France says '20 fighters killed' in northern Mali

Groups targeted in Fulsare Forest along Mali-Burkina Faso border by Mirage fighter jets but identity not disclosed.
France says '20 fighters killed' in northern Mali
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May Day: What is International Workers' Day?

We examine the history of May Day and ask what kind of protests and commemorations can be expected this year.
May Day: What is International Workers' Day?
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Hamas' political document: What to expect

Hamas' long-awaited updated founding charter will be released on Monday, raising questions over its contents.
Hamas' political document: What to expect
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Populism: The French election’s big winner

How outsider candidates threw the traditional left-right battle into disarray.
Populism: The French election’s big winner
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Severe storms kill at least seven in southern US

Tornadoes and flooding kill at least seven as dangerous weather hammered the southern United States.
Severe storms kill at least seven in southern US
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Donald Trump called Rodrigo Duterte to affirm alliance

US official says President Trump's invitation to Rodrigo Duterte to the White House is mostly about North Korea.
Donald Trump called Rodrigo Duterte to affirm alliance
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Tunisia forces kill fighters planning Ramadan attack

Two men in an ISIL and al-Qaeda-linked group killed during a security sweep in Sidi Bouzid.
Tunisia forces kill fighters planning Ramadan attack
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Saudi Arabia arrests 46 over 2016 Medina mosque attack

Attacks took place in July during final days of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, killing four security officers.
Saudi Arabia arrests 46 over 2016 Medina mosque attack
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How much power does the Iranian president have?

The Islamic Republic of Iran will hold presidential elections on Friday, May 19.
How much power does the Iranian president have?
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Dozens of Yazidi 'slaves' rescued by Iraqi troops

The group of 36 Yazidi survivors was saved by Iraqi forces fighting to retake Mosul from ISIL.
Dozens of Yazidi 'slaves' rescued by Iraqi troops
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North Korea warns of 'catastrophic consequences'

USS Carl Vinson strike group carries out exercises with South Korean navy as North's media warns 'stop running wild'.
North Korea warns of 'catastrophic consequences'
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Iran: Khamanei rebuffs Rouhani over detente with West

Supreme leader denounces Rouhani's comments suggesting risk of war with the West has disappeared since he took office.
Iran: Khamanei rebuffs Rouhani over detente with West
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Famed Swiss climber falls to death near Mount Everest

Ueli Steck fell 1,000 metres off a ridge during preparations to climb Mount Everest.
Famed Swiss climber falls to death near Mount Everest
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What is happening in Macedonia?

It’s not an ethnic conflict and it’s not Russia’s fault.
What is happening in Macedonia?
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Turkey threatens more strikes on US-allied Syrian Kurds

Erdogan says more action possible against YPG fighters in Syria, insisting US support for Kurdish group must end.
Turkey threatens more strikes on US-allied Syrian Kurds
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Libya seizes oil tankers after shootout at sea

Ukrainian and Congolese-flagged vessels caught loading Libyan oil detained after a fierce, hours-long gun battle.
Libya seizes oil tankers after shootout at sea
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France's Marine Le Pen: The illusion of Feminism

The far-right leader is using her gender to give the National Front a veneer of respectability and modernity.
France's Marine Le Pen: The illusion of Feminism
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'Juarez is waiting for you': Violent city tries tourism

Despite a rise in killings, the Mexican city has taken on a daunting task - to reinvent itself as a tourist destination.
'Juarez is waiting for you': Violent city tries tourism
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Kurdish-Arab force makes gains against ISIL in Tabqa

US backed Syrian Democratic Forces now control around 40 percent of the strategic town near ISIL's stronghold of Raqqa.
Kurdish-Arab force makes gains against ISIL in Tabqa
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US drone strike kills five suspected al-Qaeda fighters

Missiles target car reportedly carrying five AQAP fighters and weapons to Marib province, local media reports say.
US drone strike kills five suspected al-Qaeda fighters
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Iranians still waiting for dramatic economic change

Despite signs of overall improvement since the nuclear deal, some Iranian business owners say they have yet to benefit.
Iranians still waiting for dramatic economic change
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Battle for Libya: Key moments

Timeline of decisive battles and political developments in Libya's uprising against Muammar Gaddafi.
Battle for Libya: Key moments
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Trump-Turnbull's dubious deal

Australian leaders struck a deal with Trump, but how long can they sustain their cruel and costly stance on refugees?
Trump-Turnbull's dubious deal
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Donald Trump praises his first 100 days in office

President skips White House Correspondents' Dinner to hold rally in Harrisburg where he praises his own accomplishments.
Donald Trump praises his first 100 days in office
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UK students on hunger strike in support of Palestinians

Students at University of Manchester demand that it drops disciplinary action against activists for protest in March.
UK students on hunger strike in support of Palestinians
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Air strikes 'kill White Helmet volunteers' in Hama

Rescue group says centre targeted in Hama as Assad blames opposition fighters for destroying country's infrastructure.
Air strikes 'kill White Helmet volunteers' in Hama
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US families receive Iran payouts, decades after bombings

Compensation to relatives of victims of 'state-sponsored acts of terrorism' come from fines on sanctions violators.
US families receive Iran payouts, decades after bombings
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What change has Trump brought to Washington?

After 100 days in office, Donald Trump is the least popular US president in modern history.
What change has Trump brought to Washington?
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Russian police arrest dozens of anti-Putin protesters

More than 100 arrested in St Petersburg at demonstration against Vladimir Putin's expected candidacy in 2018.
Russian police arrest dozens of anti-Putin protesters
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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: Iran can be better managed

Former president of Iran talks about his surprise election run and calls for regional peace and unity.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: Iran can be better managed
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Massive landslide kills 24 in Kyrgystan's Osh

Disaster struck in isolated village killing 24 people, including nine children, after they'd been warned to evacuate.
Massive landslide kills 24 in Kyrgystan's Osh
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Pakistan army 'rejects' PM's actions on security leak

PM Sharif fired an adviser and ordered 'action' against a senior bureaucrat after controversial news story leak.
Pakistan army 'rejects' PM's actions on security leak
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Advocacy group demands Egypt free Al Jazeera journalist

US rights group asks UN to pressure Egypt to free Mahmoud Hussein as Egyptian authorities extend his detention.
Advocacy group demands Egypt free Al Jazeera journalist
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Pope urges unity against fanaticism at Cairo mass

Pope Francis celebrated an open air mass that gave Egypt's embattled Christians an occasion to be joyful.
Pope urges unity against fanaticism at Cairo mass
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EU approves 'divorce' guidelines for Brexit process

Leaders meet and approve eight pages of negotiating guidelines hammered out by diplomats over the past month.
EU approves 'divorce' guidelines for Brexit process
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Erdogan: Turkey and US can wipe out ISIL in Raqqa

Turkish President Erdogan also suggests launching cross-border operations against Kurdish rebels in northern Syria.
Erdogan: Turkey and US can wipe out ISIL in Raqqa
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Philippine leader says N Korea 'wants to end world'

Rodrigo Duterte says North Korean leader Kim wants to 'finish everything' and 'drag us all down' in a nuclear war.
Philippine leader says N Korea 'wants to end world'
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Yoweri Museveni: A five times-elected dictator?

The Ugandan president discusses regional relationships, human rights abuses and possible constitutional reform.
Yoweri Museveni: A five times-elected dictator?
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Turkey blocks Wikipedia for 'not removing content'

Wikipedia rejected removing content describing Turkey's cooperation with 'terror groups', officials say.
Turkey blocks Wikipedia for 'not removing content'
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Tens of thousands to protest Trump's climate policies

Since Trump's inauguration on January 20, many demonstrations have been held over immigration, abortion and science.
Tens of thousands to protest Trump's climate policies
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One hundred days of Trump

World War III has not broken out yet, but there is 1300 more days to go.
One hundred days of Trump
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Is Israel's boycott ban undemocratic?

"I don't see what's the problem," Israeli diplomat Dani Dayan says on Israel's new law banning foreign boycotters.
Is Israel's boycott ban undemocratic?
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Pope Francis in Egypt: A voice of reason

The pope has sent a strong message against Islamophobia and for religious and individual freedoms.
Pope Francis in Egypt: A voice of reason
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Europe needs to step up its game in Syria

European countries should work with the US to deter attacks on Syrian civilians.
Europe needs to step up its game in Syria
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Sri Lanka feels the heat

Pre-monsoon heat extends right across South Asia.
Sri Lanka feels the heat
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Landslide buries village in Kyrgystan's Osh: 24 missing

Rescue work under way to recover 24 missing after landslide buries village in southwest Osh region, the government says.
Landslide buries village in Kyrgystan's Osh: 24 missing
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Economic reality check: Donald Trump's first 100 days

Is US President Donald Trump doing a good job managing the world's largest economy?
Economic reality check: Donald Trump's first 100 days
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Making sense of the tragedy in Mazar-i-Sharif

The grisly attacks on UN employees in Afghanistan reflect underlying and mounting grievances that are being ignored.
Making sense of the tragedy in Mazar-i-Sharif
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Is France's National Front still fascist?

We delve into the past of France's National Front and ask, has it changed at all?
Is France's National Front still fascist?
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US Marines return to Taliban stronghold of Helmand

First batch of nearly 300-strong Marine Corps contingent arrives in southern Afghan province as part of Trump's policy.
US Marines return to Taliban stronghold of Helmand
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Israeli diplomat: Settlement issue 'overblown'

The negative reaction to Israel's settlement expansion "overrated", says Israeli ambassador Dani Dayan.
Israeli diplomat: Settlement issue 'overblown'
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Hezb-i-Islami's Hekmatyar to Taliban: Lay down arms

At first public gathering in 20 years, controversial Afghan leader calls on fighters to come to the negotiating table.
Hezb-i-Islami's Hekmatyar to Taliban: Lay down arms
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Why is Mandela's granddaughter abandoning the ANC?

Nelson Mandela's eldest granddaughter, Ndileka Mandela, discusses how her grandfather's party has gone astray.
Why is Mandela's granddaughter abandoning the ANC?
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France votes: The media effect

As the French media rally around Macron, how will Marine Le Pen tweak her media strategy? Plus, Podemos' challenge.
France votes: The media effect
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100 days in: Is the Middle East Trump's new playground?

One hundred days into office, analysts say Trump's Middle East policies remain largely unclear, pathless and arbitrary.
100 days in: Is the Middle East Trump's new playground?
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Saving Gaza's marriages

Financially strapped couples are turning to local organisations designed to help fund their nuptials.
Saving Gaza's marriages
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ASEAN meets amid Korea tension and South China Sea row

Developments on Korean Peninsula and South China Sea dispute set to dominate agenda of conference in Philippine capital.
ASEAN meets amid Korea tension and South China Sea row
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Will the US try to send 50,000 people back to Haiti?

After the 2010 earthquake, many Haitians were granted special status in the US. Now their future hangs in the balance.
Will the US try to send 50,000 people back to Haiti?
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Trump tells NRA he will never 'infringe' on gun rights

US president thanks gun lobbyists for support on the campaign trail, saying they have a 'friend' in the White House.
Trump tells NRA he will never 'infringe' on gun rights
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Quebec: Uniting to fulfill mosque attack victim's dream

Muslim community in Quebec City increases security after January attack and finds ways to honour the victims.
Quebec: Uniting to fulfill mosque attack victim's dream
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Gulbuddin Hekmatyar appears at Hezb-i-Islami meeting

Infamous commander returns from self-imposed exile after his group signed a peace deal with the government.
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar appears at Hezb-i-Islami meeting
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North Korea test fires unidentified missile, says Seoul

South Korean news agency says unidentified missile fired from site in the vicinity of Bukchang.
North Korea test fires unidentified missile, says Seoul
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Turkey says 11 Syrian Kurds killed in border clash

Turkish army says YPG fighters fired rockets across the border, prompting retaliation by Turkish forces.
Turkey says 11 Syrian Kurds killed in border clash
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FIFA suspends audit official Richard Lai over bribery

Guam football chief Richard Lai, who is a US citizen, pleaded guilty to taking close to $1m in bribes.
FIFA suspends audit official Richard Lai over bribery
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What can Pope Francis achieve in Egypt?

Pontiff says his trip to Egypt where Orthodox Christians are increasingly targeted is journey of "unity and fraternity".
What can Pope Francis achieve in Egypt?
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Have settlements killed a two-state solution?

Israeli diplomat Dani Dayan defends settlement building, and Nelson Mandela's granddaughter denounces the ANC.
Have settlements killed a two-state solution?
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Mourade Zeguendi shuns Brian De Palma 'terrorist' role

Belgian of Moroccan origin Mourade Zeguendi announces refusal to be typecast by Brian De Palma as a Molenbeek fighter.
Mourade Zeguendi shuns Brian De Palma 'terrorist' role
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Zaev calls attack in parliament 'attempted murder'

Macedonia Opposition leader, injured in Thursday's violence, shuns talks and brands attack on him as 'attempted murder'.
Zaev calls attack in parliament 'attempted murder'
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Nastase sorry for 'racist' remark about Serena Williams

Tennis great Ilie Nastase was being investigated after making offensive comments about Serena William's unborn child.
Nastase sorry for 'racist' remark about Serena Williams
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Anti-Temer strike paralyses major cities in Brazil

Demonstrators protest President Temer's proposed pension reform plans and other measures that will hit them financially.
Anti-Temer strike paralyses major cities in Brazil
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Why remembering the Holocaust matters more than ever

Auschwitz survivor Philip Riteman says the Holocaust must be remembered so 'it doesn't happen again'.
Why remembering the Holocaust matters more than ever
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Is there a future for the EFF in S. Africa after Zuma?

Julius Malema is using the EFF to maintain his political relevance whilst waiting for Zuma’s departure from the ANC.
Is there a future for the EFF in S. Africa after Zuma?
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Week in pictures: From Macedonia protests to Earth Day

From protests in Macedonia, Brazil and Venezuela to March for Science and Earth Day, here is the week in photos.
Week in pictures: From Macedonia protests to Earth Day
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Thailand police get arrest warrant for Red Bull heir

Current whereabouts of Vorayuth Yoovidhya, accused of a deadly hit-and-run accident in 2012, remain unknown.
Thailand police get arrest warrant for Red Bull heir
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Pope Francis arrives in Egypt on historic two-day visit

Two-day visit aimed at fostering peace between the minority Christian and majority Muslim community.
Pope Francis arrives in Egypt on historic two-day visit
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Trump 100 days: Who has he met and when?

President Donald Trump has not left the US since taking office in January 2017.
Trump 100 days: Who has he met and when?
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Spring storms sweep across the southern United States

Residents in the southern states prepare for severe Spring weather.
Spring storms sweep across the southern United States
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Ndileka Mandela: Zuma should listen and step down

Ndileka Mandela tells Al Jazeera that South Africa's President 'Zuma should listen to the people and step down'.
Ndileka Mandela: Zuma should listen and step down
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Clamping down on whistle-blowers a 'retrograde' step

Whistle-blowers should be aware of how politicians use their leaks, but governments must protect - not punish - them.
Clamping down on whistle-blowers a 'retrograde' step
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Suicide car bomb targets military convoy in Nigeria

At least five soldiers killed, 40 wounded after bomber detonates explosives-laden vehicle near troop convoy.
Suicide car bomb targets military convoy in Nigeria
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Palestinian 'day of rage' in support of prisoners

Palestinians across occupied territories to protest after Friday prayers in solidarity with hunger-striking prisoners.
Palestinian 'day of rage' in support of prisoners
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Europe's nationalist international

Europe's far-right groups and ideologues have long been collaborating across national borders to further their agendas.
Europe's nationalist international
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Lawyer calls for probe into Arkansas execution

Witness says Kenneth Williams' body lurched and convulsed 20 times when he was put to death by lethal injection.
Lawyer calls for probe into Arkansas execution
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Turkey's Diyarbakir struggles to rebuild

This bastion of Kurdish nationalism lies at the heart of the war between the state and separatist rebels.
Turkey's Diyarbakir struggles to rebuild
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Meet the Iranian tycoon smashing gender stereotypes

Businesswoman, city councillor and social activist Fatemeh Daneshvar tells Al Jazeera that she fears 'nothing but God'.
Meet the Iranian tycoon smashing gender stereotypes
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Seoul rejects Trump demand it pays for missile system

$1bn THAAD defence system in South Korea guarding against threats from North Korea will be operational 'within days'.
Seoul rejects Trump demand it pays for missile system
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Why is coca production on the rise in Colombia?

After countless reforms and billions of investment eradicating coca cultivation is still a great challenge for Colombia.
Why is coca production on the rise in Colombia?
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#SaltWaterChallenge: Palestinian solidarity goes viral

Palestinians take on 'Salt Water Challenge' to draw attention to plight of more than 1,500 prisoners on hunger strike.
#SaltWaterChallenge: Palestinian solidarity goes viral
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Arkansas executes fourth inmate in eight days

Kenneth William's death wraps up aggressive execution schedule set to beat expiry of drug used in lethal injection
Arkansas executes fourth inmate in eight days
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North Korea: The Death of Kim Jong-nam

We investigate a murder mystery that has captivated the world: the killing of Kim Jong-nam.
North Korea: The Death of Kim Jong-nam
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Trump: Major, major conflict with North Korea possible

US president says he wants to see a diplomatic solution to the standoff but does not rule out military action.
Trump: Major, major conflict with North Korea possible
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Pentagon joins probe of Michael Flynn payments

US President Trump's fired national security answer is being investigated over payments from foreign sources.
Pentagon joins probe of Michael Flynn payments
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Trump's North Korea dilemma - are sanctions the way to go?

US officials say sanctions are key to denuclearisation, but how they would force change remains unexplained.
Trump's North Korea dilemma - are sanctions the way to go?
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Stun grenades used after protesters storm parliament

Leader of Social Democrats injured after violence broke out following election of ethnic Albanian as speaker.
Stun grenades used after protesters storm parliament
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Calais living conditions now 'far worse' for refugees

Authorities keen to make French port city migrant-free after 'Jungle' closure are hostile to refugees, charity claims.
Calais living conditions now 'far worse' for refugees
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Tunisian PM Chahed booed off stage in Tataouine

Country has seen a wave of protests on the six-year anniversary of revolution that ousted Ben Ali.
Tunisian PM Chahed booed off stage in Tataouine
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China welcomes US 'path of dialogue' for North Korea

Chinese leaders say they are glad Washington is open to resolving tensions with Pyongyang through talks.
China welcomes US 'path of dialogue' for North Korea
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Court upholds life sentence of Chad's Hissene Habre

Victims celebrate court ruling for Hissene Habre, who is convicted of human rights abuses against thousands.
Court upholds life sentence of Chad's Hissene Habre
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Odinga to run for presidency under opposition coalition

Raila Odinga, ex-prime minister, to race against Uhuru Kenyatta in August under National Super Alliance coalition.
Odinga to run for presidency under opposition coalition
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Palestinian Authority to stop funding Gaza electricity

Decision to halt payments could lead to a complete power shutdown in Gaza, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
Palestinian Authority to stop funding Gaza electricity
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The Eritreans fleeing to Ethiopia

Relations may be tense between the neighbouring countries but some Eritreans are crossing the disputed border.
The Eritreans fleeing to Ethiopia
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Paris: El-Baraka community school a blessing to Sevran

Dismayed with prospects for troubled young people, Faouzi Lellouche and his wife Farida built a school in a tower block.
Paris: El-Baraka community school a blessing to Sevran
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What evidence does Trump have for voter fraud?

Mehdi Hasan asks former Trump surrogate Scottie Nell Hughes repeatedly for proof that millions voted illegally.
What evidence does Trump have for voter fraud?
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Venezuela: What is happening?

A look at the country's ongoing protests against the government of President Maduro and the current political situation.
Venezuela: What is happening?
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Two Koreas: History at a glance

A brief history of how North and South Korea got to where they are today.
Two Koreas: History at a glance
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Russian warship collides with cargo vessel in Black Sea

Fifteen Russian soldiers missing, 78 crew evacuated after Russian intelligence vessel collides with freighter.
Russian warship collides with cargo vessel in Black Sea
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Court refuses extradition of Ramush Haradinaj to Serbia

Extradition of Kosovo's ex-PM - accused of war crimes by Serbia - blocked over fears he may not get a fair trial.
Court refuses extradition of Ramush Haradinaj to Serbia
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Deadly air strikes target rebel-held Idlib in Syria

Suspected Russian and Syrian air strikes bombard several districts in Idlib province, killing at least a dozen people.
Deadly air strikes target rebel-held Idlib in Syria
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India's politics of meat

Today in India, what you eat is who you have voted for.
India's politics of meat
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Police violence against Native Americans in Arizona

We explore systemic violence in Arizona, where six of the 24 Native Americans killed by police in 2016 died.
Police violence against Native Americans in Arizona
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Sports Doping: The Endless Chase

A two-part investigation exploring the financial, political and ethical implications of performance-enhancing drugs.
Sports Doping: The Endless Chase
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Ramadan fasting to start May 27 or May 28

With Ramadan exactly one month away, the first day of fasting will be confirmed on the eve of May 27.
Ramadan fasting to start May 27 or May 28
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Palestinians on strike in solidarity with prisoners

General strike held in solidarity with hunger striking prisoners as Fatah party calls for 'day of rage' on Friday.
Palestinians on strike in solidarity with prisoners
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Why are so many women still dying in childbirth?

In the last 25 years more than 10 million women have died worldwide due to pregnancy related issues.
Why are so many women still dying in childbirth?
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Three Indian soldiers, two 'rebels' killed in Kashmir

Fighters storm military camp close to heavily militarised Line of Control, killing three soldiers, Indian army says.
Three Indian soldiers, two 'rebels' killed in Kashmir
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When NGOs save children who don't want to be saved

Western media misrepresent voluntary child labour as slavery.
When NGOs save children who don't want to be saved
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Pope set to visit Egypt in 'call for peace'

The visit comes three weeks after two separate bombings killed dozens of Egyptian Copts on Palm Sunday.
Pope set to visit Egypt in 'call for peace'
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The US and NAFTA: An explainer

What is NAFTA, who are the winners and losers, and why did Trump call it "the worst trade deal" in US history?
The US and NAFTA: An explainer
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Donald Trump: US to renegotiate, not pull out of NAFTA

US, Mexico and Canada agree to renegotiate NAFTA - hours after rumours of new executive order to leave the trade pact.
Donald Trump: US to renegotiate, not pull out of NAFTA
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Explosion hits near Damascus International Airport

Large explosion followed by fire hit the area of Syria's main airport and Mezze army base, witnesses and monitor say.
Explosion hits near Damascus International Airport
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Venezuela to quit Organization of American States

Foreign minister says government to leave regional bloc in response to its handling of Venezuela's political crisis.
Venezuela to quit Organization of American States
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US wants to bring North Korea 'to path of dialogue'

Diplomacy still the preferred option but military action also on the table, US lawmakers are told at the White House.
US wants to bring North Korea 'to path of dialogue'
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Trump administration proposes major tax overhaul

White House plans to slash taxes for businesses and individuals would 'explode the deficit', Democrats warn.
Trump administration proposes major tax overhaul
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Drone strike that killed Reyaad Khan 'not transparent'

Intelligence and Security Committee says government did not disclose key documents over killing of Reyaad Khan in Syria.
Drone strike that killed Reyaad Khan 'not transparent'
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Tranexamic acid can reduce maternal deaths 'by a third'

Trial of 20,000 women shows deaths from heavy bleeding after giving birth reduced by 30 percent with tranexamic acid.
Tranexamic acid can reduce maternal deaths 'by a third'
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Cassini Saturnian exploration

Cassini is the fourth space probe to visit Saturn the first to enter orbit, its mission to explore the Saturnian system.
Cassini Saturnian exploration
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Is Afghanistan new battlefield for traditional rivals?

Russia denies US accusations of funding and sending weapons to the Taliban.
Is Afghanistan new battlefield for traditional rivals?
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Amiens : Le Pen upstages Macron at Whirlpool factory

Far-right candidate beats centrist favourite in meeting with Whirlpool factory workers threatened with outsourcing.
Amiens : Le Pen upstages Macron at Whirlpool factory
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UN: 20 dead in Kasai amid Lulua-Luba, Chowe-Pende feud

Latest violence between Lulua-Luba and Chow-Pende communities extends eight months of bloodshed.
UN: 20 dead in Kasai amid Lulua-Luba, Chowe-Pende feud
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Female Kashmiri students lead anti-India protests

Students from various female colleges in Indian-administered Kashmir take part in mass protests against Indian soldiers.
Female Kashmiri students lead anti-India protests
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How lethal injections work?

How lethal injections work?
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EU opens case against Hungary over higher education law

Brussels says Budapest undermines principle of academic freedom by targeting university funded by US philanthropist.
EU opens case against Hungary over higher education law
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India's Maoist rebels: An explainer

Government security crackdown on Maoist rebels has led to an increased casualty in the country's tribal areas.
India's Maoist rebels: An explainer
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Critics blast US shipment of fighter jets to Israel

Israel is the first country outside the US to get access to the F-35 war plane, the most expensive ever developed.
Critics blast US shipment of fighter jets to Israel
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Facebook, Twitter, other social media banned in Kashmir

Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp among apps temporarily banned by authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Facebook, Twitter, other social media banned in Kashmir
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Will Jordan abolish a law that protects rapists?

Women's activists say they are closer than ever to abolishing Article 308, which pardons rapists who marry their victim.
Will Jordan abolish a law that protects rapists?
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Zambian court upholds treason charges against Hichilema

Court refuses to dismiss charges against Hichilema, who was arrested for allegedly blocking the president's limousine.
Zambian court upholds treason charges against Hichilema
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State of Denial

What does a Trump administration mean for science and environmental policy as science vs politics debates intensify?
State of Denial
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Can the Kashmir conflict be resolved at the ballot box?

We asked two Kashmiris with opposing views whether residents of the region should participate in elections.
Can the Kashmir conflict be resolved at the ballot box?
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Who killed my friend Yameen Rasheed?

Making sense of the paradise where a young blogger got murdered.
Who killed my friend Yameen Rasheed?
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France: Assad goverment behind chemical attack

French foreign minister says chemical analysis of samples from Khan Sheikhoun 'bears signature' of Syria government.
France: Assad goverment behind chemical attack
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Return to Arms: Hadaka

A rare and exclusive insight into an Iranian Kurdish political party and paramilitary group in exile in northern Iraq.
Return to Arms: Hadaka
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US to enter LNG global export market with Golden Pass

Energy department approves Golden Pass energy giant to export liquefied natural gas to global market.
US to enter LNG global export market with Golden Pass
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Resistance is a way of life for Kashmiri youth

Why Kashmir's millennials have stones in their hands, not laptops.
Resistance is a way of life for Kashmiri youth
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Turkey detains more than 1,000 for 'links to Gulen'

Overnight arrests target alleged network of US-based cleric Fetullah Gulen, who Turkey blames for failed coup attempt.
Turkey detains more than 1,000 for 'links to Gulen'
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Is war coming to North Korea?

No one wants a war on the Korean Peninsula, but that could change.
Is war coming to North Korea?
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March 2017 continues global warming trend

It was the second warmest March - after March 2016 - in a database which goes as far back as 1880.
March 2017 continues global warming trend
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Reporters Without Borders: Journalism at tipping point

Reporters Without Borders warns of tipping point for press freedom in era of 'strongmen and propaganda'.
Reporters Without Borders: Journalism at tipping point
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Behind the scenes at North Korea's film academy

A fascinating look at how young North Korean actors are trained in the arts of state propaganda.
Behind the scenes at North Korea's film academy
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Al Jazeera wins 27 medals at New York festivals

Other Al Jazeera awards at New York Festivals include five Gold World Medals, fourteen silver and seven bronze.
Al Jazeera wins 27 medals at New York festivals
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NASA's Cassini poised to dive beneath Saturn's rings

The dives will also be the unmanned spacecraft's swansong as its mission will end in a 'death plunge' in September 2017.
NASA's Cassini poised to dive beneath Saturn's rings
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South Africa: Julius vs The ANC

South Africa's political rebel Julius Malema gains support across the nation as he challenges the ruling ANC party.
South Africa: Julius vs The ANC
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Ex-inmates hail plan to close Rikers Island prison

We explore the dark history of the New York prison and ask if it is a symbol of racially biased mass incarceration.
Ex-inmates hail plan to close Rikers Island prison
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Trump to review protections on vast nature preserves

Review could upend protections and restrictions on millions of acres of land designated as 'national monuments'.
Trump to review protections on vast nature preserves
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China launches first domestically-made aircraft carrier

Newly-built 50,000-tonne carrier demonstrates the growing technical sophistication of China's defence industries.
China launches first domestically-made aircraft carrier
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Nikki Haley blames Salva Kiir for 'man made' famine

US ambassador to UN urges Security Council to impose sanctions on South Sudan to end humanitarian crisis caused by war.
Nikki Haley blames Salva Kiir for 'man made' famine
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South Korea deploys parts of US THAAD system

News agency says launchers, intercept missiles and radar of controversial THAAD system have been installed.
South Korea deploys parts of US THAAD system
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Trump's order on sanctuary city funding cuts blocked

Judge says US government cannot punish jurisdictions that do not cooperate with immigration authorities.
Trump's order on sanctuary city funding cuts blocked
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India Maoist attack survivor recalls ordeal

Soldier recounts ambush by Maoist fighters that left 25 colleagues dead in flashpoint Chhattisgarh state.
India Maoist attack survivor recalls ordeal
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ICC unseals warrant for Libya's Gaddafi-era official

Former security chief wanted for war crimes and acts against humanity, four-year-old arrest warrant says.
ICC unseals warrant for Libya's Gaddafi-era official
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Are governments finding new ways to suppress the media?

The Committee to Protect Journalists says 259 journalists were imprisoned around the world last year.
Are governments finding new ways to suppress the media?
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Ivanka forced to defend Donald Trump in Berlin

Taking part in a Berlin summit, US president's daughter says she is still 'rather unfamiliar' with first daughter role.
Ivanka forced to defend Donald Trump in Berlin
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A history of the Koreas

A brief history of how North and South Korea got to where they are today.
A history of the Koreas
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London assembly urges mayor to lead campaign on FGM

New report finds half of Female Genial Mutilation cases are in London, with 65,000 girls at risk across the country.
London assembly urges mayor to lead campaign on FGM
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Turkish court declines to hear CHP referendum appeal

Opposition fails in bid to challenge electoral board's decision to accept referendum ballots without official stamps.
Turkish court declines to hear CHP referendum appeal
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Russia steps in after Ukraine cuts off power to Luhansk

Kiev government cites unpaid charges as reason for halting power supply to separatist-run region bordering Russia.
Russia steps in after Ukraine cuts off power to Luhansk
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Zimbabwe's wet season helps with bumper crops

Country able to export excess food following good spells of rain and a concerted effort by the government.
Zimbabwe's wet season helps with bumper crops
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Islamophobia can make UKIP relevant again

Now that Brexit is a reality, UKIP has to find another windmill to fight to stay relevant.
Islamophobia can make UKIP relevant again
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Syria's civil war explained from the beginning

The Syrian civil war is the deadliest conflict the 21st century has witnessed so far.
Syria's civil war explained from the beginning
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Turkey targets Kurdish fighters in Iraq and Syria

Air strikes kill at least 24 Kurdish fighters in Iraq and Syria, Turkish officials say, in fresh offensive against PKK.
Turkey targets Kurdish fighters in Iraq and Syria
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UN wants probe into killing of blogger Yameen Rasheed

UN wants probe into killing of blogger Yameen Rasheed
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Reza Aslan believes in everything - just a little bit

Reza Aslan and Bill Maher are two faces of the same coin.
Reza Aslan believes in everything - just a little bit
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How Israel denies rights to Palestinian prisoners

The arrest of Birzeit University student Kifah Quzmar has highlighted the plight of thousands of Palestinians.
How Israel denies rights to Palestinian prisoners
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Ciudad del Este heist seen as 'robbery of the century'

Brazilian gang blamed for heist in which a police officer was killed in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay's second city.
Ciudad del Este heist seen as 'robbery of the century'
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How does the French presidential election work?

Everything you need to know about the French voting system, from who is running to what time the vote will be announced.
How does the French presidential election work?
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Bangladesh's water crisis: A story of gender

Climate change is driving an acute water crisis in coastal Bangladesh in which women are bearing most of the strain.
Bangladesh's water crisis: A story of gender
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Inside Tehran's monument to US 'arrogance'

The US embassy in Iran has been reopened as a museum chronicling the bitter history of bilateral relations.
Inside Tehran's monument to US 'arrogance'
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Roadside bomb kills bus passengers in Kurram district

Security forces are searching an area where an explosion targeting a passenger bus left ten dead and 13 wounded.
Roadside bomb kills bus passengers in Kurram district
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Nepal's earthquake disaster: Two years and $4.1bn later

Despite the billions pledged, the majority of Nepalis affected by the earthquake still don't have proper housing.
Nepal's earthquake disaster: Two years and $4.1bn later
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Air strikes kill civilians fleeing Syria's Raqqa

At least 11 people killed while fleeing fighting between US-backed forces and ISIL in Tabqa, witnesses and monitor say.
Air strikes kill civilians fleeing Syria's Raqqa
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US submarine arrives in South Korea as envoys meet

Flurry of diplomacy under way as North Korea reportedly marks military anniversary with large-scale artillery drill.
US submarine arrives in South Korea as envoys meet
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Trump tells UN to prepare new North Korea sanctions

US president says Security Council must be prepared to impose new sanctions on Pyongyang.
Trump tells UN to prepare new North Korea sanctions
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Jack Jones executed by lethal injection in Arkansas

US state presses on with series of criticised executions as expiry date of lethal drug nears.
Jack Jones executed by lethal injection in Arkansas
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Tree killed in worsening Venezuela unrest

Protests enters fourth week, with opposition calling for early elections.
Tree killed in worsening Venezuela unrest
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Earthquake strikes off coast of Valparaiso

Quake off Valparaiso city shook buildings in the capital, Santiago, witnesses said.
Earthquake strikes off coast of Valparaiso
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What would a Le Pen victory mean for France?

Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen advance to run-off vote in May.
What would a Le Pen victory mean for France?
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US officials in Afghanistan suggest Russia arms Taliban

Top US military officials allude to increasing concerns over Moscow's role in Afghanistan.
US officials in Afghanistan suggest Russia arms Taliban
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Venezuela: What is happening today ?

A look at the country's ongoing protests against the government of President Maduro and the current political situation.
Venezuela: What is happening today ?
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What is albinism and what causes it?

Why are they so many people with albinism in Africa? Is albinism limited to a race group? We answer your questions.
What is albinism and what causes it?
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Parisians react to first round, mull Le Pen's chances

Far-right leader gained just 5 percent of the vote in the French capital, but what do Parisians make of her chances?
Parisians react to first round, mull Le Pen's chances
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US sanctions Syria officials over sarin gas attack

Sanctions imposed on 271 Syrian officials in response to sarin gas attack, blamed by US on Assad's government.
US sanctions Syria officials over sarin gas attack
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Syria gas attack: 'We found bodies all over the floor'

Survivors and aid workers share their stories of horror and shock after suspected chemical attack in Syria.
Syria gas attack: 'We found bodies all over the floor'
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Kashmir students, India police clash in Srinagar

Police forces fire live ammunition into the air to disperse students in central Srinagar, as violence intensifies.
Kashmir students, India police clash in Srinagar
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WHO: Malaria vaccine to be 'real life' tested in Africa

Ghana, Kenya and Malawi to start large scale trial of RTS,S injectable vaccine in 2018.
WHO: Malaria vaccine to be 'real life' tested in Africa
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Marwan Barghouti's health in serious decline: NGO

Marwan Barghouti refuses medical treatment after joining hunger strike with 1,100 other prisoners in Israel, NGO says.
Marwan Barghouti's health in serious decline: NGO
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Israel punishes hunger-striking Palestinian prisoners

Israeli authorities look to quell mass hunger strike through solitary confinement and punitive measures.
Israel punishes hunger-striking Palestinian prisoners
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Al-Qaeda's Zawahiri calls for 'guerrilla war' in Syria

Online audio message by Zawahiri calls on opposition to prepare for 'long war against Crusaders and their Shia allies'.
Al-Qaeda's Zawahiri calls for 'guerrilla war' in Syria
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Refugee boat sinks between Greece and Turkey, 16 drown

Search operation continues after two people are rescued and 16 bodies are recovered off Greece's Lesbos island.
Refugee boat sinks between Greece and Turkey, 16 drown
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Chhattisgarh: Suspected Maoist rebels kill 12 soldiers

Attack killing 12 troops who were guarding road workers follows similar rebel-led violence last month in central region.
Chhattisgarh: Suspected Maoist rebels kill 12 soldiers
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The science of water sustainability

A look at solutions for water scarcity from fog catching nets to water-efficient washing machines.
The science of water sustainability
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Iran's election: It's not about moderates or hardliners

Presidential election is going to determine whether the rationalisation and normalisation of Iran is going to continue.
Iran's election: It's not about moderates or hardliners
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Tackling Lebanon's blushes about sex

Sex education is almost non-existent in Lebanese schools – so who is teaching the facts and joys of life instead?
Tackling Lebanon's blushes about sex
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Cow-protection vigilantes held in Jammu and Kashmir

Members of Muslim family targeted by vigilantes among those held by police amid growing concern over issue.
Cow-protection vigilantes held in Jammu and Kashmir
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April storm 'Arlene' sets Atlantic record

Storm 'Arlene' is the first named storm of 2017 and becomes only the second April tropical storm on record.
April storm 'Arlene' sets Atlantic record
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Ambush kills off-duty Iraqi soldiers in Anbar province

Attack comes a day after ISIL suicide bombers killed three police officers in suicide bombings in town south of Mosul.
Ambush kills off-duty Iraqi soldiers in Anbar province
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Afghan officials resign after Taliban attack

Army chief and defence minister forced to step down as country mourns loss of 130 lives in Taliban assault on army base.
Afghan officials resign after Taliban attack
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The black jockeys shaking up South Africa's horse-riding scene

Shepherd Zira and Cyril Thabede have broken racial barriers in the once exclusive field of performance riding.
The black jockeys shaking up South Africa's horse-riding scene
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China urges restraint on North Korea in Trump call

Xi-Trump telephone call comes amid rising speculation that North Korea could hold a sixth nuclear test this week.
China urges restraint on North Korea in Trump call
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The lonely pyramids of Giza: Egyptian tourism falling

The recent Coptic church bombings could further damage the already crippled tourism sector in the country.
The lonely pyramids of Giza: Egyptian tourism falling
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Trump: Putin's best frenemy, part 2

Why were the Russian anti-missile systems silent during the US strikes on al-Shayrat airfield in Syria?
Trump: Putin's best frenemy, part 2
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Arkansas death row inmates ask court to halt executions

Legal challenges aim to stop executions in US state as constitutional debate focuses on lethal injection drug.
Arkansas death row inmates ask court to halt executions
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How to fight 'fake news' in a post-truth environment

Though co-opted by US President Donald Trump, the 'fake news' phenomenon is global and weakening trust in media.
How to fight 'fake news' in a post-truth environment
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The lawyers taking on Duterte over his 'war on drugs'

Efren Morillo's case marks the first significant legal challenge to the deadly crackdown on drugs in the Philippines.
The lawyers taking on Duterte over his 'war on drugs'
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Egypt's Abdel Fattah el-Sisi visits Saudi Arabia

Egyptian president heads to Riyadh for meeting aimed at 'bolstering strategic relations' between the two powers.
Egypt's Abdel Fattah el-Sisi visits Saudi Arabia
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Who are Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron?

The far-right female National Front leader will go head-to-head with the 39-year-old favourite to win the presidency.
Who are Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron?
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Will looking to its past help Britain's future?

Britain is working to strengthen its economic and political ties with the Commonwealth.
Will looking to its past help Britain's future?
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Abu Sayyaf beheads kidnapped Philippine soldier

Decapitation comes hours after troops killed three Abu Sayyaf fighters on the run on the resort island of Bohol.
Abu Sayyaf beheads kidnapped Philippine soldier
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Qatar hunters held captive for 16 months express relief

Two men abducted while hunting in southern Iraq relish their new-found freedom as they return home.
Qatar hunters held captive for 16 months express relief
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Polls close in first round of cliffhanger election

Voter turnout higher than expected in closely watched race that could change the future of the European Union.
Polls close in first round of cliffhanger election
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Gunmen wound conservationist in drought-stricken Kenya

The 73-year-old conservation park owner was ambushed as armed cattle-herders search for scarce grazing land.
Gunmen wound conservationist in drought-stricken Kenya
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Roadside bomb kills six soldiers in Somalia's Puntland

Al-Shabab claims deadly attack with improvised explosive device on a military pickup truck, 40km south of Bosasso.
Roadside bomb kills six soldiers in Somalia's Puntland
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Prominent blogger stabbed to death in Maldives capital

Prominent blogger and internet activist Yameen Rasheed was found with multiple stab wounds in stairway of his building.
Prominent blogger stabbed to death in Maldives capital
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Government forces advance against rebels north of Hama

Government forces retake the town of Halfaya near Hama city and push deeper into rebel-held areas of Damascus.
Government forces advance against rebels north of Hama
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Taliban attack prompts resignation calls in Afghanistan

Ministers, army chiefs must resign for failing to provide security, Afghan public says following deadly base assault.
Taliban attack prompts resignation calls in Afghanistan
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North Korea threatens to sink approaching US carrier

Rhetoric rises as Pyongyang also warns Australia of a nuclear attack if it joins any US strike on the communist nation.
North Korea threatens to sink approaching US carrier
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Land mine blast kills OSCE observer in Ukraine

OSCE chairman calls for 'thorough investigation' after monitors' patrol hits roadside bomb in rebel-held Luhansk.
Land mine blast kills OSCE observer in Ukraine
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Giving the far right a voice

How did journalists not pre-empt the rise of the right and to what end should a platform be afforded to its leaders?
Giving the far right a voice
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Turkey's vote and the role of the media

Was the referendum contested on an unlevel playing field and how did the media participate in the outcome?
Turkey's vote and the role of the media
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The art of surviving a Venezuela on the brink

As repression of anti-government protests continue, the human rights situation in Venezuela has deteriorated.
The art of surviving a Venezuela on the brink
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What matters most to Iranians in presidential vote?

As campaigning gets under way, Al Jazeera speaks with six Iranian voters about their views on the upcoming election.
What matters most to Iranians in presidential vote?
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Israel-Europe gas deal sparks criticism

Palestinians living under occupation will 'continue to be further brutalised' by expansion of Israel's gas industry.
Israel-Europe gas deal sparks criticism
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Umbrella politics of Hindutva

Hindu nationalism is dominating India by smothering minorities and encroaching on regional Hindu traditions.
Umbrella politics of Hindutva
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India's Cheraman mosque: A symbol of religious harmony

Kerala's Cheraman mosque points to a time of peaceful co-existence in an era when that seems increasingly under threat.
India's Cheraman mosque: A symbol of religious harmony
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North Korea 'arrests US citizen' at Pyongyang airport

Korean-American aid worker reportedly arrested on Friday while trying to leave North Korea.
North Korea 'arrests US citizen' at Pyongyang airport
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ISIL attacks police station near Mosul

Fighters attack police base in Hamam al-Alil south of Mosul, killing at least one police officer, Iraqi officials say,
ISIL attacks police station near Mosul
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Iron Grandpa

A 72-year-old Finnish weightlifter who has won four world championships is determined to win one final title.
Iron Grandpa
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Deadly Israeli strikes hit Syria's Quneitra province

Attacks target Assad government positions for second time in recent days, killing loyalist fighters in Golan Heights.
Deadly Israeli strikes hit Syria's Quneitra province
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Polls open for first round of French presidential vote

Any two of the four leading candidates could reach the second round in a vote that could determine the fate of the EU.
Polls open for first round of French presidential vote
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Germany may be booming, but have some been left behind?

The battle over perceptions of inequality and injustice could be at the heart of September's national elections.
Germany may be booming, but have some been left behind?
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Human Rights Watch calls for end to Egypt military aid

Rights group says US and others should cut military aid to Egypt after video of apparent summary executions surfaced.
Human Rights Watch calls for end to Egypt military aid
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German anti-immigrant AfD party set to go further right

Far-right leaders reject calls for pragmatism as Islamophobia takes centre stage at Cologne conference.
German anti-immigrant AfD party set to go further right
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March for science: Protesters call for science respect

Global event aimed to promote an understanding of science and defend it from proposed government budget cuts.
March for science: Protesters call for science respect
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Can people power change political anti-science agenda?

Millions of people join scientists and activists calling on governments to respect and encourage science-based policies.
Can people power change political anti-science agenda?
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We need a march for science, but this is not the one

Marching for science or scientists marching?
We need a march for science, but this is not the one
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France set for crucial presidential election

Voters head to the polls on Sunday in the first round of a closely contested election that could impact the rest of EU.
France set for crucial presidential election
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China, Philippines spar over military visit to island

China voices displeasure after high-profile Philippine military brass visit to disputed island in the South China Sea.
China, Philippines spar over military visit to island
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Afghanistan mourns after deadly Taliban attack on base

President Ashraf Ghani calls for an investigation into the deadliest ever Taliban attack on an Afghan military base.
Afghanistan mourns after deadly Taliban attack on base
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North Korea: 'US has now gone seriously mad'

US strike group to arrive off Korean peninsula in days amid concerns the North is ramping up for a sixth nuclear test.
North Korea: 'US has now gone seriously mad'
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Activists ramp up pressure on Lebanon's rape law

Calls increase for the repeal of controversial law allowing rapists to avoid punishment if they marry their victims.
Activists ramp up pressure on Lebanon's rape law
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Venezuela braces for new protest in wave of unrest

A test of government tolerance after days of running street battles with rubber bullets and Molotov cocktails.
Venezuela braces for new protest in wave of unrest
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Born after ISIL: Life starts anew at Qayyarah hospital

Since Qayyarah was retaken from ISIL, the town's maternity hospital has been serving women across the region.
Born after ISIL: Life starts anew at Qayyarah hospital
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US defence secretary visits Qatar to 'reinforce' ties

ISIL, Syria's war, and Iran's regional role expected to top the agenda of Pentagon chief's meeting with Qatar's Emir.
US defence secretary visits Qatar to 'reinforce' ties
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Europe's late spring freeze

An intrusion of cold air has pleased skiers, and worried farmers, in Europe
Europe's late spring freeze
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The Earth versus capitalism

Unfortunately, as of Earth Day 2017, capitalism is winning the war it has been waging against the planet.
The Earth versus capitalism
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Why is Venezuela in crisis again?

As the opposition and the government clash in the streets of Caracas, Venezuelans have reverted to survival mode.
Why is Venezuela in crisis again?
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Italian cyclist Michele Scarponi dies in road accident

Scarponi, who won the Giro d'Italia in 2011, was training near his home in central Italy when he was hit by a van.
Italian cyclist Michele Scarponi dies in road accident
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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: Iran can be better managed

Former president of Iran talks about his surprise election run and calls for regional peace and unity.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: Iran can be better managed
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A growing world economy: Clear skies ahead?

What's behind the bounce back for the global GDP? Plus, what does the snap UK election mean for its economy?
A growing world economy: Clear skies ahead?
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Turkey: the referendum and the media

Assessing the media's role in the outcome of the referendum. Plus, the dilemma of inclusion: covering the far right.
Turkey: the referendum and the media
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French Election 2017: Who I'll vote for

Al Jazeera asks French citizens on the streets of Paris and its suburbs about their thoughts on the impending election.
French Election 2017: Who I'll vote for
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Anti-immigration AfD heads for showdown in Cologne

Tensions run high as thousands descend on Cologne to protest against conference of far-right, anti-immigration party.
Anti-immigration AfD heads for showdown in Cologne
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Russian hacker Roman Seleznev sentenced to 27 years

Roman Seleznev, son of a Russian politician, handed the longest sentence ever imposed in the US for a cybercrime case.
Russian hacker Roman Seleznev sentenced to 27 years
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Can we believe a word Trump says?

Scottie Nell Hughes, once called "the world's most loyal Trump supporter", defends his first 100 days.
Can we believe a word Trump says?
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Why do Christian evangelicals have faith in Trump?

Obama's former spiritual adviser Jim Wallis and best-selling Christian author Eric Metaxas debate Trump’s appeal.
Why do Christian evangelicals have faith in Trump?
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In a Paris suburb, apathy and fear of Le Pen

Many in Sevran disillusioned with the political class but prepared to mobilise should Le Pen reach the run-off.
In a Paris suburb, apathy and fear of Le Pen
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Dutch 'abortion boat' arrives off the coast of Mexico

Women on Waves says it is offering free, legal, medical abortions till nine weeks of pregnancy in international waters.
Dutch 'abortion boat' arrives off the coast of Mexico
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March for Science kicks off in Asia-Pacific

More than 600 marches planned around the world on Saturday, with the main event to be held in Washington, DC.
March for Science kicks off in Asia-Pacific
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Aya Hijazi meets Donald Trump after release from Egypt

Aya Hijazi, who spent nearly three years in an Egyptian prison, invited to the White House after returning to the US.
Aya Hijazi meets Donald Trump after release from Egypt
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Will security concerns affect the French elections?

France is on high alert as voters head to the polls after an attack on Paris' most famous boulevard, the Champs Elysees.
Will security concerns affect the French elections?
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Breaking 'the curse' of disabled children in South Africa

The government estimates as many as 600,000 children with disabilities are not getting an education.
Breaking 'the curse' of disabled children in South Africa
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Mob attacks man accused of blasphemy in north Pakistan

Third blasphemy-related incident this month after a student was beaten to death by a lynch mob and another shot dead.
Mob attacks man accused of blasphemy in north Pakistan
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Truck ploughs into Indian farmers killing at least 14

Accident occurred when driver lost control of speeding vehicle and struck an electricity pole.
Truck ploughs into Indian farmers killing at least 14
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French Muslims despondent after Champs Elysees attack

Worshippers at Paris Grand Mosque lament increasing frequency of ISIL attacks and the consequences for their community.
French Muslims despondent after Champs Elysees attack
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Israeli settlers attack activists in the West Bank

Video shows masked men approaching and attacking a group of activists accompanying Palestinian shepherds.
Israeli settlers attack activists in the West Bank
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Eleven killed in violence in Venezuela protests

Deaths occurred overnight throughout the capital Caracas during running street battles following massive protests.
Eleven killed in violence in Venezuela protests
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South Korea on heightened alert for North's celebration

North Korea marks 85th foundation of Korean People's Army on Tuesday amid growing tension over a new nuclear test.
South Korea on heightened alert for North's celebration
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Trump, truth and the first 100 days

We speak with Trump supporter Scottie Nell Hughes, and debate why the majority of evangelical Christians voted Trump.
Trump, truth and the first 100 days
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First phase of Syria evacuations ends after delay

Removal of civilians and fighters from besieged towns ends after 48-hour halt, with prisoners set to be released.
First phase of Syria evacuations ends after delay
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Week in pictures: Kashmir protests to Palestine rally

From protests in Kashmir and Venezuela to a rally in Palestine and celebrations in Turkey, here is the week in photos.
Week in pictures: Kashmir protests to Palestine rally
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South Africa minibus crash kills 20 children

Van packed with kids collides with truck 70km outside the capital Pretoria, killing and trapping many students inside.
South Africa minibus crash kills 20 children
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Lyon: Satirical puppet Guignol takes on French election

On the eve of Sunday's voting, Lyon's iconic puppet takes a swipe at the politicians vying for the presidency.
Lyon: Satirical puppet Guignol takes on French election
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Taliban attacks key military base in north Afghanistan

Brazen assault kills at least one soldier on a major army base in Balkh province during Friday prayers.
Taliban attacks key military base in north Afghanistan
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Qatari hunters kidnapped in Iraq freed after 15 months

Iraqi interior ministry says gunmen have released a Qatari hunting party that includes members of the royal family.
Qatari hunters kidnapped in Iraq freed after 15 months
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Army accused of extrajudicial killings in leaked video

Leaked video purportedly shows Egyptian soldiers executing prisoners in Sinai province then staging events.
Army accused of extrajudicial killings in leaked video
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Assad still possesses chemical weapons: James Mattis

Pentagon chief warns against use of banned munitions as transfer of Syrian evacuees resumes after suicide car bombing.
Assad still possesses chemical weapons: James Mattis
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Earth Day - Be more environmentally friendly

April 22 marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern green movement in 1970.
Earth Day - Be more environmentally friendly
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Absurdity is questioning a dictator's motives

Saying the Assad regime is behind the Khan Sheikhoun chemical attack does not mean calling for World War III.
Absurdity is questioning a dictator's motives
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Syrian refugee children find a future in freestyle

Qosay and his friends started a rap group called the Homsies, and produced an album with a Scottish aid worker's help.
Syrian refugee children find a future in freestyle
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Prosecutors open terror investigation into Paris attack

French decision follows deadly Champs Elysee attack on police, just three days before first round of presidential vote.
Prosecutors open terror investigation into Paris attack
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Police make new arrest in Dortmund team bus attack

Police say 28-year-old German-Russian national hoped to profit from a drop in Borussia Dortmund club's share price.
Police make new arrest in Dortmund team bus attack
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Arkansas carries out first execution in 12 years

Ledell Lee, 51, executed after US Supreme Court denies petitions to halt a series of death sentences in Arkansas.
Arkansas carries out first execution in 12 years
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Military court convicts journalist Ahmed Abba

Ahmed Abba, in jail since July 2015 over his reporting on Boko Haram, could face death penalty, according to his lawyer.
Military court convicts journalist Ahmed Abba
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Julian Assange's arrest a 'priority': Jeff Sessions

Attorney General Jeff Sessions remarks come amid reports that his office is preparing charges against Julian Assange.
Julian Assange's arrest a 'priority': Jeff Sessions
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Arkansas execution of Ledell Lee delayed at 11th hour

Appeals court delays prisoner's killing for at least an hour as US state seeks to carry out first execution in 12 years.
Arkansas execution of Ledell Lee delayed at 11th hour
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Can President Buhari clean up corruption in Nigeria?

Two top Nigerian officials are suspended after bundles of cash were discovered in a Lagos flat.
Can President Buhari clean up corruption in Nigeria?
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Paris: 'Shots fired' at Champs-Elysees

Police confirm 'operation taking place' in the heart of the French capital.
Paris: 'Shots fired' at Champs-Elysees
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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad 'disqualified' from Iran elections

State media says clerical body disqualifies former Iranian president from running in May presidential election.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad 'disqualified' from Iran elections
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Venezuelan opposition renews protests against Maduro

New wave of protests seeks to pressure president to resign, but government dismisses demonstrations as lawless unrest.
Venezuelan opposition renews protests against Maduro
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Tim Clark: Emirates' US flight cut 'not permanent'

Airline's president says decision to cut 25 of the 126 weekly flights a temporary measure because of fall in demand.
Tim Clark: Emirates' US flight cut 'not permanent'
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China launches its first unmanned cargo spacecraft

The Tianzhou-1 spacecraft successfully enters orbit taking the country a step closer to building its own space station.
China launches its first unmanned cargo spacecraft
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Israel 'lobbying FIFA' to prevent settlement teams' ban

FIFA to discuss in May sanctions call over six teams based in Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory.
Israel 'lobbying FIFA' to prevent settlement teams' ban
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Iraqi forces 'make further gains' against ISIL in Mosul

Army commanders say areas west of the Old City have been recaptured and a senior ISIL operative was killed.
Iraqi forces 'make further gains' against ISIL in Mosul
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Egypt says air raids kill 19 ISIL fighters in Sinai

Three leaders were among 19 members of Sinai Province group who were killed in air raids, Egyptian military says.
Egypt says air raids kill 19 ISIL fighters in Sinai
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Why some Venezuelans have turned to bitcoin mining

In crisis-ridden Venezuela, mining this digital currency is providing a lifeline but comes with the risk of arrest.
Why some Venezuelans have turned to bitcoin mining
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Can the Muslim vote sway the French elections?

While the Muslim electorate has never voted as a bloc, in this election it might rally behind one candidate.
Can the Muslim vote sway the French elections?
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Profile: Henrique Capriles

Henrique Capriles has rejected a ruling that prevents him from challenging President Nicolas Maduro in 2018 polls.
Profile: Henrique Capriles
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There are no clear winners in South Sudan's war

With about 3.5 million uprooted from their homes, children are the biggest losers in South Sudan's war.
There are no clear winners in South Sudan's war
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At least 14 killed in Manizales landslide

Mud and debris spill through streets of city in west Colombia that received equivalent of one month of rain overnight.
At least 14 killed in Manizales landslide
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Panama Papers: Pakistan's PM remains in office

Insufficient evidence to oust Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif over corruption allegations: Pakistan supreme court
Panama Papers: Pakistan's PM remains in office
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Writers aim to challenge stereotypes about Gaza

We Are Not Numbers project has brought together around 60 volunteer storytellers.
Writers aim to challenge stereotypes about Gaza
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Syrian refugees in Lebanon struggling with health needs

A Lebanese NGO is supporting Syrian refugees with mobile clinics.
Syrian refugees in Lebanon struggling with health needs
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Does Atlantic storm hint at early hurricane season?

A rare sub-tropical depression has formed over open water.
Does Atlantic storm hint at early hurricane season?
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Pakistani migrant workers face exploitation in Greece

'Where is this Europe?' asks one Pakistani migrant worker as they share stories of abuse and working without pay.
Pakistani migrant workers face exploitation in Greece
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MAPPED: The battle against ISIL

In the past year and a half, ISIL's territory has been shrinking steadily.
MAPPED: The battle against ISIL
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Philippe Poutou builds a fan base

The outsider presidential candidate wins supporters because of his working-class background and leftist platform.
Philippe Poutou builds a fan base
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Pakistan court: Insufficient evidence to remove Sharif

Supreme Court rules there is not enough evidence to order Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's removal over alleged corruption.
Pakistan court: Insufficient evidence to remove Sharif
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'Light' sentence sought for Ahok over alleged blasphemy

Day after Christian governor lost vote to keep post, prosecutors recommend probation and one-year suspended sentence.
'Light' sentence sought for Ahok over alleged blasphemy
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Is the downfall of the ANC in South Africa inevitable?

The ANC no longer can claim the moral high ground that it claimed right after the fall of the apartheid regime.
Is the downfall of the ANC in South Africa inevitable?
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Pakistan PM awaits 'Panama Papers' verdict

Security tight around the capital Islamabad as decision on corruption allegations to be announced by judges.
Pakistan PM awaits 'Panama Papers' verdict
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Australia announces tougher new exams for citizenship

Foreigners will now have to undergo an 'Australian values' test and take a stricter exam for English competency.
Australia announces tougher new exams for citizenship
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Asylum seekers from US surge into Canada

Canada is on track to see the highest number of asylum claims in six years following the election of US President Trump.
Asylum seekers from US surge into Canada
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Police seek clues in death of judge Sheila Abdus-Salaam

NYPD calls on public to track final movements of Sheila Abdus-Salaam as her widower slams reports she committed suicide.
Police seek clues in death of judge Sheila Abdus-Salaam
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Why does Le Pen get so much support from young voters?

Experts on French politics say the far-right has successfully attracted young people amid economic decline.
Why does Le Pen get so much support from young voters?
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Arkansas suffers more setbacks to execution plan

Ruling that one drug in the US state's lethal injection mix cannot be used upends controversial execution schedule.
Arkansas suffers more setbacks to execution plan
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Rex Tillerson accuses Iran of 'alarming provocation'

US secretary of state says Tehran's behaviour undermines US interests in Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Lebanon.
Rex Tillerson accuses Iran of 'alarming provocation'
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Juventus knock Barcelona out of Champions League

Five-time winners fail to score over both legs as Juventus seal progress; Monaco also through after beating Dortmund.
Juventus knock Barcelona out of Champions League
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Governor Ahok concedes Jakarta election to Baswedan

Former cabinet minister beats incumbent governor, on trial for blasphemy, after religiously divisive campaign.
Governor Ahok concedes Jakarta election to Baswedan
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Fight against armed groups dominates US-Africa moot

The US is hosting meeting of the group AFRICOM that brings together military leaders from 40 African countries.
Fight against armed groups dominates US-Africa moot
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Caracas: Clashes break out at 'mother of all marches'

Opposition protesters flood Venezuela capital's streets as Maduro supporters hold counter-rally at urging of president.
Caracas: Clashes break out at 'mother of all marches'
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Turkey's Erdogan: Barack Obama deceived us over PKK

Turkish leader tells Al Jazeera he hopes for stronger ties between Turkey and US under Donald Trump's administration.
Turkey's Erdogan: Barack Obama deceived us over PKK
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Nearly a dozen killed in Manizales landslide

Mud and debris spil through streets of city in west Colombia that receives equivalent of one month of rain overnight.
Nearly a dozen killed in Manizales landslide
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UN: 17 new mass graves found in central DRC

ICC will investigate reports of rapes and killings by soldiers if DRC government fails to, UN rights chief says.
UN: 17 new mass graves found in central DRC
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Malawi: People with albinism 'living in fear'

Rights group bemoans slow pace of justice after attacks, including murders, leaving those with albinism feel vulnerable.
Malawi: People with albinism 'living in fear'
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Theresa May's snap election: Smart, risky or cynical?

Al Jazeera speaks to three analysts about the reasons for May's surprise move and the vote's impact on Brexit talks.
Theresa May's snap election: Smart, risky or cynical?
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On the trail of the trade in human body parts

In Malawi, people with albinism are being killed for their bones. Al Jazeera investigates what is driving these murders.
On the trail of the trade in human body parts
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Revisiting Elsipogtog: The Fire Over Water

In 2013 we travelled to New Brunswick, Canada after protests by indigenous people against fracking had been suppressed.
Revisiting Elsipogtog: The Fire Over Water
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Post-referendum Turkey: Renewed conflicts, new allies

'Yes' campaign secured narrow win in referendum to amend Turkey's constitution, but what will this mean for the region?
Post-referendum Turkey: Renewed conflicts, new allies
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Vote now: Our Webby Awards People's Voice Nominees

Al Jazeera English has been nominated for four Webby Awards. Vote now and help us win.
Vote now: Our Webby Awards People's Voice Nominees
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UK parliament approves June 8 general election

Prime Minister Theresa May's surprise call for June elections approved 522 to 13 by British members of parliament.
UK parliament approves June 8 general election
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Syria evacuations resume after deadly bomb attack

The reciprocal evacuations from two pro-government villages and two opposition-held towns resumed under tight security.
Syria evacuations resume after deadly bomb attack
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At least 44 feared dead in road accident in India

Rescue work ongoing in Himachal Pradesh after latest accident in country where over 110,000 die each year in crashes.
At least 44 feared dead in road accident in India
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The rise of the black international

Who is behind the resurgence of conservatism in Europe and why is it not so scary?
The rise of the black international
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Jakarta Governor Ahok heading for election loss

Quick counts show Purnama, on trial for blasphemy, losing to ex-cabinet minister after religiously divisive campaign.
Jakarta Governor Ahok heading for election loss
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Salero: The life of a Bolivian salt gatherer

A salt gatherer becomes a link to the old world when Bolivia embarks on a plan to mine lithium from the Uyuni salt flat.
Salero: The life of a Bolivian salt gatherer
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Venezuela: What is happening?

A look at the country's ongoing protests against the government of President Maduro and the current political situation.
Venezuela: What is happening?
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Cold wintry weather sweeps over central Europe

Spring warmth is on hold across Europe as cold weather brings snow to parts of Germany, Austria and the Balkans.
Cold wintry weather sweeps over central Europe
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Massachusetts: 21,000 drug cases could be dismissed

Ex-police chemist falsified tests, which could lead to the 'largest dismissal of criminal convictions in US history'.
Massachusetts: 21,000 drug cases could be dismissed
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In search of alternative media in France

A growing band of activists wants to take on perceived bias in mainstream media outlets, but can they succeed?
In search of alternative media in France
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UK's snap elections: The Corbyn factor

Will the snap elections in the UK be the end of Labour's Jeremy Corbyn?
UK's snap elections: The Corbyn factor
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Young French Arabs: Identity, Equality, Fraternity

Young Parisians of Arab descent reflect on cultural identity, activism, the Arab Spring and the Palestinian cause.
Young French Arabs: Identity, Equality, Fraternity
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How Germany used Islam during World War I

A refugee camp in a small German town stands on the spot of a mosque built to entice Muslims to fight for the kaiser.
How Germany used Islam during World War I
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Mike Pence fires a fresh warning to North Korea

Visiting Japan as part of trip to reassure allies, US vice president promises 'overwhelming and effective response'.
Mike Pence fires a fresh warning to North Korea
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Leading BJP figures to face trial in Babri Mosque case

Members of governing BJP face criminal conspiracy charges over the 1992 destruction of Babri Mosque.
Leading BJP figures to face trial in Babri Mosque case
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Jerusalem, We Are Here

A new documentary brings the hidden urban Palestinian history of West Jerusalem on to screens everywhere.
Jerusalem, We Are Here
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Q&A: Amira Yahyaoui on press freedom and fake news

Rights activist and blogger on censorship and the state of media six years after the revolution that shook the world.
Q&A: Amira Yahyaoui on press freedom and fake news
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Police targeted near Egypt's St Catherine's Monastery

ISIL claims responsibility for attack near UNESCO World Heritage site in southern Sinai, just days before pope's visit.
Police targeted near Egypt's St Catherine's Monastery
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Race tight in Georgia vote seen as test for Trump

Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff hoping to capture congressional district from Republicans for the first time since 1979.
Race tight in Georgia vote seen as test for Trump
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US aircraft carrier not yet headed towards North Korea

By the time President Trump said US was sending 'an armada', vessels were temporarily headed in the opposite direction.
US aircraft carrier not yet headed towards North Korea
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Jakarta votes in poll surrounded by religious tension

Gubernatorial election pits Christian incumbent accused of blasphemy against Muslim former minister.
Jakarta votes in poll surrounded by religious tension
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UN staff 'held hostage' by refugees in DRC camp freed

Unarmed South Sudanese refugees demanding to be moved to a third country had captured 16 MONUSCO staff.
UN staff 'held hostage' by refugees in DRC camp freed
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Ronaldo's hat-trick takes Real Madrid into CL semis

Striker reaches 100-goal mark in Champions League as Bayern beaten in extra-time; Atletico also through to last-four.
Ronaldo's hat-trick takes Real Madrid into CL semis
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S Sudan refugees 'hold 13 UN staff hostage' in DRC camp

UN official says negotiations ongoing with 100 unarmed refugees at camp in eastern DRC after MONUSCO staff held.
S Sudan refugees 'hold 13 UN staff hostage' in DRC camp
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Donald Trump signs executive order to reform H-1B visas

US president signs order tightening rules on companies bringing in highly skilled foreign workers.
Donald Trump signs executive order to reform H-1B visas
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Gaza in the dark as fuel for power plant runs out

Rival Palestinian factions blame each other for electricity crisis which is putting patients' lives at risk.
Gaza in the dark as fuel for power plant runs out
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EU: Brexit plans unchanged by UK snap election call

European Council expects full negotiations to start in June as planned despite Theresa May calling for snap UK election.
EU: Brexit plans unchanged by UK snap election call
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Dozens killed in separate air raids across Syria

Rescue workers and monitor blame Russian, US-led coalition and Syrian jets for the death of many children and women.
Dozens killed in separate air raids across Syria
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Report: 669 killed in Ethiopia violence since August

Report from government's human rights commission blames a lot of the violence on opposition groups.
Report: 669 killed in Ethiopia violence since August
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Experts gather in Germany to debate space debris threat

About 750,000 small discarded objects with explosive force believed to be flying in space in addition to large items.
Experts gather in Germany to debate space debris threat
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US police: Ohio murder suspect kills self after chase

Steve Stephens, who was wanted for the killing of 74-year-old man, shot and killed himself in Pennsylvania, police say.
US police: Ohio murder suspect kills self after chase
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Power crisis leaves Gaza's main hospital on the brink

More than two million people in Gaza, already living under a crippling Israeli blockade, facing massive power shortages.
Power crisis leaves Gaza's main hospital on the brink
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Iran's Ahmadinejad: 'Why are we fighting each other?'

In an interview with Al Jazeera, former Iranian president says he can improve the country and calls for regional unity.
Iran's Ahmadinejad: 'Why are we fighting each other?'
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Why did 41 girls die in a Guatemalan youth shelter?

Accusations of abuse and neglect have come to light after a fire at a state-funded youth shelter killed 41 girls.
Why did 41 girls die in a Guatemalan youth shelter?
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Archaeologists make major discovery in Egypt's Luxor

A 3,500-year-old tomb with several mummies, sarcophagi and statues was found in the Draa Abul Nagaa necropolis.
Archaeologists make major discovery in Egypt's Luxor
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Indian business tycoon Vijay Mallya arrested in London

Co-owner of F1 team Force India, who fled India in 2016, granted bail ahead of extradition hearing in the UK.
Indian business tycoon Vijay Mallya arrested in London
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Israel punishes hunger striking Palestinian prisoners

Israeli authorities look to quell mass hunger strike through solitary confinement and punitive measures.
Israel punishes hunger striking Palestinian prisoners
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Fillon and Le Pen: A tale of two scandals

Both candidates are embroiled in financial scandals, but only Fillon has suffered in the polls because of allegations.
Fillon and Le Pen: A tale of two scandals
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What life is like for Iraqis fleeing violence in Mosul

Hundreds of thousands of Iraqis have fled west Mosul in the US-backed offensive to retake the city from ISIL.
What life is like for Iraqis fleeing violence in Mosul
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At least 24 dead as Philippine bus plunges into ravine

At least 20 other passengers saved by rescuers in one of the country's deadliest vehicular accidents in years.
At least 24 dead as Philippine bus plunges into ravine
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Theresa May calls snap general election for June 8

Theresa May will go to parliament on Wednesday and seek early election because of disunity in politics.
Theresa May calls snap general election for June 8
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'Deadly US air strike in Syria hit peaceful mosque'

US claims Aleppo air raid targeted al-Qaeda, but rights groups and researchers say civilians were hit in mosque.
'Deadly US air strike in Syria hit peaceful mosque'
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Jeju Island: China punishes South Korea tourism over North feud

Visitors to Jeju Island dry up as China retaliates by targeting economy over feud following North Korea's latest nuclear tests.
Jeju Island: China punishes South Korea tourism over North feud
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Esther Afua Ocloo: An inspiration from Ghana

Founder of Nkulenu Industries, Ocloo started her business with less than a dollar and grew into a global inspiration.
Esther Afua Ocloo: An inspiration from Ghana
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Remembering the victims of Egypt's Rashid tragedy

The 'Rashid tragedy' last September claimed the lives of more than 200 people seeking to cross the Mediterranean.
Remembering the victims of Egypt's Rashid tragedy
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Turkey to extend state of emergency by three months

The move, first imposed after a failed coup attempt in July 2016, follows Sunday's referendum to amend the constitution.
Turkey to extend state of emergency by three months
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China urges diplomatic solution to US-N Korea feud

Foreign minister's warning comes as US threatens military action after North's latest nuclear test in defiance of UN.
China urges diplomatic solution to US-N Korea feud
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Facebook pledges review after Cleveland killing video

Nationwide search under way for man who shot dead an elderly man, apparently at random, before posting video online.
Facebook pledges review after Cleveland killing video
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Who are the candidates vying to become president?

Everything you need to know about the 11 people vying to become the next president of France.
Who are the candidates vying to become president?
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Trump to sign executive order to reform H-1B visas

US president plans to sign executive order seeking changes to the H-1B visa programme that brings high-skilled workers.
Trump to sign executive order to reform H-1B visas
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Horacio Cartes says he will not seek re-election

Horacio Cartes rules out running in 2018 vote, seeking to end political crisis unleashed by bid to change constitution.
Horacio Cartes says he will not seek re-election
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Arkansas court halts first two in series of executions

Supreme Court blocks executions of two convicted murderers, the first scheduled to die before drug supply expires.
Arkansas court halts first two in series of executions
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Syrian envoy slams US airfield attack 'message sending'

Syrian ambassador to North Korea blasts comments that US cruise missile attack was a 'message' delivered to Pyongyang.
Syrian envoy slams US airfield attack 'message sending'
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Venezuelan army vows loyalty to embattled president

President Nicolas Maduro praises military's 'revolutionary commitment' as opponents schedule 'mother of all protests'.
Venezuelan army vows loyalty to embattled president
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President Erdogan rejects criticism of referendum

Sunday's vote was conducted on an 'unlevel playing field', a criticism termed 'prejudiced' and 'unacceptable'.
President Erdogan rejects criticism of referendum
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Where is Turkey headed after its referendum?

A majority of Turkish voters have said 'yes' to constitutional changes that give more powers to the president.
Where is Turkey headed after its referendum?
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Almost 8,300 asylum seekers rescued in Mediterranean

At least eight, including pregnant woman and child, died trying to cross the Mediterranean over Easter weekend.
Almost 8,300 asylum seekers rescued in Mediterranean
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Iraqi forces gain ground in Mosul door-to-door fighting

UN says civilians face 'terrifying risk' as 400,000 people remain trapped as six-months of fighting rages on in Mosul.
Iraqi forces gain ground in Mosul door-to-door fighting
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