Facebook suspends more fake accounts ahead of US midterms

Facebook says it has removed 32 pages believed to have been set up to influence the US midterm elections.
Facebook suspends more fake accounts ahead of US midterms
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Zimbabwe ruling ZANU-PF party wins elections: Electoral body

Results show President Emmerson Mnangagwa's party picking up 109 seats against 41 for the opposition.
Zimbabwe ruling ZANU-PF party wins elections: Electoral body
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Zimbabwe election: Both sides certain of winning

As Zimbabwe awaits the final result of the presidential election, both the MCD Alliance and ZANU-PF are confident of success.
Zimbabwe election: Both sides certain of winning
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Passenger jet crashes after takeoff in Mexico's Durango state

Officials say at least 85 people have been injured but no fatalities in in the accident in Durango state.
Passenger jet crashes after takeoff in Mexico's Durango state
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Three Russian journalists killed in Central African Republic

The reporters were investigating the activities of so-called Wagner group, a group of private military contractors.
Three Russian journalists killed in Central African Republic
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Brazil: Far-right candidate rejects slave-trading history

Jair Bolsonaro is a frontrunner in opinion polls despite his controversial views on race and Brazil's dictatorship.
Brazil: Far-right candidate rejects slave-trading history
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Will the Iranians talk to Donald Trump?

US president says he is willing to talk to Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani, but is this willingness to talk mutual?
Will the Iranians talk to Donald Trump?
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'Apartheid, formalised': Palestinians to fight Jewish state law

Palestinian lawmakers in Israel prepare to launch series of events in protest of 'racist' nation-state bill.
'Apartheid, formalised': Palestinians to fight Jewish state law
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US court hears case against Germany over Namibia genocide

Lawyers for Herero and Nama people and for the German government present argument in lawsuit demanding reparations.
US court hears case against Germany over Namibia genocide
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UNICEF: 78 million newborns at risk when breastfeeding is delayed

Babies should be breasfted within an hour of being born, according to UN and WHO recommendations.
UNICEF: 78 million newborns at risk when breastfeeding is delayed
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A lot at stake as Trump set for rally in Florida

Political analysts say unlike recent rallies, often seen as victory tours, this one could prove vital to the US president and his party.
A lot at stake as Trump set for rally in Florida
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'Unreliable' Trump's talks offer worthless, Iranian officials say

Politicians in Tehran express scepticism after US president offers to meet Iranian counterpart without 'preconditions'.
'Unreliable' Trump's talks offer worthless, Iranian officials say
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23,000 flee unrest-hit Nicaragua to seek asylum in Costa Rica

UN's refugee agency says 200 asylum applications are being lodged daily by Nicaraguans in neighbouring Costa Rica.
23,000 flee unrest-hit Nicaragua to seek asylum in Costa Rica
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Controversial vote on presidential powers passes in Comoros

The result of the referendum, which was boycotted by the opposition, will allow President Azali Assoumani to run again.
Controversial vote on presidential powers passes in Comoros
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World's largest king penguin colony declines by almost 90 percent

Satellite images and photos taken from helicopters show the population Ile aux Cochons has collapsed by 88 percent.
World's largest king penguin colony declines by almost 90 percent
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Sexual abuse 'endemic' within aid sector: report

Report by UK parliament's International Development Committee humanitarian groups enact safeguards against sexual abuse.
Sexual abuse 'endemic' within aid sector: report
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Justice Kennedy's retirement is a cause of concern for Democrats

Many fear US president now has chance to replace Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy with a much more conservative judge that suits his agenda.
Justice Kennedy's retirement is a cause of concern for Democrats
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Electricity cuts across Iraq make life unbearable in summer heat

Residents of Baghdad say their lives have become 'intolerable' as power outages continue across much the country.
Electricity cuts across Iraq make life unbearable in summer heat
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Indonesia's Lombok quake: Hundreds of trapped hikers rescued

More than 500 hikers are evacuated from Mount Rinjani on Lombok island after being stranded by a powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake.
Indonesia's Lombok quake: Hundreds of trapped hikers rescued
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Man on mission to travel to every country without planes

Torbjorn Pedersen, from Denmark, is trying to become the first person to travel the entire world only on buses, cars, trains and ships.
Man on mission to travel to every country without planes
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Tajikistan blames banned opposition for deadly attack

Leaders of the banned IRPT party deny any involvement, saying officials are using incident for political purposes.
Tajikistan blames banned opposition for deadly attack
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On the Tariq Ramadan affair

The way the case against Tariq Ramadan is handled seems like a political character assassination.
On the Tariq Ramadan affair
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California fire: 17 major cities burning in the state

California is now facing 17 major fires, covering a combined 80,940 hectares across the state, as wildfires continue to scorch large swaths of land, wreaking record levels of destruction.
California fire: 17 major cities burning in the state
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Zimbabwe's Chamisa claims he is winning election 'resoundingly'

Opposition leader says ready to form government as the election commission urges candidates to wait for final results.
Zimbabwe's Chamisa claims he is winning election 'resoundingly'
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UK Labour Party dogged by anti-Semitism claims

A scandal involving allegations of institutional anti-semitism has dogged Labour for weeks, and the political left for decades.
UK Labour Party dogged by anti-Semitism claims
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Report: UK aid sector 'ignored' sexual exploitation

Since exploitation of women in Haiti was exposed six months ago, a new report by the British parliament says lessons are still not being learned by the aid sector.
Report: UK aid sector 'ignored' sexual exploitation
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Russia's endgame in Syria: Iran for Ukraine?

Russia wants to use the gains it made in Syria as a bargaining chip with the US on Ukraine and the economic sanctions.
Russia's endgame in Syria: Iran for Ukraine?
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India: Seven-year-old among girls raped at shelter in Bihar

Doctors confirm sexual abuse at Bihar home, with children reporting being beaten, drugged and scalded with hot water.
India: Seven-year-old among girls raped at shelter in Bihar
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Dareen Tatour sentenced to five months in prison over poem

Dareen Tatour convicted in May for posting a poem titled "Resist, my people resist them" on her Facebook page.
Dareen Tatour sentenced to five months in prison over poem
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Army checkpoint targeted by deadly blast in southern Philippines

Army suspects ISIL-linked group behind IED blast at a military checkpoint in Basilan province.
Army checkpoint targeted by deadly blast in southern Philippines
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Mueller probe: Paul Manafort's trial begins

Trump's former campaign manager Paul Manafort's trial on bank and tax fraud begins on Tuesday.
Mueller probe: Paul Manafort's trial begins
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North Korea 'working on new missiles': report

Activity at a weapons facility suggests the country is constructing new long-range missiles, Washington Post reports.
North Korea 'working on new missiles': report
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Blasts, gunshots reported in eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad

Local residents say at least two blasts, followed by gunshots, hit an area close to shops and government offices.
Blasts, gunshots reported in eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad
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Indonesian court bans ISIL-linked group behind deadly attacks

Jemaah Ansharut Daulah is the second group to be banned in Indonesia, following a wave of suicide bombings in May.
Indonesian court bans ISIL-linked group behind deadly attacks
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Polls close in Comoros referendum on presidential powers

Opposition leaders called for a boycott of the vote, which critics say is a power grab by President Azali Assoumani.
Polls close in Comoros referendum on presidential powers
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Macedonia to hold referendum on name change on 30 September

A Yes vote would pave way for resolving a long-running row with Greece and clearing the path to join NATO and the EU.
Macedonia to hold referendum on name change on 30 September
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Trump says he would 'certainly meet' with Iran's Rouhani

Comment comes as the US prepares to step up sanctions against Iran and after public sabre-rattling between two sides.
Trump says he would 'certainly meet' with Iran's Rouhani
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What are the requirements to be 'Indian' in Assam state?

Four million people have been left off a list of citizens in the northern Indian state of Assam.
What are the requirements to be 'Indian' in Assam state?
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Indonesia's Lombok earthquake: Hundreds trapped on mountain

Group including 239 Thais struggling to evacuate mountain before landslides blocked them since Sunday's deadly disaster.
Indonesia's Lombok earthquake: Hundreds trapped on mountain
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Vote counting under way in historic Zimbabwe elections

Turnout high in poll where incumbent Emmerson Mnangagwa and opposition leader Nelson Chamisa are seen as frontrunners.
Vote counting under way in historic Zimbabwe elections
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US confirms deployment of armed drones in Niger

The armed drones are currently deployed to Niger's Air Base 101 in the capital, Niamey.
US confirms deployment of armed drones in Niger
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Jordan faces its historical reckoning

Jordanians have shown that they will no longer accept austerity without major political changes and accountability.
Jordan faces its historical reckoning
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Syria talks led by Russia, Iran and Turkey revived in Sochi

Meetings in Black Sea resort city held within the framework of Astana diplomatic track also attended by UN officials.
Syria talks led by Russia, Iran and Turkey revived in Sochi
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Millions at risk of losing citizenship in India

The government has published a register of citizens of Assam state on the Bangladesh border, and to be included, residents must prove they came to India by March 24, 1971.
Millions at risk of losing citizenship in India
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Brazil: Many alarmed over boost to pesticide use in agriculture

Families slam commission recommendation on easing restrictions on deadly pesticides that are contaminating the environment and causing sky-high cancer rates and other health crises.
Brazil: Many alarmed over boost to pesticide use in agriculture
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Eritrea and Somalia agree to restore diplomatic relations

The move comes weeks after Eritrea and Ethiopia signed a historic peace deal, re-establishing relations between the two.
Eritrea and Somalia agree to restore diplomatic relations
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Vote counting under way in Mali's tense elections

'Armed attacks or other violence' halt voting in three percent of the country's polling stations, government says.
Vote counting under way in Mali's tense elections
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Jean-Pierre Bemba: Set to shake up DRC politics

The recently acquitted former DRC vice president discusses 10 years in captivity, upcoming elections and Congo's future.
Jean-Pierre Bemba: Set to shake up DRC politics
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Why the Russia hysteria in the US is dangerous

The US exaggerating and obsessing about foreign threats seems quite similar to what is happening in Russia.
Why the Russia hysteria in the US is dangerous
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Latest report into missing MH370 fails to unravel mystery

Lead investigator into disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight, with 239 people on board, is not ruling out foul play.
Latest report into missing MH370 fails to unravel mystery
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Saudi suspends oil shipments through key strait after Houthi attacks

Oil shipments through strategic Red Sea lane halted after Yemen's rebels attack two tankers in the waterway.
Saudi suspends oil shipments through key strait after Houthi attacks
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Oligarch named in Al Jazeera investigation faces questioning

Kiev prosecutors summon Russian-Ukrainian gas tycoon Pavel Fuchs for questioning.
Oligarch named in Al Jazeera investigation faces questioning
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'We are not wildlife': Kibera residents slam poverty tourism

Tourism in Nairobi slum is rising but many residents are angry at becoming an attraction for wealthy foreign visitors.
'We are not wildlife': Kibera residents slam poverty tourism
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MH370 probe fails to find disappearance cause; foul play likely

Report says controls possibly manipulated to take Malaysian Airlines off course but remains unknown who is responsible.
MH370 probe fails to find disappearance cause; foul play likely
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Welcome to the Palestine Aquarium, the first of its kind

The aquarium, which has 250 species, took more than a year to set up and was funded by a group of Palestinian investors.
Welcome to the Palestine Aquarium, the first of its kind
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Typhoon Jongdari takes an unusual path across Japan

Minimal damage so far, but the tropical cyclone is strengthening again.
Typhoon Jongdari takes an unusual path across Japan
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Nicaragua forces continue to patrol protest city of Masaya

International and local human rights organisations in Nicaragua say that paramilitary groups working for the government are kidnapping and killing citizens with impunity.
Nicaragua forces continue to patrol protest city of Masaya
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What's next for the 4 million stripped of citizenship in India?

After declaring 4 million people 'illegal', Al Jazeera takes a closer look at controversial draft citizenship list.
What's next for the 4 million stripped of citizenship in India?
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Myanmar: 10 killed, thousands displaced in monsoon floods

Monsoon rains triggered flooding across four of Myanmar's states over the weekend.
Myanmar: 10 killed, thousands displaced in monsoon floods
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Manus detainee Hamid Khazaei death 'preventable': Australia court

'Clinical errors' and 'failures in communication' preceded the death of 24-year-old Hamid Khazaei, a coroner ruled.
Manus detainee Hamid Khazaei death 'preventable': Australia court
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California wildfires: Six killed as hundreds of homes destroyed

Two children and their great-grandmother among the six killed as a wildfire rages in northern California.
California wildfires: Six killed as hundreds of homes destroyed
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Ocean diamonds: Africa's 'blue economy'

Exploring the continent's blue economy concept and its potential in creating jobs and improving livelihoods.
Ocean diamonds: Africa's 'blue economy'
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Cambodians spoil ballots to protest poll critics labelled a sham

After crackdown on opposition, Hun Sen's ruling Cambodian People's Party declares landslide victory.
Cambodians spoil ballots to protest poll critics labelled a sham
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Pakistan: Can Imran Khan live up to voter expectations?

Those who voted for Imran Khan and his populist promises of a new, fairer, Pakistan are watching closely.
Pakistan: Can Imran Khan live up to voter expectations?
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Some 4 million people left out of final draft NRC list in Assam

Authorities say 28.9 million people out of total 32.9 million population included in final draft citizenship list.
Some 4 million people left out of final draft NRC list in Assam
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Zimbabwe elections: Voters cast ballots in landmark polls

More than five million Zimbabweans have registered to vote in first poll since 1980 without Robert Mugabe on the ballot.
Zimbabwe elections: Voters cast ballots in landmark polls
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India's Assam on edge as final NRC draft list set to be published

The draft National Register of Citizens will be released on Monday amid fears tens of thousands might not be included.
India's Assam on edge as final NRC draft list set to be published
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A turning point for Zimbabwe?

The ruling party is put to the test in the first election without Robert Mugabe for 40 years.
A turning point for Zimbabwe?
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Ex-Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif moved to Islamabad hospital

Sharif is serving a 10-year prison term after being convicted of corruption in July.
Ex-Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif moved to Islamabad hospital
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Ethiopia: Thousands pay tribute to Grand Renaissance dam engineer

Semegnew Bekele, 53, was found dead in his car in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa.
Ethiopia: Thousands pay tribute to Grand Renaissance dam engineer
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Israel intercepts aid boat bound for besieged Gaza Strip

Vessel carrying some 23 people is redirected to the Israeli port of Ashdod, a week after setting off from Italy.
Israel intercepts aid boat bound for besieged Gaza Strip
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'Our life is hell': Iraq's IDPs suffer interminable wait for home

More than two million people have been displaced inside Iraq since January 2014, the UNHCR refugee agency says.
'Our life is hell': Iraq's IDPs suffer interminable wait for home
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Japan's not-so-secret shame

In the #MeToo era, it high time for Japan to change its archaic and sexist approach to sexual assault.
Japan's not-so-secret shame
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Iran's currency plunges to record low as US sanctions loom

Rial has lost half its value since April amid weak economy and big demand for dollars by Iranians fearful of sanctions.
Iran's currency plunges to record low as US sanctions loom
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Laos struggles to find more than 1,100 missing after dam collapse

Thousands are also displaced in Cambodia, although there were no reports of casualties in the neighbouring country, and the cause of the dam's collapse remains a mystery.
Laos struggles to find more than 1,100 missing after dam collapse
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Zimbabwe elections: What you should know

Zimbabweans head to the polls on Monday in first vote in decades without ex-president Mugabe's name on the ballot.
Zimbabwe elections: What you should know
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Zimbabwe's Mugabe says he won't vote for successor Mnangagwa

On the eve of election, ex-President Robert Mugabe says won't vote for the ruling party, who 'brought me to this state'.
Zimbabwe's Mugabe says he won't vote for successor Mnangagwa
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UNRWA job cuts in Gaza 'a massacre for employees'

Gaza employees shocked at UN agency job suspensions, leaving many facing an uncertain future.
UNRWA job cuts in Gaza 'a massacre for employees'
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Fake news threatens the future of UK democracy: report

Parliamentary committee calls on government to tighten laws on tech companies and clean up 'wild west' social media.
Fake news threatens the future of UK democracy: report
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Philippine Muslims hope new law brings 'dream of peace'

About 150,000 people have been killed in the Muslim-dominated south since the 1970s - one of Asia's longest conflicts.
Philippine Muslims hope new law brings 'dream of peace'
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Mali votes in presidential polls dominated by security concerns

With more than 300 civilians killed this year, some voters say peace and stability will influence their decision.
Mali votes in presidential polls dominated by security concerns
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NASA turns 60: The space race continues

Space exploration has always been a matter of geopolitical prestige for the United States ever since President Dwight D Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act on July 29, 1958.
NASA turns 60: The space race continues
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Iraq coalition talks still under way amid election recount

Meanwhile, demonstrators in eight Iraqi provinces are demanding better access to water, electricity, and jobs.
Iraq coalition talks still under way amid election recount
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'The truth is we had to leave': Fleeing Venezuela for Colombia

About 35,000 Venezuelans cross Simon Boliviar bridge into Colombia daily, including 4,000 who do not return Venezuela.
'The truth is we had to leave': Fleeing Venezuela for Colombia
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Peru protests: President faces political crisis

Peruvian president proposed a referendum on reforms to uproot structural corruption, but it’s not clear if he will have Congress’ support.
Peru protests: President faces political crisis
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Pakistan elections 2018 results

Live results and updates from Pakistan elections 2018.
Pakistan elections 2018 results
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Vietnam: Why Hanoi plans to ban motorbikes by 2030

The city had the second worst air pollution in the region in 2016.
Vietnam: Why Hanoi plans to ban motorbikes by 2030
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Nazi-inspired jewellery, trinkets wiped from auction site

Polish anti-racist group convinces auction site to punish sellers and buyers trading goods bearing fascist symbols.
Nazi-inspired jewellery, trinkets wiped from auction site
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California wildfire kills two children, great-grandmother

Death toll in Redding climbs to five, as firefighters struggle to contain raging fire now into its fourth day.
California wildfire kills two children, great-grandmother
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Yemen: Three years of war takes its toll on Hodeidah fishermen

Yemeni fishermen from the port city of Hodeidah are increasingly desperate as severe restrictions on sailing cuts them off from their livelihoods.
Yemen: Three years of war takes its toll on Hodeidah fishermen
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Thousands join peaceful protests in Nicaraguan capital

Rival rallies of supporters and opponents of President Ortega in Managua take place without incident.
Thousands join peaceful protests in Nicaraguan capital
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Could Australia soon recognise sovereigns other than the Queen?

It's the last ex-British colony to not ratify a treaty with its First Nations people, but that may be changing.
Could Australia soon recognise sovereigns other than the Queen?
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Palestinian Ahed Tamimi freed from jail

Tamimi was arrested after a video of her slapping and hitting two Israeli soldiers went viral.
Palestinian Ahed Tamimi freed from jail
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Powerful quake kills at least 10 on Indonesia's Lombok island

Early morning tremor was followed by two strong secondary quakes and more than 60 aftershocks, damaging many buildings.
Powerful quake kills at least 10 on Indonesia's Lombok island
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Israel-Gaza tensions: UN envoy in Egypt for ceasefire talks

UN special Coordinator for Middle East Peace is leading efforts along with the Egyptian government to forge a lasting ceasefire.
Israel-Gaza tensions: UN envoy in Egypt for ceasefire talks
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Cambodia's Hun Sen set for re-election in largely unopposed poll

Ruling Cambodian People's Party expected to sweep vote as banned main opposition party calls for boycott of 'sham' poll.
Cambodia's Hun Sen set for re-election in largely unopposed poll
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Profile: Zimbabwe opposition leader Nelson Chamisa

The 40-year-old is the main challenger of President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Zimbabwe's first post-Robert Mugabe elections.
Profile: Zimbabwe opposition leader Nelson Chamisa
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Pakistan: Is Imran Khan up to the prime minister's job?

Former cricketing superstar is poised to become Pakistan's next prime minister, despite allegations of election fraud.
Pakistan: Is Imran Khan up to the prime minister's job?
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Syria's Kurds hope for 'new state and system' via Assad talks

SDF's Riad Darar speaks with Al Jazeera about prospects of creating a 'decentralised' state alongside Syrian government.
Syria's Kurds hope for 'new state and system' via Assad talks
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Zimbabwe elections: Mnangagwa and Chamisa hold final rallies

The president and main opposition leader promise a better future as they conclude campaigning with rallies in Harare.
Zimbabwe elections: Mnangagwa and Chamisa hold final rallies
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Thousands protest in Russia against proposed retirement age rise

Trade unions have warned that many Russians will not live long enough to claim a state pension.
Thousands protest in Russia against proposed retirement age rise
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Pope accepts US cardinal's resignation after sex abuse claims

Theodore McCarrick, who faces allegations he abused a boy in the 1970s, had already been suspended from ministry duties.
Pope accepts US cardinal's resignation after sex abuse claims
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Daniel Ortega's brother urges him to disband paramilitary forces

Humberto Ortega has urged his brother to disband the pro-Sandinista paramilitary forces and end violence
Daniel Ortega's brother urges him to disband paramilitary forces
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Mali elections 2018: Why presidential vote matters

Malians set to pick their president in a vote against a backdrop of fragile security and calls for economic improvement.
Mali elections 2018: Why presidential vote matters
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Mexico's ancient Red Queen's funeral finery restored

The funeral garb of an ancient Mexican leader has been restored and is on display in Mexico City.
Mexico's ancient Red Queen's funeral finery restored
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US economists question sustainability of recent economic growth

US President Donald Trump is touting his economic numbers - a GDP growth rate of 4.1 percent this quarter - and is promising more to come, but economists are sceptical that such growth will continue.
US economists question sustainability of recent economic growth
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Refugees flee violence in Cameroon into neighbouring Nigeria

Since separatists declared an independent 'Ambazonia' state in south Cameroon, tens of thousands have fled violence into Nigeria and relief workers are struggling to keep up.
Refugees flee violence in Cameroon into neighbouring Nigeria
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Bus falls into gorge in western India; over 30 feared dead

Vehicle carrying university workers in Maharashtra state plunges off a mountain road into a valley.
Bus falls into gorge in western India; over 30 feared dead
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Unfriending Facebook? Internet giants and their earnings

As Facebook makes stock market history, we examine the concentration of big profits in a handful of companies.
Unfriending Facebook? Internet giants and their earnings
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Toronto gun violence: Politicians call for ban on all handguns

Some are beginning to describe a "summer of the gun" in Toronto as murder and gun crime rates are double what they were the previous year.
Toronto gun violence: Politicians call for ban on all handguns
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Cambodia's banned opposition party calls election a 'sham'

Prime Minister Hun Sen's victory is practically assured after the party that nearly defeated him five years ago was dissolved and no credible replacement has emerged.
Cambodia's banned opposition party calls election a 'sham'
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Trump denies knowing about Russia meeting in Trump Tower

Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, says that the then-candidate knew about the meeting between his son and Russians with ties to the Kremlin, allegations the president denies.
Trump denies knowing about Russia meeting in Trump Tower
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Medical staff in Nicaragua sacked for treating protesters

Doctors worry that the firings are just the first phrase of retribution against those whom the government believes sided with the protesters.
Medical staff in Nicaragua sacked for treating protesters
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Egypt: Cairo court sentences 75 protesters to death

Senior members of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood among those ordered executed by the Cairo Criminal Court on Saturday.
Egypt: Cairo court sentences 75 protesters to death
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Trump's funding cuts to Palestinian refugees put lives at risk

UNRWA is not a political organisation and should not be used in political games.
Trump's funding cuts to Palestinian refugees put lives at risk
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The ICC's problem is not simple racism, it is Eurocentricism

European imperial values laid the foundation of the ICC and have caused its many problems.
The ICC's problem is not simple racism, it is Eurocentricism
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Thick mud hampers Laos flood rescue with many missing

Exact number of dead and missing from Monday's dam collapse remains a mystery because of rescue operation's complexity.
Thick mud hampers Laos flood rescue with many missing
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Cambodia blocks 17 media websites ahead of vote

Independent media sites taken offline for 48 hours as Cambodians prepare to vote on Sunday in a controversial election.
Cambodia blocks 17 media websites ahead of vote
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Can Imran Khan transform Pakistan?

For two decades, Imran Khan has tried to disrupt Pakistan's entrenched political system, often plagued by corruption scandals.
Can Imran Khan transform Pakistan?
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Afghanistan: Gunmen storm Jalalabad medical building

Gun battle ongoing with security forces as a dozen civilians are trapped inside the training facility.
Afghanistan: Gunmen storm Jalalabad medical building
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eL Seed: Building bridges with Arabic from Korea to Cape Town

After discovering the beauty of Arabic script, eL Seed has taken his art to the world’s most recognisable places.
eL Seed: Building bridges with Arabic from Korea to Cape Town
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Brexit: UK voters back referendum on final deal, poll shows

More than 40 percent of voters support 'final say' vote, YouGov poll reveals, ahead of key UK-EU talks in October.
Brexit: UK voters back referendum on final deal, poll shows
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US-backed Syrian Kurds agree to 'roadmap' with Assad government

Controlling more than one-quarter of Syria, SDF agrees to work with the regime towards a 'decentralised Syria'.
US-backed Syrian Kurds agree to 'roadmap' with Assad government
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Lunar eclipse: Longest 'blood moon' treats stargazers

Much of the world witnessed the longest lunar eclipse of this century on Friday.
Lunar eclipse: Longest 'blood moon' treats stargazers
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Seven things Pakistan's election results reveal

Did the army control the process from the start, were votes rigged, and can Imran Khan deliver stability to the country?
Seven things Pakistan's election results reveal
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Profile: Ibrahim Boubacar Keita

The 73-year-old President Keita is likely to win again despite competition from 23 candidates.
Profile: Ibrahim Boubacar Keita
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17 Malian civilians killed in clashes before presidential vote

Reports say bodies of Fulani civilians were thrown into a well by Dogon hunters after deadly raid on Somena village.
17 Malian civilians killed in clashes before presidential vote
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Profile: Soumaila Cisse

Soumaila Cisse is the main challenger to President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita's bid for re-election in Sunday's vote.
Profile: Soumaila Cisse
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US plans to revive 'Arab NATO' to confront Iran

Effort to forge the Middle East Strategic Alliance with Sunni Muslim allies will likely raise tensions with Shia Iran.
US plans to revive 'Arab NATO' to confront Iran
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Two killed as raging California wildfire destroys 500 structures

US state of California has had its worst start to the fire season in a decade, with nearly 118,000 hectares burned.
Two killed as raging California wildfire destroys 500 structures
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Fear in the rice fields - Cambodia's controversial election

Sunday's vote has been widely criticised as rural voters fear reprisals for going against Hun Sen's long-ruling CPP.
Fear in the rice fields - Cambodia's controversial election
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Greece's Tsipras takes 'political responsibility' for wildfires

As anger grows over disaster that killed at least 87, prime minister says he is conflicted over authorities' response.
Greece's Tsipras takes 'political responsibility' for wildfires
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Longest lunar eclipse of 21st century turns moon blood-red

The reddish appearance of the lunar surface is due to rays of sunlight passing through Earth's atmosphere.
Longest lunar eclipse of 21st century turns moon blood-red
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How big a threat is ISIL to the Syrian government?

ISIL fighters killed over 240 people on Wednesday, raising the question how much ISIL threatens the Syrian government.
How big a threat is ISIL to the Syrian government?
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In Robert Mugabe's village, new political dawn brings hope

Kutama residents say they have nothing to show for Mugabe's long reign and they do not miss Zimbabwe's former president.
In Robert Mugabe's village, new political dawn brings hope
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More than 1,500 people died trying to reach Europe in 2018: UN

On a per capita basis, this is one of the deadliest years yet because fewer people are trying to reach the continent.
More than 1,500 people died trying to reach Europe in 2018: UN
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Mali elections: Insecurity, fraud concerns overshadow key polls

Experts say fear of attacks by armed groups could force voters to stay away from Sunday's election.
Mali elections: Insecurity, fraud concerns overshadow key polls
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Laos dam collapse: Water levels slowly receding

People are starting to return to their homes even as rescue workers continue to search for survivors after the dam collapse that sent a deluge, destroying villages in both Laos and Cambodia.
Laos dam collapse: Water levels slowly receding
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Khan's PTI wins most seats as EU raises concern over poll process

PTI wins at least 116 out of 272 National Assembly seats but, monitors say election not fought on a level playing field.
Khan's PTI wins most seats as EU raises concern over poll process
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Gaza protests: All the latest updates

Since protests began on March 30, Israeli forces have killed at least 150 Palestinians in the besieged coastal enclave.
Gaza protests: All the latest updates
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Syria: Kurdish delegation in Damascus for talks with government

US-backed Kurdish forces, which control more than a quarter of Syrian territory, will likely push for regional autonomy.
Syria: Kurdish delegation in Damascus for talks with government
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Saudi-led air raids target Yemen's Hodeidah

The offensive comes a day after Houthi rebels said they attacked Abu Dhabi international airport using a drone.
Saudi-led air raids target Yemen's Hodeidah
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Hundreds of Bahrainis stripped of citizenship: report

Since 2012, 738 people lost their citizenship including journalists, human rights activists and religious scholars.
Hundreds of Bahrainis stripped of citizenship: report
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Israeli forces storm al-Aqsa mosque with tear gas, stun grenades

Israeli police close al-Aqsa's gates after dozens of Palestinians were injured following Friday prayer.
Israeli forces storm al-Aqsa mosque with tear gas, stun grenades
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Brazil's vision to export technological innovations to the world

As the world becomes less homogeneous and less Western, the BRICS countries are seeking to strengthen their alliance and Brazil believes it can contribute its talents in technology and innovation.
Brazil's vision to export technological innovations to the world
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How influential can social media users be in China?

China is known to monitor social media, but in the wake of a rapid government response to a fake-vaccine crisis, when does 'monitoring social media users' become 'listening to social media users'?
How influential can social media users be in China?
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Life goes on the Syrian way in Istanbul's 'Damascus Bazaar'

Syrians fleeing the war in their country have found a new home in the heart of Turkey's biggest city.
Life goes on the Syrian way in Istanbul's 'Damascus Bazaar'
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Trump: Global threat or new world order?

Former Trump campaign foreign policy adviser JD Gordon on Russia, North Korea and Iran.
Trump: Global threat or new world order?
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Leaders of the BRICS bloc oppose protectionism

Donald Trump's threats and tariffs have given the BRICS countries even more reason to increase trade and cooperation among themselves, as their leaders meet in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Leaders of the BRICS bloc oppose protectionism
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Calls in Iceland to ban commercial hunting of whales

Iceland does not publicise its whale hunting industry much, and with declining public support, graphic images of what could be a Blue Whale being slaughtered is a PR nightmare for the country.
Calls in Iceland to ban commercial hunting of whales
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Syria's war: Families receive death certificates for relatives

Thousands of death certificates are being issued for Syrians detained by Assad's regime during the uprising, but their families fear the certificates are merely covering up crimes against humanity.
Syria's war: Families receive death certificates for relatives
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Is democracy dead in Cambodia?

Cambodians will go to the polls on 29 July but these are clearly not free and fair elections.
Is democracy dead in Cambodia?
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Mugabe's economic legacy overshadows Zimbabwe's election

Robert Mugabe might be gone, but Zimbabwe's economy is still struggling and with the election approaching, both the ZANU-PF and the opposition are promising changes.
Mugabe's economic legacy overshadows Zimbabwe's election
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Nicaraguans mark 100 days of deadly protests

A human rights organisation in Nicaragua says that at least 448 people have been killed in the anti-government protests that began 100 days ago.
Nicaraguans mark 100 days of deadly protests
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Argentines protest against decree allowing military on streets

Memories of the military dictatorship the ruled Argentina in the 1970s and 80s have brought Argentines out to protest against a decree that would allow the military to intervene in domestic problems.
Argentines protest against decree allowing military on streets
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US-EU trade: Trump celebrates 'new deal' with EU

The trade deal is light on details thus far, but appears to avoid a trade war between the United States and Europe.
US-EU trade: Trump celebrates 'new deal' with EU
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Mali election: Opposition candidate Soumaila Cisse gains momentum

Cisse came in second to President Keita in 2013, but instability in Mali may provide him the circumstances to win this time around.
Mali election: Opposition candidate Soumaila Cisse gains momentum
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Cristiano Ronaldo fined $3.7m in tax evasion case

The footballer will also be sentenced to 24 months in prison, a sentence he is unlikely to serve.
Cristiano Ronaldo fined $3.7m in tax evasion case
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Ready to negotiate with Ilham Aliyev: Armenia PM Nikol Pashinyan

Interim PM Nikol Pashinyan talks to Al Jazeera about his successes uniting his country and the challenges ahead.
Ready to negotiate with Ilham Aliyev: Armenia PM Nikol Pashinyan
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Russia has plan for Syrian refugees, UN says return unsafe

Delegation headed by President Vladimir Putin's special envoy on Syria presents a proposal for the return of refugees in Lebanon, where one million registered Syrians are currently live.
Russia has plan for Syrian refugees, UN says return unsafe
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Facebook stock loses $120bn in value after scandals

The effect of fake news in the 2016 US election and user privacy concerns caused social media giant's shares to plunge by about 20 percent.
Facebook stock loses $120bn in value after scandals
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Israel to build 400 settler homes in occupied West Bank

Israeli defence minister says new homes would be the 'best answer' to the killing of Israeli by a Palestinian.
Israel to build 400 settler homes in occupied West Bank
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Ex-Trump campaign adviser: I believe Russia meddled in election

JD Gordon acknowledges Russian interference, but says alleged collusion between Russia and Trump is a 'hoax'.
Ex-Trump campaign adviser: I believe Russia meddled in election
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What Zimbabwe needs is a clean break from Mugabe's ways

The upcoming election should be the dawn of a new era, not the continuation of Mugabe's warped unconstitutional values.
What Zimbabwe needs is a clean break from Mugabe's ways
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Human Rights Watch sounds alarm for refugees in Greek centres

Officials say they have received no harassment complaints in centres, while refugees allege abuse in new HRW report.
Human Rights Watch sounds alarm for refugees in Greek centres
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Typhoon Jongdari expected to batter Japan

Hard on the heels of a record heatwave, Typhoon Jongdari remains on course to hit Japan's mainland.
Typhoon Jongdari expected to batter Japan
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1,800 children reunited with families, but 700 remain separated

US says 431 children couldn't be reunited by Thursday's deadline because their parents were no longer in the country.
1,800 children reunited with families, but 700 remain separated
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Five things to know about Cambodia's general election

Hun Sen, who has led the country for 33 years and is accused of eliminating the opposition, is expected to retain power.
Five things to know about Cambodia's general election
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North Korea returns remains of US soldiers

Repatriation honours agreement reached at a landmark summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un in June.
North Korea returns remains of US soldiers
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Iran general threatens Trump: 'If you begin war, we will end it'

Special forces general tells US president war with Iran would 'destroy all that you possess' as war of words continues.
Iran general threatens Trump: 'If you begin war, we will end it'
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Hundreds of Roma squatters forcibly evicted from camp in Rome

Evictions in the Italian capital took place despite the European Court of Human Rights ruling against the expulsions.
Hundreds of Roma squatters forcibly evicted from camp in Rome
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India: Three children starve to death in New Delhi

Autopsy reports show the children had gone without food for up to nine days prior to their deaths.
India: Three children starve to death in New Delhi
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Oil price shock on the way?

Tensions between regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran have provoked fears of an increase in world oil prices.
Oil price shock on the way?
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Israel's 'nation-state law' parallels the Nazi Nuremberg Laws

Israel's new 'nation-state' law follows in the footsteps of Jim Crow, the Indian Removal Act and the Nuremberg Laws.
Israel's 'nation-state law' parallels the Nazi Nuremberg Laws
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'A sea of fire': Greece wildfire survivors recount horror

At least 83 people killed, almost 200 injured after forest fires devastated coastal areas outside of Athens.
'A sea of fire': Greece wildfire survivors recount horror
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Yemen's rebels attack Abu Dhabi airport using a drone

Abu Dhabi airport tweeted earlier in the day there had been an incident involving a supply vehicle.
Yemen's rebels attack Abu Dhabi airport using a drone
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US threatens to sanction Turkey over detained American preacher

Vice President Mike Pence says US to impose significant sanctions on Turkey if Andrew Craig Brunson is not freed.
US threatens to sanction Turkey over detained American preacher
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Ethiopian engineer of controversial renaissance dam found dead

Simegnew Bekele managed the $4.8 billion Ethiopia Grand Renaissance Dam that is being built along the Nile river.
Ethiopian engineer of controversial renaissance dam found dead
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Nigeria: Grazing conflict deadlier than Boko Haram

At least 1,500 people have been killed in clashes between nomadic herders and sedentary farmers since September
Nigeria: Grazing conflict deadlier than Boko Haram
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US and EU agree to ease tensions over trade disagreements

The US-EU ties have recently taken nosedive following US decision to impose tariffs on aluminium and steel from the EU.
US and EU agree to ease tensions over trade disagreements
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Zimbabwe youth cautiously optimistic about change ahead of polls

In the first elections after Mugabe, youth sound hopeful but sceptical new leadership will improve living standard.
Zimbabwe youth cautiously optimistic about change ahead of polls
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Imran Khan claims victory, rivals allege rigging

Cricketer-turned-politician promises peace with neighbouring India, says he plans to put country on the right track.
Imran Khan claims victory, rivals allege rigging
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Up to 450 detained following deadly caste violence in India

Arrests come following Maratha minority's protests demanding quotas to ensure jobs in government and education.
Up to 450 detained following deadly caste violence in India
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Former Macron aide admits 'mistake' in hitting protester

Alexandre Benalla admits fault in interview, but says his conduct is used by people who want to 'get at the president'.
Former Macron aide admits 'mistake' in hitting protester
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Palestine elected presiding country of Group of 77 at UN

Palestine will preside over Group of 77 which promotes economic interests and represents 80 percent of world population.
Palestine elected presiding country of Group of 77 at UN
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Serbia proposes territorial swap with Kosovo

Serbian President's proposals could see North Kosovo rejoin Serbia but many warn against such divisions.
Serbia proposes territorial swap with Kosovo
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The many challenges awaiting Pakistan's Imran Khan

After winning the national vote, Imran Khan will have to start his premiership by placating the angry opposition.
The many challenges awaiting Pakistan's Imran Khan
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Imran Khan's speech in full

Complete transcript of the victory speech by PTI chairman and election frontrunner as he addresses nation from capital.
Imran Khan's speech in full
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Laos dam collapse: Thousands of Cambodians evacuated as floods hit

Water from Laos' dam breach streams into neighbouring Cambodia with floodwaters reaching 11.5 metres in some areas.
Laos dam collapse: Thousands of Cambodians evacuated as floods hit
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US: Trump faces deadline to reunite 2,500 separated families

US government has until end of Thursday to reunite all immigrant families after courts ruled to end separation policy.
US: Trump faces deadline to reunite 2,500 separated families
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What is behind the Hamas-Iran rapprochement?

Changing regional dynamics have pushed Hamas back into Iran's embrace.
What is behind the Hamas-Iran rapprochement?
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Climate change threatens Greenland's sled dog culture

Unstable winter seas are forcing fishermen to use boats instead of sled dogs to fish and hunt seals, threatening the historic tradition of its unique hunting lifestyle.
Climate change threatens Greenland's sled dog culture
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US civil rights icon Rosa Parks' home is up for auction

Other rare historic African-American artifacts up for auction include Jackson 5's original recording contract, and several chapters of original typed manuscript for Malcolm X's biography .
US civil rights icon Rosa Parks' home is up for auction
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BRICS summit: Leaders push for unity on trade

Leaders of BRICS emerging economies are holding an annual three-day summit, with attention focused on threat of a US-led global trade war.
BRICS summit: Leaders push for unity on trade
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Residents mourn Palestinian youth killed in 'cold blood'

Arkan Mizhar, 15, is the 31st Palestinian killed by Israeli forces in 2018 due to 'culture of impunity'.
Residents mourn Palestinian youth killed in 'cold blood'
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Thailand's Miracle Cave Rescue

The extraordinary inside story of the rescue of a young Thai football team from Tham Luang cave in Thailand.
Thailand's Miracle Cave Rescue
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Zimbabwe elections: Opposition says poll threatened by fraud

With just days to go until presidential election, opposition parties say there are serious irregularities with electoral process.
Zimbabwe elections: Opposition says poll threatened by fraud
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China: Blast outside US embassy in Beijing triggers panic

Beijing police say a 26-year-old man from China's Inner Mongolia region is suspected of triggering the blast.
China: Blast outside US embassy in Beijing triggers panic
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Pompeo defends Trump's Russia policy at Senate testimony

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was questioned by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee where he faced scathing criticism for the Administration's flip-flopping on Russia.
Pompeo defends Trump's Russia policy at Senate testimony
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Japan executes Aum Shinrikyo cult members behind Sarin attack

Aum Shinrikyo's 1995 attack on Tokyo's subway system killed 13 people and injured more than 6,000 others.
Japan executes Aum Shinrikyo cult members behind Sarin attack
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After series of attacks, why is the far right 'granted impunity'?

Despite a minuscule parliamentary presence, Ukraine's far right has become a visible and dreaded political force.
After series of attacks, why is the far right 'granted impunity'?
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Deaths as Taliban targets Afghan intelligence convoy

At least five people killed in the attack on Afghanistan's National Directorate of Security in Kabul.
Deaths as Taliban targets Afghan intelligence convoy
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US-EU trade: Trump promises not to impose new tariffs

The US and EU agreed to set up a joint commission on trade that will address their shared goals.
US-EU trade: Trump promises not to impose new tariffs
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UNRWA to cut jobs after US axes $300 in funding

The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees says it will cut more than 250 jobs in West Bank and Gaza due to lack of funds.
UNRWA to cut jobs after US axes $300 in funding
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Japan: Moving mosque welcomes Muslims

As Japan prepares for 2020 Summer Olympics, Tokyo company creates mosque on wheels to welcome Muslim visitors.
Japan: Moving mosque welcomes Muslims
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Wary Eritreans say Ethiopia deal 'means nothing' without reforms

With peace being made, expectations are rising that transformative reforms will be introduced, but many remain cautious.
Wary Eritreans say Ethiopia deal 'means nothing' without reforms
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Yemen 'on brink of new cholera epidemic', charity warns

A siege by Saudi and UAE forces of Hodeidah could have devastating consequences on the city, says Save the Children.
Yemen 'on brink of new cholera epidemic', charity warns
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Pakistan's Imran Khan leads polls as rivals cry foul

Initial results suggest Khan's PTI party will emerge as the largest single party in the national government.
Pakistan's Imran Khan leads polls as rivals cry foul
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Saudi Arabia suspends oil exports through Bab El-Mandeb

Move comes after Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted Saudi oil tankers in the Bab El-Mandeb Strait on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia suspends oil exports through Bab El-Mandeb
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Thousands of Cambodians evacuated as floods hit

Water from Laos' dam breach streams into neighbouring Cambodia with floods reaching 11.5 metres deep in some areas.
Thousands of Cambodians evacuated as floods hit
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Is footballer Mesut Ozil German or Turkish?

Footballer Mesut Ozil's resignation from the German national team has triggered a debate on racism and integration.
Is footballer Mesut Ozil German or Turkish?
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US will 'never recognise Russia's annexation of Crimea'

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says " Russia has acted in a manner unworthy of a great nation" by annexing Crimea.
US will 'never recognise Russia's annexation of Crimea'
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Israeli air raids kill three Palestinians in Gaza Strip

The raids come days after a UN-brokered ceasefire helped halt an earlier wave of attacks that hit the besieged enclave.
Israeli air raids kill three Palestinians in Gaza Strip
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Brazil: Facebook deactivates activist group pages ahead of polls

Facebook says accounts used by a right-wing Brazilian activist group were removed for spreading misinformation.
Brazil: Facebook deactivates activist group pages ahead of polls
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Houthi fighters attack Saudi ship off Yemen's coast

Saudi-UAE coalition says an oil tanker was slightly damaged due to an attack by the Houthi fighters.
Houthi fighters attack Saudi ship off Yemen's coast
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US: Immigrants prevented from making asylum bids

For the first time in 40 years, immigrants unable to claim political asylum as US President Donald Trump's policies continue to divide families.
US: Immigrants prevented from making asylum bids
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Greece wildfires: Death toll hits 80, thousands of homes burned

Rescuers struggle to find missing people after blazes destroy area near Athens.
Greece wildfires: Death toll hits 80, thousands of homes burned
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South Sudan rivals sign new power-sharing deal

The preliminary power-sharing deal will be followed by a final one on August 5 to end the country's civil war.
South Sudan rivals sign new power-sharing deal
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Iran: We will not engage in one-sided talks with US under threat

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says Islamic republic will never take part in one-sided talks following US threats.
Iran: We will not engage in one-sided talks with US under threat
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Toronto gun violence: 'A product of what we didn't do right'

Activists say community-led initiatives and socioeconomic opportunities, not more police, key to ending gun violence.
Toronto gun violence: 'A product of what we didn't do right'
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Underground lake with liquid salt water found on Mars

Finding liquid water on the Red Planet is seen as one of the most important aspects for life on Mars.
Underground lake with liquid salt water found on Mars
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Turkey parliament approves new anti-terror law

The new law strengthens the authorities' powers in detaining suspects and imposing public order.
Turkey parliament approves new anti-terror law
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Pakistan elections: Millions vote in violence-marred elections

Counting under way after a day of voting in Pakistan's historic general elections.
Pakistan elections: Millions vote in violence-marred elections
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Trump recorded discussing paying for Playboy model's story

Trump heard saying to his former lawyer 'pay with cash' in leaked recording of Playboy model discussion.
Trump recorded discussing paying for Playboy model's story
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US envoy to UN: Arab states do not really support Palestine

Nikki Haley blames Middle Eastern countries for not doing enough to financially help the Palestinians.
US envoy to UN: Arab states do not really support Palestine
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Senegal's Sinking Villages

Global climate change and an engineering 'quick fix' have created an ecological disaster on Senegal's Atlantic coast.
Senegal's Sinking Villages
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Deadly caste violence erupts in Indian state of Maharashtra

Marathas have shut down many schools, colleges and delayed trains in Mumbai, demanding quotas for government jobs.
Deadly caste violence erupts in Indian state of Maharashtra
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Japan heatwave: Death toll climbs to 80

Officials are urging citizens to stay indoors to avoid 'unprecedented' record-breaking heat that has been declared a natural disaster by the country's weather agency.
Japan heatwave: Death toll climbs to 80
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Trump to give $12bn bailout for farmers hurt by trade war

Trump administration's plan is aimed at protecting US farmers affected by tit-for-tat tariffs targeting dairy, soy and pork farmers.
Trump to give $12bn bailout for farmers hurt by trade war
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Muslim employees at Halliburton called 'terrorists': lawsuit

A complaint filed in Texas shines a light on the alleged discrimination of Muslims in the workplace.
Muslim employees at Halliburton called 'terrorists': lawsuit
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N'Golo Kante, Mesut Ozil and belonging

The World Cup revealed the ugly underbelly of European racism and intolerance.
N'Golo Kante, Mesut Ozil and belonging
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Pakistan elections: Who is Imran Khan?

A look at the life and political rise of the international cricket star-turned politician.
Pakistan elections: Who is Imran Khan?
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Remembering May Scaff, the icon of the Syrian revolution

For Syrian artist May Scaff, the struggle against the Assad regime and Israel were the same struggle
Remembering May Scaff, the icon of the Syrian revolution
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Swedish activist stops flight from deporting Afghan man to 'hell'

Elin Ersson's refusal to sit down on a plane deporting a 52-year-old to Kabul could see her fined and jailed.
Swedish activist stops flight from deporting Afghan man to 'hell'
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Latin America trade: Regional powers seek closer ties

Latin American leaders pledge to deepen commercial and economic ties at a meeting in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, as they seek to counter the risk of a deepening trade war.
Latin America trade: Regional powers seek closer ties
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Cancer patients in Yemen struggle to survive as options diminish

Even before the war, many Yemenis could not afford treatment, but now it has become nearly impossible as one specialised cancer treatment facility, that does not even have the means to provide chemotherapy, may soon shut down.
Cancer patients in Yemen struggle to survive as options diminish
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China arrests 15 people after vaccine maker admits wrongdoing

Authorities have already ordered the pharmaceutical manufacturer to halt production and recall all its vaccines.
China arrests 15 people after vaccine maker admits wrongdoing
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Cold weather grips southern South America

Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina shiver through some of their coldest nights of the year.
Cold weather grips southern South America
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US senators to grill Mike Pompeo on Trump-Putin Helsinki meeting

US secretary of state will appear before a Senate panel to explain what happened during the two leaders' recent closed-door meeting.
US senators to grill Mike Pompeo on Trump-Putin Helsinki meeting
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Dozens killed in ISIL attacks in southwest Syria: state media

Attacks come as government forces advance on remaining pockets of rebel-held territory in the south.
Dozens killed in ISIL attacks in southwest Syria: state media
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Qatar's emir in London for talks with British prime minister

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held talks in London with British Prime Minister Theresa May on strengthening bilateral relations between both countries.
Qatar's emir in London for talks with British prime minister
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Interactive: Pakistan Elections live results

Everything you need to know about the 2018 general elections.
Interactive: Pakistan Elections live results
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Can the BRICS propose a new development paradigm?

As BRICS countries come together for their 10th summit, they will have to put forward a new vision for the grouping.
Can the BRICS propose a new development paradigm?
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Blast kills 24 in Pakistan's Quetta on election day

Blast kills 24 in Pakistan's Quetta on election day
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UN peace envoy: trouble brewing on two fronts in the Middle East

UN middle east envoy urges all sides to begin to work for true change.
UN peace envoy: trouble brewing on two fronts in the Middle East
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Greece wildfires: Families 'embraced' until final moment

At least 23 children are among the 74 dead after forest fires erupted in villages outside of Athens.
Greece wildfires: Families 'embraced' until final moment
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Laos: Bodies found amid flooding but hundreds remain missing

At least 17 bodies recovered and hundreds remain missing after flood hits villages leaving over 6,600 people homeless.
Laos: Bodies found amid flooding but hundreds remain missing
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Pakistan elections 2018: All the latest updates

Some 106 million registered voters will elect a new government in a rare democratic transition of power.
Pakistan elections 2018: All the latest updates
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Intimidation and murder: Brazilians fight unequal land ownership

Confronting logging and mining companies and agribusinesses can be lethal in Brazil, the deadliest country in the world for environmental activists.
Intimidation and murder: Brazilians fight unequal land ownership
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Military's shadow looms as Pakistan goes to the polls

Election described as 'dirtiest in country’s history' to decide new prime minister.
Military's shadow looms as Pakistan goes to the polls
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Mbappe and Salah shortlisted for FIFA player of the year award

World football governing body announces names of 10 shortlisted nominees for the 2017-2018 season.
Mbappe and Salah shortlisted for FIFA player of the year award
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European Commission offers €6,000 to take in a migrant

Italy balks at commission's offer saying it doesn't want 'charity' to accept migrants arriving from the Mediterranean.
European Commission offers €6,000 to take in a migrant
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Hope still trumps despair in Pakistan's democracy

Election campaign shows there are countless of people trying to bring about change in Pakistan, indicating better days ahead for the country.
Hope still trumps despair in Pakistan's democracy
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Two Mexican journalists killed in separate attacks

Number of slain media workers rises to eight in Mexico in 2018 after killings of Ruben Pat Cauich and Luis Perez Garcia.
Two Mexican journalists killed in separate attacks
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Turkey-Israel war of words as Erdogan slams 'nation-state' law

Bilateral relations soured again since Israel's killing of Palestinian protesters along Gaza border.
Turkey-Israel war of words as Erdogan slams 'nation-state' law
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Hatidza Mehmedovic, head of Mothers of Srebrenica, dies at 65

In memory of Hatidza Mehmedovic, who passed away at a hospital in Sarajevo on Monday.
Hatidza Mehmedovic, head of Mothers of Srebrenica, dies at 65
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Beauty brands ban Kuwaiti blogger over comments on Filipino maids

Beauty blogger Sondos Qattan doubles down on initial comments on Kuwaiti law that grants Filipino workers more rights.
Beauty brands ban Kuwaiti blogger over comments on Filipino maids
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Will the UAE comply with the UN's top court ruling?

How will the International Court of Justice's preliminary order to reunite Qatari-UAE families affect the blockade?
Will the UAE comply with the UN's top court ruling?
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Trump administration restricts asylum criteria in the US

Teenagers Juan and Ana entered the US without documents, fleeing violence directed at their indigenous roots in Guatemala, but new "zero-tolerance" rules could scupper their asylum claim.
Trump administration restricts asylum criteria in the US
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DR Congo declares Ebola epidemic over

Announcement comes at the end of a 10-week observation period for re-emergence of the disease which claimed 33 lives.
DR Congo declares Ebola epidemic over
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Many ask why oil-rich Iraq needed to make Kuwait energy deal

OPEC's second-largest producer gets help from Kuwait after widespread unrest over power crisis.
Many ask why oil-rich Iraq needed to make Kuwait energy deal
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Zimbabwe elections 2018

Zimbabweans will go to the polls on July 30 to pick their next president in a closely-watched election.
Zimbabwe elections 2018
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Observers to monitor Cambodia elections after calls for boycott

Critics deride government's move to deploy 'fake' observers as opposition leaders call on voters to boycott.
Observers to monitor Cambodia elections after calls for boycott
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Zimbabwe businesses revel in election bonanza

Campaign period has been a welcome relief for some business owners but experts warn good times will not last.
Zimbabwe businesses revel in election bonanza
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Tropical Cyclone Son-Tinh makes landfall again

Three days of Son-Tinh overhead made things much worse in Vietnam and Laos.
Tropical Cyclone Son-Tinh makes landfall again
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Kenya: Kibera demolitions leave thousands homeless

Residents and activists say the government has gone back on promises to offer compensation and delay school demolitions.
Kenya: Kibera demolitions leave thousands homeless
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Why Ebola survivors are suing Sierra Leone

The government cannot account for $14 million allocated to help survivors rebuild their lives.
Why Ebola survivors are suing Sierra Leone
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Israeli forces arrest Palestinian female journalist in Hebron

At least 63 Palestinian women are being held in Israeli prisons, including journalists and mothers.
Israeli forces arrest Palestinian female journalist in Hebron
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The mayhem in Yemen and the crisis of meaning in the Arab World

Are Yemenis Arabs? And why are other Arabs bombing them?
The mayhem in Yemen and the crisis of meaning in the Arab World
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Mali elections 2018: Why presidential vote matters

Malians set to pick their president in a vote against a backdrop of fragile security and calls for economic improvement.
Mali elections 2018: Why presidential vote matters
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Greece wildfires: Survivors of deadly blazes dig through wreckage

At least 60 people died as forest fires crisscrossed through areas outside of the Greek capital, Athens.
Greece wildfires: Survivors of deadly blazes dig through wreckage
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Rescued Thai cave boys to be ordained into monkhood

Some members of Thai youth football team who were trapped in flooded cave for more than two weeks are becoming novices in Buddhist ceremony to show gratitude for rescue mission.
Rescued Thai cave boys to be ordained into monkhood
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Israel 'shoots down' Syrian fighter jet over Golan Heights

Israeli army says Patriot missiles 'intercepted' a Syrian Sukhoi jet after it entered occupied territory.
Israel 'shoots down' Syrian fighter jet over Golan Heights
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Israel partially lifts limitations on Gaza goods crossing

Move comes after urgent warnings from UN officials that emergency fuel supplies running low in the besieged enclave.
Israel partially lifts limitations on Gaza goods crossing
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Nicaragua unrest: Ortega denies responsibility for deaths

Nicaraguan leader refuses to step down, sayings early elections would 'make things worse'.
Nicaragua unrest: Ortega denies responsibility for deaths
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Senegal pushes new laws to promote employment for disabled people

Senegalese government is pursuing measures to encourage private companies to employ people with disabilities in an effort to root out social stigma.
Senegal pushes new laws to promote employment for disabled people
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Qatari emir visits London to rally international support

UK visit comes ahead of a meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May as the blockade against Qatar continues.
Qatari emir visits London to rally international support
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German football federation denies Mesut Ozil's 'racism' claims

DFB insists footballer should explain Erdogan meeting, as Turkish and German politicians slam treatment Ozil received.
German football federation denies Mesut Ozil's 'racism' claims
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2017 was deadliest year for environmental activism: report

At least 207 activists were killed, with Brazil, the Philippines and Colombia named as the most dangerous countries.
2017 was deadliest year for environmental activism: report
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Iran's FM Javad Zarif tweets back at Trump: 'BE CAUTIOUS!'

Iranian foreign minister fired back at US President Donald Trump on Monday, after he warned Iran to 'be cautious' in an all-caps tweet the previous day.
Iran's FM Javad Zarif tweets back at Trump: 'BE CAUTIOUS!'
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Afghanistan: Kabul hit by multiple explosions

At least four people wounded after at least three explosions hit Kabul, Reuters reports.
Afghanistan: Kabul hit by multiple explosions
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Election countdown begins in Pakistan

Security is being tightened ahead of Wednesday's crucial elections as more than 100 million registered voters are gearing up to elect their next leader.
Election countdown begins in Pakistan
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UK acting agency offered people $25 to attend anti-Qatar protest

UK firm now says it won't be involved 'in such a project', referring to planned protest against Qatari Emir in London.
UK acting agency offered people $25 to attend anti-Qatar protest
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Hundreds reported missing in Laos after dam collapse: State media

Officials call for relief aid after under-construction hydro-power dam collapses in Attapeu province, state media says.
Hundreds reported missing in Laos after dam collapse: State media
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