EU pledges $53m to help build Palestinian state

The EU urged the US not to go it alone in any effort to make peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
EU pledges $53m to help build Palestinian state
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Hong Kong bans domestic sale of ivory

The ban will be implemented in steps, with all domestic sales prohibited from 2021 onwards, officials say.
Hong Kong bans domestic sale of ivory
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Sam Sokha at 'risk of imminent deportation' in Thailand

Sam Sokha, who faces prosecution in Cambodia for throwing a shoe at Prime Minister Hun Sen's image, arrested in Bangkok.
Sam Sokha at 'risk of imminent deportation' in Thailand
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Q&A: Sri Lanka's civil war through a Tamil lens

Sri Lankan filmmaker Jude Ratnam on the challenges of confronting the legacy of his country's brutal civil war.
Q&A: Sri Lanka's civil war through a Tamil lens
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Police question Tariq Ramadan over sex abuse claims

Two women have accused the prominent Islamic scholar of sexual assault and rape.
Police question Tariq Ramadan over sex abuse claims
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Is Yemen on the path of inevitable partition?

Yemen appears on the verge of further disintegration as separatists seek to carve out their own state in the south.
Is Yemen on the path of inevitable partition?
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Hamas: US decision on Ismail Haniya 'will not deter us'

Hamas rejects US decision to place the group's political chief Ismail Haniya on global "terror list".
Hamas: US decision on Ismail Haniya 'will not deter us'
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Turkish court orders release of Amnesty's Taner Kilic

Taner Kilic was imprisoned over alleged connections to the Gulen movement, accused by Ankara of an attempted coup.
Turkish court orders release of Amnesty's Taner Kilic
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Aceh requires Muslim air hostesses to wear hijab

Officials of semi-autonomous territory say female Muslim flight attendants, when flying into Aceh, must wear headscarf.
Aceh requires Muslim air hostesses to wear hijab
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UK, China sign $13bn worth of trade deals

British Prime Minister Theresa May hopes to secure a free trade agreement before leaving the European Union in 2019.
UK, China sign $13bn worth of trade deals
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UN: 40,000 displaced Yemenis without aid in Aden

UN says it has been unable to distribute aid to refugees since southern separatists overran most of the coastal city.
UN: 40,000 displaced Yemenis without aid in Aden
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Hamas leader Ismail Haniya added to US 'terror list'

US accuses Ismail Haniya's Hamas group of being involved in attacks that lead to the killing of 17 Americans.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniya added to US 'terror list'
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The 'Kremlin report' that got everyone upset

The Kremlin, the Russian opposition and the US Congress are all unhappy about the Trump administration's Russia report.
The 'Kremlin report' that got everyone upset
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Turkey to deploy air and naval forces to Qatar

Ankara plans to add air, naval forces to ground troops already stationed in Qatar, Turkish ambassador tells Al Jazeera.
Turkey to deploy air and naval forces to Qatar
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Vietnam marks 50th anniversary of Tet Offensive

A ceremony has been held in Ho Chi Minh City to remember the 1968 Tet Offensive, which significantly altered the course of the war in Vietnam.
Vietnam marks 50th anniversary of Tet Offensive
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More than 1,500 children orphaned after Somalia twin blasts

The twin bombings that occurred in Mogadishu three months ago killed more than 500 Somali civilians, making it the deadliest incident in Somalia's modern history.
More than 1,500 children orphaned after Somalia twin blasts
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Gaza faces 'unprecedented' humanitarian crisis

Gazan economic experts are warning that even if international help is given immediately to the besieged area, a humanitarian disaster might be unavoidable.
Gaza faces 'unprecedented' humanitarian crisis
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Kenya extends TV station ban over Odinga 'inauguration'

Kenyan government keeps TV stations off air and opposition politician is arrested in aftermath of symbolic inauguration.
Kenya extends TV station ban over Odinga 'inauguration'
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Neo-Nazis and white supremacists celebrate Trump's SOTU

David Duke and Richard Spencer, among others 'thanked' the US president for his address.
Neo-Nazis and white supremacists celebrate Trump's SOTU
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Trump: Countries against Jerusalem move are enemies

President went off script during State of the Union speech to say those against his decision are 'enemies' of the US.
Trump: Countries against Jerusalem move are enemies
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At least six Palestinians killed since start of 2018

Israeli use of excessive force unlikely to decline in months ahead, a Ramallah-based rights organisation says.
At least six Palestinians killed since start of 2018
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Saving refugees in the Mediterranean Sea

Nearly 200 people died trying to reach Europe via the Mediterranean in the first half of January this year.
Saving refugees in the Mediterranean Sea
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UK lawyers: Remove Saudi from UN human rights council

British lawyers accuse kingdom of arbitrary arrests and the disappearances of dozens of political activists.
UK lawyers: Remove Saudi from UN human rights council
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Demons in Paradise: Memories of Sri Lanka's Civil War

A Tamil filmmaker living in Sri Lanka reflects upon the experience and impact of three decades of civil war.
Demons in Paradise: Memories of Sri Lanka's Civil War
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Venezuela crisis fuels crime wave in Colombia

The collapse in Venezuela's currency has made cross-border smuggling a lucrative business for criminal gangs in Columbia.
Venezuela crisis fuels crime wave in Colombia
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The Palestinian Diaspora Orchestra

Musicians from all around the world revive the Palestine National Orchestra and perform in the occupied territories.
The Palestinian Diaspora Orchestra
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Storms set to break the New Zealand heat

Tropical Cyclone Fehi heads towards the South Island with hurricane force winds and flooding rains.
Storms set to break the New Zealand heat
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Remembering Vietnam War's Tet Offensive through photos

John Olson, a former combat photographer, speaks to Al Jazeera about his featured exhibit at the Newseum in Washington, DC titled, "The Marines and Tet: The Battle That Changed the Vietnam War."
Remembering Vietnam War's Tet Offensive through photos
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Pictures: On the campaign trail

Al Jazeera follows a candidate in India's general elections for a day.
Pictures: On the campaign trail
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Two sentenced to death in Bahrain's mass trial

Two Shia Muslims sentenced to death and 56 others jailed on charges of 'terrorism', prosecutors say.
Two sentenced to death in Bahrain's mass trial
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Turkey's Afrin offensive enters second week

The Turkish offensive in the Kurdish-held border town of Afrin has entered its second week.
Turkey's Afrin offensive enters second week
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Facebook: Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies ads are banned

Fraud is common in the world of red-hot digital currencies, such as bitcoin.
Facebook: Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies ads are banned
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Trump delivers politically divisive, nationalist speech

As US president delivers first State of the Union address, analysts say his achievements have so far been limited.
Trump delivers politically divisive, nationalist speech
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SOTU 2018: How is the US faring after a year of Trump?

Donald Trump has claimed that state of the Union is strong, but Al Jazeera looks at some of the 'stats of the Union' to see where his administration is succeeding and where it is failing.
SOTU 2018: How is the US faring after a year of Trump?
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Egyptian opposition calls for boycott of 'absurd' poll

Sisi is widely expected to win the March presidential election, with the only other candidate being one of his backers.
Egyptian opposition calls for boycott of 'absurd' poll
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Football and the GCC crisis

How the GCC crisis upended Europe's football transfer market.
Football and the GCC crisis
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UN appeals for emergency funds for Palestine, Syria

Appeals come after US slashed funding for UNRWA by half following Jerusalem embassy vote.
UN appeals for emergency funds for Palestine, Syria
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US ready to work with Qatar to 'deter' external threats

Top US and Qatari officials express concern about the harmful security, economic and human impacts of the Gulf crisis.
US ready to work with Qatar to 'deter' external threats
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Deadline looms for Afghan refugees in Pakistan

Government due to make announcement on whether to extend registration cards for more than a million refugees.
Deadline looms for Afghan refugees in Pakistan
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Arab quartet accuses UN commission of Qatar bias

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt reject findings of an OHCHR report on the effects of the ongoing blockade on Qatar.
Arab quartet accuses UN commission of Qatar bias
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Canada's BC submits new rules to restrict oil shipments

New regulations proposed in British Columbia are seen as a blow to a contentious oil pipeline expansion project.
Canada's BC submits new rules to restrict oil shipments
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Syria opposition rejects Sochi constitution plan

Syria opposition groups reject proposal to set up a commission to rewrite the war-torn country's constitution.
Syria opposition rejects Sochi constitution plan
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Amer Othman Adi deported after living 40 years in US

The Palestinian businessman was deported after being given conflicting information from immigration officials.
Amer Othman Adi deported after living 40 years in US
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UK court rules mass surveillance bill unlawful

Ruling forces UK to scale down Investigatory Powers Act, which allows for mass collection of phone and internet records.
UK court rules mass surveillance bill unlawful
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Can Moscow be a fair broker in the Syrian conflict?

Russia hosts talks to end the war in Syria, but the main opposition stays away and others are suspicious.
Can Moscow be a fair broker in the Syrian conflict?
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US: Kansas judge temporarily suspends anti-BDS law

The US state recently passed a law requiring all state contractors to pledge they do not support a boycott of Israel.
US: Kansas judge temporarily suspends anti-BDS law
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Israeli army shoots dead Palestinian teen in West Bank

Layth Abu Naim, 16, was shot in the head with live ammunition during a confrontation with the Israeli army.
Israeli army shoots dead Palestinian teen in West Bank
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Africa's first bobsled team at Winter Olympics

The Nigerian trio are the first bobsled team from Africa at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.
Africa's first bobsled team at Winter Olympics
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Protests, 2018 budget and public discourse in Iran

A month after protests erupted in Iran, there are signs that those who demonstrated in the streets may have had some success.
Protests, 2018 budget and public discourse in Iran
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UK seeks to boost trade with China

Prime Minister Theresa May is going to China to boost trade, but will she be seen as a strong partner?
UK seeks to boost trade with China
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CIA: Russia will try to influence US midterm elections

US intelligence chief Pompeo said Russia would try to influence the midterm elections.
CIA: Russia will try to influence US midterm elections
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US, Switzerland top 'financial secrecy' blacklist

Published by the Tax Justice Network, the list ranks financial systems that contribute to crimes like money laundering.
US, Switzerland top 'financial secrecy' blacklist
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Tillerson: US 'negatively impacted' by Gulf crisis

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says Gulf crisis has had a negative military and economic impact on the US.
Tillerson: US 'negatively impacted' by Gulf crisis
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Cypriot children's 1974 journey into the unknown

As uncertainty gripped Cyprus in late 1974, hundreds of boys and girls were sent to a safer environment in Greece.
Cypriot children's 1974 journey into the unknown
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Saudi Arabia bans expatriates from 12 job types

Saudi labour minister issues decree in an attempt to grant Saudi nationals more job opportunities in the private sector.
Saudi Arabia bans expatriates from 12 job types
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Yemen: UAE-backed separatists 'take control' of Aden

President Hadi and his government are based out of Saudi Arabia. The man he appointed as governor of Aden now heads a separatist movement demanding immediate changes.
Yemen: UAE-backed separatists 'take control' of Aden
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Israel's Shin Bet to face first-ever torture probe

In highly unusual case, an Israeli secret police interrogator will face an investigation over torture allegations.
Israel's Shin Bet to face first-ever torture probe
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Duterte's 'fake news' crackdown aims to 'silence dissent'

Advocacy groups say the move is an attack on free speech and punishes journalists and bloggers for publishing dissenting views.
Duterte's 'fake news' crackdown aims to 'silence dissent'
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US immigrants 'living in fear' of Trump's deportation drive

Immigration remains a divisive issue before President Donald Trump's State of the Union speech to Congress.
US immigrants 'living in fear' of Trump's deportation drive
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The EU's migration hypocrisy in Africa

Why the EU keeps organising anti-migration propaganda events in Africa.
The EU's migration hypocrisy in Africa
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UAE jet enables separatists to seize army base in Aden

Southern separatists gain control of the Fourth Brigade base in the coastal city after UAE jet bombed the facility.
UAE jet enables separatists to seize army base in Aden
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Saudi Arabia seizes more than $100bn in settlements

'Anti-corruption purge' detainees released, Saudi attorney general says as various assets secured by government.
Saudi Arabia seizes more than $100bn in settlements
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Over 63 million women 'missing' across India

Preference for boys leads to skewed gender ratio in India due to foeticide, disease, neglect, or inadequate nutrition.
Over 63 million women 'missing' across India
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What to expect from Trump's State of the Union address

White House officials say economy and immigration issues to be addressed in his remarks.
What to expect from Trump's State of the Union address
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’Toxic bloc’ ministers summoned by EU over air pollution

The European Union has threatened to take top air-polluting members France, Germany, and Britain to court if they fail to heed a final warning to comply with standards for hazardous air pollutants.
’Toxic bloc’ ministers summoned by EU over air pollution
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Anti-US base mayor leads before Okinawa election

Many Okinawa residents associate the US military presence with crime, pollution and accidents.
Anti-US base mayor leads before Okinawa election
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'Teleprompter Trump' to deliver first State of the Union speech

The president's address to Congress is expected to offer insight into his legislative agenda.
'Teleprompter Trump' to deliver first State of the Union speech
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Afghan war: Pentagon blocks release of key facts

The Pentagon has sought to limit the amount of publicly available information about the 16-year-old war in Afghanistan.
Afghan war: Pentagon blocks release of key facts
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Syria opposition missing from Russia's Sochi talks

Main groups stayed away from Sochi talks that aims to kickstart writing Syria's new constitution.
Syria opposition missing from Russia's Sochi talks
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Africa's drone revolution

From Kigali to Khartoum, we meet pioneers using drones to tackle some of Africa's current and future challenges.
Africa's drone revolution
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South Korea bans anonymous cryptocurrency trading

Trading and speculation in cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin and ethereum, are extremely popular in South Korea.
South Korea bans anonymous cryptocurrency trading
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Once again, Trump skips facts on climate change

The US president shared his strange ideas on climate in an interview with a UK presenter.
Once again, Trump skips facts on climate change
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Myanmar: Growing relations with West at risk over Rohingya crisis

With rising criticism from the West over the treatment of the Rohingya in Rakhine State, Aung San Suu Kyi's government appears to have turned toward Russia and China.
Myanmar: Growing relations with West at risk over Rohingya crisis
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Kenya TV networks gagged ahead of Odinga 'inauguration'

Raila Odinga supporters gather in Nairobi for ceremony to 'swear in' the opposition leader as president.
Kenya TV networks gagged ahead of Odinga 'inauguration'
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Yemen: At least 15 killed in a suicide car bomb

Blast targets checkpoint manned by the UAE-backed forces in the southeastern town of Ataq, according to local residents.
Yemen: At least 15 killed in a suicide car bomb
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Boy blinded and paralysed in Gaza war dies aged nine

Mohammad Hadaf, who was struck by Israeli missile aged six, is among more than 500 children killed in the conflict.
Boy blinded and paralysed in Gaza war dies aged nine
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UNSC members shown 'Iranian-made' missile debris

The US wants the Security Council to take tougher action against Iran and is using debris it claims came from a Houthi missile fired at Saudi Arabia to make its case.
UNSC members shown 'Iranian-made' missile debris
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Eight month-old baby raped in Indian capital Delhi

The baby is on life support after she was operated upon for injuries in Delhi, drawing angry reaction from activists.
Eight month-old baby raped in Indian capital Delhi
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Top court asked to oust Yameen, investigate corruption

Opposition petitions Supreme Court to remove President Abdulla Yameen and investigate graft allegations against him.
Top court asked to oust Yameen, investigate corruption
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Qatar to expand US airbase as defence chief visits DC

Al Udeid, which houses almost 10,000 US personnel, serves as one of the most crucial overseas American military bases.
Qatar to expand US airbase as defence chief visits DC
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Cleveland Indians to get rid of controversial team logo

US baseball team says it will do away with mascot 'Chief Wahoo' before 2019 season, saying it's no 'longer appropriate'.
Cleveland Indians to get rid of controversial team logo
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George Soros: Many Hungarians believe he has a party

No such political party exists but government campaign against the 'Soros Agenda' has ramped up ahead of elections.
George Soros: Many Hungarians believe he has a party
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India moves to deepen engagement with ASEAN nations

India invites all 10 leaders of ASEAN bloc to mark 25 years of ties as part of its 'Act East' policy.
India moves to deepen engagement with ASEAN nations
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North Korea calls off joint Olympic event with South

Seoul says North cancels Mount Kumgang event in run-up to Pyeongchang 2018 over "biased" media reports.
North Korea calls off joint Olympic event with South
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FBI deputy director steps down amid Trump criticism

Andrew McCabe is reportedly stepping down amid weeks of criticism from US President Donald Trump.
FBI deputy director steps down amid Trump criticism
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Trump pledge to revive steel industry unsuccessful yet

Al Jazeera's Shihab Rattansi has travelled to rural Pennsylvania, where support for Trump was strong in the 2016 election - to see if the President has kept his promise, and how voters feel he is doing.
Trump pledge to revive steel industry unsuccessful yet
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Brazil: Millions vaccinated after yellow fever outbreak

A yellow fever outbreak apparently caused by mosquito migrations has struck Brazil, killing over a dozen people.
Brazil: Millions vaccinated after yellow fever outbreak
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Can the African Union reform itself?

African Union leaders hold annual meeting in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa.
Can the African Union reform itself?
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'I lost two sons': Tunisians' journey by sea to Europe

As frustration over the economy boils over in Tunisia, groups fear more and more youth will take risky treks to Europe.
'I lost two sons': Tunisians' journey by sea to Europe
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AU summit: Corruption and conflict were on the agenda

The African Union has concluded its summit and has issued warnings to those blocking the resolution of the continent's worst conflicts.
AU summit: Corruption and conflict were on the agenda
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Thousands protest against planned UNRWA aid cuts

Some 13,000 people have protested against the looming budget cuts to the UNRWA budget that could spell catastrophe for millions.
Thousands protest against planned UNRWA aid cuts
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Rising internet shutdowns aimed at 'silencing dissent'

Governments around the world are increasingly cutting off internet access in the wake of people's protests.
Rising internet shutdowns aimed at 'silencing dissent'
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Israeli President Rivlin visits Greece amid criticism

Left-wing and Muslim groups say Greece's left-wing ruling party has abandoned the Palestinians.
Israeli President Rivlin visits Greece amid criticism
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Yemen's complicated war just got more complicated

As separatist forces battle the government in southern Yemen, a look at the role the United Arab Emirates is playing.
Yemen's complicated war just got more complicated
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Why are coral reefs important, and why are they dying?

New research shows more than 11 billion pieces of plastic litter corals in the Asia-Pacific.
Why are coral reefs important, and why are they dying?
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Protests in Philippines over Chinese exploration of Benham Rise

Critics of the Philippine government are protesting against a Chinese research expedition to the resource-rich "Benham Rise".
Protests in Philippines over Chinese exploration of Benham Rise
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Fighting intensifies in Yemen's Aden after separatist 'coup'

At least four people have been killed in raging battles between government forces and secessionist fighters in the southern port city of Aden, as Prime Minister Ahmed bin Dagher accuses the separatists of attempting a coup.
Fighting intensifies in Yemen's Aden after separatist 'coup'
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Why is Russia helping Turkey in Afrin?

A number of foreign policy and domestic considerations are pushing Russia to cooperate with Turkey's Afrin operation.
Why is Russia helping Turkey in Afrin?
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Cape Town residents blame government for record water crisis

There is growing anger on the streets of the drought-stricken South African city as "Day Zero" looms.
Cape Town residents blame government for record water crisis
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Australia: Heat wave causes blackout in Victoria

50,000 customers lose power as cooling devices cause a surge in demand.
Australia: Heat wave causes blackout in Victoria
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Scottish community fights for right to buy island on sale

Ulva, a remote Scottish island, is up for sale, and the government is deciding whether to give the local community the right to buy it, instead of it being sold on the open market.
Scottish community fights for right to buy island on sale
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What is going on in South Yemen?

Secessionist forces are gaining ground in South Yemen which could change the course of the ongoing war.
What is going on in South Yemen?
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Idlib: Dozens killed in Syrian government air strikes

'Continuous' bombardment by government fighter jets kill at least 23 civilians in rebel-held Idlib, war monitor says.
Idlib: Dozens killed in Syrian government air strikes
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Iran blasts Jordan's king over 'unfair' statement

Iranian FM rejects comments made by King Abdullah II, who said the country was 'meddling in the region'.
Iran blasts Jordan's king over 'unfair' statement
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Refugee crisis: Northern Greece struggles to house new arrivals

The second-largest city in northern Greece, Thessaloniki, has apparently run out of room completely to house new arrivals.
Refugee crisis: Northern Greece struggles to house new arrivals
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'We need to run': Survivor recalls Quebec mosque attack

Muslim-Canadians say 'a feeling of fear' lingers in Quebec City one year after a deadly attack on a local mosque.
'We need to run': Survivor recalls Quebec mosque attack
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Star Trek's Yeoh: Rohingya plight 'despicable'

Nearly 700,000 Rohingya have fled Myanmar since August 2017 in what the UN has described as ethnic cleansing.
Star Trek's Yeoh: Rohingya plight 'despicable'
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Dozen Yemenis killed, scores wounded in Aden clashes

At least 12 people killed in clashes between government forces and separatists in Aden, health ministry reports.
Dozen Yemenis killed, scores wounded in Aden clashes
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Tennis eyes young fans with shorter format

Tournaments experiment with short sets, serve clocks as officials look to attract a younger generation of spectators.
Tennis eyes young fans with shorter format
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Syrian civilians 'killed in Turkey's Afrin operation'

Syrian Observatory says five children among fatalities in air strike, but Turkey has denied targeting civilians.
Syrian civilians 'killed in Turkey's Afrin operation'
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Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan to meet for Nile dam talks

Dispute threatens to undermine unity at the African Union's annual gathering in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital.
Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan to meet for Nile dam talks
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Syria talks: Could Sochi bring peace via new track?

Russia-backed Syria talks set to begin in Sochi, as experts warn against undermining years of UN-brokered peace efforts.
Syria talks: Could Sochi bring peace via new track?
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All you need to know about Cyprus presidential election

While many voters appear disengaged, analysts say result is critical for peace process on the divided island.
All you need to know about Cyprus presidential election
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Ownership battle heats up over Scottish island of Ulva

The community has only months to raise US$6m required to buy Ulva before private investors can make an offer.
Ownership battle heats up over Scottish island of Ulva
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Is the anti-corruption crackdown in Saudi Arabia over?

Several Saudi princes detained in Riyadh have been released after reportedly making financial deals with the government.
Is the anti-corruption crackdown in Saudi Arabia over?
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Russia police arrest opposition leader amid protests

A video posted on his Twitter account on Sunday showed several policemen wrestling him to the ground before dragging him into a police bus, surrounded by a crowd of supporters and journalists.
Russia police arrest opposition leader amid protests
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Afrin: Turkey battles Kurds over key mountain

Turkey is battling to take a key mountain in northern Syria, as it steps up its offensive against US-backed Kurdish fighters in the Afrin region.
Afrin: Turkey battles Kurds over key mountain
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Outrage in Hong Kong as activist is barred from polls

Agnes Chow, 21, was seeking to become Hong Kong's youngest council member for a pro-democracy party.
Outrage in Hong Kong as activist is barred from polls
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Cyprus election: Presidential race 'heads for runoff'

The election campaign has been dominated by the divided island's suspended peace process and the economy.
Cyprus election: Presidential race 'heads for runoff'
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In case I die: Why Afghans keep notes in their pockets

After the Kabul attack, Afghans tell Al Jazeera how they keep written notes with important information on their person.
In case I die: Why Afghans keep notes in their pockets
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'Our blood doesn't matter?': Agony of victims' families after Kabul blast

At least 103 people were killed and more than 230 others injured by explosives hidden inside an ambulance.
'Our blood doesn't matter?': Agony of victims' families after Kabul blast
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IKEA founder Kamprad dies at 91

IKEA's simple but sturdy designs and self-assembly products are now familiar in homes around the globe.
IKEA founder Kamprad dies at 91
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An immigrant's life as a bargaining chip in US politics

To be allowed to pursue the American dream, DACA beneficiaries first have to be bargained off for a wall.
An immigrant's life as a bargaining chip in US politics
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Yemen: Separatists take over government headquarters in Aden

Yemeni PM accuses southern separatists of staging a coup after taking over government buildings in the port city.
Yemen: Separatists take over government headquarters in Aden
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Pencils and Bullets: Girls' Education in Afghanistan

Five years ago, after the Taliban years, two Turkmen girls in Afghanistan were finally able to attend school.
Pencils and Bullets: Girls' Education in Afghanistan
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AFC: No neutral venues for Saudi-Qatar football matches

Asia's football governing body rejects Saudi Arabia's call for moving fixtures against Qatar to neutral state amid rift.
AFC: No neutral venues for Saudi-Qatar football matches
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Separatists take over government headquarters in Aden

Yemeni PM accuses southern separatists of staging a coup after taking over government buildings in the port city.
Separatists take over government headquarters in Aden
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Poland: Holocaust happened but Auschwitz is not Polish

Polish parliament outlaws references to Auschwitz and other Nazi-run concentration camps as "Polish death camps".
Poland: Holocaust happened but Auschwitz is not Polish
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Eight killed in Eastern Ghouta despite ceasefire

Russia-brokered deal appears to stumble as aid concerns mount in rebel-held area suffering acute food shortages.
Eight killed in Eastern Ghouta despite ceasefire
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Evros river: 'Forced pushback' of refugees at the edge of EU

Refugees trying to enter Greece through its northern land border with Turkey have told Al Jazeera they have been threatened and forced to go back, illegal under international humanitarian law.
Evros river: 'Forced pushback' of refugees at the edge of EU
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Seeds of Inspiration: Sudan's First Flying Robot Farmer

Two Sudanese inventors use a drone to take on desertification and their rivals in a TV competition for entrepreneurs.
Seeds of Inspiration: Sudan's First Flying Robot Farmer
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Shock in Kabul as Taliban blast kills more than 100

Toll rises to at least 103 dead and hundreds more wounded, as official mourning period in Afghanistan begins.
Shock in Kabul as Taliban blast kills more than 100
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Egypt's presidential hopeful Anan held in military jail

The Egyptian army arrested Sami Anan days after announcing he would run for presidential elections.
Egypt's presidential hopeful Anan held in military jail
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Chinese traditional medicine gains popularity at home and abroad

With Chinese traditional medicine gaining popularity, China hopes to translate the economic boom into a cultural one.
Chinese traditional medicine gains popularity at home and abroad
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Day Zero: Cape Town taps to run dry on April 12

Taps will be turned off when reservoirs serving South African city drop below minimum levels to provide water safely.
Day Zero: Cape Town taps to run dry on April 12
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Devastating scenes as 95 people killed in Kabul

The Taliban claimed responsibility for Saturday's assault, the third major attack in the past seven days.
Devastating scenes as 95 people killed in Kabul
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Russia police raid Navalny's office amid protests

Alexei Navalny organises nationwide rallies, calling for boycotting March presidential vote, prompting police crackdown.
Russia police raid Navalny's office amid protests
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Turkey urges US to withdraw from Syria's Manbij

Ankara says US withdrawal is 'necessary immediately' as it plans to push Syrian Kurdish fighters from all of north Syria
Turkey urges US to withdraw from Syria's Manbij
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Cyprus election: Voters go to polls to pick president

Cypriots vote after a presidential election campaign focused on the economy and elusive reunification efforts.
Cyprus election: Voters go to polls to pick president
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Thousands of Albanians call for Edi Rama's resignation

Opposition supporters call on Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign over his cabinet's alleged links to organised crime.
Thousands of Albanians call for Edi Rama's resignation
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Malian soldiers killed in al-Qaeda attack on army base

At least 14 soldiers killed and 18 others wounded in an attack on a military camp in Timbuktu region's Soumpi.
Malian soldiers killed in al-Qaeda attack on army base
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Zeman beats Drahos to win Czech presidential runoff

Incumbent Zeman, who fought on anti-immigrant platform, wins a second five-year term after defeating centre-left rival.
Zeman beats Drahos to win Czech presidential runoff
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Is the US under Trump good for business?

Can the man who's argued for protectionism and scrapped trade deals, convince the world the US is open for business?
Is the US under Trump good for business?
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Honduras' President Hernandez sworn in amid protests

Juan Orlando Hernandez takes oath of office for a second term amid protests against a bitterly disputed election.
Honduras' President Hernandez sworn in amid protests
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How the 'diversity industry' silences people of colour

The notion of diversity promotion is used to subvert anti-racism activism and silence it.
How the 'diversity industry' silences people of colour
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Hesham Genena injured during kidnap attempt: lawyers

Member of opposition campaign against Egypt's president was 'seriously injured' after men 'blocked his car'.
Hesham Genena injured during kidnap attempt: lawyers
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Egypt renews Mahmoud Hussein's detention for 11th time

Egypt extends Al Jazeera journalist's detention for another 45 days, and he has still not been formally charged.
Egypt renews Mahmoud Hussein's detention for 11th time
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One month after Iran protests: A climate of uncertainty

Delegation of Iranian MPs are expected to visited suspected anti-government protesters on Sunday.
One month after Iran protests: A climate of uncertainty
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Syria: Ceasefire violations reported in Eastern Ghouta

Russia-backed deal aimed at bringing relief to 400,000 malnourished residents near Damascus holds, despite violations.
Syria: Ceasefire violations reported in Eastern Ghouta
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Ivory carving in China at risk after ban enforced

Ivory stores across China have closed after a ban on the trade came into force.
Ivory carving in China at risk after ban enforced
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Australia's immigration policy highlighted in Sydney festival

An annual arts festival in Australia is turning the spotlight on the country's immigration policies.
Australia's immigration policy highlighted in Sydney festival
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Iran government promises to investigate the police

A number of Iranian MPs are promising to investigate reports of people who have been tortured and killed in police custody.
Iran government promises to investigate the police
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Germany: A project to digitise Stasi files abandoned

A multi-million dollar project meant to digitise files of East Germany's secret police, has been abandoned.
Germany: A project to digitise Stasi files abandoned
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African migration on the agenda ahead of AU summit

African Union leaders are set to discuss ways to tackle the flow of refugees and migrants to Europe.
African migration on the agenda ahead of AU summit
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Saudi's Oger dismissed workers still waiting for payments

Dismissed employees of the Saudi Arabian construction company, Oger are demanding their salaries.
Saudi's Oger dismissed workers still waiting for payments
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USA Gymnastics board resigns over sexual abuse scandal

All remaining members of the US Gymnastics board have agreed to step down, after former team doctor Larry Nassar was jailed for sexually abusing female athletes.
USA Gymnastics board resigns over sexual abuse scandal
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India celebrates Republic Day with Asian leaders present

India has celebrated its Republic Day with a parade in the capital New Delhi.
India celebrates Republic Day with Asian leaders present
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Cryptocurrencies under the spotlight in Davos

It's been described as a bubble about to burst, a way of laundering money and also as the future of finance.
Cryptocurrencies under the spotlight in Davos
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Ethiopia to free thousands of Oromo political detainees

Detainees were accused of violence during the 2015 and 2016 protests in Oromia region, which left 900 dead.
Ethiopia to free thousands of Oromo political detainees
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WEF 2018: The problem with Davos

Are the rich and powerful meeting in Davos truly addressing the need for a more just global economic system?
WEF 2018: The problem with Davos
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Honduras: protests against President Hernandez continue

There's tight security presence in Honduras as protests continue ahead of the inauguration of re-elected President Juan Orlando Hernandez.
Honduras: protests against President Hernandez continue
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Trump-Russia probe: Reports say Trump wanted to sack Mueller

Depending on the circumstances, like the firing of FBI Director James Comey, firing the special prosecutor could be interpreted as an 'obstruction of justice'.
Trump-Russia probe: Reports say Trump wanted to sack Mueller
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Refugees brave freezing water and wolves in remote path to Europe

Human traffickers are using a new route from Turkey to Greece that seems more stable than the Mediterranean, but places refugees at a high risk of overexposure to harsh winter conditions in a remote wilderness.
Refugees brave freezing water and wolves in remote path to Europe
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DR Congo's Kabila says elections will be held

The elections have been delayed twice by the government and the opposition still claims they do not trust the process.
DR Congo's Kabila says elections will be held
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Duterte offers '42 virgins' to visitors of Philippines

President makes unsavoury joke in New Delhi as he secures $1.25bn 'investment pledge' after meeting business leaders.
Duterte offers '42 virgins' to visitors of Philippines
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Turkish Afrin operation: Erdogan vows to push out YPG

Turkish forces continue to push Kurdish fighters away from Afrin, but many locals feel the new fighting blends into the routine of the past seven years of suffering in Syria.
Turkish Afrin operation: Erdogan vows to push out YPG
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Duterte vs Rappler: Media on notice in the Philippines

As Filipino news site Rappler battles with authorities, media feel the chill. Plus, climate sceptics and the news media.
Duterte vs Rappler: Media on notice in the Philippines
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All you need to know about Cyprus presidential election

While many voters appear disengaged, analysts say result is critical for peace process on the divided island.
All you need to know about Cyprus presidential election
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Huge blast rocks Afghanistan's Kabul

Images show huge plume of thick grey smoke rising above city, as witnesses say they heard three explosions.
Huge blast rocks Afghanistan's Kabul
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Former US diplomat in rift with Myanmar's government

An increasingly bitter back-and-forth going on between veteran US diplomat, Bill Richardson, and Myanmar's government.
Former US diplomat in rift with Myanmar's government
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Ceasefire takes effect in Syria's Eastern Ghouta

Russia-backed deal brings relief to opposition area near Damascus, where many of the 400,000 residents are malnourished.
Ceasefire takes effect in Syria's Eastern Ghouta
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The hollow eyes of hunger in Indonesia's Papua

A measles outbreak and malnutrition is killing scores of children in the Indonesia's remote region.
The hollow eyes of hunger in Indonesia's Papua
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Saudi billionaire Alwaleed to walk free 'within days'

Detained businessman who was held during Saudi purge says he will be cleared of charges and released from custody soon.
Saudi billionaire Alwaleed to walk free 'within days'
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Is Myanmar 'whitewashing' the Rohingya crisis?

Former US diplomat accuses members of Rohingya advisory panel of being a 'cheerleading squad' for the government.
Is Myanmar 'whitewashing' the Rohingya crisis?
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Spain to block Puigdemont as Catalan president

Puigdemont's Together for Catalonia party to file complaint against the move, saying he is a legitimate candidate.
Spain to block Puigdemont as Catalan president
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Jordan ends bread subsidy, doubling pita prices

Price of large pita bread nearly doubled in bid to ease the country's budget woes.
Jordan ends bread subsidy, doubling pita prices
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Russia's Syria talks in Sochi are destined for failure

Russia cannot be accepted as an honest broker or neutral convener for discussions pertaining to Syria's future.
Russia's Syria talks in Sochi are destined for failure
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Calais refugees: hopes of reaching UK dashed

French President Emmanuel Macron has promised a more efficient system to process asylum seekers in Calais.
Calais refugees: hopes of reaching UK dashed
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Trump at Davos: America first amid Swiss protests

Trump spoke about the strength of the US economy at Davos, as protesters and professors disputed his rhetoric.
Trump at Davos: America first amid Swiss protests
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Tunisia austerity protests go on amid wave of arrests

Dozens of protesters rallied in Tunis on Friday to demand the government cancel recent austerity measures.
Tunisia austerity protests go on amid wave of arrests
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Cameroon internet shutdowns cost Anglophones millions

In an attempt to quell criticism, the government of Cameroon continues to shut down social media and messaging apps.
Cameroon internet shutdowns cost Anglophones millions
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Stranded in Calais: 'This is not a life...We are human, we are human'

Did French President Emmanuel Macron's visit offer a false sense of hope to asylum seekers?
Stranded in Calais: 'This is not a life...We are human, we are human'
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US' ICE accused of cruelty in Amer Othman Adi case

Amer Othman Adi to be deported days after agency told him he could stay in the US, in case that spurred outrage in Ohio.
US' ICE accused of cruelty in Amer Othman Adi case
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Why is India's wealth inequality growing so rapidly?

Growing inequality threatens India's democracy and the implicit social contract upon which modern India is founded.
Why is India's wealth inequality growing so rapidly?
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Is #MeToo a West-only movement?

Mona Eltahawy, Ranjana Kumari and Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah debate the global effect of the anti-sexual harassment campaign.
Is #MeToo a West-only movement?
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UK fines Al Arabiya for Bahrain 'torture confession'

Saudi channel broadcast video of opposition leader Hassan Mushaima as 'willful testimony', despite claims of torture.
UK fines Al Arabiya for Bahrain 'torture confession'
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UN: At least 30 refugees drown off Yemeni coast

Outrage as a Djibouti-bound boat packed with 152 refugees and migrants capsizes.
UN: At least 30 refugees drown off Yemeni coast
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Africa: free trade zones to boost trade

Africa is embracing modernisation in a quest to improve trade.
Africa: free trade zones to boost trade
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Paris flood alert as River Seine bursts its banks

Priceless art is being evacuated and emergency procedures put in place as Paris braces for flooding.
Paris flood alert as River Seine bursts its banks
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Indonesian youth: Saudi Arabia has 'politicised' Hajj

Muslim student groups call for an international body to manage the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia.
Indonesian youth: Saudi Arabia has 'politicised' Hajj
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Haitian appeal: Help us get clean drinking water

Haitians now have to buy clean drinking water. Those that can't afford it are drinking contaminated water and risking serious diseases.
Haitian appeal: Help us get clean drinking water
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Homelessness hits record high in the UK

In one of the wealthiest countries in the world more and more people are now living on the streets.
Homelessness hits record high in the UK
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India Republic celebrations: A 'black day' in Kashmir

India's 69th Republic Day marked by the suspension of internet services and soldier patrols in disputed region.
India Republic celebrations: A 'black day' in Kashmir
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Wilder Penfield: Why Google honours him today

Described as the 'greatest living Canadian', Wilder Penfield would have been 127 years on January 26.
Wilder Penfield: Why Google honours him today
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Activists demand UK halts Mohammed Bin Salman visit

Campaign groups blame the Saudi crown prince for the deteriorating humanitarian situation in country.
Activists demand UK halts Mohammed Bin Salman visit
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Trump threatens to cut Palestinian aid in Davos

Claiming that the Palestinians had 'disrespected' the US, Donald Trump is threatening more aid cuts to Palestine.
Trump threatens to cut Palestinian aid in Davos
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Nuclear fears push Doomsday Clock closer to midnight

Last time clock was at two minutes to midnight was in 1953, when US and Soviet Union were testing hydrogen bombs.
Nuclear fears push Doomsday Clock closer to midnight
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Australia's national day fuels debate on colonial past

Indigenous Australians call the day marking arrival of British prisoners in 1778 'Invasion Day' and demand date change.
Australia's national day fuels debate on colonial past
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Palestinian mobile startups welcome the benefits of 3G

As 3G reaches the occupied West Bank after Israel ended its ban, entrepreneurs see a future for tech startups.
Palestinian mobile startups welcome the benefits of 3G
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Why are aid organisations increasingly targeted?

Humanitarian groups working in conflict zones increasingly face deadly attacks that were previously unheard of.
Why are aid organisations increasingly targeted?
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Palestinians: Donald Trump's threats 'will not work'

Palestinian presidency responds to US threats to withhold aid unless it reengages Israel in peace talks.
Palestinians: Donald Trump's threats 'will not work'
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Turkey to US: Stop YPG support or face 'confrontation'

Anyone supporting the Kurdish armed group will be 'a target in this battle', warns Turkey's deputy prime minister.
Turkey to US: Stop YPG support or face 'confrontation'
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AU seeks to improve air travel in Africa

Delegates meeting in Ethiopia are hoping the idea of a unified airspace across the entire continent will finally take flight.
AU seeks to improve air travel in Africa
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Andreas Gursky retrospective opens at London' s Hayward Gallery

Andreas Gursky, known for his large-scale, often spectacular pictures, is considered to be one of the world's greatest living photographers.
Andreas Gursky retrospective opens at London' s Hayward Gallery
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Dark comedy film 'The Death of Stalin' banned in Russia

Russia's culture ministry has withdrawn permission for the release of Armando Iannucci's acclaimed black comedy.
Dark comedy film 'The Death of Stalin' banned in Russia
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L'Oreal does not celebrate diversity

Muslim women are only allowed in to the white world of beauty if they accept to toe the line.
L'Oreal does not celebrate diversity
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Is Sisi anxious about political opposition?

Major and minor contenders for the presidential post have been eliminated. What does this say about Sisi's regime?
Is Sisi anxious about political opposition?
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Living on the edge: Rohingya avoid return to Myanmar

Rohingya in Bangladesh say they are still anxious about repatriation to Myanmar, despite the plan being put on hold.
Living on the edge: Rohingya avoid return to Myanmar
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China scientists clone two monkeys in world first

The primates were cloned using the same process that produced Dolly the sheep more than 20 years ago, a breakthrough that could help boost medical research into human diseases.
China scientists clone two monkeys in world first
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Libya: Sudanese migrants held captive by smugglers freed

An armed group loyal to Libya's National Unity government says it has arrested a gang accused of kidnapping and torturing Sudanese migrants.
Libya: Sudanese migrants held captive by smugglers freed
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Winter warmth record for Denmark

Repeated bouts of mild, wet, Atlantic weather have broken more temperature records and brought a flood risk to Europe.
Winter warmth record for Denmark
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Bahrain: Rights groups demand care for jailed activist

Fears for Nabeel Rajab's life as authorities in Bahrain withhold medical treatment for government critic, groups say.
Bahrain: Rights groups demand care for jailed activist
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Palestinian immigrant detained in US despite political opposition

There is widespread bemusement at the deportation proceedings underway for Palestinian businessman Amer Othman Adi in Youngstown, Ohio.
Palestinian immigrant detained in US despite political opposition
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What is in store for the Palestinian Authority?

While the Palestinian self-governing body insists on resuming talks with Israel, experts say its days are numbered.
What is in store for the Palestinian Authority?
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Security tightened as Bollywood film Padmaavat opens

Security checkpoints have been stepped up for the release of the controversial film after months of protests by some Hindu right-wing groups.
Security tightened as Bollywood film Padmaavat opens
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De Mistura: Syria talks in Vienna at 'critical moment'

De Mistura says talks starting on Wednesday come at 'very critical moment, as violence in Syria's north escalates.
De Mistura: Syria talks in Vienna at 'critical moment'
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Bollywood film Padmaavat releases amid tight security

The controversial film, a period drama set in 14th century, about a Muslim king and a Hindu queen opens amid protests.
Bollywood film Padmaavat releases amid tight security
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US UNRWA aid cut to harm Palestinian refugees in Syria

Impact of US aid cut to Palestinian refugees in war-torn nation will be 'massive and tragic, say aid workers.
US UNRWA aid cut to harm Palestinian refugees in Syria
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Palestinian mobile firms offer 3G after Israeli ban ends

It's an old technology, but 3G is new to Palestinian carriers Jawwal and Wataniya because a previous Israeli ban had prevented the introduction of the mobile service.
Palestinian mobile firms offer 3G after Israeli ban ends
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Davos: World leaders lambast protectionism

Several world leaders seemed to have a message to deliver to President Trump as they spoke out against protectionism and populism.
Davos: World leaders lambast protectionism
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Venezuelan refugees in Colombia face deportation threat

As Venezuela’s crisis deepens, more of its citizens are fleeing a country that once served as a haven for economic migrants and political refugees.
Venezuelan refugees in Colombia face deportation threat
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Egypt: Sisi gets clear run as 'final rival' quits election race

Before he announced his candidacy, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's re-election was considered a foregone conclusion, but now that there are no competitors, critics are calling the election a farce.
Egypt: Sisi gets clear run as 'final rival' quits election race
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Thousands of Congolese flee to Uganda to escape surge in violence

A surge in violence by armed groups in Democratic Republic of Congo has sent a large influx of refugees to neighbouring Uganda.
Thousands of Congolese flee to Uganda to escape surge in violence
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Chaos as Philippines' most picturesque volcano erupts

Famous for its majestic shape, Mt Mayon's fresh lava prompts evacuations and schools to be closed.
Chaos as Philippines' most picturesque volcano erupts
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Leaders in Davos brace for Trump's ‘America First’ agenda

Donald Trump's protectionist tactics are expected to clash with the globalist views of the elites gathered at the World Economic Forum 2018 in Switzerland.
Leaders in Davos brace for Trump's ‘America First’ agenda
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'It is wrong': 21 groups slam US for cutting UNRWA aid

Over 20 humanitarian groups write an objection letter to the US administration for withholding Palestinian refugee funds
'It is wrong': 21 groups slam US for cutting UNRWA aid
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Gulf crisis: Qatari pilots train to police skies

A recent dispute with its Emirati neighbours over airspace has highlighted the extent to which the blockade of Qatar has encouraged the peninsular nation to beef up its military spending and training.
Gulf crisis: Qatari pilots train to police skies
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Egypt marks seventh anniversary of Arab Spring uprising

As Egyptians mark seventh year since 2011 revolution, authorities seal off Tahrir Square to prevent potential protests.
Egypt marks seventh anniversary of Arab Spring uprising
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Bill Richardson quits Rohingya panel, calls it a 'whitewash'

The US diplomat and reported friend of Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has left an advisory panel on the Rohingya crisis convened by the Myanmar government, calling it a 'cheerleading operation'.
Bill Richardson quits Rohingya panel, calls it a 'whitewash'
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Bill Richardson quits Myanmar panel on Rohingya

Richardson resigns from panel saying he did not want to be part of 'a cheerleading squad for the [Myanmar] government'.
Bill Richardson quits Myanmar panel on Rohingya
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Turkey official disputes Trump-Erdogan call readout

Erdogan-Trump phone conversation summary published by White House is not correct, according to Turkish source.
Turkey official disputes Trump-Erdogan call readout
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Concerns over US-Turkey military confrontation in Syria

With US forces on the ground, Turkey's threat to attack Kurdish YPG militia in Syria's Manbij raises the stakes.
Concerns over US-Turkey military confrontation in Syria
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Larry Nassar sentenced to up to 175 years in prison

Judge tells Larry Nassar she signed his 'death warrant' after sentencing him to up to 175 years in jail for sex abuse.
Larry Nassar sentenced to up to 175 years in prison
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Australia's national day fuels debate on colonial past

Indigenous Australians call the day marking arrival of British prisoners in 1778 'Invasion Day' and demand date change.
Australia's national day fuels debate on colonial past
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Is Egypt's Sisi scared of electoral competition?

Sami Anan is the latest contender forced out of the race for the presidential election in March.
Is Egypt's Sisi scared of electoral competition?
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Euro-med urges GCC countries to lift Qatar blockade

Euro-med says supplies of essential medical equipment and medicines being held up due to ongoing Saudi-led blockade.
Euro-med urges GCC countries to lift Qatar blockade
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Refugee crisis: Syrian snowstorm survivors urge Lebanon 'to open the border'

Seventeen refugees froze to death while illegally trying to cross into Lebanon along a well-known people-smuggling route last week.
Refugee crisis: Syrian snowstorm survivors urge Lebanon 'to open the border'
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US Olympics doctor Larry Nassar jailed for 175 years

Former US Olympic gymnastics coach has been sentenced to 40 to 175 years following testimony from over 150 women who accuse him of sexual abuse.
US Olympics doctor Larry Nassar jailed for 175 years
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Brazil court upholds ex-president's graft conviction

Popular former president barred from running in October elections that polls suggest he would comfortably win.
Brazil court upholds ex-president's graft conviction
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Zimbabwe president: 'Transparent' elections before July

President Mnangagwa told world leaders and investors Zimbabwe is 'open for business' after Mugabe's resignation.
Zimbabwe president: 'Transparent' elections before July
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Bollywood film Padmavati fuels growing protests in India

Protests are intensifying across several Indian states over a controversial film portraying a Hindu-Muslim marriage.
Bollywood film Padmavati fuels growing protests in India
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Egyptian lawyer latest to bow out of presidential race

Human rights lawyer Khaled Ali has withdrawn from the Egyptian presidential race, he announced on Wednesday.
Egyptian lawyer latest to bow out of presidential race
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Report: Women groped at men-only charity gala in London

Financial Times investigation finds groping and sexual harassment at men-only charity event in London.
Report: Women groped at men-only charity gala in London
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Profile: Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

The widely popular leftist politician could make a comeback if he is found not guilty of corruption.
Profile: Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
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The Oscar-nominated 'Good Arab' Ziad Doueiri

Film director Ziad Doueiri has adopted a convenient narrative that will probably secure his success in the West.
The Oscar-nominated 'Good Arab' Ziad Doueiri
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Millions attend world's second-largest Muslim gathering

More than two million Muslims from over 130 countries attended the annual Biswa Ijtema gathering in Bangladesh.
Millions attend world's second-largest Muslim gathering
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Aid workers in Afghanistan increasingly under threat

Local humanitarian workers are increasingly finding themselves to be the targets, forcing many organisations to leave.
Aid workers in Afghanistan increasingly under threat
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Lebanon: Living on the Blue Line

The personal stories of villagers in southern Lebanon about living close to the border with neighbouring Israel.
Lebanon: Living on the Blue Line
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Far-right politician converts to Islam, quits AfD party

Social media users note irony of Wagner converting to Islam after being member of Islamophobic party.
Far-right politician converts to Islam, quits AfD party
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All eyes on Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa at WEF in Davos

Emmerson Mnangagwa, the man who recently ousted Robert Mugabe as president of Zimbabwe after 37 years, is in the Swiss city of Davos to tell the global elite that his country is "open for business".
All eyes on Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa at WEF in Davos
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Seoul delegation visits North Korea ahead of Olympics

A delegation from the South Korean government is on a rare three-day visit to North Korea ahead of the Winter Olympics.
Seoul delegation visits North Korea ahead of Olympics
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European river flood risk increases

Paris and Strasbourg watch their rivers rise as rapid thaw and further rain add to the flood risk.
European river flood risk increases
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Hong Kong light pollution ruins residents' sleep

One of the world’s worst cities in terms of light pollution, Hong Kong lacks regulation of when business have to switch their lights off at night.
Hong Kong light pollution ruins residents' sleep
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China urged to release Hong Kong bookseller Gui Minhai

Rights group demand that Gui Minhai be allowed to leave China to seek medical help and reunite with his family.
China urged to release Hong Kong bookseller Gui Minhai
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Oscars nominations: Greater diversity in film business

Whether because of #MeToo, #BlackLivesMatter or #OscarsSoWhite, Hollywood may have taken some notice and the Academy Award nominations reflect a greater diversity than in years past.
Oscars nominations: Greater diversity in film business
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DR Congo violence: Families fear resurgence of fighting

Fighting has slowed in the Kasai region, but locals say the government is not abiding by the ceasefire and security for the returning populace is still a concern.
DR Congo violence: Families fear resurgence of fighting
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Turkey says hundreds of YPG fighters killed in Afrin

Turkish army says at least 260 fighters killed in operation in northwest Syria, a claim denied by Kurdish officials.
Turkey says hundreds of YPG fighters killed in Afrin
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WEF 2018: Trump to make address on final day in Davos

Donald Trump's presence at the World Economic Forum has garnered protests from the public and pointed comments from world leaders like India's Narendra Modi.
WEF 2018: Trump to make address on final day in Davos
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Venezuela election: Lima group rejects early election

Foreign ministers from Latin America and Canada had gathered in Peru to discuss the crisis in Venezuela, but the announcement of snap elections, from which most opposition has been banned, was a surprise.
Venezuela election: Lima group rejects early election
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War-weary Afghan students flock to Doha for Model UN

Ten Afghan students, some of whom are travelling for the first time, participate in an international debating event.
War-weary Afghan students flock to Doha for Model UN
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The repatriation of Rohingya won't be voluntary

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh should not be forced to return to Myanmar until their safety and rights are guaranteed.
The repatriation of Rohingya won't be voluntary
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Trudeau's silence means complicity in the age of Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has chosen not to speak out on Trump.
Trudeau's silence means complicity in the age of Trump
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Pyeongchang 2018: How is South Korea handling the security challenges?

Fears of North Korea provocation during Winter Games subsided after rare inter-Korea talks.
Pyeongchang 2018: How is South Korea handling the security challenges?
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Kenyans demand action over hospital rape accusations

Hundreds march in Nairobi demanding action on allegations of rape and sexual assault at Kenya's largest public hospital.
Kenyans demand action over hospital rape accusations
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Dreamers 'furious' Democrats gave up on shutdown

Anger after Democrats failed to protect future of undocumented immigrants during US government 'shutdown' negotiations.
Dreamers 'furious' Democrats gave up on shutdown
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Venezuela presidential election ordered by end of April

Nicolas Maduro expected to run again as constituent assembly votes unanimously to fast-track elections.
Venezuela presidential election ordered by end of April
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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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Tunis bookbinder 'giving life' to ancient manuscripts

Mohamed Ben Sassi has been restoring ancient books for 40 years. He is now believed to be the last one in the Medina of Tunisia's capital, Tunis.
Tunis bookbinder 'giving life' to ancient manuscripts
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Is the US undermining the Middle East peace process?

US Vice President Mike Pence visits Jerusalem and causes more Palestinian anger.
Is the US undermining the Middle East peace process?
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Israel gets flak over human rights record in Geneva

Israel gets flak over human rights record in Geneva
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Storm carries massive rubbish pile to shores of Lebanon

Anger erupts as rubbish washes ashore in stark reminder of the rubbish crisis the country has endured for years.
Storm carries massive rubbish pile to shores of Lebanon
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New 360 film reveals Nigeria oil spill devastation

Oil in Our Creeks explores how a Nigerian community was left reeling after a Shell oil pipeline spill.
New 360 film reveals Nigeria oil spill devastation
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Mueller questions Sessions in the Russia-Trump probe

We break down Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into the alleged Russia meddling in the 2016 elections.
Mueller questions Sessions in the Russia-Trump probe
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All eyes on Zimbabwe's new leader at WEF in Davos

World Economic Forum provides a chance for Zimbabwe's new leader to re-engage with international investors.
All eyes on Zimbabwe's new leader at WEF in Davos
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Global wealth inequality in focus at Davos summit

US President Donald Trump's 'America First' trade policy and growing gap between rich and poor dominated discussions on the second day of the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.
Global wealth inequality in focus at Davos summit
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Surviving Yemen's war in a rubbish dump

A trash heap has become a source of food for hundreds of Yemenis as the three-year war threatens millions with famine.
Surviving Yemen's war in a rubbish dump
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Indian PM Modi, in Davos, decries protectionism

Praise for India's 'commitment to democracy and diversity' draws attention to treatment of minorities by his government.
Indian PM Modi, in Davos, decries protectionism
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Deadly Kabul hotel siege investigated as 'insider attack'

Investigators say it is likely the attack on Intercontinental Hotel was carried out with inside help.
Deadly Kabul hotel siege investigated as 'insider attack'
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HRW: Forced labour, trafficking continue in Thai fishing industry

Forced labour and other rights abuses are widespread in Thailand's fishing fleets despite government commitments to comprehensive reforms, Human Rights Watch said in a newly released report.
HRW: Forced labour, trafficking continue in Thai fishing industry
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New videos expose torture of African refugees in Libya

Illegal detention centres, extortion and slavery have become common as many people trying to reach Europe are either caught or returned to Libya.
New videos expose torture of African refugees in Libya
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UN: Peacekeeper deaths failure of leadership to adapt

UN report blames a 'deficient of leadership' as one of the problems of the increase of peacekeeper fatalities.
UN: Peacekeeper deaths failure of leadership to adapt
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What happens when the US government shuts down?

US federal government shutdown ends after Democrats and Republicans pass temporary spending bill.
What happens when the US government shuts down?
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Congress to fast track Muslim self-rule in Mindanao

President Rodrigo Duterte warns another war could break out in Mindanao if legislation on Muslim autonomy collapses.
Congress to fast track Muslim self-rule in Mindanao
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Jazz legend Hugh Masekela dies in South Africa, aged 78

Hugh Masekela, widely known as the 'Father of South African jazz' passed away after battle with prostate cancer.
Jazz legend Hugh Masekela dies in South Africa, aged 78
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UAE military instructed not to escalate row with Qatar

Emirati military official also told reporters UAE military aircraft would fly other routes to avoid interception.
UAE military instructed not to escalate row with Qatar
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Army arrests presidential hopeful Sami Anan

Egypt's armed forces accuse former chief of staff of forging documents to enter his name in voters' database.
Army arrests presidential hopeful Sami Anan
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NAFTA talks resume amid fears of US withdrawal

Negotiations are taking place as the US puts pressure on Canada and Mexico to alter the trade pact in favour of American interests.
NAFTA talks resume amid fears of US withdrawal
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What's Facebook's latest news feed update really about?

A look at the social media giant's recent algorithm changes and what they mean for consumers and publishers.
What's Facebook's latest news feed update really about?
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DR Congo conflict leaves 400,000 children malnourished

Some aid is reaching the malnourished in Kasai, but aid workers say it is not nearly enough and more displaced people are returning to the region.
DR Congo conflict leaves 400,000 children malnourished
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