Israel frees Khalida Jarrar after 20 months without trial

Lawmaker of the defunct Palestinian parliament was arrested in July 2017 for being a member of a party banned by Israel.
Israel frees Khalida Jarrar after 20 months without trial
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Is Bangladesh a one-party state?

Gowher Rizvi, international affairs adviser to the PM of Bangladesh, discusses the state of the country's democracy.
Is Bangladesh a one-party state?
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What's next for US-North Korea ties after Hanoi summit failure?

Analysts say collapse of Trump-Kim summit is a major setback for all sides involved in the nuclear standoff.
What's next for US-North Korea ties after Hanoi summit failure?
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Myanmar government ups ante with military over political role

Popularly elected National League for Democracy launches bid to change constitution and reduce power of armed forces.
Myanmar government ups ante with military over political role
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Prosecutor in Australia threatens journalists over Pell gag order

State prosecutor has sent letters to more than 100 media organisations and journalists over suppression order breach.
Prosecutor in Australia threatens journalists over Pell gag order
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Bangladesh tells UN cannot take more Myanmar refugees

Foreign minister accuses Myanmar of 'hollow promises' over 700,000 Rohingya living in refugee camps in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh tells UN cannot take more Myanmar refugees
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Trump ordered aide to give Kushner security clearance: NY Times

Clearance was held up in part over questions about Jared Kushner's foreign and business contacts, news report says.
Trump ordered aide to give Kushner security clearance: NY Times
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US, Russia rival bids for UN action in Venezuela blocked

Both US and Russia fail in rival bids to get the UN Security Council to take action on Venezuela.
US, Russia rival bids for UN action in Venezuela blocked
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Battlefield Washington: Trump's Russia Connections

Examining alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election and possible collusion between Moscow and Trump campaign.
Battlefield Washington: Trump's Russia Connections
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US Senate confirms ex-coal lobbyist to head environment regulator

Andrew Wheeler, who believes climate change isn't a major crisis, will head the Environmental Protection Agency.
US Senate confirms ex-coal lobbyist to head environment regulator
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US economic growth slows moderately in fourth quarter

US economy slows less than expected amid solid consumer and business spending.
US economic growth slows moderately in fourth quarter
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Venezuela military defector: I'll keep fighting for our freedom

Although hundreds have defected, analysts say until there are breaks in upper ranks, there'll be little effect on Maduro
Venezuela military defector: I'll keep fighting for our freedom
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India bans Jamaat-e-Islami in Kashmir amid conflict with Pakistan

The religious-political group, banned for five years, is accused of supporting armed rebellion in the disputed region.
India bans Jamaat-e-Islami in Kashmir amid conflict with Pakistan
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Cummings suggests House panel could seek interview with Trump Jr

House Oversight Committee chair says there's a 'good chance' the panel may call on those mentioned in Cohen's testimony.
Cummings suggests House panel could seek interview with Trump Jr
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Rival Libyan leaders agree to hold national election: UN

Unity government leader Fayez al-Sarraj and Khalifa Haftar, who rules eastern Libya, hold talks in Abu Dhabi.
Rival Libyan leaders agree to hold national election: UN
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North Korea disputes Trump's account of summit breakdown

Pyongyang says it seeks partial - not total - sanctions relief, laments US wasted opportunity that 'may not come again'.
North Korea disputes Trump's account of summit breakdown
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Why did the Trump-Kim summit break down?

US president and North Korean leader end discussions in Vietnam without a deal.
Why did the Trump-Kim summit break down?
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Syrian Democratic Forces vow to defeat ISIL in Syria in a week

Syrian Kurdish-led forces will announce "a complete victory" over ISIL within a week, says SDF's commander-in-chief.
Syrian Democratic Forces vow to defeat ISIL in Syria in a week
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Algeria: Thousands expected to take part in anti-Bouteflika march

African country rocked by an unprecedented wave of protests over Bouteflika's candidacy for a fifth term in office.
Algeria: Thousands expected to take part in anti-Bouteflika march
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Deaths reported after bomb and gun attack in Mogadishu: police

Police says the explosion took place in a business centre full of hotels, fairs, shops and restaurants.
Deaths reported after bomb and gun attack in Mogadishu: police
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House passes first major gun control bills in US in years

The bills, which are aimed at toughening background checks, face uphill battle in Republican-controlled Senate.
House passes first major gun control bills in US in years
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Trump 'impressed' Cohen told Congress there was 'no collision'

US president derides explosive hearing as 'fake', but says his ex-lawyer, Michael Cohen, told truth on 'no collusion'.
Trump 'impressed' Cohen told Congress there was 'no collision'
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India's economy slows ahead of national election

GDP growth in Asia's third-largest economy down to 6.6 percent in the third quarter as Narendra Modi seeks re-election.
India's economy slows ahead of national election
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Sanctions, Venezuela, and US intentions

US says it wants to restore democracy, but critics argue Washington is worsening Venezuela's humanitarian crisis.
Sanctions, Venezuela, and US intentions
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Venezuela in crisis: All previous updates

Here are all the developments on the Venezuela crisis from January 22 until February 13.
Venezuela in crisis: All previous updates
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Canadian opposition leader calls on Trudeau to resign

PM's government has been rocked by allegation that undue pressure was put on the country's former attorney general.
Canadian opposition leader calls on Trudeau to resign
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Israel's Netanyahu to be indicted for 'bribery, fraud'

The Israeli attorney general's office reportedly intends to indict Benjamin Netanyahu in three corruption cases.
Israel's Netanyahu to be indicted for 'bribery, fraud'
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Will Sudan's protesters agree to negotiate with Omar al-Bashir?

Sudan's president insists he wants to speak with the country's youth who have been protesting against his 30-year reign for the past three months.
Will Sudan's protesters agree to negotiate with Omar al-Bashir?
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Venezuelans cross into Colombia despite border closure

Desperate Venezuelans are circumventing the official entry points to flee from their country's economic and political crises.
Venezuelans cross into Colombia despite border closure
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Thousands of northern California residents ordered to evacuate

Pacific storm brings more rain and snow to the already saturated US west coast.
Thousands of northern California residents ordered to evacuate
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Electoral commission: Senegal's Macky Sall wins second term

The 57-year-old incumbent received 58.27 percent of Sunday's vote, which observers say had no major irregularities.
Electoral commission: Senegal's Macky Sall wins second term
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Kashmir: Uneasy calm by day, 'sheer terror' at night

Women have left a village on the Pakistani side of the Line of Control, while the men stay back to safeguard property and 'show solidarity'.
Kashmir: Uneasy calm by day, 'sheer terror' at night
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Trump, Kim leave Vietnam summit without agreement

Trump said two sides could not reach an agreement over sanctions, lower-level negotiations to continue.
Trump, Kim leave Vietnam summit without agreement
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Blackface, white mask: Racism as psychosis

What the blackface scandals in the US tell us about the state of white supremacy.
Blackface, white mask: Racism as psychosis
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Nicaragua resumes talks over political crisis after long delay

Negotiations between the government and the opposition stalled last year over a violent crackdown on protests demanding the resignation of President Daniel Ortega.
Nicaragua resumes talks over political crisis after long delay
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India's Modi criticised for politicising Pakistan standoff

India Prime Minister and his cabinet colleagues attend public events and election rallies amid tensions with arch-foe.
India's Modi criticised for politicising Pakistan standoff
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India's forest dwellers plan protests against mass eviction

Indigenous groups plan protests against Supreme Court verdict to evict over 1 million tribal people from forestlands.
India's forest dwellers plan protests against mass eviction
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What we know about North Korea's nuclear arsenal

North Korea has long maintained that its nuclear arsenal is necessary to deter an invasion by the US troops.
What we know about North Korea's nuclear arsenal
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How Americans reacted to Michael Cohen's testimony

The US productivity plunged as Americans watched former Trump aide's congressional hearing.
How Americans reacted to Michael Cohen's testimony
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UN: Possible Israel crimes against humanity in Gaza

UN inquiry finds 'reasonable grounds to believe' snipers shot at children, other civilians during 2018 Gaza protests.
UN: Possible Israel crimes against humanity in Gaza
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Brexit deal: UK withdrawal could be delayed

More parliamentary debate and more uncertainty with Brexit now barely a month away.
Brexit deal: UK withdrawal could be delayed
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Captured Indian pilot to be released: Pakistan PM Imran Khan

India has called for the immediate return of the pilot after video of the man was shared by Pakistani military.
Captured Indian pilot to be released: Pakistan PM Imran Khan
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Imran Khan ready to talk peace with India's Modi: Pakistan FM

Pakistan also prepared to return captured Indian pilot if it ease tensions, foreign minister says, after downing jets.
Imran Khan ready to talk peace with India's Modi: Pakistan FM
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Pakistan offers to release pilot if India ready for de-escalation

Pakistani foreign minister calls for dialogue to de-escalate tension along the border in the disputed Kashmir region.
Pakistan offers to release pilot if India ready for de-escalation
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Criminalising anti-Zionism in France

If France indeed has high standards of freedom of expression, it should not be criminalising a political opinion.
Criminalising anti-Zionism in France
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Egypt is a speeding train about to crash

The latest train tragedy is just another sign that Egypt is heading towards a major disaster.
Egypt is a speeding train about to crash
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India-Pakistan crisis: What we know so far

A look at the events, reactions and expectations as nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours come to the brink of war.
India-Pakistan crisis: What we know so far
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President Buhari's win challenged by Nigeria's opposition

Buhari might have won by a wide margin, but main opposition leader says 'flawed polls' will be contested in court.
President Buhari's win challenged by Nigeria's opposition
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Saudi sisters fear deportation from Hong Kong as deadline looms

The sisters, who are in hiding since September, fear deportation to Saudi Arabia as February 28 deadline looms.
Saudi sisters fear deportation from Hong Kong as deadline looms
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Families of defected Venezuelan soldiers speak out about torture

Families of Venezuelan soldiers imprisoned for opposing the regime speak of their treatment by law enforcement officers.
Families of defected Venezuelan soldiers speak out about torture
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In a summit first, Kim responds to foreign journalists' questions

North Korean leader takes on questions from foreign reporters during his summit with US President Donald Trump in Hanoi.
In a summit first, Kim responds to foreign journalists' questions
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How EU-reliant small British businesses are preparing for Brexit

While large companies can afford to plan and pivot, small businesses can only wait and hope for the best-case scenario.
How EU-reliant small British businesses are preparing for Brexit
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Egypt train crash: Investigators say driver to blame

Dozens dead after high-speed train crashes in Cairo, sparking criticism of neglected railway infrastructure.
Egypt train crash: Investigators say driver to blame
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Trump's Middle East strategy is bound to fail

Making Palestinians pay for an Arab-Israeli alliance against Iran spells disaster for the US and its Arab allies.
Trump's Middle East strategy is bound to fail
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British government to ask EU to 'ringfence' citizens' rights

In flurry of Brexit amendments, government concedes on citizen rights and dangles vote on Article 50 extension.
British government to ask EU to 'ringfence' citizens' rights
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Trump and Kim in quotes: From bitter rivalry to unlikely bromance

As Trump and Kim hold their second summit in Vietnam's Hanoi, a round-up of what they said about each other since 2017.
Trump and Kim in quotes: From bitter rivalry to unlikely bromance
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Nigeria's 2019 election 'last grasp of the old order': Moghalu

Al Jazeera speaks to opposition politician Kingsley Moghalu about the credibility of Nigeria's just-concluded polls.
Nigeria's 2019 election 'last grasp of the old order': Moghalu
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State Department rejects more than 37,000 visas due to travel ban

New data is first comprehensive look at the human impact of Trump's travel ban from several Muslim-majority countries.
State Department rejects more than 37,000 visas due to travel ban
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From DNC emails to hush money payments: What did Cohen say?

Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen delivers 'explosive' testimony before House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
From DNC emails to hush money payments: What did Cohen say?
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US trade chief sees long-term China challenges

US Trade Representative says a US-China trade agreement is still far from completion.
US trade chief sees long-term China challenges
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At Indian air raid site, no casualties and a mysterious madrassa

Indian strikes inside Pakistani territory appear to have struck a mostly uninhabited forest and a farmer’s wheat field.
At Indian air raid site, no casualties and a mysterious madrassa
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Killing Whales

People and Power investigates a fierce personal battle that's raging over the future of whaling in Icelandic waters.
Killing Whales
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Iran power struggle continues as Zarif keeps top diplomatic post

Foreign minister Zarif's attempt to resign sheds light on the division between hardliners and moderate forces in Iran.
Iran power struggle continues as Zarif keeps top diplomatic post
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Nicaragua frees prisoners ahead of talks with opposition: CPDH

Rights group announces release ahead of long-awaited peace talks between opposition and as President Daniel Ortega.
Nicaragua frees prisoners ahead of talks with opposition: CPDH
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Can the Kashmir conflict ever be resolved?

Fears grow of a war between India and Pakistan over the disputed region.
Can the Kashmir conflict ever be resolved?
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Kushner meets Saudi's MBS for first time since Khashoggi murder

The meeting focused on "increasing cooperation" between Washington and Riyadh as well as the Middle East peace process.
Kushner meets Saudi's MBS for first time since Khashoggi murder
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Maduro, Trump should meet to 'find common ground': Venezuela FM

Jorge Arreaza says the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is 'calling for dialogue'.
Maduro, Trump should meet to 'find common ground': Venezuela FM
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Venezuela in crisis: All the latest updates

Venezuela engulfed in a major crisis amid the escalating international battle over Nicolas Maduro's presidency.
Venezuela in crisis: All the latest updates
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'Homeless in our homes': LoC villagers on India, Pakistan tension

As conflict between the two nations dramatically escalates, villages along the Line of Control fear for their lives.
'Homeless in our homes': LoC villagers on India, Pakistan tension
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Decathlon cancels plans to sell sport hijab in France

'Unprecedented wave of insults and threats' forces French retailer to stop introduction of runner's hijab in France.
Decathlon cancels plans to sell sport hijab in France
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Sudan's al-Bashir cracks down on protests

President Omar al-Bashir outlaws any protest without a permit amid other measures intended to stifle ongoing anti-government protests in Sudan.
Sudan's al-Bashir cracks down on protests
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Qatar's orchestra marks 10th anniversary

The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra holds a concert to celebrate its decennial anniversary.
Qatar's orchestra marks 10th anniversary
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India-Pakistan crisis disrupts international flights

All international commercial flights to Pakistan are suspended with some airlines forced to reroute transit flights.
India-Pakistan crisis disrupts international flights
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The Kashmir conflict, explained

India and Pakistan have fought two wars over the disputed Himalayan region which is the focus of the current crisis.
The Kashmir conflict, explained
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Ex-Taliban official: 'No Afghan peace deal if air raids continue'

Syed Mohammad Akbar Agha accuses President Ghani's government of 'sabotaging' talks with strikes that kill civilians.
Ex-Taliban official: 'No Afghan peace deal if air raids continue'
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Michael Cohen testimony: Live updates

All the latest updates as Trump's former lawyer testifies before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Michael Cohen testimony: Live updates
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India-Pakistan: Face to Face

India and Pakistan, arch rivals and nuclear neighbours with a history of wars and conflict, are engaged in an arms race.
India-Pakistan: Face to Face
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Imran Khan calls for talks, urges India to avoid 'miscalculation'

Pakistani prime minister calls for de-escalation amid claims by the nuclear powers they shot down each other's planes.
Imran Khan calls for talks, urges India to avoid 'miscalculation'
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South Koreans demand answers for abductions during Korean War

Relatives of South Koreans taken by the North in the 1950s remains a key issue in peace efforts with Pyongyang.
South Koreans demand answers for abductions during Korean War
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PM Imran Khan calls for talks with India after jets downed

Pakistan says it has downed two Indian and India, in turn, claims to have shot down one Pakistani aircraft.
PM Imran Khan calls for talks with India after jets downed
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Trump meets Kim in Vietnam for second nuclear summit

Trump predicts a 'very successful' summit and Kim says is 'certain' of an outcome as the leaders meet in Hanoi.
Trump meets Kim in Vietnam for second nuclear summit
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Thousands of migrant children allege abuse by US border officials

Alleged victims of mistreatment in the custody of authorities have been the focus of congressional hearing.
Thousands of migrant children allege abuse by US border officials
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US: Pharmaceutical heads urged by congress to curb drug prices

The heads of seven top companies have given evidence before a Senate finance committee on the rising cost of medicines.
US: Pharmaceutical heads urged by congress to curb drug prices
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Millions of Yemenis spend hours to find clean drinking water

UN says the number of people in the country who need humanitarian aid rose from two million to 24 million last year.
Millions of Yemenis spend hours to find clean drinking water
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#SayNoToWar: Calls for peace amid India-Pakistan tensions

Activists, celebrities urge both governments to avoid military confrontation as tensions rise near disputed region.
#SayNoToWar: Calls for peace amid India-Pakistan tensions
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Exclusive: Amid unrest in Ferguson, police used text burner app

In 2014, US law enforcement officers began using secret messaging app 'Silent Phone' which destroys text messages.
Exclusive: Amid unrest in Ferguson, police used text burner app
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Is war coming to South Asia?

The confrontation between India and Pakistan could escalate further but war is not in anyone's interest.
Is war coming to South Asia?
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Why did Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif resign?

And what happens next?
Why did Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif resign?
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Syrian forces intensify offensive against rebel forces in Idlib

At least five people killed by Syrian government air raids in Khan Sheikhoun, a town in rebel-controlled Idlib.
Syrian forces intensify offensive against rebel forces in Idlib
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Peru: Deadly floods and landslides hit Huancavelica

El Nino blamed for extreme amounts of rain across the country.
Peru: Deadly floods and landslides hit Huancavelica
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Nepal Tourism Minister Adhikari among 7 dead in helicopter crash

Rabindra Adhikari killed in crash in eastern hilly region after returning from pilgrimage site, officials say.
Nepal Tourism Minister Adhikari among 7 dead in helicopter crash
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Palestinian governor of Jerusalem arrested by Israeli forces

Adnan Gaith was among several other Fatah members in occupied East Jerusalem arrested in overnight raids.
Palestinian governor of Jerusalem arrested by Israeli forces
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The Archbishop and the PLO

The story of Hilarion Capucci, the freedom-fighting Archbishop in Jerusalem who stood up for the Palestinian cause.
The Archbishop and the PLO
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Russia, Syria, tell US forces to leave Syria

Russia and Syria call on the US to quit the war-torn country and to allow for the evacuation of refugees in Rukban.
Russia, Syria, tell US forces to leave Syria
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Egypt: Deaths and injuries in fire at Cairo's main train station

Egyptian official says death toll is expected to rise following the blaze at the main station of the Egyptian capital.
Egypt: Deaths and injuries in fire at Cairo's main train station
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Bethnal Green: Unease and fear in Shamima Begum's London district

Begum was raised in a neighbourhood with a history of migration and activism. Now residents feel under intense scrutiny.
Bethnal Green: Unease and fear in Shamima Begum's London district
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India-Pakistan tensions: All the latest updates

Tensions escalate between two arch-rivals after India bombed targets inside Pakistan following deadly Kashmir attack.
India-Pakistan tensions: All the latest updates
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Michael Cohen to testify Trump knew of Clinton email leak

President's former lawyer plans to say Trump knew about Roger Stone's contact with Wikileaks during 2016 campaign.
Michael Cohen to testify Trump knew of Clinton email leak
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Trump's former lawyer Cohen to give evidence

In highly anticipated move, US president's ex-lawyer will testify before Congress.
Trump's former lawyer Cohen to give evidence
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Pakistan bans Bollywood films amid India tensions

No Indian films to be released in Pakistan, minister says, and authorities asked to block Indian ads after air raids.
Pakistan bans Bollywood films amid India tensions
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Algeria protests: Students rally against president

Thousands of students join protests in Algeria at the President's decision to seek a fifth term.
Algeria protests: Students rally against president
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Refugees, including children, leave Nauru for the US

The departures mean no more children left on the remote island where Australia sent asylum seekers who arrived by boat.
Refugees, including children, leave Nauru for the US
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Pakistan shoots down two Indian fighter jets: Foreign ministry

Pakistani military spokesperson says they shot down two Indian aircraft inside its airspace and captured one pilot.
Pakistan shoots down two Indian fighter jets: Foreign ministry
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Q&A: The other 'Donald' making waves in Hanoi

Al Jazeera meets Donald Trump impersonator in Hanoi before the second US-North Korea summit in Vietnam's capital.
Q&A: The other 'Donald' making waves in Hanoi
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Amnesty criticises rights crackdowns in Saudi Arabia, Iran, Egypt

Amnesty International releases report on MENA human rights, saying there is too much complacency and offending regimes to think they will never face justice.
Amnesty criticises rights crackdowns in Saudi Arabia, Iran, Egypt
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Vietnam's economy races ahead. But can it keep the wheels on?

The US-China trade dispute has given Vietnam growth opportunities but it still has to overcome key challenges.
Vietnam's economy races ahead. But can it keep the wheels on?
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Buhari reelected as Nigeria's president: electoral commission

Buhari reelected as Nigeria's president: electoral commission
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US urges India, Pakistan to 'avoid escalation at any cost'

Mike Pompeo speaks separately with foreign ministers of India and Pakistan, urges them to 'exercise restraint'.
US urges India, Pakistan to 'avoid escalation at any cost'
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Ex-Afghan security boss Hanif Atmar calls for all-inclusive peace

In an interview with Al Jazeera, powerful former security chief discusses his electoral bid and peace with the Taliban.
Ex-Afghan security boss Hanif Atmar calls for all-inclusive peace
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Dozens feared buried after landslide at Indonesia gold mine

One person dead and 13 rescued as authorities hunt for survivors after collapse of unlicensed mine in Sulawesi province.
Dozens feared buried after landslide at Indonesia gold mine
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Cubans approve a new Constitution: What does the vote mean?

Although Cubans voted overwhelming to approve the Constitution, Sunday's vote saw a growing portion express dissent.
Cubans approve a new Constitution: What does the vote mean?
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Indigenous Xinka march over contested Guatemalan mine

The Xinka say Pan American Silver, a mining company based in Canada, isn't compliant with a Constitutional Court ruling.
Indigenous Xinka march over contested Guatemalan mine
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US Democrats introduce bill targeting voter suppression

The Voting Rights Advancement Act would help defend black and minority groups against voter suppression, Democrats say.
US Democrats introduce bill targeting voter suppression
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US senators want report on Khashoggi killing from intel community

Democrats introduce bill demanding the National Intelligence Director submit a public report on the writer's murder.
US senators want report on Khashoggi killing from intel community
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US House votes to block Trump's border emergency declaration

If the bill is approved by the Republican-controlled Senate, US President Donald Trump says he will veto the measure.
US House votes to block Trump's border emergency declaration
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#OscarsSoRed: Who is giving blood money to Hollywood?

Hollywood has no qualms about accepting investment from prominent human rights abusers.
#OscarsSoRed: Who is giving blood money to Hollywood?
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'India playing with fire': Pakistan-administered Kashmir leader

Sardar Masood Khan discusses the Pulwama suicide attack, the need for peace and possible solutions to Kashmir conflict.
'India playing with fire': Pakistan-administered Kashmir leader
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Indian shelling kills civilians in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

At least four killed in firing along the India-Pakistan border as tensions surge between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
Indian shelling kills civilians in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
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Vietnam: Trump, Kim arrive in Hanoi for second summit

US wants Pyongyang to maintain its pause of weapons testing while North Korea seeks easing of sanctions.
Vietnam: Trump, Kim arrive in Hanoi for second summit
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Nigeria's Buhari ahead in presidential race

As results continue to be counted, incumbent Muhammadu Buhari has strong lead over his main rival Atiku Abubakar.
Nigeria's Buhari ahead in presidential race
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Algeria's Bouteflika: 'Above the law and above the state'

Opposition leader Soufiane Djilali discusses ongoing protests in Algeria and president's decision to seek re-election.
Algeria's Bouteflika: 'Above the law and above the state'
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Sanctions, Venezuela, and US intentions

US says it wants to restore democracy, but critics argue Washington is worsening Venezuela's humanitarian crisis.
Sanctions, Venezuela, and US intentions
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UN raises $2.6bn in donations for Yemen humanitarian aid

The UN chief refrained from criticising main donors, Saudi Arabia and UAE, who are parties in Yemen's devastating war.
UN raises $2.6bn in donations for Yemen humanitarian aid
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Huawei under scrutiny over links to China government

Clouds are gathering around the Chinese telecom company, with the US pressuring European countries to ban Huawei's 5G infrastructure.
Huawei under scrutiny over links to China government
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Pullout and guarantees dominate talks with US: Taliban spokesman

Two of the primary issues on the table in the Doha talks to find a solution to the conflict, Suhail Shaheen says.
Pullout and guarantees dominate talks with US: Taliban spokesman
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US disrupted Russian trolls on day of November election: report

Washington Post reports US military disrupted online access of Russian troll farm accused of trying to influence voters.
US disrupted Russian trolls on day of November election: report
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Brexit: Theresa May's U-turn as British MPs are given a choice

May promises parliamentarians will have the last word on whether the UK exits the European Union without a deal.
Brexit: Theresa May's U-turn as British MPs are given a choice
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Iran: Rouhani rejects top diplomat Zarif's resignation

Iranian president's rejection of Foreign Minister Javad Zarif's resignation could end to concerns and speculation.
Iran: Rouhani rejects top diplomat Zarif's resignation
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Pakistan says 'will respond' to Indian air raids on its territory

India claims to have destroyed a 'Jaish-e-Mohammed camp' while Pakistan says munitions struck uninhabited countryside.
Pakistan says 'will respond' to Indian air raids on its territory
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Kushner says US Middle East peace plan addresses borders

White House advisor says the 'detailed' plan is about 'establishing borders and resolving final-status issues'.
Kushner says US Middle East peace plan addresses borders
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Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib show Muslim women don't need saving

The two US congresswomen are shattering all kinds of damaging stereotypes about Muslim women.
Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib show Muslim women don't need saving
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Record warmth in the UK, Belgium and the Netherlands

Climate change means more extremes – winter warmth in Europe/severe cold in North America. Two sides of the same coin.
Record warmth in the UK, Belgium and the Netherlands
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France criticised for its handling of 'yellow vest' crisis

Council of Europe's human rights commissioner urges Macron government to respect the right to freedom of assembly.
France criticised for its handling of 'yellow vest' crisis
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Ukraine begins Poroshenko impeachment process

Ukrainian president is accused of having knowledge of a criminal money laundering scheme involving the armed forces.
Ukraine begins Poroshenko impeachment process
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Amnesty report on Middle East rights highlights Khashoggi case

An Amnesty report looking at the state of human rights in the Middle East says the lack of international justice only emboldens authorities to crack down on their citizens and freedom of speech.
Amnesty report on Middle East rights highlights Khashoggi case
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Celebrations as India carries out attack inside Pakistan

People across India come out on the streets as they celebrate India's revenge attack to suicide bombing in Kashmir.
Celebrations as India carries out attack inside Pakistan
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Now Labour backs a second Brexit referendum, will it happen?

With weeks to go until the Brexit deadline, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said he would support a new vote.
Now Labour backs a second Brexit referendum, will it happen?
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Israel ex-minister sentenced to 11 years for spying for Iran

Gonen Segev, who was convicted in January, sentenced to 11 years in prison for spying for regional rival Iran.
Israel ex-minister sentenced to 11 years for spying for Iran
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Venezuela crisis: Dozens hurt in violence near border

Al Jazeera gains exclusive access to a hospital in Brazil where Venezuelans injured in the latest protests tell their story.
Venezuela crisis: Dozens hurt in violence near border
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Israeli minister tours Al-Aqsa days after Palestinian arrests

Accompanied by Jewish settlers and Israeli police, Israel's agriculture minister tours Al-Aqsa compound amid tensions.
Israeli minister tours Al-Aqsa days after Palestinian arrests
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No-deal Brexit may hit UK health service, report cautions

A warning that healthcare services across the UK may suffer if Britain leaves the EU without a Brexit deal.
No-deal Brexit may hit UK health service, report cautions
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Trump-Kim summit: Hanoi buzzing with T-shirts, flags and haircuts

Clever Hanoi entrepreneurs are cashing on second summit between N Korea and United States, held on February 27-28.
Trump-Kim summit: Hanoi buzzing with T-shirts, flags and haircuts
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Trump wants US troops in Iraq to 'keep an eye' on Iran

A political storm brewing in Iraq after Donald Trump said he wants to keep troops there, to 'keep an eye' on Iran.
Trump wants US troops in Iraq to 'keep an eye' on Iran
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Timeline: India-Pakistan relations

A timeline of the rocky relationship between the two nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours.
Timeline: India-Pakistan relations
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India vs Pakistan: Military strength and arsenal

A comparative look at the military budget, nuclear capabilities, army, air force and navy of the South Asian rivals.
India vs Pakistan: Military strength and arsenal
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Voters await official result in Senegal presidential election

Vote counting under way as Senegal's prime minister suggests Macky win amid accusations of biased process.
Voters await official result in Senegal presidential election
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Afghanistan's persecuted Hazaras have little hope in peace talks

Comprising 15 percent of the population, the mostly Shia Muslim ethnic minority has long suffered targeted killings.
Afghanistan's persecuted Hazaras have little hope in peace talks
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Democrats challenge Trump's state of emergency move over wall

Democrats hit back at US president's state of emergency declaration over the building of border wall with Mexico.
Democrats challenge Trump's state of emergency move over wall
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The Dark Side of the Kremlin: Hacked Russian documents explained

'Hacktivists' have targeted Russia, leaking tens of thousands of emails and documents. Here's what you need to know.
The Dark Side of the Kremlin: Hacked Russian documents explained
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Zarif's sudden offer to resign rattles Iran, Rouhani yet to reply

Rouhani has not yet accepted his foreign minister's resignation, but the move could undermine the fragile nuclear deal.
Zarif's sudden offer to resign rattles Iran, Rouhani yet to reply
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Top aide to pope convicted of child sex crimes in Australia

Cardinal George Pell found guilty in December of abusing two choirboys in 1996.
Top aide to pope convicted of child sex crimes in Australia
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Drug offence executions more than halve in 2018 after Iran reform

Report warns populist governments use of advocating death penalty could undermine global progress towards abolition.
Drug offence executions more than halve in 2018 after Iran reform
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Pakistan army says Indian jets violate airspace, release payload

Pakistani military says no casualties or damage caused by the raids, which India claims targeted 'terror camps'.
Pakistan army says Indian jets violate airspace, release payload
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Trump-Kim summit 2.0: What you need to know

The US president and the North Korean leader are set to hold-high stakes talks in Vietnam's Hanoi this week.
Trump-Kim summit 2.0: What you need to know
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Cubans approve new constitution affirming role of socialism

Nearly 87 percent of Cuban voters approved new constitution, which updates some financial, electoral and criminal laws.
Cubans approve new constitution affirming role of socialism
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Guatemala war survivors demand justice, not amnesty for military

Survivors and families of those killed during country's internal conflict march to reject proposed amnesty bill.
Guatemala war survivors demand justice, not amnesty for military
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US ramps up pressure on Venezuela's Maduro with sanctions

US announces sanctions against four state governors, asks Latin American countries to increase pressure on Maduro.
US ramps up pressure on Venezuela's Maduro with sanctions
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Is peace finally possible in Afghanistan?

Afghan Taliban's co-founder holds talks with the US in an attempt to bring an end to more than 17 years of war.
Is peace finally possible in Afghanistan?
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Algeria PM Ouyahia: Let voters decide on Bouteflika

Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia says it is up to voters to decide who is fit to assume the presidency.
Algeria PM Ouyahia: Let voters decide on Bouteflika
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Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif resigns

Javad Zarif, a key player in the Iranian government for years, announced he's stepping down as foreign minister.
Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif resigns
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Syria's Assad visits Iran in rare trip abroad

Assad meets Iran's Khamenei and Rouhani on his first trip to any country but Russia since Syrian civil war began.
Syria's Assad visits Iran in rare trip abroad
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Sudan's Bashir bans protests, regulates foreign currency trade

In a series of emergency decrees, embattled president also outlaws trading or hoarding subsidised fuel products.
Sudan's Bashir bans protests, regulates foreign currency trade
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Nigeria elections: Main opposition rejects initial vote results

Some civil society activists backed the opposition party's rejection of the initial results and 'collusion' accusations.
Nigeria elections: Main opposition rejects initial vote results
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UK opposition leader Corbyn to back call for second Brexit vote

Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn will push for second Brexit vote, party statement says.
UK opposition leader Corbyn to back call for second Brexit vote
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Afghans follow peace talks with Taliban closely

After 17 years of war, people wonder what is being debated or agreed upon on their behalf.
Afghans follow peace talks with Taliban closely
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Abdel Fattah el-Sisi: Europe cannot 'teach us' about rights

EU leaders avoided publicly criticising Egypt despite an unprecedented crackdown on dissent and spike in executions.
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi: Europe cannot 'teach us' about rights
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Singer R Kelly pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges

The R&B artist is charged with 10 counts of sexual abuse involving three teenage girls and a woman.
Singer R Kelly pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges
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UN court says Britain should 'rapidly' give up Chagos Islands

ICJ opinion calls on the UK to 'complete the decolonisation' of Indian Ocean archipelago claimed by Mauritius.
UN court says Britain should 'rapidly' give up Chagos Islands
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Former US security officials to oppose Trump's border emergency

Fifty-eight former US national security officials to say there's 'no factual basis' for Trump's emergency declaration.
Former US security officials to oppose Trump's border emergency
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Iraq says it will prosecute French ISIL fighters

Iraq's president says all ISIL fighters who committed crimes against his country will be put on trial in Iraq.
Iraq says it will prosecute French ISIL fighters
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Observers advocate transparency in Nigeria's electoral process

The Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed incidents of ballot box destruction, voter intimidation and abduction of election officials.
Observers advocate transparency in Nigeria's electoral process
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UN's Antonio Guterres: Global arms control system faces collapse

Guterres urges Russia and the US to preserve the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty - a key nuclear accord.
UN's Antonio Guterres: Global arms control system faces collapse
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UN probe unearths DR Congo massacre

A dispute between local tribes in December last year resulted in at least 535 deaths and hundreds of homes burned down in the remote town of Yumbi.
UN probe unearths DR Congo massacre
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Turkey urges China to protect religious freedom in Xinjiang

Chinese authorities must respect human rights of Muslims, including freedom of religion, Turkish FM says.
Turkey urges China to protect religious freedom in Xinjiang
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Nigerians siphoning off oil for survival

Unemployment and poverty forcing many to turn to crime and they are tapping into the country's rich resources of oil.
Nigerians siphoning off oil for survival
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Life inside a Kiev Khrushchyovka: Soviet architecture in Ukraine

An insight into one family's everyday life in a Soviet-era housing block in Kiev.
Life inside a Kiev Khrushchyovka: Soviet architecture in Ukraine
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Venezuela is no Syria and Maduro is no Assad

Maduro's government might be partly to blame for the current crisis, but it is still no dictatorship.
Venezuela is no Syria and Maduro is no Assad
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Malta damaged by violent winds

Free fish for the brave few as crashing waves cover Malta's coast roads.
Malta damaged by violent winds
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Haftar forces 'killed civilians' in Libya attack

MP says fighters loyal to renegade general killed 19 and set fire to homes in southern city of Murzuq.
Haftar forces 'killed civilians' in Libya attack
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Is it all over for ISIL in Syria?

ISIL's days in Syria appear numbered and its fighters are now on the run.
Is it all over for ISIL in Syria?
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UK to ban Lebanon's Hezbollah, calls it a terror organisation

Britain has said it will add Lebanese group Hezbollah 'in its entirety' to its list of banned terrorist organisations.
UK to ban Lebanon's Hezbollah, calls it a terror organisation
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Pakistan court rejects bail for ex-PM Nawaz Sharif

Islamabad High Court denies bail on medical grounds to former prime minister currently admitted in Lahore hospital.
Pakistan court rejects bail for ex-PM Nawaz Sharif
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How Britain forcefully depopulated a whole archipelago

And managed to cover it up.
How Britain forcefully depopulated a whole archipelago
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West Bank: Muslims saying access to holy sites restricted

In occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, many Muslim worshippers find Israeli security presence intimidating.
West Bank: Muslims saying access to holy sites restricted
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France ISIL fighters: Repatriating fighters and families

France debates whether or not to bring back hundreds of young people who joined ISIL in Syria and Iraq to face justice.
France ISIL fighters: Repatriating fighters and families
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Incumbent Macky Sall wins Senegal presidential elections: PM

According to provincial tally, Sall garnered at least 57 percent of votes, paving the way for his second and final term.
Incumbent Macky Sall wins Senegal presidential elections: PM
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Cuba referendum: Results expected Monday

Ballots are being counted for the draft constitution that many say could open the country's economy up to the world.
Cuba referendum: Results expected Monday
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Venezuela-Brazil border violence: Reports of at least 25 killed

Reports of more people killed at Venezuela's border with Brazil as protesters fight in a showdown over aid.
Venezuela-Brazil border violence: Reports of at least 25 killed
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'This Is Lebanon' website shames employers accused of maid abuse

'Pay or become famous', online activists warn employers accused of mistreating domestic workers in Lebanon.
'This Is Lebanon' website shames employers accused of maid abuse
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'We want war to end': Afghan peace talks set to kick off in Doha

Senior Taliban leader Mullah Baradar arrives in Doha for the fifth round of peace talks with the US to end the conflict.
'We want war to end': Afghan peace talks set to kick off in Doha
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A literary festival in Pakistan's Lahore draws thousands

Amid Kashmir tensions, writers from India, Pakistan and around the world discuss politics and art.
A literary festival in Pakistan's Lahore draws thousands
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Bangladesh police say suspected plane hijacker carried toy gun

Military commandos shot dead passenger who tried to hijack Dubai-bound flight after threatening to blow up the plane.
Bangladesh police say suspected plane hijacker carried toy gun
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Oscars 2019: The complete list of winners

'Green Book' wins Best Picture, Alfonso Cuaron nabs Best Director for 'Roma', Rami Malek takes award for Best Actor.
Oscars 2019: The complete list of winners
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Rami Malek wins best actor Oscar for 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

The actor of Egyptian decent said his win for the role of late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury was a 'monumental moment'.
Rami Malek wins best actor Oscar for 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
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Media watchdog rules controversial Williams cartoon 'not racist'

Mark Knight's caricature of tennis star printed in Herald Sun did not breach media standards, Australian watchdog says.
Media watchdog rules controversial Williams cartoon 'not racist'
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Venezuela: Pressure mounts on Maduro as US plans 'concrete steps'

Mike Pence to announce 'clear actions' to address Venezuela crisis as Brazil urges allies to join 'liberation effort'.
Venezuela: Pressure mounts on Maduro as US plans 'concrete steps'
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Afghanistan's only yoga studio: A calm oasis for war-weary women

Fakhria Momtaz, who set up a yoga hub in 2016, explains why women's wellbeing is important in a war-torn nation.
Afghanistan's only yoga studio: A calm oasis for war-weary women
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Trump-Kim summit in Vietnam: All the latest updates

Trump-Kim summit in Vietnam: All the latest updates
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Mexico's 'Roma' wins Oscar for best foreign language film

Netflix film nabs awards for Best Director, Foreign Language Film and Cinematography.
Mexico's 'Roma' wins Oscar for best foreign language film
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Vietnam summit: What does Kim want?

Kim Jong-un badly needs the sanctions on North Korea relaxed but in exchange he will have to make big concessions.
Vietnam summit: What does Kim want?
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India's media: Drumming the beats of war?

How TV networks and social media apps help spread anti-Pakistan sentiment after an attack kills 40 soldiers in Kashmir.
India's media: Drumming the beats of war?
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Oscars: Green Book wins top award, Alfonso Cuaron best director

Peter Farrelly's civil rights movie wins Oscars gold while Mexican filmmaker Cuaron named best director for Roma.
Oscars: Green Book wins top award, Alfonso Cuaron best director
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Japan's Okinawa votes against controversial US base move

Some 434,000 people reject moving the base, but government in Tokyo says it will not derail relocation plan.
Japan's Okinawa votes against controversial US base move
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Trump-Kim summit: Vietnam aiming to cash in from 'valuable' event

Officials and analysts predict future economic gains as Vietnam steps up preparations to host second Trump-Kim meeting.
Trump-Kim summit: Vietnam aiming to cash in from 'valuable' event
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Can North Korea follow Vietnam to economic success?

Ahead of the Trump-Kim summit in Hanoi, the US has said host Vietnam could provide an economic roadmap for North Korea.
Can North Korea follow Vietnam to economic success?
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Trump to delay tariff increase on Chinese goods

Citing 'substantial progress' in US-China trade talks, president says he plans to hold summit with Chinese counterpart.
Trump to delay tariff increase on Chinese goods
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Kashmir: Gunfight between rebels and Indian soldiers kills five

Two Indian soldiers and three rebels are reported dead in volatile Kulgam district of Indian-administered Kashmir.
Kashmir: Gunfight between rebels and Indian soldiers kills five
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Polls close and counting begins in Senegal presidential vote

Preliminary results due on Tuesday and the final tally on Friday, with incumbent Macky Sall expected to win.
Polls close and counting begins in Senegal presidential vote
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Qatar hosts international horse racing festival

The Emir's Sword Festival brought together some of the world's best horses and trainers.
Qatar hosts international horse racing festival
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Gaza protesters call on Mahmoud Abbas to quit

Amid ongoing Fatah-Hamas feud, thousands of Gazans gather to call on Palestinian Authority president to quit.
Gaza protesters call on Mahmoud Abbas to quit
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Iran Guards: 'enemies' trying to sabotage missiles

Iran's Revolutionary Guards say foes tried to 'sabotage' missiles to make them 'explode in mid-air' but say plot failed.
Iran Guards: 'enemies' trying to sabotage missiles
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91st Academy Awards: The films vying to take home the Oscar

A look at the films competing for the coveted Oscar in Hollywood
91st Academy Awards: The films vying to take home the Oscar
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Police fire tear gas against Algeria's anti-Bouteflika protesters

Hundreds of anti-government protesters take to the streets of the Algerian capital for the third consecutive day.
Police fire tear gas against Algeria's anti-Bouteflika protesters
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Bangladesh plane hijacker shot dead after emergency landing

Suspect claimed to have a bomb aboard and a pistol was found, and an official said he was 'psychologically deranged'.
Bangladesh plane hijacker shot dead after emergency landing
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The 'Boxing Sisters' of Rwanga refugee camp

The 'Boxing Sisters' of Rwanga refugee camp
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British PM May promises vote on Brexit deal by March 12

Theresa May pushes back 'meaningful vote' on Brexit plan as talks with EU counterparts over divorce deal continue.
British PM May promises vote on Brexit deal by March 12
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Dozens killed as Nigeria counts results of poll

Delayed presidential poll marred by violence as voting stations and counting centres come under attack.
Dozens killed as Nigeria counts results of poll
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Mine left by ISIL strikes farm workers' van in Syria: SANA

Van packed with farm workers in central region of Salamiyeh struck by explosive device planted by armed group.
Mine left by ISIL strikes farm workers' van in Syria: SANA
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Vaccine hesitancy is not a 'Muslim problem'

But it does seem to be a European one.
Vaccine hesitancy is not a 'Muslim problem'
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Americans should fear Trump apathy

The declining fervour of the opposition to Trump's state of emergency declaration is dangerous.
Americans should fear Trump apathy
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EU-Arab League summit in Egypt is 'insignificant, ceremonial'

The meeting of leaders from the EU and the Arab League in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh will likely be fruitless, experts say.
EU-Arab League summit in Egypt is 'insignificant, ceremonial'
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Storms batter Bosnia and Croatia

Gale-force winds topple trees, cause power cuts and damage buildings along the Adriatic coastline.
Storms batter Bosnia and Croatia
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If you are a Kenyan citizen, your private data is not safe

The Huduma number, a new Kenyan government initiative, is yet another assault on data privacy in Kenya.
If you are a Kenyan citizen, your private data is not safe
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Venezuelan migrants and Brazilian troops in violent clashes

Accusations over who started unrest traded after basic aid supplies crossed border into Venezuela.
Venezuelan migrants and Brazilian troops in violent clashes
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Politics threatens future of Iraq's archaeological heritage

Experts say the conservation efforts are often held back by what they describe as the politicization of Iraq's heritage.
Politics threatens future of Iraq's archaeological heritage
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Pope Francis calls for 'all-out battle' against child sex abuse

Pope's speech lacked concrete measures except for a pledge to toughen laws against online child pornography.
Pope Francis calls for 'all-out battle' against child sex abuse
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Jared Kushner heads to Middle East to promote peace plan

Accompanied by US Middle East and Iran envoys, Kushner is expected to tout economic part of Israel-Palestine peace plan.
Jared Kushner heads to Middle East to promote peace plan
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NYC Commission on Human Rights banes hair discrimination

Earlier this week, the New York City Commission on Human Rights instituted a law that bans discrimination by employers, schools and other public places, based upon hairstyle.
NYC Commission on Human Rights banes hair discrimination
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South Africa's DA launches its election manifesto

South Africa’s largest opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, has launched its manifesto ahead of elections due to take place in May.
South Africa's DA launches its election manifesto
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How Netflix is shaking up Hollywood's traditional Oscar model

Video on-demand giant and other online streaming companies are helping redefine the motion picture industry.
How Netflix is shaking up Hollywood's traditional Oscar model
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Afghanistan civilian deaths hit record high in 2018: UN

At least 32,000 civilians have been killed and 60,000 wounded in the last decade of the Afghan war, according to the UN.
Afghanistan civilian deaths hit record high in 2018: UN
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Vatican abuse meeting: Victims demand meaningful reform

Clerical sex abuse survivors are demanding accountability for religious officials who turned a blind eye on decades of abuse.
Vatican abuse meeting: Victims demand meaningful reform
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In Pictures: Protesters, police clash at Venezuela border towns

Venezuela's National Guard fired tear gas at protesters who were trying to clear a barricaded border bridge to Colombia.
In Pictures: Protesters, police clash at Venezuela border towns
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'Test of democracy': Okinawa votes in referendum on US base move

Voting under way in non-binding referendum on relocation of US' Futenma airbase to coastal landfill in Henoko.
'Test of democracy': Okinawa votes in referendum on US base move
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Kashmir tension: Anxiety along the Line of Control

Tensions are running hot along the Line of Control and although people in Pakistan-administered Kashmir try to go about their daily business, there is one thing on every mind.
Kashmir tension: Anxiety along the Line of Control
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Cubans vote on new constitution to replace Cold War-era charter

Vote presents 'unique opportunity' to show how many Cubans voice dissent, some analysts say.
Cubans vote on new constitution to replace Cold War-era charter
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Venezuelans vow to carry on protests as clashes turn deadly

At least two killed in violent protests as President Maduro severs diplomatic ties with Colombia over Guaido support.
Venezuelans vow to carry on protests as clashes turn deadly
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Senegal elections: Sall poised to win re-election as polls open

President Macky Sall expected to win second term after two opposition leaders are barred from running in the election.
Senegal elections: Sall poised to win re-election as polls open
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As key Doha talks near, Afghans hope for long-lasting peace

Afghans seek to secure women's rights and the withdrawal of US troops as they demand parties learn from mistakes.
As key Doha talks near, Afghans hope for long-lasting peace
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Israel arrests top Waqf officials in Jerusalem in overnight raid

Sheikh Abdul Azim Salhab and his deputy were taken after praying with other Palestinians near Al-Rahma gate in Al-Aqsa.
Israel arrests top Waqf officials in Jerusalem in overnight raid
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Turkish president Erdogan denounces Egypt's Sisi over executions

Erdogan says he will 'never talk to someone like' Sisi and called for release of Muslim Brotherhood prisoners in Egypt.
Turkish president Erdogan denounces Egypt's Sisi over executions
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Saudi Arabia replaces ambassador to US with first female envoy

Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud faces a stark challenge in improving ties between the US and Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia replaces ambassador to US with first female envoy
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Senegal votes with incumbent president Sall confident of win

President Macky Sall is widely expected to win re-election after two of his main rivals were barred from running.
Senegal votes with incumbent president Sall confident of win
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Documenting the Troubles: Journalism and justice in N Ireland

While the conflict is formally over, unsolved killings left in its wake have kept the Troubles alive in the media.
Documenting the Troubles: Journalism and justice in N Ireland
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Maduro cuts ties with Colombia as protests rock Venezuela

Two killed as opposition tries to move aid into Venezuela sparking running battles along border bridges.
Maduro cuts ties with Colombia as protests rock Venezuela
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What South Korea stands to gain and lose from Trump-Kim summit

Despite improving Seoul-Pyongyang relations, Trump's meeting with Kim in Vietnam might worry South Korea.
What South Korea stands to gain and lose from Trump-Kim summit
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Cuba's constitutional referendum: What you should know

Cubans are set to vote on Sunday on a new constitution that limits president's term, broadens discrimination ban.
Cuba's constitutional referendum: What you should know
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India police arrest Kashmir separatists amid rising tensions

Nearly 150 separatists arrested in a crackdown that follows the worst suicide attack in the disputed region last week.
India police arrest Kashmir separatists amid rising tensions
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North Korea's Kim reported en route to Vietnam summit with Trump

Kim Jong Un's train is seen entering China as the North Korean leader begins his secretive journey to Hanoi.
North Korea's Kim reported en route to Vietnam summit with Trump
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SDF looks to clear more civilians from last ISIL pocket in Syria

US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces vow to keep 'corridor' to final ISIL holdout open for fleeing civilians.
SDF looks to clear more civilians from last ISIL pocket in Syria
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Scandals plague 2019 Oscars

After a series of missteps and backtracking in the run-up to the Academy Awards, there are concerns viewers may just tune in to see if the show is a disaster.
Scandals plague 2019 Oscars
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Foreign films highlighted in 2019 Oscars

Movies from Lebanon, Japan, Germany, Poland and Mexico are part of this year's Academy Awards.
Foreign films highlighted in 2019 Oscars
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Vatican summit: Church files on paedophile priests 'destroyed'

Cardinal tells key Vatican summit that files on priests who sexually abused children were destroyed or never compiled.
Vatican summit: Church files on paedophile priests 'destroyed'
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Voters prepare for presidential elections in Senegal

President Macky Sall is widely expected to win reelection after two of his two rivals were barred from contesting.
Voters prepare for presidential elections in Senegal
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Will Brexit push Cambodia into economic crisis?

As the UK prepares to leave the EU, we look at Brexit's potential effect on Southeast Asian economies.
Will Brexit push Cambodia into economic crisis?
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Anwar Ibrahim on the 1MDB scandal and Malaysia's future

Anwar talks about reentering politics, Najib Razak and the 1MDB scandal, and his hopes for Malaysia's future.
Anwar Ibrahim on the 1MDB scandal and Malaysia's future
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Has the decade-old war on drugs in Asia succeeded?

Data shows that brutal anti-drug policies have failed to curb drug trade and use across Asia.
Has the decade-old war on drugs in Asia succeeded?
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Polls close in Nigeria’s delayed vote

Delayed polls close following bitter political campaigns, with results expected to be announced next week.
Polls close in Nigeria’s delayed vote
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Hebron massacre: Palestinians mark anniversary of settler attack

Palestinians at the West Bank are commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Ibrahimi Mosque massacre in Hebron.
Hebron massacre: Palestinians mark anniversary of settler attack
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Saudi crown prince defends China's right to fight terrorism

Activists say MBS' support for China's anti-terrorism measures amounts to tacit approval of crackdown on Uighur Muslims.
Saudi crown prince defends China's right to fight terrorism
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Climate change: Teenage environmentalists protest in Paris

Greta Thunberg's campaign in September gained traction across the world.
Climate change: Teenage environmentalists protest in Paris
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Philippines foreign minister under fire over Nazi comments

Teodoro Locsin Jr. says murder of Jews in Germany was a 'historical fact', describes Duterte's comments as a 'metaphor'.
Philippines foreign minister under fire over Nazi comments
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Algeria: Dozens arrested in protests against Bouteflika

More than 40 people arrested in protests against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika seeking a fifth term, authorities say.
Algeria: Dozens arrested in protests against Bouteflika
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Mexico's president to choose head of force

The opposition fears the president's will go back on his promise to appoint a civilian as the leader.
Mexico's president to choose head of force
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Senegal presidential candidates appeal to female voters

A majority of eligible voters are female, and candidates have made their issues a priority in the campaign.
Senegal presidential candidates appeal to female voters
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Saudi sisters trapped in Hong Kong fear deportation

The two sisters fear dramatic repercussions, from forced marriage to death, if sent back to Saudi Arabia.
Saudi sisters trapped in Hong Kong fear deportation
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Germany 'seeks extradition' of Syria's Jamil Hassan from Lebanon

Head of Syria's Air Force Intelligence Directorate, General Jamil Hassan, reportedly admitted to a hospital in Lebanon.
Germany 'seeks extradition' of Syria's Jamil Hassan from Lebanon
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Confessions of a private spy

I work for a private intel firm. Here is what my life is like.
Confessions of a private spy
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Vietnam briefly detains Trump and Kim impersonators

Howard X and Russell White were questioned by police in Hanoi after they spoke to a local TV station.
Vietnam briefly detains Trump and Kim impersonators
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Venezuela closes Colombia border as aid dispute turns deadly

Soldiers open fire on villagers near Brazil border, killing two, as Juan Guaido shows up in Colombia ahead of aid push.
Venezuela closes Colombia border as aid dispute turns deadly
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Narratives of Rage and Revenge in India

Talk of war on the Indian airwaves after a bombing in Kashmir. Plus, journalism and justice in Northern Ireland.
Narratives of Rage and Revenge in India
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The view from Italy: How Brexit is viewed on the streets of Rome

From calls for Italy to quit the EU to worries about Brexit's impact on ordinary people, Italians share their opinions.
The view from Italy: How Brexit is viewed on the streets of Rome
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un to make official visit to Vietnam

North Korean leader expected to arrive on February 25 or 26, amid tight security measures.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un to make official visit to Vietnam
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Trump picks Canada ambassador Kelly Craft for top UN envoy

Craft handled tense negotiations with Canada over the Trump administration's 'tough' trade policy to replace NAFTA.
Trump picks Canada ambassador Kelly Craft for top UN envoy
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Venezuela, the military, and its support: An explainer

Who does Venezuela's military support and why is it so important in the country's current political crisis?
Venezuela, the military, and its support: An explainer
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Nigeria elections: Blasts rock Maiduguri hours before polls open

Security fears grip northern Nigeria, as polls are set to open in presidential elections after a week-long delay.
Nigeria elections: Blasts rock Maiduguri hours before polls open
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Okinawans set to vote on US military base relocation

Japanese islanders to hold non-binding referendum as pressure mounts on government to halt multi-billion-dollar project.
Okinawans set to vote on US military base relocation
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Trump to bar abortion referrals by family planning clinics

Reproductive rights groups decry Trump's latest announcement, saying it further restricts women's rights.
Trump to bar abortion referrals by family planning clinics
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Tainted liquor kills dozens in India's Assam state

Scores of others sickened by hooch laced with methyl alcohol, days after a similar tragedy killed over 100 people.
Tainted liquor kills dozens in India's Assam state
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Donald Trump calls India-Pakistan standoff 'very dangerous'

US president's remarks come in the backdrop of rising tension between the nuclear-armed neighbours over Kashmir attack.
Donald Trump calls India-Pakistan standoff 'very dangerous'
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Sudan's Bashir declares year-long state of emergency

Omar al-Bashir dissolves government and imposes state of emergency in wake of months of protests demanding his ouster.
Sudan's Bashir declares year-long state of emergency
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Singer R Kelly charged with sexual abuse: US media

The R&B star, subject of a recent documentary series titled 'Surviving R Kelly', has previously denied abuse allegations
Singer R Kelly charged with sexual abuse: US media
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Russian court extends detention of suspected US spy

Ex-US marine Paul Whelan, accused of spying, to remain in prison for at least three more months pending investigation.
Russian court extends detention of suspected US spy
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Palestinians pray in long-closed part of Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem

The area near Al-Rahma gate was closed by Israeli court order in 2003, Palestinians entered and prayed there on Friday.
Palestinians pray in long-closed part of Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem
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House Democrats launch bid to stop Trump's border emergency

Resolution sets up a fight that could result in President Donald Trump's first veto.
House Democrats launch bid to stop Trump's border emergency
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UN watchdog confirms Iran's compliance with 2015 nuclear deal

UN's nuclear watchdog reaffirms Tehran's adherence to 2015 accord amid US-Europe tension over future of the pact.
UN watchdog confirms Iran's compliance with 2015 nuclear deal
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Sikhs provide sanctuary to Kashmiris caught in 'revenge' attacks

Kashmiris targeted by right-wing mobs in India following the Pulwama attack say the Sikh community came to their rescue.
Sikhs provide sanctuary to Kashmiris caught in 'revenge' attacks
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Senegal election: Candidates hold public forum

With no TV debate, the youth confront powerful politicians in public by asking them tough questions at public election forums.
Senegal election: Candidates hold public forum
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Fear, anxiety in Pakistan-administered Kashmir as tension peaks

Residents along the Line of Control caught in the web of fever-pitch tensions between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan.
Fear, anxiety in Pakistan-administered Kashmir as tension peaks
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