Israel authorises 3,000 more settler homes in West Bank

Netanyahu's government announces fourth batch of construction since Trump's inauguration.
Israel authorises 3,000 more settler homes in West Bank
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Trump picks conservative Neil Gorsuch for Supreme Court

US president seizes unusually early opportunity to put conservatives back in the majority on America's top court.
Trump picks conservative Neil Gorsuch for Supreme Court
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Travel ban on Muslims to include social media 'vetting'

Personal accounts and phone records to be scrutinised under travel order targeting seven Muslim-majority nations.
Travel ban on Muslims to include social media 'vetting'
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Honduras 'most dangerous country' for environmentalists

Global Witness says more than 120 activists killed since 2010 while trying to protect their rivers, forests or land.
Honduras 'most dangerous country' for environmentalists
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Is Canada's diversity in danger?

Canada's relative calm has been broken by the killing of six people as they prayed in a mosque in Quebec.
Is Canada's diversity in danger?
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Abadi: Iraq will not retaliate against US travel ban

Haider al-Abadi rejects parliament's call for reciprocal ban on US nationals citing Washington's backing in ISIL fight.
Abadi: Iraq will not retaliate against US travel ban
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Artist Khaled Akil vows not to seek US visa under Trump

Syrian Khaled Akil, whose work is being exhibited in California, joins artists protesting discriminatory travel ban.
Artist Khaled Akil vows not to seek US visa under Trump
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Ukraine: Fighting flares up in eastern town of Avdiivka

Ukrainian troops and pro-Russia rebels locked in three days of deadly violence, leaving thousands with no heat or water.
Ukraine: Fighting flares up in eastern town of Avdiivka
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Gaza: '100,000 hours of isolation'

Report highlights catastrophic consequences of three wars and a decade-long Israeli siege on Gaza Strip.
Gaza: '100,000 hours of isolation'
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Into the wild of Antarctica: Scientists, robots and 'pancake ice'

Al Jazeera follows 55 scientists conducting 22 science research projects in Antarctica.
Into the wild of Antarctica: Scientists, robots and 'pancake ice'
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Austria moves to ban full-face veil in public spaces

Government coalition announces wide-ranging proposals, including restriction of foreign workers' access to jobs market.
Austria moves to ban full-face veil in public spaces
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Quebec: Alexandre Bissonnette charged with six murders

Suspect known for far-right views faces several counts of murder but is not charged with any terrorism-related offences.
Quebec: Alexandre Bissonnette charged with six murders
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Taking west Mosul: A bridge too far?

Squeezing ISIL out of west Mosul will perhaps be the most defining battle in Iraq following the US-led invasion in 2003.
Taking west Mosul: A bridge too far?
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Iran: Missile tests not in violation of nuclear deal

US says missile test carried out in Semnan on Sunday, but Tehran insists its programme is not covered by nuclear deal.
Iran: Missile tests not in violation of nuclear deal
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Inside the African Union race: Why the favourite lost

How did Kenya's Amina and Senegal's Bathily lose the election for African Union Commission chairperson?
Inside the African Union race: Why the favourite lost
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Uganda's School for Life: Educating out of Poverty

Can teaching entrepreneurship skills help Ugandan students to break the cycle of poverty and youth unemployment?
Uganda's School for Life: Educating out of Poverty
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Morocco rejoins the African Union after 33 years

Morocco rejoins the AU after a 33-year absence, despite resistance from member states over the status of Western Sahara.
Morocco rejoins the African Union after 33 years
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Intense heat grips eastern Australia

Total fire bans issued as parts of Australia swelter in their hottest January on record.
Intense heat grips eastern Australia
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Trump's 'real estate' approach to safe zones in Syria

A lot of question marks surround Trump's vision of setting up safe zones in Syria.
Trump's 'real estate' approach to safe zones in Syria
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This is Taliban Country

In 2014 we reported from a Taliban stronghold, where armed fighters were patrolling the streets. What has changed since?
This is Taliban Country
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US embassy relocation to Jerusalem 'a war crime'

If Trump approves the move, it would overturn decades of international consensus on Jerusalem.
US embassy relocation to Jerusalem 'a war crime'
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Donald Trump is wrong about Israel's 'security' wall

Trump's use of Israel's separation wall as an example of a valid security measure is based on gross ignorance, at best.
Donald Trump is wrong about Israel's 'security' wall
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Nationwide protests in the UK over Trump's Muslim ban

Britons protest against PM's invitation to Donald Trump after he banned nationals of seven states from entering the US.
Nationwide protests in the UK over Trump's Muslim ban
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In Quebec, calls for unity amid rising Islamophobia

In the wake of a deadly shooting at a Quebec mosque, we ask if Islamophobia and racism has been on the rise there.
In Quebec, calls for unity amid rising Islamophobia
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Bangladesh pushes on with Rohingya island plan

Critics call plan to relocating Rohingya refugees from Myanmar to 6,000-acre island "terrible".
Bangladesh pushes on with Rohingya island plan
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Inspiring Science: Building Thailand's Future

Can innovative science education turn Thai students into agents of change and boost the country's economy?
Inspiring Science: Building Thailand's Future
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Trump ousts attorney general for defying Muslim ban

Acting chief lawyer Sally Yates had ordered government attorneys to stop defending Trump's immigration ban.
Trump ousts attorney general for defying Muslim ban
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Pakistan: Hafiz Saeed placed under house arrest

Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, head of Jamaat-ud-Dawa, taken in police custody to his home in the eastern city of Lahore.
Pakistan: Hafiz Saeed placed under house arrest
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Palestinians decry Israel's settlement bill

The bill, if passed by the Knesset on Tuesday, will allow the confiscation of private Palestinian land in the West Bank.
Palestinians decry Israel's settlement bill
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Suspect detained in deadly Quebec mosque shooting

Canadian police detain one man as Muslim leaders call for greater security for their community after shooting attack.
Suspect detained in deadly Quebec mosque shooting
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Concern over spate of deaths in Greek refugee camps

At least three people die in a week in the overcrowded Moria refugee camp on Greece's Lesbos island.
Concern over spate of deaths in Greek refugee camps
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Is Trump's travel ban Islamophobic?

US President Donald Trump's ban on some Muslims entering the US sparks worldwide outcry.
Is Trump's travel ban Islamophobic?
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Quebec mosque attack: Social media tributes pour in

Social media users express solidarity after attack on a Quebec City mosque leaves six Muslims dead and eight wounded.
Quebec mosque attack: Social media tributes pour in
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Chad's Moussa Faki Mahamat named African Union leader

Chadian diplomat elected as the new AU Commission chairperson after seven rounds of voting in Addis Adaba.
Chad's Moussa Faki Mahamat named African Union leader
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Dutch mosques lock doors at prayers after Canada attack

Four largest mosques in The Netherlands to shut doors during prayers after deadly attack on Quebec mosque.
Dutch mosques lock doors at prayers after Canada attack
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Iran: Trump's Muslim ban 'will rip our family apart'

Trump's immigration ban on Iranians is 'unfair' and 'ridiculous'.
Iran: Trump's Muslim ban 'will rip our family apart'
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Mexico needs to stop accommodating Trump

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto needs an overhaul of his foreign policy towards the US.
Mexico needs to stop accommodating Trump
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Fred Korematsu: Why his story still matters today

The Japanese American was forced into an internment camp during WWII and subsequently spoke up for Muslim Americans.
Fred Korematsu: Why his story still matters today
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Iraqi MPs call for reciprocal ban on US citizens

Members of parliament call on government to reply in kind to President Donald Trump's ban on Iraqis entering the US.
Iraqi MPs call for reciprocal ban on US citizens
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Mourners gather for funeral of Myanmar lawyer shot dead

Ko Ni, legal adviser to Aung San Suu Kyi’s party, was shot as he got into a taxi by an unknown assassin.
Mourners gather for funeral of Myanmar lawyer shot dead
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Romania: Keep the corrupt in jail, where they belong

Thousands of Romanians have braved subzero temperatures to protest legal changes pardoning corrupt officials.
Romania: Keep the corrupt in jail, where they belong
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The lives interrupted by Donald Trump's immigration ban

'Closing doors to the world's needy people is not what America should stand for.'
The lives interrupted by Donald Trump's immigration ban
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What is wrong with Trump's immigration ban?

Harvard law lecturer Ian Samuel offers a legal perspective on the immigration ban and explains how you can resist it.
What is wrong with Trump's immigration ban?
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Six heroin labs destroyed in Afghan crackdown

Raids conducted in country that is not only a world leader in producing drugs, but also a leading consumer.
Six heroin labs destroyed in Afghan crackdown
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A million Britons want to cancel Trump's state visit

Parliamentary petition follows US president's immigration crackdown on on Muslim-majority nations.
A million Britons want to cancel Trump's state visit
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Knesset to vote on bill that green lights settler homes

Draft law to legalise homes built on private Palestinian land has been deemed unconstitutional by the attorney-general.
Knesset to vote on bill that green lights settler homes
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Immigration ban: Hope trumps fear for Iranian-Americans

In Los Angeles' large Iranian community, popularly known as Tehrangeles, Iranian Americans share love, food and fears.
Immigration ban: Hope trumps fear for Iranian-Americans
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Trump's Muslim Ban: This could never happen in America

Dania Albaba, an American citizen, recounts the repercussions on her Syrian family members around the world.
Trump's Muslim Ban: This could never happen in America
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Philippine police suspend drug war to tackle corruption

Head of national police force says anti-drugs units will be disbanded until 'rogue' officers have been 'cleansed'.
Philippine police suspend drug war to tackle corruption
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Why are Islamist armed groups clashing in Syria?

Rebel alliances in Syria fluctuate frequently, mirroring the ever-changing complexities of the region.
Why are Islamist armed groups clashing in Syria?
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Bullfighting's return sparks protests in Bogota

Animal-rights activists take to the streets after the Colombian capital hosts its first bullfight in four years.
Bullfighting's return sparks protests in Bogota
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African Union to elect new leader in Addis Ababa

Leaders convene on Addis Ababa to choose one of five candidates in the running to lead 54-member bloc.
African Union to elect new leader in Addis Ababa
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Ko Ni, top Muslim lawyer, shot dead at Yangon airport

Ko Ni, legal adviser to Aung San Suu Kyi’s party, was shot as he got into a taxi by an unknown assassin.
Ko Ni, top Muslim lawyer, shot dead at Yangon airport
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The debate over South Korea's 'comfort women'

Academic Park Yu-ha has disputed the widely held narrative of sexual slavery and victimisation under Japan during WWII.
The debate over South Korea's 'comfort women'
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The Afghans on the frontlines fighting the Taliban

We meet the last defenders of the city of Lashkar Gah, considered the gateway to the rest of the country.
The Afghans on the frontlines fighting the Taliban
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Quebec mosque attack: 'Five dead' and many injured

President of mosque in Canada says gunmen opened fire during evening prayers, killing five.
Quebec mosque attack: 'Five dead' and many injured
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Americans raise $600,000 to rebuild burned Texas mosque

Though it is unclear how the mosque caught fire, an online fundraiser seeks to raise $850,000 to rebuild Islamic centre.
Americans raise $600,000 to rebuild burned Texas mosque
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4.1 Miles: Oscar nod for film capturing refugee rescues

Daphne Matziaraki's powerful short documentary follows a Greek captain and his crew as they save refugees off Lesbos.
4.1 Miles: Oscar nod for film capturing refugee rescues
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US protests grow against Trump's immigrant ban

Protests continue for a second day after dozens of travellers and immigrants are detained at US airports since Friday.
US protests grow against Trump's immigrant ban
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French Socialists choose Benoit Hamon as candidate

Benoit Hamon defeats his centrist rival ex-prime minister Manuel Valls, in a clear victory for the party's left-wing.
French Socialists choose Benoit Hamon as candidate
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UK committee to investigate Israeli embassy scandal

UK parliament's Foreign Affairs Select Committee plans to examine Israel's clandestine efforts to interfere in UK.
UK committee to investigate Israeli embassy scandal
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What triggered the infighting among Syrian rebels?

Armed groups in Syria are fighting among themselves, as they continue to lose territory to the Syrian army.
What triggered the infighting among Syrian rebels?
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Madagascar: Truck crash kills 47, including newly-weds

At least 47 people die and 22 suffer injuries in road accident outside the town of Anjozorobe near Madagascar's capital.
Madagascar: Truck crash kills 47, including newly-weds
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25 years of normalised India-Israel relations

Arms deals and US influence is behind India's 25-year-old rapprochement with Israel.
25 years of normalised India-Israel relations
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#TheresaTheAppeaser: Anger at PM over Trump Muslim ban

British leader condemned for refusal to denounce US ban on visitors, refugees, and migrants from seven Muslim states.
#TheresaTheAppeaser: Anger at PM over Trump Muslim ban
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Syrian army captures Wadi Barada

Syrian army advance comes a week after fruitless negotiations between government and rebels in Astana.
Syrian army captures Wadi Barada
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MV Aquarius rescues refugees on Mediterranean Sea

MV Aquarius braves cold and stormy weather to search for and rescue troubled refugee boats crossing the sea at night.
MV Aquarius rescues refugees on Mediterranean Sea
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Australian Open: Federer beats Nadal in final

Swiss former world number one edges out Spaniard in five sets to win first grand slam since Wimbledon 2012.
Australian Open: Federer beats Nadal in final
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Media distrust and reporting on the political right

How media outlets are being challenged in their coverage of the rise of populist Europe.
Media distrust and reporting on the political right
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Missing activist leaves country after being released

Father says Asim Saeed, who disappeared three weeks ago along with four others, was held by an intelligence agency.
Missing activist leaves country after being released
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Kashmir valley buried in snow

Road and airport closure isolate Srinagar as avalanche risk remains high
Kashmir valley buried in snow
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'US air raids' kill civilians, al-Qaeda chiefs in Bayda

At least 20 people killed in helicopter attacks hitting houses in southern province of al-Bayda, local sources say.
'US air raids' kill civilians, al-Qaeda chiefs in Bayda
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Muslim ban: Officials call for reciprocal measures

Parliament committee calls on Baghdad to "reciprocate" travel ban on Americans as Iraqis express sense of betrayal.
Muslim ban: Officials call for reciprocal measures
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How Israel polices Palestinian voices online

Is social media another battleground in the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians?
How Israel polices Palestinian voices online
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Trump is in the way of Theresa May's global gamble

With Brexit, Theresa May is seeking alternative free trade partners, but Trump's nativism is standing in her way.
Trump is in the way of Theresa May's global gamble
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#DeleteUber: Users angry at Trump Muslim ban scrap app

Uber provided rides at JFK airport while other taxi drivers held strike over Trump's ban on Muslim travellers.
#DeleteUber: Users angry at Trump Muslim ban scrap app
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Six other times the US has banned immigrants

Donald Trump's 'Muslim ban' is not the first time specific groups or nationalities have been blocked from the US.
Six other times the US has banned immigrants
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Leaders gather to elect AU chair, re-examine key issues

Five candidates are competing for Chairperson of the AU, succeeding South African politician Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.
Leaders gather to elect AU chair, re-examine key issues
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Trump's Muslim ban is a dangerous distraction

Donald Trump's executive orders are smoke and mirrors to distract his supporters from the promises he won't be keeping.
Trump's Muslim ban is a dangerous distraction
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Zarif: Trump's Muslim ban 'great gift to extremists'

Foreign Minister Javad Zarif says US president's restrictions on travellers 'shows baselessness' of US friendship.
Zarif: Trump's Muslim ban 'great gift to extremists'
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Palestinian shot dead by Israeli soldier in Jenin

Security officials say incursion into Jenin camp by Israeli forces sparked clashes with young Palestinians.
Palestinian shot dead by Israeli soldier in Jenin
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'How I'm still alive': Surviving Assad's prison cells

Omar al-Shogre describes his horrific ordeal in Syrian regime prisons, which taught him to treasure his humanity.
'How I'm still alive': Surviving Assad's prison cells
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Trump and Putin vow to cooperate in ISIL fight

White House calls phone call 'significant start' to fixing ties with Russia; Kremlin pledges 'constructive' cooperation.
Trump and Putin vow to cooperate in ISIL fight
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US judge blocks Trump's order to ban Muslim travellers

Ruling temporarily ends detention of those with valid documents and prohibits their removal from the US.
US judge blocks Trump's order to ban Muslim travellers
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Protest at JFK airport over Trump's refugee ban

Protests planned at several more US airports as authorities block entry of migrants, including green card holders.
Protest at JFK airport over Trump's refugee ban
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The Gambia: President Adama Barrow pledges reforms

New president says he will require complete financial transparency from the ministers he chooses for his government.
The Gambia: President Adama Barrow pledges reforms
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Fury as airlines bar passengers from flying to US

Carriers refuse to fly nationals from seven Muslim-majority countries to the US, after Trump's ban comes into effect.
Fury as airlines bar passengers from flying to US
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Rohingya camps in Bangladesh and Thailand, worlds apart

Differences in how the two countries have treated the persecuted Rohingya could not be more stark.
Rohingya camps in Bangladesh and Thailand, worlds apart
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What are the consequences of Trump's refugee policies?

Donald Trump says he's keeping the United States safe by closing the door to refugees.
What are the consequences of Trump's refugee policies?
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African Union Commission: Who will be the next chair?

Electing the next new chair for the AU commission, what type of leader is required to take the continent forward?
African Union Commission: Who will be the next chair?
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UK and Turkey sign defence deal, push for more trade

In her first official visit to Ankara, the UK leader meets Turkish president to discuss trade, defence and Brexit.
UK and Turkey sign defence deal, push for more trade
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World leaders condemn Donald Trump's 'Muslim ban'

Politicians, rights groups and activists criticise Trump's crackdown on refugees from Muslim-majority countries.
World leaders condemn Donald Trump's 'Muslim ban'
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Can caste be banned from Indian politics?

Indian Supreme Court's ban on the use of caste in politics is admirable, but its practicality needs to be questioned.
Can caste be banned from Indian politics?
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NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour

Live every day at 15:00 GMT, our interactive news bulletin gives you the opportunity to engage with our team directly.
NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour
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Why is Russia so happy with Trump?

The Russian ruling elite is hoping it would be able to negotiate a new world order with Trump.
Why is Russia so happy with Trump?
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Spain's drought reveals lost worlds

As water levels drop, towns and villages that were once flooded can now be seen again.
Spain's drought reveals lost worlds
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Reporting the rise of Europe's populist parties

The challenges of covering the rise of the far right in Europe, plus, how Israel polices Palestinian voices online.
Reporting the rise of Europe's populist parties
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Alternative farming on the rise in besieged Gaza

As fertile land shrinks and water crisis deepens, Palestinians are searching for different ways to feed their families.
Alternative farming on the rise in besieged Gaza
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Ahok: Indonesia's religious tolerance on trial?

Jakarta's governor talks Indonesian crossroads, between a multi-religious state or a nation ruled by Islamic principles.
Ahok: Indonesia's religious tolerance on trial?
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Russia's knockout game in Syria

A series of successful wiles and meticulous manoeuvring allowed Russia to become the main architect of Syria's future.
Russia's knockout game in Syria
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Syrian family decries Trump's ban on refugees

Executive order that bars Syrian refugees from entering the US will shatter families, a family tells Al Jazeera.
Syrian family decries Trump's ban on refugees
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US trade retreat under Donald Trump

In protectionist mode, Trump withdraws from international trade deal during his first week in office.
US trade retreat under Donald Trump
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Missing Pakistani activists make contact with family

Salman Haider and Ahmed Raza Naseer say they are safe as fate of three others, missing for weeks, remains unclear.
Missing Pakistani activists make contact with family
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Hassan Rouhani: Now is not the time to build walls

Rouhani's warning follows order by US President Trump banning visas for Iranians and six other Muslim-majority nations.
Hassan Rouhani: Now is not the time to build walls
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Donald Trump's #MuslimBan sparks outrage and fear

Frustration boils as new US president signs executive order banning immigration from several Muslim-majority countries.
Donald Trump's #MuslimBan sparks outrage and fear
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'Everyone is hustling here': The Lebanese of Nigeria

From fourth generation to new arrivals, Lebanese Nigerians describe their connection to the country.
'Everyone is hustling here': The Lebanese of Nigeria
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Year of the Rooster: Millions welcome Chinese New Year

China's main annual holiday attracts crowds at home and abroad in celebration marked by fireworks and lamps.
Year of the Rooster: Millions welcome Chinese New Year
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Can the EU survive the populist wave?

The EU must "get its act together" and become a "real union", or else disappear, says former Belgian PM Guy Verhofstadt.
Can the EU survive the populist wave?
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Hamas: Palestinians 'will not abandon Jerusalem'

Jerusalem the key to peace, and Trump must pick if he wants peace or add "more oil to the fire", says Hamas spokesman.
Hamas: Palestinians 'will not abandon Jerusalem'
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The rise of 'fake' populism

Mehdi Hasan on right-wing elitists who masquerade as ordinary folk.
The rise of 'fake' populism
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UN agency cuts food aid to 1.4 million displaced Iraqis

World Food Program reduces food rations by 50 percent citing delays in payments from donor states.
UN agency cuts food aid to 1.4 million displaced Iraqis
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Anti-abortion activists 'march for life' in Washington

Tens of thousands convene in the US capital, spurred on by Donald Trump who has vowed to end taxpayer-funded abortion.
Anti-abortion activists 'march for life' in Washington
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Trump signs executive order banning Syrian refugees

US refugee programme suspended for 120 days and Syrian refugees barred until further notice.
Trump signs executive order banning Syrian refugees
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Indigenous tribes: Arizona road a threat to sacred land

Legal battle over Arizona highway heats up just days after US President Donald Trump approves controversial pipeline.
Indigenous tribes: Arizona road a threat to sacred land
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US envoy Nikki Haley at UN: 'We're taking names'

US ambassador to UN vows to overhaul world body and warns she will be 'taking names' of countries opposing Washington.
US envoy Nikki Haley at UN: 'We're taking names'
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Donald Trump 'committed to NATO', says May in US visit

UK prime minister becomes first foreign leader to meet Donald Trump since he was sworn in as US president a week ago.
Donald Trump 'committed to NATO', says May in US visit
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Hamas and Israel: Can they do a deal?

Hamas spokesman Osama Hamdan on the new unity government and Trump, and Guy Verhofstadt discusses the EU and Brexit.
Hamas and Israel: Can they do a deal?
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Brexit: Can the UK get a better deal?

Chief Brexit negotiator, Guy Verhofstadt, says it’s technically impossible for the UK to get a new trade deal in time.
Brexit: Can the UK get a better deal?
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Trump's first week at work - the report card

In just seven days, new US President Donald Trump has ordered significant changes in domestic and foreign policy.
Trump's first week at work - the report card
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Donald Trump and Theresa May meet at White House

Britain's prime minister arrives in Washington for discussions on a wide range of issues, including trade and security.
Donald Trump and Theresa May meet at White House
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Czech court rejects suit over school hijab ban

A Prague court rules in favour of a nursing school that banned a Somali refugee student from wearing the headscarf.
Czech court rejects suit over school hijab ban
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India: Governor resigns after 'ladies club' allegations

Meghalaya state governor resigns after a petition signed by more than 80 employees accuses him of sexual misconduct.
India: Governor resigns after 'ladies club' allegations
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Chile: Raging wildfires displace thousands

Ten people dead as Chile's worst wildfires in history continue to ravage the countries central-south regions.
Chile: Raging wildfires displace thousands
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The making and breaking of Europe

The Big Picture explores the interwoven history of the European project and the far right in postwar Europe.
The making and breaking of Europe
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The US embassy's move to Jerusalem won't happen soon

Israel may choose to trade Trump's offer to move the US embassy to Jerusalem for a yet to be known political advantage.
The US embassy's move to Jerusalem won't happen soon
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Iraq: A Deadly Deception

An inside look at how world leaders and the American public were duped into a war that cost thousands of lives.
Iraq: A Deadly Deception
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Turkey threatens to cancel Greece migration deal

Turkey 'may scrap' migration deal after a Greek court refused to return eight soldiers allegedly linked to failed coup.
Turkey threatens to cancel Greece migration deal
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Russian MPs back easing punishment for domestic abuse

Lower house approves plan to soften punishment for domestic violence, despite fierce criticism from activists.
Russian MPs back easing punishment for domestic abuse
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Trump's first week: Executive overdrive

As of Thursday, the new US administration had signed 13 executive actions on business, trade and immigration.
Trump's first week: Executive overdrive
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Obama and Black Lives Matter: An epilogue

Why Obama did not do enough for Black Lives Matter.
Obama and Black Lives Matter: An epilogue
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Week in Pictures: From women's marches to Somalia blast

From blast in Somalia to women's protests around the globe and wildfires in Chile, here is the week in pictures.
Week in Pictures: From women's marches to Somalia blast
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First human-pig embryos created by scientists

Step towards growing transplantable organs is taken by creation of embryos combining pig and human stem cells.
First human-pig embryos created by scientists
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Fake Donald Trump tweets taking over internet in China

Netizens have created over a million fake tweets in English and Chinese mocking the 45th US president.
Fake Donald Trump tweets taking over internet in China
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Khora community centre for Greece's refugees

With more than 62,000 refugees unable to move on, civil society and solidarity groups fill gap where the state fails.
Khora community centre for Greece's refugees
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Geneva talks on Syria postponed until end of February

Russia announces delay in UN-sponsored Syria talks as it hosts opposition politicians in Moscow.
Geneva talks on Syria postponed until end of February
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Theresa May and the Brexit divide

'She has none of the normal parliamentary and media constraints and is one of UK's most powerful prime ministers...'
Theresa May and the Brexit divide
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Why a hard Brexit will cost the UK more than Europe?

Brussels has several cards up its sleeve that could hinder Theresa May's plans for a clean and painless Brexit.
Why a hard Brexit will cost the UK more than Europe?
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Al-Shabab claims to have killed dozens of Kenyan troops

Armed group says it killed 57 soldiers in a raid on a military base in south Somalia, a claim rejected by Kenya's army.
Al-Shabab claims to have killed dozens of Kenyan troops
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The transience of memory in times of war

From Lebanon to Syria, Niam Itani's documentary Twice Upon A Time explores war through the eyes of a child.
The transience of memory in times of war
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Doomsday Clock adjusted, partly due to Donald Trump

Comments by Donald Trump on nuclear weapons and climate change have made the world less safe, atomic scientists say.
Doomsday Clock adjusted, partly due to Donald Trump
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Is Cameroon persecuting its English speakers?

Opposition leaders have been arrested and the internet has been cut in English-speaking regions for more than a week.
Is Cameroon persecuting its English speakers?
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Afghanistan: Taliban At The Gate

We join Afghan forces on the frontlines in Helmand, as they try to keep the Taliban from seizing a crucial capital.
Afghanistan: Taliban At The Gate
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Taraneh Alidoosti boycotting Oscars over Trump visa ban

Taraneh Alidoosti will not attend Academy Awards whether or not US President Trump's ban includes cultural events.
Taraneh Alidoosti boycotting Oscars over Trump visa ban
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Senior management team of US State Department resigns

Four leading department officials and country's border police chief quit posts under Donald Trump's administration.
Senior management team of US State Department resigns
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Mexico leader cancels Trump meet over border wall spat

Trump's scheduled meeting with President Enrique Pena Nieto falls apart after Mexico refuses to pay for border wall.
Mexico leader cancels Trump meet over border wall spat
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Profile: Adama Barrow, The Gambia's new president

The former property developer, who once worked as a London security guard, has two wives and four children.
Profile: Adama Barrow, The Gambia's new president
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Adama Barrow arrives in capital Banjul, at last

New president arrives from Senegal after weeks of political turmoil that left the West African country in disarray.
Adama Barrow arrives in capital Banjul, at last
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Green light for 153 East Jersualem settler homes

Authorities also plan to provide permits for 11,000 settler homes in East Jerusalem amid surge in settlement action.
Green light for 153 East Jersualem settler homes
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High Court blocks Nigeria oil spill case against Shell

High Court says communities devastated by spills from Anglo-Dutch company should file their case in Nigeria.
High Court blocks Nigeria oil spill case against Shell
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EU looks to fund camps in Africa to cut immigration

Controversial plan aims to screen asylum seekers in North Africa and return "economic migrants" to their home countries.
EU looks to fund camps in Africa to cut immigration
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Football's road to recognition in war-torn Afghanistan

Shaheen Asmayee will become the first Afghan club at an AFC event, but life was not simple for the players growing up.
Football's road to recognition in war-torn Afghanistan
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Cote d'Ivoire: Partial Justice

An investigation into a massacre reveals the lack of political will to unite the country.
Cote d'Ivoire: Partial Justice
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Parliament to debate Brexit process in coming days

Draft law introduced in parliament after top court said government must gain approval before triggering Brexit.
Parliament to debate Brexit process in coming days
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Trump to Mexico leader: Pay for wall, or stay away

US president suggests to cancel meeting after Mexican President Pena Nieto says his country will not pay for wall.
Trump to Mexico leader: Pay for wall, or stay away
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Syrian opposition factions join Ahrar al-Sham

After two days of clashes with Jabhat Fateh al-Sham, six opposition factions have sought protection from Ahrar al-Sham.
Syrian opposition factions join Ahrar al-Sham
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Greek court blocks extradition of Turkey coup suspects

Turkish military officers, sought by Ankara over July's failed coup, fled to Greece in helicopter and requested asylum.
Greek court blocks extradition of Turkey coup suspects
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Building Trump's border wall

Trump has promised to build a wall along the US-Mexican border. This map shows where fences are already in place.
Building Trump's border wall
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Who was Bessie Coleman and why does she still matter?

The first African American female to become a pilot, born on this day 125 years ago, remains an inspiration to many.
Who was Bessie Coleman and why does she still matter?
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Syrians are absent in Astana peace talks

With each round of peace talks, it is further clarified that Syrians under siege are not the key factor in negotiations.
Syrians are absent in Astana peace talks
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TV host Aamir Liaquat banned over ‘hate speech’

Popular TV personality Aamir Liaquat banned by media regulator after accusing abducted activists of blasphemy.
TV host Aamir Liaquat banned over ‘hate speech’
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A Maoist newspaper editor fights for Dalit rights

The former Maoist fighter uses his local newspaper to confront issues left unresolved after the country's 10-year war.
A Maoist newspaper editor fights for Dalit rights
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Bahrain police raid targets cleric's supporters

One man reportedly shot, while another died after being tortured in an early dawn raid in the village of Diraz.
Bahrain police raid targets cleric's supporters
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Avalanches kill 10 Indian soldiers in Kashmir

At least 14 people killed, including 10 soldiers, in three separate avalanches in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Avalanches kill 10 Indian soldiers in Kashmir
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Roma in Kosovo: The justice that never came

Years after the Yugoslav wars, Roma still await justice for disappeared family and those lost in 'revenge' attacks.
Roma in Kosovo: The justice that never came
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Australia Day protesters commemorate 'Invasion Day'

Indigenous Australians protest against the national holiday, which they say marks their dispossession and subjugation.
Australia Day protesters commemorate 'Invasion Day'
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Floods lash Bolivia and Peru

Torrential rains lead to widespread flooding across parts of central South America.
Floods lash Bolivia and Peru
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What's next after the US withdrawal from the TPP?

The Pacific countries will continue negotiating regional economic arrangements without the US.
What's next after the US withdrawal from the TPP?
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Adama Barrow faces test as he returns to The Gambia

New president arrives from Senegal on Thursday after weeks of political turmoil that left his country in disarray.
Adama Barrow faces test as he returns to The Gambia
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Al-Qaeda-linked rebels 'defeated in Benghazi district'

Forces loyal to renegade Libyan general Haftar claim they have liberated Qanfouda, a stronghold of Ansar al-Sharia.
Al-Qaeda-linked rebels 'defeated in Benghazi district'
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UN accused of suppressing Middle East report

The UN denies it suppressed a report critical of the way Middle Eastern governments treat their citizens.
UN accused of suppressing Middle East report
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Mosul University after ISIL: Damaged but defiant

Faculty and students of Mosul University, which was recently retaken from ISIL, vow to save its legacy.
Mosul University after ISIL: Damaged but defiant
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Mexican president: We will not pay for the border wall

President Pena Nieto condemns US President Donald Trump's order that a wall be built along the US-Mexico border.
Mexican president: We will not pay for the border wall
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Time to leave Afghanistan, Taliban tell Donald Trump

Nothing achieved in 15 years of war except bloodshed and destruction, say the Taliban in an open letter to US president.
Time to leave Afghanistan, Taliban tell Donald Trump
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Will Brexit still mean Brexit?

Britain's Supreme Court says the government must consult parliament before starting negotiations to leave the EU.
Will Brexit still mean Brexit?
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Cameroon's Anglophone areas suffer internet blackout

Government orders internet shut off after protests against what activists call marginalisation of English-speakers.
Cameroon's Anglophone areas suffer internet blackout
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US suit filed as journalists, lawyers face riot charges

Lawsuit against DC police alleges "indiscriminate" arrests after protests turned violent during Trump's inauguration.
US suit filed as journalists, lawyers face riot charges
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Trump signs order for border wall with Mexico

US president issues directives that also include cracking down on US cities that shield illegal immigrants.
Trump signs order for border wall with Mexico
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Dow Jones cross 20,000-point milestone

The most famous equity index benchmark on Wall Street shot above 20,000 for the first time.
Dow Jones cross 20,000-point milestone
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Reflections from the Women's March on Washington

After hundreds of thousands marched against Trump, many were asking; how do we continue this movement?
Reflections from the Women's March on Washington
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Latin America leaders condemn Trump's Mexico wall at CELAC summit

Heads of state gathered at annual CELAC Latin America summit discuss ways to confront new regional reality.
Latin America leaders condemn Trump's Mexico wall at CELAC summit
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Bolt loses Olympic gold as teammate fails drug test

Jamaican 4x100m relay team stripped of gold medal after Carter was found guilty of doping at 2008 Olympic Games.
Bolt loses Olympic gold as teammate fails drug test
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Suspected Emirati spy killed in Libya's Tripoli

Tripoli's state prosecutor says victim was shot dead by member of intelligence services who was himself killed.
Suspected Emirati spy killed in Libya's Tripoli
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Braving 15-metre high waves on board Antarctica research vessel

Al Jazeera joins 55 scientists who will be conducting 22 science research projects along the way to Antarctica.
Braving 15-metre high waves on board Antarctica research vessel
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Trump's counterterror programme

How Trump will make Obama's Countering Violent Extremism programme into "Countering Violent Jihad".
Trump's counterterror programme
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Al-Shabab attacks in Somalia (2006-2016)

Al-Shabab has carried out more than 360 attacks in Somalia in the last decade.
Al-Shabab attacks in Somalia (2006-2016)
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Gambians ready to rebuild their country 'from scratch'

Following the departure of their former president, Yahya Jammeh, Gambians reflect on the opportunities ahead.
Gambians ready to rebuild their country 'from scratch'
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N Korea defector: Kim Jong-un's days are numbered

One of most senior North Korean officials to flee post says he expects more defections as government systems "crumble".
N Korea defector: Kim Jong-un's days are numbered
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PA threatens to withdraw recognition of Israel

Senior official threatens to withdraw Palestinian Authority's recognition of Israel if US embassy is moved to Jerusalem.
PA threatens to withdraw recognition of Israel
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UK report: Sexist dress codes common in some sectors

Women routinely forced to wear high heels in jobs where they are on their feet all day, British politicians find.
UK report: Sexist dress codes common in some sectors
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Brexit is still happening, just not the way May hoped

The recent British Supreme Court ruling will not stop Brexit but it will change how it is approached.
Brexit is still happening, just not the way May hoped
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Trump to seek 'major investigation' into voter fraud

US president claims as many as five million people voted illegally in November poll, in which he lost the popular vote.
Trump to seek 'major investigation' into voter fraud
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Dutch call for fund to offset Trump abortion NGO move

Fund to support health centres offering abortion services in developing countries after US president cuts NGO financing.
Dutch call for fund to offset Trump abortion NGO move
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Kenya's slum DJ shows us around Kibera

Abdullah 'Dallas' Mussa walks us through the trials and tribulations of life as a slum journalist.
Kenya's slum DJ shows us around Kibera
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Egypt: The war of attrition against revolutionaries

Six years after the January 25 Revolution, Egypt's civil society faces a systemic crackdown, but remains defiant.
Egypt: The war of attrition against revolutionaries
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The tragedy of Egypt's stolen revolution

Six years on, Egypt's new authoritarianism has utilised various tactics, including repression and judicial manipulation.
The tragedy of Egypt's stolen revolution
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Kuwait hangs seven, including royal, in mass execution

The prisoners were convicted of various offences, including murder, kidnapping and rape.
Kuwait hangs seven, including royal, in mass execution
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Hamas warns Trump against moving embassy to Jerusalem

Spokesperson tells Al Jazeera move would add 'oil to the fire' and insists Palestinians will not abandon Jerusalem.
Hamas warns Trump against moving embassy to Jerusalem
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Torrential rains leave hundreds stranded in Chile

Around 350 Chileans have been cut-off following a spell of intense rainfall which caused floods and mudslides.
Torrential rains leave hundreds stranded in Chile
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ISIL in Brussels

We investigate the ISIL cell responsible for the attacks in Paris and Brussels.
ISIL in Brussels
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France prosecuting citizens for 'crimes of solidarity'

French citizens are facing prosecution and even jail time for helping refugees and migrants.
France prosecuting citizens for 'crimes of solidarity'
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Expelling Israel's Arab population?

Israeli negotiators, including Tzipi Livni, proposed "swapping" some of Israel's Arab villages into a Palestinian state.
Expelling Israel's Arab population?
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DAPL: The push and pull of Standing Rock

From Native Americans to military veterans, what is that draws people to the protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline?
DAPL: The push and pull of Standing Rock
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Duterte says CIA to blame for botched terror raid

Philippine leader claims "American adventure" to blame for incident as he also points finger at his predecessor.
Duterte says CIA to blame for botched terror raid
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South Africa: White men face trial for coffin attack

The two accused face assault charges after video emerged online showing them forcing a black man into a coffin.
South Africa: White men face trial for coffin attack
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Trump to put limits on refugees, immigration

US president also reiterates he will build Mexico wall as he moves to fulfill some of his most controversial pledges.
Trump to put limits on refugees, immigration
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Environment agency 'faces media blackout' under Trump

EPA staff banned from releasing press statements, blog updates and social media posts, Associated Press reports.
Environment agency 'faces media blackout' under Trump
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Haider al-Abadi: East Mosul fully liberated from ISIL

Haider al-Abadi says army took back eastern part of city, day after defence ministry retracted earlier claim of victory.
Haider al-Abadi: East Mosul fully liberated from ISIL
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Abruzzo avalanche toll climbs to 17 as hopes diminish

Twelve unaccounted for at hotel in Abruzzo region as second tragedy hits nearby: the crash of an emergency helicopter.
Abruzzo avalanche toll climbs to 17 as hopes diminish
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Is Donald Trump against free trade?

US president Trump withdraws from Trans-Pacific Partnership, saying the agreement harms the US.
Is Donald Trump against free trade?
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Astana summit: Opposition sets demands for new talks

Russia, Turkey and Iran pledge to strengthen fragile ceasefire as opposition expresses reservations over Tehran's role.
Astana summit: Opposition sets demands for new talks
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Oscar nominations more diverse after #OscarsSoWhite row

Seven of 20 actors nominated for an Academy Award are not white, compared to previous years which had no representation.
Oscar nominations more diverse after #OscarsSoWhite row
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Trump 'to clear' Keystone XL, Dakota Access pipelines

Two controversial projects that were rejected by Obama will go ahead with Trump's approval, Bloomberg media reports.
Trump 'to clear' Keystone XL, Dakota Access pipelines
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Sexual assault in the time of Trump

Eight years of progress and funding for programmes countering sexual violence against women are about to be undone.
Sexual assault in the time of Trump
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Israel approves plan for 2,500 new settler homes

Building plan for occupied West Bank came two days after more than 500 settlement homes were approved in East Jerusalem.
Israel approves plan for 2,500 new settler homes
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Astana joint statement by Iran, Russia, Turkey: in full

Astana joint statement by Iran, Russia, Turkey: in full
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RRDP: Women fear violence and rape in refugee camps

Study casts light on conditions women endure in refugee camps as they attempt to reach northern Europe.
RRDP: Women fear violence and rape in refugee camps
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On Monsanto and the First Amendment

Reflections on a trial by a professional protester.
On Monsanto and the First Amendment
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Scapegoating foreign aid

British foreign aid is not to blame for poverty and failed social services in the UK.
Scapegoating foreign aid
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Trump's embassy move to Jerusalem 'self-destructive'

Trump's gamble in moving the US embassy to Jerusalem will have horrific and irreversible outcomes.
Trump's embassy move to Jerusalem 'self-destructive'
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Darwin's wettest day in 5 years

Australia's 'top end' gets its heaviest monsoon wetting in years.
Darwin's wettest day in 5 years
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Turnbull: Potential for China to join TPP after US exit

Australian PM opens door to Beijing amid efforts to recast Trans-Pacific Partnership without the United States.
Turnbull: Potential for China to join TPP after US exit
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Seeds of Change: Revisiting Egypt's April 6 activists

At the beginning of the Arab Spring, we gained access to the activists behind Egypt's protests. What has become of them?
Seeds of Change: Revisiting Egypt's April 6 activists
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Iraqi forces gear up for anti-ISIL push in west Mosul

Popular Mobilisation 'prepares' to soon launch operation in city's western part, even as fighting continues in the east.
Iraqi forces gear up for anti-ISIL push in west Mosul
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Yemen conflict: Who controls what

More than two years after storming the capital, Sanaa, Houthi rebels have consolidated control over parts of Yemen.
Yemen conflict: Who controls what
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Afghanistan: Who controls what

More than a decade after the fall of the Taliban in 2001, the armed group is still active across Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: Who controls what
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May must seek parliament approval to start Brexit

Supreme Court rules the prime minister must seek approval from parliament before initiating negotiations to leave EU.
May must seek parliament approval to start Brexit
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Aleppo: Who controls what

Aleppo, once Syria's largest city, is an important battleground in the war with at least 250,000 besieged in the east.
Aleppo: Who controls what
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Syria talks resume in Astana after rocky start

Negotiations in Kazakhs capital enter a second day after indirect talks between Syria's warring sides hit a deadlock.
Syria talks resume in Astana after rocky start
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Syrian Civil War Map

A map of the Syrian civil war that shows who controls what after five years of fighting.
Syrian Civil War Map
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Iraq war map: Who controls what

As fighting in parts of Iraq intensifies, a visual breakdown of the control of territory after years of war.
Iraq war map: Who controls what
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Gambia's Adama Barrow names Fatoumata Tambajang as VP

New deputy leader had previously vowed to prosecute ex-ruler Yahya Jammeh for alleged crimes committed by his regime.
Gambia's Adama Barrow names Fatoumata Tambajang as VP
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UK: How deportations are tearing families apart

Protesters draw attention to government's use of 'inhumane' and 'secretive' charter flights to forcibly deport people.
UK: How deportations are tearing families apart
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Battle for Mosul: Who controls what

Mosul, Iraq's second largest city, is now the scene of a battle for control between Iraqi, Kurdish, and ISIL forces.
Battle for Mosul: Who controls what
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Trump's secretary of state and CIA picks clear hurdles

Rex Tillerson's nomination as Secretary of State advances and Senate confirms Mike Pompeo as CIA chief.
Trump's secretary of state and CIA picks clear hurdles
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Can Astana talks be turning point to end Syria war?

Russia is throwing its weight behind a political solution by organising negotiations in Kazakhstan's capital.
Can Astana talks be turning point to end Syria war?
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Constant snow for Japan

The current weather pattern over the Sea of Japan is bringing windy, cold and snowy weather to much of the country.
Constant snow for Japan
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First day of Syria peace talks end without breakthrough

Government and rebel delegations trade barbs over details of shaky nationwide truce during first day of talks in Astana.
First day of Syria peace talks end without breakthrough
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The TPP controversy explained

The TPP is a controversial trade deal by Pacific countries. Here is what supporters and opponents think of it.
The TPP controversy explained
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Reflections from the Women's March on Washington

After hundreds of thousands marched against Trump, many were asking; how do we continue this movement?
Reflections from the Women's March on Washington
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Israel's Livni skips Belgium trip amid threat of arrest

Ex-foreign minister cancels Brussels visit after prosecutors said they would question her over war crimes allegations.
Israel's Livni skips Belgium trip amid threat of arrest
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Trump withdraws US from Trans-Pacific Partnership deal

US president formally pulls US out of massive 12-nation trade deal that covers 40 percent of world's economy.
Trump withdraws US from Trans-Pacific Partnership deal
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Film 'Mawlana' provokes outcry over religion and state

"The Preacher" tackles complex relationship between clerics and government, and some are calling for it to be banned.
Film 'Mawlana' provokes outcry over religion and state
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Uganda's School for Life: Educating out of Poverty

Can teaching entrepreneurship skills help Ugandan students break the cycle of poverty and youth unemployment?
Uganda's School for Life: Educating out of Poverty
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Maryam Safdar named in Panama Papers as beneficiary

German daily publishes leaked documents to support claim that Maryam Safdar is beneficiary of an offshore company.
Maryam Safdar named in Panama Papers as beneficiary
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Chief judge quits over 'begging for Gulf money'

Ahmad Hilayel delivered a sermon in which he chastised Arab Gulf leaders, demanding more financial aid.
Chief judge quits over 'begging for Gulf money'
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Iraq army 'takes' east Mosul from ISIL

Months after massive ground operation to retake northern city began, army announces major victory in battle for Mosul.
Iraq army 'takes' east Mosul from ISIL
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Outbreak of H5N1 bird flu at poultry farm in Dhaka

More than 700 Sonali breed birds die after highly contagious H5N1 virus is discovered at Dhaka farm.
Outbreak of H5N1 bird flu at poultry farm in Dhaka
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Yemen army claims control of port city of Mokha

Army forces enter southwestern port city of Mokha, as dozens of families flee ongoing clashes and bombardments.
Yemen army claims control of port city of Mokha
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In the US, we need a Muslim-Jewish alliance ...

... but one that does not silence discussions on justice for Palestine.
In the US, we need a Muslim-Jewish alliance ...
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Will the American embassy move to Jerusalem?

The United States is 'discussing' moving the American embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Will the American embassy move to Jerusalem?
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Palestinians bring anti-settlements rally to Knesset

Palestinian citizens of Israel rally against demolition of Palestinian homes as 566 settler permits are issued.
Palestinians bring anti-settlements rally to Knesset
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Iraqi Christians return to ISIL's wreckage

Iraqi forces retook Qaraqosh from ISIL late last year, but for residents finally returning home, the ordeal continues.
Iraqi Christians return to ISIL's wreckage
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Trump is likely to inherit Obama's war legacy

Experience tells us it matters little whether a liberal democrat or an autocratic republican sits in the White House.
Trump is likely to inherit Obama's war legacy
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Syria's war: East Ghouta 'refuses any evacuation deal'

Residents of Syria's East Ghouta say they will refuse any government efforts to forge a truce deal or evacuation plans.
Syria's war: East Ghouta 'refuses any evacuation deal'
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Nicola Sturgeon: The new champion of liberalism

Scotland's social democrat leader, Nicola Sturgeon, has reinvented herself as a defender of establishment liberalism.
Nicola Sturgeon: The new champion of liberalism
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How will Guantanamo be remembered?

It is 2046 and Clive Stafford Smith has returned to Guantanamo, where his clients were once imprisoned and tortured.
How will Guantanamo be remembered?
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Samsung blames Galaxy Note 7 fires on faulty batteries

Company says efforts to increase phone's battery life caused device to catch fire prompting an estimated $5.3bn recall.
Samsung blames Galaxy Note 7 fires on faulty batteries
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Jallikattu: Two gored to death in bull-taming festival

The incident took place a day after a ban on the controversial sport, known as Jallikattu, was overturned.
Jallikattu: Two gored to death in bull-taming festival
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Pakistan's Moenjodaro is crumbling away

Falling tourist numbers, lack of facilities and neglect means the archaeological site in Pakistan is taking a hit.
Pakistan's Moenjodaro is crumbling away
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Egypt: Attackers kill five soldiers in Sinai Peninsula

Egyptian army blames 'disloyal fundamentalist elements' for carrying out latest attack in volatile peninsula.
Egypt: Attackers kill five soldiers in Sinai Peninsula
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Syria's war: Peace talks enter first day in Astana

New round of discussions aimed at ending the Syrian conflict is set to kick off in Kazakhstan's capital.
Syria's war: Peace talks enter first day in Astana
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US: Deadly tornadoes hit Georgia and Mississippi

President Donald Trump pledges help as state of emergency is declared in some areas due to severe weather.
US: Deadly tornadoes hit Georgia and Mississippi
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The Gambia: Ex-ruler Yahya Jammeh 'plundered coffers'

Exiled former leader accused of 'stealing' state funds as regional troops prepare to secure arrival of President Barrow.
The Gambia: Ex-ruler Yahya Jammeh 'plundered coffers'
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United States Women's March on Washington

Largest anti-Trump marches in the United states by city.
United States Women's March on Washington
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What hinders the smooth transfer of power in Africa?

The former president of Gambia Yahya Jammeh has flown into exile to avoid a military confrontation.
What hinders the smooth transfer of power in Africa?
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US 'discussing' moving Israel embassy to Jerusalem

Days after Trump's inauguration, White House discusses controversial plan to relocate embassy from Tel Aviv.
US 'discussing' moving Israel embassy to Jerusalem
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Mosul: Iraqi forces 'liberate' east from ISIL fighters

Iraqi forces 'liberate' the last two neighbourhoods on the left side of the Tigris River in eastern Mosul.
Mosul: Iraqi forces 'liberate' east from ISIL fighters
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Rebels focused on ceasefire at Astana peace talks

Opposition official tells Al Jazeera Kazakhstan talks to focus on current truce, as opposed to President Assad's future.
Rebels focused on ceasefire at Astana peace talks
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France: Socialists cast votes for presidential hopeful

Primary sees leftist voters split as analysts predict general election will see conservatives battle the far-right.
France: Socialists cast votes for presidential hopeful
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Rage rooms a smashing way to relieve stress in Russia

Russians can smash things, hurl paint and scream in rooms that let people to 'be the bad guy without getting arrested'.
Rage rooms a smashing way to relieve stress in Russia
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Pope Francis warns against populism, citing Hitler

Declining to directly pass judgement on US President Trump, the pope condemned border walls being built across Europe.
Pope Francis warns against populism, citing Hitler
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Human rights: From Obama to Trump

The dangerous erosion of human rights structures and practices under Obama will reach dangerous proportions under Trump.
Human rights: From Obama to Trump
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Trump's greatest deal

Trump wants a weaker dollar. China wants a stronger yuan. Will they make a deal?
Trump's greatest deal
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Gambia: A lesson for African dictators

What Gambia can teach other countries about the peaceful transfer of power.
Gambia: A lesson for African dictators
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Obama and the media: Freedom v unprecedented intrusion

Did the Obama administration deliver on its promise of openness in government and what legacy is left for journalists?
Obama and the media: Freedom v unprecedented intrusion
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America's media under Trump: An ominous start

How will coverage of the Trump administration shape up post-inauguration and what will become of America's media?
America's media under Trump: An ominous start
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Dear Donald Trump: Letters from Afghanistan

'If America can fight, it can also bring peace. America can play its role better in peace than in war.'
Dear Donald Trump: Letters from Afghanistan
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In Umm al-Hiran, it is 'a continuing Nakba'

Israel has advanced plans to raze the village of 150 homes and replace it with a town for Israeli Jews.
In Umm al-Hiran, it is 'a continuing Nakba'
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Israel approves permits for 566 settler homes

Building plan in East Jerusalem approved by local council after being held up until Donald Trump took office in the US.
Israel approves permits for 566 settler homes
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Trouble for Trump: Iran, North Korea, Palestine, China

Experts weigh in on four foreign policy areas where Trump's administration might run into trouble.
Trouble for Trump: Iran, North Korea, Palestine, China
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Tornado leaves four dead in Mississippi

Damaging storms rip through the southeastern US and further storms are expected.
Tornado leaves four dead in Mississippi
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Sri Lanka hit by worst drought in decades

Dry spell affects more than a million people, with authorities warning of more water shortages.
Sri Lanka hit by worst drought in decades
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Syria talks set to begin in Astana as ceasefire holds

The Astana meeting marks a distinct change from what has previously been a diplomatic process led by UN, say analysts.
Syria talks set to begin in Astana as ceasefire holds
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Washington, DC: Women's March for equal rights

'I came to show solidarity with women and all the other people who resist the bigotry and ... intolerance.'
Washington, DC: Women's March for equal rights
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Dozens killed after train derails in southern India

At least 36 dead and many others injured after seven coaches are thrown off tracks in Andhra Pradesh state.
Dozens killed after train derails in southern India
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Lebanese soldiers thwart suicide bombing in Beirut cafe

Security forces arrest a would-be suicide bomber in a crowded Costa coffee shop in busy Hamra Street.
Lebanese soldiers thwart suicide bombing in Beirut cafe
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Netanyahu plans to discuss 'Iran threat' with Trump

Israel prime minister distinguishes between 'cruel' Tehran government and the people in recorded message.
Netanyahu plans to discuss 'Iran threat' with Trump
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What is Russia's endgame in Libya?

Haftar met with Russian officials in an effort to secure military support that would prepare for his control of Libya.
What is Russia's endgame in Libya?
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Women marches across the world draw huge crowds

Hundreds of thousands join women's marches to protest new US president's stance on gender, minorities and human rights.
Women marches across the world draw huge crowds
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Trump denies feuding with CIA over election 'hacking'

US President Donald Trump denies feuding with CIA over claims Russia hacked the election as he vows full support.
Trump denies feuding with CIA over election 'hacking'
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Trump: Targeting Barack Obama's legacy?

The new US president makes his first moves against his predecessor's policies.
Trump: Targeting Barack Obama's legacy?
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Arab journalists urge Egypt to free Al Jazeera reporter

The Federation of Arab Journalists calls for the release of Mahmoud Hussein, who was detained by Egypt on December 20.
Arab journalists urge Egypt to free Al Jazeera reporter
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Jammeh arrives at Banjul airport after stepping down

Leader of 22 years who for weeks refused to cede power likely headed into exile, mediators say.
Jammeh arrives at Banjul airport after stepping down
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Adama Barrow says Yahya Jammeh leaving soon for Guinea

Adama Barrow says he will return to his 'homeland' from Senegal once Jammeh, who ruled the country for 22 years, leaves.
Adama Barrow says Yahya Jammeh leaving soon for Guinea
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Women around the world protest against President Trump

Tens of thousands march in US capital Washington, DC, as solidarity protests take place in Europe, Asia and Africa.
Women around the world protest against President Trump
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Mario Balotelli racially abused at football match

Ligue 1 to investigate after Italian striker Mario Balotelli accuses Bastia fans of making monkey noises as he played.
Mario Balotelli racially abused at football match
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Lady and the Trump

When the American dream turns into a nightmare come true.
Lady and the Trump
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Thousands protest far-right conference in Germany

Far-right leaders from Germany, France, Italy and elsewhere gather in German city of Koblenz amid demonstrations.
Thousands protest far-right conference in Germany
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Gabriela Michetti: 'We told the truth'

Argentina's vice president talks 'false' corruption claims, economic woes and Panama Papers allegations.
Gabriela Michetti: 'We told the truth'
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Deadly bomb blast hits Syria's Rakban refugee camp

Deadly blasts hits camp with 85,000 displaced people just days ahead of peace talks in Kazakhstan.
Deadly bomb blast hits Syria's Rakban refugee camp
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The future of journalism under President Trump

Will the White House press corps fall in line or fight back with adversarial journalism? Plus, Obama's media legacy.
The future of journalism under President Trump
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Global inequality: Bridging the gap

Can the World Economic Forum - or new President Trump - make a difference to the growing global wealth imbalance?
Global inequality: Bridging the gap
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Why women march today in Washington

Today, women in Washington will be marching for policies that would benefit both women and men.
Why women march today in Washington
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Study linking herbicide to serious disease fuels debate

UK scientists say a first-ever long-term study shows popular weed-killer Roundup caused severe liver damage in rats.
Study linking herbicide to serious disease fuels debate
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Disappeared: Silencing Pakistan's activists

Rights groups say blasphemy allegations against disappeared activists aimed at silencing dissent for good.
Disappeared: Silencing Pakistan's activists
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Suicide bombers blow themselves up in Saudi Arabia

Security forces engaged 'terrorists' in a firefight with suspects who later detonated explosives in the city of Jeddah.
Suicide bombers blow themselves up in Saudi Arabia
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Bus crash in northern Italy kills 16 people

Coach carrying Hungarian students crashed and caught fire near the city of Verona in Italy.
Bus crash in northern Italy kills 16 people
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South Korea: Minister arrested over 'artist blacklist'

Culture Minister Cho Yoon-sun accused of helping target artists critical of impeached President Park Geun-hye.
South Korea: Minister arrested over 'artist blacklist'
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Turkish MPs approve bill to create executive presidency

Changes, subject to a referendum, are to expand president's powers as head of executive while abolishing prime ministry.
Turkish MPs approve bill to create executive presidency
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Jordan struggles to draw new tourists

Recent Karak siege was just the latest setback to an industry in flux.
Jordan struggles to draw new tourists
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Protests erupt in Gaza as electricity crisis deepens

In many areas, Palestinians received only three hours of electricity at a time, punctuated by 12-hour blackouts.
Protests erupt in Gaza as electricity crisis deepens
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Trump's first executive order aims to scrap Obamacare

President Donald Trump tells agencies to scale back aspects of the Affordable Care Act as a prelude to a full repeal.
Trump's first executive order aims to scrap Obamacare
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Donald Trump: US will wipe out 'Islamic terror groups'

After inauguration, White House announces immediate policy to 'unite civilised world' to defeat and destroy 'terrorism'.
Donald Trump: US will wipe out 'Islamic terror groups'
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Deadly blast rocks market in Pakistan's northwest

At least 11 killed in an explosion at a vegetable market in Kurram Agency's Parachinar city.
Deadly blast rocks market in Pakistan's northwest
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Women's March on Washington kicks off Down Under

Australia and New Zealand first to hold rallies as part of a global movement reacting to Donald Trump's inauguration.
Women's March on Washington kicks off Down Under
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Mattis, Kelly sworn in as first Trump cabinet members

John Kelly confirmed as secretary of homeland security and James Mattis cleared as secretary of defense.
Mattis, Kelly sworn in as first Trump cabinet members
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Donald Trump comes to power, in the White House and online

Donald Trump comes to power, in the White House and online
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Austrian police arrest 'terror' suspect planning attack

Interior minister says a potential "terror attack" in Vienna averted with the arrest of the 18-year-old suspect.
Austrian police arrest 'terror' suspect planning attack
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Kazakhstan confirms H5 bird flu in wild swans

Two swans were found dead in the coastal city of Aktau in the west of the country, Kazakh agriculture ministry says.
Kazakhstan confirms H5 bird flu in wild swans
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Transcript: Donald Trump inauguration speech in full

US President Donald Trump's inauguration speech, delivered to the nation outside Capitol in Washington, DC.
Transcript: Donald Trump inauguration speech in full
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Trump administration to 'empower' US police forces

Statement on the official White House website says US President Donald Trump will empower police departments.
Trump administration to 'empower' US police forces
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Gambia's Yahya Jammeh 'agrees to step down'

Incoming President Adama Barrow says outgoing leader of 22 years has finally agreed to cede and will leave the country.
Gambia's Yahya Jammeh 'agrees to step down'
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US: Deadly air strike in Syria hits al-Qaeda camp

US claims air strike killed more than 100 al-Qaeda fighters just a day before President Obama left office.
US: Deadly air strike in Syria hits al-Qaeda camp
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Donald Trump sworn in as US president

Donald Trump becomes 45th president as protests turn violent in Washington DC.
Donald Trump sworn in as US president
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How will we remember Obama on the world stage?

The Nation editor and publisher Katrina vanden Heuvel on Barack Obama's impact on the world stage.
How will we remember Obama on the world stage?
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UpFront special: Welcome to the Trump era

We debate what a Trump presidency means for the world, and Katrina vanden Heuvel reflects on Obama's global impact.
UpFront special: Welcome to the Trump era
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Deadly ISIS attack hits Turkish soldiers in Syria

The attack comes on the same day Turkey said it is no longer 'realistic' to exclude Assad from a solution.
Deadly ISIS attack hits Turkish soldiers in Syria
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Native Americans expect nothing good from Trump...

....but will the media pay attention at all?
Native Americans expect nothing good from Trump...
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Trouble for Trump: Iran, North Korea, Palestine, China

Experts weigh in on four foreign policy areas where Trump's administration might run into trouble.
Trouble for Trump: Iran, North Korea, Palestine, China
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Air strikes kill dozens of rebels in northern Syria

At least 40 fighters from Jabhat Fateh al-Sham killed in Aleppo province at a training camp attack.
Air strikes kill dozens of rebels in northern Syria
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First snow in more than a century in Torrevieja, Spain

The Spanish Costa Blanca is white with snow in a rare weather event in the Mediterranean.
First snow in more than a century in Torrevieja, Spain
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Week in pictures: From fire in Iran to US protests

From protests in the US, to cargo plane crash in Kyrgyzstan, and jubilation in Gambia, here is the week in pictures.
Week in pictures: From fire in Iran to US protests
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Six survivors found in avalanche-hit Italian hotel

About 23 still missing as rescuers locate survivors after massive snow slide buries tourist hotel in Italy.
Six survivors found in avalanche-hit Italian hotel
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Bikers for Trump arrive for inauguration with fanfare

'In the event that we are needed, we will certainly form a wall of meat' to protect and keep order, they said.
Bikers for Trump arrive for inauguration with fanfare
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Thailand sets up reconciliation panel ahead of polls

Main political parties say they are open to reconciliation but question neutrality under military administration.
Thailand sets up reconciliation panel ahead of polls
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Tehran: Rescuers scour debris for trapped firefighters

Relief efforts hampered by thick smoke as President Rouhani orders an immediate investigation into building collapse.
Tehran: Rescuers scour debris for trapped firefighters
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Donald Trump: Making Doonbeg great again

A village on the west coast of Ireland will be celebrating Trump's inauguration - and its own economic revival.
Donald Trump: Making Doonbeg great again
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Guterres: Thousands of child soldiers fight in Somalia

UN's Antonio Guterres concerned over new report saying nearly 6,200 children were recruited over a six year period.
Guterres: Thousands of child soldiers fight in Somalia
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China's economy grows but 2016 weakest in three decades

World's second-largest economy expanded 6.8 percent from a year earlier in the three months ending in December.
China's economy grows but 2016 weakest in three decades
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US prepares for inauguration amid Donald Trump protests

Hollywood figures Robert de Niro, Alec Baldwin, and Michael Moore among those who turned out in New York to demonstrate.
US prepares for inauguration amid Donald Trump protests
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One dead as car ploughs into pedestrians in Australia

Incident treated as a 'mass casualty event' and hospitals have been put on 'Code Red' to accept casualties.
One dead as car ploughs into pedestrians in Australia
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Drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman extradited to US

New York indictment accuses notorious drug dealer of using hit men to carry out murders, kidnappings, and torture.
Drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman extradited to US
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Spain arrests Russian wanted by US for alleged hacking

Spain has arrested computer programmer Stanislov Lisov on an FBI warrant issued through Interpol on hacking allegations.
Spain arrests Russian wanted by US for alleged hacking
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UNICEF: 40% of Syrian children in Turkey not in school

Risk of 'lost generation' as UN agency says 380,000 Syrian child refugees miss formal education at present in Turkey.
UNICEF: 40% of Syrian children in Turkey not in school
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Canada's Indigenous call for national suicide strategy

Two girls committed suicide in Ontario after Ottawa turned down local request for funding to stop youth 'suicide pact'.
Canada's Indigenous call for national suicide strategy
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Will the new 'Silk Road' be a success?

A freight train arrived at Barking Station in east London, UK, on Wednesday after a 12,000km journey from China.
Will the new 'Silk Road' be a success?
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Vietnam's Tech Rush

Vietnam's young tech entrepreneurs are transforming the country into Southeast Asia's Silicon Valley.
Vietnam's Tech Rush
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New Gambia president Adama Barrow takes oath in Senegal

Winner of December vote inaugurated in Senegal while longtime ruler refuses to cede power, deepening a political crisis.
New Gambia president Adama Barrow takes oath in Senegal
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Clashes grip Brazil prison where 26 killed

Riots between gangs at the Alcacuz Penitentiary followed a series of deadly bursts of violence in Brazilian prisons.
Clashes grip Brazil prison where 26 killed
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The inevitable Trumputin divorce

Why it is not meant to be for Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.
The inevitable Trumputin divorce
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Perfidious Albion and Israel-Palestine

British policy towards Palestine reveals a persistent pro-Israeli bias, from Lord Balfour to Theresa May.
Perfidious Albion and Israel-Palestine
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US air raids 'kill scores of ISIL fighters' in Libya

B-2 bombers and US drones target two camps near city of Sirte, killing at least 80 ISIL fighters, Pentagon says.
US air raids 'kill scores of ISIL fighters' in Libya
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Voices from Washington on eve of inauguration

'Will he make my America great? It's not that simple. I have to make my America great. It's not up to him.'
Voices from Washington on eve of inauguration
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Dark and smoky shelters for refugees stranded in Serbia

Fearful of deportations at official camps, refugees in Serbia find cover in make-shift shelters.
Dark and smoky shelters for refugees stranded in Serbia
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Palestinians sceptical about Moscow reconciliation deal

A meaningful unity requires a serious engagement in restructuring and reinventing the Palestinian political system.
Palestinians sceptical about Moscow reconciliation deal
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The Reckoning: From Obama to Trump

Marwan Bishara examines President Obama's legacy following Donald Trump’s victory and what this means for America.
The Reckoning: From Obama to Trump
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Commuting Chelsea Manning's sentence is not enough

President Barack Obama set a precedent with a fierce crackdown on whistle-blowers.
Commuting Chelsea Manning's sentence is not enough
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Egypt extends detention of Al Jazeera's Mahmoud Hussein

Al Jazeera denies charges against Mahmoud Hussein and calls for his release as detention is extended for second time.
Egypt extends detention of Al Jazeera's Mahmoud Hussein
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Five thoughts to sober up the morning after Trump

The morning after Donald Trump's inauguration there a few things Americans should reflect on.
Five thoughts to sober up the morning after Trump
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Palestinians in Israel strike after deadly Negev raid

Palestinians in Israel protest in cities across the country after home demolition raid turned deadly in Um al Hiran.
Palestinians in Israel strike after deadly Negev raid
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Gambia: Adama Barrow to take oath in Senegal

Gambia's new leader to be sworn in at Dakar embassy as incumbent refuses to go despite threat of military intervention.
Gambia: Adama Barrow to take oath in Senegal
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Malaysia: Muslim countries should end Rohingya crisis

Malaysia PM Najib Razak warns that Rohingya could be 'infiltrated' by ISIL if their plight is not solved.
Malaysia: Muslim countries should end Rohingya crisis
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Protests flare in southern India over Jallikattu ban

Thousands protest a ban on an ancient bull-taming festival in Tamil Nadu that animal rights groups say is cruel.
Protests flare in southern India over Jallikattu ban
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2016 declared Earth's hottest year on record

The 40th consecutive year with a global temperature above the 20th century average has just ended, with another record.
2016 declared Earth's hottest year on record
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What has each US president left for their successor?

From military intervention and deportation to federal debt and foreign aid, how have recent presidents performed?
What has each US president left for their successor?
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Vice President Saidy quits, abandoning Yahya Jammeh

Saidy is the highest level official to abandon Jammeh, who refuses to step down despite losing last month's election.
Vice President Saidy quits, abandoning Yahya Jammeh
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Death toll from suicide blast at Gao army base rises

At least 77 killed in attack claimed by AQIM, French army spokesman says, as three-day mourning period begins.
Death toll from suicide blast at Gao army base rises
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Australian Open: Djokovic knocked out in second round

Six-time winner beaten in the second round by wildcard Istomin who is ranked 117 in the world.
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The seven biggest threats to Donald Trump's presidency

The mass of protesters converging for Trump's inauguration are not his only headache.
The seven biggest threats to Donald Trump's presidency
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Dear Donald Trump: A letter from Cuba

Friendship has always existed between the people of Cuba and the US. We want to build bridges, not walls.
Dear Donald Trump: A letter from Cuba
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From Obama to Trump: What's next for Cuba?

Cubans are watching closely as the US inaugurates its new president and wondering what it will mean for them.
From Obama to Trump: What's next for Cuba?
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Why thousands of Iranians are fighting in Syria

Political, ideological and economic factors have contributed to the flow of fighters from Iran to Syria, analysts say.
Why thousands of Iranians are fighting in Syria
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Tehran fire: Commercial tower collapses, many injured

Plasco building collapses after huge blaze wounds dozens of people, Iranian state media reports.
Tehran fire: Commercial tower collapses, many injured
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India school bus crash kills at least 15 children

At least 15 children killed and several others wounded after speeding truck collides with school bus in Uttar Pradesh.
India school bus crash kills at least 15 children
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Italy earthquake: 'Many dead' in avalanche-hit hotel

Bodies were found inside the hotel in the central Abruzzo region, media reports say.
Italy earthquake: 'Many dead' in avalanche-hit hotel
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Hong Kong's Localist Revolutionaries

Why a new group of radical activists in Hong Kong are calling for greater autonomy - and even independence - from China.
Hong Kong's Localist Revolutionaries
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Military intervention looms as Jammeh clings to power

African troops edge towards borders as midnight deadline for President Yahya Jammeh to cede power passes.
Military intervention looms as Jammeh clings to power
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Obama: 'Moment may be passing' for two-state solution

Barack Obama's last news conference as US leader focuses on Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Russia and Chelsea Manning.
Obama: 'Moment may be passing' for two-state solution
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Romania: Protests against proposal to pardon prisoners

Government says move is needed to reduce overcrowded prisons, but opposition allege it will set back anti-graft drive.
Romania: Protests against proposal to pardon prisoners
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Fear and anticipation as Gambia deadline nears

Thousands flee and regional forces deploy as President Yahya Jammeh refuses to cede power despite election loss.
Fear and anticipation as Gambia deadline nears
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Have anti-terror laws gone too far?

Anmesty International suggests basic human rights are being eroded across Europe, perhaps permanently.
Have anti-terror laws gone too far?
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Boxer Anthony Joshua sparks anger for photo in mosque

IBF heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua criticised on Twitter over picture showing him taking part in Muslim prayers.
Boxer Anthony Joshua sparks anger for photo in mosque
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ICRC: Strike on Nigeria refugee camp killed at least 76

At least six ICRC staff members among 76 people killed in accidental bombing of camp for displaced people in Rann.
ICRC: Strike on Nigeria refugee camp killed at least 76
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Who represents the Palestinian people?

The political parties and groups advocating for the cause of Palestinian self-determination.
Who represents the Palestinian people?
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Russian and Turkish jets 'bomb ISIL' in Syria's al-Bab

Russia's defence ministry says its fighter jets have teamed up with Turkish planes to target ISIL in Syria's al-Bab.
Russian and Turkish jets 'bomb ISIL' in Syria's al-Bab
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Mohamed Aboutrika's name added to Egypt 'terror list'

Lawyer for four-time African Footballer of the Year says court's decision is 'contrary to the law' and will be appealed.
Mohamed Aboutrika's name added to Egypt 'terror list'
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The problem with photojournalism and Africa

Why African photographers don't get to tell African photo stories in Western media.
The problem with photojournalism and Africa
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Farewell to the last man to walk on the Moon

Before his death, Gene Cernan threw down the challenge to the next generation to forge the destiny of tomorrow.
Farewell to the last man to walk on the Moon
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Born in a cell: The families stranded at the US border

There has been a surge in Latin American families trying to cross the US-Mexico border before Trump's inauguration.
Born in a cell: The families stranded at the US border
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Mali: Suicide attack kills dozens in Gao military camp

At least 35 people have been killed after a suicide car bombing hit a military camp in the city of Gao, northern Mali.
Mali: Suicide attack kills dozens in Gao military camp
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A taste of migration: Penang's multi-culinary heritage

We explore the island state off the coast of Malaysia through its unique food, history and people.
A taste of migration: Penang's multi-culinary heritage
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More snow falls across Mediterranean countries

Much of southern Europe is experiencing its seconds round of snow in just under two weeks.
More snow falls across Mediterranean countries
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Jerusalem hospital school offers hope to ill children

The one-classroom school in an East Jerusalem hospital allows chronically ill Palestinian children to continue studies.
Jerusalem hospital school offers hope to ill children
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Jordan cracks down on activists over social media posts

Eight activists, including retired army generals and teachers, charged over anti-government statements.
Jordan cracks down on activists over social media posts
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String of earthquakes hits central Italy

Tremors felt in the capital, Rome, forcing an evacuation of the underground train system.
String of earthquakes hits central Italy
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Sylvana Simons: Racism is accepted in the Netherlands

In a country that prides itself on its supposed inclusiveness, a new political party exposes racism in Dutch society.
Sylvana Simons: Racism is accepted in the Netherlands
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Turkey deports New York Times correspondent

Rod Nordland was sent back to London from Istanbul's Ataturk Airport as he was entering Turkey, the newspaper said.
Turkey deports New York Times correspondent
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