Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Philippines: 10 soldiers killed in 'friendly fire'

As battles rage in southern Mindanao against fighters, misdirected air strikes kill 10, wound eight soldiers.
Philippines: 10 soldiers killed in 'friendly fire'
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ISIL fighters seal off Mosul mosque for last stand

Residents say dozens of fighters taking up positions near the medieval mosque where ISIL's leader declared a caliphate.
ISIL fighters seal off Mosul mosque for last stand
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Passenger subdued on Malaysian plane after bomb threat

Passengers feared for lives after man with electronic device threatened to 'blow up' aircraft before being tackled.
Passenger subdued on Malaysian plane after bomb threat
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US-based Haitians fear clock ticking on their stay

On Wednesday, US and Haitian officials discussed repatriating 58,000 Haitians who moved to US after 2010 earthquake.
US-based Haitians fear clock ticking on their stay
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European leader blasts Trump on climate withdrawal

'Duty of Europe' to stand up to US president if he abandons Paris climate change accord, says Jean-Claude Juncker.
European leader blasts Trump on climate withdrawal
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Venezuela violence: Tens of thousands hit the streets

National Guard soldiers block the way to foreign ministry and drive protesters back with volleys of gas and water canon.
Venezuela violence: Tens of thousands hit the streets
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Opposition mocks May's absence from election debate

Opposition leaders question prime minister's absence from the BBC debate as YouGov poll shows Labour Party closing in.
Opposition mocks May's absence from election debate
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Huge truck bomb blast kills 90 in Kabul

President Ghani condemns 'cowardly' attack, described as one of the biggest ever to hit Afghanistan.
Huge truck bomb blast kills 90 in Kabul
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Turkey military helicopter crashes near Iraq border

Helicopter, carrying about a dozen officers and soldiers, hit a high-voltage transmission line minutes after take-off.
Turkey military helicopter crashes near Iraq border
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What's being done to repair damage done by smoking?

World Health Organization warns cigarettes kill millions annually and tobacco causes massive harm to the environment.
What's being done to repair damage done by smoking?
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Cyclone Mora adds to Rohingya's plight in Bangladesh

Tropical storm leaves Bangladesh flooded and thousands of Rohingya refugees 'without a roof'.
Cyclone Mora adds to Rohingya's plight in Bangladesh
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Sri Lanka floods leave 600,000 people displaced

Foreign aid begins to trickle into Sri Lanka where the worst flooding in more than a decade has killed 202 people.
Sri Lanka floods leave 600,000 people displaced
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Strike cuts fuel for hundreds of French petrol stations

Authorities say no fuel depots blocked but several were operating at reduced capacity ahead of busy weekend.
Strike cuts fuel for hundreds of French petrol stations
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Lebanon bans Wonder Woman film over Israeli actress

Interior ministry halts film premier in cinemas because the lead role is played by a former Israeli soldier.
Lebanon bans Wonder Woman film over Israeli actress
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Reports: Trump expected to quit Paris climate deal

US media reports Donald Trump is poised to withdraw from a global agreement aimed at mitigating climate change.
Reports: Trump expected to quit Paris climate deal
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Former PM Aleksandar Vucic sworn in as president

The Conservative pledges to work on regional stability and move the country closer toward EU accession.
Former PM Aleksandar Vucic sworn in as president
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Kenya inaugurates new Chinese-funded railway

The country's biggest infrastructure project since its independence is under fire by some for its high costs.
Kenya inaugurates new Chinese-funded railway
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Summer 'shamal' disturbs life in the Gulf states

Strong wind from the north brings dust, damage and big seas to the region.
Summer 'shamal' disturbs life in the Gulf states
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Thousands rally for release of protest leader Zefzafi

Demonstrations were held in the northern Rif region to demand the release of leader of the Hirak movement.
Thousands rally for release of protest leader Zefzafi
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Why I oppose Nicolas Maduro

'What scares me most is having to live like this the rest of my life ... with a government that wants you gone.'
Why I oppose Nicolas Maduro
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Why I support Nicolas Maduro

"We are in the middle of a class war ... We need to fight. The protests are blackmail by those on the right."
Why I support Nicolas Maduro
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Sri Lanka: Foreign aid arrives as flood toll tops 200

Sixteen countries send relief supplies to Sri Lanka where the worst flooding in more than a decade has left 202 dead.
Sri Lanka: Foreign aid arrives as flood toll tops 200
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Kabul blast: 'Such attacks will never end'

Ex-intelligence official Jawid Kohistani speaks to Al Jazeera about security in Afghanistan after the Kabul bombing.
Kabul blast: 'Such attacks will never end'
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Kabul blast: Scenes of carnage in Afghan capital

Deadly explosion lays buildings to waste, damages dozens of cars and shatters windows hundreds of metres away.
Kabul blast: Scenes of carnage in Afghan capital
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Zanbaq square: Huge blast in Afghanistan's Kabul mapped


Zanbaq square: Huge blast in Afghanistan's Kabul mapped
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World leaders condemn deadly attack in Kabul

Top officials issue condemnations after massive bombing in Afghan capital claims at least 80 lives and wounds hundreds.
World leaders condemn deadly attack in Kabul
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What is triggering hate crimes in the US?

Fatal stabbing in Portland by white supremacist highlights the growing dangers of bigotry and racism in the country.
What is triggering hate crimes in the US?
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Russia fires cruise missiles at ISIL targets in Syria

Four Kalibr cruise missiles, launched from warships in the Mediterranean, hit their targets near Palmyra, Kremlin says.
Russia fires cruise missiles at ISIL targets in Syria
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Witnesses: Kabul blast felt like an 'earthquake'

Those at the site of an blast that killed at least 80 people describe scenes of confusion and large-scale destruction.
Witnesses: Kabul blast felt like an 'earthquake'
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High cigarette prices can really make you quit smoking

WHO says increased taxation on tobacco is least expensive and most effective tool in reducing smoking worldwide.
High cigarette prices can really make you quit smoking
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Muammar Putin at the Versailles

Gaddafi̢۪s shadow loomed at Versailles during Macron̢۪s meeting with Putin.
Muammar Putin at the Versailles
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'Horrific': Social media reacts to Kabul bomb blast

Social media users react to blast in Afghan capital Kabul, which has killed at least 80 people and wounded hundreds.
'Horrific': Social media reacts to Kabul bomb blast
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Why is Egypt's new NGO law controversial?

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi signed a law that heavily restricts the operations of more than 47,000 NGOs.
Why is Egypt's new NGO law controversial?
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A Fish Out of Water: Gaza's First Fisherwoman

Palestinian teenager Madeleine Kolab takes over her father's fishing business when he's injured in an Israeli attack.
A Fish Out of Water: Gaza's First Fisherwoman
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Could Syria's 'prosecutor without a tribunal' work?

A new UN office is starting to support prosecutions of those responsible for atrocities in Syria, but there is a catch.
Could Syria's 'prosecutor without a tribunal' work?
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Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Huge blast rocks Kabul diplomatic area

A loud explosion has been heard in the heart of the Afghan capital's diplomatic district.
Huge blast rocks Kabul diplomatic area
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Syrian rebels: US sends more arms against Iran threat

Stakes are high as Iran seeks to secure influence through Iraq, Syria and Lebanon in so-called 'Shia crescent'.
Syrian rebels: US sends more arms against Iran threat
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UN demands more ambition as US weighs climate pullout

Economic shortsightedness for US to choose oil and gas over the green economy, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says.
UN demands more ambition as US weighs climate pullout
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War of words between Trump and Merkel continues

European leaders are dismayed by Trump's refusal to reaffirm US support for the Paris climate change agreement.
War of words between Trump and Merkel continues
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US declares success in key test of missile defence

But since $40bn system was declared ready for combat in 2004, only four of nine intercept attempts have been successful.
US declares success in key test of missile defence
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US activists burn Confederate flag on Memorial Day

Detroit residents against divisive symbol put fire to Confederate flag to raise awareness of the need to fight racism.
US activists burn Confederate flag on Memorial Day
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Zaha Hadid: The woman who reshaped modern architecture

Renowned architect, builder of numerous iconic buildings and recipient of prestigious prizes.
Zaha Hadid: The woman who reshaped modern architecture
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Scores arrested in connection with Morocco Rif protests

The detainees will be investigated for "undermining the security of the state" following months of social unrest.
Scores arrested in connection with Morocco Rif protests
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Algeria and Morocco urged to assist Syrian refugees

UN urges both countries to take action to assure safe passage to 41 Syrian refugees stranded along the border for weeks.
Algeria and Morocco urged to assist Syrian refugees
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UN appoints team to probe crackdown against Rohingyas

The UN is sending a fact-finding team to investigate alleged human rights abuses against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar.
UN appoints team to probe crackdown against Rohingyas
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UN warns of mass displacement in war-torn CAR

Almost 100,000 people displaced in Central African Republic in resurgent fighting since the beginning of May.
UN warns of mass displacement in war-torn CAR
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Sudan approves farm imports ban from Egypt

Private sector was urged to import agricultural and animal products directly from countries of origin, bypassing Egypt.
Sudan approves farm imports ban from Egypt
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White House communications director resigns

Michael Dubke's departure comes as Trump considers major staff overhaul to counter allegations of collusion with Russia.
White House communications director resigns
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South Sudan soldiers face trial for rape and murder

Thirteen soldiers are accused of raping five foreign aid workers and killing their local colleague in July 2016 .
South Sudan soldiers face trial for rape and murder
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Sixteen killed and scores wounded in Moscow storm

The strongest winds ever leave a trail of devastation, felling trees, tearing off roofs and damaging over 2,000 cars.
Sixteen killed and scores wounded in Moscow storm
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Lebanon calls for ban of Wonder Woman 2017 movie

Economy ministry says it seeks to ban the latest Wonder Woman film, because its lead actress is an Israeli.
Lebanon calls for ban of Wonder Woman 2017 movie
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Australia takes steps to prevent paedophiles abroad

Convicted paedophiles to be banned from travelling overseas in move to protect vulnerable children in Southeast Asia.
Australia takes steps to prevent paedophiles abroad
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Building Better Cities

We travel to Colombia and Singapore to explore ways of helping the world's expanding cities to grow sustainably.
Building Better Cities
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Turkey declares curfew in 43 villages in Diyarbakir

Turkish government launches security operation against PKK, declares curfew in four southeastern districts.
Turkey declares curfew in 43 villages in Diyarbakir
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How does the weather affect pollen?

Dry days, sunny days or windy days, which are the worst for allergy sufferers?
How does the weather affect pollen?
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Hezb-i-Islami former secretary assassinated in Pakistan

Haji Farid, former secretary of group's leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, shot dead by unknown gunmen in Peshawar.
Hezb-i-Islami former secretary assassinated in Pakistan
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Moreno says Julian Assange can stay on in embassy

Moreno criticises Assange as a 'hacker' but says the WikiLeaks founder can remain at Ecuadorian embassy in London.
Moreno says Julian Assange can stay on in embassy
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North Korea's nuclear weapons: Here is all we know

Pyongyang accuses Washington of plotting a 'decapitation strike', and sees in nuclear weapons a powerful deterrent.
North Korea's nuclear weapons: Here is all we know
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50 years on: Nigeria's Biafra secessionist movement

On Biafra Remembrance Day we ask pro-secessionist leader Nnamdi Kanu if the call for secession is growing louder.
50 years on: Nigeria's Biafra secessionist movement
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How my father survived a hunger strike in Israel

A Palestinian activist reflects on her father's 33-day hunger strike in Israeli jails, 37 years ago.
How my father survived a hunger strike in Israel
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Poland's Bialowieza: Losing the forest and the trees

In the post-truth era, Polish government is trying to convince us that it needs to chop down a forest to protect it.
Poland's Bialowieza: Losing the forest and the trees
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Second deadly blast strikes Baghdad in 24 hours

At least seven killed at Al-Shahada Bridge following ISIL-claimed attack hours earlier that left 15 dead in Karrada.
Second deadly blast strikes Baghdad in 24 hours
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Israel 'turns a blind eye' to Gaza's drug influx

Narcotics, including cannabis, have flooded into Gaza in unprecedented quantities in recent months, police say.
Israel 'turns a blind eye' to Gaza's drug influx
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One scientist's race to build a Peace Machine

Can one man with terminal cancer complete his mission to use artificial intelligence to solve disputes before he dies?
One scientist's race to build a Peace Machine
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Bangladesh: At least 350,000 evacuated as cyclone hits

Authorities move people out from low-lying areas as Cyclone Mora lashes southeastern coast with heavy rains and winds.
Bangladesh: At least 350,000 evacuated as cyclone hits
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Monday, May 29, 2017

On Israel's brutal brand of apartheid and occupation

What do Bobby Sands, Nelson Mandela and Palestinian hunger strikers have in common?
On Israel's brutal brand of apartheid and occupation
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N Korea warns of weapon 'gift' for US after recent test

Kim Jong-un supervised new ballistic missile test and promises to develop more powerful weapons for defence.
N Korea warns of weapon 'gift' for US after recent test
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Manuel Noriega, former ruler of Panama, dies at 83

Former ruler of Panama was held in medically induced coma after brain surgery in March.
Manuel Noriega, former ruler of Panama, dies at 83
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Charter schools vs. public schools: A false choice

Charter schools may provide a better option for children when traditional public schools fail but are they the answer to systemic problems in US education?
Charter schools vs. public schools: A false choice
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Kim Jong-nam murder case moves to Malaysian high court

Two women charged with killing half-brother of North Korea's leader with nerve agent to be tried in high court.
Kim Jong-nam murder case moves to Malaysian high court
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Foreign fighters killed in battle for Philippine city

Malaysians, Indonesian, and possibly Arabs killed after fierce fight for the southern city of Marawi.
Foreign fighters killed in battle for Philippine city
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Venezuela opposition leaders wounded in protest march

Fifty-nine people have died in the often violent street melees against President Nicolas Maduro's government.
Venezuela opposition leaders wounded in protest march
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Moscow: 11 killed, dozens hurt in powerful storm

Many trees uprooted and debris sent flying dangerously as severe winds whip the Russian capital.
Moscow: 11 killed, dozens hurt in powerful storm
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Car bombing in Baghdad kills 10, wounds 22

Blast hits popular ice cream shop in the capital after Iraqis broke their Ramadan fast.
Car bombing in Baghdad kills 10, wounds 22
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Trump 'weakened' West, hurt EU interests: German FM

US' unilateral moves are putting peace in Europe in jeopardy, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel says.
Trump 'weakened' West, hurt EU interests: German FM
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Trudeau invites pope to Canada for apology to natives

Reconciliation with indigenous people necessary for healing after 'residential school' horrors, Justin Trudeau says.
Trudeau invites pope to Canada for apology to natives
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Egypt's Sisi approves controversial NGO law

The bill restricts NGO activity to developmental and social work and introduces jail terms for non-compliance.
Egypt's Sisi approves controversial NGO law
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Amnesty condemns activist deportation to Saudi Arabia

Qatar said the deportation took place on May 24 and was based on legal procedures and regional agreements.
Amnesty condemns activist deportation to Saudi Arabia
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Chemical weapons a red line in Syria, says Macron

Meeting Putin in Paris, Macron also said France and Russia should cooperate to 'eradicate terrorist groups' in Syria
Chemical weapons a red line in Syria, says Macron
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Can the EU go it alone?

Angela Merkel says neither the US, nor the UK can be relied upon, so the European Union should plan its own destiny.
Can the EU go it alone?
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Moldova expels five Russian diplomats

The Russian ambassador to Moldova confirms the expulsions, but neither side gives reasons behind the move.
Moldova expels five Russian diplomats
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UAE's Enoc pays Iran $4 billion in oil dues

Emirates National Oil Company has paid dues as part of its debts owed to Iran for pre-sanction oil and gas purchases.
UAE's Enoc pays Iran $4 billion in oil dues
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South Africa's Zuma survives renewed calls to resign

The ruling ANC party sticks with the South African president, but admits support is 'drifting away' from their movement.
South Africa's Zuma survives renewed calls to resign
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Indian police arrest three over sex assault video

Footage showed men groping and pushing the women in Uttar Pradesh as onlookers laughed and filmed the assault.
Indian police arrest three over sex assault video
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Paris mayor calls for black-feminist festival ban

Social media users slam mayor's call for a ban as attempt to prevent black feminists from organising against racism.
Paris mayor calls for black-feminist festival ban
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Morocco arrests Rif protest leader Nasser Zefzafi

Police probes detained Nasser Zefzafi for "undermining the security of the state" and other criminal acts.
Morocco arrests Rif protest leader Nasser Zefzafi
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Morocco arrests leader of Rif protest movement

Zefzafi fled the city after an arrest warrant was issued against him for protesting during Friday prayer sermon.
Morocco arrests leader of Rif protest movement
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Lightning and thunderstorms kill 29 in India's Bihar


Lightning and thunderstorms kill 29 in India's Bihar
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Civilian death toll rises in Syria's Raqqa

Deadly air strikes continue to target Raqqa city, monitoring group says, as thousands continue to flee the fighting.
Civilian death toll rises in Syria's Raqqa
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How the war changed Ramadan in Baghdad

Mohamed al-Azawi and his wife describe how Ramadan traditions have been affected by the ongoing conflict in Iraq.
How the war changed Ramadan in Baghdad
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Philippines: Hundreds trapped in battle for Marawi

Philippine army makes gains as alarm grows over fate of up to 2,000 people stranded amid street battles and air strikes.
Philippines: Hundreds trapped in battle for Marawi
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Warplanes carry out new strikes on Libya's Derna

Fresh strikes come days after Egypt attacked camps in city of Derna, in response to killing of Egyptian Christians.
Warplanes carry out new strikes on Libya's Derna
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Refugees and Germans come together for 'Meet n' Eat'

For more than a year, refugees and Germans have met up each week in an east Berlin neighbourhood to cook together.
Refugees and Germans come together for 'Meet n' Eat'
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Nearly $1m raised for victims of Jeremy Christian

Muslims among those raising funds as solidarity soars, but fears simmer over planned 'anti-Sharia' march after attack.
Nearly $1m raised for victims of Jeremy Christian
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Libya and the Manchester connection

There is a link between the woeful Manchester attack and the dubious methods the UK used to help Libyans topple Gaddafi.
Libya and the Manchester connection
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Race to rescue Sri Lanka flood victims as toll rises

Rescuers rush to evacuate people marooned by floods before rains resume on Monday, as death toll rises to 164.
Race to rescue Sri Lanka flood victims as toll rises
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Scrubbing the net: The content moderators

We look into the invisible workers scrubbing the net, deciding what you do or do not see across the web.
Scrubbing the net: The content moderators
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Facebook's status: Tech or media company?

A look into Facebook's double identity as technology giant and social media platform.
Facebook's status: Tech or media company?
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Sunday, May 28, 2017

Is the UK doing enough to investigate child abuse?

We ask child abuse survivors what they think of the various investigations into historical child abuse in the UK.
Is the UK doing enough to investigate child abuse?
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Japan threatens action after North Korea missile test

Prime Minister Shizo Abe says Japan 'will take concrete action with the United States' to deter North Korea.
Japan threatens action after North Korea missile test
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North Korea fires missile in third test in three weeks

Short-range ballistic Scud missile landed in the Sea of Japan and was the third successful test in as many weeks.
North Korea fires missile in third test in three weeks
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US 'might' expand laptop ban to all flights

Laptop ban on all flights into and out of US could be part of a new security measure, Homeland Security Secretary says.
US 'might' expand laptop ban to all flights
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Philippines calls off peace talks with Communist rebels

Negotiations broke down over rebel order for fighters to step up attacks amid violence and martial law in the south.
Philippines calls off peace talks with Communist rebels
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When will Mosul be liberated?

The Iraqi army has launched an offensive to recapture the remaining enclaves still held by ISIL.
When will Mosul be liberated?
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Egypt blocks financial newspaper website

Access to prominent financial newspaper, Al-Boursa, denied days after 21 other sites were blocked by authorities.
Egypt blocks financial newspaper website
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Merkel says EU cannnot 'fully' rely on the US or UK

'We Europeans must really take our destiny into our own hands' says the German chancellor, the day after a G7 summit.
Merkel says EU cannnot 'fully' rely on the US or UK
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Mississippi shooting rampage leaves eight dead

A suspect was arrested after shootings at three homes that apparently followed a dispute with his wife and in-laws.
Mississippi shooting rampage leaves eight dead
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Morocco: Al-Hoceima remains tense over protest arrests

Rif city of Al-Hoceima remains tense after police detain 20 demonstrators and issue arrest warrant for protest leader.
Morocco: Al-Hoceima remains tense over protest arrests
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Palestinian judge bans divorce during Ramadan

Judge says fasting and ban on cigarettes tend to lead to frayed tempers and sharp tongues that are later regretted.
Palestinian judge bans divorce during Ramadan
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Three years of Narendra Modi government

As the BJP government completes three years in office, Al Jazeera looks at the progress made so far.
Three years of Narendra Modi government
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British Airways cancels more flights in Heathrow

More flights cancelled a day after computer system failure disrupts BA flights from Britain's two biggest airports.
British Airways cancels more flights in Heathrow
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Meet Indonesia's trash vigilante

Mr Sariban is 74 years old, retired, and totally obsessed.
Meet Indonesia's trash vigilante
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Sri Lanka appeals for aid as flood deaths exceed 150

At least 151 people have been killed in floods and mudslides as emergency teams rush to distribute aid to the displaced.
Sri Lanka appeals for aid as flood deaths exceed 150
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India imposes Ramadan curfew in Kashmir after violence

Security lock-down ahead of commander Sabzar Ahmad Bhat's funeral cripples life in Kashmir on first day of Ramadan.
India imposes Ramadan curfew in Kashmir after violence
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What's happening in Libya today?

A chronology of Libya's path from a transitional government to a failed state.
What's happening in Libya today?
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Ramadan 2017: Fasting hours around the world

Fasting will be the longest in Greenland and Sweden, and shortest in Chile and Australia.
Ramadan 2017: Fasting hours around the world
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How social media influences food trends

What is the impact of social media on global food trends and should producers restaurants factor in its importance?
How social media influences food trends
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Lawyer Mohammed al-Roken awarded human rights prize

UAE lawyer was among 69 jailed on charges of conspiring to topple government after trial criticised by rights groups.
Lawyer Mohammed al-Roken awarded human rights prize
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Tropical Cyclone 02B develops in the Bay of Bengal

Flooding is expected to linger across Sri Lanka, but the monsoon showers will not be as intense over the next few days.
Tropical Cyclone 02B develops in the Bay of Bengal
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Mosul: Iraqi forces press ahead in Old City push

As humanitarian concerns over Mosul civilians grow, Iraqi forces close in on ISIL positions despite strong resistance.
Mosul: Iraqi forces press ahead in Old City push
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A timeline of Palestinian mass hunger strikes in Israel

Palestinian prisoners have engaged in mass hunger strikes since 1968, after Israel occupied the Palestinian territories.
A timeline of Palestinian mass hunger strikes in Israel
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How Israel has failed Palestinian victims

Plea deal in Ben Deri case highlights a broader policy of leniency for Israeli offenders, analysts say.
How Israel has failed Palestinian victims
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Portland victims of white supremacist killer identified

Tributes pour for Ricky John Best and Taliesin Myrddin Namkai Meche, who ex-offender killed as they defended girls.
Portland victims of white supremacist killer identified
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Why Jerusalem is not the capital of Israel

No country in the world recognises Jerusalem as Israel̢۪s capital, with the exception of Russia.
Why Jerusalem is not the capital of Israel
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Madrid: Thousands rally in 'March of Dignity'

Protesters from across Spain take to the streets of capital to call for an end to corruption and better job prospects.
Madrid: Thousands rally in 'March of Dignity'
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The United States of insanity

Trump's America may seem like a cruel new psychology experiment but US society has been sick for quite some time.
The United States of insanity
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Saturday, May 27, 2017

Philippines: 19 dead as troops fight ISIL-linked groups

Week of violence in southern Marawi City claims lives of 85 including police, fighters, women and children, army says.
Philippines: 19 dead as troops fight ISIL-linked groups
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Libya's Ansar al-Sharia announces dissolution

Benghazi-based group says it has been weakened after suffering big losses, calls others to unite and continue fighting.
Libya's Ansar al-Sharia announces dissolution
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Michel Temer faces tough fight for political survival

Hit by corruption allegations, Brazil's leader is likely to leave office, analysts say, though how and when are unclear.
Michel Temer faces tough fight for political survival
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Why young South Koreans are turning away from religion

Some churches are employing technology and becoming less hierarchical to try to entice and keep young members.
Why young South Koreans are turning away from religion
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Yemen rivals urged to free wrongfully held detainees

HRW says it has documented arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance by Houthi, government and UAE-backed fighters.
Yemen rivals urged to free wrongfully held detainees
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Has Egypt failed to protect its Christian minority?

Egypt has launched air strikes against targets in Libya in response to attack on Christians in Minya.
Has Egypt failed to protect its Christian minority?
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Suspect identified in double killing on Portland train

Man suspected of fatally stabbing two people who tried to stop him yelling anti-Muslim slurs had spent time in prison.
Suspect identified in double killing on Portland train
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Bali deports Australian after 12-year drug saga

Media frenzy follows departure of Schapelle Corby, whose imprisonment for drug smuggling riveted her homeland.
Bali deports Australian after 12-year drug saga
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Rejected from Germany: One Afghan's story

One Afghan refugee describes how his 'life was destroyed in just 12 hours' as he was returned to the country he'd fled.
Rejected from Germany: One Afghan's story
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Pakistan reopens major Afghanistan border crossing

The Chaman border crossing was closed last month after the troops from both sides traded fire, leaving 15 dead.
Pakistan reopens major Afghanistan border crossing
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G7 summit ends deadlocked on climate change

US at odds with other six members as President Donald Trump refuses to endorse the Paris climate change accord.
G7 summit ends deadlocked on climate change
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Morocco police hunt Rif region protest leader

Authorities order arrest of Nasser Zefzafi for interrupting an imam's sermon.
Morocco police hunt Rif region protest leader
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Iraqi troops push for last ISIL holdouts in Mosul

Al-Shifaa, Al-Zinjili and Al-Saha al-Oula neighbourhoods come under military attack as army seeks to reach Old City.
Iraqi troops push for last ISIL holdouts in Mosul
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British Airways flights cancelled due to system outage

Airline cancels all flights from Heathrow and Gatwick airports after IT failure caused severe delays.
British Airways flights cancelled due to system outage
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Iraq must invest in education to secure its future

The cost of investing in Iraq's education will be high, but the return of this investment will be immense.
Iraq must invest in education to secure its future
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The future of oil jobs in the Middle East

What will OPEC's production cut extension mean for energy jobs in the region?
The future of oil jobs in the Middle East
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Pulitzer prize winner Lynn Nottage on Trump's America

The playwright discusses her Broadway plays and what it says about society in the United States today.
Pulitzer prize winner Lynn Nottage on Trump's America
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Facebook and the ethics of moderation

We examine Facebook's challenge in moderating content. Plus, the people monitoring the social web.
Facebook and the ethics of moderation
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The seasonal climate of Sri Lanka

With the onset of the southwest monsoon, the island country could be faced with even more flooding and landslides.
The seasonal climate of Sri Lanka
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ISIL: Target Russia

Thousands of ISIL fighters are training in the mountains of Afghanistan, plotting an attack on the Kremlin.
ISIL: Target Russia
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Duterte makes rape 'joke' for martial law troops

Philippines' president reassures soldiers who might be accused of committing abuses under Mindanao island martial law.
Duterte makes rape 'joke' for martial law troops
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A Syrian violinist's journey 'from brutality to hope'

Alaa Arsheed and his musical partner plan to compose new songs while travelling along the Balkans refugee route.
A Syrian violinist's journey 'from brutality to hope'
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Top rebel commander Sabzar Ahmad Bhat killed in Kashmir

Massive anti-India protests and clashes erupt in Kashmir after Hizbul Mujahideen leader is shot dead by security forces.
Top rebel commander Sabzar Ahmad Bhat killed in Kashmir
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How a Palestinian brewery is taking on the US

Selling to North America has been a long-held dream for the Khoury family, owners of a microbrewery in Taybeh village.
How a Palestinian brewery is taking on the US
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Palestinian prisoners in Israel suspend hunger strike

Deal struck with Israel reinstates right for Palestinian inmates to receive two visitors per month, officials say.
Palestinian prisoners in Israel suspend hunger strike
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Two killed on Portland train after 'defending Muslims'

Two men stabbed to death as they tried to stop suspect bullying Muslim women on light-rail train, Oregon police say.
Two killed on Portland train after 'defending Muslims'
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Sri Lanka floods, landslides: Death toll rises to 100

Ninety-nine people missing and hundreds of homes damaged after torrential rain triggers devastating mudslides.
Sri Lanka floods, landslides: Death toll rises to 100
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Deadly car bomb attack rocks Afghanistan's Khost

At least 18 people killed in car bomb attack in crowded area of the country's southeastern city of Khost.
Deadly car bomb attack rocks Afghanistan's Khost
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Friday, May 26, 2017

Burundi presses unwed couples to marry

Calling church and state-sanctioned weddings a patriotic duty, government order comes amid drive to 'moralise society'.
Burundi presses unwed couples to marry
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Jared Kushner sought secret line to Russia: report

Trump's son-in-law tried to create a secure communications channel with Russia in December, Washington Post reports.
Jared Kushner sought secret line to Russia: report
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CAR: Tension high among civilians as violence surges

Tens of thousands fled the town of Bria after heavy fighting broke out this week in Central African Republic's south.
CAR: Tension high among civilians as violence surges
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Dalit vs Thakur: Who is behind the simmering conflict?

What is behind the caste violence in Saharanpur district in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh?
Dalit vs Thakur: Who is behind the simmering conflict?
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UN envoy blasts electricity cuts in Gaza

Power crisis risks spiraling out of control with devastating consequences for Palestinians and Israelis alike, UN says.
UN envoy blasts electricity cuts in Gaza
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Sri Lanka: Buddhist leader stokes anti-Muslim tension

Spate of recent mosque and Muslim-business attacks blamed on hard-line Buddhist leader who is now on the run.
Sri Lanka: Buddhist leader stokes anti-Muslim tension
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Inquiry sought into ISIL escape under Khalifa Haftar

Awaqir tribesmen demand answers to how escape from Derna and Benghazi was possible through Haftar-controlled areas.
Inquiry sought into ISIL escape under Khalifa Haftar
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What's behind the latest crisis in the Philippines?

President Rodrigo Duterte has imposed martial law in Mindanao to eliminate the risk of 'contamination' by ISIL.
What's behind the latest crisis in the Philippines?
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Recent attacks on Egypt's Christians


Recent attacks on Egypt's Christians
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Egypt launches strikes in Libya after Minya attack

Air raids target camps near Derna where armed men responsible for deadly Minya attack are alleged to have trained.
Egypt launches strikes in Libya after Minya attack
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Tense discussions dominate G7 summit in Italy

Leaders of biggest economies make no effort to hide their divisions on some topics, but unite against armed attacks.
Tense discussions dominate G7 summit in Italy
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Rival factions clash in Libya's Tripoli

Explosions and artillery fire shatter period of relative calm in the capital amid signs of a split in pro-Haftar forces.
Rival factions clash in Libya's Tripoli
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Kenya's Ogiek win land case against government

The Ogiek people, evicted from the Mau Forest since colonial times, have won a historic battle in African land rights.
Kenya's Ogiek win land case against government
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Tharparkar residents feel ignored after Zardari snub

Politicians accused of glossing over worsening poverty and child mortality rates blighting Sindh province's Tharparkar.
Tharparkar residents feel ignored after Zardari snub
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Is everything really better in Canada?

We reveal struggles facing Canada̢۪s indigenous people and Muslims, and question whether everything is better in Canada.
Is everything really better in Canada?
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What is Iran's endgame in Syria?

We ask close ally of newly re-elected President Hassan Rouhani and former prominent Iranian diplomat, Hossein Mousavian.
What is Iran's endgame in Syria?
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Philippines marital law: Rekindling horrific memories

All of a sudden, the Philippines is grappling with the spectre of ISIL and, for some, Marcosian authoritarianism.
Philippines marital law: Rekindling horrific memories
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'Coalition strikes kill over 106 civilians' in Mayadeen

No reaction from US-led coalition to reports of at least 106 deaths from assault on ISIL-held Mayadeen in Deir Az Zor.
'Coalition strikes kill over 106 civilians' in Mayadeen
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At least 15 Afghan soldiers killed in Taliban attack

The army base in Shah Wali Kot is the Taliban's third major military target this week in Kandahar province.
At least 15 Afghan soldiers killed in Taliban attack
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Tunisia opens trial over 2015 Sousse beach killings

Twenty-six people, including six policemen, are on trial over a 2015 beach attack that left dozens of tourists dead.
Tunisia opens trial over 2015 Sousse beach killings
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Corbyn: We have to admit 'war on terror' is not working

As election campaigning restarts following Manchester attack, UK opposition leader addresses root causes of 'terror'.
Corbyn: We have to admit 'war on terror' is not working
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Bangladesh: Lady Justice statue removed after protests

Statue of a sari-clad woman holding scales taken down amid tight security after months of protests by religious groups.
Bangladesh: Lady Justice statue removed after protests
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Who is really responsible for deadly refugee journeys?

The EU should stop blaming NGOs for saving lives at sea and start tackling the problems that force people to migrate.
Who is really responsible for deadly refugee journeys?
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South Africa's Mmusi Maimane 'barred' from Zambia

Maimane says he was denied entry to the country over his support for a Zambian opposition leader charged with treason.
South Africa's Mmusi Maimane 'barred' from Zambia
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Egypt: Gunmen attack bus carrying Coptic Christians

Initial reports say at least three people were killed and dozens wounded after attack in Minya province.
Egypt: Gunmen attack bus carrying Coptic Christians
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Week in pictures: From Manchester attack to Trump visit

A photo round-up of some of last week's key events, including an attack in Manchester and Trump's first foreign trip.
Week in pictures: From Manchester attack to Trump visit
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Seven things you need to know about the G7 summit

What does the G7 stand for, who are they key players and what are the potential bust-ups this year?
Seven things you need to know about the G7 summit
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The New Germans

Exploring Germany's reception of new immigrants and its long-term pursuit of Arab migrants as a demographic strategy.
The New Germans
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Namibia: Skulls of my People

Tribal leaders in Namibia fight the German government for the return of hundreds of skulls taken for racial experiments.
Namibia: Skulls of my People
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Slovakia's Roma: Living on the margins

There are around a half-million Roma in Slovakia, most of whom live in impoverished slums.
Slovakia's Roma: Living on the margins
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Heavy rains cause deadly landslides in Sri Lanka

Roads flooded and houses buried as Rain-triggered mudslides kill at least 23 people in different parts of Sri Lanka.
Heavy rains cause deadly landslides in Sri Lanka
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Iraqi artist depicts life under ISIL

Mostafa Taei's paintings became a record of gruesome atrocities: beheadings, injured children and hangings.
Iraqi artist depicts life under ISIL
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Thursday, May 25, 2017

US-led strikes kill 35 civilians in east Syria: monitor

Coalition air raids on ISIL-held town kills many women and children relatives of fighters, Syrian Observatory says.
US-led strikes kill 35 civilians in east Syria: monitor
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The trio behind North Korea's 21st-century missiles

Laughing men surrounding Kim Jong-un in photos are serious technocrats who have vastly improved the North's arsenal.
The trio behind North Korea's 21st-century missiles
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Manchester's Libyans react to killer in their midst

UK city's Libyan community shaken after revelations Salman Abedi was behind suicide blast at concert that killed 22.
Manchester's Libyans react to killer in their midst
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Michel Temer rescinds controversial troop deployment

1,500 soldiers deployed in Brasilia are removed after accusations President Michel Temer only trying to cling to power.
Michel Temer rescinds controversial troop deployment
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Indonesia probes 'ISIL-linked' Jakarta suicide attack

Bombs used in attacks were made from pressure cookers, similar to a device used by a local group linked to ISIL.
Indonesia probes 'ISIL-linked' Jakarta suicide attack
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More NATO troops for Afghanistan?

US President Donald Trump wants NATO countries to provide more soldiers to fight terrorism.
More NATO troops for Afghanistan?
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Ramadan 2017: Why is it so important for Muslims?

Ramadan is upon us once again. Here is what happens during the holy month.
Ramadan 2017: Why is it so important for Muslims?
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Court maintains block on Trump's Muslim travel ban

Appeal court's chief judge states that the revised ban 'drips with religious intolerance, animus, and discrimination'.
Court maintains block on Trump's Muslim travel ban
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Cyberattack against Qatar puts fake news in focus

Despite denials of comments falsely attributed to Qatari emir, Sky News Arabia and Al Arabiya ran discredited stories.
Cyberattack against Qatar puts fake news in focus
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US and NATO troops in Afghanistan


US and NATO troops in Afghanistan
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US says Mosul strike in March killed over 100 civilians

Another 36 unaccounted for in single most deadly incident for civilians since anti-ISIL operations began in 2014.
US says Mosul strike in March killed over 100 civilians
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Ramadan 2017: Saudi Arabia declares Saturday first day

Ramadan Mubarak! Saudi Arabia's Court and other countries declare May 27 as the first day of Ramadan.
Ramadan 2017: Saudi Arabia declares Saturday first day
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Saudi Arabia: Ramadan moon sighting continues on Friday

Lebanon, Turkey Yemen and Iraq declare Saturday as the first day of Ramadan while Saudi Arabia postpones confirmation.
Saudi Arabia: Ramadan moon sighting continues on Friday
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Trump: NATO allies need 'to pay their fair share'

In line with with his America First policy, US president tells member states to spend more for collective NATO defence.
Trump: NATO allies need 'to pay their fair share'
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Israeli forces raid Sarura protest camp in Hebron Hills

Activists say one local man was wounded when soldiers entered the 'We are Sumud' camp and attempted to remove tents.
Israeli forces raid Sarura protest camp in Hebron Hills
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Is the OAS playing into Maduro's hands?

We ask OAS chief Luis Almagro whether his rhetoric is helping or hindering the crisis in Venezuela.
Is the OAS playing into Maduro's hands?
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Former PM Lucas Papademos injured in explosion

Lucas Papademos, a former central bank chief, admitted to hospital in Athens after being targeted by explosive device.
Former PM Lucas Papademos injured in explosion
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Afghanistan: Asylum Denied

Europe is deporting thousands of Afghans back to a country which has been embroiled in chaos and war for decades.
Afghanistan: Asylum Denied
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Laos: On the Borders of the Empire

We investigate China's rising influence in Laos and the potentially disastrous consequences for the local population.
Laos: On the Borders of the Empire
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Ethiopian court jails politician for over 6 years

Former opposition spokesperson Yonatan Tesfaye sentenced over posts criticising the government's response to protests.
Ethiopian court jails politician for over 6 years
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OPEC extends cuts in oil output by nine months

The world's oil exporters met in Vienna to decide how to reduce output, as falling prices continue to plague economies.
OPEC extends cuts in oil output by nine months
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Saharanpur blocks internet after caste violence

Police arrest 24 people and authorities suspend online services after clashes erupt in region of Uttar Pradesh state.
Saharanpur blocks internet after caste violence
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Libyan coastguard opens fire at migrant boats: NGOs

Seventy refugees jump in Mediterranean out of fear of being shot as speedboat interrupts rescue, aid organisations say.
Libyan coastguard opens fire at migrant boats: NGOs
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ECHR highlights Romanian domestic-violence failures

European Court for Human Rights finds lack of commitment in Romania to address domestic assault despite legal framework.
ECHR highlights Romanian domestic-violence failures
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When basketball does hijab, because it can

FIBA's decision to overturn its hijab ban demonstrates that the veil is not an obstacle for Muslim women athletes.
When basketball does hijab, because it can
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UN alarm over conditions for Palestinian prisoners

UN rights chief expresses concern as health of hunger-striking prisoners in Israeli jails 'detoriates significantly'.
UN alarm over conditions for Palestinian prisoners
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Mindanao: Air raids target fighters holed up in Marawi

Under martial law, Philippine security forces bomb ISIL-linked fighters hiding in besieged southern city.
Mindanao: Air raids target fighters holed up in Marawi
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How my father survived the hunger strike in Israel

A Palestinian activist reflects on her father's 33-day hunger strike in Israeli jails, 37 years ago.
How my father survived the hunger strike in Israel
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Italy's pollution-eating cement

In Milan, earthrise meets the engineers who created a special kind of cement that cleans the air.
Italy's pollution-eating cement
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Turning CO2 into stone in Iceland

One geothermal power plant in Iceland is taking its green credentials to new levels.
Turning CO2 into stone in Iceland
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NATO troop increase plan draws criticism in Afghanistan

NATO set to discuss sending more soldiers to Afghanistan, but many in Kabul fear such a move could prolong war.
NATO troop increase plan draws criticism in Afghanistan
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Air: Changing the Atmosphere

earthrise looks at some high-tech innovations that help clean the air.
Air: Changing the Atmosphere
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Syrian refugee crisis: All your questions answered

More than five million people have fled Syria since the conflict began, and half of them are children.
Syrian refugee crisis: All your questions answered
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Tunisian businessmen arrested in 'war on corruption'

Those detained are accused of corruption and helping finance protest movements linked to economic frustrations.
Tunisian businessmen arrested in 'war on corruption'
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Iceland's glacier guides: Tourism under climate change

Popular glaciers are melting so fast that guides are being forced to constantly reinvent how they carry out tours.
Iceland's glacier guides: Tourism under climate change
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Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Trump budget cut would make UN work 'impossible'

Proposed cuts would severely impact the world body's ability to continue its work, a spokesman for the UN chief says.
Trump budget cut would make UN work 'impossible'
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NATO to 'formally join' anti-ISIL coalition

Member states of military alliance are set to officially join a US-led coalition fighting ISIL, diplomatic sources say.
NATO to 'formally join' anti-ISIL coalition
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Manchester attack probe widens with arrests in Libya

Bomber's father detained in Tripoli says 'everything was normal' with his son days before and he didn't belong to ISIL.
Manchester attack probe widens with arrests in Libya
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US warship challenges China's claims in South China Sea

A first under President Trump, USS Dewey cruises past artificial island built by Beijing in move likely to rile China.
US warship challenges China's claims in South China Sea
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Donald Trump's budget losers

The US military, veterans, a border wall, and space exploration all stand to gain from 10-year budget - but plenty to lose out as well.
Donald Trump's budget losers
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Brazil: Embattled president deploys troops to streets

After fiery mass protest in the heart of the capital, President Temer orders the controversial deployment of soldiers.
Brazil: Embattled president deploys troops to streets
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Paul Pogba: 'We played for the people who died'

Emotional victory for Manchester United in Stockholm followed a moment of silence in memory of the 22 killed in blast.
Paul Pogba: 'We played for the people who died'
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Qatar to 'prosecute perpetrators' of QNA hacking

Investigation launched into security breach by hackers who posted fake reports on the national news agency's feeds.
Qatar to 'prosecute perpetrators' of QNA hacking
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How to protect 'soft targets' after Manchester bombing?

Unprecedented security measures taken across Britain after Monday's suicide attack at a Manchester concert arena.
How to protect 'soft targets' after Manchester bombing?
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Mogadishu car bombing leaves at least five dead

Al-Shabab claim responsibility for the explosion which also left six people injured in Somalia's capital city.
Mogadishu car bombing leaves at least five dead
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US army lost track of $1bn worth of arms

Amnesty International urges the US and other countries to stop arms transfers that could fuel atrocities.
US army lost track of $1bn worth of arms
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Deaths reported in Jakarta double bombing

Two explosions hit public-transport terminal in Indonesia's capital, with police saying cause is still not clear.
Deaths reported in Jakarta double bombing
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Nepal PM quits office ahead of local elections

Dahal's move could affect final phase of local elections set for June 14 even though his decision was somewhat expected.
Nepal PM quits office ahead of local elections
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Duterte considers martial law for entire Philippines

Ongoing violence prompts 'mass exodus' from Marawi, as armed fighters behead police chief and take churchgoers hostage.
Duterte considers martial law for entire Philippines
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Inside Syria: How life goes on in a besieged town

Civilians in Erbin, one of Eastern Ghouta's besieged communities, live with no water, electricity or public services.
Inside Syria: How life goes on in a besieged town
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Remembering the Eritrean dream on Independence Day

Unfortunately, there is not much to celebrate on the 26th anniversary of Eritrea's independence.
Remembering the Eritrean dream on Independence Day
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Amber Rudd: Manchester bomber likely did not act alone

Soldiers deployed at key sites, three more arrested and home secretary says suspect was known to security services.
Amber Rudd: Manchester bomber likely did not act alone
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US budget to increase defence spending

US President Donald Trump's first budget shows big jump for defence spending and steep reductions for aid and health.
US budget to increase defence spending
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Lebanon: The Battle of Abra

We investigate an incident highlighting tensions in Lebanese politics, the role of Hezbollah and the sectarian divide.
Lebanon: The Battle of Abra
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Amnesty: Palestinian writer is 'prisoner of conscience'

Human rights group calls for the release of Ahmad Qatamesh, a prominent writer jailed without charges or trial.
Amnesty: Palestinian writer is 'prisoner of conscience'
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At least 20 refugees drown due to overloaded vessel

The rescue operation was just one of 15 underway on Wednesday off Libya's coast, the coastguard said.
At least 20 refugees drown due to overloaded vessel
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Why Jerusalem is not the capital of Israel

No country in the world recognises any part of Jerusalem as Israel̢۪s capital, with the exception of Russia.
Why Jerusalem is not the capital of Israel
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Africa is not poor, we are stealing its wealth

It's time to change the way we talk and think about Africa.
Africa is not poor, we are stealing its wealth
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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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US: Who is Sheriff David Clarke?

Controversial Sheriff David Clarke of Milwaukee County says he will join Trump's Department of Homeland Security.
US: Who is Sheriff David Clarke?
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Kenya: Police officers killed in al-Shabab bomb attack

The police officers were on patrol when their vehicle was hit a by a landmine laid by armed group al-Shabab.
Kenya: Police officers killed in al-Shabab bomb attack
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Mindanao: Churchgoers 'taken hostage' amid Marawi siege

Ongoing violence prompts 'mass exodus' from Marawi, a day after Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte declared martial law.
Mindanao: Churchgoers 'taken hostage' amid Marawi siege
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Taiwan top court rules in favour of gay marriage

Judges in small island nation say current laws violate constitutional rights, but conservatives angered by ruling.
Taiwan top court rules in favour of gay marriage
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Macron seeks to extend state of emergency to November

Emmanuel Macron also preparing new security measures and legislation having studied 'new terrorist threat'
Macron seeks to extend state of emergency to November
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Nicolas Maduro launches constitution overhaul

President presents plans for a new popular assembly, a move decried by the opposition as a tactic to cling onto power.
Nicolas Maduro launches constitution overhaul
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Moody's downgrades China over surging debt fears

Beijing rejects ratings agency's assessment, saying it overestimated the risks to the Chinese economy.
Moody's downgrades China over surging debt fears
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Donald Trump meets Pope Francis at the Vatican

Visit comes after public disagreements between the two men over climate change, immigration and refugee policy.
Donald Trump meets Pope Francis at the Vatican
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Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Egypt: Ex-presidential candidate Khaled Ali detained

Detention follows complaint that Ali made an 'obscene hand gesture' outside a Cairo court in January, his lawyer says.
Egypt: Ex-presidential candidate Khaled Ali detained
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EU court highlights Romanian domestic-violence failures

European Court for Human Rights finds lack of commitment in Romania to address domestic assault despite legal framework.
EU court highlights Romanian domestic-violence failures
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Britain's security alert level raised to 'critical'

'Wider group of individuals' may be linked to Manchester attack that killed 22 people, Prime Minister Theresa May says.
Britain's security alert level raised to 'critical'
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1,000 asylum seekers stranded in the Mediterranean

Italian Coast Guard launches major rescue operation with about 700 people saved, many of them children.
1,000 asylum seekers stranded in the Mediterranean
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North Korea on 'inevitable' path to nuclear ICBM: US

DIA chief says if left unchecked, it's only a matter of time before Pyongyang can strike the US with a nuclear missile.
North Korea on 'inevitable' path to nuclear ICBM: US
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Bahrain: 5 dead as security forces clash with 'outlaws'

Operation took place in Diraz, home village of Ayatollah Isa Qassim and site of a sit-in encampment of his followers.
Bahrain: 5 dead as security forces clash with 'outlaws'
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Manchester attack: Defiant residents stage vigil

City defiant and sombre after suspected ISIL attack kills 22 people - mainly children - at Ariana Grande concert.
Manchester attack: Defiant residents stage vigil
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Duterte declares martial law after Mindanao attack

Emergency declaration follows ongoing attack by about 100 fighters in the southern city of Marawi on Mindanao.
Duterte declares martial law after Mindanao attack
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Ethiopia's Tedros becomes first African to head WHO

Tedros Adhanom elected to head UN agency but controversy surrounds his role in Ethiopia's repressive government.
Ethiopia's Tedros becomes first African to head WHO
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John Brennan: Russia interfered in US election process

Former CIA chief John Brennan says he warned Russia's FSB security chief of tainted relationship if it interfered.
John Brennan: Russia interfered in US election process
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Eurozone fails to agree fresh Greek bailout

Talks in Brussels did not end in a deal needed to unlock Greece̢۪s next installment of multi-billion euro bailout.
Eurozone fails to agree fresh Greek bailout
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Can Trump solve the Middle East conflict?

Donald Trump says he is committed to finding a peace deal for Israel and the Palestinians.
Can Trump solve the Middle East conflict?
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Manchester attack: Salman Abedi named suicide bomber

At least one man arrested over bombing that killed 22 people, including children, at the end of Ariana Grande concert.
Manchester attack: Salman Abedi named suicide bomber
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Deutsche Welle journalist Niragira released by DR Congo

Antediteste Niragira was arrested last Wednesday on accusations of spying in the DRC.
Deutsche Welle journalist Niragira released by DR Congo
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Donald Trump ends Middle East tour

US president calls for peace between Israelis and Palestinians but sheds little clarity on how to achieve that.
Donald Trump ends Middle East tour
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James Bond actor Roger Moore dies

Longest-serving James Bond star died aged 89 in Switzerland after a short battle with cancer.
James Bond actor Roger Moore dies
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Location of the Manchester Arena attack

The UK has been hit by one of the worst attacks in the last 50 years.
Location of the Manchester Arena attack
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NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour

Live every day at 15:00 GMT, our interactive news bulletin gives you the opportunity to engage with our team directly.
NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour
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Siyakha Traore: When Bouna's 2005 death sparked riots

Siyakha Traore reflects on when his 15-year-old brother Bouna, fearing lengthy interrogation, hid from police and died.
Siyakha Traore: When Bouna's 2005 death sparked riots
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The Nakba did not start or end in 1948

Key facts and figures on the ethnic cleansing of Palestine.
The Nakba did not start or end in 1948
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Ramadan 2017: Why it is so important for Muslims

Ramadan is upon us once again. Here is what happens during the holy month.
Ramadan 2017: Why it is so important for Muslims
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Outrage at India award for 'human shield' soldier

Kashmir victim criticises award for Major Leetul Gogoi as support for 'oppression and injustice'.
Outrage at India award for 'human shield' soldier
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Expectations low for Trump's Bethlehem visit

No details have emerged about US president's plan to revive stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.
Expectations low for Trump's Bethlehem visit
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Spring temperatures soar across Europe

As a large area of high pressure sits across the southwest of Europe, people should prepare for a heatwave.
Spring temperatures soar across Europe
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Diraz: Clashes grip Ayatollah Isa Qassim's village

Several arrested as NGO says 'peaceful' demonstrator dead in violence over sentencing of leading Shia cleric.
Diraz: Clashes grip Ayatollah Isa Qassim's village
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Syria: Suicide car bombs hit Homs city, Damascus suburb

At least four people are reported dead after a car bomb goes off in Homs, as a second explosion hits a Damascus suburb.
Syria: Suicide car bombs hit Homs city, Damascus suburb
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Ten Afghan soldiers killed in Kandahar army base attack

Deadly attack, which left at least nine troops wounded, marks another setback for NATO-backed Afghan forces.
Ten Afghan soldiers killed in Kandahar army base attack
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The end of an era for the Latin American left?

In this web extra special, we ask OAS chief Luis Almagro and a panel of Latin America political commentators.
The end of an era for the Latin American left?
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Jakarta's ex governor Ahok drops blasphemy appeal

Basuki 'Ahok' Purnama withdraws appeal, his family says, but challenge filed by prosecutors is still going ahead.
Jakarta's ex governor Ahok drops blasphemy appeal
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Israel kills Palestinian 'attacker' ahead of Trump trip

Named by local media as Raed Ahmad Rdaydeh, 15-year-old allegedly attempted to stab border officer at checkpoint.
Israel kills Palestinian 'attacker' ahead of Trump trip
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Donald Trump arrives in Bethlehem for talks with Abbas

Visit comes after US president failed to explain how to revive Israeli-Palestinian talks after meeting with Netanyahu.
Donald Trump arrives in Bethlehem for talks with Abbas
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From NATO to Antifa: One Afghan's journey to Greece

One Afghan refugee's journey from his war-torn homeland resulted in him fighting Greece's far-right Golden Dawn party.
From NATO to Antifa: One Afghan's journey to Greece
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Legal invisibility was the best thing to happen to me

I became an undocumented migrant age six and it changed my life.
Legal invisibility was the best thing to happen to me
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Witnesses: 'Panic' after deadly Manchester Arena blast

Concert-goers say they frantically ran after hearing an explosion at an Ariana Grande show, which killed 22 people.
Witnesses: 'Panic' after deadly Manchester Arena blast
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Monday, May 22, 2017

Ousted South Korean President Park goes on trial

Park Geun-hye denies all 18 charges against her in first court appearance since impeachment over power abuse scandal.
Ousted South Korean President Park goes on trial
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US raid kills 'seven al-Qaeda fighters' in Yemen

Pentagon says US forces kill seven suspected members of AQAP in a ground raid on a compound in Marib governorate.
US raid kills 'seven al-Qaeda fighters' in Yemen
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UN envoy: Liberation of Mosul from ISIL is 'imminent'

Jan Kubis tells UN Security Council armed group will soon be defeated but continues to use civilians as human shields.
UN envoy: Liberation of Mosul from ISIL is 'imminent'
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New Venezuela clashes after man set ablaze

Health professionals hit the streets to denounce Maduro government as protesters torch Hugo Chavez' childhood home.
New Venezuela clashes after man set ablaze
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Ariana Grande concert: Deaths after reported blast

Greater Manchester Police say there are deaths after a reported explosion at an Ariana Grande concert.
Ariana Grande concert: Deaths after reported blast
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Iran's Rouhani denounces US' Middle East ignorance

Iran's president fires back at Trump's funding 'terrorists' accusation, saying Americans don't know the region.
Iran's Rouhani denounces US' Middle East ignorance
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Protester dies amid fears of more unrest in Tunisia

One protester is killed after a national guard vehicle ran him over and at least 50 others injured in south Tunisia.
Protester dies amid fears of more unrest in Tunisia
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Gambia accuses former president Jammeh of stealing $50m

Yahya Jammeh stole the money from state coffers before leaving for exile in Equatorial Guinea, justice minister says.
Gambia accuses former president Jammeh of stealing $50m
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Was Donald Trump convincing in Saudi Arabia?

The US president calls on Muslim leaders to join his fight against violence in the name of religion.
Was Donald Trump convincing in Saudi Arabia?
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Trump fails to explain how to revive Arab-Israeli talks

US president promises to help broker an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal, but avoids delving into details of the conflict.
Trump fails to explain how to revive Arab-Israeli talks
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Richard Oakes: an activist for Native American rights

Oakes would have turned 75 on May 22, and a Google Doodle has been created in his honour.
Richard Oakes: an activist for Native American rights
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US-Israel relations

The United States of America is Israel's largest benefactor since its inception.
US-Israel relations
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Flynn to invoke Fifth Amendment in Russia probe

Trump's former National Security Adviser will reportedly decline subpoena from the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Flynn to invoke Fifth Amendment in Russia probe
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Palestinians on strike in solidarity with prisoners

Israeli forces shot and wound 11 Palestinians in West Bank, as prisoners' mass hunger strike enters sixth week.
Palestinians on strike in solidarity with prisoners
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Indonesian police detain 141 men over 'gay sex party'

Indonesian police have detained 141 men on suspicion of taking part in a gay sex party and violating pornography laws.
Indonesian police detain 141 men over 'gay sex party'
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Who and where are the Kurds?

One of the world's largest stateless people that reside primarily in mountainous regions of Iran, Iraq, Syria and Turkey
Who and where are the Kurds?
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Turkey opens trial of suspected military coup plotters

Trial of 221 main suspects of July 15 coup bid begins amid heavy security and calls for death penalty.
Turkey opens trial of suspected military coup plotters
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Tunisian forces clash with protesters at oil fields

Security forces fire tear gas to disperse hundreds of protesters demanding jobs and share of gas and oil revenues.
Tunisian forces clash with protesters at oil fields
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North Korea : Medium-range missile ready for deployment

North Korean leader approves deployment of solid-fuel Pukguksong-2 missile and orders it "be rapidly mass-produced".
North Korea : Medium-range missile ready for deployment
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Pakistani crackdown on online anti-army campaigners

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf party to sue government over detention of at least 23 of its supporters.
Pakistani crackdown on online anti-army campaigners
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UK media's obsession with Jeremy Corbyn

We look at the coverage of Corbyn and the Labour Party and ask whether the media are putting personality before policy.
UK media's obsession with Jeremy Corbyn
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Why does India want to arrest preacher Zakir Naik?

Indian authorities have accused the popular Mumbai-based preacher Zakir Naik of supporting terrorism, which he denies.
Why does India want to arrest preacher Zakir Naik?
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WHO travel costs 'outstrips' disease budget

UN health agency is struggling to reign in travel costs even as it pleads for funds for health crises, report says.
WHO travel costs 'outstrips' disease budget
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North Korea's nuclear weapons: Here is all we know

Pyongyang accuses Washington of plotting a 'decapitation strike', and sees in nuclear weapons a powerful deterrent.
North Korea's nuclear weapons: Here is all we know
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Why are we neglecting a major ally in ending hunger?

Crop plant biodiversity protects our food supplies, but it is not getting enough attention.
Why are we neglecting a major ally in ending hunger?
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What can be done to rescue Venezuela?

The crisis afflicting Venezuela is a struggle for democracy, not power, says OAS secretary general Luis Almagro.
What can be done to rescue Venezuela?
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Is Maduro turning Venezuela authoritarian?

Rights attorney Eva Golinger and Professor Gabriel Hetland offer differing views on the actual state of Venezuela.
Is Maduro turning Venezuela authoritarian?
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Has Venezuela reached a tipping point?

We challenge OAS chief Luis Almagro on his stance on Venezuela, and debate if Maduro is turning authoritarian.
Has Venezuela reached a tipping point?
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Why are so many young Greeks turning to farming?

Eight years into an economic crisis, a shortage of jobs is leading many young Greeks to turn to the land.
Why are so many young Greeks turning to farming?
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Ramadan 2017: Fasting hours around the world


Ramadan 2017: Fasting hours around the world
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India's Reggae Resistance: Defending Dissent Under Modi

An Indian reggae musician builds a Jamaican-style sound system to energise a wave of protests defending free speech.
India's Reggae Resistance: Defending Dissent Under Modi
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Bomb blast at Bangkok hospital injures 24

Incident at hospital frequented by retired army officers took place on the third anniversary Thailand's military coup.
Bomb blast at Bangkok hospital injures 24
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Revelations from the ridiculous

Or how in America no one dies from having no access to healthcare.
Revelations from the ridiculous
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Palestinian basic rights 'not on the agenda' for Trump

As US President Donald Trump heads to Israel and Palestine, analysts say efforts to revive peace talks are a 'charade'.
Palestinian basic rights 'not on the agenda' for Trump
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Sunday, May 21, 2017

Notre Dame students walk out of Mike Pence speech

Students dressed in cap and gowns protest against White House policies as vice president delivered commencement speech.
Notre Dame students walk out of Mike Pence speech
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Can OPEC prevent another oil price collapse?

As OPEC struggles to maintain its dominance over US shale producers, we ask if they can keep oil prices buoyed.
Can OPEC prevent another oil price collapse?
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Cyber security in an interconnected future

Is 'ransomware' threatening our homes and livelihoods and what security measures are expected as a result?
Cyber security in an interconnected future
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Trump heads to Jerusalem seeking Israel-Palestine talks

US president has called Israeli-Palestinian peace 'the ultimate deal', but has been vague about how to achieve it.
Trump heads to Jerusalem seeking Israel-Palestine talks
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Brazilian protesters call for president to resign

Brazilians stage protests around the country to call for president to step down or be impeached after graft charges.
Brazilian protesters call for president to resign
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UN urges Libya to release all refugees, asylum seekers

UN refugee chief 'shocked at the harsh conditions' in which Libya keeps refugees and migrants in detention centres.
UN urges Libya to release all refugees, asylum seekers
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Ronaldo helps Real Madrid bag La Liga crown

Barcelona's win over Eibar not enough to overtake Real Madrid who seal first league title since 2012.
Ronaldo helps Real Madrid bag La Liga crown
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Can famine in Africa be contained?

Millions are going hungry in several countries because of the worst drought in living memory.
Can famine in Africa be contained?
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Hamas decries Trump's terror allegation

Trump's comments linking Hamas to 'terrorism' show his 'complete bias' towards Israel, says the group's spokesman.
Hamas decries Trump's terror allegation
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Egypt refers 48 to military court over church bombings

Chief prosecutor refers 48 suspects to military court for suspected involvement in deadly attacks on Christian churches.
Egypt refers 48 to military court over church bombings
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Riyadh summit discusses ways of rooting out terrorism

Arab-Islamic-American summit condemns perpetrators that commit terrorist acts in the name of religion.
Riyadh summit discusses ways of rooting out terrorism
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Blasts at Syrian rebel base kill 14 fighters

Two explosions hit an Ahrar al-Sham base in a village in east Idlib province, according to a monitoring group.
Blasts at Syrian rebel base kill 14 fighters
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Cholera outbreak claims 315 lives in Yemen

The number of suspected cases reaches almost 30,000 in the war-torn country whose healthcare system is collapsing.
Cholera outbreak claims 315 lives in Yemen
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Israel jails writer Ahmad Qatamesh without charges

Qatamesh is one of an estimated 500 Palestinians jailed by Israel without charges or trial.
Israel jails writer Ahmad Qatamesh without charges
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Erdogan vows to fight Turkey's enemies home and abroad

The Turkish president made the pledge at a conference where he is expected to be elected leader of the ruling AK party.
Erdogan vows to fight Turkey's enemies home and abroad
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The silence in Sinai: Covering Egypt's 'war on terror'

We examine the challenges facing journalists trying to report the country's growing ISIL-affiliated insurgency.
The silence in Sinai: Covering Egypt's 'war on terror'
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Global shortage of penicillin: Reasons and consequences

Penicillin, which is used to treat bacterial infections, has seen a global shortage in recent years.
Global shortage of penicillin: Reasons and consequences
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Why is the world suffering from a penicillin shortage?

Once considered a miracle drug, few companies now make the antibiotic, and antibiotic resistance is rising as a result.
Why is the world suffering from a penicillin shortage?
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What next for Brazil̢۪s decaying kleptocracy?

Times are bleak for the South American giant.
What next for Brazil̢۪s decaying kleptocracy?
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Rouhani: Iran ready to promote relations with the world

Elected for a second term, Rouhani says the vote shows Iranians chose 'interaction with the world' over extremism.
Rouhani: Iran ready to promote relations with the world
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Three sentenced to death over killing of Mazen Faqha

Two suspects sentenced to death by hanging while a third suspect is to face a firing squad, Gaza court decides.
Three sentenced to death over killing of Mazen Faqha
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Why the Moors Murders 'should never be forgotten'

Ian Brady and Myra Hindley may now both be dead but their deeds remain a critical part of British criminal history.
Why the Moors Murders 'should never be forgotten'
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Activist Husam-al Abdallat accused of defamation

Husam-al Abdallat arrested after a complaint was filed against him by two officials whom he accused of corruption.
Activist Husam-al Abdallat accused of defamation
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Taming a theocracy: Lessons from Iran's election

If Rouhani fails to include the poor and the disfranchised in Iran's expanding economy, nativists can have a rebirth.
Taming a theocracy: Lessons from Iran's election
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China 'killed or jailed 18 to 20 US spies' since 2010

A New York Times report details how Chinese government systematically dismantled CIA spying operations in the country.
China 'killed or jailed 18 to 20 US spies' since 2010
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Twenty policemen, dozens of Taliban killed in Shah Joi

At least 20 officers, dozens of fighters dead in violence sweeping southern Shah Joi district, with many also wounded.
Twenty policemen, dozens of Taliban killed in Shah Joi
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North Korea fires unidentified projectile: South Korea

South Korea's defence ministry says unidentified projectile was fired from an area just north of Pyongyang.
North Korea fires unidentified projectile: South Korea
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Stories of child sex abuse in South Africa

Inspired by her own experience of sexual abuse, one photojournalist began documenting the victims and the perpetrators.
Stories of child sex abuse in South Africa
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Ramadan 2017: First day of fasting on May 27 or 28

The first day of Ramadan fasting will be confirmed on Friday night.
Ramadan 2017: First day of fasting on May 27 or 28
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Saturday, May 20, 2017

Sister of rape victim Theo: 'Police consider us rats'

Eleanor says her younger brother Theo, who was attacked by police, suffers mentally as the family waits for justice.
Sister of rape victim Theo: 'Police consider us rats'
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Trump seeks to win over Muslims with Islam speech

After saying 'Islam hates us' and calling for a Muslim travel ban, Trump seeks to reset relations with Islamic world.
Trump seeks to win over Muslims with Islam speech
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Freed Chibok girls reunited with parents

Scenes of joy as 82 schoolgirls released from Boko Haram see their parents for the first time since April 2014.
Freed Chibok girls reunited with parents
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How will Trump's first foreign trip shape US diplomacy?

Saudi Arabia rolls out the red carpet on the first stop of Trump's eight-day tour.
How will Trump's first foreign trip shape US diplomacy?
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Brazil's Temer demands suspension of corruption probe

Brazil's president responds to allegations of obstruction of justice, claiming evidence against him was 'doctored'.
Brazil's Temer demands suspension of corruption probe
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South Africans protest over violence against women

Hundreds angered by a rise in violence against women and children march in the South African capital, Pretoria.
South Africans protest over violence against women
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Venezuelan opposition marks 50 days of protests

The anti-government camp vows not to give up after seven weeks of protests that left at least 47 people dead.
Venezuelan opposition marks 50 days of protests
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Syria rebels leave last Homs neighbourhood

About 3,000 people including 700 rebels, are being taken out of Waer district, according to provincial governor.
Syria rebels leave last Homs neighbourhood
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US and Saudi Arabia sign arms deals worth almost $110bn

White House official says the deals support long-term security of Saudis and Gulf region in the face of Iran threats.
US and Saudi Arabia sign arms deals worth almost $110bn
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Indian woman cuts off genitals of rapist Hindu holy man

The woman, 23, says the 54-year-old Hindu religious teacher raped her for years and cut of his genital in defence.
Indian woman cuts off genitals of rapist Hindu holy man
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5,000 refugees rescued on route to Italy from Libya

Libyan and Italian coastguards pick thousands of people from dozens of boats in the Mediterranean in 48 hours.
5,000 refugees rescued on route to Italy from Libya
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WannaCry: A new era of cyber security

We examine the latest global hacking attack, its implications and the future of cyber security.
WannaCry: A new era of cyber security
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Black presences at the Venice Biennale

African art might not have had the money to book fancy pavilions but it left a powerful mark on the Venice Biennale.
Black presences at the Venice Biennale
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North Korea vows to strengthen nuclear-strike ability

Pyongyang deputy ambassador to the UN says his country will strengthen and develop nuclear capability despite sanctions.
North Korea vows to strengthen nuclear-strike ability
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Record rain for parts of eastern Australia

Heavy downpours cause some flooding in Queensland, New South Wales and Tasmania.
Record rain for parts of eastern Australia
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British media's coverage of Corbyn: Balanced or biased?

The Labour Party faces a right-leaning media with weeks until the election. Plus, the media black hole in Sinai, Egypt.
British media's coverage of Corbyn: Balanced or biased?
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Profile: Iran's President Hassan Rouhani

President of Iran comes from clerical background, and has served the government in several capacities in the past.
Profile: Iran's President Hassan Rouhani
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Libya: 141 people killed in Brak al-Shat airbase attack

Most of the dead are soldiers loyal to military leader Khalifa Haftar, spokesman says of Thursday's attack.
Libya: 141 people killed in Brak al-Shat airbase attack
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Iraq: Dozens killed in wave of suicide car bomb attacks


Iraq: Dozens killed in wave of suicide car bomb attacks
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How Israel is targeting Palestinian institutions

Recent raid of Arab Studies Society's Jerusalem office highlights a long-standing problem, rights groups say.
How Israel is targeting Palestinian institutions
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Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia in first foreign trip

The US president is expected to announce a $100bn arms deal with the kingdom and give a speech on Islam.
Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia in first foreign trip
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Michel Temer accused of obstruction of justice

Brazilian presidency denies allegations after prosecutors accuse Temer of attempting to derail 'Car Wash' graft probe.
Michel Temer accused of obstruction of justice
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Friday, May 19, 2017

Mario Borghezio ordered to pay Cecile Kyenge for racism

Milan court rules Northern League MEP was guilty of racism over comments he made about Italy's first black minister.
Mario Borghezio ordered to pay Cecile Kyenge for racism
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Discover the wildlife of Antarctica


Discover the wildlife of Antarctica
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Then and now: Finding love during the Khmer Rouge

The Maoist regime broke up families and imposed forced marriages, but also unintentionally brought some women together.
Then and now: Finding love during the Khmer Rouge
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Iran election: Hassan Rouhani takes strong lead

With more than half of votes counted, incumbent president appears set to beat conservative challenger Ebrahim Raisi.
Iran election: Hassan Rouhani takes strong lead
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Yemen rebel missile shot down 200km from Saudi capital

Houthi fighters fire a ballistic missile at the Saudi capital a day before US President Donald Trump arrives.
Yemen rebel missile shot down 200km from Saudi capital
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The Donald Trump trip: 5 things to know

US president embarks on a hectic nine-day tour of the Middle East and Europe with controversy likely close behind.
The Donald Trump trip: 5 things to know
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Duterte: China's Xi threatened 'war' over sea oil

Philippine president says Chinese counterpart warned war would start if oil drilling began in disputed South China Sea.
Duterte: China's Xi threatened 'war' over sea oil
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War with North Korea would be tragic: US military chief

Pentagon chief James Mattis says military action on the Korean peninsula would be 'tragic on an unbelievable scale'.
War with North Korea would be tragic: US military chief
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What's behind Morocco's street protests?

Thousands take to the streets in Morocco's northern Rif region to demand jobs and end to injustice.
What's behind Morocco's street protests?
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Saudi Arabia blacklists Hezbollah's Safieddine

Riyadh accuses Hashem Safieddine of giving advise to Hezbollah to carry out "terrorist operations".
Saudi Arabia blacklists Hezbollah's Safieddine
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Roadside bomb kills 11 members of Afghan family

No group has so far claimed responsibility but authorities in Logar province blamed the Taliban for the killings.
Roadside bomb kills 11 members of Afghan family
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Germany approves deportation of asylum seekers law

New legislation makes it easier to deport and monitor migrants, but rights groups call it an assault on refugee rights.
Germany approves deportation of asylum seekers law
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Dozens injured by Israeli forces in Palestine protests

Thousands rally in occupied West Bank and Gaza in support of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
Dozens injured by Israeli forces in Palestine protests
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Turkey detains journalist over links to Gulen movement

Arrest comes after a court in Istanbul issued warrants for four journalists at Sozcu daily newspaper.
Turkey detains journalist over links to Gulen movement
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UN envoy criticises deadly attack in Libya's south

Martin Kobler expressed 'outrage' in response to reports of an attack by a militia loyal to the unity government.
UN envoy criticises deadly attack in Libya's south
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Has Venezuela reached a tipping point?

We challenge OAS chief Luis Almagro on his stance on Venezuela, and debate if Maduro is turning authoritarian.
Has Venezuela reached a tipping point?
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Why I run

I will continue to protest until the Oromo people in Ethiopia gain their freedom.
Why I run
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Emmanuel Macron visits French troops in northern Mali

Macron and his Malian counterpart discussed the fight against armed groups in the West African country.
Emmanuel Macron visits French troops in northern Mali
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Five things to know about Julian Assange

The founder of the whistleblowing website WikiLeaks has been holed up in the Ecuadoran embassy in London since 2012.
Five things to know about Julian Assange
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UN: South Sudan forces have committed capital crimes

UN human rights investigators say pro-government SPLA fighters killed, raped and tortured civilians in the town of Yei.
UN: South Sudan forces have committed capital crimes
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The US' never-ending days of reckoning

The US is facing yet another 'day of reckoning', but Trump will survive any so-called 'test' to his presidency.
The US' never-ending days of reckoning
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Week in pictures: From Nakba Day to Iran elections

A photo round-up of some of last week's key events, including elections in Iran and protests in Greece and Palestine.
Week in pictures: From Nakba Day to Iran elections
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WHO: Speed of Yemen cholera outbreak 'unprecedented'

Yemen could see 250,000 cholera cases within six months, as death toll rises to 242, World Health Organization says.
WHO: Speed of Yemen cholera outbreak 'unprecedented'
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Heatwave grips northern China

Yellow alert in force as temperatures approach 40 degrees Celsius in Beijing, Tianjin, as well as parts of Hebei.
Heatwave grips northern China
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The US-Saudi relations in the Trump era

Riyadh will give a warm welcome to Trump this weekend, but it will judge him based on his actions, not his promises.
The US-Saudi relations in the Trump era
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