The brief October 1: Catalan vote, N Korea, HK protests

Tensions soar in Spain amid the Catalonia poll, it's China's National Day, and we meet a victim of Kashmir violence.
The brief October 1: Catalan vote, N Korea, HK protests
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Catalonia independence referendum: All you need to know

Referendum on independence for Catalonia set to go ahead on October 1 despite government crackdown in the region.
Catalonia independence referendum: All you need to know
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North Korea vows to become a 'state nuclear force'

Pyongyang calls sanctions and pressure 'futile' in halting its development of nuclear weapons.
North Korea vows to become a 'state nuclear force'
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Catalans' wish to vote unstoppable: Carles Puigdemont

In an interview with Al Jazeera, the president of Catalonia discusses a looming referendum to break away from Spain.
Catalans' wish to vote unstoppable: Carles Puigdemont
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Who has committed war crimes in Yemen?

UN Human Rights Council agrees to send investigators to examine alleged human rights violations in the war-torn country.
Who has committed war crimes in Yemen?
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Dozens arrested during neo-Nazi rally in Sweden

Authorities end march early after self-professed National Socialists clash with anti-fascists and police.
Dozens arrested during neo-Nazi rally in Sweden
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Bollywood actor of US descent Tom Alter dies

Son of American missionary parents worked on more than 300 films, including both Hindi and international productions.
Bollywood actor of US descent Tom Alter dies
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Colombia's ELN leader readies troops ahead of ceasefire

Under the truce, set to take effect at midnight, the group will suspend hostage-taking and attacks on infrastructure.
Colombia's ELN leader readies troops ahead of ceasefire
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Can Spain's economy survive a Catalan secession?

A look at Catalonia's economic might and how would a potential breakaway from Spain affect the country.
Can Spain's economy survive a Catalan secession?
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Iran and Iraq to hold joint border drills

Military exercises to take place near Iran's border with Iraqi Kurdistan in response to 'illegitimate' referendum.
Iran and Iraq to hold joint border drills
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Peter Szijjarto: Why we fight the EU on refugees

Hungary's foreign minister discusses tough immigration policies and the fight against EU migrant quotas.
Peter Szijjarto: Why we fight the EU on refugees
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Spanish police seal off polling stations in Catalonia

Spain's government cracks down on Catalonia's banned secession vote as separatists camp out at schools across region.
Spanish police seal off polling stations in Catalonia
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Deaths reported in military cargo plane crash in DRC

Technical problem suspected in cargo plane crash following take-off from Kinshasa airport, leaving at least 10 dead.
Deaths reported in military cargo plane crash in DRC
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'It's an injustice': Life after Israeli demolitions

Families of Palestinian attackers struggle to adapt after Israel razed their homes in a controversial, punitive policy.
'It's an injustice': Life after Israeli demolitions
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The oil market's rebalancing act

As global demand for oil strengthens, we look at the state of the oil industry and the factors at play.
The oil market's rebalancing act
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Waiting in the wings: Dubai's autonomous flying taxis

Pilot-less helicopter taxis are being readied in the Gulf emirate and could help free its heavily clogged highways.
Waiting in the wings: Dubai's autonomous flying taxis
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How big a mess is the war in Afghanistan?

As Trump announces more resources, we assess Afghanistan after 16 years of war and the cost of the many blunders so far.
How big a mess is the war in Afghanistan?
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Laffer: Tax cuts will make everyone a millionaire

We discuss the contradictions in Donald Trump's tax plan with renowned economist Arthur Laffer.
Laffer: Tax cuts will make everyone a millionaire
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Is Rwanda becoming a dictatorship?

We debate the prospect of Rwandan President Paul Kagame remaining in power through 2034.
Is Rwanda becoming a dictatorship?
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Ethiopians gather for festival marred by bloodshed

At least 50 Oromo people died last year at the Irreecha festival after police fired tear gas and started a stampede.
Ethiopians gather for festival marred by bloodshed
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Catalonia referendum: One country, two stories

As Catalans head to the polls, what does independence mean for both sides? Plus, Mexico's diverse community radio.
Catalonia referendum: One country, two stories
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Syrian war monitor: 28 civilians killed 'safe zone'

Four children among the dead in overnight aerial attacks on a town in northwestern Idlib province, UK-based group says.
Syrian war monitor: 28 civilians killed 'safe zone'
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What can actually trigger war on the Korean Peninsula?

The US has made clear it has not declared war on North Korea. But Pyongyang can still trigger military confrontation.
What can actually trigger war on the Korean Peninsula?
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Week in pictures: From misty morns, to major storms

A photo round-up of some of last week's key events, including flooding in southern India
Week in pictures: From misty morns, to major storms
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Do Russians care about Syria?

Two years into the Russian intervention in Syria, we ask what Russians think of the war.
Do Russians care about Syria?
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Cambodian opposition MPs flee from crackdown

About half the country's opposition members of parliament have left as government vows more arrests over alleged coup.
Cambodian opposition MPs flee from crackdown
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Puerto Rican mayor begs for aid after Hurricane Maria

Angry mayor of San Juan accuses Trump administration of 'killing us with the inefficiency' as desperation grows.
Puerto Rican mayor begs for aid after Hurricane Maria
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Catalans occupy polling stations ahead of referendum

Pro-secession supporters camp out at Barcelona schools to defy Madrid authorities before Sunday's independence vote.
Catalans occupy polling stations ahead of referendum
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Rex Tillerson in China for N Korea talks

US secretary of state meets Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss the North Korean nuclear crisis.
Rex Tillerson in China for N Korea talks
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Will Iraq force Kurds to cancel referendum results?

Iraq orders international airlines to stop flying into its Kurdish region following a referendum vote on secession.
Will Iraq force Kurds to cancel referendum results?
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Iraqi forces plan takeover of Kurdish region's borders

With help of Iran and Turkey, Iraq's defence ministry says the government will take control of Kurdish regional borders.
Iraqi forces plan takeover of Kurdish region's borders
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Raul Romeva: Catalonia referendum 'impossible to stop'

Catalan FM urges Spain's government to let voters 'solve situation by democracy' as Madrid insists no vote will happen.
Raul Romeva: Catalonia referendum 'impossible to stop'
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UN agrees to send war crimes investigators to Yemen

Yemeni delegation accepts the resolution that was passed in a compromise between Western powers and Arab countries.
UN agrees to send war crimes investigators to Yemen
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Syrian army captures key supply route in Deir Az Zor

Syrian government-aligned Hezbollah says Palmyra to Deir Az Zor highway captured from ISIL in latest push.
Syrian army captures key supply route in Deir Az Zor
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US cuts Cuba diplomatic staff over mysterious 'attacks'

Cuba says it has found no evidence to support US claims that several American diplomats were harmed in 'health attacks'.
US cuts Cuba diplomatic staff over mysterious 'attacks'
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Do tax cuts drive economic growth, or inequality?

We speak to economist Arthur Laffer about President Trump’s plans for tax cuts, and we debate democracy in Rwanda.
Do tax cuts drive economic growth, or inequality?
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Rwanda’s economy: miracle or mirage?

We debate whether the Rwandan economy is as strong as growth figures suggest.
Rwanda’s economy: miracle or mirage?
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Iraq imposes flight ban on Kurdish region after poll

Airlines ordered by Baghdad to stop flying into Kurdish airports as part of backlash against the region's referendum.
Iraq imposes flight ban on Kurdish region after poll
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Yemen cholera outbreak could hit one million by 2018

Yemen has endured 750,000 suspected cases of cholera, with at least 2,119 dying since the start of the year.
Yemen cholera outbreak could hit one million by 2018
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Catalan leaders vow to push forward on referendum

Regional government officials defiant over Sunday's disputed vote as Madrid remains staunchly opposed to the poll.
Catalan leaders vow to push forward on referendum
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Suicide bomb blast near Kabul mosque blast kills five

Suicide attacker posing as shepherd detonates explosives close to Hussainia mosque in Afghanistan's capital, police say.
Suicide bomb blast near Kabul mosque blast kills five
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Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny detained ahead of rally

State media cite Russian authorities as saying Navalny was held for urging supporters to attend unauthorised rallies.
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny detained ahead of rally
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Right-wing Zionism, white supremacy and the BDS

Right-wing Pro-Israeli groups' support for white supremacists in the US reveals their moral blind spot over the BDS.
Right-wing Zionism, white supremacy and the BDS
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Rohingya refugees share stories of sexual violence

Myanmar's army killed many of the women they raped. Survivors in refugee camps in Bangladesh say they want justice.
Rohingya refugees share stories of sexual violence
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Toronto heat breaks century old record

All of eastern Canada and the US eastern states have been enjoying an extended summer spell, which has just ended.
Toronto heat breaks century old record
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Palestinians slam US Israel envoy's 'ignorance'

Palestinian officials criticise David Friedman who said Israel is occupying only two percent of the West Bank.
Palestinians slam US Israel envoy's 'ignorance'
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Iraqi ban on flights to Kurdish cities begins Friday

Decision to shut down flights comes amid tensions over an overwhelming 'yes' vote in an independence referendum.
Iraqi ban on flights to Kurdish cities begins Friday
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More than half of Borno schools closed over Boko Haram

Close to three million children in need of education as threat from armed group in northeast persists, says UNICEF.
More than half of Borno schools closed over Boko Haram
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India: At least 21 killed in Mumbai station stampede

Commuters stampede on a bridge near Mumbai's Elphinstone railway station, killing at least 21 people.
India: At least 21 killed in Mumbai station stampede
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Puerto Ricans denounce US hurricane relief efforts

As Trump officials praise Hurricane Maria aid work, rural residents say they're without fresh water and food.
Puerto Ricans denounce US hurricane relief efforts
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Turkey raises oil threat after Iraqi Kurds referendum

Most oil that flows through a pipeline from Iraq to Turkey comes from Kurdish sources and a cut-off would damaging.
Turkey raises oil threat after Iraqi Kurds referendum
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Lebanon sentences Ahmed al-Assir to death

Cleric was tried along with 38 others accused of killing Lebanese soldiers in the southern city of Sidon in 2013.
Lebanon sentences Ahmed al-Assir to death
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Catalan students rally to defend independence vote

High school and university students hold mass rally in Barcelona to Catalonia's right to vote.
Catalan students rally to defend independence vote
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UN chief calls for 'urgent end to Rohingya 'nightmare'

Antonio Guterres urges Myanmar's government to end military operation as refugees continue to flee to Bangladesh.
UN chief calls for 'urgent end to Rohingya 'nightmare'
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Car bomb blast kills seven in Somalia's Mogadishu

Explosion goes off alongside densely-populated road in Somali capital's Hamarweyne district, according to officials.
Car bomb blast kills seven in Somalia's Mogadishu
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ISIL posts 'Baghdadi audio' issuing 'resistance' call

Date of recording unknown, but apparent ISIL leader made reference to the North Korean threats against Japan and US.
ISIL posts 'Baghdadi audio' issuing 'resistance' call
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Anger in Kabul after US air raid wounds civilians

Six members of one family, including four children, are wounded in US air strike launched in response to Taliban attack.
Anger in Kabul after US air raid wounds civilians
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Moral paralysis in American academia

On 'civilised' scholars and their liberal defence of immoral hate mongering.
Moral paralysis in American academia
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Al Jazeera releases virtual reality project on Rohingya

'I am Rohingya' follows the journey of a young woman from her home in Myanmar to a refugee camp in Bangladesh.
Al Jazeera releases virtual reality project on Rohingya
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Scores of Rohingya feared drowned after boat capsizes

Police recover 15 bodies after boat carrying 'more than 100' people fleeing Myanmar unrest capsizes in rough seas.
Scores of Rohingya feared drowned after boat capsizes
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China to close North Korean firms under UN sanctions

Companies and joint ventures with Chinese firms have 120 days to close from the September 11 adoption of UN resolution.
China to close North Korean firms under UN sanctions
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It's official: Defending torture victims is terrorism

It turns out you can get a 'terror' conviction in the UK for refusing to break client confidentiality.
It's official: Defending torture victims is terrorism
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The world's ageing population

The percentage of people older than 60 year will increase rapidly over the coming decades.
The world's ageing population
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Haider al-Abadi vows to use law to control Kurds

Haider al-Abadi pledges to use constitution and law to impose his central government's rule over Iraqi Kurds.
Haider al-Abadi vows to use law to control Kurds
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Rohingya crisis explained in maps

A visual explainer of the unrest in Myanmar that has forced around one million Rohingya to flee their homes.
Rohingya crisis explained in maps
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How Myanmar expelled the majority of its Rohingya

After the recent exodus of Rohingya, Bangladesh now hosts more Rohingya than Myanmar.
How Myanmar expelled the majority of its Rohingya
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Forced Back To Cambodia

101 East explores how the US continues to deport Cambodian Americans who have committed a crime and served their time.
Forced Back To Cambodia
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Qatar rebuts concerns over World Cup workers' safety

Organisers of 2022 football event refute accusations raised by rights group over outdoor working hours in intense heat.
Qatar rebuts concerns over World Cup workers' safety
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Al Jazeera launches new content on Instagram

After Snapchat blocked Al Jazeera in GCC nations, new Instagram content aims to provide creative information for youth.
Al Jazeera launches new content on Instagram
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The 69th anniversary of Korea Armed Forces Day

Thousands attend military ceremony marking the day when South Korean forces broke through the border in 1950.
The 69th anniversary of Korea Armed Forces Day
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Canada's Jagmeet Singh: Battling racism with love

The Sikh-Canadian is on the course of becoming the first visible minority in Canada to lead a federal political party.
Canada's Jagmeet Singh: Battling racism with love
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Rohingya mothers and babies: Hungry and traumatised

Mothers recount giving birth as they fled, their children crying in hunger and their fears over long-term trauma.
Rohingya mothers and babies: Hungry and traumatised
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Rights group condemns attacks on Syrian hospitals

Physicians for Human Rights reports air strikes on three hospitals by Russian or Syrian jets in rebel-held Idlib.
Rights group condemns attacks on Syrian hospitals
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Mizrahi Jews renew calls for justice over stolen babies

Mizrahis demand the state open sealed adoption files and officially recognise its crimes against Jews of Arab origin.
Mizrahi Jews renew calls for justice over stolen babies
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12 Afghan security forces killed in Kandahar

Assault on government and police headquarters in Maroof district also wounded several others as insurgency continues.
12 Afghan security forces killed in Kandahar
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Catalonia independence referendum: All you need to know

Referendum on independence for Catalonia set to go ahead on October 1 despite government crackdown in the region.
Catalonia independence referendum: All you need to know
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Russian officer who prevented nuclear disaster in 1983

False alarm of a US nuclear first strike was detected by a Soviet military analyst who helped evade a nuclear war.
Russian officer who prevented nuclear disaster in 1983
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'No signs of torture' in death of Otto Warmbier

US student held in Pyongyang died from a lack of oxygen to the brain caused by an unknown injury, coroner says.
'No signs of torture' in death of Otto Warmbier
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Homeless in a Hawaiian paradise

The Pu'uhonua camp initiative serves as new model for homeless people to receive support and reintegrate into society.
Homeless in a Hawaiian paradise
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Dagny Carlsson: Life Begins at 100

The world's oldest blogger reveals how it's possible to transform your life and find happiness at 100 years of age.
Dagny Carlsson: Life Begins at 100
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US campaigners eye opening for Euro-style healthcare

After the latest failure to scrap Obamacare, campaigners spy a rare chance to roll out coverage for all Americans.
US campaigners eye opening for Euro-style healthcare
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US slashes number of refugees it is ready to resettle

The United States will resettle only 45,000 refugees in 2018, down from a high of more than 200,000 in 1980.
US slashes number of refugees it is ready to resettle
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Corbyn slams Saudi war in Yemen, Israeli oppression

Labour leader makes the remarks while addressing the UK opposition party's conference in Brighton.
Corbyn slams Saudi war in Yemen, Israeli oppression
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Is Saudi Arabia on a reform path?

Women in Saudi Arabia are finally being allowed to drive from next year following a decree issued by King Salman.
Is Saudi Arabia on a reform path?
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Thousands evacuated after Ukraine arms depot blast

At least two people injured in fire, which authorities said was a possible act of 'sabotage'.
Thousands evacuated after Ukraine arms depot blast
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Germany's finance minister Wolfgang Schaeuble to quit

The eurozone's most powerful advocate of austerity is expected to become speaker of the new German parliament.
Germany's finance minister Wolfgang Schaeuble to quit
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Uganda introduces bill to remove presidential age limit

Bill brought to parliament by ruling party MP will allow President Yoweri Museveni to seek a sixth term in office.
Uganda introduces bill to remove presidential age limit
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European Commission seeks to resettle 50,000 refugees

EU sets aside $587m for plan focused on resettling vulnerable people from Libya, Egypt, Niger, Sudan, Chad and Ethiopia.
European Commission seeks to resettle 50,000 refugees
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Israel cuts Elor Azaria sentence by four months

Decision by Israel's military chief of staff condemned by Palestinians as a 'license to kill without accountability'.
Israel cuts Elor Azaria sentence by four months
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Iraqi Kurds overwhelmingly back split from Baghdad

As Erbil-Baghdad tensions soar, regional election officials say 92 percent of voters choose 'Yes' in non-binding poll.
Iraqi Kurds overwhelmingly back split from Baghdad
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Locating the Rohingya in time and space

On the Rohingya, history, identity and belonging.
Locating the Rohingya in time and space
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Thousands march against corruption in South Africa

Trade union confederation says time has come for 'workers and citizens to stand up and push back against this rot'.
Thousands march against corruption in South Africa
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Palestinians speak out about torture in PA prison

Jericho prison is playing a key role in a Palestinian security apparatus aimed at stifling dissent, observers say.
Palestinians speak out about torture in PA prison
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Interpol approves Palestinian membership bid

Secret ballot seen as diplomatic win for Palestinian statehood, as Israel was actively seeking to postpone the vote.
Interpol approves Palestinian membership bid
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Iraqi Kurds under pressure after independence vote

Baghdad calls for suspension of international flights to Kurdish region after 'Yes' vote wins independence referendum.
Iraqi Kurds under pressure after independence vote
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Mexico's Indigenous Congress: Decolonising politics

The First Nations of Mexico are on a quest to break down the silencing wall of racism, patriarchy and capitalism.
Mexico's Indigenous Congress: Decolonising politics
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A day of rage against President Duterte

Support for the Philippines' populist president starts to dwindle as his brutal war on drugs continue to take lives.
A day of rage against President Duterte
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US Republicans fail to scrap Obamacare again

US President Donald Trump has vowed to repeal the Affordable Care Act, but efforts have so far fallen short.
US Republicans fail to scrap Obamacare again
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Iraqi: ISIL kills seven soldiers in Anbar province

Suicide bombing, mortar and gun attacks target several positions held by Iraqi forces near Ramadi city.
Iraqi: ISIL kills seven soldiers in Anbar province
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Mattis met with rockets in Kabul ahead of Afghan talks

Taliban targets US defence secretary with rocket attack on Kabul airport after he arrived on an unannounced visit.
Mattis met with rockets in Kabul ahead of Afghan talks
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Yingluck Shinawatra sentenced to five years in absentia

The former prime minister-turned-fugitive was not present at court ruling, which sentenced her to five years in jail.
Yingluck Shinawatra sentenced to five years in absentia
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Trump: Puerto Rico relief effort 'amazing, tremendous'

Many of the island's 3.4m residents are without electricity as Puerto Rico endures fuel shortages in wake of hurricane.
Trump: Puerto Rico relief effort 'amazing, tremendous'
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My Own Private Bollywood

What does it take to make a Bollywood movie? A personal journey into the fascinating world of Indian film.
My Own Private Bollywood
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Saudi women driving ban lifted: Euphoria and sarcasm

Riyadh's decision to overturn a ban on women driving in the kingdom spurs euphoria and sarcasm on social media.
Saudi women driving ban lifted: Euphoria and sarcasm
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'Lost and found booth' reunites Rohingya families

The makeshift booth run by a Rohingya reunites missing children with parents via public announcements in Kutupalong.
'Lost and found booth' reunites Rohingya families
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Cruel cycle of domestic violence and homelessness in LA

Working to change LA's overprotective system that leaves survivors of abuse trapped in a cycle of homelessness.
Cruel cycle of domestic violence and homelessness in LA
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Left paralysed from Fluoroquinolone antibiotic toxicity

Experts say, the antibiotic linked to toxicity that's left many chronically ill, should be used as last resort only.
Left paralysed from Fluoroquinolone antibiotic toxicity
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'Last paradise on earth': From Asia to the Faroes

A growing number of Southeast Asian women are moving to the remote islands after marrying Faroese men.
'Last paradise on earth': From Asia to the Faroes
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Myanmar: Who are the Rohingya?

Why are the more than one million Rohingya in Myanmar considered the 'world's most persecuted minority'?
Myanmar: Who are the Rohingya?
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Iraqi PM: Kurds must hand over airports or face embargo

Initial results in Kurdish referendum in northern Iraq show a majority supporting independence from Baghdad.
Iraqi PM: Kurds must hand over airports or face embargo
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Libyan rights groups accuse UAE of war crimes

Groups say hundreds of civilians killed in air strikes by UAE and forces loyal to a UAE-allied renegade general.
Libyan rights groups accuse UAE of war crimes
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Can Kurdistan be an independent state?

The Kurds in Iraq have voted in a referendum with hopes of getting their own homeland.
Can Kurdistan be an independent state?
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Syria to consider granting Kurds greater autonomy

Discussions on extended powers for Syrian Kurds to begin once Assad government defeats ISIL, foreign minister says.
Syria to consider granting Kurds greater autonomy
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Saudi Arabia to allow women to drive

Royal decree announcing decision signed by King Salman to be effective immediately.
Saudi Arabia to allow women to drive
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CAGE's Muhammad Rabbani to appeal against court ruling

CAGE's Rabbani says guilty verdict confirms person can foul of terrorism laws for protecting client confidentiality.
CAGE's Muhammad Rabbani to appeal against court ruling
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Thousands flee as Vanuatu volcano verges on eruption

Up to 70 percent of people on South Pacific islands moved to emergency shelters as Monaro becomes increasingly active.
Thousands flee as Vanuatu volcano verges on eruption
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Macron wants security, tax reforms for post-Brexit EU

French leader calls Europe 'too weak, too slow, too inefficient' in speech unveiling proposals for post-Brexit shake-up.
Macron wants security, tax reforms for post-Brexit EU
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Angola swears in Joao Lourenco as president

Former defence minister takes over from Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who ruled the oil-rich nation for 38 years.
Angola swears in Joao Lourenco as president
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Erdogan: Kurdish vote risks 'ethnic and sectarian war'

Turkish leader threatens to impose sanctions a day after semi-autonomous Iraqi region held controversial secession vote.
Erdogan: Kurdish vote risks 'ethnic and sectarian war'
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HRW: Saudi Arabia's hate speech still target minorities

Some state scholars continue to stoke discrimination against minorities despite reform efforts, according to HRW report.
HRW: Saudi Arabia's hate speech still target minorities
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Travel-weary camels sent back to Qatar amid GCC rift

Among the victims of the GCC crisis are 200 Qatari-owned racing camels, shipped back from UAE via Oman's seaport.
Travel-weary camels sent back to Qatar amid GCC rift
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Gaza: Children suffer from war trauma three years on

Three years after the 2014 Israeli war on Gaza, children in the Strip continue to suffer psychologically.
Gaza: Children suffer from war trauma three years on
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Rohingya refugees search for shelter in Bangladesh

As hundreds of thousands of refugees have entered Cox's Bazar, the challenge of sheltering them has intensified.
Rohingya refugees search for shelter in Bangladesh
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Mapping out Syria’s remaining battles

Battles intensify as fighting in Syria now focused on three key areas.
Mapping out Syria’s remaining battles
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Who are Germany's far-right AfD?

Alternative for Germany looks set to become the first far right nationalist party to enter parliament since WWII.
Who are Germany's far-right AfD?
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How art can be a force for development in Africa

If Africa commits to bringing the creative sector to life, African art can breathe new life into the continent.
How art can be a force for development in Africa
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Summer-like conditions reach southeast Canada

It may well be autumn across North America, but some parts are having their hottest weather of the year so far.
Summer-like conditions reach southeast Canada
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Anger as Swedish neo-Nazis prepare for Yom Kippur march

The event dubbed 'Revolt against the traitors' is scheduled to take place on September 30 and to pass near a synagogue.
Anger as Swedish neo-Nazis prepare for Yom Kippur march
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HRW: Myanmar committing 'crimes against humanity'

Rights group says Myanmar's army has committed 'serious violations' including rape during its crackdown on the Rohingya.
HRW: Myanmar committing 'crimes against humanity'
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The German shake-up: Rocky road ahead for Angela Merkel

After Sunday's election, it's time to bury any illusions about Merkel's supposed role as 'the leader of the free world'.
The German shake-up: Rocky road ahead for Angela Merkel
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Iraq, Turkey forces in joint drills after Kurdish vote

Iraq army and Turkish forces conduct joint military manoeuvres after divisive Kurdish referendum on Monday.
Iraq, Turkey forces in joint drills after Kurdish vote
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The week Mexicans put their politicians to shame

After last week's devastating earthquake, ordinary Mexicans, not the government, rose up to mend the country's wounds.
The week Mexicans put their politicians to shame
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US rejects North Korea war allegations as 'absurd'

As war of words heats up, regional leaders warn that war on Korean Peninsula will result in 'catastrophic consequences'.
US rejects North Korea war allegations as 'absurd'
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Puerto Rico: Devastated scenes after Hurricane Maria

Maria is the most powerful hurricane to strike Puerto Rico in nearly a century.
Puerto Rico: Devastated scenes after Hurricane Maria
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First refugees held on Manus Island leave for US

Hundreds of asylum seekers not part of resettlement deal ask Australian government 'what happens to those left behind'.
First refugees held on Manus Island leave for US
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Nawaz Sharif appears before anti-corruption court

Sharif is likely to be indicted on October 2 in connection to three corruption cases against him.
Nawaz Sharif appears before anti-corruption court
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Gunman opens fire near Duterte's Manila residence

Security unit confirmed one unidentified officer was shot dead in the Malacanang Park shooting incident.
Gunman opens fire near Duterte's Manila residence
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Venezuela: No Money, Mo’ Problems

Where did all the money go, and how did Venezuela come to where it is today?
Venezuela: No Money, Mo’ Problems
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Venezuela crisis: All the latest updates

With pro- and anti-government protesters taking to the streets, here is the latest in the Venezuelan crisis.
Venezuela crisis: All the latest updates
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The resurgence of the right in Germany

Chancellor Angela Merkel wins a fourth term but her power is reduced.
The resurgence of the right in Germany
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Abdulrahman: Gulf crisis pushing Qatar closer to Iran

Foreign minister criticises boycotting Gulf neighbours, while saying there is greater desire by US to resolve crisis.
Abdulrahman: Gulf crisis pushing Qatar closer to Iran
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Iraqi Kurds begin count in independence referendum

Reports say an estimated 78 percent of the more than five million eligible voters turned out to cast their ballot.
Iraqi Kurds begin count in independence referendum
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Japan's PM announces snap election amid NK crisis

Critics say that the vote could create a "political vacuum" in the face of recent threats from North Korea
Japan's PM announces snap election amid NK crisis
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AfD may shift rightward after Frauke Petry's decision

Frauke Petry says she will not take her parliamentary seat citing 'disagreement over content' within far-right party.
AfD may shift rightward after Frauke Petry's decision
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Russia blames US policy for Valery Asapov's death

Officer's killing by ISIL blamed on 'two-faced policy' while report on Russian air strike on US-backed force is denied.
Russia blames US policy for Valery Asapov's death
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Erdogan warns of armed action over Iraqi Kurdistan vote

Saying that the Turkish military stands ready, president threatens to cut the Kurds' oil exports through his country.
Erdogan warns of armed action over Iraqi Kurdistan vote
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Milo Yiannopoulos' security cost US Berkeley $800,000

US university grappling with budget cuts and layoffs spends large sum on security for far-right speaker.
Milo Yiannopoulos' security cost US Berkeley $800,000
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North Korea tensions: All the latest updates

Here are all the latest developments since the UN imposed sanctions on North Korea on August 4.
North Korea tensions: All the latest updates
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Pyongyang: All options on the table for leadership

Ri Yong-ho, foreign minister, says 'declaration of war' means all options will be on the table for country's leadership.
Pyongyang: All options on the table for leadership
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Take a knee for justice: Protest white power!

When you mix US sports, capitalism, white supremacy and black protest together, you are headed for nuclear social reset.
Take a knee for justice: Protest white power!
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Mongolia: The nomads risking it all

Mongolian herders shift their entire lives across frozen rivers and through 2,000 metre-high mountain passes.
Mongolia: The nomads risking it all
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Who was Muhammad Mahdi Akef?

Akef’s death could play its role in reviving the Muslim Brotherhood and inspiring sympathisers across the world.
Who was Muhammad Mahdi Akef?
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Midwives offer lifeline to pregnant Rohingya women

Trained nurses have come to aid of 24,000 pregnant and lactating Rohingya women staying in Bangladesh refugee camps.
Midwives offer lifeline to pregnant Rohingya women
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Farmajo's betrayal of the Somali people

By handing a decorated officer of the ONFL to Ethiopia, the Somali government has betrayed its own people.
Farmajo's betrayal of the Somali people
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More than a mail-order bride: The Asian women choosing life in the Faroes

Why are women trading a life in the tropics for a treeless, windswept country on the edge of the Arctic circle?
More than a mail-order bride: The Asian women choosing life in the Faroes
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Japan's PM calls snap election

Shinzo Abe says he will dissolve lower house of parliament and call elections in October.
Japan's PM calls snap election
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Amnesty: Rohingya in India need support, not expulsion

Rights group says India uses 'security threat' to justify plans for mass deportation of approximately 40,000 Rohingya.
Amnesty: Rohingya in India need support, not expulsion
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Rohingya crisis explained in maps

A visual explainer of the unrest in Myanmar that has forced around one million Rohingya to flee their homes.
Rohingya crisis explained in maps
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Inside the hospital treating Rohingya refugees

In a Bangladeshi hospital, Rohingya are treated for wounds sustained when the Myanmar army burned down their homes.
Inside the hospital treating Rohingya refugees
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Can Ugandans overcome trauma of LRA's violent crimes?

Years after the LRA was subdued, reconciliation between communities and returning former LRA fighters remains elusive.
Can Ugandans overcome trauma of LRA's violent crimes?
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Inside the alt-right: 'Genocidal behind closed doors'

An anti-fascist activist who infiltrated the alt-right describes its growing influence and international connections.
Inside the alt-right: 'Genocidal behind closed doors'
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Jared Kushner used personal email for WH business

Senior adviser to president received or responded to dozens of emails from White House officials using private server.
Jared Kushner used personal email for WH business
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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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Did the media cost Hillary Clinton the election?

In her new memoir, Clinton blames, in part, the US news media for her defeat in the 2016 US presidential election.
Did the media cost Hillary Clinton the election?
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Uncertainty among Kurds as polls open

Kurdish bid for independence from Iraq will be problematic amid ongoing internal disputes, residents of the region say.
Uncertainty among Kurds as polls open
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Iraqi Kurds vote in independence referendum

Millions of Kurds expected to vote for independence in northern Iraq, amid international opposition against poll.
Iraqi Kurds vote in independence referendum
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Rohingya crisis: A month of misery in Myanmar's Rakhine

Monday marks one month since recent crisis began in Rakhine forcing 430,000 people to flee their homes to Bangladesh.
Rohingya crisis: A month of misery in Myanmar's Rakhine
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Gunman opens fire in Nashville church; 1 dead, 7 hurt

The FBI said it has opened a civil rights investigation into the shooting at the Burnette Chapel Church of Christ.
Gunman opens fire in Nashville church; 1 dead, 7 hurt
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Trump slaps travel restrictions on N Korea, Venezuela

Critics have accused the president of discriminating against Muslims in violation of US guarantees of religious liberty.
Trump slaps travel restrictions on N Korea, Venezuela
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US air strikes kill 17 ISIL fighters in Libya

ISIL camp hit in the first American attack in Libya since President Donald Trump took office in January.
US air strikes kill 17 ISIL fighters in Libya
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Wave of protests grip NFL after Trump's player comments

More than 100 players throughout popular US sport take a defiant stance after US president's racism protest call out.
Wave of protests grip NFL after Trump's player comments
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What rights do airline passengers have?

Europe's biggest budget airline cancels 2,000 flights, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers.
What rights do airline passengers have?
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Who are Germany's far-right AfD?

Alternative for Germany looks set to become the first far right nationalist party to enter parliament since WWII.
Who are Germany's far-right AfD?
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Rwandan police detain Paul Kagame critic Diane Rwigara

Member of political opposition, who tried to run in presidential poll, is accused of offences against state security.
Rwandan police detain Paul Kagame critic Diane Rwigara
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German election: Anti-AfD protests erupt in Berlin

Demonstrators descend at a building in Berlin where the leaders of the far-right party are celebrating election results.
German election: Anti-AfD protests erupt in Berlin
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Barzani to Kurds: Vote in referendum to secure future

Kurdish regional president vows talks after referendum, but Baghdad says it will not accept disintegration of Iraq.
Barzani to Kurds: Vote in referendum to secure future
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Thousands welcome Sheikh Tamim back in show of unity

Qataris and foreigners line up Doha waterfront to greet emir after his first trip abroad since the start of Gulf crisis.
Thousands welcome Sheikh Tamim back in show of unity
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German election: Merkel's party 'secures most votes'

Exit polls show Angela Merkel's coalition bloc winning 33.5 percent of the vote in country's national election.
German election: Merkel's party 'secures most votes'
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Untold stories of most vulnerable Rohingya refugees

Rohingya refugees share their stories of dispossession and the problems they are facing at camps in Bangladesh.
Untold stories of most vulnerable Rohingya refugees
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Iran halts Iraqi Kurdistan flights ahead of referendum

Flights to airports in Sulaymaniyah and Erbil will be affected, but Kurds say nothing can stop September 25 vote.
Iran halts Iraqi Kurdistan flights ahead of referendum
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UN peacekeepers killed in Mali explosion

Blast hits convoy travelling between towns of Anefis and Gao in northern Mali, in latest attack against MINUSMA members.
UN peacekeepers killed in Mali explosion
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Greece and economic recovery: Fake news in action

The Greek 'economic success' story advanced by Tsipras et al would have been funny if it wasn't such a serious matter.
Greece and economic recovery: Fake news in action
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A look into Iraq's disputed Kirkuk before referendum

Iraq's disputed areas have long been a source of contention between Baghdad and the Kurds as both lay claim to them.
A look into Iraq's disputed Kirkuk before referendum
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UN: Rohingya in Bangladesh need 'massive' assistance

UN say there are "immense" challenges as Bangladesh needs assistance to feed and shelter the 436,000 Rohingya.
UN: Rohingya in Bangladesh need 'massive' assistance
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Insurance in the age of climate change

How does an increasingly tumultuous environment affect the reinsurance industry and asset insurance in particular?
Insurance in the age of climate change
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Covering the North Korean threat

How are media outlets reporting on the escalating war of words between US President Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong-un?
Covering the North Korean threat
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Tensions rise in Iraq ahead of Kurdish referendum

Protest erupts in east Iraq against Monday's independence vote, while bomb attack kills four Kurdish soldiers in Kirkuk.
Tensions rise in Iraq ahead of Kurdish referendum
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An arms embargo on Myanmar would not save the Rohingya

An arms embargo would achieve nothing other than allowing the international community to claim it is "doing something".
An arms embargo on Myanmar would not save the Rohingya
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Maria leaves Caribbean, now threatens US east coast

Hurricane has potential to cause more problems as it heads towards Eastern Seaboard.
Maria leaves Caribbean, now threatens US east coast
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Bali: Thousands flee rumbling Mount Agung volcano

Officials tell people to stay at least 9km away from Mount Agung, which has been rumbling since August.
Bali: Thousands flee rumbling Mount Agung volcano
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Mass rally in Pyongyang after war of words at UN

Thousands take to the streets in North Korean capital, as insults continue to fly between Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump.
Mass rally in Pyongyang after war of words at UN
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Kenya police ordered to investigate election officials

President Uhuru was declared the winner of the August elections but the Supreme Court ordered the vote annulled.
Kenya police ordered to investigate election officials
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The displaced and 'forgotten' in Colombia's Soacha slum

The impoverished Colombian city that's home to victims of Colombia's conflict and thousands of Venezuela's migrants.
The displaced and 'forgotten' in Colombia's Soacha slum
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Germany votes in key national elections

Angela Merkel looking all but certain to win historic fourth term, as Germany votes in federal elections.
Germany votes in key national elections
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Turkey extends troops' deployment in Iraq and Syria

Renewal of bill comes two days before scheduled independence referendum in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region.
Turkey extends troops' deployment in Iraq and Syria
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Trump insults make rocket attack 'inevitable': N Korea

Pyongyang's FM makes remarks in response to US President Donald Trump calling Pyongyang's leader 'rocket man'.
Trump insults make rocket attack 'inevitable': N Korea
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Will the US pull out of the Iran nuclear deal?

Iran says it has successfully tested a new long-range ballistic missile with a range of 2,000km.
Will the US pull out of the Iran nuclear deal?
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US bombers fly close to North Korea in show of force

Pentagon says the flight was aimed at demonstrating Washington's military options available to 'defeat any threat'.
US bombers fly close to North Korea in show of force
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India arrests sect leader for allegedly raping woman

Police arrest 70-year-old Kaushlendra Prapannacharya Falahari Maharaja for allegedly sexually assaulting 21-year-old.
India arrests sect leader for allegedly raping woman
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Iraq: Who will control Hawija after ISIL?

As operation to retake town from ISIL begins, debate on who will govern after the armed group's defeat heats up.
Iraq: Who will control Hawija after ISIL?
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Syria: SDF says it took Conoco gas field from ISIL

US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces claim to have taken a major gas field, which is located in Deir Az Zor.
Syria: SDF says it took Conoco gas field from ISIL
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Iraq war map: Who controls what

As fighting in parts of Iraq intensifies, a visual breakdown of the control of territory after years of war.
Iraq war map: Who controls what
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Germany's far right: From the AfD to neo-Nazis

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is set to enter Germany's Bundestag on Sunday, but it is not alone on the far right.
Germany's far right: From the AfD to neo-Nazis
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King Letsie III of Lesotho: Ready for more power

The king of Lesotho says he is willing to play a larger political role, if asked to do so.
King Letsie III of Lesotho: Ready for more power
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Iran's ballistic missile capabilities

Iran this week fired missiles at another country for the first time in three decades.
Iran's ballistic missile capabilities
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Germany's economic forces at play

We look at the challenges facing the Eurozone's biggest economic player as a new government takes shape.
Germany's economic forces at play
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Rohingya children recall horror of losing parents

About 1,400 Rohingya children have crossed the Myanmar border to Bangladesh, unaccompanied by their parents.
Rohingya children recall horror of losing parents
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'What Happened': Hillary Clinton and the media

Clinton's memoir blames the media, among others, for her election loss. Plus, covering North Korea's nuclear threat.
'What Happened': Hillary Clinton and the media
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Can Raila Odinga win Kenya's re-election?

Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga on contesting presidential election results again and why this year is different.
Can Raila Odinga win Kenya's re-election?
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Has the Syrian opposition lost the war?

Journalist Patrick Cockburn and Syrian American Council adviser Mohammed Ghanem offer differing views on the Syrian war.
Has the Syrian opposition lost the war?
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North Korea tensions: All the latest updates

Here are all the latest developments since the UN imposed sanctions on North Korea on August 4.
North Korea tensions: All the latest updates
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Bernie Sanders has a healthcare plan for the US

And it may just work.
Bernie Sanders has a healthcare plan for the US
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Earthquake detected in North Korea: China state media

China's earthquake administration says it detected a magnitude 3.4 earthquake near site of recent nuclear test.
Earthquake detected in North Korea: China state media
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Lake Chad Basin: One long climate catastrophe

Climate change is feeding poverty, instability, hunger and violence in the Lake Chad basin.
Lake Chad Basin: One long climate catastrophe
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What Germany's refugees think about the elections

"This election will affect my future ... Germany is now my home. I speak German better than my mother tongue."
What Germany's refugees think about the elections
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Raqqa: 'Seeing dead bodies is normal now'

As battle for ISIL-held Raqqa enters its final stages, those on the ground lament civilian casualties.
Raqqa: 'Seeing dead bodies is normal now'
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Is Kenya's democracy in crisis?

We ask Kenya's Raila Odinga about running for president again and debate whether the Syrian opposition lost the war.
Is Kenya's democracy in crisis?
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Polls close in New Zealand neck-and-neck election

Record 1.2 million votes cast in advance, but neither the ruling or opposition party expected to win outright majority.
Polls close in New Zealand neck-and-neck election
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Iran tests new ballistic missile: state media

Defying US warnings, the reported test comes just hours after Khoramshahr missile was unveiled during a military parade.
Iran tests new ballistic missile: state media
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Orouba Barakat, daughter Halla found killed in Istanbul

Syrian National Coalition, relatives demand swift investigation into stabbing of Orouba and Halla Barakat in Turkey.
Orouba Barakat, daughter Halla found killed in Istanbul
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China imposes limits on oil supply to North Korea

New sanctions by Beijing, a close ally of Pyongyang, also include an import ban on textile products from North Korea.
China imposes limits on oil supply to North Korea
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Russia tells US, N Korea 'hot heads' to calm down

Russian FM Sergey Lavrov describes back and forth between Washington and Pyongyang a 'kindergarten fight'.
Russia tells US, N Korea 'hot heads' to calm down
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German weapon removed from Mikhail Kalashnikov statue

Removal occurs after Moscow residents notice that metal bas-relief behind new monument includes image of German weapon.
German weapon removed from Mikhail Kalashnikov statue
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Puerto Rico dam failure prompts mass evacuation

Authorities issue flash flood emergency as buses are sent to evacuate tens of thousands of residents from their houses.
Puerto Rico dam failure prompts mass evacuation
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Barzani: Kurd region poll to occur despite opposition

KRG head defiant as Turkey calls planned independence referendum in Kurdish northern Iraq a threat to its security.
Barzani: Kurd region poll to occur despite opposition
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Theresa May proposes two-year transition after Brexit

Cautious praise by EU to UK leader's speech, while European leaders urge more clarity on citizens' issue and budget.
Theresa May proposes two-year transition after Brexit
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Ex-Muslim Brotherhood leader Mahdi Akef dies at 89

Born in 1928, months after the founding of the Muslim Brotherhood, Akef was one of the group's most prominent members.
Ex-Muslim Brotherhood leader Mahdi Akef dies at 89
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Is President Trump to blame for a rise in hate crimes?

The Southern Poverty Law Center says there has been a spike in hate crimes in the US since last year's election.
Is President Trump to blame for a rise in hate crimes?
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Hurricane Maria kills 32 as it lashes Caribbean islands

Trump says Puerto Rico has been 'totally obliterated' as Maria unlikely to hit the continental United States.
Hurricane Maria kills 32 as it lashes Caribbean islands
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Fifteen dead as refugee boat capsizes in Black Sea

Several others also missing after Romania-bound boat sinks off Turkey's Black Sea coast.
Fifteen dead as refugee boat capsizes in Black Sea
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'Trump looking to loosen Obama limits on drone strikes'

Rights group outraged as reports say president considering policy changes to expand CIA authority on strikes and raids.
'Trump looking to loosen Obama limits on drone strikes'
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Syrians vote in Kurdish-held northern region

Elections begin three-phase process to set up new governing institutions that aim to secure regional autonomy.
Syrians vote in Kurdish-held northern region
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SOHR: Israeli warplanes hit near Damascus airport

The air strikes reportedly struck sites controlled by the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, says UK-based activist group.
SOHR: Israeli warplanes hit near Damascus airport
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Hurricanes: Act now, save later

Every dollar invested in disaster preparedness saves seven dollars in recovery.
Hurricanes: Act now, save later
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Berkeley: Protests planned against 'Free Speech Week'

Rallies planned as far-right events slated to host ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon and anti-Muslim figure Pamela Geller.
Berkeley: Protests planned against 'Free Speech Week'
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NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour

Live every day at 15:00 GMT, our interactive news bulletin gives you the opportunity to engage with our team directly.
NewsGrid - Al Jazeera's interactive news hour
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Kurdish independence vote: A historical perspective

The upcoming vote has little to do with Kurds' real grievances and much to share with conflicting geopolitical agendas.
Kurdish independence vote: A historical perspective
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'Indian shooting' kills six Pakistanis across border

Pakistani military says at least six civilians dead and dozens wounded in exchange of fire across the de-facto border.
'Indian shooting' kills six Pakistanis across border
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London: Police charge teen over Parsons Green attack

Ahmed Hassan, 18, will face court on Friday after being charged with attempted murder following attack that injured 30.
London: Police charge teen over Parsons Green attack
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Taking a step against US impunity in Guantanamo

The fight against impunity in Guantanamo Bay has finally reached the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.
Taking a step against US impunity in Guantanamo
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SIGAR report puts Afghan security deficiencies in focus

Trump and Ghani meet in New York as SIGAR report says US approach to Afghanistan lacked "whole of government approach".
SIGAR report puts Afghan security deficiencies in focus
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Uber to lose its licence to operate in London

Transport authority declares US ride-booking company not 'fit and proper to hold a private hire operator licence'.
Uber to lose its licence to operate in London
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Soseong-ri: Ground Zero of South Korea's anti-THAAD movement

With deployment of US anti-missile defence system, Soseong-ri residents turn from being melon farmers to anti-war activists.
Soseong-ri: Ground Zero of South Korea's anti-THAAD movement
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Hasina seeks return of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar

In speech to UN, Sheikh Hasina presses Myanmar to allow the return of 'hungry, distressed and hopeless' refugees.
Hasina seeks return of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar
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How Gaza's only escape turned deadly

Owing to the power crisis, coastal pollution worsens, causing death and disease.
How Gaza's only escape turned deadly
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Mexico: search operations continue after earthquake

Search-and-rescue operation under way but report of miraculous rescue of trapped girl in Mexico City proves false.
Mexico: search operations continue after earthquake
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Pyongyang threatens H-bomb test over Pacific Ocean

Warning termed 'totally unacceptable' by Japan even as North's leader vows to make 'mentally deranged' Trump pay dearly.
Pyongyang threatens H-bomb test over Pacific Ocean
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Somalia rebukes its states for breaking with Qatar

Tensions in strategically located Somalia illustrate how far the political ripples from the Gulf dispute have spread.
Somalia rebukes its states for breaking with Qatar
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Cambodia: Switching off independent radio stations

Nearly a dozen stations have had licenses suspended without notice as media crackdown continues ahead of 2018 election.
Cambodia: Switching off independent radio stations
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Trudeau tells UN Canada has failed indigenous people

Prime minister acknowledges the dark history of Canada's colonisation as one of "humiliation, neglect and abuse".
Trudeau tells UN Canada has failed indigenous people
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Kim Jong-un: 'Deranged' Trump will 'pay dearly'

Kim Jong-un responds to US president's 'totally destroy' threat by calling Donald Trump a 'rogue and a gangster'.
Kim Jong-un: 'Deranged' Trump will 'pay dearly'
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Germany election: Martin Schulz profile

Leader of Social Democratic Party is projected to win 22 percent of the vote in Sunday's federal elections in Germany.
Germany election: Martin Schulz profile
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Hurricane Maria leaves at least 15 dead in Dominica

Hundreds of homes destroyed and communication cut off as Category 4 storm devastates small Caribbean island nation.
Hurricane Maria leaves at least 15 dead in Dominica
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How to end the war in Yemen?

Hundreds of thousands take part in a rally in Sanaa to mark the third anniversary of the Houthi rebels' takeover.
How to end the war in Yemen?
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Odinga: Kenya's presidential vote results 'manipulated'

Presidential hopeful praises top court's decision to order Kenya's fresh election after claims of manipulation.
Odinga: Kenya's presidential vote results 'manipulated'
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EU urged to resettle refugees directly from Middle East

Greek asylum chief says bloc should take in refugees straight from the Middle East to prevent undocumented migration.
EU urged to resettle refugees directly from Middle East
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Trump signs new order to expand North Korea sanctions

Latest measure bans foreign banks and businesses doing any trade with Pyongyang to curb its nuclear missile programme.
Trump signs new order to expand North Korea sanctions
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Thousands of Filipinos slam Duterte's drug war

Demonstrators denounce president's 'drug war' as they mark 45 years since the declaration of martial law in Philippines.
Thousands of Filipinos slam Duterte's drug war
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Kenya's presidential elections moved to October 26

Court ruling prompts change of date for new polls as election commission says it needs more time to meet requirements.
Kenya's presidential elections moved to October 26
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Separatist supporters mass outside Barcelona top court

Protesters gather outside Supreme Court in a show of support for next month's planned independence referendum.
Separatist supporters mass outside Barcelona top court
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Japan's plan to cut EU pharmaceutical prices is harmful

The measures Japan is planning to take to reduce it's healthcare costs will harm Japanese patients and the EU economy.
Japan's plan to cut EU pharmaceutical prices is harmful
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Is Brexit really going to help British workers?

The big winners of a post-Brexit controlled migration system will not be British workers, but unscrupulous employers.
Is Brexit really going to help British workers?
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Houthi criticies Saudis, UAE in anniversary speech

Rally to mark third anniversary of takeover of Sanaa by Abdel-Malek al-Houthi's army conspicuous by absence of allies.
Houthi criticies Saudis, UAE in anniversary speech
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German election: Who are the AfD?

Alternative for Germany looks set to become the first far right nationalist party to enter parliament since WWII.
German election: Who are the AfD?
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Looking for love in the Faroes

Meet the South East Asian women saving the population of the remote Faroe Islands, one marriage at a time.
Looking for love in the Faroes
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Families brave generations of Alzheimer's in Colombia

In a Colombian region where Alzheimer's has been passed on for many generations, women carry the burden of care.
Families brave generations of Alzheimer's in Colombia
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Yemen: Is Saleh's alliance with the Houthis breakable?

On the third anniversary of Sanaa's capture, Saleh's unholy alliance with the Hautis may be nearing its end.
Yemen: Is Saleh's alliance with the Houthis breakable?
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Buddhist protesters block aid to Muslim Rohingya

Mob in Myanmar blocks relief supplies while fatal road accident hits truck carrying food to refugees in Bangladesh.
Buddhist protesters block aid to Muslim Rohingya
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Which country has conducted the most nuclear tests?

Despite disarmament efforts, more than 2,000 nuclear tests have been conducted since 1945.
Which country has conducted the most nuclear tests?
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Profile: Angela Merkel

If she wins the upcoming elections, Angela Merkel could be on track to become Germany's longest-serving chancellor.
Profile: Angela Merkel
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The battle for Raqqa: Who controls what

Raqqa is the capital of ISIL's so-called caliphate, and it's probably where the group will make its last stand.
The battle for Raqqa: Who controls what
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How Israel is disabling Palestinian teenagers

Survivors of Israeli live fire speak about Israel's 'kneecapping' practice of shooting youth in their lower limbs.
How Israel is disabling Palestinian teenagers
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Trump urges 'strong and swift' UN action for Rohingya

In strongest US response yet, vice president says violence against Muslim minority sowing 'seeds of hatred and chaos'.
Trump urges 'strong and swift' UN action for Rohingya
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Mexico quake rescuers race to free girl, other victims

Death rises to 230 as President Enrique Nieto says 'every minute counts to save lives'.
Mexico quake rescuers race to free girl, other victims
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Failing grade for companies dealing in palm oil: report

As palm oil plantations have rapidly expanded across Southeast Asia, controversy over the edible oil has intensified.
Failing grade for companies dealing in palm oil: report
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US funding cuts and the impact on Syrian refugee women

How the US went from all to nothing at a maternity clinic in the world's largest Syrian refugee camp.
US funding cuts and the impact on Syrian refugee women
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Raqqa faces deadly 'barrage' from US-led coalition

Over 430 civilians likely died in August by US-led coalition actions in anti-ISIL push in Syrian city, says Airwars.
Raqqa faces deadly 'barrage' from US-led coalition
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UNGA: What is Donald Trump's message to the world?

The United Nations hosts its 72nd General Assembly which is US President Donald Trump's first.
UNGA: What is Donald Trump's message to the world?
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Kenya court blames electoral body for nullified vote

Judges say election process was neither 'transparent nor verifiable' but dismiss opposition claims against Kenyatta.
Kenya court blames electoral body for nullified vote
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In praise of the AK-47: Russia unveils statue of Mikhail Kalashnikov

Russia celebrates the assault rifle inventor with a dedicated monument in the capital, Moscow.
In praise of the AK-47: Russia unveils statue of Mikhail Kalashnikov
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Hurricane Maria tears through Puerto Rico

Strongest storm to hit the US territory in nearly 90 years has killed at least nine in its wake across the Caribbean.
Hurricane Maria tears through Puerto Rico
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Dozens of states sign treaty banning nuclear weapons

More than 50 nations sign agreement calling for a global ban on nuclear weapons, but none of them possess such arms.
Dozens of states sign treaty banning nuclear weapons
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Iran's Hassan Rouhani hits back at Trump in UNGA speech

Calling Trump's UN speech 'ignorant, absurd and hateful', Iran's leader slams potential US withdrawal from nuclear deal.
Iran's Hassan Rouhani hits back at Trump in UNGA speech
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Catalan leader accuses Spain of 'totalitarian' actions

President Carles Puigdemont denounces detentions of high-ranking regional officials in the run-up to independence vote.
Catalan leader accuses Spain of 'totalitarian' actions
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SDF: Battle for ISIL-held Raqqa city in 'final stages'

ISIL fighters are now confined in Raqqa city centre, the SDF alliance says as it announces the opening of a new front.
SDF: Battle for ISIL-held Raqqa city in 'final stages'
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Palestinians submit Israel 'war crime' evidence to ICC

Four Palestinian groups allege high-level Israeli officials are responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Palestinians submit Israel 'war crime' evidence to ICC
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Cameroon using 'anti-terror' law to silence media: CPJ

Committee to Protect Journalists say government uses anti-terror law to silence and intimidate the media in Cameroon.
Cameroon using 'anti-terror' law to silence media: CPJ
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Likely transfer of entire Bedouin town 'unprecedented'

Palestinian community of Khan al-Ahmar pessimistic over upcoming verdict by Israel's top court on forced eviction case.
Likely transfer of entire Bedouin town 'unprecedented'
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Oman's Sailing Stars

How four young Omani women sailors challenge stereotypes and push the limits to represent their country internationally.
Oman's Sailing Stars
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Invention of the Mizrahim

Israel invented the word Mizrahim to strip Arab Jews of their histories as they tried to do with Palestinians.
Invention of the Mizrahim
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Erdogan warns of sanctions over Kurds' independence bid

Turkish leader says Ankara is mulling sanctions if Iraq's Kurdistan region proceeds with September 25 referendum.
Erdogan warns of sanctions over Kurds' independence bid
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The Srebrenicans are standing with the Rohingya

Survivors of genocide are obliged to take action when others are being threatened with the treatment they once received.
The Srebrenicans are standing with the Rohingya
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How do the German elections work?

On September 24, Germans will head out to the polls to choose the 19th Bundestag.
How do the German elections work?
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Hurricane Maria makes landfall in Puerto Rico

Maria strikes island as a powerful Category 4 storm, inflicting potentially catastrophic damage.
Hurricane Maria makes landfall in Puerto Rico
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Why Fatah and Hamas won't reconcile

The latest episode of the Hamas-Fatah reconciliation saga is not a step closer to a unity government, analysts say.
Why Fatah and Hamas won't reconcile
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They look at us with hope, but we can only document their despair

As a photojournalist capturing the suffering of the Rohingya, I wonder whether our pictures are doing anything to help them at all.
They look at us with hope, but we can only document their despair
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Police arrest Catalan government official

Junior economy minister held in morning raid and local government offices searched in run-up to contentious referendum.
Police arrest Catalan government official
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Egypt-Israel relations 'at highest level' in history

As Egypt's Sisi and Israel's Netanyahu meet in public for the first time, analysts say relations have never been closer.
Egypt-Israel relations 'at highest level' in history
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Earthquake kills more than 200 in central Mexico

Rescue workers race to find survivors after deadliest tremor in 32 years kills at least 248 in central Mexico.
Earthquake kills more than 200 in central Mexico
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'Deadly air strikes' target hospitals in Syria's Idlib

War monitor says Syrian and Russian jets struck four facilities, including maternity hospital, in retaliatory assault.
'Deadly air strikes' target hospitals in Syria's Idlib
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Riek Machar's men blamed for deadly South Sudan raid

Women, elderly people and police among 25 killed by exiled politician's fighters in oil-rich Unity state, say officials.
Riek Machar's men blamed for deadly South Sudan raid
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Myanmar: Who are the Rohingya?

Why are the more than one million Rohingya in Myanmar considered the 'world's most persecuted minority'?
Myanmar: Who are the Rohingya?
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Sheikh Tamim takes Gulf crisis to global audience

Qatar's emir appeals to world leaders before meeting US President Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
Sheikh Tamim takes Gulf crisis to global audience
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Censorship and social media in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia orders Snapchat to block Al Jazeera in latest move after Riyadh-led bloc imposed blockade on Qatar in June.
Censorship and social media in Saudi Arabia
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Trump says Gulf crisis can be 'solved pretty quickly'

US president and Qatari emir discuss Gulf diplomatic crisis on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
Trump says Gulf crisis can be 'solved pretty quickly'
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Qatar-Gulf crisis: All the latest updates

Qatar-Gulf crisis: All the latest updates
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Qatari emir condemns 'unjust blockade' at UNGA speech

Sheikh Tamim renews call for talks 'based on mutual respect for sovereignty' to end the Gulf diplomatic crisis.
Qatari emir condemns 'unjust blockade' at UNGA speech
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Major earthquake hits southern Mexico

Strong tremor felt in Mexico City as quake strikes Puebla state, forcing people to flee buildings.
Major earthquake hits southern Mexico
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'Tensions to rise' after Trump's North Korea comments

Analysts say US president's fiery language against North Korea and its leader distances the prospect of negotiations.
'Tensions to rise' after Trump's North Korea comments
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'Traitor': Rohingya refugees react to Suu Kyi's speech

On Bangladesh-Myanmar border, refugees respond with anger and skepticism to leader's first speech on Rohingya crisis.
'Traitor': Rohingya refugees react to Suu Kyi's speech
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Forty million victims of modern slavery in 2016: report

Women and girls are disproportionately affected by modern slavery, 71 percent of the overall total, a study says.
Forty million victims of modern slavery in 2016: report
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UN's Antonio Guterres warns against North Korea war

World leaders should take threat of 'nuclear peril' seriously, says UN chief, discouraging 'fiery talk' on North Korea.
UN's Antonio Guterres warns against North Korea war
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Trump threatens to 'destroy North Korea' if necessary

US president expresses hope military action will not be necessary to thwart risk of North Korean nuclear attack.
Trump threatens to 'destroy North Korea' if necessary
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Why were 39 Burundian refugees shot dead in the Congo?

There are various accounts of Friday's protest, in which a 10-year-old girl was among those killed. Here's what we know.
Why were 39 Burundian refugees shot dead in the Congo?
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Rohingya crisis explained in maps

A visual explainer of the unrest in Myanmar that has forced around one million Rohingya to flee their homes.
Rohingya crisis explained in maps
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US colleges under the spectre of sexual assault

Betsy DeVos' move to rescind Obama era Title IX guidelines raise concerns rape survivors will fall back into silence.
US colleges under the spectre of sexual assault
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The very least the UK owes the Rohingya is protection

Blame for the ongoing ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya in Myanmar is very easily traceable to British Colonial times.
The very least the UK owes the Rohingya is protection
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Regional implications of the Kurdish independence vote

Iraqi Kurdistan's neighbours will not allow the upcoming referendum to trigger wholesale changes in the regional order.
Regional implications of the Kurdish independence vote
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Maria devastates Dominica, heads to Puerto Rico

The Caribbean has been hit by another Category Five hurricane which now has other islands in its sights.
Maria devastates Dominica, heads to Puerto Rico
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Suu Kyi 'burying head in sand' over Rohingya crisis

Refugees reject Aung San Suu Kyi's claim that Rohingya are safe in Myanmar, as Amnesty accuses her of victim blaming.
Suu Kyi 'burying head in sand' over Rohingya crisis
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Chinese-Russian naval drills begin off North Korea

South Korea and the US also stage exercises in the Korean Peninsula, conducting a joint bombing drill.
Chinese-Russian naval drills begin off North Korea
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UK firms make huge profits on arm sales to Saudi Arabia

Arms sales to Riyadh exceeds $8bn, while UK government receives just $40m of corporate tax, War Child report says.
UK firms make huge profits on arm sales to Saudi Arabia
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Palestinians decry church patriarch's role in land deal

Greek Orthodox Church plunged into renewed crisis as its leaders are accused of selling off land to Jewish settlers.
Palestinians decry church patriarch's role in land deal
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Amsterdam mayor steps down over lung cancer battle

Eberhard van der Laan's notice prompts outpouring of grief, as Dutch media declare popular politician a 'folk hero'.
Amsterdam mayor steps down over lung cancer battle
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Punching back: Greek gym trains for anti-fascist action

In a basement in Athens, antifascists are combining their love for Muay Thai with their opposition to racism and sexism.
Punching back: Greek gym trains for anti-fascist action
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'Widespread devastation' as Maria lashes Dominica

PM Roosevelt Skerrit says Dominica has 'lost all what money can buy' after Hurricane Maria ravages Caribbean island.
'Widespread devastation' as Maria lashes Dominica
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Is Myanmar's jade business driving ethnic tensions?

How Myanmar's jade trade, land grabs and vested economic interests contribute to what the UN calls "ethnic cleansing".
Is Myanmar's jade business driving ethnic tensions?
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Aung San Suu Kyi condemns 'all human rights violations'

In her first comments on Rohingya crisis, Myanmar's leader says she is 'concerned' over Muslims fleeing to Bangladesh.
Aung San Suu Kyi condemns 'all human rights violations'
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North Korea tensions: All the latest updates

All the latest developments since the UN imposed sanctions on North Korea on August 4.
North Korea tensions: All the latest updates
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Venezuela crisis: All the latest updates

Venezuela crisis: All the latest updates
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Strike over new transport taxes brings Haiti to a halt

Protesters, unhappy with a new budget approved earlier this month, take to the streets for a second week.
Strike over new transport taxes brings Haiti to a halt
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Hurricane Maria barrels towards islands hit by Irma

Forecasters warn the now Category 5 storm has the potential to be 'catastrophic' as it heads towards the Caribbean.
Hurricane Maria barrels towards islands hit by Irma
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Suu Kyi urged to condemn violence against the Rohingya

Hours before she delivers national address, leaders call on Suu Kyi to push for an end to violence in Myanmar's Rakhine.
Suu Kyi urged to condemn violence against the Rohingya
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How relevant is the United Nations?

World leaders gather in New York for the 72nd UN General Assembly.
How relevant is the United Nations?
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The Debrief - It’s hard out there for a journalist

Just last year, 48 journalists were killed on the job, around the world. More than 5 times that number were jailed.
The Debrief - It’s hard out there for a journalist
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N Korea says sanctions will speed up nuclear programme

Pyongyang says latest sanctions will only increase "pace towards the ultimate completion of the state nuclear force".
N Korea says sanctions will speed up nuclear programme
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Palestinian PM to visit Gaza for reconciliation talks

Palestinian Authority's Rami Hamdallah to follow up on Hamas concessions to end decade-long rift with Fatah.
Palestinian PM to visit Gaza for reconciliation talks
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From Australia to Norway - surfing Arctic waters

Surfers from around the world are converging on a remote Norwegian archipelago for the Lofoten Masters competition.
From Australia to Norway - surfing Arctic waters
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All eyes on Donald Trump: What to look for in UN debut

US president's first speech to UN General Assembly is expected to cover five big issues.
All eyes on Donald Trump: What to look for in UN debut
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Kurds to vote on independence despite warnings from neighbours

A deep-rooted nationalism unites Kurds in northern Iraq, almost all of whom are convinced they need their own state.
Kurds to vote on independence despite warnings from neighbours
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Polls suggest jump in German far-right party's support

AfD, the first far-right party set to enter German parliament in more than half a century, attacks Islam and refugees.
Polls suggest jump in German far-right party's support
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Internet shutdowns raise free speech concerns in India

Government cites security reasons for blocking internet use after incidents of civil unrest.
Internet shutdowns raise free speech concerns in India
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How British colonialism ruined a perfect cup of tea

On the colonial colouring of the culinary calamity the British call a cup of tea.
How British colonialism ruined a perfect cup of tea
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Syrian army closes in on ISIL in Deir Az Zor

Syrian soldiers, backed by Russian air strikes, cross Euphrates River in a head-on course with rival SDF fighters.
Syrian army closes in on ISIL in Deir Az Zor
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Egypt acquits Irish-Egyptian after 4 years in prison

Ibrahim Halawa, detained at age 17, is expected to walk free after years of 'mockery of justice' in pre-trial detention.
Egypt acquits Irish-Egyptian after 4 years in prison
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In pursuit of asylum on the US-Canada border

Amid concerns over Trump's immigration policies, many asylum seekers are turning to Canada for 'protection'.
In pursuit of asylum on the US-Canada border
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Double suicide attack kills 15 people in Nigeria

Suspected Boko Haram assault targets aid distribution point in Mashalari village in Nigeria's northeastern Konduga area.
Double suicide attack kills 15 people in Nigeria
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India: Rohingya Muslims have 'terror' ties

In court case on expelling 40,000 Rohingya, home ministry cites secret evidence showing links to armed groups.
India: Rohingya Muslims have 'terror' ties
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Covering the Rohingya: Separating fact from fiction

We examine how Myanmar's government and military shape the media narrative surrounding the Rohingya crisis.
Covering the Rohingya: Separating fact from fiction
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Bell Pottinger got what it deserved

The demise of the infamous UK-based PR agency came at the hands of the free market it dutifully served.
Bell Pottinger got what it deserved
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Message to the world from Arba Khatun, a Rohingya

'I don't want to [return], we will never be safe in Myanmar, we need to do the best we can here in Bangladesh.'
Message to the world from Arba Khatun, a Rohingya
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Drowning in the waste of Israeli settlers

Some 19 million cubic metres of wastewater from Israeli settlements flows through the occupied West Bank each year.
Drowning in the waste of Israeli settlers
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Deaths, displacement as battle for CAR continues

At least 25 people killed in clashes between rival militias over one week, as crisis deepens in CAR.
Deaths, displacement as battle for CAR continues
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Remembering the day the Eritrean press died

Eritrea's transformation into a police state started with a ban on independent media 16 years ago today.
Remembering the day the Eritrean press died
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Hurricane Maria threatens Caribbean after Irma

A strengthening storm is swirling towards the eastern Caribbean along a path similar to deadly Hurricane Irma.
Hurricane Maria threatens Caribbean after Irma
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Snapchat blocks Al Jazeera in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia asks Snap Inc to remove Al Jazeera Discover Publisher Channel in the kingdom citing violation of local law.
Snapchat blocks Al Jazeera in Saudi Arabia
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Iraq top court rules to suspend Kurdish referendum

Kurdistan Regional Government was planning to hold independence referendum on September 25.
Iraq top court rules to suspend Kurdish referendum
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Spanish police confiscate Catalan referendum material

Officials crack down on Catalan referendum push, with 'largest intervention' so far seizing 1.3m posters and pamphlets.
Spanish police confiscate Catalan referendum material
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Mexicans march against femicide after teen's murder

Nineteen-year-old Mara Fernanda Castilla went missing after using a ride-hailing app in the Mexican state of Puebla.
Mexicans march against femicide after teen's murder
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Interactive: Violence against women in Mexico

A look at how the country's domestic abuse problem is contributing to a high number of female rapes and murders.
Interactive: Violence against women in Mexico
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A simulated voyage to Mars: Crew emerges from isolation

Research group emerges from isolation in Hawaii as part of a study on psychological impacts of long-term space travel.
A simulated voyage to Mars: Crew emerges from isolation
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Two Rohingya children, woman killed in aid stampede

Aid agencies report deaths and say in separate incident local Bangladeshis arrested for charging for food and land.
Two Rohingya children, woman killed in aid stampede
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Powerful wind storm kills eight in Romania

Sudden storm killed eight people in the western city of Timisoara before heading to Ukraine.
Powerful wind storm kills eight in Romania
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Chaos all around at Rohingya camps in Bangladesh

Dire conditions at impromptu camps as Rohingya refugees wait for shelter, water and sanitation amid torrential rain.
Chaos all around at Rohingya camps in Bangladesh
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UN's Guterres urges Kurds in Iraq to scrap referendum

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says next week's scheduled referendum detracts from the fight against ISIL.
UN's Guterres urges Kurds in Iraq to scrap referendum
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'We will kill you all': Rohingya beg for safe passage

Thousands of Rohingya Muslims encircled by hostile Buddhists in Rathedaung township are pleading for a secure way out.
'We will kill you all': Rohingya beg for safe passage
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Who deserves the Nobel Peace Prize?

One of the world's most prestigious prizes honouring peacemakers will be announced on October 6.
Who deserves the Nobel Peace Prize?
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Qatar agrees to buy 24 fighter jets from Britain

Doha signs agreement to purchase two dozen Typhoon aircraft in second major arms purchase since Gulf crisis began.
Qatar agrees to buy 24 fighter jets from Britain
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US ambassador: North Korea will be 'destroyed'

Nikki Haley warns 'reckless' Pyongyang 'a whole lot of military options' are being considered to defend US and allies.
US ambassador: North Korea will be 'destroyed'
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US considers embassy closure in Cuba over 'incidents'

Secretary of state says closing US embassy in Havana is 'under review' after possible sonic attacks on staff.
US considers embassy closure in Cuba over 'incidents'
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German far-right party calls for Merkel to be punished

Far-right AfD denounces chancellor for letting 1 million refugees into the country and vows to 'severely punish' her.
German far-right party calls for Merkel to be punished
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Iran's Khamenei: Tehran will not bow to US bullying

Supreme leader warns US against undermining nuclear deal, saying his nation has been acting honestly over the agreement.
Iran's Khamenei: Tehran will not bow to US bullying
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Trump takes aim at N Korea's 'Rocket Man' on Twitter

US president sends out unbridled tweets, targeting Democratic rival Hillary Clinton and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
Trump takes aim at N Korea's 'Rocket Man' on Twitter
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Narendra Modi inaugurates Sardar Sarovar Dam

Prime minister inaugurates India's biggest dam on his 67th birthday, ignoring warnings from environmental groups.
Narendra Modi inaugurates Sardar Sarovar Dam
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Voting concludes in key Pakistan by-election

Former Pakistani prime minister's wife Kulsoom running for office of vacated seat in poll seen as political barometer.
Voting concludes in key Pakistan by-election
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A step towards Palestinian unity?

Hamas says it's finally ready for a reconciliation deal, but questions remain as to whether it will follow through.
A step towards Palestinian unity?
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Donald Trump brings trimming shears to UN debut

US wants to cut UN budget but troubles in Myanmar, North Korea, and Arab Gulf may dominate annual diplomatic gathering.
Donald Trump brings trimming shears to UN debut
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Kurdish referendum in Iraq: What and where?

Kurdish referendum in Iraq: What and where?
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Inside the hospital treating Rohingya refugees

In a Bangladeshi hospital, Rohingya are treated for wounds sustained when the Myanmar army burned down their homes.
Inside the hospital treating Rohingya refugees
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Pigeon Battles of Cairo: Egypt's High-Flying Sport

A pigeon fighter attempts to beat a rival neighbourhood in his final duel before family pressure forces him to quit.
Pigeon Battles of Cairo: Egypt's High-Flying Sport
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Russia denies bombing US-backed SDF troops

Six members of Syrian Democratic Forces wounded in air strike as pro-government troops advance on Deir Az Zor.
Russia denies bombing US-backed SDF troops
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Large convoy of Turkish troops gathers at Syria border

Convoy expected to cross into Syria as part of a de-escalation force in Idlib province in the coming weeks.
Large convoy of Turkish troops gathers at Syria border
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Why Netanyahu's departure will mean nothing

Netanyahu will surely go, but he'll be replaced by another autocrat hellbent on the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
Why Netanyahu's departure will mean nothing
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Death on the Mediterranean

Although the number of lives lost has fallen, refugees crossing the Mediterranean are dying at a quicker rate.
Death on the Mediterranean
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Air strike 'kills 12 civilians' in Yemen

Four children, two women among victims of coalition attack in Hareeb al-Qarameesh north of Sanaa, rebel media say.
Air strike 'kills 12 civilians' in Yemen
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Tropical Storm Maria heads towards the Caribbean

Tropical Storm Maria strengthens in the Atlantic and threatens to bring more misery to the Leeward Islands.
Tropical Storm Maria heads towards the Caribbean
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North Korea: All you need to know explained in graphics

A visual explainer on North Korea and the recent increase in tensions regarding its nuclear and missile programmes.
North Korea: All you need to know explained in graphics
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Roadside bomb kills tribal officials in Pakistan

At least seven people have been killed in an explosion in the tribal area of Bajaur agency in northwest of the country.
Roadside bomb kills tribal officials in Pakistan
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IOM: Refugees dying at quicker rate in Mediterranean

Rights groups concerned as likelihood of drowning increases on 'most dangerous' route and as conditions worsen in Libya.
IOM: Refugees dying at quicker rate in Mediterranean
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An uneasy coexistence in the Mauritanian desert

Tens of thousands of refugees from Mali are living alongside traditional Mauritanian herding communities.
An uneasy coexistence in the Mauritanian desert
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Message to the world from Nasima Khatun, a Rohingya

"If we go back we'll be either tortured or killed... [Hear] our stories of sorrow... how [would you] feel in our shoes?"
Message to the world from Nasima Khatun, a Rohingya
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Second suspect arrested in London Underground attack

Police arrest 21-year-old man in the west London suburb of Hounslow under terrorism legislation.
Second suspect arrested in London Underground attack
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North Korea's nuclear weapons: Here is what we know

North Korea's nuclear weapons: Here is what we know
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US says no change in plan to quit Paris climate deal

White House rejects reports saying the US had offered to review terms and re-engage in the 2015 accord.
US says no change in plan to quit Paris climate deal
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