Are US and North Korea on the verge of nuclear war?

Yet more calls for sanctions and isolation following the latest ballistic missile test by North Korea.
Are US and North Korea on the verge of nuclear war?
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Palestinian farmer shot dead by Israeli settler

Palestinian man, 47, was working the land in Qusra village with his six-year-old son when he was gunned down.
Palestinian farmer shot dead by Israeli settler
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Slobodan Praljak: War criminal or Croatian hero?

After drinking poison and killing himself at The Hague court, public opinion of former Croatian general remains divided.
Slobodan Praljak: War criminal or Croatian hero?
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Trump to replace Tillerson with Mike Pompeo: Reports

US president declines to confirm or deny media reports saying Rex Tillerson may be replaced by CIA chief Mike Pompeo.
Trump to replace Tillerson with Mike Pompeo: Reports
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Nearly half a million people killed by malaria in 2016

Nigeria accounts for almost 25 percent of cases as WHO's global survey warns lack of funding set to hamper fight.
Nearly half a million people killed by malaria in 2016
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Rohingya challenge Pope Francis over silence in Myanmar

Expatriates from the persecuted Muslim minority speak out against the pontiff's failure to address their plight.
Rohingya challenge Pope Francis over silence in Myanmar
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Bosnian Croat officials meet their nemesis in The Hague

The Yugoslavia war crimes court's sentencing of six wartime Bosnian Croat officials has special significance for Mostar.
Bosnian Croat officials meet their nemesis in The Hague
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Saudi women scholars call out prince's reform agenda

Academics say Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman appealing to western governments while cracking down on female activists.
Saudi women scholars call out prince's reform agenda
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Africa solidarity is a 'pillar of Palestinian struggle'

Senior Hamas leader says Palestinians depend on African allies for symbolic support in their struggle against Israel.
Africa solidarity is a 'pillar of Palestinian struggle'
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Israel, a state of mind

How many states will it take to resolve the conflict over Palestine?
Israel, a state of mind
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Honduras election: Tensions high as vote count delayed

Opposition's Salvador Nasralla rejects preliminary poll results as President Juan Orlando Hernandez inches ahead.
Honduras election: Tensions high as vote count delayed
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Indonesia spawns one cyclone after another

Two tropical cyclones in a week bring fatal flooding to southern Java.
Indonesia spawns one cyclone after another
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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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Rebels killed in Kashmir encounter triggering protests

At least five rebels killed and several others injured in two separate gunfights in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Rebels killed in Kashmir encounter triggering protests
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Why is Rahul Gandhi visiting so many Hindu temples?

The Congress Party in India is trying to shake off the pro-Muslim label it has been given by the political right.
Why is Rahul Gandhi visiting so many Hindu temples?
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Russia rejects US call to cut ties with North Korea

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in response to Washington's statement on the need to cut ties with Pyongyang.
Russia rejects US call to cut ties with North Korea
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Zimbabweans react to the Mugabes' 'golden handshake'

Former President Robert Mugabe and his wife to receive $10m, immunity and protection of their vast business interests.
Zimbabweans react to the Mugabes' 'golden handshake'
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Theresa May: Saudi blockade on Yemen must be eased

Flow of commercial supplies into Yemen must be resumed to avert humanitarian catastrophe, British PM tells Saudi royals.
Theresa May: Saudi blockade on Yemen must be eased
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Confusion surrounds Ahmed Shafik's fate in the UAE

Ex-Egyptian PM says he is prevented from leaving the UAE, while Emirati minister Gargash says he is free to go.
Confusion surrounds Ahmed Shafik's fate in the UAE
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Greek lawyer latest to be assaulted by far right

Greece has seen a string of far-right attacks targeting political opponents and migrants in recent months.
Greek lawyer latest to be assaulted by far right
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German president set to host new coalition talks

CDU/CSU alliance is due to start negotiation with SPD over majority government as president seeks to prevent snap vote.
German president set to host new coalition talks
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'Nae bother': Glasgow migrants study Scottish dialect

From doctors and mothers to jobseekers and asylum-seekers, students in Glasgow learn the intricacies of local dialect.
'Nae bother': Glasgow migrants study Scottish dialect
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Where do Lebanon's Christians stand on Hezbollah?

Lebanese President Michel Aoun and most Lebanese Christians did not join Saudi Arabia's campaign against Hezbollah.
Where do Lebanon's Christians stand on Hezbollah?
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Trump attacks May, defends Britain First tweets

British PM says US leader is 'wrong' for retweeting three videos by UK far-right figure, prompting Trump's outburst.
Trump attacks May, defends Britain First tweets
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Bangladesh mutiny case: 139 soldiers to face gallows

High Court upholds death for 139 soldiers but activists and families of those convicted say the trial was not impartial.
Bangladesh mutiny case: 139 soldiers to face gallows
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Who is to blame for African migrants' slavery in Libya?

Video of slaves apparently being auctioned in Libya is causing widespread outrage.
Who is to blame for African migrants' slavery in Libya?
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One Rohingya's struggle to empower women in Malaysia

Sharifah Husain has spent the last decade educating her community's most vulnerable women and children.
One Rohingya's struggle to empower women in Malaysia
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Ex-Egyptian PM Ahmed Shafiq 'blocked from leaving UAE'

Ahmed Shafiq tells of travel ban in video message following announcement of plan to run in 2018 Egypt presidential poll.
Ex-Egyptian PM Ahmed Shafiq 'blocked from leaving UAE'
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Puerto Rico crisis ongoing months after Hurricane Maria

Affects of deadly hurricane still being felt as critics take Trump administration to task for failing reconstruction.
Puerto Rico crisis ongoing months after Hurricane Maria
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Eastern Ghouta shelled despite 'truce agreement'

UK-based monitoring group says Syrian government forces shelled Eastern Ghouta a day after a ceasefire was announced.
Eastern Ghouta shelled despite 'truce agreement'
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Gyodong Island: Life on the frontline with North Korea

Separated only by a calm stretch of water, residents of this island kilometres away from the North are unafraid of war.
Gyodong Island: Life on the frontline with North Korea
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Family blames US Air Force in Texas church shooting

The parents of a man killed in a mass shooting at a Texas church this month say the Air Force is partly responsible.
Family blames US Air Force in Texas church shooting
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Trump pledges new 'major sanctions' after NKorea launch

Analysts say new ICBM can fly a distance of 13,000km - potentially giving North Korea the ability to strike any US city.
Trump pledges new 'major sanctions' after NKorea launch
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Kuwait 'to host' GCC summit in December

The annual Gulf Cooperation Council summit will be held on December 5-6 in Kuwait City, a diplomatic source has said.
Kuwait 'to host' GCC summit in December
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Will Trump's EPA repeal the US carbon emission plan?

As Trump seeks to repeal Clean Power Plan, critics argue the EPA is moving the US in the wrong direction.
Will Trump's EPA repeal the US carbon emission plan?
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What a US embassy in Jerusalem means to Palestinians

Palestinians question US commitment to peace as Vice President Pence renews Trump pledge to move embassy to Jerusalem.
What a US embassy in Jerusalem means to Palestinians
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Life of the Party: American Politics in the Trump Era

A year into the Trump administration, how have GOP and Democrat identities changed and what does it mean for the US?
Life of the Party: American Politics in the Trump Era
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German broadcasters drop Roger Waters over BDS stance

Concerts by Pink Floyd star canceled over his call to boycott Israel for its abuses against Palestinians.
German broadcasters drop Roger Waters over BDS stance
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Slobodan Praljak reported dead after drinking poison

Ex-Bosnian-Croat forces commander Slobodan Praljak drank from a bottle when his jail term was upheld by Hague tribunal.
Slobodan Praljak reported dead after drinking poison
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Syria: Who controls what?

A map of the Syrian civil war that shows who controls what after years of fighting.
Syria: Who controls what?
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Shock as Trump retweets British far-right activist

US president shared three videos by Britain First deputy leader Jayda Fransen sparking shock and anger on social media.
Shock as Trump retweets British far-right activist
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Gertrude Jekyll: The Queen of Gardens

Described as "a woman of innumerable talents," Jekyll has created over 400 gardens in the UK, Europe and the US.
Gertrude Jekyll: The Queen of Gardens
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What can Kenya expect from Kenyatta's second term?

Following Kenyatta's inauguration, Kenya has entered the most challenging five years of its democratic history.
What can Kenya expect from Kenyatta's second term?
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African refugees bought, sold and murdered in Libya

Human trafficker tells Al Jazeera that refugees are being bought and sold in Libyan 'slave markets'.
African refugees bought, sold and murdered in Libya
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ICTY suspect Slobodan Praljak 'drinks poison' in court

War crimes tribunal in The Hague suspends case against Bosnian Croat after suspect appeared to drink poison in court.
ICTY suspect Slobodan Praljak 'drinks poison' in court
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Is Russia afraid of losing Syria?

In the post-conflict period, the Syrian regime will not have much use for Russian military backing. It will need money.
Is Russia afraid of losing Syria?
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Tropical depression threatens flooding across Sri Lanka

Damaging winds and flooding expected as storms in Bay of Bengal head towards Sri Lanka.
Tropical depression threatens flooding across Sri Lanka
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Sayfullo Saipov: From golden boy to ISIL supporter

As Saipov pleads not guilty to charges over fatal New York truck attack, his hometown questions where he was influenced.
Sayfullo Saipov: From golden boy to ISIL supporter
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Zimbabwe after Mugabe

Since the fall of Mugabe, many Zimbabweans trust their new leader will guide the country into a more democratic era.
Zimbabwe after Mugabe
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How the EU is responsible for slavery in Libya

The migration policies of the European Union have directly resulted in slavery conditions for migrants in Libya.
How the EU is responsible for slavery in Libya
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Senior Saudi prince Miteb released from detention

Miteb bin Abdullah, former head of the National Guard, was detained three weeks ago as part of "anti-corruption purge".
Senior Saudi prince Miteb released from detention
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Rouhani: Saudi tensions with Iran 'to cover up defeats'

Iranian leader says relations have improved with neighbours but Riyadh stokes animosity to distract from own problems.
Rouhani: Saudi tensions with Iran 'to cover up defeats'
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North Korea tensions: All the latest updates

All the developments since the UN tightened sanctions on North Korea.
North Korea tensions: All the latest updates
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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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Bedouins of West Bank's Jabal al-Baba face displacement, again

Israeli military issues eviction order for village of Jabal al-Baba, home to Bedouins displaced from the southern Negev desert.
Bedouins of West Bank's Jabal al-Baba face displacement, again
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Documents reveal how ISIL ran areas under its control

Files obtained by Al Jazeera show further evidence about the structure of the armed group and its level of organisation.
Documents reveal how ISIL ran areas under its control
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How is the weapons trade regulated?

Controversy in Greece about a $79m arms deal to Saudi Arabia, which has been put on hold.
How is the weapons trade regulated?
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Ahmed Abu Khatallah cleared of murder over 2012 attack

Man accused of masterminding Benghazi attack convicted on four terrorism-related charges but acquitted on 14 others.
Ahmed Abu Khatallah cleared of murder over 2012 attack
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UN considers sanctions to fight Libya slave trade

French diplomat urges Security Council action to identify people and groups behind trafficking through Libyan territory.
UN considers sanctions to fight Libya slave trade
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North Korea fires ballistic missile: reports

North Korea has carried out another ballistic missile launch, according to South Korean news agency.
North Korea fires ballistic missile: reports
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Georgia eyes gains in China's Belt and Road initiative

Tbilisi hosts forum on Xi Jinping's development strategy, seeking to secure transit hub role between Europe and Asia.
Georgia eyes gains in China's Belt and Road initiative
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Documents show US monitoring of Black Lives Matter

Recently released FBI and DHS documents reveal how the US government sees the movement as a potential threat.
Documents show US monitoring of Black Lives Matter
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Pro-refugee mayor of Germany's Altena stabbed

Attacker being prosecuted for attempted murder after striking Andreas Hollstein of ruling CDU in the neck in a shop.
Pro-refugee mayor of Germany's Altena stabbed
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UN: Syrian government agrees to Eastern Ghouta truce

Staffan de Mistura says Syria has agreed to a Russia proposal in rebel-held district after days of heavy bombardment.
UN: Syrian government agrees to Eastern Ghouta truce
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Frances Fitzgerald resigns to avoid 'unwelcome poll'

Ireland's deputy prime minister steps down, hours ahead of a no-confidence motion in PM Leo Varadkar's government.
Frances Fitzgerald resigns to avoid 'unwelcome poll'
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Pakistan's deal with protesters a 'blow' to democracy

Critics says law minister's resignation and signing of deal with religious group is a "surrender" by the government.
Pakistan's deal with protesters a 'blow' to democracy
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Scotland still wants independence

Thanks to austerity and Brexit, the Scottish independence idea is still alive.
Scotland still wants independence
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Canada to apologise for historical LGBT 'purge'

Trudeau to apologise for policy that 'purged' thousands of LGBT Canadians from public service between 1950s and 1990s.
Canada to apologise for historical LGBT 'purge'
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Pope meets Suu Kyi, fails to mention Rohingya in speech

Pontiff alludes to suffering of Rohingya but avoids directly referring to ethnic group in visit to Myanmar.
Pope meets Suu Kyi, fails to mention Rohingya in speech
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Hadiya case: Fight of a woman to marry man of choice

Hadiya case: Fight of a woman to marry man of choice
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Qatar-Gulf crisis: Your questions answered

A breakdown of the latest diplomatic crisis and what it means for the region.
Qatar-Gulf crisis: Your questions answered
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Rabbis petition against Israel in support of Rohingya

Israel is among top weapons suppliers to Myanmar, which is brutally cracking down on Muslim-majority Rohingya.
Rabbis petition against Israel in support of Rohingya
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Aung San Suu Kyi stripped of 'Freedom of Oxford' honour

City council withdraws award given to Burmese leader in 1997 because of her 'inaction' over abuses against the Rohingya.
Aung San Suu Kyi stripped of 'Freedom of Oxford' honour
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Is Chechnya's Kadyrov really 'dreaming' of quitting?

Chechen President Ramazan Kadyrov talks about standing down to assert his indispensability.
Is Chechnya's Kadyrov really 'dreaming' of quitting?
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Will the real Pocahontas please stand up?

Four hundred years after her death, Native American descendants of Pocahontas reflect on a troubled history and legacy.
Will the real Pocahontas please stand up?
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Pope Francis to meet leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar is listening closely to see if Francis will use the word 'Rohingya' on Myanmar soil.
Pope Francis to meet leader Aung San Suu Kyi
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Amnesty: Shell involved in Nigeria abuses in 1990s

Anglo-Dutch oil giant was involved in a brutal campaign by Nigerian police to silence Ogoniland protesters, report says.
Amnesty: Shell involved in Nigeria abuses in 1990s
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Kenyatta sworn in as president of Kenya

President Kenyatta sworn in for a second and final five-year term, after months of unrest that rocked the nation.
Kenyatta sworn in as president of Kenya
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Barzani adviser: Kurdish secession is inevitable

Amid tensions between Baghdad and Erbil, Kifah Mahmoud speaks with Al Jazeera about the region's future prospects.
Barzani adviser: Kurdish secession is inevitable
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Aung San Suu Kyi: What we know about 'the Lady'

Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991, Aung San Suu Kyi has drawn condemnation for her handling of the Rohingya crisis.
Aung San Suu Kyi: What we know about 'the Lady'
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Hariri: What happened in Saudi stays in Saudi

In an interview with a French news channel, Hariri says his time in Saudi will remain undisclosed.
Hariri: What happened in Saudi stays in Saudi
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The irony of Australia's constitutional crisis

As an absurd citizenship crisis rages on in the Australian Parliament, First Nations people and refugees see the irony.
The irony of Australia's constitutional crisis
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Macron tours Africa to 'reset' Francafrique relationship

French president heads to Africa with the message that days of Paris' neocolonialist paternalistic approach are over.
Macron tours Africa to 'reset' Francafrique relationship
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Russia 2018: Hosts try to cast off shadow

The draw for the football World Cup takes place on December 1 but on-field issues remain a worry for the hosts.
Russia 2018: Hosts try to cast off shadow
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Ayman Nour: Sisi has made Egypt 'a swamp of tyranny'

Opposition leader and ex-presidential candidate says Sisi is presiding over a failing government that harms Egyptians.
Ayman Nour: Sisi has made Egypt 'a swamp of tyranny'
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How the Catalan crisis helps Spain's far-right

Spanish far-right has united to stop Catalonia from gaining independence, causing an increase in political violence.
How the Catalan crisis helps Spain's far-right
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Trump uses slur in front of Native American veterans

Trump calls US senator 'Pocahontas' at a ceremony to honour Native American veterans.
Trump uses slur in front of Native American veterans
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Rohingya return to Myanmar 'puts them in tiger's grasp'

Myanmar cannot guarantee safety of Rohingya refugees, Bangladeshi politician and rights group says.
Rohingya return to Myanmar 'puts them in tiger's grasp'
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Fatah: Disarmament of Hamas not on dialogue table

Spokesperson for Palestinian faction says 'weapons of resistance' is a red line amid ongoing reconciliation process.
Fatah: Disarmament of Hamas not on dialogue table
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Assad government not 'confirmed' to attend Geneva talks

Assad delegation yet to confirm attendance in Geneva talks, UN envoy says, amid ongoing bombardment of Eastern Ghouta.
Assad government not 'confirmed' to attend Geneva talks
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Pakistan protests: How powerful are religious groups?

A government minister steps after days of disruptive protests over accusations of blasphemy.
Pakistan protests: How powerful are religious groups?
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Mount Agung eruption imminent on Bali island

Fear of imminent eruption of Mount Agung forces authorities to close island's international airport temporarily.
Mount Agung eruption imminent on Bali island
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Arrested Mugabe-era officials denied bail in Zimbabwe

Court denies bail to Robert Mugabe-era officials facing corruption and fraud charges, citing safety concerns.
Arrested Mugabe-era officials denied bail in Zimbabwe
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Mali delays regional elections amid security concerns

Amid rising attacks on UN soldiers, government says election to be held in April next year, not as previously scheduled.
Mali delays regional elections amid security concerns
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Bali braced for Mount Agung's first major eruption

Indonesian authorities order mass evacuation from an expanded danger zone around Bali's erupting Mount Agung.
Bali braced for Mount Agung's first major eruption
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What were the protests in Pakistan about?

Pakistan government and military have allowed religious hardliners to win a case in favour of bigotry.
What were the protests in Pakistan about?
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Anger over Greek plans to sells bombs to Saudi Arabia

Greece plans to sell 66m euros worth of surplus bombs and missiles to Saudi Arabia amid ongoing war in Yemen.
Anger over Greek plans to sells bombs to Saudi Arabia
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Saudi anti-terrorism summit panned on social media

Use of clip of Palestinian fighter at Islamic Coalition against Terrorism conference in Riyadh stirs social media storm.
Saudi anti-terrorism summit panned on social media
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Putin-appointed Kadyrov says he 'dreams' of resigning

Putin-appointed Kadyrov says he 'dreams' of resigning
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Meade to resign as Mexican presidential race looms

Meade to resign as Mexican presidential race looms
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Egypt court drops citizenship case against Ayman Nour

Veteran opposition leader and former presidential candidate was accused of incitement and spreading fake news.
Egypt court drops citizenship case against Ayman Nour
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Alaska Natives: Our fight to survive

AJ+ tells the story of the divide between those who live off the land and those who want to profit from its oil.
Alaska Natives: Our fight to survive
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Sihem Ben Aissa: The art of carpet weaving in Tunisia

Meet the Tunisian woman who revived the traditional art of carpet weaving that had all but disappeared in her village.
Sihem Ben Aissa: The art of carpet weaving in Tunisia
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What to expect from the next round of Syria talks

After months of stalemate, Geneva talks are expected to focus on new constitution and elections.
What to expect from the next round of Syria talks
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Why the financial war on the Qatari Riyal has failed

Why the financial war on the Qatari Riyal has failed
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Pope Francis arrives in Myanmar amid Rohingya crisis

The pontiff who has earlier spoken against military atrocities is under pressure not to use the word Rohingya.
Pope Francis arrives in Myanmar amid Rohingya crisis
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Zimbabwe: Army operation that led to Mugabe ouster ends

Allies of former president have also been arrested as part of 'Operation Restore Legacy' that saw Mugabe quit his post.
Zimbabwe: Army operation that led to Mugabe ouster ends
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Opposition takes early lead in Honduras election

Early results show opposition's Nasralla ahead of President Hernandez as voters remain on edge after controversial poll.
Opposition takes early lead in Honduras election
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Syria: 80 people killed in just over 24 hours

Suspected Russian and Syrian warplanes target the east and south of the country, despite de-escalation agreement.
Syria: 80 people killed in just over 24 hours
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Religious harmony in Cuba

A diversity of religious communities populate the capital Havana.
Religious harmony in Cuba
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On the Kurdish Question

Formation of an independent Kurdistan would be disastrous for all peoples of the region, including the Kurds themselves.
On the Kurdish Question
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Pakistan minister resigns, ending protester stand-off

Federal law minister steps down, acceding to key demand by anti-blasphemy protesters who blocked Islamabad highway.
Pakistan minister resigns, ending protester stand-off
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India: Amnesty for first-time stone-throwers in Kashmir

Lawyers of pro-independence protesters dismiss move as meaningless, as most of the accused are booked in multiple cases.
India: Amnesty for first-time stone-throwers in Kashmir
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Can online content be policed?

YouTube accused of running ads next to inappropriate videos of children that attract many paedophiles.
Can online content be policed?
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Erdogan pledges new plan to protect women from violence

Government has dealt 20,000 cases of abuse against women, Erdogan says, and perpetrators will be punished with new laws.
Erdogan pledges new plan to protect women from violence
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Wheat aid arrives in blockaded Yemen amid famine fears

Ship carrying 25,000 tonnes of desperately needed wheat docks in the Houthi-held port of Saleef in western Yemen.
Wheat aid arrives in blockaded Yemen amid famine fears
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Dozens of civilians killed in Syria air strikes

Rebel-held Eastern Ghouta near Damascus targeted with 23 people killed, while 34 die in Deir Az Zor, activists report.
Dozens of civilians killed in Syria air strikes
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South Ossetia in three-way prisoner swap with Tbilisi

Three-way deal sees a man released by South Ossetia in exchange for Tbilisi's prisoner from another breakaway Abkhazia.
South Ossetia in three-way prisoner swap with Tbilisi
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Vladimir Putin signs bill targeting foreign media

Law condemned by rights groups classifies international media organisations as 'foreign agents'.
Vladimir Putin signs bill targeting foreign media
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Instability in the Middle East is not the Kurds' fault

For decades, Kurds have been denied civil rights; their desire to secure them is perceived as dangerous.
Instability in the Middle East is not the Kurds' fault
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Sweden: 'Torture, rape and slavery in Libya must stop'

Voices from Stockholm protesting against slavery in Libya.
Sweden: 'Torture, rape and slavery in Libya must stop'
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Ireland will block Brexit talks on border issues

Ireland will block Brexit talks on border issues
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Don't be quick to celebrate the hijab-wearing Barbie

For-profit corporations are not in the business of disrupting racial hierarchies.
Don't be quick to celebrate the hijab-wearing Barbie
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Nepal elections 2017 explained

Nepalese vote in parliamentary and provincial elections to choose a new government to conclude democratic transition.
Nepal elections 2017 explained
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The rise and rise of 'halal' business

Islamic industries are expanding globally and governments are taking notice of a sector that could be worth trillions.
The rise and rise of 'halal' business
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Iran to widen missile range 'if threatened by Europe'

Revolutionary Guards commander says Tehran so far limited missile range to 2,000km but could increase this with ease.
Iran to widen missile range 'if threatened by Europe'
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Palestinians to appeal over Israeli settlement teams

The Palestinian Football Association is challenging FIFA's decision not to vote on a proposal on Israeli football clubs.
Palestinians to appeal over Israeli settlement teams
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Hondurans vote in controversial presidential election

Amid allegations of fraud, President Juan Orlando Hernandez seeks re-election despite constitutional ban.
Hondurans vote in controversial presidential election
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Migrants for sale: Slave trade in Libya

African refugees have long used Libya as gateway to Europe, but many are now facing abuse, exploitation and trafficking.
Migrants for sale: Slave trade in Libya
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Liberia needs the rule of law, not political expediency

The US should not object to Liberia going through the democratic process of challenging a vote.
Liberia needs the rule of law, not political expediency
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Zimbabwe's media post-Mugabe: A new lease on life?

After decades of state control and support for Mugabe's government, what's in store for Zimbabwe's media now?
Zimbabwe's media post-Mugabe: A new lease on life?
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HIV/AIDS: Fewer deaths, but infections still rising

Although the number of AIDS-related deaths has decreased over the years, the number of total infections is still rising.
HIV/AIDS: Fewer deaths, but infections still rising
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Pakistan anti-blasphemy row continues after crackdown

Hundreds of protesters continue to block Islamabad highway, after failed police crackdown kills at least five people.
Pakistan anti-blasphemy row continues after crackdown
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From snowfall to sunshine

A photo round-up of autumn weather around the globe.
From snowfall to sunshine
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Pakistan police move to end anti-blasphemy protests

The protests had erupted after the Pakistani parliament approved an amendment to the electoral law on October 2.
Pakistan police move to end anti-blasphemy protests
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Hariri: Hezbollah's regional positions 'unacceptable'

Lebanese PM Saad al-Hariri warns Hezbollah against interfering in regional wars, saying country should stay neutral.
Hariri: Hezbollah's regional positions 'unacceptable'
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Will the GCC summit be held next month as planned?

A prominent Kuwaiti journalist has said the summit will go ahead with Qatar's participation, despite regional deadlock.
Will the GCC summit be held next month as planned?
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Qatar-Gulf crisis: How it all got started on June 5

Qatar-Gulf crisis: How it all got started on June 5
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Where does halal meat come from?

The $415bn halal-food industry heavily relies on meat imported from non-Muslim majority countries.
Where does halal meat come from?
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Guns 'key' to African American equality: NAAGA

Al Jazeera talks to Douglas Jefferson, vice president of the National African American Gun Association, on gun control.
Guns 'key' to African American equality: NAAGA
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Can Saudi Arabia's economic reforms succeed?

Analysts give mixed reviews of plans to transform economy, but agree it will be tough for Riyadh to wean itself off oil.
Can Saudi Arabia's economic reforms succeed?
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Bedouins in Oman: A foot in two worlds

As urbanisation creeps closer towards the desert, some fear that traditional culture is being left behind.
Bedouins in Oman: A foot in two worlds
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Is Egypt's security approach failing in Sinai?

A bomb-and-gun attack on a mosque in Egypt's Sinai region killed at least 305 people, including 27 children.
Is Egypt's security approach failing in Sinai?
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Corruption charges for ex-minister Ignatius Chombo

Ex-finance minister will be detained until Monday when a court will rule on his bail application on corruption trial.
Corruption charges for ex-minister Ignatius Chombo
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Inside Paraguay's illegal cannabis plantations

Close to the border with Brazil, large illegal cannabis plantations are thrive on a network of corruption
Inside Paraguay's illegal cannabis plantations
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Dubai security chief calls for bombing of Al Jazeera

Dhahi Khalfan calls for the bombing of Qatar-based media network after Friday's attack on a mosque in Egypt's Sinai.
Dubai security chief calls for bombing of Al Jazeera
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Pakistan police clash with anti-blasphemy protesters

More than 170 injured in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, as security forces clash with demonstrators.
Pakistan police clash with anti-blasphemy protesters
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Walid Jumblatt calls for Saudi-Iranian discussions

Top Lebanese Druze politician says kingdom's modernisation plans could not work while Riyadh was engaged in Yemen war.
Walid Jumblatt calls for Saudi-Iranian discussions
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Afghan boy, 10, 'crushed to death' on Greece-bound boat

Family of five was among 65 people trying to reach Greek island of Lesbos on a flimsy boy that had departed from Turkey.
Afghan boy, 10, 'crushed to death' on Greece-bound boat
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UN peacekeepers killed in Mali attacks

Four peacekeepers killed and 21 others injured near the border with Niger during joint operations with Malian soldiers.
UN peacekeepers killed in Mali attacks
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Is Vladimir Putin tired?

Almost four months before the presidential elections, the Russian president still hasn't announced if he will run.
Is Vladimir Putin tired?
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Is the Pineapple Express running again?

Persistent rain on the Pacific Coast is bringing flooding to Washington State in the US.
Is the Pineapple Express running again?
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The PLO is better off without an office in Washington

It is time for the Palestinian leadership to wean itself off of the US.
The PLO is better off without an office in Washington
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Zimbabwe's 'crocodile' economics

Can Zimbabwe's new President Mnangagwa fix the country's broken economy and demonstrate a real commitment to reform?
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US reverses move to close Palestinian office in DC

With Trump's Middle East peace plan in jeopardy, State Department says PLO office to remain open at least for 90 days.
US reverses move to close Palestinian office in DC
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Nepal gears up for key election

Vote is expected to lay the groundwork for Nepal's transition into a federal state.
Nepal gears up for key election
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Rohingya must be consulted before repatriation: groups

Bangladesh-Myanmar repatriation deal questioned in Malaysia amid ongoing violence and absence of security guarantees.
Rohingya must be consulted before repatriation: groups
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Akufo-Addo: Africa's march of democracy hard to reverse

The president of Ghana talks to Al Jazeera about his country's democratic success and his hopes for the continent.
Akufo-Addo: Africa's march of democracy hard to reverse
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Suicide bomber hits southwest Pakistan

At least four killed and several wounded in a suicide attack in Quetta targeting a paramilitary convoy.
Suicide bomber hits southwest Pakistan
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Campaigners accuse India of torturing British Sikh

Jagtar Singh Johal's arrest three weeks ago in the Indian state of Punjab has sparked anger among the Sikh diaspora.
Campaigners accuse India of torturing British Sikh
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Egyptian air strike kills 'terrorist' mosque attackers

Army statement says air force destroyed a number of vehicles used in Friday's massacre, killing all those aboard.
Egyptian air strike kills 'terrorist' mosque attackers
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Rohingya refugees: 'I do not hope to return'

News of a preliminary repatriation agreement has sparked concerns among Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
Rohingya refugees: 'I do not hope to return'
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Mugabe's downfall: A new era for Zimbabwe's media?

The media story behind the downfall of Robert Mugabe after 37 years in power. Plus, police vs the press in Uganda.
Mugabe's downfall: A new era for Zimbabwe's media?
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Broken: Vietnam vets' long struggle with PTSD

The stepson of an Australian Vietnam veteran gives an insight into what it's like to live with war-induced PTSD.
Broken: Vietnam vets' long struggle with PTSD
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Soaring deforestation new threat to Great Barrier Reef

East coast of Australia has one of the highest rates of land-clearing, adding pressure on the besieged natural wonder.
Soaring deforestation new threat to Great Barrier Reef
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Lebanese actor arrested for 'collaborating' with Israel

Ziad Itani apprehended by Lebanese security forces for allegedly giving Israel information for assassination plots.
Lebanese actor arrested for 'collaborating' with Israel
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What is the future of the Syrian Democratic Forces?

Confrontation 'looming' between SDF and FSA, with the pair at odds over the reasons for a major military defection.
What is the future of the Syrian Democratic Forces?
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Religious harmony in Cuba

A diversity of religious communities populate the capital Havana.
Religious harmony in Cuba
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Violence against women: 'I have learned not to fear'

Mayan women share challenges they face every day in Guatemala, which has one of the highest femicide rates in the world.
Violence against women: 'I have learned not to fear'
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Sinai mosque massacre: What we know

Assault on worshippers in Sufi mosque has left at least 235 people dead, creating more tension in the Sinai Peninsula.
Sinai mosque massacre: What we know
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Is it safe for Rohingya refugees to return to Rakhine?

Myanmar and Bangladesh have signed a deal to send Rohingya refugees back to Rakhine state. But is it safe to return?
Is it safe for Rohingya refugees to return to Rakhine?
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Zimbabwe: What citizens want from President Mnangagwa

Ordinary citizens in Harare tell of the issues they want the country's new president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, to tackle.
Zimbabwe: What citizens want from President Mnangagwa
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US calls for 'additional steps' to end Yemen blockade

The White House said in a statement on Friday Yemen's civil war must end through negotiations.
US calls for 'additional steps' to end Yemen blockade
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Canada's Trudeau apologises for boarding school abuse

Justin Trudeau delivers 'long overdue' apology for decades of abuse of indigenous children at residential schools.
Canada's Trudeau apologises for boarding school abuse
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Major Attacks in Egypt

Though attacks became more frequent in 2011, since Morsi’s removal from power in 2013 they have escalated dramatically.
Major Attacks in Egypt
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US expresses 'deep concern' over Hafiz Saeed release

Hafiz Saeed's release from house arrest in Lahore follows government's failure to get a court to extend his detention.
US expresses 'deep concern' over Hafiz Saeed release
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Ratko Mladic's ideology lives on in Republika Srpska

Mladic's vision of an 'ethnically cleansed' Greater Serbia is a reality today with Bosnia's Republika Srpska entity.
Ratko Mladic's ideology lives on in Republika Srpska
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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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Would we be better off without religion?

Reza Aslan and Lawrence Krauss debate whether religion is inherently violent, and if science and faith can coexist.
Would we be better off without religion?
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Qatar calls for renewed push against ‘terror’ groups

Qatari's foreign minister says countries must not use fighting terror as an excuse to attack opponents.
Qatar calls for renewed push against ‘terror’ groups
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The West owes Zimbabwe a future

Zimbabwe is still suffering from having to pay off loans accrued by a pre-independence white supremacist government.
The West owes Zimbabwe a future
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Zimbabwe: Five lessons from Uncle Bob

What Robert Mugabe's long and eventful life can teach us.
Zimbabwe: Five lessons from Uncle Bob
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Blast strikes mosque in Egypt's Sinai

The blast occurred in the al-Rawda village in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula shortly after Friday prayers.
Blast strikes mosque in Egypt's Sinai
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So hot in SoCal

Los Angeles basks in excessive heat as the Thanksgiving holiday begins.
So hot in SoCal
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Fear grips Muslims in Sri Lanka's Ginthota after attack

Last week's violence left dozens of houses damaged and the local community scarred.
Fear grips Muslims in Sri Lanka's Ginthota after attack
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Social media crackdown stifles dissent in Pakistan

Activists say they have been abducted, tortured and interrogated over social media posts deemed critical of military.
Social media crackdown stifles dissent in Pakistan
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Week in pictures: From Thanksgiving to protest in Yemen

A photo roundup of some of last week's events, including celebrations in Zimbabwe and indigenous protests in Brazil.
Week in pictures: From Thanksgiving to protest in Yemen
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Making sense of Edvard Munch in Trump's America

There is no "Scream" loud enough to express the horror of present-day political delusions in America.
Making sense of Edvard Munch in Trump's America
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Who is Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe's 'Crocodile'?

After almost 40 years of one-man rule, Emmerson Mnangagwa faces many challenges as the country's new president.
Who is Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe's 'Crocodile'?
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Suicide attack kills senior police official in Peshawar

Senior police official and guard killed after their vehicle is hit by suicide attacker in northwestern Pakistani city.
Suicide attack kills senior police official in Peshawar
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Emmerson Mnangagwa to be sworn in as Zimbabwe president

Thousands set to gather to witness Emmerson Mnangagwa's swearing-in ceremony, marking the end of Robert Mugabe's era.
Emmerson Mnangagwa to be sworn in as Zimbabwe president
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Mauritania strengthens blasphemy law after blogger case

Mauritania has bolstered a contentious law on apostasy after an appeals court ordered the release of a local blogger.
Mauritania strengthens blasphemy law after blogger case
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Rwanda could take 10,000 refugees from Israel: Minister

Foreign affairs minister says Rwanda is in negotiations to take in about 10,000 asylum seekers from Israel.
Rwanda could take 10,000 refugees from Israel: Minister
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Can Vladimir Putin's plan bring peace to Syria?

Russian president has welcomed his Iranian and Turkish counterparts to map out a strategy for the day fighting stops.
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Robert Mugabe given immunity from prosecution: sources

Agreement leading to former president's resignation includes promise of immunity, sources tell Al Jazeera.
Robert Mugabe given immunity from prosecution: sources
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Jamal Khashoggi: Saudis must go back to religious roots

Veteran journalist Jamal Khashoggi says Saudi crown prince should stop treating the Muslim Brotherhood as an enemy.
Jamal Khashoggi: Saudis must go back to religious roots
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Manus Island: Fears of violence as PNG forces enter

Security forces storm former Australian detention camp to remove hundreds of refugees refusing for weeks to leave.
Manus Island: Fears of violence as PNG forces enter
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HRW lambasts Saudi counterterrorism law

Kingdom 'methodically silencing and locking away peaceful critics on spurious charges', says Human Rights Watch.
HRW lambasts Saudi counterterrorism law
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No 'R-word': US groups call to drop NFL team name

Civil rights groups are calling on broadcasters not to use 'derogatory' Washington NFL team's name on Thanksgiving Day.
No 'R-word': US groups call to drop NFL team name
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What's next for Lebanon now that Hariri is back?

Lebanese PM Saad Hariri came back home stronger, but Riyadh still casts shadow over his political survival.
What's next for Lebanon now that Hariri is back?
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'Blast' heard hours after Argentinean sub went missing

Missing for eight days, concern for the 44 sailors grows as oxygen supplies are nearly depleted.
'Blast' heard hours after Argentinean sub went missing
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Honduras election: Women's rights put on the agenda

Women's rights have 'never been talked about so much' in poverty and violence-stricken Honduras ahead of Sunday's vote.
Honduras election: Women's rights put on the agenda
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Australia measures another heatwave

Aussie states of Victoria and Tasmania break long-term temperature records.
Australia measures another heatwave
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Yemen's fate was sealed six years ago

The transitional agreement signed in Riyadh in 2011 guaranteed immunity for those committing crimes in Yemen.
Yemen's fate was sealed six years ago
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The death of the Russian far right

How the Kremlin destroyed the far right in Russia, while backing it in the West.
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Speculation rife as Georgia stays mum on raid suspects

Local media draw unverified links between ethnic Chechens and special forces raid, upsetting minority Muslim community.
Speculation rife as Georgia stays mum on raid suspects
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OPEC minister: "We used to have a WhatsApp group"

OPEC will meet on November 30 in Vienna to decide whether to extend global output cuts beyond March.
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Sadat to Salman: Israel at the expense of Palestine

Normalisation has failed before and will fail again.
Sadat to Salman: Israel at the expense of Palestine
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Myanmar, Bangladesh sign Rohingya return deal

Bangladesh signs deal with Myanmar to return hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees who fled recent army crackdown.
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China's Cyber Celebs

We go behind the screens with China's online stars and the nation's love affair with online streaming sites.
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Palestinian factions agree on elections in 2018

Preparations to start for presidential, legislative elections by the end of next year, groups decide during Cairo talks.
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WTO to review dispute between Qatar and the UAE

The UAE plans to thwart Qatari litigation at the WTO's using the national security exception, an untested defence.
WTO to review dispute between Qatar and the UAE
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Outrage after Indian journalist Sudip Bhowmik shot dead

Killing of Sudip Datta Bhowmik in Tripura state raises concerns about safety of media persons in remote areas.
Outrage after Indian journalist Sudip Bhowmik shot dead
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Cuba and North Korea reject 'arbitrary' US demands

Cuba and North Korea rejected recent demands while expressing concern about escalating tensions on the peninsula.
Cuba and North Korea reject 'arbitrary' US demands
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North Korea tensions: All the latest updates

All the developments since the UN tightened sanctions on August 6.
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Arab nations blockading Qatar expand blacklist

Two Islamic entities, 11 individuals added 'terror list', as nations blockading Qatar claim they are backed by Doha.
Arab nations blockading Qatar expand blacklist
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Salalah tourism thrives despite war across the border

Competition for tourist dollars has increased in the Omani oasis, where regional tensions seem far away.
Salalah tourism thrives despite war across the border
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Saudis to ease Yemen siege but millions to still suffer

Aid and rights groups say unless the kingdom allows unfettered commercial access, millions will continue to go hungry.
Saudis to ease Yemen siege but millions to still suffer
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Rights groups urge Greece to end 'containment policy'

Humanitarian agencies call on Greek authorities to ensure that no refugees are in tents as winter weather approaches.
Rights groups urge Greece to end 'containment policy'
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Syrian opposition in Riyadh: Assad has to go

Draft resolution of Riyadh meeting says Syrian leader's departure at start of transitional period vital for ending war.
Syrian opposition in Riyadh: Assad has to go
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Russia, Iran and Turkey agree to hold 'Syrian congress'

Summit expected to be held in Black Sea resort of Sochi will bring together government and opposition figures.
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Israel arrests Palestinians over population count

Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics denies Israeli claim the detained officials were operating in East Jerusalem.
Israel arrests Palestinians over population count
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Aung San Suu Kyi: What we know about 'the Lady'

Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991, Suu Kyi has drawn condemnation for her handling of the Rohingya crisis.
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What is next for Zimbabwe?

Hopes running high for Zimbabweans following Robert Mugabe's resignation.
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Israeli forces demolish family home in East Jerusalem

Family members describe heartbreak after Israeli forces demolish their newly-built home in occupied East Jerusalem.
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Malaysia: A Rohingya safe haven?

Vital aid provided to Rohingya displaced in Myanmar and Bangladesh, but little done to help refugees inside Malaysia.
Malaysia: A Rohingya safe haven?
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Canada braced for new wave of asylum seekers from US

Thousands have crossed into Canada from the US in search of asylum this year, a trend local groups say will continue.
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North Korea blasts US terrorism blacklisting

Pyongyang pledges to further enhance its nuclear arms programme after being re-listed as a state sponsor of terrorism.
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The Ratko Mladic disease infecting Europe

Another war criminal from the Yugoslav war has been handed a sentence, but lessons remain unlearned.
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Emmerson Mnangagwa: Zimbabwe witnessing new democracy

In first public remarks since returning to country, Emmerson Mnangagwa says a new era is beginning in Zimbabwe.
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Ratko Mladic and the verdict that changes nothing

Though Mladic will spend the rest of his life behind bars for genocide, his idea of a Serb-only statelet is now a reality.
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Imagining a post-Merkel Europe

Fears about German instability are overblown. A transition to a post-Merkel Germany might not be bad news for Europe.
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What's behind Hungary's campaign against George Soros?

Shrill campaign against man behind Open Society Foundations seen by critics as part of wider crackdown on civil society.
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US: Myanmar attacks on Rohingya 'ethnic cleansing'

Rex Tillerson accuses Myanmar's security forces of perpetrating 'horrendous atrocities' against the Muslim minority.
US: Myanmar attacks on Rohingya 'ethnic cleansing'
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The 161 individuals accused of Yugoslavia war crimes

Ratko Mladic is one of the 161 individuals indicted by a UN court for committing war crimes during the Balkans conflict.
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Thanksgiving: The annual genocide whitewash

Americans continue celebrating a holiday that whitewashes the mass killing of millions of Native Americans.
Thanksgiving: The annual genocide whitewash
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When is Thanksgiving day and why celebrate it?

In the US, Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated on Thursday, November 23.
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The Rollback: Trump's Toxic War

A look at the Trump administration's regulations cull and the consequences for health, safety and the environment.
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Pakistan releases Hafiz Saeed from house arrest

Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed, blamed by India to be behind deadly 2008 attacks, released from house arrest.
Pakistan releases Hafiz Saeed from house arrest
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Call for Amnesty Turkey head's release as trial resumes

Amnesty says musicians Sting and Peter Gabriel and whistle-blower Edward Snowden signed open letter making the call.
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Suneung, the CSAT bringing South Korea to a halt

Performing well in the annual exam is every high-school student's aim in South Korea. But success does not come easy.
Suneung, the CSAT bringing South Korea to a halt
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Ratko Mladic sentenced to life in prison for genocide

Bosnian Serb general 'significantly contributed' to genocide in Srebrenica, The Hague-based tribunal judge rules.
Ratko Mladic sentenced to life in prison for genocide
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Israel’s settlements: 50 years of land theft explained

On the anniversary of UN Resolution 242, Al Jazeera explores the illegal Israeli settlement enterprise.
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Lebanon's PM Saad al-Hariri holds off resignation

As Lebanon celebrates 74th Independence Day, Saad al-Hariri delays his resignation in televised speech from Beirut.
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Floods hit Saudi Arabia

Heavy rains extend across northern parts of the Middle East leading to widespread disruption in Jeddah
Floods hit Saudi Arabia
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Mnangagwa to be sworn in as president on Friday

State broadcaster says former vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa will take up role following Robert Mugabe's resignation.
Mnangagwa to be sworn in as president on Friday
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Gunfire heard as Georgia forces storm Tblisi apartments

Suspects allegedly opened fire on special forces during large-scale operation on the outskirts of the capital, Tblisi.
Gunfire heard as Georgia forces storm Tblisi apartments
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Egypt: Hasaballah, the People's Music

How a legendary Cairo brass band gave birth to an entire musical genre, which still resonates with Egyptians today.
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US warns citizens against travelling to Saudi Arabia

Citizens should 'carefully consider' travel due to terrorist threats and cross-border violence, State Department says.
US warns citizens against travelling to Saudi Arabia
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Digital advocates decry US plan to end net neutrality

Open Internet advocates say the end of net neutrality would favour 'deep-pocketed' Internet service providers.
Digital advocates decry US plan to end net neutrality
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Who will be Zimbabwe's next president?

Zimbabweans pour out on to the streets to celebrate the downfall of president, who served as leader for 37 years.
Who will be Zimbabwe's next president?
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The UK government's silence on Myanmar is shameful

Just like a decade ago, when the UK led the international campaign against violence in Myanmar, it must do the same now.
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Mladic to face verdict over genocide during Bosnian War

UN judge to hand down verdict to 74-year-old Ratko Mladic, former Serb general accused of war crimes.
Mladic to face verdict over genocide during Bosnian War
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Ratko Mladic: A symbol of the project of evil

Year after year, I have been recording the testimonies of people whose loved ones were killed in Srebrenica by Serb forces.
Ratko Mladic: A symbol of the project of evil
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Harare streets erupt in joy after Mugabe's resignation

As news of Robert Mugabe's resignation spread, people in Zimbabwe's capital Harare took to the streets to celebrate.
Harare streets erupt in joy after Mugabe's resignation
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ICE ordered to 'redo' asylum parole in detention centre

A New York immigrant jail is ordered to redo parole procedures for asylum seekers who face 'irreparable harm'.
ICE ordered to 'redo' asylum parole in detention centre
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Saad Hariri returns to Lebanon after shock resignation

Hariri arrives in Beirut for the first time since sudden resignation announced during a visit to Saudi capital, Riyadh.
Saad Hariri returns to Lebanon after shock resignation
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Robert Mugabe's resignation letter in full

A transcript of President Robert Mugabe's letter of resignation, as read by Zimbabwean parliament speaker Jacob Mudenda.
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Robert Mugabe resigns: World reaction

Leaders from across the world have reacted to Robert Mugabe's resignation, who led Zimbabwe for 37 years.
Robert Mugabe resigns: World reaction
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Is the war in Syria really almost over?

Syria's president visits Russia to thank his allies for their sacrifices and for 'saving' his country.
Is the war in Syria really almost over?
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Countdown to Qatar 2022: Five points

Despite blockade, the man in charge has no regrets about bringing the football tournament to Middle East for the first time.
Countdown to Qatar 2022: Five points
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BJP politician puts bounty on Deepika Padukone's head

A regional BJP leader offers reward of $1.5m for beheading actress and director of Bollywood period drama Padmavati.
BJP politician puts bounty on Deepika Padukone's head
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Post-Mugabe Zimbabwe will be someone else's fiefdom

Deeply entrenched clientelism and the politicised military will likely preclude any major political change in Zimbabwe.
Post-Mugabe Zimbabwe will be someone else's fiefdom
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Profile: Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe

The life, political career and controversies of the African nation's longest-serving leader.
Profile: Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe
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Robert Mugabe: From 1980 to 2017

Some key moments in the life of Robert Mugabe, who led his country since independence in 1980 until November 21, 2017.
Robert Mugabe: From 1980 to 2017
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Robert Mugabe resigns as Zimbabwe's president

The 93-year-old led the country from 1980 but stood down days after a military takeover of the government.
Robert Mugabe resigns as Zimbabwe's president
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Israel pushes to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda

Israel plans to deport about 40,000 asylum seekers without their consent and under threat of indefinite detention.
Israel pushes to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda
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Deadly car bombing strikes Iraq's Tuz Khurmatu

Security sources say attack has killed 21 people outside the capital.
Deadly car bombing strikes Iraq's Tuz Khurmatu
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Amnesty: Rohingya in Rakhine State live under apartheid

Amnesty investigation reveals the dehumanising system of discrimination facing Rohingya inside Rakhine state.
Amnesty: Rohingya in Rakhine State live under apartheid
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Venezuela pumps below OPEC target

As Venezuela's energy sector struggles to meet OPEC output target, rival producers have started to plug the gap.
Venezuela pumps below OPEC target
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How a missing 'the' enabled Israeli occupation

The wording of UN Resolution 242 helped Israel justify its occupation of Palestinian land.
How a missing 'the' enabled Israeli occupation
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Timeline: Ratko Mladic's road to judgement

A UN court is due to pass its final verdict against Mladic for heading one of the worst massacres in recent history.
Timeline: Ratko Mladic's road to judgement
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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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Syria opposition in Riyadh aims to form united front

Groups meeting in Saudi Arabia's capital look to form single strategy to confront Assad, but odds of success seem low.
Syria opposition in Riyadh aims to form united front
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Zvimba: Mugabe's homeland calls for a dignified exit

Although much of Zimbabwe is pleading for Mugabe to quit, many in his rural homeland remain loyal to the veteran leader.
Zvimba: Mugabe's homeland calls for a dignified exit
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Storms lash Vancouver

Heavy downpours typical of La Nina bring flooding and ferry cancellations.
Storms lash Vancouver
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Suicide bomber kills worshippers at mosque in Mubi

Suicide bomber targeted worshippers attending morning prayers, police said.
Suicide bomber kills worshippers at mosque in Mubi
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Rohingya trapped in open-air prison of apartheid

The Rohingya in Myanmar live under apartheid, being denied basic human rights.
Rohingya trapped in open-air prison of apartheid
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US ends Temporary Protected Status for 55,000 Haitians

US gives Haitians with TPS 18 months to leave the country or find a way to legalise their status.
US ends Temporary Protected Status for 55,000 Haitians
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Qatar warns of 'dark ages' in the Middle East

Qatar warns of 'dark ages' in the Middle East
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What is behind the covert Israeli-Saudi relations?

Analysts say that the recent covert ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia are due to a new regional paradigm.
What is behind the covert Israeli-Saudi relations?
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Assad to Putin: Thank you for 'saving our country'

Russian and Syrian presidents meet to discuss strategy against 'terrorism' and political settlement options.
Assad to Putin: Thank you for 'saving our country'
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Bosnia war victims on why Mladic's verdict means little

A bone collector, a man whose childhood was cut short and a former war prisoner on why Mladic's verdict means little.
Bosnia war victims on why Mladic's verdict means little
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Impeachment hearing to begin as Mugabe remains defiant

Parliament motion accuses 93-year-old leader of being 'source of instability' in government and hits out at First Lady.
Impeachment hearing to begin as Mugabe remains defiant
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Army: Mnangagwa to return 'shortly', will meet Mugabe

Zimbabwe's army chief says ex-vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa, expected to return to the country 'shortly;.
Army: Mnangagwa to return 'shortly', will meet Mugabe
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Riyad Hijab quits as head of Syrian opposition's HNC

Riyad Hijab announces his resignation ahead of a meeting in Saudi Arabia aiming to 'unify' the Syrian opposition.
Riyad Hijab quits as head of Syrian opposition's HNC
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Dutch police officer 'may wear headscarf with uniform'

Dutch Human Rights Commission rules that Sarah Izat should be allowed to wear a headscarf with her uniform.
Dutch police officer 'may wear headscarf with uniform'
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Siege of Eastern Ghouta: A blot on world's conscience

In Syria's besieged Eastern Ghouta, medicine is being rationed and people are dying due to a lack of medical care.
Siege of Eastern Ghouta: A blot on world's conscience
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Who is in charge of Zimbabwe?

The embattled President Robert Mugabe is clinging to power and faces impeachment.
Who is in charge of Zimbabwe?
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Merkel in favour of snap poll over minority government

Germany chancellor says she would prefer a snap election than lead minority government after coalition talks break down.
Merkel in favour of snap poll over minority government
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Nasrallah rejects Arab League statement on Hezbollah

Nasrallah says no proof Hezbollah 'supporting terrorism and extremist groups' in Arab states in continuing war of words.
Nasrallah rejects Arab League statement on Hezbollah
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Mugabe's last victory

How did the 93-year-old Zimbabwean leader manage to hold on to power, defying his generals and ruling party?
Mugabe's last victory
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Sebastian Pinera to face Alejandro Guiller in run-off

Conservative Sebastian Pinera will face socialist Alejandro Guiller after neither candidate wins 50 percent of the vote.
Sebastian Pinera to face Alejandro Guiller in run-off
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Nebraska to vote on contentious Keystone XL pipeline

Nebraska landowners and environmental groups say proposed Keystone XL pipeline route threatens local water supplies.
Nebraska to vote on contentious Keystone XL pipeline
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Rohingya activist: Suu Kyi is denying our existence

Activists and rights campaigners slam Myanmar's de facto leader for diverting attention from Rohingya crisis.
Rohingya activist: Suu Kyi is denying our existence
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Venezuela media law: 'Threat to freedom of expression'?

Human rights groups fear a law passed to curb hate in social media will silence anyone critical of Maduro's government.
Venezuela media law: 'Threat to freedom of expression'?
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Thanksgiving: The annual genocide whitewash

Thanksgiving: The annual genocide whitewash
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German coalition talks fail after FDP walks out

Chancellor Merkel announces the failure of talks, as the EU's largest economy gets closer to a possible new election.
German coalition talks fail after FDP walks out
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Tropical Storm Kirogi hits Vietnam

Downpour triggers flooding in the storm-weary country, with with 182 millimetres of rain reported in Quy Nhon.
Tropical Storm Kirogi hits Vietnam
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Is there a future for Bitcoin in Zimbabwe?

How have current events propelled Zimbabwe's economy into a Bitcoin-buyer zone and what does this mean for the currency?
Is there a future for Bitcoin in Zimbabwe?
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What's behind Narendra Modi's huge popularity in India?

Nearly nine out of 10 Indians say they have a favourable view of Modi while critics question the timing of Pew poll.
What's behind Narendra Modi's huge popularity in India?
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Rafah border crossing to close after three-day opening

Egypt opened the Gaza border on Saturday after Hamas handed control of the crossing over to the Palestinian Authority.
Rafah border crossing to close after three-day opening
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Hundreds of rights violations documented in Yemen

Watchdog group finds that attacks by Saudi-led coalition and Houthi rebels killed more than 100 civilians in October.
Hundreds of rights violations documented in Yemen
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Supreme Court upholds Uhuru Kenyatta's victory

Kenya's Supreme Court has upheld President Uhuru Kenyatta's victory in a rerun vote that was held in October.
Supreme Court upholds Uhuru Kenyatta's victory
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One in five women victim of online harassment: report

Online abuse and harassment targeting women has lasting effects on victims, a survey by Amnesty International shows.
One in five women victim of online harassment: report
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Why there can never be a two-state solution

As Palestinians mark 50 years since the UN ordered Israeli forces to withdraw, experts say lasting peace is impossible.
Why there can never be a two-state solution
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Lebanon: The economic cost of Saudi's power play

What does Saudi Arabia's regional power struggle mean for Lebanon's economy and the Lebanese living in the Gulf region?
Lebanon: The economic cost of Saudi's power play
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Heartbreak in Harare after Mugabe fails to resign

Anxiety on the streets as a noon deadline for president to quit nears, as imposed by the ruling ZANU-PF party.
Heartbreak in Harare after Mugabe fails to resign
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Why is Washington closing the PLO's office?

Palestinian leaders have threatened to end all communication with the US government over PLO office closure.
Why is Washington closing the PLO's office?
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Zimbabwe: Social media reacts to Robert Mugabe's speech

After President Robert Mugabe defies calls to resign in anticipated speech, many take to Twitter to express their views.
Zimbabwe: Social media reacts to Robert Mugabe's speech
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Toxic cost of rubbish scavenging in East Timor

Scavengers as young as eight-years old eek out a living in unimaginable conditions at the Tibar landfill near Dili.
Toxic cost of rubbish scavenging in East Timor
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Florida university students to counter neo-Nazi rally

Students will counterprotest a rally by neo-Nazis at the University of North Florida on Monday.
Florida university students to counter neo-Nazi rally
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No resignation as Robert Mugabe addresses nation

Zimbabwe's president says he will preside over ZANU-PF congress next month even though he has been dismissed as leader.
No resignation as Robert Mugabe addresses nation
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Morocco: Fifteen women killed in food aid stampede

At least 15 women killed in a stampede in west Morocco while gathering to receive food aid.
Morocco: Fifteen women killed in food aid stampede
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Bahrain FM calls on Arab nations to confront Iran

Arab foreign ministers meet in Cairo to condemn Iran's alleged meddling and support for militias in the region.
Bahrain FM calls on Arab nations to confront Iran
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Storm Numa forms in in the Mediterranean

A medicane forms in the Ionian Sea and leaves at least 19 people dead Greece.
Storm Numa forms in in the Mediterranean
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Analyst: Mugabe's political support was a 'facade'

Alex Magaisa says developments show 'what Mugabe believed to be popular support was facade created' by ZANU-PF members.
Analyst: Mugabe's political support was a 'facade'
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Indonesians recognised after decades in the Philippines

Indonesians on Philippine island of Balut receive birth certificates for the first time, ending decades of legal limbo.
Indonesians recognised after decades in the Philippines
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ZANU-PF tells Mugabe to resign or face impeachment

Days after surprise military takeover, ruling party gives embattled president ultimatum and dismisses him as its leader.
ZANU-PF tells Mugabe to resign or face impeachment
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World Toilet Day 2017

November 19 marks World Toilet Day and aims to raise awareness about health problems caused by poor sanitation.
World Toilet Day 2017
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Saudi Arabia's purge: A quest for media control?

Examining the media coverage of Saudi Arabia's purge and Saad Hariri's resignation as Lebanese prime minister.
Saudi Arabia's purge: A quest for media control?
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Jack Straw hints he was sacked for wanting Hamas talks

Former UK foreign secretary suggested his willingness to talk to Palestinian faction led to his sacking in 2006.
Jack Straw hints he was sacked for wanting Hamas talks
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Why Saudi-Israeli normalisation could be dangerous

Apart from being disastrous for Palestine, normalising relations with Israel could get Saudi Arabia in real trouble.
Why Saudi-Israeli normalisation could be dangerous
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Arab League to discuss Iranian 'violations'

At Saudi Arabia's request, Arab foreign ministers are holding an emergency meeting in Cairo.
Arab League to discuss Iranian 'violations'
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Robert Mugabe sacked as leader of Zanu-PF

Zanu-PF members vote to fire President Robert Mugabe as party leader, less than one week after military takeover.
Robert Mugabe sacked as leader of Zanu-PF
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EU cuts Turkey funding after 'democratic deterioration'

Bloc accuses Turkey of 'departing from EU's democratic standards', in what Ankara calls unfair treatment.
EU cuts Turkey funding after 'democratic deterioration'
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Aung San Suu Kyi honours revoked amid Rohingya backlash

Students at LSE and Oxford strip Burmese Nobel Peace Prize winner of honours over her alleged inaction over atrocities.
Aung San Suu Kyi honours revoked amid Rohingya backlash
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Turkey, Russia and Iran meet to discuss Syria

Summit aims to review political progress and humanitarian aid access, Turkish source says.
Turkey, Russia and Iran meet to discuss Syria
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Protests and riots as Greece remembers student uprising

Thousands of Greeks demonstrated to mark the Polytechnic student uprising that led to the 1974 collapse of the Junta.
Protests and riots as Greece remembers student uprising
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Manus Island: Australia pulling the media strings

Does Australia limit Manus Island and Nauru media access to outlets that toe the government's line on immigration?
Manus Island: Australia pulling the media strings
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Gerry Adams to step down as Sinn Fein leader next year

Peacemaker and divisive former IRA spokesperson says he will retire next year after leading Sinn Fein for 35 years.
Gerry Adams to step down as Sinn Fein leader next year
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Mugabe to meet army generals after mass protests

As pressure builds on leader to quit following unprecedented rallies, 93-year-old faces second round of talks with army.
Mugabe to meet army generals after mass protests
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Trump's foreign policy: Follow the money

Making money has been the guiding principle of Trump's foreign policy decisions.
Trump's foreign policy: Follow the money
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Palestinians speak out on anniversary of Resolution 242

It has been 50 years since the UN adopted Resolution 242, calling for Israel to withdraw from the occupied territories.
Palestinians speak out on anniversary of Resolution 242
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What is Mohammed bin Salman's next move?

There are reports Saudi Arabia is demanding money from the senior officials it recently arrested.
What is Mohammed bin Salman's next move?
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Does the new Bible Museum have an evangelical agenda?

The near-absence of other religions, like Mormonism and Islam, has aroused debates about the museum's purpose.
Does the new Bible Museum have an evangelical agenda?
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UK: Leaders, academics raise alarm over Saudi 'crisis'

From Yemen war and princes' detentions to women's rights, delegates meet in UK to discuss succession of developments.
UK: Leaders, academics raise alarm over Saudi 'crisis'
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Palestinians to suspend US ties if PLO office closed

As US refuses to renew PLO office permit in Washington, officials say they will end contact with Trump administration.
Palestinians to suspend US ties if PLO office closed
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Concerns grow as Argentina intensifies submarine search

Search for missing vessel enters third day as President Mauricio Macri vows to do everything possible to locate vessel.
Concerns grow as Argentina intensifies submarine search
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Entire Bedouin village faced with forced displacement

Jabal al-Baba residents express fear about future as they anticipate the forced removal of their community within days.
Entire Bedouin village faced with forced displacement
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Egypt opens Rafah for first time under unity deal

The crossing, which is being run by the Palestinian Authority, is expected to remain open for three days.
Egypt opens Rafah for first time under unity deal
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The elections in Catalonia will not resolve the crisis

The December 21 comes amid deepening polarisation in Catalonia and could additionally exacerbate the situation.
The elections in Catalonia will not resolve the crisis
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Kashmir: Seven killed in fierce gun battle

Six separatists and an Indian air force commando die in gun battle in a northern part of Indian-administered Kashmi
Kashmir: Seven killed in fierce gun battle
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When algorithms discriminate: Robotics, AI and ethics

Stephen Roberts discusses the threats and promises of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
When algorithms discriminate: Robotics, AI and ethics
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Venezuela in default: What next?

As the oil-rich country fails to pay its debt, we examine what happens next and what it means for its people.
Venezuela in default: What next?
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Five things you need to know about Zimbabwe

President Robert Mugabe is fast losing his grip on the country and pressure is building on him to quit.
Five things you need to know about Zimbabwe
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Eritrean diaspora stages protest in the Swedish capital

Hundreds of Eritreans gather in Stockholm to protest against arrest of teachers and the director of an Islamic school.
Eritrean diaspora stages protest in the Swedish capital
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Saad Hariri will be in Lebanon next Wednesday

Hariri informs Lebanese leaders he will be back in the country on Wednesday for Independence Day celebrations.
Saad Hariri will be in Lebanon next Wednesday
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Muslim woman in India denied job for wearing hijab

Nedal Zoya was denied a job at an orphanage in New Delhi because she looked 'like a Muslim lady' in her hijab.
Muslim woman in India denied job for wearing hijab
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Coming to grips with the fear of war in Lebanon

Some in the country are stocking up on food supplies as tensions mount over resignation of Prime Minister Saad Hariri.
Coming to grips with the fear of war in Lebanon
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Saad Hariri, Saudi power play and the media

Riyadh's Middle East power struggle as seen across the region's media. Plus, the challenge of covering Manus Island.
Saad Hariri, Saudi power play and the media
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Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen, Lebanon: What's next?

We debate whether Saudi Arabia's latest shakeups could trigger a wave of authoritarianism in the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen, Lebanon: What's next?
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Is the US complicit in Saudi war crimes in Yemen?

We ask US Congressman Ro Khanna about the US alliance with Saudi Arabia and where Congress should draw the line.
Is the US complicit in Saudi war crimes in Yemen?
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Saudi Arabia 'swaps assets for freedom' after arrests

Saudi authorities are making deals with people held in sweeping government crackdown, sources say.
Saudi Arabia 'swaps assets for freedom' after arrests
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Lebanon's Hariri arrives in France to meet Macron

Lebanese leader in Paris with wife but without three children amid speculations he remains 'a Saudi political hostage'.
Lebanon's Hariri arrives in France to meet Macron
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2018 a key year to 'step up climate action'

United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bonn ended with some progress on the implementation of the Paris Agreement.
2018 a key year to 'step up climate action'
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Chile: Outgoing leader Bachelet leaves uncertain legacy

President Michelle Bachelet has earned plaudits abroad but at home her approval ratings are low and voter apathy high.
Chile: Outgoing leader Bachelet leaves uncertain legacy
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Zimbabweans to call for Mugabe's resignation at rally

Rare public show of defiance backed by army and party officials comes days after military takeover.
Zimbabweans to call for Mugabe's resignation at rally
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The colour-coded Israeli ID system for Palestinians

Israel's control over the Palestinian population is based on a system of colour-coded IDs in the occupied territories.
The colour-coded Israeli ID system for Palestinians
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Kenya: Five killed as Odinga return marred by violence

Rights groups denounces the usage of live ammunition against opposition supporters, but police deny firing live bullets.
Kenya: Five killed as Odinga return marred by violence
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Macron to receive Hariri 'with prime minister honours'

French president expected to welcome Lebanese leader and his family in Paris on Saturday.
Macron to receive Hariri 'with prime minister honours'
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What's behind Cambodia's crackdown on the opposition?

What's behind Cambodia's crackdown on the opposition?
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Sudan's RSF unit accused of abuses against migrants

Rapid Support Forces was once part of the border intelligence militia, known as Janjaweed, fighting in Darfur.
Sudan's RSF unit accused of abuses against migrants
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The world's saints and sinners, according to Canada

Venezula's government is bad, but the US and Israel's are good. Why?
The world's saints and sinners, according to Canada
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Mass Harare rally planned as pressure mounts on Mugabe

Thousands expected to march in anti-Mugabe rally in Harare, as top officials withdraw confidence on 93-year-old leader.
Mass Harare rally planned as pressure mounts on Mugabe
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NATO apologises to Turkey for war games blunders

Erdogan deemed 'enemy collaborator' while modern Turkey's founder Ataturk shown as 'hostile' during military exercise.
NATO apologises to Turkey for war games blunders
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Keystone pipeline spills 5,000 barrels of oil in US

Critics say incident in South Dakota should raise serious questions about plans to expand oil pipelines in the US.
Keystone pipeline spills 5,000 barrels of oil in US
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Syrian 'civilians killed' in ISIL attack in Deir Az Zor

Car bombing leaves at least 20 dead and dozens more wounded at site housing displaced families near city of Deir Az Zor.
Syrian 'civilians killed' in ISIL attack in Deir Az Zor
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After Brexit and Catalonia, what will become of the EU?

The EU's likely future is an imperial neoliberal superstate. But there is also an alternative.
After Brexit and Catalonia, what will become of the EU?
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Argentina: No contact with submarine with 40 crew

Navy launches air and sea operation after loss of communication with the ARA San Juan for 48 hours.
Argentina: No contact with submarine with 40 crew
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'War crimes' in fight over Philippines' Marawi: Amnesty

State forces and ISIL-linked fighters have committed abuses that 'amount to war crimes', Amnesty International says.
'War crimes' in fight over Philippines' Marawi: Amnesty
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US aiding Saudi 'war crimes' in Yemen: Congressman

Ro Khanna says US is aiding 'Saudi Arabia's war crimes' in Yemen and calls Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman 'not smart'.
US aiding Saudi 'war crimes' in Yemen: Congressman
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Is Saudi Arabia becoming a danger to the region?

We talk to US Congressman Ro Khanna about power politics and debate Mohammed bin Salman’s new strategy for the Kingdom.
Is Saudi Arabia becoming a danger to the region?
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Pakistani court orders anti-blasphemy sit-in be cleared

Protesters calling for strict adherence to blasphemy laws have been blocking major highway into capital for 10 day
Pakistani court orders anti-blasphemy sit-in be cleared
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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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'Totally destroyed': East Aleppo a year after battle

Many are living without clean water and power nearly a year after government forces retook the Syrian city.
'Totally destroyed': East Aleppo a year after battle
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North Korea tensions: All the latest updates

All the developments since the UN tightened sanctions on August 6.
North Korea tensions: All the latest updates
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Week in pictures: From Iran earthquake to Greece floods

A photo roundup of some of last week's events, including protests in Barcelona and a suicide bomb attack in Kabul.
Week in pictures: From Iran earthquake to Greece floods
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Saudi anti-corruption purge: All the latest updates

All the latest updates following the establishment of a new anti-corruption committee in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi anti-corruption purge: All the latest updates
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Mugabe in first public appearance since army takeover

Mugabe attends university graduation ceremony in Harare, holds speech to cheering crowd of supporters.
Mugabe in first public appearance since army takeover
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Mafia boss Toto 'the beast' Riina dies at 87

The ruthless figurehead, seen as the boss of bosses of the Sicilian Mafia, died while serving 26 life sentences.
Mafia boss Toto 'the beast' Riina dies at 87
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Mapuche conflict: 'People feel danger every day'

In Chile, Mapuche activists have been demanding the restoration of their ancestral land and regional autonomy.
Mapuche conflict: 'People feel danger every day'
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Could Mnangagwa be Zimbabwe's comeback crocodile?

Mugabe refuses to step down, but increasing internal calls could see former PM Mnangagwa back to the helm of power.
Could Mnangagwa be Zimbabwe's comeback crocodile?
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Will Saudis impose Qatar-style blockade on Lebanon?

Potential sanctions against Lebanon could include a ban on flights, visas, exports and transfer of remittances.
Will Saudis impose Qatar-style blockade on Lebanon?
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Head of US counterterrorism centre to step down

Nicholas Rasmussen, who headed the intelligence organisation for three years, will leave in December.
Head of US counterterrorism centre to step down
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Gender violence in India: 'Daughters are not a burden'

With female foeticide still widespread, one woman tells her story of being mutilated for giving birth to her daughters.
Gender violence in India: 'Daughters are not a burden'
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The rise and fall of Moroccan cinema

With just a couple of dozen movie theatres still in operation, the country's cinema culture has all but disappeared.
The rise and fall of Moroccan cinema
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Israel 'willing to share' Iran intelligence with Saudi

In an interview with a Saudi website, Israel's army chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot signals closer ties with Riyadh.
Israel 'willing to share' Iran intelligence with Saudi
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Zimbabwe's opposition leader demands civilian rule

Despite violent past with Mugabe, Morgan Tsvangirai says he doesn't find comfort in the president's current predicament.
Zimbabwe's opposition leader demands civilian rule
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How can Yemen's humanitarian crisis be solved?

Humanitarian aid agencies are calling on Saudi Arabia to completely lift its air, sea and land blockade of Yemen.
How can Yemen's humanitarian crisis be solved?
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UN divided on Syrian chemical-weapons-use probe

US and Russia at odds over UN Security Council vote on renewing an inquiry into chemical weapons use in Syria.
UN divided on Syrian chemical-weapons-use probe
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Nick Cave is wrong to perform in Israel

Just as many artists chose to boycott South African apartheid, so should they do today with Israeli apartheid.
Nick Cave is wrong to perform in Israel
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Hondurans in US live in limbo amid TPS uncertainty

The US is weighing whether to renew temporary protected status for Hondurans, leaving thousands in a state of anxiety.
Hondurans in US live in limbo amid TPS uncertainty
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Trading accounts frozen in ongoing Saudi crackdown

Bloomberg News reports dozens of trading accounts of Saudis accused of corruption have been blocked.
Trading accounts frozen in ongoing Saudi crackdown
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Journalist honoured for bravery amid global threats

In the past year, 34 journalists were killed in the field, more than 250 others were jailed and 55 remain missing.
Journalist honoured for bravery amid global threats
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Egypt's former security chief advising Saudi crackdown

New York Times reports notorious Habib el-Adly is consulting Crown Prince Salman during mass 'corruption' arrests.
Egypt's former security chief advising Saudi crackdown
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How the people of Zimbabwe were sidelined, yet again

Political change came to Zimbabwe, but once again its people were not consulted.
How the people of Zimbabwe were sidelined, yet again
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How has Islamophobia changed over the past 20 years?

The think tank that catapulted the term Islamophobia in 1997 says anti-Muslim racism is on the rise and more pervasive.
How has Islamophobia changed over the past 20 years?
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Hamas: Mossad assassinated Tunisian drone-maker member

Hamas accuses Israel intelligence agency Mossad of being behind assassination of its Tunisian member Mohammed al-Zawari.
Hamas: Mossad assassinated Tunisian drone-maker member
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