US-China trade war: New wave of tariffs take effect

From September, the first tariffs on US cherries will be raised from 50 to 60 percent.
US-China trade war: New wave of tariffs take effect
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Russians demand free elections in Moscow, defying protest ban

Weeks of demonstrations over local polls have turned into the biggest sustained protest movement in Russia in years.
Russians demand free elections in Moscow, defying protest ban
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Brexit: Thousands protest Johnson move to suspend Parliament

Demonstrators gather across the UK to reject prime minister's plans to suspend Parliament weeks before Brexit date.
Brexit: Thousands protest Johnson move to suspend Parliament
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Far-right AfD projected to make gains in two German state polls

Votes in two eastern states threaten to deliver blow to Germany's traditional big parties and their national coalition.
Far-right AfD projected to make gains in two German state polls
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Death of man deported to Iraq adds to fears in Detroit

The death of Jimmy Aldaoud, after his deportation to a country he'd never been to, is stoking fear and anger in his Chaldean Catholic community in Detroit.
Death of man deported to Iraq adds to fears in Detroit
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Rebuilding Mosul: Returning Iraqis face danger and difficulty

Two years after ISIL was evicted from Mosul, the city still struggles with electricity, water, healthcare and other basic services and reintegrating close to half a million people has been a slow bureaucratic challenge with thousands having lost iden
Rebuilding Mosul: Returning Iraqis face danger and difficulty
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Indonesia protests: Government appeals for calm in Papua

Grievances over discrimination have been further inflamed by concerns that Papuans have not benefited from the wealth generated by the region's minerals.
Indonesia protests: Government appeals for calm in Papua
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Rebuilding Mosul: Returning Iraqis face danger and difficulty

The UN puts the annual cost of rebuilding the city at $1.8bn.
Rebuilding Mosul: Returning Iraqis face danger and difficulty
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Bolivia volunteers brave wildfires to save animals

An armadillo; a tortoise; a hawk; a boa constrictor - all are recovering thanks to the efforts of Bolivian veterinarians who travelled to the Nembi Guasu Reserve to rescue animals injured by the fires.
Bolivia volunteers brave wildfires to save animals
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What is the cost of India's deadly air pollution?

Counting the cost of air pollution in India and protests in Hong Kong. Plus, Norway's response to climate change.
What is the cost of India's deadly air pollution?
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Land expropriation through the eyes of South African farmers

We speak to South African farmers about land expropriation and hear their personal views on this divisive issue.
Land expropriation through the eyes of South African farmers
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Chad unrest: Weapons seized and dozens arrested

Just this week, 11 people were killed in fighting in a dispute between herders and farmers over trampled crops in southern Chad.
Chad unrest: Weapons seized and dozens arrested
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Sudan's al-Bashir admits receiving $25m from Saudi crown prince

Questioned in court for first time, al-Bashir says Prince Salman bin Mohammed sent the $25m in cash on a private jet.
Sudan's al-Bashir admits receiving $25m from Saudi crown prince
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Hezbollah warning: Israel reveals 'intelligence' detail

Israeli forces near Lebanon have been pulled back from their border positions in recent days, as they wait for a promised attack by Hezbollah, in response to recent Israeli attacks.
Hezbollah warning: Israel reveals 'intelligence' detail
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Hong Kong protests: All the latest updates

Thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators rally for the 13th successive weekend as violence breaks out with police.
Hong Kong protests: All the latest updates
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US blacklists Iranian oil tanker 'headed to Syria'

Adrian Darya 1 on its way to Syrian port of Tartus in contravention of EU sanctions, Secretary of State Pompeo says.
US blacklists Iranian oil tanker 'headed to Syria'
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Amazon fires: Burning continues despite ban

Amazon continues to burn despite Bolsonaro issuing 60-day ban on fires in the region.
Amazon fires: Burning continues despite ban
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N Korea berates Pompeo, warns hopes for US talks 'disappearing'

Pyongyang vents fury after US secretary of state accuses North Korea of 'rogue behaviour' amid slew of missile tests.
N Korea berates Pompeo, warns hopes for US talks 'disappearing'
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9 Colombian FARC dissidents killed in bombing raid

Colombian president says raid is a 'clear message' to former FARC leaders who have announced a return to arms.
9 Colombian FARC dissidents killed in bombing raid
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'Normalcy' vs reality: Conflicting narratives about Kashmir

Foreign press and Indian media see Kashmir very differently. Plus, the challenge of investigative journalism in Albania.
'Normalcy' vs reality: Conflicting narratives about Kashmir
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Death penalty trial date set for alleged September 11 attackers

Judge says long-awaited trial will face 'a host of administrative and logistics challenges' with torture being a factor.
Death penalty trial date set for alleged September 11 attackers
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Hong Kong protesters rally despite police ban

Hundreds of black-clad marchers, some carrying crosses, rally in Hong Kong for a Christian protest after police ban.
Hong Kong protesters rally despite police ban
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Taliban launch major attack on key Afghan city of Kunduz

The armed group is in control of the city's hospital and both sides in the ongoing fighting sustained casualties.
Taliban launch major attack on key Afghan city of Kunduz
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NRC list: Over 1.9 million excluded from India citizens list

The National Register of Citizens, a list of genuine citizens in Assam state, published.
NRC list: Over 1.9 million excluded from India citizens list
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Sudan protests: Dozens missing since June crackdown

At least 100 protesters were killed and more than 400 injured in the attack in June, according to the Central Committee for Sudanese Doctors.
Sudan protests: Dozens missing since June crackdown
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The devastation of the Amazon predates Bolsonaro

Brazil needs a new economic approach, not a new government to save the Amazon.
The devastation of the Amazon predates Bolsonaro
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Russia announces ceasefire in Syria's Idlib from Saturday

Announcement comes after Syrian forces advanced on the rebel-held bastion, a last holdout against Assad's rule.
Russia announces ceasefire in Syria's Idlib from Saturday
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UN chief Guterres fears eruption of 'full civil war' in Libya

Libya conflict could spiral into all-out civil war unless 'political solution' reached soon, UN secretary-general warns.
UN chief Guterres fears eruption of 'full civil war' in Libya
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Rotterdam braces for Eurovision 2020

The port city triumphed over Maastricht to host the beloved musical spectacle.
Rotterdam braces for Eurovision 2020
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Hong Kong police arrest prominent activists ahead of mass rally

Fears of a crackdown grow as a Beijing newspaper suggests troops won't 'sit on their hands' with more demonstrations.
Hong Kong police arrest prominent activists ahead of mass rally
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The disappeared of Indian-administered Kashmir

Activists say India's Public Safety Act allows security forces to arrest individuals with insufficient evidence for a trial.
The disappeared of Indian-administered Kashmir
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Pakistan 'Kashmir hour': PM calls for solidarity movement

Imran Khan promised to keep fighting for the disputed territory until it is "liberated".
Pakistan 'Kashmir hour': PM calls for solidarity movement
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PM Imran Khan leads Kashmir solidarity rallies in Pakistan

Pakistan's prime minister vows to raise allegations of rights violations in Kashmir at UN during a rally in Islamabad.
PM Imran Khan leads Kashmir solidarity rallies in Pakistan
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Native American lawsuit: New Jersey tribe sues over land use

Tribe officially recognised by state of New Jersey and its ties to land which now sits in a gated community which goes back for generations.
Native American lawsuit: New Jersey tribe sues over land use
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Millions await their fate as India plans to publish citizens list

National Register of Citizens to be published amid widespread concerns millions will be rendered stateless.
Millions await their fate as India plans to publish citizens list
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North Korean constitution makes Kim Jong Un's power 'monolithic'

Kim now viewed as the supreme representative of all Korean people and an equal to nation's founder, his grandfather.
North Korean constitution makes Kim Jong Un's power 'monolithic'
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Will Trump go after Maduro to win a re-election?

Apart from foreign policy considerations, one of the main drivers of Trump's policy on Venezuela is the 2020 vote.
Will Trump go after Maduro to win a re-election?
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UAE: 'Terrorist militias' targeted as fractures with Saudi grow

Yemen's defence ministry says more than 300 people were killed and wounded in United Arab Emirates air strikes.
UAE: 'Terrorist militias' targeted as fractures with Saudi grow
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Australia court halts deportation of Tamil asylum seeker family

The family, including two toddlers, get a temporary reprieve in a case highlighting country's strict immigration policy.
Australia court halts deportation of Tamil asylum seeker family
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Luis Enrique: Former Spain manager's daughter (9) dies of cancer

Former Spain and Barcelona manager paid tribute to his daughter Xana after she died from bone cancer aged nine.
Luis Enrique: Former Spain manager's daughter (9) dies of cancer
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Australia lowers outlook for Great Barrier Reef to 'very poor'

Window of opportunity to safeguard Great Barrier Reef is 'now', government agency warns amid mass coral die-off.
Australia lowers outlook for Great Barrier Reef to 'very poor'
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Ebola deaths in east DRC outbreak top 2,000

This is second deadliest on record behind 2013-2016 epidemic in West Africa that killed more than 11,300 people.
Ebola deaths in east DRC outbreak top 2,000
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International Day of the Disappeared: Finding Kosovo's missing

Forensic efforts to identify remains from 1998-1999 war, which involve reopening graves, draw support and resistance.
International Day of the Disappeared: Finding Kosovo's missing
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Beijing to Duterte: South China Sea position not up for talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping tells Filipino leader Beijing will not recognise The Hague ruling on disputed territories.
Beijing to Duterte: South China Sea position not up for talks
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Don't leave us now: A message from the women of Afghanistan

Taliban rule in Afghanistan was brutal and deadly. Now a peace deal with the US could see the group return to power.
Don't leave us now: A message from the women of Afghanistan
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Timor-Leste: Between hope and unease 20 years after referendum

Almost half of the nation's 1.3 million population lives below poverty level while over 40 percent remains illiterate.
Timor-Leste: Between hope and unease 20 years after referendum
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Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong arrested: party

Wong, 22, was one of the leaders of the so-called Umbrella Movement that brought Hong Kong to a standstill in 2014.
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong arrested: party
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Displaced in Mosul: 300,000 living in makeshift homes

In addition to the destruction, most families carry stigma of having lived under ISIL.
Displaced in Mosul: 300,000 living in makeshift homes
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Colombia: Ex-FARC commander Marquez says will take up arms again

Ivan Marquez went into hiding last year as he is wanted by US in connection with drugs charges.
Colombia: Ex-FARC commander Marquez says will take up arms again
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Four European countries stripped of 'measles-free' status: WHO

Disease no longer considered eliminated in UK, Greece, the Czech Republic and Albania as WHO warns of spike in cases.
Four European countries stripped of 'measles-free' status: WHO
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The War On Afghan Women

As the Taliban and US negotiate a peace deal, Afghan women fear their rights and freedoms will be traded for stability.
The War On Afghan Women
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Charity by name and nature: Malawi's extraordinary midwife

Charity Salima came out of retirement as a midwife to independently help women with poor access to care deliver safely.
Charity by name and nature: Malawi's extraordinary midwife
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Turkey's Erdogan eyes Russian fighter jets amid US standoff

Ankara weighing alternatives to US-made F-35 aircraft as missile-defence row with Washington over S-400s rumbles on.
Turkey's Erdogan eyes Russian fighter jets amid US standoff
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Yemen: Southern separatists 'regain control' of port city of Aden

Separatists retake interim capital after clashes with government forces who withdrew from the port city, officials say.
Yemen: Southern separatists 'regain control' of port city of Aden
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Sudanese eager for real change after power-sharing agreement

Despite scepticism, many Sudanese share the hope of a new land of promise.
Sudanese eager for real change after power-sharing agreement
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DR Congo: Ebola fears grow over lack of access to clean water

Aid workers say fears grow over possible Ebola outbreak due to water shortage in Goma, where first case surfaced.
DR Congo: Ebola fears grow over lack of access to clean water
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Iran's Zarif to Trump: Drop 'economic terrorism' before talks

Iran's foreign minister also warns during his visit to Malaysia that ISIL continues to pose a threat in the Middle East.
Iran's Zarif to Trump: Drop 'economic terrorism' before talks
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Will India's crackdown in Kashmir fuel further violence?

Intense military lockdown stirs calls for armed resistance but a veteran separatist leader backs non-violent protest.
Will India's crackdown in Kashmir fuel further violence?
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Bolivia: Ecological disaster as Amazon blazes rage

President Evo Morales faces criticism for not acting quickly enough to contain wildfires scorching the Amazon.
Bolivia: Ecological disaster as Amazon blazes rage
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3.8-million-year-old skull in Ethiopia an evolution game-changer

Major discovery 'looks set to become another celebrated icon of human evolution' after Lucy in 1974, scientist says.
3.8-million-year-old skull in Ethiopia an evolution game-changer
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US rich-poor divide results in shorter lifespans for destitute

Researchers say poor live 30 years less on average. They blame stress, among other lifestyle factors.
US rich-poor divide results in shorter lifespans for destitute
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West Africa's Opioid Crisis

In Nigeria, prescription drugs are being taken in life-threatening doses by millions in search of a fix.
West Africa's Opioid Crisis
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What are Russian special operations forces doing in Idlib?

Despite promises of a drawdown, it appears the Kremlin has boosted its military presence on the frontline in Syria.
What are Russian special operations forces doing in Idlib?
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Australian spy denied legal aid in East Timor bugging case

Former spy denied legal aid in case over alleged bugging of East Timor government during negotiations on energy riches.
Australian spy denied legal aid in East Timor bugging case
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Death sentences stand for Myanmar men in Britons' murders

Thailand court upholds executions for migrant workers in rape and killings of two British holiday-makers in 2014.
Death sentences stand for Myanmar men in Britons' murders
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S Korea's Supreme Court orders retrial for Samsung heir Jay Y Lee

Supreme Court says interpretation by Seoul High Court on what constituted bribes to then-President Park was too narrow.
S Korea's Supreme Court orders retrial for Samsung heir Jay Y Lee
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S Korea top court orders new trial of Park Geun-hye bribery case

Country's first female president faces prospect of longer time in jail as court orders separate trial of bribery case.
S Korea top court orders new trial of Park Geun-hye bribery case
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China rotates new batch of troops into Hong Kong

Beijing describes as 'routine' the movement of Chinese troops, which is estimated to number between 8,000 and 10,000.
China rotates new batch of troops into Hong Kong
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Turkey's Erdogan: No tolerance for US stalling on Syria safe zone

Washington and Ankara remain at odds over issue of Kurdish YPG militia, which is part of a US-backed force against ISIL.
Turkey's Erdogan: No tolerance for US stalling on Syria safe zone
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Duterte arrives in Beijing as South China Sea tensions grow

Philippine president expected to raise Hague ruling on South China Sea in his meeting with President Xi on Thursday.
Duterte arrives in Beijing as South China Sea tensions grow
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US and Taliban 'close' to a peace deal: Afghan group's spokesman

Taliban's political spokesman in Qatar says the two sides 'close' to finalising the agreement that ends the 18-year war.
US and Taliban 'close' to a peace deal: Afghan group's spokesman
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Malaysia: Ex-PM Najib Razak's biggest corruption trial under way

Najib faces charges including money-laundering in connection with the alleged misuse of $550m in 1MDB funds.
Malaysia: Ex-PM Najib Razak's biggest corruption trial under way
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West Papuan protesters killed by Indonesian police: Witnesses

But national police deny a deadly shooting incident took place in an interview with Al Jazeera.
West Papuan protesters killed by Indonesian police: Witnesses
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Taliban kills 14 pro-government fighters in Afghanistan

The latest attack comes as US and Taliban officials are said to be nearing an agreement after months of negotiations.
Taliban kills 14 pro-government fighters in Afghanistan
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Yemen gov't forces take control of Aden airport: Minister

Troops loyal to Hadi's administration capture Aden's airport from southern separatist forces, information minister says.
Yemen gov't forces take control of Aden airport: Minister
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Brazil welcomes aid for Amazon fires, wants control over funds

President says Brazil should have autonomy over Amazon, as law for developing indigenous land is pushed out.
Brazil welcomes aid for Amazon fires, wants control over funds
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Suspected arson attack on Mexico bar kills 23 people

Thirteen others injured after fire breaks out in a bar in Mexico's southern port city of Coatzacoalcos, authorities say.
Suspected arson attack on Mexico bar kills 23 people
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China enters the Balkans

Can Beijing leverage its investments to become another major player in the region?
China enters the Balkans
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Tracking wildfires from space via a newsroom computer

Forest fires will continue around the world but detection methods by space agencies make tracking easier than ever.
Tracking wildfires from space via a newsroom computer
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Johnson plan to suspend UK parliament sparks anger

The queen will have to back the prime minister's plan to shut down the timetable for blocking a 'no-deal' Brexit.
Johnson plan to suspend UK parliament sparks anger
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Two dead as Japan orders 900,000 to leave homes amid heavy rains

More than 900,000 ordered to leave homes and a million others advised to seek safety as alert raised to highest level.
Two dead as Japan orders 900,000 to leave homes amid heavy rains
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Harvard University student from Palestine denied US entry

Ismail Ajjawi says he was questioned for five hours at Boston's airport about religion and friends' social media posts.
Harvard University student from Palestine denied US entry
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Nigerian women in Ghana exploited by smugglers, madams, 'priests'

Forced into prostitution, Nigerian women are victims of a network that uses 'fetish priests' to manipulate them.
Nigerian women in Ghana exploited by smugglers, madams, 'priests'
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Brazil blazes: Foreign aid welcome - but with conditions

Brazil will now accept international assistance but only if it determines how it's spent, government spokesperson says.
Brazil blazes: Foreign aid welcome - but with conditions
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Archaeologists in Peru find remains of 227 sacrificed children

The country's largest child sacrificial site so far was found near Huanchaco, a beachside tourist town north of Lima.
Archaeologists in Peru find remains of 227 sacrificed children
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South China Sea dispute to dominate Duterte’s China visit

Philippine president is facing pressure over what critics say is an increasingly close relationship with China.
South China Sea dispute to dominate Duterte’s China visit
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Poor healthcare, prospects for Rohingya babies in Bangladesh

Few Rohingya babies are taken to Bangladeshi camp clinics and lack birth certificates when born.
Poor healthcare, prospects for Rohingya babies in Bangladesh
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Sudan floods: More than 60 people killed after heavy rain

Rain, floods force hundreds of thousands from home, affecting nearly all states in Sudan
Sudan floods: More than 60 people killed after heavy rain
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First bishop ordained in China under Vatican deal

Yao Shun ordained as bishop of the diocese of Ulanqab in north China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region.
First bishop ordained in China under Vatican deal
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China denies Qingdao port visit for US warship amid tensions

Beijing's decision marks at least the second time it has denied a request by the United States this month.
China denies Qingdao port visit for US warship amid tensions
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Deaths reported as Philippine ferry catches fire at sea

At least two confirmed dead, 183 rescued after passenger ship caught fire at sea as it was approaching Mindanao island.
Deaths reported as Philippine ferry catches fire at sea
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Malaysia ex-PM Najib Razak's biggest 1MDB trial gets underway

Najib faces several charges, including money laundering, in connection with the alleged misuse of $550m in 1MDB funds.
Malaysia ex-PM Najib Razak's biggest 1MDB trial gets underway
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Gaza in state of alert after blasts kill two policemen: officials

Increased Hamas presence on the main roads of the Palestinian enclave reported as Israel steps up bombardments.
Gaza in state of alert after blasts kill two policemen: officials
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Amazon fires: Rainforest destruction at record high

Government of Brazil says it is dealing with an annual but containable problem.
Amazon fires: Rainforest destruction at record high
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Kashmir crisis: Restrictions by government hit medicine supply

Medicine sellers say with disruptions to the internet and reliable phone services, they have not been able to place new orders in weeks.
Kashmir crisis: Restrictions by government hit medicine supply
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Netherlands: Retired doctor on trial in landmark euthanasia case

Dutch doctor on trial for euthanising a patient with severe dementia who may have had second thoughts about dying.
Netherlands: Retired doctor on trial in landmark euthanasia case
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Kashmir shutdown: Farmers struggle to make a living

It is affecting people with small businesses, especially in farming, who are worried the restrictions on communication and movement mean their hard work will go to waste.
Kashmir shutdown: Farmers struggle to make a living
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Sri Lanka urged to tackle 'hate propaganda' against Muslims

UN rights expert says ethnoreligious tensions are 'simmering' in Sri Lanka after ISIL-claimed Easter bombings.
Sri Lanka urged to tackle 'hate propaganda' against Muslims
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Nigeria government 'detaining' trafficking survivors: Report

According to a Human Rights Watch report, survivors of human trafficking are being locked up in shelters by government.
Nigeria government 'detaining' trafficking survivors: Report
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'Purely internal affairs': China slams G7 statement on Hong Kong

Beijing voices 'strong dissatisfaction' with joint statement issued by G7 leaders backing Hong Kong's autonomy.
'Purely internal affairs': China slams G7 statement on Hong Kong
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Iran court upholds British Council employee's 10-year jail term

Judiciary spokesman says Aras Amiri is already 'serving term' for 'cultural infiltration' after 2018 arrest.
Iran court upholds British Council employee's 10-year jail term
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Iran's Rouhani tells US: No talks until sanctions lifted

Iran's president says 'unjust' sanctions must be lifted to end deadlock, after Trump indicates willingness to meet.
Iran's Rouhani tells US: No talks until sanctions lifted
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Peacemaker: The Ukrainian website shaming pro-Russia voices

Being blacklisted on Peacemaker can have serious consequences, including the risk of being killed.
Peacemaker: The Ukrainian website shaming pro-Russia voices
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CIA not spying on the UAE: Report

UAE among a small list of countries where the US intelligence agency conducts a hands-off approach, ex-CIA agents say.
CIA not spying on the UAE: Report
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Workers in Kashmir told to leave amid demography fears

Residents fear workers from other Indian states may settle in Muslim-majority Kashmir and alter its demography.
Workers in Kashmir told to leave amid demography fears
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Soyuz rocket carrying Russian robot docks with space station

The Fedor robot will spend ten days on the International Space Station, learning tasks performed by astronauts.
Soyuz rocket carrying Russian robot docks with space station
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Fears of violence as Thai 'separatist' dies in army custody

Thailand's opposition Future Forward Party calls for autopsy on Abdulloh Esormusor's body after torture allegations.
Fears of violence as Thai 'separatist' dies in army custody
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Drop 'virgin' from Muslim marriage certificates: Bangladesh court

In a landmark verdict, the country's top court ordered to remove the term and replace it with "unmarried".
Drop 'virgin' from Muslim marriage certificates: Bangladesh court
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Brazil to reject G7 offer of $22m aid to fight Amazon fires

Brazil rebuffs offer of support as fires continue to ravage the Amazon rainforest, as Macron-Bolsonaro spat intensifies.
Brazil to reject G7 offer of $22m aid to fight Amazon fires
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Afghan independence: Artists mark 100 year anniversary

Afghanistan’s art scene has flourished since the fall of the Taliban in 2001.
Afghan independence: Artists mark 100 year anniversary
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Sudan urges UN to withdraw all peacekeepers by June 2020

Sudan's UN envoy says time to shift from peacekeeping to peacebuilding in Darfur and calls for troop withdrawals.
Sudan urges UN to withdraw all peacekeepers by June 2020
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Amnesty names five new political prisoners in Cuba

Rights group says detentions show not much has changed since Raul Castro handed over power to a younger leader in 2018.
Amnesty names five new political prisoners in Cuba
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G-7 nations pledge $40m aid as Amazon fires continue to rage

Brazilian Environment Minister Ricardo Salles welcomes aid as government reports more than a thousand new fires.
G-7 nations pledge $40m aid as Amazon fires continue to rage
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Yang Hengjun arrested in China for 'espionage': Australia

Foreign Minister Marise Payne says Yang Hengjun, who was detained since January, is held under 'harsh conditions'.
Yang Hengjun arrested in China for 'espionage': Australia
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Iraqi bloc calls for US troops withdrawal after Israeli air raids

Parliament bloc representing Iran-backed paramilitary militias say Israeli aggression 'declaration of war' on Iraq.
Iraqi bloc calls for US troops withdrawal after Israeli air raids
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UN urges better protection of reporters, as Mexico murders climb

New UN reports finds Mexico programme to protect journalists, activists is underfunded and can't guarantee safety.
UN urges better protection of reporters, as Mexico murders climb
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McDonald's faces boycott threats in India for serving halal meat

Global fast food chain faces backlash on Twitter after revealing that all its restaurants in India are halal certified.
McDonald's faces boycott threats in India for serving halal meat
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Indonesia's new capital to be located on Borneo island

President Widodo said moving the capital would cost almost $33bn and would not begin until 2024.
Indonesia's new capital to be located on Borneo island
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Houthis claim attack on military target in Saudi capital Riyadh

Houthi spokesman says the attack was carried out with an armed drone but Riyadh has yet to respond to the claims.
Houthis claim attack on military target in Saudi capital Riyadh
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Turkey to receive second batch of S-400 missiles this week

Ankara has gone ahead with its purchase of the Russian missile system despite threats of US sanctions.
Turkey to receive second batch of S-400 missiles this week
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'I didn't want to': Trump says its too soon to meet Iran FM

Iran's top diplomat was at the G7 meeting at the invitation of French president Macron.
'I didn't want to': Trump says its too soon to meet Iran FM
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The Amazon is burning: What you need to know

Where are the fires? Why is the Amazon important? Six things to know about the fires burning in the 'lungs of Earth'.
The Amazon is burning: What you need to know
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Why Kosovo keeps extending blind support for Israel

And why its hopes for recognition from Tel Aviv keep getting crushed.
Why Kosovo keeps extending blind support for Israel
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'Pain, misery, trauma': Al Jazeera journalists on Rohingya crisis

Al Jazeera journalists reflect on stories they heard from refugees while covering the Rohingya crisis in Cox's Bazar.
'Pain, misery, trauma': Al Jazeera journalists on Rohingya crisis
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African footballers stranded around the world with crushed dreams

How shady agents scam hopefuls into believing they had arranged promising sports careers.
African footballers stranded around the world with crushed dreams
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Death toll in Sudan's flash floods rises to 62

More than 35,000 homes destroyed after 17 out of 18 states affected by the flash floods.
Death toll in Sudan's flash floods rises to 62
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Hundreds of thousands flee fighting in northern Syria

As attacks intensify in northern Syria, many are trapped with the Turkish border in the north sealed.
Hundreds of thousands flee fighting in northern Syria
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Myanmar conflict: Arakan violence rises in Rakhine state

The ethnic Arakan people have been battling the Myanmar government for decades, and in 2009 founded their own armed group, the Arakan Army.
Myanmar conflict: Arakan violence rises in Rakhine state
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PM Hamdok seeks to remove Sudan from US terror list

Hamdok says getting off US terror list and cutting military budget will revive country's faltering economy.
PM Hamdok seeks to remove Sudan from US terror list
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DR Congo announces new gov't 7 months after president inaugurated

Coalition government headed by Felix Tshisekedi dominated by members of former president Joseph Kabila's FCC movement.
DR Congo announces new gov't 7 months after president inaugurated
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Israel strikes Palestinian base in Lebanon: reports

Lebanon's state-run National News Agency says Israeli warplanes struck a PFLP base in a village in the Bekaa Valley.
Israel strikes Palestinian base in Lebanon: reports
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Amazon fire: Indigenous communities under threat

Amazon's Indigenous groups' lives and livelihoods are at risk due to the fires caused by rampant development.
Amazon fire: Indigenous communities under threat
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Macron: G7 nations close to agreement on tackling Amazon fires

French president says bloc finalising a possible deal on 'technical and financial help' to fight the forest fires.
Macron: G7 nations close to agreement on tackling Amazon fires
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Israeli warplanes hit Gaza after Palestinian rocket fire: army

Israeli warplanes hit Gaza after Palestinian rocket fire: army
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US marks 400 years since first Africans arrived as slaves

Slave trade leaves bitter legacy for African Americans and still mars race relations in US.
US marks 400 years since first Africans arrived as slaves
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Bolivia's Morales asks for help to quell Amazon fires

Bolivia seeks international help to curb spread of raging fires in the Amazon which has caused dire environmental damage.
Bolivia's Morales asks for help to quell Amazon fires
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China ramps up 'pressure tactics' as Hong Kong protests push on

Lawyers, journalists, and diplomats traveling to and from the mainland report intimidation as Hong Kong protests rage.
China ramps up 'pressure tactics' as Hong Kong protests push on
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Brazilians rally to support big corruption probe

Marchers carry posters supporting Justice Minister Sergio Moro, who led the multi-national 'Car Wash' corruption case.
Brazilians rally to support big corruption probe
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Planes dump water on Amazon as Brazil army begins fighting fires

President Bolsonaro authorised military operations in seven states to combat raging fires in the Amazon.
Planes dump water on Amazon as Brazil army begins fighting fires
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Iraq paramilitary: Israel behind drone attack near Syria border

The Popular Mobilisation Forces said one of its fighters was killed in air raid in Anbar province on Sunday.
Iraq paramilitary: Israel behind drone attack near Syria border
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Actually, American Muslims are at the centre of the resistance

Despite challenges inside and outside the community, Muslim Americans have stood up to Islamophobia and the far right.
Actually, American Muslims are at the centre of the resistance
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Joe Walsh to challenge Trump in 2020 Republican primary

Joe Walsh, radio host and ex congressman, says Trump is unfit for office and must be denied a second presidential term.
Joe Walsh to challenge Trump in 2020 Republican primary
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Hezbollah chief: 'We will down Israeli drones in Lebanon skies'

Hassan Nasrallah says his movement 'will not allow such an aggression' after two Israeli drones crash in Beirut.
Hezbollah chief: 'We will down Israeli drones in Lebanon skies'
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Seven killed in midair collision in Spain's Mallorca

A helicopter and a light plane collide over the island of Mallorca, killing seven people.
Seven killed in midair collision in Spain's Mallorca
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Kashmir border fence, forest fires endanger wildlife

It is not just humans suffering in the conflict, which was escalated by India's removal of Indian-administered Kashmir's autonomy.
Kashmir border fence, forest fires endanger wildlife
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Iran's Zarif arrives for surprise G7 talks, no plan to meet US

Mohammad Javad Zarif flies in for talks at G7 summit as Emmanuel Macron ramps up efforts to ease US-Iran tensions
Iran's Zarif arrives for surprise G7 talks, no plan to meet US
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Qatar's 'cool pavement' project aims to reduce road temperatures

The material is being tested on a 200-metre stretch of road near Souq Waqif, a popular tourist destination.
Qatar's 'cool pavement' project aims to reduce road temperatures
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Conservation 'tusk force': The Rohingya and the elephants

earthrise travels to Bangladesh to see how Rohingya refugees are learning to coexist with their elephant neighbours.
Conservation 'tusk force': The Rohingya and the elephants
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Japan protests S Korean military drills around disputed islands

Tokyo and Seoul at loggerheads over sovereignty of group of islets called Takeshima in Japanese and Dokdo in Korean.
Japan protests S Korean military drills around disputed islands
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Inaction on China and India's crimes emboldens Myanmar

How can Myanmar reverse its anti-Rohingya policies if it has China and India as an example?
Inaction on China and India's crimes emboldens Myanmar
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Mexican journalist found dead at home, fourth killed this year

Nevith Condes Jaramillo, 42, ran local news site El Observatorio del Sur, had sought federal protection.
Mexican journalist found dead at home, fourth killed this year
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Two years on: Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Sunday marks two years since the mass exodus of Rohingya to Bangladesh after Myanmar's military campaign against them.
Two years on: Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
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'The diaspora is key in helping stabilise a better Sudan'

Sudanese communities living abroad stepped in to help injured protesters and pledge further support in transition phase.
'The diaspora is key in helping stabilise a better Sudan'
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100 faces of Rohingya refugees

Portraits of the world's most persecuted minority.
100 faces of Rohingya refugees
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China's e-sports: Health concerns for young gamers

Besides the concerns for their physical health, burnout and anxiety are also an increasing issue for the players.
China's e-sports: Health concerns for young gamers
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Turkey femicide: Anger over a mother's murder

The Turkish government vows to tackle violence against women and children in response to the outrage.
Turkey femicide: Anger over a mother's murder
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'Genocide Day': Thousands of Rohingya rally in Bangladesh camps

Refugees in Bangladesh camps demand rights and citizenship on second anniversary of exodus after Myanmar crackdown.
'Genocide Day': Thousands of Rohingya rally in Bangladesh camps
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Kenya census to count intersex people

Another group to be recognised, for the first time, are people with albinism, which is now listed as a disability.
Kenya census to count intersex people
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Rohingya refugees hesitant to return to Myanmar

With no guarantee of what will happen when they get there, no one has so far agreed to return.
Rohingya refugees hesitant to return to Myanmar
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Police arrest 29 people as Hong Kong braces for more protests

Police said arrests made after protesters seen throwing bricks, petrol bombs at riot police who responded with tear gas.
Police arrest 29 people as Hong Kong braces for more protests
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G7 protests: Thousands march against summit

Most protesters say they are fed up with what they regard as elite politicians who are out of touch with ordinary people. Tags
G7 protests: Thousands march against summit
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Two Israeli drones come down in Beirut: Hezbollah

One drone crashed while the other exploded in the air in the south of the Lebanese capital.
Two Israeli drones come down in Beirut: Hezbollah
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'I want people to see me as a wrestler, not just some hijab girl'

Wrestling community and fans celebrate Malaysian 19-year-old, who hopes to inspire more women to participate in sports.
'I want people to see me as a wrestler, not just some hijab girl'
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Turkey-US centre on Syria safe zone 'fully operational'

Turkish minister says joint centre aimed at creating a safe zone in northern Syria is operating at 'full capacity'.
Turkey-US centre on Syria safe zone 'fully operational'
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World leaders gather for G7 summit in France

Three-day summit comes amid deep frictions over trade and climate change.
World leaders gather for G7 summit in France
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Tunisia's Karoui 'remains presidential candidate despite arrest'

Election commission says Nabil Karoui, who was arrested on money laundering charges, is still a presidential candidate.
Tunisia's Karoui 'remains presidential candidate despite arrest'
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Twelve dead in Boko Haram Niger attack: Official

The attack in the border district of Gueskerou is the latest to hit the Diffa region near Lake Chad.
Twelve dead in Boko Haram Niger attack: Official
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What is the state of the global economy in the age of populism?

With economic populism and protectionism on the rise, we ask if the independence of central banks is under threat.
What is the state of the global economy in the age of populism?
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Bashir lawyers seek release on bail as corruption trial continues

Former president appears in courtroom for second time as rival demonstrators stage protests outside.
Bashir lawyers seek release on bail as corruption trial continues
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Syria's War: Government forces seize rebel territory in Hama

With help from Russia, the Syrian government now controls all of the countryside in Hama province south of Idlib, after taking the last villages and towns from rebel control.
Syria's War: Government forces seize rebel territory in Hama
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Nigerian police battle a growing kidnapping crisis

Until now kidnappers in Nigeria had targeted public officials, their relatives and foreign workers, often in the oil industry.
Nigerian police battle a growing kidnapping crisis
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G7 Summit: Divisions expected at global meet

As trade war looms large, G7 leaders gather in France for their annual summit. Global challenges up for discussion range from economy, to climate change.
G7 Summit: Divisions expected at global meet
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India's Narendra Modi gets top UAE honour amid Kashmir crisis

Outrage as UAE gives highest civilian medal to Modi days after India strips Kashmir's special status and imposes curfew.
India's Narendra Modi gets top UAE honour amid Kashmir crisis
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The Lost Tribe: The CIA's Secret Army in Laos

We trace the Hmong, a forgotten community in the jungles of northern Laos, who helped the US during the Vietnam War.
The Lost Tribe: The CIA's Secret Army in Laos
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Dozens wounded, detained in West Papua crackdown: Witnesses

Families say they are too frightened to speak as they report relatives injured during the crackdown by security forces.
Dozens wounded, detained in West Papua crackdown: Witnesses
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Iran test fires new missile, says Revolutionary Guards commander

Revolutionary Guards chief Hossein Salami says Tehran has tested a new missile, but does not provide more details.
Iran test fires new missile, says Revolutionary Guards commander
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Indonesian coffee farmers struggle as prices hit 8-year low

The world’s third-largest growers of the Robusta variety of coffee beans say they will go bankrupt if prices do not improve.
Indonesian coffee farmers struggle as prices hit 8-year low
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Hong Kong police fire tear gas in renewed clash with protesters

Standoff in a working-class neighbourhood descends into violence, breaking an uneasy peace that had lasted several days.
Hong Kong police fire tear gas in renewed clash with protesters
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Kenyan scientists harvest eggs to save northern white rhinos

Demand for rhino horn fuelled poaching that has wiped out all but two female northern white rhinos.
Kenyan scientists harvest eggs to save northern white rhinos
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India's former finance minister Arun Jaitley dies at 66

Tributes pour in as former BJP leader and key member of PM Modi's first-term cabinet dies in a New Delhi hospital.
India's former finance minister Arun Jaitley dies at 66
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Mali in crisis: The fight between the Dogon and Fulani

We meet with Dogon and Fulani leaders to unpack the complex intercommunal crisis facing Mali.
Mali in crisis: The fight between the Dogon and Fulani
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China releases UK's Hong Kong consulate staffer

Cheng returns to Hong Kong after 15 days in detention, police say, as city braces for more anti-government protests.
China releases UK's Hong Kong consulate staffer
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North Korea test-fires missiles again after joint drills end

The suspected short-range ballistic missile tests are the seventh weapons launch this month.
North Korea test-fires missiles again after joint drills end
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Brazil's Bolsonaro sends army to fight Amazon fires

As EU threatens trade retaliation, Brazilian president announces he has authorised troops to help contain raging fires.
Brazil's Bolsonaro sends army to fight Amazon fires
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Trump challenges ruling barring him from blocking Twitter users

A federal appeals court previously ruled he violated the US Constitution by blocking people whose views his disliked.
Trump challenges ruling barring him from blocking Twitter users
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Malta to disembark 356 rescued migrants after two-week standoff

Malta says rescued people will be distributed among France, Luxembourg, Ireland, Germany, Portugal and Romania.
Malta to disembark 356 rescued migrants after two-week standoff
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Thirty passengers missing after Indonesia ferry fire

Vessel was carrying 277 people from Tanjung Perak port in East Java's Surabaya when it caught fire late on Thursday.
Thirty passengers missing after Indonesia ferry fire
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Analysis: Amazon rainforest fire - how can we help?

Fires raging in Brazil's Amazon rainforest have hit a record high this year.
Analysis: Amazon rainforest fire - how can we help?
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Kashmiris erect barricades to keep Indian soldiers at bay

The UN is urging India to end the crackdown on free speech and access to information in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Kashmiris erect barricades to keep Indian soldiers at bay
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Russia launches floating nuclear power plant Akademik Lomonosov

Critics say any problem with the reactor in the remote region would be difficult to properly contain.
Russia launches floating nuclear power plant Akademik Lomonosov
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One killed, two wounded in Israeli settlement bomb attack

A 17-year-old female killed, her brother and father wounded by explosion in occupied West Bank.
One killed, two wounded in Israeli settlement bomb attack
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Deadly storms hit Tatra Mountains range in Poland, Slovakia

Five people killed, over 100 injured during thunderstorms.
Deadly storms hit Tatra Mountains range in Poland, Slovakia
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Nigeria: Displaced women live in fear as incidents of rape rise

The Abagena camp in the city of Makurdi was supposed to be a refuge for the people, but most people don't feel safe here anymore. A sharp increase in rape of women and young girls is bothering the community.
Nigeria: Displaced women live in fear as incidents of rape rise
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US officials confirm Israel air raid in Iraq

Israel carried out at least one attack on an Iranian weapons depot in July, US officials say.
US officials confirm Israel air raid in Iraq
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Yemeni gov't forces take control of Ataq after clashes

Deadly clashes in capital of oil-rich Shabwa province began on Thursday and lasted until Friday morning.
Yemeni gov't forces take control of Ataq after clashes
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US charges 80 people, mostly Nigerians, in $46m internet scam

Seventeen people arrested after unearthing of 'one of the largest cases of its kind in US history'.
US charges 80 people, mostly Nigerians, in $46m internet scam
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Canada bars consulate staff from travelling outside Hong Kong

Advisory comes days after China confirmed it has detained British consulate worker Simon Cheng.
Canada bars consulate staff from travelling outside Hong Kong
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Syria's army encircles rebels in Hama, imposing 'chocking siege'

Government soldiers march deeper into last major rebel stronghold in Hama and Idlib province, state media report says.
Syria's army encircles rebels in Hama, imposing 'chocking siege'
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The decades-old war on Palestinian workers

Palestinian workers have faced decades of abuse and marginalisation by Israel, Arab regimes and the PA.
The decades-old war on Palestinian workers
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'Our house is burning': Macron urges G7 action on Amazon fires

French president's call for G7 action on record Amazon blazes prompts sharp rebuke from Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro.
'Our house is burning': Macron urges G7 action on Amazon fires
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US, Russia blame each other for abandoning key missile treaty

Countries' exit from the INF has stoked fears of a new nuclear arms race, which could include China.
US, Russia blame each other for abandoning key missile treaty
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Syrian convicted of Chemnitz killing that sparked far-right riots

German court sentences Syrian asylum seeker to jail over fatal stabbing that sparked far-right protests in Chemnitz.
Syrian convicted of Chemnitz killing that sparked far-right riots
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Over 150 treated for tear gas, pellet gun injuries in Kashmir

Records of two main hospitals show Indian troops' use of force in Srinagar since the lockdown began earlier this month.
Over 150 treated for tear gas, pellet gun injuries in Kashmir
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Drugs worth US$161m seized in Malaysia's biggest haul

The 3,200kg of cocaine from Ecuador and 467kg of ketamine from Pakistan 'meant for export' to a third country.
Drugs worth US$161m seized in Malaysia's biggest haul
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Japan PM Abe: S Korea move to end intelligence pact damages trust

Tokyo summons Seoul's top envoy to protest decision as the two Asian neighbours and US allies continue to squabble.
Japan PM Abe: S Korea move to end intelligence pact damages trust
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N Korea to US: Pyongyang open for talks, ready for confrontation

North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho says US counterpart, Mike Pompeo, casting 'dark shadows' on progress of talks.
N Korea to US: Pyongyang open for talks, ready for confrontation
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Hong Kong braces for fresh protests as activists target airport

Multiple protests planned on Friday including a march by accountants and the so-called 'Baltic Chain' protests.
Hong Kong braces for fresh protests as activists target airport
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Ghana: Homecoming for African Americans

African Americans find new home in Ghana - gateway of the brutal African slave trade to the US that began 400 years ago.
Ghana: Homecoming for African Americans
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Somalia's Jubaland region re-elects Ahmed Mohamed as president

Ahmed won more than two-thirds of the votes cast by the semi-autonomous region's lawmakers in the port city of Kismayu.
Somalia's Jubaland region re-elects Ahmed Mohamed as president
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Ghana Controversial: Music from the Ground Up

Young artists in Ghana shake things up as they question global powers and local values with their music.
Ghana Controversial: Music from the Ground Up
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Pakistan's tribal areas: 'Neither faith nor union found'

Residents of long-neglected northwestern tribal belt say incorporation into Pakistan has left them in a vacuum.
Pakistan's tribal areas: 'Neither faith nor union found'
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Hong Kong protests: Youth try to define city's future

Carrie Lam says she wants to open a dialogue with the pro-democracy demonstrators but many of the youth do not trust her.
Hong Kong protests: Youth try to define city's future
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Ocean Viking rescue ship awaits port access in latest standoff

Hundreds, including children, stranded onboard Ocean Viking as Malta denies entry and Italy ignores docking requests.
Ocean Viking rescue ship awaits port access in latest standoff
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'No point talking': PM Khan rules out Kashmir talks with India

PM Khan intensified criticism of India which stripped the disputed Kashmir region of its autonomy earlier this month.
'No point talking': PM Khan rules out Kashmir talks with India
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Turkey, US agree to launch first phase of Syria safe-zone plan

Questions remain how deep safe zone in northern Syria should be as both sides announce it will be launched this week.
Turkey, US agree to launch first phase of Syria safe-zone plan
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'India talked of peace and calm in Kashmir. I saw the opposite'

A first-person account of life in Srinagar after India imposed curfew and a communications lockdown.
'India talked of peace and calm in Kashmir. I saw the opposite'
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More than 2,300 tigers killed and trafficked this century: Report

Despite a rise in the global tiger population, illegal trafficking shows no signs of slowing, a TRAFFIC report says.
More than 2,300 tigers killed and trafficked this century: Report
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New Zealand speaker cradles MP's baby during debate

Mallard babysits for legislator's 'VIP' newborn, attracts international attention.
New Zealand speaker cradles MP's baby during debate
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N Korea: No nuclear talks if US 'hostile military moves' continue

Pyongyang issues warning as US special envoy Stephen Biegun arrives in the Korean peninsula for three days of meetings.
N Korea: No nuclear talks if US 'hostile military moves' continue
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Russian humanoid robot Fedor to travel to space

Fedor has the ambitious task of putting Russia ahead in the space race.
Russian humanoid robot Fedor to travel to space
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Empty buses in Bangladesh as no Rohingya turn up for repatriation

Fresh push to repatriate Rohingya refugees to Myanmar appears to have failed as they demand safety and full citizenship.
Empty buses in Bangladesh as no Rohingya turn up for repatriation
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Cambodia detains another opposition member amid wider crackdown

Rights group calls for the dropping of charges and release of Nuth Pich, a member of the dissolved opposition party.
Cambodia detains another opposition member amid wider crackdown
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Brexit: UK's Boris Johnson in Europe to lobby leaders

Mixed messages from Germany and France as UK Prime Minister Johnson lobbies leaders on no-deal exit from the EU.
Brexit: UK's Boris Johnson in Europe to lobby leaders
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Afghanistan election: Taliban violence may stop vote

Amid US-Taliban talks the group has increased its attacks, calling the upcoming elections a 'sham'.
Afghanistan election: Taliban violence may stop vote
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Bolivia: Opposition rallies against president's re-election bid

The opposition says Morales should respect the results of his own referendum.
Bolivia: Opposition rallies against president's re-election bid
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Families of Punjab's disappeared pin hopes on Supreme Court bid

Rights group which documented 8,000 cases of enforced disappearances files case at top court, stirring hope for justice.
Families of Punjab's disappeared pin hopes on Supreme Court bid
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Hong Kong: Missing British consulate worker's supporters protest

His case is likely to feed into the anger and suspicion among protesters who fear Beijing's growing influence in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong: Missing British consulate worker's supporters protest
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Indonesia blocks internet in West Papua as protest rages

Indonesia's information ministry says 'temporary' shutdown is meant 'to accelerate government effort to 'restore order'.
Indonesia blocks internet in West Papua as protest rages
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Hong Kong police in standoff with protesters after sit-in

Police with riot shields shutters entrance to train station as protesters demand prosecution of Yuen Long attackers.
Hong Kong police in standoff with protesters after sit-in
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Russia, China seek Security Council meeting after US missile test

Moscow and Beijing warn of 'threats to international peace and security' after latest US test of new cruise missile.
Russia, China seek Security Council meeting after US missile test
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Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face little hope of repatriation

More than 700,000 refugees from Myanmar facing dire conditions at Cox's Bazar camps two years after they fled violence.
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face little hope of repatriation
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Thousands sign up for Brexit beach party in Netherlands

Organiser says the event will be like 'saying goodbye to a good friend who you hope will return sometime'.
Thousands sign up for Brexit beach party in Netherlands
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Calls for crackdown on illegal eel smuggling from Europe

Legal eel farmers in Europe are pushing for a clampdown on gangs smuggling the fish to Asia in massive quantities
Calls for crackdown on illegal eel smuggling from Europe
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The political impotence of the Muslim American community

Today prominent Muslim American figures and organisations stifle the spirit of political resistance in our community.
The political impotence of the Muslim American community
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UK to rip up EU 'freedom of movement' rules

Confusion reigns after officials announce end to migration on day one of Brexit.
UK to rip up EU 'freedom of movement' rules
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India floods: Monsoon rains destroy homes and farms

One MP says more preventive measures are needed to help save lives and property.
India floods: Monsoon rains destroy homes and farms
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General al-Burhan sworn in as head of Sudan's new ruling body

General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has been sworn in as chairman of Sudan's new Sovereign Council, state media says.
General al-Burhan sworn in as head of Sudan's new ruling body
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Pakistan asks UN to remove Priyanka Chopra as goodwill ambassador

Pakistan calls on UNICEF to remove the Indian actress as goodwill ambassador, accusing her of supporting a nuclear war.
Pakistan asks UN to remove Priyanka Chopra as goodwill ambassador
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China confirms detention of UK's Hong Kong consulate employee

Consulate worker Simon Cheng to be held for 15 days by Shenzhen police, says the Chinese foreign ministry.
China confirms detention of UK's Hong Kong consulate employee
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Deadline extended for unregistered Syrians to leave Istanbul

Turkish official says Syrians in Istanbul have until October 30 to return to cities where they were first registered.
Deadline extended for unregistered Syrians to leave Istanbul
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US and Venezuela confirm 'secret' talks

Venezuela's Maduro says the countries have been talking 'for months', but it's unknown which officials are involved.
US and Venezuela confirm 'secret' talks
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Death toll in Afghanistan wedding blast rises to 80

Officials say more than 160 being treated in hospital, 30 of them in critical condition, after Saturday's blast.
Death toll in Afghanistan wedding blast rises to 80
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Amazon burning: Brazil reports record surge in forest fires

Brazilian Amazon beset by raging fires, prompting fresh scrutiny of President Bolsonaro's environmental stewardship.
Amazon burning: Brazil reports record surge in forest fires
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Australia joins US-led naval mission in Strait of Hormuz

Australian PM says it's within country's 'national interest' to work with US-led security mission.
Australia joins US-led naval mission in Strait of Hormuz
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Two killed in gun battle in Indian-administered Kashmir

Region has been under curfew and communications lockdown ahead of move to revoke its autonomy earlier this month.
Two killed in gun battle in Indian-administered Kashmir
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'Historic step': Mexico judge approves recreational cocaine use

Mexico City court allows two people right to use cocaine recreationally in the first ruling of its kind in the country.
'Historic step': Mexico judge approves recreational cocaine use
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Qatar to build 'reusable' FIFA World Cup stadium

Once completed, it will be the first FIFA World Cup stadium that can be fully dismantled.
Qatar to build 'reusable' FIFA World Cup stadium
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Argentina's blind theatre: Performance in darkness

The blind theatre in Buenos Aires provides a unique experience of enjoying a show in complete darkness.
Argentina's blind theatre: Performance in darkness
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Donald Trump dismisses economy slowdown concerns

The US is experiencing its lowest unemployment rate in more than a half-century.
Donald Trump dismisses economy slowdown concerns
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Australia's Cardinal Pell loses child sex abuse appeal

Former top aide of Pope Francis is the world's most senior Catholic convicted of child sex abuse.
Australia's Cardinal Pell loses child sex abuse appeal
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Trump cancels visit to Denmark after PM rejects sale of Greenland

US president was scheduled to hold talks with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at the end of August.
Trump cancels visit to Denmark after PM rejects sale of Greenland
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US approves $8bn sale of 66 F-16 fighters to Taiwan

Taiwan's plan to upgrade its air defences comes amid increasing Chinese military incursions into its air space.
US approves $8bn sale of 66 F-16 fighters to Taiwan
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Indonesia deploys troops to West Papua region as protests spread

Protesters reportedly clashed with police and attacked the airport in West Papua province's largest city of Sorong.
Indonesia deploys troops to West Papua region as protests spread
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'Kashmir women are the biggest victims of this inhumane siege'

Sense of fear deepens as Indian politicians stoke misogyny with talk of freedom to marry 'white-skinned' Kashmiri women.
'Kashmir women are the biggest victims of this inhumane siege'
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Pompeo says ISIL gaining strength in some areas

In wide-ranging interview, Pompeo also tells CBS the US and North Korea have not resumed talks as quickly as he hoped.
Pompeo says ISIL gaining strength in some areas
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The looming partition of Yemen

After the UAE's decision to withdraw its troops from Yemen, the secessionist takeover of Aden was inevitable.
The looming partition of Yemen
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China steps up threats to Hong Kong protesters

Beijing sees the anti-government movement as a threat to its rule of the territory and is struggling to put an end to it.
China steps up threats to Hong Kong protesters
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Qatar to build new port in Somalia's Hobyo

Doha to enter investment partnership with Mogadishu, according to Qatar's ministry of transportation and communication.
Qatar to build new port in Somalia's Hobyo
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Kashmir tensions: 'War is not a solution'

Pakistan's leaders respond to India's decision to revoke the special status of Indian-administered Kashmir.
Kashmir tensions: 'War is not a solution'
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Cameroon anglophone separatist leader gets life sentence: lawyers

Julius Sisiku Ayuk Tabe and nine of his followers convicted for 'terrorism and secession', says government lawyer.
Cameroon anglophone separatist leader gets life sentence: lawyers
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Tasmania storms: Back-to-back storms due to hit island state

Residents advised to check in on family and neighbours during the storm and be prepared for power outages.
Tasmania storms: Back-to-back storms due to hit island state
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'Similar to mafia': Lebanese singer Elissa says will quit music

Outspoken singer, who sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, is known for tackling taboo subjects in her music.
'Similar to mafia': Lebanese singer Elissa says will quit music
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Iraq: 31 unidentified bodies found buried in Karbala

Human rights groups accuse the government of covering up possible sectarian violence.
Iraq: 31 unidentified bodies found buried in Karbala
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Nigerian ethnic violence: Conflict amplifies religious divide

An imam and a pastor have been mandated to try to heal the divide.
Nigerian ethnic violence: Conflict amplifies religious divide
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'Fighting back': Kashmir enclave blocks entry of Indian troops

Residents in Srinagar's Soura neighbourhood of Indian-administered Kashmir plant barricades to keep security forces out.
'Fighting back': Kashmir enclave blocks entry of Indian troops
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Russia accuses US of stoking tensions with missile test

US missile test in wake of withdrawal from Cold War-era INF treaty a 'regrettable' move, Moscow says.
Russia accuses US of stoking tensions with missile test
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Romania, a beacon of coexistence for Muslims in Eastern Europe

Romanian Muslims, some with Ottoman roots, largely spared Islamophobic rhetoric seen in neighbouring countries.
Romania, a beacon of coexistence for Muslims in Eastern Europe
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Malaysia: Zakir Naik apologises for controversial Chinese remarks

Muslim preacher says it was 'not his intention' to upset any community as police ban him from giving public talks.
Malaysia: Zakir Naik apologises for controversial Chinese remarks
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UK 'concerned' about missing HK consulate employee

British foreign office seeks information from authorities amid UK-China tensions over Hong Kong protests.
UK 'concerned' about missing HK consulate employee
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Palestinian artist Kamal Boullata buried in Jerusalem

His family fought for rare Israeli permission for him to be buried in East Jerusalem.
Palestinian artist Kamal Boullata buried in Jerusalem
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Bangladesh seeks to repatriate 3,000 Rohingya to Myanmar

Joint exercise led by the UNHCR to determine if Rohingya refugees will accept Myanmar's offer to return home.
Bangladesh seeks to repatriate 3,000 Rohingya to Myanmar
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Syria's war: Armed rebels 'withdraw' from Idlib's Khan Shaikhoun

Opposition fighters in Syria's northwest withdraw from key town as government forces press ahead with Idlib offensive.
Syria's war: Armed rebels 'withdraw' from Idlib's Khan Shaikhoun
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US says airstrike in Somalia kills al-Shabaab fighter

US says airstrike in Somalia kills al-Shabaab fighter
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Hong Kong's Carrie Lam offers talks but shuns protesters' demands

City's chief executive still refuses to say extradition bill is withdrawn, stays silent on call for independent probe.
Hong Kong's Carrie Lam offers talks but shuns protesters' demands
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Italian PM Conte faces ouster as Salvini flexes political muscle

Far-right interior minister hopes to trigger elections elections by forcing Prime Minister Conte to resign on Tuesday.
Italian PM Conte faces ouster as Salvini flexes political muscle
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Burkina Faso troops killed in 'major terrorist attack': army

More than a dozen soldiers killed, several reported missing after a group of fighters launch attack in Soum province.
Burkina Faso troops killed in 'major terrorist attack': army
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Indonesia's Jokowi urges calm after violent West Papua protests

President's security minister says protests had been contained and pledges fair probe into what triggered the unrest.
Indonesia's Jokowi urges calm after violent West Papua protests
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The people fighting the spread of Ebola in DR Congo

From Ebola survivors and travel agents to preachers and bus drivers, the fight to educate people is gathering pace.
The people fighting the spread of Ebola in DR Congo
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Egypt: Criticism of Baron Empain Palace restoration 'fake news'

The Baron Empain Palace was built in 1907 by Belgian industrialist Edouard Empain and is a Cairo landmark.
Egypt: Criticism of Baron Empain Palace restoration 'fake news'
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Canada 'disappointed' by UK decision on suspected ISIL fighter

UK's move to strip detained Jack Letts of British citizenship sparks diplomatic spat with Canada.
Canada 'disappointed' by UK decision on suspected ISIL fighter
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Kashmir: Indian forces accused of firing pellets at civilians

Fire from pellet guns used by the Indian forces has allegedly blinded some Kashmiris, including children and women.
Kashmir: Indian forces accused of firing pellets at civilians
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Syria alleges Turkish convoy entered Idlib to help armed rebels

Amid a government advance in Syria's Idlib province, Russian warplanes reportedly target positions near Turkish convoy.
Syria alleges Turkish convoy entered Idlib to help armed rebels
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Bomb attacks target Afghanistan's Jalalabad on independence day

More than 30 wounded in at least six explosions in Jalalabad as country marks 100th anniversary of its independence.
Bomb attacks target Afghanistan's Jalalabad on independence day
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Turkey removes pro-Kurdish mayors, arrests more than 400

Interior ministry says it has cases against the mayors for 'spreading propaganda' and being members of the banned PKK.
Turkey removes pro-Kurdish mayors, arrests more than 400
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Abuse survivors sue Chilean state for damages

Paul Schaeffer, a former Nazi, turned the so-called Dignity Colony into a prison.
Abuse survivors sue Chilean state for damages
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Canary Islands wildfire continues as 4,000 evacuated

Dry, windy conditions keep the forest fire out of control on the island of Gran Canaria.
Canary Islands wildfire continues as 4,000 evacuated
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