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China welcomes Putin's proposed summit on Iran
Russia and China opposed extending the weapons ban, which is due to expire in October
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Start of Afghan talks uncertain as prisoner release stalls
Afghanistan's national security officials say 'international partners have reservations' about releasing the prisoners
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Facebook exec in India files police complaint after report on content practices
Ankhi Das in her complaint to Delhi police says some individuals online had “intentionally vilified” her
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South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases since March
Another 5 US soldiers deployed in South Korea test positive for coronavirus, taking total cases to over 100
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China teenage climate warrior fights a lonely battle
She says, she feels like we're all on a sinking ship but everyone is still eating, drinking and being merry
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COAS holds military-to-military talks in Riyadh
Accompanied by ISI chief, COAS meets Saudi Chief of General Staff, and commander of joint forces
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Belarus leader Lukashenko says there will be no new election: Belta
Despite calls from the opposition and nationwide anti-government protests
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Britain encourages at-risk groups to sign up for Covid-19 vaccine trials
With over 100,000 volunteers so far no vaccine candidate has yet been proven effective against the disease
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Back to the paddy fields. Covid smashes Indian middle-class dreams
As the novel virus has infected more than two million people in India alone, and thrown the economy into reverse
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US coronavirus death toll hits 170,000 ahead of fall flu season
DC Director warns the US may be in for its “worst fall” if the public does not follow health guidelines
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Australia reports deadliest Covid-19 day
25 deaths in the country take national death toll to 421 with 290 more cases reported in a single day
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New Zealand delays election after return of Covid-19
Ardern has popularity rating of about 60 per cent due to her leadership during the pandemic
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India coronavirus deaths hit 50,000
Country is third-most infected nation behind the US and Brazil
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Thousands of SKorea church members quarantined over virus
Country's trace, test and treat approach has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus
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34 Taliban, 2 Afghan soldiers killed as war flares up
US calls for jump-starting peace process as female member of Afghan negotiating team survives attempt on her life
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3m British jobs at risk if govt ends coronavirus support scheme
Official data last week said UK economy shrank 20.4%, plunging Britain into deepest recession of any G7 nation
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India's main opposition seeks probe into Facebook's treatment of Modi's party
This is an issue of Facebook’s global credibility, says Congress party spokesperson
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Saudi-led coalition downs ballistic missile aimed at kingdom: SPA
In late June, missiles reached the Saudi capital Riyadh
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South Africa coronavirus lockdown eases further
President says infections have peaked; curfew, restrictions on international travel still remain in place
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Donald Trump's younger brother Robert dies: White House
US president visited his brother on Friday at a hospital in New York
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'Lucky' Chinese phone number fetches $300,000 at online auction
The number ends in five eights, a sought-after combination in China
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Kuwait position towards Israel unchanged: Al-Qabas newspaper
Israel and UAE announced an agreement that will lead to a full normalisation of diplomatic relations
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Trump promises 'snapback' to force return of UN Iran sanctions
US president says you'll be watching it next week
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Screen addiction causes children to lose ability to draw
Children unable to establish healthy relations with parents before 4 more prone to addictions, says expert
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Israel says it expects Bahrain and Oman to follow UAE in formalising ties
Both Bahrain and Oman praised UAE-Israel accord, although neither have commented on their own prospects
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At least 13 missing, 12 rescued after vessels capsize in Bay of Bengal
Bangladeshi officials continue rescue operation after incident at Hatia Channel near Bhashan Char inland
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Palestinians protest Israel-UAE normalisation deal
Hamas says UAE ‘sold out’ Palestinians as thousands flock to Gaza streets
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UAE, Israeli companies sign 'strategic commercial agreement' on Covid-19 research
Deal considered a first towards effective partnerships between Emirati and Israeli business sectors for Covid-19 R&D
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South Korea accuses church pastor as Covid-19 cases surge
Surge in infections prompt authorities to reimpose tighter social distancing curbs in the Seoul metropolitan area
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Belarus envoy declares solidarity with protesters
Post election protests have thrown the European country in turmoil with longtime president Lukashenko under pressure
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New Zealand's Covid-19 outbreak grows, as Australian cases ease
Australia’s health minister says federal govt is close to striking a deal allowing production of vaccine in Australia
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New Zealand coalition partner calls for vote delay due to Covid-19
Ardern, who has been seen as largely resisting calls for a delay, is set to decide by Monday
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Right-wing groups clash with counter protesters in several US states
After hours of shouting, the protest turns into scuffles and fist fights, drawing in police backed by a SWAT team
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Lebanese president says Beirut aid should go where needed
Some Lebanese doubt authorities can carry out proper investigation, say foreign countries should intervene
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‘India has issued IIOJK domiciles to 0.4m Hindus’
TeK UK president says India has no right to celebrate independence after snatching Kashmiris right
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Anti-locust operation carried out on 11,103sq kms so far: NLCC
Pest controlling body says heavy locust onslaught restricted to two districts
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Three of 10 unemployed Americans have "very difficult time meeting basic needs" -- poll
The poll was conducted online among 1,215 participants across the United States
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US 'underprepared' for 'greatest public health crisis' in century: CDC director
The novel coronavirus, has contracted more than 5.3 million people, causing over 168,000 deaths in the United States
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Iran refutes US announcement of seizing Iranian oil tankers as 'lie'
Neither the ships nor the flag was Iranian
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Keeps out rain and Covid-19, Seoul tries smart bus shelter to fight virus
The glass cube 'Smart Shelter' has air-conditioning and ultraviolet light sterilisers to clean and cool the air
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Proposed Afghan peace parley hits snag
With prisoners' swap almost complete, Afghan government, Taliban trade barbs over delay in intra-Afghan talks
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Pentagon to set up new unit to investigate UFOs
The task force will detect, analyze and catalogue UAPs that could potentially pose a threat to US national
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German health minister warns against 'party holidays'
People returning to Germany from designated risk regions face a coronavirus test or two weeks’ compulsory quarantine
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Death toll from floods in Bangladesh rises to 217
47,000 people infected with water borne-disease; flood situation improves
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Deserted look in Occupied Kashmir on India's Independence Day
Internet services snapped in disputed region, streets empty with paramilitary troops, police out in force
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Indian state police kill 47 Muslims in 'encounters' in past 3 years
Muslims make up only 19% of total population but their 'kill ratio' was nearly 37 per cent
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Facebook turned blind eye to anti-Muslim posts in Modi’s India: WSJ
Company executive opposed applying hate-speech rules to a BJP leader fearing business fallout
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Hezbollah: Israel to pay heavy price if behind blast
Hezbollah not surprised by UAE, Israel deal as normalization already underway for long time, says group's head
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Afghan women's rights trailblazer survives gun attack
Gunmen opened fire on Fawzia Koofi when she was returning from a meeting in Parwan province
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'Massive poisonous shock': Scientists fear lasting impact from Mauritius oil spill
The damage, scientists say, could impact Mauritius and its tourism-dependent economy for decades