 people were killed at an anti-government rally. Now Guineans want justice and reconciliation.
Massacre at a stadium: Guinea confronts its past
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Ali Bongo to be sworn in as president of Gabon

Swearing-in ceremony to be held on Tuesday despite criticism from the opposition and members of international community.
Ali Bongo to be sworn in as president of Gabon
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Philippine: Duterte seeks death penalty in war on crime

Philippine president seeks restoration of capital punishment in his fight against drug traffickers and users.
Philippine: Duterte seeks death penalty in war on crime
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Clinton vs Trump: How they said what they said

Speechwriters and a body language expert analyse the first debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
Clinton vs Trump: How they said what they said
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Syria: Denial as a war strategy

As with Israel, the Assad regime engages in diplomacy as a fig leaf towards pacification, not peace.
Syria: Denial as a war strategy
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WHO: 90 percent of world's population breathe dirty air

UN body's new report blames air pollution for global "health emergency" killing millions per year.
WHO: 90 percent of world's population breathe dirty air
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'If we lose this generation, we lose Syria'

With millions of Syrian refugee children out of school, a programme in Turkey is offering an alternative.
'If we lose this generation, we lose Syria'
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US presidential debate: Hillary versus Hillary

The choice most decent Americans face in this election is between their legitimate fears and their critical judgment.
US presidential debate: Hillary versus Hillary
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US election 2016: The real Trump turns up

Trump paints a picture of an American that isn't working during first presidential debate with Hillary Clinton.
US election 2016: The real Trump turns up
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US election 2016: Clinton, Trump clash in first debate

US presidential candidates face-off over race, economy and foreign policy in first TV showdown ahead of November's vote.
US election 2016: Clinton, Trump clash in first debate
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Clinton vs Trump: Stage set for US presidential debate

Much-anticipated debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will cover national security and "America's direction".
Clinton vs Trump: Stage set for US presidential debate
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Colombia and FARC sign historic pact ending 52-year war

Accord brings an end to Latin America's longest-running conflict, which has killed hundreds of thousands of people.
Colombia and FARC sign historic pact ending 52-year war
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Aleppo civilians pay the price as bombardment continues

Russian-backed Syrian offensive pounds rebel-held Aleppo with hospitals running out of medicine and health workers.
Aleppo civilians pay the price as bombardment continues
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US presidential debate: What to expect

What are Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton's biggest strengths and weaknesses?
US presidential debate: What to expect
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EU to issue pre-paid cash cards for refugees in Turkey

Massive EU programme will provide refugees with debit cards holding $33.50 a month to use for their daily needs.
EU to issue pre-paid cash cards for refugees in Turkey
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What's behind Bosnian Serb vote on disputed holiday?

Preliminary results show 99.81 percent of voters in Republika Srpska voted in favour of keeping controversial holiday.
What's behind Bosnian Serb vote on disputed holiday?
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Clinton vs Trump: Money spent on the campaign trail

In each US election cycle a lot of money is spent campaigning. How much have the candidates spent so far?
Clinton vs Trump: Money spent on the campaign trail
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Sisi defends Egyptian army's economic instrusion

Egyptian leader claims criticism against the military is a "ferocious campaign against the state and the armed forces".
Sisi defends Egyptian army's economic instrusion
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Memorial confronts US South's history of lynching

As controversy over black American killings intensifies, group to revisit racism's roots through "terror lynchings".
Memorial confronts US South's history of lynching
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Iran warns enduring sanctions threatening nuclear deal

Foot-dragging on sanctions relief jeopardising historic agreement to curtail nuclear weapon production, Tehran says.
Iran warns enduring sanctions threatening nuclear deal
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Missing Mexico students: Case unresolved two years on

Thousands gather in Mexico City to mark two years since 43 students disappeared on their way to a protest in Iguala.
Missing Mexico students: Case unresolved two years on
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Ten Turkish troops killed in two separate 'PKK attacks'

State media blames Kurdish fighters for bomb and armed attacks carried out in southeastern Mardin and Sirnak provinces.
Ten Turkish troops killed in two separate 'PKK attacks'
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10 Turkish troops killed in two separate 'PKK attacks'

State media blames Kurdish fighters for bomb and armed attacks carried out in southeastern Mardin and Sirnak provinces.
10 Turkish troops killed in two separate 'PKK attacks'
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Deadly Boko Haram attacks in northeastern Nigeria

At least eight soldiers and 25 attackers die in separate strikes as armed group continues to hit military targets.
Deadly Boko Haram attacks in northeastern Nigeria
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Saudi Aramco eyes $334bn investment by 2025

State-owned oil giant plans to pump in billions for infrastructure and create about 500,000 jobs for Saudi nationals.
Saudi Aramco eyes $334bn investment by 2025
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Ailed de Guevara: The Wedding Planner

As new business opportunities open in Cuba, we meet one of the country's new type of entrepreneurs.
Ailed de Guevara: The Wedding Planner
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DRC: Mobile courts deliver justice to remote areas

Mobile courts have brought many to justice, but some question their effectiveness in the impoverished countryside.
DRC: Mobile courts deliver justice to remote areas
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Opposing nuclear weapons in the era of millennials

Diplomats and activists are reviving efforts to scrap nuclear weapons, but the odds against them may be getting longer.
Opposing nuclear weapons in the era of millennials
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Egypt: 170 bodies found so far in refugee boat disaster

Sinking ranks as one of the deadliest incidents for migrants and refugees crossing the Mediterranean Sea.
Egypt: 170 bodies found so far in refugee boat disaster
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"What will be in your heart? Won't there be hate?"

Karim Khan is suing the CIA for the deaths of his son and brother in a drone strike.
"What will be in your heart? Won't there be hate?"
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Is Facebook neutral on Palestine-Israel conflict?

The giant social network is taking a stand with the occupier, say Palestinian activists.
Is Facebook neutral on Palestine-Israel conflict?
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India: Arrests made over attack on pregnant Dalit woman

Six people from "upper-caste" community detained for assault on woman and her family for refusing to remove carcass.
India: Arrests made over attack on pregnant Dalit woman
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France's Holland says Calais 'Jungle' to be dismantled

President Hollande says camp is "unacceptable" and will be "completely dismantled", urging UK to do its part.
France's Holland says Calais 'Jungle' to be dismantled
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Russia overplays its hand in Syria

Obama has failed in Syria, but so will Putin.
Russia overplays its hand in Syria
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Further floods hit Australia’s New South Wales

Another round of heavy rain has topped up the flood waters already affecting eastern Australia.
Further floods hit Australia’s New South Wales
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Can Jordan's new parliament spearhead political change?

Despite the Islamists' comeback to parliament,'no radical changes' are expected.
Can Jordan's new parliament spearhead political change?
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India: The children left behind by an ancient custom

How a centuries-old custom that allows men to pay to live with women is resulting in children being abandoned.
India: The children left behind by an ancient custom
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Bodies litter the floor at makeshift hospital in Aleppo

Al Jazeera correspondent visits hospital overflowing with dead and wounded as relentless battering of city continues.
Bodies litter the floor at makeshift hospital in Aleppo
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Is Libya the answer to the refugee crisis in Europe?

Hungarian prime minister proposes building a city for refugees on the Libyan coast.
Is Libya the answer to the refugee crisis in Europe?
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Colombia and FARC prepare to sign historic pact

Ceremony in Cartagena aimed at ending five decades of war that has left 220,000 dead and eight million displaced.
Colombia and FARC prepare to sign historic pact
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Azerbaijanis vote on boosting president's powers

Opposition and rights groups slam referendum as move to extend Ilham Aliyev's family's long-standing grip on power.
Azerbaijanis vote on boosting president's powers
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Jordan killing reflects deeper Arab rule of law gaps

Citizens are accused of criminal actions based on imprecise laws that are open to widely differing interpretations.
Jordan killing reflects deeper Arab rule of law gaps
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Canada: Trudeau's global brand is a hot commodity

Could Canada be cashing in its reputation as a defender of human rights to score international trade?
Canada: Trudeau's global brand is a hot commodity
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US election: Do the debates really matter?

As American presidential debate between Clinton and Trump nears, anticipation rises but can it really change anything?
US election: Do the debates really matter?
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China air force holds drills near Japanese islands

Patrols launched to monitor "foreign military aircraft" flying over the East China Sea air defence identification zone.
China air force holds drills near Japanese islands
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Facebook 'blocks accounts' of Palestinian journalists

Account suspensions come on heels of agreement between social media giant and Israel to team up against "incitement".
Facebook 'blocks accounts' of Palestinian journalists
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Trump pledges to recognise Jerusalem as Israeli capital

Republican candidate acknowledges he will accept the divided city as Israel's capital if elected president.
Trump pledges to recognise Jerusalem as Israeli capital
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Jets pound Aleppo as UN discusses Syria escalation

Scores killed in intensifying Aleppo air strikes as UN Security Council members slam Russia for role in Syria war.
Jets pound Aleppo as UN discusses Syria escalation
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Swiss voters back controversial surveillance law

New bill allows intelligence service to tap phones and computer networks of cyber criminals and "terror" suspects.
Swiss voters back controversial surveillance law
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Purported leader of Boko Haram resurfaces in new video

Man who claims to be Abubakar Shekau denies assertions by the Nigerian army that he had been seriously wounded.
Purported leader of Boko Haram resurfaces in new video
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India to ratify climate accord on Gandhi's birthday

COP21 protocol to be signed in October by India following the US and China, the world's two-biggest carbon emitters.
India to ratify climate accord on Gandhi's birthday
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The refugee crisis beyond Europe

Before Europe declared a "refugee crisis" in 2015, millions around the world had faced years of displacement.
The refugee crisis beyond Europe
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Floods hit the American Midwest

Heavy rain in Manchester, Iowa as storms move through the northern plains.
Floods hit the American Midwest
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Ecstasy drug therapy

TechKnow looks at the controversy surrounding psychedelic science and asks if a party drug can help cure PTSD.
Ecstasy drug therapy
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'Gaziantep is as safe as Germany and the US'

Despite ongoing challenges in the Turkey-Syria border town, Mayor Fatma Sahin is optimistic about the future.
'Gaziantep is as safe as Germany and the US'
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Kenya: Telling the story of Turkana, one film at a time

Using video cameras, citizen journalists capture the realities of life and poverty up close in this part of Kenya.
Kenya: Telling the story of Turkana, one film at a time
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Report: Africa's elephants face worst drop in 25 years

Conservation group blames poaching for 20 percent decline in elephant population over last decade.
Report: Africa's elephants face worst drop in 25 years
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Making sense of the recent tension in Western Sahara

Morocco has chosen to remain silent in order to not escalate tensions with the UN.
Making sense of the recent tension in Western Sahara
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Call for emergency UN meet amid regime assault in Syria

US, UK and France demand Security Council meeting to discuss violence in Aleppo that has left 200 dead in a week.
Call for emergency UN meet amid regime assault in Syria
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Clinton or Trump: US families divided over election

Families across the country have been swept up in their own political torrents during this tumultuous election cycle.
Clinton or Trump: US families divided over election
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Bosnia's Serbs vote over disputed national holiday

Referendum, which defies the country's highest court, risks stoking ethnic tensions in divided Balkan country.
Bosnia's Serbs vote over disputed national holiday
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Brangelina: What's the big deal?

In a deeply and wildly commercialised culture, the private lives of Hollywood stars are public property.
Brangelina: What's the big deal?
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Jordan: Nahed Hattar shot dead ahead of cartoon trial

Gunman kills prominent writer Nahed Hattar outside Amman court where he was facing charges over "offensive" cartoon.
Jordan: Nahed Hattar shot dead ahead of cartoon trial
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Donald Trump: False claims are still lies

Whether paralysed by fear of censure or retribution, the corporate media was reluctant to call him a liar.
Donald Trump: False claims are still lies
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Washington mall shooting: 20-year-old suspect arrested

Arcan Cetin, 20, suspected of killing five people at a shopping mall in Washington state has been captured, police say.
Washington mall shooting: 20-year-old suspect arrested
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US: Charlotte police to release Keith Scott video

Police chief says the footage will not create "absolute certainty" regarding the shooting of Keith Scott.
US: Charlotte police to release Keith Scott video
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France to close Calais camp, relocate refugees in weeks

French President Francois Hollande calls camp conditions "unacceptable", sets out plan to move 9,000 refugees in weeks.
France to close Calais camp, relocate refugees in weeks
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Are tougher rules needed to save the elephant?

A global ban on ivory sales is being called into question as Namibia and Zimbabwe push for looser regulations.
Are tougher rules needed to save the elephant?
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US: First African American museum opens its doors

President Barack Obama officially opens first museum dedicated exclusively to African American history and culture.
US: First African American museum opens its doors
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FAST: China's great space telescope to begin operations

The size of about 30 football pitches, the $180m FAST telescope will explore farther and darker regions of space.
FAST: China's great space telescope to begin operations
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Gabon: Ping rejects court ruling on Bongo election win

Jean Ping says Constitutional Court demonstrated "bias" in its "unjust" decision to validate Bongo's presidential win.
Gabon: Ping rejects court ruling on Bongo election win
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Aleppo residents plead for help as Syrian army advances

Residents speak of "ferocious bombardment" as at least 91 people are killed and nearly two million left without water.
Aleppo residents plead for help as Syrian army advances
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Finland: Tens of thousands march in anti-racism rallies

Thousands march in Helsinki, and other cities, after a fatal assault on a man who protested against a Neo-nazi group.
Finland: Tens of thousands march in anti-racism rallies
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Peter Szijjarto: 'Migration became a security threat'

Hungary's foreign minister defends the country's refugee policy and challenges Europe's "political correctness".
Peter Szijjarto: 'Migration became a security threat'
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Barack Obama's pivot to Asia in tatters

Rodrigo Duterte has described any criticism from the US as a violation of Philippine sovereignty.
Barack Obama's pivot to Asia in tatters
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UK: Jeremy Corbyn wins Labour leadership contest

Veteran socialist wins second mandate to run opposition party after bitter, summer-long battle within the Labour party.
UK: Jeremy Corbyn wins Labour leadership contest
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China in debt

A look at China's ghost towns and the bad debt they represent. Plus, why the work gender gap is still prevalent.
China in debt
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Venezuela's Maduro: Fighting a losing media war?

Protests in the streets and a battle of media narratives in Venezuela. Plus, the Greek newspaper with nine lives.
Venezuela's Maduro: Fighting a losing media war?
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On antimicrobial resistance, it's now or never

As AMR renders antibiotics ineffective, untreatable infections will make routine procedures increasingly risky.
On antimicrobial resistance, it's now or never
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The White Helmets: Risking lives to save fellow Syrians

We speak to the aid group that is first on the scene after an attack in the war-torn country.
The White Helmets: Risking lives to save fellow Syrians
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Flooding forces school closures in India's Hyderabad

Normal life grinds to a halt after days of torrential rain.
Flooding forces school closures in India's Hyderabad
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Sri Lanka: Ancient innovations tackle water shorages

In a village of abandoned wells, ancient water management techniques are throwing a lifeline to desperate villagers.
Sri Lanka: Ancient innovations tackle water shorages
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Has the UN failed in Syria?

We ask Staffan de Mistura, the UN special envoy for Syria.
Has the UN failed in Syria?
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Kashmir: Protests erupt after youth killed by army

Young man killed by Indian army ignites fresh protests in northern Kashmir as uprising in valley continues.
Kashmir: Protests erupt after youth killed by army
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Warplanes mount new strikes on rebel-held Aleppo

At least 100 killed as Syrian government continues pounding parts of key city ahead of ground offensive, sources say.
Warplanes mount new strikes on rebel-held Aleppo
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Reality Check: Yes, Islam is compatible with democracy

Mehdi Hasan debunks the myth that Muslims have a problem with democracy.
Reality Check: Yes, Islam is compatible with democracy
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The ebb and flow of life in Gaziantep

Reporting is fraught with challenges amid ever-present tensions in the Turkey-Syria border town.
The ebb and flow of life in Gaziantep
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Attack on Iraqi security forces kills 11

Assailants hit a police checkpoint with gunfire and then detonated a truck packed with explosives in Tikrit.
Attack on Iraqi security forces kills 11
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Zimbabwe castigates Botswana leader over Mugabe comment

Botswana president called for Robert Mugabe to step down in comments that earned the wrath of the Zimbabwean government.
Zimbabwe castigates Botswana leader over Mugabe comment
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When a museum becomes human

Many pieces on display in the new Smithsonian museum of African American history were donated by "ordinary people".
When a museum becomes human
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Syrian worker programme faces hurdles in Jordan

Initiatives to integrate Syrians into the Jordanian workforce have garnered mixed results.
Syrian worker programme faces hurdles in Jordan
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How critical is the city of Aleppo in Syria's war?

Syrian government forces launch a new offensive in Aleppo as top diplomats fail to restore ceasefire.
How critical is the city of Aleppo in Syria's war?
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Gabon: Court upholds President Ali Bongo's election win

Opposition candidate Jean Ping had alleged fraud and appealed against Bongo's victory in the August election.
Gabon: Court upholds President Ali Bongo's election win
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Colombia's FARC rebels ratify historic peace deal

Leftist group declares end to more than five decades of civil war that has killed 250,000 people.
Colombia's FARC rebels ratify historic peace deal
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US: Four killed in mall shooting in Washington state

US police say gunman is at large after four people killed in shopping mall shooting.
US: Four killed in mall shooting in Washington state
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US: President Barack Obama vetoes 9/11 bill

Obama vetoes bill that would have allowed families of victims of September 11, 2001, to sue government of Saudi Arabia.
US: President Barack Obama vetoes 9/11 bill
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Charlotte video: Keith Scott's wife pleaded with police

Video filmed by Keith Scott's wife shows her telling police he is unarmed and pleading with them to not open fire.
Charlotte video: Keith Scott's wife pleaded with police
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Staffan de Mistura: Air raids mark a return to conflict

UN special envoy says Russia is "genuine" in negotiating with US and calls Syria war as worst crisis since World War II.
Staffan de Mistura: Air raids mark a return to conflict
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What will it take to end Syria's war?

We ask Staffan de Mistura, the UN Special Envoy for Syria, and speak to White Helmets spokesman Farouq al Habib.
What will it take to end Syria's war?
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Lebanon struggling with rubbish collection again

Mountains of rubbish around Beirut are once again damaging the environment and threatening people's health.
Lebanon struggling with rubbish collection again
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Robert Pittenger slammed over Charlotte protests remark

Congressman Robert Pittenger apologises for his comments against Charlotte protesters after drawing heavy criticism.
Robert Pittenger slammed over Charlotte protests remark
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Bernie Sanders' brother in bid for Cameron's UK MP seat

UK-based Larry Sanders, 82, will represent the Green Party in the race for former British PM David Cameron's seat.
Bernie Sanders' brother in bid for Cameron's UK MP seat
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Q&A: Rape as a tool of war 'won't work forever'

British PM's representative on preventing sexual violence says no culture can feel "smug" about violence against women.
Q&A: Rape as a tool of war 'won't work forever'
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Scores killed as Syrian jets pound rebel-held Aleppo

Residents speak of onslaught as Syrian army jets launch more than 150 air strikes, killing at least 90 people.
Scores killed as Syrian jets pound rebel-held Aleppo
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Over 140 bodies recovered from Egypt refugee shipwreck

Officials say bodies of 148 people have been pulled from the Mediterranean, amid fears death toll could rise further.
Over 140 bodies recovered from Egypt refugee shipwreck
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UK: NHS wants ethnic minorities to donate organs

Britain has one of the lowest rates of organ donation in Europe and doctors in UK want minorities to participate more.
UK: NHS wants ethnic minorities to donate organs
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India signs $9 billion deal to buy French fighter jets

World's biggest arms importer agrees to buy 36 jets, ending 18 months of wrangling over terms.
India signs $9 billion deal to buy French fighter jets
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Spain: Searching for Garcia Lorca

Will finding controversial poet's final resting place help Spain find reconciliation of its tragic past?
Spain: Searching for Garcia Lorca
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The Muslims of Cuba

How a new crop of neighbourhood entrepreneurs are helping spread awareness about a fledgling religious community.
The Muslims of Cuba
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Iron Lady of India: Sharmila trades hunger for politics

After facing harsh criticism for ending her hunger strike, Irom Sharmila seeks support as she plans to run for office.
Iron Lady of India: Sharmila trades hunger for politics
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The week in pictures: FARC peace deal to Yemen Bombing

From a peace deal in Colombia to continued air raids in Yemen, here is the week's news in pictures.
The week in pictures: FARC peace deal to Yemen Bombing
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Hungary should be kicked out of the EU

Raising fences and hiring "border hunters" to reject war refugees goes against the values of the EU.
Hungary should be kicked out of the EU
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Syria's civil war: Army pounds Aleppo with air raids

Fighter jets hit rebel-held parts of key city just hours after army announced start of fresh operation to recapture it.
Syria's civil war: Army pounds Aleppo with air raids
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Tense Gabon awaits court ruling on presidential vote

Court to rule on who will be president after disputed election resulted in violent protests and a political crisis.
Tense Gabon awaits court ruling on presidential vote
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Is the DR Congo on the brink of collapse?

UN calls for calm after dozens killed in protests demanding the president steps down when his mandate ends in December.
Is the DR Congo on the brink of collapse?
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Radio station challenges ISIL in Mosul

Despite the risks, Alghad FM broadcasts information and commentary into the ISIL stronghold via frontline transmitters.
Radio station challenges ISIL in Mosul
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Keith Scott killing: Protests continue in Charlotte

Crowds demand release of police footage showing moment Keith Lamont Scott was killed, and ignore calls to go home.
Keith Scott killing: Protests continue in Charlotte
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Philippines: Playing dead to survive Duterte's drug war

Al Jazeera speaks to a man who used an extreme tactic to survive a war on drugs that has killed more than 1,500 people.
Philippines: Playing dead to survive Duterte's drug war
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Attack on UN convoy highlights aid delivery challenges

Rights and aid groups say the caution that follows a major attack can have devastating impact on civilian populations.
Attack on UN convoy highlights aid delivery challenges
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Charlotte protests: Family views video of killing

Family of black man killed by police calls for footage to be made public.
Charlotte protests: Family views video of killing
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Al Jazeera English wins three NAJA awards

Al Jazeera wins three awards for its coverage of Native American topics.
Al Jazeera English wins three NAJA awards
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Hackers steal personal data from 500m Yahoo accounts

Yahoo blamed the data theft on a "state-sponsored actor", parlance used for hackers working for a foreign government.
Hackers steal personal data from 500m Yahoo accounts
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Syria's civil war: Army announces east Aleppo offensive

Defense ministry calls on residents to stay away from rebel positions following "most intense strikes" for months.
Syria's civil war: Army announces east Aleppo offensive
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Abbas to UN: Declare 2017 year to end Israel occupation

Palestinian leader tells UN Israel's settlement expansion in occupied West Bank destroys hopes of a two-state solution.
Abbas to UN: Declare 2017 year to end Israel occupation
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David Adjaye on the new African American museum

Architect David Adjaye explains his inspiration behind the new National Museum of African American History and Culture.
David Adjaye on the new African American museum
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Venezuela: No recall vote for Nicolas Maduro in 2016

Electoral authority rules that a referendum to remove President Nicolas Maduro cannot be held this year.
Venezuela: No recall vote for Nicolas Maduro in 2016
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Yemen: '26 killed' by coalition air strike in Hodeidah

Coalition says will investigate reports, after medics and residents say raid killed dozens in Houthi-held port city.
Yemen: '26 killed' by coalition air strike in Hodeidah
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On board MSF's refugee rescue boat in the Mediterranean

Instagram video captures the daily work of MSF rescuers shuttling across the Mediterranean to save refugee lives.
On board MSF's refugee rescue boat in the Mediterranean
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Iraq: Security forces recapture Shirqat from ISIL

Iraq's army says it has"completely liberated" Shirqat from ISIL, ahead of a military campaign to recapture Mosul.
Iraq: Security forces recapture Shirqat from ISIL
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Syria: Strikes pound Aleppo as UN resumes aid delivery

Rebels-held areas see "the most intense strikes in months", ahead of diplomatic efforts to revive collapsed ceasefire.
Syria: Strikes pound Aleppo as UN resumes aid delivery
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Egypt shipwreck: Four arrested, 'death toll 'to rise'

Authorities arrest four people in connection with death of dozens of refugees after a boat capsized off Egypt's coast.
Egypt shipwreck: Four arrested, 'death toll 'to rise'
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Thailand: Reclaiming mangroves for shrimp production

Communities in Thailand turn to restoring degraded mangrove forests to grow and harvest clean shrimp.
Thailand: Reclaiming mangroves for shrimp production
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The refugee crisis beyond Europe

Before Europe declared a "refugee crisis" in 2015, millions around the world had faced years of displacement.
The refugee crisis beyond Europe
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More talks at UN as Syria's future 'hangs by a thread'

Kerry says he will meet Lavrov again to try to narrow differences after collapse of truce and resumption of violence.
More talks at UN as Syria's future 'hangs by a thread'
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Island nations' leading role in renewable energy

Island communities are innovative and can make the most of scarce resources while having a global impact.
Island nations' leading role in renewable energy
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China: Lawyer Xia Lin sentenced to 12 years in jail

Xia Lin, known to be working on sensitive human rights cases, was sentenced nearly two years after being detained.
China: Lawyer Xia Lin sentenced to 12 years in jail
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Gulbuddin Hekmatyar's group signs Afghan peace deal

Accord to allow Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, leader of a major armed group, to make a comeback despite a history of war crimes.
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar's group signs Afghan peace deal
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At least 20 people killed as flooding hits Indonesia

Homes are destroyed as torrential rain causes a river to overflow its banks in western Java.
At least 20 people killed as flooding hits Indonesia
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Venezuela: Bus drivers protest against Nicolas Maduro

Demonstration by transport workers seeking better pay, more security and spare parts causes traffic chaos in Caracas.
Venezuela: Bus drivers protest against Nicolas Maduro
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White Helmets among 'alternative Nobel prize' winners

Voluntary aid group shares Swedish Right Livelihood Award with Russian activist, Turkish daily and Egyptian feminist.
White Helmets among 'alternative Nobel prize' winners
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The women who love and loved Boko Haram

At a safe house in Nigeria, the wives of Boko Haram fighters share stories of the men they married.
The women who love and loved Boko Haram
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The Arab world needs a new social contract

Is the Arab world back to square one after all the sacrifices it has made since 2011?
The Arab world needs a new social contract
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Rami Malek: An Arab in Hollywood?

The rich milieu of groups native to the Middle East has no place in codified constructions of US race and ethnicity.
Rami Malek: An Arab in Hollywood?
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Charlotte protests: State of emergency declared

The US city of Charlotte is witness to spiralling protests after police killed a black man said to have been unarmed.
Charlotte protests: State of emergency declared
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US Conservatives, beware Donald Trump's homonationalism

Embracing LGBT Americans should not come at the expense of demonising Muslim Americans.
US Conservatives, beware Donald Trump's homonationalism
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State of emergency declared in Charlotte after protests

Governor calls emergency measure as rallies against police killing of Keith Lamont Scott intensify, with a person shot.
State of emergency declared in Charlotte after protests
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One dead during protests against US police shooting

One person dies of gunshot wound in Charlotte during second night of protests against killing of black man.
One dead during protests against US police shooting
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UN urges calm amid conflicting death tolls in DRC riots

Opposition says two days of Kinshasa violence left over 100 protesters dead, while the police put the death toll at 32.
UN urges calm amid conflicting death tolls in DRC riots
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The rise of the 'superbugs': Is resistance futile?

More than 190 members of the United Nations have signed an agreement to fight drug-resistant bacteria.
The rise of the 'superbugs': Is resistance futile?
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Poll: Most US voters 'digusted' with presidential race

Poll shows that many US voters will support a candidate in the presidential election because they dislike the other.
Poll: Most US voters 'digusted' with presidential race
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Iraq: Security forces close in on ISIL-held Shirqat

Iraq's military advances near the centre of Shirqat as it moves to secure supply lines before the battle for Mosul.
Iraq: Security forces close in on ISIL-held Shirqat
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US: NFL's Kaepernick says he has received death threats

San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick says death threats were made since he began to protest during the national anthem.
US: NFL's Kaepernick says he has received death threats
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Nigeria: Troops battle Boko Haram near Malam Fatori

Nigerian and regional forces clash with Boko Haram fighters for control of Malam Fatori town in northeast Borno state.
Nigeria: Troops battle Boko Haram near Malam Fatori
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Syrian refugees: Displaced by war

The Syrian refugee experience in photos, from scenes of joy after arriving to new lands to despair in overwhelmed camps.
Syrian refugees: Displaced by war
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Syria's war: Raids hit Aleppo as UN holds crisis talks

At least 13 aid workers killed by raids in Aleppo as top US and Russian officials trade barbs at UN meeting on Syria.
Syria's war: Raids hit Aleppo as UN holds crisis talks
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Qatar planning 'Wall Street-like' business hub

The $5bn project will cover an area of 300,000 square metres in the country's capital Doha.
Qatar planning 'Wall Street-like' business hub
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Al Jazeera English expands digital access to the US

Award-winning international news and current affairs channel offering free livestream and in-depth content.
Al Jazeera English expands digital access to the US
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The Longest Run: Refugee Teens in Jail

How teenage refugees from Syria and Iraq end up in Greek prisons, accused of trafficking illegal immigrants into Europe.
The Longest Run: Refugee Teens in Jail
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Egypt: Stopping a massacre at a newspaper

During the Egyptian revolution, demonstrators marched on Al-Ahram threatening to burn it down, I knew I had to stop them
Egypt: Stopping a massacre at a newspaper
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Refugees drown as boat capsizes off Egypt's coast

Search teams looking for survivors from shipwreck which took place off the Mediterranean port city of Rosetta.
Refugees drown as boat capsizes off Egypt's coast
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Journey Into the Unknown

We follow two Syrian refugees who part with large sums of money to embark on clandestine journeys fraught with danger.
Journey Into the Unknown
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A world of dark clouds and silver linings

If only world leaders would stop sacrificing people for their own glory, the world would be a far better place.
A world of dark clouds and silver linings
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What do you do when you're born into the Italian Mafia?

Giuseppe, son of murderous Sicilian Mafia boss Toto Riina, says the mob is misunderstood and his father innocent.
What do you do when you're born into the Italian Mafia?
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Ghana: Call to remove Gandhi statue over 'racist views'

Campaigners urge removal of Indian social activist's statue from university, saying he was racist towards black people.
Ghana: Call to remove Gandhi statue over 'racist views'
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Philippine gang leaders say Duterte critic took bribes

Imprisoned group says it was asked to raise cash through drug sales to fund Senate campaign of Leila de Lima.
Philippine gang leaders say Duterte critic took bribes
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Turkey: One dead in attack on Israeli embassy in Ankara

Local media reports at least one person killed in gun attack on Israelii embassy in Turkish capital, Ankara.
Turkey: One dead in attack on Israeli embassy in Ankara
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Aleppo civilians lament UN decision to suspend aid

Dozens of civilian deaths mount as residents tell of "horrific" bombardment shortly after ceasefire comes to an end.
Aleppo civilians lament UN decision to suspend aid
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Lightning kills at least 18 people in northern India

Severe storms have battered Uttar Pradesh state over the past week.
Lightning kills at least 18 people in northern India
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South Africa: Students' fees protests turn violent

Dozens arrested at Johannesburg's University of the Witwatersrand during protests demanding free tertiary education.
South Africa: Students' fees protests turn violent
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Syria: Finding opportunity in a post-ceasefire crisis

The failure of the latest ceasefire in Syria must inspire more concerted and imaginative attempts at finding success.
Syria: Finding opportunity in a post-ceasefire crisis
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Women's flotilla to Gaza is more than mere symbolism

Their actions blur the boundaries of nation-states, race and class, shifting loyalties towards universal rights.
Women's flotilla to Gaza is more than mere symbolism
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Honduras: Blood and the Water

Fault Lines travels to Honduras to investigate the death of environmental activist Berta Caceres.
Honduras: Blood and the Water
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Wells Fargo CEO 'should resign' over accounts scandal

Senators call for Stumpf's head in Capitol Hill grilling as bank admits creating two million bogus customer accounts.
Wells Fargo CEO 'should resign' over accounts scandal
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Inside China's ghost towns: 'Developers run out of money'

With the Chinese economy faltering, entire neighbourhoods have become ghost towns, industrial companies sit idle and the unemployed are growing desperate.
Inside China's ghost towns: 'Developers run out of money'
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Keith Lamont Scott: Protests erupt over police killing

Killing of Keith Scott, who witnesses say was unarmed and disabled, follows fatal shooting of a black man in Tulsa.
Keith Lamont Scott: Protests erupt over police killing
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New York bombing suspect Rahami charged by police

US officials charge 28-year-old Afghan-American with detonating and planting bombs in attack that wounded at least 31.
New York bombing suspect Rahami charged by police
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Obama: Refugee crisis 'a test of our common humanity'

At his last UN General Assembly, US president calls on member states to step up commitment to accept and help refugees.
Obama: Refugee crisis 'a test of our common humanity'
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UN probe finds 'gross human rights abuses' in Burundi

UN probe team draws up lists of suspects behind alleged human rights violations amounting to crimes against humanity.
UN probe finds 'gross human rights abuses' in Burundi
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Philippines' Duterte unleashes more profanity at the EU

Angry at European denunciations over his bloody drug crackdown, Philippine president tells the union where to go.
Philippines' Duterte unleashes more profanity at the EU
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Is the world anti-doping system fair to all athletes?

An online hack has identified the names of top athletes who have been given permission to use banned substances.
Is the world anti-doping system fair to all athletes?
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UN: 40 percent of Somalis don't have enough food to eat

"Serious concern" of famine raised with five million people suffering through food shortages amid drought and conflict.
UN: 40 percent of Somalis don't have enough food to eat
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Philippines: Threats against journalists denounced

Journalist groups express concern for the safety of media workers covering the work of President Duterte's government.
Philippines: Threats against journalists denounced
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Syrian conflict tops UN chief's list of final appeals

Outgoing UN secretary-general tells world leaders at the General Assembly to end war, poverty and persecution.
Syrian conflict tops UN chief's list of final appeals
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Iraq forces launch operation to take ISIL-held town

Northern Sherqat is targeted as Iraqi troops and militias move to secure supply lines ahead of the battle for Mosul.
Iraq forces launch operation to take ISIL-held town
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Superbugs reach apex of global health worries

World leaders are set to get tough on antibiotic-resistant illnesses on Wednesday. They must get tougher still.
Superbugs reach apex of global health worries
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Trump's son compares Syrian refugees to Skittles

Donald Trump Jr causes outrage after likening Syrian refugees to a bowl of poisoned Skittles on Twitter.
Trump's son compares Syrian refugees to Skittles
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DR Congo opposition HQs torched after deadly protests

Violence escalates in DR Congo following allegations that President Joseph Kabila is planning to remain in office.
DR Congo opposition HQs torched after deadly protests
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Czech Republic: A dangerous gambling addiction

Little-regulated gambling industry afflicts significant part of Czech population, with few treatment and care options.
Czech Republic: A dangerous gambling addiction
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Sri Lanka: Ena de Silva's moving house

How architect Geoffrey Bawa changed Sri Lanka's architecture and historical preservation efforts.
Sri Lanka: Ena de Silva's moving house
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Jordan's Islamists hopeful about making electoral gains

Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood stands a chance to win between 20-30 seats in new parliament, says its spokeswoman.
Jordan's Islamists hopeful about making electoral gains
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Zimbabwe: Harare Central hospital suspends surgeries

Harare Central Hospital suspends all elective surgeries as public hospitals across country hit hard by economic crisis.
Zimbabwe: Harare Central hospital suspends surgeries
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Typhoon Malakas hits Japan

Cyclone brings flooding to central and southern parts of the country.
Typhoon Malakas hits Japan
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UN suspends all Syria aid after convoy bombed

UN halts all aid convoys hours after air strikes destroy 18 trucks in rebel-held northern Aleppo.
UN suspends all Syria aid after convoy bombed
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North Korea claims 'successful' rocket engine test

North Korea has conducted a 'successful' ground test of a new rocket engine to launch satellites, state media said.
North Korea claims 'successful' rocket engine test
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Protesters killed as anti-government demos erupt in DRC

Protesters killed as anti-government demos erupt in DRC
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The garden of Americanly delights

Conspiracy theories are the fantasy of revolt against the assumption that the ruling elite is getting away with murder.
The garden of Americanly delights
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Palestinian killed after stabbing attack: Israel army

The incident that reportedly happened in the West Bank town of Hebron is the latest in a recent surge of violence.
Palestinian killed after stabbing attack: Israel army
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Educate refugee children or lose them forever

Children forced to flee their homes also end up missing out on schooling.
Educate refugee children or lose them forever
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Thousands flee fire at refugee camp on Greece's Lesbos

More than 3,000 people forced to flee as blaze rips through one of Greece's main refugee camps on the island of Lesbos.
Thousands flee fire at refugee camp on Greece's Lesbos
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Video shows US police shoot and kill unarmed black man

Footage released by Oklahoma police shows Terence Crutcher shot and killed by white officer while his hands are up.
Video shows US police shoot and kill unarmed black man
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Messages from ISIL territory ask forgiveness for murder

Letters written by people living in ISIL-held parts of Iraq paint a grim picture of life under its control.
Messages from ISIL territory ask forgiveness for murder
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Jordan set for 'historic' vote

New electoral law aims to fix a political system with which many voters have grown disenchanted.
Jordan set for 'historic' vote
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Pakistan court stays execution of mentally ill prisoner

Suffering from schizophrenia, Imdad Ali saved from the gallows for a week after appeal from rights groups.
Pakistan court stays execution of mentally ill prisoner
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Syria: Deadly aid-convoy bombing as ceasefire ends

Fighting rages with more than 30 civilians killed as US and Russia seek to salvage beleaguered truce.
Syria: Deadly aid-convoy bombing as ceasefire ends
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Turkey sacks 28,000 teachers over 'terrorism links'

Almost 10,000 other teachers are being probed as part of massive crackdown following failed military coup in July.
Turkey sacks 28,000 teachers over 'terrorism links'
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Does the United Nations need a makeover?

World leaders gather in New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly.
Does the United Nations need a makeover?
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Analysis: UN refugee pledge - too little too late?

While the UN lauds its adoption of a declaration on refugees as progress, activists remain underwhelmed by its scope.
Analysis: UN refugee pledge - too little too late?
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Alexis Martinez Pena: The Countryman

A teacher-turned-shoemaker and occasional clown creates a new life in Cuba's Sierra Maestra mountains.
Alexis Martinez Pena: The Countryman
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Museum sheds light on African American history

Washington, DC museum confronts US slavery history while highlighting African American culture
Museum sheds light on African American history
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New York bombing suspect taken in custody

Ahmad Khan Rahami, 28, was arrested in New Jersey hours after he was publicly identified as the suspect.
New York bombing suspect taken in custody
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DRC bans opposition rally after deaths of two policemen

Authorities say protesters killed two policemen in Kinshasa, alleging opposition is prepared "to create total disorder".
DRC bans opposition rally after deaths of two policemen
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Palestinians 'trying to stab' Israeli officers killed

Israeli police say two men tried to attack officers in occupied West Bank before they were shot dead.
Palestinians 'trying to stab' Israeli officers killed
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In Pictures: The end of the Chinese dream?

China's economic slowdown leaves a trail of ghost towns and millions of ordinary workers struggling to survive.
In Pictures: The end of the Chinese dream?
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New York bomb investigation 'leading toward terrorism'

NYC mayor says investigation into Chelsea bombing pointing to "terrorism", suspect could be "armed and dangerous".
New York bomb investigation 'leading toward terrorism'
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How 'Jewish' should Israel be?

A worry that one brand of Judaism is being forced on the country is dominating the public conversation.
How 'Jewish' should Israel be?
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Europe says goodbye to summer

Thundery breakdown marks an end to the recent heatwave as cooler air spreads right across the continent.
Europe says goodbye to summer
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Nollywood: Nigeria stands out at Toronto film festival

Spreading its audience scope, the Nigerian film industry lights the screen at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Nollywood: Nigeria stands out at Toronto film festival
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Afghanistan: Eight Afghan policemen killed in US strike

The US confirmed the air strike, but said it was carried out in response to a threat to US and Afghan forces.
Afghanistan: Eight Afghan policemen killed in US strike
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Jordan's Sudanese Refugees: 'We are tired'

As the UN prepares to host the first summit on refugees and migrants, Sudanese refugees say they have been long ignored.
Jordan's Sudanese Refugees: 'We are tired'
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Aid stuck at border as Syria truce about to expire

Landmark ceasefire agreement brokered by Russia and the US set to end with 40 trucks of civlian aid still undelivered.
Aid stuck at border as Syria truce about to expire
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After David Cameron we are left only with mistakes

The inequality and hardship that Cameron actively exacerbated in the UK made the EU referendum impossible to win.
After David Cameron we are left only with mistakes
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East Jerusalem's elections are more than symbolic

Even a "shadow" municipal council could help solve some major problems in East Jerusalem.
East Jerusalem's elections are more than symbolic
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Putin party on course for easy Russia election win

Despite economic woes, Putin's Party has 54.2 percent of the vote after 90 percent of ballots counted.
Putin party on course for easy Russia election win
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Five devices found near New Jersey train station: mayor

Reports of an explosion near the Elizabeth train station near scene of investigation into suspicious package.
Five devices found near New Jersey train station: mayor
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Syria, nuclear arms and refugees top UN Assembly agenda

Annual meet of world leaders in New York more likely to highly world's tribulations than solve them.
Syria, nuclear arms and refugees top UN Assembly agenda
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Syrian truce receives new blows with deadly air strikes

Syria calls US-led air strikes on its troops a "dangerous and blatant aggression" as ceasefire looks close to collapse.
Syrian truce receives new blows with deadly air strikes
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Yemeni leader relocates central bank in blow to rebels

Move will likely cause further economic deterioration in the rebel-held north amid relentless Saudi-led air strikes.
Yemeni leader relocates central bank in blow to rebels
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Germany: Merkel's party suffers loss in Berlin election

Backlash against immigrant policy raises questions on whether chancellor will stand for a fourth term next year.
Germany: Merkel's party suffers loss in Berlin election
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Should minors have euthanasia rights?

A 17-year-old in Belgium has become the first minor to be granted euthanasia.
Should minors have euthanasia rights?
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Rival Libyan factions battle over eastern oil ports

Offensive launched by UN-backed Tripoli government against rival administration's fighters who seized ports last week.
Rival Libyan factions battle over eastern oil ports
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Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Malakas clips Taiwan

More damaging winds and floods as another tropical system rolls roll in from the northwest Pacific within three days.
Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Malakas clips Taiwan
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New York: Blast has no links to foreign 'terrorism'

Governor says authorities have not found ties between explosion in Manhattan that injured 29 people and ISIL.
New York: Blast has no links to foreign 'terrorism'
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At least 13 people die in Thailand boat accident

Two-floor vessel sank after hitting a bridge near Ayutthaya outside Bangkok on Chao Phraya river.
At least 13 people die in Thailand boat accident
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Philippines: Abu Sayyaf frees three Indonesian hostages

A day after release of Norwegian Kjartan Sekkingstad, ISIL-linked group frees Indonesians.
Philippines: Abu Sayyaf frees three Indonesian hostages
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The Trek: A new life in Germany

Leaving war-torn Syria, one family crosses Europe to embark on another challenging trek: starting a new life in Germany.
The Trek: A new life in Germany
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Somalia: General killed in Mogadishu car-bomb attack

Military convoy targeted in deadly suicide attack claimed by al-Shabab in Somali capital.
Somalia: General killed in Mogadishu car-bomb attack
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International community should not fail children

Upholding a child's basic right to education is more important when children are displaced and exiled from their homes.
International community should not fail children
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UC Berkeley's ban on Palestine course 'McCarthyist'

Students enrolled in the course demand that university administrators lift the suspension, calling it discriminatory.
UC Berkeley's ban on Palestine course 'McCarthyist'
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Panama's Grand Canal

We chronicle the construction and controversy of the multibillion-dollar venture to modernise the Panama Canal.
Panama's Grand Canal
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All-female flotilla aims to break Israeli siege of Gaza

Goal is to raise international awareness about the plight of Palestinians in the impoverished Gaza Strip, crew says.
All-female flotilla aims to break Israeli siege of Gaza
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Russia: Polls open in parliamentary elections

Voting has begun in Russia's parliamentary election where President Putin's party is widely expected to win.
Russia: Polls open in parliamentary elections
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US aid deal 'significant reward' for Israeli right

The deal grants a boon to the Israeli army whose primary task is managing a long-running occupation, analysts say.
US aid deal 'significant reward' for Israeli right
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Iraq's regional decentralisation debate is heating up

As the battle of Mosul looms, it may be wise to place on the back burner the debate on regional formation initiatives.
Iraq's regional decentralisation debate is heating up
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The salt farmers of India's Rann of Kutch marshes

The Agariya people brave harsh conditions producing most of India's salt, but live in poverty and illness as a result.
The salt farmers of India's Rann of Kutch marshes
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ISIL shoots down Syrian military jet, 'kills pilot'

ISIL downs plane as government forces push to retake territory lost to group in wake of botched coalition strike.
ISIL shoots down Syrian military jet, 'kills pilot'
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Could Duterte take a leaf out of Thailand's drugs playbook?

While Philippines kills drug dealers en masse, Thailand takes a step back from its own bruising war on drugs.
Could Duterte take a leaf out of Thailand's drugs playbook?
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UN refugees and migrants summit: All talk, no action

For now, these summits risk being but a half-hearted beginning to help those millions of people forced to flee.
UN refugees and migrants summit: All talk, no action
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Palestinian shot after 'stabbing' Israeli officer

An alleged attacker shot in the head after stabbing an Israeli soldier near in the occupied West Bank, Israelis say.
Palestinian shot after 'stabbing' Israeli officer
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More than 20 dead in attack on army base in Kashmir

At least 17 soldiers and four rebels killed in attack that comes as region gripped by more than two months of unrest.
More than 20 dead in attack on army base in Kashmir
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Dozens killed in Central African Republic massacre

The incident that took place in a village in the central part of the CAR marks the worst bloodshed in recent months.
Dozens killed in Central African Republic massacre
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Unexplained explosion hurts at least 25 in New York

Huge emergency response as several people suffer minor injuries after explosion goes off in heart of US city.
Unexplained explosion hurts at least 25 in New York
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US expresses regret over strike on Syrian army post

Russia says 62 Syrian soldiers killed by coalition aircraft near ISIL-held city of Deir Az Zor.
US expresses regret over strike on Syrian army post
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Venezuela: Non-Aligned summit fissles for Maduro

Turnout from 120-nation Cold War-era bloc has paled in comparison to past meetings with about 10 heads of state showing.
Venezuela: Non-Aligned summit fissles for Maduro
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How can US heal its racial divide?

One of the most famous quarterbacks in American football snubs the national anthem to protest against racial oppression.
How can US heal its racial divide?
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Kashmir protests: Thousands attend funeral of schoolboy

Police fire tear gas to disperse protesters in Srinagar as nearly 100 people injured in clashes with security forces.
Kashmir protests: Thousands attend funeral of schoolboy
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Dozens of Syrian soldiers reportedly killed in strike

Russian and Syrian militaries say a US-led coalition air strike on an army base has killed more than 60 Syrian troops.
Dozens of Syrian soldiers reportedly killed in strike
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Russia blasts US over ceasefire violations

President Putin says US failure to rein in armed groups is a "very dangerous route" threatening the precarious truce.
Russia blasts US over ceasefire violations
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Egypt court freezes assets of rights defenders and NGOs

Assets of five prominent human rights activists and three NGOs, accused of accepting foreign funds, to be frozen.
Egypt court freezes assets of rights defenders and NGOs
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Protesters rally across Germany against mega trade deal

Tens of thousands hit the streets against the TTIP over alleged threats to human and ecological rights.
Protesters rally across Germany against mega trade deal
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Abu Sayyaf frees Norwegian hostage Kjartan Sekkingstad

Kjartan Sekkingstad released after almost a year in captivity when armed group received $638,000 ransom.
Abu Sayyaf frees Norwegian hostage Kjartan Sekkingstad
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US elections and the media: How did we get here?

We explore how a lack of regulation and absence of a strong public broadcaster has impacted the coverage of US politics.
US elections and the media: How did we get here?
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Peter Dutton: Behind Australia's tough border policies

Australia's immigration minister discusses the government's hardline policies towards asylum seekers coming by boat.
Peter Dutton: Behind Australia's tough border policies
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Trump sparks furry over Clinton gun comments

Trump sparks anger after calling on bodyguards of rival Clinton to "drop all weapons" and "see what happens to her".
Trump sparks furry over Clinton gun comments
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Cappuccinos in Abuja

As Africa's biggest economy expands, cafes are turning up in Nigeria to satiate the coffee-craving palates of Nigerians.
Cappuccinos in Abuja
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Syrian Civil War Map

A map of the Syrian civil war that shows who controls what after five years of fighting.
Syrian Civil War Map
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Nigeria's Buhari admits line plagiarised from Obama

"Those responsible" will be punished, president's office says, after line from US president's inauguration speech used.
Nigeria's Buhari admits line plagiarised from Obama
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Reality Check: Donald Trump is a hawk, not a dove

Mehdi Hasan reveals how Trump's foreign policy rhetoric proves he is pro-war.
Reality Check: Donald Trump is a hawk, not a dove
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Syria's civil war: Ceasefire strained by fresh fighting

As aid remains held up on the border and ceasefire violations mount, the UN warns that "the world is watching".
Syria's civil war: Ceasefire strained by fresh fighting
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US elections: Obstacles facing homeless voters

Homeless Americans face challenges in voting during the 2016 US elections, but many still exercise their right.
US elections: Obstacles facing homeless voters
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The end of German populist exceptionalism

The right-wing AfD is to stay, and will constrain Merkel's leadership - but less so than in neighbouring EU countries.
The end of German populist exceptionalism
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Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, and China

What the 2016 elections mean for the US-China economic relationship.
Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, and China
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Palestinian man shot dead after alleged stabbing attack

Israeli forces shoot dead another Palestinian man, bringing death toll from the last 24 hours to five.
Palestinian man shot dead after alleged stabbing attack
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New programme offers aid to Syrian amputees

The Human Hope Team helps to connect injured Syrians in Eastern Ghouta with ever-declining medical resources.
New programme offers aid to Syrian amputees
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Could Russian hackers change the US election result?

Though such claims are being made regularly, several experts in the US believe them to be propaganda.
Could Russian hackers change the US election result?
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Over 3,000 Saudi strikes on Yemen 'hit civilian areas'

Saudi Arabia says new report "vastly exaggerated" and that rebels used schools, hospitals and mosques as bases.
Over 3,000 Saudi strikes on Yemen 'hit civilian areas'
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What will it take to restore peace in Kashmir?

A prominent Kashmiri politician resigns over unrest in the disputed region.
What will it take to restore peace in Kashmir?
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Donald Trump finally admits Obama was born in US

After years of casting doubt on President Barack Obama's place of birth, Trump changes his mind - though no apology yet.
Donald Trump finally admits Obama was born in US
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Report finds British troops let Iraqi teenager drown

Damning report says British soldiers forced a 15-year-old, who could not swim, into a canal in Basra where he drowned.
Report finds British troops let Iraqi teenager drown
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Aid convoys still stuck as fighting shakes Syria truce

Syrian forces and rebels accuse each other of breaking fragile ceasefire, as aid lorries are held up for another day.
Aid convoys still stuck as fighting shakes Syria truce
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Who is the real Donald Trump?

We speak to a panel of Trump biographers, authors and journalists to discover what motivates him and his supporters.
Who is the real Donald Trump?
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Death amongst the tourists of occupied East Jerusalem

Life in Jerusalem quickly returns to normal after a man is killed by Israeli troops for allegedly trying to carry out a stabbing attempt.
Death amongst the tourists of occupied East Jerusalem
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UN: One million refugees have fled South Sudan

UN says most of those fleeing country are women and children, including survivors of violent attacks and sexual assault.
UN: One million refugees have fled South Sudan
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Turkey: Four held for alleged UK, German embassies plot

British, German missions in Ankara close, while state media says four are detained in connection to potential attack.
Turkey: Four held for alleged UK, German embassies plot
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Cambodia: Funding the fight against tuberculosis

Progress in Cambodia in reducing deaths from tuberculosis could be short-lived as future funding could be in doubt.
Cambodia: Funding the fight against tuberculosis
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Israeli forces kill two Palestinians, one Jordanian

Two Palestinians and one Jordanian shot and killed separately in less than 24 hours across the occupied territories.
Israeli forces kill two Palestinians, one Jordanian
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Week in pictures: From China floods to Kashmir protests

A photo round-up of some of the key events of last week, including N Korea's nuclear test and violent rallies in France.
Week in pictures: From China floods to Kashmir protests
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Japan court clears way for US Okinawa base relocation

Court rules in the central government's favour that the Futenma airbase be moved to a sparse area in Okinawa's north.
Japan court clears way for US Okinawa base relocation
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Pakistan: Suicide bomber kills 16 in Mohmand mosque

At least 16 dead and 35 others wounded during Friday prayers in Mohmand tribal district bordering Afghanistan.
Pakistan: Suicide bomber kills 16 in Mohmand mosque
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Ceasefire terms pose major risks for Syrian rebels

Even if the agreement is not meant to benefit the regime, it may do so in any case.
Ceasefire terms pose major risks for Syrian rebels
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What's next for France after the burkini madness?

The controversial start of the presidential election campaign means the upcoming months are bound to be nasty.
What's next for France after the burkini madness?
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US congress report: Snowden not a 'whistleblower'

House intelligence committee claims NSA leaker was a 'disgruntled employee' who inflicted harm to national security.
US congress report: Snowden not a 'whistleblower'
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Swedish appeals court upholds Assange detention order

Appeals court rejects latest appeal by WikiLeaks founder to drop detention order over his 2010 rape accusation.
Swedish appeals court upholds Assange detention order
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Texas city with world's first eco-friendly landfill

Waste disposal system in Denton,Texas employing new technique to generate electricity for 1,600 homes in the city.
Texas city with world's first eco-friendly landfill
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