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Briton facing jail for smuggling refugee girl says 'morally' right
The move triggers a flood of support online from well-wishers urging clemency
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US gunman in deadly Jewish site attacks gets death sentence
On hearing the sentence, gunman shouted at the judge and gave a Heil Hitler salute as he was removed from the court
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Indian PM attacked by senior party figures over poll loss
One-time Modi mentor LK Advani issues statement that appears to accuse PM of failing to seek consensus
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Guatemala issues orange alert over erupting Fuego Volcano
The country's Seismology and Vulcanology Institute urges authorities to take precautionary measures for air traffic
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Netanyahu says no immediate way forward for Mideast peace
A peace process to end nearly 70 years of conflict between Israel and Palestine has stalled for more than a year
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How mobile phones are making childbirth safer in Ethiopia
'Safe Delivery App' provides simplified instructions and animated films to deal with birthing complications
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India's Hindu cow mobs rule as religious debate rages
Almost every night, vigilantes lie in wait for suspected cattle smugglers in the desert state of Rajasthan
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Japan's first passenger jet takes off in maiden test flight
The plane marks a new chapter for Japan's aviation sector, which last built a commercial airliner in 1962
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Four indicted in massive hack of JP Morgan Chase, others
One indictment charged three people in the computer breach against the huge bank and other organisations
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US-Russia military communication improves in Syria: general
Pentagon and Moscow officials drew up a memorandum of understanding on flight safety guidelines
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Up to nine feared dead in US plane crash: report
The plane's owner, Augusto Lewkowicz, said nine people were on board including two pilots.
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Armed with anger: Indian former military veterans return medals
They protest over BJP move to fix pensions for ex-army personnel
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Google Maps guides travellers offline
The free map service will guide Android users to destinations without relying on internet connections
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Russia working to pierce 'any missile shield': Putin
The president accused the United States and its allies of looking to shackle Moscow's nuclear capabilities
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Obese kids as young as 8 show signs of heart disease
Researchers compared 20 obese children and teenagers to 20 normal weight peers, and found 40 percent were at high-risk
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Terminal 'Star Wars' fan dies, days after film screening
Fleetwood, who suffered from a rare form of connective tissue cancer, had been a fan since he was eight years old
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Stabbing attempt near Jerusalem, Palestinian attacker killed
The incident occurred in an area adjacent to Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem
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Apple chief warns UK against new spying law
The new bill would make it easier for Britain's security services to access encrypted communications
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India announces plans to open up foreign investment
The govt's reforms will open up 15 areas of economy, including lifting the cap on FDI in the critical defence sector
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Maldives announces end to state of emergency
With the lifting of the state of emergency, all fundamental rights that were suspended, have been restored
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In patriarchal Nepal, first female president works for equality
Bidhya Devi Bhandari says her work on strengthening the political voice of Nepali women is not over yet
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US teacher accused of sexual abuse goes on trial in Spain
Public prosectors have asked that he be sentenced to 66 years in jail
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What Britain is demanding from the EU to avoid 'Brexit'
These include decisions over the EU's single market, banking regulation and financial stability supervision
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Pope says Church should shun obsession with power, money
Francis says the Church should be "restless, always closer to the abandoned ones, the forgotten ones"
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For a happier life, give up Facebook: study
The study involved a sample of 1,095 people in Denmark
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Alstom wins 2.8-bln-euro Indian railway contract
First five locomotives will be imported and remaining 795 made in new factory
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‘Godzilla’ gator found outside US shopping mall
Weighing over 800 pounds, 12-and a half-foot long alligator lifted with forklift after being captured
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Turkish state broadcaster kicks off recruitment drive in Pakistan
TRT interviewing Pakistan's top journalists and editors for its new English-language project TRTWorld
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Thousands protest at Afghan killings as sectarian fears rise
The mainly Shia Hazaras have long suffered ill-treatment and persecution in Afghanistan
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Two Indians wounded in Saudi Shia region shooting
An Indian embassy official confirms that two nationals were wounded and are in stable condition
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Dutch populist Wilders seeks halt to 'Islamic invasion'
The only way to deal with it the refugee crisis is to close the Netherlands borders, says Dutch politician
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College in China asks female students to sign chastity pledge
Students are asked to sign a 'commitment card' prohibiting them from engaging in premarital sex
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Woman’s face smashed with beer mug at US restaurant for 'not speaking English'
Victim was speaking in Swahili when she was brutally attacked by another woman
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Saudi Arabia says will diversify oil economy to slow climate change
According to an estimate, Saudi Arabia emits 527 million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year
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University of Missouri president, chancellor out after race protest
Missouri, US, has been home to increasing racial tensions after police shot and killed an unarmed young black man
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Shootings at Mexico cockfight, football field kill 16
Cuajinicuilapa is famous for its mixture of cultures derived from descendants of African slaves
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More people giving to charity globally, Myanmar most generous
The study by the London-based around 1.4 billion people donating money in 2014, up from 28.3 percent in 2013
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Obama's immigration action blocked again
The US states say federal government exceeded its authority in demanding whole categories of immigrants be protected
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India seeks armed drones from US to counter Pakistan's Burraq
If approved, the drones would be another sign of growing defence ties between Washington and New Delhi
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Chile-bound cocaine seized on buses transporting soccer fans
Police say drugs were found in compartments under bus floors and under seats of both drivers
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US Air Force leader backs moves to speed up arms sales approvals
US Air Force Secretary says delay may cause potential buyers to make non-US purchases
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SeaWorld to replace 'Shamu' killer whale show in San Diego
After widespread criticism, SeaWorld plans to replace its killer whale shows with displays focused on conservation
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Suu Kyi eyes majority in Myanmar election: media
The party needs to win 67 per cent of contested seats across both houses of parliament for a majority victory
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Where night brings free electricity
Wind blows most strongly at night and the power it produces is inexpensive because of its abundance and tax breaks
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Aggressive blood pressure control could help millions: study
Current guidelines urge adults to keep their blood pressure below 140 mm Hg
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Specific levels of low vitamin D linked to heart troubles
Vitamin D is naturally produced by the body when a person is exposed to sunlight
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Modigliani nude sells for $170m, second-highest price ever paid at art auction
Final price for the 1917-18 portrait Reclining Nude was second only to Picasso's Women of Algiers which sold for $179m
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Japan calls on UN envoy to retract remarks on schoolgirl sex
UN envoy says 13 per cent of school girls in Japan are involved in forms of paid dating that can involve sex
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Russia sees possible 'terror' link in Egypt jet crash
Britain and the US, as well as international investigators, suspect a bomb exploded on board the Metrojet A-321 plane
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Arab League seeks end to Israel's violent 'escalation'
The summit between the Arab League states and 12 nations from South America aims to spread peace in Palestine

















































