Ex-US Justice official pleads guilty in 1MDB lobbying scandal

Ex-US Justice Department official admits to role in multi-million dollar effort to shut down US probe into 1MDB scandal.
Ex-US Justice official pleads guilty in 1MDB lobbying scandal
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UK minister resigns over Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal

Sam Gyimah becomes the sixth minister to resign from government in protest of May's Brexit deal with the EU.
UK minister resigns over Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal
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Obituary: George HW Bush

Bush successfully reversed Saddam's invasion of Kuwait, prompting an era of US military adventurism in the Middle East.
Obituary: George HW Bush
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Houthi-backed FM: Proud of rockets fired into Saudi

We challenge Hisham Sharaf who also responds to allegations of human rights abuses by Houthi forces.
Houthi-backed FM: Proud of rockets fired into Saudi
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Are 'identity politics' really a threat to democracy?

We ask Francis Fukuyama why he thinks that Black Lives Matter and ISIL are manifestations of the same problem.
Are 'identity politics' really a threat to democracy?
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Former US President George HW Bush dead at 94

Former US President George HW Bush has died at the age of 94, a family spokesperson has announced.
Former US President George HW Bush dead at 94
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What’s the future of abortion rights in Mexico under AMLO?

Incoming government of Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador reignites debate over women's reproductive health in the country.
What’s the future of abortion rights in Mexico under AMLO?
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Heavy rain turns Tijuana asylum seeker camp to mud

Hundreds moved to indoor facility as fear grow migrants and refugees will become sick due to unsanitary conditions.
Heavy rain turns Tijuana asylum seeker camp to mud
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Why does Israel continue to jail Palestinian children?

Israel has reportedly detained more than 900 Palestinian children in 2018.
Why does Israel continue to jail Palestinian children?
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Italy summons Egyptian ambassador over Giulio Regeni killing

The body of the 28-year-old PhD student was found in a ditch between Cairo and Alexandria in 2016
Italy summons Egyptian ambassador over Giulio Regeni killing
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'You never listen to me': Macron meets MBS on G20 sidelines

French president is reported to have given 'very firm message' to Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing and Yemen.
'You never listen to me': Macron meets MBS on G20 sidelines
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7.0 magnitude earthquake rocks Alaska in US

USGS says the earthquake was centered about 12km north of Alaska's largest city, Anchorage.
7.0 magnitude earthquake rocks Alaska in US
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Anti-G20 protesters march against capitalism, abuse of activists

Mass protests expected in Buenos Aires as world leaders gather for annual G20 summit in the Argentine capital.
Anti-G20 protesters march against capitalism, abuse of activists
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Bosnian commander acquitted of war crimes in Srebrenica

Appeals chamber in Bosnia finds 'defender of Srebrenica' not guilty of the killing of three Serb prisoners of war.
Bosnian commander acquitted of war crimes in Srebrenica
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Trump's trade war with China: How we got here, what happens next

Presidents Trump and Xi to meet on Saturday in what could be the last chance to avert a broad-based economic clash.
Trump's trade war with China: How we got here, what happens next
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Amsterdam offers World Architecture Festival form and function

The Dutch capital, host to the 2018 World Architecture Festival, is known for its architectural treasures ranging from windmills to its more modern buildings.
Amsterdam offers World Architecture Festival form and function
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Trump cancels meeting with Putin at G20 summit in Argentina

The US president plans to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping to cool trade tensions, but cancels a meeting with Russia's Putin and doesn't plan to meet with Saudi Arabia's crown prince.
Trump cancels meeting with Putin at G20 summit in Argentina
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G7 declares 'unwavering support' for Ukraine over Russia standoff

Russia's use of military force against Ukrainian ships and sailors has 'no justification', the group says.
G7 declares 'unwavering support' for Ukraine over Russia standoff
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Brexit regret: Welsh voters having second thoughts

Local business groups say they have been offered no design, no blueprint about how Brexit will benefit them.
Brexit regret: Welsh voters having second thoughts
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Turkish court keeps Selahattin Demirtas in jail despite ECHR

Court rejects appeal to release pro-Kurdish politician despite a recent ruling by the European rights court.
Turkish court keeps Selahattin Demirtas in jail despite ECHR
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Palestinians cheer as tourists throng Bethlehem

This is good news for Palestinians who have been struggling to make ends meet in the occupied West Bank.
Palestinians cheer as tourists throng Bethlehem
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Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador: The great Mexican fraud?

Mexico's incoming 'leftist' president wants to be both a revolutionary man of the people and a friend to big business.
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador: The great Mexican fraud?
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US, Mexico, and Canada sign new USMCA trade deal

Trump says new trade pact a 'model agreement that changes the trade landscape forever'.
US, Mexico, and Canada sign new USMCA trade deal
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Marriott says its database hacked affecting up to 500 million

Marriott says it uncovered unauthorised access that has been taking place within its Starwood network since 2014.
Marriott says its database hacked affecting up to 500 million
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Burkina Faso: Fuel workers go on strike over price rise

Government says it needs money normally used for fuel subsidies to fund operations against armed groups.
Burkina Faso: Fuel workers go on strike over price rise
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Philippines: Human rights lawyer shot dead

Ben Ramos, another victim of crimes against lawyers, represented many in land disputes against powerful politicians.
Philippines: Human rights lawyer shot dead
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Internet censorship tightens in Senegal before elections

Those who've fallen foul of existing laws say free speech is under attack.
Internet censorship tightens in Senegal before elections
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Turkey: Flash floods hit Bodrum

Heavy rainfall swept cars down streets and left them either submerged or stacked.
Turkey: Flash floods hit Bodrum
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Founder of US far-right group denied Australian visa: ABC report

Reported denial follows an online petition, which called on the Immigration Minister to ban Gavin McInnes from entering.
Founder of US far-right group denied Australian visa: ABC report
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Malaysia has 'window of opportunity' on indigenous land rights

Amnesty International says new government should move to end abuses and take action on indigenous land rights.
Malaysia has 'window of opportunity' on indigenous land rights
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Do the Houthis have a plan for peace in Yemen?

We challenge the Houthi-backed Yemeni FM Hisham Sharaf, and speak to Francis Fukuyama about 'identity politics'.
Do the Houthis have a plan for peace in Yemen?
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Yemen fishermen face starvation at home or death at sea

Fearing attacks by the Saudi-UAE alliance, fishermen have cut their fishing zones from 100 nautical miles to 25.
Yemen fishermen face starvation at home or death at sea
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Pakistan rupee hits record low against US dollar

The national currency has taken a hard hit since the start of the year, losing about a third of its value.
Pakistan rupee hits record low against US dollar
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UNICEF: More than 1.5 million children in CAR need emergency aid

UN agency warns 43,000 children under the age of five 'face an extremely high risk of death' as crisis worsens.
UNICEF: More than 1.5 million children in CAR need emergency aid
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Russian men barred from entering Ukraine

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said the measure would prevent Russia forming 'private armies' in Ukraine.
Russian men barred from entering Ukraine
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Angry India farmers march on parliament to highlight farm crisis

Tens of thousands of farmers protest in New Delhi demanding debt waivers and higher crop prices.
Angry India farmers march on parliament to highlight farm crisis
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Afghanistan: Women, children among 23 killed in US attack: UN

A vast majority of the victims in the Helmand attack were women and children, according to a UN investigation.
Afghanistan: Women, children among 23 killed in US attack: UN
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Russia-Ukraine tensions: Martial law not so evident in Kharkiv

People in this second-largest city of Ukraine are worried about invasion from Russia.
Russia-Ukraine tensions: Martial law not so evident in Kharkiv
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G20 summit: Protests mark Argentina gathering

Protests around Bueno Aires is reminder of how difficult it would be to resolving differences among world leaders.
G20 summit: Protests mark Argentina gathering
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Rain brings misery to caravan migrants camped in Tijuana

During the night, many refused to get on government buses, moving them to a covered shelter, in order to stay together.
Rain brings misery to caravan migrants camped in Tijuana
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The morality of torture: A toxic legacy

An investigation into the covert CIA programme of torture outlawed by former President Obama and favoured by the Trump administration.
The morality of torture: A toxic legacy
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CNN fires contributor Marc Lamont Hill for criticising Israel

Hill was accused of anti-Semitism after he called for 'free Palestine from the river to the sea' at UN meeting.
CNN fires contributor Marc Lamont Hill for criticising Israel
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Torture, reform and women's rights in Saudi Arabia

Women are being tortured for demanding basic rights in 'reformist' Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Saudi Arabia.
Torture, reform and women's rights in Saudi Arabia
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Gibraltar will be included in post-Brexit trade deals: official

Following Spain drama, top Gibraltar official tells Al Jazeera peninsula will be covered by withdrawal arrangements.
Gibraltar will be included in post-Brexit trade deals: official
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Palestinians mark 40th International Solidarity Day

Palestinian government says international community should be held responsible for allowing Israel's ongoing occupation.
Palestinians mark 40th International Solidarity Day
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Sri Lanka MPs vote to block cash flow to office of disputed PM

It comes as yet another moral pressure on Rajapaksa who continues to hold office despite not having working majority.
Sri Lanka MPs vote to block cash flow to office of disputed PM
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Scores of inmates escape Indonesia jail: Police

Police recapture 23 inmates but at least 90 are on the run after they escaped from a prison in Banda Aceh.
Scores of inmates escape Indonesia jail: Police
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Dozens of whales dead in latest New Zealand stranding

By the time rangers reached the latest group of animals early Friday, 50 had already died.
Dozens of whales dead in latest New Zealand stranding
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Uninvited guests keep watch for China inside Uighur homes

More than a million local government workers have been deployed to ethnic minorities' home to monitor their behaviour.
Uninvited guests keep watch for China inside Uighur homes
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak second largest in history: WHO

The UN health body confirms 426 cases, with 198 deaths reported since August, as DRC struggles to contain the disease.
DR Congo Ebola outbreak second largest in history: WHO
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Life after the Lees? Singapore prepares for the future

Finance minister becomes likely successor to Lee Hsien Loong as city-state positions for more challenging future.
Life after the Lees? Singapore prepares for the future
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7 found guilty in killing of Honduran environmental activist

Caceres reported receiving death threats and her family alleges hydroelectric company officials' involvement.
7 found guilty in killing of Honduran environmental activist
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'Extremely abominable': Chinese gene-editing scientist faces law

China condemns work of He Jiankui as institutions distance themselves from academic who gene-edited twin girls.
'Extremely abominable': Chinese gene-editing scientist faces law
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Afghan Hazaras slaughtered and Australian families want action

Even safely resettled in Australia, the spectre of Taliban violence still haunts the targeted minority group.
Afghan Hazaras slaughtered and Australian families want action
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What is ahead for the US-Saudi Arabia relationship?

US Senators vote to debate a bill that would end military support for the Saudi-UAE coalition fighting in Yemen.
What is ahead for the US-Saudi Arabia relationship?
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Taiwan activists: Marriage-equality movement setback not the end

Despite ballot-box failure, proponents say it's only a matter of time before same-sex marriage is written into law.
Taiwan activists: Marriage-equality movement setback not the end
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Breakthrough, escalation or pause? Trump, Xi set to meet at G20

Trump says he's close to a trade deal with China but cautions that he doesn't know if he wants to do it.
Breakthrough, escalation or pause? Trump, Xi set to meet at G20
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Mothers of Argentina's disappeared march against G20

Mothers of Plaza de Mayo hold 2120th march, demand return of those forcibly disappeared during Argentina's dictatorship.
Mothers of Argentina's disappeared march against G20
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US serial killer Samuel Little confessed to 90 murders, FBI says

FBI investigators have confirmed 34 killings described by Little so far, with many more cases pending.
US serial killer Samuel Little confessed to 90 murders, FBI says
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May, Corbyn haggle over broadcaster of their Brexit debate

Theresa May and Labour's Jeremy Corbyn to debate Brexit on December 9, but will it be BBC or ITV?
May, Corbyn haggle over broadcaster of their Brexit debate
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More than $175,000 raised for Syrian teen attacked at UK school

Widely-shared video shows refugee teen being physically assaulted and verbally abused on Huddersfield school playground.
More than $175,000 raised for Syrian teen attacked at UK school
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Saudi TV report, Houthi chief raise hopes for Yemen peace talks

Prospects for UN-brokered summit in Sweden appear bolstered by a Saudi TV report and Houthi chief's remarks.
Saudi TV report, Houthi chief raise hopes for Yemen peace talks
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General Motors job cuts: A harbinger of the next crash

The job cuts announced by GM and the shrinking of the industrial base are the bells tolling for the next crash.
General Motors job cuts: A harbinger of the next crash
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Israel releases Palestinian boy jailed for 'plotting attack'

Imprisonment of Shadi Farrah highlights concerns about mistreatment of Palestinian children arrested by Israeli forces.
Israel releases Palestinian boy jailed for 'plotting attack'
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Thousands protest over Zimbabwe's economic crisis

Zimbabweans are back on streets after police assurance that they will be safe if their march was peaceful.
Thousands protest over Zimbabwe's economic crisis
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2018 set to be fourth hottest year on record: UN

World Meteorological Organisation says 20 warmest years on record have been in last 22 years.
2018 set to be fourth hottest year on record: UN
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Gaza hospitals overwhelmed by wounded in Israeli violence: Report

Medecins Sans Frontieres says the number of injuries 'would overstretch the best healthcare systems in the world'.
Gaza hospitals overwhelmed by wounded in Israeli violence: Report
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Kashmir sees its deadliest year in about a decade

Over 500 people have died since January in Indian-administered region after army stepped up presence, rights groups say.
Kashmir sees its deadliest year in about a decade
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The Saudi women detained for demanding basic human rights

Those jailed as part of a crackdown call for the right to drive and an end to the kingdom's male guardianship system.
The Saudi women detained for demanding basic human rights
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No easy remedy for US-China tensions

Trump and Xi are unlikely to reach a deal that can resolve the current strains in relations at the upcoming G20 summit.
No easy remedy for US-China tensions
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Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress

Michael Cohen admits to making false statements in 2017 about plan to build Trump Tower in Moscow.
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress
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Ukraine asks for NATO vessels in Sea of Azov over Russia standoff

Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko hopes NATO will deploy warships to Sea of Azov as tension with Russia worsens.
Ukraine asks for NATO vessels in Sea of Azov over Russia standoff
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Astana talks: UN envoy to Syria rues 'missed opportunity'

Staffan de Mistura expresses disappointment over failure to agree on composition of UN-backed constitutional committee.
Astana talks: UN envoy to Syria rues 'missed opportunity'
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UNESCO adds reggae music to global cultural heritage list

The world body's cultural and scientific agency added the genre to its collection of "intangible cultural heritage".
UNESCO adds reggae music to global cultural heritage list
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Brazil: Rio de Janeiro governor arrested in Car Wash probe

Luiz Fernando Pezao arrested over allegations he took part in a corruption and money-laundering group.
Brazil: Rio de Janeiro governor arrested in Car Wash probe
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German police search Deutsche Bank in money laundering case

Bank employees accused of helping customers to set up offshore firms and transfer proceeds from criminal activities.
German police search Deutsche Bank in money laundering case
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520 West 28th St: A unique addition to New York City's skyline

The Queen of the Curve left her mark on the New York skyline. A look through a building by late architect Zaha Hadid.
520 West 28th St: A unique addition to New York City's skyline
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US-Mexico border: Asylum seekers stuck in Tijuana

Fears of disease spreading as thousands of central American asylum seekers are stuck at a camp in Mexico.
US-Mexico border: Asylum seekers stuck in Tijuana
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Kenya's blue economy: Making ocean resources sustainable

First global conference on sustainable blue economy held in Nairobi, discussing efforts to save the world's oceans.
Kenya's blue economy: Making ocean resources sustainable
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Pro-Saudi lobbyists paid 5 Senators who voted against Yemen bill

Roy Blunt, who voted against limiting the US' role in the war in Yemen, received $19,200 from lobbyists last year.
Pro-Saudi lobbyists paid 5 Senators who voted against Yemen bill
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Colombia protest: Students threaten more mass rallies

It has been billed 'a takeover of the capital' as student protests grow louder in Colombia.
Colombia protest: Students threaten more mass rallies
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Theresa May tries to sell Brexit deal in Scotland

Warnings of economic pain in every Brexit scenario, but still, the prime minister tries to sound upbeat.
Theresa May tries to sell Brexit deal in Scotland
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Joseph Wu: Taiwan is a model of democracy

Insight into Taiwan's election results, living in China's shadow and the difficult job of selling Taiwan overseas.
Joseph Wu: Taiwan is a model of democracy
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Against backdrop of suicides and debt, farmers demand action

Indian farmers to demand government support for agriculture sector with bills for debt relief and to set minimum prices.
Against backdrop of suicides and debt, farmers demand action
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Jewish academic's office splashed with swastika in New York

Anti-Semitic incident at Columbia University comes as rising number of hate crimes are reported across the US.
Jewish academic's office splashed with swastika in New York
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Georgia ruling party candidate Zurabishv wins presidential runoff

Salome Zurabishvili, who wants to balance ties between Moscow and the West, got 60 percent votes, partial results show.
Georgia ruling party candidate Zurabishv wins presidential runoff
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What to expect from the G20 Buenos Aires 2018

Who will meet MBS? Will there be a breakthrough in the US-China trade war? What groups are leading protests?
What to expect from the G20 Buenos Aires 2018
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Georgia's ruling party candidate leads in presidential runoff

Early results in Georgia's presidential runoff suggest ruling party-backed candidate Salome Zurabishvili will win.
Georgia's ruling party candidate leads in presidential runoff
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S Korean court orders compensation to wartime forced labourers

Court orders Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to compensate 28 South Koreans in decision Japan criticises as 'unacceptable'.
S Korean court orders compensation to wartime forced labourers
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Philippine court jails police officers for drug-war murder

Ruling is the first conviction for police killings in the Philippines drug crackdown that's claimed thousands of lives.
Philippine court jails police officers for drug-war murder
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One-third of world's stunted children live in India: Report

Forty-six million children in India are stunted because of malnutrition and 25 million more defined as 'wasted'.
One-third of world's stunted children live in India: Report
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Australia warns of 'hotter than normal' summer raising fire risk

Prediction comes as forest fires force evacuations in Queensland and country's farmers battle drought.
Australia warns of 'hotter than normal' summer raising fire risk
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US Navy sends two ships through Taiwan Strait, opposing China

It's the third time this year American vessels entered the strait in a move certain to stoke tensions with China.
US Navy sends two ships through Taiwan Strait, opposing China
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People's Summit kicks off in Argentina two days ahead of G20

Civil society groups gather for anti-G20 event to protest against 'policies that favour imperialist countries'.
People's Summit kicks off in Argentina two days ahead of G20
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Malaysia death penalty abolition opens door to drug policy review

Campaign to legalise use of medical marijuana gathers momentum in country known for draconian approach to drugs.
Malaysia death penalty abolition opens door to drug policy review
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Explainer: Ukraine-Russia dispute over territorial waters

Kerch Strait connecting Black Sea to Sea of Azov has high political, military and economic importance for Ukraine.
Explainer: Ukraine-Russia dispute over territorial waters
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US imposes sanctions on Nicaragua's vice president and adviser

US accuses Rosario Murillo and an aide Nestor Moncada of undermining Nicaragua's democracy.
US imposes sanctions on Nicaragua's vice president and adviser
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Senate advances bill to end US military involvement in Yemen war

Move comes as anger grows over the murder of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi.
Senate advances bill to end US military involvement in Yemen war
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Ukraine condemns Russia's plan to deploy S-400 missiles to Crimea

Further militarisation of the annexed peninsula puts the entire Black Sea region in danger, Kiev says.
Ukraine condemns Russia's plan to deploy S-400 missiles to Crimea
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Can Facebook be forced to comply with privacy laws?

Facebook is accused of undermining democratic institutions, but its CEO fails to face up to MPs at a hearing in London.
Can Facebook be forced to comply with privacy laws?
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Brazil withdraws offer to host UN conference on climate change

Brazil backs out of hosting COP25 next year due to budget constraints and a presidential transition.
Brazil withdraws offer to host UN conference on climate change
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Support grows for Senate resolution on Yemen war

Support grows for Yemen resolution after briefing by Trump officials on Khashoggi's killing leaves Senators frustrated.
Support grows for Senate resolution on Yemen war
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Carlsen beats Caruana to retain World Chess crown

Norwegian world number one beats beats US opponent in a tie-breaker to retain World Chess championship title.
Carlsen beats Caruana to retain World Chess crown
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Russia, Turkey and Iran hold talks on Syria in Astana

Moscow is pushing for breakthrough on UN constitutional committee that it can sell to the West.
Russia, Turkey and Iran hold talks on Syria in Astana
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For China, Islam is a 'mental illness' that needs to be 'cured'

China's relentless campaign to erase the identity of the Uighurs continues, as the world remains silent.
For China, Islam is a 'mental illness' that needs to be 'cured'
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Court rejects Le Pen bid to halt recovery of EU money

EU court upholds bloc's decision to recover money paid by French far-right leader for her security.
Court rejects Le Pen bid to halt recovery of EU money
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Pompeo: Downgrading US ties to Saudi Arabia would be a mistake

Top Trump officials hold closed-door briefing with senators about US response to Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi's murder.
Pompeo: Downgrading US ties to Saudi Arabia would be a mistake
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UK worse off under any Brexit scenario: government

Report says UK to be poorer after leaving EU than if it had stayed on, no matter what deal it enters with it.
UK worse off under any Brexit scenario: government
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Britain needs its own Mueller investigation

The British political elite has ignored mounting evidence of interference and illegality in the Brexit vote.
Britain needs its own Mueller investigation
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Madagascar ex-presidents to compete in runoff election

Marc Ravalomanana and Andry Rajoelina will contest a second-round election on December 19, the country's top court says.
Madagascar ex-presidents to compete in runoff election
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Explosion reported in Afghan capital Kabul, casualties feared

A loud explosion was heard near the airport in the centre of Kabul, security sources say.
Explosion reported in Afghan capital Kabul, casualties feared
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Ukraine warns of potential Russian aggression

President Poroshenko's warning comes following a clash between Ukrainian and Russian forces in the Sea of Azov.
Ukraine warns of potential Russian aggression
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China accused of political meddling after Taiwan local elections

In an exclusive interview, Taiwan FM says worsening relations with Beijing played part in ruling party's defeat.
China accused of political meddling after Taiwan local elections
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Syrian stranded at Malaysia airport for months arrives in Canada

Hassan al-Kontar spent last seven months at a Kuala Lumpur airport terminal and posted ordeal on social media.
Syrian stranded at Malaysia airport for months arrives in Canada
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Chinese scientist pauses 'gene-edited baby' trial after outcry

Geneticist He Jiankui says he's 'proud' of his work, as he defends claims of creating world's first gene-edited babies.
Chinese scientist pauses 'gene-edited baby' trial after outcry
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Fighter accused in Kashmir journalist's murder killed in gunfight

Police claim Naveed Jatt was involved in killing of prominent journalist Shujaat Bukhari in June.
Fighter accused in Kashmir journalist's murder killed in gunfight
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Will Trump let CIA top brass tell Khashoggi case truth to Senate?

White House has dismissed reports it's restricting CIA director and other senior officials from attending.
Will Trump let CIA top brass tell Khashoggi case truth to Senate?
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Pakistan and India break ground on visa-free Kartarpur corridor

Amid tense bilateral ties, South Asian neighbours agree to provide visa-free corridor for Sikh pilgrims.
Pakistan and India break ground on visa-free Kartarpur corridor
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MBS arrives in Argentina in the face of G20: Will he be a pariah?

World leaders at upcoming G20 summit may refuse to shake hands with Saudi prince, amid outcry over Khashoggi's killing.
MBS arrives in Argentina in the face of G20: Will he be a pariah?
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A New Lease of Life: Growing Old in the Arab World

Lebanese and Moroccans reflect on life after retirement, as they pursue their passions in art, music, and literature.
A New Lease of Life: Growing Old in the Arab World
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Afghan president announces team to hold peace talks with Taliban

The Afghan president's peace offer comes as the US has begun to engage the Taliban in talks to end the 17-year-old war.
Afghan president announces team to hold peace talks with Taliban
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A day in the life of a family with the caravan in Tijuana

Turned away by tear gas and barbed wire, we meet the asylum seekers who are still hoping for a better life in the US.
A day in the life of a family with the caravan in Tijuana
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Nigeria police: President approves pay rise

Nigeria's president plans to tackle corruption in the police force, using salary increases
Nigeria police: President approves pay rise
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One dead as torrential rain triggers flash flooding in Australia

Intense downpours hit eastern parts of New South Wales causing widespread disruption.
One dead as torrential rain triggers flash flooding in Australia
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Cars, guns and TV interviews: The militiaman on the UAE payroll

Sources tell Al Jazeera that Abu al-Abbas, a Yemeni designated by the US as a terrorist, is receiving UAE support.
Cars, guns and TV interviews: The militiaman on the UAE payroll
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Aid groups in joint plea for US to cease support for Yemen war

Oxfam, Save the Children, and other groups warn 14 million people are at risk of starvation if conflict continues.
Aid groups in joint plea for US to cease support for Yemen war
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Mexico to bestow highest honour on Kushner, sparks outcry

President Enrique Pena Nieto's decision to grant the Order of the Aztec on Trump's son-in-law has shocked Mexicans.
Mexico to bestow highest honour on Kushner, sparks outcry
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Lebanon: British radio DJ Gavin Ford murdered in Beit Mery home

Gavin Ford, one of the most popular radio presenters in Lebanon, was found dead in his home in Beit Mery.
Lebanon: British radio DJ Gavin Ford murdered in Beit Mery home
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Chinese photographer may be detained in Xinjiang, says wife

Lu Guang's wife says the award winning photographer went missing while visiting Xinjiang region as she appeals for help.
Chinese photographer may be detained in Xinjiang, says wife
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Harry Leslie Smith, 94, on Trump, refugees and poverty

UK war veteran and activist, 94, on fears of US under Trump and his plans to document refugee crisis to spur empathy.
Harry Leslie Smith, 94, on Trump, refugees and poverty
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Harry Leslie Smith: 'World's oldest rebel' dies aged 95

Second World War veteran and activist was a lifelong socialist and concerned about the recent rise of the far right.
Harry Leslie Smith: 'World's oldest rebel' dies aged 95
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Ukraine's first-ever martial law comes into effect

Russia condemns the implementation saying martial law will escalate the conflict that has killed about 10,000 people.
Ukraine's first-ever martial law comes into effect
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Chad opposition leaders decry Idriss Deby's Israel rapprochement

Opposition leaders reject Netanyahu's planned visit to Chad, saying ties with Israel will only benefit Deby personally.
Chad opposition leaders decry Idriss Deby's Israel rapprochement
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Georgia votes in 'high-stakes' presidential runoff

Final round pits two former foreign ministers against each in a vote seen as key test for ruling Georgian Dream party.
Georgia votes in 'high-stakes' presidential runoff
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Afghan conference seeks solidarity for reforms

Afghanistan's president says the time to invest in his country is now, while the UN warns his country is on the brink of famine.
Afghan conference seeks solidarity for reforms
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G20 Summit 2018: All the latest updates

Leaders of the world's biggest economies will meet in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Friday and Saturday.
G20 Summit 2018: All the latest updates
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Rodrigo Duterte criticised over 'Duterte death squad' threat

President Duterte says his hitmen would take out communists who were deployed to kill police during the 1970s and '80s.
Rodrigo Duterte criticised over 'Duterte death squad' threat
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Trump ally wins racially charged Mississippi Senate race

Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith, who had to apologise for apparent racist comments, defeated Democrat Mike Espy in runoff.
Trump ally wins racially charged Mississippi Senate race
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Google workers push to stop censored Chinese search project

Tech giant taken to task for not challenging Chinese government's policy that politically sensitive results be blocked.
Google workers push to stop censored Chinese search project
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Explosion at chemical factory in China kills 22, injures 22

Blast took place at a plant in northern Hebei province, triggering a fire that engulfed 50 vehicles.
Explosion at chemical factory in China kills 22, injures 22
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Ukraine's first ever martial law to come into effect

Russia condemns the implementation saying martial law will escalate the conflict that has killed about 10,000 people.
Ukraine's first ever martial law to come into effect
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Pilots struggled with flight systems in Indonesia crash

Investigators looking at whether faulty sensors prompted systems to push nose down as pilots fought to do the opposite.
Pilots struggled with flight systems in Indonesia crash
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China vows retaliation if US imposes sanctions over Xinjiang

China's ambassador to the US says Xinjiang camps to 're-educate terrorists' and China being held to 'double standards'.
China vows retaliation if US imposes sanctions over Xinjiang
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EU signs assistance package for Afghanistan worth €474m in Geneva

Aid will support public sector reform, healthcare, elections as well as migration and displacement challenges.
EU signs assistance package for Afghanistan worth €474m in Geneva
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Daughters of al-Shabab

What draws Kenyan women to join al-Shabab and what challenges are they facing when they return to their communities?
Daughters of al-Shabab
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Can Turkey trigger international probe into Khashoggi's murder?

Turkish Police have searched two villas outside Istanbul in the latest efforts into the Khashoggi murder investigation.
Can Turkey trigger international probe into Khashoggi's murder?
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'If feels like there's no hope': Nigeria's worsening job crisis

Four out of every 10 people in the country's workforce are either unemployed or underemployed.
'If feels like there's no hope': Nigeria's worsening job crisis
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What is the G20?

Leaders of 19 of the world's biggest economies, as well as the European Union gather to discuss policy and trade deals.
What is the G20?
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UN says operations at Yemen's lifeline Hodeidah port cut in half

Shipping companies have been put off delivering supplies due to clashes between Houthi rebels and Saudi-led alliance.
UN says operations at Yemen's lifeline Hodeidah port cut in half
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DRC opposition leader returns home to kick off presidential bid

Thousands greet Felix Tshisekedi as he lands in the capital, Kinshasa to start presidential election campaign.
DRC opposition leader returns home to kick off presidential bid
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UN warns that world is falling behind Paris climate goals

The gap between greenhouse gas emissions and levels needed to achieve temperature-reduction goals continues to widen.
UN warns that world is falling behind Paris climate goals
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Copa Libertadores final to be played 'outside Argentina'

Planned match between Boca Juniors and River Plate was postponed after Boca's team bus was attacked by rival fans.
Copa Libertadores final to be played 'outside Argentina'
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'No to the murderer': Tunisians renew protest against MBS visit

More protests in Tunisian capital as hundreds express anger at Saudi crown prince's visit in wake of Khashoggi's murder.
'No to the murderer': Tunisians renew protest against MBS visit
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Zwarte Piet: Black Pete is 'Dutch racism in full display'

Protesters have rallied against the Dutch blackface tradition, but many still refuse to see how it is deeply offensive.
Zwarte Piet: Black Pete is 'Dutch racism in full display'
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Ethiopia PM promises free election as he meets opposition parties

Abiy's meeting with members of 81 opposition groups focused on ensuring 2020 poll will be free, his office said.
Ethiopia PM promises free election as he meets opposition parties
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The silencing of Pakistan

The state is trying to decimate dissent in hopes of resuscitating a political order that has lost all vitality.
The silencing of Pakistan
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Syria: Hundreds of bodies exhumed from mass grave in Raqqa

More than 500 bodies have so far been recovered in one of largest found mass graves in ISIL's former de facto capital.
Syria: Hundreds of bodies exhumed from mass grave in Raqqa
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Egypt and Saudi Arabia say Qatar blockade will continue

Announcement comes after talks between Egypt's Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Egypt and Saudi Arabia say Qatar blockade will continue
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Hipster colonialism

The proposal that foreign powers acquire land in Africa to stem migration is nothing but 'hipster' colonialism.
Hipster colonialism
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German court convicts Borussia Dortmund bombing suspect

Sergej W sentenced to 14 years for 2017 attack on team bus before Champions League quarter final.
German court convicts Borussia Dortmund bombing suspect
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Mississippi votes in Senate race marked by racial controversy

The last US Senate race of the midterm elections has been mired in controversy that has evoked the state's racist past.
Mississippi votes in Senate race marked by racial controversy
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Opposition seeks clarity on Norwegian 'mediation' in Kashmir

Opposition parties ask Modi government to explain ex-Norway PM's surprise Kashmir trip during which he met separatists.
Opposition seeks clarity on Norwegian 'mediation' in Kashmir
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What's it like to be a female football player in Iran?

Iranian women tackle odds to earn place in football pitch that is still currently dominated by men.
What's it like to be a female football player in Iran?
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France's Macron seeks to review fuel taxes amid violent protests

French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledges widespread anger over fuel prices, but says won't 'change course'.
France's Macron seeks to review fuel taxes amid violent protests
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Why the Ebola crisis in DRC is unlike anything before

The Democratic Republic of Congo has seen multiple outbreaks of Ebola, but this time the country faces more challenges.
Why the Ebola crisis in DRC is unlike anything before
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Netanyahu to formally establish ties with Chad in upcoming visit

Announcement came after Deby met Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Sunday in landmark visit after Chad severed ties in 1972.
Netanyahu to formally establish ties with Chad in upcoming visit
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Tie-breakers to determine world chess champion of 2018

As 12-game series ends in 6-6 draw, now tie-breakers will determine new world chess champion.
Tie-breakers to determine world chess champion of 2018
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Kushner pressured US officials to inflate Saudi arms deal: Report

Trump's adviser and son-in-law sought to increase arms sales to 'symbolically solidify' US-Saudi ties, report says.
Kushner pressured US officials to inflate Saudi arms deal: Report
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China orders probe into first 'gene-edited babies'

Scientists denounce claims by Chinese geneticist as concerns are raised about its safety and ethics.
China orders probe into first 'gene-edited babies'
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Russia warns of escalation in Crimea over martial law in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin blames Ukraine for confrontation in Crimea as Germany steps in and calls for talks.
Russia warns of escalation in Crimea over martial law in Ukraine
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Mexico to deport asylum seekers who tried to breach US border

Mexico arrests 98 people as march turns chaotic after US agents fired tear gas at migrants and refugees near border.
Mexico to deport asylum seekers who tried to breach US border
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Trump rallies for embattled Senator Hyde-Smith in Mississippi

Ahead of US midterm finale, President Trump held two rallies to drum up support for Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Trump rallies for embattled Senator Hyde-Smith in Mississippi
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Hospital ship gives free medical care to Venezuelans in Colombia

A US navy hospital ship anchored in Colombia has started giving free medical care to locals and Venezuelan refugees.
Hospital ship gives free medical care to Venezuelans in Colombia
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed requested to meet Erdogan: Turkish FM

Cavusoglu says Erdogan has no reason not to meet MBS during the G20 summit later in the week, German newspaper reports.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed requested to meet Erdogan: Turkish FM
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Trump attacks May's Brexit deal, says it may harm US-UK trade

US president says it "sounds like a great deal" for the EU, adding that Britain may not be able to trade with the US.
Trump attacks May's Brexit deal, says it may harm US-UK trade
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Trump eyes more China tariffs, pushing total upwards of $500bn

Ahead of meeting with China's Xi in Argentina, Trump calls on China to open market as part of possible tariff deal.
Trump eyes more China tariffs, pushing total upwards of $500bn
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Soros foundation to close in Turkey after being bashed by Erdogan

Turkish president blamed US billionaire philanthropist last week of trying to 'divide and destroy' nations.
Soros foundation to close in Turkey after being bashed by Erdogan
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British scholar Matthew Hedges arrives in London after UAE pardon

Initially sentenced to life in prison for spying, the UK scholar was released on Monday after receiving pardon from UAE.
British scholar Matthew Hedges arrives in London after UAE pardon
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Ex-Trump aide Manafort violated plea deal by lying: Prosecutors

Special counsel investigating Russian meddling in 2016 US election says Trump's former campaign aide lied to FBI.
Ex-Trump aide Manafort violated plea deal by lying: Prosecutors
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Myanmar seizes boat with 93 fleeing Rohingya camps for Malaysia

UN-mandated investigators have accused Myanmar's army of 'genocidal intent' and ethnic cleansing.
Myanmar seizes boat with 93 fleeing Rohingya camps for Malaysia
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If Parliament rejects the Brexit deal, what can PM May do?

All the parliamentary arithmetic is against May's Brexit deal and her opponents smell blood, but what can the UK prime minister do if Parliament rejects the deal?
If Parliament rejects the Brexit deal, what can PM May do?
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Argentina pressed to probe Saudi prince over Yemen, Khashoggi

Human Rights Watch submits investigation request to Argentina ahead of Mohammed bin Salman's arrival for G20 summit.
Argentina pressed to probe Saudi prince over Yemen, Khashoggi
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Academics condemn China over Xinjiang camps, urge sanctions

278 scholars from dozens of countries sign letter on Xinjiang, as Uighur woman details torture in the remote region.
Academics condemn China over Xinjiang camps, urge sanctions
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US prosecutors say Hong Kong man in bribe case motivated by greed

Patrick Ho paid millions to Chad president and Uganda foreign minister to secure business deals for Chinese energy firm.
US prosecutors say Hong Kong man in bribe case motivated by greed
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Tunisians take to the streets to protest Saudi prince's visit

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expected to arrive in Tunis on Tuesday as part of a regional support-building tour.
Tunisians take to the streets to protest Saudi prince's visit
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Afghan militia commander freed after 'several killed' in protests

Arrest of Alipur, an anti-Taliban commander from the Shia Hazara minority accused of abuses, triggered violent protests.
Afghan militia commander freed after 'several killed' in protests
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Trump says he doesn't believe his administration's climate report

Trump says he has only read parts of a report that warns climate change will cost the US billions by end of the century.
Trump says he doesn't believe his administration's climate report
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UK parliament to vote on Brexit deal on December 11

The vote will decide the future of UK's departure from EU, which it is officially set to take place on March 29, 2019.
UK parliament to vote on Brexit deal on December 11
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Kabul to seek support for Afghan-led peace plan in Geneva talks

A two-day international conference in the Swiss city comes at a time when US is seeking a peace deal with the Taliban.
Kabul to seek support for Afghan-led peace plan in Geneva talks
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What triggered the military confrontation in Black Sea?

Russia and Ukraine clash off the coast of Crimea, with shots fired and three Ukrainian navy boats seized.
What triggered the military confrontation in Black Sea?
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General Motors to slash 14,700 jobs in North America

The US's largest automaker says it will cut slow-selling models and shift more investment to electric vehicles.
General Motors to slash 14,700 jobs in North America
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US warns Russia over 'outlaw' seizure of Ukrainian navy boats

US Ambassador Nikki Haley tells UN Security Council that Moscow's 'outlaw actions' make normal ties impossible.
US warns Russia over 'outlaw' seizure of Ukrainian navy boats
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'Are we stronger now?' India marks 10 years since Mumbai attacks

On the 10th anniversary of Mumbai attacks, also called 26/11, some wonder if public memory is selective.
'Are we stronger now?' India marks 10 years since Mumbai attacks
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Hondurans continue to flee one year after post-election crackdown

The political crisis resulting from last year's controversial presidential elections contributes to today's mass exodus.
Hondurans continue to flee one year after post-election crackdown
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Maldives court clears jail sentence of Mohamed Nasheed

The Maldives Supreme Court has canceled former president Mohamed Nasheed's 13-year jail sentence.
Maldives court clears jail sentence of Mohamed Nasheed
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Two years on, Uganda activists seek justice for Kasese killings

Kampala urged to established independent inquiry into the killing of 103 people in the western town two years ago.
Two years on, Uganda activists seek justice for Kasese killings
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On the Matthew Hedges case, liberal elites and academic freedom

The UAE's decision to 'pardon' the British PhD student raises as many questions about academic freedom as it answers.
On the Matthew Hedges case, liberal elites and academic freedom
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James Alex Fields goes on trial over deadly Charlottesville rally

James Alex Fields Jr faces several charges, including the murder of Heather Heyer at the 2017 white supremacist rally.
James Alex Fields goes on trial over deadly Charlottesville rally
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It's time for Scotland to make reparations for slavery

Scotland should take responsibility for the major and highly lucrative role it played in the transatlantic slave trade.
It's time for Scotland to make reparations for slavery
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Ancient Korean sport receives joint UNESCO award

Ssireum or Korean wrestling is the first cultural activity practised by both North and South Koreas to get the award.
Ancient Korean sport receives joint UNESCO award
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Aid groups in joint plea for US to cease support for Yemen war

Oxfam, Save the Children, and other groups warn 14 million people are at risk of starvation if conflict continues.
Aid groups in joint plea for US to cease support for Yemen war
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Palestinian killed by Israeli forces after alleged car attack

Ramzi Abu Yabis was shot dead after allegedly running his car into Israeli soldiers near Hebron in occupied West Bank.
Palestinian killed by Israeli forces after alleged car attack
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What happens to the bodies of those who die in the Mediterranean?

Researchers, police, coroners and an imam in Sicily work hard to identify dead refugees and give them a proper burial.
What happens to the bodies of those who die in the Mediterranean?
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Crimea tensions flare after Russia seizes Ukrainian navy ships

Ukrainian legislators set to consider presidential request for the introduction of martial law in the country.
Crimea tensions flare after Russia seizes Ukrainian navy ships
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The first blizzard of the season pounds the US

As the busy holiday weekend ended, travellers were faced with highway closures and flight cancellations.
The first blizzard of the season pounds the US
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Healing trauma in South Sudan through mental health programmes

Post-traumatic stress disorder remains untreated, with little psychological support or mental care in South Sudan.
Healing trauma in South Sudan through mental health programmes
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Mexico plans to deport migrants who tried to breach US border

Mexico arrests 39 people as march turns chaotic after US agents fired tear gas at migrants and refugees near US border.
Mexico plans to deport migrants who tried to breach US border
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Italian film director Bernardo Bertolucci dies aged 77

Oscar-winning director of films such as 'Last Tango in Paris' and 'The Last Emperor' died at his home in Rome.
Italian film director Bernardo Bertolucci dies aged 77
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Pakistan's Pashtuns get rights, will it lead to peace?

Pakistan finally grants full rights to Pashtuns who have been governed by colonial-era laws for more than a century.
Pakistan's Pashtuns get rights, will it lead to peace?
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Taiwan's ruling DPP suffers major setback in local elections

Loss leads to resignation of President Tsai Ing-wen as Democratic Progressive Party leader.
Taiwan's ruling DPP suffers major setback in local elections
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Ukraine mulls martial law after Russia seizes ship near Crimea

President Poroshenko calls for an emergency session of lower house of parliament to approve martial law for 60 days.
Ukraine mulls martial law after Russia seizes ship near Crimea
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Egypt: New human rights body to combat criticism against state

Egypt creates an agency to protect itself as rights organisations continue to blast state over poor human rights record.
Egypt: New human rights body to combat criticism against state
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Turkey: Police search Yalova villa in Khashoggi murder case

Police conduct search in a villa in the city of Yalova, southeast of Istanbul, as Khashoggi's body remains missing.
Turkey: Police search Yalova villa in Khashoggi murder case
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Copa Libertadores final postponed again, fans upset

Final match between two fierce Argentine rivals is postponed again owing to previous day’s attack on Boca Juniors' bus.
Copa Libertadores final postponed again, fans upset
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UAE issues pardon for British scholar Matthew Hedges

UAE issues presidential pardon for British scholar Matthew Hedges, who was convicted on espionage charges.
UAE issues pardon for British scholar Matthew Hedges
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Why is Pakistan reluctant to bring Lashkar-e-Taiba to justice?

Ten years on, the group suspected to be behind the deadly Mumbai attacks is still operating freely in Pakistan.
Why is Pakistan reluctant to bring Lashkar-e-Taiba to justice?
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Health crisis: Papua New Guinea fights tuberculosis menace

In the grip of a health crisis, Papua New Guinea could have spent money in a better way, say some.
Health crisis: Papua New Guinea fights tuberculosis menace
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Israel seeks to establish diplomatic ties with Bahrain

Government sources confirm Israel and Bahrain are in talks to establish official relations, as Netanyahu visit looms.
Israel seeks to establish diplomatic ties with Bahrain
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Afghanistan: Taliban kills police officers in Farah province raid

Convoy of police officers was on its way to a district in western Farah province when it came under attack.
Afghanistan: Taliban kills police officers in Farah province raid
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Brazil’s president-elect shakes up foreign relations

The president’s realignment seems to be strongly pro-Washington.
Brazil’s president-elect shakes up foreign relations
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Somalia: Sufi scholar, followers killed in al-Shabab attack

Fighters of armed group storm religious centre in Galkayo city, killing controversial scholar and nine others.
Somalia: Sufi scholar, followers killed in al-Shabab attack
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Radio Rohingya

In a refugee camp in Cox's Bazaar, a young Rohingya refugee dreams of giving a voice to his people.
Radio Rohingya
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Israel 'moving rapidly' towards annexation: UN envoy

New settlement in Hebron seen as reaffirmation of Israel's intent to remain permanently in occupied West Bank.
Israel 'moving rapidly' towards annexation: UN envoy
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Julian Assange: Have the media found him guilty?

How a clerical error appears to justify Assange's concerns about having to face justice, American-style.
Julian Assange: Have the media found him guilty?
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China-US tensions rise ahead of Xi-Trump trade talk

Washington sends mixed messages ahead of high-stakes encounter at the G20 summit in Argentina this week.
China-US tensions rise ahead of Xi-Trump trade talk
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145 pilot whales die in mass stranding in New Zealand

Half the animals were already dead when found by conservation officers who decided to put the rest of the whales down.
145 pilot whales die in mass stranding in New Zealand
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Controversial rare earths plant in fight for survival in Malaysia

Lynas plant got the go-ahead despite public opposition, but Malaysia's new government has ordered a review.
Controversial rare earths plant in fight for survival in Malaysia
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NASA's Insight Mission: When will it land and why should we care?

InSight Lander is the US space agency's first craft dedicated to peer beneath Mars' surface and study its interior.
NASA's Insight Mission: When will it land and why should we care?
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US closes major border crossing, uses tear gas on asylum seekers

US Customs and Border Protection announces all traffic at the San Ysidro port of entry has been suspended.
US closes major border crossing, uses tear gas on asylum seekers
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NASA's Insight Lander: What can Mars teach us about our planet?

The InSight mission will be the first mission ever to explore the deep insides of the Red Planet.
NASA's Insight Lander: What can Mars teach us about our planet?
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Will Macron bow to the demands of 'Yellow Vest' protesters?

French fuel tax protesters again vent their anger against President Emmanuel Macron.
Will Macron bow to the demands of 'Yellow Vest' protesters?
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Saudi Arabia's MBS arrives in Bahrain in latest leg of Arab tour

The Saudi crown prince is on his first trip abroad since the killing of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Saudi Arabia's MBS arrives in Bahrain in latest leg of Arab tour
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3,000 women march against gender-based violence in Madrid

The UN's International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women was particularly poignant in Spain after last week, when judges cleared two men of rape under controversial circumstances.
3,000 women march against gender-based violence in Madrid
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'Not in my lifetime': Sirisena rules out ever restoring ousted PM

Sri Lanka president also reveals plan for corruption probe into deposed leader Ranil Wickremesinghe's administration.
'Not in my lifetime': Sirisena rules out ever restoring ousted PM
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Black Friday protests at Amazon against worker conditions

There have been protests in the UK and elsewhere in Europe outside Amazon distribution centres over working conditions.
Black Friday protests at Amazon against worker conditions
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Ukraine and Russia in naval standoff near Crimea bridge

Tensions rise as Russia places cargo ship beneath the Crimea bridge, blocking all traffic into Kerch Strait.
Ukraine and Russia in naval standoff near Crimea bridge
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6.3 magnitude earthquake hits western Iran

The quake struck the same area where another temblor last year killed over 600 people.
6.3 magnitude earthquake hits western Iran
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Chad's Idriss Deby in first-ever visit to Israel

Chadian president to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem.
Chad's Idriss Deby in first-ever visit to Israel
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Bangladesh: Shahidul Alam is back, free speech is not

Attacks on freedom of expression in Bangladesh continue even after the release of the renowned photojournalist.
Bangladesh: Shahidul Alam is back, free speech is not
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Heavy rainfall in Iraq kills at least 21, displaces thousands

Nineveh and Salahaddin are the most affected regions, with multiple reports of villages being inundated, the UN says.
Heavy rainfall in Iraq kills at least 21, displaces thousands
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Nine killed as Kashmir reels from its deadliest year since 2009

Teenager among those dead as India-administered Himalayan region suffers its worst bloodshed in about 10 years.
Nine killed as Kashmir reels from its deadliest year since 2009
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'Politicians have failed us': The despair of Nigeria's poor

Ahead of Nigeria's presidential elections next year, residents of informal settlements say they expect little to change.
'Politicians have failed us': The despair of Nigeria's poor
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Keeping hopes alive: Yemeni children visit amusement park

With many children unable to go to school due to war, social workers bring some cheer to their face.
Keeping hopes alive: Yemeni children visit amusement park
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Saudi sought to buy Israeli hacking technology: report

An Israeli technology firm offered Saudi Arabia advanced system that hacks into cellphones, Haaretz reports.
Saudi sought to buy Israeli hacking technology: report
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A Thousand Girls Like Me: An Afghan Woman's Fight Against Rape

Khatera is determined to bring the father who raped her to justice even as family members threaten to kill her.
A Thousand Girls Like Me: An Afghan Woman's Fight Against Rape
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Mexico denies deal with US to host asylum seekers

Incoming government says talks ongoing but no formal agreement reached as thousands await to cross border into US.
Mexico denies deal with US to host asylum seekers
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Syria: Opposition denies launching poison gas attack on Aleppo

A suspected gas attack has left 107 people in Syria's Aleppo with 'breathing difficulties', state media reported.
Syria: Opposition denies launching poison gas attack on Aleppo
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'Death to America': Iranians say it is only a rallying call

As tensions rise between Iran and US, some Iranians say 'death to America' chant should not be taken so seriously.
'Death to America': Iranians say it is only a rallying call
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Looking at life in the caravan border camp as space gets tight

Trump renews threat to shut US-Mexico border as more Central Americans arrive to begin long wait to apply for asylum.
Looking at life in the caravan border camp as space gets tight
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Uganda: At least 29 dead after boat capsizes in Lake Victoria

Police says overloading and bad weather are likely to blame for the accident, as rescue efforts continue.
Uganda: At least 29 dead after boat capsizes in Lake Victoria
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Nigerian authorities move to tackle corruption at seaports

Owing to corruption and other issues, Nigeria is losing about $2.8bn annually to competitors.
Nigerian authorities move to tackle corruption at seaports
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Mauritania: Mbera refugee camp’s only hospital to close

Fears a refugee camp will be left without medical care after Doctors Without Borders pulls out.
Mauritania: Mbera refugee camp’s only hospital to close
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When Scotland hosted an abolitionist after profiting from slavery

Little known stories behind Frederick Douglass speaking tour in Scotland, a country is now dealing with its dark past.
When Scotland hosted an abolitionist after profiting from slavery
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Copa Libertadores final postponed after Boca Jrs bus attack

River Plate fans in Argentina force match postponement as Boca Junior players injured, exposed to tear gas.
Copa Libertadores final postponed after Boca Jrs bus attack
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EU leaders approve Brexit deal with UK

European leaders formally endorse Brexit texts, paving the way for British parliamentary vote next month.
EU leaders approve Brexit deal with UK
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Why Palestinian refugees in Lebanon are denied visa for Hajj

More than 170,000 Palestinians are affected by Saudi Arabia's decision, effectively preventing them from pilgrimage.
Why Palestinian refugees in Lebanon are denied visa for Hajj
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Mali: Senior member of JNIM Amadou Koufa killed in French raid

Malian authorities confirm death of Koufa, who was a top deputy in Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin.
Mali: Senior member of JNIM Amadou Koufa killed in French raid
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Qatar blockade plays out in battle over UAE banks

UAE-based companies, banks, shy away from business opportunities with Qatari shareholders amid ongoing GCC crisis.
Qatar blockade plays out in battle over UAE banks
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Yellow vest protesters clash with riot police on Champs Elysee

About 81,000 people took to the streets throughout France, including more than 8,000 in Paris, in protest against taxes.
Yellow vest protesters clash with riot police on Champs Elysee
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Amnesty 'warns' FIFA about expanding Qatar 2022 World Cup

Rights group urges FIFA to consider Saudi, UAE human rights record as it mulls extending 2022 football event in Gulf.
Amnesty 'warns' FIFA about expanding Qatar 2022 World Cup
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Ex-Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn denies salary fraud allegations

Carlos Ghosn has denied allegations that he under-reported his salary, Japanese broadcaster NHK has reports.
Ex-Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn denies salary fraud allegations
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Turkey says Syrian government and rebels swapped detainees

The move is part of a pilot project to investigate the fate of missing people and release those detained, Ankara says.
Turkey says Syrian government and rebels swapped detainees
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Saudi Prince Turki says CIA cannot be trusted on Khashoggi

Prince Turki al-Faisal says CIA is not necessarily the highest standard of veracity or accuracy in assessing situations.
Saudi Prince Turki says CIA cannot be trusted on Khashoggi
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Russia's big patriotic screen: Making films for the motherland

Russia's cinematic efforts to produce patriotic films and documentaries.
Russia's big patriotic screen: Making films for the motherland
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DRC elections: The hopefuls, the promises and the ghost of Kabila

A ruptured opposition coalition, new alliance and hand-picked successor for long-term leader Kabila set to contest vote.
DRC elections: The hopefuls, the promises and the ghost of Kabila
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Lewisham, London 1977: Notes on fighting fascism

Balwinder Singh Rana, a 71-year-old anti-fascist, recalls the day he and thousands of others took on the National Front.
Lewisham, London 1977: Notes on fighting fascism
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Will Taiwan vote's outcome bring China-friendly party?

Taiwan's midterm vote is seen a test of popularity for the pro-independence ruling party.
Will Taiwan vote's outcome bring China-friendly party?
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Same-sex marriage advocates lose Taiwan referendums

Gay rights activists suffer setback, with conservative groups coming out on top in key referendums they initiated.
Same-sex marriage advocates lose Taiwan referendums
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What you need to know about the crucial EU Brexit summit

European leaders will meet in Brussels on Sunday where they could rubber stamp two Brexit texts.
What you need to know about the crucial EU Brexit summit
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Taiwan president quits party leadership after polls setback

President Tsai Ing-wen resigns as DPP leader after it suffers major defeats in key local polls.
Taiwan president quits party leadership after polls setback
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Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe no longer able to walk

The 94-year-old ex-president of Zimbabwe is in Singapore for treatment and is expected to return home later this month.
Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe no longer able to walk
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DRC: Ebola clinical trials begin as UN warns of newborns infected

Authorities allow clinical trials even as a fresh WHO warning of babies getting infected raises new fears.
DRC: Ebola clinical trials begin as UN warns of newborns infected
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Tunisia protesters call for cancellation of MBS visit

The Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, is on his first foreign tour after news broke about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and some in Tunisia think his visit is inappropriate.
Tunisia protesters call for cancellation of MBS visit
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US government report says climate change exacerbating disasters

A new report from the US government highlights the difference of opinion between government agencies and a president who doesn't distinguish between daily fluctuations and long-term trends.
US government report says climate change exacerbating disasters
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Unresolved Gibraltar issues endanger Brexit plans, warns Spain

More than 10,000 Spanish workers cross the border into UK-controlled Gibraltar each day and Spain's prime minister warns that it will oppose the Brexit agreement if its status is not clarified.
Unresolved Gibraltar issues endanger Brexit plans, warns Spain
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In the grip of drought: Should Australia's farmers be subsidised?

We speak to eastern Australian farmers in need of financial aid and those who claim there are better solutions.
In the grip of drought: Should Australia's farmers be subsidised?
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Digging up the dead in El Salvador to find the truth

As a forensic archaeologist, Israel Ticas has solved more than 500 homicide and missing persons cases.
Digging up the dead in El Salvador to find the truth
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The cost of Italy's budget battle with the EU

The European Commission wants Italy to revise its budget, but far-right Interior Minister Salvini remains defiant.
The cost of Italy's budget battle with the EU
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Holidays in US drive strong demand for temporary workers

The United States has entered its holiday shopping season and high consumer confidence and low unemployment are driving up wages for seasonal workers.
Holidays in US drive strong demand for temporary workers
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DRC candidates form alliance, hope to unite opposition

Felix Tshisekedi and Vital Kamerhe have formed a united front in the run-up to elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo to replace long-time leader Joseph Kabila.
DRC candidates form alliance, hope to unite opposition
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Black Friday protests at Amazon against worker conditions

Protesting Amazon workers say that they are treated like robots and a labour union in the UK called the working environment inside Amazon's distribution centres 'inhuman'.
Black Friday protests at Amazon against worker conditions
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Stranded in Bosnia, refugees desperate to reach Western Europe

Bosnia is struggling to deal with a large influx of Iranian refugees trying to reach Western Europe by way of the Balkans and visa-free entry to Serbia.
Stranded in Bosnia, refugees desperate to reach Western Europe
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India braces for mass Hindu gathering at disputed Ayodhya site

More than 3,500 Muslims have fled Ayodhya ahead of a far right gathering to be held on at the ruins of the Babri Mosque.
India braces for mass Hindu gathering at disputed Ayodhya site
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Kenya identifies suspects in Silvia Costanza Romano's kidnapping

Kenya National Police Service posted on its official Twitter page the images of three suspects with a reward of $9,750.
Kenya identifies suspects in Silvia Costanza Romano's kidnapping
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Paris police use tear gas to disperse 'yellow vest' protest

Demonstrators wearing yellow jackets set up barricades and threw stones as they protest against Macron's government.
Paris police use tear gas to disperse 'yellow vest' protest
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