Colombia: Under the Knife

We investigate Colombia's backstreet cosmetic surgery trade and the scams that leave victims scarred for life.
Colombia: Under the Knife
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UN: 'Ethnic cleansing under way' in South Sudan

Fighting between government and rebels has seen people deliberately starved and gang raped, and villages burned down.
UN: 'Ethnic cleansing under way' in South Sudan
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South Korean opposition struggles to impeach Park

Park Geun-hye's offer of conditional resignation may have put opposition on backfoot in influence-peddling scandal
South Korean opposition struggles to impeach Park
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Refugee protests disrupt Australian parliament

Protesters demanding closure of offshore prison camps abseil down parliament, stopping its proceedings for a second day.
Refugee protests disrupt Australian parliament
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Colombia's congress approves revised deal with FARC

Peace deal finally approved after referendum rejection, bringing country one step closer to ending a 50-year-old war.
Colombia's congress approves revised deal with FARC
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UN envoy: Aleppo residents at risk of extermination

UN envoy urges access to residents of eastern Aleppo as at least 26 more killed while fleeing the fighting.
UN envoy: Aleppo residents at risk of extermination
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US hate incidents spike after Donald Trump elected

Civil rights group tracks nearly 900 cases of assaults, intimidation, and harassment in 10 days after election win.
US hate incidents spike after Donald Trump elected
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Hundreds of US veterans to protect Dakota protesters

Protest organisers say group of veterans plan to stand between police and Native Americans against pipeline project.
Hundreds of US veterans to protect Dakota protesters
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UN slaps North Korea with toughest-ever sanctions

New sanctions resolution passed by a 15-0 vote after three months of tough negotiations between the US and China.
UN slaps North Korea with toughest-ever sanctions
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Indian court orders cinemas to play national anthem

Supreme Court orders anthem to be played before all movie screenings - and all exits blocked.
Indian court orders cinemas to play national anthem
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Will civil disobedience work in Sudan?

People in Sudan are protesting against unprecedented price hikes and fuel subsidy cuts.
Will civil disobedience work in Sudan?
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The Gambia president warns against election protest

Yahya Jammeh, president since 1994, confident of winning yet another term in the office after Thursday's polls.
The Gambia president warns against election protest
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Oil prices surge as OPEC reaches production deal

Oil price jumps to $50 as OPEC members agree to cut production by 1.2 million barrels per day from January 2017.
Oil prices surge as OPEC reaches production deal
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Alwaleed bin Talal: 'Time for women to drive'

Prince Alwaleed bin Talal is an unusually forthright member of the Saudi royal family and an advocate of women's rights.
Alwaleed bin Talal: 'Time for women to drive'
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Fidel Castro's ashes begin journey across Cuba

Remains of the late Cuban leader will travel more than 800-km, retracing in reverse Castro's revolutionary tour.
Fidel Castro's ashes begin journey across Cuba
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Black boxes probed after Colombia plane crash killed 71

Investigators seek cause of disaster that wiped out Brazilian football club, as survivors treated for serious injuries.
Black boxes probed after Colombia plane crash killed 71
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Kashmir: Human rights activist Khurram Parvez released

Khurram was arrested at his home in Srinagar in September, a day after he was barred from travelling to Switzerland.
Kashmir: Human rights activist Khurram Parvez released
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New AIDS vaccine: 'Final nail in coffin' for disease?

A highly efficient vaccine would be a "game-changer", but results of the new trials will take years, scientists say.
New AIDS vaccine: 'Final nail in coffin' for disease?
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Rio de Janeiro: In the Shadow of the Hill

Rio de Janeiro favela residents rally against police brutality, corruption, impunity and ruthless state oppression.
Rio de Janeiro: In the Shadow of the Hill
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What happens in December 2016?

What happens in December 2016?
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NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour

Live every day at 15:00 GMT, our interactive news bulletin gives you the opportunity to engage with our team directly.
NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour
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Operation Gaza

Two surgeons, 322km apart, attempt the first augmented reality surgery in the Middle East.
Operation Gaza
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Are the US media addicted to election polls?

So much election coverage revolves around polls – who's up? Who's down? A look at the media's love affair with polls.
Are the US media addicted to election polls?
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Do Americans have trust issues with their media?

Richard Gizbert asks why so many Americans follow media they say they don't trust.
Do Americans have trust issues with their media?
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The Final Call: Why Firefighters Commit Suicide

Fault Lines explores the hidden epidemic of suicide among US firefighters and asks why more isn't being done to help.
The Final Call: Why Firefighters Commit Suicide
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Canada greenlights controversial oil pipelines

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says approval of the two contentious pipelines "is in the best interest of Canada".
Canada greenlights controversial oil pipelines
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Survey: Quarter of Europeans say rape can be justified

One in four people living in the EU say rape may be acceptable 'under certain circumstances', according to a new report.
Survey: Quarter of Europeans say rape can be justified
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'Israeli jets' strike outside Damascus, no casualties

Syrian army says Israeli jets fired two missiles at an area West of the capital causing no casualties.
'Israeli jets' strike outside Damascus, no casualties
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Homes destroyed as heavy rains hit the Caribbean

Torrential rains hit the Caribbean as Barbados celebrates 50 years of independence.
Homes destroyed as heavy rains hit the Caribbean
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East Aleppo 'catastrophic' as tens of thousands flee

East Aleppo civilians fearful as fighting edges closer with government campaign making advances on rebel-held area.
East Aleppo 'catastrophic' as tens of thousands flee
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White supremacy and the racial inferiority complex

White supremacy has been a useful tool to control and direct the anger of the poor white crowds.
White supremacy and the racial inferiority complex
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Why Chomsky and Zizek are wrong on the US elections

Chomsky and Zizek clashed on voting in the US elections, but the views of both are critically flawed.
Why Chomsky and Zizek are wrong on the US elections
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North Dakota to block supplies for pipeline protesters

Rather than implementing a physical road block, officials will fine anyone providing basic supplies to protest camps.
North Dakota to block supplies for pipeline protesters
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Sudan police fire tear gas on protest over price hikes

Subsidy cuts have led to sharp rise in prices of food and medicine, leading opposition parties to call for a strike.
Sudan police fire tear gas on protest over price hikes
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Venezuela: A route out of gangs via a rum distillery

How a robbery 13 years ago gave birth to the Alcatraz Project, a scheme that offers gang members work and coaching.
Venezuela: A route out of gangs via a rum distillery
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Soul of Fidel's revolution lives on in a Santa Clara cafe

A Spanish artist has turned his living room into a museum cafe in a key battleground city of the Cuban revolution.
Soul of Fidel's revolution lives on in a Santa Clara cafe
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OPEC seeks to nail down oil output cut in Vienna

OPEC members are meeting in Vienna in an attempt to stabilise the global market by cutting oil output.
OPEC seeks to nail down oil output cut in Vienna
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UN: Rohingya may be enduring 'crimes against humanity'

Bangladesh turns away Rohingya Muslims fleeing Myanmar crackdown as the UN decries "pattern of violations".
UN: Rohingya may be enduring 'crimes against humanity'
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A tour through London with the city's homeless

Homeless people are paid to give street-level tours of the city that weave its history with their own stories.
A tour through London with the city's homeless
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Syria's war: Up to 20,000 flee as government advances

France calls for emergency UN Security Council session as battles rage for control of Syria's second city.
Syria's war: Up to 20,000 flee as government advances
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Meet Gaza's female geeks

The Gaza Sky Geeks mentorship programme has been encouraging more girls and young women to learn coding.
Meet Gaza's female geeks
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Battle for Mosul: Who controls what

Mosul, Iraq's second largest city, is now the scene of a battle for control between Iraqi, Kurdish, and ISIL forces.
Battle for Mosul: Who controls what
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The Last Villagers of Avsar

An insight into a rural community in western Turkey which is losing its livelihood, population and hope for the future.
The Last Villagers of Avsar
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Cuba allies join thousands to honor Castro in Havana

Several world leaders - and thousands of Cubans - gather in Havana to pay final respects to the late Fidel Castro.
Cuba allies join thousands to honor Castro in Havana
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Romney, potential US secretary of state, praises Trump

Mitt Romney, who once called Trump a "phony," now believes president-elect can lead country to a "better future".
Romney, potential US secretary of state, praises Trump
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Schoolchildren killed in Turkey dormitory blaze

Most of the deaths were caused by a locked fire door and could have been prevented, according to the local mayor.
Schoolchildren killed in Turkey dormitory blaze
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Water supply cut off for half of Iraq's Mosul

Almost 650,000 people in Mosul left without water after pipeline was hit during fighting between Iraqi forces and ISIL.
Water supply cut off for half of Iraq's Mosul
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US sees largest protests calling for $15 minimum wage

Hundreds arrested after "Fight for $15" rallies take place in cities and at some airports across the United States.
US sees largest protests calling for $15 minimum wage
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Erdogan: Protecting Jerusalem a Muslim obligation

Turkish president urges all Muslims to "embrace the Palestinian cause and protect Jerusalem" as a common duty.
Erdogan: Protecting Jerusalem a Muslim obligation
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Will South Africa's Jacob Zuma hang on to power?

There were calls from within the ruling ANC party for Zuma to resign amid public outrage over corruption accusations.
Will South Africa's Jacob Zuma hang on to power?
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Greece's Tower of Babel: An unusual place

City Plaza functions collectively with refugees and activists cooking, cleaning, and making decisions together.
Greece's Tower of Babel: An unusual place
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Dutch parliament approves partial face veil ban

Law - pending senate's approval - outlaws face veils, ski masks and helmets in some public places, but not the streets.
Dutch parliament approves partial face veil ban
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US: Air strikes killing dozens of Syrian troops legal

Pentagon investigation shows US-led coalition bombed Syrian army loyalists after mistaking them for ISIL fighters.
US: Air strikes killing dozens of Syrian troops legal
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What the hijab means to me

From Nigeria to Uruguay, women share their thoughts and feelings about the hijab.
What the hijab means to me
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Horn of Africa refugees flock to Yemen despite war

More than 100,000 people from Ethiopia and Somalia risked deadly boat journey into war-torn Yemen seeking better lives.
Horn of Africa refugees flock to Yemen despite war
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Donald Trump threatens US flag-burners with jail time

Tweet posted by US president-elect suggests a year prison sentence or loss of citizenship for burning the American flag.
Donald Trump threatens US flag-burners with jail time
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Uganda: Army hunts for militia linked to tribal king

A total of 87 bodies recovered after fighting between police and a militia loyal to a tribal king over the weekend.
Uganda: Army hunts for militia linked to tribal king
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Seven Indian soldiers killed in attack on army base

Police say four gunmen also killed during early morning raid on Nagrota army base in Indian-occupied Kashmir.
Seven Indian soldiers killed in attack on army base
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Farewell to Fidel Castro: 'It is hard, so hard'

Cubans queue for hours to pay tribute to the man they knew as "El Commandante".
Farewell to Fidel Castro: 'It is hard, so hard'
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Jacob Zuma survives no-confidence vote at ANC meeting

At least four ministers from the ruling ANC party had bid to oust South Africa's scandal-plagued president.
Jacob Zuma survives no-confidence vote at ANC meeting
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Cuba: Police detain artist celebrating Castro's death

Danilo Maldonaldo Machado's girlfriend said he was arrested after he posted a video railing against the deceased leader.
Cuba: Police detain artist celebrating Castro's death
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Save South Sudan from destroying itself

Urgent action is needed by the UN and the international community to stop the violence in South Sudan.
Save South Sudan from destroying itself
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Taliban offers 'security' for copper, gas projects

Armed group behind much of the violence over the last 15 years, frightening off investors despite its vast resources.
Taliban offers 'security' for copper, gas projects
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Delhi's dilema: What to do with its tonnes of waste?

Thousands of tonnes of rubbish are dumped on open landfills where children as young as five work to scavenge through it.
Delhi's dilema: What to do with its tonnes of waste?
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Fillon's victory: A political earthquake in France

Francois Fillon's surprising victory in the Republican primaries has sent his future rivals scrambling to change course.
Fillon's victory: A political earthquake in France
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Fidel Castro: A Latin American story

The death of the revolutionary leader is being mourned and celebrated in equal measure.
Fidel Castro: A Latin American story
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Welcome to my world, America

Is Trump 'Israelising' America by stirring fears of Muslims? Marwan Bishara explains.
Welcome to my world, America
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What makes Trump attractive to so many Americans?

Marwan Bishara explains Donald Trump's attractiveness as a US presidential candidate.
What makes Trump attractive to so many Americans?
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Undocumented immigrants face deportation under Trump

Undocumented immigrants in the US face an uncertain future with the coming Trump presidency.
Undocumented immigrants face deportation under Trump
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Who is the real Tony Blair?

His government presided over economic growth, health and education reforms, but also faced controversy over Iraq war.
Who is the real Tony Blair?
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India unveils the world's largest solar power plant

The country is on schedule to be the world’s third biggest solar market next year.
India unveils the world's largest solar power plant
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How Trump became president-elect of the US

Marwan Bishara explains how Donald Trump won the US presidential race against Democratic rival Hillary Clinton.
How Trump became president-elect of the US
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Pakistan's new army chief takes command

Qamar Javed Bajwa takes control of army as tensions escalate with arch-rival India and Afghanistan.
Pakistan's new army chief takes command
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The global heart of darkness

I spent two weeks on Chios volunteering and working with refugees who languish in despair and often succumb to suicide.
The global heart of darkness
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Chapecoense: Tributes pour in from the football world

Top teams and players take to social media to express solidarity with Brazilian team after plane crash in Colombia.
Chapecoense: Tributes pour in from the football world
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Redefining solidarity

Any solidarity with the Palestinian people that deviates from their current aspirations is not a true solidarity.
Redefining solidarity
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Who are Brazil's Chapecoense football club?

A plane carrying the first division Brazilian football club went down in Colombia on its way to Medellin.
Who are Brazil's Chapecoense football club?
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Australian nuclear waste dump divides tiny Outback town

"This land is our past, present and future and we don’t want a nuclear waste dump on it."
Australian nuclear waste dump divides tiny Outback town
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Fatah holds congress amid Abbas' succession speculation

Analysts say the meeting is unlikely to deliver the new strategies needed to unite Palestinians and challenge Israel.
Fatah holds congress amid Abbas' succession speculation
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Thailand invites crown prince to become new king

Parliament asks Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to take the throne six weeks after his father was laid to rest.
Thailand invites crown prince to become new king
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Plane carrying 72 people crashes in Colombia

Among the passengers were players from a Brazilian soccer team heading to a regional tournament final.
Plane carrying 72 people crashes in Colombia
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Pilot strike pushes Lufthansa to cancel 1,700 flights

The German airline slashes hundreds of flights after failing to block latest strike with temporary court injunction.
Pilot strike pushes Lufthansa to cancel 1,700 flights
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South Korea's Park to make speech amid impeachment push

Park Geun-hye has rejected calls to resign and has dismissed claims of influence-peddling despite calls for resignation.
South Korea's Park to make speech amid impeachment push
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North Dakota to evict Native American protest camp

Protest camp leaders reject North Dakota governors order to cease direct action against proposed oil pipeline.
North Dakota to evict Native American protest camp
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Exodus as Syria rebels lose northeast Aleppo

Rebels lose northern neighbourhoods in besieged east as army and allies advance in offensive to take entire city.
Exodus as Syria rebels lose northeast Aleppo
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Rodrigo Duterte shrugs off 'bullsh*t' ICC threat

Philippines president blasts calls for his trial at the international criminal court over bloody crackdown on drugs.
Rodrigo Duterte shrugs off 'bullsh*t' ICC threat
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Yemen: Houthi rebels form new government

Spokesperson for exiled president Hadi says move shows disregard for Yemeni people and international community.
Yemen: Houthi rebels form new government
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Sunni warning Iraq could split if militias enter Mosul

Iraqi politician Khamis Khanjar says his Turkey-trained Nineveh Guards Force should spearhead Mosul attack on ISIL.
Sunni warning Iraq could split if militias enter Mosul
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Nearly 1,000 sex assaults reported in Canada's military

About 960 soldiers reported being raped, grabbed, kissed, fondled, or subjected to unwanted advances over the past year.
Nearly 1,000 sex assaults reported in Canada's military
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Somali civilians clash with al-Shabab over tax dispute

At least 10 killed after residents took up arms against fighters for trying to impose tax in central Galmudug region.
Somali civilians clash with al-Shabab over tax dispute
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France: A 'Mr Nobody' for president?

Francois Fillon is the Conservative party's candidate for next year's French election.
France: A 'Mr Nobody' for president?
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German lawyers seek criminal case against Syria's Assad

Targeted bombing of hospitals and civilian areas in Aleppo cited as evidence of atrocities by the Syrian military.
German lawyers seek criminal case against Syria's Assad
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Sudan: Three UN workers abducted in Darfur

Two Nepalese and one Sudanese UN staff taken to an unknown location by unidentified gunmen.
Sudan: Three UN workers abducted in Darfur
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Several wounded in Ohio State University attack

At least eight people taken to hospitals after reports of an active shooter on campus.
Several wounded in Ohio State University attack
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Active shooter reported on Ohio State University campus

University's official website tells students to 'run hide fight'.
Active shooter reported on Ohio State University campus
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Sikh commander recaptured after India prison break

Harminder Singh had been freed from prison in Punjab state along with four other inmates a day earlier.
Sikh commander recaptured after India prison break
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Cubans gather in Havana to bid farewell to Fidel Castro

A two-day memorial opens in Revolution Square where ashes of the communist leader are displayed.
Cubans gather in Havana to bid farewell to Fidel Castro
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Tens of thousands protest against India cash ban

India still reeling from shock decision three weeks ago to pull 86 percent of the currency from circulation overnight.
Tens of thousands protest against India cash ban
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NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour

Live every day at 15:00 GMT, our interactive news bulletin gives you the opportunity to engage with our team directly.
NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour
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Outcast: Adrift with Burma's Rohingya

Persecuted Rohingya Muslims fleeing Myanmar face a dangerous journey on their way to freedom in Thailand and Malaysia.
Outcast: Adrift with Burma's Rohingya
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Jacob Zuma faces another no-confidence vote

Reports say at least three cabinet ministers turn against South Africa's beleaguered president in a scheduled meeting.
Jacob Zuma faces another no-confidence vote
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Babies for sale

101 East investigates Malaysia's underground baby trade.
Babies for sale
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Strike over fuel subsidies quietens Khartoum streets

Sudanese opposition calls for nationwide strike against fuel subsidy cuts prompt mixed response in the capital.
Strike over fuel subsidies quietens Khartoum streets
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Sudan's price hike 'a huge disaster' for the poor

Sudanese respond to a civil disobedience call against new austerity measures.
Sudan's price hike 'a huge disaster' for the poor
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US authorities: Dakota pipeline protesters can stay

The US Army Corps of Engineers said those protesting a North Dakota pipeline will not be forcibly removed.
US authorities: Dakota pipeline protesters can stay
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Face-off at Egypt's Press Syndicate

Egypt's Press Syndicate is under fire from the Sisi government; plus, the rise of the far-right in the Dutch media.
Face-off at Egypt's Press Syndicate
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The US must stop using private prisons

Donald Trump might be a fan of private prisons, but they are costly and abusive.
The US must stop using private prisons
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Making France Great Again: Fillon on Trump's footsteps?

Fillon's nationalistic rhetoric has transgressed into National Front territory.
Making France Great Again: Fillon on Trump's footsteps?
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Tehran goes sub-zero

Winter cold sweeps down across Iran as a cold front settles in to stay.
Tehran goes sub-zero
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Bangladesh refuses Rohingya fleeing 'ethnic cleansing'

Eight boats carrying Rohingya refugees have been turned away by Bangladesh as thousands amass on the border.
Bangladesh refuses Rohingya fleeing 'ethnic cleansing'
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At least 62 dead as Uganda moves against tribal king

At least 62 people killed in clashes between police forces and a militia allied with a tribal king in western Uganda.
At least 62 dead as Uganda moves against tribal king
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South Korea's Park to not respond to prosecutors

Embattled South Korea President Park Geun-Hye refuses to be questioned until a new prosecutor is appointed.
South Korea's Park to not respond to prosecutors
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Little space and short supplies as Iraqis flee Mosul

With winter approaching, the UN renews calls for emergency supplies as over 1,000 people escape fighting in Mosul daily.
Little space and short supplies as Iraqis flee Mosul
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How much longer can east Aleppo hold out?

With hospitals closed, winter weather setting in and food running low, people in east Aleppo are running out of time.
How much longer can east Aleppo hold out?
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Syria government forces split rebel-held Aleppo in two

Thousands of civilians flee as pro-government forces divide the rebel-held sector in a huge push to retake the city.
Syria government forces split rebel-held Aleppo in two
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Will Putin expend Snowden for Trump?

With Trump's presidency, Edward Snowden may be compelled to leave Russia the way he entered it.
Will Putin expend Snowden for Trump?
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Egypt's Press Syndicate under fire

The repression of journalism in Egypt continues virtually unabated, but the coverage of the crackdown has waned.
Egypt's Press Syndicate under fire
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Aleppo: Who controls what

Aleppo, once Syria's largest city, is an important battleground in the war with at least 250,000 besieged in the east.
Aleppo: Who controls what
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The Indian caste where prostitution is hereditary

For girls and women from the Perna caste, entering the sex trade is a normal next step after marriage and childbirth.
The Indian caste where prostitution is hereditary
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Philippines says 11 ISIL sympathisers killed in siege

Fighting continues in the town of Butig, two days after the Maute Group took over a local town hall.
Philippines says 11 ISIL sympathisers killed in siege
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DR Congo militia attack kills dozens in eastern region

Local authorities say at least 34 civilians killed by Nande ethnic militia in attack on camp for displaced people.
DR Congo militia attack kills dozens in eastern region
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All eyes on Havana as Cuba bids farewell to Castro

As Cuba mourns the life and rule of global icon Fidel Castro, the world waits to see what changes, if any, will be brought to the island nation now that he is gone.
All eyes on Havana as Cuba bids farewell to Castro
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France's Fillon projected to win conservative primary

Former premier won 69.5 percent of the votes over Alain Juppe with a fifth of the 10,228 polling stations counted.
France's Fillon projected to win conservative primary
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Who uses chlorine in Syria?

The warring sides in Syria stand accused of attacking civilians with chlorine gas.
Who uses chlorine in Syria?
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Trump blasts Clinton for joining recount effort

US President-elect calls Clinton's effort to force recount in three states as 'sad', adding 'nothing will change'.
Trump blasts Clinton for joining recount effort
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Strike over fuel subsidies quietens Khartoum streets

Sudanese opposition calls for nationwide strike against fuel subsidy cuts prompt mixed response in the capital.
Strike over fuel subsidies quietens Khartoum streets
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An ode to the cuisine of Palestine

Chef Joudie Kalla speaks with Al Jazeera about her new book, Palestine on a Plate.
An ode to the cuisine of Palestine
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One dead, nine wounded in New Orleans shooting

Two arrested after late-night shooting in French Quarter where thousands had gathered ahead of American football game.
One dead, nine wounded in New Orleans shooting
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Formula One: Nico Rosberg crowned world champion

Mercedes driver finishes second behind teammate Hamilton in season-ending Abu Dhabi GP to win maiden crown.
Formula One: Nico Rosberg crowned world champion
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Syrian army captures second rebel district in Aleppo

Assad forces capture Jabal Badro and intensify air raids in and around the city, killing 15 civilians in Anjara village.
Syrian army captures second rebel district in Aleppo
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Two suspected Yazidi mass graves found near Mosul

The graves containing bones and identity cards discovered near Shababit junction in northwestern Iraq.
Two suspected Yazidi mass graves found near Mosul
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Rise of the right: 'Anarchist' media in the Netherlands

We look at how the rise of the far-right is forcing a change in the country's media landscape.
Rise of the right: 'Anarchist' media in the Netherlands
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Rachel's HIV Revolution

In Burkina Faso, one women challenges stigma and educates mothers on how to prevent transmitting HIV to their children.
Rachel's HIV Revolution
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Clashes kill scores in restive Ugandan kingdom

Ugandan tribal king distances himself from unrest as his royal guards are accused of participating in attacks on police.
Clashes kill scores in restive Ugandan kingdom
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Armed men free top Sikh fighter in India prison break

KLF's Harminder Singh Mintoo freed along with four other inmates from a high security prison in the Punjab state.
Armed men free top Sikh fighter in India prison break
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Inside east Aleppo's last hospital: 'No space to walk'

East Aleppo's 'only hospital' struggles with damaged equipment, lack of space and an insufficient amount of supplies.
Inside east Aleppo's last hospital: 'No space to walk'
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In Cuba, a day without Fidel Castro

The streets and parks of Havana are quiet, but when people talk there is only one topic to discuss.
In Cuba, a day without Fidel Castro
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What the hijab means to me

From Nigeria to Uruguay, women share their thoughts and feelings about the hijab.
What the hijab means to me
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Castro: The making of a legend

How Fidel Castro went from being a law student to revolutionary leader, communist figurehead and polarising global icon
Castro: The making of a legend
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Profile: Pakistan's General Qamar Javed Bajwa

Qamar Javed Bajwa replaces powerful chief of army staff Raheel Sharif amid domestic and external security challenges.
Profile: Pakistan's General Qamar Javed Bajwa
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Battle for Mosul: Who controls what

Mosul, Iraq's second largest city, is now the scene of a battle for control between Iraqi, Kurdish, and ISIL forces.
Battle for Mosul: Who controls what
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Deported from Palestine: Why Israel fears journalists

Journalist Eoin Wilson reflects on Israel's policy of deporting foreign witnesses to the Israeli occupation.
Deported from Palestine: Why Israel fears journalists
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France and the impossible Trump domino effect

Although many have voiced fears that a Trump scenario can happen in France, a Marine Le Pen victory is highly unlikely.
France and the impossible Trump domino effect
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The aftermath of Turin floods

Much of northern Italy suffered damage after the heaviest rain to hit the region in several years.
The aftermath of Turin floods
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Will there be a Korean war under Trump's presidency?

If Trump moves away from US' cautious policy towards North Korea, it might trigger a conflict on the Korean peninsula.
Will there be a Korean war under Trump's presidency?
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The young Muslims finding love via an app

For today's young Muslims, traditional methods of finding a life partner are increasingly viewed as inapplicable.
The young Muslims finding love via an app
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Letters to California mosques threaten Muslim genocide

CAIR considers asking FBI to investigate letters saying "You Muslims would be wise to pack your bags and get out".
Letters to California mosques threaten Muslim genocide
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Aleppo: Who controls what

Aleppo, once Syria's largest city, is an important battleground in the war with at least 250,000 besieged in the east.
Aleppo: Who controls what
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Trump calls recount a 'scam' as Clinton backs effort

Trump's Democratic rival Hillary Clinton joins Green Party's push for a recount in three pivotal US states.
Trump calls recount a 'scam' as Clinton backs effort
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Kuwait poll: Opposition wins nearly half of parliament

Kuwait's opposition groups have won 24 of the 50 contested seats in the country's parliamentary elections.
Kuwait poll: Opposition wins nearly half of parliament
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Zahalka: Israeli PM trying to benefit from Haifa fires

Palestinian Knesset member Jamal Zahalka accuses Israeli prime minister of seeking political gains from Haifa fires.
Zahalka: Israeli PM trying to benefit from Haifa fires
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Cuban begins nine days of mourning for Fidel Castro

Sadness on Havana's streets for late leader while in US state of Florida celebrations continue in Miami's Little Havana.
Cuban begins nine days of mourning for Fidel Castro
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Living under Fidel: A very personal account

Vilified or adored, the longtime Cuban leader was undoubtedly one of a kind, especially in Latin America.
Living under Fidel: A very personal account
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Syrian army captures part of rebel-held east Aleppo

Government forces capture largest rebel-held district of Aleppo as rebels admit to a collapsing frontline.
Syrian army captures part of rebel-held east Aleppo
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Clinton team to take part in US state election recounts

Clinton campaign to join in on vote recount effort, but says it does not see any "actionable evidence" for doing so.
Clinton team to take part in US state election recounts
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Dokata pipeline protesters told to leave federal lands

State officials encourage protesters to leave after US government says it will close area to public on December 5.
Dokata pipeline protesters told to leave federal lands
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EU and Turkey locked in war of words over refugee pact

EU urges Ankara to respect refugee pact, as Erdogan lashes out at EU Parliament for freeze on talks over membership bid.
EU and Turkey locked in war of words over refugee pact
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Polls close in Kuwait parliamentary elections

Saturday's snap election is widely seen as linked to dispute between government and parliament over austerity measures.
Polls close in Kuwait parliamentary elections
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Cuba after Castro: Staying the financial course

While Cuba's economy has gradually opened up in recent years, Fidel Castro's death is unlikely to prompt larger reforms.
Cuba after Castro: Staying the financial course
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Iraq's parliament passes law legalising Shia militias

Iraqi Sunnis say law was proof of Shia "dictatorship" but Prime Minister Abadi says force will defend "all Iraqis".
Iraq's parliament passes law legalising Shia militias
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South Koreans urge resignation of scandal-hit President

Mass protests in capital Seoul and other provincial cities demand President Park's resignation over corruption scandal.
South Koreans urge resignation of scandal-hit President
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NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour

Live every day at 15:00 GMT, our interactive news bulletin gives you the opportunity to engage with our team directly.
NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour
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Tomislav Nikolic: Serbia won't align with East or West

The president discusses Serbia's non-alignment stance, why it will never recognise Kosovo, and its commitment to Russia.
Tomislav Nikolic: Serbia won't align with East or West
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China: The world's new champion of free trade?

We look at what it means for developing countries when the US decides to take a protectionist stance.
China: The world's new champion of free trade?
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Once Upon a Time in Punchbowl

The untold story of how the Lebanese community overcame the odds and found their place in multicultural Australia.
Once Upon a Time in Punchbowl
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Castro: The making of a legend

How Fidel Castro went from being a law student to revolutionary leader, communist figurehead and polarising global icon
Castro: The making of a legend
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Car bomb attack hits Somalia's Mogadishu

At least 11 people killed in a car bomb attack on a police checkpoint next to a busy market in the Waberi district.
Car bomb attack hits Somalia's Mogadishu
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Indonesian police say suspect was making powerful bombs

Detained man accused of making explosives in his West Java home more powerful than those used in 2002 Bali bombings.
Indonesian police say suspect was making powerful bombs
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Fatah will give Abbas an honourable exit

Fatah's seventh congress will throw more light on who will be Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' successor.
Fatah will give Abbas an honourable exit
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Hurricane Otto leaves at least nine dead in Costa Rica

Record-breaking storm weakens as it heads into Pacific.
Hurricane Otto leaves at least nine dead in Costa Rica
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Fidel Castro and Cuban baseball

Cuban revolutionary leader leaves behind legacy of both restricting and investing in the country's most beloved sport.
Fidel Castro and Cuban baseball
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Will Trump play into the hands of Iranian hardliners?

If pressure from the US increases in the first few months of 2017, hardliners in Iran could discredit Hassan Rouhani.
Will Trump play into the hands of Iranian hardliners?
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Face-off at Egypt's Press Syndicate

Egypt's Press Syndicate is under fire from the Sisi government; plus, the rise of the far-right in the Dutch media.
Face-off at Egypt's Press Syndicate
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Fidel Castro's death - World reactions

Vladimir Putin praises Castro as "a reliable friend of Russia" while US President Barack Obama keeps his silence.
Fidel Castro's death - World reactions
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Castro: The Palestinian connection

The deceased Cuban leader and PLO chief Yasser Arafat enjoyed close relations and shared anti-imperialist ideology.
Castro: The Palestinian connection
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South Sudan agrees to deploy regional protection force

The decision comes after months of hesitation by South Sudan after soaring violence erupted in Juba in July.
South Sudan agrees to deploy regional protection force
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Zahalka: Israeli PM trying to benefit from Haifa fires

Palestinian Knesset member Jamal Zahalka accuses Israeli prime minister of seeking political gains from Haifa fires.
Zahalka: Israeli PM trying to benefit from Haifa fires
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Aleppo 'faces starvation' amid continued bombardment

Deadly offensive continues as residents of eastern Aleppo face harsh winter conditions and critically low food supplies.
Aleppo 'faces starvation' amid continued bombardment
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Miami: Cuban Americans celebrate Fidel Castro's death

While some remember Castro's achievements, others condemn his half-century rule and embrace of Soviet-style communism.
Miami: Cuban Americans celebrate Fidel Castro's death
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Tania Bruguera: Cuban artist fights for free expression

How the internationally renowned dissident artist turned a performance piece into a fight for freedom of expression.
Tania Bruguera: Cuban artist fights for free expression
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US Elections: Wisconsin agrees to statewide recount

State board accepts request of Green Party's Jill Stein as part of her push for recounts in three battleground states.
US Elections: Wisconsin agrees to statewide recount
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Fidel Castro's anti-colonialist legacy

The Cuban leader was an energetic sponsor of socialist movements throughout Latin America and Africa.
Fidel Castro's anti-colonialist legacy
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Fidel Castro in context

The revolutionary's achievements in the face of US meddling make him a powerful symbol of resistance against hegemony.
Fidel Castro in context
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Obituary: Fidel Castro

The iconic leader known as El Jefe outlasted ten US presidents and transformed Cuba.
Obituary: Fidel Castro
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Castro: The making of a legend

How Fidel Castro went from being a law student to revolutionary leader, communist figurehead and polarising global icon.
Castro: The making of a legend
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Cuba's former leader Fidel Castro dead at 90

Cuba's Cold War icon Fidel Castro defied 11 American presidents - and managed to live to talk about it.
Cuba's former leader Fidel Castro dead at 90
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Cuba's Fidel Castro dies aged 90

Cuba's Fidel Castro has died aged 90, Cuban state television reports.
Cuba's Fidel Castro dies aged 90
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Fighters attack army base in Pakistan's northwest

Two soldiers and four attackers dead in assault on mosque in army facility in country's northwest.
Fighters attack army base in Pakistan's northwest
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Lufthansa pilots' union rejects offer but ends strikes

Since the walkout began on Wednesday more than 315,000 passengers have been affected.
Lufthansa pilots' union rejects offer but ends strikes
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Bulgaria to expel 1,000 refugees over violent protest

Prime Minister says Afghan refugees who clashed with police will be moved to a closed camp and then expelled.
Bulgaria to expel 1,000 refugees over violent protest
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'Large-scale attack' thwarted in France

Suspects were planning an attack as early as December 1 on orders from ISIL in Iraq or Syria, Paris prosecutor says.
'Large-scale attack' thwarted in France
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Is it time to bury Marcos' past in the Philippines?

'Day of Rage' protests in the Philippines after former dictator is laid to rest in cemetery for heroes.
Is it time to bury Marcos' past in the Philippines?
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Turkey clinic 'running out of prosthetics' for Syrians

Doctors at one rehabilitation centre say they'll be unable distribute artificial limbs by February due to high demand.
Turkey clinic 'running out of prosthetics' for Syrians
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Trump's stock in Dakota Access pipeline raises concerns

Trump's 2016 federal disclosure forms show he owns stock in the company building the disputed oil pipeline.
Trump's stock in Dakota Access pipeline raises concerns
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Did racism Trump economic anxiety in US election?

Mehdi Hasan demonstrates how racial resentment played a bigger role in electing Donald Trump than economic concerns.
Did racism Trump economic anxiety in US election?
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Lufthansa makes new offer to end costly pilots' strike

Since the walkout began on Wednesday more than 315,000 passengers have been affected.
Lufthansa makes new offer to end costly pilots' strike
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UpFront special: Noam Chomsky on the new Trump era

"The most predictable aspect of Trump is unpredictability. I think it’s dangerous, very dangerous," says Noam Chomsky.
UpFront special: Noam Chomsky on the new Trump era
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France pushes to label Israeli settlement goods

Government advisory says items produced illegally in the occupied Palestinian territories must be clearly labelled.
France pushes to label Israeli settlement goods
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Starvation threat numbers soar in South Sudan

Up to one million people to join almost five million already facing starvation as civil war spreads to rural areas.
Starvation threat numbers soar in South Sudan
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Turkey threatens EU with new refugee surge

Erdogan threatens to open land borders and allow refugees to cross into Europe if talks on EU membership bid are frozen.
Turkey threatens EU with new refugee surge
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Several killed in Iran train collision

At least 31 people killed when two passenger trains collided in Iran's north-central province of Semnan.
Several killed in Iran train collision
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Pakistan's Sindh province outlaws forced conversions

Sindh becomes first province to pass law in response to criticism over protection of country's religious minorities.
Pakistan's Sindh province outlaws forced conversions
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Week in Pictures : From Arbaeen to Thanksgiving

A photo round-up of some of last week's key events, from Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq to Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Week in Pictures : From Arbaeen to Thanksgiving
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Heavy rain causes floods in northern Italy

Torrential downpours causing rivers to overflow, forcing thousands of Italians from their homes in Liguria and Piedmont.
Heavy rain causes floods in northern Italy
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Turkey strikes ISIL targets near Syria's Al-Bab

One Turkish soldier and five FSA fighters killed in clashes with ISIL in northern Syria, military reports.
Turkey strikes ISIL targets near Syria's Al-Bab
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Say enough to violence against women

Social norms which encourage violence against women need to be confronted and changed.
Say enough to violence against women
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Canada at risk of sinking in Trump's political tsunami

Neighbouring nations Canada and the US head into an economic storm caused by the US election.
Canada at risk of sinking in Trump's political tsunami
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A brief history of war and drugs: From Vikings to Nazis

From World War II to Vietnam and Syria, drugs are often as much a part of conflict as bombs and bullets.
A brief history of war and drugs: From Vikings to Nazis
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Muslims in Athens prepare for the city's first mosque

Muslims in Greece hope that despite protests by the far-right, the government will stick to its plan to build a mosque.
Muslims in Athens prepare for the city's first mosque
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Rohingya face Myanmar 'ethnic cleansing': UN official

UNHCR chief accuses country's troops of killing men and raping women, forcing stateless minority to flee to Bangladesh.
Rohingya face Myanmar 'ethnic cleansing': UN official
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Syria's war: Aleppo residents '10 days from starvation'

Rescue workers say residents of city's besieged eastern part in urgent of aid supplies as winter conditions set in.
Syria's war: Aleppo residents '10 days from starvation'
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Lebanese soap-maker continues family tradition

Sharkass Soap is among the most well-established factories in Tripoli, a city with a vibrant history of soap-making.
Lebanese soap-maker continues family tradition
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Israel: Tens of thousands flee Haifa wildfires

Netanyahu threatens those responsible for the fires with "full legal force" as smoke transforms northern city's skyline.
Israel: Tens of thousands flee Haifa wildfires
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Manhunt after attack at Montpellier missionaries' home

Search operation follows fatal stabbing of elderly woman in retirement home for Catholic missionaries near Montpellier.
Manhunt after attack at Montpellier missionaries' home
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Bulgaria: Refugee protests over treatment turn violent

Refugees clash with police near the Turkish border after authorities restrict their movement over health fears.
Bulgaria: Refugee protests over treatment turn violent
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Can incoming UN boss Antonio Guterres end Syria's war?

What can Antonio Guterres, the next UN leader, do to end six years of war in Syria?
Can incoming UN boss Antonio Guterres end Syria's war?
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El Salvador issues tsunami alert after 7.2 earthquake

Tremor hits off the coast of El Salvador, and was also felt in Nicaragua, which is being lashed by a hurricane too.
El Salvador issues tsunami alert after 7.2 earthquake
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Lufthansa pilots extend strike over pay dispute

Pilots at German airline extend strike to Saturday, leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded.
Lufthansa pilots extend strike over pay dispute
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Turkey dismisses EU Parliament vote to freeze talks

Ankara criticises vote that calls for a temporary halt to its EU membership talks over the response to failed coup bid.
Turkey dismisses EU Parliament vote to freeze talks
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Colombia signs revised peace deal with FARC rebels

Government and FARC rebels sign new peace accord but public opinion over new agreement remains deeply divided.
Colombia signs revised peace deal with FARC rebels
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China: Xinjiang residents told to turn in passports

Order targets region with 10 million-strong Muslim Uighur minority, who frequently complain of religious discrimination.
China: Xinjiang residents told to turn in passports
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Jill Stein launches vote recount bid in key US states

Green party candidate says unexpected Trump wins in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania need to be investigated.
Jill Stein launches vote recount bid in key US states
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UN awaits 'green light' for aid deliveries to Aleppo

Syrian rebels agree to aid deliveries to east Aleppo, UN says, but no official confirmation yet from Russia or Syria.
UN awaits 'green light' for aid deliveries to Aleppo
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Malaysia: Babies for Sale

101 East investigates the sinister world of baby selling in Malaysia, where infants are sold to the highest bidder.
Malaysia: Babies for Sale
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Iraq: Dozens killed in petrol station suicide attack

Shia Muslim pilgrims returning from Arbaeen pilgrimage in holy city of Kerbala targeted near Hilla, police sources say.
Iraq: Dozens killed in petrol station suicide attack
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Charity: A third of minors missing after Calais closure

Refugee Youth Services said nearly 1 in 3 children it tracked are missing after French authorities closed the camp.
Charity: A third of minors missing after Calais closure
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NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour

Live every day at 15:00 GMT, our interactive news bulletin gives you the opportunity to engage with our team directly.
NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour
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A hard winter: Afghan refugees return from Pakistan

Two million more refugees are expected to return to a country mired in violence and braced for a bitter winter.
A hard winter: Afghan refugees return from Pakistan
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Fears of sectarian tension as PMUs close in on Tal Afar

The future of Turkmen-majority Tal Afar and PMUs' actions could alter the outcome of the battle for Mosul.
Fears of sectarian tension as PMUs close in on Tal Afar
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Colombians divided on FARC peace deal

Wave of alleged assassinations in conflict areas raises pressure on government to sign revised peace accord.
Colombians divided on FARC peace deal
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The vagaries of Pakistan's cybercrime law

Some regulation of the internet is in order, but Pakistan's cybercrime law goes too far.
The vagaries of Pakistan's cybercrime law
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Qatar hit by tornadoes

Thunderstorms bring severe weather to the Gulf State.
Qatar hit by tornadoes
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Envisioning Donald Trump's Middle East

His vision of isolationist US foreign policy will not solve the problems of the Middle East.
Envisioning Donald Trump's Middle East
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Chinese rights activist Jiang Tianyong missing

Jian, who had been lobbying on behalf of China's rights lawyers, has not been heard from since Monday.
Chinese rights activist Jiang Tianyong missing
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Turkish soldiers killed by Syrian air strikes: Military

Three dead and 10 wounded in attack near northern Syrian city of Al Bab in first such incident inside Syrian territory.
Turkish soldiers killed by Syrian air strikes: Military
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Tokyo sees first November snow in 54 years

Snow came as a shock for many residents, because just two days earlier the temperatures had reached a balmy 17C.
Tokyo sees first November snow in 54 years
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El Salvador: Assassins For Sale

Investigating allegations that private security companies are being hired to murder organised crime gang members.
El Salvador: Assassins For Sale
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Somalia: Elders negotiate with al-Shabab over soldiers

Former government troops hoping to return to civilian life in towns under al-Shabab control are laying down their arms.
Somalia: Elders negotiate with al-Shabab over soldiers
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Why does Turkey care about Mosul?

Turkey is seeking to protect its economic and political interests in northern Iraq while fighting against PKK and ISIL.
Why does Turkey care about Mosul?
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Blast near governor office in Turkey's Adana

Two people killed and 16 injured in southern province in latest explosion to target a government office in the country.
Blast near governor office in Turkey's Adana
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China power plant collapse kills at least 40

At least 40 people have died after part of a power plant under construction collapsed in eastern city of Fengcheng.
China power plant collapse kills at least 40
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France: World should stop turning a blind eye to Syria

French foreign minister says initiative being taken to confront strategy of "total war by Syrian regime and its allies".
France: World should stop turning a blind eye to Syria
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Egypt's anti protest law: Legalising authoritarianism

How the Egyptian regime used the law to crack down on opposition and isolate voices of dissent.
Egypt's anti protest law: Legalising authoritarianism
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Rohingya Muslims flee Myanmar amid deadly attacks

At least 86 people have been killed and 30,000 displaced as violence continues unabated in Myanmar's Rakhine state.
Rohingya Muslims flee Myanmar amid deadly attacks
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Rodrigo Duterte vows to free economy from oligarchs

Outspoken president has shown no qualms about confronting conglomerates that dominate the Philippines' economy.
Rodrigo Duterte vows to free economy from oligarchs
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Dutch lawmakers debate ban on Muslim headwear

Bill set to pass in parliament outlawing face coverings in government buildings and health-and-education settings.
Dutch lawmakers debate ban on Muslim headwear
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Rare 3,800-year-old figurine unearthed in Israel

The "thinker" figure capping an 18-cm jug was found in a Middle Bronze Age grave alongside other funerary offerings.
Rare 3,800-year-old figurine unearthed in Israel
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Will China lift its ban on Facebook?

Facebook is reportedly building a censorship tool that will allow it to re-enter the lucrative Chinese market.
Will China lift its ban on Facebook?
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Twelve Yemeni civilians killed in coalition air strike

Pro-government forces accused of operating among civilians in bloody battle for Taiz and harassing medical staff.
Twelve Yemeni civilians killed in coalition air strike
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Dalai Lama has 'no worries' about Trump presidency

Tibetan spiritual leader says he hopes to meet US president-elect Donald Trump.
Dalai Lama has 'no worries' about Trump presidency
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Donald Trump taps Governor Nikki Haley for UN envoy

Daughter of Sikh immigrants from India who fiercely criticised Trump during his campaign accepts the job offer.
Donald Trump taps Governor Nikki Haley for UN envoy
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Egypt's Sisi expresses support for Syria's military

Egyptian leader says his priority is to support "national armies", noting a solution must be "political" in Syria.
Egypt's Sisi expresses support for Syria's military
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Israel to build 500 new settler homes in East Jerusalem

Palestinian leaders say Israel's settlement movement is emboldened by the election of Donald Trump in the US.
Israel to build 500 new settler homes in East Jerusalem
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Fleeing Aleppo civilians forced back by gunfire

Families attempt to escape besieged east Aleppo but forced back by attacks as government forces continue to advance.
Fleeing Aleppo civilians forced back by gunfire
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Mosul: Supply line secured, severing ISIL from Syria

Shia militia takes main route linking Tal Afar to Sinjar, blocking ISIL's crucial supply route from Mosul into Raqqa.
Mosul: Supply line secured, severing ISIL from Syria
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The North Pole is too warm, again

At no point this month has this Pole even been averagely cold.
The North Pole is too warm, again
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Eritrean refugees in Israel sent to Uganda and Rwanda

Do refugees have a choice in Israel's continued policy of transferring African arrivals to third countries?
Eritrean refugees in Israel sent to Uganda and Rwanda
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White supremacist guilty of killing British MP

Thomas Mair found guilty of killing opposition Labour MP Jo Cox in run up to referendum on UK's membership of the EU.
White supremacist guilty of killing British MP
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NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour

Live every day at 15:00 GMT, our interactive news bulletin gives you the opportunity to engage with our team directly.
NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour
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Lebanon freezes plan for Ain al-Hilweh's 'racist wall'

Refugees say controversial wall is an attempt to further restrict their presence in the camp.
Lebanon freezes plan for Ain al-Hilweh's 'racist wall'
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Will a new Mumbai road destroy fishermen's livelihoods?

Indian fishing communities fear that a new coastal road project will destroy mangroves and further diminish fish stocks.
Will a new Mumbai road destroy fishermen's livelihoods?
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Cambodian court upholds sentences of Khmer Rouge chiefs

Nuon Chea and Khieu Samphan were part of regime responsible for the deaths of up to two million Cambodians.
Cambodian court upholds sentences of Khmer Rouge chiefs
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Arab-Kurd tensions simmer in shadow of Mosul campaign

Tensions between KRG and Baghdad could fuel a proxy war between regional powers, analysts warn.
Arab-Kurd tensions simmer in shadow of Mosul campaign
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South Korea's political morass

The scandal is a lesson for S Korea, which has maintained a close connection between political and corporate interests.
South Korea's political morass
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Trump: I'd love to make Israel-Palestine peace deal

Incoming US president could appoint son-in-law to broker a deal between the two parties after taking over.
Trump: I'd love to make Israel-Palestine peace deal
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Donald Trump as a monkey wrench

The ugly lava of the American political culture is now spewing out of its inner guts for the whole world to see.
Donald Trump as a monkey wrench
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Saumsung office raided in South Korea corruption probe

Media reports that group's alleged links with under-fire South Korea President Park's confidant reason behind raid.
Saumsung office raided in South Korea corruption probe
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Yemen conflict: Who controls what

More than two years after storming the capital, Sanaa, Houthi rebels have consolidated control over parts of Yemen.
Yemen conflict: Who controls what
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Colombia and FARC to sign peace deal 2.0

New negotiated deal to be signed on Thursday will be submitted to Congress rather than put to popular vote.
Colombia and FARC to sign peace deal 2.0
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Indian shelling kills nine in Kashmir, Pakistan says

Passenger bus comes under attack by Indian soldiers in the Kashmir region, Pakistan army says, killing nine on board.
Indian shelling kills nine in Kashmir, Pakistan says
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Displaced refugees fear more loss as Lake Chad shrinks

Refugees displaced by Boko Haram take on new life of fishing, but fear all will be lost as Lake Chad slowly disappears.
Displaced refugees fear more loss as Lake Chad shrinks
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Thank You, Football: Youssef El-Arabi and Ali Al-Habsi

Two more stories of lives transformed by outstanding careers in football.
Thank You, Football: Youssef El-Arabi and Ali Al-Habsi
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Spurned, hopeless and attacked, refugees' drama goes on

Calls grow for refugee protection as frustration mounts on Greek islands and more boat disasters occur off Libya.
Spurned, hopeless and attacked, refugees' drama goes on
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US: Air strike kills Abu Afghan al-Masri in Syria

Egyptian Abu Afghan al-Masri, described as a "senior al-Qaeda leader", was killed in Idlib province, Pentagon says.
US: Air strike kills Abu Afghan al-Masri in Syria
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Shell sued in UK for 'decades of oil spills' in Nigeria

More than 40,000 Nigerians demand action from Shell to clean up oil spills that have devastated communities for decades.
Shell sued in UK for 'decades of oil spills' in Nigeria
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Qatari women robbed of millions in France highway heist

Two Qatari sisters attacked and robbed of $5.3m worth of goods in highway north of the French capital Paris.
Qatari women robbed of millions in France highway heist
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Germany-Israel alarm as US white supremacists rise

Emboldened by Donald Trump, "alt-right" movement with neo-Nazis and anti-Semites met in Washington near the White House.
Germany-Israel alarm as US white supremacists rise
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Renewed clashes kill at least 19 in Yemen

Government troops and Houthi rebels suffer casualties in heavy fighting near Taiz and Midi a day after truce expires.
Renewed clashes kill at least 19 in Yemen
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Indonesian president vows to fight 'radicalism'

Comments come over planned protests by conservative Muslims over blasphemy claims after demonstration drew 100,000.
Indonesian president vows to fight 'radicalism'
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Why is Donald Trump against the TPP trade deal?

The US president-elect has promised to withdraw from the world's largest free-trade agreement.
Why is Donald Trump against the TPP trade deal?
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Syria seeks volunteers 'to support army successes'

New volunteer military unit formed by Syrian army as troops battle their way into rebel-held eastern Aleppo.
Syria seeks volunteers 'to support army successes'
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India army: Three soldiers killed in Kashmir fighting

Fatal incident the latest amid flaring tensions in disputed region of Kashmir between rivals Pakistan and India.
India army: Three soldiers killed in Kashmir fighting
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Iran: More than 1,000 soldiers die in Syria since 2011

Tehran deploys its troops, as well as Afghan and Pakistani recruits, to back Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Syria.
Iran: More than 1,000 soldiers die in Syria since 2011
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Donald Trump vows to quit TPP for 'fair trade deals'

Proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership free-trade pact is "a potential disaster", says US president-elect.
Donald Trump vows to quit TPP for 'fair trade deals'
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Turkey issues arrest warrant for Syrian Kurdish leader

Leader of key US-backed force fighting ISIL in northern Syria among 48 Kurds accused in deadly Ankara attack.
Turkey issues arrest warrant for Syrian Kurdish leader
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Silence Muslims, then ask them to stand against ISIL

It's irrational to expect to hear Muslim voices condemning ISIL when they have no genuine voice in British media.
Silence Muslims, then ask them to stand against ISIL
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The orange-haired president and the caliph's grey zone

As ISIL goes on the defensive, Trump's victory and declaration of a Muslim registry will perpetuate its narrative.
The orange-haired president and the caliph's grey zone
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UN: HIV rate in young African women disturbingly high

ARV treatment on the rise but UN urges urgent action as thousands of young women continue to be infected with HIV.
UN: HIV rate in young African women disturbingly high
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'In our village, ISIL executed hundreds of people '

As the battle for Mosul enters its first month, thousands of Iraqis continue to flee ISIL.
'In our village, ISIL executed hundreds of people '
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Tropical Storm Otto brews up in western Caribbean

Life-threatening floods expected across Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama.
Tropical Storm Otto brews up in western Caribbean
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Turkey: Controversial bill on sexual assault withdrawn

Turkish Prime Minister Yildirim confirms withdrawal, saying "broad consensus" was needed.
Turkey: Controversial bill on sexual assault withdrawn
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Oaxaca: Mourning those killed during teacher protests

In Oaxaca, the battle over education - and the view of Mexico it presents - has often turned violent.
Oaxaca: Mourning those killed during teacher protests
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Islam and politics: Indonesia's identity crisis

The blasphemy charges against Jakarta's governor will put Indonesia's democracy and national identity to the test.
Islam and politics: Indonesia's identity crisis
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Israel slammed over its 'war on NGOs'

Instances of permit confiscation and lengthy interrogation by Israeli security are on the rise, says UN official.
Israel slammed over its 'war on NGOs'
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Is Nigeria's Brazilian heritage under threat?

Established by former slaves, residents of the Brazilian quarter of Lagos face a battle against the bulldozers.
Is Nigeria's Brazilian heritage under threat?
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Egypt court overturns Mohamed Morsi's life sentence

Egypt's Court of Cassation orders retrial in the case for deposed president who had a death sentence overturned earlier.
Egypt court overturns Mohamed Morsi's life sentence
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Japan: Earthquake triggers tsunami at Fukushima

No loss of life reported but thousands of residents flee for higher grounds after magnitude 7.4 quake.
Japan: Earthquake triggers tsunami at Fukushima
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Tension mounts as Haiti awaits election results

Several parties claim victory as tensions spilled out on the streets of Haiti following Sunday's election.
Tension mounts as Haiti awaits election results
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Iraq militias fight to cut ISIL supply route near Mosul

Shia fighters push to control road between Mosul and Tal Afar, effectively surrounding ISIL's last stronghold in Iraq.
Iraq militias fight to cut ISIL supply route near Mosul
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How far will Egypt go in attacking media freedoms?

The head of Egyptian Journalists Syndicate and two board members have been sentenced to two years in prison.
How far will Egypt go in attacking media freedoms?
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Killing John F Kennedy and the prospect of peace

35th American president was gunned down 53 years ago on Tuesday, ending what some say were plans to finish the Cold War.
Killing John F Kennedy and the prospect of peace
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7.3-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan

Tsunami warning has been issued after major quake with a depth of 10km hits Japan's Fukushima prefecture.
7.3-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan
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Bolivia declares national emergency amid drought

The lack of water has sparked protests in Bolivia, and forced President Evo Morales to declare a national emergency.
Bolivia declares national emergency amid drought
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Fears grow in east Aleppo as government forces close in

Humanitarian situation turns from "terrible to terrifying", UN says, with 100,000 children trapped in urban fighting.
Fears grow in east Aleppo as government forces close in
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Bulldozers to raze Palestinian village in Israel

Tens of thousands of Bedouin Palestinians live in "unrecognised" villages across Israel's Negev region.
Bulldozers to raze Palestinian village in Israel
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Pakistan: Cross-border fire kills four Kashmiris

Cross-border fighting between nuclear-armed neighbours continues in Himalayan region with claims of Indian troop losses.
Pakistan: Cross-border fire kills four Kashmiris
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Russia: New missiles in Kaliningrad answer US 'shield'

Russian exclave to receive new S-400 and nuclear-capable Iskander missile systems in response to NATO's defence system.
Russia: New missiles in Kaliningrad answer US 'shield'
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On the sidelines of Mosul, the battle for Kurdish culture

For the Kurdish intelligentsia, there is far more at stake than the loss of land.
On the sidelines of Mosul, the battle for Kurdish culture
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Japanese peacekeepers arrive in South Sudan

Licensed for combat, new contingent of Japanese peacekeepers allowed to use force to protect UN staff and aid workers.
Japanese peacekeepers arrive in South Sudan
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Saudi-led coalition won't renew broken Yemen ceasefire

The 48-hour ceasefire failed to stop heavy fighting between the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthi rebel group.
Saudi-led coalition won't renew broken Yemen ceasefire
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America needs anger management

A pack of angry white men is taking over the White House.
America needs anger management
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The Veil

Why do some women decide to wear the veil, while others opt to keep their hair and faces uncovered?
The Veil
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Hope for survivors fades in India train disaster

Rescue workers spend the night digging through mangled remains of the derailment that killed at least 142 people.
Hope for survivors fades in India train disaster
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British PM Theresa May seeks to calm fears over Brexit

May tries aims to soothe fears of business leaders at key speech in London, saying doors will open to "old allies".
British PM Theresa May seeks to calm fears over Brexit
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N Dakota pipeline protest is a harbinger of many more

We must understand that climate action, social justice and indigenous sovereignty are closely intertwined.
N Dakota pipeline protest is a harbinger of many more
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Dakota Access Pipeline: Protesters clash with police

Hundreds staged demonstration against plans to pass Dakota Access Pipeline near the Standing Rock Indian Reservation.
Dakota Access Pipeline: Protesters clash with police
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Myanmar accused of new destruction of Rohingya villages

Human Rights Watch says over 1,200 structures have been destroyed in Myanmar based on high-definition satellite images.
Myanmar accused of new destruction of Rohingya villages
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India demonetisation:'How do I give food to my family?'

Government decision to demonetise currency has particularly hit India's poor who survive on cash from daily wage.
India demonetisation:'How do I give food to my family?'
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Sulaimania: Saving the dream city of a Kurdish prince

Efforts are under way to salvage what remains of old Sulaimania, once a bastion of diversity and cosmopolitanism.
Sulaimania: Saving the dream city of a Kurdish prince
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NY governor creates anti hate-crime initiative

Citing an 'ugly' and 'divisive' presidential election, Andrew Cuomo said the new police unit would protect civil rights.
NY governor creates anti hate-crime initiative
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First big storm of the season batters northwest Europe

Deep area of low pressure brings damaging winds and heavy rain to the UK and the Low Countries.
First big storm of the season batters northwest Europe
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The Oromo protests have changed Ethiopia

The struggle of the Oromo people has finally come to the attention of the global public conscience.
The Oromo protests have changed Ethiopia
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South Korean opposition moves to impeach Park

President Park Guen-Hye now faces impeachment proceedings as influence-peddling scandal refuses to go away.
South Korean opposition moves to impeach Park
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Protesters clash with police at Dakota Access pipeline

Police fire tear gas as 400 protesters rally to stop pipeline project which activists say goes through tribal lands.
Protesters clash with police at Dakota Access pipeline
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Kabul: Suicide blast at Shia mosque, casualties feared

Suicide bomber detonates explosives inside Baqir-ul-uloom mosque in west Kabul.
Kabul: Suicide blast at Shia mosque, casualties feared
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President Obama 'not optimistic' about Syria's future

Obama says Russian and Iranian involvement has made a viable opposition impossible as fighting continues on the ground.
President Obama 'not optimistic' about Syria's future
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Dinner with Rodrigo Duterte

Steve Chao returns to the Philippines to get a behind-the-scenes look at a leader who's gone from relative obscurity to international notoriety.
Dinner with Rodrigo Duterte
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Oathgate will hurt Hong Kong democracy

The oath crisis has given Beijing an opportunity to toughen its grip over Hong Kong.
Oathgate will hurt Hong Kong democracy
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The Britannic and the Titanic: A story of two ships

Sunken giant at the bottom of the Aegean: The Britannic, a diver's paradise, provides clues to mysteries of the Titanic.
The Britannic and the Titanic: A story of two ships
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Mosul battle: 'ISIL tries to kill as many as possible'

Iraqi medics on Mosul frontline say growing proportion of the patients they treat are non-combatants.
Mosul battle: 'ISIL tries to kill as many as possible'
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France: Sarkozy knocked out of conservative primary

Ex-prime ministers Francois Fillon and Alain Juppe both outpolled Sarkozy in the conservative presidential primary.
France: Sarkozy knocked out of conservative primary
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Catholic bishops apologise for role in Rwanda genocide

Catholic Church in Rwanda says it regrets actions of "all Christians for all forms of wrongs" during massacres in 1994.
Catholic bishops apologise for role in Rwanda genocide
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Angela Merkel to seek fourth term as German chancellor

Merkel expects race to be "more difficult than any before" as she announces re-election bid after 11 years in office.
Angela Merkel to seek fourth term as German chancellor
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Who can stand up to France's National Front?

Republicans in France choose their candidate for the presidential election next May.
Who can stand up to France's National Front?
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Mali holds long-delayed polls amid security fears

One candidate is kidnapped and ballot boxes torched in elections two years overdue and denounced by the opposition.
Mali holds long-delayed polls amid security fears
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Report: ISIL claims deadly attack on Pakistani forces

At least four members of Pakistani security forces killed by gunmen on a motorcycle in restive Balochistan province.
Report: ISIL claims deadly attack on Pakistani forces
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Monkey attack sets off deadly tribal clashes in Libya

Pet monkey pulled off girl's headscarf igniting days of tribal fighting in the south, killing at least 16 people.
Monkey attack sets off deadly tribal clashes in Libya
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Battle for Aleppo: Civilian casualties mount

Barrel bomb kills six members of a family and rebel shelling hits school as casualties rise in the divided city.
Battle for Aleppo: Civilian casualties mount
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Egypt-Israel relations 'at highest level' in history

On the 39th anniversary of Sadat's speech in Jerusalem, the two countries have never been closer, analysts say.
Egypt-Israel relations 'at highest level' in history
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Mosul offensive continues amid ISIL pushback

Iraqi forces push into Mosul amid suicide attacks and car bombings as tens of thousands of Iraqis displaced.
Mosul offensive continues amid ISIL pushback
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Saudi Arabia denies Arab coalition violated Yemen truce

Air strikes on Houthi rebel positions in capital Sanaa were a response to truce violations, coalition spokesman says.
Saudi Arabia denies Arab coalition violated Yemen truce
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Rodrigo Duterte rails at Western 'hypocrisy'

Outspoken Philippine leader unloads on US ally again, this time in talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Rodrigo Duterte rails at Western 'hypocrisy'
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Cracking the peanut allergy

TechKnow investigates what's fuelling the spike in food-related allergies and whether science can cook up a cure.
Cracking the peanut allergy
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Piano: Ukraine's Uprising

During the Euromaidan uprising, piano players defy the riot police by playing music as a gesture of peaceful resistance.
Piano: Ukraine's Uprising
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German media: Reporting the rise of the right

We look at claims from Germany's anti-immigrant party about media bias and alleged failure to report objectively.
German media: Reporting the rise of the right
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French foreign minister calls for renewed Syria talks

Ayrault calls for renewed talks, warning that if they fail ISIL and other groups will receive a recruitment boost.
French foreign minister calls for renewed Syria talks
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Who made the Arab Spring into an Arab crisis?

The violence sweeping across the Arab world isn't a consequence of the Arab Spring, but of decades of dictatorship.
Who made the Arab Spring into an Arab crisis?
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'Normalising' Trump: Behind a new media buzzword

We take a look at what 'normalisation' means and how it is applied in the coverage of President-elect Donald Trump.
'Normalising' Trump: Behind a new media buzzword
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Dangerously cheap: Kenya's illegal abortions

An upcoming battle in Kenyan courts could determine future access to safe, legal abortions for women there.
Dangerously cheap: Kenya's illegal abortions
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UK lawmakers approve 'extreme surveillance' law

The Investigatory Powers Bill legitimises previously murky data-collection practices.
UK lawmakers approve 'extreme surveillance' law
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Water rationing introduced as Bolivia drought worsens

Water rationing becomes permanent in La Paz as the dams run dry.
Water rationing introduced as Bolivia drought worsens
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After hurricane, Haiti to hold long-awaited vote

After months of delays, and the devastation of Hurricane Matthew, Haitians will finally vote on Sunday.
After hurricane, Haiti to hold long-awaited vote
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Turkey: Bill to quash child sex convictions protested

Thousands march against the bill seeking to overturn men's convictions for child sex assaults if they marry victims.
Turkey: Bill to quash child sex convictions protested
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Barack Obama's Trumpesque policies

Trump will be surprised to find that his idea of extreme vetting of Muslim immigrants has already been implemented.
Barack Obama's Trumpesque policies
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Long-silent victims of Tunisia's dictatorship speak out

Hearings held this week offered a chance for those tortured by the former government to tell their stories.
Long-silent victims of Tunisia's dictatorship speak out
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South Korea's Park 'involved' in scandal: prosecutors

Prosecutors say president was involved "as a conspirator in a considerable part of the criminal activities by suspects".
South Korea's Park 'involved' in scandal: prosecutors
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Trump meets old rival Romney as he shapes cabinet

Talks between the bitter enemies sparks speculation Trump is reaching out to the Republican establishment.
Trump meets old rival Romney as he shapes cabinet
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Dozens killed as train derails in north India

More than 50 dead and 150 injured after train travelling from Patna to Indore derailed on Sunday morning.
Dozens killed as train derails in north India
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How will Malaysia deal with rising public anger?

Protesters defy police ban to demand the resignation of prime minister embroiled in corruption scandal.
How will Malaysia deal with rising public anger?
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UK students protest planned reform of universities

Students and lecturers slam plans to rank universities and allow higher performing ones to raise fees.
UK students protest planned reform of universities
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Battle for Aleppo: 'All hospitals are destroyed'

Officials tell Al Jazeera all medical facilities in city's rebel-held east "have been taken out" as bombing intensifies.
Battle for Aleppo: 'All hospitals are destroyed'
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NATO chief reassures alliance of Trump's commitment

NATO leader Jens Stoltenberg says he is certain that Donald Trump will maintain a strong US commitment to NATO.
NATO chief reassures alliance of Trump's commitment
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Syria: Witnesses for the Prosecution

Meet the evidence hunters risking it all to collect and document evidence of war crimes committed during Syria's war.
Syria: Witnesses for the Prosecution
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Turkey: Refugees set deportation centre on fire, escape

Around 50 people start fire in central Istanbul building before escaping, Turkish media reports.
Turkey: Refugees set deportation centre on fire, escape
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Pakistan: India shells kill three children in Kashmir

Pakistan says three children are killed by Indian mortar shells that hit their house in Kashmir's Kotli district.
Pakistan: India shells kill three children in Kashmir
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South Korea's chaebol: Economy at a crossroads

We look at the effect of South Korea's political scandal and the challenges facing the country's economy.
South Korea's chaebol: Economy at a crossroads
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David Petraeus: Trump must prioritise ISIL over Assad

General Petraeus discusses the challenges President-elect Trump will inherit and how US foreign policy might change.
David Petraeus: Trump must prioritise ISIL over Assad
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Egypt hands journalist union head two years in prison

The ruling on against Yahia Kallash, head of the country's press union, and two others comes after a seven-month trial.
Egypt hands journalist union head two years in prison
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Normalising Trump: The US media whitewash

How the US media begins the process of 'normalising' Donald Trump; plus, reporting the rise of the right in Germany.
Normalising Trump: The US media whitewash
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Kazakh capital paralyzed by cold weather

Temperature drops to minus 32C in the world’s second coldest capital city.
Kazakh capital paralyzed by cold weather
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In Gaza, we aren't mourning Clinton's loss

Bill Clinton, George Bush, Barack Obama, none of them tried to allay Palestine's misery. Hillary wouldn't have either.
In Gaza, we aren't mourning Clinton's loss
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Malawi man convicted over 'ritual sex' with 104 women

The HIV-positive man, known as a "hyena", was paid to have sex with bereaved widows to exorcise evil spirits.
Malawi man convicted over 'ritual sex' with 104 women
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Fresh mass rallies against South Korea's Park Geun-Hye

Masses of South Koreans descend on downtown Seoul for fourth time urging President Park to quit over political scandal.
Fresh mass rallies against South Korea's Park Geun-Hye
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How Trump's victory was received in Asia

Trump's electoral victory sent a shockwave of uncertainty across East and Southeast Asia.
How Trump's victory was received in Asia
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Why South Africa's plan to boost breast-feeding fails

South Africa's low breast-feeding rates are of concern as infant mortality is increasing.
Why South Africa's plan to boost breast-feeding fails
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Does France's foreign policy make it a target?

"When people want to kill you, you have to kill them first," says Ambassador Gerard Araud.
Does France's foreign policy make it a target?
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France, secularism and double standards on Islam

We debate the burkini ban and the rights of French Muslims.
France, secularism and double standards on Islam
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Thousands demonstrate against scandal-hit Malaysia PM

Protests against Najib Razak continue in Kuala Lumpur, where thousands of 'yellow shirt' anti-PM demonstrators gather.
Thousands demonstrate against scandal-hit Malaysia PM
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Gaza: Will the next war be the last?

It is clear that Israel is not prepared to tolerate another drawn-out conflict come the next war.
Gaza: Will the next war be the last?
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Saudi-led coalition to start 48-hour truce in Yemen

A truce has been reached that Saudi Arabia says could be extended if Houthi rebels adhere to it.
Saudi-led coalition to start 48-hour truce in Yemen
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Trump's top security pick known for anti-Muslim remarks

Michael Flynn, who once used the phrase "Islamic ideology sick" on social media, named US national security adviser.
Trump's top security pick known for anti-Muslim remarks
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Healing the wounds of abuse in Tunisia

The Truth and Dignity Commission in Tunisia investigates 62,000 cases of government abuse.
Healing the wounds of abuse in Tunisia
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Zika no longer a world public health emergency: WHO

Health agency says mosquito-borne still poses a significant public health challenge requiring intense action.
Zika no longer a world public health emergency: WHO
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Greece: Souda refugee camp in Chios island attacked

Tensions rise in Greek island of Chios as refugee camp comes under attack with Molotov bombs and massive stones.
Greece: Souda refugee camp in Chios island attacked
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Jewish activist vows solidarity with Muslims in the US

Head of Anti Defemation League pledges to register as Muslim, if Donald Trump creates a database of Muslim Americans.
Jewish activist vows solidarity with Muslims in the US
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian protester near Gaza

Three others also injured as Palestinian youths gather near a refugee camp to protest Israeli blockade on the enclave.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian protester near Gaza
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Air strike hits children's hospital in Syria's Aleppo

Al Jazeera journalists capture moment of the attack and its aftermath, showing babies in incubators being rescued.
Air strike hits children's hospital in Syria's Aleppo
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COP22: Paris was about the deal, Marrakech the detail

By climate summit's end, dozens of vulnerable countries pledge to stop burning fossil fuels.
COP22: Paris was about the deal, Marrakech the detail
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France envoy: 'Minority' of Muslims 'testing us'

France must find "reasonable accommodation" for Islam, but "there will be mistakes, there will be backlash", says Araud.
France envoy: 'Minority' of Muslims 'testing us'
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Is French secularism feeding Islamophobia?

We discuss France's use of emergency powers, and debate if the country has a secular double standard on Islam.
Is French secularism feeding Islamophobia?
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Thousands of Iraqis fleeing Mosul 'cross into Syria'

Sources say more than 14,000 Iraqis have crossed Syrian border since October, including 8,000 who have reached Hasakah.
Thousands of Iraqis fleeing Mosul 'cross into Syria'
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Turkey: Motion 'protecting child marriage' draws debate

Critics accuse proposal of "encouraging child rape" but officials say it will protect those too young to marry legally.
Turkey: Motion 'protecting child marriage' draws debate
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Kondapally toys face modernisation and cheap imports

India's master artisans of an ancient toy-making tradition compete with cheap imports and the lure of modern cities.
Kondapally toys face modernisation and cheap imports
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Obama meets European leaders to discuss challenges

Talks in Germany on security and economic issues possibly US president's last in such a setting before Trump takes over.
Obama meets European leaders to discuss challenges
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Circle of Poison

A look at the powerful pesticide industry, its effect on the developing world and how small farmers are fighting back.
Circle of Poison
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In Colorado, summer to winter in one day

After the lingering summer, winter weather arrives and will spread across North America.
In Colorado, summer to winter in one day
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Week in Pictures: From Mosul's front line to Brazil

A photo round-up of some of last week's key events, from civil servants protest in Brazil to Greece student uprising.
Week in Pictures: From Mosul's front line to Brazil
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Battle for Aleppo: Syria army intensifies air campaign

Total number of people killed in city since start of government offensive on Tuesday climbs to 150, activists say.
Battle for Aleppo: Syria army intensifies air campaign
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