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7 held in Russian anti-government rally
More than 2,000 people gathered to mark the fifth anniversary of anti-government demos that erupted into violence
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Russia says agrees with US to implement Syria air agreement
Both the countries discussed the Syria de-escalation zones and agreed to continue working on additional measures
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85-year-old dies on Everest during world record bid
The former soldier became the world's oldest climber to summit Everest in 2008
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Egypt kills two suspected bomb-makers in shoot-out
The ministry said the groups were Hasm and Lewaa al-Thawra
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Libya rescues 129 migrants stranded at sea
27 women and two children, were also there before being rescued by Libyan coastguard alerted by a local fisherman
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At least 29 schoolchildren killed in Tanzania bus crash
At least three survivors were pulled from the crash site by rescuers and rushed to hospital
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French MP dies campaigning for Macron
Corinne Erhel collapsed on stage during a speech at a campaign rally
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Diseases hidden in ice across the globe are waking up
Long-dormant bacteria and viruses, trapped in ice and permafrost for centuries, are reviving as Earth's climate warms
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Egypt reopens crossing with Gaza in humanitarian move
Reopening the border crossing will allow Palestinians stranded in Egypt to return to Gaza
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'Extremely' thin models banned in France
Up to 30,000 to 40,000 people in France are anorexic, of which 90 per cent are women
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UAE plans to tow icebergs from Antarctica for drinking water
Company engaged in the project believes icebergs may create micro-climates in UAE and bring rain to the arid landscape
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'Rats drank nearly 1 million litres of confiscated alcohol in India's Bihar'
Patna senior superintendent not entirely convinced that the story is true, orders breathalyzer tests for officers
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Trump travel ban back in US courts next week as battles stretch on
The nation's highest court is more likely to hear a case if the federal appeals courts reach opposite rulings
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China to hold finance talks amid concerns on protectionism, North Korea
Japan and China do agree on the need to respect free trade, which is crucial to Asia's trade-dependent economies
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Someday my prince will come, say Vanuatu worshippers of mere mortal royal Philip
Villagers pray to the 95-year-old prince daily, asking for his blessing on the banana and yam crops
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Afghan Taliban take district near northern Kunduz in spring offensive
Over the past 18 months, Taliban insurgents have twice succeeded in seizing the town centre of Kunduz
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Indian army arrests 12-year-old 'intruder' along LoC
Alleges boy was sent by terrorists in connivance with Pakistan Army
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Venezuela unrest death toll rises, Chavez statue destroyed
Opposition protests have often started peacefully but degenerated into violence
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French candidate Macron claims massive hack as emails leaked
'En Marche! Movement has been the victim of a massive and co-ordinated hack this evening'
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Minnesota's Gordy the goat rescued from kidnappers
Gordy was abducted at Indian Mounds Park from a herd of goats
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Trump loses another nominee for US Army secretary
Lawmakers said the pick was unfit because of his past stances against transsexuals, Muslims and Latinos
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Pentagon to lease privately owned Trump Tower apartment for nuclear 'football'
The Trump Organization did not reply to an email requesting comment
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Arnab Goswami’s TV channel goes live
Arnab Goswami, renowned for his hectoring style, is unapologetic about what viewers should expect from his channel
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Texas officer surrenders to face murder charge in shooting of teen
Oliver was fired by the force of the suburban Dallas police department
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Pictures of the day: May 6, 2017
We look at 13 pictures from events around the world
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Macron blasts huge hacking attack just before French vote
A flood of internal documents were released online barely 24 hours before the election
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Saudi man names newborn daughter 'Ivanka'
A picture of the birth certificate was widely circulated on Whatsapp in the Kingdom
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Escaped prisoners returned to overcrowded Indonesia jail
Tejo said the inmates told the police they decided to escape due to inhumane conditions in the prison
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Climate science: Bad news gets worse
Climate-related extreme events, droughts, forest fires, floods, major storm surges, have doubled since 1990
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Refugee orchestra blends musical notes from Syria to Tibet
Asad Qizilbash of Pakistan says working with musicians from different musical backgrounds is not easy
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Trump counterterrorism strategy urges allies to do more
The 11-page draft said the United States should avoid costly, open-ended military commitments
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Turkey fires 100 more judges, prosecutors in anti-Gulen purge
They're believed to be followers of US-based preacher Fethullah Gulen, the alleged mastermind of July 15 failed coup
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India calls satellite 'gift to South Asia', Pakistan says no thanks
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Maldives agree to use it; Pakistan says working on own satellite
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Demo banner reveals security 'flaws' at Eiffel Tower
Activists strung up a banner in protest at the programme of far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen
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Snow business: Empty slopes at North Korea's ski resort
With a 700-metre vertical drop, the skiing compares favourably to other destinations in neighbouring countries
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Man forced to eat own testicle in ‘Dark Ages’ torture
A hammer and chisel were used to knock his teeth out and his body was dumped on a wasteland, consumed by animals
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North Korea accuses CIA of 'bio-chemical' plot against Kim Jong Un
The acts have been put into the extremely serious phase of implementation, says ministry's statement
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'Doubts' over Saudi order said to ease control on women
Local media reports women in the Kingdom no longer need a man's consent to carry out certain activities
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English language 'losing importance', says EU's Juncker
Both laughter and applause greeted Jean-Claude Junker's comment
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India's top court upholds death penalty in Delhi gang rape case
Crime sparked large-scale protests and led thousands of women across India to break their silence over sexual violence
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Angela Merkel's censored photo in Saudia Arabia was actually doctored
German chancellor's image showing her hair censored on Saudi TV had gone viral on websites
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Greenpeace unfurls anti-Le Pen 'resist' banner on Eiffel Tower
Le Pen faces off against centrist Emmanuel Macron in the May 7 ballot
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Islamic State developed own social media network
New online platform was uncovered by Europol during a 48-hour operation against Internet extremism last week
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16 children were shot every day across US in 2012: report
Over 5,800 children had been admitted to hospitals with gun related injuries
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Muslim athletes win their battle to wear hijab while playing basketball
New rules to be implemented from October 1
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US photographer captures moment of death in Afghanistan
Spc Hilda Clayton and four Afghan soldiers had died in 2013 when a mortar shell blew up during a training exercise
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Families of San Bernardino shooting sue Facebook, Google, Twitter
Relatives assert three companies provided "material support" to Islamic State and enabled the attacks
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Trump savours win as House passes Obamacare repeal
The vote of 217-213 could hardly have been closer in the Republican-controlled chamber
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Ready for Saudi talks despite 'unlawful, inflammatory' remarks: Iran
Iran's UN Ambassador says Tehran has no desire, nor any interest, in an escalation of tension in its neighbourhood
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British man dies during sky diving in Thailand
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