Brazil: Lula da Silva barred from running for presidency

Top electoral court rules jailed former president cannot run in October's election because of his graft conviction.
Brazil: Lula da Silva barred from running for presidency
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US ends all funding for UN's Palestine refugee agency

Move by Trump administration sharply criticised as a 'flagrant assault' on Palestinians already enduring dire situation.
US ends all funding for UN's Palestine refugee agency
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As Syria's final battles looms, what comes next?

The Assad government and its allies are preparing for a final assault on Idlib, the country's last rebel-held province.
As Syria's final battles looms, what comes next?
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US singer Aretha Franklin's funeral a star-studded gala

The funeral service was turned into a celebration of the life and legacy of the music icon.
US singer Aretha Franklin's funeral a star-studded gala
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UN renews warning against government offensive in Syria's Idlib

Fillipo Grandi, head of UNHCR, cautions over fresh displacement from potential government push on last rebel stronghold.
UN renews warning against government offensive in Syria's Idlib
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DRC's struggle for democracy enters new era

Elevation of sanctioned official and opposition bans prompt analyst fears ahead of December 23 presidential election.
DRC's struggle for democracy enters new era
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Alexander Zakharchenko killed in Donetsk cafe explosion

Russia accuses Ukraine of assassinating separatist leader of self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic.
Alexander Zakharchenko killed in Donetsk cafe explosion
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Nicaragua orders expulsion of UN team after critical report

Rights groups say Nicaragua expels a UN human rights mission over damning report on rising repression in the country.
Nicaragua orders expulsion of UN team after critical report
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Gaza protests: All the latest updates

Since protests began on March 30, Israeli forces have killed at least 166 Palestinians in the besieged coastal enclave.
Gaza protests: All the latest updates
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IMF vows 'full support' for Argentina amid economic crisis

A day after anti-austerity protests, IMF says it will work with Argentina on 'revised plan' to help its ailing economy.
IMF vows 'full support' for Argentina amid economic crisis
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The UK's new forest plan: 50 million trees over 25 years

The plan calls for 50 million trees planted over a 300-kilometre stretch of land.
The UK's new forest plan: 50 million trees over 25 years
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Anger grows in Myanmar over dam collapse

People in Myanmar are demanding to know why they weren’t warned ahead of the collapse.
Anger grows in Myanmar over dam collapse
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Kerala authorities estimate rebuilding after flood will cost $3bn

Local authorities assess potential damage to tourism and agriculture sectors and risk of waterborne diseases spreading.
Kerala authorities estimate rebuilding after flood will cost $3bn
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Child labour in Iran: can laws help them?

A new bill being discussed in parliament would overhaul Iran’s child protection laws to better protect kids from abuse.
Child labour in Iran: can laws help them?
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UAE used Israeli spyware 'to hack' phones belonging to opponents

Emails obtained by the New York Times appear to show purchase of software created by Israeli NSO group.
UAE used Israeli spyware 'to hack' phones belonging to opponents
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'Fall of Gondolin': Final Tolkien novel released

The Fall of Gondolin was described by the author before his death in 1973, as the first real story of Middle Earth.
'Fall of Gondolin': Final Tolkien novel released
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Usain Bolt makes professional football debut in Australia

Former sprint king Bolt turned out for Central Coast Mariners in a pre-season friendly.
Usain Bolt makes professional football debut in Australia
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Erdogan: Turkey needs Russia's S-400 missile defence system

Erdogan said Ankara would try to procure the missile system as soon as possible, which will likely be 2019.
Erdogan: Turkey needs Russia's S-400 missile defence system
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Fishermen in Hodeidah reportedly targeted by Saudi-UAE attacks

Saudi-UAE coalition says boats targeted were being used to smuggle weapons.
Fishermen in Hodeidah reportedly targeted by Saudi-UAE attacks
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The battle for Idlib: UN warns of a ‘perfect storm’

The UN Special Envoy for Syria is warning of what he calls a 'perfect storm' in Idlib Province if the government pushes to retake the last rebel stronghold.
The battle for Idlib: UN warns of a ‘perfect storm’
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Argentina economy; Thousands protest as peso tumbles

The International Monetary Fund has extended a $50bn bailout loan to Argentina.
Argentina economy; Thousands protest as peso tumbles
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Germany: Chemnitz protests against immigration policy

The violence flowed from the events on Sunday morning when a German national was fatally stabbed during an altercation with two migrants.
Germany: Chemnitz protests against immigration policy
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Yemen: Hodeidah offensive, fisherman scared to return sea

The media controlled by Yemen's Houthi rebels is reporting that 12 fishermen were killed in a Saudi-Emirati coalition air raid.
Yemen: Hodeidah offensive, fisherman scared to return sea
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Why are the Indian authorities afraid of a 'half-Maoist'?

Ninety-percent-disabled Indian professor GN Saibaba is dying a slow death in prison, accused of having 'Maoist links'.
Why are the Indian authorities afraid of a 'half-Maoist'?
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Rodrigo Duterte slammed after 'dangerous and distorted' rape joke

Activists accuse Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte of rolling back the women's rights movement in the country.
Rodrigo Duterte slammed after 'dangerous and distorted' rape joke
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Former PM Malcolm Turnbull resigns from Australian parliament

Former PM's resignation costs conservative government its majority less than a year before an election is due.
Former PM Malcolm Turnbull resigns from Australian parliament
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Australian filmmaker jailed six years for espionage in Cambodia

Ricketson was arrested and detained in June 2017 after he flew a drone over an opposition rally.
Australian filmmaker jailed six years for espionage in Cambodia
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The backbreaking work of Spain's exploited hotel cleaners

The lives of tens of thousands of chambermaids have been made harder with the rise of outsourcing cleaning companies.
The backbreaking work of Spain's exploited hotel cleaners
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Australian Catholic Church rejects compulsory abuse reporting

Authorities in Australia want to force priests to report abuse but Church says seal of confession should not be broken.
Australian Catholic Church rejects compulsory abuse reporting
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How can Libya be stabilised?

Efforts to stabilise the situation in Libya should start with curbing foreign interference in the country.
How can Libya be stabilised?
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South Sudanese rebels 'approve' peace deal with government

The final peace agreement between the government and rebels will be formally signed at a summit of regional leaders.
South Sudanese rebels 'approve' peace deal with government
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Bobi Wine 'blocked' from leaving for torture treatment

Pop star turned opposition MP was reportedly travelling to the US for medical treatment when he was detained.
Bobi Wine 'blocked' from leaving for torture treatment
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Is China detaining Uighur Muslims in secret camps?

US politicians have called for sanctions against Chinese officials after reports of torture and indoctrination.
Is China detaining Uighur Muslims in secret camps?
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UN: Iran continues to comply with terms of 2015 nuclear deal

UN's nuclear watchdog confirms Iranian compliance with 2015 nuclear deal amid uncertainty over future of the pact.
UN: Iran continues to comply with terms of 2015 nuclear deal
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Slain Palestinian's family not surprised by unrepentant Azaria

Relatives of Abed al-Fattah al-Sharif say the 21-year-old's killer has enjoyed total support from Israeli government.
Slain Palestinian's family not surprised by unrepentant Azaria
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Geert Wilders cancels Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest

November event that sparked protests in Pakistan was scrapped over security concerns, says far-right Dutch politician.
Geert Wilders cancels Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest
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Trans Mountain: Court quashes approval of contentious pipeline

Future of $5bn project in limbo after court rules Canada failed to adequately consult with Indigenous people.
Trans Mountain: Court quashes approval of contentious pipeline
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UK seeks to tap Kenya markets as Brexit deadline approaches

The UK's prime minister wraps up a three-day Africa tour in Kenya. With Brexit looming, what can rebuilding old links help shore up Britain's economy?
UK seeks to tap Kenya markets as Brexit deadline approaches
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Unpacking South Africa's fraught and complex land debate

Land reform a key issue ahead of elections next year, experts say, turning up debate over legacy of apartheid.
Unpacking South Africa's fraught and complex land debate
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Venice film festival: 75th annual celebration begins

Lights, camera, action: Venice rolls out the red carpet for its Film Festival and Al Jazeera takes a sneak peak at this year's contenders for the Golden Lion.
Venice film festival: 75th annual celebration begins
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DRC rebel tells ICC he's a revolutionary, not the 'terminator'

Bosco Ntaganda faces 18 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity for acts allegedly committed in 2002-2003.
DRC rebel tells ICC he's a revolutionary, not the 'terminator'
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Russia and Syria vow to 'wipe out terrorists' in Idlib

Humanitarian fears grow as Russian and Syrian FMs signal all-out attack on last rebel-held stronghold is imminent.
Russia and Syria vow to 'wipe out terrorists' in Idlib
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Canada and US seek ways to salvage NAFTA as deadline looms

Canadian and US negotiators express optimism as they race to agree to new terms by Trump's Friday deadline.
Canada and US seek ways to salvage NAFTA as deadline looms
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Iran's only Jewish hospital grapples with fallout of US sanctions

As access to life-saving medicines becomes restricted, hospitals worry about future of their most vulnerable patients.
Iran's only Jewish hospital grapples with fallout of US sanctions
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Asian Games: More than medals up for grabs

Victorious athletes in the 2018 Asian Games are given cash prizes by their nation, military service exceptions and even jobs.
Asian Games: More than medals up for grabs
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Top Chinese Buddhist monk accused of coercing nuns into sex fired

Prominent monk demanded sex from at least six nuns as 'part of Buddhist studies' and four of them gave in, report says.
Top Chinese Buddhist monk accused of coercing nuns into sex fired
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Dutch cartoon contest and protests in Pakistan: All for show?

Geert Wilders' competition as well as demands behind rallies in Pakistan only exist for attention, two analysts argue.
Dutch cartoon contest and protests in Pakistan: All for show?
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Iraq's disappeared: Where is Wissam?

Wissam disappeared without a trace after US soldiers arrested him in Baghdad 13 years ago.
Iraq's disappeared: Where is Wissam?
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DR Congo: World's second largest rainforest faces logging threat

Area of rainforest the size of France is at risk as government plans to end ban on industrial logging concessions.
DR Congo: World's second largest rainforest faces logging threat
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De Mistura warns of 'perfect storm' over Syria's Idlib

Fears are rising that Syria, backed by Russia, is mobilising for a military offensive to retake last rebel-held enclave.
De Mistura warns of 'perfect storm' over Syria's Idlib
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Heavy rain pounds Hong Kong for fourth consecutive day

Locals warned to avoid steep slopes as landslide risk remains high.
Heavy rain pounds Hong Kong for fourth consecutive day
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India's bank note ban failed, slowed economy: Central Bank

Banned currency during much-hyped 2016 demonetisation drive was returned to India's Central Bank, its report reveals.
India's bank note ban failed, slowed economy: Central Bank
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We won't stop fighting for justice for Syria's disappeared

Tens of thousands of forcibly disappeared continue to languish in al-Assad's prisons.
We won't stop fighting for justice for Syria's disappeared
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It is time to teach colonial history in British schools

Growing up in Britain, I knew nothing of the many crimes the British Empire had committed against my Iraqi ancestors.
It is time to teach colonial history in British schools
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Myanmar: More than 60,000 affected by dam collapse

Eighty-five villages and towns flooded in central Myanmar, raising concerns over the safety of dams in the country.
Myanmar: More than 60,000 affected by dam collapse
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Despite threats, Nigerian radio station battles Boko Haram on air

The armed group promised to attack Dandal Kura, but presenters continue to inform listeners on how to counter fighters.
Despite threats, Nigerian radio station battles Boko Haram on air
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Trump blames stagnant North Korea talks on US-China trade war

In a series of tweets sent out on Wednesday, the US president said that North Korea is under pressure from China.
Trump blames stagnant North Korea talks on US-China trade war
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US pastor held in Turkey prepared to go to European court: lawyer

Case to be taken to European Court of Human Rights if Andrew Brunson is not released by Turkish judiciary, lawyer says.
US pastor held in Turkey prepared to go to European court: lawyer
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US primary elections seen as key tests for 'Trump effect'

Votes in Florida and Arizona are seen as two important tests in determining how upcoming mid-term elections could shape up.
US primary elections seen as key tests for 'Trump effect'
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India may face sanctions if it buys Russia's S-400 missiles: US

US might not offer waiver to India if it buys S-400 missile system from Russia, Pentagon official says.
India may face sanctions if it buys Russia's S-400 missiles: US
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US official calls for investigation into Saudi-UAE raids in Yemen

Recent UN report blames Saudi-UAE military coalition for most of the civilian deaths in Yemen's war.
US official calls for investigation into Saudi-UAE raids in Yemen
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Pakistan marchers threaten Islamabad blockade over Dutch cartoons

Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan protesters vow to blockade the city unless Dutch ties are cut over cartoon competition.
Pakistan marchers threaten Islamabad blockade over Dutch cartoons
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Gambia: Back Home

We investigate why some in The Gambia have returned home to discourage others from an attempt at life in Europe.
Gambia: Back Home
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Argentina's peso hits record low against US dollar

Buenos Aires has asked International Monetary Fund for an advance on a $50bn dollar bailout loan, but many doubt the country can meet its financial obligations.
Argentina's peso hits record low against US dollar
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Will UN's Myanmar 'genocide' accusation amount to change?

Refugees likely to continue to suffer severely despite damning report accusing country's top military generals of atrocities against the Rohingya.
Will UN's Myanmar 'genocide' accusation amount to change?
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Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi 'should have resigned': UN chief

UN human rights chief Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein says Myanmar leader should have quit over army's campaign against Rohingya.
Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi 'should have resigned': UN chief
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Iran doctors: US sanctions endangering patients' lives

Physicians are worried they will not have enough drugs to treat patients as banking restrictions and the fear of doing business with Tehran makes it more difficult to get supplies.
Iran doctors: US sanctions endangering patients' lives
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The Philippines' forced disappearance crisis

Despite the restoration of democracy in recent decades, it is still common for political dissenters to be abducted and never heard from again.
The Philippines' forced disappearance crisis
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Aretha Franklin fans pay tributes to the late 'Queen of Soul'

Fans are lining up in Detroit to view her casket before the funeral on Friday, the second day paying their last respects to Franklin.
Aretha Franklin fans pay tributes to the late 'Queen of Soul'
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Is Greece seeing more initiatives to help educate refugee minors?

At least four million refugee children are out of school, but NGOs there are trying to help them get the education needed for a better life.
Is Greece seeing more initiatives to help educate refugee minors?
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Trump announces another top White House aide to step down

Counsel Don McGahn, who has been involved with probe into Russian meddling in 2016 election, will leave post, sparking suspicion that another member of Trump's inner circle is turning against him.
Trump announces another top White House aide to step down
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French fishermen assault British boats over scallops

Dozens threw smoke bombs and rammed UK vessels in the English Channel, where British boats are allowed to fish, but the French say it is depleting shellfish stocks.
French fishermen assault British boats over scallops
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Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran ready to abandon nuclear deal

Ayatollah Khamenei tells Iran's president and cabinet they cannot count on European support for landmark agreement.
Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran ready to abandon nuclear deal
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Israel threatens 'strong' action against Iranian forces in Syria

Recent deal between Damascus and Tehran on military cooperation will not deter Israel, Netanyahu vows.
Israel threatens 'strong' action against Iranian forces in Syria
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Can Trump terminate NAFTA?

Threats to pull out of NAFTA could ring hollow, analysts say, as Congress may have final say on agreement's future.
Can Trump terminate NAFTA?
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Have war crimes been committed in Yemen?

Air strikes by the Saudi-Emirati coalition cause most civilian deaths but a UN report also blames Houthi rebels.
Have war crimes been committed in Yemen?
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US envoy: Right of return for Palestinians should be reviewed

Ambassador Nikki Haley says right of return 'absolutely" needs to be 'looked at' during pro-Israeli think-tank speech.
US envoy: Right of return for Palestinians should be reviewed
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Brazil may limit Venezuelans crossing northern border: Temer

Authorities considering limiting entries to 100-200 Venezuelans per day in norther border state, President Temer says.
Brazil may limit Venezuelans crossing northern border: Temer
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Iraq's Abadi to send team to US in hope of Iran transactions deal

PM says his country is unable to enact full sanctions against Iran, citing need for essential commodities.
Iraq's Abadi to send team to US in hope of Iran transactions deal
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Clashes shatter illusion of security in Libyan capital

Armed groups excluded from Tripoli and access to the spoils of Libya's informal economy have violently risen up.
Clashes shatter illusion of security in Libyan capital
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Myanmar dam burst: Villages inundated by floodwater

A dam has collapsed in Myanmar - flooding villages and forcing thousands of people to flee.
Myanmar dam burst: Villages inundated by floodwater
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Morocco arrests 12 suspects over teen's 2-month torture

Teenage girl says she was repeatedly gang-raped and brutalised throughout her two-month ordeal.
Morocco arrests 12 suspects over teen's 2-month torture
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End of the line for Hay'et Tahrir al-Sham in Syria?

With major assault on rebels' last bastion of Idlib impending, analysts suggest time is up for former al-Qaeda branch.
End of the line for Hay'et Tahrir al-Sham in Syria?
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Will Russia force Iran out of Syria?

The US shouldn't count on Russia to force Iran out of Syria any time soon.
Will Russia force Iran out of Syria?
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Forests in danger: Biofuel demand threatens forests

A boom in biofuels is posing a major threat to the region's rainforests.
Forests in danger: Biofuel demand threatens forests
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Tears, anger as Germany returns human remains seized from Namibia

Descendants of those slaughtered by Germany a century ago accuse Berlin of failing to properly atone for the atrocity.
Tears, anger as Germany returns human remains seized from Namibia
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Western Australia has its wettest, and driest, winter in years

Australia has an historic drought and some record-breaking cereal-growing weather, at the same time.
Western Australia has its wettest, and driest, winter in years
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Iran sanctions hearing: Lawyers say 'time is running out'

Iranian government lawyers are at the International Court of Justice for the third day of hearings to challenge US sanctions.
Iran sanctions hearing: Lawyers say 'time is running out'
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Trump accuses China of hacking Clinton's email; Beijing denies it

US president points finger at China for Hillary Clinton hack; Beijing says it's a 'staunch defender' of cybersecurity.
Trump accuses China of hacking Clinton's email; Beijing denies it
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India's Supreme Court criticises police for arresting activists

Activists' arrest over alleged caste incitement also draws condemnation from rights groups and opposition parties.
India's Supreme Court criticises police for arresting activists
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Kenya: Roadside bomb kills five soldiers in Lamu county

Blast destroys army vehicle in the coastal Lamu county, 100km from Somali border, leaving ten others wounded.
Kenya: Roadside bomb kills five soldiers in Lamu county
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Iran arrests 'tens of spies working for government bodies'

While the nationalities of the alleged spies have not been revealed, an Iranian minister states they are dual nationals.
Iran arrests 'tens of spies working for government bodies'
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Venezuela moves to raise petrol price amid crisis

Venezuelans have until the end of the month to register their cars for an unspecified amount of subsidised petrol, before prices go up dramatically for everyone else.
Venezuela moves to raise petrol price amid crisis
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Unprecedented number of Muslim Americans running for office

Advocacy groups say they have been spurred on by unpopular policies and rhetoric of President Donald Trump
Unprecedented number of Muslim Americans running for office
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Turkey minister sees 'no economic risk' amid row with US

Berat Albayrak says Ankara sees no big risk to Turkey's economy after Moody's cuts rating for 20 Turkish institutions.
Turkey minister sees 'no economic risk' amid row with US
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US to continue military drills with South Korea: Mattis

US last week cancelled a meeting with North Korea, citing insufficient progress on denuclearisation.
US to continue military drills with South Korea: Mattis
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Egyptian football official 'threatens' Mo Salah's mother

Khaled Lateif, an EFA board member, warned the Liverpool star that while he no longer resided in Egypt, his mother did.
Egyptian football official 'threatens' Mo Salah's mother
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Libya: Ceasefire in force after days of fighting in Tripoli

But agreement is in doubt because government is not thought to be strong enough to reign in the armed groups 'terrorising civilians' in the southern suburbs of the capital.
Libya: Ceasefire in force after days of fighting in Tripoli
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Salma the Boxer: Fighting back in Molenbeek

Young boxers at a Moroccan migrant-founded gym counter stereotypes that their neighbourhood is a 'hotbed of radicalism'.
Salma the Boxer: Fighting back in Molenbeek
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Yazidis seek church asylum as Europe's empathy for refugees wanes

Yazidis' asylum requests are increasingly rejected in Germany as refugees in other countries also face deportation.
Yazidis seek church asylum as Europe's empathy for refugees wanes
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Iraq: Eight killed in Anbar province suicide bombing

At least eight killed, 12 wounded in attack on security checkpoint in Qaim district of Iraq's Anbar province.
Iraq: Eight killed in Anbar province suicide bombing
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Myanmar rejects UN findings in Rohingya genocide report

The government denies any allegations of purported genocide of Rohingya Muslims by Myanmar armed forces.
Myanmar rejects UN findings in Rohingya genocide report
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Earthquake sends small waves to South Pacific islands

Warning for possible tsunami waves as tall as a metre above tide level along coasts of Fiji, New Caledonia and Vanuatu.
Earthquake sends small waves to South Pacific islands
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Yemen war: 'Nowhere left to hide' for 400,000 trapped in Hodeidah

Several residents say they can't afford to flee and are instead trying to live 'normal lives' amid the chaos of war.
Yemen war: 'Nowhere left to hide' for 400,000 trapped in Hodeidah
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Venice Film Festival kicks off award season

In recent years, the festival has had a reputational makeover, enjoying access to big-budget Hollywood movies, as well as critical hits likely to go on to Oscar glory, success and recognition.
Venice Film Festival kicks off award season
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Trump accuses Google, Facebook and Twitter of bias

US president mulls action against tech giants for allegedly silencing conservative views, and giving prominence to news articles critical of him.
Trump accuses Google, Facebook and Twitter of bias
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Summer meets winter in central Europe

A dramatic change in the weather sees heavy snowfalls on the higher grounds of Austria and Germany.
Summer meets winter in central Europe
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Ex-officer Roy Oliver guilty of murder for killing Jordan Edwards

Jury convicts white former Texas police officer who shot and killed 15-year-old African American in April 2017.
Ex-officer Roy Oliver guilty of murder for killing Jordan Edwards
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War of words between US-Russia as Syria attack looms

Washington and Moscow trade chemical attack warnings as Russian naval buildup grows ahead of strike on Syria's Idlib.
War of words between US-Russia as Syria attack looms
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Can Europe live without the United States?

French President Macron says White House is undermining transatlantic relations and Europe may have to defend itself.
Can Europe live without the United States?
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India: Outrage after activists arrested over alleged Maoist links

Five left-wing activists arrested in multi-city raids accused of triggering caste violence near Pune last year.
India: Outrage after activists arrested over alleged Maoist links
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Dutch police arrest man over alleged plot to kill Geert Wilders

Controversial politician announced plans for a drawing competition of Prophet Mohammad cartoons for later this year.
Dutch police arrest man over alleged plot to kill Geert Wilders
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Italy: Migrants protest expulsion from refugee centres in Naples

Authorities issue eviction notices for dozens of asylum seekers for being absent during police checks.
Italy: Migrants protest expulsion from refugee centres in Naples
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French environment minister Nicolas Hulot resigns

France's environment minister resigns, saying he's disappointed in his government's approach to tackling climate change.
French environment minister Nicolas Hulot resigns
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Migration expected to top Merkel's agenda on West Africa tour

Trip to Senegal, Ghana and Nigeria marks Germany's belated interest in Africa and concern over irregular migration.
Migration expected to top Merkel's agenda on West Africa tour
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Hurricane Maria killed nearly 3,000 in Puerto Rico: study

Government-commissioned independent study finds that 2,975 deaths in the six months after Marie resulted from storm.
Hurricane Maria killed nearly 3,000 in Puerto Rico: study
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Are Filipino basketball players getting taller?

Many hope the Philippines' basketball team is about to get a boost from a national growth spurt.
Are Filipino basketball players getting taller?
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Arrest of Ugandan security forces demanded over alleged torture

Parliament speaker urges president to apprehend security officers for their alleged beatings of political detainees.
Arrest of Ugandan security forces demanded over alleged torture
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Russia to hold biggest war games since Cold War

NATO to monitor Russia's September drill of 300,000 troops, 1,000 aircraft, two naval fleets and all its airborne units.
Russia to hold biggest war games since Cold War
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Africa's endangered rainforests

The rainforests of Africa are in danger of being completely wiped out by illegal loggers, poachers and climate change.
Africa's endangered rainforests
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East Asia faces more flood threats

Summer rains in Japan and the Koreas have been significant and haven't yet ceased.
East Asia faces more flood threats
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Mattis: US still backs Saudi-UAE alliance amid Yemeni deaths

US defence secretary says US support for Saudi Arabia and UAE-led coalition is not unconditional, 'constantly reviewed'.
Mattis: US still backs Saudi-UAE alliance amid Yemeni deaths
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#justicefornirmala: anger spreads in Nepal over police 'cover-up'

Protests continue in Nepal against alleged police mishandling in the Nirmala Panta rape and murder case.
#justicefornirmala: anger spreads in Nepal over police 'cover-up'
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Israel razes home of slain Palestinian attacker

Homes of Palestinians involved in attacks are routinely destroyed by Israel, a move critics call collective punishment.
Israel razes home of slain Palestinian attacker
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US rejects UN court jurisdiction over Iran sanctions case

State Department lawyer argues her country has the right to protect its national security and other interests.
US rejects UN court jurisdiction over Iran sanctions case
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Russia accuses Syrian rebels of planing Idlib chemical attack

Russia has called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council about an expected offensive in Syria.
Russia accuses Syrian rebels of planing Idlib chemical attack
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Bobi Wine and the beginning of the end of Museveni's power

Can an artist-turned-politician deliver the final blow that brings down Museveni's rule in Uganda?
Bobi Wine and the beginning of the end of Museveni's power
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South Africa's Afriforum and Trump's kiss of death

Donald Trump's endorsement has hurt white nationalists and their attempt to garner support in South Africa.
South Africa's Afriforum and Trump's kiss of death
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Peru sees Venezuelan migrant influx despite restrictions

One migrant, Maria, tells Al Jazeera she is not in Peru to 'take away a job from someone else', but because her 'children had nothing to eat'.
Peru sees Venezuelan migrant influx despite restrictions
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South Sudan rebel leader Machar 'refused' to sign peace deal

The main opposition groups are demanding guarantees over their reservations about the deal.
South Sudan rebel leader Machar 'refused' to sign peace deal
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Iranian MPs refer Rouhani to judiciary over economy

President Hassan Rouhani blamed Iran's economic woes on an 'American conspiracy' during a grilling by parliament.
Iranian MPs refer Rouhani to judiciary over economy
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Philippines: Duterte faces new ICC complaint over 'drug' killings

Activists and families of eight victims of the 'war on drugs' filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court.
Philippines: Duterte faces new ICC complaint over 'drug' killings
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South Sudan: Oil revival to boost economic recovery

Affected by the civil war, the country's oil output is expected to reach 210,000 bpd by the end of 2018.
South Sudan: Oil revival to boost economic recovery
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Egyptian opposition calls for release of former diplomat Marzouk

Maasoum Marzouk was arrested on Thursday after calling for a referendum on President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's rule.
Egyptian opposition calls for release of former diplomat Marzouk
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'Get out of our country': A Pakistani migrant's Greek story

A Pakistani migrant worker tells of the attack that left him badly beaten and reconsidering his future in the country.
'Get out of our country': A Pakistani migrant's Greek story
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UN accuses Saudi-UAE alliance of possible war crimes in Yemen

Investigation says alliance may have committed war crimes and human rights violations during war with Houthi rebels.
UN accuses Saudi-UAE alliance of possible war crimes in Yemen
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Colombia to withdraw from pan-South American UNASUR bloc

Duque says the group of South American states acts as an accomplice to the 'Venezuelan dictatorship'.
Colombia to withdraw from pan-South American UNASUR bloc
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Far-right, anti-fascists clash in east German town of Chemnitz

Protests take place after murder for German national of Cuban origin on Saturday.
Far-right, anti-fascists clash in east German town of Chemnitz
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Russia postpones Afghanistan peace conference

Afghanistan and the US turned down invitations for the meeting but Taliban were willing to attend.
Russia postpones Afghanistan peace conference
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Hamas: Between unity with Fatah and a deal with Israel

Hamas seems to be making more progress on a de-escalation deal with Israel than on reconciliation with Fatah.
Hamas: Between unity with Fatah and a deal with Israel
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Ousted Australian PM Turnbull set to quit parliament

Turnbull's move could lose Australian government the one-seat majority in parliament.
Ousted Australian PM Turnbull set to quit parliament
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Why London's Notting Hill Carnival means more this year

Europe's biggest street party event celebrates Afro-Caribbean culture and aims to promote racial tolerance, but it has special significance this year following Windrush deportation scandal.
Why London's Notting Hill Carnival means more this year
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Rohingya refugees made permanent: A cycle repeated

New infrastructure in Bangladesh's Rohingya camps, coupled with a stalled repatriation deal, spell out a permanent stay for refugees.
Rohingya refugees made permanent: A cycle repeated
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Algeria's Bouteflika in Geneva for 'periodic medical checks'

President Bouteflika has made similar trips in the past, including the Val-de-Grace hospital in Paris, for treatment.
Algeria's Bouteflika in Geneva for 'periodic medical checks'
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Will the largest dam in Africa ever be completed?

The multi-billion dollar project has been dogged by disputes and delays.
Will the largest dam in Africa ever be completed?
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Pakistan condemns blasphemous Dutch cartoon contest

Senate passes resolution decrying Prophet Muhammad caricature competition planned by far-right Dutch politician.
Pakistan condemns blasphemous Dutch cartoon contest
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US judge extends ban on release of 3-D printed gun blueprints

Judge extends order blocking the online distribution of files for printing plastic guns until the case is resolved.
US judge extends ban on release of 3-D printed gun blueprints
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Ethiopia arrests ex-Somali region head over rights abuses

Abdi Mohamed Omar arrested on charges of human rights abuses and stoking deadly ethnic clashes in restive region.
Ethiopia arrests ex-Somali region head over rights abuses
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Report: Saudi's King Salman blocked public listing of Aramco

Move to halt oil giant's $100bn initial public offering seen as king's way to keep the crown prince's power in check.
Report: Saudi's King Salman blocked public listing of Aramco
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Journalists demand justice after Bosnian reporter badly beaten

Media workers in Bosnia are routinely subjected to verbal attacks, threats and libel lawsuits.
Journalists demand justice after Bosnian reporter badly beaten
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Egypt: Security forces kill 5 armed men in southern Egypt

Interior ministry said attackers killed after they opened fire on security forces during an early morning raid.
Egypt: Security forces kill 5 armed men in southern Egypt
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US, Mexico reach NAFTA deal as attention turns to Canada

Trump pledges to 'get rid' of NAFTA after months of negotiations over the trilateral trade deal.
US, Mexico reach NAFTA deal as attention turns to Canada
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Pakistan's baseball team use their cricket skills at Asian Games

In Pakistan, cricket is king - but their baseball players are using some of the same skills to impress at the Asian Games.
Pakistan's baseball team use their cricket skills at Asian Games
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Europe drought reveals 'Hunger Stones' in Czech river

Rivers are drying up during the hottest-recorded summer in Europe, revealing archaeological treasures in the Czech Republic.
Europe drought reveals 'Hunger Stones' in Czech river
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US vows to fight Iran lawsuit in international court

Tehran accuses Washington of 'naked economic aggression' and urges UN's top court in The Hague to nullify US sanctions.
US vows to fight Iran lawsuit in international court
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French President Macron: Europe cannot depend on US for security

Trump's 'aggressive' isolationism means US 'appears to be turning its back on shared history', French president says.
French President Macron: Europe cannot depend on US for security
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How much plastic is in our oceans?

The world's plastic pollution has doubled in the past 20 years and only less than 10 percent of the world's plastic is recycled.
How much plastic is in our oceans?
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John McCain, brave warrior, occasional maverick, and statesman

At a time when US politics is mired in toxic rhetoric, it is good to remember politicians like John McCain.
John McCain, brave warrior, occasional maverick, and statesman
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'My world went dark': The day ISIL killed my cousin at school

Maisam Iltaf recalls how 17-year-old Rahila died in a suicide attack on a school in the Afghan capital on August 15.
'My world went dark': The day ISIL killed my cousin at school
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Mohamed Salah hits out at Egyptian FA over image use

Liverpool footballer says officials ignored letters he and his lawyers sent, reigniting months-old dispute.
Mohamed Salah hits out at Egyptian FA over image use
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Elon Musk, Tesla and the Saudi connection

Amid recalls, ethics investigations and low production, Tesla faces growing scrutiny from critics and investors.
Elon Musk, Tesla and the Saudi connection
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John McCain: The impossible man

John McCain's legacy reflects the internal contradictions of the US imperial experience.
John McCain: The impossible man
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Libya: Deadly clashes erupt in Tripoli

Health ministry declares state of emergency in the capital after deadly clashes between unidentified armed groups.
Libya: Deadly clashes erupt in Tripoli
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Yemen's cancer crisis amid war

It is becoming increasing difficult to get potentially life-saving treatment to 35,000 cancer patients in Yemen, with 11,000 new cases each year, as the ongoing war nears its four-year mark.
Yemen's cancer crisis amid war
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Alexei Navalny says detention extended for another 30 days

Russia's opposition leader to remain in detention until after protests he organised against unpopular pension reforms.
Alexei Navalny says detention extended for another 30 days
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Russia denies it was behind air raid in Afghanistan

Afghan officials said clashes broke out between drug smugglers and Tajik border guards before the attack.
Russia denies it was behind air raid in Afghanistan
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Summer meets winter in central Europe

A dramatic change in the weather sees heavy snowfalls on the higher grounds of Austria and Germany.
Summer meets winter in central Europe
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Uganda: Court frees jailed opposition MP Bobi Wine

The court did not approve the bail application of more than ten other suspects charged alongside Wine.
Uganda: Court frees jailed opposition MP Bobi Wine
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Tehran will help rebuild Syria, says Iran defence minister

Iran has provided steady political, financial and military backing to Damascus in the civil war.
Tehran will help rebuild Syria, says Iran defence minister
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Gurus Gone Bad in India

How do manipulative cult leaders exploit devout believers?
Gurus Gone Bad in India
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Morocco: Outcry after 'girl is raped, tattooed with swastikas'

Teenager says she was abducted and gang-raped by 13 men who forcibly tattooed her and burned her with cigarettes.
Morocco: Outcry after 'girl is raped, tattooed with swastikas'
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US-Kenya trade talks: Trump seeks to counter China's growing role

Trade and security are expected to dominate discussions as President Uhuru Kenyatta meets with his counterpart Donald Trump in the United States capital.
US-Kenya trade talks: Trump seeks to counter China's growing role
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UN report calls for genocide charges against Myanmar officials

Independent fact-finding mission says crimes against Rohingya and other minorities include sexual violence and murder.
UN report calls for genocide charges against Myanmar officials
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Google's China push outweighs censorship concerns

The tech giant's re-entry into China signals a major policy U-turn involving the world's largest market.
Google's China push outweighs censorship concerns
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Tributes pour in after death of US senator John McCain

Meanwhile, there was no praise for the prominent Republican's long career of public service from the current occupant of the Oval Office.
Tributes pour in after death of US senator John McCain
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ICJ hears Iran lawsuit to have US sanctions lifted

Iran says US sanctions are damaging its economy and violating terms of 1955 friendship treaty between two countries.
ICJ hears Iran lawsuit to have US sanctions lifted
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Myanmar: Verdict for two jailed Reuters journalists postponed

Kyaw Soe Oo and Wa Lone were investigating the killings of 10 Rohingya Muslims by soldiers when they were arrested.
Myanmar: Verdict for two jailed Reuters journalists postponed
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Unified Korea team wins dragon boat race at Asian Games

Victory in the 500-metre race in Indonesia comes a day after the combined women's team won bronze in another event.
Unified Korea team wins dragon boat race at Asian Games
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Deadly mass shooting at video game tournament in Florida

Suspect dead after gunman opens fires at a video game tournament in the US city of Jacksonville.
Deadly mass shooting at video game tournament in Florida
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Can Pope Francis end abuse of children in Catholic Church?

The head of the Roman Catholic Church is on a two-day visit to the Republic of Ireland.
Can Pope Francis end abuse of children in Catholic Church?
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Host Indonesia dreams of badminton glory at Asian Games

Top-ranked badminton players like Marcus Gideon and Kevin Sukamuljo inspire Indonesian young people, from elite academies to street-level players, to become the best in the world.
Host Indonesia dreams of badminton glory at Asian Games
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Gaza brain drain: Woes force thousands to leave

Stifled opportunities - the 11-year-old blockade has suppressed Gaza's industry and its people and many are taking a rare chance to try their option abroad.
Gaza brain drain: Woes force thousands to leave
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe returns to prison in Iran

Judiciary rejects extension of release for British-Iranian woman imprisoned in Tehran on espionage charges.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe returns to prison in Iran
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Ex-Vatican envoy urges Pope Francis to resign over abuse case

Archbishop levels 'extraordinary' allegations as Catholic Church leader visits Ireland and 'begs for God's forgiveness'.
Ex-Vatican envoy urges Pope Francis to resign over abuse case
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A new dawn or more of the same for Zimbabwe?

Many Zimbabweans hope inauguration will usher in new era but critics raise concerns over Mnangagwa's ties to old guard.
A new dawn or more of the same for Zimbabwe?
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Colombians vote in landmark anti-corruption referendum

Citizens answer seven questions seeking to punish corruption, lower politcians' salaries and introduce jail sentences.
Colombians vote in landmark anti-corruption referendum
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ISIL leader in Afghanistan killed in air strikes

Abu Saad Erhabi killed along with 10 other members of ISIL's Afghan branch, security agency says.
ISIL leader in Afghanistan killed in air strikes
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Chicago residents reflect on anniversary of 1968 riots

Anti-war and anti-police violence protesters mark the 50th anniversary of the violence that erupted around the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Chicago residents reflect on anniversary of 1968 riots
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Afghan President Ghani rejects ministers' resignations

Defence and interior ministers, as well as a security chief, sent their resignations on Saturday.
Afghan President Ghani rejects ministers' resignations
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Hurricane Lane set to go down in Hawaii's record books

Once a category-5 hurricane, Lane brought incredible amounts of rain to Hawaii’s Big Island
Hurricane Lane set to go down in Hawaii's record books
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Zimbabwe: Emmerson Mnangagwa sworn in as new president

Thousands of people and foreign leaders attend ceremony in capital Harare for the swearing-in of new president.
Zimbabwe: Emmerson Mnangagwa sworn in as new president
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From road tax to courts: The Taliban's attempts at state building

In the 1990s the armed group focused on moral policing. Now the Taliban runs parallel governments in areas of influence.
From road tax to courts: The Taliban's attempts at state building
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Refugees allowed to leave ship as prosecutor investigates Salvini

Far-right politician Salvini is being investigated after more than 150 migrants and refugees were stranded on a ship.
Refugees allowed to leave ship as prosecutor investigates Salvini
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Undocumented & Under Attack: Pakistani Migrant Workers

With anti-migrant violence on the rise, Pakistani migrants in Greece stand up to neo-Nazis and demand their rights.
Undocumented & Under Attack: Pakistani Migrant Workers
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Iran's economy minister Masoud Karbasian impeached

Karbasian is the second Rouhani cabinet minister sacked this month after removal of Labour Minister Ali Rabiei.
Iran's economy minister Masoud Karbasian impeached
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John McCain: Hero at home, hawk in Middle East

Late Republican senator went from prisoner of war in Vietnam to candidate for the US presidency.
John McCain: Hero at home, hawk in Middle East
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Yemen reopens historic Cairo Castle in Taiz

The historical site in the strategically important city in southern Yemen was used as a barracks for the last four years.
Yemen reopens historic Cairo Castle in Taiz
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Between bureaucracy and violence, Pakistanis in Greece push back

Five years after 27-year-old Shahzad Luqman's murder in Athens, far-right attacks continue to plague Pakistani migrants.
Between bureaucracy and violence, Pakistanis in Greece push back
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Pope tells Ireland he feels 'pain, shame' over sex abuse scandal

Pope Francis has marked first papal visit to Ireland in nearly four decades with speech acknowledging 'failure' of Catholic Church to adequately address 'repugnant' clerical child abuse.
Pope tells Ireland he feels 'pain, shame' over sex abuse scandal
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Turkey detains two more suspects over US embassy shooting

Arrests raise total number of suspects to four, with police saying first two held were drunk at the time of attack.
Turkey detains two more suspects over US embassy shooting
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Flood-hit Kerala's tourism industry almost grinds to a halt

Tourism accounts for 12 percent of the southern Indian state's economy, but flooding has already hit the industry hard, with experts expecting 20-25 percent drop during peak season.
Flood-hit Kerala's tourism industry almost grinds to a halt
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Iran earthquake: Two killed as strong tremors rattle Kermanshah

More than 240 injured by earthquake that hit the country's west, where another strong quake struck in November.
Iran earthquake: Two killed as strong tremors rattle Kermanshah
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Zarif accuses US of waging 'psychological war' against Iran

Iranian FM says the US was targeting Iran and its business partners but Washington would not achieve its goals.
Zarif accuses US of waging 'psychological war' against Iran
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Turkey's lira turmoil could herald a global financial crisis

A decade of unconventional monetary policy has stored up immense vulnerabilities in the world economy.
Turkey's lira turmoil could herald a global financial crisis
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Zimbabwe: Survivors still seek justice for Matabeleland killings

President Emmerson Mnangagwa was state security minister in the 1980s when at least 20,000 people were killed by the army, leading some to question if he can reform the country, given his past political allegiances.
Zimbabwe: Survivors still seek justice for Matabeleland killings
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Venezuela migrant crisis: Peru imposes new entry restrictions

Passports are now required in an effort to stem the flow of Venezuelans fleeing their country's economic crisis.
Venezuela migrant crisis: Peru imposes new entry restrictions
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Censored and Surveilled: The Digital Occupation of Palestinians

Squeezed between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, is social media a safe space for Palestinians?
Censored and Surveilled: The Digital Occupation of Palestinians
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US Senator John McCain dies at the age of 81

The Republican senator from Arizona, who became a prominent critic of Trump, dies after battling brain cancer.
US Senator John McCain dies at the age of 81
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'At home, we've no chance': Thousands reach Peru before new rules

Peru brings into force new entry restrictions to limit the flow of Venezuelans fleeing their country's economic crisis.
'At home, we've no chance': Thousands reach Peru before new rules
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Algeria says second person dies in cholera outbreak

Authorities say the disease's rapid spread is linked to poor hygiene but many believe government's reaction was slow.
Algeria says second person dies in cholera outbreak
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World Bank to give Ethiopia $1bn in budgetary assistance: PM

In first press conference since taking office in April, Abiy Ahmed also says 2020 election will be free and fair.
World Bank to give Ethiopia $1bn in budgetary assistance: PM
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Will a Saudi Aramco IPO ever happen?

Uncertainty as plans to sell shares in the Saudi state-owned oil giant Aramco have reportedly been postponed.
Will a Saudi Aramco IPO ever happen?
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Ill refugees taken off stranded Italy ship as health worries grow

Italy's government allows 11 women and five men to disembark, as UN urges EU to relocate some 150 stranded passengers.
Ill refugees taken off stranded Italy ship as health worries grow
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DRC rolls out prototype treatments to fight Ebola outbreak

An outbreak of Ebola in eastern DRC has 39 confirmed deaths as authorities roll out new drugs.
DRC rolls out prototype treatments to fight Ebola outbreak
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One year since Myanmar army crackdown, Rohingya seek justice

Refugees living in Bangladesh camps protest and demand rights, 12 months after fleeing Myanmar army's brutal crackdown.
One year since Myanmar army crackdown, Rohingya seek justice
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Iraqi protest against unsafe water in Basra

Anger has again reached the streets of Basra after contaminated water sent hundreds to hospital.
Iraqi protest against unsafe water in Basra
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War in Yemen: Eid Al-Adha a difficult time for Yemeni refugees

In Yemen, Eid Al-Adha is not a time for celebration; feeling forgotten and alone, it remains a fight for survival.
War in Yemen: Eid Al-Adha a difficult time for Yemeni refugees
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Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny detained outside Moscow home

Opposition leader's detention came shortly after he announced a string of rallies across Russia over a pension reform.
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny detained outside Moscow home
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One dead in Nepal rally demanding action over teen's rape, murder

Police fired at angry protesters in western city of Mahendranagar, killing a teenage boy and injuring dozens.
One dead in Nepal rally demanding action over teen's rape, murder
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ISIL holding 27 Syrians, including children, hostage: HRW

ISIL plans to use the hostages as leverage in negotiations with the Syrian government, residents tell rights group.
ISIL holding 27 Syrians, including children, hostage: HRW
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Syria’s war: Attack on Idlib could endanger millions of IDPs

Many of the nearly three million people living in Idlib are already internally displaced from other parts of Syria and an attack on the province could spark a new migration crisis.
Syria’s war: Attack on Idlib could endanger millions of IDPs
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Spain takes steps to exhume Franco's remains

Francisco Franco's family says it will take charge of the late dictator's remains once they are exhumed.
Spain takes steps to exhume Franco's remains
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Egypt: Eight killed in military operation in north Sinai

Clashes kill four fighters and four Egyptian troops in restive Sinai province.
Egypt: Eight killed in military operation in north Sinai
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Nearly one million displaced in Ethiopia ethnic violence

Age-old ethnic tensions boiled over after Abiy Ahmed became prime minister, threatening to undermine his sweeping reforms aimed improving relations between Ethiopia's more than 80 ethnic groups.
Nearly one million displaced in Ethiopia ethnic violence
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Erdogan calls for Turks to unite against 'attacks on economy'

President says unity of Turks against attacks targeting country's political and economic independence would prevail.
Erdogan calls for Turks to unite against 'attacks on economy'
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China slams 'irresponsible' Trump for North Korea claim

US president postponed Pompeo's planned trip to Pyongyang and blamed China for stalling efforts to disarm North Korea.
China slams 'irresponsible' Trump for North Korea claim
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Gaza's children living with the trauma of wars

An Israeli air raid almost killed six-year-old Nama Abu Foul in 2014 and she, like many of Gaza's children, still deals with the physical and mental injuries suffered during wars on Gaza.
Gaza's children living with the trauma of wars
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Oil-rich Venezuela takes desperate measures to bolster economy

Venezuela, once the richest country in Latin America, is coping with one of the worst economic disasters in the world.
Oil-rich Venezuela takes desperate measures to bolster economy
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The Rohingya's dark anniversary must spur global action

It is not enough to end the violence against the Rohingya. Far more must be done to ensure their safety in Myanmar.
The Rohingya's dark anniversary must spur global action
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Opposition leader Bemba banned from running for presidency

Country's former VP registered as a candidate after the ICC overturned his war crimes charges earlier this year.
Opposition leader Bemba banned from running for presidency
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Fans react angrily to 'racist' ban on Serena Williams' catsuit

Social media users have accused French Open officials of racism, sexism, and ignoring the health benefits of the suit.
Fans react angrily to 'racist' ban on Serena Williams' catsuit
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US aid cut to Palestinians hits NGO's hard

Palestinian aid workers decry US cut of $200m in economic assistance, months after also cutting contribution to UNRWA.
US aid cut to Palestinians hits NGO's hard
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Trump's troubled week: White House hit with blow after blow

Following a series of guilty verdicts and pleas, chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, Allen Weisselberg, has now been granted immunity in exchange for his testimony in Michael Cohen's case.
Trump's troubled week: White House hit with blow after blow
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Rohingya demand justice a year after fleeing Myanmar

Al Jazeera speaks to one Rohingya activist who is urging fellow Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar to begin demanding their rights and seek justice one year on from attacks that sent them fleeing to safety in Bangladesh.
Rohingya demand justice a year after fleeing Myanmar
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Pope Francis arrives in Ireland for landmark visit

Visit comes at the back of referendums where the Irish electorate voted to legalise abortion and gay marriage.
Pope Francis arrives in Ireland for landmark visit
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Suicide attack in Jalalabad claims two lives

Suicide bomber blew himself up at a camp of protesters rallying in support of a disqualified candidate.
Suicide attack in Jalalabad claims two lives
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Zimbabwe's Chamisa rejects ruling on Mnangagwa's election victory

Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa rejects ruling on election challenge, saying he has a legitimate claim to lead.
Zimbabwe's Chamisa rejects ruling on Mnangagwa's election victory
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Nigeria's Third Mainland Bridge shut down for maintenance

Country's busiest bridge in city of Lagos is closed to traffic for third time in its 40-year history in order to repair cracks and structural damage.
Nigeria's Third Mainland Bridge shut down for maintenance
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Bowing to Beijing? Google's Project Dragonfly

Google's planned Chinese search app comes under fire. Plus, censorship in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Bowing to Beijing? Google's Project Dragonfly
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Kerala floods: Five airlines offer to fly aid for victims

Qatar Airways and Emirates SkyCargo among airlines delivering lifeboats, food, water and medicines without charge.
Kerala floods: Five airlines offer to fly aid for victims
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Muslim Tatars: The patriots practising a 'light version of Islam'

Muslims have lived in Poland for 600 years, but there is a fear that they will gradually abandon their culture.
Muslim Tatars: The patriots practising a 'light version of Islam'
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IMF urges Saudi Arabia to contain spending despite oil price rise

The organisation says a rise in spending would expose the Saudi budget if there was an unexpected drop in oil prices.
IMF urges Saudi Arabia to contain spending despite oil price rise
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China: At least 19 killed in fire at resort hotel in Harbin

Firefighters found 16 people dead and three more died at a hospital, where another 18 were treated for injuries.
China: At least 19 killed in fire at resort hotel in Harbin
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UN likens Venezuelan refugee crisis to situation in Mediterranean

Almost 1.6 million Venezuelans have fled the country since 2015 due to the economic situation.
UN likens Venezuelan refugee crisis to situation in Mediterranean
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Palestine football chief Rajoub banned over Messi comments

Rajoub asked fans to burn Messi shirts and pictures after Argentina were due to play a friendly in Israel.
Palestine football chief Rajoub banned over Messi comments
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Rohingya crisis: One year on, do they want to return to Myanmar?

Al Jazeera spoke with Rohingya living in refugee camps in Cox's Bazar about their thoughts on repatriation.
Rohingya crisis: One year on, do they want to return to Myanmar?
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Venezuelans determined to leave despite border restrictions

Many fleeing the economic and political situation in Venezuela say they'll leave even as countries tighten their borders
Venezuelans determined to leave despite border restrictions
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Malaysian financier Jho Low charged over massive 1MDB scandal

Issuance of arrest warrants against Low and his father is seen as a key step in extraditing fugitive businessman.
Malaysian financier Jho Low charged over massive 1MDB scandal
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Mexico's Lopez Obrador says military to keep crime-fighting role

Armed forces will continue being used in effort to stamp out organised crime and drug trafficking, says president-elect.
Mexico's Lopez Obrador says military to keep crime-fighting role
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US cuts over $200m in aid to Palestinians

Palestinians slam Trump's move, which follows big cuts to UNRWA funding, calling it 'cheap blackmail as political tool'.
US cuts over $200m in aid to Palestinians
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Odyssey for refugees stuck on Italy ship goes on as EU talks fail

Over 150 people stuck on coastguard ship Diciotti for ninth day as Italian authorities refuse to let them disembark.
Odyssey for refugees stuck on Italy ship goes on as EU talks fail
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Gaza protests: All the latest updates

Since protests began on March 30, Israeli forces have killed at least 166 Palestinians in the besieged coastal enclave.
Gaza protests: All the latest updates
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Hackable humans and digital dictators: Q&A with Yuval Noah Harari

New technologies are the biggest challenges facing humanity says the best-selling 'Sapiens' and 'Homo Deus' author.
Hackable humans and digital dictators: Q&A with Yuval Noah Harari
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Guam: What it means to be from a US territory

AJ+ travels to Guam to speak to residents about voting rights, SPAM, and their history of colonisation.
Guam: What it means to be from a US territory
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Yuval Noah Harari: Technology is humanity's biggest challenge

The international best-selling author discusses artificial intelligence, climate change and immigration with Al Jazeera.
Yuval Noah Harari: Technology is humanity's biggest challenge
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Trump orders Mike Pompeo to delay North Korea trip, blasts China

Trump calls off top diplomat's trip, tweeting that 'sufficient progress' has not been made on denuclearisation.
Trump orders Mike Pompeo to delay North Korea trip, blasts China
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Inside the intellectual hub where Baghdad's spirit thrives

The Ottoman military barracks-turned-cultural hub allows intellectuals, poets and artists to express and exchange ideas.
Inside the intellectual hub where Baghdad's spirit thrives
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What's behind the recent political unrest in Uganda?

Ugandan pop star-turned-opposition-MP Bobi Wine is facing a charge of treason, which could carry the death penalty.
What's behind the recent political unrest in Uganda?
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War in Yemen: Dozens of civilians killed in Saudi-UAE bombing

Houthi sources say an air raid by the Saudi-UAE coalition has killed at least 31 civilians, including women and children, in Yemen.
War in Yemen: Dozens of civilians killed in Saudi-UAE bombing
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Pakistan disputes US account of Pompeo-Khan phone call

Pakistan's foreign ministry says conversation between PM and top US diplomat did not mention 'terrorists in country'.
Pakistan disputes US account of Pompeo-Khan phone call
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Trump Organization finance chief 'gets immunity' in Cohen probe

Allen Weisselberg got immunity to speak to prosecutors in probe of hush money to women linked to Trump, US media report.
Trump Organization finance chief 'gets immunity' in Cohen probe
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The Doomsday Clock on Trump's presidency leaps forward

Last Tuesday, the Doomsday Clock on Donald Trump’s presidency leaped forward one half-hour to 10 minutes to midnight.
The Doomsday Clock on Trump's presidency leaps forward
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Ebola in the DRC: Death toll rises in second outbreak

The outbreak, centred in Mangina, has claimed 63 lives thus far and WHO and health workers are taking extraordinary measure to reach the afflicted in the conflict-ridden North Kivu province.
Ebola in the DRC: Death toll rises in second outbreak
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Scott Morrison in as new prime minister of Australia

Exiting PM Malcolm Turnbull did not run in the internal Liberal Party election called by rival Peter Dutton, who was defeated in the poll by Scott Morrison.
Scott Morrison in as new prime minister of Australia
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Still blackballed: American football's most recognisable exile

With another NFL season set to begin in two weeks, Colin Kaepernick remains an outcast.
Still blackballed: American football's most recognisable exile
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Zimbabwe court rejects opposition bid to annul election results

Top court rejects legal challenge by MDC, which alleged the vote was rigged in favour of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Zimbabwe court rejects opposition bid to annul election results
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War in Yemen: Dozens of civilians killed in Saudi-UAE bombing

Houthi sources say an air raid by the Saudi-UAE coalition has killed at least 31 civilians, including women and children, in Yemen.
War in Yemen: Dozens of civilians killed in Saudi-UAE bombing
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Honouring immigrant lives lost crossing Arizona's deadly desert

Many of the 3,000 immigrants who have died in the past 15 years trying to cross the Arizona desert have gone unidentified and unremembered, but activists and officials are trying to change that.
Honouring immigrant lives lost crossing Arizona's deadly desert
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DRC: Doctor stricken with Ebola in rebel stronghold

WHO says 97 people believed to have contact with the infected physician in an area dominated by a dangerous rebel group.
DRC: Doctor stricken with Ebola in rebel stronghold
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Yelibuya: Why is this Sierra Leonean town is sinking?

Life in Yelibuya is becoming increasingly difficult. Just as one house is rebuilt, water damage destroys another.
Yelibuya: Why is this Sierra Leonean town is sinking?
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ISIL playing the stock market to raise cash: Russia

ISIL is speculating on stock markets and investing funds in legal sectors around the globe, Russia's UN envoy says.
ISIL playing the stock market to raise cash: Russia
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Yemen: Air raids kill dozens of children killed

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels say at least 31 people, including women and children, were killed in an attack on their convoy in the western province of Hodeida A Saudi-Emirati coalition air attack in Yemen has killed at least 26 civilians.
Yemen: Air raids kill dozens of children killed
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Two killed as floods hit Taiwan

Schools and offices close as more rain is forecast across the island.
Two killed as floods hit Taiwan
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Kerala floods: 'Over-deployment led to disaster'

Nearly a million people remain displaced from their homes in the Indian state of Kerala, as it recovers from the worst floods in a century.
Kerala floods: 'Over-deployment led to disaster'
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Lombok earthquake death toll rises to 555

More than 1,300 people were injured in the major quake and nearly 353,000 are now internally displaced.
Lombok earthquake death toll rises to 555
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HRW says Saudi-UAE alliance covering up war crimes in Yemen

Rights group accuses alliance fighting Houthi rebels in Yemen of failing to properly investigate alleged war crimes.
HRW says Saudi-UAE alliance covering up war crimes in Yemen
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Two sentenced to prison for Charlottesville attack on black man

Jacob Scott Goodwin and Alex Ramos sentenced to eight and six years for beating of DeAndre Harris.
Two sentenced to prison for Charlottesville attack on black man
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Egypt: Former diplomat detained after call for referendum on Sisi

Maasoum Marzouk also proposed release of all political prisoners and protests at Tahrir Square if demands weren't met.
Egypt: Former diplomat detained after call for referendum on Sisi
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Appeals court gives ex-Korean president Park 25-year sentence

Court also fines Park, who was removed from office in 2017 over corruption allegations, almost $17.8m.
Appeals court gives ex-Korean president Park 25-year sentence
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Rohingya camps: Vaccination campaigns fight epidemics

The WHO and its more than 100 partners have administered immunisation campaigns in Rohingya camps.
Rohingya camps: Vaccination campaigns fight epidemics
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Australia ruling party chooses Scott Morrison as next PM

Malcolm Turnbull becomes fourth prime minister dumped by his or her own party before serving a full three-year term.
Australia ruling party chooses Scott Morrison as next PM
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US Attorney General Jeff Sessions hits back at Trump criticism

Sessions pushes back after Trump attacks his leadership in Fox interview on Cohen, Manafort and impeachment.
US Attorney General Jeff Sessions hits back at Trump criticism
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Houthis: Saudi-UAE air raids kill dozens, including 22 children

Reported attack on camp for IDPs comes after UAE state media says Houthi missile in same district kills one child.
Houthis: Saudi-UAE air raids kill dozens, including 22 children
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