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Ethiopia says death toll from raid rises to 208; 108 children kidnapped
The attack took place on Friday in the Horn of Africa nation's Gambela region
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China launches pollution probe after hundreds of students fall sick
Communist Party has dedicated more resources and attention to cleaning the country's polluted air, water and soil
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Syrian rebels declare new "battle" against government forces after truce violations
The group says in a statement they will respond "with force"
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Bus carrying Indian artists crashes, killing 27
The driver of the chartered vehicle appeared to have taken a sharp turn
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Syria opposition threatens to quit talks as Aleppo fighting flares
High Negotiations Committee says 'negotiations can collapse if Syria's regime refuses to compromise'
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Chinese official calls Trump 'irrational' on trade
The United States reported a $366-billion trade deficit with China in 2015, up from $343 billion in 2014
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In need of cash, India chases $117 bln in elusive back taxes
In India, only about one in 18 earning individuals pays tax
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Quake kills 272 along devastated Ecuador coast
The 7.8 magnitude quake struck off the Pacific coast on Saturday
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Nobel laureates to visit North Korea for 'silent diplomacy'
Trio of Nobel laureates will take part in a "humanitarian" visit to North Korea
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Islamic State income drops 30 percent on lower oil, tax revenue: IHS
Islamic State's income and the population under its control fall by about a third
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Suspected drone hits plane during Heathrow landing
Civil Aviation Authority says it was "totally unacceptable" to fly drones close to airports
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Afghan teenager braves threats, family pressure to lead women's orchestra
Few people of her age have battled as fiercely to pursue their passion in the face of family hostility and threats
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'Instant paradise': An Afghan child bomber's journey
The runaway teen was apprehended in 2014 as he was about to blow himself up outside a district governor's office
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Chinese military aircraft makes first public landing on disputed island
The runways are long enough to handle long-range bombers and transport aircrafts as well as China's best jet fighters
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White House hopefuls bombard NY in campaign blitz
'Hillary is for Hillary; Bernie is for me, you, her and everybody' says Kevin Clay
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Fate of Obama's immigration plan in hands of US Supreme Court
The court is evenly divided with four liberal justices and four conservatives following death of conservative Scalia.
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Al Qaeda re-emerges as challenge for US, NATO in Afghanistan
If al Qaeda can operate in Afghanistan with increasing freedom, it may pose a greater security threat: Gen Nicholson
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India’s nuclear programme ‘unsafe’: report
Report notes problems in India’s nuclear programme arising from gaps in commitments New Delhi made
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South Korea's Park confirms signs North preparing nuclear test
intelligence reports suggest North Korea is readying to conduct a fifth nuclear test
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238 dead as quake devastates Ecuador’s coast zone
South American states rush aid to the affected region
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Uruguay storms kill seven, displace 3,600
The hardest-hit town was Rosario, 130 kilometers (90 miles) west of the capital Montevideo
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Suspected drone hits plane landing in London
The plane had been flying with 132 passengers and five crew on board
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Aleppo clashes kill 22 civilians, threatening Syria truce
Since February 27, truce has seen violence drop across parts of Syria, including the provincial capital of Aleppo city
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Yemen's warring sides signal optimism for Kuwait peace talks
A deal may help defuse tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia, who are allied to opposing sides in Yemen
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AU mission apologises for killing 4 Somalis mistaken for Shebab
The incident has been referred to the African Union commission
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Scotland should hold new referendum if forced out of EU: Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon says her party's manifesto will say there should be a referendum
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Assad party wins expected majority in Syria parliamentary vote
Assad's Baath movement and allies running under "National Unity" coalition won 200 of the parliament's 250 seats
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Most Germans oppose Merkel on prosecution of comedian, poll shows
Merkel demands Germany press charges against comedian after he recited satirical poem about the Turkish leader
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Netanyahu vows Golan Heights will remain Israel's 'forever'
Netanyahu's comments come amid a fragile ceasefire in Syria and indirect negotiations in Switzerland
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Saudi crown prince honours Pakistani for risking life to rescue citizen
Shawkat Ali Amin saved the life of a Saudi citizen who was about to drown
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India's TCS to appeal $940 million US court damages
Friday's verdict in the US came days before TCS announces its fourth-quarter and financial-year results on Monday
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'Francis gave us a new life': Syrian refugees taken in by Vatican
Francis took 12 Syrians from three families, all Muslims, home with him from Lesbos to the Vatican
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Latest battle to wipe out polio begins with vast vaccine switch
In 150 countries health teams to launch what they hope will be the final push against polio
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China launches upgraded drills for South China Sea fleets
Training drills with upgraded methods that resemble actual combat conditions to increase combat effectiveness
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Impact on Boko Haram unclear after splinter group leader held
Barnawi, designated a global terrorist by the United States since 2012, was detained on April 1
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Britain would face consequences if it leaves EU: France's Macron
Several foreign leaders have called on Britain to vote to stay in the bloc at the referendum
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Iran shows off Russian S-300 defence system on Army Day
President Hassan Rouhani says the country's armed forces are no threat to neighbouring countries
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Rescuers race against landslides to reach Japan quake victims
At least 41 people are known to have died in the double disaster
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US looks to Gulf allies to help Iraq rebuild post-Islamic State
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said he expected to increase level of US forces in Iraq from the current 3,800
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Muslim woman kicked off US flight as attendant 'did not feel comfortable'
Flight attendant asks woman to disembark after she asked her neighbour if he could let her sit in the aisle seat
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In race for White House, Cruz scoops up 14 more delegates
Ted Cruz picked up more delegates in the race for the White House, winning all 14 that were up for grabs
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Afghan child casualties soar as urban warfare escalates: UN
Between January and March, 161 children were killed and 449 others injured
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Rescuers search Japan quake rubble, Toyota to halt production
Rescuers pull 10 students out of a collapsed university apartment in the same settlement on Saturday
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Armed men from South Sudan kill 140 in raid in Ethiopia
The Murle, a tribe from South Sudan based in the western state of Jonglei, often stage raids to steal cattle
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Yemen police say foil two bomb attacks day before peace talks
At least five officers were wounded in the blast
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Heavy fighting continues in Afghan city Kunduz
Afghan forces fight back a renewed series of attacks on Kunduz, killing dozens of Taliban fighters
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Doha oil freeze talks face last-minute trouble
Saudi Arabia says it wants all members to participate, despite insisting earlier on excluding Iran
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Suicide bomber kills 4 Yemen troops near Aden airport
Suicide bomber driving a bomb-laden vehicle blows himself up upon arrival at a checkpoint
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Iran unveils S-300 missile system parts at army parade
Iran uses its annual Army Day parade Sunday to showcase parts of a long-awaited air defence system ordered from Russia
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Italians go to polls for a drilling referendum Renzi did not want
For the ballot to be valid, more than 50 percent of the Italian electorate must vote