What's behind the protests in the Gaza Strip?

More than a dozen Palestinians were killed and hundreds wounded amid mass demonstrations on Friday.
What's behind the protests in the Gaza Strip?
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US visa seekers could undergo social media screening

Nearly 15 million people seeking US visa may face social media checks, under new state department proposal.
US visa seekers could undergo social media screening
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Netanyahu praises Israeli army after killing of Palestinians

Israeli PM's comments come despite intense condemnation over army's use of live fire during Land Day protests in Gaza.
Netanyahu praises Israeli army after killing of Palestinians
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Yemen: Huge fire destroys aid supplies at Hudaida port

World Food Programme warehouses full of cooking fuel and food supplies burned in rebel-held port.
Yemen: Huge fire destroys aid supplies at Hudaida port
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Ethiopia: More than 1,100 detained under state of emergency

State-affiliated media says 1,107 people have been arrested for violating the emergency decree announced last month.
Ethiopia: More than 1,100 detained under state of emergency
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QNB: Turkey's economy to grow 5.4 percent in 2018

Turkey's economy experienced a strong growth upturn in 2017.
QNB: Turkey's economy to grow 5.4 percent in 2018
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Rohingya Football Club to give 'happy news'

The team was founded to give Rohingya international voice.
Rohingya Football Club to give 'happy news'
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Najran: Houthi missile intercepted, Indian injured

The kingdom says 90 ballistic missiles fired at it by the Yemen's Houthi rebels over the past three years.
Najran: Houthi missile intercepted, Indian injured
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Sierra Leone votes in delayed presidential runoff

Second round of voting pits APC's Sumara Kamara against SLPP's Julius Maada.
Sierra Leone votes in delayed presidential runoff
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Video shows Palestinian shot dead with back to Israeli snipers

Abdelfattah Abdelnabi died after Israeli sniper shot him in the back while fleeing Gaza-Israel border, footage shows.
Video shows Palestinian shot dead with back to Israeli snipers
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Slums in Argentina get their own TV news hour

Slum World TV, a programme made for, and by, some of the 700,000 people living in Buenos Aires slums, is attempting to show the lives of some of Argentina's most vulnerable.
Slums in Argentina get their own TV news hour
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Catalonia mass graves: Victims of civil war exhumed

Many victims of the Spanish Civil War and the rule of General Franco were buried anonymously in mass graves, but a team of archaeologists is trying to identify some of the bodies and inform relatives of their fate.
Catalonia mass graves: Victims of civil war exhumed
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What does Seoul think of Kim Jong-un's landmark visit to China?

South Korea's biggest headache at the moment is not China or even North Korea - It is the Trump administration.
What does Seoul think of Kim Jong-un's landmark visit to China?
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Thailand: Migrant registration deadline to expire soon

Thailand is attempting to crackdown on human trafficking and slavery by having migrant workers register, but many have found the registration process convoluted and expensive.
Thailand: Migrant registration deadline to expire soon
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Philippines drug war victims taking refuge in faith

Some of the most vulnerable in the Philippines have turned to religion in the uncertainty of Duterte's drug war and there are signs that the Catholic church is starting to voice its opposition to the crackdown.
Philippines drug war victims taking refuge in faith
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Stephen Hawking's funeral to be held in Cambridge

Thousands have signed books of condolences to honour the professor who inspired generations to pursue careers in science.
Stephen Hawking's funeral to be held in Cambridge
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Farming in the US facing a tough future

The US state of Indiana is attempting to interest young people in farming, but start-up costs pose considerable barriers to entry for new small-scale farmers.
Farming in the US facing a tough future
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China's 'petro-yuan': The end of the dollar hegemony?

Shanghai is reportedly taking the first steps to pay for imported oil in reminbi, or yuan, instead of the US dollar.
China's 'petro-yuan': The end of the dollar hegemony?
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'Enough of war': Why Afghans are hunger striking in Lashkar Gah

Dozens of Afghans set up tents demanding an end to the war after a car bomb killed more than 20 in Lashkar Gah.
'Enough of war': Why Afghans are hunger striking in Lashkar Gah
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Florida shooting survivors stand up to NRA

After surviving one of the worst school shootings in American history, students from the Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school calling for gun control are now the targets of the NRA and conservative media outlets.
Florida shooting survivors stand up to NRA
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A tough road ahead for Ethiopia's new leader Abiy Ahmed

Ahmed has a unique opportunity to unite a country riven by ethnic tensions - but he is facing deep-rooted challenges.
A tough road ahead for Ethiopia's new leader Abiy Ahmed
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African migrants held at detention centre without food in Yemen

Migrants from the Horn of Africa continue to seek work in wealthy Gulf states, even attempting a dangerous transit through war-torn Yemen.
African migrants held at detention centre without food in Yemen
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Syria's children reach out for help on social media

Mohammed Najem survived the government offensive on Eastern Ghouta, but his new home in Idlib is under bombardment as well and he is using social media to ask the world for help.
Syria's children reach out for help on social media
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The Guardian apologises for controversial Greece 'poverty' tour

The Guardian offered an apology after social media users blasted the paper for 'poverty porn' over crisis tours.
The Guardian apologises for controversial Greece 'poverty' tour
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Depression and anxiety: Have we gotten it wrong?

Author Johann Hari says society is both the cause and cure for depression and anxiety.
Depression and anxiety: Have we gotten it wrong?
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Moscow says UK must recall over 50 more diplomats from Russia

Britain has to reduce its diplomatic staff in Russia by more than 50 people, the Russian foreign ministry said.
Moscow says UK must recall over 50 more diplomats from Russia
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Akinci: Greek Cypriots all talk and no action on reunification

Turkish Cypriot leader says 'accidents can happen at any time' amid gas dispute, and resolution is increasingly complex.
Akinci: Greek Cypriots all talk and no action on reunification
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Iranian official calls MBS 'delusional' after prince warns of war

Foreign Ministry spokesman slams Mohammed Bin Salman after Saudi heir warned war with Tehran was just 10-15 years away.
Iranian official calls MBS 'delusional' after prince warns of war
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South Africa's mire of Gupta-linked corruption

The endgame to South Africa's largest post-apartheid corruption scandal appears to be playing itself out, but how did major multinational companies get drawn into this web of corruption?
South Africa's mire of Gupta-linked corruption
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Who is to blame for the ongoing war in Syria?

After seven years of fighting, Rami Jarrah, Mara Karlin and Alexey Khlebnikov debate the continuing crisis in Syria.
Who is to blame for the ongoing war in Syria?
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Funerals held for Venezuela's prison fire victims

President Nicolas Maduro has yet to respond to demands for answers about the deaths from a fire in one of Venezuela's notoriously overcrowded prisons.
Funerals held for Venezuela's prison fire victims
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Alton Sterling shooting: Police officer fired over killing

Blane Salamoni's dismissal comes days after Louisiana ruled out criminal charges in 2016 shooting of Alton Sterling.
Alton Sterling shooting: Police officer fired over killing
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Mayor of Senegal's capital sentenced to five years in prison

Khalifa Sall, Dakar's mayor, plans to appeal against his five-year sentence for corruption, claiming that the trial is politically motivated and intended to end his campaign for president next year.
Mayor of Senegal's capital sentenced to five years in prison
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UN fails to condemn Israel's use force on unarmed Palestinians

The US blocked a Security Council statement condemning Israel's use of force against protesters at the Gaza border.
UN fails to condemn Israel's use force on unarmed Palestinians
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Murder in Brazil: Covering the assassination of Marielle Franco

The murder of Franco puts a spotlight on the Brazilian media's treatment of the slums. Plus, Honduras' Radio Progreso.
Murder in Brazil: Covering the assassination of Marielle Franco
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Why are people concerned about Sydney's water supply?

Coal mining under the reservoirs of Australia's most populous city may be starting to affect the water.
Why are people concerned about Sydney's water supply?
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UN blacklists companies, ships for helping North Korea

The sanctions are part of a crackdown on smuggling of North Korean commodities in violation of UN sanctions resolutions.
UN blacklists companies, ships for helping North Korea
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Funerals begin for Palestinians killed by Israel army on Land Day

Protests expected after 17 killed and 1,400 wounded during Land Day march calling for return of Palestinian refugees.
Funerals begin for Palestinians killed by Israel army on Land Day
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Malala returns to Pakistan home town for first time since attack

More than five years after being shot by Taliban gunmen, education rights icon returns to meet family and friends.
Malala returns to Pakistan home town for first time since attack
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Church bells to ring once more this Easter in Iraq

Christian community comes together in the Ninevah plains in defiance and celebration of the first post-ISIL Easter.
Church bells to ring once more this Easter in Iraq
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Abdel Halim Hafez's music lives on, 41 years after his death

The popular Arab singer died on March 30, more than four decades ago, but his legacy continues.
Abdel Halim Hafez's music lives on, 41 years after his death
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Russia expels diplomats from 23 countries as spy row worsens

Move is in retaliation for wave of ejections of Russian officials after alleged poisoning on ex-spy and daughter.
Russia expels diplomats from 23 countries as spy row worsens
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What does Trump's surprise announcement mean for Syria war?

The US president has declared that American soldiers are coming home from Syria 'very soon'.
What does Trump's surprise announcement mean for Syria war?
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'We want to return to our lands without bloodshed or bombs'

Palestinian refugees attending mass protests near Gaza's border with Israel call for a return to their lands.
'We want to return to our lands without bloodshed or bombs'
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Four Indians killed in communal clashes at Hindu festival

West Bengal authorities ban public gatherings and shutdown internet after religious festival sparks communal violence.
Four Indians killed in communal clashes at Hindu festival
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Gaza: Refugees call for right of return in mass protests

Thousands in Gaza Strip attend mass demonstration calling for the return of Palestinian refugees.
Gaza: Refugees call for right of return in mass protests
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Pulse nightclub shooter Omar Mateen's widow Noor Salman acquitted

Noor Salman found not guilty of obstruction of justice and providing material support to her husband in 2016 attack.
Pulse nightclub shooter Omar Mateen's widow Noor Salman acquitted
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Turkey's Erdogan rejects French offer of talks with SDF

Turkish president's comments come after a delegation of Kurdish fighters in Syria met French President Emmanuel Macron.
Turkey's Erdogan rejects French offer of talks with SDF
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Russia, Taliban 'laughed' at US claims of Moscow arming fighters

Representatives of Russia and the Taliban scoffed at the US allegations during their conversations, says Russian envoy.
Russia, Taliban 'laughed' at US claims of Moscow arming fighters
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Has Bashar al-Assad won the war in Syria?

We ask if al-Assad and his allies can claim victory in Syria, and author Johann Hari discusses depression.
Has Bashar al-Assad won the war in Syria?
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Outrage as BJP leader sells Kashmir 'human shield' T-shirt

The use of representational picture on the T-shirts has further outraged Kashmiris who termed it 'selling the pain'.
Outrage as BJP leader sells Kashmir 'human shield' T-shirt
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Mexico elections: Why are they important?

Presidential candidates begin official campaigning for what has been dubbed 'the biggest election in Mexican history'.
Mexico elections: Why are they important?
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Indonesia criminal code overhaul a step backwards for drug policy

Sweeping criminal sanctions proposed in Indonesian parliament could worsen the country's drug problem.
Indonesia criminal code overhaul a step backwards for drug policy
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Which countries are expelling Russian diplomats?

US, Canada, Australia, 19 EU states, and six non-EU states have announced the expulsion of 123 Russian diplomats.
Which countries are expelling Russian diplomats?
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Qatar-Gulf crisis: All the latest updates

Today is the 298th day of the blockade.
Qatar-Gulf crisis: All the latest updates
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Over 25 million people apply for Indian railway job vacancies

Millions applying for 90,000 positions highlights Modi's failure to keep his promise to create 100 million jobs by 2022.
Over 25 million people apply for Indian railway job vacancies
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A historic deal in the making between China and the Vatican

Ahead of Easter in China, there are signs of growing ties between the Vatican and the communist government.
A historic deal in the making between China and the Vatican
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Australia: Concerns of coal mine expansion polluting rivers

There are growing concerns in Australia that the expansion of a coal mine could pollute the rivers which supply water to Sydney.
Australia: Concerns of coal mine expansion polluting rivers
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Data scandal: Ethical questions surrounding micro-targeting

Al Jazeera takes a look at micro-targeting and the ethical questions around the practice.
Data scandal: Ethical questions surrounding micro-targeting
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Israeli forces kill 4 Palestinians on Land Day

Hundreds of Palestinians were also wounded by Israeli forces as they marched in a major demonstration marking Land Day
Israeli forces kill 4 Palestinians on Land Day
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Breath of fresh air: How a Dutch artist turns smog into jewellery

Poland is home to 33 of Europe’s 50 most polluted cities and a Dutch artist has come up with an innovative solution.
Breath of fresh air: How a Dutch artist turns smog into jewellery
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Amal Clooney to defend Reuters journalists held in Myanmar

Amal Clooney says Reuters journalists on trial for reporting Rohingya massacre in Rakhine state are innocent.
Amal Clooney to defend Reuters journalists held in Myanmar
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China's Trump card on North Korea

Kim Jong-un's recent visit to Beijing was a diplomatic coup for both China and North Korea.
China's Trump card on North Korea
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Stephon Clark: Hundreds attend funeral after police killing

Grieving protesters call for justice after funeral of 22-year-old black father of two who was shot dead by police.
Stephon Clark: Hundreds attend funeral after police killing
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US: Small farmers regret voting for Trump

With big farms growing bigger in the US, small farms are increasingly going out of business, often because they cannot compete.
US: Small farmers regret voting for Trump
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Land Day: Palestinians protesting the expropriation of their land

Palestinians are preparing for annual Land Day protests along Israel's border.
Land Day: Palestinians protesting the expropriation of their land
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Palestine Land Day: A day to resist and remember

On Land Day, Palestinians demand once and for all that the international community pick the right side of history.
Palestine Land Day: A day to resist and remember
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UAE regulator orders money exchange houses to raise standards

The move comes after several banks cut ties with money exchange houses due to concerns about illicit financial flows.
UAE regulator orders money exchange houses to raise standards
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Week in pictures: From March for Our Lives to Egyptian election

A photo round-up of some of last week's events, including a suicide bomb attack in Afghanistan and fire in Siberia.
Week in pictures: From March for Our Lives to Egyptian election
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Trump says US troops to get out of Syria 'very soon'

US president complains America spends trillions of dollars in the Middle East, but gets 'nothing' in return.
Trump says US troops to get out of Syria 'very soon'
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Iraqi Kurdish civil servants protest against salary delays

Government employees say they want local authorities to abolish budget practice of deducting from wages paid by Baghdad.
Iraqi Kurdish civil servants protest against salary delays
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MEK's violent past looms over US lobby for regime change in Iran

Secretive Iranian opposition group finds new White House ally in John Bolton, but remains a 'pariah' back home.
MEK's violent past looms over US lobby for regime change in Iran
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What’s behind the arrest of Marko Djuric in Kosovo?

Many view the Serbian official's arrest as yet another 'orchestrated' scenario, designed to benefit certain politicians.
What’s behind the arrest of Marko Djuric in Kosovo?
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Why did the Houthis attack Riyadh?

Rebel group tells Al Jazeera it is open to peace talks but only if the Saudi-led coalition halts all air strikes.
Why did the Houthis attack Riyadh?
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Can Ethiopia's new leader bridge ethnic divides?

Abiy Ahmed from Ethiopia’s largest ethnic group – the Oromo – will be Africa's youngest leader at 42.
Can Ethiopia's new leader bridge ethnic divides?
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Russia expels 60 US diplomats, closes American consulate

Fifty-eight diplomats expelled served at the US embassy in Moscow and two at the consulate in Ekaterinburg.
Russia expels 60 US diplomats, closes American consulate
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Cyprus moves to revive tourism in mountain villages

Tourism is booming in Cyprus, despite the island suffering a damaging financial crisis five years ago. But not all areas are reaping the rewards of those seeking sunnier shores.
Cyprus moves to revive tourism in mountain villages
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Anti-Brexit groups continue campaign as May tours UK

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May is touring the country to mark one year before the UK officially leaves the European Union. But pro-European groups - often referred to as "remainers" - are refusing to give up hope of staying in the EU.
Anti-Brexit groups continue campaign as May tours UK
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Democrats demand Jared Kushner be investigated

FBI pressed to open investigation into whether White House adviser leaked classified information to Saudi prince.
Democrats demand Jared Kushner be investigated
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Leave.EU group slammed over tweet 'smearing UK Muslims'

Muslim and Jewish groups denounce Brexit campaign group and demand apology for 'shocking' post on Twitter.
Leave.EU group slammed over tweet 'smearing UK Muslims'
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Banned Australian cricket trio apologise for cheating scandal

A trio of disgraced Australian cricketers has returned from South Africa.
Banned Australian cricket trio apologise for cheating scandal
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Malala Yousafzai makes first Pakistan return since Taliban attack

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has returned to Pakistan for the first time since she was shot by Taliban gunmen six years ago. She was attacked because of her support for girls' education in her country.
Malala Yousafzai makes first Pakistan return since Taliban attack
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Educating Syria's lost generation

As his house burned down, he ran inside to grab his university ID. Meet the man teaching Syria's lost generation.
Educating Syria's lost generation
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El-Sisi wins Egypt election with 92 percent: state media

Egyptian state media reports victory for Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, after securing 92 percent of the election vote.
El-Sisi wins Egypt election with 92 percent: state media
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Myanmar's Youngest Maids

101 East investigates the corrupt forces profiting from sending young girls from Myanmar to Singapore to work as maids.
Myanmar's Youngest Maids
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ICC holds final hearing over Chile-Bolivia land disputes

A centuries-old dispute between Chile and Bolivia has come to a head at the International Court in the Hague. Landlocked Bolivia is demanding that Chile give it access to the coast.
ICC holds final hearing over Chile-Bolivia land disputes
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Indonesia troops deployed to clean one of world's dirtiest rivers

Thousands of soldiers are being deployed in an ambitious project to make the water of the Citarum in Indonesia drinkable in the next seven years.
Indonesia troops deployed to clean one of world's dirtiest rivers
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Traders in India's New Delhi strike over shop closures

Street market traders in New Delhi have gone on strike in support of protests against a court decision to close shops, to make way for redevelopment.
Traders in India's New Delhi strike over shop closures
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Black lives do not matter in Israel

Israeli state and religious authorities' racist attitudes towards African refugees may have deadly consequences.
Black lives do not matter in Israel
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Brexit: One-year countdown

Britain will leave the EU on March 29 at 23:00 GMT, but not everyone is optimistic about it.
Brexit: One-year countdown
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Ecuador cuts Julian Assange's internet access at London embassy

Founder of whistle-blower website holed up at Ecuador's embassy in London for nearly six years now, faces fresh curbs.
Ecuador cuts Julian Assange's internet access at London embassy
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For first time in 80 years, Palestinians return to their villages

To commemorate Land Day, group of Palestinian refugees returned to the villages they were expelled from in 1948.
For first time in 80 years, Palestinians return to their villages
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North Korea defector: I would never go back home

In part five of the series on North Korean defectors, Al Jazeera speaks to a 24-year-old artist An Su-min.
North Korea defector: I would never go back home
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Rio's favela ballerinas

Amid ongoing drug gang wars in Rio's favelas, one woman is giving hope to the children of Complexo do Alemao.
Rio's favela ballerinas
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What Google and Facebook know about you

An expert has investigated data two internet companies possess and warns others on extent of privacy intrusion.
What Google and Facebook know about you
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Basement schools aid children in Syria's Eastern Ghouta

Initiative by teachers in Douma, in Eastern Ghouta, aims to continue educating schoolchildren despite bombardment.
Basement schools aid children in Syria's Eastern Ghouta
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Tanjung Luar: A village renowned for shark trading

In this Indonesian village, hundreds of fishermen make a living out of hunting sharks.
Tanjung Luar: A village renowned for shark trading
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MBS meets AIPAC, anti-BDS leaders during US visit

Saudi crown prince's leaked itinerary shows he met leaders from several rightwing Jewish organisations in his US tour.
MBS meets AIPAC, anti-BDS leaders during US visit
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UK begins one-year countdown to Brexit

While precise nature of UK's departure is still undecided, Prime Minister Theresa May says she is committed to honouring 2016 vote to break away from EU.
UK begins one-year countdown to Brexit
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Astronomers discover 'impossible' galaxy without dark matter

The observation raises questions on how galaxies are formed in the first place.
Astronomers discover 'impossible' galaxy without dark matter
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Is cooperative regional security possible in the Middle East?

For Iran's regional cooperation offer to work, more Middle Eastern nations need to achieve foreign policy independence.
Is cooperative regional security possible in the Middle East?
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US states sue over 2020 census question

New York, California and other states have vowed to stop US government from asking every American household to record which members of their family are US citizens.
US states sue over 2020 census question
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Amazon loses over $50bn in market value

Shares in world's largest online retailer fell almost five percent, wiping more than $50bn off its market value, after reports US president wants to reign in its growing power.
Amazon loses over $50bn in market value
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Growing appetite for modern art at Hong Kong's Art Basel

One of the most prestigious art fairs in the world is set to showcase work from more emerging international artists than ever.
Growing appetite for modern art at Hong Kong's Art Basel
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Trump replaces Shulkin with doctor as VA secretary

White House physician Ronny Jackson will replace David Shulkin who has faced criticism after controversy over his taxpayer-funded travels.
Trump replaces Shulkin with doctor as VA secretary
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Trump replaces Shulkin with doctor as VA secretary

White House physician Ronny Jackson will replace David Shulkin who has faced criticism after controversy over his taxpayer-funded travels.
Trump replaces Shulkin with doctor as VA secretary
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US judge rejects Saudi bid to drop 9/11 lawsuits

Judge says plaintiffs' lawsuit 'narrowly articulate reasonable basis' for him to proceed under act passed by Congress.
US judge rejects Saudi bid to drop 9/11 lawsuits
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Mueller: Gates associate had Russian spy links

Rick Gates, former campaign official for US president had repeated communications during final weeks of 2016 presidential race with a business associate who was a former Russian intelligence officer, documents say.
Mueller: Gates associate had Russian spy links
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Venezuelan prison fire leaves nearly 70 people dead

Tragedy strikes after attempted prison break in Valencia, in Carabobo state, leading to deaths by asphyxia and burns.
Venezuelan prison fire leaves nearly 70 people dead
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Building Wakanda: Africa’s search for the next Einstein

Africa's top scientists gather in the Rwandan capital of Kigali to focus on the future of science in the continent.
Building Wakanda: Africa’s search for the next Einstein
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Calima wind brings hazy conditions to Canary Islands

The islands have been hit by poor visibility as a result of Saharan dust.
Calima wind brings hazy conditions to Canary Islands
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Date set for first inter-Korean summit since 2007

Officials from both sides of the border agree on April 27 as date for high-level talks after meeting in Panmunjom.
Date set for first inter-Korean summit since 2007
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Kachin refugee: 'Myanmar army keeps attacking us'

Civil war has pushed people to remote, mountainous regions on the edge of the country, where it is estimated there are around 100,000 living in camps along the border with China.
Kachin refugee: 'Myanmar army keeps attacking us'
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What next for Ethiopia after EPRDF picks Abiy Ahmed as leader?

Analysts cite incoming PM's 'reform credentials' but raise concerns over ability to overcome deep-rooted challenges.
What next for Ethiopia after EPRDF picks Abiy Ahmed as leader?
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HRW condemns libel verdict against rights worker Andy Hall

Human Rights Watch urges better labour treatment in Thailand as court fines British activist US$312,500 for defamation.
HRW condemns libel verdict against rights worker Andy Hall
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Former Egyptian president Morsi 'facing premature death'

Panel of British MPs finds harsh prison conditions could lead to ousted leader Mohamed Morsi's early death.
Former Egyptian president Morsi 'facing premature death'
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South Korea to host talks ahead of inter-Korean summit

Talks, focusing on logistical details for proposed inter-Korean summit, will be held in the border village of Panmunjom.
South Korea to host talks ahead of inter-Korean summit
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Protests after Malaysia lawmakers vote to redraw electoral map

Malaysian lawmakers vote overwhelmingly in favour of a bill to redraw constituency boundaries despite an outcry.
Protests after Malaysia lawmakers vote to redraw electoral map
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Egypt's elections come to a close with Sisi set to win

Both fines and incentives were used by Egyptian authorities to encourage a high voter turnout to show legitimacy.
Egypt's elections come to a close with Sisi set to win
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Has N Korea won vital China support before the Trump summit?

Kim Jong-un visits China for his first overseas trip as North Korea's leader.
Has N Korea won vital China support before the Trump summit?
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The Guardian gets online flak for 'Greek crisis holiday'

Advertisement removed after Greeks slam British newspaper for 'offensive' financial and refugee-crisis themed trip.
The Guardian gets online flak for 'Greek crisis holiday'
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Iraq sculpture ruined by ISIL recreated in London

A recreation of a sculpture destroyed by ISIL in Iraq has been unveiled in London's Trafalgar Square. The replica of Lamassu is made out of thousands of tins of date syrup.
Iraq sculpture ruined by ISIL recreated in London
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Chinese mining company accused of destroying Mozambique village

Severe flooding, caused by irresponsible sand mining, according to Amnesty International, swept 48 homes out to sea in 2015 and damaged 170 other buildings.
Chinese mining company accused of destroying Mozambique village
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Nearly five million in India's Assam at risk of citizenship loss

Critics warn new citizens' list could render Muslims and long-term refugees in border state of Assam stateless.
Nearly five million in India's Assam at risk of citizenship loss
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Catalonia independence bid struggles as more leaders arrested

With three of its leaders behind bars, Catalonia has not been able to elect a president.
Catalonia independence bid struggles as more leaders arrested
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Egypt offers bribes to voters amid low turnout fears

Voters in Egypt have less than an hour to cast their ballots in the presidential election or risk a fine.
Egypt offers bribes to voters amid low turnout fears
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France honours policeman killed in supermarket attack

Lieutenant Colonel Arnaud Beltrame swapped places with a hostage during the supermarket attack in Trebes, saving her life, but losing his own.
France honours policeman killed in supermarket attack
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Funerals for Russia mall fire victims as many seek answers

Funerals are being held for some of the victims of a fire at a shopping centre in Kemerovo, Siberia, on Sunday. It is a day of national mourning in Russia to remember the 64 victims - 41 of whom were children.
Funerals for Russia mall fire victims as many seek answers
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Top aides Trump picked from Fox News, CNBC

Trump has bestowed more interviews on Fox News than any other news outlet.
Top aides Trump picked from Fox News, CNBC
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Ireland to vote on abortion in May

Abortion has long been a divisive issue in once stridently Catholic Ireland.
Ireland to vote on abortion in May
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Syrian civil war map: Who's in control where

A map of the Syrian civil war showing who controls what after seven years of fighting.
Syrian civil war map: Who's in control where
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Israel deploys 100 snipers along Gaza border

Thousands will gather in tent cities on the Palestinian side of the border to protest for the right of return.
Israel deploys 100 snipers along Gaza border
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California's AG: Trump failed to learn from WW2 history

Attorney General Xavier Becerra sues Trump administration over census citizenship question.
California's AG: Trump failed to learn from WW2 history
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Syrian army prepares to launch 'huge' operation in Eastern Ghouta

Government-affiliated newspaper says troops are mobilised around Douma, the enclave's last remaining rebel stronghold.
Syrian army prepares to launch 'huge' operation in Eastern Ghouta
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Ex-Catalan minister turns herself in in Scotland

Catalonia's former education minister handed herself over to authorities after European arrest warrant issued for her.
Ex-Catalan minister turns herself in in Scotland
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America's guns: Made in the US, killing in Mexico

Last year, more Mexicans were killed with guns than in any year on record. Most of those guns came from the US.
America's guns: Made in the US, killing in Mexico
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Shooter in deadly Quebec mosque attack pleads guilty

Alexandre Bissonnette pleaded guilty for last year's deadly attack on a Quebec City mosque that killed six worshipers.
Shooter in deadly Quebec mosque attack pleads guilty
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Nepal-India water disputes spur farming crisis

Nepalese farmers say water-sharing treaties between Nepal and India are diverting water from their farms and giving them nothing in return.
Nepal-India water disputes spur farming crisis
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Concern as 300 refugees and migrants reach Greek island of Lesbos

Human rights groups and local authorities fear another uptick in refugee arrivals could worsen living conditions.
Concern as 300 refugees and migrants reach Greek island of Lesbos
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Qatar voices concern over Bahrain's renewed airspace violations

In a letter sent to UN Security Council, Doha details yet another violation committed by Bahraini air force.
Qatar voices concern over Bahrain's renewed airspace violations
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Saudi Arabia to create world's biggest solar power firm

Saudi Arabia, one of the world's sunniest countries, generates most of its electricity from oil-fired power plants.
Saudi Arabia to create world's biggest solar power firm
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Greek Cypriot president welcomes EU support over gas issue

Anastasiades welcomes EU's 'unprecedented' condemnation of Turkey's actions off Cyprus, a statement slammed by Ankara.
Greek Cypriot president welcomes EU support over gas issue
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Sierra Leone mudslide survivors struggle to rebuild their lives

Government took possession of 52 homes donated by some construction companies to help the victims, but survivors say the government is demanding they pay for them.
Sierra Leone mudslide survivors struggle to rebuild their lives
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Australia cricket trio sent home over ball-tampering scandal

Three players from Australia's cricket team have been sent home from South Africa over a ball-tampering incident in the third Test in Cape Town.
Australia cricket trio sent home over ball-tampering scandal
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Cricket: Australia ban Smith, Warner in ball-tampering scandal

Batsman Bancroft, who carried out the ball-tampering, handed nine-month ban by Cricket Australia.
Cricket: Australia ban Smith, Warner in ball-tampering scandal
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Call for restrictions on shark fishing in Indonesia

Scientists say law enforcement has been weak and more needs to be done to enforce the export ban and protect vulnerable shark species.
Call for restrictions on shark fishing in Indonesia
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Palestinian forces arrest dozens of Hamas supporters in West Bank

At least 55 Hamas supporters arrested in aftermath of explosion that targeted PM convoy in Gaza Strip.
Palestinian forces arrest dozens of Hamas supporters in West Bank
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White House investigates Kushner's business dealings

Officials are looking into the legality of two loans totalling more than $500m made to Trump’s son-in-law.
White House investigates Kushner's business dealings
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More dust expected in eastern Mediterranean

More dust is expected to fill the skies around the region as a deep area of low pressure develops over North Africa.
More dust expected in eastern Mediterranean
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Hannah Glasse: Why Google honours her today

One of the pioneering English cooks and writer of The Art of Cookery, Hannah Glasse would have been 310 today.
Hannah Glasse: Why Google honours her today
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Saudi Arabia and Russia consider 10 to 20 year oil alliance

Russia and OPEC member Saudi Arabia are seeking to extend oil market cooperation for decades to stabilise crude prices.
Saudi Arabia and Russia consider 10 to 20 year oil alliance
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Easter: When and why it's celebrated

Holy Week in Christianity starting on March 25 includes Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.
Easter: When and why it's celebrated
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PM Abadi: Iraq to prevent Kurdish fighter attacks on Turkey

Statement comes after Ankara threatened to intervene if the Iraqi operation against fighters in Sinjar region failed.
PM Abadi: Iraq to prevent Kurdish fighter attacks on Turkey
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Linda Brown: US civil rights icon dies aged 75

Linda Brown was nine when she was denied entry to a white school, becoming the focus of a landmark Supreme Court case, Brown v Board of Education, that declared school segregation unconstitutional.
Linda Brown: US civil rights icon dies aged 75
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Cambridge Analytica and Facebook: The scandal so far

As whistle-blower Christopher Wylie appears before UK parliamentarians, Al Jazeera examines the expanding controversy.
Cambridge Analytica and Facebook: The scandal so far
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Abiy Ahmed elected as chairman of Ethiopia's ruling coalition

Announcement by state media means that Ahmed is now expected to become Ethiopia's next prime minister.
Abiy Ahmed elected as chairman of Ethiopia's ruling coalition
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US Natives organise to end homelessness and racism

Unsheltered indigenous people face institutionalised challenges in their fight for equality across the US.
US Natives organise to end homelessness and racism
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Alton Sterling shooting: No criminal charges for police officers

Family of Alton Sterling expresses frustration after decision to not pursue criminal charges against police officers.
Alton Sterling shooting: No criminal charges for police officers
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A sign of another Cold War?

At least 20 Western countries team up to expel more than 130 Russian diplomats.
A sign of another Cold War?
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Somalia calls for UN action against UAE base in Berbera

Somalia's ambassador to the UN says UAE's actions in Somaliland 'violate international law'.
Somalia calls for UN action against UAE base in Berbera
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Dutch probe of stolen artefacts delves into colonial history

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Dutch probe of stolen artefacts delves into colonial history
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Tunisia: Assembly votes to abolish human rights commission

Opponents denounce the move saying there wasn't the required number of lawmakers in the assembly for the vote.
Tunisia: Assembly votes to abolish human rights commission
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Easter in Jerusalem: No access for Gaza's Christians

'We have to have free access to the Holy Land, free access to our holy places,' said Father Ibrahim Shomali.
Easter in Jerusalem: No access for Gaza's Christians
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Whistle-blower: Brexit vote part of Facebook data scandal

Christopher Wylie, speaking to a UK government committee, claims that Cambridge Analytica also manipulated the Brexit vote, as well as elections in Nigeria and Trinidad.
Whistle-blower: Brexit vote part of Facebook data scandal
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Russia-Skripal scandal: What we know so far

A breakdown of events and reactions as UK-Russia tensions escalate over the poisoning of ex-Russian agent and daughter.
Russia-Skripal scandal: What we know so far
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Yuri Gagarin's death: Three tales for his crash

'None of the documents from the 29 volumes of the investigation was published in full,' said Russian historian Glushko.
Yuri Gagarin's death: Three tales for his crash
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'An eternal relationship': Scotland's famous football rivalry

In Glasgow, Scotland, football and religion blend together to produce one of the world's fiercest sporting rivalries.
'An eternal relationship': Scotland's famous football rivalry
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Key NMG staff quit for lack of media freedom

They protest the Kenyan government's 'influence' on those who work at the Nation Media Group.
Key NMG staff quit for lack of media freedom
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Kenya men rent wives to tourists to earn a living

Poverty and unpredictable tourism industry forcing men on the east coast to send spouses into prostitution.
Kenya men rent wives to tourists to earn a living
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Greece: Yanis Varoufakis launches political party

Ex-Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis unveils MeRA25 in a bid to mount a pan-European movement by 2025.
Greece: Yanis Varoufakis launches political party
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Did Kim Jong-un complete first foreign trip as N Korea leader?

Mystery trains and unexplained motorcades have excited the Beijing populace, but China will neither confirm nor deny a visit by the North Korean leader.
Did Kim Jong-un complete first foreign trip as N Korea leader?
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Russia mourns over many killed in shopping mall fire

President Vladimir Putin has condemned 'negligence' that lead to the deaths of 64 people in a mall fire on Saturday.
Russia mourns over many killed in shopping mall fire
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A Kashmiri poet loses 30 years of work in gun battle

A popular rebel Kashmiri poet laments the burning of his 30 years of work after his house burnt in an encounter.
A Kashmiri poet loses 30 years of work in gun battle
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Asia Pacific: Agriculture, population growth spike water needs

By 2030, the region is expected to have 22 cities with a population greater than or equal to 10 million. And, in 30 years or so, 3.4 billion people are expected to be living in water-scarce areas – with climate change exacerbating the problem.
Asia Pacific: Agriculture, population growth spike water needs
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Emmerson: The pop star challenging Sierra Leone's presidents

'If I go into politics, who would be doing what I'm doing? We need me,' says Emmerson Bockarie.
Emmerson: The pop star challenging Sierra Leone's presidents
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Egypt: Egyptians cast ballot in presidential election

Voting in the presidential election will take place over a three-day period, from 26 March to 28 March.
Egypt: Egyptians cast ballot in presidential election
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Bekoji: The Ethiopian town that's home to world-class athletes

World class athletes born and bred in this remote rural community are inspiring a new generation of sports enthusiasts.
Bekoji: The Ethiopian town that's home to world-class athletes
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What should Qatar do to resolve the Gulf crisis, 'post-Rexit'

Even after Rex Tillerson's sacking, Qatar has ways to encourage the US to engage in efforts to resolve the Gulf crisis.
What should Qatar do to resolve the Gulf crisis, 'post-Rexit'
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Families visit fallen soldiers' graves in Falkland Islands

Relatives of 90 Argentine soldiers killed in the Falklands War have visited the graves of loved ones for the first time after their remains were finally identified.
Families visit fallen soldiers' graves in Falkland Islands
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Iraq's Faw Peninsula faces environmental catastrophe

Effects of decades of war and negligence can be reversed if something is done soon, according to environmentalists, but time is running out.
Iraq's Faw Peninsula faces environmental catastrophe
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League of the South banned from Charlottesville after fallout

The decision to bar the neo-Confederate group from rallying in the city comes amid growing rifts within the far right.
League of the South banned from Charlottesville after fallout
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Qatar-Gulf crisis: All the latest updates

Today is the 295th day of the blockade.
Qatar-Gulf crisis: All the latest updates
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Dutch diplomat pulled out of Turkey over spy allegations

Turkish official says diplomat was gathering intelligence on Afrin operation, as Netherlands hastily pulls him out.
Dutch diplomat pulled out of Turkey over spy allegations
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Seeking Justice in Mexico, US and Turkey

Mothers march against US police violence; activists lobby for change in Turkey; friends search for Mexico's disappeared.
Seeking Justice in Mexico, US and Turkey
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US gunmaker Remington files for bankruptcy

The oldest gun manufacturer in the US, Remington Outdoor, has filed for bankruptcy amid demands for stronger gun control across the country.
US gunmaker Remington files for bankruptcy
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Turkish Cypriots to reciprocate Greek Cypriot gas moves: minister

Turkish Cypriots set to start exploring gas off Cyprus unless Greek Cypriots halt unilateral activities, minister says.
Turkish Cypriots to reciprocate Greek Cypriot gas moves: minister
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'Invasive practices': New York probes Kushner Companies' false filings

Real estate company owned by family of Trump's son-in-law routinely filed false documents with New York City claiming it had no rent-regulated tenants in its buildings, according to AP.
'Invasive practices': New York probes Kushner Companies' false filings
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Former Brazilian president Lula loses appeals, could be jailed

Supreme Court will decide in April if Lula will have to serve a 12-year prison sentence over corruption charges.
Former Brazilian president Lula loses appeals, could be jailed
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Angola: Ex-president's son charged with fraud

Jose Filomeno dos Santos accused of the illegal transfer of $500m while head of the country's sovereign wealth fund.
Angola: Ex-president's son charged with fraud
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'Biggest' evacuation sees more than 6,700 people leave Ghouta

As evacuations from several towns in Syria's Eastern Ghouta continue, rebels in Douma, home to 140,000 people, hold on.
'Biggest' evacuation sees more than 6,700 people leave Ghouta
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Sierra Leone postpones runoff vote amid fraud allegations

The country's Supreme Court has approved the election commission's request to delay Tuesday's runoff presidential election until the weekend.
Sierra Leone postpones runoff vote amid fraud allegations
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Qatar denies fresh UAE accusations of airspace violations

Qatar's Civil Aviation Authority says Emirati accusations are an attempt to cover up UAE's breaches of Qatari airspace.
Qatar denies fresh UAE accusations of airspace violations
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Russia: Demand for resignations over Siberia shopping centre fire

Hundreds of people demonstrate in Siberia's Kemerovo city, calling for resignation of local officials over deadly blaze.
Russia: Demand for resignations over Siberia shopping centre fire
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Visitors flock to see the cherry blossoms in Japan

This year's full bloom in Tokyo is expected to continue until April 1.
Visitors flock to see the cherry blossoms in Japan
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'I feel helpless': Abuses plague Myanmar's Kachin conflict

The Kachin Independence Army, based in Kachin state in northern Myanmar, is the only major rebel group not to have reached a ceasefire with the government.
'I feel helpless': Abuses plague Myanmar's Kachin conflict
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March for Our Lives: 'Nearly everyone had a story about gun violence'

Hundreds of thousands of people attended March for Our Lives rally in Washington, DC, calling for strict gun control law.
March for Our Lives: 'Nearly everyone had a story about gun violence'
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Yemen's Houthis warn of further attacks against Saudi

A series of missiles were launched into neighbouring Saudi Arabia on Sunday night, killing one and injuring several others.
Yemen's Houthis warn of further attacks against Saudi
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The Scientific African launched to increase research output

Currently, only two percent of all global scientific research comes from Africa.
The Scientific African launched to increase research output
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South Sudan: Drought and war devastating economy

It now has to import almost everything, but rising customs fees are making even the most basic products unaffordable.
South Sudan: Drought and war devastating economy
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Jeremy Corbyn apologises for 'hurt' caused to Jewish community

Attacks against Corbyn's leadership began last week over a Facebook comment he made six years ago.
Jeremy Corbyn apologises for 'hurt' caused to Jewish community
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Qatar Airways to buy stake in Russia's Vnukovo airport

Qatar's national carrier eyes minority stake in Russia's third-largest airport as emir visits Moscow.
Qatar Airways to buy stake in Russia's Vnukovo airport
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Which countries are expelling Russian diplomats?

On March 26, US, Canada, 16 EU states, and three non-EU states announced the expulsion of 113 Russian diplomats.
Which countries are expelling Russian diplomats?
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Is Kim Jong-un in China on a secret visit?

Reports suggest the stay-at-home leader of the reclusive state may have clandestinely journeyed to Beijing by train.
Is Kim Jong-un in China on a secret visit?
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Is Saudi Arabia more vulnerable to Houthi attacks from Yemen?

Houthi rebels fired seven missiles deep into Saudi territory on Sunday - warning there is more to come.
Is Saudi Arabia more vulnerable to Houthi attacks from Yemen?
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Arabs outnumber Jews in Israel, occupied territories: official

The report, which puts the number of Palestinians at 6.8 million, does not include Jerusalem residents.
Arabs outnumber Jews in Israel, occupied territories: official
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Thousands displaced by Boko Haram languish in Abuja IDP camps

Dire living conditions in Nigeria's capital for thousands who escaped the armed group's violence in the northeast.
Thousands displaced by Boko Haram languish in Abuja IDP camps
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Indian journalist Sandeep Sharma dies in Bhind

Police probe launched after reporter, who was investigating illegal sand mining mafia, is killed in Madhya Pradesh.
Indian journalist Sandeep Sharma dies in Bhind
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Yemen's skies of terror: Three years of war in Yemen

More than 10,000 people have died in the Yemen war which has now entered its fourth year.
Yemen's skies of terror: Three years of war in Yemen
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Akie Abe accused in land sale scandal

Japan’s first lady has not commented.
Akie Abe accused in land sale scandal
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Addis Ababa arrests activists violating 'gathering' ban

Ethiopia is in a state of emergency.
Addis Ababa arrests activists violating 'gathering' ban
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Uber exits Southeast Asia after selling operations to rival

Uber offloads services in Southeast Asia to regional rival Grab, with a departure from India possibly in the works.
Uber exits Southeast Asia after selling operations to rival
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What is Easter? Why do we have Easter eggs?

Holy Week in Christianity starting on March 25 includes Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.
What is Easter? Why do we have Easter eggs?
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Only US rejects China’s UN human rights resolution

In response China has called the US arrogant on Monday.
Only US rejects China’s UN human rights resolution
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Witness in Mueller probe 'aided UAE agenda in US Congress'

George Nader, a witness in a US foreign meddling probe, secretly aided UAE agenda in Congress, AP investigation finds.
Witness in Mueller probe 'aided UAE agenda in US Congress'
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Expelling Russia: Which countries are taking action?

A list of nations that will expel Russian diplomats and alleged spies over the poisoning attack of a former spy.
Expelling Russia: Which countries are taking action?
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Doubt cast on Saudi claims of Houthi missile interception

Kingdom says it has been targeted by 90 ballistic missiles by Yemen's Houthi rebels over the past three years.
Doubt cast on Saudi claims of Houthi missile interception
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Syrian civil war map: Who's in control where

A map of the Syrian civil war showing who controls what after seven years of fighting.
Syrian civil war map: Who's in control where
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Netanyahu interrogated in corruption case

Police have yet to make a recommendation about charges in the case.
Netanyahu interrogated in corruption case
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Porn star speaks out on Trump, sex, threats

Stormy Daniels: 'I'm opening myself up for, you know, possible danger, and definitely a whole lot of s***.'
Porn star speaks out on Trump, sex, threats
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Let's focus on what brings us together, not what pulls us apart

It's time for the Middle Eastern countries to move beyond their differences, writes Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif.
Let's focus on what brings us together, not what pulls us apart
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JASTA: Still a thorn on the side of US-Saudi relations

MBS seems to have won President Donald Trump's support - but JASTA still looms over relations between the two countries.
JASTA: Still a thorn on the side of US-Saudi relations
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Varna summit unlikely to bring Turkey, EU closer

With tensions high between Turkey and EU, observers are pessimistic questions raised at the meeting will be answered.
Varna summit unlikely to bring Turkey, EU closer
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Erdogan: Turkey to do 'what is necessary' if Iraq fails in Sinjar

Turkish leader says that intelligence chief will meet a visiting Iraqi official over the Sinjar issue.
Erdogan: Turkey to do 'what is necessary' if Iraq fails in Sinjar
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US expels 60 Russians, closes consulate over Skripal poisoning

Trump ordered the expulsion of the Russians as EU announces 14 member states will expel Russian diplomats.
US expels 60 Russians, closes consulate over Skripal poisoning
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Iran senses nuclear deal's last gasps in Pompeo, Bolton picks

Experts say appointments of Iran hardliners in Trump's cabinet signal to Tehran that the 2015 pact may be doomed.
Iran senses nuclear deal's last gasps in Pompeo, Bolton picks
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Pakistan urged to avert disastrous water crisis

Millions are already feeling the effects of water shortages because of what critics say is poor planning and uncontrolled urbanisation.
Pakistan urged to avert disastrous water crisis
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Eastern Ghouta refugees: 'We left our history, our memories'

Syrian government forces have regained control of nearly all of Eastern Ghouta. The area had been the last rebel stronghold close to the capital Damascus.
Eastern Ghouta refugees: 'We left our history, our memories'
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Who is Catalan President Carles Puigdemont?

From college dropout to head of Catalonia's regional government, former journalist eyes independence.
Who is Catalan President Carles Puigdemont?
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EU countries recall ambassadors from Russia: reports

Poland, Lithuania and Latvia recall ambassadors from Moscow as the EU is expected to expel more Russian diplomats.
EU countries recall ambassadors from Russia: reports
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'Orange snow' coats mountains across Europe

Ski fields in Romania and Russia transform into a Martian landscape.
'Orange snow' coats mountains across Europe
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Does Bollywood have a woman problem?

Critics say depictions of women in Indian cinema normalise misogynistic ideas and sexual harassment.
Does Bollywood have a woman problem?
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Israel to provide details on plan to deport African refugees

The Israeli government has until Monday to provide further details of its controversial plan to expel thousands of African refugees - mostly Eritrean and Sudanese - to a third African country.
Israel to provide details on plan to deport African refugees
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US denies leaving air bases in Turkey and Qatar

CENTCOM calls reports suggesting that Washington is getting out the two bases 'false and without merit'.
US denies leaving air bases in Turkey and Qatar
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'You have violated the Quran': UK judge's rebuke of tube bomber

Justice Haddon-Cave invokes Islamic theology in condemnation of Ahmed Hassan, who carried out September tube bombing.
'You have violated the Quran': UK judge's rebuke of tube bomber
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Tashkent holds peace summit on Afghanistan

The two-day conference in Uzbekistan is part of efforts to encourage the Afghan government and the Taliban to engage in peace talks.
Tashkent holds peace summit on Afghanistan
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A coalition of compassion in America

March For Our Lives demonstration in Washington, DC was a sign that the future is in wise, good and able hands.
A coalition of compassion in America
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Catalonia: Protests erupt after Puigdemont's arrest in Germany

Thousands of protesters take to the streets in Catalonia after ex-president Carles Puigdemont's arrest in Germany.
Catalonia: Protests erupt after Puigdemont's arrest in Germany
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Russia: Shopping mall fire kills dozens in Siberia

At least 16 people missing after blaze kills 64, including nine children, at Zimnyaya Vishnya mall in Keremovo city.
Russia: Shopping mall fire kills dozens in Siberia
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What's next for the Trump-Palestinian Authority relationship?

The relationship between the US president and the PA has been nothing less than a roller coaster ride, analysts say.
What's next for the Trump-Palestinian Authority relationship?
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Mexico: New journalism award honours those covering rights abuses

The ‘Breach-Valdez’ award will recognise journalists covering human rights abuses and corruption.
Mexico: New journalism award honours those covering rights abuses
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Stormy Daniels 'threatened over Trump affair'

Adult film star says she was accosted by an unidentified man in 2011, who told her to "leave Trump alone" over affair claims, which the US president denies.
Stormy Daniels 'threatened over Trump affair'
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One man's mission to save Rakhine culture and history

Forbidden from speaking his own language, historian Kyaw Hla Maung tattooed Brahmi script on his arm to hide from army.
One man's mission to save Rakhine culture and history
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Yemeni women reflect on war in a city ravaged by air strikes

As the war on Yemen enters its fourth year, women in Sanaa say death and destruction stalks every family.
Yemeni women reflect on war in a city ravaged by air strikes
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Key facts about the war in Yemen

The ongoing war in Yemen, which has displaced millions of people, is far more complex than a Sunni-Shia conflict.
Key facts about the war in Yemen
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Egypt: Police kill 6 people in connection to Alexandria bombing

Perpetrators of Saturday's attack on the coastal town were tracked down and killed, Egyptian authorities say.
Egypt: Police kill 6 people in connection to Alexandria bombing
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Qatari emir in Russia to discuss Syrian crisis

Qatar's Sheikh Tamim is in Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss situation in the Middle East.
Qatari emir in Russia to discuss Syrian crisis
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Iran denounces Trump's new hard-line staffers

Bringing in John Bolton and Mike Pompeo show the US is planning to overthrow the Islamic Republic, official says.
Iran denounces Trump's new hard-line staffers
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Bahrain threatens to target critical social media users

Interior minister says government will draft new legislation to fight accounts spreading 'malicious rumours'.
Bahrain threatens to target critical social media users
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Is Israel's plan to deport 40,000 African refugees racist?

Thousands rally in Tel Aviv against expulsion orders and threats to migrants to leave Israel or face jail.
Is Israel's plan to deport 40,000 African refugees racist?
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US, UAE missed chance to capture Taliban leader: Post

Akhtar Mansoor visited Dubai to fundraise months before his assassination in 2016, Washington Post reports.
US, UAE missed chance to capture Taliban leader: Post
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CCTV shows Sri Lankan police aid anti-Muslim riots

Over 600 incidents have been logged in the past five years.
CCTV shows Sri Lankan police aid anti-Muslim riots
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Cricket cheating scandal rocks Australia

It is a national scandal that has all of Australia talking. Its cricket captain and several other players admitted to cheating - and the fallout has been huge.
Cricket cheating scandal rocks Australia
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Israel's trick to bypass 'chametz' ban for Passover

Only the non-Jew can possess bread during the week of Passover.
Israel's trick to bypass 'chametz' ban for Passover
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UNICEF asks for $350m for starving Yemeni children

UN official, in apparent reference to Donald Trump, says $350m is 'peanuts' in aid for suffering Yemeni children.
UNICEF asks for $350m for starving Yemeni children
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Zuckerberg apologises with full-page newspaper ads

'This was a breach of trust, and I’m sorry we didn’t do more at the time.'
Zuckerberg apologises with full-page newspaper ads
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Rights groups urge Yemen war crimes accountability

Besides violations by Houthi rebels and the bombing campaign by the Saudi-led coalition, many armed groups are operating in the country, including some backed by the United Arab Emirates.
Rights groups urge Yemen war crimes accountability
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Egypt election: Media depicts Sisi cult personality

The Listening Post looks at the way the Egyptian media is covering the upcoming presidential election and its role in generating a narrative of national security threats against Egypt.
Egypt election: Media depicts Sisi cult personality
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Gun economics in Trump's America

In the wake of #NeverAgain, the investment community is also waking up to its role in the US firearms economy.
Gun economics in Trump's America
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Deadly car-bomb blast near Somalia's parliament

Two soldiers reportedly killed after explosion at a security checkpoint near parliament in Mogadishu.
Deadly car-bomb blast near Somalia's parliament
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Eastern Ghouta: What is happening and why

Nearly 400,000 civilians are trapped as Syria's government pounds the rebel-held district with air raids and artillery.
Eastern Ghouta: What is happening and why
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Afghanistan faces severe clean water shortage

The Hindu Kush Mountain range, which has long been Afghanistan's main source of water, is under threat due to the rapid melting of glaciers.
Afghanistan faces severe clean water shortage
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Mofaz: Bolton wanted Israel to attack Iran

Israel's ex-defence chief doesn't think this was 'smart'.
Mofaz: Bolton wanted Israel to attack Iran
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'El Maestro' Jose Antonio Abreu dies

'Thanks to Maestro Jose Antonio Abreu for his beautiful legacy for the boys, girls and young people of Venezuela.'
'El Maestro' Jose Antonio Abreu dies
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Surviving Venezuela: Smuggling Dreams

A father attempts to swap fishing for smuggling in a bid to provide for his family amid economic crisis in Venezuela.
Surviving Venezuela: Smuggling Dreams
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Lula: Brazil's Schrodinger candidate

Luis Inacio 'Lula' da Silva is currently leading the presidential election polls in Brazil. But he may be jailed soon.
Lula: Brazil's Schrodinger candidate
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Lifting the lid on Facebook's surveillance machinery

A whistle-blower revealed how Facebook enabled politicians to exploit personal data. And India's fatal WhatsApp rumours.
Lifting the lid on Facebook's surveillance machinery
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Australians demand end to Manus Island and Nauru refugee centres

Rallies across Australia call for end to government's policy on detention centres and to allow refugees in the country.
Australians demand end to Manus Island and Nauru refugee centres
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Chris Wylie, Facebook and the dark side of social media

An insight into the scandal that rocked the social media giant, unveiling its mass surveillance for profit tactics.
Chris Wylie, Facebook and the dark side of social media
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Sport offers hope to South Sudanese youth

Despite the challenges in war-torn South Sudan, the youth continue to play their favourite sports and strive for worldwide recognition.
Sport offers hope to South Sudanese youth
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UK's 250 years of circus: A look at how tastes have evolved

An increasing number of countries have banned the use of wild animals in circus acts over welfare concerns, the United Kingdom is expected to follow suit in two years' time.
UK's 250 years of circus: A look at how tastes have evolved
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Catalonia ex-leader Carles Puigdemont 'detained in Germany'

Fugitive separatist leader Carles Puigdemont is being held by German police, his lawyer says.
Catalonia ex-leader Carles Puigdemont 'detained in Germany'
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Inside Sierra Leone's maximum security prison for women

The Freetown Female Correctional Centre houses about 90 women and their children.
Inside Sierra Leone's maximum security prison for women
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Eastern Ghouta evacuations: Thousands to be bused to Idlib

Twenty-five buses to bring residents to rebel-held territory in the north as part of evacuation deals, state media says.
Eastern Ghouta evacuations: Thousands to be bused to Idlib
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South Korea tries to rescue 192 people after ferry hits rock

Vessel, carrying 187 passengers and five crew members, has run ashore off South Jeolla province, state media says.
South Korea tries to rescue 192 people after ferry hits rock
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Tropical Cyclone Nora hits northern Australia

Final warning issued. but flooding still likely across the Cape York Peninsula.
Tropical Cyclone Nora hits northern Australia
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Afghanistan: Blast hits Herat mosque, casualties feared

At least one reported dead and several wounded in a Shia mosque in PD 7 in the city of Herat.
Afghanistan: Blast hits Herat mosque, casualties feared
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John Bolton and Washington's Iran policy industry

Bolton is only a by-product of a general policy environment in Washington continually primed to directly confront Iran.
John Bolton and Washington's Iran policy industry
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Yemen war: Hundreds of 'northerners' expelled from Aden

In testimonies provided to Al Jazeera, some business owners say they were told they would be killed unless they packed up and left southern Yemen.
Yemen war: Hundreds of 'northerners' expelled from Aden
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Sinai Peninsula: Sisi's offensive continues despite promises

Experts say security-first approach in Egypt's Sinai marks new 'low' in state's relationship with region and its people.
Sinai Peninsula: Sisi's offensive continues despite promises
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Cricket Australia launch ball-tampering investigation

Former players call for captain Smith to be sacked after ball-tampering revealed in Test against South Africa.
Cricket Australia launch ball-tampering investigation
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Israel targets Hamas site in Gaza Strip

No casualties reported after four Israeli raids targeted a Hamas site in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.
Israel targets Hamas site in Gaza Strip
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France honours 'hero' officer who took place of hostage

Lieutenant-Colonel Arnaud Beltrame died of his injuries a day after being shot and stabbed during a supermarket siege where he traded places with one of the captives.
France honours 'hero' officer who took place of hostage
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Bombs, blood and brotherhood: Defusing IEDs in Pakistan

Braving booby traps and attacks, what drives KPK's explosives experts to do one of the most dangerous jobs in Pakistan?
Bombs, blood and brotherhood: Defusing IEDs in Pakistan
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Syria forces close to gaining full control of Eastern Ghouta

Thousands of fighters and relatives depart for opposition-held areas after two out of three rebel groups surrender.
Syria forces close to gaining full control of Eastern Ghouta
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How bad is the humanitarian crisis in DR Congo?

At least 13 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance in the Democratic Republic of Congo, says the UN.
How bad is the humanitarian crisis in DR Congo?
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Facebook and the big data business

A look at the Facebook data breach scandal and how our information is being bought and sold without us knowing.
Facebook and the big data business
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