Can Iranian influence be contained?

Newly appointed US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Iran is a threat and urges more sanctions.
Can Iranian influence be contained?
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Interpol operation rescues hundreds of human trafficking victims

Nearly 350 victims of human trafficking rescued in Interpol raids throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.
Interpol operation rescues hundreds of human trafficking victims
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Trump calls on Nigeria to remove trade barriers

Meeting comes at a time when both the US and China are looking to strengthen financial relations with Africa.
Trump calls on Nigeria to remove trade barriers
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What's behind the push against Iran nuclear deal?

Iran being 'demonised' for opposing Western powers and their allies attempting to dominate the Middle East, experts say.
What's behind the push against Iran nuclear deal?
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Supreme Leader: US pushing Saudi to confront Iran

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says American aim is to create regional crisis by instigating 'Muslims to fight against Muslims'.
Supreme Leader: US pushing Saudi to confront Iran
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Fears of far-right violence as US gears up for May Day protests

Far-right groups in Los Angeles and Seattle have announced plans to rally against May Day events.
Fears of far-right violence as US gears up for May Day protests
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Syria announces Yarmouk camp evacuation agreement

Evacuation part of wider agreement between Hay'et Tahrir al-Sham and government for surrender of military hardware.
Syria announces Yarmouk camp evacuation agreement
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Netanyahu accuses Iran of 'secretly' pursuing nuclear programme

Israeli prime minister gives special presentation claiming to show 'evidence' amid rising tensions in the region.
Netanyahu accuses Iran of 'secretly' pursuing nuclear programme
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EU's chief Brexit negotiator calls for agreement on Irish border

Barnier wants an agreement before the upcoming summit in June.
EU's chief Brexit negotiator calls for agreement on Irish border
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India's forests are under threat

A new forest policy in India denies rights to forest-dwelling communities and could usher in more deforestation.
India's forests are under threat
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Iran: Fighting 'terror' publicly, mourning the dead secretly

The Iranian regime has struggled to justify to Iranians its extensive military involvement in Syria.
Iran: Fighting 'terror' publicly, mourning the dead secretly
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Abducted aid workers released in South Sudan

Ten aid workers kidnapped in South Sudan by opposition forces last week have been returned to the capital, Juba.
Abducted aid workers released in South Sudan
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Protest in Moscow against Telegram app ban

Protests come two weeks after court allowed government to block messaging app for failing to hand over encryption keys.
Protest in Moscow against Telegram app ban
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Syria's war: Rebels to leave southern Damascus in evacuation deal

Fighters from Hay'et Tahrir al-Sham are evacuating their enclave as Syrian government forces continue to pressure the armed group.
Syria's war: Rebels to leave southern Damascus in evacuation deal
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Hot in Hungary

Spring warmth spreads record breaking heat across central and Eastern Europe.
Hot in Hungary
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The hypocrisy of the European People's Party

If the EPP is committed to the values and unity of the EU, why is Viktor Orban still its member?
The hypocrisy of the European People's Party
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Press freedom on trial: The DNC lawsuit against WikiLeaks

Could the DNC's legal battle against WikiLeaks set a dangerous precedent for press freedom?
Press freedom on trial: The DNC lawsuit against WikiLeaks
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Johann Carl Friedrich Gauss: Why Google honours him today

The 'Prince of Mathematicians' is hailed for contributions to number theory, geometry, probability theory and astronomy.
Johann Carl Friedrich Gauss: Why Google honours him today
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'A dark day': Tributes for journalists killed in Kabul

At least nine journalists killed in Afghan capital blast while arriving at scene to cover aftermath of earlier bombing.
'A dark day': Tributes for journalists killed in Kabul
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Intra-Korean talks: What peace means for markets

As North and South Korea inch closer to peace, Nomura's Jim McCafferty discusses business opportunities and challenges.
Intra-Korean talks: What peace means for markets
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Thailand releases magazine editor imprisoned for royal insult

Somyot Prueksakasemsuk was arrested in 2011 after launching a campaign calling for a reform of strict lese majesty law.
Thailand releases magazine editor imprisoned for royal insult
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Cambodia's Kampot pepper immune to price slump

World's most sought-after pepper has been immune to the global price plunge, remaining stable at as high as $28 per kilogramme.
Cambodia's Kampot pepper immune to price slump
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Suicide bombing in Afghanistan's Kandahar leaves 11 children dead

Report says attacker targets a convoy of 'foreign troops' in the Daman district of southern Afghan province.
Suicide bombing in Afghanistan's Kandahar leaves 11 children dead
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'We are all adrift here': Migrant caravan stuck at US-Mexico border

Hundreds of Central American refugees and migrants attempting to seek asylum in the United States were refused entry by border officials, who say processing facility is 'full'.
'We are all adrift here': Migrant caravan stuck at US-Mexico border
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UK: Amber Rudd resigns in wake of Windrush scandal

Home secretary tenders her resignation for 'inadvertently' misleading members of parliament about deportation targets.
UK: Amber Rudd resigns in wake of Windrush scandal
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Pompeo says US 'fully supports Israel's right to defend itself'

In Jordan visit, US top diplomat urges Palestinians to rejoin peace talks, repeats concern about Iran's regional clout.
Pompeo says US 'fully supports Israel's right to defend itself'
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Afraid, ashamed and alone: Raped while studying in Australia

Australia's reputation as a safe and sunny place to study is under threat after widespread reports of rape and assault.
Afraid, ashamed and alone: Raped while studying in Australia
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Nigeria's President Buhari set to meet Trump in Washington

Meeting comes at a time when both the United States and China are looking to strengthen financial relations with Africa.
Nigeria's President Buhari set to meet Trump in Washington
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MBS: Palestinians should 'accept Trump proposals or shut up'

Saudi crown prince criticises Palestinian leadership, says must accept what US offers or stop complaining, report says.
MBS: Palestinians should 'accept Trump proposals or shut up'
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'Enemy' rockets hit Hama, Aleppo army positions: Syrian state TV

Blasts reportedly hit Hama and Aleppo countryside in what a military source called 'a new aggression'.
'Enemy' rockets hit Hama, Aleppo army positions: Syrian state TV
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Qatar-Gulf crisis: All latest updates

Today is the 329th day of the blockade.
Qatar-Gulf crisis: All latest updates
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'Gaza is almost dead': Palestinians growing frustrated with their leaders

Palestinians living under siege in Gaza speak to Al Jazeera about their frustration and anger with their leaders who 'do nothing' and only 'care about their own power'.
'Gaza is almost dead': Palestinians growing frustrated with their leaders
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Twin explosions kill more than 20 in Afghanistan's Kabul

Several journalists among the dead as second blast goes off minutes after suicide bombing near Afghan intelligence HQs.
Twin explosions kill more than 20 in Afghanistan's Kabul
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Gaza protests: All the latest updates

Nearly 50 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since the Great March of Return protests began on March 30.
Gaza protests: All the latest updates
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Is North Korea changing its priorities?

Pyongyang pledges to close its nuclear test site and Kim Jong-un says the world can watch it being dismantled.
Is North Korea changing its priorities?
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Armenia's ruling party won't stop 'people's candidate'

Republican Party says it will not put forward a member against protest leader Nikol Pashinyan in a bid to calm tensions.
Armenia's ruling party won't stop 'people's candidate'
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Syria: SDF reclaim territory hours after government capture

US-backed Syria Democratic Forces repel attack on Deir Az Zor, accuse government forces of disrupting ISIL fight.
Syria: SDF reclaim territory hours after government capture
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In Washington, Buhari needs to speak for all of Africa

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari should demand from the Trump administration a clear policy on Africa.
In Washington, Buhari needs to speak for all of Africa
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Mike Pompeo: US 'deeply concerned' over Iran 'threats'

New secretary of state and Israeli prime minister denounce Iranian 'aggression' and threaten nuclear deal withdrawal.
Mike Pompeo: US 'deeply concerned' over Iran 'threats'
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Thousands of Nicaraguans demand justice for killing of protesters

At least 43 people have been killed in the largest street demonstrations since the civil war in the 1990s.
Thousands of Nicaraguans demand justice for killing of protesters
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Hundreds of Thais protest, defying military ban

Government luxury housing project draws ire of northern Thais with one of the largest protests since 2014 military coup.
Hundreds of Thais protest, defying military ban
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Analysis: Will Pompeo end the GCC crisis?

Al Jazeera's senior political analyst, Marwan Bishara, breaks down Mike Pompeo's visit to the Middle East and the ongoing GCC crisis.
Analysis: Will Pompeo end the GCC crisis?
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Pashtuns continue to rally for greater rights in Pakistan

The protest movement began in February against an extrajudicial killing, but now it's been transformed into a wider call for ethnic rights.
Pashtuns continue to rally for greater rights in Pakistan
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Iraq: 19 Russian women handed life sentences for joining ISIL

Women are among 560 arrested for 'joining and supporting' the armed group that was defeated last December.
Iraq: 19 Russian women handed life sentences for joining ISIL
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Mosul post-ISIL: A city struggling to rebuild

Reconstruction remains slow more than eight months after the brutal armed group was pushed out of the Iraqi city.
Mosul post-ISIL: A city struggling to rebuild
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Settler rail line to Israel latest land grab, Palestinians say

Residents in Salfit district expect 300 hectares of land to be confiscated for an Israeli settler railway.
Settler rail line to Israel latest land grab, Palestinians say
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Late spring arrives in North America bringing manageable flooding

Melted snow brings spring floods in parts of Minnesota and South Dakota.
Late spring arrives in North America bringing manageable flooding
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Rights groups decry US plan to reduce number of wild horses

Bureau of Land Management plan would severely cut the number of wild horses through sales, sterilisation and euthanasia.
Rights groups decry US plan to reduce number of wild horses
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Nadal to take on Greek teenager Tsitsipas in Barcelona open final

Nadal will aim to win his 11th and record-breaking title in Barcelona, where he has never lost a final.
Nadal to take on Greek teenager Tsitsipas in Barcelona open final
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Israel and the loss of collective hope, part 2

For decades, Israel has been committing war crimes and the UN has done nothing to stop them.
Israel and the loss of collective hope, part 2
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Australia pledges $400m to save Great Barrier Reef

The Australian government hopes its conservation efforts to restore the embattled natural wonder will inspire other countries to follow its lead.
Australia pledges $400m to save Great Barrier Reef
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Hopes growing for Scottish independence after Brexit

In the last independence referendum four years ago, the Yes campaign lost by 200,000 votes, but that was before Brexit.
Hopes growing for Scottish independence after Brexit
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Rohingya demand justice as UN delegation visits Bangladesh camps

Hundreds of Rohingya refugees stage protest during UN Security Council delegation visit to Bangladesh camps.
Rohingya demand justice as UN delegation visits Bangladesh camps
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Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska retreats under US sanctions

Shares in firms controlled by Oleg Deripaska have plunged after the US imposed sanctions on seven Russian oligarchs.
Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska retreats under US sanctions
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Second wave of Arab revolutions 'inevitable', experts say

Economic and urbanisation challenges will reignite calls for change in Arab world, speakers at Al Jazeera Forum predict.
Second wave of Arab revolutions 'inevitable', experts say
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Central American asylum seekers to reach US border within days

As many as 500 refugees and migrants are expected to arrive at the US border in the coming days, despite warnings from the Trump administration that they could face arrest.
Central American asylum seekers to reach US border within days
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Undercover for RVision: Reporting Myanmar's Rohingya story

Rohingya VisionTV relies on undercover citizen journalists to tell Myanmar's Rohingya story from the inside.
Undercover for RVision: Reporting Myanmar's Rohingya story
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Argentina's annual book fair opens with protests

Buenos Aires International Book Fair, billed as 'the most important annual literary event in the Spanish-speaking world', is facing challenges on many fronts.
Argentina's annual book fair opens with protests
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Alfie Evans: British toddler at centre of legal battle dies

Alfie Evans' rare condition lead to a divisive court case that attracted international media attention, as well as the support of Pope Francis.
Alfie Evans: British toddler at centre of legal battle dies
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Syria war: Government forces continue Yarmouk bombardment

Bombardments come as Syrian government forces continue their push to remove rebel from last strongholds near Damascus.
Syria war: Government forces continue Yarmouk bombardment
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Trump snubs White House correspondents' dinner for Michigan rally

It was to be the second White House Correspondents' Association dinner in a row without the US president.
Trump snubs White House correspondents' dinner for Michigan rally
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Suspected rebel fighters kill dozens of Tuareg in Mali

At least 43 people are killed in two separate attacks in remote villages near the Mali-Niger border, local sources say.
Suspected rebel fighters kill dozens of Tuareg in Mali
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Rwanda's Paul Kagame accuses ICC of bias against Africa

Rwandan leader says The Hague-based court has failed to mete out justice in any other part of the world except Africa.
Rwanda's Paul Kagame accuses ICC of bias against Africa
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Mike Pompeo to Saudi Arabia: End Qatar Blockade

US secretary of state urges Riyadh to end blockade, as it enables Iran to exploit Gulf disunity, US officials say.
Mike Pompeo to Saudi Arabia: End Qatar Blockade
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Australia faces rubbish crisis as China bans waste import

For years China was the world's top destination for recyclable waste, but a ban on certain imports has left nations scrambling to find new dumping grounds for growing piles of garbage.
Australia faces rubbish crisis as China bans waste import
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Myanmar violence: Thousands flee renewed fighting in Kachin state

Thousands of people have fled fresh fighting between government forces and ethnic Kachin rebels in the country's northernmost state.
Myanmar violence: Thousands flee renewed fighting in Kachin state
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North Korea vows to shut down nuclear test site: South Korea

Closure of test site will be done in public, under supervision of foreign experts, South Korea's presidency says.
North Korea vows to shut down nuclear test site: South Korea
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US: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives in Riyadh

Visit comes less than a week after Pompeo was sworn in as secretary of state and 'aims to solidify ties with US allies'.
US: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives in Riyadh
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Gaza official accuses senior Palestinian intel officer in blast

Senior PA intelligence official behind bombing that targeted PM's convoy, Gaza's interior ministry spokesman says.
Gaza official accuses senior Palestinian intel officer in blast
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Are Palestinian journalists being targeted by Israeli snipers?

With two journalists dead and at least 12 others injured, international criticism of Israeli tactics grows.
Are Palestinian journalists being targeted by Israeli snipers?
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Youth artists risk everything for music and peace in Mogadishu

Al-Shabab attacks have long left Somalia's youth trapped indoors in a claustrophobic boredom, but a rare music concert is bringing some relief and is a sign that things may be changing.
Youth artists risk everything for music and peace in Mogadishu
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New Palestinian art museum opens in United States

The first of its kind in the US, the new Palestinian art museum displays over 70 pieces, ranging from photography to abstract art.
New Palestinian art museum opens in United States
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Iran and the oil market

How Iran's nuclear deal and a host of other factors are forging a new crude reality.
Iran and the oil market
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ABBA reunite to record new music for the first time since 1982

ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974, broke up in 1982 and have reunited to release two new songs this year.
ABBA reunite to record new music for the first time since 1982
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Domestic battery surges in Russia after decriminalisation

Moscow relaxed laws that jailed domestic violence perpetrators, and reported cases of abuse have skyrocketed since.
Domestic battery surges in Russia after decriminalisation
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Tribeca film festival: Virtual reality experience steals the show

While experimental filming techniques are not rare at film festivals, the Tribeca film festival is showing innovation in the cinema-viewer's experience.
Tribeca film festival: Virtual reality experience steals the show
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ILA 2018: Drone technology showcase in Berlin air show

The ILA air show demonstrates a panoply of new aircraft technologies, but it is drone technologies that are stunning crowds this year.
ILA 2018: Drone technology showcase in Berlin air show
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Nikol Pashinyan urges renewed protests in Armenia

Political crisis continues as opposition leader says parliament must respect people's will and name him prime minister.
Nikol Pashinyan urges renewed protests in Armenia
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Sergey Lavrov: The US is trying to divide Syria

Sergey Lavrov also accuses the US, UK, and France of ignoring international law after recent missile strikes in Syria.
Sergey Lavrov: The US is trying to divide Syria
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Argentina inflation: Rising prices hurt families

President Macri says unpopular economic measures were necessary, but this week, bakers in Argentina gave away 5,000 kilos of bread saying their customers cannot afford to buy it any longer.
Argentina inflation: Rising prices hurt families
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Israel and the loss of collective hope

For seven decades the UN has failed to fulfill its original mission. Israel is the epitome of this grand failure.
Israel and the loss of collective hope
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Malawi's ex-president Banda returns after four-year absence

Despite threat of arrest over graft allegations, Joyce Banda returns as questions swirl about a political comeback.
Malawi's ex-president Banda returns after four-year absence
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ASEAN summit: Economy and security dominate agenda

While human rights crises in Cambodia, Myanmar, and the Philippines dominate the international headlines, the ASEAN summit in Singapore is instead focusing on security issues and trade relations.
ASEAN summit: Economy and security dominate agenda
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UNRWA: 3,500 Palestinian refugees flee Syria's Yarmouk camp

People 'sleeping in the streets and begging for medicine' as Assad government steps up offensive in southern Damascus.
UNRWA: 3,500 Palestinian refugees flee Syria's Yarmouk camp
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Trump vows to maintain 'maximum pressure' on North Korea

Although the president's rhetoric regarding Kim Jong-un has mellowed, the US still says it wants to see steps toward denuclearisation before any talks between the two leaders.
Trump vows to maintain 'maximum pressure' on North Korea
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Peru: Ancient mass graves of child sacrifice victims unearthed

The site, associated with the Chimu civilisation, has been under excavation since 2011.
Peru: Ancient mass graves of child sacrifice victims unearthed
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Peru: Ancient mass grave of 140 sacrificed children found

The bodies of the 140 children and 200 llamas, killed about 550 years ago, found by archaeologist on top of a cliff.
Peru: Ancient mass grave of 140 sacrificed children found
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Why is the pope not apologising to Canada's indigenous people?

Pope Francis remains silent over the abuse indigenous children suffered for 150 years at the hands of Catholic priests.
Why is the pope not apologising to Canada's indigenous people?
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Saakashvili on Putin, Europe's weak leaders and a return to power

Former Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili discusses Putin, the state of Europe and plans for his political comeback.
Saakashvili on Putin, Europe's weak leaders and a return to power
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Palestinian National Council to discuss ending ties with Israel

In first meeting in nine years, Palestinian National Council is set to discuss suspending recognition of Israel.
Palestinian National Council to discuss ending ties with Israel
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Bangladesh: UNSC team to visit Rohingya refugee camps

The UN and aid agencies have said enclave in Bangladesh of Rohingya fleeing Myanmar is becoming the largest refugee camp in the world.
Bangladesh: UNSC team to visit Rohingya refugee camps
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Democrats vs WikiLeaks and the implications for US media

The saga continues as US Democrats file suit against Russia, Trump and WikiLeaks. Plus, reporting the Rohingya story.
Democrats vs WikiLeaks and the implications for US media
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Recreating death for a living: Inside Bosnia's War Hostel

Dark tourism, which involves travelling to places associated with death and tragedy, has found fertile ground in Bosnia.
Recreating death for a living: Inside Bosnia's War Hostel
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North Korea hails 'new milestone' in ties with South Korea

Amid praise and optimism, questions linger whether Pyongyang is willing to give up is nuclear weapons programme.
North Korea hails 'new milestone' in ties with South Korea
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Germany moving to limit arms sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey

Proposed law would also ban arms exports to other countries involved in military operations and regional crises.
Germany moving to limit arms sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey
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Palestinians in Europe set to hold conference on right of return

Palestinians across Europe and their supporters will meet in Milan, Italy, for an annual conference on right of return.
Palestinians in Europe set to hold conference on right of return
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Strike kills 38 Yemen Houtis including two commanders: Saudi TV

Saudi-led coalition attack kills dozens of Houthi rebels including at least two commanders, Saudi television reports.
Strike kills 38 Yemen Houtis including two commanders: Saudi TV
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Israeli forces kill three Palestinians, wound 955 at Gaza protest

Three Palestinian protesters killed and more than 950 wounded as Israeli forces again open fire at Gaza border.
Israeli forces kill three Palestinians, wound 955 at Gaza protest
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Spanish government considers revising sex crime classifications

Widespread protests over 'Wolf Pack' case prompt the Spanish government to consider changing sex crime laws.
Spanish government considers revising sex crime classifications
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Pakistan: 'Bin Laden doctor' moved to safe location

Former surgeon was given 33 years in jail in what US lawmakers say was punishment for helping CIA find Osama bin Laden.
Pakistan: 'Bin Laden doctor' moved to safe location
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Reflections on Tana Forum 2018 and Ethiopia's new PM Abiy Ahmed

At the summit and beyond, expectations on Ahmed's shoulders are high.
Reflections on Tana Forum 2018 and Ethiopia's new PM Abiy Ahmed
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Pakistan's minorities in crosshairs of latest violence in Quetta

Shia Hazaras and Christians have fallen victim to targeted killings and bombings in the city of Quetta.
Pakistan's minorities in crosshairs of latest violence in Quetta
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India's Modi visits China's Xi to talk 'cooperation'

Wuhan summit seen as attempt to steer ties in a new direction amid border disputes and attempts at regional dominance.
India's Modi visits China's Xi to talk 'cooperation'
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US intelligence committee probe finds no Trump-Russia collusion

Democrats contest findings of report citing 'no evidence' of Trump-Russia collusion during 2016 campaign.
US intelligence committee probe finds no Trump-Russia collusion
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Armenia: Acting PM cancels talks with opposition leader

Armenia's acting prime minister cancels talks with opposition for second time this week as political crisis deepens.
Armenia: Acting PM cancels talks with opposition leader
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Koreas to sign peace deal, pursue 'complete' denuclearisation

At historic summit, Korean leaders pledge to sign a peace treaty this year and pursue 'complete denuclearisation'.
Koreas to sign peace deal, pursue 'complete' denuclearisation
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Central American migrants in Mexico hoping to cross border to US

Mexican volunteers are rallying to support the new arrivals and provide them with basic needs.
Central American migrants in Mexico hoping to cross border to US
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Amazon cares about women's rights in the West, but not in India

The e-commerce giant distanced itself from a Bollywood star only because she protested the brutal rape of a child.
Amazon cares about women's rights in the West, but not in India
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EU votes for a permanent ban on bee-harming pesticides

The European Union has voted for a permanent ban on pesticides that are harmful to bees.
EU votes for a permanent ban on bee-harming pesticides
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Knife attacker kills seven children, wounds 19 in China

Schoolchildren attacked as they returned home in one of the deadliest rampages in recent years.
Knife attacker kills seven children, wounds 19 in China
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UK: Chagos Islands descendants seek citizenship

Descendants of people from the Chagos Islands hope a proposed new law can grant them British citizenship.
UK: Chagos Islands descendants seek citizenship
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Teachers in Arizona and Colorado protest for school funding

Teacher protests in Arizona and Colorado are the latest in the US, where cuts to education budgets strain schools.
Teachers in Arizona and Colorado protest for school funding
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Bill Cosby found guilty of sexual assault

The 80-year-old comedian was convicted for drugging and sexually assaulting a female friend at his home in 2004.
Bill Cosby found guilty of sexual assault
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US government proposes rent raise on federally subsidised housing

Under the Trump Administration's plan, some of the poorest families may end up paying three times as much in rent.
US government proposes rent raise on federally subsidised housing
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Conference in Paris held on combatting terror financing

At a conference in Paris, more than 70 countries have committed to measures to fight the funding of terrorism.
Conference in Paris held on combatting terror financing
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Romania's president wants PM out over Israel embassy move

Iohannis says PM didn't consult him before endorsing secret plan to move Romania's embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
Romania's president wants PM out over Israel embassy move
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UN calls for de-escalation at Gaza-Israel border

The UN's special coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Nickolay Mladenov has called for de-escalation in the region.
UN calls for de-escalation at Gaza-Israel border
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Ronny Jackson withdraws nomination for VA secretary

The White House doctor withdrew his nomination for Secretary of Veterans Affairs after mounting allegations that he drank on the job.
Ronny Jackson withdraws nomination for VA secretary
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Why Armenians have been protesting against the Republican Party

Nikol Pashinyan and his movement are driven to end the Republican Party's grip on Armenia.
Why Armenians have been protesting against the Republican Party
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Estimated 60 percent of Yarmouk destroyed amid violence: Group

Dozens of civilians have been killed in the latest bout of fighting in Syria's Yarmouk camp for Palestinian refugees.
Estimated 60 percent of Yarmouk destroyed amid violence: Group
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Yemeni family 'hopeless' after disabled daughter denied US visa

Thousands of Yemeni-American families have been stranded in Djibouti or forced back to Yemen due to Trump's travel ban.
Yemeni family 'hopeless' after disabled daughter denied US visa
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Gaza protests: All the latest updates

Palestinians set to protest for the fifth Friday in a row as UN rights chief condemns Israel's use of 'excessive force'.
Gaza protests: All the latest updates
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Week in pictures: From Kabul blast to Koreas summit

A photo round-up of some of last week's events, including protests in Spain and Mexico and landmark inter-Korean summit.
Week in pictures: From Kabul blast to Koreas summit
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Mexicans protest 'epidemic' of forced disappearances

Demonstrators across the country call on authorities to bring justice for the over 15,000 missing young people in Mexico
Mexicans protest 'epidemic' of forced disappearances
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Libya's Haftar returns to Benghazi after long absence

Veteran general declares he is in 'good health' after reported hospitalisation in Jordan and France.
Libya's Haftar returns to Benghazi after long absence
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Russia takes Syrians to OPCW, Western allies denounce 'stunt'

Moscow says statements prove alleged gas attack in Douma was staged, but Western envoys condemn 'obscene masquerade'.
Russia takes Syrians to OPCW, Western allies denounce 'stunt'
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New ‘battle plan’ to improve life at France's deprived suburbs

French government launches plan to tackle discrimination and deprivation faced by people in poor suburban areas.
New ‘battle plan’ to improve life at France's deprived suburbs
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How do we solve the plastic catastrophe?

Forty companies in the UK have pledged to reduce plastic waste over the next seven years.
How do we solve the plastic catastrophe?
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US Senate confirms Mike Pompeo as secretary of state

After a difficult confirmation process, senators vote 57-42 in favour of US President Donald Trump's nominee.
US Senate confirms Mike Pompeo as secretary of state
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UN raises alarm over fate of missing aid convoy in South Sudan

A convoy of 10 aid workers has gone missing in South Sudan, prompting concerns over the group's wellbeing.
UN raises alarm over fate of missing aid convoy in South Sudan
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Tanzania threatens to crackdown on anti-government protests against cyber laws

Anti-government protests organised through social media against new cyber laws have been prevented in Tanzania. After authorities deploy heavy police presence in the streets and threaten to use force. Critics raise concerns about violations of free s
Tanzania threatens to crackdown on anti-government protests against cyber laws
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Pakistan foreign minister disqualified from parliament

Islamabad High Court dismisses Khwaja Muhammad Asif for making omissions on a parliamentary wealth declaration.
Pakistan foreign minister disqualified from parliament
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The fixation with the 'Iranian nuclear threat'

Iran being 'demonised' for opposing western powers and their allies attempting to dominate the Middle East, experts say.
The fixation with the 'Iranian nuclear threat'
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Iran releases messaging app Soroush to replace Telegram

As Soroush app is officially launched in Iran, Telegram users reported problems using the messaging platform.
Iran releases messaging app Soroush to replace Telegram
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Australia: Rape on Campus

A rape crisis at Australian universities threatens the country's $18bn international student industry.
Australia: Rape on Campus
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Will Korean talks be different this time?

Friday’s summit will be only the third of its kind in history.
Will Korean talks be different this time?
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Palestinian launches hunger strike in Palestinian Authority jail

Family fears Ahmad al-Awartani may face torture following his arrest for his criticism of the Palestinian government.
Palestinian launches hunger strike in Palestinian Authority jail
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Could the Korean talks help resolve decades of conflict?

This meeting is a landmark one that could bring peace between two nations, divided by decades of war and hostility. On Friday, the North and South Korean leaders will meet face-to-face for direct talks - for the first time in more than a decade.
Could the Korean talks help resolve decades of conflict?
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France launches bid to revive poor suburban areas

Al Jazeera's Natacha Butler reports from Evreux, a town in the French city of Normandy, where authorities are seeking the best ways to invest in jobs, transport and education.
France launches bid to revive poor suburban areas
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Between Ai Weiwei and Bashar al-Assad, we wonder

What should we make of Ai Weiwei's 'Laundromat' installation?
Between Ai Weiwei and Bashar al-Assad, we wonder
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Nikol Pashinyan shapes up as Armenia's next PM

Parliament expected to hold a special session on May 1 to debate and possibly elect Serzh Sargsyan's replacement.
Nikol Pashinyan shapes up as Armenia's next PM
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Central American 'migrant caravan' reaches US-Mexico border

US lawyer to hold clinics to explain what the Central Americans can expect during their applications for asylum.
Central American 'migrant caravan' reaches US-Mexico border
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Anger as UK university research ends up with Israeli arms company

A graphene composite developed by University of Manchester is being tested by an Israeli drone manufacturer.
Anger as UK university research ends up with Israeli arms company
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Did North Korea really commit to denuclearisation?

Many celebrated a recent resolution issued by Pyongyang as a sign that it will denuclearise. Here is why they are wrong.
Did North Korea really commit to denuclearisation?
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The problems of African photographers

Big western press organisations still have the power to direct who pictures and narrates Africa.
The problems of African photographers
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Fears persist as Mogadishu dares to rebuild itself

Six months after the country's deadliest bombing, life is slowly returning to normal in Somalia's capital city, but uncertainty remains.
Fears persist as Mogadishu dares to rebuild itself
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Flash floods leave two dead in the Eastern Med

Streams, rivers and wadis burst their banks as violent storms hit Israel and the Palestinian Territories.
Flash floods leave two dead in the Eastern Med
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Qatar-Gulf crisis: All latest updates

Today is the 325th day of the blockade.
Qatar-Gulf crisis: All latest updates
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Inter-Korea summit: What do Koreans think?

Residents from both sides of the border share thoughts on the first talks between leaders of both Koreas since 2007.
Inter-Korea summit: What do Koreans think?
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How Hong Kong is preparing its youth for the future

Al Jazeera visits a learning centre in Hong Kong teaching children to stay ahead of robots.
How Hong Kong is preparing its youth for the future
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Feuding in Nepal's communist alliance threatens merger

Analysts say ruling communist party and its junior ally, the Maoists, are 'in permanent chaos' over governance.
Feuding in Nepal's communist alliance threatens merger
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Qatar Airways suffers 'substantial loss'

Qatar's flag carrier lost access to 18 cities in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt and Bahrain due to blockade imposed last year.
Qatar Airways suffers 'substantial loss'
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Kim Jong-un and Moon Jae-in set for historic meeting

Denuclearisation of peninsula to top agenda as the leaders of North Korea and South Korea prepare to hold talks.
Kim Jong-un and Moon Jae-in set for historic meeting
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France's Macron urges Trump not to abandon Iran nuclear deal

French president uses speech to joint session of Congress to defend 2015 deal and push back on 'America First' agenda.
France's Macron urges Trump not to abandon Iran nuclear deal
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Number of active Facebook users increased despite scandals

Company sees number of monthly active users reach $2.2bn while facing scrutiny over data breach and data harvesting.
Number of active Facebook users increased despite scandals
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Scotland's fishing industry worried about future post-Brexit

Many fishermen support Brexit in the interests of protecting their waters and stocks, but many in the fishing industry also want open borders to Europe.
Scotland's fishing industry worried about future post-Brexit
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Exclusive: Inside an Afghan prison holding detained foreign ISIL fighters

Al Jazeera has gained exclusive access to a prison where ISIL fighters, most of them foreigners, detained by the Afghan government are being held.
Exclusive: Inside an Afghan prison holding detained foreign ISIL fighters
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US: 'Golden State Killer' suspect arrested after DNA match

Over the years, detectives collected copious amounts of physical evidence and tips, but were unable to crack the decades-old serial murder case until recent advances in DNA technology.
US: 'Golden State Killer' suspect arrested after DNA match
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South African workers strike over minimum wage

Thousands marched into Johannesburg city centre to demand a higher minimum wage and improved rights.
South African workers strike over minimum wage
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Asylum seekers living in limbo in Germany

More than 166,000 have been denied asylum but are temporarily allowed to remain in the country.
Asylum seekers living in limbo in Germany
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Fanny Blankers-Koen: Why Google honours her

The athlete would have been 100 years on April 26.
Fanny Blankers-Koen: Why Google honours her
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Indigenous Brazilians rally to demand land rights protection

Over 3,000 people arrive in Brasilia to denounce what activists say is ab unprecedented rollback of indigenous rights.
Indigenous Brazilians rally to demand land rights protection
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Turkey: 14 Cumhuriyet staff sentenced on 'terror' charges

Istanbul court convicts over a dozen journalists from opposition Cumhuriyet daily over 'terrorism-related' charges.
Turkey: 14 Cumhuriyet staff sentenced on 'terror' charges
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'Double standards': Israel soldier gets 9 months for killing teen

Palestinian officials, activists and family members denounce 'ludicrous' punishment of officer who killed Nadim Nuwarra.
'Double standards': Israel soldier gets 9 months for killing teen
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Will the US withdraw from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal?

French President Emmanuel Macron is on a three-day state visit to Washington.
Will the US withdraw from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal?
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Second journalist covering Gaza rally killed by Israeli forces

Palestinian Ahmad Abu Hussein, 24, dies of wounds after being shot in the abdomen during protest on April 13.
Second journalist covering Gaza rally killed by Israeli forces
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Why is Macron courting Trump?

President Macron addressed US Congress to describe the French-US "very special relationship" and call for greater cooperation.
Why is Macron courting Trump?
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What about N Korea's non-nuclear arsenal?

With an army rumoured to be number more than one million soldiers and a large conventional arsenal, it's not just North Korean nuclear weapons that could pose a threat.
What about N Korea's non-nuclear arsenal?
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Greeks protest against proposed pension cuts

The pensions cuts are proposed for next year.
Greeks protest against proposed pension cuts
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Kuwait expels Filipino envoy, recalls own ambassador

Move comes after discovery of Philippine embassy staff 'encouraging workers to flee employers' households', KUNA says.
Kuwait expels Filipino envoy, recalls own ambassador
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The DNC lawsuit against the Trump campaign could be a great thing

The suit can help expose the naked truth about Trump's crew.
The DNC lawsuit against the Trump campaign could be a great thing
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Rouhani lashes out at Trump, says no changes to nuclear deal

Iranian president rejects Emmanuel Macron's suggestion of a new agreement with Tehran during talks with US president.
Rouhani lashes out at Trump, says no changes to nuclear deal
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Light pollution undermining search for other planets

We know all about the pollution of our water, air, and soil, but how much have you thought about light pollution?
Light pollution undermining search for other planets
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Chemical inspectors reach second site of Douma 'gas attack'

Evidence gathered during five days of inspections will be brought to The Netherlands for testing and analysis.
Chemical inspectors reach second site of Douma 'gas attack'
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Collapse of North Korea nuclear site threatens fallout: report

Researcher tells Hong Kong-based daily collapse of Mount Mantap site may be reason for the North's suspension of tests.
Collapse of North Korea nuclear site threatens fallout: report
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Face to Face: Saudi Arabia-Iran

An in-depth look at the military spending, the economy and the drivers of growth for the two regional rivals.
Face to Face: Saudi Arabia-Iran
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When is Ramadan in 2018?

Scientifically, Ramadan's new Moon should be visible on May 15.
When is Ramadan in 2018?
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Russian army hints at providing advanced air defences to Assad

Statement comes a day after Israeli defence minister says Tel Aviv will destroy system if it is 'used against' it.
Russian army hints at providing advanced air defences to Assad
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Rights groups slam Greece's decision to ignore refugee ruling

More than 20 groups issue statement condemning government's move to overturn ruling allowing freedom for new arrivals.
Rights groups slam Greece's decision to ignore refugee ruling
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US carmakers fear losing business in China

Car manufacturers from the United States are concerned rising trade tensions with Beijing could damage their plans in the world's largest auto market.
US carmakers fear losing business in China
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DRC's new opposition leader strives to unite party

Felix Tshisekedi called on the opposition party to hold its first public rally in two years, in an attempt to show his ability to unite a fractured opposition.
DRC's new opposition leader strives to unite party
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Peter Madsen gets life sentence in Kim Wall murder case

Copenhagen court finds Peter Madsen guilty on premeditated murder, sexual assault and desecrating a corpse.
Peter Madsen gets life sentence in Kim Wall murder case
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Between War and the Ban: A Yemeni-American Story

How the war in Yemen and Donald Trump's travel ban have left Yemeni-American families stranded between two homes.
Between War and the Ban: A Yemeni-American Story
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Global press freedom on downward trend: World Press Freedom Index

2018 World Press Freedom Index, which is ranking freedom of journalists in 180 countries, raises safety concerns.
Global press freedom on downward trend: World Press Freedom Index
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Fire at oil well in Indonesia's Aceh kills at least 15

The cause of the explosion is unknown, but local police say the area is known for illegal drilling.
Fire at oil well in Indonesia's Aceh kills at least 15
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Migrant caravan from Central America arrives at US-Mexico border

Dozens of Central American migrants arrived at the border city of Tijuana late on Tuesday, despite warnings it would be futile to try to cross to claim asylum in the United States.
Migrant caravan from Central America arrives at US-Mexico border
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Thousands of Nepal quake survivors still in makeshift shelters

Thousands of survivors of a massive earthquake from three years ago, say the government has not lived up to its promise of providing them with permanent housing.
Thousands of Nepal quake survivors still in makeshift shelters
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Armenia transition talks cancelled, opposition calls for protests

Opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan blames cancellation of talks on the ruling party, accusing it of clinging to power.
Armenia transition talks cancelled, opposition calls for protests
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Trump is offering Saudi Arabia a 'bad deal' on Syria

Why the proposal for a Saudi-led deployment of Arab forces to Syria would not work.
Trump is offering Saudi Arabia a 'bad deal' on Syria
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Life cycle: Malaria

If left untreated, the disease can cause death, with a higher mortality rate among pregnant women and children.
Life cycle: Malaria
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Algeria: President Bouteflika and the army's political end game

Analysts say rival factions are struggling to find consensus candidate to secure stability in post-Bouteflika Algeria.
Algeria: President Bouteflika and the army's political end game
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Trump: 'Immensely wealthy' countries must pay for US protection

US president says wealthy Middle East countries must foot the bill for US presence in Syria and deploy their own troops.
Trump: 'Immensely wealthy' countries must pay for US protection
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Nicaragua unrest: Dozens of detained protesters released

Those released emerged from prison with shaved heads and some of them accused police of beating and torturing them.
Nicaragua unrest: Dozens of detained protesters released
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Ghana, Kenya and Malawi to pilot world's first malaria vaccine

There is now hope that a successful rollout of the vaccine across three African countries will mean fewer deaths.
Ghana, Kenya and Malawi to pilot world's first malaria vaccine
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French tycoon detained in Africa 'corruption' probe

Investigators are looking into claims that Vincent Bollore's advertising agency worked on the election campaigns of Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe and Guinean President Alpha Conde, in return for lucrative business deals.
French tycoon detained in Africa 'corruption' probe
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Mohamed Salah surpasses Ronaldo to become Europe's top scorer

Brace against former club Roma in the Champions League semi-final takes the Egyptian's tally to 43 in all competitions.
Mohamed Salah surpasses Ronaldo to become Europe's top scorer
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US federal judge says DACA must resume after 90 days

Decision gives the Trump administration three months to deliver better legal reasoning on why programme is illegal.
US federal judge says DACA must resume after 90 days
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What does the death of Saleh al-Sammad mean for Yemen's Houthis?

Houthi leader's death could embolden the movement to carry out further attacks against Saudi Arabia, analysts say.
What does the death of Saleh al-Sammad mean for Yemen's Houthis?
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Mexico: Suspect in murder of journalist Javier Valdez arrested

Authorities announce the arrest of a suspect over the killing of prominent crime journalist Javier Valdez.
Mexico: Suspect in murder of journalist Javier Valdez arrested
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WHO: Venezuela malaria cases jump by 69 percent

World Health Organisation expresses concern over the rise of he mosquito-borne disease in Venezuela and Latin America.
WHO: Venezuela malaria cases jump by 69 percent
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Amid Trump's threats, Macron calls for new Iran nuclear deal

After meeting Trump, a fierce 2015 deal critic, French leader advocates for agreement that will build on current pact.
Amid Trump's threats, Macron calls for new Iran nuclear deal
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Are world leaders doing enough to stop the war in Yemen?

More than 45 people recently killed during air strikes by the Saudi and US-backed coalition in Yemen.
Are world leaders doing enough to stop the war in Yemen?
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Leeds United slammed for Myanmar post-season tour

Football club to arrive for a two-game tour in a country accused of 'ethnic cleansing' against Rohingya Muslims.
Leeds United slammed for Myanmar post-season tour
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Syria's Yarmouk camp: From a 'war on stomachs' to 'annihilation'

Activists describe scenes of besieged camp in southern Damascus as Syrian forces attempt to drive out ISIL.
Syria's Yarmouk camp: From a 'war on stomachs' to 'annihilation'
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The road trip from North Korea's capital to the border

This week, the leaders of North and South Korea will meet for the first time in more than a decade.
The road trip from North Korea's capital to the border
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Egypt: Former top auditor sentenced to five years in prison

The sentence comes after Genena claimed to be in possession of documents that could incriminate senior army officials.
Egypt: Former top auditor sentenced to five years in prison
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Is a military coup possible in Iran?

IRGC staff changes and talk of the merits of a 'military president' suggest that a coup might be under consideration.
Is a military coup possible in Iran?
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Al Jazeera wins Peabody for The Cut documentary

Journalist Fatma Naib explored the painful practice of female genital mutilation that affects about 200 million women.
Al Jazeera wins Peabody for The Cut documentary
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The Cut: Exploring FGM

Why does the dangerous and painful practice of female genital mutilation persist in so many countries across the world?
The Cut: Exploring FGM
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How the NYT partook in the plunder of Iraq

Who gave permission to the New York Times to remove thousands of ISIL files from Iraq?
How the NYT partook in the plunder of Iraq
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Why should we care about FGM?

Fatma Naib undertook a journey to understand why so many communities continue to subject their daughters to female genital mutilation and what it would take for them to stop.
Why should we care about FGM?
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Bangladesh factories still unsafe five years after collapse

More than 1,100 people, mostly female garment workers, were crushed to death in the 2013 Rana Plaza collapse.
Bangladesh factories still unsafe five years after collapse
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Italian court rules Iuventa rescue vessel will remain impounded

Supreme Court decision is a renewed blow to nongovernmental organisations operating in the Mediterranean.
Italian court rules Iuventa rescue vessel will remain impounded
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Deadly attacks on Afghan voting centres diminish hope for change

The series of attacks have further dampened hopes for a brighter future and an end to the country's prolonged conflict.
Deadly attacks on Afghan voting centres diminish hope for change
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Palestinians: Stories of resistance

A mother protests, a teenager comes of age, and a cameraman records his final moments – life in occupied Palestine.
Palestinians: Stories of resistance
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Severe weather hits Kenya leaving five dead

Flash floods and mudslides wreak havoc in and around Nairobi as the rainy season sets in.
Severe weather hits Kenya leaving five dead
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Angola's first satellite defunct four months after launch

Russia, which build the defective AngoSat-1, will construct a new satellite, scheduled to be launched in 2020.
Angola's first satellite defunct four months after launch
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Yemeni family 'hopeless' after disabled daughter denied US visa

Thousands of Yemeni-American families have been stranded in Djibouti or forced back to Yemen due to Trump's travel ban.
Yemeni family 'hopeless' after disabled daughter denied US visa
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UAE-based company hired PR executive for anti-Qatar documentary

Copies of 'Qatar: A Dangerous Alliance’ were distributed at a Hudson Institute event attended by Steve Bannon in 2017.
UAE-based company hired PR executive for anti-Qatar documentary
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Nicaragua: Protesters demand Ortega's resignation

Unrest in Nicaragua continues with thousands marching against President Ortega a day after he scraped pension reforms.
Nicaragua: Protesters demand Ortega's resignation
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Tapped phone calls further reveal Golden Dawn’s police ties

Evidence presented at trial of 69 Golden Dawn members detail the close ties between police and the neo-fascist party.
Tapped phone calls further reveal Golden Dawn’s police ties
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Kuwait: Not resolving GCC crisis is destructive to region

Kuwaiti Deputy FM Khaled al-Jarallah says the crisis 'will destroy the hopes and dreams' of the GCC if left unresolved.
Kuwait: Not resolving GCC crisis is destructive to region
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Iran to Trump: Stay in nuclear deal or 'face severe consequences'

President Rouhani warns that White House failure to uphold Iran nuclear deal would prompt firm reaction from Tehran.
Iran to Trump: Stay in nuclear deal or 'face severe consequences'
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China: Arson suspect arrested in karaoke bar fire that killed 18

State media report suspect had blocked the sole entrance of the lounge with a motorbike before setting it ablaze.
China: Arson suspect arrested in karaoke bar fire that killed 18
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How the media covered the Syria strikes

Part of the geopolitical showdown that followed alleged chemical attacks in Douma is being fought over the airwaves.
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Indonesia: Setya Novanto sentenced to 15 years for corruption

Court finds former speaker of parliament guilty of using introduction of electronic identity card system to steal $170m.
Indonesia: Setya Novanto sentenced to 15 years for corruption
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Angola sacks army chief and spy boss in latest anti-graft move

President Joao Lourenco dismissed the two leaders in connection with ongoing corruption investigation.
Angola sacks army chief and spy boss in latest anti-graft move
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Anti-sexual harassment message resounds in Africa

As women around the world stand up to harassing and abusing men, the struggle is alive and well in Africa.
Anti-sexual harassment message resounds in Africa
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Jordan expands education access for Syrian refugee children

UNICEF says 31 percent of Syrian children in the kingdom are not enrolled in any 'formal or informal education programme'.
Jordan expands education access for Syrian refugee children
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Vehicle incident kills nine pedestrians in Toronto

Van ploughs into crowd of people in Canada's largest city with driver arrested and police investigating the cause.
Vehicle incident kills nine pedestrians in Toronto
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Zimbabwean nurses return to work after strike

Mass walkout over poor working conditions and pay was 'politicised', union says, after government fires striking staff.
Zimbabwean nurses return to work after strike
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What is next for Armenia?

Weeks of anti-government protests force out Prime Minister Serge Sargisyan.
What is next for Armenia?
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Mexico's presidential debate: What each candidate said

The five candidates faced off in the first of three presidential debates.
Mexico's presidential debate: What each candidate said
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Houthi political chief Saleh al-Sammad killed in Saudi air raids

Houthi-run Al-Masirah TV reporting that Saleh al-Sammad was killed in raids targeting Hodeidah province last Thursday.
Houthi political chief Saleh al-Sammad killed in Saudi air raids
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Is Iran really a nuclear threat?

Investigative journalist Gareth Porter dispels some of the myths regarding Iran's nuclear programme.
Is Iran really a nuclear threat?
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Why Natalie Portman is not the real story

Something much more important is happening than Portman's decision not to attend a prize ceremony in Israel.
Why Natalie Portman is not the real story
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Iran takes 'carrot and stick' approach with US nuclear deal

Iranian foreign minister also says prisoner swap could be negotiated if the US drops its 'regime change' rhetoric.
Iran takes 'carrot and stick' approach with US nuclear deal
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An 'internet civil war' has erupted in Russia

Attempts to block popular messaging app Telegram have backfired in Russia.
An 'internet civil war' has erupted in Russia
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In South Sudan 'copyright laws do not exist'

Many South Sudanese artists are opting to have their works produced in other countries where there is copyright legislation.
In South Sudan 'copyright laws do not exist'
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The effect of sanctions on North Korea

North Korea says that domestic production has replaced products unavailable due to sanctions and Al Jazeera has found both full shelves and foreign products readily available.
The effect of sanctions on North Korea
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Race to save the rainforests in Asia-Pacific

Environmentalists and politicians are joining forces to try to save fragile rainforests in the Asia-Pacific region.
Race to save the rainforests in Asia-Pacific
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Armenia Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan resigns amid protests

Newly appointed Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan steps down following days of protests against his government.
Armenia Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan resigns amid protests
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Yemen: Saudi coalition air strikes kill 20 at wedding in Hajjah

Many women and children among those killed in a wedding tent in Hajjah's Bani Qays district, medical official says.
Yemen: Saudi coalition air strikes kill 20 at wedding in Hajjah
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Somali troops take over a UAE-run military base in Mogadishu

The order to end military cooperation between Somalia and UAE comes amid growing bilateral tensions.
Somali troops take over a UAE-run military base in Mogadishu
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Mexico's high murder rate dominates presidential debates

Rise in drug trafficking and violence has dominated the first of three presidential debates in which frontrunner Andres Obrador came under fire.
Mexico's high murder rate dominates presidential debates
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Far-right attacks increase tension in Greece's Lesbos

Mob of far-right protesters attack group of refugees and migrants, sparking clashes on the Greek island.
Far-right attacks increase tension in Greece's Lesbos
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Armenia soldiers join anti-government protests in Yerevan

Hundreds of troops join Yervan protests, calling on prime minister Sargsyan to step down over corruption allegations.
Armenia soldiers join anti-government protests in Yerevan
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Mohamed Salah named PFA Premier League player of the year

Prize awarded to Salah by fellow Premier League players, beating big names such as David Silva and Kevin de Bruyne.
Mohamed Salah named PFA Premier League player of the year
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France's National Assembly approves tough immigration reform

Bill shortens asylum applications and introduces a one-year prison sentence for entering France illegally.
France's National Assembly approves tough immigration reform
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For the love of books: Mobile libraries around the world

This World Book Day, we meet the people behind mobile libraries serving communities from Nigeria to the Netherlands.
For the love of books: Mobile libraries around the world
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Salah Abdeslam found guilty of attempted murder in Brussels raid

Salah Abdeslam was convicted for his role in a 2016 gunfight in Brussels four months after the Paris attacks.
Salah Abdeslam found guilty of attempted murder in Brussels raid
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French President Macron urges Trump to protect Iran nuclear deal

Emmanuel Macron made the comments ahead of his visit to the US, during which he will meet with President Donald Trump.
French President Macron urges Trump to protect Iran nuclear deal
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Is North Korea really serious about denuclearisation?

Many celebrated a recent resolution issued by Pyongyang as a sign that it will denuclearise. Here is why they are wrong.
Is North Korea really serious about denuclearisation?
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Iran navy chief: US is not aware of our Naval power

Rear-Admiral Ali Fadawi says Iran's navy is capable of delivering 'crushing response' to enemies anywhere in the world.
Iran navy chief: US is not aware of our Naval power
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Starbucks' epic fail after an epic fail

Or how after a racist incident, Starbucks chose as a partner an organisation with a track record of racist activism.
Starbucks' epic fail after an epic fail
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Nicaragua: Ortega scraps pension reforms which sparked protests

President withdraws controversial pension reforms after five days of protests which saw at least 10 killed.
Nicaragua: Ortega scraps pension reforms which sparked protests
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Malaysia releases sketches of suspects in Fadi al-Batsh killing

Suspects in killing of Hamas engineer 'most likely born in the Middle East or in the West', Malaysian police say.
Malaysia releases sketches of suspects in Fadi al-Batsh killing
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Greeks continue protests against controversial property auctions

Home auctions have been the source of anger and protest in Greece, where austerity continues to take its toll on many.
Greeks continue protests against controversial property auctions
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Mario Abdo Benitez elected as Paraguay's president

Mario Abdo Benitez won by a smaller margin than predicted by opinion polls.
Mario Abdo Benitez elected as Paraguay's president
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Reading North: Books in the Arctic

Oula has run a mobile library in the Nordic Arctic for 40 years, but as retirement looms the bus' future is uncertain.
Reading North: Books in the Arctic
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Cuba's economic future after the Castros

In a post-Castro era, will President Miguel Diaz-Canel forge a new path for his country or maintain the status quo?
Cuba's economic future after the Castros
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Philippine museum traces war to lost tribal kinship

Descendants of Mindanao's Moro Muslims, Christian settlers and Lumad reminded to keep the promise to remain brothers.
Philippine museum traces war to lost tribal kinship
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Pakistan's Pashtuns rise up

Thousands demonstrate against alleged discriminatory policies and abuses suffered under pretext of 'war on terrorism'.
Pakistan's Pashtuns rise up
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Pakistan's long #MeToo moment

Over the past few months, Pakistan has witnessed a growing trend of women speaking up publicly about sexual harassment.
Pakistan's long #MeToo moment
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Miguel Diaz-Canel: Cuba's post-Castro president

Little known about 57-year-old's plans to tackle challenges facing Communist country, including its struggling economy.
Miguel Diaz-Canel: Cuba's post-Castro president
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Will the Lebanese vote in parliamentary elections?

New electoral law has citizens divided over upcoming general election happening for the first time in years.
Will the Lebanese vote in parliamentary elections?
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How Mossad carries out assassinations

Murder in Malaysia turns spotlight on Israeli spy agency's policy of targeted killings of Palestinian operatives.
How Mossad carries out assassinations
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Iyi Party approved to run in Turkey polls, 15 MPs join its ranks

Fledgeling party, buttressed by induction of 15 opposition MPs, declared eligible to run in June general elections.
Iyi Party approved to run in Turkey polls, 15 MPs join its ranks
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Thousands rally in Pakistan's Lahore for Pashtun rights

Defying government ban, thousands attend rally in Lahore city demanding basic rights for ethnic Pashtun citizens.
Thousands rally in Pakistan's Lahore for Pashtun rights
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Syria: Qalamoun fighters arrive in Aleppo after evacuation deal

The fighters had to leave behind their heavy weapons and armoured vehicles.
Syria: Qalamoun fighters arrive in Aleppo after evacuation deal
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Seeking to revive an ancient transport network in the UK

There are thousands of kilometres of inland rivers and canals used to move goods in the past.
Seeking to revive an ancient transport network in the UK
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Yemenis turn to firewood and rubbish to cook food

Saudi blockade has caused a chronic shortage of propane gas, forcing Yemenis to find alternatives to prepare their food.
Yemenis turn to firewood and rubbish to cook food
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MSF: Palestinian protesters face 'injuries of unusual severity'

At least 39 Palestinians have been killed and hundreds wounded in four weeks of protest against Israel’s blockade.
MSF: Palestinian protesters face 'injuries of unusual severity'
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Khansaa Gaza: Mother mourns sons killed by Israeli forces

Nawal Abu Hajeela, 58, is known locally as Khansaa of Gaza after 7th century Arab poet whose lost four sons in battle.
Khansaa Gaza: Mother mourns sons killed by Israeli forces
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Two Kenyan runners win London Marathon

Eliud Kopchoge won the men's marathon for the third time while his countrywoman, Vivian Cheruiyot, won the women's race for the first.
Two Kenyan runners win London Marathon
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N Koreans on Trump: 'Is he even a human?'

Talking to ordinary North Koreans about Trump and the US.
N Koreans on Trump: 'Is he even a human?'
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Intipuca: A town that relies on remittances braces for end of TPS

Residents of eastern El Salvador town worry about how they will survive after the end of US Temporary Protected Status.
Intipuca: A town that relies on remittances braces for end of TPS
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Saudi drone enthusiasts to require permit after 'palace incident'

Measure comes after toy drone was reportedly shot down at King Salman's palace in Riyadh, with heavy gunfire.
Saudi drone enthusiasts to require permit after 'palace incident'
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Earth Day - Be more environmentally friendly

April 22 marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern green movement in 1970.
Earth Day - Be more environmentally friendly
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Syria and the beginning of a new Cold War

Russia and the West are transferring their increasingly hostile confrontation to Syria.
Syria and the beginning of a new Cold War
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Gaza hospitals handling influx of wounded, against all odds

With minimum resources and constant power cuts, hospitals in Gaza continue to deliver life saving surgeries and care.
Gaza hospitals handling influx of wounded, against all odds
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Qatar-Gulf crisis: All latest updates

Today is the 321st day of the blockade.
Qatar-Gulf crisis: All latest updates
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Hungarians protest PM Orban for second week

Demonstrations against PM Orban continued on Saturday with a protest focusing on media freedom.
Hungarians protest PM Orban for second week
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Filthy Mumbai beach rebreeds turtles, thanks to a city lawyer

The incredible story of Afroz Shah, who led efforts to remove 13 million kg of toxic waste from Versova beach.
Filthy Mumbai beach rebreeds turtles, thanks to a city lawyer
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Somalia warns Dubai Ports World against violating its sovereignty

State-owned port operator should rethink its deal with breakaway region and work with the government, says Somali FM.
Somalia warns Dubai Ports World against violating its sovereignty
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Armenian PM Sargsyan walks out of meeting with opposition

Protesters have called for PM Sargsyan to resign over fears of authoritarian rule and corruption.
Armenian PM Sargsyan walks out of meeting with opposition
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