By-elections to test Aung San Suu Kyi's popularity

Saturday's elections are the first since the country voted Aung San Suu Kyi's NLD into office in 2016.
By-elections to test Aung San Suu Kyi's popularity
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China Uighurs: Ban on long beards, veils in Xinjiang

Beijing says new rules are necessary to fight 'extremism' but rights groups have called similar restrictions repressive.
China Uighurs: Ban on long beards, veils in Xinjiang
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Saad al-Hariri: Lebanon has become a big refugee camp

Prime Minister Hariri calls for more international support, saying he fears civil unrest due to Syrian refugee influx.
Saad al-Hariri: Lebanon has become a big refugee camp
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Nicolas Maduro rejects coup allegations

President Nicolas Maduro vows to resolve controversy over decision by Supreme Court to strip Congress of its powers.
Nicolas Maduro rejects coup allegations
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Protesters set fire to Congress after secret vote

Demonstrations over secret Senate vote on bill that would allow President Cartes to run for re-election turn violent.
Protesters set fire to Congress after secret vote
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Donald Trump calls Russia probe a 'witch hunt'

US president backs his former adviser Michael Flynn's move to ask for immunity if he were to testify.
Donald Trump calls Russia probe a 'witch hunt'
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Afghan who served US military detained by ICE

Calls for end of three-week detention of 'Abdul' who worked with American forces in Afghanistan and holds a valid visa.
Afghan who served US military detained by ICE
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Police crackdown on protests after 'power grab'

Venezuelan police in riot gear fire buckshot and swing batons to break up rallies a day after court gutted Congress.
Police crackdown on protests after 'power grab'
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UN renews smaller DRC peacekeeping force

Security Council cuts number of MONUSCO mission troops as US seeks cutting costs and streamlining of UN's operations.
UN renews smaller DRC peacekeeping force
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Belgium probes Mosul air strikes that killed civilians

Investigation under way by Belgian prosecutors over two 'incidents' in west Mosul were dozens of civilians were killed.
Belgium probes Mosul air strikes that killed civilians
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What's behind South African finance minister's sacking?

Major cabinet reshuffle prompts criticism from both ruling party members and the opposition amid economic turmoil.
What's behind South African finance minister's sacking?
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UN slams Israel over new West Bank settlement

UN chief calls decision to build another settlement in the occupied Palestinian territories an 'obstacle to peace'.
UN slams Israel over new West Bank settlement
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Scotland requests second referendum on independence

Scottish Minister Nicola Sturgeon requests independence vote for late 2018 or early 2019 in letter to UK PM Theresa May.
Scotland requests second referendum on independence
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Aid groups cut death toll from shipwreck off Libya

16-year-old Gambian said he was the only survivor on boat packed with 147 Africans, but that was untrue.
Aid groups cut death toll from shipwreck off Libya
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India state to give life sentences for cow slaughter

Hindu activists have long accused the Muslim-dominated meat industry of covering up the slaughter of cows.
India state to give life sentences for cow slaughter
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Journalists allege threat of drone execution by US

Fearing extrajudicial assassination, Al Jazeera journalist Ahmad Zeidan and reporter Bilal Abdul Kareem file US lawsuit.
Journalists allege threat of drone execution by US
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Remembering the anti-apartheid giant Ahmed Kathrada

South African leaders bid farewell to 'Uncle Kathy' who spent 75 years fighting for equality, freedom and human dignity.
Remembering the anti-apartheid giant Ahmed Kathrada
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China's new-found love for Confucius

Confucius is synonymous with Brand China, but can the Chinese government live up to the wisdom of Confucius?
China's new-found love for Confucius
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Week in pictures: From Somalia drought to Trump rally

Hunger in Somalia, people forced from their homes in Iraq, violence at a Pro-Trump rally - here is the week in photos.
Week in pictures: From Somalia drought to Trump rally
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Duterte allies seek power to postpone village elections

Duterte allies cite war on drugs in move to postpone local elections, that would vastly extend the president's powers.
Duterte allies seek power to postpone village elections
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Is there really a race for the Arctic?

Despite all the noise about a race for the Arctic, there is actually a coordinated effort to govern the region.
Is there really a race for the Arctic?
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Israel-Lebanon maritime dispute explained

Lebanon will not yield its maritime territory to Israel, Lebanese officials say.
Israel-Lebanon maritime dispute explained
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American women share the stories of their abortions

In states where a series of bills aim to restrict access to the procedure, women are speaking out.
American women share the stories of their abortions
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Blast rocks city in northwest Pakistan

At least five killed, dozens wounded in a bomb explosion in Kurram Agency's Parachinar city.
Blast rocks city in northwest Pakistan
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Israel blasted after approving new W Bank settlement

Security cabinet approves for the first time in 20 years the building of a new settlement in the occupied West Bank.
Israel blasted after approving new W Bank settlement
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Battle for Mosul

101 East reports from the front lines in the fight to take back the city of Mosul from the Islamic State
Battle for Mosul
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UN experts raise alert over 'alarming' US state bills

Bills introduced in 19 US states are threatening freedom of speech and the right to protest, UN experts say.
UN experts raise alert over 'alarming' US state bills
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US senator accuses Russia of 'propaganda on steroids'

Democrat politician says Moscow directed massive disinformation campaign 'designed to poison' US election conversation.
US senator accuses Russia of 'propaganda on steroids'
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Can Brexit be finished in two years?

EU President Donald Tusk is expected to present his draft Brexit negotiating guidelines on Friday.
Can Brexit be finished in two years?
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Refugee from Syria's ISIL-held Raqqa: 'People think we had a choice'

Resident of Lebanon's Bekaa Valley refugee camp recounts her family's struggles since escaping from ISIL's stronghold.
Refugee from Syria's ISIL-held Raqqa: 'People think we had a choice'
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Court approves warrant for ex-leader Park's arrest

Ousted president can be held in a cell for up to 20 days while she is probed on multiple charges, including bribery.
Court approves warrant for ex-leader Park's arrest
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Syria: Kurdish YPG fighters dominate Turkey-US talks

'A number of options' for Raqqa military operation in Syria, but no agreement reached between Turks and Americans.
Syria: Kurdish YPG fighters dominate Turkey-US talks
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118 foreign detainees 'die' in Malaysia in two years

Report says more than half of the 118 dead are from Myanmar, the source for thousands of refugees coming to Malaysia.
118 foreign detainees 'die' in Malaysia in two years
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Venezuela Supreme Court assumes Congress role

Critics accuse President Maduro of 'staging a coup' after top court's decision to take over powers assigned to Congress.
Venezuela Supreme Court assumes Congress role
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Syrian refugee critical after self-immolation in Chios

Man, 29, sustains burns to 85 percent of his body after dousing himself in fuel in Vial camp on Greek island of Chios.
Syrian refugee critical after self-immolation in Chios
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Fighters blow themselves up with grenade in Bangladesh

Police come under grenade attack during a raid near the capital as violence continues to hit the South Asian nation.
Fighters blow themselves up with grenade in Bangladesh
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North Korea-Malaysia deal ends diplomatic spat

Malaysia releases body of Kim Jong-nam and allows North Koreans to depart, as Pyongyang frees Malaysians in return.
North Korea-Malaysia deal ends diplomatic spat
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UN: Number of Syrian refugees passes five million

UN report says Turkey now hosts nearly three million Syrians, with 47,000 more coming since February alone.
UN: Number of Syrian refugees passes five million
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Arab summit: Arab leaders oblivious to Arab realities

The latest Arab summit ignored domestic deficiencies that undermine the unity and stability of many Arab countries.
Arab summit: Arab leaders oblivious to Arab realities
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Zahra Mahmoud Hussein: 100 Days without my father

Zahra, daughter of detained Al Jazeera journalist Mahmoud Hussein, writes about her father's legacy.
Zahra Mahmoud Hussein: 100 Days without my father
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The US-Mexico border wall: What's at stake?

In a five-part series we explore the stories of the Mexicans and Americans living along the border.
The US-Mexico border wall: What's at stake?
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Israel: The house of hate

Systemic hatred and violence have worked their way into the very marrow of the Israeli state.
Israel: The house of hate
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Ethiopia extends state of emergency by four months

Opposition parties complain that the emergency is being used to clamp down on their members and activities.
Ethiopia extends state of emergency by four months
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Egypt 'one of the biggest prisons for journalists'

One hundred days after the arrest of Mahmoud Hussein, Egyptian authorities continue to crackdown on the media.
Egypt 'one of the biggest prisons for journalists'
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Nigeria summons Indian ambassador over student attacks

Indian police have so far arrested five in connection with mob attacks on Nigerians in a satellite city of New Delhi
Nigeria summons Indian ambassador over student attacks
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Al Jazeera reporter spends 100th day in Egyptian jail

Qatar-based network calls for release of Mahmoud Hussein, who is being held in conditions that violate his human rights.
Al Jazeera reporter spends 100th day in Egyptian jail
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Land Day 2017: Israel's relentless land grab continues

As Israel resumes its settlement expansion with impunity, Palestinians have plenty to protest at this year's Land Day.
Land Day 2017: Israel's relentless land grab continues
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British government takes next steps towards Brexit

Britain to outline immediate plans towards leaving the European Union as EU reacts to the triggering of Article 50.
British government takes next steps towards Brexit
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The protest of Belarus' 'social parasites'

"To join the protests is frightening, not to join is shameful."
The protest of Belarus' 'social parasites'
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The Gambia's missing sons and daughters

Can the country's new president persuade its youth to stop risking their lives to reach foreign soil?
The Gambia's missing sons and daughters
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India's Ladycops

Exclusive access to a police station in India run by women for women reveals a unique perspective on a changing society.
India's Ladycops
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Arab Americans lead the charge for US civil liberties

Arab American activists are not only organising across faith and colour lines in the US, but beyond its borders.
Arab Americans lead the charge for US civil liberties
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Subscribe to our new podcast, Al Jazeera Out Loud

Al Jazeera Our Loud brings you our top features, narrated so you can catch-up on the go.
Subscribe to our new podcast, Al Jazeera Out Loud
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Israel blasts BDS movement at UN summit

Israel calls anti-Israel sentiments within the UN.
Israel blasts BDS movement at UN summit
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Al Jazeera Investigations Reporters

An introduction to the members of our team.
Al Jazeera Investigations Reporters
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Ivanka Trump to become US president adviser

Donald Trump's daughter will become an official White House employee in an unpaid role.
Ivanka Trump to become US president adviser
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Infographic: What is land day?

Every year on March 30, Palestinians demonstrate their commitment to resisting Israeli occupation.
Infographic: What is land day?
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Hong Kong pro-democracy activists appear in court

The activists charged for their role in the Umbrella Movement have criticised the case as an attack on free speech.
Hong Kong pro-democracy activists appear in court
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Trump's Russia mess: Five things to know

To avoid getting lost in the reports of links between Trump associates and Russia, read this.
Trump's Russia mess: Five things to know
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US Senate committee to question 20 in Russia probe

Republican chairman and top Democrat pledge to stay clear of politics in probe of Russian interference in election.
US Senate committee to question 20 in Russia probe
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Turkey ends 'Euphrates Shield' operation in Syria

Turkey says military offensive in northern Syria is over, but does not specify whether it will withdraw troops.
Turkey ends 'Euphrates Shield' operation in Syria
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Suicide oil-tanker bomber kills 15 in Baghdad

As fighting with ISIL rages in west Mosul, suicide attack on security checkpoint south of Iraqi capital also wounds 45.
Suicide oil-tanker bomber kills 15 in Baghdad
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Vladimir Putin visits Arctic to reaffirm Russia's claim

Touring oil-rich north region, Russian leader calls for the protection of his country's economic and security interests.
Vladimir Putin visits Arctic to reaffirm Russia's claim
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Myanmar's democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi has lost her voice

Many people say they are beginning to lose faith in Aung San Suu Kyi's leadership.
Myanmar's democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi has lost her voice
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How will London deal with the Northern Ireland crisis?

The UK government has threatened 'direct rule' if a government is not formed in Northern Ireland.
How will London deal with the Northern Ireland crisis?
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Nearly 150 migrants feared dead after boat sinks

16-year-old Gambian says he's the only survivor after boat packed with 147 Africans goes down in the Mediterranean.
Nearly 150 migrants feared dead after boat sinks
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Arab League: 'Reject apartheid system' in Palestine

Leaders at Arab League summit demand a two-state solution and call for the end of Israel's 'continuous violations'.
Arab League: 'Reject apartheid system' in Palestine
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Duterte confronts US over China's man-made islands

Philippine president takes US to task over its refusal to challenge China on its South China Sea activities.
Duterte confronts US over China's man-made islands
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Middle-aged Palestinian woman shot dead in Jerusalem

Israeli officers gun down mother of Palestinian killed in September after she allegedly attacked them near the Old City.
Middle-aged Palestinian woman shot dead in Jerusalem
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Sri Lanka's leader backs arrests of 'official' killers

President authorises prosecution of security officers involved in an alleged death squad carrying out civilian killings.
Sri Lanka's leader backs arrests of 'official' killers
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India crackdown on slaughterhouses stirs Muslim unease

More states follow Uttar Pradesh's lead in closing down unlicensed abattoirs as critics say move based on religion.
India crackdown on slaughterhouses stirs Muslim unease
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Is Brexit Britain suffering from an imperial hangover?

Britain's biggest post-Brexit challenge will be dealing with its imperial past.
Is Brexit Britain suffering from an imperial hangover?
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China, EU rally for climate action as Trump backs away

US president's move to end "war on coal" sparks criticism from major economies committed to cutting carbon emissions.
China, EU rally for climate action as Trump backs away
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Russia's new protest generation

In Russia a new generation of discontented youth has come of age.
Russia's new protest generation
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Article 50: What will be negotiated

A look at the key issues that the EU and the UK will be negotiating to finalise the UK's break with the bloc.
Article 50: What will be negotiated
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UN blasts Bangladesh over extra-judicial killings

Dhaka criticised for 'high rate' of extra-judicial killings, enforced disappearances, and excessive force in new report.
UN blasts Bangladesh over extra-judicial killings
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Guatemala's Disappeared

Thousands of people were disappeared during the civil war. Fault Lines meets families still searching for justice.
Guatemala's Disappeared
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Anti-apartheid icon Ahmed Kathrada laid to rest

South African President Jacob Zuma did not attend the funeral amid tensions between the late Kathrada and the ANC.
Anti-apartheid icon Ahmed Kathrada laid to rest
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How are Palestinians resisting Israel's settlement law?

Palestinians are petitioning Israeli courts against a law that forces them to lease their lands to Israeli settlers.
How are Palestinians resisting Israel's settlement law?
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The rise and fracture of the European Union

We examine the history of the European Union and ask if it can withstand the challenges posed by populism.
The rise and fracture of the European Union
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Turkey's Halkbank has executive detained in US

State lender Halkbank says one of its senior executives has been detained and that the Turkish government is aware.
Turkey's Halkbank has executive detained in US
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Obama-era online privacy rule overturned by Congress

The ruling means that internet providers will no longer need permission to market customers’ web-browsing history.
Obama-era online privacy rule overturned by Congress
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French elections, the manufacture of consent

By openly supporting Macron's candidacy, mainstream media in France is failing ethical standards of objectivity.
French elections, the manufacture of consent
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Remembering The Gambia's notorious Mile 2 Prison

Political prisoners of the former president, Yahya Jammeh, share stories of torture and life behind bars.
Remembering The Gambia's notorious Mile 2 Prison
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Sickle cell: A silent killer in Chhattisgarh state

The hereditary disease kills at least 10,000 children a year in this Indian state.
Sickle cell: A silent killer in Chhattisgarh state
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Passport to Freedom

The stories of Syrians, Iraqis and Egyptians emigrating and seeking dual nationality following the 2011 Arab Spring.
Passport to Freedom
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What is it like living in Libya these days?

Maimuna Aghliw tells of normal day in the Libyan city of Misrata, peppered with hints of a war nearby.
What is it like living in Libya these days?
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Second day of Mexican prison riot leaves two dead

Prisoners set mattresses ablaze in protest against new X-ray machines being used on women entering the jail.
Second day of Mexican prison riot leaves two dead
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Yemen conflict: Who controls what

More than two years after storming the capital, Sanaa, Houthi rebels have consolidated control over parts of Yemen.
Yemen conflict: Who controls what
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Arab Summit: 'Arabs lost confidence in their leaders'

The summit will do little to end the conflicts in the region, analysts say.
Arab Summit: 'Arabs lost confidence in their leaders'
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China confirms arrest of Taiwan activist Lee Ming-che

Beijing says the activist is being investigated on suspicion of 'pursuing activity harmful to national security'.
China confirms arrest of Taiwan activist Lee Ming-che
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Theresa May set to trigger Brexit Article 50

British prime minister photographed signing letter that will be delivered to European Union triggering Britain's exit.
Theresa May set to trigger Brexit Article 50
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Simone Gbagbo cleared of war crimes charges

Simone Gbagbo had been charged with orchestrating attacks on supporters of her husband's opponent after 2010 election.
Simone Gbagbo cleared of war crimes charges
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Grand Mufti: Arrest of al-Aqsa guards 'unacceptable'

Israeli police arrest Palestinian guards after they try to stop archaeologist from removing ancient stone from compound.
Grand Mufti: Arrest of al-Aqsa guards 'unacceptable'
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Trump moves to roll back Obama-era climate policies

President signs order to review emissions limits for coal-fired power plants and ease coal production limits.
Trump moves to roll back Obama-era climate policies
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AIPAC cautiously eyes US-Israeli ties reshaping under Trump

AIPAC cautiously eyes US-Israeli ties reshaping under Trump
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What's the BJP's agenda in Uttar Pradesh?

India's ruling party is cracking down on butchers and abattoirs in the country's most populous state.
What's the BJP's agenda in Uttar Pradesh?
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Missing Taiwan activist allegedly detained in China

Lee Ming-che disappeared after clearing immigration in Macau on March 19, but China remains mum about his whereabouts.
Missing Taiwan activist allegedly detained in China
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US 'probably' involved in mass Iraqi civilian deaths

Top US commander in Iraq says 'fair chance' coalition air strike had role in scores of civilian killings in Mosul blast.
US 'probably' involved in mass Iraqi civilian deaths
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UK students face disciplinary action over BDS protest

Dozens of academics sign letter condemning the University of Manchester for action against pro-Palestinian activists.
UK students face disciplinary action over BDS protest
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DRC tense as police clash with anti-Kabila protesters

Police and demonstrators battle in Kinshasa as talks between President Kabila's government and opposition fall apart.
DRC tense as police clash with anti-Kabila protesters
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Bodies of suspected UN workers in DRC found

Three bodies discovered - including a decapitated woman's - during search for Congolese, American, and Swedish UN staff.
Bodies of suspected UN workers in DRC found
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Scottish parliament backs new independence referendum

Motion passed 69 votes to 59 and comes a day before the United Kingdom takes the formal step towards Brexit.
Scottish parliament backs new independence referendum
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Longer jail term sought for Bosnian Croat official

Prosecutors say Jadranko Prlic should get 40-year sentence for his role in the deaths of Bosnian Muslims during the war.
Longer jail term sought for Bosnian Croat official
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Five men arrested in India over attacks on Africans

Africans were attacked with sticks and metal chairs in Greater Noida after teen's drug death was blamed on Nigerian man.
Five men arrested in India over attacks on Africans
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Syria: 40,000 displaced as fighting rages near Hama

Heavy clashes between rebels and government forces in past week have displaced thousands, mostly women and children.
Syria: 40,000 displaced as fighting rages near Hama
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Ahmed Kathrada: Humble and fearless

Anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada leaves behind a powerful legacy of service, social justice, and humility.
Ahmed Kathrada: Humble and fearless
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Kashmir: 3 killed in violent protests after firefight

Deadly standoff between rebels and police sparks protests in Chadoora town, leaving three people dead and 28 injured.
Kashmir: 3 killed in violent protests after firefight
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Qatar announces $6.28bn investment in Britain

Prime Minister Theresa May hails joint economic and trade committee with Gulf state as Britain prepares for Brexit.
Qatar announces $6.28bn investment in Britain
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Rex Tillerson's Turkey visit: A critical juncture

The outcome of US Secretary of State Tillerson's first visit to Ankara may determine the future of Turkey-US relations.
Rex Tillerson's Turkey visit: A critical juncture
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Number of Kenyans going hungry doubles to three million

Kenya is one of several East African countries ravaged by drought with Somalia said to be on the brink of famine.
Number of Kenyans going hungry doubles to three million
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Gaza: Israel's war drums are getting louder

Israel is entertaining another round of fighting on the besieged strip.
Gaza: Israel's war drums are getting louder
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Clashes in Paris over police killing of Chinese man

Thirty-five protesters arrested and 3 police injured in protests that come just days after march against police abuse.
Clashes in Paris over police killing of Chinese man
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Crowds attack Africans in India after teen's death

Hundreds go on a violent rampage wounding eight in Greater Noida after teen's drug death blamed on Nigerian man.
Crowds attack Africans in India after teen's death
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Tropical Cyclone Debbie batters eastern Australia

Damaging winds and flooding rains lash Queensland as Debbie becomes the worst storm to hit the state in six years.
Tropical Cyclone Debbie batters eastern Australia
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Anti-apartheid icon Ahmed Kathrada dies

Kathrada, beloved by millions of South Africans, spent 26 years in jail, many of them alongside Nelson Mandela.
Anti-apartheid icon Ahmed Kathrada dies
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Celebrating Yahya Jammeh in his birthplace

In the village of Kanilai, relatives of the ex-president have enjoyed a privileged life but the good times may soon end.
Celebrating Yahya Jammeh in his birthplace
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The populist drift of the French election campaign

French presidential candidates are using populist distractions to avoid discussing actual policy plans.
The populist drift of the French election campaign
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Ahmed Kathrada: The Robben Island diaries

An interview with the veteran of the anti-apartheid struggle and friend of Nelson Mandela who has died at the age of 87.
Ahmed Kathrada: The Robben Island diaries
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Iraq's new marginalised population

Iraqi families with relatives affiliated to ISIL are struggling to find a place for themselves in their own country.
Iraq's new marginalised population
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Malaysia says Kim Jong-nam's body still in Kuala Lumpur

Body of estranged half-brother of North Korean leader has not left the country, health minister says.
Malaysia says Kim Jong-nam's body still in Kuala Lumpur
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Trump to sign order scrubbing Obama climate policies

An executive order on Tuesday will seek to boost fossil fuels by unravelling Obama measures to combat climate change.
Trump to sign order scrubbing Obama climate policies
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General strike paralyses French Guiana

Protests over crime rates and the cost of living have propelled the territory into spotlight of the French elections.
General strike paralyses French Guiana
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US leads boycott of UN talks on nuclear weapons ban

UN General Assembly begins negotiations on prohibiting weapons, but without any nuclear-capable states in attendance.
US leads boycott of UN talks on nuclear weapons ban
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Can OPEC still control the oil market?

Cartel members are debating whether to extend a deal to reduce output.
Can OPEC still control the oil market?
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London gives N Ireland more time for power-sharing deal

Northern Ireland parties have "short window of opportunity" to avoid suspension of self-rule despite expired deadline.
London gives N Ireland more time for power-sharing deal
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US-backed Syria forces resume fighting near Tabqa dam

SDF says Taqba Dam is fine and fighting will resume, but monitor casts doubt on whether engineers inspected the site.
US-backed Syria forces resume fighting near Tabqa dam
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The battle for Raqqa explained

Unless there is an effective transition of power and a legitimate government in place, ISIL will continue to exist.
The battle for Raqqa explained
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Greece: Asylum seeking man found hanged at Piraeus port

Man carrying asylum application papers found dead close to a passenger ferry terminal in Greece's biggest port.
Greece: Asylum seeking man found hanged at Piraeus port
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Low expectations as Arab League chiefs gather in Jordan

Ministers from the 22-member bloc are meeting in Jordan ahead of its annual summit on Wednesday.
Low expectations as Arab League chiefs gather in Jordan
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Opposition leader Alexei Navalny jailed for 15 days

EU calls for release of prominent Kremlin critic Navalny, a day after he was detained at opposition protest in Moscow.
Opposition leader Alexei Navalny jailed for 15 days
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US-backed Syria forces pause operations near Tabqa dam

SDF temporarily halts operations near country's largest dam over growing concerns of potential collapse.
US-backed Syria forces pause operations near Tabqa dam
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Hamas eases Gaza lockdown amid manhunt

Gaza authorities ease travel restrictions after imposing a 24-hour closure after assassination of senior Hamas official.
Hamas eases Gaza lockdown amid manhunt
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Brazil's prisons: A battleground in the drug wars

A growing gang war over drugs is fuelling bloodshed in Brazil's neglected and overcrowded prisons.
Brazil's prisons: A battleground in the drug wars
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Why Washington was a no show at human rights hearings

By sitting out IACHR hearings, the Trump administration signals its contempt for international accountability.
Why Washington was a no show at human rights hearings
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Opposition leader Alexei Navalny appears in court

EU calls for release of prominent Kremlin critic Navalny, a day after he was detained at opposition protest in Moscow.
Opposition leader Alexei Navalny appears in court
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Meat crackdown leaves shortage in India's Uttar Pradesh

Meat sellers across Uttar Pradesh strike against an ongoing crackdown on illegal and mechanised slaughterhouses.
Meat crackdown leaves shortage in India's Uttar Pradesh
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Mosul air strikes: 'Everything crashed down upon us'

Iraqi civilians share their plight as casualties continue to mount from US-led coalition air strikes in Mosul.
Mosul air strikes: 'Everything crashed down upon us'
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Abdul El-Sayed running to be first Muslim US governor

Arab American doctor tells Al Jazeera why he believes he is suited to cure major crises in state of Michigan.
Abdul El-Sayed running to be first Muslim US governor
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The return of a child slave

What happens when a child escapes their traffickers and should they ever be returned to the families who sold them?
The return of a child slave
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Profile: Alexei Navalny, opposition leader

Kremlin critic, detained in anti-corruption protests, has become Russia's most visible face of opposition.
Profile: Alexei Navalny, opposition leader
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The future of militias in post-ISIL Iraq

Iraq’s future stability will depend on how it manages its various militias.
The future of militias in post-ISIL Iraq
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One dead as 1,000 refugees rescued in the Mediterranean

The rescue comes just days after hundreds of people were feared drowned after boat disasters off the Libyan coast.
One dead as 1,000 refugees rescued in the Mediterranean
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Sanaa protest marks second Yemen conflict anniversary

Two-year war has claimed the lives of more than 10,000 people and pushed the country to the brink of famine.
Sanaa protest marks second Yemen conflict anniversary
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Where does power reside in Morocco?

Newly-appointed Prime Minister Saad Eddine el-Othmani has cobbled together a coalition to run the country.
Where does power reside in Morocco?
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Bulgaria election: Boyjo Borisov's GERB 'leading' race

Exit polls suggest former Prime Minister Boyjo Borisov's GERB party has won a snap parliamentary election.
Bulgaria election: Boyjo Borisov's GERB 'leading' race
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UN: Six aid workers killed in an ambush in South Sudan

It is highest number of humanitarian workers killed in one incident since South Sudan descended into conflict in 2013.
UN: Six aid workers killed in an ambush in South Sudan
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UK targets WhatsApp encryption after London attack

Minister Amber Rudd calls messaging encryption 'unacceptable', says security services must have access to that content.
UK targets WhatsApp encryption after London attack
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In west Mosul, 'nowhere is safe for civilians'

Anti-ISIL push resumes after brief pause following reports of large numbers of civilian deaths by coalition air raids.
In west Mosul, 'nowhere is safe for civilians'
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Iran hits back at US with 'reciprocal' sanctions

Sanction targets 15 American companies, which Tehran alleges are supporting 'atrocities' by Israel in Palestinian lands.
Iran hits back at US with 'reciprocal' sanctions
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The work of art in the age of crude capitalism

On the rise and fall and reinvention of filmmakers in contemporary cinema.
The work of art in the age of crude capitalism
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Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny detained in Moscow rally

The coordinated protests called by opposition leader Alexei Navalny are some of the largest in Russia since 2011-12.
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny detained in Moscow rally
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Israel's false narrative on land swaps

The idea of future land swaps has been used to justify expanding Israeli settlements on Palestinian land, analysts say.
Israel's false narrative on land swaps
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Grief and questions amid wreckage of Mosul air strikes

Dozens of civilians died in a recent coalition strike aimed at killing an ISIL commander in Mosul, residents say.
Grief and questions amid wreckage of Mosul air strikes
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Flooding and thunderstorms hit Arabian Peninsula

Gulf region and Arab Peninsula hit by severe and spectacular late season thunderstorms.
Flooding and thunderstorms hit Arabian Peninsula
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Pakistan starts building fence along Afghanistan border

Fencing starts along Pakistan's disputed border with Afghanistan in bid to stop fighters' movement.
Pakistan starts building fence along Afghanistan border
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Gaza-Israel border shut after Mazen Faqha killing

Hamas shuts crossing in northern Gaza 'until further notice', as it reflects on Mazen Faqha's killing, blamed on Israel.
Gaza-Israel border shut after Mazen Faqha killing
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Refugees Got Talent

Four Syrian friends put on a TV-style talent show to lift spirits at the refugee camp where they are stranded.
Refugees Got Talent
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Charlie surfs on lotus flowers: Exploring Vietnam

Charlie surfs on lotus flowers: Exploring Vietnam
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Mass graves in Ireland: A long history of Church abuse

When infant remains were found in a former home for unwed mothers last month, it didn't come as a surprise to everyone.
Mass graves in Ireland: A long history of Church abuse
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Burkina Faso-Nigeria friendly cancelled over UK visas

Seven Burkina Faso players failed to secure UK entry visas, forcing Monday's football match in London to be cancelled.
Burkina Faso-Nigeria friendly cancelled over UK visas
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PM Saad Eddine el-Othmani forms six-party government

New six-party coalition under PJD prime minister includes pro-market, conservative and socialist parties.
PM Saad Eddine el-Othmani forms six-party government
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Can resettlement prevent irregular migration?

Accessible resettlement programmes for refugees in Africa can curb irregular immigration to the West and save lives.
Can resettlement prevent irregular migration?
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Erdogan: Turkey may hold EU accession referendum

President says Turkey may hold a public vote on whether to continue to pursue European Union membership.
Erdogan: Turkey may hold EU accession referendum
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Has the rule of engagement changed in Iraq?

There has been an outcry over the high number of civilians killed by suspected US-led coalition air strikes in Mosul.
Has the rule of engagement changed in Iraq?
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Kamwina Nsapu militia kill 40 policemen in DR Congo

Officials say the rebel fighters attacked the police as they were driving from Tshikapa to Kananga.
Kamwina Nsapu militia kill 40 policemen in DR Congo
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Scores detained after defying Belarus protest ban

Police detain scores attempting to hold banned rally, days after president warns of foreign-backed plot to topple him.
Scores detained after defying Belarus protest ban
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Bangladesh anti-terror raids: Civilians killed in blast

At least two civilians and one policeman killed during the operation at a residential building in Sylhet city.
Bangladesh anti-terror raids: Civilians killed in blast
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Thousands attend Gaza funeral of slain Hamas official

Thousands attend Gaza funeral of slain Hamas official
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Hong Kong's election: A vote without voters

Although an election committee will choose Hong Kong's new Chief Executive, the vote has caused much excitement.
Hong Kong's election: A vote without voters
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Tuareg factions to boycott Mali peace conference

Separatist groups vow to boycott talks with the government next week, explaining they are not sufficiently inclusive.
Tuareg factions to boycott Mali peace conference
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The art and evolution of headline writing

How have headlines evolved, from their early days in the late 19th century to their bold modern digital descendants?
The art and evolution of headline writing
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Wiretaps, hacks and spin in Donald Trump's America

Conspiracy theories and rumours swirl in Washington, DC as media and the American public try to make sense of it all.
Wiretaps, hacks and spin in Donald Trump's America
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UN voices concern over high civilian deaths in Mosul

UN calls on all parties to protect civilians after more than 500 were killed in fighting over the past week.
UN voices concern over high civilian deaths in Mosul
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Conspiracy theories and rumours in Trump's America

Rumours that the Kremlin undermined American democracy by helping Donald Trump win kept the US press busy this week.
Conspiracy theories and rumours in Trump's America
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What is at stake for the EU economies after Brexit?

We examine potential pitfalls and dangers facing business, and the EU itself, on separating UK from the trading bloc.
What is at stake for the EU economies after Brexit?
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London attack: Muslim raises over $30,000 for victims

After witnessing the car-and-knife attack from his office window, Muddassar Ahmed launched a crowdfunding campaign.
London attack: Muslim raises over $30,000 for victims
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Damascus: Who controls what

Renewed violence, despite a ceasefire brokered by Russia and Turkey, casts further doubt on UN-led peacemaking efforts.
Damascus: Who controls what
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AUB settles US lawsuit over 'Hezbollah media training'

American University of Beirut to pay $700,000 for violating US sanctions by giving media training to banned outlets.
AUB settles US lawsuit over 'Hezbollah media training'
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Hamas blames Israel after Mazen Faqha assassination

Gaza police say Israel and collaborators responsible for killing of senior Hamas member Mazen Faqha.
Hamas blames Israel after Mazen Faqha assassination
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Fikri Isik: NATO countries could've been more frank

As Ankara negotiates with Moscow to acquire S-400 missiles, Turkey's defence minister discusses NATO and security.
Fikri Isik: NATO countries could've been more frank
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Australia braces for Cyclone Debbie

Cyclone Debbie is forecast to be the strongest storm of the season yet.
Australia braces for Cyclone Debbie
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Gaza under siege: The life and death of Ahmed Shubair

Family mourns death of 17-year-old boy, after Israel refused to let him leave Gaza for an urgent medical procedure.
Gaza under siege: The life and death of Ahmed Shubair
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EU leaders mark 60th anniversary of Rome treaty

Leaders of the bloc gather in the Italian capital to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the EU's founding treaty.
EU leaders mark 60th anniversary of Rome treaty
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Frustration as cabin electronics ban comes into force

Passengers decry US, UK ban on laptops and tablets in hand luggage on some flights from Middle East and North Africa.
Frustration as cabin electronics ban comes into force
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Undocumented migrants await Trump's next move

Cafes, churches and playing fields are quieter than usual, as undocumented immigrants lay low amid the crackdown
Undocumented migrants await Trump's next move
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UK report: Gulenists took part in failed Turkey coup

British report to indicate evidence that members of Fethullah Gulen's group participated in Turkish failed coup attempt.
UK report: Gulenists took part in failed Turkey coup
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UN: Israel ignores UN demand to end settlements

UN Middle East envoy says Israel has failed to end illegal settlement activity and abide by UNSC Resolution 2334.
UN: Israel ignores UN demand to end settlements
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'No miracles' in Geneva talks as Syria fighting rages

A fifth round of UN-backed Syria talks is under way in Geneva amid low expectations as violence on the ground escalates.
'No miracles' in Geneva talks as Syria fighting rages
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Trump asks Republicans to withdraw healthcare bill

Short of support by fellow Republicans, House Speaker Paul Ryan pulls legislation meant to replace Obamacare.
Trump asks Republicans to withdraw healthcare bill
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Eleven people drown as boat capsizes in Aegean Sea

Five children reportedly among the 11 dead after boat carrying refugees sinks off the western coast of Turkey.
Eleven people drown as boat capsizes in Aegean Sea
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Russia denies supplying Taliban after Scaparrotti claim

Moscow rejects NATO commander's remark that it is 'perhaps' aiding the Taliban in fighting against US and allied forces.
Russia denies supplying Taliban after Scaparrotti claim
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Muqtada al-Sadr threatens to boycott Iraq elections

Powerful Shia leader demands changes to electoral law at Baghdad demonstration attended by thousands of supporters.
Muqtada al-Sadr threatens to boycott Iraq elections
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UN to probe alleged crimes against Rohingya in Myanmar

UN mission will investigate allegations of killings, rape and torture by security forces against Rohingya in Myanmar.
UN to probe alleged crimes against Rohingya in Myanmar
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Trump administration approves Keystone XL pipeline

Pipeline contractor TransCanada receives presidential permit to build the Keystone XL pipeline, state department says.
Trump administration approves Keystone XL pipeline
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Why Turkey might buy Russia's S-400 defence system

A potential defence deal between Turkey and Russia could enhance their military cooperation but would not mend ties.
Why Turkey might buy Russia's S-400 defence system
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Week in pictures: From Rohingya exodus to Peru floods

From floods in Peru and fighting in Mosul to Nowruz celebrations, here is the week in photos.
Week in pictures: From Rohingya exodus to Peru floods
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US expects allies to pick up the pieces after ISIL

The US wants to focus on the 'elimination' of ISIL by military force while leaving reconstruction efforts to its allies.
US expects allies to pick up the pieces after ISIL
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Angola floods kill 11, cause widespread destruciton

Deadly floods after heavy rainfall in the north of the country have left thousands homeless.
Angola floods kill 11, cause widespread destruciton
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Explosion rocks Cairo suburb of Maadi, one dead

Blast in suburb of Maadi of the Egyptian capital kills at least one person, security sources say.
Explosion rocks Cairo suburb of Maadi, one dead
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Tunisia's proposed drug law spurs debate

Amid rising prison numbers, legislators are considering a contentious new law to abolish sentences for some offenders.
Tunisia's proposed drug law spurs debate
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Hosni Mubarak walks free after six years in jail

Ex-president, recently acquitted over alleged role in killings of protesters during 2011 uprising, is free, lawyer says.
Hosni Mubarak walks free after six years in jail
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Canada passes M-103 motion against Islamophobia

Non-binding motion tasks Canadian government with study to develop ways to address racism and discrimination.
Canada passes M-103 motion against Islamophobia
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Jordanians in Karak find unity in wake of tragedy

New initiatives aim to strengthen the town's sense of community, after a December ISIL attack that killed 10 people.
Jordanians in Karak find unity in wake of tragedy
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Geneva talks resume as fighting rages in Hama, Damascus

Hopes for breakthrough or concessions from either side remain low, amid ongoing violence in Damascus and Hama.
Geneva talks resume as fighting rages in Hama, Damascus
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South Sudan: 'There are only dead bodies'

South Sudanese who have fled to Uganda - escaping rape, murder, assault and torture - share their stories.
South Sudan: 'There are only dead bodies'
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ICC set for first monetary awards to war crime victims

Court in The Hague expected to make first compensation award to victims of war crimes, relating to an attack in the DRC.
ICC set for first monetary awards to war crime victims
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James Jackson charged with murdering Timothy Caughman

Baltimore resident with 'intent to kill as many black men as he could' plunged sword into 66-year-old Timothy Caughman.
James Jackson charged with murdering Timothy Caughman
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Westminster attack: Vigil held in Trafalgar Square

Mourners fill Trafalgar Square after police identify British man who killed four people near parliament.
Westminster attack: Vigil held in Trafalgar Square
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David Friedman approved as US ambassador to Israel

David Friedman, a known donor to illegal settlements on Palestinian land, confirmed as ambassador to Israel.
David Friedman approved as US ambassador to Israel
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Hundreds feared dead in the Mediterranean Sea

More than 250 migrants are believed to have drowned after two partially submerged dinghies were found by a rescue boat.
Hundreds feared dead in the Mediterranean Sea
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Uganda at 'breaking point' from S Sudan refugee crisis

UN calls for urgent $250m as numbers of refugees fleeing violence and famine could surpass a million before mid-2017.
Uganda at 'breaking point' from S Sudan refugee crisis
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Video: Israeli officer beats Palestinian in Jerusalem

Officer suspended from duty after video emerges showing him violently assaulting Palestinian resident of East Jerusalem.
Video: Israeli officer beats Palestinian in Jerusalem
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The Obamacare debate is not just about healthcare

Lawmakers' battle over healthcare laws in the United States is also a debate about the core values of America.
The Obamacare debate is not just about healthcare
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Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed: Help the Somali people

President urges the world to step up, highlighting the 2011 famine that killed 260,000 Somalis.
Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed: Help the Somali people
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Donald Trump suffers setback over healthcare bill

Crucial vote on bill to replace Obamacare delayed in US president's first major legislative test.
Donald Trump suffers setback over healthcare bill
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J&J pulls ads from YouTube over 'offensive' videos

Johnson & Johnson the latest company to drop ads over fears content may appear alongside 'terrorism' and hate videos.
J&J pulls ads from YouTube over 'offensive' videos
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UN: 300,000 civilians at risk in Damascus fighting

'Starvation around the corner' if humanitarian aid is not allowed into besieged areas in the capital, UN officials say.
UN: 300,000 civilians at risk in Damascus fighting
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US general: Russia may be supplying Taliban fighters

Russia is 'perhaps' aiding the Taliban in fighting against US and NATO forces in Afghanistan, US general alleges.
US general: Russia may be supplying Taliban fighters
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Israel arrests suspect behind US-Jewish bomb threats

Israeli police arrest teenager in connection to more than 150 anti-Semitic bomb threats against Jewish centres.
Israel arrests suspect behind US-Jewish bomb threats
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Battle for Mosul: Sharp uptick in civilian deaths

Monitors and officials say there's been a marked increase in civilian deaths as Iraqi forces push into Mosul's Old City.
Battle for Mosul: Sharp uptick in civilian deaths
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Fierce fighting in Syria as talks restart in Geneva

A fifth round of Syria talks in Geneva kicks off on shaky ground as clashes increase in Hama and Damascus.
Fierce fighting in Syria as talks restart in Geneva
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Roadside bombs kill 10 Egyptian soldiers

At least 15 ISIL fighters also die during a raid in the volatile Sinai peninsula, Egyptian military says.
Roadside bombs kill 10 Egyptian soldiers
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How chlorine gas became a weapon in Syria's civil war

Syria's chlorine problem: the human toll of chlorine attacks in six years of civil war.
How chlorine gas became a weapon in Syria's civil war
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Taliban capture key Afghan district; 9 police killed

Afghan security forces amassing for full-scale counter-attack in a bid to retake Sangin district after Taliban assault.
Taliban capture key Afghan district; 9 police killed
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The Arab airlines using Trump's bans for marketing

Arab carriers use electronics ban for clever marketing ads, garnering thousands of clicks and reactions online.
The Arab airlines using Trump's bans for marketing
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Why do Muslims seek Hollywood's validation?

Colonised minds drove Muslims to celebrate Lindsay Lohan's possible conversion, while they ignored Terry Holdbrooks Jr.
Why do Muslims seek Hollywood's validation?
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Hassan Fathy: Why is Google inspired by his works?

Fathy believed architecture was for the people. He designed houses to meet the needs of the families living in them.
Hassan Fathy: Why is Google inspired by his works?
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On Facebook Live, emojis and distortion

This is what happens when a screenshot of a Facebook Live broadcast during the Westminster attack is taken out of context.
On Facebook Live, emojis and distortion
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Former Russian politician killed in Ukraine: Police

Former Russian MP Denis Voronenkov, who is wanted by the country for fraud, was shot dead in the capital Kiev.
Former Russian politician killed in Ukraine: Police
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Ukraine calls depot explosion an act of sabotage

The munitions and arms housed in the depot were used by Ukrainian troops fighting insurgents.
Ukraine calls depot explosion an act of sabotage
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UN: 400,000 Iraqis 'trapped in Mosul's Old City'

'Worst is yet to come', with hundreds of thousands remaining in Mosul's Old City under siege-like conditions, UN says.
UN: 400,000 Iraqis 'trapped in Mosul's Old City'
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Investment in Africa: There's room for everyone

What African countries want are partners who are in it for the long haul and can deliver the best return on investment.
Investment in Africa: There's room for everyone
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Syria's war: The missing voices in Syria's peace talks

As negotiations on the war in Syria resume in Geneva, civil society groups say their voices are not being heard.
Syria's war: The missing voices in Syria's peace talks
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Donald Trump's Wall: The human factor

Uncertainty over the future abounds for many on either side of the border including migrants and local business owners
Donald Trump's Wall: The human factor
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1,100 Afghan children a day 'to drop out of school'

Some 400,000 Afghan children might not attend classes this year, putting them at great risk, Save the Children says.
1,100 Afghan children a day 'to drop out of school'
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The Portuguese denied citizenship in their own country

Members of Afro-descendant communities, rendered 'foreigners' due to a discriminatory nationality law, are speaking up.
The Portuguese denied citizenship in their own country
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Sea ice cover at both poles hit record winter lows

Researchers say the sea ice sheets in the Arctic and Antarctic regions is the smallest in the 38-year satellite record.
Sea ice cover at both poles hit record winter lows
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UK police: Seven arrests over Westminster attack

Six homes raided in London, Birmingham and elsewhere in the UK, police say, revising down number of victims to three.
UK police: Seven arrests over Westminster attack
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Kenyan accused of 'hacking tax agency, stealing $40m'

IT expert Alex Mutuku charged with hacking into the country's tax authority, Kenyan media reports say.
Kenyan accused of 'hacking tax agency, stealing $40m'
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Westminster attack: Death toll rises to five

Scenes of carnage on Westminster Bridge near London parliament after car-and-knife attack PM calls 'sick and depraved'.
Westminster attack: Death toll rises to five
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UN condemns Sri Lanka over war probe

UN rights chief suggests Colombo's persistent failure to investigate atrocities stems from fear of punishing soldiers.
UN condemns Sri Lanka over war probe
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Pakistan to meet Facebook over 'blasphemy' posts

Blasphemy is punishable by death in Pakistan, but critics say it is being used to muzzle government critics.
Pakistan to meet Facebook over 'blasphemy' posts
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Seeking solace in wake of the Westminster attack

A deadly attack in the iconic heart of London leaves Britons and tourists alike deeply shocked.
Seeking solace in wake of the Westminster attack
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US vows to step up fight against ISIL and al-Qaeda

First ever meeting of international coalition held in Washington DC on the way forward in defeating ISIL.
US vows to step up fight against ISIL and al-Qaeda
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Can anyone control what's published online?

Google says it is adopting stricter advertising rules to combat harmful and inappropriate content.
Can anyone control what's published online?
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Israel built 2,630 illegal homes in West Bank last year

Illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank surged 40 percent in 2016 from the previous year.
Israel built 2,630 illegal homes in West Bank last year
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Kurdish family demands justice in Turkey's Diyarbakir

One Kurdish family is speaking out more than a year after their daughter was allegedly killed by Turkish sniper fire.
Kurdish family demands justice in Turkey's Diyarbakir
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John McCain warns 'tough decisions' with Syrian Kurds

Senior senator says Turkey watching as decision must be made on arming Kurdish fighters in the coming battle for Raqqa.
John McCain warns 'tough decisions' with Syrian Kurds
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Yemen and Somalia 'months away' from famine

Conflict-hit countries have only 3-4 months before millions are at risk of famine, Red Cross says.
Yemen and Somalia 'months away' from famine
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US police probe gang-rape streamed on Facebook

Teenage victim may have known her attackers, who are believed to be all minors who 'terrorised' her neighbourhood.
US police probe gang-rape streamed on Facebook
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'Firearm incident' investigated outside UK parliament

Metropolitan Police say they are investigating a shooting near the Westminster Bridge.
'Firearm incident' investigated outside UK parliament
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Trump administration to host first anti-ISIL meeting

US to host first meeting under Trump administration of 68 countries working to defeat ISIL in Iraq and Syria.
Trump administration to host first anti-ISIL meeting
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Haiti By Force

Fault Lines investigates the legacy and impact of sex abuse by UN peacekeepers in Haiti.
Haiti By Force
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Ahlam al-Tamimi: 'We only wanted freedom'

Al Jazeera speaks to freed Palestinian prisoner, wanted by the US for helping in a Jerusalem cafe bombing 16 years ago.
Ahlam al-Tamimi: 'We only wanted freedom'
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From Gambia to Italy: a refugee's perilous journey

After making a harrowing journey across desert and sea to reach Italy, a Gambian man waits and hopes for asylum.
From Gambia to Italy: a refugee's perilous journey
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Syria's green buses: Symbol of a seismic shift

Less dramatic than the barrel bombs and less celebrated than the White Helmets but Syria’s green buses are still iconic.
Syria's green buses: Symbol of a seismic shift
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A Somali in America

The story of Ali, a young Somali refugee in the US, who's now re-assessing his new life under the Trump presidency.
A Somali in America
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ICC gives Jean-Pierre Bemba extra year in prison

Jailed ex-VP of the Democratic Republic of Congo sentenced to an additional year in prison for corruption by the ICC.
ICC gives Jean-Pierre Bemba extra year in prison
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More than half a billion globally 'have no clean water'

On World Water Day, charity warns that tens of millions still lack access to water, with most living in rural areas.
More than half a billion globally 'have no clean water'
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Deadly air raid hits refugee shelter near Raqqa: SOHR

Activists say a suspected US-led coalition air raid struck a school sheltering displaced people near ISIL-held Raqqa.
Deadly air raid hits refugee shelter near Raqqa: SOHR
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Iran: After the protests

Filmmaker Manon Loizeau secured unique access to young Iranians who took to the streets after disputed 2009 elections.
Iran: After the protests
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Jerusalem students in limbo after Israel school closure

Israeli occupation authorities shut down the private school a month ago, alleging an affiliation with Hamas.
Jerusalem students in limbo after Israel school closure
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Libya: Who controls what

Since 2011, several different actors have been vying for power in Libya. Here is a breakdown of who controls what.
Libya: Who controls what
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Palestinian teen killed by Israeli fire in Gaza

Palestinian officials say one 18-year-old male teen has been killed and two others wounded by Israeli artillery fire.
Palestinian teen killed by Israeli fire in Gaza
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Martin McGuinness: Terrorist or Peacemaker?

The ex-IRA commander, who eventually played a key role in the Northern Irish peace process, is still dividing opinion.
Martin McGuinness: Terrorist or Peacemaker?
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Are refugees in Europe facing a mental health crisis?

Already traumatised by loss and conflict, stranded refugees face further trauma without mental healthcare.
Are refugees in Europe facing a mental health crisis?
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Restored shrine at Jesus's tomb reopens in Jerusalem

Inauguration ceremony of newly renovated shrine marks the completion of a nine-month project.
Restored shrine at Jesus's tomb reopens in Jerusalem
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Multiple bomb blasts rock Nigeria's Maiduguri

At least four killed and 18 others wounded by explosions in Maiduguri, according to local police commissioner.
Multiple bomb blasts rock Nigeria's Maiduguri
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Are past ties between India and Palestine being eroded?

As India and Israel become closer, Palestinians in India say they hope New Delhi will continue to support their cause.
Are past ties between India and Palestine being eroded?
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Chicago sexual assault streamed live on Facebook

Forty people watch live feed showing sexual assault of 15-year-old girl in US without alerting police.
Chicago sexual assault streamed live on Facebook
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Trump warns Republican lawmakers over healthcare bill

US president says lawmakers could face 'political problems' if they fail to pass bill repealing Obamacare.
Trump warns Republican lawmakers over healthcare bill
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North Korea vows to pursue nuclear arms amid US threat

Pyongyang envoy to UN warns his country is developing 'pre-emptive strike capabilities with nuclear forces'.
North Korea vows to pursue nuclear arms amid US threat
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Twitter: Over half a million blocked for 'terror' ties

Transparency report also says number of user-data requests by governments rose 7 percent from prior six-month period.
Twitter: Over half a million blocked for 'terror' ties
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Ahlam al-Tamimi: Jordan refuses to extradite her to US

US prosecutors allege woman accompanied suicide bomber and ordered him to detonate explosives in Jerusalem pizzeria.
Ahlam al-Tamimi: Jordan refuses to extradite her to US
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How far can FBI probe of Russia's role in US vote go?

FBI chief James Comey says his agency is investigating claims that Donald Trump worked with Russia to get elected.
How far can FBI probe of Russia's role in US vote go?
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Police: Nigeria market attack kills women, children

At least 17 people killed in the latest violence linked to grazing rights disputes between locals and Fulani herdsmen.
Police: Nigeria market attack kills women, children
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Britain follows US in electronics ban on flights

UK authorities to prohibit large electronic devices on direct flights coming from six Muslim-majority countries.
Britain follows US in electronics ban on flights
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The boom in flights from the Middle East to the US

The big three Gulf carriers - Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways - have dramatically increased services to the US.
The boom in flights from the Middle East to the US
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US electronics ban for Middle East flights draws doubts

Gulf carriers have expanded their foothold in the US in recent years, prompting anger from US airlines.
US electronics ban for Middle East flights draws doubts
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Swedish parliament holds first war game in 20 years

Delegation of 50 lawmakers who have the power to replace parliament in the event of war held drill at a secret location.
Swedish parliament holds first war game in 20 years
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Israel: 2016 killing of Hezbollah commander inside job

Israel's military chief claims Hezbollah military commander in Syria was killed by members his own group.
Israel: 2016 killing of Hezbollah commander inside job
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Car bomb kills at least 5 in Somalia's capital

Blast near the Presidential Palace in Mogadishu targeted a security checkpoint with soldiers among the dead.
Car bomb kills at least 5 in Somalia's capital
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Philippines to China: Stop Scarborough Shoal plan

Diplomatic protest planned against Beijing as President Duterte calls for regional guidelines to resolve sea disputes.
Philippines to China: Stop Scarborough Shoal plan
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Pakistan renews military courts for 'terror' suspects

Lower house of parliament votes in favour of trying civilian 'terrorism' suspects in military courts for two more years.
Pakistan renews military courts for 'terror' suspects
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East Libyan forces accused of Benghazi executions

Forces of renegade general Khalifa Haftar to investigate abuses after video emerges of troops parading with corpses.
East Libyan forces accused of Benghazi executions
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Terrorists or freedom fighters?

Mehdi Hasan challenges Martin McGuinness, exploring the definition of terrorism and when to negotiate with the enemy.
Terrorists or freedom fighters?
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Kurds in Iraq ring in the new year

The ancient festival of Newroz marks the first day of spring and the vernal equinox.
Kurds in Iraq ring in the new year
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6,000 people rescued from the Mediterranean in days

The refugees and migrants were rescued on the Mediterranean route from Libya to Italy in the last few days, IOM says.
6,000 people rescued from the Mediterranean in days
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The banality of the American freedom

Anything that's done in the name of 'liberty' and 'freedom' is just a mythic reflection of the privilege of the few.
The banality of the American freedom
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Rebels launch second Damascus attack in three days

Army soldiers and rebels engaged in fresh fighting as rebel offensive near Jobar neighbourhood enters third day.
Rebels launch second Damascus attack in three days
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EU roadmap for Libya to stem flow of sea migrants

Libyan prime minister asked for rescue and emergency equipment to curb illegal migration across its border into Europe.
EU roadmap for Libya to stem flow of sea migrants
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Iran and ISIL 'top priority' for Iraq-US relations

Iran's role as a regional player will be among the key issues as Abadi meets Trump and other US officials in Washington.
Iran and ISIL 'top priority' for Iraq-US relations
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In Cairo, Abbas under pressure over succession plan

Egypt applied severe pressure on Palestinian president to end internal division and resume Palestinian-Israeli talks.
In Cairo, Abbas under pressure over succession plan
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Cambodia rejects paying 'dirty debt' to the US

Cambodia-US relations will further deteriorate if Trump insists on collecting debt incurred by an illegitimate regime.
Cambodia rejects paying 'dirty debt' to the US
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Living with Down syndrome: 'It's a genetic accident'

Life according to Maria Jose Paiz Arias, a 19-year-old Panamanian woman with big ambitions - and Down syndrome.
Living with Down syndrome: 'It's a genetic accident'
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Will the real Pocahontas please stand up?

Four hundred years after her death, Native American descendants of Pocahontas reflect on a troubled history and legacy.
Will the real Pocahontas please stand up?
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The futility of secrets in the age of technology

The latest CIA leak proves that state actors no longer get to decide who can be privy to information stamped 'secret'.
The futility of secrets in the age of technology
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Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness dies at 66

The 66-year-old former IRA commander and deputy Northern Ireland first minister had retired from politics in January.
Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness dies at 66
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FBI head James Comey confirms Russia election probe

FBI director says bureau is investigating possible ties between Donald Trump's presidential campaign and Russia.
FBI head James Comey confirms Russia election probe
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US to curb electronic devices on Middle East flights

Electronic devices larger than mobile phones to be banned from carry-on luggage on flights from certain countries.
US to curb electronic devices on Middle East flights
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Donald Trump meets Haider al-Abbadi at White House

US president hosts his Iraqi counterpart at the White House, pledging support for Baghdad in battle against ISIL.
Donald Trump meets Haider al-Abbadi at White House
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North Korea says it's not afraid of US military strike

Pyongyang reacts with disdain after US Secretary of State Tillerson warned 'all options are on the table'.
North Korea says it's not afraid of US military strike
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Neil Gorsuch's confirmation hearing begins in Senate

Conservative judge faces days of questioning over abortion rights, judicial independence and support for corporations.
Neil Gorsuch's confirmation hearing begins in Senate
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Can Syrian rebels build on their Damascus attack?

Opposition fighters launched brazen assault on the Syrian capital, seizing control of areas under government siege.
Can Syrian rebels build on their Damascus attack?
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Brazil's rotten meat scandal prompts major import bans

Crisis deepens in world's biggest beef and poultry-exporting nation as China and EU react to health certificate scandal.
Brazil's rotten meat scandal prompts major import bans
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Ayatollah Khamenei chides government's economic record

Supreme leader says economy has stumbled, but President Hassan Rouhani touts 'unprecedented' economic growth.
Ayatollah Khamenei chides government's economic record
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'Accidental' shower death in US prison sparks anger

Anger as state attorney rules 2012 death of Darren Rainey, a schizophrenic 'punished' with scalding shower, an accident.
'Accidental' shower death in US prison sparks anger
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US Muslims and Jews strengthen bonds amid acts of hate

Bigoted rhetoric and harassment targeting both religions since the US presidential election has drawn people together.
US Muslims and Jews strengthen bonds amid acts of hate
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Car bomb kills at least 23 in Baghdad

Another 45 people wounded in an attack targeting a commercial street in southwestern Baghdad suburb of Hay al-Amel.
Car bomb kills at least 23 in Baghdad
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Ex-leader's brother 'led death squad' in Sri Lanka

Court hears police report implicating Gotabhaya Rajapaksa in operating a secret unit involved in silencing critics.
Ex-leader's brother 'led death squad' in Sri Lanka
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UN report decries Israeli settlements' 'alarming pace'

US boycotts UN rights council as special rapporteur accuses Israel of 'the subjugation' of Palestinians' 'humanity'.
UN report decries Israeli settlements' 'alarming pace'
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Norway: The world's happiest country

Scandinavian country surges from fourth place in last year's UN assessment all the way to top spot.
Norway: The world's happiest country
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FBI: No information to support Trump wiretap claim

FBI Director James Comey also tells members of Congress there is an active investigation looking into Russian spying.
FBI: No information to support Trump wiretap claim
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Russia strikes deal with Syrian Kurds to set up base

In agreement with Kurds, Russia to operate military base in Afrin and train YPG fighters in 'anti-terror' combat.
Russia strikes deal with Syrian Kurds to set up base
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Ghana tree fall kills at least 18 in waterfall pool

At least 20 more people also injured in the incident near Kintampo town, according to police.
Ghana tree fall kills at least 18 in waterfall pool
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Pope apologises for church's role in Rwanda genocide

Catholic church was accused of being close to Hutu-led government in 1994 when 800,000 mostly Tutsis were killed.
Pope apologises for church's role in Rwanda genocide
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FBI to break silence on Russia ties and wiretap claims

The directors of the FBI and NSA are set to testify on two explosive issues diving the nation.
FBI to break silence on Russia ties and wiretap claims
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Could Saad Eddine el-Othmani end Morocco's deadlock?

PJD endorsed the king's choice for el-Othmani, but suggested it won't soften approach to talks with potential partners.
Could Saad Eddine el-Othmani end Morocco's deadlock?
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Britain's Theresa May to trigger Brexit next week

Theresa May to begin two years of formal negotiations on Britain leaving the European Union on March 29.
Britain's Theresa May to trigger Brexit next week
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Syria: Air raids on east Damascus after rebel assault

Fierce bombing follows Sunday's surprise rebel attack on government positions in the east of Syria's capital.
Syria: Air raids on east Damascus after rebel assault
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A 'new India' where fringe is the mainstream

Yogi Adityanath's appointment as the leader of Uttar Pradesh reconfirms Indian Muslims' anxieties about Modi's India.
A 'new India' where fringe is the mainstream
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Into the green land: Emerald mining in Colombia

Emerald seekers scour Colombia's Muzo Valley, searching for the gem that could lift them out of poverty.
Into the green land: Emerald mining in Colombia
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The politics of water insecurity

To achieve universal water security, we need to let politics and culture drive water planning as much as economy does.
The politics of water insecurity
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Pakistan PM orders reopening of Afghanistan border

Pakistan has decided the to reopen its crossing with Afghanistan as a 'goodwill gesture'.
Pakistan PM orders reopening of Afghanistan border
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Should we be scared of Trump's drone reforms?

Trump's planned reforms on drone policy are problematic, but what he inherited from Obama was already concerning.
Should we be scared of Trump's drone reforms?
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Venezuela's spiralling mental healthcare crisis

The country's economic strife has left the healthcare system struggling to cope with a growing mental health crisis.
Venezuela's spiralling mental healthcare crisis
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Q&A: Satirist Pardis Parker takes aim at US propaganda

The star of Mideast Minute talks about the power of satire and how some government officials and news outlets are lying.
Q&A: Satirist Pardis Parker takes aim at US propaganda
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Trump invites Egypt's Sisi to White House

US president to hold talks with Egyptian leader Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Washington on April 3.
Trump invites Egypt's Sisi to White House
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When Time Stopped At Sea

An Iraqi former secret agent searches for his teenage son who disappeared on a sinking refugee boat headed for Greece.
When Time Stopped At Sea
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Drugs, alcohol in blood of Paris Orly airport attacker

Toxicology tests showed Ziyed Ben Belgacem had consumed alcohol, cannabis and cocaine before attacking a soldier.'
Drugs, alcohol in blood of Paris Orly airport attacker
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How chlorine gas became a weapon in Syria's civil war

Syria's chlorine problem: the human toll of chlorine attacks in six years of civil war.
How chlorine gas became a weapon in Syria's civil war
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Trump says Kim Jong-un 'acting very, very badly'

US president criticises North Korean leader hours after Pyongyang says it tested new type of high-thrust rocket engine.
Trump says Kim Jong-un 'acting very, very badly'
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Mass rally in Paris against police brutality

Protesters chanted ‘no justice, no peace’ as authorities used tear gas against some demonstrators.
Mass rally in Paris against police brutality
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Israeli coalition crisis raises threat of snap polls

Israeli Prime Minister raises possibility of snap elections following dispute over a new national broadcasting service.
Israeli coalition crisis raises threat of snap polls
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What did the UN apartheid report expose in reality?

As Israel moves towards confronting apartheid, the questions raised by the report will become impossible to avoid.
What did the UN apartheid report expose in reality?
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How bad is the humanitarian crisis in Mosul?

750,000 Iraqis are trapped in the western part of the city as Iraqi forces fight house to house to force ISIL out.
How bad is the humanitarian crisis in Mosul?
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Why is Hungary's crackdown on refugees criticised?

A new Hungarian law allows the detention of all asylum seekers, as it builds new fences along its border with Syria.
Why is Hungary's crackdown on refugees criticised?
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Palestinians honour Rima Khalaf for apartheid report

Palestinian president hails UN official for 'courage' in publishing report accusing Israel of building apartheid state.
Palestinians honour Rima Khalaf for apartheid report
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American soldiers wounded in Afghan 'insider attack'

Afghan special forces soldier shot dead inside Camp Shorab base in Helmand Province after allegedly carrying out attack.
American soldiers wounded in Afghan 'insider attack'
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Egypt renews detention of Al Jazeera's Mahmoud Hussein

Detention of Al Jazeera journalist renewed for fifth time, as recent video footage shows him visibly exhausted.
Egypt renews detention of Al Jazeera's Mahmoud Hussein
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Duterte: International Criminal Court 'cannot stop me'

Philippine president vows anti-drug war campaign will continue and will be 'brutal' as death toll passes 8,000 mark.
Duterte: International Criminal Court 'cannot stop me'
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Iraq war map: Who controls what

As fighting in parts of Iraq intensifies, a visual breakdown of the control of territory after years of war.
Iraq war map: Who controls what
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Battle for Mosul: Who controls what

Mosul, Iraq's second largest city, is now the scene of a battle for control between Iraqi, Kurdish, and ISIL forces.
Battle for Mosul: Who controls what
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Thousands rally in Beirut against proposed tax hikes

The government says the increases are needed to avoid a $4bn budget deficit.
Thousands rally in Beirut against proposed tax hikes
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Clashes in Syria's Damascus after surprise rebel attack

Fierce clashes reported in eastern areas of the Syrian capital following ambush by rebel-aligned forces
Clashes in Syria's Damascus after surprise rebel attack
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Ending famine in Somalia, the Turkish way

As Somalia faces yet another famine, donors should learn from the successful aid model Turkey employed in the country.
Ending famine in Somalia, the Turkish way
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Five death penalty cases to follow in the US this year

There are an estimated 2,905 people on death row in the US. Here are five particularly controversial cases.
Five death penalty cases to follow in the US this year
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How will Brexit affect the European Union?

With populist parties on the rise, we ask if more countries will abandon the EU and what that could mean for Europe.
How will Brexit affect the European Union?
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Germany angers Turkey with Gulen remarks and PKK rally

German spy chief unconvinced US-based religious leader was behind failed coup as PKK backers hold rally in Frankfurt.
Germany angers Turkey with Gulen remarks and PKK rally
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Troops approach al-Nuri mosque as residents flee Mosul

ISIL positions in the city's west targeted as Iraqi troops close in on mosque where Baghdadi declared his caliphate.
Troops approach al-Nuri mosque as residents flee Mosul
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Global temperatures continue to soar

February was one of the warmest months recorded globally in more than 130 years.
Global temperatures continue to soar
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ISIL after Mosul: Insurgency and rivalry

As the battle for Mosul reaches its final stages, what we are witnessing is ISIL's transformation, not its demise.
ISIL after Mosul: Insurgency and rivalry
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FIFA delay on Israeli settlement decision fuels concern

World football body will soon have to resolve the status of six Israeli football teams based in the occupied West Bank.
FIFA delay on Israeli settlement decision fuels concern
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Displacement and insecurity in Turkey's Diyarbakir

A year after major security operation against the PKK, the Sur district of Turkey's Diyarbakir is struggling to recover.
Displacement and insecurity in Turkey's Diyarbakir
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Rex Tillerson pledges to work together with China

US secretary of state seeks to strengthen China ties to address N Korea's nuclear programme and bilateral trade issues.
Rex Tillerson pledges to work together with China
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Has ETA given up on independence?

ETA group said it was ready to hand over weapons to the Spanish government.
Has ETA given up on independence?
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Police displace thousands in Nigeria's Otodo-Gbame slum

Police demolish the homes of more than 4,700 people in Lagos' Otodo-Gbame as they clear area in defiance of court order.
Police displace thousands in Nigeria's Otodo-Gbame slum
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Modi BJP picks firebrand to head India's Uttar Pradesh

PM picks Yogi Adityanath, who has been accused of inciting violence against Muslims, to lead most populous state.
Modi BJP picks firebrand to head India's Uttar Pradesh
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Erdogan turns Turkey's WWI event into political rally

Turkey's president assures supporters that he "will keep on standing firm" despite some European governments' actions.
Erdogan turns Turkey's WWI event into political rally
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Pakistan's GEO TV and ARY News face off

As their legal battle ends, it is time for Geo TV and ARY News to reflect on the future of news in Pakistan.
Pakistan's GEO TV and ARY News face off
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East Libyan forces claim victory in southwest Banghazi

Khalifa Haftar's Libyan National Army kills 23 rival fighters and arrests six more, ending weeks of siege.
East Libyan forces claim victory in southwest Banghazi
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G20 fails to agree on free trade endorsement

Trump's anti-globalisation agenda wins against the bloc's decade-old tradition of rejecting protectionism.
G20 fails to agree on free trade endorsement
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Assessing Donald Trump's budget proposal

If approved, Trump's budget plan would increase military spending while 18 other agencies will experience budgets cuts.
Assessing Donald Trump's budget proposal
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Iraqi forces retake two key areas in west Mosul

Iraqi police say the recapture of al-Kur and al-Tawafa will enable civilians to move to safer areas.
Iraqi forces retake two key areas in west Mosul
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Protests in UK against post-Brexit racism

Thousands rally in cities across the country against rise in racist sentiment after last June's vote.
Protests in UK against post-Brexit racism
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Referendum in Turkey, breaking news in Europe

Could President Erdogan's narrative of a Europe at battle with Turkey sway voters in advance of April's vote?
Referendum in Turkey, breaking news in Europe
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Turkey's political future tested in Europe

Could Europe-Ankara tensions affect Turkey's upcoming referendum vote?
Turkey's political future tested in Europe
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Implications for a Syrian transition under Assad

Though some Syrians will accept his rule, embarking on a reconciliation process would be difficult with Assad in power.
Implications for a Syrian transition under Assad
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China and US: face-to-face

The world’s largest two economies meet to discuss trade, security and North Korea’s growing nuclear missile threat.
China and US: face-to-face
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IOM: Attack on Somali refugees 'unacceptable'

Condemning deaths on boat off Yemeni port of Hodeidah, NGO official says civilian casualties could have been avoided.
IOM: Attack on Somali refugees 'unacceptable'
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Celebrity social media push to help Somalia goes viral

Campaign to raise $1m to deliver humanitarian aid to famine-hit African country gets massive public support.
Celebrity social media push to help Somalia goes viral
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Rex Tillerson in China to discuss North Korea

US secretary of state travels to Beijing after saying pre-emptive military action against North Korea may be necessary.
Rex Tillerson in China to discuss North Korea
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How to tackle the challenges posed by e-waste

We want to have a creative mind, a critical eye, and a helping hand if we are to find solutions to e-waste challenges.
How to tackle the challenges posed by e-waste
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Burundi's capital hit by floods

Roughly a month's worth of rain in a night destroys homes in Bujumbura.
Burundi's capital hit by floods
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Rebels leave Al Waer district under evacuation deal

Fighters and their families moving out of Al Waer and into rebel-held parts of Aleppo under arrangement with government.
Rebels leave Al Waer district under evacuation deal
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Police raid meatpacking plants in bribery probe

Global companies as well as small rivals face crackdown as inquiry finds proof inspectors and politicians were bribed.
Police raid meatpacking plants in bribery probe
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Indigenous Tsimane have healthiest hearts: study

Scientists say findings underline significance of lowering risk factors for heart disease, such as smoking, drinking.
Indigenous Tsimane have healthiest hearts: study
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Man shot after attack in Paris Orly airport

Airport evacuated following incident in which man took weapon from soldier and was shot, according to interior ministry.
Man shot after attack in Paris Orly airport
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Fear and loathing on the border

The militarised nature of the US-Mexico border sustains the fallacy that the US is under attack by 'criminal' migrants.
Fear and loathing on the border
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The battle for western Mosul

As fighting continues between Iraqi forces and ISIL fighters, civilians have been fleeing the city in droves.
The battle for western Mosul
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Military trial to begin for rubbish-crisis protesters

Lebanese activists who participated in anti-government demonstrations say the trial is an attempt to silence them.
Military trial to begin for rubbish-crisis protesters
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Mongolia's reindeer herders defend their way of life

In northern Mongolia, an ethnic group of reindeer herders and rangers face mutual distrust in protecting the same land.
Mongolia's reindeer herders defend their way of life
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The last of Singapore's Chinese puppet performers

The elderly members of Sin Hoe Ping, one of the last Chinese puppet troupes in Singapore, belong to a fading tradition.
The last of Singapore's Chinese puppet performers
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Devastating floods kill scores in Peru

President calls heavy rains, which have displaced thousands since the start of the year, a 'serious climatic problem'.
Devastating floods kill scores in Peru
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South Sudan keeps buying weapons amid famine: UN

South Sudan's government rejects UN report accusing it of buying weapons despite country descending into famine.
South Sudan keeps buying weapons amid famine: UN
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Donald Trump and Angela Merkel in key White House talks

The two leaders discuss NATO, the fight against ISIL, and Ukraine among other topics.
Donald Trump and Angela Merkel in key White House talks
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UN official resigns over Israel apartheid report

ESCWA leader Rima Khalef says she resigns after UN leaders forced her to withdraw a report accusing Israel of apartheid.
UN official resigns over Israel apartheid report
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Houthi missile attack kills dozens in Yemen mosque

Two missiles hit worshippers attending Friday prayers inside military base in Yemen's western Marib province.
Houthi missile attack kills dozens in Yemen mosque
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Nobel laureate Derek Walcott dies at 87 in St. Lucia

Winner of 1992 Nobel Prize in Literature dies at his house in Caribbean island of St. Lucia after long illness.
Nobel laureate Derek Walcott dies at 87 in St. Lucia
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Australia's Anglican Church 'ashamed' about child abuse

Australia's Anglican Church says it is 'ashamed' after a new report reveals the scale of child sex abuse.
Australia's Anglican Church 'ashamed' about child abuse
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Morocco's king names former foreign minister as new PM

Saad-Eddine El Othmani, a former foreign minister from the Islamist PJD party, tasked to form a new government.
Morocco's king names former foreign minister as new PM
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Week in pictures: From Park's ouster to Holi festival

Rallies in South Korea, Holi celebrations and a Turkish-Dutch diplomatic row - here is this week's news in pictures.
Week in pictures: From Park's ouster to Holi festival
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Indigenous Indonesian rally for land rights

Fearing extinction, indigenous tribes in Indonesia call on the government to protect their land rights.
Indigenous Indonesian rally for land rights
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Iran pilgrims to join this year's hajj: Saudi Arabia

Iran's pilgrims did not attend the hajj in 2016 after the two countries failed to agree on security and logistics.
Iran pilgrims to join this year's hajj: Saudi Arabia
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