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Afghanistan, Myanmar and India are also seen as failing to reach the target by varying degrees

Cambodia, Senegal and Rwanda have made the biggest strides since 2005 in reducing inequalities

Health may be a provincial matter, but ultimately it is a national matter concerning all citizens

Conflict flared after Kurdish independence referendum

Accuser says that Trump had made unwanted sexual advances toward her

Trump had also called during his run for president for Bergdahl to be put to death for desertion

Observations confirm that gold and other heavy metals were blown into space in aftermath of merger of the stars

Isnilon Hapilon's death came during a push to end the four-month siege of Marawi

Rise seen in the number of migrants trying to make the perilous sea crossing from Tunisia to Europe since summer

There were 2,155 rape cases recorded in Delhi last year

The movement comes in days after Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was accused of rape and sexual assault

In a photo viral on social media, Mark Rutte was spotted parking his bike outside the palace

For many Dutch Jews, anti-Semitism has become a hobby, says van de Kamp

Poster shows Trump with the body of a dog being decapitated by an axe

Village's two schools are afraid of opening and the population has fled, said local chief

Iraqi troops and allied forces launched the operation overnight

Distressed passengers wearing oxygen masks can be seen in video of AirAsia flight's return to Australia

Draft bill would ban LGBT content; comes amid police raids on 'gay' spas

'President of the Catalan government has decided not to respond to the request made by the government,'

London named best megacity for women; Tokyo has lowest risk of sexual harrassment

Unsubstantiated allegations by Afghan senate chief are likely to garner suspicion

Campaign started after Harvey Weinstein's allegations came to life

Maduro's socialist party win governorships in 17 of the 23 states

Hanjin Group is one of South Korea's largest companies and the parent of Korean Air, the country's flag carrier

Puigdemont is under intense pressure from Madrid and European neighbours to abandon his independence push

Ha made the statement after a Tunisian man stabbed two women to death

Catalonia risks losing autonomy after Puigdemont avoids clarifying stance on independence declaration

13 photos from events around the world

"Planet Nine" could be 10 times mass of Earth, 20 times farther from sun than Neptune

Park faces multiple charges including bribery, coercion and abuse of power

Clinton said women were held to 'maddening' double standards as compared to male counterparts

Kirkuk has emerged as main flashpoint in dispute

First incident of drone hitting commercial aircraft in Canada

Blast came two days after Somalia's defence minister, army chief both resigned from their posts without explanation

All hotels and related buildings will also be taxed and plans are under way to open various ziaraat

Police warn death toll could rise further

Clinton suggested that commercial ties with the EU could not be replaced by a new trading relationship Trump

Meditation promotes mental wellbeing through concentration, breathing techniques and self-awareness

The overall number of dead is higher if you include those targeted by Russian and Syrian strikes

We strongly reject these fake and fabricated allegations of this Canadian family, says Taliban spokesman

The couple’s decision to visit Wardak and Boyle’s unusual personal history set off widespread speculation

Earlier, US President Donald Trump decertified Iran's compliance with 2015 agreement

LoC will be demolished like East, West Germany demolished Berlin Wall, says Barrister Sultan Mehmood

Saudi civil defence posted photos of an enormous lumber yard engulfed in flames

After a lifetime of seeking out the next frontier, he believes filmmaking will be his final project

Villagers celebrated by parading with the dead animal's carcass for nearly three hours

Princess Rima is a graduate in museology from an American university

Workers have mixed feelings on closure despite assured reemployment

Defence ministry says strike targeted IS militants but provincial representative claims the dead include civilians

Angry locals stone to death then burn his body