Transcript: Donald Trump Congress speech in full

US president marked his 40th day in office with the delivery of his first address to a joint session of Congress.
Transcript: Donald Trump Congress speech in full
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Trump: VOICE agency to publish crimes by immigrants

In first speech to Congress, new president announces special office to assist victims of crimes committed by immigrants.
Trump: VOICE agency to publish crimes by immigrants
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Nikki Haley: 'We are not afraid to call out Russia'

US ambassador to the United Nations says Russia is neither friend nor foe and relations will 'depend on the day'.
Nikki Haley: 'We are not afraid to call out Russia'
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Donald Trump vows to 'demolish and destroy' ISIL

Addressing Congress, US president also honoured Navy Seal killed in raid against in al-Qaeda in Yemen.
Donald Trump vows to 'demolish and destroy' ISIL
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Court charges two women with Kim Jong-nam murder

Under heavy security, Indonesian and Vietnamese nationals formally charged with murder and now face death penalty.
Court charges two women with Kim Jong-nam murder
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Donald Trump delivers first speech to Congress

US president says he will shortly take new steps to 'keep those out' who would do harm to his country.
Donald Trump delivers first speech to Congress
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Donald Trump set to make first speech to Congress

US president expected to focus on immigration, economic opportunity and national security as he lays out his vision.
Donald Trump set to make first speech to Congress
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EU vote paves way for Marine Le Pen's immunity lifting

Far-right presidential candidate is under investigation in France for posting graphic images on Twitter.
EU vote paves way for Marine Le Pen's immunity lifting
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Somalia declares 'national disaster' over drought

More than 6.2 million people in need of urgent humanitarian aid, including nearly three million who are going hungry.
Somalia declares 'national disaster' over drought
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Should Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari resign?

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has been away for weeks getting treatment for an undisclosed ailment.
Should Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari resign?
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Breaking down the US defence budget

A look at how US military spending compares to the rest of the world and how it has changed in the last 50 years.
Breaking down the US defence budget
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Israel's cabinet 'ignored warnings' over 2014 Gaza war

State inquiry says cabinet never discussed possible alternatives to army action, which killed over 2,250 Palestinians.
Israel's cabinet 'ignored warnings' over 2014 Gaza war
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Russia and China veto UN resolution on Syria sanctions

Moscow and Beijing prevent UNSC from imposing sanctions on Syrian government for alleged use of chemical weapons.
Russia and China veto UN resolution on Syria sanctions
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A lunar journey: Mankind's missions around the Moon

Elon Musk's private space company SpaceX is planning to send two unnamed tourists around the Moon in 2018.
A lunar journey: Mankind's missions around the Moon
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Largest post-coup bid trial opens with 330 suspects

Charges for those allegedly involved in failed July military coup range from murder to trying to overthrow government.
Largest post-coup bid trial opens with 330 suspects
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Friends and family mourn for slain Srinivas Kuchibhotla

Hundreds of family and friends join funeral of slain engineer in his hometown amid growing fears of hate crimes in US.
Friends and family mourn for slain Srinivas Kuchibhotla
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Demobilising with the FARC's 18th Front

We follow one of the FARC's most militarily successful fronts as it heads to a UN camp to begin the transition to peace.
Demobilising with the FARC's 18th Front
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Amnesty: Houthi rebels recruit fighters as young as 15

UN and Amnesty International demand immediate release of child soldiers in war-torn Yemen.
Amnesty: Houthi rebels recruit fighters as young as 15
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Record snowfall in the land of ice

Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, gets buried in the deepest February snowfall on record.
Record snowfall in the land of ice
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Honouring Pakistani philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi

The legendary philanthropist set up the world's biggest volunteer ambulance network and helped save thousands of lives.
Honouring Pakistani philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi
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In Appalachia, some hope for a future without coal

Once known as 'coal country', this impoverished region of the US is trying to build a future without the coal industry.
In Appalachia, some hope for a future without coal
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Syria's FSA vows to attack government forces in Al Bab

Syrian army's advances in Al Bab city may delay the battle for Raqqa, analysts say.
Syria's FSA vows to attack government forces in Al Bab
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A village ails after Pakistani fishermen's arrest

The lives of the many who rely on the 26 fishermen who were arrested after straying into Indian waters are now at risk.
A village ails after Pakistani fishermen's arrest
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Saudi Arabia wants oil prices to rise to $60 in 2017

OPEC heavyweight and Gulf allies believe the rise would increase investment without causing a jump in US shale output.
Saudi Arabia wants oil prices to rise to $60 in 2017
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Rodrigo Duterte apologises to Germany over beheading

Abu Sayyaf group decapitated hostage Jurgen Kantner and videotaped the killing after ransom demands went unmet.
Rodrigo Duterte apologises to Germany over beheading
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Helmand: Taliban kill policemen and confiscate weapons

Armed group claims attack on checkpoint in Lashkar Gah but official says it could be an 'insider attack'.
Helmand: Taliban kill policemen and confiscate weapons
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Citizenship as commodity: Free movement for the rich

The world is becoming a playground for the rich, as governments work towards putting a price on citizenship.
Citizenship as commodity: Free movement for the rich
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Palestinian prisoners urged to boycott Israeli courts

A collective boycott of Israeli military court system is welcomed by prisoner rights groups.
Palestinian prisoners urged to boycott Israeli courts
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Thai prisons violate human rights, report says

Prison conditions contravene UN treaties barring torture and stipulating minimum prisoner rights, group says.
Thai prisons violate human rights, report says
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Refugee children abuse rampant in Libya: UNICEF

Thousands of refugee children are being abused, exploited and arbitrarily detained in Libya, UNICEF reports.
Refugee children abuse rampant in Libya: UNICEF
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Hollywood strikes defiant tone against Trump's America

Trump may have won the election, but Oscars revealed Hollywood has moved forward with its efforts to embrace inclusion.
Hollywood strikes defiant tone against Trump's America
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Malaysia to charge women for murder of Kim Jong-nam

Women accused of smearing VX nerve agent on North Korean leader's half-brother officially charged in Malaysia.
Malaysia to charge women for murder of Kim Jong-nam
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Samsung chief Lee Jae-Yong indicted in bribery scandal

Prosecutors have indicted Samsung's de facto chief Lee Jae-Yong on embezzlement linked to massive South Korean scandal.
Samsung chief Lee Jae-Yong indicted in bribery scandal
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Dying of hunger: What is a famine?

Here is an exploration of a term that evokes the very worst of human suffering.
Dying of hunger: What is a famine?
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South Sudan famine: Eating water lilies to survive

Families caught up in famine hide from marauding gunmen in the swamps, survive on little more than lilies.
South Sudan famine: Eating water lilies to survive
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Turkey: Die Welt's Deniz Yucel held for 'terror links'

Deniz Yucel, who holds both Turkish and German passports, has been charged with spreading 'terrorist propaganda'.
Turkey: Die Welt's Deniz Yucel held for 'terror links'
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First tourist trip around the moon planned for 2018

SpaceX has announced it plans to launch two paying passengers on a tourist trip around the moon next year.
First tourist trip around the moon planned for 2018
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WHO says new drugs urgently needed to fight superbugs

As many as 10 million deaths a year could occur from drug resistant infections without new antibiotics, doctor warns.
WHO says new drugs urgently needed to fight superbugs
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Kim Jong-nam death: Four N Korean suspects 'are spies'

Suspects were directed by N Korean leader and work for Pyongyang's spy agency, South Korean intelligence officials say.
Kim Jong-nam death: Four N Korean suspects 'are spies'
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US sanctuary schools defy Trump's immigration raids

A growing number of school districts are refusing to cooperate with immigration officials.
US sanctuary schools defy Trump's immigration raids
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Chile floods leave more than a million without water

Severe water shortages in Santiago after mudslides caused by torrential rains choked intakes for urban water systems.
Chile floods leave more than a million without water
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Jewish community centres hit by wave of bomb threats

Anti-Defamation League says at least 20 threats were reported across eastern states on Monday.
Jewish community centres hit by wave of bomb threats
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Syria opposition calls for Russian support in Geneva

Main opposition group hopes support from Moscow for peace process will lead to success by putting pressure on Damascus.
Syria opposition calls for Russian support in Geneva
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Jean-Marie Le Pen fined for inciting hate against Roma

Jean-Marie Le Pen, the 88-year-old founder of the far-right party, called members of persecuted minority 'smelly'.
Jean-Marie Le Pen fined for inciting hate against Roma
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Austria's Kurz: Set up refugee camps in N Africa

Sebastian Kurz says his country is overspending on refugees and migrants, but his German counterpart dismisses proposal.
Austria's Kurz: Set up refugee camps in N Africa
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What's behind South Korea's probe extension refusal?

Acting president refuses to extend investigation into corruption scandal that led to impeachment of Park Geun-hye.
What's behind South Korea's probe extension refusal?
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Russia-backed rebels issue ultimatum to Ukraine

Ukraine-run businesses to be seized in Donetsk and Luhansk if blockade does not end, say Russia-backed rebel leaders.
Russia-backed rebels issue ultimatum to Ukraine
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Trump 'seeks $54bn increase' in military budget

Proposal, which could entail big cuts in foreign aid and spending on domestic agencies, to fulfil key campaign promise.
Trump 'seeks $54bn increase' in military budget
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Abdul Sattar Edhi: Google honours 'Angel of Mercy'

Abdul Sattar Edhi, who founded the world's largest volunteer ambulance network, would have been 89 years old on Tuesday.
Abdul Sattar Edhi: Google honours 'Angel of Mercy'
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Rebels return soldiers' bodies to Azerbaijan after row

Two days after being killed along breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region, Armenia-backed fighters return five troops.
Rebels return soldiers' bodies to Azerbaijan after row
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Forces push into western part of ISIL-held Mosul

Troops take Gawsaq and reach strategic Fourth Bridge as ISIL fights back with anti-tank missiles and suicide car bombs.
Forces push into western part of ISIL-held Mosul
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Abbas: Defend two-state-solution for a Palestine state

Addressing the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Abbas called to believe in two states and recognise the of Palestine.
Abbas: Defend two-state-solution for a Palestine state
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Canada's own immigration ban

Canada is trying to be an example for the world by welcoming refugees, but its doors are still not open to Roma.
Canada's own immigration ban
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A tax on robots?

Unlike suggested, a tax on robots would not ease inequality and offset the social costs implied by automation.
A tax on robots?
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Blast near Mogadishu hours after al-Shabab vows attack

Explosion hits close to army checkpoint after al-Shabab threatens attacks against new president, Mohamed Abdullahi.
Blast near Mogadishu hours after al-Shabab vows attack
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The Business of Colonisation

Philosopher Srecko Horvat looks at Europe's identity crisis and asks if the continent is colonising itself.
The Business of Colonisation
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Heavy rains kill three, leave millions without water

Torrential downpours cause floods, mudslides and power cuts around the central Chilean Andes.
Heavy rains kill three, leave millions without water
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Homes burned, shops looted in S Africa migrant attacks

Renewed anti-foreigner violence has raised fresh fears and uncertainty among members of migrant communities in S Africa.
Homes burned, shops looted in S Africa migrant attacks
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The grandmothers running rural South Africa

Almost 1.5 million or 11% of all households in South Africa are now run by women over the age of 60
The grandmothers running rural South Africa
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Abu Sayyaf video 'shows beheading of German hostage'

Philippine army working to confirm reports that Abu Sayyaf fighters beheaded a German man they had seized in November.
Abu Sayyaf video 'shows beheading of German hostage'
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Senior Taliban member killed in Afghanistan air raid

Taliban confirm Mullah Abdul Salam Akhund's death, saying he was killed by a US bombing raid in Kunduz.
Senior Taliban member killed in Afghanistan air raid
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Nationalist group ABVP accused of Delhi campus violence

Far-right student group linked to Modi's party, accused of assaulting students on Delhi University campus.
Nationalist group ABVP accused of Delhi campus violence
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Syria's war: 'Hope is all I have'

A Syrian freelancer who lost his leg during a gun battle between rebels and regime forces shares his story of hope.
Syria's war: 'Hope is all I have'
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Russia's soft warfare

Hackers, fake news, freaks, trolls and pranksters are Russia's new soft power weapon arsenal.
Russia's soft warfare
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The UK and US: The myth of the special relationship

The term was first coined by Winston Churchill in 1946, but does the 'special relationship' really exist?
The UK and US: The myth of the special relationship
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Israel's hateful posts target Palestinian politicians

Tens of thousands of cases of online incitement were documented via Israeli social media last year.
Israel's hateful posts target Palestinian politicians
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Moonlight wins best picture Oscar after onstage gaffe

Moonlight bags the best picture after an astonishing flub in which the La La Land was announced as the winner.
Moonlight wins best picture Oscar after onstage gaffe
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Mirza: India has champions outside of cricket as well

Indian tennis star talks about gender equality, her Bollywood biopic and living in a cricket-crazy country.
Mirza: India has champions outside of cricket as well
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Palestinians abroad create new political entity

Conference organisers establish new group to represent diaspora communities and strive for greater Palestinian rights.
Palestinians abroad create new political entity
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Hwang rejects to extend probe into corruption scandal

Special prosecutors investigating corruption scandal embroiling President Park Geun-Hye lose bid to extend inquiry.
Hwang rejects to extend probe into corruption scandal
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'White Helmets' bags Oscar for best documentary

The White Helmets wins in best short documentary category at 89th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.
'White Helmets' bags Oscar for best documentary
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Do talks on Syria serve any purpose?

Another round of talks on Syria get under way as an attack in Homs claims the lives of senior military officers.
Do talks on Syria serve any purpose?
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'10 attacks a day' against refugees, shelters in 2016

Hate crimes last year injured more than 500 asylum seekers, including 43 children, interior ministry says.
'10 attacks a day' against refugees, shelters in 2016
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Government forces target rebels in Syrian cities

Air strikes kill at least four people in rebel-held areas of Homs and Douma, a day after deadly attack on army officers.
Government forces target rebels in Syrian cities
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Palestinian Christian Yacoub Shaheen wins Arab Idol

Yacoub Shaheen, 23, follows in the footsteps of Mohammed Assaf who won the televised singing competition four years ago.
Palestinian Christian Yacoub Shaheen wins Arab Idol
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Kim Jong-nam 'died about 20 minutes after VX poisoning'

Kim Jong-nam had large amounts of toxic nerve agent in his body and died 20 minutes after being attacked, report says.
Kim Jong-nam 'died about 20 minutes after VX poisoning'
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Egypt's Coptic Christians flee Sinai for Ismailiya

Flight of about 90 families to Ismailya follows warning of attacks by ISIL and killings targeting community in El Arish.
Egypt's Coptic Christians flee Sinai for Ismailiya
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Afghan refugees return home amid Pakistan crackdown

More than 600,000 Afghans repatriated last year amid reports of abuse by Pakistani authorities following border tension.
Afghan refugees return home amid Pakistan crackdown
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Philippines: Thirteen escape in latest prison break

At least 13 "high value" detainees facing drug charges stormed out of Philippine jail by cutting through metal grilles.
Philippines: Thirteen escape in latest prison break
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Kyrgyz opposition leader Almazbek Atambayev detained

Ata Meken leader held on corruption charges but supporters call the move politically motivated ahead of elections.
Kyrgyz opposition leader Almazbek Atambayev detained
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March to remember slain Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov

Activists gather in Russian capital for a rally in memory of ex-deputy prime minister murdered in February 2015.
March to remember slain Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov
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Why Hollywood has abandoned Brand Israel

Oscar nominees' refusal to be paid props for Brand Israel could reflect a desire to avoid a very polarised discussion.
Why Hollywood has abandoned Brand Israel
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Jabal Mukaber faces Israel's collective punishment

Palestinians in the East Jerusalem neighbourhood have been threatened with residency revocation after recent attacks.
Jabal Mukaber faces Israel's collective punishment
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What is behind the hostility between Iran and Turkey?

The post-ISIL power vacuum in the region has brought tensions between Iran and Turkey to a head, analysts say.
What is behind the hostility between Iran and Turkey?
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Shifa Gardi: Tributes flow for reporter killed in Mosul

Kurdish journalist was killed by a roadside bomb blast while covering the Iraqi forces' push against ISIL in Mosul.
Shifa Gardi: Tributes flow for reporter killed in Mosul
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US basks in winter warmth

Exceptionally high temperatures are being recorded across much of the country.
US basks in winter warmth
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Indonesia and Australia restore full military ties

Leaders of two countries agree to 'full restoration of defence cooperation' and commit to free trade.
Indonesia and Australia restore full military ties
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Racing in Cocaine Valley

In the jungles of Peru, young coca farmers risk everything to win a deadly motor race, now a vibrant local tradition.
Racing in Cocaine Valley
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London gallery LD50 courts anger with far-right ties

Anti-fascist activists accuse curator of far-right sympathies after exhibition of works by white supremacists.
London gallery LD50 courts anger with far-right ties
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Russia's new game in Afghanistan

Vladimir Putin's posturing towards Afghanistan has opened a new chapter in the great game in the heart of Asia.
Russia's new game in Afghanistan
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At 93rd birthday bash, Robert Mugabe says he won't quit

The world's oldest leader said he has no plans to step down in his lavish birthday party.
At 93rd birthday bash, Robert Mugabe says he won't quit
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Donald Trump to skip White House correspondents' dinner

Reporters' group covering the White House says April 29 event will go ahead after US president says he would not attend.
Donald Trump to skip White House correspondents' dinner
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Homs blasts threaten to derail Syria talks in Geneva

Officials and rebels spar over attacks targeting government positions as UN envoy suspects 'spoilers' behind violence.
Homs blasts threaten to derail Syria talks in Geneva
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Pakistan's PIA probes 'standing passengers' incident

International flight of Pakistan's national carrier with seven passengers on board without seats comes under scrutiny.
Pakistan's PIA probes 'standing passengers' incident
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Keith Ellision loses to Tom Perez as DNC chair

Ex-Obama administration official defeats Congressman Keith Ellision to become chair of party's administrative arm DNC.
Keith Ellision loses to Tom Perez as DNC chair
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What's behind attacks on foreigners in South Africa?

A series of attacks targeted foreign workers and their businesses across South Africa.
What's behind attacks on foreigners in South Africa?
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Palestinian diaspora holds first global conference

Palestinians from 50 countries gather in Istanbul to discuss forming new political entity to represent their views.
Palestinian diaspora holds first global conference
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Saudi's Adel Al-Jubeir makes surprise visit to Baghdad

Adel al-Jubeir, kingdom's first foreign minister to visit since 1990, promises build ties and install new ambassador.
Saudi's Adel Al-Jubeir makes surprise visit to Baghdad
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US Democratic Party set to elect new leader

Democratic National Commitee to hold as many rounds of voting as it takes in Atlanta for new chairman to emerge.
US Democratic Party set to elect new leader
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Rival protests in Seoul over Park Geun-hye impeachment

Demonstrations in Seoul come as court prepares to hold final hearing on president's impeachment over corruption scandal.
Rival protests in Seoul over Park Geun-hye impeachment
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Journalism in Rodrigo Duterte's Philippines

Award-winning investigative journalist Marites Vitug discusses the current state of the news media in the country.
Journalism in Rodrigo Duterte's Philippines
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Army intelligence chief killed in deadly Homs attack

State TV says General Hassan Daabul, friend of President Assad, among dozens of victims of a series of suicide attacks.
Army intelligence chief killed in deadly Homs attack
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Rudaw's Shifa Gardi killed covering battle for Mosul

Rudaw channel says roadside bomb explosion kills its reporter Shifa Gardi and wounds cameraman Younis Mustafa.
Rudaw's Shifa Gardi killed covering battle for Mosul
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The challenges of journalism in Duterte's Philippines

On the streets with Manila's 'night crawlers'. Plus, an in-depth interview with Rappler's Marites Vitug.
The challenges of journalism in Duterte's Philippines
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Graphic images on the streets of Manila

Al Jazeera follows Filipino photojournalists documenting President Rodrigo Duterte's 'war on drugs'.
Graphic images on the streets of Manila
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Remaking the Republican Party: Populism a la Trump

Donald Trump and his chief adviser Stephen Bannon signalled a total rebranding of conservatives at the CPAC.
Remaking the Republican Party: Populism a la Trump
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Kim Jong-nam attack reveals true nature of North Korea

The risk of proliferation of nerve agents to non-state actors is perhaps the most startling concern.
Kim Jong-nam attack reveals true nature of North Korea
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Mosque ambush kills 10 police in northern Afghanistan

Taliban claims responsibility for deadly attack in Jowzaz province as officials blame ISIL.
Mosque ambush kills 10 police in northern Afghanistan
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Myanmar's Rohingya: Is Peace Possible?

Can the Muslim and Buddhist communities of Rakhine State come to an understanding under Aung San Suu Kyi's rule?
Myanmar's Rohingya: Is Peace Possible?
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The ocean's trillion dollar blue economy

Can humans reverse degradation of the world's oceans with resources estimated to be worth $24 trillion?
The ocean's trillion dollar blue economy
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Turkey's ruling AKP begins push to amend constitution

Prime Minister Yildirim joins 40,000 AKP party members urging vote that would extend President Erdogan's powers.
Turkey's ruling AKP begins push to amend constitution
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The Italian family hosting six refugees in their home

The Calo family's experiment in a small town in northern Italy could be key in solving the refugee crisis.
The Italian family hosting six refugees in their home
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Q&A: Fuchsia Dunlop on the politics of Chinese food

The writer and expert on China's gastronomy discusses her scepticism about applying Western standards to Chinese food.
Q&A: Fuchsia Dunlop on the politics of Chinese food
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Rapid cooling threatens North Atlantic

Study claims 50% chance of major chill before end of the century.
Rapid cooling threatens North Atlantic
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In Berlin, politics trump art in Arab films

The Arab film selection at the 67th Berlinale was dominated by themes such as the Syrian War and the Palestinian cause.
In Berlin, politics trump art in Arab films
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Syrian White Helmets cinematographer barred from US

US bars Syrian cameraman from entering to attend Oscars after documentary nomination on emergency rescuers.
Syrian White Helmets cinematographer barred from US
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Srinivas Kuchibhotla: Wife questioned safety in US

Indians demand protection after US gunmen shoots dead one and wounds another as FBI investigates possible hate crime.
Srinivas Kuchibhotla: Wife questioned safety in US
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Who produced the VX poison that killed Kim Jong-nam?

Malaysian police probe origin of ''weapon of mass destruction' used to kill North Korean leader's half brother.
Who produced the VX poison that killed Kim Jong-nam?
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White House bars outlets from Sean Spicer media gaggle

News organisations criticised by President Trump among those blocked from 'gaggle' with Press Secretary Sean Spicer.
White House bars outlets from Sean Spicer media gaggle
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Storm Doris screams through the UK and Low Countries

Wind damage, sudden snow, travel disruption then an Arctic temperature drop for Scandinavia. Europe's 'weather bomb'.
Storm Doris screams through the UK and Low Countries
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White House reacts to killing of Srinivas Kuchibhotla

Spokesperson plays down concern shooting of Indian engineer was inspired by President Trump's stance on immigrants.
White House reacts to killing of Srinivas Kuchibhotla
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Democrats invite immigrants to Trump's Congress speech

For the US president's first Congress address, rivals have invited people they say could be harmed by his policies
Democrats invite immigrants to Trump's Congress speech
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A new nuclear arms race?

President Donald Trump says he wants the US to expand its nuclear arsenal.
A new nuclear arms race?
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PM Stefan Lofven wants to curb flow of foreign workers

Stefan Lofven says unemployed at home, including refugees, should fill jobs such as dishwashers and waiters.
PM Stefan Lofven wants to curb flow of foreign workers
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Jordanians protest over price increases

Demonstrations across country oppose new taxes on goods and services and call on cabinet to resign amid economic crises.
Jordanians protest over price increases
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UN demands action on Bangladesh enforced disappearances

Panel calls on Bangladesh to reveal whereabouts of 'kidnapped' men whose fathers, opposition figures, were executed.
UN demands action on Bangladesh enforced disappearances
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Geneva talks: Rebels positive after meeting de Mistura

Opposition official praises Staffan de Mistura's 'positive ideas' at first meeting of latest Geneva peace talks.
Geneva talks: Rebels positive after meeting de Mistura
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Bali meeting tackles ocean pollution by pastic

UNEP and Indonesia launch campaign to solve global issue of massive amounts of plastic ending up in oceans.
Bali meeting tackles ocean pollution by pastic
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Pretoria: Violence erupts at anti-migrant protest

Police fire tear gas and rubber bullets to break up local protesters who blame foreigners for unemployment and crime.
Pretoria: Violence erupts at anti-migrant protest
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Palestinian rally in Hebron sends 'message to Trump'

Demonstrators in Hebron condemn US president's pro-Israel stance and demand reopening of street near settler enclave.
Palestinian rally in Hebron sends 'message to Trump'
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UN: Jail term for Israeli soldier 'excessively lenient'

Rights office says 18 months for killing wounded Palestinian man after knife attack 'reinforces culture of impunity'.
UN: Jail term for Israeli soldier 'excessively lenient'
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Who's to blame for South Sudan’s civil war?

We speak to "Mama" Rebecca Garang, former adviser to President Salva Kiir and widow of the country's founder.
Who's to blame for South Sudan’s civil war?
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Israeli minister: The Bible says West Bank is ours

President Obama will be "missed", former Assistant Secretary of Defense Derek Chollet tells UpFront.
Israeli minister: The Bible says West Bank is ours
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Is Israel winning?

Israeli Education Minister Naftali Bennett defends the end of the two-state solution in the era of Trump.
Is Israel winning?
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Week in Pictures: From Dakota pipeline to Somalia blast

From scenes of protests in the United States to images of Iraqis fleeing their homes, here is the week in pictures.
Week in Pictures: From Dakota pipeline to Somalia blast
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Army claims gains in fight for western Mosul

Iraqi troops advance on Al Maamun neighbourhood, a day after deadly ISIL rockets strikes on soldiers near Mosul airport.
Army claims gains in fight for western Mosul
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Donald Trump and the death of the two-state solution

The demise of the two-state has been evident for some time.
Donald Trump and the death of the two-state solution
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Donald Trump's presidential diplomacy deal?

Trump is treating the US as a business venture and replacing the 'art of diplomacy' with the 'art of the deal'.
Donald Trump's presidential diplomacy deal?
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Hunting down ISIL sleeper cells in Mosul

Since retaking eastern Mosul from ISIL, Iraqi security forces have been working to apprehend the remaining fighters.
Hunting down ISIL sleeper cells in Mosul
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Canada locking up hundreds of children each year

New report says children held alongside parents in immigration detention are at risk of 'serious' human rights abuses.
Canada locking up hundreds of children each year
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Kansas City shooting investigated as a hate crime

Witnesses say attacker who opened fire at a bar yelled 'get out of my country' at two Indian nationals.
Kansas City shooting investigated as a hate crime
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Suicide bomber kills at least five soldiers in Yemen

Bomber wearing a military uniform was driving a car that exploded at the entrance of a military camp.
Suicide bomber kills at least five soldiers in Yemen
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Israel says no more visas for 'biased' HRW staff

Israeli authorities reject Human Rights Watch request for work permit, accusing it of having a 'pro-Palestinian' agenda.
Israel says no more visas for 'biased' HRW staff
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Meet the Kims: Who's who in North Korea's first family

With the February 13 killing of Kim Jong-nam, here is an overview of the Kim genealogy and its most important members.
Meet the Kims: Who's who in North Korea's first family
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Palestinians decry West Bank industrial zone expansion

For years, Israel has increasingly taken control of Palestinian lands in Area C to build out its industrial zones.
Palestinians decry West Bank industrial zone expansion
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Car bomber kills 29 in Syria's al-Bab

Suicide bomber targets military offices outside key city after it was captured by Turkey-backed rebels a day earlier.
Car bomber kills 29 in Syria's al-Bab
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The long road towards acceptance for Irish Travellers

The Irish Traveller community is fighting for official recognition of its ethnic identity and for a way of life.
The long road towards acceptance for Irish Travellers
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Rescuing HIV orphans in India

In the absence of centres for Aids patients, Pastor Reji Thomas opened his home to orphaned boys infected with HIV.
Rescuing HIV orphans in India
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Jake Turx, Jewish reporter, reflects on clash with Trump

Jake Turx drew the president's anger after he tried to ask a question about anti-Semitic attacks in the US.
Jake Turx, Jewish reporter, reflects on clash with Trump
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Nerve agent used to kill Kim Jong-nam: police

Malaysian police say nerve agent found on face of the half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
Nerve agent used to kill Kim Jong-nam: police
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Leila de Lima arrested in the Philippines

Senator and vocal critic of President Duterte faces drug trafficking charges related to her term as a justice secretary.
Leila de Lima arrested in the Philippines
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Syria talks hit nag before opening ceremony in Geneva

Negotiations off to rocky start after opposition threatens to skip opening ceremony over disagreements on format.
Syria talks hit nag before opening ceremony in Geneva
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Mexico voices 'irritation' as top Trump envoys visit

In Mexico City visit, senior White House seek to cool tempers after weeks of tension between the two neighbours.
Mexico voices 'irritation' as top Trump envoys visit
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Can the latest round of talks end the Syrian conflict?

Syrian government and opposition representatives are in Geneva for a new round of UN-sponsored negotiations.
Can the latest round of talks end the Syrian conflict?
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After bloodbath, Sufis defy fear with message of unity

Grieving pilgrims who lost loved ones at an ISIL-claimed shrine attack last attack vow to continue their traditions.
After bloodbath, Sufis defy fear with message of unity
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Calls for calm ahead of anti-migrant Pretoria rally

A march protesting against migrants is due to be held in South Africa's capital on Friday, raising fears of violence.
Calls for calm ahead of anti-migrant Pretoria rally
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Somali president names Hassan Ali Khaire prime minister

President Mohamed, also known as Farmajo, appoints political newcomer Hassan Ali Khaire as the county's prime minister.
Somali president names Hassan Ali Khaire prime minister
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Ex-IMF boss Rato sentenced to jail for embezzlement

Court finds IMF's 2004-2007 boss Rodrigo Rato and dozens more bankers guilty of using undeclared corporate credit cards.
Ex-IMF boss Rato sentenced to jail for embezzlement
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Philippine court orders arrest of senator Leila de Lima

De Lima, a vocal critic of President Duterte, is facing drug trafficking charges during her term as a justice secretary.
Philippine court orders arrest of senator Leila de Lima
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Paris: Arrests as youths protest against police abuse

Eight arrests reported after isolated skirmishes as teens protest suspected rape of young black man with a police baton.
Paris: Arrests as youths protest against police abuse
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Protests after Anaheim policeman drags teen, fires gun

LAPD says it is reviewing videos after off-duty officer fires gun during confrontation with unarmed youths in Anaheim.
Protests after Anaheim policeman drags teen, fires gun
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OSCE head Lamberto Zannier discusses the Ukraine crisis

Secretary General Lamberto Zannier discusses the future of the Organization for Security Cooperation in Europe.
OSCE head Lamberto Zannier discusses the Ukraine crisis
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Where is diversity in American newsrooms?

It is time for the US media to acknowledge the absence of people of colour among journalists.
Where is diversity in American newsrooms?
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Turkish-backed Syrian rebels 'seize Al Bab' from ISIL

Rebels and Turkish state media say ISIL-controlled town cleared, but other reports say street battles still ongoing.
Turkish-backed Syrian rebels 'seize Al Bab' from ISIL
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Afghanistan: The Fall Of Helmand

People and Power goes behind the scenes with the Taliban in the Helmand province of Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: The Fall Of Helmand
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Don't blame Trump for tiring of the two-state solution

A two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was in dire straits long before Trump's presidency.
Don't blame Trump for tiring of the two-state solution
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Syrians to opposition:' No concessions over our blood'

As bombing of civilian areas in Syria continues, Syrians are pessimistic over the outcome of the Geneva talks.
Syrians to opposition:' No concessions over our blood'
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Iraqi forces take control of Mosul Airport

Iraqi forces storm ISIL-held Mosul airport as they continue offensive on western half of the northern city.
Iraqi forces take control of Mosul Airport
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Lake Chad Basin: World's most neglected crisis rages on

As the humanitarian scale-up in the region continues, governments and donors are urged to do their part.
Lake Chad Basin: World's most neglected crisis rages on
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The woman who washes the dead

The story of two women - a Palestinian Bedouin and a Syrian refugee - as one prepares the other for burial.
The woman who washes the dead
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Does the China-Pakistan economic corridor worry India?

The $46bn CPEC project connecting Xinjiang in China to Gwadar in Pakistan has raised concerns in India.
Does the China-Pakistan economic corridor worry India?
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Malaysia seeks Interpol alert over Kim airport murder

Request for alert on four North Korean suspects comes as Pyongyang questions probe into death of Kim Jong-un's brother.
Malaysia seeks Interpol alert over Kim airport murder
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Four Indonesians richer than poorest 100 million

Gap between rich and poor has grown faster in Indonesia than in any other country in South-East Asia, Oxfam reports.
Four Indonesians richer than poorest 100 million
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Rebels seek 'direct negotiations' with Assad government

Instead of negotiating in separate rooms, opposition wants face-to-face meetings with officials at Geneva talks.
Rebels seek 'direct negotiations' with Assad government
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N Korea: Malaysia probe of Kim's death full of 'holes'

Diplomatic spat escalates as Pyongyang rejects responsibility for death of leader's half-brother.
N Korea: Malaysia probe of Kim's death full of 'holes'
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White House rolls back federal transgender protections

Donald Trump withdraws Obama-era guidance allowing transgender students to use bathrooms matching their gender identity.
White House rolls back federal transgender protections
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Who should stand up for human rights?

Amnesty International says the world has become a darker place, with a rise in 'divisive and dangerous' politics.
Who should stand up for human rights?
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Mexican man kills himself after third US deportation

Sinaloa state native Guadalupe Olivas Valencia threw himself to his death by jumping off a bridge, authorities say.
Mexican man kills himself after third US deportation
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UN: $4.4bn needed to prevent 'catastrophe' of famine

UN chief Antonio Guterres says more than 20 million people face starvation in South Sudan, Nigeria, Somalia and Yemen.
UN: $4.4bn needed to prevent 'catastrophe' of famine
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Greece charges cleric with child refugees sexual abuse

Police arrest 52-year-old French accused of molesting unaccompanied refugee minors after offering them food and shelter.
Greece charges cleric with child refugees sexual abuse
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Seven new Earth-like planets 'best bet' for life

NASA official says discovery gives hint that finding a second Earth is 'just a matter' of time.
Seven new Earth-like planets 'best bet' for life
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Cyprus talks falter over nationalist commemoration row

Turkish Cypriot side rejects meeting after Greek Cypriot move to mark 1950 referendum for union with Greece at schools.
Cyprus talks falter over nationalist commemoration row
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UN decries Israel's West Bank demolition order

An estimated 140 structures in a Palestinian Bedouin village ordered demolished by the Israeli government.
UN decries Israel's West Bank demolition order
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UN's de Mistura expects no breakthrough in Syria talks

Staffan de Mistura plays down expectations for major progress as government and opposition officials gather in Geneva.
UN's de Mistura expects no breakthrough in Syria talks
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The Gambia arrests ex-intelligence boss linked to abuse

Spy chief Yankuba Badjie has been accused of overseeing kidnappings, arbitrary arrests, torture, killings and rape.
The Gambia arrests ex-intelligence boss linked to abuse
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The dawn of cyber politicians

Could holograms, as used by France's Melenchon, Turkey's Erdogan and India's Modi be the future of political rallies?
The dawn of cyber politicians
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Protests over Morales expose divisions among Bolivians

Some fear Evo Morales will try to seek a fourth, unconstitutional presidential term in 2019.
Protests over Morales expose divisions among Bolivians
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Mapping hate: The rise of hate groups in the US

From 2015 to 2016 the number of anti-Muslim hate groups in the US grew by 197 percent.
Mapping hate: The rise of hate groups in the US
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Time to tackle ISIL's millions of sympathisers?

It is necessary to improve the underlying conditions that transformed ordinary citizens into desperate ISIL supporters.
Time to tackle ISIL's millions of sympathisers?
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Female officers allowed to wear headscarves

In break from strict secular past, defence ministry allows female officers cover their heads with plain headscarves.
Female officers allowed to wear headscarves
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The debate over second-hand clothes in Senegal

Donated to charity, used clothing is big business with 18,500 tonnes imported each year to the West African nation.
The debate over second-hand clothes in Senegal
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President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo to be inaugurated

Somalia's new president to be inaugurated on Wednesday as the country grapples with threats and a humanitarian crisis.
President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo to be inaugurated
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Dhammakaya temple and Thailand's saffron resistance

A massive search for the former abbot of a temple who is wanted to face charges could spark a battle between old political rivals.
Dhammakaya temple and Thailand's saffron resistance
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Court rules ICC withdrawal plan unconstitutional

South African government wanted to leave the ICC as a result of the court's alleged bias against African nations.
Court rules ICC withdrawal plan unconstitutional
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King Hussein of Jordan: Survival of a dynasty

The life and struggles of King Hussein of Jordan, from the assassination of his grandfather to the rise of the PLO.
King Hussein of Jordan: Survival of a dynasty
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Flooding forces hundreds of Californians from homes

Mandatory evacuation under way after authorities declare emergency as Coyote Creek overflows its banks.
Flooding forces hundreds of Californians from homes
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Syria's Geneva talks: 'Expectations pretty low'

The talks are part of the latest initiative to bring an end to a destructive six-year war.
Syria's Geneva talks: 'Expectations pretty low'
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Warriors from the North

The chilling and courageous account of a Danish-Somalian boy in Copenhagen who fell victim to al-Shabab recruiters.
Warriors from the North
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Milo and the hypocrisy behind free speech

His case showed us that the erroneous invocation of 'free speech' is effectively providing cover for hate spewers.
Milo and the hypocrisy behind free speech
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HDP leader Figen Yuksekdag loses seat in parliament

Kurdish MP Figen Yuksekdag, who is held in custody, has been convicted for making 'terror propaganda'.
HDP leader Figen Yuksekdag loses seat in parliament
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N Korea says Kim Jong-nam murder suspects 'innocent'

Two women and North Korean man should be released from prison, embassy officials say, as they dismiss police account.
N Korea says Kim Jong-nam murder suspects 'innocent'
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No place like home: Xenophobia in South Africa

It's the problem that just won't go away - attacks on foreigners in South Africa. Here, we get all sides of the story.
No place like home: Xenophobia in South Africa
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Struggle over Aleppo's story takes to the skies

How citizen journalists used drone technology to challenge the Assad regime's narrative of the Aleppo's plight.
Struggle over Aleppo's story takes to the skies
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US-backed alliance enters Syria's Deir al-Zor province

Eleven people killed and more than 35 wounded in air strikes in town in northern Deir al-Zor province, observatory says.
US-backed alliance enters Syria's Deir al-Zor province
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Amnesty: Toxic fear mongering pushing back human rights

'Grave violations of human rights' in 159 countries from Myanmar to France opens door to dark times, group says.
Amnesty: Toxic fear mongering pushing back human rights
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Hong Kong's Donald Tsang jailed for corruption

Tsang sentenced to 20 months in prison for corruption, becoming Hong Kong's highest ranking official to be jailed.
Hong Kong's Donald Tsang jailed for corruption
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North Korea embassy official wanted over Kim killing

Malaysian police identify senior official in North Korean embassy as a suspect in the murder of Kim Jong-nam.
North Korea embassy official wanted over Kim killing
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Profile: Donald Trump

A real estate mogul, businessman, pageant owner, reality TV star, becomes the 45th US president.
Profile: Donald Trump
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Lenin Moreno, Guillermo Lasso to contest April runoff

Ecuador's electoral council says presidential election will go to an April runoff after a nail-biter first round.
Lenin Moreno, Guillermo Lasso to contest April runoff
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US ramps up crackdown on undocumented immigrants

Department of Homeland Security issues sweeping new rules for automatically expelling undocumented immigrants.
US ramps up crackdown on undocumented immigrants
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Who is to blame for famine in South Sudan?

The United Nations says millions are going hungry in the world's newest country.
Who is to blame for famine in South Sudan?
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Nigerians in S Africa 'living in fear' after attacks

Nigerian community in South Africa calls for protection after reports of renewed 'xenophobic' violence in Pretoria West.
Nigerians in S Africa 'living in fear' after attacks
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South Sudan areas affected by famine

The United Nations has declared a famine in certain parts of the world's youngest country, South Sudan.
South Sudan areas affected by famine
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Heads of adoption centre 'arrested over trafficking'

Adoption agency accused of selling at least 17 children to foreign couples in eastern state and sending them abroad.
Heads of adoption centre 'arrested over trafficking'
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Marine Le Pen stirs headscarf controversy in Lebanon

Far-right presidential candidate refuses to wear a headscarf for a meeting with Lebanon's top Sunni religious leader.
Marine Le Pen stirs headscarf controversy in Lebanon
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President Ilham Aliyev appoints wife as vice president

Move follows constitutional changes made after a tightly-managed referendum last year that introduced vice presidency.
President Ilham Aliyev appoints wife as vice president
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Iran and Turkey trade barbs over Syria and Iraq

Iran summons Turkish ambassador and hits back at Ankara, after officials blame Tehran of destabilising the Middle East.
Iran and Turkey trade barbs over Syria and Iraq
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A true general strike is possible in Trump's America

This is the moment to take action for establishing meaningful connections among communities and issues.
A true general strike is possible in Trump's America
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Indonesia: Widespread flooding hits Jakarta

Many days of torrential rain have brought floods to Indonesia's capital, closing schools and causing travel disruption.
Indonesia: Widespread flooding hits Jakarta
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Elor Azaria verdict: 'No justice for Palestinians'

Soldier who executed a wounded Palestinian has been sentenced to 18 months in jail and a demotion.
Elor Azaria verdict: 'No justice for Palestinians'
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US anti-fascists: 'We can make racists afraid again'

While the media focuses on rise of far-right, anti-fascist organisations are growing in response across the US.
US anti-fascists: 'We can make racists afraid again'
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US lawmakers target undocumented student 'sanctuaries'

State lawmakers move to strip funding from universities protecting students against deportation and detention.
US lawmakers target undocumented student 'sanctuaries'
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Jordan's worsening economy sparks a new wave of protest

A government increase in sales tax has affected poor and middle-class families, activists say.
Jordan's worsening economy sparks a new wave of protest
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Elor Azaria gets 18 months for Palestinian killing

Elor Azaria shot and killed Abed al-Fattah al-Sharif as he lay on the ground incapacitated after being gunned down.
Elor Azaria gets 18 months for Palestinian killing
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Red Crescent: 74 dead refugees wash ashore in Zawiya

Seventy-four bodies of refugees recovered from beach in western city of Zawiya on the Mediterranean Sea, officials say.
Red Crescent: 74 dead refugees wash ashore in Zawiya
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Bushmeat trade tests Cameroon's Ebola prevention

In a country where hunting wildlife for food is a centuries-old practice, the association with Ebola challenges habits.
Bushmeat trade tests Cameroon's Ebola prevention
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The Brazilian hangover: When the party ends

It is unlikely that Brazil will be able to pursue a prominent role in the international arena before 2019.
The Brazilian hangover: When the party ends
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Simon & Schuster cancels Milo Yiannopoulos' book

Publisher Simon & Schuster had defended Milo Yiannopoulos but steps back after comments about sexual consent.
Simon & Schuster cancels Milo Yiannopoulos' book
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Troops advance on western Mosul as Mattis holds talks

With aerial support from US-led coalition, Iraqi forces launch offensive to drive ISIL from Mosul's western half.
Troops advance on western Mosul as Mattis holds talks
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Kim Jong-nam's killing one week on: What we know

Rumours still abound about bizarre attack on North Korean leader's half brother at Malaysia airport.
Kim Jong-nam's killing one week on: What we know
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Plane hits Melbourne mall, all on board presumed dead

All five on board presumed dead after light plane crashes into Melbourne shopping centre adjoining airport.
Plane hits Melbourne mall, all on board presumed dead
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Russia's UN envoy Vitaly Churkin dead at 64

Russia's ambassador to the UN, a veteran diplomat, died suddenly after falling ill in his office at Russia's UN mission.
Russia's UN envoy Vitaly Churkin dead at 64
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Trump names HR McMaster as national security adviser

General McMaster to replace Michael Flynn who was ousted after misleading US officials about communications with Russia.
Trump names HR McMaster as national security adviser
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The 10 countries that export the most major weapons

The global trade in heavy arms has skyrocketed to its highest level since the Cold War.
The 10 countries that export the most major weapons
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Protests over teachers' strike turn deadly in Guinea

At least five people killed and 30 wounded in Conakry demonstrations sparked by a teachers' strike, the government says.
Protests over teachers' strike turn deadly in Guinea
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Are sanctions against North Korea working?

The Chinese government has banned all imports of coal from North Korea.
Are sanctions against North Korea working?
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French police search Marine Le Pen's party headquarters

Search is part of an investigation into allegations that far-right leader used EU funds to pay staff of her FN party.
French police search Marine Le Pen's party headquarters
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Ukraine accuses pro-Russia rebels of breaking truce

Rebels persistently shelled army positions, killing at least one soldier, according to Ukraine's military.
Ukraine accuses pro-Russia rebels of breaking truce
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Army spies arrested over Lasantha Wickrematunge murder

Five arrested military intelligence officers are suspected of killing prominent anti-establishment newspaper editor.
Army spies arrested over Lasantha Wickrematunge murder
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The Business of Colonisation

Philosopher Srecko Horvat looks at Europe's identity crisis and asks if the continent is colonising itself.
The Business of Colonisation
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Pussyhat creators craft next step in defiance of Trump

Women whose knitted hats became a national phenomenon want to keep the momentum of last month's march in Washington.
Pussyhat creators craft next step in defiance of Trump
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Russia rejects Montenegro's coup claims

Moscow denies Montenegro's claims that Russia was involved in a coup plot in the Balkan country last year.
Russia rejects Montenegro's coup claims
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Fayez al-Sarraj not hurt after convoy comes under fire

Convoy carrying Fayez al-Sarraj along with two other officials comes under fire in Tripoli without causing injuries.
Fayez al-Sarraj not hurt after convoy comes under fire
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Cyprus: An island divided

For more than 40 years, Cyprus has been a divided island amid fruitless reunification talks.
Cyprus: An island divided
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Inside the American sanctuary city of Somerville

Can the city maintain its 30-year status as a sanctuary for undocumented migrants as Trump threatens to pull funding?
Inside the American sanctuary city of Somerville
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Iraqi forces push into ISIL-held southern Mosul

Troops backed by jets battle their way to Mosul airport, as US defence chief arrives in Baghdad on unannounced visit.
Iraqi forces push into ISIL-held southern Mosul
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For Europe, questions remain as to US foreign policy

It's an uphill battle for the Trump administration to convince the EU that the US will not abandon its Western allies.
For Europe, questions remain as to US foreign policy
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Israel settlements road to cut through East Jerusalem

Hundreds of Palestinians will be made homeless to build a road that will only serve Israeli settlements.
Israel settlements road to cut through East Jerusalem
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Aid agencies 'in need of additional funds' for Mosul

The desperate conditions of west Mosul residents are expected to be compounded as Iraqi forces surround the old city.
Aid agencies 'in need of additional funds' for Mosul
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Egypt court upholds death sentences over football riot

Ten men sentenced to death over violence at Port Said football match, with one additional suspect still at large.
Egypt court upholds death sentences over football riot
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Tropical Cyclone Alfred lashes northern Australia

Damaging winds and life-threatening floods force people from their homes around the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred lashes northern Australia
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Erdogan 'assassination plot' trial begins in Mugla

Trial of 47 people accused of plotting to kill President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has begun in the southern city of Mugla.
Erdogan 'assassination plot' trial begins in Mugla
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Global arms sales surge driven by Middle East demand

Major Middle East arms imports jumped by 86 percent between 2012-16, double from the previous five-year period.
Global arms sales surge driven by Middle East demand
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Ten things Iranians can do to preempt a Trump war

Donald Trump wants the US to go to war with Iran, but Iranians can still stop or at least delegitimise his efforts.
Ten things Iranians can do to preempt a Trump war
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Famine declared in part of South Sudan's Unity state

More than 100,000 people in two counties of Unity state are experiencing starvation, UN and government officials say.
Famine declared in part of South Sudan's Unity state
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US Defense Secretary: Not in Iraq to seize oil

Defense Secretary Mattis arrived on a visit in Iraq as the Pentagon consider to accelerate the campaign against ISIL.
US Defense Secretary: Not in Iraq to seize oil
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Norwegian Refugee Council staff abducted in Yemen

Officials say rebels took 12 employees hostage after accepting and distributing aid from the Saudi-led coalition.
Norwegian Refugee Council staff abducted in Yemen
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Red Alert for China's pollution protesters

China wants people to care for the environment, one person at a time.
Red Alert for China's pollution protesters
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President Adama Barrow orders release of 171 prisoners

The Gambia's new president has begun his tenure by releasing all prisoners who were detained without a trial.
President Adama Barrow orders release of 171 prisoners
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Adolf Hitler's phone sells for more than $240,000

Nazi leader's personal telephone, found in a Berlin bunker in 1945, was bought by an anonymous bidder at US auction.
Adolf Hitler's phone sells for more than $240,000
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How European pension funds sustain Israeli occupation

Five largest funds have more than $8bn invested in companies that do business in Israeli settlements, report shows.
How European pension funds sustain Israeli occupation
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Drought in Somalia: Time is Running Out

Horn of Africa is in the grips of a drought that has affected nearly half the popation.
Drought in Somalia: Time is Running Out
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Rodrigo Duterte accused of paying police to kill

Philippine president ran a 'liquidation squad' as mayor of Davao city targeting drug dealers, alleges former policeman.
Rodrigo Duterte accused of paying police to kill
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Year of diversity at Oscars 'does little to even score'

Increased race representation welcomed with caution after marginalised artists sidelined by all-white casts for years.
Year of diversity at Oscars 'does little to even score'
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Ex-officials: Israeli leader spurned secret peace offer

Benjamin Netanyahu turned down regional peace initiative last year brokered by John Kerry, former US officials confirm.
Ex-officials: Israeli leader spurned secret peace offer
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Ruling party candidate Lenin Moreno leads in vote

Moreno is winning the first round of the election, though he is unlikely to avoid a runoff against his nearest rival.
Ruling party candidate Lenin Moreno leads in vote
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Malaysia-North Korea row escalates over Kim Jong-nam

CCTV footage purportedly showing the deadly assault on Kim Jong-un's brother by a woman in Malaysia is also released.
Malaysia-North Korea row escalates over Kim Jong-nam
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Will latest Iraqi offensive mean end of ISIL in Mosul?

Iraqi forces and their allies have been fighting for months to push ISIL out of Mosul.
Will latest Iraqi offensive mean end of ISIL in Mosul?
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From Lahore to Sehwan, Pakistan's week of violence

At least 112 people killed as armed groups launch fresh wave of attacks in one of the country's bloodiest weeks.
From Lahore to Sehwan, Pakistan's week of violence
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Africa's big men: The continent's long-serving leaders

Who are the nine longest-serving leaders in Africa and how long have they been in power?
Africa's big men: The continent's long-serving leaders
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Attack on shrines in Pakistan since 2005

Armed groups have often targeted Muslims at shrines who do not conform to their strict interpretation of Islam.
Attack on shrines in Pakistan since 2005
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Malaysia hunts for four North Korea suspects 'who fled'

Authorities say Interpol aiding search for North Koreans who flew out of Malaysia on same day Kim Jong-nam was killed.
Malaysia hunts for four North Korea suspects 'who fled'
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Timeline of attacks in Turkey

Bombings since start of 2015 have mostly been blamed on ISIL and armed Kurdish groups.
Timeline of attacks in Turkey
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Iran accused of undermining Middle East security

Foreign minister backs dialogue with 'brothers in Islam' but Saudi counterpart urges 'red lines' to halt Iran's actions.
Iran accused of undermining Middle East security
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Samuel Ronan: Democrats ignored working class for years

Samuel Ronan, who is running for DNC chair, hopes to revive party grappling with a post-election identity crisis.
Samuel Ronan: Democrats ignored working class for years
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Thousands of Thais obstruct search for wanted monk

Followers of Buddhist Dhammakaya Temple defy orders to evacuate premise amid search for monk wanted for corruption.
Thousands of Thais obstruct search for wanted monk
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Jeddah: Sci-fi fans flock to first ever Comic Con expo

Colourful event in Jeddah comes as Saudi Arabia boosts its entertainment sector amid economic and social reform.
Jeddah: Sci-fi fans flock to first ever Comic Con expo
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Social media mocks Trump for making up Sweden attack

Confusion and mockery abounds as US president refers to Sweden attack that never happened to justify Muslim ban.
Social media mocks Trump for making up Sweden attack
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Afghan snowstorms death toll jumps

At least 25 killed in country's north, more than week after over 100 died from avalanches and heavy snowfall.
Afghan snowstorms death toll jumps
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Ecuador votes in crucial general elections

Voters choose between socialism or change as they cast their ballots for president and 137 members of national assembly.
Ecuador votes in crucial general elections
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Warning: Canada is not what you think it is

If you assume Canada is a welcoming haven from the bile and divisiveness in the age of Trump, you may be mistaken.
Warning: Canada is not what you think it is
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At least 14 killed in Mogadishu market blast

Powerful blast, thought to be from a car bomb, tore through shops and food stands in Mogadishu's Madina district.
At least 14 killed in Mogadishu market blast
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Mugabe, 92, says Zimbabweans see no replacement for him

Ageing leader, in power since 1980, insists he will contest 2018 elections, by which time he will be 94 years old.
Mugabe, 92, says Zimbabweans see no replacement for him
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How Palestinians should respond to Trump's 'one state'

Palestinians must make clear that the sole prerequisite that is needed for a lasting peace is justice on their lands.
How Palestinians should respond to Trump's 'one state'
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US: Remembering Japanese internment camps 75 years on

A camp survivor and the granddaughter of interned Japanese Americans take a journey through family and national history.
US: Remembering Japanese internment camps 75 years on
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Emmanuel Macron struggles to impress French Muslims

Presidential front runner draws praise for avoiding anti-Islam rhetoric but doubts persist over his centrist platform.
Emmanuel Macron struggles to impress French Muslims
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Chaos follows Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure

Trucks carrying perishable goods unable to cross over after Pakistan closed two crossings in the wake of terror attacks.
Chaos follows Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure
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How factionalism is killing the Palestinian struggle

Factions have not only monopolised Palestinian politics but have also suffocated the youthful spirit of the struggle.
How factionalism is killing the Palestinian struggle
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Britain attempts to brand journalists as spies

The UK government is considering new laws that target journalists who obtain or share state secrets.
Britain attempts to brand journalists as spies
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Iraq: Trump's Muslim ban 'a matter of life and death'

The Iraqi government has come under increasing pressure to retaliate against Trump's Muslim ban.
Iraq: Trump's Muslim ban 'a matter of life and death'
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South Sudan's military officials quit over 'war crimes'

A Brigadier General and Colonel detail atrocities in damning resignation letters addressed to the president.
South Sudan's military officials quit over 'war crimes'
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The bitter taste of Madagascar vanilla

In the world's top vanilla exporting country farmers live in poverty and constant fear of losing their crop to theft.
The bitter taste of Madagascar vanilla
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Iraqi government forces launch offensive on west Mosul

Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi says army launched operation in city's west, while fighting continues in the east.
Iraqi government forces launch offensive on west Mosul
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Syria's 'White Helmets' makers get US visas for Oscars

Leader of rescue group and filmmaker plan to attend Academy Awards next week after suspension of Trump's travel ban.
Syria's 'White Helmets' makers get US visas for Oscars
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WTC plot accused Omar Abdel Rahman dies in US prison

As Omar Abdel Rahman, convicted of several terrorism charges, dies, his son tells Al Jazeera the US 'killed him slowly'.
WTC plot accused Omar Abdel Rahman dies in US prison
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Ukraine truce renewed at Munich security conference

Russia, Ukraine and allies agree to ensure peace in eastern Ukraine as Kremlin indirectly recognises breakaway regions.
Ukraine truce renewed at Munich security conference
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What lies behind uneasy Afghanistan-Pakistan ties?

Pakistan is pointing the finger at its neighbour, Afghanistan, after one of the bloodiest weeks in recent memory.
What lies behind uneasy Afghanistan-Pakistan ties?
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Donald Tsang found guilty of corruption

Donald Tsang, who faces up to seven years in prison, is the most senior official to be found guilty in a criminal trial.
Donald Tsang found guilty of corruption
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Adama Barrow sworn-in on home soil as president

World leaders and supporters celebrate president's inauguration, marking end to tense standoff with predecessor Jammeh.
Adama Barrow sworn-in on home soil as president
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Wikipedia, open-source and the truth

Facts, trust and the power of open source knowledge with Wikimedia Foundation Executive Director Katherine Maher.
Wikipedia, open-source and the truth
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Kurds pledge to fight Turkey to retain Syria's Manbij

Erdogan's remarks about his plan to clear Kurdish forces from Syrian city and set up a safe zone prompt defiance.
Kurds pledge to fight Turkey to retain Syria's Manbij
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China to suspend coal imports from North Korea

Pyongyang loses crucial source of foreign exchange following latest missile test as Beijing implements UN sanctions.
China to suspend coal imports from North Korea
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Politicians push for stricter Islamic law in Malaysia

Supporters and critics of proposals to allow Islamic courts to impose more severe punishments hold rival demonstrations.
Politicians push for stricter Islamic law in Malaysia
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Sergey Lavrov: I hope world chooses post-West order

Speaking in Munich, Russian foreign minister calls NATO a Cold War relic while Pence pledges 'unwavering' US commitment.
Sergey Lavrov: I hope world chooses post-West order
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Lal Shahbaz Qalandar and Pakistan's pluralistic history

This is an attack on a Pakistan, where the diversity of its citizens is the fabric of the society and history.
Lal Shahbaz Qalandar and Pakistan's pluralistic history
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State of the media in Zuma's South Africa

Since Zuma has been in office, the country's state-owned broadcaster, SABC, has grown more and more state-controlled.
State of the media in Zuma's South Africa
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Hispanic Migrants: Back to Square One

What is driving increasing numbers of migrant Salvadorans to risk their lives in hopes of a new start in the US?
Hispanic Migrants: Back to Square One
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Exploring the world's digital future

What countries or region will lead the next wave of innovation?
Exploring the world's digital future
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President Zuma and the media in South Africa

We explore Zuma's grip on broadcasters, and Wikimedia Foundation on facts, trust and open source knowledge.
President Zuma and the media in South Africa
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Barrow to be officially sworn in as Gambia's president

Thousands will attend ceremony in the capital Banjul to witness the first democratic transfer of power in the country.
Barrow to be officially sworn in as Gambia's president
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Break-dancing for social justice in Tunisia

The Mafia Wallitili Festival offered a platform to showcase the frustrations of the country's disillusioned youth.
Break-dancing for social justice in Tunisia
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The Rohingya crisis and the role of the OIC

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation is not doing enough to save the Rohingya community in Myanmar.
The Rohingya crisis and the role of the OIC
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Merkel: Islam is not the source of terrorism

Both Merkel and US Vice President Mike Pence attend key security conference in Munich with Russia high on the agenda.
Merkel: Islam is not the source of terrorism
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Four dead as powerful storm hits southern California

The strongest winter storm in six years hits the western US seaboard with more rain expected through the weekend.
Four dead as powerful storm hits southern California
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Sri Lanka's antivenom leap forward

By making its own antivenom, Sri Lanka could boost its technology capacity and become a model exporter for others.
Sri Lanka's antivenom leap forward
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Building peace through video games in South Sudan

In a country ravaged by war and tribal rivalry, software engineer Lual Mayen promotes unity with video and board games.
Building peace through video games in South Sudan
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Maintaining traditions in Salasaca of Ecuador's Andes

Here, men and women wear traditional clothes, hold festive rituals, and make handicrafts.
Maintaining traditions in Salasaca of Ecuador's Andes
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Gaza doctor seeks justice in Israeli court

Izzeldin Abuelaish's lawsuit is finally set to be heard, years after the Israeli army killed his daughters in Gaza.
Gaza doctor seeks justice in Israeli court
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Yahya Sinwar elected new leader of Hamas in Gaza Strip

Yahya Sinwar, known as the founding member of the Hamas military wing, was chosen in secret elections.
Yahya Sinwar elected new leader of Hamas in Gaza Strip
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North Korean arrested over Kim Jong-nam's killing

Police make fourth arrest in Malaysia following death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's half-brother.
North Korean arrested over Kim Jong-nam's killing
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Trump declares media 'the enemy of the American people'

President Donald Trump has stepped up his verbal attacks on widely respected US news organisations.
Trump declares media 'the enemy of the American people'
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Thousands march against Duterte's war on drugs

Thousands of Filipino Catholics condemn a 'spreading culture of violence' following the president's anti-drug policy.
Thousands march against Duterte's war on drugs
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Odebrecht case: Thousands protest in Panama City

Demonstrators take part in anti-government rally amid growing scandal over bribes paid by Brazilian firm Odebrecht.
Odebrecht case: Thousands protest in Panama City
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Are political ties of S Korean businesses unravelling?

Tech giant Samsung's chief arrested as several of country's big firms implicated in political corruption scandal.
Are political ties of S Korean businesses unravelling?
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Explosion hits Viransehir in Turkey's southeast

Car bomb kills at least three-year-old child and wounds 15 people in Viransehir, according to local governor.
Explosion hits Viransehir in Turkey's southeast
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Trump team denies considering mobilising national guard

White House dismisses AP report of draft memo calling for many troops to help crack down on undocumented immigrants.
Trump team denies considering mobilising national guard
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Tony Blair urges Britons to 'rise up' against Brexit

Addressing voters and businesses, former Labour PM backs effort to temper terms of, or even halt, Britain's EU's exit.
Tony Blair urges Britons to 'rise up' against Brexit
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Sufis return to Sehwan shrine in defiance of ISIL blast

Day after deadly blast, more than 100 gather to wash blood-soaked floors of Sehwan Sharif and continue their ritual.
Sufis return to Sehwan shrine in defiance of ISIL blast
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Budapest considers dropping 2024 Olympics bid

Petition challenge makes mayor of Hungarian capital consider pulling out similar to Hamburg, Rome and Boston.
Budapest considers dropping 2024 Olympics bid
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Geneva talks unlikely to focus on transition in Syria

Assad's future may be off the agenda at meeting of Syrian factions, with focus likely to be elections and governance.
Geneva talks unlikely to focus on transition in Syria
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Spain's Princess Cristina acquitted, husband jailed

Cristina ordered to pay fines and Inaki Urdangarin given six-year sentence for charges including fraud and tax evasion.
Spain's Princess Cristina acquitted, husband jailed
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The rise of populism: Should we be worried?

In this UpFront special, a transatlantic panel debates the growing appeal of populist leaders on the right.
The rise of populism: Should we be worried?
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Army kills 100 'terrorists' after Sehwan shrine blast

Military's claim follows deadliest attack in more than two years in country, targeting Sufis in Sehwan Sharif in Sindh.
Army kills 100 'terrorists' after Sehwan shrine blast
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US and Israel join forces to bury Palestinian statehood

Trump and Netanyahu are trying to push a more blatant and legalised form of apartheid on the Palestinian people.
US and Israel join forces to bury Palestinian statehood
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Several Boko Haram bombers killed in Maiduguri

Three suicide bombers blow themselves up while at least four more were shot dead in the northeastern city.
Several Boko Haram bombers killed in Maiduguri
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The Baltic states: No easy target

The Baltic states are again worried about Russia's intentions, but this time they are ready to defend themselves.
The Baltic states: No easy target
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"Donetsk People's Republic" seeks sense of nationhood

Self-proclaimed breakaway region teaches children about citizenship and issues passports as it aspires to recognition.
"Donetsk People's Republic" seeks sense of nationhood
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Facebook Q&A: Trump and the far right in Europe

Is far-right politics a threat to the European Union, and is the American dream a myth?
Facebook Q&A: Trump and the far right in Europe
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Week in Pictures: From Pakistan blast to US protests

From protests in Kenya and the US to a suicide attack at a Pakistan shrine, here is the week in pictures.
Week in Pictures: From Pakistan blast to US protests
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Tourism boosts Iceland's whaling industry

Iceland's anti-whaling campaigners confront massive demand for whale meat driven by restaurants catering to tourists.
Tourism boosts Iceland's whaling industry
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Children and Duterte's drug war: Lessons from the past

More than 30 children have been killed since the Philippine president launched his controversial war on drugs in June.
Children and Duterte's drug war: Lessons from the past
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Romania: The second fall of Ceausescu

The 2017 protests in Romania mirror the 1989 ones. They both brought down a corrupt kleptocratic order.
Romania: The second fall of Ceausescu
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Battle for Mosul upends false Iraq narrative

Analysis: The success of Iraq's counterterrorism forces highlights deep public misconceptions about the war on ISIL.
Battle for Mosul upends false Iraq narrative
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Trump vows to introduce overhauled travel ban

At an extraordinary press conference, the US president said new order will 'comprehensively protect our country'.
Trump vows to introduce overhauled travel ban
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Philippines: Sins of the Father

101 East investigates sexual misconduct inside the most powerful institution in the Philippines - the Catholic Church.
Philippines: Sins of the Father
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Sexual abuse and the Catholic Church in the Philippines

Abuse allegations against Catholic priests are on the rise, but is enough being done to prosecute the accused?
Sexual abuse and the Catholic Church in the Philippines
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Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong arrested in bribery probe

Lee Jae-yong is first leader in electronics firm's history to be held on criminal charges as part of a corruption probe.
Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong arrested in bribery probe
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Anti-Muslim groups 'tripled in US since Trump campaign'

Southern Poverty Law Center cites major rise in hate acts against Muslims since launch of presidential campaign in 2015.
Anti-Muslim groups 'tripled in US since Trump campaign'
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What happens to global support for two-state solution?

US President Donald Trump would back single-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict if both sides agree.
What happens to global support for two-state solution?
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Russia targets rebel-held areas of Syria's Deraa

Heavy Russian attacks reported after rebels try to obstruct Syrian government bid to retake strategic border crossing.
Russia targets rebel-held areas of Syria's Deraa
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Cyprus: An island divided

For over forty years, Cyprus has been a divided island. Reunification talks have been fruitless so far.
Cyprus: An island divided
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Saudi Arabia says four ISIL cells broken up

At least 18 arrested for providing shelter and funds to ISIL fighters and for recruitment in different parts of kingdom.
Saudi Arabia says four ISIL cells broken up
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UN, Arab League reiterate support for Palestinian state

Joint statement by UN and Arab League heads comes after Trump drops US commitment to two-state solution to conflict.
UN, Arab League reiterate support for Palestinian state
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NATO's European allies take steps to meet US demand

EU defence ministers agree to buy jointly planes and submarines and to open new command centre for elite troops.
NATO's European allies take steps to meet US demand
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Blast hits Pakistan's Lal Shahbaz Qalandar Sufi shrine

Explosion in Sehwan in Sindh province strikes in middle of Sufi ritual in latest in series of attacks across the nation.
Blast hits Pakistan's Lal Shahbaz Qalandar Sufi shrine
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Palestine: Hamas elects new leader in uncertain time

Yahiya Sinwar expected to act as bridge between Palestinian group's political leadership and its powerful armed wing.
Palestine: Hamas elects new leader in uncertain time
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Deadly car bombing rocks Iraq's Baghdad

Attack in area full of used car dealers is the latest in renewed wave of mostly suicide blasts to strike Iraqi capital.
Deadly car bombing rocks Iraq's Baghdad
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Justice for Theo: Who can protect us from the police?

The violent police assault on Theo is yet another example of the systemic police brutality in France's suburbs.
Justice for Theo: Who can protect us from the police?
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The People vs. America

As Donald Trump takes office, we trace the historical trajectory that has exposed the myth of the American Dream.
The People vs. America
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The Big Picture: The People vs America

We explore the construction of the American Dream and uncover the reality of exclusion and denial.
The Big Picture: The People vs America
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The Big Picture: The making and breaking of Europe

We analyse how populist far-right movements are challenging the promise of an integrated union.
The Big Picture: The making and breaking of Europe
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Waiting For Invasion

Two Lithuanian conscripts train to defend their country against Russian aggression as tensions in the region escalate.
Waiting For Invasion
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Senegal's cancer patients struggle for treatment

Patients have nowhere to turn after the country's only radiation therapy machine broke down in 2015.
Senegal's cancer patients struggle for treatment
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Duterte pressed for details of $44m 'hidden deposit'

Opposition senator releases 'proof' that president and his family did not declare multiple deposits as required by law.
Duterte pressed for details of $44m 'hidden deposit'
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Thousands return to Iraq's Mosul as fighting continues

More than 46,000 people go back to homes in east of city despite fierce fighting between ISIL and government forces.
Thousands return to Iraq's Mosul as fighting continues
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Tropical Storm Dineo hits Mozambique

Storm causes damage in Inhambane Province before heading off towards Limpopo river.
Tropical Storm Dineo hits Mozambique
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Why are some black Africans considered white Americans?

Sudanese Americans do not fit neatly into the existing racial classifications of the American society.
Why are some black Africans considered white Americans?
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Mexico's 'invisible wall', a migrant double standard

'Frontera Sur', designed to protect migrants, resulted in increase in checkpoints and border patrols on southern border.
Mexico's 'invisible wall', a migrant double standard
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Air raid on Yemen funeral 'kills at least nine women'

Houthi rebels blame Arab coalition for attack on Shiraa village 40km north of capital Sanaa.
Air raid on Yemen funeral 'kills at least nine women'
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Egypt's NGO law aims to 'erase civil society'

The law is part of a wider crackdown on human rights groups, activists say.
Egypt's NGO law aims to 'erase civil society'
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100 days of demonetisation: Stories of hardship

From people who lost jobs, to people who lost loved ones - seven stories that reveal the impact of demonetisation.
100 days of demonetisation: Stories of hardship
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US cities to hold 'Day Without Immigrants' protests

Organisers in Philadelphia, Washington, Boston, Chicago and New York tell immigrants to miss class and work.
US cities to hold 'Day Without Immigrants' protests
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The case for collaborating on climate change

International collaboration and holistic responses are our best way forward in the fight against climate change.
The case for collaborating on climate change
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Brazil's River of Mud

We investigate the events leading up to the Fundao dam disaster. Is enough being done to avoid future recurrences?
Brazil's River of Mud
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Philippine Catholic church abusers rarely prosecuted

Al Jazeera investigation reveals the growing problem of sexual misconduct in the Philippines' powerful Catholic church.
Philippine Catholic church abusers rarely prosecuted
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US to NATO: Pay more or we will reduce support

Defence Secretary tells NATO that US will moderate its commitment, if fellow members do not increase military spending.
US to NATO: Pay more or we will reduce support
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Is Indonesia a tolerant country?

Millions voted in regional elections seen as a test for diversity.
Is Indonesia a tolerant country?
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DACA recipient Daniel Ramirez sues US over his arrest

Mexican immigrant protected from deportation under programme established in 2012 sues government after being detained.
DACA recipient Daniel Ramirez sues US over his arrest
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Trump: Two-state solution not only way to achieve peace

US leader upends longstanding policy, saying he would back a single state if it led to peace after meeting Netanyahu.
Trump: Two-state solution not only way to achieve peace
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Trump: Two-state solution not only way to achieve peace

US President says one-state or two-state solution possible as long as sides agree, after meeting Israeli PM Netanyahu.
Trump: Two-state solution not only way to achieve peace
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Deadly suicide car bombing rocks Baghdad's Sadr City

Powerful blast kills at least 12 people and wounds dozens in crowded street of mainly Shia suburb of Iraqi capital.
Deadly suicide car bombing rocks Baghdad's Sadr City
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Two journalists killed during Facebook Live broadcast

Attackers burst into the studio and shot the presenter mid-broadcast, a shooting that was also caught on Facebook live.
Two journalists killed during Facebook Live broadcast
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Trump stand on settlement encourages Israel's land grab

With Trump in office, Israel is encouraged to speed up its colonisation of the Palestinian territories.
Trump stand on settlement encourages Israel's land grab
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Ahok heading for Baswedan run-off in tense Jakarta vote

Incumbent governor to face former education minister in second round of voting in April, according to unofficial counts.
Ahok heading for Baswedan run-off in tense Jakarta vote
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UN chief: 'No alternative' to Palestine-Israel solution

UN Secretary-General Guterres says two-state solution is the only way forward for peace between Israel and Palestine.
UN chief: 'No alternative' to Palestine-Israel solution
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Anger over Andrew Puzder, Trump's labour secretary pick

Fast-food mogul Andrew Puzder's nomination has led to nationwide protests and accusations of discrimination.
Anger over Andrew Puzder, Trump's labour secretary pick
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Al-Bab: 'When the tide is turning, ISIL go apocalyptic'

Ankara's plans to push further east and south of al-Bab might face serious diplomatic challenges, say analysts.
Al-Bab: 'When the tide is turning, ISIL go apocalyptic'
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UK: Hate crime 'at record levels' after Brexit vote

Figures collated by British news agency show big increase in attacks after Britons voted to leave the European Union.
UK: Hate crime 'at record levels' after Brexit vote
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What happens during a deportation raid in the US?

Activists and undocumented people describe the chaos and terror of predawn deportation raids taking place across the US.
What happens during a deportation raid in the US?
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Winter storm lashes southern US

Severe weather hits the Deep South bringing rain, snow and tornadoes to the state of Texas.
Winter storm lashes southern US
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Regional actors should take a stand against Myanmar

India and other South Asian nations should be unambiguous in their condemnation of Myanmar's treatment of the Rohingya.
Regional actors should take a stand against Myanmar
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Suicide attack targets government officials in Peshawar

At least one killed and several wounded in blast claimed by Pakistani Taliban faction as violence across country rises.
Suicide attack targets government officials in Peshawar
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