New York dedicates New Year's Eve ball drop to press freedom

Thousands braved rain and cold to pack Times Square for a string of star performances and traditional crystal ball drop.
New York dedicates New Year's Eve ball drop to press freedom
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NASA rings in new year with farthest spacecraft flyby

New Horizon flies past frozen relic billions of kilometres from the Earth that could reveal the origins of planets.
NASA rings in new year with farthest spacecraft flyby
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Thailand to hold coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn in May

Three-day ceremony will take place on May 4-6, almost two and half years after death of his revered father Bhumibol.
Thailand to hold coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn in May
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Philippines death toll jumps to 75 after floods and landslides

Rescue teams search for at least 16 people still missing in Bicol and Eastern Visayas regions after tropical depression.
Philippines death toll jumps to 75 after floods and landslides
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Nine hurt as car rams into New Year's crowd on famed Tokyo street

Driver, a 21-year-old man, arrested at the scene on suspicion of arrested murder, police say.
Nine hurt as car rams into New Year's crowd on famed Tokyo street
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What will the Middle East look like in 2019?

In 2019, old conflicts in the Middle East will persist and new ones might erupt.
What will the Middle East look like in 2019?
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US military sparks outrage by tweeting about dropping bombs

STRATCOM apologises for 'bad taste' joke after tweeting it's ready to drop something 'much bigger' than NY crystal ball.
US military sparks outrage by tweeting about dropping bombs
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The singer raising her voice against Vietnam's new cyber law

Do Nguyen Mai Khoi is among activists opposing controversial law the government says will protect against cyber threats.
The singer raising her voice against Vietnam's new cyber law
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From Mueller to Saudi Arabia: 10 things to expect from US politics in 2019

Democrats take control of the House, and the race for 2020 will heat up. Here are the things to watch out for in Washington in 2019.
From Mueller to Saudi Arabia: 10 things to expect from US politics in 2019
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Kim calls for corresponding US measures, ready to meet Trump

North Korean leader delivers annual New Year's Day speech laying out Pyongyang's top priorities for the 12 months ahead.
Kim calls for corresponding US measures, ready to meet Trump
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France's Macron vows to 'do better' amid 'yellow vest' protests

New Year's Eve speech comes at end of torrid period for Macron after six weeks of anti-government demonstrations.
France's Macron vows to 'do better' amid 'yellow vest' protests
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Bangladesh election makes mockery of democracy: BNP's Alamgir

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says election was a 'fraud' and marred by irregularities but electoral body rejects charges.
Bangladesh election makes mockery of democracy: BNP's Alamgir
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Sudan's Bashir promises development as police fire at protesters

Police fire with live ammunition at rally in Khartoum, as protesters continue to call for President Bashir to quit.
Sudan's Bashir promises development as police fire at protesters
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US House Democrats introduce legislation to reopen government

Package will include six bipartisan bills to fund the departments closed by government shutdown.
US House Democrats introduce legislation to reopen government
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Russian rescuers brave cold in search for gas explosion survivors

Up to 40 people believed to be trapped under the rubble in Magnitogorsk where temperatures are lower than -18 Celsius.
Russian rescuers brave cold in search for gas explosion survivors
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Bangladesh's opposition face abuse amid vote-rigging allegations

Opposition candidates and supporters say they were threatened, beaten by government supporters and detained by police.
Bangladesh's opposition face abuse amid vote-rigging allegations
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Amsterdam Schiphol Airport partly evacuated over bomb threat

Schipol Airport was partly shut to the public after a man in a departure hall claimed he had a bomb, police say.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport partly evacuated over bomb threat
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'Bandits' kill 10 troops along Niger-Nigeria border

The two countries had launched a joint operation against criminal gangs in Niger's Maradi region over the weekend.
'Bandits' kill 10 troops along Niger-Nigeria border
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Dubai stocks limp to end of worst year since financial crisis

Plunge in Dubai Financial Market Index was biggest among Arab bourses amid signs of slowdown in emirate's economy.
Dubai stocks limp to end of worst year since financial crisis
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Malta rescues 180 refugees in Mediterranean as weather worsens

UN calls on countries to take in remaining group of 49 refugees stuck in limbo on boats in Mediterranean Sea.
Malta rescues 180 refugees in Mediterranean as weather worsens
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Sudan police fire teargas, live ammunition at Khartoum protesters

Omar al-Bashir set to mark independence day in televised speech, as protesters continue to call for his resignation.
Sudan police fire teargas, live ammunition at Khartoum protesters
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How will Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro impact the world?

Incoming president of Brazil is a far-right populist with an affinity for military dictatorships of the country’s past.
How will Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro impact the world?
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Palestinian sentenced to life for selling land to Israelis

The man was found guilty of violating a penal code from 1960 that bans the sale of land to a foreign country.
Palestinian sentenced to life for selling land to Israelis
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Houthis stole food 'from the mouths' of hungry Yemenis: UN

World Food Programme says food and aid meant for starving Yemenis has been 'diverted' and sold on black market.
Houthis stole food 'from the mouths' of hungry Yemenis: UN
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Saddam Hussein's daughter publishes last message before his death

Raghad Hussein posted the message on her Twitter account on the 12th anniversary of her father's death.
Saddam Hussein's daughter publishes last message before his death
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Sydney kicks off global 2019 parties with dazzling spectacle

Party atmosphere sweeps across major cities in Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas as the clock ticks past midnight.
Sydney kicks off global 2019 parties with dazzling spectacle
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Elizabeth Warren takes big move towards 2020 presidential run

Democrat US Senator says she will formally announce her campaign plan in early 2019.
Elizabeth Warren takes big move towards 2020 presidential run
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Revellers say hello to 2019, goodbye to an unsettling year

Sydney put on its biggest-ever fireworks display, kicking off a wave of celebrations for billions around the world.
Revellers say hello to 2019, goodbye to an unsettling year
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A look at the most memorable stories of 2018

Al Jazeera looks back and highlights some of the most memorable and news-making moments from around the world.
A look at the most memorable stories of 2018
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Houthi shelling in Hodeidah reported after handover accord

Some in the Yemeni port city accuse rebels of failing to hand over control of the port city.
Houthi shelling in Hodeidah reported after handover accord
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DRC vote: Opposition says ruling party win would be 'provocation'

Opposition leader Martin Fayulu says election was 'deliberately disorganised' after chaotic contest.
DRC vote: Opposition says ruling party win would be 'provocation'
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UAE activist Mansoor loses final appeal against 10-year sentence

Prominent pro-democracy activist Ahmed Mansoor was sentenced for criticising the UAE government on social media.
UAE activist Mansoor loses final appeal against 10-year sentence
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HRW urges Sudan not to use lethal force against protesters

Call for restraint comes ahead of renewed protests, with demonstrators expected to march to Bashir's palace in Khartoum.
HRW urges Sudan not to use lethal force against protesters
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Russia cracks down on outspoken music artists

After a string of arrests and concert cancellations, President Putin recently called for tighter control of rap music.
Russia cracks down on outspoken music artists
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Tropical cyclone to exacerbate flooding in northern Queensland

Weather warnings issued as system strengthens in Gulf of Carpentaria.
Tropical cyclone to exacerbate flooding in northern Queensland
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Senegal basketball: Female team making bold strides

The women's basketball team has become an inspiration to teenage girls.
Senegal basketball: Female team making bold strides
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Russia: Dozens missing after deadly apartment collapse

At least four dead and 68 unaccounted for after apartment block collapses in city of Magnitogorsk, say media reports.
Russia: Dozens missing after deadly apartment collapse
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California plans stricter gun laws in 2019

California is going to ban anyone under 21 from buying rifles, shotguns and semiautomatic weapons.
California plans stricter gun laws in 2019
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Russia arrests American in Moscow over suspected spying

The FSB said in a statement that the American was taken into custody on Friday 'while carrying out an act of espionage'.
Russia arrests American in Moscow over suspected spying
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2018 in review: We want to hear from you

News junkie, aficionado or dabbler? We all consume the news differently. Find out how you ranked in 2018.
2018 in review: We want to hear from you
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Angela Merkel: Germany will take on more global responsibility

In New Year address, Merkel says Germany will push for global solutions to climate change, migration, and 'terrorism'.
Angela Merkel: Germany will take on more global responsibility
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Mass grave discovered in Iraq's northern Kirkuk province

Announcement comes a month after the UN documented the existence of 202 mass graves across northern Iraq.
Mass grave discovered in Iraq's northern Kirkuk province
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Sudanese parliament approves 2019 budget amid protests

The ruling side says the new budget will reduce inflation, but many doubt it'll deliver on that promise.
Sudanese parliament approves 2019 budget amid protests
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Lindsey Graham: Trump 'slowing' US pullout from Syria

Senior Republican senator says president will make sure that withdrawal will ensure ISIL is 'permanently destroyed'.
Lindsey Graham: Trump 'slowing' US pullout from Syria
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Bahrain's Nabeel Rajab loses final appeal in 'insult' case

Prominent activist loses appeal against 5-year term for criticising alleged prison torture and Saudi air raids in Yemen.
Bahrain's Nabeel Rajab loses final appeal in 'insult' case
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2018: A year of living dangerously

A multitude of man-made disasters marked year 2018 on the Christian calendar.
2018: A year of living dangerously
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Jamal Khashoggi case: All the latest updates

Here are the latest developments related to the Saudi journalist's murder inside the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul.
Jamal Khashoggi case: All the latest updates
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Death toll in Philippines floods, landslides rises to 61

Eighteen people are still missing, authorities say, as thousands are forced from their homes by the bad weather.
Death toll in Philippines floods, landslides rises to 61
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Number of journalists killed on the job in 2018 rises

IFJ says 94 journalists and media workers died in targeted killings, bomb attacks and crossfire incidents this year.
Number of journalists killed on the job in 2018 rises
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Nukes, economy, Trump summit: What's in Kim Jong-un's 2019 agenda

North Korean leader expected to give annual address on Tuesday laying out the country's top priorities for year ahead.
Nukes, economy, Trump summit: What's in Kim Jong-un's 2019 agenda
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Vietnam seeks to curb Beijing's South China Sea actions: report

Code of conduct negotiating draft seen by Reuters shows Hanoi wants Beijing's blockades and island building outlawed.
Vietnam seeks to curb Beijing's South China Sea actions: report
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Video shows bags believed to contain Khashoggi's remains: report

Footage shows Saudi hit team carrying bags believed to contain body parts of murdered journalist, Turkish reports say.
Video shows bags believed to contain Khashoggi's remains: report
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Delays mark tense DR Congo election

Voting in three cities delayed by electoral commission until March 2019 over Ebola outbreak and ethnic violence.
Delays mark tense DR Congo election
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Afghan presidential elections postponed until July 20: official

The delay is to allow time to fix problems that surfaced in October's parliamentary polls, electoral official says.
Afghan presidential elections postponed until July 20: official
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Why are Bangladesh's elections so contentious?

PM Sheikh Hasina has been accused of silencing her critics, and now her decade in power is being put to the test.
Why are Bangladesh's elections so contentious?
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Profile: Who is Sheikh Hasina?

Hasina, who has promised to turn Bangladesh into a middle-income nation by 2021, is set to be PM for the fourth term.
Profile: Who is Sheikh Hasina?
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Israel protests against Jordan minister stepping on Israeli flag

Minister Jumana Ghuneimat was pictured last week stepping on the flag when entering a trade union complex in Amman.
Israel protests against Jordan minister stepping on Israeli flag
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Morocco: 15 suspects face judge over Scandinavian hiker murders

Prosecution asks for terrorism probe of suspects linked to the beheading of two female tourists in Atlas Mountains.
Morocco: 15 suspects face judge over Scandinavian hiker murders
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Khashoggi murder: Book reveals 'new details' about killing

Written by Turkish journalists, the book purports to shed light on events that lead to Khashoggi's murder and aftermath.
Khashoggi murder: Book reveals 'new details' about killing
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Damascus allows Iraq to hit ISIL targets in Syria: State media

Syrian state media says Iraqi forces can now attack ISIL targets inside Syria without getting approval from Damascus.
Damascus allows Iraq to hit ISIL targets in Syria: State media
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Netanyahu: Brazil to move embassy to Jerusalem

Israeli leader claims Brazilian president told him that embassy relocation from Tel Aviv is a matter of 'when, not if'.
Netanyahu: Brazil to move embassy to Jerusalem
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Greece child protection services 'disjointed and inadequate'

Successive governments suffer from structural inability to organise coherent system of child protection, experts say.
Greece child protection services 'disjointed and inadequate'
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Cyber attack disrupts newspaper distribution across US

Hacking attack appeared to originate outside the US, experts said, but it was unclear if a state actor was involved.
Cyber attack disrupts newspaper distribution across US
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Colombia condemns 'plot' to kill president, arrests Venezuelans

Minister says 'internal and external actors' were responsible for threats to President Ivan Duque's life.
Colombia condemns 'plot' to kill president, arrests Venezuelans
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Gowher Rizvi Q&A: Bangladesh opposition claims exaggerated

Gowher Rizvi, adviser to PM Sheikh Hasina, says opposition claims of intimidation, arrests are taken out of proportion.
Gowher Rizvi Q&A: Bangladesh opposition claims exaggerated
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Israel's Bennett and Shaked announce 'New Right' political party

Hayemin Hehadash, or 'New Right', will be a partnership between right-wing secular and religious politicians.
Israel's Bennett and Shaked announce 'New Right' political party
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Six Iranians cross English Channel in inflatable boat from France

Number of migrants making the risky crossing from France to UK in small boats since October continues to rise.
Six Iranians cross English Channel in inflatable boat from France
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Sudan's al-Bashir tells police to limit force against protesters

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appeals 'for calm and restraint' while calling for government probe into deaths.
Sudan's al-Bashir tells police to limit force against protesters
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Trump's trials and tribulations in 2019

The US president will face a number of legal and legislative challenges that will make his job a lot harder.
Trump's trials and tribulations in 2019
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Hasina takes early lead after deadly Bangladesh election day

Early results show PM Sheikh Hasina is ahead in polls marred by violent clashes and opposition claims of vote rigging.
Hasina takes early lead after deadly Bangladesh election day
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Germany extreme right under watch amid rise in refugee attacks

Estimates say some 25,000 far-right 'extremists' exist throughout Germany, as attacks on refugees and foreigners rise.
Germany extreme right under watch amid rise in refugee attacks
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Bangladesh elections marred by deadly clashes

Vote counting begins across Bangladesh as death toll from election-related violence climbs to 12.
Bangladesh elections marred by deadly clashes
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US: Key issues to expect in next presidential election campaigns

Campaigning for 2020 presidential election will begin in 2019.
US: Key issues to expect in next presidential election campaigns
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Russia's Putin says he is 'open for dialogue' with United States

In a New Year's letter to US President Donald Trump, Putin says Moscow ready for dialogue on a 'wide-ranging agenda'.
Russia's Putin says he is 'open for dialogue' with United States
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Storm kills at least 22 in the Philippines

Thousands of people evacuated as tropical depression barrels in from the Pacific Ocean, causing widespread floods.
Storm kills at least 22 in the Philippines
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Brazilian social group alleges witch-hunt since Bolsonaro’s win

Describing the Landless Workers Movement as ‘terrorists’, Jair Bolsonaro has vowed to crack down on the group.
Brazilian social group alleges witch-hunt since Bolsonaro’s win
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UK firms must publicise pay gap between workers and executives

New law requires listed companies with more than 250 employees to calculate and reveal the pay ratio between bosses and the shop floor.
UK firms must publicise pay gap between workers and executives
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Kim calls for more Korea talks with Moon in new year

Kim's letter comes days before he is expected to announce major policy decisions and goals in a New Year's speech.
Kim calls for more Korea talks with Moon in new year
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Taliban dismisses Afghanistan's peace talk offer

Taliban refuses to hold formal talks with the 'Western-backed' Afghan government next month in Saudi Arabia.
Taliban dismisses Afghanistan's peace talk offer
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Meghalaya: Indian Navy joins search operation for trapped miners

Navy divers join forces in the desperate search to find a group of miners missing in the Indian state for two weeks.
Meghalaya: Indian Navy joins search operation for trapped miners
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China says US ties stand at 'new starting point'

Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump spoke by telephone on Saturday, discussed possible trade deal.
China says US ties stand at 'new starting point'
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Heavy rains, floods displace thousands of refugees in Syria

Two days of torrential rain in northern Syria caused major flooding in Idlib and Aleppo.
Heavy rains, floods displace thousands of refugees in Syria
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Morocco: Swiss national arrested over links to tourists' killing

Authorities say suspect is involved in recruiting Moroccans and sub-Saharans to carry out attacks.
Morocco: Swiss national arrested over links to tourists' killing
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Top 10 countries most at risk of humanitarian disaster in 2019

2019 to be another arduous year for millions globally as wars, famines and other disasters loom over several countries.
Top 10 countries most at risk of humanitarian disaster in 2019
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Yemen truce: Houthi rebels give control of Hodeidah port to navy

The transfer of the port of Hodeidah and two others is part of a peace deal reached in Sweden earlier in December.
Yemen truce: Houthi rebels give control of Hodeidah port to navy
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Arif Alvi: 'We want peaceful relations with India'

The Pakistani president talks about geopolitical dynamics, internal challenges and a peaceful outlook for the future.
Arif Alvi: 'We want peaceful relations with India'
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DRC election: Polls open in long-delayed vote

More than 46 million Congolese have registered to elect a successor to President Joseph Kabila.
DRC election: Polls open in long-delayed vote
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Bangladesh elections: Millions to vote amid threats of violence

More than 105 million registered voters to elect 300 members to parliament in elections marred by violence.
Bangladesh elections: Millions to vote amid threats of violence
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More migrants and refugees try to reach UK via English Channel

Officials worry surge in number of migrants and refugees using dinghies to cross aided by human smugglers.
More migrants and refugees try to reach UK via English Channel
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Sudan professionals call for new year eve march to presidency

March to presidency, the second since protests began, coincides with Sudan's 63 years of independence celebrations.
Sudan professionals call for new year eve march to presidency
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10 things the Trump administration did in 2018 that you may have missed

From limiting the number of refugees welcomed to the US to cutting aid to Pakistan, here are some things Trump did in 2018 that you may have missed.
10 things the Trump administration did in 2018 that you may have missed
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2-year-old Yemeni boy whose mother sued US to see him dies

Abdullah Hassan died on Friday in a hospital in Oakland, 10 days after her mother was granted a visa to visit him.
2-year-old Yemeni boy whose mother sued US to see him dies
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Can Syria protect the Kurds?

Abandoned by the U.S. and threatened by Turkey, the Kurds turn to Bashar Al Assad for protection.
Can Syria protect the Kurds?
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Two Saudi families purchased 62 Maltese passports: Report

Malta launched its controversial cash for passports scheme in 2013 to sell Maltese citizenship for $743,000.
Two Saudi families purchased 62 Maltese passports: Report
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Indonesia volcano loses two-thirds of its height after eruption

Anak Krakatoa, which was 338 metres high, is now only 110 metres tall after triggering tsunami that killed over 400.
Indonesia volcano loses two-thirds of its height after eruption
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2018: A year of media suppression and rights abuses in Pakistan

Over the past year, there was a noticeable increase in attacks on freedom of expression and human rights in Pakistan.
2018: A year of media suppression and rights abuses in Pakistan
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Desperate journeys: Three years since migrant influx in Germany

After three years, how successful has Germany been in integrating more than a million migrants and refugees into society?
Desperate journeys: Three years since migrant influx in Germany
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Russia, Turkey to coordinate on Syria: Foreign ministers

Moscow and Ankara say will coordinate military activities in the war-torn country after US decides to withdraw its army.
Russia, Turkey to coordinate on Syria: Foreign ministers
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Thousands of illegal buildings razed in Greece

Two natural disasters this year have the Greek government carrying out a spate of demolitions that have traditionally been put off.
Thousands of illegal buildings razed in Greece
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Peru chefs turning scraps into meals

Palmiro Ocampo has cooked for some of the top restaurants in the world, but now, he is teaching cooks in Peru to make cheaper and healthier meals by wasting less food.
Peru chefs turning scraps into meals
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Tourist bus bombed in Egypt near Giza Pyramids

Within hours of the bombing, the Egyptian government says it killed 40 'suspected militants' responsible for the roadside bomb that destroyed the bus.
Tourist bus bombed in Egypt near Giza Pyramids
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DRC presidential election: What you should know

Voters in the DRC will head to the polls on Sunday to choose a successor to long-time President Joseph Kabila.
DRC presidential election: What you should know
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Bangladesh opposition leader: 'Time has come for a change'

Kamal Hossain says the election commission has a responsibility, which requires neutrality, impartially and fairness.
Bangladesh opposition leader: 'Time has come for a change'
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Bangladesh shuts down mobile internet in lead up to election day

The country's telecom regulator say it ordered mobile operators to shut down 3G, 4G services until December 30 midnight.
Bangladesh shuts down mobile internet in lead up to election day
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Call for probe into claim Saudi helped citizen escape US justice

Senator calls for investigation into claims Saudi Arabia helped citizen in hit-and-run killing flee the US.
Call for probe into claim Saudi helped citizen escape US justice
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Private gun ownership in Kenya outpaces police and military

The government of Kenya is encouraging unlicensed gun owners to turn in their weapons, but previous efforts have failed because guns have become a way of life.
Private gun ownership in Kenya outpaces police and military
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Russia's new border wall barrier seals off Crimea

A new ceasefire in eastern Ukraine between Russian-backed separatists and government forces begins on Saturday.
Russia's new border wall barrier seals off Crimea
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The events that shook Palestinian territories in 2018

With little reason for optimism for 2019, here are the main events that rocked the West Bank, Gaza and Israel this year.
The events that shook Palestinian territories in 2018
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DR Congo to vote on Sunday amid concerns over human rights abuses

Activists fear December 30 polling can't be fair and accuse government of oppressing political opponents and protesters.
DR Congo to vote on Sunday amid concerns over human rights abuses
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Saudi Arabia recruited Darfur children to fight in Yemen: NYT

Riyadh offered child survivors from Sudan's bloody Darfur conflict as much as $10,000 to fight in Yemen, says the NYT.
Saudi Arabia recruited Darfur children to fight in Yemen: NYT
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Economic developments to watch in 2019

What's in store for global economies and people living in the oil-dependent Middle East?
Economic developments to watch in 2019
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2018 - The year's weather extremes in photos

As we end the year, we highlight month by month some of the impressive weather stories and images that we covered.
2018 - The year's weather extremes in photos
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Indonesia's poor bear brunt of deadly tsunami

Survivors in the district of Banten begin rebuilding their shattered lives amid calls for better tsunami early warning system.
Indonesia's poor bear brunt of deadly tsunami
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Four rebels killed in gun battle in Indian-administered Kashmir

Fighting comes as the region reels from the fiercest clashes in a decade in which over 500 have been killed.
Four rebels killed in gun battle in Indian-administered Kashmir
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Yemen's Houthis start redeployment in Hodeidah as part of UN plan

A UN source said the Houthi forces, which control the city and its strategic port, had started to redeploy overnight.
Yemen's Houthis start redeployment in Hodeidah as part of UN plan
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Egyptian forces 'kill 40' in response to tourist bus attack

Egypt's interior ministry says police have killed 40 suspected fighters after roadside bomb attack killed four people.
Egyptian forces 'kill 40' in response to tourist bus attack
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Joseph Kabila on DRC elections and future: 'The sky is the limit'

The president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo talks to Al Jazeera about elections, DRC economy and his future.
Joseph Kabila on DRC elections and future: 'The sky is the limit'
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US commanders propose Kurdish fighters in Syria keep weapons

YPG fighting ISIL may keep US-supplied weapons, US commanders recommend, a move that is likely to incense ally Turkey.
US commanders propose Kurdish fighters in Syria keep weapons
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Australia strips citizenship from alleged ISIL recruiter

Home ministry says ISIL-member Neil Prakash has acted 'inconsistently' with his allegiance to Australia.
Australia strips citizenship from alleged ISIL recruiter
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Sudan opposition leader arrested hours after new protests

Police broke up protests held after Friday prayers, as opposition called for more demonstrations.
Sudan opposition leader arrested hours after new protests
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Australian Open develops 'heat stress scale' to protect players

Newly developed scale should result in more matches delayed by Melbourne's notoriously hot January conditions.
Australian Open develops 'heat stress scale' to protect players
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Strong undersea quake hits Philippines triggering small tsunami

Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes off Mindanao, causing small tsunami waves expected to hit southern parts of the country.
Strong undersea quake hits Philippines triggering small tsunami
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India approves budget for first manned space mission in 2022

Three Indian astronauts will be sent to space by 2022, as part of India's ambitious Gaganyaan project.
India approves budget for first manned space mission in 2022
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Children killed in Mexico City house fire

Mexican authorities say children were left home alone by parents who had gone out to work.
Children killed in Mexico City house fire
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Palestinian killed in 40th week of Gaza's Friday protests

Karam Fayyad, 26, was killed east of the Gaza city of Khan Younis and eight others were wounded.
Palestinian killed in 40th week of Gaza's Friday protests
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Is a new hyper-sonic arms race underway?

Vladimir Putin boasts nothing can shoot down Russia's latest missile
Is a new hyper-sonic arms race underway?
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US refutes Syrian government's claim of entering Manbij

The US military calls parties to respect the 'integrity of Manbij and the safety of its citizens'.
US refutes Syrian government's claim of entering Manbij
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Two killed in roadside bomb attack near Egypt's Giza pyramids

The homemade device exploded near a bus carrying a group of Vietnamese tourists, an interior ministry statement said.
Two killed in roadside bomb attack near Egypt's Giza pyramids
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Israeli author Amos Oz dies at 79

Oz was known world-wide for a collection of novels, essays, and his memoir.
Israeli author Amos Oz dies at 79
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Trump threatens to seal US-Mexico border if wall is not built

Donald Trump said the alternative to funding his controversial wall project would be total separation from Mexico.
Trump threatens to seal US-Mexico border if wall is not built
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Is a new hypersonic arms race underway?

Vladimir Putin boasts nothing can shoot down Russia's latest missile.
Is a new hypersonic arms race underway?
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Will a cabinet reshuffle fix Saudi Arabia's economic malaise?

King Salman turns to a steady pair of hands in Ibrahim al-Assaf to draw in foreign investment amid Khashoggi crisis.
Will a cabinet reshuffle fix Saudi Arabia's economic malaise?
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Canadians launch petition to ban Srebrenica genocide denial

Denial of the 1995 genocide in Bosnia has become mainstream among Serbian political and academic circles, analysts say.
Canadians launch petition to ban Srebrenica genocide denial
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Russia builds border fence between Crimea and Ukraine proper

Crimea's de facto authorities say the fence aims to protect the peninsula's population from Kiev's 'crazy antics'.
Russia builds border fence between Crimea and Ukraine proper
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Bangladesh elections 2018: What you need to know

Violence, mass arrests and opposition's allegations of state coercion make Sunday's vote a litmus test for democracy.
Bangladesh elections 2018: What you need to know
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Bolivia bionic teen making prosthetics for others

'People who have lost a hand often hide it, cover it up, they don't want to show it.'
Bolivia bionic teen making prosthetics for others
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Ten years of Sheikh Hasina: 'Development minus democracy'

The ruling Awami League has been hard-selling development to millions of voters ahead of the December 30 poll.
Ten years of Sheikh Hasina: 'Development minus democracy'
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Elections 2018

More than 46 million people are registered to vote, the run-up to which was marked by deadly violence.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Elections 2018
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Lebanon protests grow over economic crisis and political impasse

Lebanon had elections seven months ago after a hiatus of nine years but a political stalemate has ensued ever since.
Lebanon protests grow over economic crisis and political impasse
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Zimbabwe doctors' strike: patients bare the brunt of protests

In the midst of a strike by doctors demanding higher pay and better conditions, patients are suffering without treatment.
Zimbabwe doctors' strike: patients bare the brunt of protests
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Tropical depression threatens flooding in Philippines

The storm follows the same track as 2013’s devastating typhoon Haiyan.
Tropical depression threatens flooding in Philippines
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DRC elections unrest in opposition strongholds

People in Beni in eastern DRC protest a decision to postpone their election until March next year.
DRC elections unrest in opposition strongholds
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Diesel vehicle ban?: Cleaner air pressure in Germany

The EU is threatening to fine the German government for breaching air pollution levels.
Diesel vehicle ban?: Cleaner air pressure in Germany
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DRC: Opposition denounces Kinshasa polling stations closure

Electoral commission says 20 percent of polling stations in the capital Kinshasa won't be open for Sunday's election.
DRC: Opposition denounces Kinshasa polling stations closure
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Left in the cold: Migrants forced to stay in car park

Immigration and Customs Enforcement released migrants from detention facilities, dropped them in downtown El Paso.
Left in the cold: Migrants forced to stay in car park
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Brazil crackdown military intervention ends Monday

For nearly one year, soldiers carrying machine guns have been raiding some of Brazil's most dangerous favelas.
Brazil crackdown military intervention ends Monday
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Bahrain says work in Syria embassy 'continuing' after UAE move

Bahrain says it wants to 'strengthen the Arab role' in Syria in order to combat 'regional interference' in its affairs.
Bahrain says work in Syria embassy 'continuing' after UAE move
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India rescue operation: 15 men still trapped in illegal mine

Divers at the scene say they aren't equipped to go down more than 30 meters, the miners are some 90-meters underground.
India rescue operation: 15 men still trapped in illegal mine
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Sudan detains nine opposition leaders ahead of planned protest

Arrests came after a coalition of opposition groups called for more protests after weekly noon prayers on Friday.
Sudan detains nine opposition leaders ahead of planned protest
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Caught in Indonesia's tsunami - stories of survival and death

Fishing villages along the western coastline were engulfed by surging waves following the eruption of a volcano.
Caught in Indonesia's tsunami - stories of survival and death
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Sudan protests, calls for president to step down

The protests have resulted in dozens killed and even more injured.
Sudan protests, calls for president to step down
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Syria's army enters Manbij: state media

Sana news agency says government troops have entered Manbij and raised the Syrian flag there.
Syria's army enters Manbij: state media
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Saudi king demotes Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir

Former Finance Minister Ibrahim al-Assaf appointed to lead foreign ministry in first shake-up since Khashoggi killing.
Saudi king demotes Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir
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EU, Turkey condemn Israeli settlement plans in West Bank

Israel's settlements undermine viability of a two-state solution and the possibility of lasting peace, states say.
EU, Turkey condemn Israeli settlement plans in West Bank
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Boko Haram attacks two military bases in northeast Nigeria

At least one naval officer killed as armed group seizes trove of weapons from two bases near Nigerian border with Chad.
Boko Haram attacks two military bases in northeast Nigeria
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Burkina Faso: 10 police officers killed in ambush

Security minister announces increase in police and army patrols in Toeni near Mali border after deadly attack.
Burkina Faso: 10 police officers killed in ambush
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Nervous residents flee in panic as quake hits eastern Indonesia

Authorities say tremor that rattled eastern province of West Papua does not have the potential to trigger a tsunami.
Nervous residents flee in panic as quake hits eastern Indonesia
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Sudan protests: How did we get here?

And what happens next?
Sudan protests: How did we get here?
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What's next for the United States in Afghanistan?

Trump's drawdown decision makes Zalmay Khalilzad's job much more difficult. Fortunately, Washington still has options.
What's next for the United States in Afghanistan?
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Inter penalised after fans' racist attack against Napoli player

Defender Kalidou Koulibaly had monkey noises directed at him by Inter supporters throughout match at San Siro Stadium.
Inter penalised after fans' racist attack against Napoli player
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Japan bolts whaling commission, but tensions may ease

While vowing to carry out hunts off its coast, Japan halted its most provocative whaling: annual Antarctic expeditions.
Japan bolts whaling commission, but tensions may ease
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Tunisia: Police, protesters clash again after journalist's death

Fourteen people held as protests take place in six towns, including Kasserine where Abderrazak Zorgui self-immolated.
Tunisia: Police, protesters clash again after journalist's death
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Hun Sen 'win-win' legacy debated on Khmer Rouge fall anniversary

Twenty years since collapse of ultra-communist movement, policy hailed by Cambodia PM for ending war back in spotlight.
Hun Sen 'win-win' legacy debated on Khmer Rouge fall anniversary
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DRC's Kabila insists vote will go ahead on December 30

President Joseph Kabila rejected claims by the opposition that he was delaying polls to extend his stay in office.
DRC's Kabila insists vote will go ahead on December 30
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What is Trump's strategy for Syria and the region?

US President Donald Trump defends his decision to pull U.S. troops out of Syria
What is Trump's strategy for Syria and the region?
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Sudan government: 19 killed, over 200 injured in protests

Authorities previously said eight people were killed in clashes, while Amnesty put the death toll at 37.
Sudan government: 19 killed, over 200 injured in protests
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'Israel meant to kill more': Gaza 10 years after Op Cast Lead

Israel's offensive on the Gaza Strip on December 27, 2008, began with targeting a graduation ceremony for police cadets.
'Israel meant to kill more': Gaza 10 years after Op Cast Lead
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HSBC divests from Israeli arms company Elbit Systems

Bank faced pressure from pro-Palestinian activists over its dealings with firm, which makes drones and weapons systems.
HSBC divests from Israeli arms company Elbit Systems
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Explainer: Bangladesh general election

Violence, mass arrests and opposition's allegations of state coercion make Sunday's vote a litmus test for democracy.
Explainer: Bangladesh general election
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Kashmir's 'Wall of Kindness' brings warmth during harsh winter

A group of young people in Indian-administered Kashmir start wall where residents can donate clothes for those in need.
Kashmir's 'Wall of Kindness' brings warmth during harsh winter
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Pakistan ex-president Zardari faces travel ban over corruption

Asif Ali Zardari is among 172 people linked to cases of money laundering, Pakistan's information minister says.
Pakistan ex-president Zardari faces travel ban over corruption
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Ex-president Rajoelina wins Madagascar vote: election commission

Country's constitutional court has nine days to declare final results, which may be challenged by Ravalomanana.
Ex-president Rajoelina wins Madagascar vote: election commission
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Protesters in DRC's Beni target Ebola centre over election delay

Electoral commission's decision to delay presidential vote in Beni over the outbreak prompts attack on Ebola centre.
Protesters in DRC's Beni target Ebola centre over election delay
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Saudi king demotes Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir in reshuffle

Former finance minister Ibrahim al-Assaf appointed to lead foreign ministry in first shake up since Khashoggi killing.
Saudi king demotes Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir in reshuffle
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The Indians saving Italy's traditional cheese industry

From Punjab to the Po river: How Indian farmers are adapting to life in Italy and turning their hand to making Parmesan.
The Indians saving Italy's traditional cheese industry
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Mongolia: Thousands protest corruption in Ulaanbaatar

Protesters call on parliamentary speaker and others accused of selling government positions to step down.
Mongolia: Thousands protest corruption in Ulaanbaatar
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UAE to reopen Damascus embassy after seven years

Move seen as boost to Syrian government from an Arab country which once funded opposition fighters.
UAE to reopen Damascus embassy after seven years
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'Myanmar wants to drive out all Muslims': Q&A with Kyaw Hla Aung

Leading lawyer speaks to Al Jazeera on plans for repatriation of Rohingya refugees and anti-Muslim sentiment in Myanmar.
'Myanmar wants to drive out all Muslims': Q&A with Kyaw Hla Aung
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Hodeidah ceasefire: UN monitors meet both sides in port city

Though a ceasefire has been in place in Hodeidah since December 18, both sides accuse each other of repeated violations.
Hodeidah ceasefire: UN monitors meet both sides in port city
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Baltimore police begin cash-for-guns campaign to check violence

Police hope to curb gun violence in the city where more than 300 people have been killed in each of the past four years.
Baltimore police begin cash-for-guns campaign to check violence
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Sudan journalists strike in support of protests

Activists and opposition groups have called on people to take to the streets again over the next few days.
Sudan journalists strike in support of protests
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China's ex deputy intelligence chief jailed for life over graft

Court sentences Ma Jian to life in prison for corruption offences, including accepting bribes and insider trading.
China's ex deputy intelligence chief jailed for life over graft
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US and China plan to hold talks amid thaw in trade war

China says it has made plans for trade talks with the US in January following 'intensive' telephone calls.
US and China plan to hold talks amid thaw in trade war
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Taiwan: Thousands of 'yellow vest' protesters call for tax reform

Inspired by France's yellow vest movement, thousands in Taiwan turn out for third protest demanding tax reform.
Taiwan: Thousands of 'yellow vest' protesters call for tax reform
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Alleged leader of Chinese consulate attack in Pakistan killed

The BLA group, which opposes Chinese infrastructure projects in Balochistan, confirmed the death of one of its leaders.
Alleged leader of Chinese consulate attack in Pakistan killed
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Greece’s public healthcare near crisis point over shortages

How a shortage of staff and medical equipment is crippling Greece's public health system.
Greece’s public healthcare near crisis point over shortages
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China to try Canadian on drugs charges: state media

Detention of fourth Canadian in recent weeks could further test already difficult relations between Beijing and Ottawa.
China to try Canadian on drugs charges: state media
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Police free Bosnian Serb who led protests over son's death

Unanswered questions about the death of David Dragicevic, 21, have sparked anti-government protests across the country.
Police free Bosnian Serb who led protests over son's death
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Lake Atitlan artwork gives Guatemala tourism a boost

An ambitious painting project on a lakeside town in Guatemala is attracting tourists from around the globe.
Lake Atitlan artwork gives Guatemala tourism a boost
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Three crises we cannot ignore in 2019

The international community must brace itself for deepening and largely neglected emergencies in 2019.
Three crises we cannot ignore in 2019
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How Native Americans adopted slavery from white settlers

And how black people in Indian Territory were denied their rights even after their emancipation.
How Native Americans adopted slavery from white settlers
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Indonesia raises alert, reroutes flights around erupting volcano

Authorities widen no-go zone around ash-spewing Anak Krakatoa days after it caused powerful tsunami killing hundreds.
Indonesia raises alert, reroutes flights around erupting volcano
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Putin hails successful test of Russia's new hypersonic missile

President says missile system, which will enter service next year, to ensure Russia's security for decades to come.
Putin hails successful test of Russia's new hypersonic missile
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Iraqi leaders denounce Trump visit to US troops

Political and militia leaders condemn president's unannounced visit to US troops as a blow to Iraq's sovereignty.
Iraqi leaders denounce Trump visit to US troops
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US adventurer completes first unaided solo trek across Antarctica

Colin O'Brady finishes 1,500km journey across the frozen continent without assistance of any kind in 54 days.
US adventurer completes first unaided solo trek across Antarctica
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Israel destroys 'Hezbollah cross-border tunnel'

Israel says it has destroyed tunnels crossing into its territory after claims of discovering five of them this month.
Israel destroys 'Hezbollah cross-border tunnel'
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Trump defends Syria pull-out during surprise visit to Iraq

Days after announcing Syria withdrawal, Trump makes first visit to see troops in a conflict zone since taking office.
Trump defends Syria pull-out during surprise visit to Iraq
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Trump on shutdown: I'll wait whatever it takes to get wall funds

Trump refuses to back down on request for $5bn in funding for US-Mexico wall as partial gov't shutdown enters fifth day.
Trump on shutdown: I'll wait whatever it takes to get wall funds
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The first ever Mr and Miss Albinism East Africa

With its motto 'Beauty Beyond the Skin', the contest aimed to demystify the condition of people living with albinism.
The first ever Mr and Miss Albinism East Africa
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Doctors' strike continues in Sudan as protests enter eighth day

Nine people were injured in Tuesday's protests in capital city Khartoum, according to Sudanese Doctors' Association
Doctors' strike continues in Sudan as protests enter eighth day
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Is it Sudan's version of the Arab Spring?

President Omar al-Bashir says protesters demanding an end to his 29-year rule are 'traitors'.
Is it Sudan's version of the Arab Spring?
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Peru enforces tough measures for Venezuela migrants

Peru says that, after December, it will not offer work permits to the 2,000 Venezuelan migrants that are crossing the border daily, but will keep the border open.
Peru enforces tough measures for Venezuela migrants
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Israel 'advances plans' for nearly 2,200 settler homes

It is the first such approvals since snap polls were called earlier this week, after the ruling coalition collapsed.
Israel 'advances plans' for nearly 2,200 settler homes
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Charity worker imprisoned in Iran 'needs medical help'

Husband of Nazanin Zaghari Ratcliffe pleas for release of British Iranian woman arrested on espionage charges in 2016.
Charity worker imprisoned in Iran 'needs medical help'
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'We're afraid of the sea': Indonesians seek shelter in mountains

Villagers in South Lampung set up makeshift camps on mountainside, fearing another tsunami will hit their homes again.
'We're afraid of the sea': Indonesians seek shelter in mountains
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US orders medical checks after migrant children die in custody

Customs and Border Protection orders checks on every child in its custody after two Guatemalan children die this month.
US orders medical checks after migrant children die in custody
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Russia slams Israel for 'gross violation' in Syria strikes

Moscow accuses Israel of endangering civilian aircraft after F-16 jets launch assault on targets in Damascus.
Russia slams Israel for 'gross violation' in Syria strikes
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Hosni Mubarak testifies against Mohamed Morsi in Egyptian court

Egypt's first freely elected president, Morsi, faces charges related to a 2011 prison breakout.
Hosni Mubarak testifies against Mohamed Morsi in Egyptian court
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How does Donald Trump spend time as president?

Former personal doctor has defended Trump against accusations of wasting time at work, claiming he sleeps very little.
How does Donald Trump spend time as president?
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Ukraine's Petro Poroshenko announces end of martial law

President says Russian threat is still present, but military rule has to end due to the upcoming presidential vote.
Ukraine's Petro Poroshenko announces end of martial law
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Indonesia rescuers hampered by rain after tsunami

Torrential rain on Java is threatening to cut off traffic on the main coastal road, upon which recovery efforts depend.
Indonesia rescuers hampered by rain after tsunami
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Afghanistan postpones presidential election

Vote set for April will be delayed for several months to fix glitches in biometric identification system, says official.
Afghanistan postpones presidential election
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Body of missing toddler found in Thai sugarcane plantation

Sului Piew went missing on December 17 when he went out to play near a plantation where his parents work.
Body of missing toddler found in Thai sugarcane plantation
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Cruise ship Grand Ferry to connect Qatar with Oman and Kuwait

Ship can carry up to 870 passengers and 670 vehicles and is expected to launch its first voyage in January.
Cruise ship Grand Ferry to connect Qatar with Oman and Kuwait
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DR Congo election board delays vote in three cities

Electoral commission says December 30 vote in towns of Beni, Butembo and Yumbi will be postponed until March.
DR Congo election board delays vote in three cities
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Defying the odds: Nina's journey from Syria to the Special Olympics

Nina - an athlete from Syria - will be representing a new team a the Special Olympics, but her heart belongs to Damascus.
Defying the odds: Nina's journey from Syria to the Special Olympics
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Micro-chipping workers: UK firms consider human implants

Would you have a tracker in your wrist? How many are choosing to have microchip implants?
Micro-chipping workers: UK firms consider human implants
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Clashes erupt in Hodeidah as UN-led monitors prepare to meet

UN-brokered truce has been in effect for eights days, but both sides allege repeated violations.
Clashes erupt in Hodeidah as UN-led monitors prepare to meet
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Istanbul outskirts covered in snow

Winter storm brings rain and snow to the Bosphorus and beyond as strong winds batter parts of southeast Europe.
Istanbul outskirts covered in snow
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Generation Hate Part 2

Undercover investigation exposes close ties between high-ranking National Rally figures and anti-Muslim far-right group.
Generation Hate Part 2
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Protests erupt in Algeria after man dies in well

Officials defend failed rescue operation saying no efforts were spared for the 31-year-old who fell down the well.
Protests erupt in Algeria after man dies in well
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Generation Hate Part 1

Al Jazeera investigation reveals Generation Identity members carrying out racist attacks, making Nazi salutes in Lille.
Generation Hate Part 1
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Iraqi tribes under fire over age-old mediation custom

Years of conflicts have left many Iraqi communities flush with guns, contributing to violent tribal mediation methods.
Iraqi tribes under fire over age-old mediation custom
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What prompted the protests in Sudan?

Protests that started over the rising costs of bread and fuel have now widened with calls for the overthrow of al-Bashir
What prompted the protests in Sudan?
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China: Three students killed Beijing university lab explosion

Beijing fire department says the students died in an accident during an experiment on wastewater treatment.
China: Three students killed Beijing university lab explosion
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Pakistan's journalists complain of increasing censorship

Journalists say the Pakistan military and Intelligence agency pressure media outlets to quash critical coverage.
Pakistan's journalists complain of increasing censorship
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Tunisia: Protests after journalist sets himself on fire

Abderrazak Zorgui posted a video online before his self-immolation in the city of Kasserine calling for a revolution.
Tunisia: Protests after journalist sets himself on fire
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Tunisia: Protesters clash with police after journalist's death

There is anger on the streets after the death of a journalist, who set himself on fire over Tunisia's economic problems.
Tunisia: Protesters clash with police after journalist's death
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Ukraine: The cold reality of Europe's forgotten conflict

With 1.5 million people displaced and 3,000 lives taken, the conflict in Ukraine will enter its fifth year in 2019.
Ukraine: The cold reality of Europe's forgotten conflict
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Narendra Modi's got a farmers problem

The tide is turning for the Hindutva in rural India.
Narendra Modi's got a farmers problem
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Zimbabwe economy: Crisis wipes out Christmas cheer

Not so merry and bright - why there hasn't been much to celebrate in Zimbabwe this festive period.
Zimbabwe economy: Crisis wipes out Christmas cheer
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Bangladesh opposition demands chief election official quit

Oikya Front calls for K M Nurul Huda's resignation, accusing him of bias as violence worsens ahead of Sunday's poll.
Bangladesh opposition demands chief election official quit
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Top 10 countries most at risk of humanitarian disaster in 2019

2019 to be another arduous year for millions globally as wars, famines and other disasters loom over several countries.
Top 10 countries most at risk of humanitarian disaster in 2019
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Anxious tsunami victims told to avoid coast near erupting volcano

Indonesian search and rescue teams scramble to reach isolated areas as warning of further tsunamis remains in force.
Anxious tsunami victims told to avoid coast near erupting volcano
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Japan announces IWC withdrawal to resume commercial whaling

Government says commercial whaling 'will be limited to Japan's territorial waters and exclusive economic zones'.
Japan announces IWC withdrawal to resume commercial whaling
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China opens trial of prominent rights lawyer amid tight security

Wang Quanzhang, who defended political activists and victims of land seizures, is accused of subverting state power.
China opens trial of prominent rights lawyer amid tight security
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Thailand legislature legalises medical cannabis and kratom

Cchanges legalise production, import, export, possession and use of cannabis and kratom products for medical purposes.
Thailand legislature legalises medical cannabis and kratom
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North and South Korea to pledge cross-border road and rail links

South Korean delegation to attend groundbreaking ceremony for reconnecting roads and railways across divided peninsula.
North and South Korea to pledge cross-border road and rail links
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7-year-old Guatemalan girl who died in US custody is laid to rest

Jakelin Caal buried on Christmas Day, more than two weeks after she died in US Border and Protection custody.
7-year-old Guatemalan girl who died in US custody is laid to rest
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Syrian air defences intercept 'hostile targets' near Damascus

Loud explosions heard in the Syrian capital as state TV says the military intercepted a number of 'hostile targets'.
Syrian air defences intercept 'hostile targets' near Damascus
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Guatemalan boy dies after being detained by US border agents

The death of the eight-year-old boy is the second instance this month of a migrant child dying under US detention.
Guatemalan boy dies after being detained by US border agents
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Nigerian army says 14 personnel killed in Boko Haram ambush

Security forces were on escort duty when they were attacked in Yobe state in the north of the country, army says.
Nigerian army says 14 personnel killed in Boko Haram ambush
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Indonesia tsunami: Rescuers use drones as dozens still missing

Authorities said rescuers were working around the clock to reach six villages, currently inaccessible by road.
Indonesia tsunami: Rescuers use drones as dozens still missing
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Mohammed al-Houthi: We want a united and democratic Yemen

A high ranking member of the rebel movement speaks to Al Jazeera about the Houthis' endgame in Yemen.
Mohammed al-Houthi: We want a united and democratic Yemen
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Why would Saudi Arabia rebuild Syria?

US President Donald Trump says Saudi Arabia is ready to pay for the reconstruction of war-ravaged Syria.
Why would Saudi Arabia rebuild Syria?
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Oakland fights to keep NFL team the Raiders

California city's leaders are suing the team and NFL for leaving their longtime home, which has a strong fanbase.
Oakland fights to keep NFL team the Raiders
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Two court cases the UAE and Bahrain are hoping the West forgets

The court appeals of activists Ahmed Mansoor and Nabeel Rajab are conveniently scheduled during the holiday season.
Two court cases the UAE and Bahrain are hoping the West forgets
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ISIL claims deadly car bomb attack in Iraq's Tal Afar

Military says the attack that took place in the former ISIL stronghold in northern Iraq killed two people.
ISIL claims deadly car bomb attack in Iraq's Tal Afar
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Syrian government forces 'enter' Kurdish-controlled Manbij region

Trucks carrying regime forces and equipment, and armoured vehicles have arrived in the region, sources say.
Syrian government forces 'enter' Kurdish-controlled Manbij region
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India's longest road-rail bridge opened near China border

The project that took two decades and $800m to complete will enable a speedy dispatch of forces to Arunachal Pradesh.
India's longest road-rail bridge opened near China border
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Pope appeals for Middle East peace in Christmas message

Head of world's 1.3 billion Catholics hopes for 'fraternity' among people of all walks of life in his Christmas message.
Pope appeals for Middle East peace in Christmas message
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Bangladesh: Masked youth attack journalists before elections

The incident is the latest in a series of violent attacks that have marred campaigning for election on December 30.
Bangladesh: Masked youth attack journalists before elections
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Sudanese police fire tear gas to halt protest march

Security forces used live ammunition to disperse crowds of protesters marching towards the presidential palace.
Sudanese police fire tear gas to halt protest march
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Remember: Christ was a Palestinian refugee

Jesus Christ stands as a towering figure of unity in the face of the divisions and hate being sown among us.
Remember: Christ was a Palestinian refugee
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US church providing sanctuary to woman facing deportation

Maryland church says it is following the law and its values as it protects woman from being deported to her native El Salvador.
US church providing sanctuary to woman facing deportation
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Islanders evacuated after deadly tsunami in Indonesia

Indonesian army began evacuations of residents close to active volcano who spent days in the mountainous areas.
Islanders evacuated after deadly tsunami in Indonesia
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Venezuela's indigenous migrants face Colombia discrimination

Indigenous groups that fled Venezuela's economic crisis have faced severe mistreatment and harassment.
Venezuela's indigenous migrants face Colombia discrimination
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Senegal museum traces millions of years of African history

The Museum of Black Civilizations is provoking calls for the return of African artefacts stolen by former colonial slave traders.
Senegal museum traces millions of years of African history
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DRC: What is Joseph Kabila's legacy after 18 years in power?

As the country heads to the much-delayed election, questions over the 47-year-old leader's long rule cast a shadow.
DRC: What is Joseph Kabila's legacy after 18 years in power?
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DR Congo election: Voters concerned over credibility of polls

Will the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo finally get to elect a new government in a free and fair election?
DR Congo election: Voters concerned over credibility of polls
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Greece: Thousands of asylum seekers enduring winter in tents

The asylum seekers living in tents on a Greek island await arrangements by the government for them.
Greece: Thousands of asylum seekers enduring winter in tents
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Actor Kevin Spacey charged with indecent assault

Oscar-winning actor is facing felony charge in an alleged sexual assault of an 18-year-old boy.
Actor Kevin Spacey charged with indecent assault
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US stocks slump continues before Christmas break

President Trump's criticism of Federal Reserve and government shutdown sent stocks taking record losses.
US stocks slump continues before Christmas break
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Indonesia tsunami death toll soars, thousands homeless

At least 429 people have died after Saturday's tsunami with at least another 128 people missing.
Indonesia tsunami death toll soars, thousands homeless
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Gunmen attack Libya foreign ministry headquarters in Tripoli

Unknown attackers target building in capital with gunfire and explosives.
Gunmen attack Libya foreign ministry headquarters in Tripoli
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Indonesia: The destruction caused by tsunami

Saturday's tsunami was Indonesia's third major natural disaster in just a few months.
Indonesia: The destruction caused by tsunami
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Sudan's Bashir vows reforms as protesters ask him to step down

While Omar al-Bashir vows 'real reforms' to improve living standards, protesters demand that he should step down.
Sudan's Bashir vows reforms as protesters ask him to step down
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Sisi's call on Egyptians to lose weight creates a stir

Egyptian president criticised for fat-shaming and taking an elitist approach to a problem rooted in poverty.
Sisi's call on Egyptians to lose weight creates a stir
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Bethlehem: Woodcraftsmen struggle to keep Xmas tradition alive

As tourists begin to arrive in Bethlehem, Palestinian craftspeople are hoping that a difficult year will end well.
Bethlehem: Woodcraftsmen struggle to keep Xmas tradition alive
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As Indonesia volcano rumbles, survivors fear more ruinous waves

With dreaded Anak Krakatoa still erupting, experts warn second tsunami could slam already-hit areas on Sumatra and Java.
As Indonesia volcano rumbles, survivors fear more ruinous waves
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Timeline: Indonesia battered by devastating quakes and tsunamis

Sitting on the geologically active Pacific 'Ring of Fire', the vast archipelago is frequently hit natural disasters.
Timeline: Indonesia battered by devastating quakes and tsunamis
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Mexico state governor and senator husband die in helicopter crash

Martha Erika Alonso and Rafael Moreno Valle killed when their helicopter came down close to Puebla city.
Mexico state governor and senator husband die in helicopter crash
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Trump 'accepts Erdogan's invitation' to visit Turkey in 2019

Turkish presidential spokesperson says US president wants to make the trip next year but a date has not been set.
Trump 'accepts Erdogan's invitation' to visit Turkey in 2019
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US court orders North Korea to pay $500m in Otto Warmbier's death

Judge awards punitive damages and payments covering medical expenses, economic loss and pain to student's parents.
US court orders North Korea to pay $500m in Otto Warmbier's death
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Trump: Saudi to pay 'necessary money' to help rebuild Syria

Without offering details, US president thanks Riyadh for stepping in to support Syria following US military withdrawal.
Trump: Saudi to pay 'necessary money' to help rebuild Syria
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Trump, Democrats spar over gov't shutdown with no deal in sight

Government shutdown continues with little progress as market plunges amid president's attacks on the Federal Reserve.
Trump, Democrats spar over gov't shutdown with no deal in sight
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Bangladesh opposition says it faces mass arrests ahead of polls

Seven thousand activists and leaders have been arrested since November, the opposition alliance says.
Bangladesh opposition says it faces mass arrests ahead of polls
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On the streets of DR Congo's Goma, rap gives youth a voice

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, street rappers fight President Joseph Kabila's government with music.
On the streets of DR Congo's Goma, rap gives youth a voice
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Will a presidential vote in DRC ever take place?

The long-overdue vote to replace President Joseph Kabila, who has been in power for 17 years, was delayed again.
Will a presidential vote in DRC ever take place?
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Sudan trade unions call for march to presidency as protests grow

Trade unions and activists plan to march to presidential palace on Tuesday, demanding Omar al-Bashir step down.
Sudan trade unions call for march to presidency as protests grow
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What prompted the protests in Sudan?

Protests that started over the rising costs of bread and fuel have now widened to call for the overthrow of al-Bashir.
What prompted the protests in Sudan?
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How Russia-Belarus ties evolved over the years

A look at how the neighbours' relations changed in recent years with trade and Belarus' sovereignty under the spotlight.
How Russia-Belarus ties evolved over the years
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Cameroon rebels issue virtual currency to fund independence

The AmbaCoin is named after the so-called Republic of Ambazonia, a self-declared independent state in Cameroon.
Cameroon rebels issue virtual currency to fund independence
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Why is Germany taking a bite out of unhealthy eating?

The German government pushing food industry to cut sugar, salt and fat levels by up to 20 percent over the next decade.
Why is Germany taking a bite out of unhealthy eating?
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'Then the sea came' - Indonesian tsunami survivors recall ordeal

Residents of badly-affected areas wary of second tsunami as death toll jumps to more than 370 people.
'Then the sea came' - Indonesian tsunami survivors recall ordeal
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Head of UN ceasefire monitor visits Yemen's Hodeidah port

Patrick Cammaert called on the government forces and Houthi rebels to respect the hard-won truce, a port official says.
Head of UN ceasefire monitor visits Yemen's Hodeidah port
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Unidentified gunmen kill 17 people in Nigeria's Zamfara state

Raiders on several motorbikes shoot Magami village residents indiscriminately in the latest attack in Nigeria.
Unidentified gunmen kill 17 people in Nigeria's Zamfara state
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