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UN human rights chief vows to follow up with China on abuse concerns
Volker Turk’s predecessor published a report on China’s treatment of the Uighurs in the final minutes of her tenure
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Some bloodstream infection bacteria grew resistant to last-resort drugs in 2020: WHO
Overuse of antibiotics has helped microbes to become resistant to many treatments, says report
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Sri Lanka shuts schools as cyclonic storm raises pollution, India braces for landfall
Authorities deployed nearly 400 disaster relief personnel in Tamil Nadu state, as cyclone ‘Mandous’ approached.
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Headscarf debate reaches Turkish parliament ahead of elections
Parliamentary debates are expected to begin in the second half of the month
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India rates Mumbai's 'very poor' air quality as worse than smog-filled Delhi
Residents of India's financial hub advised to stay indoors and avoid long walks
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'Made-in-Sialkot' Adidas ball puts Pakistan in the World Cup
More than business, it is a matter of prestige and honour for us, says Forward Sports Director Hassan Khawaja
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France fined for ignoring assylum seekers' accommodation claim
ECHR rules not providing accommodation violation of human rights
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Quiet streets, cautious firms signal China's slow exit from zero-COVID
Anxieties created by the 'zero-COVID' regime could hinder the world's second largest economy's return to health
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Belgian court suspends prisoner swap deal with Iran
Constitutional Court suspends agreement on extradition of Iranian diplomat who was jailed over terrorism charges
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UN experts condemn Iran's execution of protester
23-year-old protestor hanged after Iranian court finds him guilty of 'waging war against God'
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German chancellor says alleged links between far-right party, coup plotters ‘very bad’
Former AfD member of Bundestag being among accused is 'a very remarkable and very bad incident,' says Olaf Scholz
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US Congress passes landmark bill to protect same-sex marriage
"Today this chamber proudly stands with the forces of freedom," outgoing House Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi says
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Putin says strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure 'response to Kyiv's actions'
Russian president criticizes media for ignoring Ukraine's actions in Donbas
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Pope Francis breaks down, cries while mentioning Ukraine at public prayer
Francis broke down during a traditional prayer on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception in Italy
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Saudi Arabia signs Huawei deal, deepening China ties on Xi visit
King Salman signed a "comprehensive strategic partnership agreement" with Xi
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Hide your pin number: India ATM now dispenses gold coins
The gold ATM is the brainchild of GoldSikka and dispenses gold coins that weigh anywhere between 0.5 and 100 grams.
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Stolen data of 600,000 Indians sold on bot markets so far: study
Around five million people globally have had their data stolen, says world's largest VPN service providers
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Taliban flog 27 Afghans, including women, after first public execution
Criticism shows outsiders "don't have respect for the beliefs, internal issues of Muslims", chief spokesman says
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German police set to make more arrests after coup plot thwarted
The raids were the most extensive measures against the Reichsbuerger ever seen in Germany, Interior Ministry
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EU to 'step up pressure' on Russia with proposed new sanctions
Package to introduce sanctions against 3 more Russian banks, including full transaction ban on RRDB
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WHO member states agree to develop 1st draft of legally binding pandemic accord in early 2023
Countries met for 3 days to agree on next steps to historic legal instrument based on WHO Constitution
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US to 'take action' if terrorists regroup in Afghanistan
Spokesperson says US values bilateral relationship with Pakistan, welcomes opportunities to expand cooperation
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Peru's ex-President Castillo shifted to prison as new leader takes office
VP Dina Boluarte sworn in as Peru's new president after Castillo impeached after trying to dissolve parliament
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COVID fears mount as China relaxes curbs
Analysts say China ill-prepared for big spike in cases as cities urge residents to proceed with caution
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BJP set for landslide win in Gujarat state
Early counting projects party winning even larger majority than 2017 elections
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Pakistan calls for inclusive process at WHO pandemic pact talks
WHO chief said accord a chance to make world safer for generations; labelled distribution of shots 'vaccine apartheid'
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Iran's Raisi praises students for shunning 'riots'
Islamic republic has been rocked by protests since the September 16 death of Mahsa Amini
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US blacklists Pakistan firms over nuclear activities
Entities, based in Latvia, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore and Switzerland, were added over US national security concerns
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Khamenei's sister condemns his rule, urges guards to disarm
I express my sympathy with all mothers mourning the crimes of the Islamic Republic, says Badri Hosseini Khamenei
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Germany detains far-right group over plot to install prince by force
The group was inspired by the deep state conspiracy theories of Germany’s Reichsbuerger and QAnon, said prosecutors
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Afghan Taliban carry out first public execution since takeover
Taliban spokesman says case had been thoroughly examined by a series of courts before supreme leader gave order
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China relaxes ‘Zero COVID’ policy
Authorities ease quarantine, nucleic testing; no health code required for cross-regional travel
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US court dismisses Khashoggi lawsuit against Saudi prince
Judge expresses reluctance but notes Biden Administration granted Prince Mohammed immunity
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Indonesian suicide bomber leaves note criticising new criminal code
Investigators had found dozens of documents protesting country's controversial new criminal code at the crime scene
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Female fans feel safe at Qatar World Cup thanks to reduced alcohol consumption
Ariana Gold, 21, told Reuters she was nervous before travelling to the Middle East as she did not know what to expect
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China cheers as government relaxes ‘Zero COVID’ policy
Shift in policy expected to ease pressure on sagging economy, bolster global growth
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'Humanity is treating nature like a toilet, committing suicide by proxy': UN chief
Guterres says multinational corporations of filling their bank accounts while emptying our world of its natural gifts
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Khamenei calls for overhaul of Iran's cultural system
Iran has been rocked by unrest since the death of Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini on Sept. 16 in police custody
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Morocco beat Spain on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals
African side won the shoot-out 3-0 after Spain failed to convert all three of their spot kicks
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Al Jazeera files suit at ICC over journalist's killing
The submission followed an investigation by the television news network's legal team
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Indonesia bans sex outside marriage in new criminal code
New code, which will apply to Indonesians and foreigners alike, also prohibits cohabitation between unmarried couples
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Seven killed in north Afghanistan as blast hits vehicle with oil workers
Another explosion in the eastern city of Jalalabad injures six people, say police
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China's Xi to visit Saudi Arabia from Wednesday
Three-day visit will include a bilateral summit chaired by Saudi King Salman and attended by Crown Prince MBS
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China bids farewell to Jiang Zemin
Death of former president mourned as country comes to a standstill
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Oil tankers queue up off Turkey as price cap on Russian crude kicks in
A $60 per barrel price cap took effect this week
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Moscow interested in concluding Azerbaijan, Armenia peace treaty
Russia offers to help unblock transport links, delimit borders, strengthen confidence-building measures
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Trump’s call to ‘terminate’ US Constitution draws ire
White House spokesperson terms ex-President's remarks 'anathema to nation's soul'
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Beijing drops COVID testing burden as wider easing beckons
People allowed to enter parks, supermarkets, offices and airports without showing proof of a negative COVID-19 test
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Prince Harry says UK royal household plays 'dirty game' by leaking stories
Britain's royal household regularly leak stories about each other, says Prince Harry
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Chinese hackers stole millions worth of US Covid relief money, Secret Service says
Secret Service declines to provide any additional details but confirmed that Chinese hacking team responsible











































