Should US marijuana laws address past drug convictions?

In California, legalisation scheme allows people previously convicted of a marijuana offence to apply for resentencing.
Should US marijuana laws address past drug convictions?
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Likud calls for annexation of parts of West Bank

Israel's governing party backs draft resolution urging its leaders to formally annex parts of the occupied West Bank.
Likud calls for annexation of parts of West Bank
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China ban on domestic ivory sales comes into force

Wildlife activists hail development as a major milestone in the history of elephant conservation.
China ban on domestic ivory sales comes into force
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Could 2018 be the year of peace in Syria?

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad is confident his regime is no longer threatened after Russia helped turn the tide.
Could 2018 be the year of peace in Syria?
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Rouhani defends right to protest but rejects violence

In first remarks since rallies began, Iran's president says criticism must be expressed peacefully, hits back at Trump.
Rouhani defends right to protest but rejects violence
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Palestine recalls US envoy after Trump's Jerusalem move

PLO envoy Husam Zomlot to return for 'consultations' following Washington's controversial decision.
Palestine recalls US envoy after Trump's Jerusalem move
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Shahindha Ismail investigated for 'anti-Islamic' tweet

Shahindha Ismail says she has received death threats as police launch a probe into an alleged anti-Islamic tweet.
Shahindha Ismail investigated for 'anti-Islamic' tweet
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The 7 things to watch out for from Donald Trump in 2018

From the Trump-Russia probe to the fate of the travel ban, we look at what to expect from the US president next year.
The 7 things to watch out for from Donald Trump in 2018
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Happy New Year! Cities across the world welcome 2018

In several places around the world, New Year's celebrations have started.
Happy New Year! Cities across the world welcome 2018
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Deadly bombing targets Afghan official's funeral

Explosion kills at least 18 civilians and wounds 13 more in Jalalabad, the capital of Nangarhar province.
Deadly bombing targets Afghan official's funeral
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Iran blocks Instagram, Telegram after protests

After days of anti-government rallies, social media apps Telegram and Instagram temporarily blocked as 'safety measure'.
Iran blocks Instagram, Telegram after protests
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DRC protests: 'Three killed' in anti-government rallies

Security forces in the DRC accused of shooting dead two people in Kinshasa and another one in Kananga.
DRC protests: 'Three killed' in anti-government rallies
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Seven killed as rebels storm Kashmir paramilitary camp

Police search for fourth fighter as officials blame Pakistani faction for latest round of violence in disputed region.
Seven killed as rebels storm Kashmir paramilitary camp
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PA recalls envoy from Pakistan over Jerusalem rally row

Ambassador attended a rally hosted by Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, who is accused of masterminding the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
PA recalls envoy from Pakistan over Jerusalem rally row
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Five things you need to know about protests in Iran

As anger over Iran's economic policies prevails, we answer some key questions surrounding the anti-government rallies.
Five things you need to know about protests in Iran
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Aina Gamzatova: The Muslim woman challenging Putin

A 46-year old with no chance of winning the presidency has announced her bid, and she wants to get tough on fighters.
Aina Gamzatova: The Muslim woman challenging Putin
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Fog and smog settle over northern India

Visibility problems return to South Asia as cold air sinks across the region from the Himalayas.
Fog and smog settle over northern India
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At least 81 journalists killed in 2017: report

Impunity for attacks and threats against journalists at "epidemic levels", says International Federation of Journalists.
At least 81 journalists killed in 2017: report
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History of the world at year 1 after Trump

On the eve of our second year with Donald Trump as US president, let's look back on what 2017 has been like.
History of the world at year 1 after Trump
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DRC blocks internet as anti-Kabila protests planned

Government orders countrywide shutdown of internet and SMS service as church activists vow to defy protest ban.
DRC blocks internet as anti-Kabila protests planned
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Muslims in India's Assam anxious over citizen list

Amid state crackdown on immigration from Bangladesh, activists warn that thousands of Muslims may be rendered stateless.
Muslims in India's Assam anxious over citizen list
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Two protesters killed in Iran anti-government rallies

Official confirms two dead in western city of Dorud but denies police fired fatal shots.
Two protesters killed in Iran anti-government rallies
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Funeral held for Palestinian killed in Gaza

Jamal Mosleh, 20, is the 16th Palestinian to be killed since Trump's declaration of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Funeral held for Palestinian killed in Gaza
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Jerusalem as capital: All the latest

Here are the latest developments since Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Jerusalem as capital: All the latest
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Hogmanay, and 12 other global festivities in December

We take a look at the different celebrations taking place on December around the world.
Hogmanay, and 12 other global festivities in December
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Greece moves to block asylum granted to Turkish soldier

A Turkish officer who fled Turkey after a failed 2016 coup has been granted asylum in Greece, despite extradition calls.
Greece moves to block asylum granted to Turkish soldier
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What triggered Iran's protests?

Anti-government demonstrations take place in cities across Iran, the biggest in nearly a decade.
What triggered Iran's protests?
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President-elect George Weah: What's next for Liberia?

Income inequality, poverty and corruption should be top priorities for Liberia president-elect George Weah, experts say.
President-elect George Weah: What's next for Liberia?
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Zambia deploys army to fight cholera outbreak

President Edgar Lungu directs military to help fight a cholera outbreak that has claimed 41 lives since late September.
Zambia deploys army to fight cholera outbreak
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Court upholds ban on Navalny running for president

Navalny had filed the appeal after the election committee decided last week he was barred from running for president.
Court upholds ban on Navalny running for president
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US civil rights activist Erica Garner dies at 27

Activist and writer Erica Garner, the daughter of a New York man who died at the hands of police, died on Saturday.
US civil rights activist Erica Garner dies at 27
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Flying taxis, mega deals and aviation in 2018

A look at the future of global aviation in 2018 after a turbulent year in the Middle East; plus, arms sales on the rise.
Flying taxis, mega deals and aviation in 2018
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Morsi gets 3 years in jail for 'insulting judiciary'

Egyptian court sentences ex-president Mohamed Morsi to three years in prison on charges of insulting the judiciary.
Morsi gets 3 years in jail for 'insulting judiciary'
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History through Cuban eyes: Noticiero ICAIC

A Listening Post special looking back at a time when Cuban movie theatres delivered the news like nobody else.
History through Cuban eyes: Noticiero ICAIC
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How mainstream media gets Palestine wrong

Portrayal of Palestinians in Western mainstream media hasn't changed much since the colonial era.
How mainstream media gets Palestine wrong
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Why are people protesting in Iran?

As thousands demonstrate against economic policies in various cities, Al Jazeera speaks to analyst Mohammad Marandi.
Why are people protesting in Iran?
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US military chief defends American involvement in Yemen

US vows to work with Saudi-led coalition to limit civilian casualties, after more than 100 deaths in the last 10 days.
US military chief defends American involvement in Yemen
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Milo Yiannopolous to speak at Hungary-funded V4 event

Far-right provocateur who made his name by targeting feminists and refugees slated to speak at Visegrad group meeting.
Milo Yiannopolous to speak at Hungary-funded V4 event
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2017 in review: The best from Talk to Al Jazeera

We look back and follow up on some of 2017's most memorable and news-making interviews from around the world.
2017 in review: The best from Talk to Al Jazeera
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Lorde set an example to follow for young celebrities

Lorde is arguably the first celebrity in her generation to refuse to perform in Israel.
Lorde set an example to follow for young celebrities
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Guatemala says Jerusalem embassy move is final

Controversial decision to relocate the country's embassy in Israel to Jerusalem follows in US footsteps.
Guatemala says Jerusalem embassy move is final
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Trump warns Iran 'world is watching' amid rare protests

Washington condemns arrest of 'peaceful protesters' in anti-government rallies which began over the high cost of living.
Trump warns Iran 'world is watching' amid rare protests
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Israel withdraws from UNESCO

Israel's withdrawal will take effect on December 31, 2018, the same date that the US ends its membership.
Israel withdraws from UNESCO
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Week in pictures: From Kabul blast to Egypt attack

A photo roundup of some of last week's events, including protest in Honduras, Ukraine prisoner exchange and Christmas.
Week in pictures: From Kabul blast to Egypt attack
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Separation wall graffiti: Art or occupation tourism?

Burgeoning industry around graffiti spraying blamed for transforming Palestinian realities into recreation for tourists.
Separation wall graffiti: Art or occupation tourism?
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Can Russia's opposition win against Vladimir Putin?

If Putin wins the March election, it would mean he would have spent 24 years as leader by the end of his term.
Can Russia's opposition win against Vladimir Putin?
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Turkey arrests scores 'planning NYE attacks'

Foreign nationals among at least 75 people detained for suspected ISIL links in raids conducted in Ankara and Istanbul.
Turkey arrests scores 'planning NYE attacks'
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South Korea seizes vessel over 'oil transfer to North'

Officials say customs authorities seized and searched Hong Kong-flagged Lighthouse Winmore for breaching UN resolutions.
South Korea seizes vessel over 'oil transfer to North'
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A year of science under Trump

We survived a year of regressive policies hurting science, scientists and their ability to promote human well-being.
A year of science under Trump
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Israeli military strikes Gaza Strip after rocket fire

The Israeli army says it has attacked two Hamas positions after intercepting rockets fired from Gaza.
Israeli military strikes Gaza Strip after rocket fire
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Protests reported in Kermanshah and Mashhad in Iran

Hundreds rally in Kermanshah, Mashhad and other cities against economic inequality, unemployment and inflation.
Protests reported in Kermanshah and Mashhad in Iran
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Apple apologises over slowed iPhones

US technology company apologises over its handling of the battery issue and says it will make a number of changes.
Apple apologises over slowed iPhones
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Boakai concedes defeat to George Weah in Liberia vote

Current vice president phones former footballer George Weah to congratulate him on winning the presidential election.
Boakai concedes defeat to George Weah in Liberia vote
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Support swells for brain damaged activist Erica Garner

Artists, politicians and groups send messages of hope to anti-police brutality campaigner and daughter of Eric Garner.
Support swells for brain damaged activist Erica Garner
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George Weah: From ghetto to football star to president

Ex-AC Milan striker won 61 percent of votes to defeat ruling party candidate and Liberian Vice President Joseph Boakai.
George Weah: From ghetto to football star to president
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'Why my son?' asks mother of Kabul blast victim

Parwaiz Alim was among at least 40 victims of an ISIL-claimed suicide attack near a Shia cultural centre.
'Why my son?' asks mother of Kabul blast victim
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Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa: Kuvempu's Kannada legacy

Renowned Kannada poet and author Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa would have been celebrating his 113th birthday today.
Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa: Kuvempu's Kannada legacy
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Casualties feared as gunman attacks Helwan church

Several wounded as gunman opens fire on Helwan City church before being shot dead by security guards.
Casualties feared as gunman attacks Helwan church
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Donald Trump rejects accusations of Russia collusion

US president says there were no ties between his campaign and Moscow, despite charges against several of his aides.
Donald Trump rejects accusations of Russia collusion
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Court fees and fear: Bosnia war rape victims struggle

Chased for exorbitant court fees with little chance of justice, victims of rape and torture struggle to survive.
Court fees and fear: Bosnia war rape victims struggle
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The GCC's arms race and the Iranian 'threat'

GCC countries have spent billions of dollars on US arms. Will that guarantee their security?
The GCC's arms race and the Iranian 'threat'
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Two princes accused of corruption freed from detention

Two sons of late King Abdullah join princes freed from detention in Ritz-Carlton hotel after agreeing terms of release.
Two princes accused of corruption freed from detention
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Why are so many countries expanding in the Red Sea?

Turkey has signed a $650m deal to develop an island on the Red Sea.
Why are so many countries expanding in the Red Sea?
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How New Year's Eve is celebrated around the world

We take a look at the most popular traditions and celebrations that take place around the world.
How New Year's Eve is celebrated around the world
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George Weah set to win Liberia presidential runoff

Ex-football star wins election with 61 percent of vote in West African country's first democratic transition since 1944.
George Weah set to win Liberia presidential runoff
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St Petersburg explosion 'an act of terror': Putin

President's description at odds with inquiry opened by local authorities into 'attempted murder of two or more people'.
St Petersburg explosion 'an act of terror': Putin
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US to resume full visa services in Turkey

US Embassy in Ankara says it will resume full visa services in Turkey, ending a more than two-month suspension.
US to resume full visa services in Turkey
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Critically ill Syrians evacuated from Eastern Ghouta

Deal allows evacuation of 12 critically ill patients, most of them children, from government-besieged Eastern Ghouta.
Critically ill Syrians evacuated from Eastern Ghouta
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Has Donald Trump broken the media?

In this UpFront special, we discuss Donald Trump's first year in office and the challenge of covering his presidency.
Has Donald Trump broken the media?
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Al Jazeera's must-see documentaries of 2017

From the Boy who Started the Syrian War to Taking Back Marawi - these are the documentaries you need to watch.
Al Jazeera's must-see documentaries of 2017
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Lower house passes bill to criminalise 'triple talaq'

New law could see Muslim men found guilty of conducting instant divorce jailed for up to three years.
Lower house passes bill to criminalise 'triple talaq'
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Crumbling architecture of former narco-state in Bissau

Like the country's glacial political process, the city's historical buildings reflect roots of colonialism.
Crumbling architecture of former narco-state in Bissau
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Ethiopian workers 'beaten and robbed' by Saudi police

Undocumented workers say they saw their compatriots shot at and wounded by police when they tried to escape roundups.
Ethiopian workers 'beaten and robbed' by Saudi police
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Will 2018 be a year of change in Iraq?

In 2018 Iraq will have its first elections after the defeat of ISIL. How will that change the Iraqi political scene?
Will 2018 be a year of change in Iraq?
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'Bruised and denied care': Fawzi al-Junaidi out on bail

Suffering from injuries, Fawzi al-Junaidi, 16, is released from Israeli detention and will face trial in January 2018.
'Bruised and denied care': Fawzi al-Junaidi out on bail
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Israel to set up fund for poor states to gain support

Purported move follows overwhelming UN General Assembly vote rejecting US recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital.
Israel to set up fund for poor states to gain support
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Bitcoin exchange: South Korea bans anonymous accounts

Bitcoin fell more than 11 percent after South Korea said it would ban anonymous trading.
Bitcoin exchange: South Korea bans anonymous accounts
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Cyclone Hilda batters The Kimberley

Western Australia hit by flooding rain and damaging winds
Cyclone Hilda batters The Kimberley
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Bitcoin: Which traditional banks sell cryptocurrencies

Here are a few of the traditional banks and exchange operators that allow you to buy Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin: Which traditional banks sell cryptocurrencies
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Amazon in talks to open in Saudi Arabia

Apple and Amazon are in licensing discussions with Riyadh on investing in Saudi Arabia.
Amazon in talks to open in Saudi Arabia
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Kuwait: GCC will continue to operate despite rift

As crisis heads towards eighth month, deputy foreign minister hopeful about meeting of region's lawmakers in 2018.
Kuwait: GCC will continue to operate despite rift
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Apple sued for making old iPhones slower with update

Apple Inc defrauded iPhone users by slowing devices without warning to compensate for poor battery performance.
Apple sued for making old iPhones slower with update
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UNICEF: Children suffer at shocking scale in conflicts

UN agency says parties to conflicts blatantly disregard international laws designed to protect the most vulnerable.
UNICEF: Children suffer at shocking scale in conflicts
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Why is the West praising Malala, but ignoring Ahed?

Is an empowered Palestinian girl not worthy of Western feminist admiration?
Why is the West praising Malala, but ignoring Ahed?
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Bilawal Bhutto blames Musharraf for Benazir's death

Son of late Pakistani PM Benazir Bhutto leads chants declaring former president a 'murderer' at rally.
Bilawal Bhutto blames Musharraf for Benazir's death
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Iraqi Yazidis accused of abducting, killing civilians

Human Rights Watch says 52 civilians from Imteywit tribe were forcibly kidnapped and killed by Yazidi fighters in June.
Iraqi Yazidis accused of abducting, killing civilians
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Villagers struggle in aftermath of Philippines storm

Rural communities in the Philippines are trying to pick up the pieces after losing everything in Tropical Storm Tembin.
Villagers struggle in aftermath of Philippines storm
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Angolan loses contact with first commercial satellite

Space agency says too early to say satellite completely lost, day after AngoSat-1 was launched from Kazakhstan facility.
Angolan loses contact with first commercial satellite
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Jerusalem as capital: All the latest

Here are the latest developments since Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Jerusalem as capital: All the latest
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Letters to Raqqa's missing

Al Jazeera brings the accounts of those whose loved ones were abducted and detained by ISIL in Syria's Raqqa.
Letters to Raqqa's missing
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Why is the US squeezing the UN?

The US is cutting the UN's budget by more than a quarter of a billion dollars.
Why is the US squeezing the UN?
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Ukraine, pro-Russian rebels swap hundreds of prisoners

The swap of Ukrainian soldiers for Russia-backed separatists is the largest since the Ukraine conflict began in 2014.
Ukraine, pro-Russian rebels swap hundreds of prisoners
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Kashmir: Social media gag on government workers slammed

Concern over free expression grows as order warns staff that security agencies are observing social media activities.
Kashmir: Social media gag on government workers slammed
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Salman, Binali Yildirim urge Muslim unity on Palestine

King Salman and Binali Yildirim say whole Islamic world 'should act with unity' on Palestine after US Jerusalem move.
Salman, Binali Yildirim urge Muslim unity on Palestine
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The Saudi art charade

Regime sponsorship of the arts could hurt artistic freedom of expression.
The Saudi art charade
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Erdogan pledges to boost Turkey-Tunisia trade ties

Four agreements to bolster military, economic and environmental cooperation signed by two countries' leaders.
Erdogan pledges to boost Turkey-Tunisia trade ties
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Tunisia airline row: UAE 'political miscalculation'?

UAE's move to ban Tunisian women from Emirates flights reflects tense relations between the two countries, experts say.
Tunisia airline row: UAE 'political miscalculation'?
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From Trump to Jerusalem: The year that was 2017

Year defined by the breaking of age-old conventions ends with uncertainty over fallout of Trump Jerusalem move.
From Trump to Jerusalem: The year that was 2017
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'I fear being shot': A Palestinian paramedic's account

Yehya Mubarak speaks to Al Jazeera about his daily struggles working as a paramedic in the occupied West Bank.
'I fear being shot': A Palestinian paramedic's account
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Where is the mass resistance against Trump?

Anti-Trump protests in the US have failed to coalesce into a coherent mass movement. Why?
Where is the mass resistance against Trump?
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Pennsylvania's Christmas beyond all expectations

Lake effect snow – it's more dramatic than it sounds
Pennsylvania's Christmas beyond all expectations
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The assassination that orphaned Pakistani politics

Ten years after Benazir Bhutto's assassination, the void she left behind in Pakistan's politics has not been filled.
The assassination that orphaned Pakistani politics
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Germany: Brexit deal could be model for EU-Turkey ties

A smart Brexit agreement could be a model for other countries, such as Ukraine and Turkey, German FM Gabriel says.
Germany: Brexit deal could be model for EU-Turkey ties
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Israel behind 'Christian exodus' from Palestine

Study by Palestinian university finds that Christians blame stresses brought on by occupation for dwindling population.
Israel behind 'Christian exodus' from Palestine
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Sanctuary churches fight Trump's deportation surge

Dozens of churches across the US are taking in undocumented immigrants to fight the uptick in deportations.
Sanctuary churches fight Trump's deportation surge
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Israel applauds Egyptian writer's remarks on Jerusalem

Israeli embassy in Egypt expresses 'gratitude' at Youssef Ziedan's remarks on Jewish-Muslim relations.
Israel applauds Egyptian writer's remarks on Jerusalem
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Mirza Ghalib: Legendary poet of the Urdu language

Remembering one of the most popular and influential poet and writers of the Urdu language.
Mirza Ghalib: Legendary poet of the Urdu language
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Aid groups evacuate critically ill from Eastern Ghouta

The government siege since 2013 has crippled food and medicine supplies, with many succumbing to hunger and disease.
Aid groups evacuate critically ill from Eastern Ghouta
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Brazil expels Venezuelan envoy in tit-for-tat move

Move follows Venezuela's expulsion of Brazilian ambassador and comes a day after Canada expelled Venezuelan envoy.
Brazil expels Venezuelan envoy in tit-for-tat move
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Pakistan, India spar over 'spy' Kulbhushan Jadhav

India says Pakistan put words in convict's mouth and harassed relatives, but Islamabad denies mistreating relatives.
Pakistan, India spar over 'spy' Kulbhushan Jadhav
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Turkey sends more troops to Qatar

New delegation joins Turkish forces at military base in Doha under a joint agreement between the two nations.
Turkey sends more troops to Qatar
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The day Benazir Bhutto was killed

Al Jazeera's Kamal Hyder recalls events of the day 10 years ago and details the lack of progress made since.
The day Benazir Bhutto was killed
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Is Liberia on path to democratic power transition?

If the results of a presidential runoff hold, it would mark the first democratic transition of power in 73 years.
Is Liberia on path to democratic power transition?
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Liberia election: George Weah v Joseph Boakai

Counting of votes under way after delayed presidential runoff seen as country's first democratic transition since 1944.
Liberia election: George Weah v Joseph Boakai
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Angola eyes big benefits from AngoSat-1 launch

Launch of communications satellite from Kazakh facility puts sub-Saharan African country on the map in the space race.
Angola eyes big benefits from AngoSat-1 launch
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Egypt hangs 15 for Sinai Peninsula violence

Executions for attacks against troops described by rights group as 'flagrant breach of international law' by government.
Egypt hangs 15 for Sinai Peninsula violence
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Ismail Haniya warns against US 'deal of the century'

Ismail Haniya tells local, regional and international players not to play any role in Trump's reported Middle East plan.
Ismail Haniya warns against US 'deal of the century'
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The Guantanamo art that makes Washington nervous

Art created by Guantanamo detainees made it outside the walls of their prison. And there was a backlash.
The Guantanamo art that makes Washington nervous
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'Civilians killed' in Saudi raids in Yemen's Taiz

At least 20 people killed and dozens more wounded in a series of Saudi-led raids on a market in Taiz province.
'Civilians killed' in Saudi raids in Yemen's Taiz
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World's most exposed place to tear gas is in Palestine

Aida refugee camp in the occupied West Bank is the most exposed place to tear gas on the planet, new study says.
World's most exposed place to tear gas is in Palestine
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Marlene Dietrich: An alternative fighter in WWII

Described as "a wild original", Dietrich was a high-profile entertainer during World War II.
Marlene Dietrich: An alternative fighter in WWII
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Heroin's children: My life inside the US opioid crisis

A teenager who lost both her parents to drugs shares what it is like to grow up amid the US opioid epidemic.
Heroin's children: My life inside the US opioid crisis
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What could Mnangagwa's army ties mean for Zimbabwe?

Piers Pigou, of the International Crisis Group, weighs in on the possible military influence in a post-Mugabe era.
What could Mnangagwa's army ties mean for Zimbabwe?
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Tunisia demands formal UAE apology over women row

Foreign minister says public apology is in order after Emirates Airlines bars Tunisian women from boarding its flights.
Tunisia demands formal UAE apology over women row
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Pakistan says troops killed by cross-border Indian fire

Three soldiers are killed and one is wounded in the Rakhchikri area of Pakistani-administered Kashmir, army says.
Pakistan says troops killed by cross-border Indian fire
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Canada retaliates by expelling Venezuelan diplomat

Canada's move is in response to Caracas expelling Ottawa's ambassador for interfering in Venezuela's domestic affairs.
Canada retaliates by expelling Venezuelan diplomat
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Bitcoin expert: "There is no right current price"

Bitcoin expert: "There is no right current price"
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Israel 'in touch with 10 countries' over embassy moves

Comments by Israeli deputy FM come as Guatemala comes under fire for announcing plan to relocate embassy to Jerusalem.
Israel 'in touch with 10 countries' over embassy moves
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Running out of sand: in numbers

We illustrate the depletion of one the world's most sought-after commodities of the 21st century: sand.
Running out of sand: in numbers
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Will the GCC crisis be resolved in 2018?

Two scenarios for the GCC crisis in 2018.
Will the GCC crisis be resolved in 2018?
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Liberia election: George Weah versus Joseph Boakai

Liberians set to choose between former international football star and current vice president.
Liberia election: George Weah versus Joseph Boakai
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Ahed and Nariman Tamimi's detentions extended

Bassem Tamimi worried about daughter's treatment in Israeli detention centre where she and her mother are being tried.
Ahed and Nariman Tamimi's detentions extended
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Ten predictions for 2018

From Putin to Saudi-Iran tensions to the royal wedding, here are 10 predictions for what the next 12 months will hold.
Ten predictions for 2018
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Probe ordered into Philippine shopping centre fire

Criminal inquiry ordered into shopping-centre tragedy in Mindanao even as island reels from impact of tropical storm.
Probe ordered into Philippine shopping centre fire
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Oren Hazan harasses families of Palestinian prisoners

Member of parliament boards bus carrying families of Palestinian prisoners, calling their sons 'dogs' and 'terrorists'.
Oren Hazan harasses families of Palestinian prisoners
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Is ISIL finished for good?

ISIL has been defeated in Syria and Iraq, but is it destroyed? And where have all the group's fighters gone?
Is ISIL finished for good?
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Bangladesh disappearances 'a matter of grave concern'

Rights advocates accuse authorities of using 'abductions' to send message to people regarded as a threat to the state.
Bangladesh disappearances 'a matter of grave concern'
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Saudi raids kill over 70 Yemeni civilians in 48 hours

Residents and local media say three children and two women among victims of blitz targeting Houthi rebels around Sanaa.
Saudi raids kill over 70 Yemeni civilians in 48 hours
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Russia's Alexei Navalny barred from presidential run

Opposition leader calls for boycott of March vote after poll committee cites his fraud conviction to hand down ruling.
Russia's Alexei Navalny barred from presidential run
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FGM in Sri Lanka: It's never 'just a nick'

Female genital mutilation still has its supporters within various Muslim communities in Sri Lanka.
FGM in Sri Lanka: It's never 'just a nick'
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Palestinians celebrate Christmas amid tensions

People gather in Bethlehem, which had been almost empty of visitors due to tensions since Trump's Jerusalem decision.
Palestinians celebrate Christmas amid tensions
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Pope warns of 'winds of war' in Christmas message

Pontiff hopes for peace in Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Yemen, Iraq and Syria as well as Korean Peninsula.
Pope warns of 'winds of war' in Christmas message
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Lebanese PM Hariri 'pressured to resign' by the Saudis

New York Times report, citing western and Lebanese officials, sheds light on Hariri's alleged detention in Riyadh.
Lebanese PM Hariri 'pressured to resign' by the Saudis
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12 global festivities in December, besides Christmas

We take a look at the different celebrations taking place on December around the world.
12 global festivities in December, besides Christmas
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Are the US and Russia headed for more tension in 2018?

As the year winds down, Donald Trump describes Moscow as a threat and Vladimir Putin accuses Washington of aggression.
Are the US and Russia headed for more tension in 2018?
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Singer Lorde cancels Israel event after backlash

Organisers confirm New Zealand singer will not perform in Tel Aviv in June as planned after outcry from BDS activists.
Singer Lorde cancels Israel event after backlash
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Palestinians slam Israeli plan for new settlement units

Israeli construction minister announces campaign promoting building of 300,000 settlement units in East Jerusalem.
Palestinians slam Israeli plan for new settlement units
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No woman no fly: Twitter tackles Tunisia-Emirates spat

Social media users blast UAE after it denied entry to Tunisian women and praise response by North African country.
No woman no fly: Twitter tackles Tunisia-Emirates spat
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Russia urges US-North Korea talks over nuclear crisis

Moscow calls on US and allies to refrain from provoking tensions and exerting 'maximum pressure' on Pyongyang.
Russia urges US-North Korea talks over nuclear crisis
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Following Trump, Guatemala to move embassy to Jerusalem

President Jimmy Morales announces plans to relocate embassy from Tel Aviv to Holy City as protests continue worldwide.
Following Trump, Guatemala to move embassy to Jerusalem
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Kabul: Five killed as ISIL bomber targets spy agency

Attack comes towards end of deadly year in Afghan capital, with several assaults claimed by ISIL.
Kabul: Five killed as ISIL bomber targets spy agency
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How Qatar-Gulf crisis developed up to the GCC summit

Here is how the Qatar-Gulf crisis developed day by day up to December 5.
How Qatar-Gulf crisis developed up to the GCC summit
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Why a German Turk opened a hotline for the far right

Ali Can, whose Turkish family sought asylum years ago, engages with far-right voters to quell fears about refugees.
Why a German Turk opened a hotline for the far right
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Pope Francis pleads for refugees at Christmas Eve mass

Pontiff strongly defends refugees, urging the world not to ignore plight of people 'driven from their land'.
Pope Francis pleads for refugees at Christmas Eve mass
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Egypt: Nine Sinai attack suspects killed in police raid

Security forces raid farmhouse in Sharqiya, killing nine people suspected of involvement in deadly attacks in the Sinai.
Egypt: Nine Sinai attack suspects killed in police raid
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Tunisia suspends Emirates Airlines flights

Move comes after UAE-based carrier blocked Tunisian women from boarding their Dubai-bound flights.
Tunisia suspends Emirates Airlines flights
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Turkey and Sudan agree to boost ties in Erdogan visit

The two countries agree to establish a strategic cooperation council and to increase bilateral trade relations.
Turkey and Sudan agree to boost ties in Erdogan visit
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South Sudan: Army and rebels allege truce breaches

Just hours after ceasefire came into effect, rebels and government forces accuse one another of ceasefire violations.
South Sudan: Army and rebels allege truce breaches
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Alexei Navalny launches bid to challenge Vladimir Putin

Opposition leader Alexei Navalny plans to compete against Vladimir Putin in the 2018 presidential elections.
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Palestinian Christian leaders denounce Trump's decision

Palestinian Christian leaders reject US recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital, calling it dangerous and offensive.
Palestinian Christian leaders denounce Trump's decision
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Cobalt mining: dark side of the electric car revolution

Electric cars are causing a boom in cobalt mining. But most of the resource is mined in dangerous conditions in the DRC.
Cobalt mining: dark side of the electric car revolution
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What does the US want from Pakistan?

Tensions rise as US issues another strong warning to Pakistan, saying it's hiding what it calls 'terrorist' groups.
What does the US want from Pakistan?
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The rise of social robots

A glimpse into a future where humans and robots coexist. TechKnow meets social robots in Japan.
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Palestinian youth wounded in anti-Trump protest dies

Mohammed Sami al-Dahdouh was injured in Gaza protesting Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israeli capital.
Palestinian youth wounded in anti-Trump protest dies
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Kameron Prescott: Anger as police kill Texas child

Death of Kameron Prescott by sheriff's deputies in southern state renews debate over deadly police encounters in US.
Kameron Prescott: Anger as police kill Texas child
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Bitcoin: Know this before you buy

'Bitcoin is right now the riskiest investment you can make.' Here are the risks you should consider before you buy.
Bitcoin: Know this before you buy
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Christmas in India tarnished by 'climate of hate'

Citing incursion of 'Western ideas', radical Hindu groups have launched attacks on Indians celebrating Christmas.
Christmas in India tarnished by 'climate of hate'
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Israel arrests, releases three Turkish men in Jerusalem

Israeli court has released three Turkish men a day after they were arrested at entrance to al-Aqsa Mosque compound.
Israel arrests, releases three Turkish men in Jerusalem
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Muslims succeed in Russia despite xenophobia

Although they have been labelled a blue-collar workforce, many Central Asians work as engineers, doctors and scholars.
Muslims succeed in Russia despite xenophobia
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Philippines landslides: A disaster waiting to happen

Death toll from the effects of Tropical Storm Tembin was made worse by human activity.
Philippines landslides: A disaster waiting to happen
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Rohingya: 500,000 unlikely to receive schooling in 2018

Humanitarian group warns of 'lost generation' as Rohingya refugee children in Bangladesh lack access to schooling.
Rohingya: 500,000 unlikely to receive schooling in 2018
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Israel seals off entrance to Ramallah district

Israeli forces indefinitely shut DCO checkpoint in West Bank amid 'rioting' in Ramallah over US Jerusalem decision.
Israel seals off entrance to Ramallah district
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North Korea slams new UN sanctions as 'act of war'

Anger follows action by UN Security Council strangling energy supply and ordering North Koreans abroad to return home.
North Korea slams new UN sanctions as 'act of war'
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How Putin became a problem for Russian oligarchs

The threat of US sanctions makes closer links to the the Russian president not so desirable.
How Putin became a problem for Russian oligarchs
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Turkey sacks 2,766 civil servants over 'terror' links

More than 600 military staff and 360 gendarmes among the public employees dismissed by emergency decree.
Turkey sacks 2,766 civil servants over 'terror' links
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NCCC Mall: Dozens feared dead in shopping centre fire

President Rodrigo Duterte breaks down in tears with victims as officials say 37 feared dead in southern city.
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Trump's UN Jerusalem failure a 'gift to Iran': Haaretz

International repudiation of US embassy move will have broader ramifications for Israel, according to Haaretz analysis.
Trump's UN Jerusalem failure a 'gift to Iran': Haaretz
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Iran, the Hejaz railway and the 'ultimate deal'

Israel's proposal to the Arab world: an anti-Iran axis, trade along a revived Hejaz railway and a Gaza mini-state.
Iran, the Hejaz railway and the 'ultimate deal'
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Why are British Muslim marriages unprotected by law?

Most British Muslims have religious-only ceremonies and almost 30 percent have no idea union is unprotected by law.
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Will Mnangagwa deliver on promise to tackle corruption?

New president has vowed to fight corruption but critics say arrests of ex-officials are driven by political motives.
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Pentagon: Boeing wins $6.2bn contract for Qatar's F-15

The aircraft are to be delivered at the end of 2022 and will be built by Boeing in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Is ISIL finished for good?

ISIL has been defeated in Syria and Iraq, but is it destroyed? And where have all the group's fighters gone?
Is ISIL finished for good?
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Constantino Chiwenga named ZANU-PF deputy

Retired general Constantino Chiwenga was instrumental in the ousting of Zimbabwe's long-time president Robert Mugabe.
Constantino Chiwenga named ZANU-PF deputy
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Israeli abuse against Palestinian minors rises: report

Rights group says seven Palestinian minors have been seriously injured by Israeli forces since US Jerusalem decision.
Israeli abuse against Palestinian minors rises: report
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Coca-Cola: Red-and-whitewashing the empire

Capitalism's flagship company has been working tirelessly for over a century to disguise the reality of US imperialism.
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Will Trump's tax bill trigger a trade war?

How US President Donald Trump's overhaul of the US tax system could spark an international trade war.
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China's killer smog rolls in

Each winter Beijing suffers severe air pollution threatening the mega-city's 21.5 million residents.
China's killer smog rolls in
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Is Canada the world's refugee role model?

We ask Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen about Canada's border policies and his own experience as a Somali refugee.
Is Canada the world's refugee role model?
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Is the US covering up civilian deaths in Iraq?

We ask journalist Azmat Khan and Professor John Tirman about the lack of transparency in the so-called precision war.
Is the US covering up civilian deaths in Iraq?
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Russia condemns US move to sell weapons to Ukraine

US to provide Kiev with 'enhanced defensive capabilities' as the country battles Russian-backed separatists.
Russia condemns US move to sell weapons to Ukraine
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Peru expels North Korean diplomats over nuclear crisis

Officials given 15 days to leave Lima after UN Security Council votes to impose tough new sanctions on North Korea.
Peru expels North Korean diplomats over nuclear crisis
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Deadly flooding and landslides hit the Philippines

More than 100 people dead as Tropical Storm Tembin slams the island of Mindanao.
Deadly flooding and landslides hit the Philippines
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'The world wants peace not death': Trump on UNSC vote

US President Trump hails the UN Security Council after it unanimously adopts new sanctions on North Korea.
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Can minimum pricing help tackle alcoholism in Scotland?

Doctors hail Scottish government's plan to address culture of excessive drinking, but doubts remain over its impact.
Can minimum pricing help tackle alcoholism in Scotland?
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Iraq's paramilitary troops deployed at Syrian border

Popular Mobilisation Forces deployed to back up border guards after several attacks by missiles from the Syrian side.
Iraq's paramilitary troops deployed at Syrian border
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The species once numbered in the millions, but the last count in 2016 estimated there are only 10,000 left globally.
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What will the Jerusalem vote mean for US diplomacy?

A stinging rebuke at the UN General Assembly may herald deeper problems for US foreign policy.
What will the Jerusalem vote mean for US diplomacy?
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UN imposes new sanctions on North Korea

Security Council unanimously backs tough new sanctions on North Korea over latest ballistic missile test.
UN imposes new sanctions on North Korea
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Iran, Turkey, Russia strike deal on Syria detainees

Working group to discuss exchange and release of prisoners held by pro-government forces and rebel groups.
Iran, Turkey, Russia strike deal on Syria detainees
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Mexico: Renewed land dispute displaces 5,000 in Chiapas

Church leaders warn of 'chilling similarities' between current conflict and what’s been called the 1997 Acetal massacre.
Mexico: Renewed land dispute displaces 5,000 in Chiapas
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Interpreting the Catalan elections

Yesterday's vote has confirmed that Catalonia's politics will remain polarised.
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Peru's Pedro Pablo Kuczynski faces impeachment vote

Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski is accused of accepting bribes from a Brazilian construction company.
Peru's Pedro Pablo Kuczynski faces impeachment vote
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Donald Trump signs Tax Cuts Act into law

Donald Trump has hailed the $1.5 trillion tax overhaul as a 'historic victory' for the American people.
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Mahmoud Abbas urges EU to take lead in peace efforts

Day after UN vote, Palestinian President Abbas says he has 'trust' in French leader Macron's efforts to advance peace.
Mahmoud Abbas urges EU to take lead in peace efforts
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Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in Gaza protests

Soldiers opened fire on Palestinians protesting against US decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem.
Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in Gaza protests
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Rohingya crisis brings Turkey and Bangladesh closer

Turkey and Bangladesh, once at odds, are cooperating to bring aid to hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees.
Rohingya crisis brings Turkey and Bangladesh closer
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Israel to maintain ties with Austria's far-right FPO

Critics sound the alarm on Israeli drive to normalise push with far-right groups in Austria and elsewhere in Europe.
Israel to maintain ties with Austria's far-right FPO
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Brexit win or cringe? UK reacts to new blue passport

Anti-EU right-wing celebrates return of pre-EU colour but others are less enthusiastic.
Brexit win or cringe? UK reacts to new blue passport
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Saudi sisters who fled to Turkey fear forced return

Lawyer says sisters, aged 28 and 30, were subjected to torture and abuse by family members before they fled to Istanbul.
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Canada: Are Refugees Welcome?

We speak to the country's immigration minister, a former Somali refugee, and discuss the toll of US airstrikes in Iraq.
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Solstice 2017: The shortest and longest day of the year

Today Google celebrates the solstice, which marks the start of summer in the south, and winter in the north.
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Three images become new face of Palestinian resistance

Three iconic images that emerged following the latest wave of protests have been hailed as reminders of the resistance.
Three images become new face of Palestinian resistance
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Top 10 reasons to celebrate the UN vote on Jerusalem

This vote exposed that the Palestinian cause is a towering global concern not limited to Arab and Muslim countries.
Top 10 reasons to celebrate the UN vote on Jerusalem
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Myanmar's stateless Chin endure refugee life in India

Thousands from Christian Chin ethnic group fear they will be forced out of India where they reside with few rights.
Myanmar's stateless Chin endure refugee life in India
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Cuban refugees stranded in Serbia

Serbia has become 'a huge buffer zone for Europe, where refugee rights are usually ignored', NGO worker says.
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'Europe has to reform': How the far right grew in 2017

Trump and Brexit seized on in January and Austria becoming only country to bring in far right celebrated at end of 2017.
'Europe has to reform': How the far right grew in 2017
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Week in pictures: From Yemen crisis to Kashmir killing

A photo roundup of some of last week's events, including political crisis in Peru and protests in Palestine.
Week in pictures: From Yemen crisis to Kashmir killing
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Pakistan reaffirms commitment to nuclear deterrence

Policy aims to maintain nuclear weapons systems and warheads on the tactical, operational and strategic levels.
Pakistan reaffirms commitment to nuclear deterrence
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A Jerusalem Christmas

Ethnic cleansing and occupation have marked my Christmases in Jerusalem for decades.
A Jerusalem Christmas
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Puigdemont declares victory for 'Catalan Republic'

Former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont declares victory over Spanish government as separatists win majority.
Puigdemont declares victory for 'Catalan Republic'
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Trump threat to cut US aid: Deterrent or hot air?

Did Donald Trump's threat to cut US funding to countries over their UN Jerusalem resolution vote have an effect?
Trump threat to cut US aid: Deterrent or hot air?
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Suicide, social media, and a Japanese serial killer

Many young Japanese take to Twitter to discuss suicidal thoughts, and at least nine fell prey to a mass murderer.
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Palestinians in Jerusalem: UN vote 'pointless exercise'

As UN General Assembly rejects Trump's Jerusalem decision, Palestinians say two-state solution is long gone.
Palestinians in Jerusalem: UN vote 'pointless exercise'
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Catalan separatists projected to win snap election

Catalonia's secessionist parties projected to continue governing the breakaway region under threats from Madrid.
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Can Cyril Ramaphosa save South Africa's ANC?

Ramaphosa was elected as the new leader of South Africa's ruling ANC party on Monday.
Can Cyril Ramaphosa save South Africa's ANC?
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Anti-Trump protesters facing decades in jail cleared

First 'J20' case ends with six defendants exonerated on all charges, but advocates caution many trials remain.
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UN Jerusalem resolution: How each country voted

A country breakdown of the General Assembly vote rejecting US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
UN Jerusalem resolution: How each country voted
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Turkey summons UAE envoy after Ottoman insult retweet

Row over UAE foreign minister retweet targeting Ottoman-era governor of Medina escalates with Turkey summoning an envoy.
Turkey summons UAE envoy after Ottoman insult retweet
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UN General Assembly rejects Trump's Jerusalem move

General Assembly resoundingly passes draft resolution rejecting US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
UN General Assembly rejects Trump's Jerusalem move
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Saudi footballers shun media due to Qatar news channels

Saudi players and officials refuse to talk to journalists in Kuwait due to presence of Qatari media at press briefing.
Saudi footballers shun media due to Qatar news channels
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The Houthis' endgame in Yemen

The Houthis are trying to resurrect the imamate that once ruled Yemen, but they lack support from most Yemenis.
The Houthis' endgame in Yemen
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ANC resolves to downgrade Israeli embassy

Ruling party says move sends clear message to Israel 'that there is a price to pay for human rights abuses'.
ANC resolves to downgrade Israeli embassy
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5 days on, another tropical storm for the Philippines

Less than a week after a tropical storm crossed the Philippines, another one has already formed and is moving in.
5 days on, another tropical storm for the Philippines
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Erdogan: Mr Trump Turkey's democracy is not for sale

"You cannot buy Turkey's democratic will with your dollars," Erdogan tells Trump, ahead of UN vote on Jerusalem issue.
Erdogan: Mr Trump Turkey's democracy is not for sale
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Number of cholera cases in Yemen hits one million

Red Cross says more than 80 percent of population lack adequate access to food, clean water, and health care.
Number of cholera cases in Yemen hits one million
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The Yemenis trapped between war and US extreme vetting

Trump's latest iteration of the travel ban excludes those with close ties to the US but many still face years in limbo
The Yemenis trapped between war and US extreme vetting
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CPJ: Iraq, Syria, deadliest countries for journalists

US-based NGO records 42 journalist deaths in 2017, at least 15 of which took place in Iraq, Syria.
CPJ: Iraq, Syria, deadliest countries for journalists
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Cracking down on independence movements is a bad idea

Central governments can limit the damage caused by secession campaigns only by providing a legal path to independence.
Cracking down on independence movements is a bad idea
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Ferry carrying 251 capsizes off Philippines

Causalities reported after ferry capsizes and sinks between Dinhican and Polillo Island in Quezon province.
Ferry carrying 251 capsizes off Philippines
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Will the UN challenge US threats over Jerusalem?

General Assembly to vote on decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israeli capital in face of unprecedented US intimidation.
Will the UN challenge US threats over Jerusalem?
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HRW calls for UN to sanction Saudi crown prince

Rights group says plaudits Mohammed bin Salman received for reforms are undeserved as human rights violations continue.
HRW calls for UN to sanction Saudi crown prince
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Car hits Melbourne pedestrians in 'deliberate act'

Two arrests made after SUV hits pedestrians, injuring at least 14 people, with police saying it was a 'deliberate act'.
Car hits Melbourne pedestrians in 'deliberate act'
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2017 Al Jazeera news quiz

Follow the news? Take our quiz and see if you can recognise some of the biggest stories of 2017.
2017 Al Jazeera news quiz
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Bahrain warns against challenging US over 'side issues'

Khalid al-Khalifa says it is unhelpful to 'pick fights' over 'side issues', which many interpret as Jerusalem reference.
Bahrain warns against challenging US over 'side issues'
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North Korean soldier defects across DMZ under fog cover

South Korean soldiers fire warning shots at border guards from North Korea who appeared to be searching for the soldier.
North Korean soldier defects across DMZ under fog cover
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Has the war in Yemen achieved its goals?

Saudi Arabia and its coalition partners launched a military campaign in Yemen in March 2015.
Has the war in Yemen achieved its goals?
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Emmerson Mnangagwa vows to open Zimbabwe to investors

Zimbabwe's new president pledges to boost economic growth and fight graft in his first state of the nation address.
Emmerson Mnangagwa vows to open Zimbabwe to investors
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Canadians rally support for Quebec mosque attack 'hero'

Fundraiser for Aymen Derbali, who was seriously hurt in the Quebec mosque shooting, aims to pay for an accessible home.
Canadians rally support for Quebec mosque attack 'hero'
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Trump hails tax reform bill as a 'historic victory'

Donald Trump's tax reform bill lowers individual and corporate tax rates but critics say it unjustly benefits the rich.
Trump hails tax reform bill as a 'historic victory'
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Israeli army responds to fresh protests with live fire

More than 80 injured in protests called by the Palestinian leadership against US president's Jerusalem declaration.
Israeli army responds to fresh protests with live fire
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Saudi-led coalition air raids kill 11 Yemen civilians

Women and children among the dead after air raid follow the downing of a Houthi-rebel missile targeting Riyadh.
Saudi-led coalition air raids kill 11 Yemen civilians
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EU moves to sanction Poland for 'breach' of rule of law

The European Commission began the process of sanctioning Poland on Wednesday due to concerns of judiciary independence.
EU moves to sanction Poland for 'breach' of rule of law
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Trump threatens to cut aid over UN Jerusalem vote

Countries intending to vote in favour of General Assembly resolution decrying US decision put on notice by US president.
Trump threatens to cut aid over UN Jerusalem vote
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Myanmar bars UN human rights envoy Yanghee Lee

UN investigator says decision to bar her suggests something 'terribly awful' is happening in restive Rakhine state.
Myanmar bars UN human rights envoy Yanghee Lee
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What India's BJP lost in the Gujarat elections

The ruling BJP's narrow win in Gujarat shows that all is not lost for the opposition.
What India's BJP lost in the Gujarat elections
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Q&A: What's happening in Libya?

Renegade general Khalifa Hafar has declared Libya's UN-backed government in Tripoli 'void', saying it has no mandate.
Q&A: What's happening in Libya?
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Somalis faced 'inhumane' abuse on US deportation flight

Lawsuit says 92 asylum seekers faced 'egregious abuse' in Senegal on December 7 on failed deportation flight from US.
Somalis faced 'inhumane' abuse on US deportation flight
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1,000 days of war in Yemen, 'land of blood and bombs'

Yemenis despair unending death and destruction as their country continues to be embroiled in a regional proxy war.
1,000 days of war in Yemen, 'land of blood and bombs'
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Astana hosts eighth round of talks on Syria's war

Sides are expected to discuss the functioning of 'de-escalation zones' as deadly violence continues to rage.
Astana hosts eighth round of talks on Syria's war
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Xi's China rising, Trump's America waning

China is likely to become the global post-American hegemon. And that might be bad news.
Xi's China rising, Trump's America waning
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Erdogan slams UAE over FM's anti-Turkish retweet

Turkish president responds angrily to UAE FM's retweet of an account accusing Ottoman governor of abuses against Arabs.
Erdogan slams UAE over FM's anti-Turkish retweet
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Lebanon: The Refugees' Midwife

The human impact of the Syrian war through the eyes of a Lebanese midwife helping pregnant Syrian refugees give birth.
Lebanon: The Refugees' Midwife
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The Middle East in 2018: Five issues to watch

From elections, to refugee crises, ISIL, shifting alliances and Jerusalem - instability will mark 2018 in the region.
The Middle East in 2018: Five issues to watch
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Global warming of 'grave concern' in Alaska

Temperature records continue to tumble in the Arctic region, affecting local communities.
Global warming of 'grave concern' in Alaska
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May to EU citizens: 'I want you to stay' after Brexit

Back from Brussels Prime Minister Theresa May wrote an open letter to the citizens of other European Union states.
May to EU citizens: 'I want you to stay' after Brexit
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iPhone X: Just how much of a Samsung is it?

With both Apple and Samsung releasing their latest smartphone, Al Jazeera looks at the similarities between the two.
iPhone X: Just how much of a Samsung is it?
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Christmas in Bethlehem: How Trump’s move ruined it

President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital looms large this year in the birthplace of Jesus.
Christmas in Bethlehem: How Trump’s move ruined it
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More than 9,000 killed in battle for Mosul: AP

AP investigation reveals nearly 10 times higher civilian casualty rate than previously reported in nine-month battle.
More than 9,000 killed in battle for Mosul: AP
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Partial blinding of Syrian baby sparks viral campaign

Heavily scarred child, known only as Karim, lost his mother in government artillery attack in Eastern Ghouta.
Partial blinding of Syrian baby sparks viral campaign
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Jerusalem: Haley sends threatening letter to UN members

US ambassador sends warning to General Assembly members ahead of Thursday's vote on US decision on Jerusalem's status.
Jerusalem: Haley sends threatening letter to UN members
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Five killed in Iraqi Kurdistan in anti-KRG protests

Protesters call for the KRG to resign and storm government and political parties in Sulaymaniyah province.
Five killed in Iraqi Kurdistan in anti-KRG protests
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Catalonia set to vote with separatists in jail, exile

Catalonia will vote in snap elections on Thursday in bid to end its separatist crisis. Where does the region stand?
Catalonia set to vote with separatists in jail, exile
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Timeline: One year of Mahmoud Hussein's detention

A timeline of events as Al Jazeera journalist Mahmoud Hussein marks one year of detention by Egypt.
Timeline: One year of Mahmoud Hussein's detention
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EU plans to restrict export of 'dual-use' spy tech

Changes will increase transparency around the export of technologies used for both civil and military purposes.
EU plans to restrict export of 'dual-use' spy tech
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Philippines: Indigenous people seek peace after attacks

Militiamen on southern Mindanao island continue to threaten indigenous Filipinos with violence.
Philippines: Indigenous people seek peace after attacks
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How much of a threat are Russia and China to US?

President Donald Trump has outlined his new national security strategy during a speech in Washington.
How much of a threat are Russia and China to US?
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China and Russia slam new US national security strategy

Russia described US strategy as exhibiting 'imperialist character', while China denounced its 'Cold War mentality'.
China and Russia slam new US national security strategy
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136 civilians killed in Saudi-led strikes in 11 days

United Nations condemns surge in civilian deaths in Yemen amid intensified air strikes by Saudi-led coalition.
136 civilians killed in Saudi-led strikes in 11 days
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Turkey denounces UAE over divisive 'propaganda' retweet

UAE foreign minister criticised after sharing a Twitter post chastising treatment of Arabs during Ottoman Empire.
Turkey denounces UAE over divisive 'propaganda' retweet
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Ahmed Konsowa jailed after launching presidential bid

Army colonel Ahmed Konsowa announced his intent to run in the 2018 presidential elections late last month.
Ahmed Konsowa jailed after launching presidential bid
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Palestinian Ahed Tamimi arrested by Israeli forces

Arrest of Ahed Tamimi, 16, by soldiers in occupied West Bank village followed by detention of her mother Nariman.
Palestinian Ahed Tamimi arrested by Israeli forces
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Yemen: 1,000 days of war

Thousands of public service employees across Yemen have not been paid their salaries for more than a year and a half.
Yemen: 1,000 days of war
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Qatar central bank to probe effort to manipulate riyal

Central bank blames 'blockading countries and their agents' of trying to undermine currency, securities and derivatives.
Qatar central bank to probe effort to manipulate riyal
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Cyril Ramaphosa: The ANC's latest false prophet

Ramaphosa will replace Zuma as ANC president and almost certainly run for South Africa's presidency when it goes to the polls in 2019.
Cyril Ramaphosa: The ANC's latest false prophet
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Kashmir: Woman and two fighters killed in a gun battle

Two gunmen reportedly killed in a civilian home as hundreds of protesters rushed to protect them from Indian soldiers.
Kashmir: Woman and two fighters killed in a gun battle
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Laughable leadership: Trump's strategy astray

Trump's National Security Strategy is not "America First", it's "America Alone".
Laughable leadership: Trump's strategy astray
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The angry Arab: Covering Donald Trump's Jerusalem move

Initial news media coverage focused on violent reaction while barely looking at the root causes of Palestinians' anger.
The angry Arab: Covering Donald Trump's Jerusalem move
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When the UK sells spying tools to repressive states

Macedonia is the latest case in which the UK disregards human rights violations to sell its spy tech tools.
When the UK sells spying tools to repressive states
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Why the financial war on the Qatari Riyal has failed

The strategy to undermine the Riyal has failed but could backfire on the other dollar-linked currencies in the region.
Why the financial war on the Qatari Riyal has failed
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RSF: 65 journalists killed worldwide in 2017

Lowest number of journalists killed in 14 years could be down to NGOs lobbying governments, says media rights group.
RSF: 65 journalists killed worldwide in 2017
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Saudi forces 'intercept Riyadh-bound Houthi missile'

Houthis say the missile was targeting al-Yamama royal palace in the Saudi capital, where no damage is reported.
Saudi forces 'intercept Riyadh-bound Houthi missile'
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Quetta church attack victim: What place is safe?

Family members of nine people killed in ISIL-claimed attack on a church in Quetta struggle to cope after brazen assault.
Quetta church attack victim: What place is safe?
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Nablus: Qusra village sees no end to settler violence

Qusra and other Palestinian villages suffer from impunity, as settler violence increases the occupied West Bank.
Nablus: Qusra village sees no end to settler violence
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Timeline: Arab immigration into Europe

Arab immigration into Europe – from the Umayyad Caliphate to Germany's 2017 payouts to refugees volunteering to go home.
Timeline: Arab immigration into Europe
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Charlottesville police chief resigns amid criticism

Police chief resigns in a statement just weeks after a damning report on security response to a deadly neo-Nazi rally.
Charlottesville police chief resigns amid criticism
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Striking spider lightning illuminates Adelaide's sky

Electrical storm causes a stir in South Australia.
Striking spider lightning illuminates Adelaide's sky
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Twitter suspends Britain First group retweeted by Trump

Network suspends accounts of Britain First leaders Jayda Fransen and Paul Golding as it enforces new abuse rules.
Twitter suspends Britain First group retweeted by Trump
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Palestinians turn to UN General Assembly over Jerusalem

Arab bloc, Turkey bring issue to General Assembly after Security Council fails to adopt resolution on Jerusalem status.
Palestinians turn to UN General Assembly over Jerusalem
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Pence delays Egypt, Israel trip 'over tax reform vote'

Officials say the delay is not due to the outrage over Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Pence delays Egypt, Israel trip 'over tax reform vote'
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US blames North Korea for massive WannaCry cyberattack

Trump administration publicly attributes WannaCry virus to North Korea, calling the attack 'indiscriminately reckless'.
US blames North Korea for massive WannaCry cyberattack
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German journalist Mesale Tolu released in Turkey

Court orders Mesale Tolu, who is accused of 'terrorism', to stay in Turkey and register at a police station once a week.
German journalist Mesale Tolu released in Turkey
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Egypt's journalists face 'unprecedented' threats

With 20 journalists in jail and amid increasing reporting restrictions, rights groups raise alarm over media repression.
Egypt's journalists face 'unprecedented' threats
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How Saudi tried to bully Jordan and failed

Sabih al-Masri's detention in Riyadh was meant to send a clear political message to Jordan.
How Saudi tried to bully Jordan and failed
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Qatar-Gulf crisis: All the latest updates

An air, sea and land blockade imposed on Qatar by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt is now in its sixth month.
Qatar-Gulf crisis: All the latest updates
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How Qatar-Gulf crisis developed up to the GCC summit

Here is how the Qatar-Gulf crisis developed day by day up to December 5.
How Qatar-Gulf crisis developed up to the GCC summit
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Palestinians slam US veto on Jerusalem resolution

US decision encourages Israel to persist in its crimes against the Palestinian people, Palestinian UN ambassador says.
Palestinians slam US veto on Jerusalem resolution
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Qatar National Day 'meaningful and symbolic' amid siege

Thousands of locals and expats gather to watch special events, including aerial displays and a military parade.
Qatar National Day 'meaningful and symbolic' amid siege
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Myanmar urged to free Reuters journalists

Press freedom group says there is no legal basis for Myanmar to hold Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo in incommunicado detention.
Myanmar urged to free Reuters journalists
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Trump transcript: 'America First' security speech

President Donald Trump delivers his first strategy plan on protecting the United States from 'rivals' and enemies.
Trump transcript: 'America First' security speech
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What is behind bitcoin's surge in value?

The virtual currency has hit a record high of about $19,000 in recent days.
What is behind bitcoin's surge in value?
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Trump: 'Rivals' Russia and China threaten US security

Donald Trump unveils 'America First' national strategy that names China and Russia as threats to US interests.
Trump: 'Rivals' Russia and China threaten US security
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Cyril Ramaphosa: Who is the ANC's new leader?

Cyril Ramaphosa replaces Jacob Zuma at the helm of the African National Congress, South Africa's ruling party.
Cyril Ramaphosa: Who is the ANC's new leader?
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Trump-Salman image in Algeria angers Saudi Arabia

'Appropriate response" vowed to show of Trump-King Salman composite image at pro-Palestine rally by football club fans.
Trump-Salman image in Algeria angers Saudi Arabia
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US vetoes resolution on Trump's Jerusalem decision

US veto on Trump's recent decision recognising Jerusalem as Israeli's capital was announced ahead of the vote.
US vetoes resolution on Trump's Jerusalem decision
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Cyril Ramaphosa wins ANC leadership vote

South Africa's deputy president beats Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to win leadership race in ruling African National Congress.
Cyril Ramaphosa wins ANC leadership vote
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Dozens killed in ethnic clashes in Ethiopia's Oromia

Ethiopian government says it has launched an investigation into the violence in Hawi Gudina and Daro Lebu districts.
Dozens killed in ethnic clashes in Ethiopia's Oromia
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Sioux leader: Trump is the new face of US exploitation

Former chairman of Standing Rock Sioux tribe says the US has a '200-year policy of exploiting Native American people'.
Sioux leader: Trump is the new face of US exploitation
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Half of UK sees The Sun tabloid as 'negative influence'

As report shows public faith in tabloids plummeting, activists seeks to hit newspapers where it hurts - in the budget.
Half of UK sees The Sun tabloid as 'negative influence'
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Will the 2010s be the 'wasted decade' of Arab hopes?

Between the "Arab Spring", "Islamist Winter" and "Zionist conspiracy", Arabs may seem in despair, but all is not lost.
Will the 2010s be the 'wasted decade' of Arab hopes?
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Don't fall for Netanyahu's dangerous distraction

Netanyahu is trying to divert attention from Palestine by focusing on "the Iranian threat". We should not let him.
Don't fall for Netanyahu's dangerous distraction
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Turkey 'seeks UN General Assembly vote' on Jerusalem

Ankara shifts focus because US likely to veto Security Council resolution rejecting diplomatic missions in Jerusalem.
Turkey 'seeks UN General Assembly vote' on Jerusalem
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Musta'ribeen, Israel's agents who pose as Palestinians

Musta'ribeen are an elite Israeli undercover unit that disguises themselves as Arabs or Palestinians.
Musta'ribeen, Israel's agents who pose as Palestinians
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Journalist retraces ancient path of human migration

Paul Salopek is covering 21,000 miles on foot on a seven-year journey to retrace an ancient migration path from Africa.
Journalist retraces ancient path of human migration
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What is Robert Mueller's Russia-Trump investigation?

We break down Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into the alleged Russia meddling in the 2016 elections.
What is Robert Mueller's Russia-Trump investigation?
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Qatar FM: National Day sends message to siege nations

Qatar's foreign minister says this year's celebration signifies the country's strength and unity under the blockade.
Qatar FM: National Day sends message to siege nations
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Rohingya villages razed despite refugee deal: HRW

Human Rights Watch releases images showing damage in 40 villages in period after refugee resettlement plan was signed.
Rohingya villages razed despite refugee deal: HRW
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Hernandez declared winner in Honduras disputed election

Opposition Alliance's Nasralla rejects the results, calling them 'fraudulent' as country's political crisis deepens.
Hernandez declared winner in Honduras disputed election
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Haftar: Libya's UN-backed government's mandate obsolete

Self-styled national army chief, Khalifa Haftar, says national government created by 2015 UN-backed agreement is 'void'.
Haftar: Libya's UN-backed government's mandate obsolete
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Qatar marks National Day amid Gulf crisis

Citizens and expatriates of Qatar weigh in on marking this year's event as the Gulf crisis enters its seventh month.
Qatar marks National Day amid Gulf crisis
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Gunmen attack military training centre in Kabul

Clashes ongoing as attackers carry out assault while hiding in a nearby building.
Gunmen attack military training centre in Kabul
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Narendra Modi's BJP set to win Gujarat state election

Bharatiya Janata Party set to win state poll in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state, partial results show.
Narendra Modi's BJP set to win Gujarat state election
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Parched for a price: Karachi's water crisis

Residents of Karachi are being held hostage by a ‘mafia’ that makes millions of dollars out of their need for water.
Parched for a price: Karachi's water crisis
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Chile election: Sebastian Pinera projected to win

Conservative former president to take a clear victory in Chile's presidential election run-off.
Chile election: Sebastian Pinera projected to win
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Palestinian teen in coma after shot with rubber bullet

Mohammed Tamimi shot in the face with rubber bullet by Israeli security forces during protests over US Jerusalem move.
Palestinian teen in coma after shot with rubber bullet
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UN Security Council to weigh resolution on Jerusalem

Draft resolution following Trump's declaration is unlikely to pass, facing a probable veto by the US.
UN Security Council to weigh resolution on Jerusalem
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Who will Catalans vote for?

Spain's prime minister calls for a return to normality in Catalonia as the region prepares yet again to vote.
Who will Catalans vote for?
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US government admits funding secret UFO programme

Department of Defense confirms it spent $22m a year from 2007 to 2012 to investigate unidentified flying objects.
US government admits funding secret UFO programme
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WHO: Africa's healthcare suffering from lack of funding

The WHO's Africa director talks about obstacles, lessons learnt from Ebola and future of healthcare in the continent.
WHO: Africa's healthcare suffering from lack of funding
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Saudi-led coalitions air raids 'kill 10 women' in Yemen

Vehicle carrying eight female adults and two girls returning from wedding was struck by coalition air raids, locals say.
Saudi-led coalitions air raids 'kill 10 women' in Yemen
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Europe far right hails Trump, slams EU, Islam, migrants

Politicians from continent meet in Prague to unify efforts against 'disastrous' EU as hundreds protest xenophobia.
Europe far right hails Trump, slams EU, Islam, migrants
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South Africa's ANC prepares to elect new leader

ANC finally verifies list of credible delegates to vote in landmark conference to elect leader to succeed Jacob Zuma.
South Africa's ANC prepares to elect new leader
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Fair trade for Peru's indigenous coffee growers?

Indigenous coffee growers in Peru fight for equality in an industry fraught with discrimination and predatory trade.
Fair trade for Peru's indigenous coffee growers?
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Displaced CAR residents fear new wave of violence

Thousands of people have flocked to the outskirts of Alindao, where they worry the calm may be fleeting.
Displaced CAR residents fear new wave of violence
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India army kills driver in Kashmir's Thindpura village

Riots break out in Thindpura village after Indian soldiers kill driver who was 'mistaken for a rebel', officials say.
India army kills driver in Kashmir's Thindpura village
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Mueller 'obtained thousands' of Trump transition emails

Lawyer says emails were acquired 'unlawfully', while Democrats discount argument as 'attempt to discredit Russia probe'.
Mueller 'obtained thousands' of Trump transition emails
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What are the Saudis afraid of?

Islamic art reminds of a Muslim past that some of today's powers are trying to undo.
What are the Saudis afraid of?
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After a year of elections, Nepal moves closer to China

But how sustainable is Nepal's path towards the Beijing Consensus?
After a year of elections, Nepal moves closer to China
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Deadly rumours: India's WhatsApp dilemma

We explore a dangerous, and at times deadly, trend in India's most widely-used messaging service.
Deadly rumours: India's WhatsApp dilemma
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Vision for the blind: Disabled life enhancements

How the latest technological innovations are helping the blind and vision-impaired explore the world.
Vision for the blind: Disabled life enhancements
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Pakistan: Quetta church hit in suicide attack

Suicide blast and gun attack on church in southwestern city of Quetta kills five people, hospital officials say.
Pakistan: Quetta church hit in suicide attack
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Thousands rally in Jakarta against US Jerusalem move

Estimated 80,000 protesters call on US president to stop plan to move US embassy to Jerusalem, in largest rally to date.
Thousands rally in Jakarta against US Jerusalem move
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Saudi Arabia releases billionaire Sabih al-Masri

The Arab Bank chairman had been detained for questioning during a business trip to Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia releases billionaire Sabih al-Masri
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Pinera v Guillier: Who will win Chile's election?

After a shock first round, the race for Chile's presidency is 'completely open', analysts say.
Pinera v Guillier: Who will win Chile's election?
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Argentine navy head sacked over submarine disappearance

Relatives of crew members from missing vessels are demanding the search operation continues until it is found.
Argentine navy head sacked over submarine disappearance
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Who can replace Jacob Zuma as ANC's leader?

The ruling ANC party in South Africa chooses a new leader who is likely to be the country's next president.
Who can replace Jacob Zuma as ANC's leader?
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Peru's Pedro Pablo Kuczynski faces impeachment vote

Peruvian president Pedro Pablo Kuczynski is accused of accepting bribes from the Brazilian construction company.
Peru's Pedro Pablo Kuczynski faces impeachment vote
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Tributes pour in for late Kenyan scholar Calestous Juma

The Kenyan academic passed away in the US at the age of 64, drawing emotional responses in Kenya and the world.
Tributes pour in for late Kenyan scholar Calestous Juma
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Tax reform plan 'bid to make US champion of inequality'

UN special rapporteur on extreme poverty and rights says proposed tax plan will 'greatly increase' income inequality.
Tax reform plan 'bid to make US champion of inequality'
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Who will replace Zuma? 'Battle for ANC's heart' starts

Delegates will choose future leader of the African National Congress, with the winner likely to replace President Zuma.
Who will replace Zuma? 'Battle for ANC's heart' starts
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The death of the Russian far right

How the Kremlin destroyed the far right in Russia, while backing it in the West.
The death of the Russian far right
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Rwanda needs to take torture seriously

There is evidence of torture and abuse of civilians in detention which the Rwandan government cannot deny.
Rwanda needs to take torture seriously
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Central Philippines suffers widespread flooding

Kai-Tak, a major flood risk to the Visayas Islands of central Philippines, threatening two more days of rain.
Central Philippines suffers widespread flooding
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Palestinian double amputee killed by Israeli sniper

Ibrahim Abu Thurayyah, who lost his legs in a 2008 Israeli air strike, was killed on Friday during a protest in Gaza.
Palestinian double amputee killed by Israeli sniper
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Billionaire Sabih al-Masri detained in Saudi Arabia

Arab Bank chairman Sabih al-Masri detained for questioning during business trip to Saudi capital, family members say.
Billionaire Sabih al-Masri detained in Saudi Arabia
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Online streaming wars: Behind the Disney-Fox deal

With the purchase of 21st Century Fox, Hollywood heavyweight Walt Disney takes on technology titans in streaming wars.
Online streaming wars: Behind the Disney-Fox deal
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'Fetus', 'transgender' banned in CDC budget: Report

Trump slammed after Washington Post reports seven words are prohibited in health agency budget documents.
'Fetus', 'transgender' banned in CDC budget: Report
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Nadezhda Kutepova: Life in Russia's secret nuclear city

Activist Kutepova on growing up in a city that saw the world's third-worst nuclear accident and being exiled as traitor.
Nadezhda Kutepova: Life in Russia's secret nuclear city
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Does the right to free speech endanger minorities?

Do Muslim communities have a particular problem with the right to free speech, or has Islam been unfairly targeted?
Does the right to free speech endanger minorities?
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Nigerian law graduate denied call to bar over hijab

Amasa Firdaus 'dress code violation' sparks fierce debate on social media, with many calling for #JusticeforFirdaus.
Nigerian law graduate denied call to bar over hijab
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Jerusalem: Media flashpoints and erased narratives

Tropes, omissions and flaws in the coverage of US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Plus, WhatsApp in India.
Jerusalem: Media flashpoints and erased narratives
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Debate: Is freedom of speech absolute?

Should so-called 'hate speech' be restricted, or would doing so threaten democracy?
Debate: Is freedom of speech absolute?
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Palestinians in Lebanon: 'It's like living in a prison'

Trump's controversial Jerusalem decision has compounded the misery of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon.
Palestinians in Lebanon: 'It's like living in a prison'
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Hassan Diab case: 'A labyrinth of injustice'

Despite overwhelming evidence of his innocence, Lebanese-Canadian professor has spent three years in French prison.
Hassan Diab case: 'A labyrinth of injustice'
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US to UNSC: North Korea must stop tests, start talking

US secretary of state says North Korea must stop 'threatening behaviour' before talks with Washington can resume.
US to UNSC: North Korea must stop tests, start talking
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US: Jury deliberation begins for first J20 defendants

Trial winds down for six facing charges related to their alleged participation in protests against Trump's inauguration.
US: Jury deliberation begins for first J20 defendants
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Syria blame game continues after failed Geneva talks

US calls on Syrian government to 'participate fully' in Geneva talks, while Damascus blames stalemate on preconditions.
Syria blame game continues after failed Geneva talks
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Austria's far right set to enter government

Sebastien Kurz to become world's youngest leader as conservative People's Party enters coalition with right-wing FPO.
Austria's far right set to enter government
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Is Moore's defeat in Alabama a cause for celebration?

Roy Moore, who wants the US to return to the days of slavery, won nearly half of the votes in the Alabama Senate race.
Is Moore's defeat in Alabama a cause for celebration?
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Q&A: South Africa's ruling ANC faces 'a deep crisis'

Independent analyst Ebrahim Fakir discusses what ANC's leadership contest means for the party and for South Africa.
Q&A: South Africa's ruling ANC faces 'a deep crisis'
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Europe's far-right leaders to meet in Prague

Marine Le Pen and Geert Wilders to feature in Prague meeting likely to face protests as Czech rightwing gains strength.
Europe's far-right leaders to meet in Prague
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Does the US have a 'smoking gun' on Iran?

US displays 'undeniable' evidence of Iranian missile fired at Saudi Arabia by Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Does the US have a 'smoking gun' on Iran?
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Four Palestinians killed during Friday clashes

Protests against US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital turn deadly as troops open fire in Gaza and West Bank.
Four Palestinians killed during Friday clashes
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Nigerians demand end to police's SARS unit

Calls grow for scrapping police investigation branch amid accusations of unlawful arrests, torture and even murder.
Nigerians demand end to police's SARS unit
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'Syrian refugees improve Armenia's social fabric'

A new initiative celebrates Syrian refugees's positive impact in the South Caucasian nation's mono-ethnic society.
'Syrian refugees improve Armenia's social fabric'
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Algeria's Berbers protest for Tamazight language rights

Protesters have rallied in Algeria over the rejection of a measure that would have formalised Berber language teaching.
Algeria's Berbers protest for Tamazight language rights
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Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa calls for unity in ruling party

President Emmerson Mnangagwa urges ZANU-PF party members to eschew divisions left over from Robert Mugabe's resignation.
Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa calls for unity in ruling party
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Should Free Speech Be Protected, No Matter What?

In this UpFront special, we debate unlimited free speech and its possible effect on minorities.
Should Free Speech Be Protected, No Matter What?
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North Korea tensions: All the latest updates

All the developments since the UN tightened sanctions on North Korea.
North Korea tensions: All the latest updates
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Five key developments since Trump's Jerusalem move

US President's recognition of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital has led to protests, violence, condemnation and arrests.
Five key developments since Trump's Jerusalem move
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Protests held across world against US Jerusalem move

Rallies grip Palestinian territories and spread as far as Tokyo over US move to recognise Jerusalem as Israeli capital.
Protests held across world against US Jerusalem move
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Listening to India's hearing impaired

New technology has helped to lift the burden for those struggling with hearing loss, but more is needed, experts say.
Listening to India's hearing impaired
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El Salvador upholds 30-year sentence in stillbirth case

Court rejects appeal of Teodora del Carmen Vazquez, who was convicted of homicide under country's strict abortion law.
El Salvador upholds 30-year sentence in stillbirth case
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Arab Image Foundation: Collecting photos for 20 years

A brief visual celebration of the Arab world as caught on film by some of the region's most prolific photographers.
Arab Image Foundation: Collecting photos for 20 years
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