'Two-bit' EU 'mobsters': How UK tabloids cover the Brexit debate

Many of Britain's papers, especially tabloids are stoking the political flames and pushing their pro-Leave agendas.
'Two-bit' EU 'mobsters': How UK tabloids cover the Brexit debate
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US, Mexico, Canada agree on new trade pact to replace NAFTA

The new pact replaces the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement, which Trump had threatened to cancel.
US, Mexico, Canada agree on new trade pact to replace NAFTA
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Macedonia PM wants to proceed with name-change despite low turout

Leaders of opposition party VMRO-DPMNE boycotted the vote, saying the wording on the referendum was misleading.
Macedonia PM wants to proceed with name-change despite low turout
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Indian troops fire shots at Pakistani helicopter in Kashmir

Indian army claims the chopper, carrying leader of Pakistan-administered Kashmir, violated its airspace.
Indian troops fire shots at Pakistani helicopter in Kashmir
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Can the UN revive talks to end the Yemen war?

Key players voice support but previous attempts to resolve the three-year conflict have ended in disappointment.
Can the UN revive talks to end the Yemen war?
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Brazil’s poor bear brunt of social programmes’ funding cuts

Although unemployment rates have fallen, broken promises and economic mismanagement have left millions struggling to make ends meet.
Brazil’s poor bear brunt of social programmes’ funding cuts
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Theresa May faces divided party as Conservative conference begins

As EU deadline approaches, Brexit tops the agenda at annual Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.
Theresa May faces divided party as Conservative conference begins
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Former Maldives leader Gayoom freed on bail a week after election

Former president's release came a week after half-brother Abdulla Yameen lost the presidential election.
Former Maldives leader Gayoom freed on bail a week after election
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Egypt court orders retrial of Muslim Brotherhood's Mohamed Badie

Brotherhood's spiritual leader has been sentenced to death and prison terms in other cases.
Egypt court orders retrial of Muslim Brotherhood's Mohamed Badie
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Malta allows migrants off rescue ship after five days

Fifty-eight migrants and a dog will be transferred to four European nations in the coming days.
Malta allows migrants off rescue ship after five days
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Indonesia tsunami: Death toll jumps to 832, rescuers struggle

With most of the confirmed deaths from Palu, authorities brace for much worse as reports filter in from outlying areas.
Indonesia tsunami: Death toll jumps to 832, rescuers struggle
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Why are humans killing 100 million sharks every year?

Increasing consumption of shark fin soup and illegal fishing may lead to extinction of certain species, experts warn.
Why are humans killing 100 million sharks every year?
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Qatar refutes Saudi, UAE allegations of supporting 'terrorism'

Doha denies allegations by Saudi Arabia and UAE and instead accuses blockading countries of destabilising the region.
Qatar refutes Saudi, UAE allegations of supporting 'terrorism'
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South Africans highly divided over relaxed cannabis laws

A victory for South Africa's Rastafarian community as the top court rules it's no longer illegal to smoke cannabis, in private.
South Africans highly divided over relaxed cannabis laws
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Real Madrid football club honours Palestine activist Ahed Tamimi

Palestinian activist, who spent eight months in Israeli prison, is welcomed at Bernabeu stadium by the football club.
Real Madrid football club honours Palestine activist Ahed Tamimi
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It's time to speak about the economic cost of sexual assault

The Kavanaugh scandal is an opportunity to finally talk about the economic toll sexual assault takes on our society.
It's time to speak about the economic cost of sexual assault
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Afghanistan election: Concern about voting system

The changing faces of Afghanistan's election more women candidates than ever before and biometric machines, for the upcoming poll.
Afghanistan election: Concern about voting system
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The past six months in Gaza have been like another war

I am doctor in Gaza and I have never seen anything like this before.
The past six months in Gaza have been like another war
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Musk fraud deal: Tesla CEO to step down as chairman

Elon Musk steps down as chairman of Tesla as part of a settlement with US financial regulators.
Musk fraud deal: Tesla CEO to step down as chairman
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Erdogan opens huge mosque in Germany amid rival rallies

Inauguration caps a three-day state visit, as supporters and critics of Turkish president take to streets of Cologne.
Erdogan opens huge mosque in Germany amid rival rallies
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Gaza protest: Funerals held for 7 Palestinians killed by Israel army

Anguish in Gaza, as funerals take place for protesters killed on Friday along the barrier fence with Israel.
Gaza protest: Funerals held for 7 Palestinians killed by Israel army
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Japan: Typhoon Trami heads to mainland after battering Okinawa

Authorities warn of torrential rain as typhoon heads to mainland after lashing southern islands, injuring at least 50.
Japan: Typhoon Trami heads to mainland after battering Okinawa
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Erdogan opens mega-mosque in Germany's Cologne amid rival rallies

Turkish president wraps up a state visit to Germany by opening Europe's largest mosque, with police deploying in force to manage the rival rallies.
Erdogan opens mega-mosque in Germany's Cologne amid rival rallies
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In Jharkhand, a tribal assertion met with fierce police crackdown

Authorities say they are legally acquiring land to be used for 'development' projects, but villagers tell another story.
In Jharkhand, a tribal assertion met with fierce police crackdown
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Indonesia: Tsunami death toll tops 800 amid search for survivors

The death toll from quake-tsunami disaster rises to 832 as search for survivors continues, government agency says.
Indonesia: Tsunami death toll tops 800 amid search for survivors
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Iraq's Kurds vote in parliamentary election

Iraq's Kurds vote in the semi-autonomous region's parliamentary election a year after a failed bid for independence.
Iraq's Kurds vote in parliamentary election
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How Afghanistan fell in love with cricket

Cricket was imported by Afghan refugees from Pakistan, banned by the Taliban and finally embraced by government.
How Afghanistan fell in love with cricket
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DR Congo election: Opposition warns of vote-rigging

The introduction of electronic voting and the exclusion of a number of candidates from the ballot has united opposition parties ahead of the long-delayed vote on Dec.
DR Congo election: Opposition warns of vote-rigging
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Is Iraqi Kurdistan on the verge of another civil war?

Iraqi Kurdistan could witness a spate of instability after the September 30 elections.
Is Iraqi Kurdistan on the verge of another civil war?
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Macedonians vote on whether to change country's name

The referendum is not binding, but a 'yes' majority would give parliament a mandate to change the constitution.
Macedonians vote on whether to change country's name
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The new Mahathir and Malaysia's media revamp

Once branded as 'enemy of the press', what does Mahathir Mohamad's return to power mean for Malaysia's journalists?
The new Mahathir and Malaysia's media revamp
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Brazil: Thousands of women rally against far-right Bolsonaro

Tens of thousands nationwide march against Jair Bolsonaro's presidential bid ahead of October 7 election.
Brazil: Thousands of women rally against far-right Bolsonaro
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Syria FM: Our battle against terrorism 'almost over'

Syria slammed international interference and attacks on its sovereignty, while also accusing US of war crimes.
Syria FM: Our battle against terrorism 'almost over'
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India, Pakistan trade barbs at UN over failed bid for talks

India, Pakistan trade barbs at UN over failed bid for talks
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Qatar emir to visit Latin America to seek allies amid blockade

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's tour starts Monday as Doha seeks new alliances in face of Gulf blockade.
Qatar emir to visit Latin America to seek allies amid blockade
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Will Gulf crisis ruin US plans for Middle East security alliance?

The US wants an anti-Iran alliance. Qatar wants an end to the blockade. Is there hope for an agreement?
Will Gulf crisis ruin US plans for Middle East security alliance?
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Iraq 'regrets' closure of US consulate, Iran rejects 'propaganda'

US on Friday said it will close its consulate in Basra following threats from Iran and Iran-backed groups.
Iraq 'regrets' closure of US consulate, Iran rejects 'propaganda'
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Senegal split over legalizing traditional medicine

Politicians aim to ease the burden on hospitals, but medical doctors protest against allowing witchcraft.
Senegal split over legalizing traditional medicine
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Morocco's teachers debate: Classical Arabic or local dialect

Educators in Morocco are asking what language is more important to be taught in schools.
Morocco's teachers debate: Classical Arabic or local dialect
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Egyptian activist jailed for posting sexual harassment video

Amal Fathy has been convicted of spreading 'fake news' through a Facebook video she posted in May.
Egyptian activist jailed for posting sexual harassment video
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UN pledges to eradicate peacekeeper sex abuse

Sex abuse scandals have caused immense damage to UN's reputation, particularly in Haiti and Central African Republic.
UN pledges to eradicate peacekeeper sex abuse
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Ryder Cup: Europe extend lead over US

The momentum is with Europe after a stunning comeback in Friday's afternoon session.
Ryder Cup: Europe extend lead over US
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Iran worry retaliation from fighters during Syrian campaign

A week after the terror at Ahvaz, Iranian civilians protest against Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the US.
Iran worry retaliation from fighters during Syrian campaign
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After Ahvaz: Iran's national security worries and challenges

As questions swirl about the Ahvaz attack, Iranians eye Israel and hope for political change in the US.
After Ahvaz: Iran's national security worries and challenges
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Protests at UN: Number of violent conflicts tripled since 2010

Political discourse highlight the disconnect between those in power and those who are suffering the most.
Protests at UN: Number of violent conflicts tripled since 2010
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Congo presidential election concerns over credibility of vote

Rural people in Congo worry that electronic voting machines, being used for the first time, will be manipulated.
Congo presidential election concerns over credibility of vote
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Chad troops kill 17 Boko Haram fighters after Lake Chad attack

A second deadly attack this year by Boko Haram near Lake Chad was repelled by Chadian troops.
Chad troops kill 17 Boko Haram fighters after Lake Chad attack
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China sees AIDS cases surge

A 14 percent increase in HIV victims means almost one million new diagnoses in the world's most populous nation.
China sees AIDS cases surge
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Palestine sues US at international court over Jerusalem embassy

Palestine files complaint with UN's International Court of Justice to return US embassy to Tel Aviv.
Palestine sues US at international court over Jerusalem embassy
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The UK Labour Party and the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

We debate the UK Labour Party's adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's anti-Semitism definition.
The UK Labour Party and the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism
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Oil-rich but powerless: Who can solve Iraq's electricity crisis?

What's behind the lack of power and water in the oil-rich economy? A look at challenges facing Iraq's next government.
Oil-rich but powerless: Who can solve Iraq's electricity crisis?
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Release of jailed journalists in Myanmar discussed at the UN

Advocates are calling on the UN to take a stronger stand for the release of jailed journalists in Myanmar, Bangladesh and Egypt.
Release of jailed journalists in Myanmar discussed at the UN
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Hurricane Florence aftermath: Coal ash contamination unavoidable

Other than dead fish, toxic coal ash pits are scattered across North and South Carolina.
Hurricane Florence aftermath: Coal ash contamination unavoidable
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Kavanaugh confirmation exposes divide in US politics

The nation's divide is on clear display in Congress and on the streets during the historic nine hours of the Senate hearing.
Kavanaugh confirmation exposes divide in US politics
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The Zaghari-Ratcliffe case and Theresa May's outrageous hypocrisy

The British government is concerned about Iran's political prisoners, but ignores those unjustly detained in the UK.
The Zaghari-Ratcliffe case and Theresa May's outrageous hypocrisy
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Low turnout expected as Iraq's Kurds prepare to vote

Sunday's vote comes a year after failed independence bid that put Kurds under Baghdad's economic and political pressure.
Low turnout expected as Iraq's Kurds prepare to vote
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Police clash with Catalan separatists in Barcelona

Catalan police intervene as rival demonstrations by separatists and Spanish police take place in central Barcelona.
Police clash with Catalan separatists in Barcelona
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How East Germany became a stronghold of the far right

The lack of serious action against the far right has enabled the current xenophobic surge in East Germany.
How East Germany became a stronghold of the far right
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Hurricane Rosa to bring flash floods to Mexico, US

It has been an above average tropical season for the eastern Pacific.
Hurricane Rosa to bring flash floods to Mexico, US
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What happened to Nicaragua's democracy?

The government calls the ongoing protests a 'violent criminal coup', but critics say President Ortega is the new Somoza.
What happened to Nicaragua's democracy?
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British tabloids on Brexit: Eurosceptics or Eurohaters?

As Brexit talks drag on, UK right-wing media ratchet up negative coverage. Plus, Mahathir and Malaysia's media revamp.
British tabloids on Brexit: Eurosceptics or Eurohaters?
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Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour Party and anti-Semitism

Daniella Peled and Michael Rosen debate whether the UK Labour Party has an anti-Semitism problem.
Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour Party and anti-Semitism
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Six months to go until Brexit: All you need to know

Will Brexit definitely happen? Is a trade deal expected? What will happen to migrants? How will the economy be affected?
Six months to go until Brexit: All you need to know
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US shuts down consulate in Iraq's Basra citing Iranian 'threats'

The move follows recent rocket attacks that Washington says were directed at the consulate in Basra.
US shuts down consulate in Iraq's Basra citing Iranian 'threats'
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Russian FM Lavrov: Delivery of S-300 to Syria regime has begun

Russia begins delivering S-300 missile system to Syria as Russian FM says relations with US are at 'all-time low'.
Russian FM Lavrov: Delivery of S-300 to Syria regime has begun
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The toll of burying Grenfell's dead

For those who cared for the living and the dead after the Grenfell Tower fire, the struggle for justice continues.
The toll of burying Grenfell's dead
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Dozens dead as quake, tsunami hits Indonesia's Sulawesi island

At least 48 killed and 350 injured after 7.5 magnitude earthquake damaged buildings and triggered tsunami in Palu city.
Dozens dead as quake, tsunami hits Indonesia's Sulawesi island
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Powerful typhoon Trami pounds southern Japan

Trami causes widespread rain as at least five people injured and thousands of homes left without power.
Powerful typhoon Trami pounds southern Japan
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Brazil elections: Fighting to put women's rights at the forefront

Female candidates and voters say women are left out October's elections, both in campaign promises and on the ballot.
Brazil elections: Fighting to put women's rights at the forefront
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India: Actor alleges 'sexual harassment'; gets support, silence

Bollywood actor Tanushree Dutta has alleged she was harassed by a veteran actor 10 years ago.
India: Actor alleges 'sexual harassment'; gets support, silence
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Pope Francis defrocks priest at centre of Chile sex abuse scandal

As scandals rock his papacy, the Vatican says the pontiff is cracking down for 'the good of the church'.
Pope Francis defrocks priest at centre of Chile sex abuse scandal
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Sanitary pads and panties: Rohingya women working to help others

Access to hygiene products has been made possible as Rohingya women in Kutupalong refugee camp produce pads and panties.
Sanitary pads and panties: Rohingya women working to help others
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Can Turkey and Germany restore their broken relationship?

Erdogan and Merkel have traded barbs over everything from human rights abuses to political campaigning and migration.
Can Turkey and Germany restore their broken relationship?
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Facebook says nearly 50 million user accounts breached in attack

Hack is the latest setback for Facebook during a year of tumult for the global social media network.
Facebook says nearly 50 million user accounts breached in attack
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Denmark manhunt over 'kidnapping' shuts links to Sweden, Germany

Police in Copenhagen said they were looking for a Sweden-registered vehicle with three people on board.
Denmark manhunt over 'kidnapping' shuts links to Sweden, Germany
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'Jail can't break his spirit': Bangladesh photographer's wife

Shahidul Alam remains locked in Dhaka jail for more than 50 days as calls for his release reach United Nations summit.
'Jail can't break his spirit': Bangladesh photographer's wife
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Senate panel backs Trump's Supreme Court pick Kavanaugh

Republican Jeff Flake calls for delay on full Senate vote to allow for FBI probe into sexual assault allegations.
Senate panel backs Trump's Supreme Court pick Kavanaugh
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Baghdad-Fallujah train resumes after ISIL is defeated

The railroad, a sign of life returning to normal, will bring economic benefit to Iraqis after the removal of ISIL.
Baghdad-Fallujah train resumes after ISIL is defeated
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China's dinosaur replica makers worry about trade war with US

The dinosaur replica business in Zigong is worried by the tariffs imposed by the US.
China's dinosaur replica makers worry about trade war with US
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Iranian mayor apologises over billboard showing Israeli troops

Two public relation officials in Shiraz reportedly fired after photoshopped image was put up marking Iran-Iraq war.
Iranian mayor apologises over billboard showing Israeli troops
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Accusing someone of witchcraft is now a crime in India

Two thousand people accused of sorcery - most of them women - have been killed in rural India since the year 2000.
Accusing someone of witchcraft is now a crime in India
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Wang Yi: China not seeking to displace US as top power

Chinese foreign minister says Beijing and Washington can overcome 'current difficulties' amid burgeoning trade war.
Wang Yi: China not seeking to displace US as top power
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Gaza protests: All the latest updates

Since protests began on March 30, Israeli forces have killed at least 177 Palestinians in the besieged coastal enclave.
Gaza protests: All the latest updates
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GCC nations hold first meeting since Gulf rift erupted

Spearheaded by the US, 'productive' talks held between blockading nations and Qatar for the first time since June 2017.
GCC nations hold first meeting since Gulf rift erupted
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Is Iraqi Kurdistan on the verge of another civil war?

Tensions could escalate if KDP tries to exclude the PUK from power after the September 30 elections in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Is Iraqi Kurdistan on the verge of another civil war?
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IMF gives Argentina $57bn emergency loan

The loan comes with stringent conditions, including a commitment to a zero deficit for 2019.
IMF gives Argentina $57bn emergency loan
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Germany and Turkey aim for four-way talks on Syria

At a joint press conference, Erdogan and Merkel both stress the need for stronger ties but admit 'deep differences'.
Germany and Turkey aim for four-way talks on Syria
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Erdogan in Germany brings hope for better diplomatic relations

'Milestone' meeting between Turkey's President Erdogan and German Chancellor Merkel may improve diplomatic relations.
Erdogan in Germany brings hope for better diplomatic relations
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Palestine says US can't mediate Israeli-Palestinian peace process

Palestinian president tells UN General Assembly: 'US administration has broken all agreements'.
Palestine says US can't mediate Israeli-Palestinian peace process
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UN rights body votes to extend Yemen's war crimes probe

Nations vote 21 to eight in favour of extending probe despite opposition from Saudi Arabia and Yemen itself.
UN rights body votes to extend Yemen's war crimes probe
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Ford-Kavanaugh Senate hearing

Republicans say the committee will vote on Brett Kavanaugh's fate on Friday.
Ford-Kavanaugh Senate hearing
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Iran dismisses Netanyahu's 'secret atomic warehouse' claim

Iran's foreign minister tells Netanyahu to 'open its illegal nuclear weapons' programme to international inspectors.
Iran dismisses Netanyahu's 'secret atomic warehouse' claim
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Bangladesh: Ex-chief justice alleges he was 'forced' to resign'

In his memoir Surendra Kumar Sinha, who now lives in Canada, details the circumstances that led to his resignation.
Bangladesh: Ex-chief justice alleges he was 'forced' to resign'
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Sanaa airport could be reopened soon: UN envoy to Yemen

The main airport, closed for two years due to civil war, could get commercial access, Martin Griffiths tells Al Jazeera.
Sanaa airport could be reopened soon: UN envoy to Yemen
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Indonesia rocked by magnitude 7.5 quake

Indonesia's disaster agency briefly issues tsunami warning after quake hits central Sulawesi island.
Indonesia rocked by magnitude 7.5 quake
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Powercuts hit Mecca as thunderstorms lash Saudi Arabia

Four days of thunderstorms across Mecca, a city that receives just 22mm of rain on average every year.
Powercuts hit Mecca as thunderstorms lash Saudi Arabia
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Rodrigo Duterte: 'My only sin is extrajudicial killings'

Activists call for prosecution as Philippines president apparently admits to responsibility for killings in 'drugs war'.
Rodrigo Duterte: 'My only sin is extrajudicial killings'
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Will a name-change referendum say yes to North Macedonia?

Almost 1.8 million voters registered to decide whether the former Yugoslav Macedonia will change its name.
Will a name-change referendum say yes to North Macedonia?
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Who is responsible for the violence in Nicaragua?

We challenge Nicaragua's vice minister of foreign affairs and debate whether the Labour Party is anti-Semitic.
Who is responsible for the violence in Nicaragua?
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India Supreme Court overturns ban on women at Sabarimala temple

India's Supreme Court says ban on women aged 10 to 50 from entering Sabarimala Ayyappa temple was unconstitutional.
India Supreme Court overturns ban on women at Sabarimala temple
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Canada strips Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi of honorary citizenship

Canadian lawmakers vote unanimously to revoke symbolic honour from Myanmar leader over her handling of Rohingya crisis.
Canada strips Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi of honorary citizenship
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Sub-Saharans in Tangier pray to be 'lucky ones' who reach Spain

The popular Morocco-Spain route comes with danger, as authorities carry out raids and the navy fires on migrant boats.
Sub-Saharans in Tangier pray to be 'lucky ones' who reach Spain
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Yemen is undeniably the world's worst humanitarian crisis: WFP

The UN food agency chief raises alert over Yemen's hunger crisis at the UN General Assembly as famine fears loom.
Yemen is undeniably the world's worst humanitarian crisis: WFP
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Passengers, crew safe after Air Niugini crashes into lagoon

More than 40 people rescued from Air Niugini plane that landed in lagoon short of the runway in Micronesia.
Passengers, crew safe after Air Niugini crashes into lagoon
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Can the US and China resolve their differences?

Using no evidence, US President Donald Trump claims China is trying to meddle in his country's mid-term elections.
Can the US and China resolve their differences?
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Netanyahu accuses Iran of maintaining a 'secret atomic warehouse'

Israeli prime minister calls on United Nations nuclear inspectors to carry out work on facilities near Tehran.
Netanyahu accuses Iran of maintaining a 'secret atomic warehouse'
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas: 'Jerusalem is not for sale'

While Abbas denounced Israel and the US for undermining two state solution, Israeli PM made Iran his focus.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas: 'Jerusalem is not for sale'
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UN sets up body to prepare Myanmar atrocity evidence

UN body will collect, consolidate, preserve, and analyse evidence of the most serious international crimes.
UN sets up body to prepare Myanmar atrocity evidence
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Cholera crisis signals deeper problems for Zimbabwe

At least 45 dead in cholera outbreak linked to Harare's dilapidated sanitation and water infrastructure.
Cholera crisis signals deeper problems for Zimbabwe
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Trump can only go that far with his unilateralism

Trump's unilateral vision of the world will hurt the US, but it might also undermine his presidency.
Trump can only go that far with his unilateralism
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On the racism of race conversations

Or why the US cannot have a national dialogue on race.
On the racism of race conversations
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What and where is a 'medicane'

Libya, Italy, Malta, Greece and Turkey will all feel the effects of this sub-tropical cyclone over the next three days.
What and where is a 'medicane'
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Brazil elections: Race remains tight and turbulent

Presidential election campaigning has been packed with drama, with Bolsonaro and Haddad pulling ahead in the polls.
Brazil elections: Race remains tight and turbulent
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Saudi demands Canada apology, says it is not a 'banana republic'

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said Canada should apologise for demanding the release of women's rights activists.
Saudi demands Canada apology, says it is not a 'banana republic'
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Iran's Rouhani claims victory in UN battle against Trump

Iran's president is claiming a diplomatic victory following his address at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.
Iran's Rouhani claims victory in UN battle against Trump
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Macedonian president urges voters to boycott name referendum

Gjorge Ivanov says Macedonians are being asked to commit 'historical suicide' in Sunday's referendum on name change.
Macedonian president urges voters to boycott name referendum
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Nigeria floods death toll hits 199

Heavy rains and flooding in 12 states deemed a national disaster with hundreds of thousands facing a cholera outbreak.
Nigeria floods death toll hits 199
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Google celebrates 20 years of 'Googling'

How 20 years of answering questions have made Google our number one search engine.
Google celebrates 20 years of 'Googling'
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Guatemala's military carried out genocide, court rules

Judges rule military committed genocide during civil war, acquits ex-military intelligence chief of rights violations.
Guatemala's military carried out genocide, court rules
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Pakistan FM: "War is no option. The only solution is dialogue."

Pakistan's new foreign minister on Pakistan-India relations, the Taliban and frayed relations with the US .
Pakistan FM: "War is no option. The only solution is dialogue."
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Kabul's women drivers handling more than traffic

Afghanistan's pioneering women get behind the wheel to drive through stigma.
Kabul's women drivers handling more than traffic
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Germany beats Turkey to host UEFA Euro 2024

Announcement by European football's governing body means three-time winners will host competition for a second time.
Germany beats Turkey to host UEFA Euro 2024
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How Moon saved Trump's negotiations with Kim

South Korea's president managed to save talks with North Korea and even got Trump talking about a second summit.
How Moon saved Trump's negotiations with Kim
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Rockets hit Ghazni during Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's visit

At least two rockets land within 300 metres of where President Ashraf Ghani was meeting local officials.
Rockets hit Ghazni during Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's visit
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China urges US to stop 'slander' after Trump's election claims

China's foreign ministry denied Trump's accusation that Beijing is trying to influence the US congressional elections.
China urges US to stop 'slander' after Trump's election claims
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UK poisoning suspect reportedly a Russian colonel

He is one of two men now in Russia who are wanted by the British authorities for the attempted murder of Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in March.
UK poisoning suspect reportedly a Russian colonel
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Great Return March: Six months of protests in the Gaza Strip

Mohammed Zaanoun, a photographer and videographer, has been documenting the protests since the first day.
Great Return March: Six months of protests in the Gaza Strip
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US president chaired a session of the UN security council

For only the third time since its inception in 1945, a US president has chaired a session of the UN security council.
US president chaired a session of the UN security council
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Vietnam's late president to be buried in home province

Tran Dai Quang, wh died suddenly on Friday from a rare virus, was widely criticised for his crackdown on political dissent.
Vietnam's late president to be buried in home province
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Withdrawal of funding for Palestinian refugees key in UN talks

Palestinian, Israeli leaders will be taking the centre stage at the UN General Assembly, as Washington's role as a mediator in the peace process is in doubt.
Withdrawal of funding for Palestinian refugees key in UN talks
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Iraq forces blamed for forced disappearances of many men, boys

Human Rights Watch says it has been able to confirm 78 cases of enforced detention that occurred as government cracked down on ISIL fighters and supporters.
Iraq forces blamed for forced disappearances of many men, boys
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China and the Pope: A fresh start?

After decades of hostility, can two of the world's most opaque organisations start anew or is this path doomed to fail?
China and the Pope: A fresh start?
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Anti-India protests, clashes in Kashmir after shepherd killed

Tension rises in disputed region after the death of a young shepherd who was killed in 'cold blood', says family.
Anti-India protests, clashes in Kashmir after shepherd killed
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At risk of death and paid a pittance: India's sewer cleaners

At least 221 people have died since 2017 despite a ban on 'manual scavenging', with salaries of less than $200 a month.
At risk of death and paid a pittance: India's sewer cleaners
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India's Supreme Court rules adultery not a crime anymore

Women's rights campaigners welcomed the ruling by Supreme Court which said law was discriminatory and unconstitutional.
India's Supreme Court rules adultery not a crime anymore
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Former Mexico ruling party governor Duarte jailed for nine years

Duarte was forced from office in 2016 on accusations of money laundering, corruption and mismanagement.
Former Mexico ruling party governor Duarte jailed for nine years
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Iran president: ‘US must stop bullying the world’

Hassan Rouhani says Tehran is willing to resolve issues with Washington, which is preparing a new round of sanctions over Iran’s nuclear programme.
Iran president: ‘US must stop bullying the world’
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Mexico’s newly elected government vows to probe disappearances

: The promise comes as protesters gathered to mark the fourth anniversary of the abduction and suspected massacre which was one of the worst crises during former President Enrique Pena Nieto's tenure.
Mexico’s newly elected government vows to probe disappearances
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First woman to accuse Kavanaugh of assault faces backlash

The first one to speak out against Trump’s pick for Supreme Court is now facing death threats.
First woman to accuse Kavanaugh of assault faces backlash
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Kavanaugh to testify over sexual assault allegations

US President Donald Trump's pick for the US Supreme Court is expected to defend his innocence when he testifies to a Senate Committee.
Kavanaugh to testify over sexual assault allegations
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Google marks 20th anniversary

What began as a simple search engine is now a revolutionary technology giant, but its power and involvement in our lives has also led to concerns about things like privacy.
Google marks 20th anniversary
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Trump accuses China of interfering in upcoming US election

At the first UN Security Council meeting chaired by US President Trump, he called Iran the ‘world’s leading sponsor of terror’ and surprised many with his harsh words against Beijing.
Trump accuses China of interfering in upcoming US election
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Palestinian refugee agency scrambles for funds after US cut

Arab and EU states expected to increase donations to UNRWA, as $185m required to keep agency running until end of 2018.
Palestinian refugee agency scrambles for funds after US cut
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After the Sochi agreement, HTS is facing internal divisions

Hay'et Tahrir al-Sham continues to pose a challenge to Turkey, which has to either disband or attack it.
After the Sochi agreement, HTS is facing internal divisions
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HRW: Iraqis forcibly disappeared in ISIL crackdown

Human Rights Watch documented 78 cases of enforced disappearances in Iraq carried out by by pro-government forces.
HRW: Iraqis forcibly disappeared in ISIL crackdown
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Google, the company that 'knows everything', turns 20

What started out as a search engine has turned into one of the most influential companies in the world.
Google, the company that 'knows everything', turns 20
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Ayotzinapa 43 four years on: Renewed hope for finding truth

Four years after 43 students went missing, Mexico's President-elect Lopez Obrador promises renewed investigation.
Ayotzinapa 43 four years on: Renewed hope for finding truth
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Kavanaugh-Ford hearing: All the latest updates

Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh to testify in front of Senate Judiciary panel about sex assault allegations.
Kavanaugh-Ford hearing: All the latest updates
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Guatemala: Indigenous survivors await genocide trial verdict

Judges set to decide on whether to convict ex-military intelligence chief Jose Mauricio Rodriguez of genocide.
Guatemala: Indigenous survivors await genocide trial verdict
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Brazil: Extreme poverty on the rise as elections loom

Some living in the places hardest hit say they’ve become disillusioned by politicians’ empty promises.
Brazil: Extreme poverty on the rise as elections loom
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Will Donald Trump's 'America First' policy lead to isolation?

Is Washington's global leadership role threatened by Trump putting his country above all others?
Will Donald Trump's 'America First' policy lead to isolation?
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Gina Haspel's CIA looks to recruit more foreign spies

Director of US intelligence agency says focus will be on recruiting human assets to help target Iran and China.
Gina Haspel's CIA looks to recruit more foreign spies
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Family of comatose Senegalese ask France for medical treatment

Oumar Watt was allegedly beaten up by a French soldier, sustaining multiple bruises to the brain.
Family of comatose Senegalese ask France for medical treatment
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Philippines: The trouble with the second landslide

Filipinos angered by haphazard approach to safeguarding their lives after a mountain quarry collapsed.
Philippines: The trouble with the second landslide
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Refugees on Aegean islands live in squalid conditions

Twenty thousand asylum seekers have arrived in Greece this year and are forced to remain on Aegean islands, where local authorities are overwhelmed.
Refugees on Aegean islands live in squalid conditions
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Corbyn promises 'radical plan' at Liverpool Labour conference

UK opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn has addressed his party's conference, taking aim at everything from racism, to Donald Trump and Brexit.
Corbyn promises 'radical plan' at Liverpool Labour conference
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UN says 21 Afghan civilians killed in separate air strikes

UN said the toll includes 14 children as concern over air raids killing more civilians grows in the country.
UN says 21 Afghan civilians killed in separate air strikes
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Qatar to increase gas production amid GCC rift

Qatar Petroleum says it plans to add a fourth LNG production line in its North Field, which it shares with Iran.
Qatar to increase gas production amid GCC rift
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Abdulla Yameen seeks to delay vote results 'to remain in power'

Defeated president's party seeks to delay final vote results in move opposition condemns as 'bid to extend rule'.
Abdulla Yameen seeks to delay vote results 'to remain in power'
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Palestinians challenge Trump on two-state solution support

Cool response after Trump says he now backs a two-state solution to end the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Palestinians challenge Trump on two-state solution support
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Trump says China meddling in 2018 election; Beijing balks

Trump didn't provide any evidence for his allegation against China, nor did he mention the ongoing Russia investigation.
Trump says China meddling in 2018 election; Beijing balks
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Qatar's emir says blockade has damaged the GCC's reputation

At the UN General Assembly meeting in New York, Arab leaders are drawing attention to the conflicts flaring up in the Middle East, from the GCC crisis to civil wars Yemen and Syria.
Qatar's emir says blockade has damaged the GCC's reputation
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Julie Swetnick accuses Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct

Swetnick, the third woman to come forward, says she saw the judge 'engage in abusive behavior towards girls' in 1980s.
Julie Swetnick accuses Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct
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What to expect from Erdogan's Germany visit?

Turkish president will meet Chancellor Merkel to discuss bilateral ties, Turkish currency crisis and situation in Syria.
What to expect from Erdogan's Germany visit?
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Iran will wait for Trump to lose power

Iran has no reason to talk to a hostile, war-mongering administration which may lose power very soon.
Iran will wait for Trump to lose power
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Where is Labour in all this Brexit mess?

As the Conservative Party is spectacularly failing in Brexit, Labour has no clear alternative plan to offer.
Where is Labour in all this Brexit mess?
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Saudi, UAE officials call for regime change in Iran at US summit

Representatives from Gulf countries shared platform with Mossad director at summit against 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
Saudi, UAE officials call for regime change in Iran at US summit
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Drug-resistant TB cases booming in South Africa

The WHO estimates that one-quarter of the world's population has TB and is the leading cause of death in South Africa, where the emergence of drug-resistant strains make treatment even more difficult.
Drug-resistant TB cases booming in South Africa
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Laquan McDonald: Black teen remembered as white cop goes on trial

Community holds vigil for McDonald as murder trial continues for white officer Jason Van Dyke over 2014 killing.
Laquan McDonald: Black teen remembered as white cop goes on trial
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Family fears UAE will deport Uighur to China

Relatives have no knowledge of what has happened to Abudujilili Supi after his arrest in the UAE last week.
Family fears UAE will deport Uighur to China
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’I could count the ribs on her chest’: Yemeni refugees starving

Many refugees who fled to Djibouti are facing a severe war with lack of basic needs and humanitarian aid.
’I could count the ribs on her chest’: Yemeni refugees starving
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Trump lauds his 'extraordinary' achievements at General Assembly

The US president's boast met incredulity and laughter as he continued to push his "America First" agenda at the United Nations.
Trump lauds his 'extraordinary' achievements at General Assembly
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Violence, impunity and fear in the Mexican state of Veracruz

Mexico has been shaken by the grim discovery of a mass graveyard site with at least 174 bodies buried inside.
Violence, impunity and fear in the Mexican state of Veracruz
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Will supply of S-300 to Syria harm Russia-Israel ties?

S-300 move is Moscow's message to Israel to adopt restraint, experts say, but some doubt the transfer will happen.
Will supply of S-300 to Syria harm Russia-Israel ties?
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The Muslim undertakers of East London

A glimpse into the history of South Asian migration to the UK, through the work of a Muslim funeral business.
The Muslim undertakers of East London
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Japan's Abe open to meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong-un

Abe said he is willing to meet Kim to resolve the long-standing issue of kidnapped Japanese citizens in North Korea.
Japan's Abe open to meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong-un
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Yemen: The human cost of war

Three years after a Saudi-UAE military alliance began bombing the country, aid groups say Yemen is hanging by a thread.
Yemen: The human cost of war
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Palestinian refugee students strike against US cuts to UN agency

Palestinian refugee schoolchildren went on strike across the occupied West Bank, protesting US funding cuts.
Palestinian refugee students strike against US cuts to UN agency
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Italy's Muslims uneasy after election of far-right government

Interior Minister Matteo Salvini has threatened to shut mosques and said Islam is 'incompatible with the constitution'.
Italy's Muslims uneasy after election of far-right government
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Moroccan woman dead after navy fires at migrant boat

Three others wounded as naval unit opens fire after Spanish driver ignored warnings, authorities say.
Moroccan woman dead after navy fires at migrant boat
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Wildfires cause evacuations in Croatia and Italy

Huge fires take hold in southern Europe forcing more than 700 people from their homes.
Wildfires cause evacuations in Croatia and Italy
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Tunisia president ends alliance with Ennahde religious party

There are fears that growing government divisions division could throw the country into economic and political turmoil.
Tunisia president ends alliance with Ennahde religious party
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Top US official John Bolton to Iran: 'There will be hell to pay'

US National Security Adviser says Iran will face consequences if it crosses his country and allies amid war of words.
Top US official John Bolton to Iran: 'There will be hell to pay'
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US arrests Chinese national for spying

Ji Chaoqun was allegedly tasked with providing Chinese intelligence with biographical data about eight US citizens.
US arrests Chinese national for spying
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Saudi Arabia opens high-speed rail linking Islam's holiest cities

The 450km Haramain High-Speed railway, which cost $16bn, will link Mecca and Medina via the Red Sea city of Jeddah.
Saudi Arabia opens high-speed rail linking Islam's holiest cities
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India's top court upholds constitution validity of Aadhaar card

Top court rules in favour of national identity card project, but bars private companies from accessing the data.
India's top court upholds constitution validity of Aadhaar card
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Emirati official: UAE will support UN proposal for talks on Yemen

Anwar Gargash says UAE will support UN proposals for new peace talks after meeting with UN Special Envoy in New York.
Emirati official: UAE will support UN proposal for talks on Yemen
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Iraqi activist Soad al-Ali shot dead in Basra amid protests

The mother of four has been involved in organising protests demanding better services in the city.
Iraqi activist Soad al-Ali shot dead in Basra amid protests
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Is New Zealand’s indigenous language seeing renaissance?

A decade ago there were fears that Maori may die off. with only three percent of New Zealanders able to speak it, but now it is enjoying a surge in popularity,
Is New Zealand’s indigenous language seeing renaissance?
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India PM Modi faces corruption allegations

Narendra Modi accused of awarding part of the contract to a prominent businessman who is considered close to him.
India PM Modi faces corruption allegations
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New implant gives hope to the paralyzed

A United states clinic has found some success with an implant that has enabled three people who have been disabled by spinal cord injuries for years to stand.
New implant gives hope to the paralyzed
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Trump’s UNGA speech: An embarrassment?

US president’s controversial attacks and praises have been under spotlight of General Assembly meeting.
Trump’s UNGA speech: An embarrassment?
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Whitechapel, London: The Muslim undertakers of the East End

A family of Muslim undertakers offers a glimpse into a happy, loving community that the far right has tried to demonise.
Whitechapel, London: The Muslim undertakers of the East End
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Mexico: Acapulco police placed under investigation over drug ties

Military arrests three top police officers and takes control of the entire police force in the port city.
Mexico: Acapulco police placed under investigation over drug ties
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US Senate Judiciary Committee sets Kavanaugh vote for Friday

Vote scheduled for day after Supreme Court nominee and Ford are to testify about her allegation he sexually assault her.
US Senate Judiciary Committee sets Kavanaugh vote for Friday
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India: Cop on video thrashes woman for relations with Muslim man

"You prefer Muslims when there are so many Hindus around," a policeman is heard saying in the video.
India: Cop on video thrashes woman for relations with Muslim man
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Iran's Rouhani slams US 'economic terrorism' in clash with Trump

US president makes case for Iran's isolation in global trade as his Iranian counterpart denounces US 'recklessness'.
Iran's Rouhani slams US 'economic terrorism' in clash with Trump
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Can the EU bypass US sanctions on Iran?

European leaders have been trying to figure out a way to protect their companies after US pulled out of nuclear deal.
Can the EU bypass US sanctions on Iran?
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Outrage at corruption, rights abuses tipped Maldives election

Abdulla Yameen joins list of global leaders ousted in 2018 amid public anger over corruption and crackdowns on dissent.
Outrage at corruption, rights abuses tipped Maldives election
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UK Labour Party considers new Brexit referendum at conference

Britain's Labour party votes overwhelmingly to reject any Brexit deal with the EU that fails to meet its requirements - leaving open the option of a second referendum.
UK Labour Party considers new Brexit referendum at conference
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UN: 'Credible' reports of Afghan civilians killed in air strike

Nine members of a family were killed last week as UN raises concern over increase in civilian deaths.
UN: 'Credible' reports of Afghan civilians killed in air strike
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Trump at UNGA: US rejects globalism, embraces patriotism

Donald Trump talks of a 'horrible' regime in Iran, says OPEC is ripping off the world and the need for powerful sovereignty and patriotism.
Trump at UNGA: US rejects globalism, embraces patriotism
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Tinder gives women in India more control over conversations

'My Move' feature on popular dating app gives women the option to prevent men from messaging.
Tinder gives women in India more control over conversations
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Palestine: Demolishing Khan al-Ahmar

Israeli military set to expel 10,000 Bedouin residents to make way for a series of new Jewish-only residential units.
Palestine: Demolishing Khan al-Ahmar
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UK intelligence agencies illegally spied on privacy organisation

Spies collected and examined data of Privacy International as part of mass surveillance activities.
UK intelligence agencies illegally spied on privacy organisation
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Yemeni government issues arrest warrant for outspoken ex-official

Ali bin Salem al-Huraizy has opposed Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates coalition's presence in al-Mahra.
Yemeni government issues arrest warrant for outspoken ex-official
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Bill Cosby declared a sexually violent predator

Ruling is first step in sentencing of the comedian and actor, known as 'America's Dad', for sexual assault.
Bill Cosby declared a sexually violent predator
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Argentina's central bank chief resigns amid IMF bailout talks

Luis Caputo's resignation comes as President Mauricio Macri is negotiating additional IMF funding.
Argentina's central bank chief resigns amid IMF bailout talks
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Bahrain charges 169 for forming another 'Hezbollah'

Shia-majority country has long accused Iran of stoking violence in the Gulf state.
Bahrain charges 169 for forming another 'Hezbollah'
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Is it Ahvaz or Ahwaz - and what difference does it make?

Ahvaz is a cosmopolitan city that cannot be defined by narrow-minded ethno-nationalism.
Is it Ahvaz or Ahwaz - and what difference does it make?
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UN General Assembly: Iran, oil, and sanctions

Iranian leaders are interested in preserving the Iran nuclear agreement, despite looming US sanctions on oil sales.
UN General Assembly: Iran, oil, and sanctions
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Proposal for rapid screenings of refugees at sea draws fire

NGOs reject Italian and Austrian suggestion for screenings at sea amid Europe's increasingly hardline refugee policy.
Proposal for rapid screenings of refugees at sea draws fire
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To solve Africa's problems, give women a chance

Turkey has focused its development efforts in Africa on women's empowerment.
To solve Africa's problems, give women a chance
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HRW accuses Yemen's Houthis of torturing prisoners

Rights group says arbitrary detention, torture, and enforced disappearances have gone unpunished in Houthi-held areas.
HRW accuses Yemen's Houthis of torturing prisoners
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Philippines: Senator critical of Duterte arrested

Senator Antonio Trillanes is detained in a move condemned as 'persecution' of opposition to President Rodrigo Duterte.
Philippines: Senator critical of Duterte arrested
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Saudi-UAE alliance to open humanitarian corridors in Yemen

Alliance says corridors will help delivery of life-saving aid to starving Yemenis in Hodeidah and the capital Sanaa.
Saudi-UAE alliance to open humanitarian corridors in Yemen
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UN warns of Ebola 'perfect storm' in DR Congo

World Health Organization says outbreak could deteriorate rapidly because of attacks and mistrustful communities.
UN warns of Ebola 'perfect storm' in DR Congo
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Palestinian talks: Egypt seeks to regain regional power

By acting as a mediator between Palestinian factions and Israel Egypt wants to reassert its regional role, analysts say.
Palestinian talks: Egypt seeks to regain regional power
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Iran arrests 'separatists' behind deadly Ahvaz parade attack

Intelligence officers say they have found a hideout and weapons stores after Saturday's shooting in Ahvaz city.
Iran arrests 'separatists' behind deadly Ahvaz parade attack
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What will Turkey do next in Idlib?

Hay'et Tahrir al-Sham continues to pose a challenge to Turkey, which has to either disband or attack it.
What will Turkey do next in Idlib?
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Floods hit northern India leaving villagers stranded

Dozens rescued as raging torrents lash parts of Himachal Pradesh state and Indian-administered Kashmir.
Floods hit northern India leaving villagers stranded
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The Afghan government is failing to deliver on its promises

The NUG is struggling with containing the Taliban and addressing internal divisions.
The Afghan government is failing to deliver on its promises
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Sweden's prime minister Stefan Lofven loses no-confidence vote

Anti-immigration party backs centre-right opposition to oust country's leader out of office in hung parliament.
Sweden's prime minister Stefan Lofven loses no-confidence vote
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UN General Assembly 2018: All the latest updates

Donald Trump and Hassan Rouhani are set to speak on the first day of the UN General Assembly's general debate.
UN General Assembly 2018: All the latest updates
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UK's Labour Party to vote on launching second Brexit referendum

Britain's main opposition party is keeping its options if the government's talks with the EU fail.
UK's Labour Party to vote on launching second Brexit referendum
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World Bank warns Gaza economy is 'collapsing'

World Bank calls on Israel to ease restrictions on trade and movement of people to halt economic 'free fall' in Gaza.
World Bank warns Gaza economy is 'collapsing'
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Surgeon serving 200,000 in South Sudan wins UN refugee award

Evan Atar Adaha is the only head surgeon who provides health services to locals and refugees in the country’s northeastern region
Surgeon serving 200,000 in South Sudan wins UN refugee award
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UN: 1,700 Libyan families displaced by fighting in last 48 hours

At least 115 civilians have been killed and more than 5,000 families displaced since August 26, UN says.
UN: 1,700 Libyan families displaced by fighting in last 48 hours
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Thailand to ban electronic waste imports after China move

Ban expected to be implemented within six months after Beijing’s ban on plastic waste imports made waves worldwide.
Thailand to ban electronic waste imports after China move
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Trump’s UN General Assembly speech displays new N Korea stance

A year after calling Kim Jong-un 'Little Rocket Man', Trump strikes a softer tone, raising hopes for the nuclear talks.
Trump’s UN General Assembly speech displays new N Korea stance
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Pakistan court summons former PM and orders arrest of journalist

Arrest warrant is issued for journalist in relation to interview with Nawaz Sharif who is to face court on October 8.
Pakistan court summons former PM and orders arrest of journalist
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Angola ex-president's son remanded on corruption charge

Jose Filomeno dos Santos, aka Zenu, remanded in custody in a $1.5bn corruption case, according to state prosecutor.
Angola ex-president's son remanded on corruption charge
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Will Trump fire Rod Rosenstein over Russia interference probe?

Rosenstein will meet President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday amid reports that his job is on the line.
Will Trump fire Rod Rosenstein over Russia interference probe?
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Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh faces new sex assault allegations

Trump doubles down on his support for Kavanaugh after Deborah Ramirez accuses nominee of sexual misconduct in 1980s.
Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh faces new sex assault allegations
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BBC series featuring female Muslim bomber stirs diversity debate

Around 11 million watched The Bodyguard finale, the latest UK show to draw criticism over inclusion and representation.
BBC series featuring female Muslim bomber stirs diversity debate
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EU and Iran agree on new payment system to skirt US sanctions

Five world powers and Iran agree to set up legal entity to circumvent US sanctions after Trump pullout from 2015 deal.
EU and Iran agree on new payment system to skirt US sanctions
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Oil prices hit four-year-high of $81 amid looming Iran sanctions

Crude prices rose to $81 after Saudi Arabia and Russia appeared to reject calls from the US to increase production.
Oil prices hit four-year-high of $81 amid looming Iran sanctions
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Thousands protest in Buenos Aires against austerity policies

President Macri is expected to cut budgets as part of a deal to receive billions in IMF funds.
Thousands protest in Buenos Aires against austerity policies
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US approves $330m military sale to Taiwan

The self-ruled island, which Beijing considers part of its territory, will receive parts for military aircraft.
US approves $330m military sale to Taiwan
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Amnesty demands answers on China internment of Uighurs

Rights group wants information about fate of those caught up in crackdown on Turkic Muslim ethnic group.
Amnesty demands answers on China internment of Uighurs
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Forensic Architecture, Naeem Mohaiemen up for Turner art prize

Luke Willis Thompson and Charlotte Prodger also nominated for art world’s biggest, most controversial competition
Forensic Architecture, Naeem Mohaiemen up for Turner art prize
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Argentina’s largest labour union calls for nationwide strike

Government’s austerity measures under fire, but President Macri says they are needed to secure more funding from IMF.
Argentina’s largest labour union calls for nationwide strike
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Russian decision to deploy S-300 in Syria 'a major mistake': US

US National Security Advisor says sending S-300 missile system to Syria would be considered a 'significant escalation'.
Russian decision to deploy S-300 in Syria 'a major mistake': US
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Under-reported: The treatment of Uighur Muslims in Xi's China

What are the challenges facing journalists covering the alleged mass incarceration of Xinjiang's Uighur Muslims?
Under-reported: The treatment of Uighur Muslims in Xi's China
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China says can't hold US trade talks with 'knife to the throat'

Beijing says it is open to negotiations but that the two sides must treat each other 'equally and with respect'.
China says can't hold US trade talks with 'knife to the throat'
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Philippines at risk of another deadly typhoon

Landslide last week claims scores of lives as torrential rains follow devastating Typhoon Mangkhut.
Philippines at risk of another deadly typhoon
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Believe Survivors supporters walk out as Kavanaugh stands firm

Walkouts held across the US in support of Ford and Ramirez, who've accused the Supreme Court nominee of sexual assault.
Believe Survivors supporters walk out as Kavanaugh stands firm
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Who is Anita Hill?

Hill, who accused Supreme Court nominee Thomas of sexual misconduct in 1991, says 'we expect better' with Kavanaugh.
Who is Anita Hill?
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Report blames Myanmar army for 'large-scale' attacks on Rohingya

US State Department report could be used to justify further US sanctions against Myanmar authorities.
Report blames Myanmar army for 'large-scale' attacks on Rohingya
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Modric beats Ronaldo, Salah to FIFA best player award

Croatian won Champions League with Real Madrid and guided Croatia to the World Cup final.
Modric beats Ronaldo, Salah to FIFA best player award
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What next for Russian-Israeli relations?

Russia's decision to install the S-300 in Syria increases the risk of unintended confrontation with Israel.
What next for Russian-Israeli relations?
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Ebola outreach work halted as DR Congo attack toll hits 21

Aid agencies say they were forced to stop their activities after a rebel attack in Beni on Saturday.
Ebola outreach work halted as DR Congo attack toll hits 21
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Can Russia curb Israel's actions in Syria?

Moscow is blaming Israel for its role in the downing of a Russian jet on September 17.
Can Russia curb Israel's actions in Syria?
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Tainted blood inquiry opens in the UK, victims seek answers

A public inquiry in the UK is looking at how thousands of patients were given infected blood products during the 1970s and 80s in what has been dubbed the worst-ever NHS treatment disaster.
Tainted blood inquiry opens in the UK, victims seek answers
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Palestinian shot dead by Israeli army near Gaza border: Ministry

Mohamed Abu Sadek, 21,was shot in the head by Israeli military during a protest near the Gaza border.
Palestinian shot dead by Israeli army near Gaza border: Ministry
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BJP chief slammed for calling Bangladeshi migrants 'termites'

Amit Shah's 'disturbing' and 'unwanted remark' criticised by Bangladesh as well as human-rights groups.
BJP chief slammed for calling Bangladeshi migrants 'termites'
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Thousands of Iranians attend funeral for Ahvaz attack victims

Commander of the Revolutionary Guard, whose parade was targeted on Saturday, vows revenge at funeral.
Thousands of Iranians attend funeral for Ahvaz attack victims
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Stranded Indian sailor Abhilash Tomy rescued after three days

Tomy was rescued by a French fishing vessel approximately 3,300km from Perth in Australia.
Stranded Indian sailor Abhilash Tomy rescued after three days
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Rod Rosenstein heads to White House amid reports he will resign

Rosenstein is in charge of the Mueller probe investigating Russian interference in the 2016 presidential elections.
Rod Rosenstein heads to White House amid reports he will resign
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Meet María Fernanda Espinosa: UN General Assembly head

A writer, poet and a diplomat, Maria Fernanda Espinosa is the first woman ever from Latin America and the Caribbean to preside over the General Assembly.
Meet María Fernanda Espinosa: UN General Assembly head
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Kerdasa trial: Court upholds death sentences for 20 Egyptians

The death sentences is upheld over a 2013 attack on a police station in Giza in which 13 policemen died.
Kerdasa trial: Court upholds death sentences for 20 Egyptians
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Russia says Israeli role in Syria plane downing was premeditated

Moscow says ties between Israel and Russia will be affected by last week's deadly incident.
Russia says Israeli role in Syria plane downing was premeditated
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Saudi human rights activists awarded 'alternative Nobel prize'

Jailed rights defenders awarded for their 'courageous efforts' to reform 'totalitarian system in Saudi Arabia.'
Saudi human rights activists awarded 'alternative Nobel prize'
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Italian government adopts hardline anti-migrant decree

The security bill adopted by far-right government will make it easier to expel migrants and strip their citizenship.
Italian government adopts hardline anti-migrant decree
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Autumn arrives in Eastern Europe with icy weather front

An icy shock for Europe in early Autumn, as an Arctic blast charges through the continent.
Autumn arrives in Eastern Europe with icy weather front
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Russia to send S-300 missile defence systems to Syria

Moscow bolsters Syria's air defence a week after it blamed Israel for the accidental shooting down of its aircraft.
Russia to send S-300 missile defence systems to Syria
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'This shouldn't be happening': Civilian deaths spike in Yemen

Save the Children says 349 civilians have been killed since June when Saudi-UAE alliance launched assault on Hodeidah.
'This shouldn't be happening': Civilian deaths spike in Yemen
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Turkey arrests 61 soldiers over alleged Gulen links: state media

Those arrested are suspected of having links with US-based cleric Gulen who is blamed for the 2016 failed coup.
Turkey arrests 61 soldiers over alleged Gulen links: state media
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James Rickets: Filmmaker flies to Australia after Cambodia pardon

James Ricketson, who was convicted to a six-year sentence for spying last year, was granted pardon from Cambodian king.
James Rickets: Filmmaker flies to Australia after Cambodia pardon
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Athletes and fans hail Tiger Woods comeback victory in Atlanta

American golfer ends five-year title drought amid medical problems and personal struggles to win in Atlanta.
Athletes and fans hail Tiger Woods comeback victory in Atlanta
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Between Fire & Sea: The Man Behind Gaza's Great March of Return

Following poet and non-violent resistance activist, Ahmed Abu Artema, as he inspires a new form of Palestinian protest.
Between Fire & Sea: The Man Behind Gaza's Great March of Return
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Global waste industry rocked by China import ban

Some countries are struggling to deal with a buildup of rubbish after Beijing restricts imports of plastic waste.
Global waste industry rocked by China import ban
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Hong Kong bans pro-independence party in unprecedented move

Authorities in the Chinese-ruled city ban the Hong Kong National Party for posing a threat to national security.
Hong Kong bans pro-independence party in unprecedented move
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Tanzania begins to bury dead as ferry disaster toll hits 224

The death toll included 126 women and 27 children with just 41 people surviving.
Tanzania begins to bury dead as ferry disaster toll hits 224
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NGOs: Refugee rescue ship loses license after pressure from Italy

Charities lash out at Italy after Panama revokes registration of the Aquarius search and rescue vessel.
NGOs: Refugee rescue ship loses license after pressure from Italy
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Abdulla Yameen concedes defeat in Maldives presidential election

Incumbent meets challenger Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and concedes defeat at president's office in capital Male.
Abdulla Yameen concedes defeat in Maldives presidential election
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'They believe I was cursed with blindness because God was angry'

Girls with disabilities in Ethiopia have been sexually assaulted and are feared for being under the spell of witchcraft.
'They believe I was cursed with blindness because God was angry'
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Iran tensions set to dominate UN Security Council talks

Tehran’s nuclear programme expected to be under the spotlight in upcoming UN meeting.
Iran tensions set to dominate UN Security Council talks
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British PM faces cabinet showdown as divided Labour Party gathers

Theresa May under increased pressure from minsters after a failed meeting with EU leaders, who rejected her proposals.
British PM faces cabinet showdown as divided Labour Party gathers
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Trump's Supreme Court nominee faces new sexual allegations

Deborah Ramirez accuses Brett Kavanaugh of exposing himself to her during a 1980s college party without her consent.
Trump's Supreme Court nominee faces new sexual allegations
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Modi's Hindu nationalism is stumbling

Hindu nationalism as an electoral strategy can only go that far in India.
Modi's Hindu nationalism is stumbling
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Race for the presidency is on in Cameroon

President Paul Biya, who has been in power since 1982, is seeking re-election despite protests.
Race for the presidency is on in Cameroon
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UK Labour Party meets to discuss stance on Brexit

Thousands protest against Brexit as Labour's Jeremy Corbyn faces intense pressure to support a new vote on withdrawal
UK Labour Party meets to discuss stance on Brexit
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US tariffs on $200bn in Chinese goods take effect

The tit-for-tat moves are the latest escalation in trade war between the world's two largest economies.
US tariffs on $200bn in Chinese goods take effect
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A test of democracy in the Maldives

Maldives voted in a contentious election that could have global implications.
A test of democracy in the Maldives
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Nepal set to double tiger population under WWF global plan

Nepal's efforts to increase its tigers are part of a 13-country plan to double the number of tigers worldwide.
Nepal set to double tiger population under WWF global plan
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Maldives opposition 'takes lead' in tense presidential poll

Coalition of four opposition parties, headed by Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, confident of election victory.
Maldives opposition 'takes lead' in tense presidential poll
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