Hundreds to face judges in Turkey's biggest coup trial

Almost 500 suspects are accused of conspiring to overthrow the government from an airbase seen as the plotters' hub.
Hundreds to face judges in Turkey's biggest coup trial
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Qatar Airways expected to access new air corridors

Closed-door meeting with UN aviation agency's governing council in Montreal discussed contingency air routes amid rift.
Qatar Airways expected to access new air corridors
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Football: Ronaldo denies tax fraud at court hearing

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo denied hiding millions of euros in income at court hearing on alleged tax evasion.
Football: Ronaldo denies tax fraud at court hearing
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US fails to account for billions spent in Afghanistan

New report by US oversight body on Afghanistan also shows value of opium production in the country doubled in a year.
US fails to account for billions spent in Afghanistan
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North Korean ICBM appears to have failed on re-entry

Video footage of North Korea's latest missile test appears to show it breaking up before landing, says US expert.
North Korean ICBM appears to have failed on re-entry
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Hacked emails reveal UAE influence on US think tanks

UAE envoy to United States wielded considerable clout over think tanks run by senior officials under Barack Obama.
Hacked emails reveal UAE influence on US think tanks
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Venezuela: New beginnings or more of the same?

Protesters have been killed during widely-criticised election to approve a powerful, new constitutional assembly.
Venezuela: New beginnings or more of the same?
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Venezuela faces more isolation after controversial vote

Mexico, Colombia and Peru join US rejecting Venezuela's election results as Washington imposes sanctions on Maduro.
Venezuela faces more isolation after controversial vote
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Scaramucci ousted as White House communications chief

Removal after just 11 days in the role comes hours after President Trump's new chief of staff John Kelly was sworn in.
Scaramucci ousted as White House communications chief
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China: US, North Korea should ease tensions themselves

Beijing's efforts to reduce North Korea tensions will not yield practical results, says China's UN envoy.
China: US, North Korea should ease tensions themselves
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UK court blocks Iraqi general's bid to prosecute Blair

Britain's High Court rules that a 'crime under aggression' charge against the former PM does not exist in domestic law.
UK court blocks Iraqi general's bid to prosecute Blair
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Election official 'tortured and murdered' before vote

Chris Msando's body was found in a forest outside Nairobi just over a week before election he was supposed to oversee.
Election official 'tortured and murdered' before vote
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Thousands to be evacuated from Lebanon-Syria border

Under a deal between Hezbollah and Syrian opposition groups, 9,000 fighters and their relatives will return to Syria.
Thousands to be evacuated from Lebanon-Syria border
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World Population 2017: Migration, income groups and age

How international migration, income groups and fertility rate is affecting the distribution of global population.
World Population 2017: Migration, income groups and age
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Two storms make landfall in Taiwan

In a very rare weather scenario, Typhoon Nesat and Tropical Storm Haitang bring over a metre of water to Taiwan
Two storms make landfall in Taiwan
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Indian veterans decry targeting of minorities

In open letter to PM Modi, 114 condemn attacks on Muslims and low-caste Dalits by Hindu cow-protection vigilante groups.
Indian veterans decry targeting of minorities
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Qatar rebuts Saudi 'Hajj politicisation' claim

Foreign minister says there has been no suggestion by any Qatari official about internationalising the pilgrimage issue.
Qatar rebuts Saudi 'Hajj politicisation' claim
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The legally blind photographer capturing refugee life

A legally blind Syrian refugee photographs life in the camps of Lebanon and his family's new start in Canada.
The legally blind photographer capturing refugee life
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Why Kenya's presidential election on August 8 matters

The young democracy and regional economic powerhouse plays a key role in regional security and political order.
Why Kenya's presidential election on August 8 matters
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Iraq's Muqtada al-Sadr makes rare Saudi visit

'Discussions of common interest' held in Jeddah during influential Shia leader's first visit to the kindgom since 2006.
Iraq's Muqtada al-Sadr makes rare Saudi visit
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Three things to know about North Korea's missile tests

With advances in its long-range missile programme, here are three technical milestones and why they matter.
Three things to know about North Korea's missile tests
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Radiohead is art-washing Israeli apartheid

Cultural boycott of Israel, not dialogue, is needed. We had dialogue for decades and that did not bring any justice.
Radiohead is art-washing Israeli apartheid
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Why is Tajikistan imposing a dress code on its people?

Defining "appropriate" dress for its citizens is yet another form of repression of Tajikistan's authoritarian regime.
Why is Tajikistan imposing a dress code on its people?
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Attack near Iraqi embassy in Kabul reported

Casualties feared after explosions go off near Iraqi embassy in Shar-e-Naw district of capital Kabul.
Attack near Iraqi embassy in Kabul reported
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Steve Jobs and Bill Gates: Inside the rivalry

Allies, rivals, partners: How two tech visionaries inspired the digital revolution and changed the lives of billions.
Steve Jobs and Bill Gates: Inside the rivalry
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Crackdown aims to 'silence' Palestinian journalists

Violations by the PA and Hamas against journalists have intensified in recent months, media rights groups say.
Crackdown aims to 'silence' Palestinian journalists
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Jury to decide fate of CIA torture psychologists

Judge says contract James Mitchell and John Jessen had with US government indemnifies them for any judgments.
Jury to decide fate of CIA torture psychologists
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President Nicolas Maduro hails referendum victory

Officials says eight million peoples cast ballots in election to pick a new legislative body to rewrite constitution.
President Nicolas Maduro hails referendum victory
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'Time for talk is over,' US warns North Korea

US envoy to the UN Nikki Haley says China must decide on further action against North Korea over its missile programmes.
'Time for talk is over,' US warns North Korea
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Can the world unite to beat human trafficking?

Millions of people across the globe are falling into the hands of a criminal enterprise that makes $150bn every year.
Can the world unite to beat human trafficking?
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African Union troops killed in al-Shabab ambush

Official in Lower Shebelle region of Somalia confirms 24 soldiers dead but al-Shabab fighters claim 39 troops killed.
African Union troops killed in al-Shabab ambush
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Qatar denies Arab states’ air corridor claim

Qatar says reports that Saudi-led group would allow Qatari planes to use air corridors in emergencies are false.
Qatar denies Arab states’ air corridor claim
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Russia expels 755 US diplomats in response to sanctions

President Vladimir Putin orders reduction in staff and vows for additional measures in retaliation to new US sanctions.
Russia expels 755 US diplomats in response to sanctions
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Saudi Arabia unemployment rate climbs to 12.7 percent

Official data shows Saudi's jobless rate is more than a full percentage point above where it stood last year.
Saudi Arabia unemployment rate climbs to 12.7 percent
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Candidate killed amid violence in Venezuela vote

Election to new legislative body turns deadly as assailants shoot candidate dead in southeastern town of Ciudad Bolivar.
Candidate killed amid violence in Venezuela vote
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Russia threatens retaliation over US sanctions

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov described the US bill to sanction Russia as 'weird and unacceptable'.
Russia threatens retaliation over US sanctions
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Israeli court upholds soldier's manslaughter conviction

Court stood by decision to sentence demoted soldier Elor Azaria to 18 months in prison for killing wounded Palestinian.
Israeli court upholds soldier's manslaughter conviction
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'They killed him because he was an Arab'

The family of a Palestinian citizen of Israel killed by Israeli police in Jaffa are demanding justice.
'They killed him because he was an Arab'
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Escaping the clutches of sex trafficking in Thailand

An Uzbek woman who was trafficked to Thailand and forced to sell sex shares the story of her escape.
Escaping the clutches of sex trafficking in Thailand
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The cost of human trafficking

Human trafficking generates about $150bn a year in illegal profits
The cost of human trafficking
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Can refugees return to Syria, as many want them to?

Countries want Syrian refugees to go back, but have they done anything to stop the Assad regime creating more refugees?
Can refugees return to Syria, as many want them to?
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Gaza: The curse of Mohammed Dahlan

Hamas should not trade the rights and hopes of the Palestinian people for its own survival by making a deal with Dahlan.
Gaza: The curse of Mohammed Dahlan
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Saudi-led bloc 'cannot shrink list of demands on Qatar'

Top officials from main countries boycotting Qatar meet in Bahrain to reiterate demand Doha that 'stops funding terror'.
Saudi-led bloc 'cannot shrink list of demands on Qatar'
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West Bank villagers decry collective punishment

Israeli army imposed new roadblocks and conducted home raids after one Palestinian villager attacked a settler family.
West Bank villagers decry collective punishment
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Apple axing VPN services from China App Store

Company says it will remove apps that do not comply with Chinese laws seeking to ban VPNs not approved by regulators.
Apple axing VPN services from China App Store
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Mike Pence in Estonia to ease Russia concerns in Baltic

Pence visiting Estonia, Georgia and Montenegro to signal support and draw line under perceived aggression from Moscow.
Mike Pence in Estonia to ease Russia concerns in Baltic
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Pakistan parliament to elect new PM after Sharif ouster

Ruling PML-N party, which holds parliament majority, nominates disgraced leader's brother as next prime minister.
Pakistan parliament to elect new PM after Sharif ouster
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Car bomb explodes near police station in Mogadishu

At least five people reportedly killed in blast near police station next to busy market in Waberi district.
Car bomb explodes near police station in Mogadishu
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Maduro holds constituent assembly vote, defies protests

Opposition decries election to decide upon body tasked with reforming constitution as a power grab by President Maduro.
Maduro holds constituent assembly vote, defies protests
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Police kill Reynaldo Parojinog and wife in drug raid

Ozamiz city mayor was among list of officials publicly shamed last year by President Duterte of being linked to drugs.
Police kill Reynaldo Parojinog and wife in drug raid
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Duma arson attack: 'The sadness has not stopped'

Two years after settlers killed a Palestinian baby and his parents, the Dawabsheh family's pain lives on.
Duma arson attack: 'The sadness has not stopped'
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US flies bombers over Korean peninsula after ICBM test

Flight of bombers follows Pyongyang's missile tests and comes as Trump derides China's response to apparent threat.
US flies bombers over Korean peninsula after ICBM test
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Senegal set to vote in parliamentary elections

President Macky Sall looks to boost majority in vote seen as test run ahead of 2019 presidential election.
Senegal set to vote in parliamentary elections
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Venezuela: What is Maduro's Constituent Assembly?

After months of protests, millions are called upon to choose representatives of an assembly to redraft the constitution.
Venezuela: What is Maduro's Constituent Assembly?
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Moroccan king pardons more than a thousand protesters

The monarch pardoned 1,178 detainees, including a number who had joined protests in the troubled northern Rif region.
Moroccan king pardons more than a thousand protesters
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Police disrupt plot in Australia to 'bring down plane'

Four men suspected of planning an improvised device attack were arrested in raids on homes in several Sydney suburbs.
Police disrupt plot in Australia to 'bring down plane'
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Venezuelans brace for unrest ahead of Sunday's vote

Opposition protesters blocked streets in a last-ditch effort against President Maduro's constituent assembly plans.
Venezuelans brace for unrest ahead of Sunday's vote
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Re-entering al-Aqsa: A bright day in the gloomy skies

Thousands attend noon prayers after two weeks of protests over Israeli-imposed restrictions on entering the compound.
Re-entering al-Aqsa: A bright day in the gloomy skies
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Two die in South Africa football stadium crush

Several others also injured when fans tried to get into the stadium that hosted the 2010 World Cup final, say police.
Two die in South Africa football stadium crush
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EU starts legal action against Poland over new law

Poland protests against European Commission's interference saying EU's fears about its court reform are 'unfounded'.
EU starts legal action against Poland over new law
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Wag the bear

How the West believed that the Russian threat is real and what will come out of it.
Wag the bear
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Libya: Pro-Haftar fighters storm constitution assembly

Fighters hold assembly members at gunpoint, demanding they back down from a recently approved draft constitution.
Libya: Pro-Haftar fighters storm constitution assembly
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Suicide bombing kills 14 people in northeastern Nigeria

Attack likely carried out by Boko Haram and resurgent group's recent activities prompt a shift in military tactics.
Suicide bombing kills 14 people in northeastern Nigeria
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What is behind China's purchase of a port in Sri Lanka?

Billion-dollar deal reached over Hambantota port, despite protests over security fears, including from India.
What is behind China's purchase of a port in Sri Lanka?
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Houthis claim attack on UAE ship off Yemen's west coast

Saudi Arabia's state news agency confirms Houthi rebels used explosives-laden boat to hit pier near Mocha port.
Houthis claim attack on UAE ship off Yemen's west coast
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Iran's missile programme to continue 'with full power'

Tehran remains defiant as it seeks 'an appropriate reaction' to US sanctions against Iran's ballistic missile tests.
Iran's missile programme to continue 'with full power'
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Gunmen attack house of Kenya's vice president

William Ruto was not at home during the attack that left a policeman seriously injured, security sources say.
Gunmen attack house of Kenya's vice president
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Pakistan’s democracy reels from Nawaz Sharif’s removal

What’s next for the country’s fragile democracy after the Supreme Court disqualified its prime minister?
Pakistan’s democracy reels from Nawaz Sharif’s removal
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Pakistan's Nawaz Sharif names brother as successor

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to serve as interim PM until Shahbaz Sharif can take over after national assembly election.
Pakistan's Nawaz Sharif names brother as successor
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Iran: US navy fires warning shots at Iranian vessels

Tehran says a US Navy aircraft carrier has fired a warning shot at Iranian vessels in the Gulf.
Iran: US navy fires warning shots at Iranian vessels
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The world's most profitable companies

As companies release their quarterly earnings reports, we look at their performance and the state of the global economy.
The world's most profitable companies
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Khalid Koser: Breaking the cycle of radicalisation

The executive director of the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund on countering violent "extremism".
Khalid Koser: Breaking the cycle of radicalisation
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Is Uganda really a 'refugee paradise'?

The grim reality behind the euphoric coverage of Uganda's "exemplary" refugee policy.
Is Uganda really a 'refugee paradise'?
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Liu Xiabo: Thousands urge China to free Liu Xia

Thousands demand freedom for Liu Xia, who is under effective house arrest and whose location has been unknown for weeks.
Liu Xiabo: Thousands urge China to free Liu Xia
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Qatar accuses Saudi Arabia of politicising Hajj

Rights group files complaint to UN special rapporteur over restrictions imposed on Qatari pilgrims amid GCC crisis.
Qatar accuses Saudi Arabia of politicising Hajj
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London protests erupt over death of Rashan Charles

Anger spills into the streets after 25-year-old Rashan Charles, a black father, died having been forcefully pinned down.
London protests erupt over death of Rashan Charles
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Typhoon Nesat bears down on Taiwan

Damaging winds and flooding rains tumble towards southeastern China.
Typhoon Nesat bears down on Taiwan
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Sri Lanka signs Hambantota port deal with China

Billion-dollar agreement reached despite trade union opposition and protests over security fears, including from India.
Sri Lanka signs Hambantota port deal with China
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Little girls dreaming big, racing horses in Mongolia

'If we don't have horses, we're not Mongols'
Little girls dreaming big, racing horses in Mongolia
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PML-N to choose next prime minister after Sharif ouster

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz to choose next party leader after Supreme Court disqualified Nawaz Sharif over corruption.
PML-N to choose next prime minister after Sharif ouster
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Social unrest boils over in Morocco's al-Hoceima

The protest movement, known as Hirak, focuses on a lack of infrastructure, hospitals, schools and job opportunities.
Social unrest boils over in Morocco's al-Hoceima
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Film highlights daily realities of Israeli occupation

This is Palestine aims to raise awareness of ongoing human rights abuses in the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
Film highlights daily realities of Israeli occupation
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Donald Trump to police: Don't be too nice to suspects

Rights groups slam US president's call on police to abandon procedure when 'throwing thugs into back of a paddy wagon'.
Donald Trump to police: Don't be too nice to suspects
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North Korea: Second ICBM test proves US in strike range

Kim Jong-un says missile has ability to hit entire US mainland after second ICBM flight test reaches maximum height.
North Korea: Second ICBM test proves US in strike range
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Donald Trump ready to sign Russia sanctions bill

White House says Trump to back fresh sanctions against Russia after politicians throw support behind punishing measures.
Donald Trump ready to sign Russia sanctions bill
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Venezuelans defy protest ban ahead of assembly vote

Critics say Sunday's election of a constituent assembly is a plan by President Nicolas Maduro to create a dictatorship.
Venezuelans defy protest ban ahead of assembly vote
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Afghan forces capture Taywara district from Taliban

Afghan forces recapture Ghor's Taywara district after clashes left 59 Taliban fighters dead and dozens injured.
Afghan forces capture Taywara district from Taliban
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Suspect held after fatal Hamburg supermarket attack

German police unable to immediately determine motive and investigating 'every possibility' after knife attack.
Suspect held after fatal Hamburg supermarket attack
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Syria troops enter key ISIL-held town of al-Sukhna

SOHR reports artillery and rocket firing at ISIL positions in advance of troops' entry into al-Sukhna in Homs province.
Syria troops enter key ISIL-held town of al-Sukhna
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Yemen: What does Houthis' new military capability mean?

Houthi rebels say they are now able to target major cities and oil facilities deep inside Saudi Arabia.
Yemen: What does Houthis' new military capability mean?
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Reince Priebus replaced as White House chief of staff

US president tweets that he has replaced Reince Priebus with homeland security secretary John Kelly as chief of staff.
Reince Priebus replaced as White House chief of staff
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Court orders release of 7 suspects in Cumhuriyet trial

Seven journalists from Cumhuriyet newspaper must be released under judicial supervision, Istanbul court rules.
Court orders release of 7 suspects in Cumhuriyet trial
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US hits Iran with fresh sanctions over space launch

US accuses Iran of violating UN convention after launching a satellite-carrying rocket into space on Thursday.
US hits Iran with fresh sanctions over space launch
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India and Pakistan: Forever rivals?

In this UpFront special, two former foreign ministers debate what it will take to fix India-Pakistan relations.
India and Pakistan: Forever rivals?
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Who will be Pakistan's next prime minister?

A look at candidates from the governing PML-N who could possibly fill the vacancy left by Nawaz Sharif's resignation.
Who will be Pakistan's next prime minister?
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Al-Aqsa prayers pass peacefully after weeks of unrest

Palestinians of all ages enter mosque compound in East Jerusalem after Israel lifts restrictions on male worshippers.
Al-Aqsa prayers pass peacefully after weeks of unrest
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North Korea ballistic missile launch 'detected'

Pentagon confirms South Korean military's report of ballistic missile landing in sea of its eastern coast.
North Korea ballistic missile launch 'detected'
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Week in pictures: From Kabul attack to cholera in Yemen

A photo round-up of some of last week's key events, including protests in the Philippines and floods in India.
Week in pictures: From Kabul attack to cholera in Yemen
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Palestinian killed after alleged stabbing attempt

Palestinian shot dead north of Hebron after reportedly trying to stab Israeli soldiers, army says.
Palestinian killed after alleged stabbing attempt
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Germany: 70-year-old anti-fascist defaces neo-Nazi art

Irmela Mensah-Schramm, who has painted over far-right graffiti for 31 years, is part of a long history of anti-fascism.
Germany: 70-year-old anti-fascist defaces neo-Nazi art
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Long-term effects of oil spills in Bodo, Nigeria

Environmental devastation, ruined economy and deteriorating health afflict Bodo community years after Shell oil spill.
Long-term effects of oil spills in Bodo, Nigeria
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Severe storms batter Turkey's Istanbul

Giant hailstones and torrential downpours leave the streets of Istanbul under water.
Severe storms batter Turkey's Istanbul
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Russia orders US to cut diplomats over new sanctions

Russia's foreign ministry hits back at proposed US sanctions and orders Washington to cut its diplomatic staff.
Russia orders US to cut diplomats over new sanctions
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What's next for Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif?

A look at the political ramifications in Pakistan after the disqualification of the country's leader, Nawaz Sharif.
What's next for Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif?
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Philippine police 'dumping bodies' of drug war victims

Local fishermen tell Al Jazeera they have been hired by authorities to dispose off bodies as trash in the Manila Bay.
Philippine police 'dumping bodies' of drug war victims
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Israeli settlers occupy Palestinian home in Hebron

Tensions grow after around 100 Israeli settlers forcibly take over a Palestinian home in the flash point city of Hebron.
Israeli settlers occupy Palestinian home in Hebron
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Has Israel's security apparatus failed?

Analysts say latest attacks in Israel and the occupied territories have exposed the cracks in Israel's security system.
Has Israel's security apparatus failed?
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India floods kill 120 people in Gujarat state

Tens of thousands of cotton and millet farmers also suffer with fears of infestations due to more moisture.
India floods kill 120 people in Gujarat state
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The energy factor in the GCC crisis

Gas production from the world's largest gas field takes centre stage in Qatar-Iran relations and the GCC crisis.
The energy factor in the GCC crisis
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Naziha Adib: Iraq's unsung culinary queen

Adib's newly republished half-century-old Iraqi cookbook highlights the country's important culinary culture.
Naziha Adib: Iraq's unsung culinary queen
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Obamacare 'skinny repeal' fails in US Senate

Senate rejects scaled-down 'skinny repeal', derailing the Republican Party's seven-year quest to overturn Obamacare.
Obamacare 'skinny repeal' fails in US Senate
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Supreme Court disqualifies Nawaz Sharif

Ruling follows months of hearings over prime minister's alleged corruption revealed in 'Panama Papers' leak.
Supreme Court disqualifies Nawaz Sharif
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East Philippines: Troops 'kill four communist rebels'

Clashes in country's east come week after President Rodrigo Duterte called off peace talks.
East Philippines: Troops 'kill four communist rebels'
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Japan joins US in imposing new sanctions on North Korea

Foreign minister says assets of five groups, including two from China, to be frozen, as well as nine individuals.
Japan joins US in imposing new sanctions on North Korea
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Venezuela bans protests against new assembly vote

The opposition say they will defy the ban ahead of President Maduro's controversial Constituent Assembly vote on Sunday.
Venezuela bans protests against new assembly vote
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Boko Haram attack on Nigeria oil team killed over 50

Details emerging from Tuesday's ambush in northeast Nigeria suggest the death toll is higher than initially reported.
Boko Haram attack on Nigeria oil team killed over 50
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Qatar: UN should play a role in resolving Gulf crisis

Qatar's foreign minister also accused the four Arab countries that have blockaded Doha of violating international law.
Qatar: UN should play a role in resolving Gulf crisis
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US general: No changes yet to transgender policy

Official says Pentagon will not immediately change current policy allowing transgender people to serve in US military.
US general: No changes yet to transgender policy
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UN struggles to deliver humanitarian aid in Syria

The UN has delivered aid to only a few hard-to-reach areas in Syria and not a single besieged location this month.
UN struggles to deliver humanitarian aid in Syria
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King Abdullah demands Israel put embassy guard on trial

Kingdom seeks to question guard who has returned to Israel after dispute that left two Jordanian citizens dead.
King Abdullah demands Israel put embassy guard on trial
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The crisis of regional order in the Gulf

An approach that ignores the demands and desires of people is destined to fail to produce a new coherent regional order.
The crisis of regional order in the Gulf
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More arrests in Pakistan 'revenge rape' case

Head of village council who allegedly sanctioned rape of 16-year-old among four suspects held over incident near Multan.
More arrests in Pakistan 'revenge rape' case
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The girl and her red shoes: A haunting story from Marawi

Al Jazeera's Jamela Alindogan writes about about the story from the Philippine's Marawi that continues to haunt her.
The girl and her red shoes: A haunting story from Marawi
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HRW seeks information on Saudi Arabia's Nayef

In letter to government, rIghts group seeks clarification on reports of restrictions on movements of Mohammad bin Nayef.
HRW seeks information on Saudi Arabia's Nayef
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Israelis fire tear gas at Palestinians in al-Aqsa

Palestinians make their way to holy site after two weeks of protesting against Israeli-imposed obstacles to free entry.
Israelis fire tear gas at Palestinians in al-Aqsa
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Emmanuel Macron: Hot Spots for asylum seekers in Libya

Macron announces plan to set up 'hot spots' to handle asylum requests, just two days after brokering talks in Paris.
Emmanuel Macron: Hot Spots for asylum seekers in Libya
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Uighurs arrested in Egypt face unknown fate

Human rights groups are calling for answers on the whereabouts of dozens of Uighurs arrested by Egyptian authorities.
Uighurs arrested in Egypt face unknown fate
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Timeline: Al-Aqsa Mosque

A review of the critical events that have marked the history of al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.
Timeline: Al-Aqsa Mosque
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US-trained Iraqi army unit 'linked to Mosul war crimes'

Human Rights Watch urges US to suspend all support for Iraqi army division pending probe into alleged executions.
US-trained Iraqi army unit 'linked to Mosul war crimes'
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Ukraine strips Saakashvili of his only citizenship

President Poroshenko, accused by Mikheil Saakashvili of corruption, deprives former ally of citizenship by decree.
Ukraine strips Saakashvili of his only citizenship
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Kim Jong-nam murder suspects to plead not guilty

Pair of women expected to plead not guilty at Malaysia's High Court over murder of North Korean leader's half-brother.
Kim Jong-nam murder suspects to plead not guilty
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Al Jazeera slams Netanyahu bid to shut Jerusalem office

Doha-based outlet says Israel leader's defamatory claims are latest episode of 'ongoing viscous attack' against network.
Al Jazeera slams Netanyahu bid to shut Jerusalem office
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Ntabo Ntaberi Sheka: Rebel leader surrenders to UN

Ntabo Ntaberi Sheka, wanted for mass rape and killings, surrenders to UN forces and will stand trial.
Ntabo Ntaberi Sheka: Rebel leader surrenders to UN
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We need to talk (honestly) about aid

The trickle-down dogma of the aid industry is false. It is time to start distributing aid to create public goods.
We need to talk (honestly) about aid
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Al-Aqsa: One encroachment too many?

The metal detector fiasco at al-Aqsa compound is the latest step in Israel's gradual encroachment on Palestinian land.
Al-Aqsa: One encroachment too many?
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Dresden's welcome cafes for refugees

In the German epicentre of anti-immigrant politics lies a haven for refugees.
Dresden's welcome cafes for refugees
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Islamic Waqf gives go ahead for prayers at al-Aqsa

Religious officials say Palestinians should celebrate victory as Israel eased security after weeks of demonstrations.
Islamic Waqf gives go ahead for prayers at al-Aqsa
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Arsal: Hezbollah, Jabhat Fateh al-Sham agree ceasefire

Group 'close to military victory' calls truce with Jabhat Fateh al-Sham, whose fighters will reportedly return to Syria.
Arsal: Hezbollah, Jabhat Fateh al-Sham agree ceasefire
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House, Senate Republicans reach deal to move sanctions

Measure hitting three US foes with more financial penalties draws concern from Germany which says EU was not consulted.
House, Senate Republicans reach deal to move sanctions
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Texas police arrest DACA recipients in Austin protest

Activists chant 'undocumented, unafraid' as they block street in Texas capital to protest Trump's immigration rhetoric.
Texas police arrest DACA recipients in Austin protest
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Israel removes more al-Aqsa security installations

Palestinians celebrate as new security measures installed at entrance of al-Aqsa Mosque compound removed after protests.
Israel removes more al-Aqsa security installations
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US senate rejects repeal bill for Obamacare

Republicans, struggling to keep seven-year-old promise to end the law, turn focus to passing slimmed-down 'skinny' bill.
US senate rejects repeal bill for Obamacare
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Dubai bans Arabian Business for one month over report

Arabian Business report on liquidation of dozens of failed real-estate projects deleted from website and apology posted.
Dubai bans Arabian Business for one month over report
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Lebanon calls on US to help solve Gulf crisis

Visiting Washington, DC, PM Saad Hariri says 'dialogue is the best way' for improving Saudi-Qatari relationship.
Lebanon calls on US to help solve Gulf crisis
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Families in Sanaa demand release of 'prisoners of war'

Protesters call for ICRC intervention in securing freedom for those held in UAE-run prison network and Houthi-run jails.
Families in Sanaa demand release of 'prisoners of war'
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Should all EU countries share role in taking refugees?

The EU's top court is hearing lawsuits filed by Hungary and Slovakia against a mandatory quota to accept asylum seekers.
Should all EU countries share role in taking refugees?
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Israeli MP: I'd 'execute' Palestinian attacker's family

Palestinians criticise Oren Hazan who said on Facebook that family of a West Bank attacker should be executed.
Israeli MP: I'd 'execute' Palestinian attacker's family
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Suspected Boko Haram attack kills 10 soldiers

Gunmen ambushed an oil exploration team that was carrying out research near Maiduguri in Borno State, northeast Nigeria.
Suspected Boko Haram attack kills 10 soldiers
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Saudi-led coalition blamed for deaths off Yemen coast

UN investigators point finger at coalition helicopters for attack on Somali refugee boat in March that killed 42 people.
Saudi-led coalition blamed for deaths off Yemen coast
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Pakistani police arrest 20 for ordering 'revenge rape'

Suspects face death penalty or life in prison for allegedly ordering rape victim's brother to rape suspect's sister.
Pakistani police arrest 20 for ordering 'revenge rape'
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Poland criticises EU 'blackmail' over court overhaul

Country angered by EU's threat to freeze its right to vote in ministers' meetings over controversial new laws.
Poland criticises EU 'blackmail' over court overhaul
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Trump: US military will 'not accept' transgender people

President's statements via Twitter signal reversal of Obama-era decision to let trans people openly serve in military.
Trump: US military will 'not accept' transgender people
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Refugees on the Pass of Death between Italy and France

On the path with young Eritrean refugees hiking from Italy to France along the Cote D'Azure.
Refugees on the Pass of Death between Italy and France
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US Muslims concerned about place in society

Survey finds Muslims feel out of place in society, displeased with their president, and are targets of discrimination.
US Muslims concerned about place in society
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Qatar: Finding opportunities for reform in crisis

Qatar today faces a crisis, but it is also an opportunity to become a regional leader on human rights.
Qatar: Finding opportunities for reform in crisis
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Helium production in the world

The United States, Qatar, and only a few other countries are producing the entire global supply of helium.
Helium production in the world
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Qatar says new terror list is 'disappointing surprise'

Move by Saudi-led group boycotting Qatar to add names to 'terrorist' list is baseless, communications director says.
Qatar says new terror list is 'disappointing surprise'
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Soldiers killed as Taliban storms Kandahar base

Attack on military base in Kandahar also injures 13 troops, defence ministry says, as armed group extends offensive.
Soldiers killed as Taliban storms Kandahar base
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EU's top court urged to dismiss refugee relocation case

European Court of Justice adviser defends resettlement scheme and says case by Slovakia and Hungary should be dismissed.
EU's top court urged to dismiss refugee relocation case
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Venezuela opposition launches two-day nationwide strike

Two-day strike to begin Wednesday marks second large protest against Maduro, who is accused of power-grabbing moves.
Venezuela opposition launches two-day nationwide strike
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Mumbai building collapse kills at least 17 people

Rescue workers search for survivors after four-storey building containing nursing home and family apartments topples.
Mumbai building collapse kills at least 17 people
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Amnesty: Saudi should stop 'bloody execution spree'

Rights groups urge kingdom to halt executions of 14 men, reporting that at least 66 have been beheaded so far this year.
Amnesty: Saudi should stop 'bloody execution spree'
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Why Jokowi's war on drugs is doing more harm than good

Following Duterte's violent approach to drug trafficking will not solve Indonesia's drug problem.
Why Jokowi's war on drugs is doing more harm than good
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ECJ rules Hamas to remain on 'terror' list

Ruling comes after lower court said in 2014 that Palestinian group should be removed over lack of legal arguments.
ECJ rules Hamas to remain on 'terror' list
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Air attacks, shelling kill civilians in Syria's Raqqa

At least 18 civilians killed and 50 wounded by air attacks and shelling on ISIL's encircled stronghold, say activists.
Air attacks, shelling kill civilians in Syria's Raqqa
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Kashmir: The communalisation of a political dispute

The Kashmir issue was always a political one until interested parties pushed for a communal conflict.
Kashmir: The communalisation of a political dispute
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EU mulls sanctions against Poland over court reforms

EU commission to debate action against Poland after President Andrzej Duda vetoes two of three contentious court bills.
EU mulls sanctions against Poland over court reforms
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Cardinal Pell faces Australian court on sex charges

The third most senior Vatican official George Pell attends the first court hearing on historical sex abuse charges.
Cardinal Pell faces Australian court on sex charges
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UN accuses DR Congo army of digging Kasai mass graves

It is the first time the United Nations has directly suggested that government forces dug the mass graves.
UN accuses DR Congo army of digging Kasai mass graves
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Anti-balaka ambush in CAR kills two UN peacekeepers

Violence prompts many humanitarian groups to suspend activities in the Central African Republic city of Bangassou.
Anti-balaka ambush in CAR kills two UN peacekeepers
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US senate votes to open debate on Obamacare repeal

Vice President Mike Pence forced to cast the tie-breaking vote on moving forward with the senate healthcare debate.
US senate votes to open debate on Obamacare repeal
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Trump says Assad won't get away with 'horrible' crimes

Trump also called Hezbollah a 'menace' to the Middle East during a joint press conference with Lebanon's PM Saad Hariri.
Trump says Assad won't get away with 'horrible' crimes
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Libya peace talks - can they deliver?

France launches latest attempt to broker peace in Libya amid longstanding conflict between two main rival groups.
Libya peace talks - can they deliver?
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US navy fires warning shots near Iranian ship

US patrol ship fires shots in front of Iranian vessel in the Persian Gulf after it came too close, say US officials.
US navy fires warning shots near Iranian ship
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Can Muslim politicians survive in today's USA?

US voters seem to fail to see past the faith of Muslim American politicians, regardless of candidates' background.
Can Muslim politicians survive in today's USA?
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Libyan rivals agree on nationwide ceasefire

Fayez Serraj and Khalifa Haftar commit to refrain use of armed forces except for fight against 'terrorist' groups.
Libyan rivals agree on nationwide ceasefire
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Egypt jails scores for life over 2011 protests

Defendants were charged with rioting, vandalism and attacking police during protests in December 2011.
Egypt jails scores for life over 2011 protests
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Palestine envoy to UN: Al-Aqsa crisis at tipping point

Riyad Mansour urges Security Council to protect Palestinians and their holy sites from Israel's 'destructive agenda'.
Palestine envoy to UN: Al-Aqsa crisis at tipping point
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Erdogan: Era of bowing to Western pressure is over

Turkish president accuses West of manipulating with his country, saying he will not back down in feud with Germany.
Erdogan: Era of bowing to Western pressure is over
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Egypt: No compromise in dispute with Qatar

Foreign Minister tells EU's Mogherini that Qatar must accept in full demands by Egypt, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
Egypt: No compromise in dispute with Qatar
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Jerusalem cameras 'more dangerous than metal detectors'

Palestinians vow to continue protests against the installation of surveillance cameras at al-Aqsa Mosque compound.
Jerusalem cameras 'more dangerous than metal detectors'
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Week's weather: From extreme heat to deadly floods

From wildfires, drought and heatwaves to extreme rainfall, the summer has been brutal in many parts of the world.
Week's weather: From extreme heat to deadly floods
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Qatar: Ending blockade should precede dialogue

Qatar's defense minister warns of legal action if the four Arab nations do not end siege that is in its second month.
Qatar: Ending blockade should precede dialogue
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Saudi-led group blacklists 18 individuals, groups

Additions to so-called 'terror list' include nine groups from Libya and Yemen, and nine Qataris, Yemenis and Kuwaitis.
Saudi-led group blacklists 18 individuals, groups
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India's President Ram Nath Kovind takes oath

Kovind said he will use his position to improve the situation of Dalits, a community once known as 'untouchables'.
India's President Ram Nath Kovind takes oath
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Should police interrogations be recorded?

Advocates argue filming police interrogations could save lives and prevent the innocent from being unjustly imprisoned.
Should police interrogations be recorded?
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Saudi lobby pays $138,000 for anti-Qatar ads in the US

Saudi American Public Relation Affairs Committee buys 30-second TV spots for ads accusing Qatar of funding terrorism.
Saudi lobby pays $138,000 for anti-Qatar ads in the US
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Rebels advance in their fight for Az Zawiyah

Opposition forces battle government loyalists for control of Libya's only functioning oil refinery.
Rebels advance in their fight for Az Zawiyah
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Boycott of vote to overhaul constitution urged

Opposition in final push before Sunday's vote as vigil to honour killed protesters broken up by police.
Boycott of vote to overhaul constitution urged
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Kenya's election: What will young people vote for?

Feeling neglected, young Kenyans are losing interest in national politics. So where will the their political energy go?
Kenya's election: What will young people vote for?
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Refugees: Between worlds in Israel, Turkey and Greece

Short docs about an Eritrean boarding school in Israel, refugee children in Turkey and a hotel-turned-squat in Greece.
Refugees: Between worlds in Israel, Turkey and Greece
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Ruling on West Bank settlement wines stirs debate

Canada's food inspection agency will continue labelling wines made in illegal settlements as "Products of Israel".
Ruling on West Bank settlement wines stirs debate
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Abe denies favours for friend Kake amid falling support

Japan's prime minister rejects allegations he misused influence to help a friend open veterinary school.
Abe denies favours for friend Kake amid falling support
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Trump son-in-law Kushner: I did not collude with Russia

Jared Kushner has testified before the Senate investigators saying "all of his actions were proper".
Trump son-in-law Kushner: I did not collude with Russia
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Worst-ever dengue outbreak kills up to 300 in Sri Lanka

Government and aid agencies scale up efforts as hospitals overflow with patients, with dengue cases topping 100,000.
Worst-ever dengue outbreak kills up to 300 in Sri Lanka
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Israel 'removing' metal detectors from al-Aqsa compound

Director of the mosque says move does not fulfill Muslims' demands as security cameras remain in place.
Israel 'removing' metal detectors from al-Aqsa compound
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Will calls for direct talks to end Gulf crisis work?

During Gulf Arab tour, Turkey's president says blockade against Qatar must end for diplomatic efforts to be effective.
Will calls for direct talks to end Gulf crisis work?
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UN envoy: al-Aqsa crisis must be resolved by Friday

Tensions in Jerusalem have 'potential catastrophic costs well beyond the walls of the Old City', warns UN's envoy.
UN envoy: al-Aqsa crisis must be resolved by Friday
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UN delegation visits Yemen amid cholera outbreak

UN officials meet Prime Minister Ahmed bin Dagher for talks on international aid, state news agency Saba reports.
UN delegation visits Yemen amid cholera outbreak
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Jordan seeks to quiz Israeli guard over embassy deaths

Israel says guard who shot two Jordanians in Amman has immunity, but Jordan wants him questioned.
Jordan seeks to quiz Israeli guard over embassy deaths
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Qatar's Emir and Erdogan discuss Gulf crisis

Turkish president reviews Gulf row with Qatar's Emir on the last leg of his shuttle diplomacy tour in the region.
Qatar's Emir and Erdogan discuss Gulf crisis
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How do the Kenyan elections work?

A short explainer on the main candidates and the process of the 2017 Kenya presidential elections.
How do the Kenyan elections work?
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Blast leaves dozens dead in Pakistan's Lahore

At least 25 killed and scores wounded in a suspected suicide attack targeting police in the eastern city.
Blast leaves dozens dead in Pakistan's Lahore
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Indian Monsoon floods hit Gujarat and Rajasthan

Another metre of rain is possible in western India over the next three days
Indian Monsoon floods hit Gujarat and Rajasthan
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HRW: Saudi terrorism is killing people in Yemen

Speakers at conference in Doha question Saudi-led group's accusation that Qatar is funding terrorism.
HRW: Saudi terrorism is killing people in Yemen
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Trump's son-in-law Kushner denies Russia collusion

Trump's son-in-law said in a statement that he had 'no improper contacts' with Russian officials.
Trump's son-in-law Kushner denies Russia collusion
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Philippines' Duterte vows to continue his drug war

In his annual address, the president calls on critics not to trivialise his drugs war by demanding human rights.
Philippines' Duterte vows to continue his drug war
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HIV/AIDS: Fewer deaths, but infections still rising

Although the number of AIDS-related deaths has decreased over the years, the number of total infections is still rising.
HIV/AIDS: Fewer deaths, but infections still rising
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Maldives parliament shut down to stop speaker's removal

Soldiers enter parliament after opposition lawmakers defy lockdown and scale walls demanding a vote to remove speaker.
Maldives parliament shut down to stop speaker's removal
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Deadly explosion rocks Pakistani city of Lahore

Cause of the blast, which killed at least 11 people and wounded more than 19, remains unknown.
Deadly explosion rocks Pakistani city of Lahore
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Poland President Andrzej Duda vetoes judiciary reform

Duda vetoed bills that give politicians power to remove judges and the justice minister to appoint court presidents.
Poland President Andrzej Duda vetoes judiciary reform
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Q&A with AU ambassador to US Arikana Chihombori-Quao

AU ambassador to the United States on colonisation, hate crimes and changing the narrative of the continent.
Q&A with AU ambassador to US Arikana Chihombori-Quao
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IDP camps in Nigeria 'hit by suicide bombers'

At least eight people killed after female suicide attackers strike two IDP camps in Maiduguri, Civilian-JTF group says.
IDP camps in Nigeria 'hit by suicide bombers'
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Long-term effects of oil spills in Bodo, Nigeria

Environmental devastation, ruined economy and deteriorating health afflict Bodo community years after Shell oil spill.
Long-term effects of oil spills in Bodo, Nigeria
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China demands India pulls back troops in border dispute

China tells India not 'to push your luck' and pull back troops from Doklam plateau amid rising tension.
China demands India pulls back troops in border dispute
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From Khayyam to Mirzakhani: Iran's beautiful minds

Both Omar Khayyam and Maryam Mizrakhani complicate the vision of their common homeland, Iran, in Western imagination.
From Khayyam to Mirzakhani: Iran's beautiful minds
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'Clean cars' will save us from climate change deniers

The world is turning to clean energy and so is the car industry, ignoring Trump and his climate change deniers.
'Clean cars' will save us from climate change deniers
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Is Gaza-Sinai state a possibility for Palestinians?

The long-discussed plan could see most of Gaza's population end up in Sinai, alongside millions of Palestinian refugees.
Is Gaza-Sinai state a possibility for Palestinians?
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Suicide car bomb hits western Kabul

At least 12 people killed and several wounded in suicide attack in western Kabul, say officials.
Suicide car bomb hits western Kabul
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UN: Moroccan peacekeeper killed, three wounded in CAR

The UN blamed pro-Christian armed groups for the shootings in the southern Central African Republic city of Bangassou.
UN: Moroccan peacekeeper killed, three wounded in CAR
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Sudan clashes kill up to 10 in Darfur: tribal chiefs

Clashes between two Arab tribes come as the UN and African Union prepare to downsize their peacekeeping mission.
Sudan clashes kill up to 10 in Darfur: tribal chiefs
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Hayat Tahrir al-Sham take control of Syria's Idlib

Group formerly linked to al-Qaeda affiliate consolidates grip on Idlib as main rival rebels Ahrar al-Sham withdraw.
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham take control of Syria's Idlib
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Palestinian hospitals stretched with influx of wounded

Israeli forces have injured more than 900 Palestinians since clashes over al-Aqsa Mosque compound erupted on July 14.
Palestinian hospitals stretched with influx of wounded
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ISIL fighters executed by Haftar's forces in Libya

New video online shows senior leader reading charges and carrying out executions ahead of talks between rival factions.
ISIL fighters executed by Haftar's forces in Libya
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What happens to child soldiers when war ends?

Thousands of children struggle to adjust back into society after being recruited for armed conflicts.
What happens to child soldiers when war ends?
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1967 Detroit riots, 'resistance' then and now

'Social tensions and conflicts [of] today can be traced ... to the divisions that tore apart the nation in 1967.'
1967 Detroit riots, 'resistance' then and now
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Dahlan reveals controversial Hamas deal on Gaza

Power-sharing accord with Gaza ruler to see Egypt border open and power outages ease, says exiled Palestinian official.
Dahlan reveals controversial Hamas deal on Gaza
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Deadly shooting incident at Israeli embassy in Jordan

One Jordanian man was shot to death and an Israeli man was wounded after a fight at the Israeli embassy in Amman.
Deadly shooting incident at Israeli embassy in Jordan
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Soldiers killed in Somalia blast

Armed group al-Shabab claims responsibility for attack on security convoy near Baidoa in country's southwest.
Soldiers killed in Somalia blast
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EU's Mogherini urges direct talks to end Gulf crisis

Qatar and its neighbours should agree 'clear principles and a roadmap' to resolve row, says EU's foreign affairs chief.
EU's Mogherini urges direct talks to end Gulf crisis
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Alliance for Freedom and Dignity probes Qatar blockade

Brussels-based human rights group calls for end of sanctions against Qatar to alleviate suffering of ordinary people.
Alliance for Freedom and Dignity probes Qatar blockade
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UK welcomes Qatar's call for Gulf crisis talks

UK foreign secretary hails Qatar's call for talks and urges Saudi-led group to take steps towards lifting the embargo.
UK welcomes Qatar's call for Gulf crisis talks
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Macron's Francafrique

President Emmanuel Macron was born after the end of colonialism but he very much displays colonial thinking.
Macron's Francafrique
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Would be immigrants found dead in a lorry in the US

Eight bodies were recovered from parked lorry's trailer where 28 people also suffered critical injuries.
Would be immigrants found dead in a lorry in the US
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Yemen crisis 'an absolute shame on humanity'

Head of rights group CARE raises famine alarm, while Red Cross warns that 600,000 could contract cholera in 2017.
Yemen crisis 'an absolute shame on humanity'
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Hani al-Moliya: Legally Blind, Photographer, Refugee

A photographer from Homs becomes a youth leader after his photos of life in a refugee camp are noticed in Canada.
Hani al-Moliya: Legally Blind, Photographer, Refugee
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Nelson Mandela and FW de Klerk

Insight into the rivalry of the two men who helped end apartheid and shape a new multi-racial democracy in South Africa.
Nelson Mandela and FW de Klerk
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Mosul: A city reduced to rubble

UN says 8,400 housing sites were 'severely damaged or completely destroyed' in the battle to retake the city from ISIL.
Mosul: A city reduced to rubble
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Taliban fighters attack police, capturing two districts

Taywara and Kohistan were overrun by the Taliban after days of clashes with security forces.
Taliban fighters attack police, capturing two districts
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Five things you need to know about al-Aqsa

Amid growing tensions at al-Aqsa Mosque compound, Al Jazeera explains why the holy site is a flashpoint.
Five things you need to know about al-Aqsa
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Israel installs security cameras at al-Aqsa compound

Palestinians say they refuse any Israeli security measures after installation of CCTV cameras at al-Aqsa entrance.
Israel installs security cameras at al-Aqsa compound
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Syria truce crumbles as air raids hit Eastern Ghouta

Monitoring group says air strikes hit rebel-held towns just 24 hours after a ceasefire was agreed.
Syria truce crumbles as air raids hit Eastern Ghouta
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India: Manufacturing a picture-postcard Darjeeling

Violence has plagued India's Northeast since colonial times.
India: Manufacturing a picture-postcard Darjeeling
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Where is the Gulf crisis heading?

Qatar's emir makes his first televised address on the crisis, denouncing the 'malicious smear campaign' against Doha.
Where is the Gulf crisis heading?
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Lebanese mediator killed in fighting near Syrian border

Ahmad al-Fliti, who was mediating between Hezbollah and Syrian opposition fighters, was killed when his car was shelled.
Lebanese mediator killed in fighting near Syrian border
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Lost your phone in Japan? You'll probably get it back

How efficient lost property management in Japan reunites lost wallets, phones, keys and umbrellas with their owners.
Lost your phone in Japan? You'll probably get it back
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How will Qatar-Gulf crisis shape the region's economy?

Analysis: Blockade could permanently alter the economic arrangements that have long defined relations within the GCC.
How will Qatar-Gulf crisis shape the region's economy?
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US congress reaches deal on Russia sanctions bill

A key section of the bill mandates a congressional review if Trump attempts to ease or end the sanctions against Moscow.
US congress reaches deal on Russia sanctions bill
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Venezuelans protest Maduro's bid to amend constitution

Clashes erupt in Caracas as security forces fire tear gas to block opposition march on Venezuela's Supreme Court.
Venezuelans protest Maduro's bid to amend constitution
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Russia: New ceasefire deal agreed in Syria's Ghouta

Besieged Eastern Ghouta near Damascus is one of the last strongholds of rebels fighting Bashar al-Assad's forces.
Russia: New ceasefire deal agreed in Syria's Ghouta
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Erdogan set to visit Saudi Arabia over Gulf crisis

Turkey's president is due to discuss Gulf crisis with Saudi King and Crown Prince before heading to Kuwait and Qatar.
Erdogan set to visit Saudi Arabia over Gulf crisis
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Two Palestinians die after clashes with Israeli forces

Protesters aged 17 and 18 die of their wounds from separate incidents in the occupied West Bank.
Two Palestinians die after clashes with Israeli forces
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ISIL women recruits detained in Mosul

At least 16 women, including a 16-year-old German girl who ran away from home, face terrorism charges in Iraq.
ISIL women recruits detained in Mosul
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Iran rejects Trump's threats over detained US citizens

Tehran calls for release of Iranians imprisoned in the US as it criticises White House demands to free US citizens.
Iran rejects Trump's threats over detained US citizens
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Iran unveils new missile production line

Tehran starts manufacturing missiles that can target fighter jets, drones, cruise missiles and helicopters.
Iran unveils new missile production line
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Hezbollah makes gains in Syria-Lebanon border assault

Pro-Assad forces capture several strategic hills on second day of assault to drive rebels from the border, say reports.
Hezbollah makes gains in Syria-Lebanon border assault
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UAE restores Qatar's BeIN sports network back on air

Providers and subscribers report reinstatement of BeIN channels in the UAE over a month after authorities banned it.
UAE restores Qatar's BeIN sports network back on air
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Poland is turning authoritarian

Will the Polish people be able to stop it?
Poland is turning authoritarian
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Will the GCC crisis be resolved soon?

Statements by Qatar's Sheikh Tamim and UAE and US officials signal a potential resolution of the crisis.
Will the GCC crisis be resolved soon?
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Egypt sentences 28 to death over top prosecutor killing

Court hands death sentences to 28 and jails 38 others over the killing of Hisham Barakat in 2015.
Egypt sentences 28 to death over top prosecutor killing
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Brexit: A threat to Britain's food security?

We discuss whether the UK's divorce from the European Union could come at the cost of food security.
Brexit: A threat to Britain's food security?
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Mexico violence peaks with over 2,200 murders in June

Official data shows authorities nationwide recorded more than 12,100 homicide probes in the first six months of 2017.
Mexico violence peaks with over 2,200 murders in June
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Joko Widodo: Police should shoot suspected drug dealers

Joko Widodo supports increasing use of force against suspected drug traffickers as country faces 'narcotics emergency'.
Joko Widodo: Police should shoot suspected drug dealers
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Severe storms lash New Zealand’s South Island

State of emergency declared as floods and mudslides batter southeast coast of Pacific Island nation.
Severe storms lash New Zealand’s South Island
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Saad al-Kaabi: 'The blockade has made Qatar stronger'

The Qatar Petroleum chief discusses the impact of the Qatar-Gulf crisis on the oil and gas industry.
Saad al-Kaabi: 'The blockade has made Qatar stronger'
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CIA did not end Syria rebel support 'to appease Russia'

Senior US army official says decision was 'tough' but not related to Syria ally Russia, as previous reports claimed.
CIA did not end Syria rebel support 'to appease Russia'
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Israeli measures at al-Aqsa will 'increase resistance'

New Israeli measures of control will fuel the uprising in the occupied Palestinian territories, experts say.
Israeli measures at al-Aqsa will 'increase resistance'
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MPs back Duterte's bid to extend Mindanao martial law

Congress backs bid by President Duterte to give army further powers in order to clear fighters from troubled region.
MPs back Duterte's bid to extend Mindanao martial law
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The al-Aqsa metal detectors aren't a security measure

Israel has been using the pretext of security to quietly continue the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from their land.
The al-Aqsa metal detectors aren't a security measure
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Is Israel changing the status quo around al-Aqsa?

Israel's recent security measures are creating tensions with Palestinians who see them as extension of the occupation.
Is Israel changing the status quo around al-Aqsa?
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The rise and fall of ISIL

A chronology of ISIL's quick territorial victories and defeats in Iraq and Syria.
The rise and fall of ISIL
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Shujayea families remain haunted by loss

Three years since the 2014 Israeli massacre, Palestinians in Shujayea are still struggling to rebuild their lives.
Shujayea families remain haunted by loss
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Saving Senegal's sons from vanishing in European seas

Traumatised by loss of young men at sea, mothers and relatives work to find alternatives to perilous journey to Europe.
Saving Senegal's sons from vanishing in European seas
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Sessions discussed Trump campaign with Russians: report

Attorney general talked to Russian envoy on campaign issues while advising Trump, officials tell Washington Post.
Sessions discussed Trump campaign with Russians: report
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Al-Aqsa: UN slams Israel killings of young Palestinians

UN chief calls for probe into deaths of two teenagers and young man as tension grows over al-Aqsa restrictions.
Al-Aqsa: UN slams Israel killings of young Palestinians
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Activists decry Temer's Amazon deforestation bill

Proposed law would reduce preservation area and embolden illegal land occupiers, critics say as deadline looms.
Activists decry Temer's Amazon deforestation bill
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US air raid kills Afghan police in Helmand

Police chief says 12 dead in strike confirmed by US military as having killed 'friendly Afghan forces in a compound'.
US air raid kills Afghan police in Helmand
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UN envoy complains of state surveillance in Myanmar

Special Rapporteur Yanghee Lee says activists and journalists continue to be followed and questioned by state agents.
UN envoy complains of state surveillance in Myanmar
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Poland's senate approves contentious court bill

The bill sponsored by the ruling party gives politicians substantial power over Supreme Court in defiance of EU.
Poland's senate approves contentious court bill
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Iran accuses US of nuclear deal 'sabotage'

Senior Iranian official vents anger over fresh US sanctions which it says violates terms of the 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran accuses US of nuclear deal 'sabotage'
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Israelis dead in occupied West Bank stabbing attack

At least three Israelis dead in West Bank settlement of Neve Tsuf in knife attack, Israeli radio says.
Israelis dead in occupied West Bank stabbing attack
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Sheikh Tamim: Any talks must respect Qatar sovereignty

Qatar's emir expresses readiness for dialogue but says any solution to the Gulf crisis must respect Qatar's sovereignty.
Sheikh Tamim: Any talks must respect Qatar sovereignty
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Mahmoud Abbas freezes contact with Israel over al-Aqsa

Palestinian leader's decision follows deadly clashes that left at least three people dead and hundreds injured.
Mahmoud Abbas freezes contact with Israel over al-Aqsa
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UpFront special: Islam, ISIL and the Papacy

In this special on religion, Tahir ul Qadri attacks ISIL's ideology, and we debate if Pope Francis is a reformer
UpFront special: Islam, ISIL and the Papacy
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Rights group wants monitors to look into Qatar blockade

Brussels-based rights group says 'siege' is against principle of non-interference in other country's internal affairs.
Rights group wants monitors to look into Qatar blockade
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Islamic scholar: ISIL 'enemies of Islam'

'They are enemies of humankind, enemies of Islam,' says prominent Pakistani Islamic scholar Tahir ul Qadri.
Islamic scholar: ISIL 'enemies of Islam'
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Tahir ul Qadri: 'No rule of law' in Pakistan

Pakistan is being ruled by a 'dictatorship of the elite based on corruption', says Pakistani politician Tahir ul Qadri.
Tahir ul Qadri: 'No rule of law' in Pakistan
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UN blames Saudi-led coalition for deadly Yemen strikes

UN human rights office says strikes hit three families staying in a makeshift straw house after fleeing their homes.
UN blames Saudi-led coalition for deadly Yemen strikes
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White House spokesman Sean Spicer resigns

Press secretary resigns over Donald Trump's naming of Anthony Scaramucci as his new communications director.
White House spokesman Sean Spicer resigns
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Is Pope Francis a real reformer?

We debate Pope Francis’ reforms to the Catholic Church, and whether or not he is too progressive.
Is Pope Francis a real reformer?
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DR Congo loses $750m to corruption and mismanagement

Global Witness says at least $750m paid to Congo's tax bodies and state mining company disappeared in 2013-2015.
DR Congo loses $750m to corruption and mismanagement
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Al-Aqsa: Clashes in Jerusalem's Old City

At least three Palestinians killed and over a hundred protesters injured in clashes over the al-Aqsa Mosque controversy.
Al-Aqsa: Clashes in Jerusalem's Old City
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Rex Tillerson hopes Qatar blockade will be lifted

Secretary of State calls for an end to siege of Qatar, saying US is happy with its efforts at combatting terror funding.
Rex Tillerson hopes Qatar blockade will be lifted
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Al-Aqsa: Palestinian killed as Jerusalem protests rage

Local media says settler fires fatal shot at teenager as anger swells over discriminatory measures at holy site.
Al-Aqsa: Palestinian killed as Jerusalem protests rage
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Kashmir: Indian troops kill young tailor amid protests

Residents say army fired indiscriminately towards protesters, as police claim soldiers were being pelted with rocks.
Kashmir: Indian troops kill young tailor amid protests
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Week in pictures: From protests in Venezuela to Morocco

A photo round-up of some of last week's key events, including wildfire in California and Al-Aqsa tensions.
Week in pictures: From protests in Venezuela to Morocco
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Yemen's cholera epidemic is worst on record: Oxfam

More than 360,000 suspected cholera cases have been recorded over just three months in war-ravaged Yemen, says charity.
Yemen's cholera epidemic is worst on record: Oxfam
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The hotline trying to stop men murdering their wives

A hotline in the US is trying to tackle the high rate of domestic violence against nurses in the Nigerian diaspora.
The hotline trying to stop men murdering their wives
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Syrian refugees rebuild their lives in Istanbul

Since the outbreak of Syria's war in 2011, Turkey has welcomed more than three million Syrian refugees.
Syrian refugees rebuild their lives in Istanbul
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Philippines freezes peace talks with communist rebels

Philippine government halts talks with communist rebels after series of attacks as president vows new offensive.
Philippines freezes peace talks with communist rebels
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Thousands protest parliament's judicial reform proposal

Thousands turnout to rally against new bill allowing parliament to appoint Supreme Court, with EU also issuing concern.
Thousands protest parliament's judicial reform proposal
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Post-ISIL Iraq: Breaking the cycle of violence

Failure to prosecute perpetrators of extrajudicial killings in Iraq could be dangerous.
Post-ISIL Iraq: Breaking the cycle of violence
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Glorious Tamim: 'You won and you were silent'

As the Gulf crisis drags on, portraits and messages of support for the emir are plastered all over the Qatari capital.
Glorious Tamim: 'You won and you were silent'
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Two killed as strong earthquake hits Greece and Turkey

Deaths on Greek island of Kos as magnitude 6.7 earthquake shakes Greek Dodecanese Islands and Turkey's Aegean coast.
Two killed as strong earthquake hits Greece and Turkey
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Clashes kill six Ukraine soldiers in spike of violence

The latest surge in fighting with Russian-backed rebels along the volatile frontline is the bloodiest in recent months.
Clashes kill six Ukraine soldiers in spike of violence
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Qatar's Emir orders changes to law combating terrorism

Decree defining terms such as 'terrorist acts' follows a deal between Qatar and US to fight 'terrorism financing'.
Qatar's Emir orders changes to law combating terrorism
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Police use tear gas to halt Morocco 'million-man march'

Riot police in Al-Hoceima fire tear gas to scatter hundreds of protesters who defied a ban to march against 'injustice'.
Police use tear gas to halt Morocco 'million-man march'
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Millions heed anti-Maduro strike in Venezuela

The 24-hour strike was meant as an expression of national disapproval of Maduro's plan to reshape the political system.
Millions heed anti-Maduro strike in Venezuela
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Deadly ambush near Damascus hits pro-Assad forces

Firefight in village east of Damascus comes as clashes between two anti-government factions continue in Idlib province.
Deadly ambush near Damascus hits pro-Assad forces
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Turkey accuses Germany of harbouring 'terrorists'

Reaction follows German threat to slap sanctions and decision to issue travel advisory amid row over activists' arrest.
Turkey accuses Germany of harbouring 'terrorists'
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What do Trump and Putin want from each other?

Controversy continues to swirl around the US President, his aides, and the administration's relationship with Russia.
What do Trump and Putin want from each other?
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Malaysia's Migrant Money Trail

A look into the forces that profit from recruiting migrant labourers, many of whom work illegally and are underpaid.
Malaysia's Migrant Money Trail
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OJ Simpson granted parole after nearly 9 years in jail

In prison for Las Vegas hotel heist, OJ Simpson successfully made his parole case in a nationally televised hearing.
OJ Simpson granted parole after nearly 9 years in jail
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BeIN signs new contract to broadcast UEFA matches

Contract means the UEFA matches will be available exclusively on beIN SPORTS for the next four years.
BeIN signs new contract to broadcast UEFA matches
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China punishes 210,000 officials for corruption

Communist Party's anti-corruption watchdog says it has punished 210,000 officials for corruption in first half of 2017.
China punishes 210,000 officials for corruption
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India picks BJP-backed leader as new president

Ram Nath Kovind, 71, a Dalit leader, says his election is a 'symbol of the greatness of Indian democracy'.
India picks BJP-backed leader as new president
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Execution site discovered near Mosul's Old City

Human Rights Watch says observers discovered the corpses of 17 men, allegedly executed by Iraqi forces, in west Mosul.
Execution site discovered near Mosul's Old City
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Qatar sheds light on cyberattack on official media

Interior ministry officials say hacking on state media carried out in coordination with one of the blockading states.
Qatar sheds light on cyberattack on official media
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Al-Aqsa and the Old City of Jerusalem

Rising tensions in East Jerusalem have led to increased security measures at some of the holiest sites in the world.
Al-Aqsa and the Old City of Jerusalem
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One giant leap that changed mankind

The astronauts in Apollo 11 were the first humans that set foot on the Moon. This is how their journey changed humanity.
One giant leap that changed mankind
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Palestinian man killed after alleged stabbing

Victim identified by local news media as Muhammad Hussein Ahmad Tnouh, who Israeli forces say tried to stab a soldier.
Palestinian man killed after alleged stabbing
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Who are the US police really protecting?

US authorities handle white supremacists with kid gloves while branding Antifa protesters 'domestic terrorists'.
Who are the US police really protecting?
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Al-Hoceima: Protesters prepare anti-government rally

Organisers hope for huge turnout, but riot police fill city before rally that officials had already banned.
Al-Hoceima: Protesters prepare anti-government rally
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Over half those with HIV taking AIDS drugs: UN

Report finds global Aids-related deaths nearly halved since 2005, but there's more work to do to combat the disease
Over half those with HIV taking AIDS drugs: UN
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Kuwait shuts Iran cultural mission, expels diplomats

State news says move relates to the 2015 case of a broken up 'terror' cell that authorities said had contacts with Iran.
Kuwait shuts Iran cultural mission, expels diplomats
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Week of protests launched for anti-Trump demonstrators

Activists rally in solidarity with more than 200 protesters charged with felonies over Inauguration Day demonstration.
Week of protests launched for anti-Trump demonstrators
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Residents mourn battle-ridden Philippine city of Marawi

As government forces clash with ISIL-linked fighters, those who call the city home bear the brunt.
Residents mourn battle-ridden Philippine city of Marawi
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Fresh rallies planned as Israel weighs al-Aqsa security

Almost one week after alleged attack that set off tensions, officials deciding whether to keep metal detectors in place.
Fresh rallies planned as Israel weighs al-Aqsa security
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Nine lifestyle changes could cut dementia risk: Lancet

Maintaining good hearing, exercise, education and social activity among ways to prevent memory loss, study finds.
Nine lifestyle changes could cut dementia risk: Lancet
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ISIL families lament harsh treatment in Iraq

Dozens of families accused of having relatives in ISIL have been forcibly displaced to an 'open-air prison' camp.
ISIL families lament harsh treatment in Iraq
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Amnesty: Cameroon forces tortured Boko Haram suspects

Group condemns arbitrary arrest of dozens, citing human rights violations at military bases used by US, French troops.
Amnesty: Cameroon forces tortured Boko Haram suspects
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Palestinians have a legal right to armed struggle

It's time for Israel to accept that as an occupied people, Palestinians have a right to resist - in every way possible.
Palestinians have a legal right to armed struggle
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US ends laptop ban on Middle East carriers

Four-month ban on carrying laptops in cabins on US-bound flights ends as new airport security measures are put in place.
US ends laptop ban on Middle East carriers
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Trump campaign inner circle called before US senate

Donald Trump Jr., Jared Kushner and former campaign manager Paul Manafort asked to testify over Russia allegations.
Trump campaign inner circle called before US senate
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HRW: Greece failing to protect lone refugee children

Greek authorities register unaccompanied refugee children as adults and leave them vulnerable, says Human Rights Watch.
HRW: Greece failing to protect lone refugee children
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US praises Qatar's role in fight against 'terrorism'

State Department's annual country reports also say Doha made 'significant progress' in combatting terrorist financing.
US praises Qatar's role in fight against 'terrorism'
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Trump ends CIA arms support for anti-Assad Syria rebels

Ending the covert programme of support to certain rebel groups was sought by Assad ally Russia, say two US officials.
Trump ends CIA arms support for anti-Assad Syria rebels
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Qatar faults 'disorganised' conduct by Saudi-led group

Qatari official says the four countries imposing a blockade on Doha have 'regularly issued conflicting statements'.
Qatar faults 'disorganised' conduct by Saudi-led group
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Chile moves to ease strict abortion laws

President Bachelet vows to sign law allowing abortion in rape cases, or if the mother's or fetus' life is in danger.
Chile moves to ease strict abortion laws
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How long can Nicolas Maduro cling to power?

Venezuela's opposition keeps up its pressure on the embattled president, calling for further protests.
How long can Nicolas Maduro cling to power?
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ICC judges ordered to review Laurent Gbagbo's detention

Laurent Gbagbo to stay behind bars as trial judges review decision denying him interim release during mass crimes trial.
ICC judges ordered to review Laurent Gbagbo's detention
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US top court allows exemptions from Trump travel ban

Ruling comes after Hawaii court order that blocked ban covering grandparents of US citizens in Trump's list.
US top court allows exemptions from Trump travel ban
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Gulf states 'rebuff bid to ease humanitarian impact'

Rights body deplores lack of response to pleas to spare Gulf citizens humanitarian, social and economic effects of rift.
Gulf states 'rebuff bid to ease humanitarian impact'
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No charges for Saudi woman in viral miniskirt video

Statement says footage of woman walking in public wearing 'immodest clothes' was published without her knowledge.
No charges for Saudi woman in viral miniskirt video
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Sahrawis sentenced to jail over Western Sahara killings

Court sentences 23 civilians for 2010 Western Sahara clashes in retrial boycotted by defendants over fairness concerns
Sahrawis sentenced to jail over Western Sahara killings
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Morocco's al-Hoceima gears up for 'million-man march'

The steadily growing popular movement in Morocco's northern Rif region is planning a massive rally for Thursday.
Morocco's al-Hoceima gears up for 'million-man march'
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Canada's 'untouchable' spies

Canada's Islamophobic, homophobic and sexist spies remain unpunished in the malleable name of national security.
Canada's 'untouchable' spies
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Palestinians set for Day of Rage over al-Aqsa control

Tensions grow in occupied East Jerusalem after Israel implements new security measures at al-Aqsa compound.
Palestinians set for Day of Rage over al-Aqsa control
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It doesn't matter that an Arab will play Aladdin

Casting an Arab in the role of Aladdin will not correct the film's inherent racism.
It doesn't matter that an Arab will play Aladdin
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Ear Hustle: Prison podcast tells of life in San Quentin

Recorded in the historic San Quentin State Prison, the new Ear Hustle podcast paints a human image of life in lockup.
Ear Hustle: Prison podcast tells of life in San Quentin
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Sirkhane Social Circus School helps refugee children in Turkey

Social group restores young people's confidence by teaching them how to perform circus tricks.
Sirkhane Social Circus School helps refugee children in Turkey
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California wildfires force evacuations

Raging blaze near Yosemite National Park displaces thousands of Mariposa residents in the western US state.
California wildfires force evacuations
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UNESCO Valongo Wharf recognition prompts racism debate

UNESCO recognition of slave-era harbour as heritage site prompts debate about discrimination in present-day Brazil.
UNESCO Valongo Wharf recognition prompts racism debate
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UNESCO declares Chinese plateau a World Heritage Site

Tibetan activists fear World Heritage Site status for Hoh Xil may lead to displacement of Tibetan population.
UNESCO declares Chinese plateau a World Heritage Site
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Chris Patten: Hong Kong's freedoms under threat

Twenty years after the handover, Hong Kong's last British governor discusses Hong Kong-mainland China relations.
Chris Patten: Hong Kong's freedoms under threat
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Saudi-led coalition strike kills 20 near Yemen's Taiz

UN 'deeply disappointed' by attack that killed at least 20 civilians who had fled fighting in country's southwest.
Saudi-led coalition strike kills 20 near Yemen's Taiz
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Saudi-led coalition bars UN, BBC flight to Yemen

Coalition stopped plane leaving Djibouti because it was carrying three BBC journalists, aviation officials say.
Saudi-led coalition bars UN, BBC flight to Yemen
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Muslims return to CAR to find their homes are gone

Observers warn that if land and property are not returned, there will be no peace in the Central African Republic.
Muslims return to CAR to find their homes are gone
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Afghan girls' team shines at US robotics event

Group of girls from war-torn country, whose US visas were twice rejected, win silver medal for 'courageous achievement'.
Afghan girls' team shines at US robotics event
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Malcolm X and Martin Luther King

A portrait of two different voices whose demands for black equality gave rise to gains in American civil rights.
Malcolm X and Martin Luther King
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Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia banned 'to protect unity'

Move against Hizbut Tahrir follows controversial decree allowing officials to disband groups threatening national unity.
Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia banned 'to protect unity'
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Thai court to deliver verdict in people smuggling case

Many of the victims found in mass graves were Rohingya Muslims – a persecuted minority from Myanmar's Rakhine State.
Thai court to deliver verdict in people smuggling case
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Putin, Trump held second undisclosed G20 conversation

The private conversation took place during a dinner for G20 leaders in Germany this month, says White House official.
Putin, Trump held second undisclosed G20 conversation
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Police arrest Spanish football federation president

Angel Maria Villar arrested along with his son and two more federation executives in an anti-corruption investigation.
Police arrest Spanish football federation president
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Syrian rebels killed in Kurdish clashes

Fifteen dead in hit-and-run clashes with US-backed fighters in the country's north, says monitoring group.
Syrian rebels killed in Kurdish clashes
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Plane carrying Abdul Rashid Dostum 'denied landing'

Abdur Rashid Dostum's private jet flying in from Turkey prevented from landing in Mazar-i-Sharif, say officials.
Plane carrying Abdul Rashid Dostum 'denied landing'
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Maduro's July 30 vote to go ahead amid Trump threat

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Samuel Moncada says 'nobody can stop' Constituent Assembly election as clashes escalate.
Maduro's July 30 vote to go ahead amid Trump threat
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Palestinian shot dead by Israeli army in Hebron area

Israeli soldiers say driver ploughed his vehicle through a checkpoint towards them before they shot him.
Palestinian shot dead by Israeli army in Hebron area
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Zero hour in Venezuela: 'We won't stop'

With tension high following opposition's unofficial referendum, analysts see country heading into uncharted waters.
Zero hour in Venezuela: 'We won't stop'
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What's the EU's vision to address the refugee crisis?

The European Union restricts exports of inflatable boats to stem the flow of refugees and migrants from North Africa.
What's the EU's vision to address the refugee crisis?
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Report: Hamburg 'anti-Qatar protesters' were paid

German media reports say 'staged' demonstration during G20 summit ended with some protesters raising pro-Qatar slogans.
Report: Hamburg 'anti-Qatar protesters' were paid
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Yameen's nephew arrested amid challenge to rule

Politician Faris Maumoon held on bribery charges in run-up to vote to unseat ally of his uncle President Abdulla Yameen.
Yameen's nephew arrested amid challenge to rule
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Qatar weighs seeking damages over Gulf blockade

Economy minister discusses compensation with trade officials in Geneva as legal team prepares to study the sanctions.
Qatar weighs seeking damages over Gulf blockade
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US hits Iran with new economic sanctions

At least 16 individuals and entities targeted for backing 'illicit Iranian actors or transnational criminal activity'.
US hits Iran with new economic sanctions
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Syria's civil war explained from the beginning

The Syrian civil war is the deadliest conflict the 21st century has witnessed so far.
Syria's civil war explained from the beginning
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Somalia internet returns after three-week blackout

Internet outage was caused by a ship severing an undersea fiber optic cable connecting country to global data networks.
Somalia internet returns after three-week blackout
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Resistance: Fighting back in India, Canada and Russia

Stories of resistance from Indian toxic gas survivors, a First Nation clan in Canada, and a Russian democracy activist.
Resistance: Fighting back in India, Canada and Russia
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Tsang Yok-sing on the rift between China and Hong Kong

In an exclusive interview, the founder of Hong Kong's biggest pro-Beijing party discusses political tensions with China.
Tsang Yok-sing on the rift between China and Hong Kong
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Protest calls grow as Israel's grip on al-Aqsa tightens

Fatah calls on Palestinians to boycott holy mosque as heightened security measures are feared to be signs of a takeover.
Protest calls grow as Israel's grip on al-Aqsa tightens
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Nepal: Economic migrants spark unlikely shifts in power

No country in the world is more reliant on remittances than Nepal, where it makes up 32 percent of the GDP.
Nepal: Economic migrants spark unlikely shifts in power
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Turkey arrests six human rights activists

Amnesty International director among the six jailed for 'helping an armed terrorist organisation'.
Turkey arrests six human rights activists
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Mosul in ruins: 'I see only despair around us'

Soldiers have been working to save civilians still trapped among the rubble of war in Iraq's second-largest city.
Mosul in ruins: 'I see only despair around us'
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Myanmar: UN probe 'can only aggravate' Rakhine tension

Aung San Suu Kyi's security adviser dismisses UN investigation into alleged rape and killings of Rohingya Muslims.
Myanmar: UN probe 'can only aggravate' Rakhine tension
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Hijab-wearing woman among Apple's new emojis

Breastfeeding woman, bearded person and meditating man also among new symbols previewed to mark World Emoji Day.
Hijab-wearing woman among Apple's new emojis
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Russia: A resurgent superpower?

A century after Bolshevik revolution, Russia is seen as champion for belligerent nationalism across the globe.
Russia: A resurgent superpower?
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Did the Putin-Trump ceasefire kill the Astana talks?

Sidelining Iran in deals on Syria could be dangerous for Russia.
Did the Putin-Trump ceasefire kill the Astana talks?
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The challenges of treating drug-resistant TB in India

'Be prepared to take medicines for a long, long time.' Once considered a 'disease of the past', TB has had a resurgence.
The challenges of treating drug-resistant TB in India
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Radiohead in Israel: A fig leaf for apartheid

British rock band's decision to play in Tel Aviv has inadvertently demonstrated just why the BDS movement makes sense.
Radiohead in Israel: A fig leaf for apartheid
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PA crackdown narrows space for online criticism

Dozens of Palestinians have been arrested in recent years for social media posts criticising the government.
PA crackdown narrows space for online criticism
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