Dutch police arrest 35-year-old suspect in The Hague stabbings

Police said the suspect, described as having no fixed address, was brought to a police station for questioning.
Dutch police arrest 35-year-old suspect in The Hague stabbings
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US: 9 killed, 3 injured in South Dakota plane crash

Three survivors were taken to the hospital after rescuers pulled them from the wreckage during a winter storm.
US: 9 killed, 3 injured in South Dakota plane crash
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Who was London bridge attacker Usman Khan?

More information has emerged about man who killed two people in knife attack in London on Friday.
Who was London bridge attacker Usman Khan?
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At least 14 killed in bloody gunfight in northern Mexico

Daytime shootout took place days after US President said he would designate drug cartels as terrorist groups.
At least 14 killed in bloody gunfight in northern Mexico
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China accuses UN rights chief of emboldening Hong Kong protesters

China says Bachelet's call for an investigation into police conduct is interference and inappropriate.
China accuses UN rights chief of emboldening Hong Kong protesters
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Facebook issues post 'correction' after Singapore's demand

The November 23 post contained accusations about the arrest of a supposed whistleblower and election rigging.
Facebook issues post 'correction' after Singapore's demand
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Albania's search for quake victims ends as death toll rises to 51

Albania's PM announces end of operation launched in wake of deadly 6.4 magnitude earthquake that hit on Tuesday.
Albania's search for quake victims ends as death toll rises to 51
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Mexico registers record number of homicides

Many accuse president of failing to fulfill promises to end violence plaguing the country.
Mexico registers record number of homicides
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Shadow of strife looms over Iraq's political crisis

As prime minister says he will resign, officials and analysts warn Iraq faces deepening deadlock.
Shadow of strife looms over Iraq's political crisis
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'Heroic' bystanders praised for tackling London Bridge attacker

Tributes pour in for members of public who tackled knife-wielding assailant before police shot him dead.
'Heroic' bystanders praised for tackling London Bridge attacker
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European Union's view on Brexit amid UK election

The Liberal Democrats have promised to keep the UK in the EU, while the Labour Party is promising a chance to vote again.
European Union's view on Brexit amid UK election
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India's indigenous living in forests fight eviction orders

Politicians say the forests need to be protected, but critics say they are only protecting the business interests.
India's indigenous living in forests fight eviction orders
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DRC army says it killed top rebel leader as civilian toll rises

ADF commander shot dead during operation in eastern DRC, army says, hours after assailants kill 13 in 'gruesome' attack.
DRC army says it killed top rebel leader as civilian toll rises
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Bobi Wine: The people of Uganda will rise if Museveni rigs vote

Ugandan pop singer-turned-politician discusses his plan to replace President Yoweri Museveni after 30 years in power.
Bobi Wine: The people of Uganda will rise if Museveni rigs vote
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The China Cables: Disrupting Beijing's Xinjiang narrative

Unprecedented leak of Chinese documents reveals the extent of camps in Xinjiang. Plus, the spyware hacking journalists.
The China Cables: Disrupting Beijing's Xinjiang narrative
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Kenyan flood rescue missions hindered by havoc

Fears toll of 120 people may rise as rescue workers struggle to reach remote areas due to damaged roads and bridges.
Kenyan flood rescue missions hindered by havoc
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DR Congo anger grows over deadly unrest

All 28 people killed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo this week buried as many say UN troops have failed to provide protection from armed groups.
DR Congo anger grows over deadly unrest
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In pictures: November's extreme weather

A photo round-up of some of this month's major weather events, including floods in Kenya and fires in Australia and US.
In pictures: November's extreme weather
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Macron is in a state of 'brain death', Erdogan says

Turkish president attacks French counterpart who criticised Ankara's Syria operation and lamented NATO's 'brain death'.
Macron is in a state of 'brain death', Erdogan says
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China criminalises 'fake news' created with AI, bots

New rules require videos, audio tracks produced using AI or virtual reality technologies to carry clear warning labels.
China criminalises 'fake news' created with AI, bots
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Brazil's Bolsonaro claims DiCaprio paid for Amazon forest fires

The far-right leader accuses the Hollywood actor and environmental activist without providing evidence.
Brazil's Bolsonaro claims DiCaprio paid for Amazon forest fires
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Suriname President Bouterse sentenced to 20 years for killings

Desi Bouterse found guilty of killing 15 political opponents in 1982, two years after he seized power in a coup.
Suriname President Bouterse sentenced to 20 years for killings
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Germany's far-right AfD to pick new leaders as hardliners rise

Third biggest bloc in parliament could pick as leader a candidate who recently railed about 'Islamisation of the West'.
Germany's far-right AfD to pick new leaders as hardliners rise
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Indian police question suspects in Telangana rape and murder case

27-year-old veterinarian was reportedly attacked and her body burned after the motorbike she drove broke down.
Indian police question suspects in Telangana rape and murder case
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The WTO 20 years after the 'battle of Seattle'

More than two decades after its creation, the WTO's promise of prosperity and job creation has not been fulfilled.
The WTO 20 years after the 'battle of Seattle'
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Peru's Keiko Fujimori leaves prison after court order

Constitutional Tribunal had ordered release of opposition leader after she was handed an 18-month pre-trial sentence.
Peru's Keiko Fujimori leaves prison after court order
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Gas station strike paralyses Lebanon as crisis deepens

Motorists block roads to express their anger against closure of gas stations as government scrambles to handle crisis.
Gas station strike paralyses Lebanon as crisis deepens
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N Korea warns Japan's Abe may soon see 'real ballistic missile'

Pyongyang lashes out at Japanese leader stepping up rhetoric against close US ally in the region as nuclear talks stall.
N Korea warns Japan's Abe may soon see 'real ballistic missile'
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Malta PM rejects immunity bid by top suspect in murder probe

Joseph Muscat's administration rebuffs businessman's plea for immunity in case over killing of Daphne Caruana Galizia.
Malta PM rejects immunity bid by top suspect in murder probe
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Boris Johnson refuses to apologise for racist 'burka' comments

As Conservatives face allegations of Islamophobia, prime minister says remark from 2018 should be read in context.
Boris Johnson refuses to apologise for racist 'burka' comments
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Cornel West: There is 'a neo-fascist in the White House'

We discuss racism in the United States through the lens of Trumpism with philosopher and activist Cornel West.
Cornel West: There is 'a neo-fascist in the White House'
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Taliban say 'way too early' to discuss resuming talks with US

The Afghan group dismisses Trump's claim that peace talks have resumed, saying they will give official reaction later.
Taliban say 'way too early' to discuss resuming talks with US
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Guinea temporarily frees jailed opposition leaders

Court releases 10 opposition leaders for part in anti-government protests
Guinea temporarily frees jailed opposition leaders
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Terminal illness and the predictability of pie

How a twice-baked sour cherry pie helped one woman deal with her father's slow decline from ALS and eventual death.
Terminal illness and the predictability of pie
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South Africa's Zuma loses bid to appeal against corruption trial

Pietermaritzburg High Court dismissed former president's leave to appeal against his trial related to 1990s arms deal.
South Africa's Zuma loses bid to appeal against corruption trial
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Pop stars rally for Albania following deadly earthquake

British-Kosovar stars Dua Lipa and Rita Ora and US singer Bebe Rexha, post messages of support as death toll nears 50.
Pop stars rally for Albania following deadly earthquake
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Yemen's Houthi rebels say they shot down Saudi Apache helicopter

Rebel spokesman says Houthis used surface-to-air missile to down Saudi helicopter near border, killing its two pilots.
Yemen's Houthi rebels say they shot down Saudi Apache helicopter
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Studio B, Unscripted: With Priyamvada Gopal and George the Poet

The professor and the poet discuss slavery, colonialism, and the future of diaspora communities.
Studio B, Unscripted: With Priyamvada Gopal and George the Poet
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Fear, evacuations and introspection in Albania after deadly quake

Death toll nears 50, with one man watching his wife, mother and children pulled from rubble.
Fear, evacuations and introspection in Albania after deadly quake
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UK, NZ send medics to Samoa as measles outbreak kills 42

The health ministry says 3,149 cases of measles have been reported in the outbreak, with 213 in the last 24 hours.
UK, NZ send medics to Samoa as measles outbreak kills 42
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East Africa struggles with heavy rains as thousands displaced

Flood-hit Djibouti, Kenya struggle to cope after major downpours affect hundreds of thousands across the Horn of Africa.
East Africa struggles with heavy rains as thousands displaced
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Eight detained in Gabon anti-graft crackdown

Reports say more than US$142m have 'evaporated' over the past two years from the Gabon Oil Company due to corruption.
Eight detained in Gabon anti-graft crackdown
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Japan's ex-Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone dead at 101

Tokyo native and former Imperial Navy lieutenant served as Japan's leader from 1982 to 1987.
Japan's ex-Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone dead at 101
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Pole jailed in Indonesia's West Papua faces 'declining health'

European diplomats step up pressure as they call on Jakarta to move Jakub Skrzypski to another facility pending appeal.
Pole jailed in Indonesia's West Papua faces 'declining health'
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'Frustratingly slow' vote count in Namibia after extended polling

President Geingob faces strong challenge from fellow ruling party member running as an independent, Panduleni Itula.
'Frustratingly slow' vote count in Namibia after extended polling
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Kim expresses 'great satisfaction' over North Korea rocket test

North Korea leader oversaw the launching of the projectiles that were fired eastwards and came down in the Sea of Japan.
Kim expresses 'great satisfaction' over North Korea rocket test
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Sudan approves new law 'dismantling' Omar al-Bashir's regime

Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok says new law is not an act of revenge, but rather aimed at preserving people's dignity.
Sudan approves new law 'dismantling' Omar al-Bashir's regime
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Is Venezuela really a threat to Latin America and the Caribbean?

The accusation that Caracas is a 'threat' to the region is a political talking point rather than a demonstrable reality.
Is Venezuela really a threat to Latin America and the Caribbean?
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Transcript: Has Trump impeachment probe divided the US further?

Read the full transcript of our discussion about the Trump impeachment inquiry and what it means for a polarised nation.
Transcript: Has Trump impeachment probe divided the US further?
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Palestine is a climate justice issue

The fight for climate justice for all is directly connected to the Palestinian struggle.
Palestine is a climate justice issue
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Cambodia's Casino Gamble

101 East investigates the growing criminal underbelly of a new Chinese casino empire in Cambodia.
Cambodia's Casino Gamble
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The Qatar blockade

All GCC teams are playing in the Arabian Gulf Cup in Doha, despite the blockade against Qatar. But what led to the rift?
The Qatar blockade
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Albania earthquake death toll rises to 40

Defence ministry says 10 more victims found as foreign experts help Balkan nation to clear away debris.
Albania earthquake death toll rises to 40
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Sea of death: Meet the rescuers saving refugees

They come from across the world and risk imprisonment to work on the Ocean Viking rescue ship in the Mediterranean.
Sea of death: Meet the rescuers saving refugees
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Astronomers discover huge 'black hole' in Milky Way

LB-1 is 15,000 light years from Earth and has a mass 70 times greater than the Sun, according to the journal Nature.
Astronomers discover huge 'black hole' in Milky Way
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Pakistan top court to rule whether to extend army chief's tenure

Supreme Court to rule on three-year extension of General Qamar Javed Bajwa's tenure granted by PM Khan's cabinet.
Pakistan top court to rule whether to extend army chief's tenure
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Libya, Turkey sign deals on security and maritime jurisdictions

Ankara says agreements were signed when President Erdogan met Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj in Istanbul.
Libya, Turkey sign deals on security and maritime jurisdictions
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Iraq security forces kill protesters in Nasiriyah, army deploys

At least 100 others wounded as security forces use live fire to disperse anti-government demonstrations in Nasiriyah.
Iraq security forces kill protesters in Nasiriyah, army deploys
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ISIL is not dead, it has just moved to Africa

After its ousting from Syria and Iraq, the armed group is now trying to build a caliphate in the restive Sahel region.
ISIL is not dead, it has just moved to Africa
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What makes this COP special?

The bully tactics of the powerful can no longer stop a united movement for an equal society and sustainable planet.
What makes this COP special?
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Swiss raise alarm over 'attack' on Sri Lanka embassy employee

Switzerland says its embassy staff was 'detained against her will' and calls on Sri Lanka to investigate the incident.
Swiss raise alarm over 'attack' on Sri Lanka embassy employee
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Planet tipping towards global climate disaster, warn scientists

A study conducted in Australia argue that nine tipping points could act like a row of dominoes for climate change.
Planet tipping towards global climate disaster, warn scientists
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Deadly attack on Ebola centre as violence surges in DR Congo

Mai-Mai rebels kill three people in latest attack, as more than 80 killed in eastern DRC in recent weeks.
Deadly attack on Ebola centre as violence surges in DR Congo
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Gordon Sondland: US ambassador to EU accused of sexual misconduct

Envoy key in Trump impeachment inquiry denies allegations after three women accuse him of sexual misconduct.
Gordon Sondland: US ambassador to EU accused of sexual misconduct
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Uighur activists say China running hundreds more camps

A group said it assessed images from Google Earth and found 182 suspected 'concentration camps'.
Uighur activists say China running hundreds more camps
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TikTok apologises for removing viral Uighur 'makeup tutorial'

Chinese-owned app TikTok admits it briefly removed video that condemned China's crackdown on Muslims in Xinjiang.
TikTok apologises for removing viral Uighur 'makeup tutorial'
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Hong Kong police enter Polytechnic University as siege ends

Some 100 personnel, including hazmat teams and explosive disposal experts, fanned out across the vast campus.
Hong Kong police enter Polytechnic University as siege ends
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South Korea's top court orders second retrial for ex-leader Park

Supreme Court says charges dropped on appeal 'misunderstood the legal principles' adding Park 'should be found guilty'.
South Korea's top court orders second retrial for ex-leader Park
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Myanmar sets up special legal unit as Rohingya cases loom

The unit will provide advice on international criminal justice as government prepares to defend itself at The Hague.
Myanmar sets up special legal unit as Rohingya cases loom
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Cambodia’s Hun Sen tells Trump he welcomes better relations

Cambodia's leader says he is 'reassured' by US president's efforts for 'genuine engagement' in sign of warming ties.
Cambodia’s Hun Sen tells Trump he welcomes better relations
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'Enough is enough': Protests continue into 7th day in Colombia

Anti-government demonstrations continue as protesters commemorate the death of a teenager killed by a police projectile
'Enough is enough': Protests continue into 7th day in Colombia
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No excuse for silence on China's camps for Uighurs: exiled leader

Dolkun Isa, president of World Uighur Congress, urges countries in Europe to review its trade deals with Beijing.
No excuse for silence on China's camps for Uighurs: exiled leader
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Trump approves legislation backing Hong Kong protesters

Trump says signed bills that threaten sanctions for rights abuses and ban munition exports out of 'respect' for China.
Trump approves legislation backing Hong Kong protesters
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Anger after Hong Kong police detain medics providing protest care

Hong Kong’s crackdown on volunteer medics has triggered a rebuke from doctors providing frontline care in protests
Anger after Hong Kong police detain medics providing protest care
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A boy who can sing: The life of a Rohingya child refugee

In the Kutupalong refugee camp in Bangladesh, 10-year-old Kassem sings about the suffering of his people.
A boy who can sing: The life of a Rohingya child refugee
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Al Jazeera Investigates podcast: Diplomats for Sale

The first of a four-part series of a new podcast by Al Jazeera's Investigative Unit.
Al Jazeera Investigates podcast: Diplomats for Sale
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Exclusive: Caribbean officials linked to diplomatic passport sale

Al Jazeera exposes politicians in Dominica and Grenada willing to accept money in return for diplomatic passports.
Exclusive: Caribbean officials linked to diplomatic passport sale
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Japan approves restart of reactor closest to 2011 quake epicentre

Tohoku Electric Power receives a first green light to restart the No.2 reactor at the Onagawa power plant.
Japan approves restart of reactor closest to 2011 quake epicentre
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What is behind the Russia-Hamas rapprochement?

Hamas hopes Russia could help break its international isolation. But will it work?
What is behind the Russia-Hamas rapprochement?
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Arabs Abroad: The Doctor and the Oilman

The Lebanese gynaecologist and politician in Brazil, and an Iraqi pioneer of the Norwegian oil industry.
Arabs Abroad: The Doctor and the Oilman
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Trump, the EU and the Kosovo conundrum

The US and EU's contradictory policies on Kosovo could undermine the stability of the Western Balkans.
Trump, the EU and the Kosovo conundrum
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HRW calls for urgent police reform in Chile to address abuses

Human Rights Watch finds Chilean police committed 'serious human rights violations' during weeks-long unrest.
HRW calls for urgent police reform in Chile to address abuses
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Giving thanks the indigenous way

Thanksgiving may be the ritualised glorification of genocide and conquest, but does it have to be?
Giving thanks the indigenous way
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Foreign rescuers step in as Albania quake death toll passes 20

Rescuers pull more than 40 survivors from rubble as several European countries send help with relief efforts.
Foreign rescuers step in as Albania quake death toll passes 20
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Myanmar begins court martial after probe into Rohingya atrocities

Army blames soldiers and officers deployed to one village saying they were 'weak in following rules of engagement'.
Myanmar begins court martial after probe into Rohingya atrocities
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Namibia votes in tight polls overshadowed by corruption scandal

President Hage Geingob seeks re-election after first term marred by economic slowdown and scandal in fishing industry.
Namibia votes in tight polls overshadowed by corruption scandal
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Holey Artisan cafe attack: Dhaka court sentences seven to death

Seven people sentenced to death in connection with 2016 attack on Dhaka cafe that left 22 dead.
Holey Artisan cafe attack: Dhaka court sentences seven to death
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Kenya mudslides: Tens of thousands displaced in floods

Kenyan government has mobilised workers to rebuild sections of the road and bridges washed away by the floods.
Kenya mudslides: Tens of thousands displaced in floods
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Trump says US to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorists

Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard says Mexico would not tolerate any move that violates the country's sovereignty.
Trump says US to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorists
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Lebanese face off at Civil War flashpoint as tensions rise

Third night of clashes between party supporters and protesters threatens largely peaceful Lebanon rallies.
Lebanese face off at Civil War flashpoint as tensions rise
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China: Border tax will damage global climate change efforts

Carbon tax expected to raise price of Chinese goods in the European market, a move Beijing believes violates Paris deal.
China: Border tax will damage global climate change efforts
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Hong Kong highway reopens as university siege draws to a close

Newspapers slam Carrie Lam's handling of crisis and calls for her resignation as another weekend protest looms.
Hong Kong highway reopens as university siege draws to a close
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Israeli aircraft attack Hamas sites after rocket fire from Gaza

The exchange rattled an uneasy truce between the two sides Israel and Gaza brokered after a spike in hostilities.
Israeli aircraft attack Hamas sites after rocket fire from Gaza
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First 16 victims of Essex truck tragedy arrive back in Vietnam

Ten of the dead were teenagers, including two 15-year-old boys, and most came from three central provinces.
First 16 victims of Essex truck tragedy arrive back in Vietnam
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Has the Trump impeachment inquiry divided Americans even further?

In the US, the Trump impeachment inquiry goes on, but few have changed their mind on the issues.
Has the Trump impeachment inquiry divided Americans even further?
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Muslim Council of Britain warns of Conservative Islamophobia

The warning followed Britain's Chief Rabbi denouncing Jeremy Corbyn over anti-Semitism in opposition Labour Party.
Muslim Council of Britain warns of Conservative Islamophobia
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Senior Maltese officials resign as Galizia inquiry intensifies

Cabinet ministers have been questioned by police over the murder of anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
Senior Maltese officials resign as Galizia inquiry intensifies
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Myanmar's military must be sanctioned

Myanmar's army continues to fund its brutal campaigns through its vast economic operations. It must be stopped.
Myanmar's military must be sanctioned
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Baltimore men wrongfully convicted of murder freed after 36 years

Alfred Chestnut, Ransom Watkins and Andrew Stewart are released after prosecutor's office finds errors in the case.
Baltimore men wrongfully convicted of murder freed after 36 years
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Second night of clashes in Lebanon amid anti-gov't protests

Hezbollah and Amal supporters attack demonstrators in southern town of Tyre, local media reports.
Second night of clashes in Lebanon amid anti-gov't protests
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Nigeria launches first national sex offenders register

Database of those convicted of sexual violence set up to help in efforts to tackle violence against women.
Nigeria launches first national sex offenders register
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When is Thanksgiving Day and why is it celebrated?

In the US, Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated on Thursday, November 28.
When is Thanksgiving Day and why is it celebrated?
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Exclusive: Caribbean officials linked to diplomatic passport sale

Al Jazeera exposes politicians in Dominica and Grenada willing to accept money in return for diplomatic passports.
Exclusive: Caribbean officials linked to diplomatic passport sale
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UN hails 'frank' Cyprus talks, vows to seek peace effort restart

UN chief says future talks to resolve decades-old issue 'must be different' than previous failed rounds of negotiations.
UN hails 'frank' Cyprus talks, vows to seek peace effort restart
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Malaysia court overturns death penalty for Australian grandma

In unanimous decision, Federal Court rules drug trafficking conviction of Maria Elvira Pinto Exposto unsafe.
Malaysia court overturns death penalty for Australian grandma
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Georgia protesters angered by promises broken on electoral reform

Riot police use water cannon on protesters calling for electoral reforms but government says to wait until 2020.
Georgia protesters angered by promises broken on electoral reform
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'Gender alert': Global protests denounce violence against women

Tens of thousands rally across the world to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
'Gender alert': Global protests denounce violence against women
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Georgia police use water cannon to disperse protesters

At least three injured and 28 arrested after clashes near Parliament during protests demanding electoral reform.
Georgia police use water cannon to disperse protesters
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'Are you afraid?': Philippines Robredo defiant over drugs war

Vice president says remains determined to stop drug killings after Duterte sacked her from key post after just 19 days.
'Are you afraid?': Philippines Robredo defiant over drugs war
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Taiwan probes two executives over China spying allegations

Senior executives of Hong Kong-listed company questioned in Taipei after being detained while attempting to leave.
Taiwan probes two executives over China spying allegations
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Kenya landslides: Search efforts find bodies after pounding rain

West Pokot in Kenya's border with Uganda is heaviest hit, with more people advised to leave homes for shelters.
Kenya landslides: Search efforts find bodies after pounding rain
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Pope ends Japan trip that stressed opposition to nuclear weapons

Francis launches diatribe against both the use and possession of nuclear weapons, calling it a 'crime'.
Pope ends Japan trip that stressed opposition to nuclear weapons
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Israel expels Human Rights Watch official for BDS support

Israel expels director for Human Rights Watch for BDS activity in line with 2017 law.
Israel expels Human Rights Watch official for BDS support
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Hong Kong's Carrie Lam offers no concessions despite poll rout

Chief executive says city can 'no longer tolerate chaos' while Beijing warns US of consequences of 'interference'.
Hong Kong's Carrie Lam offers no concessions despite poll rout
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Anger in Chile as ally of president says rights abuses necessary

Senator Andres Allamand says human rights violations necessary to restore order in Chile, amid continuing protests.
Anger in Chile as ally of president says rights abuses necessary
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Schiff: Trump impeachment report to come after week-long recess

The House Intelligence Committee chairman says he will send a report to the Judiciary Committee as soon as possible.
Schiff: Trump impeachment report to come after week-long recess
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Some roadblocks lifted as Bolivia leaders attempt to quell unrest

Developments comes as rights commission visits Morales stronghold to investigate killings that occurred during protests.
Some roadblocks lifted as Bolivia leaders attempt to quell unrest
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China considers replacing top Hong Kong liaison officer

China tightening control over its response to Hong Kong from crisis command centre across the border in Shenzhen villa.
China considers replacing top Hong Kong liaison officer
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US judge: Ex-White House counsel must comply with House subponea

Ruling could give current and ex-presidential advisers a legal basis for cooperating in impeachment probe, experts say.
US judge: Ex-White House counsel must comply with House subponea
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Peru opposition leader Keiko Fujimori freed pending graft probe

Keiko Fujimori is accused of money laundering and receiving illegal contributions from Brazilian company Odebrecht.
Peru opposition leader Keiko Fujimori freed pending graft probe
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Let's talk about consent

European countries have outdated laws on rape. This needs to change.
Let's talk about consent
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Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee unveils plan to 'build a better web'

Tim Berners-Lee's the Contract for the Web offers plan to counter misinformation, data surveillance and censorship.
Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee unveils plan to 'build a better web'
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Koala rescued from bushfire in Australia

Video shows a woman rescuing a koala from bushfires ravaging Australia.
Koala rescued from bushfire in Australia
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Bosnia legislator shares images of alleged child abuse

Bosnian legislator has publicly shared photos of children tied to beds and radiators in a public care home.
Bosnia legislator shares images of alleged child abuse
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'Plastic' from fish waste

Meet 24-year-old who has invented a compostable bioplastic product from fish waste.
'Plastic' from fish waste
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Occupation of Alcatraz 50 years later

November 20, 2019 marks 50 years since the occupation of Alcatraz.
Occupation of Alcatraz 50 years later
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High tides, heavy rain cause more flooding across northern Italy

With four tides above 140 cm since November 11, this is the worst month for high tides in Venice since 1872.
High tides, heavy rain cause more flooding across northern Italy
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Over 14,000 sheep drown after ship capsizes off Romania

Rescuers save only 33 sheep and crew after Queen Hind overturns in Black Sea shortly after leaving Romania's Midia port.
Over 14,000 sheep drown after ship capsizes off Romania
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HRW's Omar Shakir pledges to continue work after Israel expulsion

HRW director Omar Shakir is being deported over his alleged support for promoting boycotts of Israel.
HRW's Omar Shakir pledges to continue work after Israel expulsion
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Bolivia unrest: Interim president signs election law

Interim President Anez enacted the bill to call elections in Bolivia after weeks of nationwide turmoil.
Bolivia unrest: Interim president signs election law
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Cypriot leaders in Berlin after UN push to revive peace talks

Leaders of Cyprus's divided communities to attend dinner hosted by UN chief seeking to find way forward to resume talks.
Cypriot leaders in Berlin after UN push to revive peace talks
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Immunity for sale: Diplomatic passport trade investigated

Al Jazeera uncovers how diplomatic passports are being secretly sold to help keep Caribbean politicians in power.
Immunity for sale: Diplomatic passport trade investigated
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Guinea-Bissau election: Vote count for presidential poll starts

President Jose Mario Vaz seeking re-election but stiff opposition from frontrunner Domingos Simoes Pereira.
Guinea-Bissau election: Vote count for presidential poll starts
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Exiled: The Roots of Myanmar's Persecution of the Rohingya

Insight into the harrowing experiences faced by Myanmar's Rohingya at the hands of the military and Buddhist factions.
Exiled: The Roots of Myanmar's Persecution of the Rohingya
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Hating on Arabs in Israel

Caught in a political tangle, Israeli politicians are demonising Palestinians and using Gaza to score points.
Hating on Arabs in Israel
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Officials to meet on Mekong crisis as fishing communities suffer

Mekong River Commission will meet in Phnom Penh as dams and drought take toll on once mighty waterway.
Officials to meet on Mekong crisis as fishing communities suffer
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Colombia opens 'national dialogue' after days of mass protests

Demonstrators slam President Duque's initiative, saying his government did not address demands of protesters.
Colombia opens 'national dialogue' after days of mass protests
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Doctors tell UK authorities Julian Assange 'could die' in jail

WikiLeaks founder should be sent from prison to hospital, over 60 doctors tell British interior minister in open letter.
Doctors tell UK authorities Julian Assange 'could die' in jail
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Australia probes 'deeply disturbing' claims of China interference

Australia's spy agency says taking seriously allegations China tried to bankroll businessman's bid for Parliament seat.
Australia probes 'deeply disturbing' claims of China interference
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Philippine troops rescue couple kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf

British man and his Filipino wife were rescued unharmed after 10 minute gun battle with members of armed group.
Philippine troops rescue couple kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf
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Lebanon protesters and Hezbollah, Amal supporters clash in Beirut

Hezbollah and Amal were both represented in the government of Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri who quit last month.
Lebanon protesters and Hezbollah, Amal supporters clash in Beirut
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US Defense Secretary fires Navy chief over Iraq misconduct case

Richard Spencer wanted peer review into actions of Navy SEAL convicted of misconduct in Iraq amid Trump intervention.
US Defense Secretary fires Navy chief over Iraq misconduct case
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Secret papers reveal workings of China’s Xinjiang detention camps

Documents detail use of technology and artificial intelligence to target people and regulate life inside the camps.
Secret papers reveal workings of China’s Xinjiang detention camps
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Palestinian factions agree to hold parliamentary, presidential elections

Hurdles remain before a date can be set, including whether Israel and the US would allow an election.
Palestinian factions agree to hold parliamentary, presidential elections
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Ukraine conflict continues to rage amid talks

Away from the Ukraine-Russia diplomatic wrangling, fighting still rages in the east, with both sides blaming each other for the violence.
Ukraine conflict continues to rage amid talks
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The New Space Race

There is a new space race - and this one is a little different from the Cold War version.
The New Space Race
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Protest death toll rises as anti-gov't protests grip Iraq

Iraqi forces use live bullets, tear gas to disperse protesters near the Umm Qasr port and in Nasiriyah, reports say.
Protest death toll rises as anti-gov't protests grip Iraq
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Ruling party faces exit as Uruguay votes for president

Conservative Luis Lacalle Pou led opinion polls against rival Daniel Martinez after striking series of coalition deals.
Ruling party faces exit as Uruguay votes for president
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Chile unrest: Graffiti used to express rage

Al Jazeera looks at some of the ways Chileans are protesting against the government.
Chile unrest: Graffiti used to express rage
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Palau corals ‘may hold answer’ to facing climate change threat

How climate change is affecting a world heritage site in the western Pacific.
Palau corals ‘may hold answer’ to facing climate change threat
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Severe floods hit southern France and northern Italy

Heavy downpours cause floods and landslides along the Riviera leaving two missing and hundreds displaced.
Severe floods hit southern France and northern Italy
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US Navy secretary says Trump tweet not a formal order

Trump must issue formal order to stop review of Edward Gallagher, who was acquitted of war crimes, Richard Spencer says.
US Navy secretary says Trump tweet not a formal order
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Sudan tribal fighting: At least six killed in violence

Ethnic violence broke out between the Beni Amer and the Hadendawa tribes in Sudan’s Red Sea state last week.
Sudan tribal fighting: At least six killed in violence
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Myanmar: New Al Jazeera documentary uncovers Rohingya abuse

As Myanmar goes to trial at the International Court of Justice over its crackdown on Muslim Rohingya, Al Jazeera sheds new light on some of its alleged crimes.
Myanmar: New Al Jazeera documentary uncovers Rohingya abuse
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Plane carrying 19 people crashes after takeoff in DR Congo's Goma

Small aircraft heading to Beni crashes in residential area near Goma airport, officials say.
Plane carrying 19 people crashes after takeoff in DR Congo's Goma
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Voting under way in Romania presidential runoff

Centrist president Klaus Iohannis, 60, expected to defeat social democrat opponent Viorica Dancila.
Voting under way in Romania presidential runoff
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Fear grips Colombia protesters as anti-gov't rallies turn violent

In the capital, Bogota, peaceful protesters have been met by tear gas as some groups have clashed with security forces.
Fear grips Colombia protesters as anti-gov't rallies turn violent
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How mercenaries are reshaping the battlefield

Private military contractors and the future of war; plus, Saudi Aramco's IPO and OPEC, and Google's Stadia.
How mercenaries are reshaping the battlefield
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China says alleged spy seeking Australia asylum is a fraudster

Chinese defector has reportedly shared information detailing Beijing's political interference operations abroad.
China says alleged spy seeking Australia asylum is a fraudster
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Hundreds march in India to demand 'affordable education for all'

Former students and activists join Jawaharlal Nehru University students as they continue their protest against fee rise.
Hundreds march in India to demand 'affordable education for all'
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Egypt unveils animal mummies of lion cubs, crocodiles, cats

Cache of 75 statues as well as animal mummies were found at Saqqara necropolis near Giza pyramids.
Egypt unveils animal mummies of lion cubs, crocodiles, cats
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Polls open in Guinea-Bissau after weeks of political unrest

Twelve candidates contest presidential election many hope will bring stability to West African country.
Polls open in Guinea-Bissau after weeks of political unrest
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Health: Fighting Diseases in Ethiopia and the Philippines

From the islands of the Philippines to Ethiopia's Amhara district, meet the health workers tackling rabies and trachoma.
Health: Fighting Diseases in Ethiopia and the Philippines
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After months of protests, Hong Kong heads to key polls

Voting under way in local elections seen as a test for the pro-Beijing gov't after nearly half a year of demonstrations.
After months of protests, Hong Kong heads to key polls
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Chile police continue to use pellet rounds despite suspension

The use of 'balines' projectiles were suspended last week except in the most extreme situations.
Chile police continue to use pellet rounds despite suspension
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Planet SOS: Where will climate refugees go when the tide rises?

We travel to the island nation of Palau to explore the impact of rising seas and warming waters due to climate change.
Planet SOS: Where will climate refugees go when the tide rises?
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At least a dozen killed in Kenya landslide after torrential rains

Search for survivors ongoing in West Pokot region following heavy overnight rains, officials say.
At least a dozen killed in Kenya landslide after torrential rains
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Turkey offers $700,000 bounty for Mohammed Dahlan

Ankara puts Palestinian on most-wanted list, accuses exiled former Fatah official of involvement in 2016 coup attempt.
Turkey offers $700,000 bounty for Mohammed Dahlan
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Social media solidarity for wounded Palestinian journalist

Journalist Muath Amarneh was hit in the eye, apparently with a rubber bullet fired by Israeli forces last week.
Social media solidarity for wounded Palestinian journalist
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Students in India's New Delhi launch new fee protests

Hundreds gather for rally in capital as stand-off over proposed price rise at Jawaharlal Nehru University continues.
Students in India's New Delhi launch new fee protests
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Burundi accused of brutal crackdown on dissent

Opposition figures say attacks are being carried out to smoothen a transition of power in a general election even as the UN warns of a new wave of atrocities.
Burundi accused of brutal crackdown on dissent
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Bolivia Congress agrees to pass bill for new elections

Many hope the move will ease tensions that have left at least 32 people dead, as prosecutors launch an investigation into former president Evo Morales.
Bolivia Congress agrees to pass bill for new elections
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Guinea-Bissau's presidential candidates wrap up campaigns

Incumbent President Jose Mario Vaz is running against eleven other candidates, including two of the prime ministers he fired while in office.
Guinea-Bissau's presidential candidates wrap up campaigns
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Sri Lanka's election results worry ethnic Tamil

Winner Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s support dips in majority Tamil areas, where people have not forgotten his role in the civil war.
Sri Lanka's election results worry ethnic Tamil
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Are curbed air raids a sign of an ending Yemen conflict?

The UN envoy for Yemen has told the Security Council that the number of air attacks by the Saudi-led coalition has dropped dramatically in the past two weeks.
Are curbed air raids a sign of an ending Yemen conflict?
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Bougainville votes on independence from Papua New Guinea

About 207,000 Bougainvilleans are registered to vote on whether Melanesian isles will become world's newest country.
Bougainville votes on independence from Papua New Guinea
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Brazil's Lula pledges to make life 'hell' for Bolsonaro's gov't

Fresh out of prison, Lula pledges to 'defend' Brazil's people during speech to leftist Workers' Party conference.
Brazil's Lula pledges to make life 'hell' for Bolsonaro's gov't
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Hong Kong protests: Are police using excessive force?

Victor Gao defends police tactics in Hong Kong and China’s detention of Muslim Uighurs.
Hong Kong protests: Are police using excessive force?
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US policy on Israeli settlements: What's the legal basis?

Omar Shakir and Eugene Kontorovich debate the Trump administration's policy reversal on illegal Israeli settlements.
US policy on Israeli settlements: What's the legal basis?
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Distract, deflect, disinform: Israeli politics in spin cycle

How Israeli politicians are demonising Palestinians and using Gaza to score points. Plus, Algeria's viral stars.
Distract, deflect, disinform: Israeli politics in spin cycle
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US Thanksgiving holiday: Bad weather expected on peak travel days

On Wednesday, typically the busiest travel day, several areas of the country are likely to be impacted by bad weather.
US Thanksgiving holiday: Bad weather expected on peak travel days
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Racism and the black hole of gun control in the US

Would tighter gun laws help protect African Americans or make them more vulnerable to racism and police brutality?
Racism and the black hole of gun control in the US
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UK urged to end 'colonial administration' of Chagos Islands

AU deeply concerned by UK's 'non-withdrawal' from territory after UN deadline to hand over control to Mauritius expires.
UK urged to end 'colonial administration' of Chagos Islands
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Colombia protesters defy curfew as anti-gov't rallies continue

Fresh demonstrations come day after hundreds of thousands protested across country in mass rallies that left three dead.
Colombia protesters defy curfew as anti-gov't rallies continue
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Tanzania to hold local elections amid opposition boycott

Poll to be boycotted by main opposition over allegations of government manipulation amid mass rejection of candidates.
Tanzania to hold local elections amid opposition boycott
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Defiant protesters hold rival parade on Lebanon independence day

Separate parades held by politicians and demonstrators, as thousands of civilians march through the centre of Beirut.
Defiant protesters hold rival parade on Lebanon independence day
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Guinea-Bissau presidential election: Here's what you need to know

Hundreds of thousands of voters due to cast ballots on Sunday amid hopes the poll will bring political stability.
Guinea-Bissau presidential election: Here's what you need to know
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Record number to vote in pivotal Hong Kong district election

Vote scheduled for Sunday after more than five months of increasingly violent protests in semi-autonomous Chinese city.
Record number to vote in pivotal Hong Kong district election
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Transcript: Is Trump turning Pentagon into a protection racket?

Read the full transcript of our debate on whether Trump's strategy is making the military look like a mercenary force.
Transcript: Is Trump turning Pentagon into a protection racket?
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Maguindanao massacre: Families hope for justice as verdict looms

A Philippine court to announce verdict next month in the 2009 Maguindanao massacre in which 58 people were killed.
Maguindanao massacre: Families hope for justice as verdict looms
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Australia bushfires' smoke blankets Sydney

Australia's bushfires are growing, with dozens starting in the south, adding to hundreds already burning in New South Wales and Queensland.
Australia bushfires' smoke blankets Sydney
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Guinea-Bissau elections: Leader says he will respect results

President Jose Mario Vaz will be first democratically-elected president of Guinea-Bissau to have completed his mandate - but his mandate has been anything but stable.
Guinea-Bissau elections: Leader says he will respect results
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Palestinian journalist: Man shot by Israeli forces loses eye

Palestinian journalists wear eyes patches in solidarity with a colleague who was shot in the eye by Israeli forces.
Palestinian journalist: Man shot by Israeli forces loses eye
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Ambassador Sondland blew the impeachment inquiry wide open

President Trump's fortunes finally turned south with the bombshell testimony of the US ambassador to the EU.
Ambassador Sondland blew the impeachment inquiry wide open
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Families of African Americans killed by police talk of trauma

On the 5th anniversary of Tamir Rice's shooting, victims' families share the trauma that follows police brutality.
Families of African Americans killed by police talk of trauma
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'Revolution fist', symbol of Lebanon's uprising, set alight

Protesters vow to replace fist on Beirut's Martyrs' Square, after man destroys symbol of uprising with petrol bomb.
'Revolution fist', symbol of Lebanon's uprising, set alight
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Ukraine-Russia relations thawing ahead of talks

Before a face-to-face meeting between Ukraine's Zelenskyy and Russia's Putin, the 2 sides have been carrying out confidence-building measures to reduce tensions.
Ukraine-Russia relations thawing ahead of talks
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Oprah Winfrey, others pay tribute to late author Toni Morrison

Toni Morrison, a Nobel-prize winning US writer known for her work on race, died in August, aged 88.
Oprah Winfrey, others pay tribute to late author Toni Morrison
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Sri Lanka president pledges election at 'earliest opportunity'

Newly-elected Rajapaksa vows to 'consult the people' as soon as possible as he eyes early parliamentary election.
Sri Lanka president pledges election at 'earliest opportunity'
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Measure on 'Armenian genocide' blocked again in US Senate

Senator David Perdue prevents resolution, arguing that it would undermine efforts to overcome challenges with Turkey.
Measure on 'Armenian genocide' blocked again in US Senate
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Samoa reels from measles outbreak, death toll rises to 20

The Pacific island has declared a state of emergency and closed schools as it tries to contain the outbreak.
Samoa reels from measles outbreak, death toll rises to 20
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Studio B, Unscripted: With Elif Shafak and Wole Soyinka

Two writers discuss the rewriting of history, culture wars, multiple identities and the storyteller's duty to speak up.
Studio B, Unscripted: With Elif Shafak and Wole Soyinka
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DR Congo violence: Dozens killed by rebels in Beni

Protesters in DR Congo's Beni accuse UN peacekeepers of failing to stop North Kivu attack .
DR Congo violence: Dozens killed by rebels in Beni
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New Zealand jury convicts man of murdering British backpacker

Man found guilty of murdering Grace Millane, 22, will be sentenced in February and faces life in prison.
New Zealand jury convicts man of murdering British backpacker
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China boycott boosts ‘Oscars’ of Chinese-language cinema

Experts say China withdrawal from Golden Horse Awards has raised the annual event's international profile
China boycott boosts ‘Oscars’ of Chinese-language cinema
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UK election: Jeremy Corbyn reveals 'radical' Labour manifesto

Britain's Labour Party launches a 'radical and ambitious' manifesto, aimed at winning next month's general election.
UK election: Jeremy Corbyn reveals 'radical' Labour manifesto
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Bolivia unrest: Police disperse funeral protest with tear gas

Police fire tear gas at thousands of anti-government supporters attending funeral of eight killed in El Alto.
Bolivia unrest: Police disperse funeral protest with tear gas
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Fearing eviction, thousands of forest dwellers protest in India

Over 2,000 indigenous people rally in Delhi against possible amendment to a law that protects their land rights.
Fearing eviction, thousands of forest dwellers protest in India
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US expresses concern over China attempts to influence Taiwan vote

Self-ruled island that China considers renegade province due to hold elections for president, legislature on January 11
US expresses concern over China attempts to influence Taiwan vote
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Australia's ex-spy chief warns on China influence

Comments by Duncan Lewis likely to anger China, which has denied allegations of covert meddling in Australian affairs.
Australia's ex-spy chief warns on China influence
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S Korea set to end Japan intelligence pact despite US pressure

GSOMIA will lapse at midnight on Saturday; a casualty of deepening dispute over Japan's colonisation of Korean peninsula
S Korea set to end Japan intelligence pact despite US pressure
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US warships sail in disputed South China Sea amid tensions

Ships sailed close to China-claimed islands in the sea, which is also claimed by the Asian countries around it.
US warships sail in disputed South China Sea amid tensions
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Sudan: One of 10 countries most vulnerable to climate change

Desertification is already causing displacement in the country, which Red Cross says will be affected significantly by global warming.
Sudan: One of 10 countries most vulnerable to climate change
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Landmines still killing children, despite legislative wins

The past year has seen legal successes in banning landmines, but a rise in civilian casualties on the ground.
Landmines still killing children, despite legislative wins
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Iraqi protesters killed in fresh clashes in Baghdad

The overnight confrontation near two key bridges in the capital also reportedly injured more than 50 people.
Iraqi protesters killed in fresh clashes in Baghdad
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China demands Trump veto bills on Hong Kong

Beijing warns Washington of 'strong countermeasures' if Trump signs off on legislation supporting Hong Kong protesters.
China demands Trump veto bills on Hong Kong
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Apple abruptly scraps film premiere over 'concerns'

Streaming service's first feature film, The Banker, starring Samuel L Jackson, is pulled from US festival.
Apple abruptly scraps film premiere over 'concerns'
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Ahlan Simsim: Sesame Street's Arabic show to debut in Middle East

Ahlan Simsim is part of an initiative aimed at giving millions of refugee children in the region a learning programme.
Ahlan Simsim: Sesame Street's Arabic show to debut in Middle East
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Trump hopes Afghanistan prisoner release prompts ceasefire

Earlier this week, Afghan government released three Taliban commanders in exchange for two Western captives.
Trump hopes Afghanistan prisoner release prompts ceasefire
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Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa swears in brother as PM

The brothers, who were credited with ending civil war in 2009, come back to power on promise to boost national security.
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa swears in brother as PM
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Analysis: Who won the US Democratic debate?

Democratic presidential hopefuls have spent more time criticising President Trump than each other during their fifth debate in Atlanta.
Analysis: Who won the US Democratic debate?
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Africa needs The Gambia's leadership on human rights

By filing a case against Myanmar's treatment of Rohingya, Gambia has shown Africa's potential to promote human rights.
Africa needs The Gambia's leadership on human rights
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Scottish independence activists wary of bad Salmond publicity

Scotland's former first minister has been charged with a series of sexual offences, including rape and sexual assault.
Scottish independence activists wary of bad Salmond publicity
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The Iraqi women protesting for a better future

Meet the women in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square as they make their voices heard.
The Iraqi women protesting for a better future
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Exiled Egyptian contractor says he has a plan for change

Mohamed Ali, whose online call sparked rare protests against el-Sisi, says the fight is entering a new phase.
Exiled Egyptian contractor says he has a plan for change
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Somali-Canadian peace activist shot dead in Mogadishu

Almaas Elman Ali killed by 'stray bullet' in Somali capital's heavily fortified airport compound, local official says.
Somali-Canadian peace activist shot dead in Mogadishu
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Bolivia unrest: At least eight killed in clashes

Morales' supporters blame interim gov't of President Anez as security forces quell blockade at El Alto fuel plant.
Bolivia unrest: At least eight killed in clashes
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Vogue cover to feature Mexico's transgender 'muxe' women

Iconic fashion magazine to shine spotlight on Mexico's Indigenous transgender women with front-page splash next month.
Vogue cover to feature Mexico's transgender 'muxe' women
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Online fundraiser for bushfire-hit koalas tops $1m Aussie dollars

Donations pour in from nations including the US, France and the UK for Koalas caught up in Australia's deadly bushfires.
Online fundraiser for bushfire-hit koalas tops $1m Aussie dollars
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Syria: Idlib IDP camp hit by deadly missile attack

At least 22 people killed in separate attacks, including Qah village, from Syrian forces, volunteer medic group says.
Syria: Idlib IDP camp hit by deadly missile attack
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PM denies link to climate policies as fires scorch arid Australia

Fires have now sprung up in four states as firefighters battle to contain blazes that have killed six people.
PM denies link to climate policies as fires scorch arid Australia
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US Democratic debate: Saudi Arabia, impeachment, voting rights

Democratic presidential hopefuls unite in condemning Trump but largely back away from attacking each other at 5th debate
US Democratic debate: Saudi Arabia, impeachment, voting rights
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US considers pulling up to 4,000 troops from South Korea: report

Countries are in talks over cost of 28,000 US troops in South Korea with President Trump saying Seoul should pay more.
US considers pulling up to 4,000 troops from South Korea: report
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Shallow 6.1-magnitude quake rattles Thailand and Laos

Shaking could be felt more than 700 kilometres away in Bangkok but no immediate reports of damage.
Shallow 6.1-magnitude quake rattles Thailand and Laos
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Bolivia interim gov't proposes election bill as death toll mounts

The death toll since the disputed October 20 election climbs to 32 as security forces and pro-Morales protesters clash.
Bolivia interim gov't proposes election bill as death toll mounts
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Polanski film tops French box office despite rape claim

'An Officer and a Spy' surged in the charts despite campaign in wake of latest claims against the veteran filmmaker.
Polanski film tops French box office despite rape claim
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Twitter says UK PM's party misled public with 'factcheck' account

Repeat of name change stunt by ruling Conservative Party will draw 'decisive corrective action', Twitter warns.
Twitter says UK PM's party misled public with 'factcheck' account
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Chile police suspend use of rubber bullets over eye injuries

A Chilean human rights group has documented 222 cases of hospitalisation for eye injuries.
Chile police suspend use of rubber bullets over eye injuries
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Fighting China's counterfeit crab problem

Fake hairy crabs claiming to come from China's famed Yangcheng Lake have now flooded the market.
Fighting China's counterfeit crab problem
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In Pictures: Inside the besieged Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Photos show youths wandering the campus, with some preparing the Molotov cocktails while others slept on a gym floor.
In Pictures: Inside the besieged Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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Book about Jack the Ripper's victims wins top UK nonfiction prize

Hallie Rubenhold claims the Ballie Gifford Prize for exploring the lives of 'ordinary people' killed by the Ripper.
Book about Jack the Ripper's victims wins top UK nonfiction prize
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US service members killed in Afghanistan helicopter crash

The US military says two service members killed while the Taliban claim responsibility for downing of the helicopter.
US service members killed in Afghanistan helicopter crash
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Tottenham Hotspur appoint Jose Mourinho as manager

Portuguese coach signs contract until end of 2022-23 season, replacing Mauricio Pochettino.
Tottenham Hotspur appoint Jose Mourinho as manager
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Occupying Alcatraz: The spark that lit the US Red Power movement

Fifty years ago a group of activists set sail to reclaim Alcatraz Island, ushering in a new era of indigenous activism.
Occupying Alcatraz: The spark that lit the US Red Power movement
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Suez: The Yellow Fleet

The story of ships stranded by war on the Suez Canal and covered in sand for 8 years, told by the crews themselves.
Suez: The Yellow Fleet
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House Hitler was born in to become a police station

Redesign to ensure house will 'never again evoke the memory of National Socialism', Austria's interior minister says.
House Hitler was born in to become a police station
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Bahraini dissident says embassy staff tried to kill him

Bahraini activist claims diplomatic staff tried to push him off the roof then tried to kill him inside the embassy.
Bahraini dissident says embassy staff tried to kill him
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New front opens in Australia fires as schools closed, power cut

High temperatures trigger warning of 'catastrophic' fires in South Australia as utility cuts power to reduce fire risk.
New front opens in Australia fires as schools closed, power cut
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Iran's protests: All you need to know in 600 words

Anger over sharp hike in petrol price and rationing scheme sparks demonstrations in oil-rich Iran.
Iran's protests: All you need to know in 600 words
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Death on the bridge: The young lives cut short in Iraq's uprising

More than 300 people have been killed since protests erupted in Iraq last month.
Death on the bridge: The young lives cut short in Iraq's uprising
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Trapped protesters weigh options as Hong Kong aims for normalcy

About 100 people said to be holed up in Polytechnic University, as primary and secondary schools reopen after closure.
Trapped protesters weigh options as Hong Kong aims for normalcy
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Opposition leader and elite's 'worst nightmare' faces Thai court

Panel of judges will decide on Wednesday whether opposition leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit broke election laws.
Opposition leader and elite's 'worst nightmare' faces Thai court
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Israel says attacks Syria military targets after rocket launches

Military spokesman says Iranian and Syrian military targets attacked after four rockets shot down on Tuesday.
Israel says attacks Syria military targets after rocket launches
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'Clear message': US Senate backs Hong Kong human rights bill

China condemns passage of bill and says US should stop interfering in affairs of Hong Kong and China.
'Clear message': US Senate backs Hong Kong human rights bill
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Is Trump turning the US military into a protection racket?

US President Donald Trump has been asking allies to pay billions more for hosting US bases in their countries.
Is Trump turning the US military into a protection racket?
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Johnson and Corbyn duel in first televised debate of UK election

Prime Minister Boris Johnson tries to keep focus on Brexit as opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn stresses NHS.
Johnson and Corbyn duel in first televised debate of UK election
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UN expert corrects claim on children in US migration detention

UN expert Manfred Nowak corrects claim, but says US still holds more children than other countries.
UN expert corrects claim on children in US migration detention
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Ukrainian artist strikes a chord with matchsticks

A holder of three national records, artist Bogdan Senchukov is hoping for a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Ukrainian artist strikes a chord with matchsticks
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Ex-label says Taylor Swift can sing her old hits at awards show

The singer said her former label's new owner would not let her perform her songs at the upcoming American Music Awards.
Ex-label says Taylor Swift can sing her old hits at awards show
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Three killed in Port Sudan tribal clashes: medics

Clashes kill three people, wound 24 others, as police impose a nighttime curfew in Sudan's main economic hub.
Three killed in Port Sudan tribal clashes: medics
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Lebanon parliament postpones session as protesters block roads

Scuffles break out between security forces and protesters attempting to prevent MPs attending the session.
Lebanon parliament postpones session as protesters block roads
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Pakistan's ailing ex-PM Sharif flown to London for treatment

Nawaz Sharif reportedly 'fighting for his life' flown in air ambulance to London after he was bailed on medical ground.
Pakistan's ailing ex-PM Sharif flown to London for treatment
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Hope, uncertainty as Ethiopia's Sidama gear up for statehood vote

After long-running campaign, Sidama people to vote in referendum on whether to form autonomous regional state.
Hope, uncertainty as Ethiopia's Sidama gear up for statehood vote
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Qatari film festival pulls in younger generations

Some 96 films from 3 countries will be shown at the seventh Ajyal Film Festival festival on November 18-24.
Qatari film festival pulls in younger generations
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In desert dunes, electro fans rave about Tunisia tourism

Desert music festival enjoys boisterous revival after three-year silence ushered in by spate of deadly attacks.
In desert dunes, electro fans rave about Tunisia tourism
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Rohingya crisis through the eyes of Al Jazeera's journalists

Al Jazeera's correspondents reflect on stories they heard while they visited the Rohingya camps in Bangladesh.
Rohingya crisis through the eyes of Al Jazeera's journalists
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Dress Princess Diana wore when dancing with Travolta up for sale

A midnight blue velvet gown worn by Princess Diana has been put up for auction.
Dress Princess Diana wore when dancing with Travolta up for sale
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Indian soldiers killed after avalanche hits Siachen Glacier

At least four soldiers and two civilians killed after an avalanche hit a patrol team at the world's highest battlefield.
Indian soldiers killed after avalanche hits Siachen Glacier
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The story of Dr Meir Margalit

Meir Margalit, Israeli settler and soldier turned human rights activist, speaks to Al Jazeera.
The story of Dr Meir Margalit
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Trump and the Palestinians: A timeline

From recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital to softening its position on settlements, a list of US moves under Trump.
Trump and the Palestinians: A timeline
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Senegal inaugurates largest mosque in West Africa

Mouride Brotherhood raises $50m to build mosque in a country where nearly half of the population lives on $2 a day.
Senegal inaugurates largest mosque in West Africa
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US impeachment inquiry: Trump considers testifying in person

President Trump says he is considering testifying in person over impeachment inquiry into withholding of Ukraine aid.
US impeachment inquiry: Trump considers testifying in person
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Taliban commanders 'land in Qatar' as part of prisoner swap move

Afghan gov't releases three commanders in exchange for release of US, Australian citizens held by group, sources say.
Taliban commanders 'land in Qatar' as part of prisoner swap move
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Israel says intercepts rockets fired from Syria

The four rockets were fired early on Tuesday setting off sirens in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
Israel says intercepts rockets fired from Syria
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US, S Korea defence talks collapse amid backlash over bill demand

Negotiators left table after just one hour as South Korea faces backlash over US demand for more money for troops.
US, S Korea defence talks collapse amid backlash over bill demand
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Hong Kong protesters hunker down as police cordon off campus

About 100 people are thought to be holding out after night of confrontations between protesters and police.
Hong Kong protesters hunker down as police cordon off campus
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China says only it can rule on HK constitution after mask ruling

Legislature condemns High Court decision to overturn law banning use of face masks amid escalating protests in city.
China says only it can rule on HK constitution after mask ruling
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Sydney shrouded in hazardous smog from raging bushfires

High winds blow smoke across city sending pollution to 'hazardous' levels as temperatures rise again.
Sydney shrouded in hazardous smog from raging bushfires
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'We'll be back': Evo Morales on Bolivia unrest and resignation

The former president of Bolivia discusses his resignation, his country's political crisis, and his plans for the future.
'We'll be back': Evo Morales on Bolivia unrest and resignation
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'Bonds of friendship': Pope Francis heads to Thailand and Japan

Pope to visit two largely Buddhist nations to strengthen ties and reiterate call for elimination of nuclear weapons.
'Bonds of friendship': Pope Francis heads to Thailand and Japan
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One month on: Protests in Chile persist despite gov't concessions

Chileans vow to continue in the streets until the gov't meets demands for systemic change, improved social conditions.
One month on: Protests in Chile persist despite gov't concessions
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Rights group: Deadly attacks on Sudan protesters were planned

Human Rights Watch says fatal attacks in June could amount to crimes against humanity.
Rights group: Deadly attacks on Sudan protesters were planned
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Sudan June crackdown: Claims of crimes against humanity

Human Rights Watch finds security forces' attacks against Sudanese protesters could amount to crimes against humanity.
Sudan June crackdown: Claims of crimes against humanity
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Turkey's legendary actress Yildiz Kenter dead at 91

Kenter, a veteran of Turkish cinema and theatre, passed away in Istanbul after more than 60 years in the spotlight.
Turkey's legendary actress Yildiz Kenter dead at 91
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