Maduro: 'Coup attempt' defeated as police clash with protesters

President Maduro declares victory over alleged coup attempt saying those behind it will not go unpunished.
Maduro: 'Coup attempt' defeated as police clash with protesters
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Ajax win 1-0 at Tottenham in first leg of UCL semi-final

Donny van de Beek gave the youthful Dutch side the win, edging Ajax toward a first European Cup final in 23 years.
Ajax win 1-0 at Tottenham in first leg of UCL semi-final
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Hopes for 'substantial progress' as US-China trade talks resume

US officials meet Chinese counterparts in Beijing in talks that will also cover exchange rates and trade surplus.
Hopes for 'substantial progress' as US-China trade talks resume
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NZ media to avoid white supremacist views at Christchurch trial

Leading organisations say they are aware Tarrant might try to use trial to promote white supremacist or terrorist views.
NZ media to avoid white supremacist views at Christchurch trial
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Japan's new Emperor Naruhito ascends Chrysanthemum Throne

The 59-year-old takes over from his father Akihito who abdicated a day earlier after a reign lasting three decades.
Japan's new Emperor Naruhito ascends Chrysanthemum Throne
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Two dead in shooting at North Carolina university campus

Police say one suspect in custody after attack that also left four people wounded.
Two dead in shooting at North Carolina university campus
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Thousands strike in Argentina over Macri's austerity programme

Labour unions stage two-day strike, cutting off public transport, canceling flights and paralysing government offices.
Thousands strike in Argentina over Macri's austerity programme
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Venezuelans rally as opposition leader Guaido calls for uprising

Opposition and gov't supporters take to the streets after Guaido calls for 'military uprising' to oust President Maduro.
Venezuelans rally as opposition leader Guaido calls for uprising
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China sentences another Canadian to death for drug trafficking

Fan Wei becomes second Canadian to be sentenced to death for drug offences in China this year amid diplomatic tensions.
China sentences another Canadian to death for drug trafficking
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Is the world ignoring Mozambique's cyclone disasters?

International donors have been slow to respond after two storms kill hundreds in Mozambique.
Is the world ignoring Mozambique's cyclone disasters?
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Japan rings in new era as Naruhito becomes emperor

New imperial era of 'Reiwa', meaning 'beautiful harmony', begins after Emperor Emeritus' Akihito's abdication.
Japan rings in new era as Naruhito becomes emperor
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'Breaking barriers': Sports Illustrated to feature burkini model

Halima Aden to appear in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue as the first Muslim model to wear a hijab and a burkini.
'Breaking barriers': Sports Illustrated to feature burkini model
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Egypt sentences senior Muslim Brotherhood figure and son to life

Hassan Malek and his son Hamza among seven Brotherhood members handed life terms.
Egypt sentences senior Muslim Brotherhood figure and son to life
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Venezuela: Military vehicle drives into protesters

Crowds gathered to join the opposition, despite the government’s vow to end what it calls an ‘attempted coup’.
Venezuela: Military vehicle drives into protesters
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Sudan in transition: Protesters reinforce barricades

Protesters say the real intention behind the military’s request to reopen roads is to disperse them.
Sudan in transition: Protesters reinforce barricades
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Uganda police clash with pop star Bobi Wine's supporters

Crowds of demonstrators held rallies in Kampala to protest against arrest of opposition politician.
Uganda police clash with pop star Bobi Wine's supporters
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Sudan protesters defiant as army warns 'no more chaos'

Tensions rise in Sudan amid disagreements between protesters and military rulers over makeup of transitional council.
Sudan protesters defiant as army warns 'no more chaos'
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Israel swears in new parliament after divisive election

Israeli PM Netanyahu faces test to reconcile demands of ultra-Orthodox religious parties with those of secular factions.
Israel swears in new parliament after divisive election
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'Incredibly difficult' to reach Mozambique cyclone survivors

Fears for cyclone-hit communities in Mozambique as aid flights remain grounded for third consecutive day.
'Incredibly difficult' to reach Mozambique cyclone survivors
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Trump sues Deutsche Bank, Capital One over Democratic subpoenas

Lawsuit seeks to block the institutions from responding to subpoenas seeking financial records.
Trump sues Deutsche Bank, Capital One over Democratic subpoenas
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Algeria's former prime minister in court for corruption probe

Ahmed Ouyahia is one of several Bouteflika associates being questioned in a widening anti-corruption drive.
Algeria's former prime minister in court for corruption probe
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Will Venezuela become South America's Afghanistan?

A foreign military intervention in Venezuela could have disastrous consequences.
Will Venezuela become South America's Afghanistan?
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Mexico drugs: Fentanyl takes over heroin market

Fentanyl, about 50 times stronger than heroin, takes only two days to make, while heroin takes five months.
Mexico drugs: Fentanyl takes over heroin market
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Trump wants to charge asylum seekers to apply

In presidential memo, Trump directs officials to take additional measures to overhaul the asylum system.
Trump wants to charge asylum seekers to apply
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South Korean parliament assembly in deadlock after violence

So-called Anti-Scuffling Law of 2012 was meant to make scenes like this a thing of the past.
South Korean parliament assembly in deadlock after violence
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Mexico president announces new airport project, faces criticism

Scrapping one airport to build another, is Mexico's new airport a legacy project or a white elephant?
Mexico president announces new airport project, faces criticism
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UK police ask crime victims to hand over mobile phones

UK police want crime victims to surrender mobile phones, but critics say victims must choose between justice and privacy.
UK police ask crime victims to hand over mobile phones
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Reduction of Gaza fishing zone an 'illegal collective punishment'

Move comes days after Israel extended the fishing zone to 15 nautical miles on April 1 as part of a ceasefire agreement.
Reduction of Gaza fishing zone an 'illegal collective punishment'
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Venezuela in crisis: All the latest updates

Venezuelans and the world await the next moves by two adversaries maneuvering for an edge in the power struggle.
Venezuela in crisis: All the latest updates
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Venezuela's defence minister rejects 'coup attempt' by Guaido

Juan Guaido says he has military support, the defence minister says the armed forces back President Maduro.
Venezuela's defence minister rejects 'coup attempt' by Guaido
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Arrogance, fanaticism and the prospect of a US-Iranian war

Can a fourth Gulf War be prevented?
Arrogance, fanaticism and the prospect of a US-Iranian war
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Sudan army warns protesters: 'We will not accept chaos'

Army's statement comes day after protesters said it was trying to disperse the Khartoum sit-in for civilian government.
Sudan army warns protesters: 'We will not accept chaos'
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Argentine economy: Crisis puts workers jobs at risk

In Argentina, recession, a rise in poverty and unemployment have had an effect on Macri's popularity.
Argentine economy: Crisis puts workers jobs at risk
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Refugees in Karachi struggle without basic rights

A life in limbo, 300,000 migrants and refugees left to languish in Pakistan.
Refugees in Karachi struggle without basic rights
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Boeing CEO: 737 Max will be our safest jet

Boeing's boss assures investors 737 Max will be back soon after two crashes within months forced airlines to ground it.
Boeing CEO: 737 Max will be our safest jet
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Trump seeks to designate Muslim Brotherhood as terror group: NYT

The New York Times says Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi urged the US to take the step earlier this month.
Trump seeks to designate Muslim Brotherhood as terror group: NYT
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Pakistan military warns Pashtun rights group its 'time is up'

Army says Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement is funded by India's Research and Analysis Wing and the Afghan intelligence agency.
Pakistan military warns Pashtun rights group its 'time is up'
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Trump's record on white nationalism under scrutiny

US government facing renewed criticism that it is not doing enough to stamp out white nationalism.
Trump's record on white nationalism under scrutiny
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Blackwater's CEO offered to send mercenaries to Venezuela: Report

Erik Prince pitched the offer to US President Donald Trump to help oust Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, report says.
Blackwater's CEO offered to send mercenaries to Venezuela: Report
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Argentina braces for labour strike to raise pressure on Macri

Protesters against austerity measures plan to shut down flights, the metro in Buenos Aires, banks and schools.
Argentina braces for labour strike to raise pressure on Macri
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Yemen: UN urges donors to convert pledges into cash

Only a small proportion of funds promised by top donors Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates has been received.
Yemen: UN urges donors to convert pledges into cash
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Sri Lanka lifts social media ban imposed after Easter attacks

Sri Lanka's president lifts nationwide ban on social media sites a day after he used emergency powers to ban face veils.
Sri Lanka lifts social media ban imposed after Easter attacks
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Abdicating Japanese emperor thanks public and prays for peace

Akihito will be succeeded by his son Crown Prince Naruhito who will ascend the Chrysanthemum throne on Wednesday.
Abdicating Japanese emperor thanks public and prays for peace
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Modi's BJP to main rival Rahul Gandhi: Are you British?

Interior ministry sends notice to Gandhi following ‘outrageous’ accusation that he holds dual British citizenship.
Modi's BJP to main rival Rahul Gandhi: Are you British?
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Iran sanctions: US struggles to build united front

The US government says it will do all it can to limit what it calls Iran's malign influence in global affairs.
Iran sanctions: US struggles to build united front
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Beast from the east: Indian army tweets 'Yeti footprints' photos

Largely regarded by the scientific community as myth, Yeti is part of Nepali folklore and is said to live in Himalayas.
Beast from the east: Indian army tweets 'Yeti footprints' photos
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Cambridge University to investigate its links to slavery

The prestigious seat of learning will look at how it may have benefited and underpinned attitudes to the slave trade.
Cambridge University to investigate its links to slavery
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Post-Spain elections, Catalan leaders urge talks with PM

Moderate Catalan separatist parties boost their standing in Spain's national parliament in Sunday's general elections.
Post-Spain elections, Catalan leaders urge talks with PM
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UAE upholds Turkish national's life sentence for 'terrorism'

According to state media, the man used Facebook to promote the ideologies of two 'terror' groups and send them funds.
UAE upholds Turkish national's life sentence for 'terrorism'
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Football's mental health crisis: Silence broken but what's next?

Macho culture, stigma and pressure to perform affect players, but while help is on offer, challenges remain.
Football's mental health crisis: Silence broken but what's next?
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Allegations of mass voter exclusion cast shadow on India election

Activists say 40 million Muslim and 30 million Dalits are not on electoral rolls, raising fears of targeted suppression.
Allegations of mass voter exclusion cast shadow on India election
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Sudan protesters say army trying to break up sit-in

The protesters who want the military to hand over power to a civilian administration have been camping since April 6.
Sudan protesters say army trying to break up sit-in
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'We must protect our citizens first': Peru expels Venezuelans

More than 40 Venezuelans are deported for concealing their criminal records or for staying illegally in the country.
'We must protect our citizens first': Peru expels Venezuelans
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Police arrest man after bomb threat in Christchurch

Police say 33-year-old man arrested and being questioned after threats about an explosive device.
Police arrest man after bomb threat in Christchurch
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Sudan protesters say army trying to break up sit-in

Sudan's protest leaders say the military is trying to break up their sit-in outside army headquarters in the capital Khartoum.
Sudan protesters say army trying to break up sit-in
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Iraq's undocumented children: 45.000 IDPs denied basic rights

After ISIL's defeat in Iraq, IDP children struggle to obtain education, healthcare, without adequate identification.
Iraq's undocumented children: 45.000 IDPs denied basic rights
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Japan Emperor Akihito's abdication: What you need to know

Japan's 85-year-old Emperor Akihito will end his three-decade reign on Tuesday when he abdicates to his son Naruhito.
Japan Emperor Akihito's abdication: What you need to know
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EU extends ban on arms sales to Myanmar over Rohingya crisis

The measures, including embargo on weapons and other equipment, to stay until at least April, 30 2020.
EU extends ban on arms sales to Myanmar over Rohingya crisis
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China 'to help' Cambodia if EU implements trade sanctions

The EU said it would launch action because of 'severe deficiencies when it comes to human rights and labor rights'.
China 'to help' Cambodia if EU implements trade sanctions
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Beijing's 'baleful influence' on Hong Kong's freedom of speech

Activists say jailing Umbrella Movement leaders shows how freedom of speech is being restricted in the city.
Beijing's 'baleful influence' on Hong Kong's freedom of speech
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US Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein sends resignation letter to Trump

Rosenstein's departure ends a nearly two-year run defined by his appointment of a Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
US Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein sends resignation letter to Trump
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US combat veteran arrested in plot to cause 'mass casualties'

Officials say Mark Domingo was arrested as he finalised plans to bomb a California white supremacist rally.
US combat veteran arrested in plot to cause 'mass casualties'
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Indonesia plans to move capital from Jakarta

President Widodo decided at a special Cabinet meeting to move the capital outside of Indonesia's populous island, Java.
Indonesia plans to move capital from Jakarta
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Trump, Erdogan discuss working group on Russian S-400

Turkey's President Erdogan says he won't step back from deal to acquire missile defence system despite US pressure.
Trump, Erdogan discuss working group on Russian S-400
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Amnesty: Iran secretly executes two minor boys over rape

Teenage cousins kept in dark about death sentences and flogged before executions, rights group says.
Amnesty: Iran secretly executes two minor boys over rape
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Can Iran close the Strait of Hormuz?

Tehran threatens to shut off waterway to one of the world's most important shipping channels.
Can Iran close the Strait of Hormuz?
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ISIL fighters' families stage German protest for their return

According to interior ministry, at least 59 children of German ISIL fighters were still in Syria at the end of March.
ISIL fighters' families stage German protest for their return
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Sudan's army rulers, protesters differ on joint council make-up

Joint council, if agreed, would replace the existing 10-member military body that took power after Bashir ousted.
Sudan's army rulers, protesters differ on joint council make-up
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DR Congo opposition leader calls for removal of president

Self-proclaimed opposition "president-elect" claims the presidential election in December was rigged.
DR Congo opposition leader calls for removal of president
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Spain election: Socialists likely to form coalition

It remains to be seen if the Socialists will be able to form a coalition for a stable and effective government.
Spain election: Socialists likely to form coalition
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US: Young migrants seeking legal status sue Trump administration

In latest lawsuit of its kind, four young migrants say the US government is unfairly denying their claims.
US: Young migrants seeking legal status sue Trump administration
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Ugandan pop star opposition MP Bobi Wine arrested again

Musician-turned-politician charged with leading a protest in Kampala last year without prior approval, police say.
Ugandan pop star opposition MP Bobi Wine arrested again
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Spain election: Catalan independence dream still alive

Catalans have not forgotten their pro-independence leaders after eighteen months in prison.
Spain election: Catalan independence dream still alive
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Dozens killed after Cyclone Kenneth batters northern Mozambique

Tens of thousands of homes damaged or destroyed by second major storm to hit Mozambique in six weeks, officials say.
Dozens killed after Cyclone Kenneth batters northern Mozambique
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US measles outbreak hits 'completely avoidable' 25-year-high

CDC reports 704 measles cases so far this year. The vast majority occurred in children who haven't received the vaccine.
US measles outbreak hits 'completely avoidable' 25-year-high
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SIPRI: Global military spending 'highest since Cold War'

US, China, Saudi Arabia top list of nations, as $1.82 trillion spent on defence worldwide in 2018, says think-tank.
SIPRI: Global military spending 'highest since Cold War'
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ISIL chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi appears in propaganda video

Unclear when footage was filmed but Baghdadi refers to the months-long fight for Syria's Baghouz town.
ISIL chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi appears in propaganda video
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Spain's Socialists dominate vote but new government uncertain

President Pedro Sanchez celebrates after his Socialist party wins the most seats in Sunday's vote but questions remain.
Spain's Socialists dominate vote but new government uncertain
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Air raids trap civilians in Libyan capital Tripoli

Haftar's eastern forces make aerial and ground push against militias allied with UN-recognised government.
Air raids trap civilians in Libyan capital Tripoli
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A Kashmiri graphic novelist dreams of peace

Malik Sajjad dreams that one day children will lead lives free of fear, unlike his own.
A Kashmiri graphic novelist dreams of peace
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Bangladesh police: Two 'militants' blow themselves up during raid

Bangladesh police say they have recovered a large amount of improvised explosive device from the hideout in Dhaka.
Bangladesh police: Two 'militants' blow themselves up during raid
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US fentanyl crisis: Mexican cartels push opioid assembly

Mexican gangsters are notorious for always finding a way to get their hands on fentanyl despite restrictions.
US fentanyl crisis: Mexican cartels push opioid assembly
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In the Middle East, a new military crescent is in the making

Counter-revolutionary forces are seeking to resurrect the military dictatorship model the Arab Spring dismantled.
In the Middle East, a new military crescent is in the making
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'Unacceptable': Sri Lankans share their views on face veil ban

Al Jazeera speaks to a range of people, including Muslim women, on the issue that has polarised opinions in Sri Lanka.
'Unacceptable': Sri Lankans share their views on face veil ban
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Boeing's darkest days: Tracing the events that led to 737 crisis

In the last six years, the commercial jet manufacturer suffered two worldwide groundings, leading to its current crisis.
Boeing's darkest days: Tracing the events that led to 737 crisis
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April's weather extremes in pictures

Heavy snow and fog began the month for some, but near the end of April there were heat waves and flooding for many.
April's weather extremes in pictures
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Five killed in Burkina Faso church attack

Five are dead and two missing after an attack on a church in the north of the country.
Five killed in Burkina Faso church attack
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Sri Lanka bans face veils after Easter bombings

Muslim religious body welcomes the move, but concerns raised a prolonged ban could fuel tensions in multi-faith nation.
Sri Lanka bans face veils after Easter bombings
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SAS strike results in 1,200 cancelled flights

Pilot strike over wages and conditions leaves tens of thousands of Scandinavian airline passengers stranded.
SAS strike results in 1,200 cancelled flights
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Cyprus police find victims of suspected serial killer

Four bodies have been found as police is accused of failing to investigate the disappearances when they were reported.
Cyprus police find victims of suspected serial killer
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Will the oil game heat up as US ends Iran sanctions waivers?

As the US slams the brakes on oil exports from Iran, we look at the spillover effect for the global economy.
Will the oil game heat up as US ends Iran sanctions waivers?
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Sri Lanka Easter bombings: Was the social media ban necessary?

Facebook, WhatsApp and YouTube were among the platforms blocked by the government after the killing of over 250 people.
Sri Lanka Easter bombings: Was the social media ban necessary?
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Ghani opens Loya Jirga in Kabul to discuss Taliban peace talks

More than 3200 delegates gather in Kabul to 'lay the foundation' for peace talks with the Taliban.
Ghani opens Loya Jirga in Kabul to discuss Taliban peace talks
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Indonesia floods: At least 29 people dead, thousands displaced

Authorities evacuate some 12,000 people from Bengkulu province as torrential rains cause floods and landslides.
Indonesia floods: At least 29 people dead, thousands displaced
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Voter turnout low in Benin parliamentary elections

Few voters in Benin turn out for elections with opposition excluded and only two parties in competition.
Voter turnout low in Benin parliamentary elections
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US synagogue shooter inspired by Christchurch mosque attacks

California synagogue shooting suspect posted anti-Jewish 'open letter' online.
US synagogue shooter inspired by Christchurch mosque attacks
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Talks between Sudan's opposition and military council resume

Disagreements over transitional authority's composition, mandate, had previously resulted in a breakdown in the talks.
Talks between Sudan's opposition and military council resume
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Italy's controversial 'boot camp' integration school for refugees

At mayor-founded academy, uniformed migrants repeatedly say thank you, do free community work and sing national anthem.
Italy's controversial 'boot camp' integration school for refugees
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Uncertainty and lower growth expected in MENA region: IMF

Economic growth in the broader region has been impacted by rising conflict, corruption, and fluctuations in oil prices.
Uncertainty and lower growth expected in MENA region: IMF
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US commander of Guantanamo Bay prison 'relieved of duty'

Navy Rear Adm. John Ring was fired for a 'loss of confidence in his ability to command', the US Southern Command said.
US commander of Guantanamo Bay prison 'relieved of duty'
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Suspected UAE spy detained in Turkey commits suicide: State media

According to previous reports, the alleged spy arrived in Turkey days after Jamal Khashoggi was killed in Istanbul.
Suspected UAE spy detained in Turkey commits suicide: State media
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Former PM Najib fails to have seven corruption charges dismissed

Najib challenged criminal breach of trust, abuse of power and money laundering charges at the start of his trial.
Former PM Najib fails to have seven corruption charges dismissed
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Sudan talks with military leaders continue

Protesters continue with sit-in as talks with military for joint transitional council under way
Sudan talks with military leaders continue
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India goes to the polls in fourth phase of general election

Many of the constituencies for Monday's election in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.
India goes to the polls in fourth phase of general election
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Japan Emperor Akihito's abdication: What you need to know

Japan's 85-year-old Emperor Akihito will end his three-decade reign on Tuesday when he abdicates to his son Naruhito.
Japan Emperor Akihito's abdication: What you need to know
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Who is Pedro Sanchez, leader of Spain's Socialist Worker’s Party?

Spain’s centre-left PSOE has won 123 seats in the general election, giving its leader a chance to form the government.
Who is Pedro Sanchez, leader of Spain's Socialist Worker’s Party?
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Spain election: Socialists take clear lead but majority unlikely

Partial results indicate Socialist Worker's Party is well ahead in the vote with a hung parliament a possible outcome.
Spain election: Socialists take clear lead but majority unlikely
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House-to-house battles as Libyan forces push back against Haftar

Tripoli-allied forces appear to gain ground against Haftar's LNA as officials say four civilians killed in LNA raids.
House-to-house battles as Libyan forces push back against Haftar
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What shapes US foreign policy in the Middle East?

Qatar hosts a two-day conference on US policy and the Gulf crisis.
What shapes US foreign policy in the Middle East?
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Indonesia: More than 270 election staff died from fatigue

Election commission official says 272 workers died mostly from overwork-related illnesses days after disputed polls.
Indonesia: More than 270 election staff died from fatigue
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Narendra Modi: The making of a majoritarian leader

How did India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi rise to the political top?
Narendra Modi: The making of a majoritarian leader
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Afghanistan peace deal depends on Taliban ceasefire: US envoy

Zalmay Khalilzad says any agreement with the Taliban requires a permanent truce and lasting peace.
Afghanistan peace deal depends on Taliban ceasefire: US envoy
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Yazidis to accept ISIL rape survivors, but not their children

Children of women raped by ISIL men will not be accepted into Yazidi community, say the sect's faith leaders.
Yazidis to accept ISIL rape survivors, but not their children
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Libya unrest: Refugees trapped by renewed fighting

As the security situation around the capital gets worse, many of them remain at risk.
Libya unrest: Refugees trapped by renewed fighting
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Faced with US sanctions, Venezuela looks at local food production

Venezuela imports almost everything people eat, including rice, beans, pasta and corn flour.
Faced with US sanctions, Venezuela looks at local food production
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Uncertainty surrounds Kuwait to expand World Cup 2022

Kuwait's football community weighs pros and cons of hosting 16 additional matches of an expanded FIFA World Cup.
Uncertainty surrounds Kuwait to expand World Cup 2022
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Huge protest in Hong Kong against China extradition plan

Massive crowds carrying yellow umbrellas rally against legal changes that would send people to mainland China for trial.
Huge protest in Hong Kong against China extradition plan
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'We are losing everything': Flooding in cyclone-hit Mozambique

Floodwaters triggered by Cyclone Kenneth's heavy rains rage in parts of Mozambique, causing homes to collapse.
'We are losing everything': Flooding in cyclone-hit Mozambique
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Israel frees two Syrian prisoners after return of soldier's body

Israeli releases two Syrians as a 'goodwill gesture' after the repatriation of the body of a long-missing soldier.
Israel frees two Syrian prisoners after return of soldier's body
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Iran: Business as usual in Strait of Hormuz after blacklisting

No change in US military behaviour despite Washington's blacklisting of Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iranian general says.
Iran: Business as usual in Strait of Hormuz after blacklisting
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'A generation lost': The victims of Sri Lanka bombings

Here are the stories of some of the 350 people who died in the Easter Sunday bomb attacks in Sri Lanka.
'A generation lost': The victims of Sri Lanka bombings
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Karakib: Inside the World of Egyptian Clutter

Broken televisions, piles of pens, and old cameras collecting dust - why do Egyptians keep clutter?
Karakib: Inside the World of Egyptian Clutter
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Trump: 'Saudi Arabia buys a lot, I don't want to lose them'

US president reiterates support for the Saudi monarchy citing Riyadh's large purchases from American companies.
Trump: 'Saudi Arabia buys a lot, I don't want to lose them'
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Libya's gaming craze: PUBG consuming Libya's youth

Life is a game for Libyans seeking an escape from war.
Libya's gaming craze: PUBG consuming Libya's youth
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How Egypt's referendum deepened its human rights crisis

Rights groups say Egypt's constitutional amendments consolidate executive control of judiciary, placing army above law.
How Egypt's referendum deepened its human rights crisis
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A life displaced: Tibetan in India remembering home through culture

Tibetan refugees in India feel they have no choice but to adapt to a different culture.
A life displaced: Tibetan in India remembering home through culture
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Photos of destruction after Cyclone Kenneth ravages Mozambique

Three days after Category 4 storm pounds the African nation, people fend for themselves in the open as floodwaters rise.
Photos of destruction after Cyclone Kenneth ravages Mozambique
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No longer welcome: Mexican view of migrants changes

The 'not welcome' sign goes up for members of caravans travelling through Central America headed for the US.
No longer welcome: Mexican view of migrants changes
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Sri Lanka holds mass amid high security, forces look for suspects

Catholics observe mass in homes via a TV broadcast as churches across the island nation shut over fears of more attacks.
Sri Lanka holds mass amid high security, forces look for suspects
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Iraq demands apology after Bahraini FM calls al-Sadr a 'dog'

Foreign minister's remarks came after Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called for immediate departure of Bahraini monarch.
Iraq demands apology after Bahraini FM calls al-Sadr a 'dog'
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In Algeria's Bordj Bou Arreridj, political art takes centre stage

Banners depicting local youth's discontent with the status quo inspires people elsewhere to 'illustrate their anger'.
In Algeria's Bordj Bou Arreridj, political art takes centre stage
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Russia's soft power: Moscow seeks to influence Afghans

From Russia with love. Moscow uses soft power to once again get a foothold in Afghanistan.
Russia's soft power: Moscow seeks to influence Afghans
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Benin elections: Opposition excluded, urges protests

Why this year's election in Benin has taken an interesting turn as voters prepare to head to the polls on Sunday.
Benin elections: Opposition excluded, urges protests
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No opposition candidates as Benin votes in general election

Only two parties allied to President Talon meet toughened conditions of admissibility under the new electoral laws.
No opposition candidates as Benin votes in general election
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Saudi royal adviser missing in Khashoggi trial: officials

Royal court ex-adviser Qahtani, who is allegedly involved in Khashoggi's killing, not present at trials, officials say.
Saudi royal adviser missing in Khashoggi trial: officials
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Mozambique: Rains prompt flooding fears after Cyclone Kenneth

Rains from Cyclone Kenneth lash northern Mozambique, sparking fears of fresh flooding after devastating Cyclone Idai.
Mozambique: Rains prompt flooding fears after Cyclone Kenneth
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Sudan protest leaders, military rulers agree on joint council

A joint approach for the future of Sudan, military rulers and opposition groups reach a deal for a transition council.
Sudan protest leaders, military rulers agree on joint council
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'They took him from my hands': Kosovo War massacre remembered

On April 27, 1999, Serbian forces killed 376 ethnic Albanian Muslims and Catholics in Meja as they sought refuge.
'They took him from my hands': Kosovo War massacre remembered
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Yellow fever: The 'gilets jaunes' and the mainstream media

How the 'yellow vest' movement has both exposed and deepened France's mistrust of mainstream media.
Yellow fever: The 'gilets jaunes' and the mainstream media
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Nation-state law opens new stage in 'settler-colonial' process

Experts in London warn of 'deepening apartheid' and fear for Palestinian citizens of Israel after controversial law.
Nation-state law opens new stage in 'settler-colonial' process
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Sudan's military and opposition agree on joint council

Thousands remain camped out in Khartoum calling for a transition to civilian rule after the fall of Omar al-Bashir.
Sudan's military and opposition agree on joint council
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Spain to vote in pivotal election marked by far-right resurgence

With all eyes on the far-right Vox party, left-wing PSOE is expected to win most seats but not an outright majority.
Spain to vote in pivotal election marked by far-right resurgence
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California synagogue shooting leaves one dead, three wounded

Police say gunman opened fire on crowded Poway, California synagogue on the last day of Passover.
California synagogue shooting leaves one dead, three wounded
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Dozens of Syrian refugees evicted in Lebanon anti-pollution drive

Lebanese authorities demolish riverside refugee camp, evict at least 50 Syrians, including children.
Dozens of Syrian refugees evicted in Lebanon anti-pollution drive
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Is apartheid in South Africa over?

It is 25 years since the official end of segregation and white minority rule.
Is apartheid in South Africa over?
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard 'shoots drone footage' of US warships

Video released by Tasnim news agency shows fighter jets parked on American carrier deck in the Gulf.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard 'shoots drone footage' of US warships
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Who will benefit from China's Belt and Road Initiative?

As President Xi allays debt concerns, analysts say the project's success requires foresight and honesty from all sides.
Who will benefit from China's Belt and Road Initiative?
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Myanmar suffers record-breaking pre-monsoon heat

The expected hot weather in India has been coming and going this year but in Myanmar, it has been breaking records.
Myanmar suffers record-breaking pre-monsoon heat
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Boko Haram storm military base in northeastern Nigeria

Flanked by a fleet of gunmen firing from motorbikes, attackers burst out from the bush and target overwhelmed troops.
Boko Haram storm military base in northeastern Nigeria
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At least 17 Syria pro-regime fighters killed in rebel attacks

Assaults by Hay'et Tahrir al-Sham and Hurras al-Deen also wounded 30 others in northern province of Aleppo.
At least 17 Syria pro-regime fighters killed in rebel attacks
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Opposition demands Sudan join ICC as talks held on civilian rule

Comments by former PM Sadiq al-Mahdi come as a committee representing the military and protesters hold first meeting.
Opposition demands Sudan join ICC as talks held on civilian rule
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Venezuela crisis: Security forces personnel stranded in Colombia

More than a thousand members of Venezuela's security forces are in Colombia, waiting to join the fight against Nicolas Maduro.
Venezuela crisis: Security forces personnel stranded in Colombia
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Boko Haram attacks the most vulnerable in Niger

Recent attacks are focusing on refugees and IDPs in southeast Nigeria, people who were already forced from their homes by the fighting.
Boko Haram attacks the most vulnerable in Niger
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Benin elections move forward despite no opposition party

The Electoral Commission says that none of the opposition parties met the new electoral code, but the opposition says it is an attempt to ensure the National Assembly supports president's agenda.
Benin elections move forward despite no opposition party
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'Outrage': Putin slams US sentence for Russian agent Maria Butina

Vladimir Putin calls US treatment of Russian gun lobbyist Maria Butina 'arbitrary' and an 'outrage'.
'Outrage': Putin slams US sentence for Russian agent Maria Butina
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Bill Gates on ending disease, saving lives: 'Time is on our side'

The billionaire's foundation aims to eliminate many of the world's preventable diseases, but it has its critics.
Bill Gates on ending disease, saving lives: 'Time is on our side'
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UN chief silent on Uighur plight in visit to China

Antonio Guterres did not mention the Uighur community during his speech at summit marking China's Belt and Road initiative.
UN chief silent on Uighur plight in visit to China
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Thousands gather for Friday prayers outside Sudan army HQ

Protesters call for civilian rule, but the military council claims even a small power vacuum could lead to civil war.
Thousands gather for Friday prayers outside Sudan army HQ
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Libya's GNA to launch offensive on Haftar's forces 'within days'

Internationally recognised government's interior minister says its troops will launch large scale attack in three days.
Libya's GNA to launch offensive on Haftar's forces 'within days'
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Mozambique: Rains prompt flooding fears after Cyclone Kenneth

Rains from Cyclone Kenneth lash northern Mozambique, sparking fears of fresh flooding after devastating Cyclone Idai.
Mozambique: Rains prompt flooding fears after Cyclone Kenneth
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Sri Lanka: Muslims fearful for their future

Muslims in Sri Lanka fear for their future following Easter Sunday attacks and a community of Muslim refugees and asylum seekers forced from their homes.
Sri Lanka: Muslims fearful for their future
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Debating Mueller, Trump and the lies told

We challenge 2020 Trump-Pence campaign adviser Marc Porter on the findings of Special Counsel Mueller's report.
Debating Mueller, Trump and the lies told
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FIFA to hold talks with rights groups on World Cup 2022 expansion

Football's governing body is seeking to expand the event by adding one or more countries to host matches.
FIFA to hold talks with rights groups on World Cup 2022 expansion
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Shirin Ebadi: Iran sanctions 'can weaken the government'

We speak with Iranian dissident and Nobel Peace laureate Shirin Ebadi about regime change in Iran.
Shirin Ebadi: Iran sanctions 'can weaken the government'
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Sri Lanka Easter bombings: Debating the social media clampdown

Was the social media ban after the Easter bombings necessary? Plus, yellow vest protesters tussle with French media.
Sri Lanka Easter bombings: Debating the social media clampdown
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US Police brutality videos emerge showing unnecessary force

Police brutality continues to make African American community feel marginalised.
US Police brutality videos emerge showing unnecessary force
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South Africa marks 25 years since the end of the apartheid

Twenty-five years on, poor and unemployed criticise ruling ANC party for lack of improvement in living conditions, corruption, ahead of May 8 general election.
South Africa marks 25 years since the end of the apartheid
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US man rammed car into pedestrians thinking they were Muslim

Thirteen-year-old girl suffers brain trauma after war veteran 'targeted people' he thought were Muslim, authorities say.
US man rammed car into pedestrians thinking they were Muslim
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Saudi men executed confessed under duress: Report

Court documents obtained by CNN reveal many of the 37 men executed maintained their innocence until their last breath.
Saudi men executed confessed under duress: Report
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Hatred and dangerous nostalgia in Spain's far-right farming town

Ahead of Sunday's election, nostalgia for the Franco regime and xenophobia are palpable in El Ejido.
Hatred and dangerous nostalgia in Spain's far-right farming town
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Saudi Arabia executes 37 in connection with terrorism

The Saudi nationals received the death penalty for charges including 'adopting extremist terrorist ideologies'.
Saudi Arabia executes 37 in connection with terrorism
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Old wounds open as Franco's mass graves loom over Spain's vote

Efforts to identify Franco's victims have become a hot-button election issue as far right ascends.
Old wounds open as Franco's mass graves loom over Spain's vote
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Commission asks US to punish Saudi Arabia over Shia executions

Commission on International Religious Freedom says Washington must stop giving Riyadh 'a free pass' after 37 executed.
Commission asks US to punish Saudi Arabia over Shia executions
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Sri Lanka: 15 dead in overnight gun battle with bombing suspects

Bodies of 15 people, including six children, discovered at the site of a fierce overnight gun battle in an eastern town.
Sri Lanka: 15 dead in overnight gun battle with bombing suspects
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Indigenous Waorani win landmark legal case against Ecuador gov't

Judges rule three gov't bodies failed to adequately consult the community before putting their territory up for sale.
Indigenous Waorani win landmark legal case against Ecuador gov't
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German farmers fear drought after dry winter

Warm spell not necessarily the forerunner of another hot summer but crops are already suffering.
German farmers fear drought after dry winter
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Will Macron's promises end Yellow Vests protests?

President Emmanuel Macron responds to months of riots by vowing to 'transform France'.
Will Macron's promises end Yellow Vests protests?
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Amid gov't disarray, Sri Lanka emergency powers 'ripe for abuse'

State of emergency in wake of Easter Sunday attacks grants security forces sweeping powers, sets new media restrictions.
Amid gov't disarray, Sri Lanka emergency powers 'ripe for abuse'
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US judge sentences Russian agent Maria Butina 18 months in prison

Butina, who asked for leniency at Friday's hearing, will be deported to Russia after competing her sentence.
US judge sentences Russian agent Maria Butina 18 months in prison
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'Do not forget the Rohingya': UN urges support for refugees

Top UN officials call for generosity from world to help Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh camps.
'Do not forget the Rohingya': UN urges support for refugees
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Indigenous groups in Brazil march for more land rights

Members of more 300 indigenous groups protest against the right-wing government of Jair Bolsonaro.
Indigenous groups in Brazil march for more land rights
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'A lot of body parts': Counting the dead after Sri Lanka attacks

Death toll from Easter bombings revised down by about 100 as health ministry said some victims were counted twice.
'A lot of body parts': Counting the dead after Sri Lanka attacks
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Trump heeds NRA, says he's pulling US out of Arms Trade Treaty

Trump tells gun lobby he intends to revoke status of US as a signatory of the treaty, which wasn't ratified by Senate.
Trump heeds NRA, says he's pulling US out of Arms Trade Treaty
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Sudan protesters vow to keep up campaign for civilian rule

Thousands of protesters keep up pressure on coup leaders to hand over power to civilian administration.
Sudan protesters vow to keep up campaign for civilian rule
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US: Kansas court bolsters abortion rights, blocks ban

State's Supreme Court ruling represents a big victory for abortion rights supporters.
US: Kansas court bolsters abortion rights, blocks ban
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Venezuela in crisis: All the latest updates

Venezuelans and the world await the next moves by two adversaries maneuvering for an edge in the power struggle.
Venezuela in crisis: All the latest updates
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US slaps sanctions on Venezuela's foreign minister, judge

Sanctions come as US seeks to increase pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to step down.
US slaps sanctions on Venezuela's foreign minister, judge
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US economy grew at strong 3.2 percent rate in first quarter

US economy has strong first quarter, but consumer spending, particularly spending on durable goods, slows.
US economy grew at strong 3.2 percent rate in first quarter
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Could Spain be the latest European country to join the far right?

In Spain, recent opinion polls suggest the current opposition parties could win enough votes to form a right-wing coalition government.
Could Spain be the latest European country to join the far right?
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Spain is in danger of falling into the hands of the far right

A failure of the Spanish left to win the April 28 vote and form a government would usher the far-right Vox into power.
Spain is in danger of falling into the hands of the far right
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Trump: US paid no money to North Korea over Warmbier

Trump says the US did not pay $2m to North Korea to get American college student Otto Warmbier released from detention.
Trump: US paid no money to North Korea over Warmbier
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Irish, British governments call new Northern Ireland talks

Killing of journalist by paramilitary group in Londonderry spurs action to resolve political deadlock in Belfast.
Irish, British governments call new Northern Ireland talks
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Syria talks end without deal on key constitutional body

Russia, Turkey and Iran backed the talks but no agreement reached on makeup of a Syrian constitutional committee.
Syria talks end without deal on key constitutional body
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Afghan parliament sworn in months after fraud-tainted vote

Dozens of seats remain empty in the newly inaugurated parliament amid allegations of rigging and irregularities.
Afghan parliament sworn in months after fraud-tainted vote
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Unable to afford work visas, Venezuelans in Ecuador face fines

Many Venezuelans in Ecuador find themselves suddenly in debt after being hit with immigration fines they can’t pay off.
Unable to afford work visas, Venezuelans in Ecuador face fines
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US judge blocks enforcement of anti-Israel boycott law in Texas

Federal judge says boycotts are protected free speech, declaring the Texas law fails to serve compelling state interest.
US judge blocks enforcement of anti-Israel boycott law in Texas
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Libya funerals: Crowds mourn fallen fighters

The UN-recognized government accuses Haftar’s forces of targeting residential areas with heavy weapons.
Libya funerals: Crowds mourn fallen fighters
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The Mueller report: Can Trump be impeached?

We ask a Trump campaign adviser about the Mueller report and discuss regime change in Iran with dissident Shirin Ebadi.
The Mueller report: Can Trump be impeached?
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Mo Farah in row with Haile Gebrselassie over hotel theft

Farah claims money, a watch and two phones were taken from his room at a hotel owned by Haile Gebrsellasie, who he felt should've done more to get his property back.
Mo Farah in row with Haile Gebrselassie over hotel theft
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Cyclone kills one, leaves trail of destruction across Mozambique

It was the most powerful storm on record to hit Mozambique's northern coast and came just six weeks after Cyclone Idai.
Cyclone kills one, leaves trail of destruction across Mozambique
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Thousands protest against Algeria's ruling elite

President Abdelaziz Bouteflika stepped down after 20 years in power, demonstrators say those who supported him must go.
Thousands protest against Algeria's ruling elite
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Huge crowds continue to flood Khartoum pushing for civilian rule

After suspending talks with the military council last Sunday, the opposition coalition on Wednesday announced that they would resume negotiations on forming a transitional government.
Huge crowds continue to flood Khartoum pushing for civilian rule
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Central American migrants continue to face crackdown in Mexico

A signal of a shift in policy away from providing humanitarian support for Central American refugees and towards a program of containment which is more in line with the demands of the US president.
Central American migrants continue to face crackdown in Mexico
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Russia was too quick to celebrate Zelensky's victory in Ukraine

In fact, the Kremlin may start missing ex-President Petro Poroshenko very soon.
Russia was too quick to celebrate Zelensky's victory in Ukraine
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New generation of Syrian refugees displaced in Jordan's camp city

Zaatari camp in Jordan near the Syrian border is home to almost 80,000 refugees - 40 percent of them aged under 11.
New generation of Syrian refugees displaced in Jordan's camp city
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SAS pilots strike, travel plans of 170,000 passengers at risk

The Swedish Air Line Pilots Association said negotiations had failed to find a solution to pilots' working conditions.
SAS pilots strike, travel plans of 170,000 passengers at risk
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Outcry mounts over deaths in custody in Myanmar's Rakhine State

Military's Myawady newspaper blames 'heart failure' for deaths of men taken away by soldiers.
Outcry mounts over deaths in custody in Myanmar's Rakhine State
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Suspicion stalks Sri Lanka's Muslim community after bombings

Fearing backlash many Muslims are avoiding venturing out as hardline group NTJ is blamed for blasts that killed 253.
Suspicion stalks Sri Lanka's Muslim community after bombings
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London meeting to discuss 'next steps' for Yemen peace process

The talks hosted by the UK foreign secretary bring together representatives of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, US and UN.
London meeting to discuss 'next steps' for Yemen peace process
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India's Modi files nomination papers as he seeks a second term

Prime Minister Narendra Modi files nomination papers in Varanasi city, hoping to hold onto the seat for a second time.
India's Modi files nomination papers as he seeks a second term
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Myanmar pardons prisoners but Reuters journalists not included

The government pardoned 6,948 inmates, bringing the total number of prisoners recently released to 16,499.
Myanmar pardons prisoners but Reuters journalists not included
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Amid clashes, UN evacuates 350 more refugees detained in Tripoli

A total of 675 people have been evacuated from detention facilities near the Libyan capital since Wednesday.
Amid clashes, UN evacuates 350 more refugees detained in Tripoli
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China's Xi pledges to 'fight corruption' at Belt and Road summit

President Xi Jinping laid out China's aspirations for its Belt and Road Initiative that spans the globe.
China's Xi pledges to 'fight corruption' at Belt and Road summit
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Everything you need to know about Spain's general election

Spain to vote against backdrop of tensions over Catalonia as rising far right upsets traditional two-party landscape.
Everything you need to know about Spain's general election
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Tiananmen Square protests and China's fight for internet control

Since President Xi took power in 2012, China has launched an unprecedented crackdown on online freedom.
Tiananmen Square protests and China's fight for internet control
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Morocco announces wage-increase deal amid teachers' protests

Govt signs 'new social deal' signed with employers and main labour unions as teachers continue protests over contracts.
Morocco announces wage-increase deal amid teachers' protests
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Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn released on $4.5m bail in Japan

As one of the bail conditions, the court has banned contact between Ghosn and his wife.
Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn released on $4.5m bail in Japan
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Kim Jong Un: US acted in bad faith at Vietnam talks

Talks between North Korea and US over sanctions and denuclearisation ended abruptly in February.
Kim Jong Un: US acted in bad faith at Vietnam talks
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US: Massachusetts judge charged with helping man evade ICE

Charges mark latest skirmish over immigration enforcement between Trump and local gov'ts that resist his crackdown.
US: Massachusetts judge charged with helping man evade ICE
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European far-right leaders rally in Prague, face counter-protests

Far-right figureheads including Le Pen and Wilders attempt to boost support before European Parliament elections.
European far-right leaders rally in Prague, face counter-protests
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Thousands hold 'national strike' in Colombia over budget cuts

Protesters march against government plans to decrease the education budget and change pension plans.
Thousands hold 'national strike' in Colombia over budget cuts
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'The problem is Macron': President's speech fails to impress all

Macron promises reforms in response to protests, but some of his supporters and the 'yellow vests' are unconvinced.
'The problem is Macron': President's speech fails to impress all
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Sri Lanka revises bombings death toll down by 100

Health ministry says 253 people were killed, blames difficulty in counting 'badly mutilated' bodies.
Sri Lanka revises bombings death toll down by 100
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Post-Mueller: Can Trump block witnesses, access to documents?

Trump has refused to cooperate in numerous congressional probes, setting the state for several long court fights.
Post-Mueller: Can Trump block witnesses, access to documents?
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US House Democrats probe Homeland Security firings

Separately, White House refuses House Oversight Committee's request for top aide Stephen Miller to testify to Congress.
US House Democrats probe Homeland Security firings
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Has the US failed rape victims in wars?

US threatened to veto a UN Security Council resolution on rape in conflicts over wordings it said encouraged abortion.
Has the US failed rape victims in wars?
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Cyclone Kenneth begins to make landfall in northern Mozambique

Storm expected to bring heavy rains and flooding to country's north, weeks after separate cyclone devastated Beira city.
Cyclone Kenneth begins to make landfall in northern Mozambique
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Mozambique cyclone victims forced to trade sex for food

Local leaders in Nhamatanda district allegedly coerce women into having sex in exchange for 'a bag of rice'.
Mozambique cyclone victims forced to trade sex for food
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Facebook broke Canada privacy laws: Watchdog

Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien pledges to seek a court order to force Facebook to change its practices.
Facebook broke Canada privacy laws: Watchdog
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Sri Lanka police and security hunts for bombing suspects

Authorities aim to prevent further attacks and clamp down on religious extremism.
Sri Lanka police and security hunts for bombing suspects
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As Canada rubbish festers in Philippines, activists demand action

Activists say Canada has violated international law by not taking back thousands of tonnes of waste from Philippines.
As Canada rubbish festers in Philippines, activists demand action
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Huge rallies in Sudan as protesters vow to 'protect revolution'

Tens of thousands of people join huge demonstrations in Khartoum demanding an end to military rule.
Huge rallies in Sudan as protesters vow to 'protect revolution'
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France's Emmanuel Macron offers tax cuts to workers

French president responds to months of 'yellow vests' protests, unveiling measures to boost pensions, reduce income tax.
France's Emmanuel Macron offers tax cuts to workers
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Iraq PM: We will try to ease US-Iran tension

Iraq looks for ways to balance both its relationship with the US and Iran.
Iraq PM: We will try to ease US-Iran tension
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Mali's rebel leaders face UN sanctions over continued attacks

Jamaat Nusrat Al Islam Wal Muslimin, an umbrella organization including Al Qaeda, claimed responsibility for some attacks.
Mali's rebel leaders face UN sanctions over continued attacks
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N Ireland police arrest teenagers over killing of reporter McKee

Detectives arrest two men, aged 18 and 19, under the Terrorism Act over the killing of Lyra McKee, police say.
N Ireland police arrest teenagers over killing of reporter McKee
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US-led coalition 'killed 1,600 civilians' in Syria's Raqqa

Amnesty and Airwars say US, UK and French forces only admitted to 10 percent of killings.
US-led coalition 'killed 1,600 civilians' in Syria's Raqqa
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'Now belongs to us': Women take lead in Brazil's indigenous fight

Escalation of violence against indigenous groups in Brazil pushes growing number of native women to lead the movement.
'Now belongs to us': Women take lead in Brazil's indigenous fight
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Modi returns as the prodigal son of the far right in India

Why the BJP leadership is systematically trying to downplay incidents of Hindu terrorism during this election campaign.
Modi returns as the prodigal son of the far right in India
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US hidden art: Museum gives access to stored works

Museum goers are often shocked to learn that most major institutions display less than 10 percent of their collections.
US hidden art: Museum gives access to stored works
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'Neighbourhoods turning into battlefields' in Libyan capital

Tripoli experiences shortages of water, power and medical supplies amid clashes between rival Libyan camps, ICRC says.
'Neighbourhoods turning into battlefields' in Libyan capital
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Sri Lanka continues social media ban ‘to prevent violence’

Government says rumours and misinformation on social media have stoked long-standing religious tensions.
Sri Lanka continues social media ban ‘to prevent violence’
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Tropical Cyclone Kenneth smashes into the Comoros Islands

The powerful storm is rapidly strengthening as it approaches northern Mozambique and southern Tanzania.
Tropical Cyclone Kenneth smashes into the Comoros Islands
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Kim and Putin: Challenging the US role in denuclearisation

Russia does not want a nuclear disaster next door, but its interest in the disarmament of North Korea is limited.
Kim and Putin: Challenging the US role in denuclearisation
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Livelihood at risk: Farmers question Philippines rice tax

The cost of rice in the Philippines is on the decline thanks to a new tariff, but farmers say they are paying the price.
Livelihood at risk: Farmers question Philippines rice tax
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US Boy Scouts scandal: Over 12,000 children sexually abused

The Boy Scouts of America faces accusations that it failed to report cases of child sex abuse.
US Boy Scouts scandal: Over 12,000 children sexually abused
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Gunmen kill polio vaccinator in southwestern Pakistan

Attack on vaccination team raises toll in similar attacks since 2012 to at least 95, according to an Al Jazeera tally.
Gunmen kill polio vaccinator in southwestern Pakistan
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Nepal earthquake: Four years on, people await reconstruction

Nepal's miracle baby was rescued 22 hours after a devastating earthquake, but his destroyed house is yet to be rebuilt after four years.
Nepal earthquake: Four years on, people await reconstruction
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Who are the 2020 US Democratic presidential candidates?

The pool of candidates vying for their party's nomination in 2020 is among the largest and most diverse in US history.
Who are the 2020 US Democratic presidential candidates?
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UNICEF says millions of children miss measles vaccines

More than 20 million children a year missed out on measles vaccines across the world in the past eight years
UNICEF says millions of children miss measles vaccines
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US measles outbreak: Disease at highest level in decades

Measles has made a comeback in the US as vaccination rates fall and the infection spreads through travel.
US measles outbreak: Disease at highest level in decades
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UK to allow limited 5G access to Huawei despite concerns

The UK enters into a deal with the Chinese telecoms company to provide parts of the 5G network, despite security threat.
UK to allow limited 5G access to Huawei despite concerns
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Joe Biden announces 2020 US presidential run

The former vice president and senator joins a crowded field of candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Joe Biden announces 2020 US presidential run
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South Africa floods: Dozens killed on east coast

At least 60 people killed and even more are displaced, as floods bring destruction to South Africa's eastern coast.
South Africa floods: Dozens killed on east coast
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Russia, Iran, Turkey discuss post-war scenario in Syria talks

Key regional players meet in Kazakhstan to discuss rebuilding efforts in talks aimed at winding down war.
Russia, Iran, Turkey discuss post-war scenario in Syria talks
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US impeachment: Trump vows to take it to top court

US president vowed on Wednesday to take fight to Supreme Court if congressional Democrats want to impeach him.
US impeachment: Trump vows to take it to top court
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Pull 'inhuman' women app, Saudi sisters tell tech giants

The al-Subaie sisters,who stole their father's phone to get passports, said they knew of other women trying to escape.
Pull 'inhuman' women app, Saudi sisters tell tech giants
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Sri Lanka bombings: Who are the National Thowheed Jamaath?

The little-known Muslim group is suspected of being involved in the Easter Sunday bombings that killed 359 people.
Sri Lanka bombings: Who are the National Thowheed Jamaath?
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World's forests 'in emergency room' after years of losses

The world lost 12 million hectares of tropical tree cover last year
World's forests 'in emergency room' after years of losses
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Bomb scare rattles Sri Lanka as more arrested in attack probe

The central bank was briefly placed on lockdown as 16 more people arrested in connection with Easter Sunday blasts.
Bomb scare rattles Sri Lanka as more arrested in attack probe
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Kiev condemns Russia offer of easy passports to east Ukrainians

Kiev urged residents not to apply for the Russian documents after Moscow streamlined the process for east Ukrainians.
Kiev condemns Russia offer of easy passports to east Ukrainians
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Religious leaders call for unity after Sri Lanka attacks

Sri Lanka's diverse religious groups try to build bridges even as Muslim community in Negombo suffers reprisals.
Religious leaders call for unity after Sri Lanka attacks
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Iran's FM Javad Zarif: I don't think Donald Trump wants war

In an interview with Reuters, Iran's foreign minister said John Bolton and Netanyahu could lure the US into conflict.
Iran's FM Javad Zarif: I don't think Donald Trump wants war
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Putin, Kim begin first official meeting in Russia

Putin is the first head of state the North Korean leader is meeting after the failed Hanoi summit with the US.
Putin, Kim begin first official meeting in Russia
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Tokyo court approves ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn's $4.5m bail

Ghosn was indicted for aggravated breach of trust, accused of enriching himself at a cost of $5m to Nissan.
Tokyo court approves ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn's $4.5m bail
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What's at stake as Kim Jong Un meets President Putin in Russia?

North Korean leader to meet Russian president with discussions on economy, denuclearisation likely to be on the agenda.
What's at stake as Kim Jong Un meets President Putin in Russia?
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Sudan's military meets protesters to discuss transfer of power

Military spokesperson confirms joint committee formed to discuss points of succession with groups who lead the protests.
Sudan's military meets protesters to discuss transfer of power
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In India's democracy, Muslims feel increasingly marginalised

Anxiety among Muslims, who form 14 percent of India's population but barely constitute four percent of its parliament.
In India's democracy, Muslims feel increasingly marginalised
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US: Convicted ringleader in Texas dragging death to be executed

John William King was convicted of killing James Byrd Jr in 1998 by dragging the Texas black man behind a truck for 5km.
US: Convicted ringleader in Texas dragging death to be executed
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US gives exemptions to sanctions on Iran's Revolutionary Guard

Governments and businesses that have dealings with the IRGC will not be subject to a ban on US travel under waivers.
US gives exemptions to sanctions on Iran's Revolutionary Guard
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Boeing abandons outlook, takes $1bn cost hit in MAX crisis

Lowered production due to the grounding of its 737 MAX jet after fatal plane crashes cost the company $1bn so far.
Boeing abandons outlook, takes $1bn cost hit in MAX crisis
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UN evacuates 325 refugees out of Tripoli as clashes continue

More than 300 people moved from detention facility in the capital to northwestern Libya, the UN's refugee agency says.
UN evacuates 325 refugees out of Tripoli as clashes continue
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'All family lost': The victims of Sri Lanka bombings

Here are the stories of some of the 350 people who died in the Easter Sunday bomb attacks in Sri Lanka.
'All family lost': The victims of Sri Lanka bombings
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Brazil: Native groups protest against 'anti-indigenous' Bolsonaro

Thousands from indigenous communities across Brazil gather for annual event to protest against attacks on native rights.
Brazil: Native groups protest against 'anti-indigenous' Bolsonaro
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What can be done to resolve the conflict in Yemen?

A UN study says development in Yemen has been pushed back by two decades as civil war enters its fifth year.
What can be done to resolve the conflict in Yemen?
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Devastating effect on Turkey as US thwarts Iran oil sales

Because of oil-import dependency, Turkey's economy is vulnerable to price rises while the lira could plunge further.
Devastating effect on Turkey as US thwarts Iran oil sales
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Scottish leader aims to hold new independence vote by 2021

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's push for rerun of 2014 poll amid Brexit uncertainty draws sharp criticism from London.
Scottish leader aims to hold new independence vote by 2021
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UK, Irish leaders mourn murdered journalist Lyra McKee

McKee was shot dead while observing a riot in Londonderry, also known as Derry, in Northern Ireland.
UK, Irish leaders mourn murdered journalist Lyra McKee
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Armed Frenchmen detained in Tunisia: 3 versions of events

Libya, France, and Tunisia all have differing accounts about the Europeans arrested after entering with weapons.
Armed Frenchmen detained in Tunisia: 3 versions of events
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US issues new Hezbollah-related sanctions

US targets two men, three firms accused of helping Hezbollah avoid sanctions, Treasury Department says.
US issues new Hezbollah-related sanctions
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The Sudanese librarian who provides books to protesters

An open-air library set up by Abdirahman Moalim at the sit-in site in Khartoum has become a hit with protesters.
The Sudanese librarian who provides books to protesters
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Mulvaney said don't bring up Russia meddling fears to Trump: NYT

Acting WH chief of staff reportedly urged top official to not bring up 2020 Russia meddling concerns with Trump.
Mulvaney said don't bring up Russia meddling fears to Trump: NYT
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Boko Haram threatens civilians' lives in Niger

Boko Haram and its affiliated groups have been waging war against the Nigerian government since 2009.
Boko Haram threatens civilians' lives in Niger
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UN: Afghan pro-gov't forces killed more than 300 civilians

UN says the leading cause of civilian deaths was air attacks, the majority by the US military.
UN: Afghan pro-gov't forces killed more than 300 civilians
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Mass funerals mark Sri Lanka's day of mourning

As Sri Lanka buries its dead, grief turns to anger amid reports that authorities were warned about possible attacks.
Mass funerals mark Sri Lanka's day of mourning
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Bombing intelligence row exposes tensions in Sri Lanka government

Defence minister says there was a 'major lapse' in intelligence sharing and attacks 'could have been avoided'.
Bombing intelligence row exposes tensions in Sri Lanka government
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