Divers recover crashed Lion Air's 'black box' from Indonesian sea

Brand new Boeing 737 went down just minutes after take-off from Jakarta early Monday, killing all 189 people on board.
Divers recover crashed Lion Air's 'black box' from Indonesian sea
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New electronic implant helping paraplegics walk again

Life-changing technology from scientists in Switzerland could also repair damaged spinal cords.
New electronic implant helping paraplegics walk again
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Sri Lanka's president to reconvene parliament: Rajapaksa

Newly appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa says parliament will resume on November 5.
Sri Lanka's president to reconvene parliament: Rajapaksa
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Trump focuses on Florida ahead of midterm elections

In a speech, he claimed to be responsible for an allegedly booming economy and continues to promote his anti-immigrant agenda.
Trump focuses on Florida ahead of midterm elections
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UK activist spreads awareness of deadly air pollution

One mother is campaigning for greater awareness of the city's hazardous air after daughter's premature death caused by toxic air.
UK activist spreads awareness of deadly air pollution
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No-fly zone, military-drill ban near Korea border take effect

Deal includes halt to 'all hostile acts' and gradual removal of landmines and guard posts in the Demilitarised Zone.
No-fly zone, military-drill ban near Korea border take effect
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HRW: Sexual violence part of 'ordinary life' in North Korea

New report finds unwanted sexual contact and violence widespread and perpetrators rarely brought to justice.
HRW: Sexual violence part of 'ordinary life' in North Korea
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Proposal could create world's largest protected area in Antarctic

Protection of two million square kilometres of pristine Wedell Sea under discussion in Australia this week.
Proposal could create world's largest protected area in Antarctic
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Sirisena, Jayasuriya fail to break Sri Lanka deadlock

Emergency talks end without results amid warnings of corruption as horse-trading between legislators intensifies.
Sirisena, Jayasuriya fail to break Sri Lanka deadlock
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Honduran mother holds husband's death papers on way to US border

Orvelina Melendez witnessed her husband's murder. Now on US-bound caravan, she hopes to provide for family, sick son.
Honduran mother holds husband's death papers on way to US border
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Hundreds of security firms vie for contracts at Qatar convention

Milipol Qatar hosts hundreds of firms hoping to sign defence and intelligence contracts as World Cup 2022 draws closer.
Hundreds of security firms vie for contracts at Qatar convention
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US midterms 2018: The candidates looking to make history

From the first expected Muslim congresswomen to the first expected openly gay governor, here's who to look out for.
US midterms 2018: The candidates looking to make history
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Is Sri Lanka on the path to dictatorship?

Political crisis deepens in Sri Lanka as protests erupt after prime minister sacked and replaced by a former president.
Is Sri Lanka on the path to dictatorship?
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Switzerland suspends arms export to Saudi over Khashoggi case

Bern temporarily stops sending spare parts and munitions for air-defence systems and firearms for private use.
Switzerland suspends arms export to Saudi over Khashoggi case
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Shia group says Nigeria security forces killed scores in protests

IMN says security forces opened fire on its members calling for the release of their leader, as 400 are arrested.
Shia group says Nigeria security forces killed scores in protests
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Pakistan PM calls for calm after Aasia Bibi cleared of blasphemy

Khan says protesters must disperse after Christian woman allowed to walk free following years on death row.
Pakistan PM calls for calm after Aasia Bibi cleared of blasphemy
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Pittsburgh synagogue shooting suspect charged with 44 counts

Robert Bowers, who has been charged with 44 counts, regularly made anti-Semitic comments on social media.
Pittsburgh synagogue shooting suspect charged with 44 counts
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FIFA hints at expanding Qatar 2022 World Cup to wider Gulf region

As blockade continues, FIFA head considers possible shared hosting rights in other Gulf countries and increasing teams.
FIFA hints at expanding Qatar 2022 World Cup to wider Gulf region
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Honduran government preventing many from fleeing to US

Hondurans say Washington's pressure has led to the crackdown on those fleeing poverty and violence.
Honduran government preventing many from fleeing to US
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Will Nevada elect the US's first female-majority legislature?

After winning record number of primary races, Nevada female candidates set their sights on making history on November 6.
Will Nevada elect the US's first female-majority legislature?
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Indonesia believes it has located Lion Air's fuselage, black box

Transport minister suspends Lion Air's technical director amid investigation into the crash that left 189 people dead.
Indonesia believes it has located Lion Air's fuselage, black box
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Khashoggi was 'choked to death and then dismembered'

The first public revelations in killing come after talks with Saudi prosecutor produced "no concrete results".
Khashoggi was 'choked to death and then dismembered'
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Turkey suspects top Saudi diplomats of role in Khashoggi murder

Media says Saudi Arabia's top diplomats in Istanbul should be questioned.
Turkey suspects top Saudi diplomats of role in Khashoggi murder
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Taliban appoints ex-Guantanamo inmates to Qatar office

Five former Afghan prisoners join political team in Doha amid ongoing negotiations to end 17-year deadly conflict.
Taliban appoints ex-Guantanamo inmates to Qatar office
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US midterms 2018: All the latest updates

Voters head to the polls on November 6 in an election seen as a referendum on Donald Trump's first two years in office.
US midterms 2018: All the latest updates
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Simone Biles leads US gymnastics team to team gold in Qatar

She won the first of what could be many gold medals at the ongoing Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Doha.
Simone Biles leads US gymnastics team to team gold in Qatar
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Church of Trump

An insight into the Trump administration's relationship with the religious right and implications for US politics.
Church of Trump
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Carrying bloodstained backpacks, Yemeni children return to class

The absence of 42 boys who were killed in a Saudi-led attack on a school bus weighs heavily on young survivors.
Carrying bloodstained backpacks, Yemeni children return to class
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Bolsonaro, 'gender ideology' and hegemonic masculinity in Brazil

Jair Bolsonaro's rise to power marks the return of white, male, sexist and authoritarian politics in Brazil.
Bolsonaro, 'gender ideology' and hegemonic masculinity in Brazil
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King Salman's brother 'returns to Riyadh' amid Khashoggi crisis

Prince Ahmad bin Abdulaziz's reported return is seen as a potential challenge to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
King Salman's brother 'returns to Riyadh' amid Khashoggi crisis
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India: Ex-policemen get life term for 1987 massacre of Muslims

Court convicts 16 retired policemen for murdering 42 Muslim men in Hashimpura village in Uttar Pradesh state.
India: Ex-policemen get life term for 1987 massacre of Muslims
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Bhutan: What it means to be happy in the 'happiest country'

We are in the birthplace of 'gross national happiness' to find out how does a country measure happiness.
Bhutan: What it means to be happy in the 'happiest country'
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Migrant caravan: More people enter Mexico to join march to US

Mexican authorities are under pressure from the US to make migrants from Central America stay in Mexico, instead of pressing on.
Migrant caravan: More people enter Mexico to join march to US
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Do you know the price of everyday items?

Answer as many correct questions as you can and see where your country ranks in the global cost of living.
Do you know the price of everyday items?
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Indonesia protests Saudi execution of domestic worker

Jakarta has filed an official protest after Saudi Arabia executed Tuti Tursilawati without notifying consular staff.
Indonesia protests Saudi execution of domestic worker
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The Things We Keep

In an age of non-stop news feeds and disposable media, which stories and images stay with us and how do they shape us?
The Things We Keep
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Allies show off might in NATO's biggest war games post-Cold War

NATO began the main phase of military exercises in a display of force meant to underline its ability to deter Russia.
Allies show off might in NATO's biggest war games post-Cold War
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Why Israel does not mind Trump's anti-Semitic supporters

It is in the interest of Israel for Jewish Americans and Jewish Europeans to feel unsafe.
Why Israel does not mind Trump's anti-Semitic supporters
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Secret no more: Israel's outreach to Gulf Arab states

Prime Minister Netanyahu has for years boasted about ties with key Arab states, but those ties were rarely visible.
Secret no more: Israel's outreach to Gulf Arab states
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Ali Milani, the young Muslim politician challenging Boris Johnson

Ali Milani, Labour's parliamentary candidate in the former foreign secretary's constituency, shuns personality politics.
Ali Milani, the young Muslim politician challenging Boris Johnson
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One dead in blast at security service building in north Russia

Three others were injured when an explosive device went off inside the FSB building in Arkhangelsk city.
One dead in blast at security service building in north Russia
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Saudi lobbying in the US under spotlight after Khashoggi murder

As the Trump Administration works with Congress to determine a response to Khashoggi's murder, Saudi lobbyists in Washington, DC are under greater spotlight.
Saudi lobbying in the US under spotlight after Khashoggi murder
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Norwegian diplomat to be new UN envoy to Syria

UN chief Antonio Guterres informed the Security Council he intends to appoint Geir Pedersen as his special envoy.
Norwegian diplomat to be new UN envoy to Syria
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Iraq looks to snuff out ISIL remnants in remote Anbar province

Sleeper cells use vast desert of Anbar province for regrouping and planning new attacks, Iraqi army says.
Iraq looks to snuff out ISIL remnants in remote Anbar province
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North Korea prepares nuclear test site for inspectors

Pyongyang says it dismantled Punggye-ri site in May, but did not allow international inspections at the time.
North Korea prepares nuclear test site for inspectors
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South Sudan rebel leader Machar back in Juba after two years

Ex-vice president Riek Machar returned for the first time since 2016 to take part in a peace ceremony.
South Sudan rebel leader Machar back in Juba after two years
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UN secretary-general to appoint Geir Peders as Syria envoy

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has informed the Security Council that he wishes to appoint the veteran Norwegian diplomat Geir Pedersen as his special envoy for Syria.
UN secretary-general to appoint Geir Peders as Syria envoy
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Iraq war map: Who controls what

As fighting in parts of Iraq intensifies, a visual breakdown of the control of territory after years of war.
Iraq war map: Who controls what
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US reassures Taiwan on security as China increases threats

In response, China warns Taipei against 'colluding with foreign forces' to disrupt stability in the Taiwan Strait.
US reassures Taiwan on security as China increases threats
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Afghanistan army helicopter crash: Senior officials among 25 dead

Army helicopter carrying senior officials crashes in western Farah province on way to Herat, killing all 25 on board.
Afghanistan army helicopter crash: Senior officials among 25 dead
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Pacific Rim trade pact dumped by Trump nears take-off

Deal reduces tariffs in economies that together amount to more than 13 percent of global GDP - a total of $10 trillion.
Pacific Rim trade pact dumped by Trump nears take-off
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Modi unveils towering statue of India's independence leader

The $430m Statue of Unity is being seen as PM Narendra Modi's bid to undermine rivals in Nehru-Gandhi family.
Modi unveils towering statue of India's independence leader
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Pakistan acquits Christian woman Bibi in iconic blasphemy case

Supreme Court frees Aasia Bibi after she spent nine years on death row for allegedly blaspheming the Prophet Muhammad.
Pakistan acquits Christian woman Bibi in iconic blasphemy case
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Suicide bomber kills at least 7 outside Kabul prison

Detonated explosives near a vehicle of employees from the Pul-e-Charki prison on the outskirts of the Afghan capital.
Suicide bomber kills at least 7 outside Kabul prison
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Indonesia crash: Search area widened in hunt for aircraft

Armed forces chief says possible seabed location of the downed aircraft may have been found after 189 were killed.
Indonesia crash: Search area widened in hunt for aircraft
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US charges Chinese intelligence officers for jet engine data hack

Malware and phishing techniques allegedly used to target computers and remove data on jet engines and parts from firms.
US charges Chinese intelligence officers for jet engine data hack
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US defence chief demands Yemen ceasefire; peace talks in 30 days

James Mattis says the US has watched the bloody conflict 'long enough' and he wants 'dropping of bombs' to stop.
US defence chief demands Yemen ceasefire; peace talks in 30 days
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'Leave Pittsburgh': Protesters greet Trump after synagogue attack

Trump visits city where a gunman killed 11 in one of the worst acts of anti-Semitic violence in the US in recent memory.
'Leave Pittsburgh': Protesters greet Trump after synagogue attack
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Mobster 'Whitey' Bulger killed in prison at 89 years old: reports

James 'Whitey' Bulger was serving two consecutive life sentences for 11 murders, racketeering and other charges.
Mobster 'Whitey' Bulger killed in prison at 89 years old: reports
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US midterms: Georgia's early voting marred by suppression claims

An estimated 53,000 voter applications are being held up by Georgia's Secretary of State.
US midterms: Georgia's early voting marred by suppression claims
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US midterm elections: What are the key issues?

As US midterms approach, the issues topping voters' minds include healthcare, the economy and the judiciary.
US midterm elections: What are the key issues?
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What's happening in Sri Lanka? All questions answered

Here's how the constitutional crisis in Sri Lanka has unfolded, what's at stake if it drags on, and what to expect next.
What's happening in Sri Lanka? All questions answered
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Denmark recalls ambassador to Iran over alleged foiled 'attack'

Iranian intelligence unit accused of 'planning an attack in Denmark', Tehran strongly denies allegations.
Denmark recalls ambassador to Iran over alleged foiled 'attack'
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As midterms marred by violence, experts point finger at Trump

Experts and monitors say this could be one of the most violent election seasons in living memory.
As midterms marred by violence, experts point finger at Trump
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Riek Machar set for Juba return to attend S Sudan peace ceremony

Machar fled South Sudan's capital two years ago under a hail of gunfire when an earlier peace deal collapsed.
Riek Machar set for Juba return to attend S Sudan peace ceremony
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Egypt arrests economist Abdel Khalik Farouk over 'critical book'

Author's wife says policemen who arrived at their home said arrest was in connection with book seized by authorities.
Egypt arrests economist Abdel Khalik Farouk over 'critical book'
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Egypt releases author and publisher held over book on economy

Court orders the economist and his publisher's release pending investigation into accusations of publishing 'fake news'.
Egypt releases author and publisher held over book on economy
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Is Saudi Arabia protecting whoever ordered Khashoggi killing?

Turkish President Erdogan says the kingdom's investigation into the murder of Saudi journalist must reveal all.
Is Saudi Arabia protecting whoever ordered Khashoggi killing?
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N Ireland: KKK incident at Islamic centre probed as hate crime

Investigation under way after several people dressed in costumes of white supremacist group pose outside Islamic centre.
N Ireland: KKK incident at Islamic centre probed as hate crime
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Students call for NYU to cancel Milo Yiannopoulos lecture

The far-right writer is slated to talk about the "politics of Halloween" on Wednesday, prompting student ire.
Students call for NYU to cancel Milo Yiannopoulos lecture
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Indonesia to inspect all Boeing 737 MAX jets after Lion Air crash

Lion Air currently operates 10 737-MAX jets in its fleet while national carrier Garuda has one.
Indonesia to inspect all Boeing 737 MAX jets after Lion Air crash
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US midterms: The House of Representatives races you need to watch

With the Democratic Party vying to take back Congress, Al Jazeera breaks down the key House races you need to watch.
US midterms: The House of Representatives races you need to watch
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Nigerian police 'open fire' at Shia protesters amid Abuja clashes

At least one protester wounded in latest round of violence amid protests by supporters of jailed cleric Ibrahim Zakzaky.
Nigerian police 'open fire' at Shia protesters amid Abuja clashes
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Turkey ship set to begin drilling for oil, gas in Mediterranean

The Turkish move is likely to reignite tensions with Cyprus and Greece over jurisdiction on disputed territories.
Turkey ship set to begin drilling for oil, gas in Mediterranean
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Imagining a Bolsonaro Brazil

While Bolsonaro has offered no concrete political and economic plans for Brazil, I cannot but fear for our future.
Imagining a Bolsonaro Brazil
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Saudi-led coalition sends thousands of troops towards Hodeidah

The deployment of troops, including Sudanese forces, is part of new offensive expected to start 'within days'.
Saudi-led coalition sends thousands of troops towards Hodeidah
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Tunis suicide attack, a wake-up call on tense politics

A suicide attack in Tunisia's capital sends a message of need to end political polarisation to tackle security issues.
Tunis suicide attack, a wake-up call on tense politics
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US midterms: The Senate races you need to watch

In November, 35 Senate seats are up for grabs as Democrats hope to take back a majority in Congress.
US midterms: The Senate races you need to watch
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How can Gaza's contaminated water catastrophe be solved?

Barely three percent of Gaza's drinking water wells is fit for human consumption, and the crisis is claiming lives.
How can Gaza's contaminated water catastrophe be solved?
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Khashoggi case: Turkey claims senior Saudi figures being shielded

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan calls for more information after Riyadh reportedly hands over testimonies of 18 suspects linked to journalist's killing.
Khashoggi case: Turkey claims senior Saudi figures being shielded
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China defends move to ease tiger bones, rhino horns 25-year ban

Beijing's decision prompts outcry from global conservation groups amid fears over endangered species future in the wild.
China defends move to ease tiger bones, rhino horns 25-year ban
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Koalas among species threatened by Australia deforestation

A new study says that the country's east coast is likely to lose three million hectares of trees in the next 15 years.
Koalas among species threatened by Australia deforestation
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Bangladesh, Myanmar to start returning Rohingya in November

Officials from the two countries say Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh will start returning home mid November.
Bangladesh, Myanmar to start returning Rohingya in November
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Many uneasy about economy as Brazil elects Bolsonaro

Analysts say it won’t be easy for Jair Bolsonaro to put into practice many of his campaign promises.
Many uneasy about economy as Brazil elects Bolsonaro
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Thousands of sacked Sri Lanka PM supporters rally in Colombo

Crisis began on Friday after President Maithripala Sirisena sacked Ranil Wickremesinghe and suspended parliament.
Thousands of sacked Sri Lanka PM supporters rally in Colombo
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German ex-nurse admits at trial to killing 100 patients

The former nurse admitted deliberately injecting patients at two clinics in northern Germany with deadly drugs.
German ex-nurse admits at trial to killing 100 patients
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NATO war games: Technology changing strategies

Al Jazeera looks at how new technologies will keep an army supplied and protected in a time of war.
NATO war games: Technology changing strategies
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Poverty is the reason Hondurans flee to the US

Honduras ranks among the poorest nations in the world, where 6 in 10 homes are subject to extreme poverty.
Poverty is the reason Hondurans flee to the US
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US President Trump plans to end birthright citizenship: Axios

US President Trump plans to end birthright citizenship: Axios
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US hate crimes: White extremism on the rise

Hate crimes in the US: What is at play over the rise in racist attacks under the Trump administration.
US hate crimes: White extremism on the rise
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Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa assumes duties as PM

Mahinda Rajapaksa started work on Monday, signing off his first document as the country's new prime minister.
Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa assumes duties as PM
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Defence firms see only hundreds of new US jobs from Saudi deal

Documents seen by Reuters forecasts fewer than 1,000 jobs will be created by arms deal between Washington and Riyadh.
Defence firms see only hundreds of new US jobs from Saudi deal
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Why do Kurds continue to flee Iraq's Kurdish region?

Hundreds of Kurds from Iraq's oil-rich Kurdish region die every year trying to reach Europe.
Why do Kurds continue to flee Iraq's Kurdish region?
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Will EU stop arms sales to Saudi in wake of Khashoggi killing?

Experts say a united European response on arms sales to Riyadh unlikely as business interests trump over rights abuses.
Will EU stop arms sales to Saudi in wake of Khashoggi killing?
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TV journalist, two policemen killed in India rebel attack

The TV cameraman was escorting police on a patrol in Chhattisgarh state, when their vehicles were attacked.
TV journalist, two policemen killed in India rebel attack
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Child soldiers of South Sudan

In South Sudan there are still 19,000 children in armed forces, with boys trained to fight and girls taken as "wives".
Child soldiers of South Sudan
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This week's weather in photos

From Hurricane Willa to flash flooding, here is last week's weather in pictures.
This week's weather in photos
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Qatar's asylum law a positive step, says HRW

Qatar is the first Gulf state to offer asylum, but rights body says the law falls short of 'international obligations'.
Qatar's asylum law a positive step, says HRW
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Mexico's president-elect to scrap $13bn airport project

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says he's respecting the result of a referendum by the Mexican people.
Mexico's president-elect to scrap $13bn airport project
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US pushing Saudi Arabia to end GCC crisis, Yemen war: Bloomberg

International pressure on Riyadh continues to mount following assassination of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
US pushing Saudi Arabia to end GCC crisis, Yemen war: Bloomberg
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Gaza mourns three boys killed by Israel drone attack

Children aged 13 and 14 killed after Israeli forces bomb area in southeastern Gaza near the fence with Israel.
Gaza mourns three boys killed by Israel drone attack
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Gaza boys' deaths: 'The light of my life has gone'

Families of three Palestinian boys killed in an Israeli air strike denounce Israel's claim they were planting a bomb.
Gaza boys' deaths: 'The light of my life has gone'
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How not taxing the rich got Pakistan into another fiscal crisis

And what is the solution?
How not taxing the rich got Pakistan into another fiscal crisis
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Top Palestinian body calls for suspension of Israel recognition

PCC says recognition should be suspended until Israel recognises the Palestinian state in its 1967 borders.
Top Palestinian body calls for suspension of Israel recognition
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Bangladesh court doubles jail term for opposition leader Zia

Jailed opposition leader's punishment increased from five to 10 years following an appeal by anti-corruption body.
Bangladesh court doubles jail term for opposition leader Zia
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South Korea court orders Japan firm to compensate WWII slaves

Landmark ruling will have a serious economic and political impact on Japanese-South Korean ties, analysts say.
South Korea court orders Japan firm to compensate WWII slaves
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Indonesia warns Australia over possible embassy move in Israel

Australia should stick with policy of more than 40 years that its embassy be in Tel Aviv, not Jerusalem, says former PM.
Indonesia warns Australia over possible embassy move in Israel
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US eyes more China tariffs if Trump-Xi meeting fails: reports

Trade war may escalate unless progress made at meeting on the sidelines of Group of 20 leaders' summit in November.
US eyes more China tariffs if Trump-Xi meeting fails: reports
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British scholar jailed in UAE released on bail

Matthew Hedges, 31, held in solitary confinement for the past six months, accused of spying for a foreign government.
British scholar jailed in UAE released on bail
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Earth's wild animal population plummets 60 percent in 44 years

From 1970 to 2014, 60 percent of all animals with a backbone were wiped out by human activity, new report says.
Earth's wild animal population plummets 60 percent in 44 years
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Lion Air crash: Investigators hunt for black-box answers

Boeing 737 was almost brand new though it crashed in Indonesia shortly after take-off from Jakarta's airport.
Lion Air crash: Investigators hunt for black-box answers
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Is a US-China war in Asia inevitable?

Chinese and American officials increasingly talk about war over Taiwan and the South China Sea - could it really happen?
Is a US-China war in Asia inevitable?
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'Fear and hate': Critics slam Trump's anti-caravan troop surge

Rights groups call Pentagon's plan to send 5,200 troops to US-Mexico border an overreaction, saying there's 'no crisis'.
'Fear and hate': Critics slam Trump's anti-caravan troop surge
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Journalist's fiancee demands justice after 'death squad' killing

Hatice Cengiz tells Saudi leaders to return her fiance's remains, warns Trump not to 'pave the way for a cover-up'.
Journalist's fiancee demands justice after 'death squad' killing
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How worrying is the rise of right-wing extremism in America?

Another mass shooting in the United States has claimed the lives of 11 in a Pittsburgh synagogue.
How worrying is the rise of right-wing extremism in America?
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Clashes in Nigeria between security forces and Shia protesters

Supporters of jailed pro-Iranian cleric Ibrahim Zakzaky were marching in Abuja to call for the release of their leader.
Clashes in Nigeria between security forces and Shia protesters
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UK eyes higher growth and spending in budget for Brexit year

British finance secretary revealed plans to increase spending if Brexit deal agreed and introduce tax on tech giants.
UK eyes higher growth and spending in budget for Brexit year
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Iranian official: President Rouhani's cellphone tapped 'recently'

Senior official charged with fighting sabotage also says that Iran recently neutralised a new version of Stuxnet.
Iranian official: President Rouhani's cellphone tapped 'recently'
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Trump 'not welcome' in Pittsburgh after synagogue shooting

City's Jewish leaders publish open letter to US president demanding that that he stops rhetoric against minorities.
Trump 'not welcome' in Pittsburgh after synagogue shooting
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Honduran killed in Mexican border crackdown on migrant caravan

Police fired rubber bullets, tear gas as more than 1,000 migrants and refugees attempted to cross border into Mexico.
Honduran killed in Mexican border crackdown on migrant caravan
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Will Saudi Arabia hold a fair trial in Khashoggi murder case?

Saudi Arabia has arrested 18 Saudi nationals in connection with the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul.
Will Saudi Arabia hold a fair trial in Khashoggi murder case?
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Gabon President Ali Bongo hospitalised in Saudi Arabia

Bongo's office says president admitted to hospital with 'severe fatigue', while sources tell Reuters he suffered stroke.
Gabon President Ali Bongo hospitalised in Saudi Arabia
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'Arrogant' Cricket Australia slammed in damning report

Administrators partly to be blamed for ball-tampering scandal that led to the suspension of three players, says review.
'Arrogant' Cricket Australia slammed in damning report
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Erdogan inaugurates Istanbul Airport, one of world's largest

Once completed in 2028, the new facility in the Turkish megacity is expected to host up to 200 million passengers.
Erdogan inaugurates Istanbul Airport, one of world's largest
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Gaza protests: All the latest updates

Since protests began on March 30, Israeli forces have killed at least 210 Palestinians and wounded more than 18,000.
Gaza protests: All the latest updates
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Suicide bomb blast rocks central Tunis

A woman blew herself up near a shopping centre on busy Habib Bourguiba avenue, officials say.
Suicide bomb blast rocks central Tunis
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Gaza's drinking water spurs blue baby syndrome, serious illnesses

Contaminated and scarce water owing to Israel's brutal siege and bombing of infrastructure leads to death and disease.
Gaza's drinking water spurs blue baby syndrome, serious illnesses
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The Confederate debate in my blood: My cousin Robert E Lee

A personal story of owning and learning from a legacy associated with modern interpretations of racism in the US.
The Confederate debate in my blood: My cousin Robert E Lee
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Lebanon: 'Breakthrough' on forming unity government

Christian party to join new government led by Saad Hariri, clearing way for agreement five months after elections.
Lebanon: 'Breakthrough' on forming unity government
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Why the Istanbul summit failed

Peace will come to Syria only after a Russia-US agreement.
Why the Istanbul summit failed
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Sri Lanka: Warnings of 'bloodbath' as political tensions rise

Sacked prime minister's party calls for protests as speaker warns of possible violence over parliament's suspension.
Sri Lanka: Warnings of 'bloodbath' as political tensions rise
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Illegal trawlers threaten Sierra Leone fishermen's jobs

We go on patrol with Sierra Leone's navy as it battles a multimillion-dollar problem.
Illegal trawlers threaten Sierra Leone fishermen's jobs
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Japan's Princess Ayako marries commoner, loses royal status

Princess Ayako is the latest female royal to leave Japan's shrinking Imperial Household.
Japan's Princess Ayako marries commoner, loses royal status
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Electricity supply improves in Gaza after two years

How power struggles over Gaza could hurt hopes for better electricity supplies.
Electricity supply improves in Gaza after two years
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Pittsburgh shooting: Vigils across US as hate crimes up

Thousands gathered for an interfaith prayer vigil at a city church following the mass shooting at the synagogue.
Pittsburgh shooting: Vigils across US as hate crimes up
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NATO military drills: Germany sends largest contingent

The German armed forces lead the biggest military exercises of NATO since the Cold War.
NATO military drills: Germany sends largest contingent
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Merkel will not seek re-election as CDU party chair: sources

Chancellor Angela Merkel has told leaders of CDU that she will not seek re-election as party chairwoman, sources say.
Merkel will not seek re-election as CDU party chair: sources
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Pittsburgh shooting: Suspect expressed hatred of Jews

Shortly after the shooting, President Donald Trump called for unity in a nation where hate crime is on the rise.
Pittsburgh shooting: Suspect expressed hatred of Jews
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Mexico referendum rejects part-built $14bn airport project

President-elect Obrador says he will respect voters' decisions, despite referendum being non-binding.
Mexico referendum rejects part-built $14bn airport project
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Mosul residents: 'We were the masters of the world'

Nostalgia for Iraq's Baathist past lingers amid the ruins of Mosul's old city.
Mosul residents: 'We were the masters of the world'
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Turkey's economic endgame and the Khashoggi crisis

Ankara may use Khashoggi crisis to extract concessions from Saudi Arabia to ease pressure on its struggling economy.
Turkey's economic endgame and the Khashoggi crisis
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Bangladesh court jails ex-PM Zia for seven years for corruption

Khaleda Zia found guilty of misuse of power as PM in collecting $375,000 for a charitable trust from unknown sources.
Bangladesh court jails ex-PM Zia for seven years for corruption
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Suicide attack targets Afghanistan election workers in Kabul

A suicide bomber blew himself up near a vehicle as it entered the head office of Afghanistan's Independent Election Commission on Monday, wounding at least six people, officials say.
Suicide attack targets Afghanistan election workers in Kabul
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Several killed as bus crashes into ravine in northern Pakistan

At least 17 people were killed after the bus with 25 on board plunged into a deep ravine in Kohistan district.
Several killed as bus crashes into ravine in northern Pakistan
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Visiting Seoul, US envoy seeks to boost denuclearisation push

Stephen Biegun, visiting South Korea, reiterates commitment to work together to end North's nuclear programme.
Visiting Seoul, US envoy seeks to boost denuclearisation push
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Nuclear ban treaty may come into force in 2019: ICAN

Treaty aims to stigmatise nuclear weapons as previous ones marginalised landmines and cluster munitions.
Nuclear ban treaty may come into force in 2019: ICAN
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Who is Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's new far-right president?

Former army captain rides wave of discontent over corruption, crime and economic downturn to win presidency.
Who is Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's new far-right president?
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Suicide bomber targets electoral officials in Kabul

At least six people injured after a suicide bomber detonated explosives near election commission office in Kabul.
Suicide bomber targets electoral officials in Kabul
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Yacht at centre of Malaysia 1MDB scandal put up for auction

Auction for super-yacht Equanimity closes in one month and bidders must pay a $1m deposit to take part.
Yacht at centre of Malaysia 1MDB scandal put up for auction
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Sulawesi on slow path to recovery a month after disaster

Urgent need for shelter as rainy season looms and survivors battle with loss of loved ones and trauma of earthquake.
Sulawesi on slow path to recovery a month after disaster
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Indonesia: Lion Air flight from Jakarta to Sumatra crashes

Boeing 737 with an unknown number of passengers aboard goes down into the Java Sea shortly after take-off.
Indonesia: Lion Air flight from Jakarta to Sumatra crashes
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Brazil elections: Far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro wins presidency

Results give Bolsonaro a 56 percent share of runoff vote, comfortably ahead of centre-left opponent Fernando Haddad.
Brazil elections: Far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro wins presidency
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Leicester City confirms owner Vichai died in helicopter crash

English football club says owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was among five people killed in crash next to its stadium.
Leicester City confirms owner Vichai died in helicopter crash
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Lewis Hamilton wins fifth F1 title for joint-second of all time

The 33-year-old has equalled the titles of Juan Manuel Fangio, now behind only seven-times champion Michael Schumacher.
Lewis Hamilton wins fifth F1 title for joint-second of all time
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Israeli air strike kills three Palestinian boys in Gaza

Children aged 13 and 14 killed after Israeli forces bomb area in southeastern Gaza near the fence with Israel.r
Israeli air strike kills three Palestinian boys in Gaza
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Honduran migrant caravan joined by other Latin American nationals

Group departs from El Salvador as others across Mexico and Central America join thousands on US-bound caravan.
Honduran migrant caravan joined by other Latin American nationals
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Can Saudi Arabia and Turkey team up to reveal Khashoggi killer?

Saudi Arabia's Attorney General Saud al-Mojeb arrived in Turkey on Sunday to look into the October 2 killing.
Can Saudi Arabia and Turkey team up to reveal Khashoggi killer?
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Turkey to present Saudi probe findings, request consulate search

Turkish dossier presented to Saudi prosecutor will contain crime scene evidence and identify main suspects, source says.
Turkey to present Saudi probe findings, request consulate search
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Abe and Modi to discuss trade, security in Japan summit

Japanese prime minister welcomes his Indian counterpart before the launch of formal talks in Tokyo on Monday.
Abe and Modi to discuss trade, security in Japan summit
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Algeria's Bouteflika to seek re-election next year: party chief

The 81-year-old longtime president has last addressed his nation six years ago.
Algeria's Bouteflika to seek re-election next year: party chief
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Sri Lanka's Tamils are at imminent risk after Rajapaksa's return

Following the former president's return to power, international community needs to take urgent action to protect Tamils.
Sri Lanka's Tamils are at imminent risk after Rajapaksa's return
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Khashoggi murder: Is US inaction on MBS linked to Iran?

Trump's anti-Iran agenda could be behind the US' close alliance to Saudi government, which is its main regional rival.
Khashoggi murder: Is US inaction on MBS linked to Iran?
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Police general to lead Thailand's main opposition party

Pheu Thai senior members pick 86-year-old leader Viroj Pao-in to lead party ahead of polls expected in February 2019.
Police general to lead Thailand's main opposition party
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Muslims crowdfund for victims of Pittsburgh synagogue attack

Crowdfunding has become a go-to effort for relief following hate crimes and mass shootings in the US.
Muslims crowdfund for victims of Pittsburgh synagogue attack
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The end of 'terrorism'?

Perhaps the path to end terrorism begins with abandoning the very term we selectively deploy, and actively distort.
The end of 'terrorism'?
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Unwell Simone Biles dominates gymnastics worlds in Doha

The US gymnast's hospital trip could not stop her from leading her team to top spot in the world gymnastics contest.
Unwell Simone Biles dominates gymnastics worlds in Doha
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Encounters, civilian deaths keep Kashmir on boil

More and more ordinary Kashmiris come out in support of armed rebels as violence escalates and death toll rises.
Encounters, civilian deaths keep Kashmir on boil
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Ocean conservation: Kenyan fishermen turn reef rangers

Giving up fishing, a team of fishermen completed an intensive training to preserve Lamu’s fragile environment.
Ocean conservation: Kenyan fishermen turn reef rangers
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One month since tsunami, health crisis persists in Palu

As Indonesia’s emergency response phase ends, life is back to normal in some areas. In others, much remains to be done.
One month since tsunami, health crisis persists in Palu
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South Sudan identity: Split leaves many without documents

How the splitting of Sudan and South Sudan has left many people without a formal identity.
South Sudan identity: Split leaves many without documents
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DR Congo election: First major pro-government rally

Tens of thousands of supporters of DR Congo's President Joseph Kabila turned up on Saturday to hear a speech by his favoured candidate in a long-delayed presidential election in December.
DR Congo election: First major pro-government rally
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What we know about Robert Bowers, synagogue attack suspect

Most of the information about Bowers comes from his social media, which is largely comprised of anti-Semitic posts.
What we know about Robert Bowers, synagogue attack suspect
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Leicester City owner 'on board when helicopter crashed'

A source close to Vichai's family has said he was on board, but Leicester City and his company are yet to confirm.
Leicester City owner 'on board when helicopter crashed'
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Trump: Pittsburgh synagogue attack 'evil' anti-Semitism

Faced with another national tragedy, Trump continues campaign, saying cancelling events would make suspect 'important'.
Trump: Pittsburgh synagogue attack 'evil' anti-Semitism
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Sri Lanka crisis deepens as speaker recognises sacked PM

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya said Ranil Wickremesinghe's request to retain the privileges of prime minister was fair.
Sri Lanka crisis deepens as speaker recognises sacked PM
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The growing US deficit: It's a revenue, not a spending problem

The national debt is growing, but despite what Trump and his party say, spending less will not solve the problem.
The growing US deficit: It's a revenue, not a spending problem
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Georgia elections: Ex-foreign ministers in close presidency race

Salome Zurabishvili and Grigol Vashadze are frontrunners in presidential vote seen as crucial test for Dream party.
Georgia elections: Ex-foreign ministers in close presidency race
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Two UN peacekeepers killed in Mali attacks

Several others were wounded in two attacks in central and northern Mali, according to the UN.
Two UN peacekeepers killed in Mali attacks
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Pittsburgh shooting: Suspect to face hate crime charges

Pittsburgh shooting: Suspect to face hate crime charges
Pittsburgh shooting: Suspect to face hate crime charges
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Jair Bolsonaro and the future of Brazil's media

A look at 'fake news', social media and how a Bolsonaro victory could spell trouble for Brazil's mainstream media.
Jair Bolsonaro and the future of Brazil's media
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Why have Gulf-based Filipinos fallen in love with Armenia?

Since 2014, the number of tourists rose from 674 to 22,000, and some even stayed behind to make home in Yerevan.
Why have Gulf-based Filipinos fallen in love with Armenia?
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Bolsonaro looks set to win elections in bitterly divided Brazil

Brazilians set to go to the polls with Jair Bolsonaro as frontrunner, signalling a sharp turn to the right.
Bolsonaro looks set to win elections in bitterly divided Brazil
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'Everything is broken': Healthcare after the Palu disaster

A month since the quake and tsunami, poor sanitation and dirty conditions fuel sickness among the displaced.
'Everything is broken': Healthcare after the Palu disaster
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Who is Sahle-Work Zewde, Ethiopia's first female president?

Election of first woman to presidency has raised hopes among women's rights groups for more gender equality in Ethiopia.
Who is Sahle-Work Zewde, Ethiopia's first female president?
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Sacked Sri Lanka PM given 'deadline' to vacate residence

As political crisis worsens, Wickremesinghe's opponents threaten to storm residence and president suspends parliament.
Sacked Sri Lanka PM given 'deadline' to vacate residence
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Leicester City owner's helicopter crashes outside stadium

Leicester City football club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha's helicopter has crashed outside the club's stadium.
Leicester City owner's helicopter crashes outside stadium
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What impact will Khashoggi's murder have on the Middle East?

The US says journalist's killing has undermined stability while Riyadh calls global outcry over death 'hysterical'.
What impact will Khashoggi's murder have on the Middle East?
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Ireland re-elects Michael Higgins as president

Higgins won 55.8 percent of the vote and second term as president, while exit polls show blasphemy law set to be dumped.
Ireland re-elects Michael Higgins as president
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Leaders of Turkey, Syria, France and Germany hold Syria talks

Istanbul summit addresses numerous issues, including Idlib demilitarised zone, constitutional reform and refugees.
Leaders of Turkey, Syria, France and Germany hold Syria talks
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UN says Damascus is blocking efforts to end civil war

The outgoing UN envoy to Syria is hopeful that high-level meetings will lead to a solution, but is facing resistance from Syria's government about the who will attend the meetings.
UN says Damascus is blocking efforts to end civil war
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Netanyahu visits Oman, says opposing Iran unites Gulf and Israel

The Israeli prime minister visited Oman just three days after Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in a move expected to increase pressure on Palestine to participate in US-led peace negotiations.
Netanyahu visits Oman, says opposing Iran unites Gulf and Israel
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Brazil: Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro poised for victory

Bolsonaro's rise has come amid a backdrop of economic and political turmoil, corruption scandals and rising violence.
Brazil: Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro poised for victory
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Religious minorities persecuted in Afghanistan amid war

Many belonging to religious minorities are leaving the country but not everyone can afford it.
Religious minorities persecuted in Afghanistan amid war
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Suspect in custody after deadly Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

Multiple casualties reported and at least three police officers shot in the Squirrel Hill area of the city.
Suspect in custody after deadly Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
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Honduran caravan pushes forward after Mexican police standoff

Thousands of migrants and refugees move ahead after police roadblock in southern Mexico brought journey to standstill.
Honduran caravan pushes forward after Mexican police standoff
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Greece builds pipeline to transport natural gas from Caspian Sea

The five billion-dollar project is part of a European Union policy to move away from dependence on Russian gas after the Ukraine crisis in 2009 that saw Russian gas flows to Europe restricted.
Greece builds pipeline to transport natural gas from Caspian Sea
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Islamic Jihad group announces Gaza ceasefire with Israel

Egypt-brokered deal comes after Israeli fighter jets attack 80 sites in Gaza in retaliation for rockets fired at Israel.
Islamic Jihad group announces Gaza ceasefire with Israel
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Indonesia government knew of liquefaction danger before quake

Six years ago, the Indonesian government's own experts drew a map that highlighted many areas in Palu where there was a high risk of liquefaction.
Indonesia government knew of liquefaction danger before quake
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How much power does Saudi Arabia wield over the global economy?

Against the backdrop of Khashoggi's death, we examine the dynamic between the tech world and Saudi oil money.
How much power does Saudi Arabia wield over the global economy?
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Trump and Obama ask supporters for 'civility' after mail bombs

President Trump and former President Obama held competing rallies before the US midterm elections and both blamed the other for the negativity in American politics, while condemning the bombings.
Trump and Obama ask supporters for 'civility' after mail bombs
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Is Brazil's democracy under threat?

We discuss the rise of controversial presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro and whether he threatens Brazil's democracy.
Is Brazil's democracy under threat?
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Khashoggi's fiancee: He felt assured entering the Saudi consulate

Hatice Cengiz says Jamal Khashoggi didn't think Saudi Arabia would dare to question or arrest him in a foreign country.
Khashoggi's fiancee: He felt assured entering the Saudi consulate
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Ukraine vice PM: 'Crimea will one day come back home'

Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze discusses Ukraine's defensive war with Russia and the state's support of neo-Nazi groups.
Ukraine vice PM: 'Crimea will one day come back home'
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Richard Graham: Why gaming addiction is on the rise

Psychiatrist Dr Richard Graham discusses why gaming is so addictive and how it can be treated.
Richard Graham: Why gaming addiction is on the rise
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Thousands march in Taiwan gay pride parade for referendum vote

Nearly 13,000 people marched in Taipei before a landmark vote next month on LGBT rights.
Thousands march in Taiwan gay pride parade for referendum vote
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Syria peace talks set to begin in Istanbul

The talks will address numerous issues in the conflict, including demilitarised zones and a political path forward.
Syria peace talks set to begin in Istanbul
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Bahrain says 'Arab NATO' to be formed by next year

The alliance aims to include six Gulf countries and Egypt, though Saudi-led blockade on Qatar remains an obstacle.
Bahrain says 'Arab NATO' to be formed by next year
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The inconvenient truth about the US-bound migrant caravan

The migrant caravan Trump is so obsessed about is a direct result of US foreign policy.
The inconvenient truth about the US-bound migrant caravan
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Who started the migrant caravan and why now?

Honduras government claims the mastermind behind it all is the former opposition congressman, Bartolo Fuentes.
Who started the migrant caravan and why now?
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Who started the migrant caravan and why now?

Honduras government claims the mastermind behind it all is the former opposition congressman, Bartolo Fuentes.
Who started the migrant caravan and why now?
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11 Israelis take part in UAE judo competition

Players taking part in the competition that was temporarily suspended last year over a ban on Israeli symbols.
11 Israelis take part in UAE judo competition
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Oman denies mediator role in Israel-Palestine conflict

Sultanate says it is merely offering ideas to bring Israel and Palestinians together, denies acting as mediator.
Oman denies mediator role in Israel-Palestine conflict
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'He means change': Brazil's low income Bolsonaro voters

Opinion polls say 35-40 percent of low-income voters may pick far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday.
'He means change': Brazil's low income Bolsonaro voters
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Jair Bolsonaro: A wrecking ball for Brazil's media?

A look at hate speech and misinformation ahead of Brazil's election runoff. Plus, Jeremy Corbyn and the UK media.
Jair Bolsonaro: A wrecking ball for Brazil's media?
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Israel says Syria and Iran behind Gaza rocket attacks

Orders to hit Israel with rockets from Gaza Strip were given from Damascus with Iranian involvement, Israeli army says.
Israel says Syria and Iran behind Gaza rocket attacks
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Brazil gearing up for its very own Duterte

Rhetorically, the likely next leader of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, is almost an exact replica of the the Filipino populist.
Brazil gearing up for its very own Duterte
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Young black Portuguese men take police brutality case to court

Six alleged victims say officers beat them until they bled and were bruised and forced them into humiliating positions.
Young black Portuguese men take police brutality case to court
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Trump: Media uses pipe bomb case to score 'political points'

Donald Trump lashes out at media, saying 'sinister actions of one individual' are used to 'score political points'.
Trump: Media uses pipe bomb case to score 'political points'
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Sri Lanka president suspends parliament amid political crisis

Maithripala Sirisena sacked PM Ranil Wickremesinghe and replaced him with Mahinda Rajapakse on Friday night.
Sri Lanka president suspends parliament amid political crisis
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Afghanistan elections: Kandahar votes in delayed poll

Vote was postponed for a week following the killing of the province's police chief in an attack claimed by Taliban.
Afghanistan elections: Kandahar votes in delayed poll
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Malaysia: Najib Speaks

101 East interviews Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Malaysia: Najib Speaks
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Israeli jets hit 80 targets in Gaza amid rocket fire and protests

Fighter jets strike dozens of sites across the Gaza Strip as fighters fire about 30 rockets into Israel.
Israeli jets hit 80 targets in Gaza amid rocket fire and protests
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Former PM Najib denies wrongdoing as Malaysia deepens 1MDB probe

In exclusive interview, Najib Razak insists 'conscience is clear' despite facing numerous charges and $4.5bn missing.
Former PM Najib denies wrongdoing as Malaysia deepens 1MDB probe
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In hills of Sulawesi Indonesia quake survivors chafe at aid rules

A month after the disaster, people outside Palu have received little help and fear coming rainy season's colder weather.
In hills of Sulawesi Indonesia quake survivors chafe at aid rules
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Georgia gubernatorial candidate poses with anti-Muslim activist

Rights group demands apology after US Republican candidate Brian Kemp posed with a well-known far-right activist.
Georgia gubernatorial candidate poses with anti-Muslim activist
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US teachers running in midterms: I hope we're at a tipping point

More than 1,450 former and current educators are running for US state legislative seats in midterm elections.
US teachers running in midterms: I hope we're at a tipping point
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Honduran caravan remains determined despite renewed Trump threats

Still more than a 1,500km from the US border, thousands of migrants and refugees continue to trek north.
Honduran caravan remains determined despite renewed Trump threats
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What to expect from Turkey-hosted summit on Syrian war

Leaders of Turkey, Russia, Germany and France to discuss Idlib, aid, drafting of constitution and reconstruction.
What to expect from Turkey-hosted summit on Syrian war
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'Whites don’t shoot whites': 2 black people shot dead in Kentucky

Prosecutors say shooting that left two African Americans dead in the US state is being probed as possible hate crime.
'Whites don’t shoot whites': 2 black people shot dead in Kentucky
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Will US exit from the INF Treaty increase risk of war?

President Trump says it's time for the US to end the arms pact it signed with Russia more than 30 years ago.
Will US exit from the INF Treaty increase risk of war?
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IMF approves $56bn loan package for Argentina

South American nation, which has been plagued by chronic economic problems, reached IMF deal for $50bn loan in June.
IMF approves $56bn loan package for Argentina
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Sri Lanka president sacks prime minister, appoints Rajapaksa

Sacked PM Ranil Wickremesinghe says president's decision to replace him with Mahinda Rajapaksa is 'unconstitutional'.
Sri Lanka president sacks prime minister, appoints Rajapaksa
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Jordan floods death toll increases, mostly schoolchildren

Search and rescue efforts continue in Dead Sea area after flash floods swept away scores of people on Thursday.
Jordan floods death toll increases, mostly schoolchildren
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Philippines' Boracay tourist island reopens

Widespread pollution forced it to close to allow time for a clean-up.
Philippines' Boracay tourist island reopens
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How the EU's principled pragmatism sows strife in the Middle East

By trading values for stability the EU is actually creating instability, and countless casualties like Jamal Khashoggi.
How the EU's principled pragmatism sows strife in the Middle East
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UN names Human Rights Prize winners for 2018

Asma Jahangir, Rebeca Gyumi, Joenia Wapichana and Front Line Defenders honoured by the UN for promoting human rights.
UN names Human Rights Prize winners for 2018
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Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee: Why I declined Trump's invitation

Hatice Cengiz speaks to Turkish TV and calls for punishment for all involved in his 'savage' murder.
Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee: Why I declined Trump's invitation
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Israel's Netanyahu meets Sultan Qaboos in surprise trip to Oman

Visit by Israeli prime minister forms part of policy of 'deepening' ties with the states of the region, statement says.
Israel's Netanyahu meets Sultan Qaboos in surprise trip to Oman
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Brazil election officials battle fake news on social media

Last week, Facebook was made to remove dozens of links to false stories targeting Fernando Haddad.
Brazil election officials battle fake news on social media
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Arrest made as more suspicious packages found in US

One person in custody as officials continue probe into mail bombs sent to prominent Trump critics.
Arrest made as more suspicious packages found in US
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More Yemeni children die as medicine prices skyrocket

Spiralling inflation in Yemen has nearly doubled the cost of providing for a family.
More Yemeni children die as medicine prices skyrocket
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Ethiopia's first female president can be a force for reform

President Zewde is in a unique position to help change the lives of Ethiopia's long suffering women for the better.
Ethiopia's first female president can be a force for reform
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Gaza protests: All the latest updates

Since protests began on March 30, Israeli forces have killed at least 205 Palestinians in the besieged coastal enclave.
Gaza protests: All the latest updates
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Mexico: Referendum to decide fate of a $13bn airport project

President-elect Lopez Obrador says he will go by what people decide but scrapping the project would cost billions.
Mexico: Referendum to decide fate of a $13bn airport project
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Jamal Khashoggi killing: Erdogan hardens tone on Saudi Arabia

As probe into journalist's killing progresses, Erdogan ramps up pressure on Riyadh and says Turkey has more evidence.
Jamal Khashoggi killing: Erdogan hardens tone on Saudi Arabia
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Tajik dissidents attempt to challenge ruling class from Poland

Tajiks 'banned' at home form opposition alliance in Poland, where Islamophobia and anti-refugee sentiment is rising.
Tajik dissidents attempt to challenge ruling class from Poland
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LIfting US sanctions on Sudan didn't help its economy

Sudan's economy struggles with cash shortages in banks and a soaring inflation rate.
LIfting US sanctions on Sudan didn't help its economy
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Indonesian children at risk of trafficking after disaster

A month after the earthquake and tsunami, social workers struggle to find missing children.
Indonesian children at risk of trafficking after disaster
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China and Japan pledge to boost economic cooperation

Traditional Asian rivals agree to work together to boost economic ties amid rising trade tensions with Washington.
China and Japan pledge to boost economic cooperation
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Jordan floods: At least 19 dead after bus swept away

At least 19 people, mostly children, killed when rain swept away a group of teachers and students touring the Dead Sea.
Jordan floods: At least 19 dead after bus swept away
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Turkey: Khashoggi investigation with Saudi is getting 'difficult’

Saudis allegedly denied access to Turkish investigators to thoroughly inspect a well in the Saudi consul general’s home.
Turkey: Khashoggi investigation with Saudi is getting 'difficult’
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India's air quality has plummeted to worst possible category

The level of PM2.5, tiny particulate matter that can clog lungs, is over six times higher than the WHO safe level.
India's air quality has plummeted to worst possible category
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Is Ukraine losing the war with Russia?

We challenge Ukraine's Deputy prime minister, and discuss whether Brazil's democracy could be under threat.
Is Ukraine losing the war with Russia?
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HRW report on abuse by PA, Hamas: A system designed broken

The HRW report demonstrates Palestinian leadership's weakness, inability to lead their people and deliver liberation.
HRW report on abuse by PA, Hamas: A system designed broken
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Sinead O'Connor converts to Islam, now called Shuhada' Davitt

Best known for hit 'Nothing Compares 2 U' the singer says her conversion is the 'conclusion' of her religious journey.
Sinead O'Connor converts to Islam, now called Shuhada' Davitt
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Sri Lanka arrests top policeman over 'plot to kill president'

Nalaka De Silva, who was accused of plotting to assassinate the president, arrested after five days of questioning.
Sri Lanka arrests top policeman over 'plot to kill president'
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Google CEO Pichai says 48 employees fired for sexual misconduct

CEO Sundar Pichai says 48 staff sacked since 2016 in response to Times report that said the firm shielded executives.
Google CEO Pichai says 48 employees fired for sexual misconduct
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Indonesia: Rally for moderate Islam halted over fears of violence

Some 70,000 members were on their way to Yogyakarta for the rally to launch inter-faith movement to counter 'extremism'.
Indonesia: Rally for moderate Islam halted over fears of violence
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Knife-wielding woman wounds 14 children at China kindergarten

Chinese law restricts the sale and possession of firearms and mass attacks are generally carried out with knives.
Knife-wielding woman wounds 14 children at China kindergarten
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Qatar 2022 World Cup stadiums: All you need to know

A look at the progress of the tournament venues as Qatar prepares to host Middle East's first football World Cup.
Qatar 2022 World Cup stadiums: All you need to know
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Astronomy photographer of the year 2018

These pictures capture distant worlds and ones closer to ours.
Astronomy photographer of the year 2018
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Philippines: Duterte sacks top customs officials over drugs

Failure to intercept a tonne of drugs prompts Philippines' leader to order restaffing of customs office.
Philippines: Duterte sacks top customs officials over drugs
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UN official: Khashoggi was victim of an extrajudicial execution

UN special rapporteur says those who orchestrated Khashoggi's murder 'represent the Saudi state'.
UN official: Khashoggi was victim of an extrajudicial execution
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'We won't keep silent': Jamal Khashoggi supporters demand justice

At a vigil in Istanbul, friends and supporters of the slain Saudi journalist call for justice, stress press freedom.
'We won't keep silent': Jamal Khashoggi supporters demand justice
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For US Latinos, life is worsening under Trump: survey

Pew survey also finds that more than half of Latinos worry a friend or relative could be deported.
For US Latinos, life is worsening under Trump: survey
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Hundreds of journalists condemn Trump's 'sustained' media attacks

More than 200 journalists, mostly retired and semi-retired, released an open letter decrying Trump's press attacks.
Hundreds of journalists condemn Trump's 'sustained' media attacks
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The hospital in Cameroon trying to heal old wounds

A small hospital in western Cameroon is trying to make a change by healing untreated open wounds.
The hospital in Cameroon trying to heal old wounds
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Jordan floods: Schoolchildren among 18 dead after bus swept away

At least 18 people, mostly children, die when rains swept away a group of teachers and students touring the Dead Sea.
Jordan floods: Schoolchildren among 18 dead after bus swept away
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US military 'receives request' to send troops to US-Mexico border

Rights groups call Trump's threats a 'scare' tactic, saying caravan headed to US border is not a 'national emergency'.
US military 'receives request' to send troops to US-Mexico border
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Yemen: Death toll from Saudi raid on vegetable market rises to 21

Health official says two children were among the 21 civilians killed in an air attack near Hodeidah.
Yemen: Death toll from Saudi raid on vegetable market rises to 21
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Indian officials raid Amnesty International's regional office

Enforcement Directorate, an agency that probes financial crimes, accuses Amnesty of violating donation rules.
Indian officials raid Amnesty International's regional office
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Saudi Arabia: Global pressure calling for end to arms sales

US lawmakers propose bill that also calls for end to military co-operation after Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi's killing and over war in Yemen.
Saudi Arabia: Global pressure calling for end to arms sales
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George Soros-backed Central European University to leave Hungary

School will move most programmes to Vienna after it said Hungary failed to reach an agreement with US accreditors.
George Soros-backed Central European University to leave Hungary
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Meet Nia Jax, the WWE star looking to smash barriers for women

Nia Jax tells Al Jazeera she was bullied for her size growing up but had a found a home in professional wrestling.
Meet Nia Jax, the WWE star looking to smash barriers for women
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Baloch fighters kill two in attack on Pakistani security convoy

Balochistan Liberation Army claims coordinated attack on a senior officer's convoy in southwestern province.
Baloch fighters kill two in attack on Pakistani security convoy
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US rights group ready to provide assistance to arriving migrants

Group says Central Americans fleeing violence have the right to apply for asylum despite Trump's bid to block them.
US rights group ready to provide assistance to arriving migrants
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Ukraine filmmaker jailed in Russia wins EU rights award

The European Parliament has awarded its annual Sakharov Prize to Oleg Sentsov.
Ukraine filmmaker jailed in Russia wins EU rights award
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Who has been targeted by suspected pipe bomb packages in the US?

Those targeted by suspected pipe bomb packages included some of Trump's most vocal critics.
Who has been targeted by suspected pipe bomb packages in the US?
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UK apologises for forcing DNA tests on migrants

Sajid Javid apologises to immigrants who were denied UK status after refusing to give DNA samples proving family ties.
UK apologises for forcing DNA tests on migrants
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French court says Sarkozy should be tried over campaign funding

Prosecutors claim the ex-president spent nearly double the legal limit on his failed 2012 campaign using fake invoices.
French court says Sarkozy should be tried over campaign funding
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Palestinian women: An untold history of leadership and resistance

Our collective deafness to the stories of Palestinian women needs to end for the sake of future generations.
Palestinian women: An untold history of leadership and resistance
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Saudi dissident YouTube star defiant after Khashoggi murder

Ghanem Almasarsir says he was beaten by two Saudi men in London a month before Khashoggi's killing.
Saudi dissident YouTube star defiant after Khashoggi murder
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Spain's Supreme Court orders trial of former Catalan leaders

Court says 18 ex-Catalan leaders, including nine who are jailed, should be tried over independence declaration last year
Spain's Supreme Court orders trial of former Catalan leaders
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Saudi investment summit secures deals worth $56bn

Saudi oil money tempts many despite a boycott by some key global leaders after the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Saudi investment summit secures deals worth $56bn
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Jamal Khashoggi will not be forgotten

He will always be remembered as a model journalist who paid the ultimate price for exercising his freedom of expression.
Jamal Khashoggi will not be forgotten
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Ivory Coast teachers launch strike over pay, conditions

Police officers and civil servants are also threatening to walk out in protest, seeking wage parity.
Ivory Coast teachers launch strike over pay, conditions
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