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Israel freezes Ramazan permits for Palestinians after shooting
The move would affect 83,000 Palestinians granted permission to visit relatives and holy sites, says statement
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Microsoft finds cancer clues in search queries
By analysing queries, scientists may be able to identify internet users who are suffering from pancreatic cancer
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Senior Haqqani leader killed in US drone strike in Afghanistan
According to Afghan officials, Sirajuddin Khadmi provided logistic support to militants; Taliban deny leader's death
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India plans expanded missile export drive, with China on its mind
India seeks to send weapons the other way in order to shore up partners' defenses and boost revenues
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Mexico, Switzerland back India's bid to join NSG non-proliferation body
Switzerland also agreed this week to support India's bid for membership made last month
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Three dead in Tel Aviv mass shooting
Almost nine people were shot in the attack
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Sheep invade Spanish city after shepherd falls asleep
Two police cars were dispatched to the scene and it took five officers and the shepherd 30-45 minutes
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Afghanistan bans media's use of drone cameras
Decision comes after recent incident in which a local media company flew a drone over the presidential palace in Kabul
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Modi wants deeper US-India security relationship
Indian PM addresses joint meeting of US Senate and House of Representatives
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Kerry says all should celebrate Clinton win, regardless of party
Hillary declared herself the Democratic Party nominee on Tuesday evening after winning the New Jersey primary
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Angry Sharapova will appeal two-year doping ban
Russian tennis star tested positive for meldonium during January's Australian Open
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European parliament launches Panama Papers probe
Over the next 12 months, MEP's will grill officials and executives over any connections to Mossack Fonseca
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Taliban kill 12 Afghans, abduct 40 others
The Taliban have stepped up attacks after announcing Haibatullah Akhundzada as their new leader on May 25
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Indian filmmakers go to court over censorship row
Lawyer told Mumbai's highest court Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) had demanded 13 cuts to "Udta Punjab"
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Scottish mosques invite Trump to visit
"He should come to the mosque and check it. Are they teaching terrorism? He should come and study Islam"
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Annual monsoon arrives in drought-hit India
India is in the grip of its worst water crisis in years, with 330 million people suffering from drought
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Berlin court hears challenge against Airbnb ban
Berlin authorities fear that private holiday lets are fuelling property prices as investors snap up apartments
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Muslims around the world celebrate start of Ramazan
First day of Ramazan around the world in pictures
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Bernie Sanders vows to stay in Democratic nomination race
'Next Tuesday we continue the fight in the last primary in Washington DC' Sanders
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Two Chinese tourists killed in latest Thai speedboat crash
Tourism is a key source of revenue for Thailand, but accidents involving travellers are common
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UK voter registration website crashes before deadline for EU referendum
Jeremy Corbyn, among others, asked govt to extend deadline if problem not resolved
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Is Barack Obama the new Jimmy Carter?
Since signing the nuclear deal with Iran, comparison between Obama and Carter have became more widespread
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Pictures of the day: June 8, 2016
We look at 13 images from events around the world
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Car bomb hits Turkey police station in Kurdish southeast
Several people were injured and ambulances were dispatched to the scene after the powerful explosion
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Russia challenges Airbus, Boeing with new jet
The aircraft is scheduled to come into service in late 2018
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New York renames Manhattan street 'Muhammad Ali Way'
The temporary honour can be seen near Madison Square Garden, where some of Ali's greatest fights took place
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False bomb threat forces EgyptAir flight to make emergency landing in Uzbekistan- sources
Sources say, no explosives were found on the plane which was carrying 118 passengers
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When Hillary Clinton ‘gave Bill a black eye in the White House'
Gary Byrne has also criticised Clinton's “appalling leadership style”
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Singapore blocking Internet access on government computers
The measure is aimed at preventing cyber attacks as well as the spread of malware to govt networks
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Indian police arrest kidney racket 'leader'
Police arrest three donors including a couple who sold their kidneys for a combined INR700,000 to pay off a loan
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Justin Trudeau breaks first Ramazan fast with Muslims
Trudeau expresses gratitude for invaluable contributions of the Muslim community in Canada
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Obama will not attend Muhammad Ali's funeral
Ambassador Jalil Abbas Jilani will be attending legendary boxer Muhammad Ali’s funeral on Friday
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Amazon's Jeff Bezos bets on India with $3 billion investment
Amazon has made steady inroads in India since entering the cut-throat, rapidly growing e-commerce market in 2013
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Fourth 'Islamist' militant shot dead in Bangladesh
Three "high-ranking" members of JMB were shot dead on Tuesday during raids by police in Dhaka
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Scottish politician on tackling racist abuse following oath-taking in Urdu
Hailing from lands of bhangra and bagpipes, Scottish politician, Humza Yousaf, has remained true to his roots
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Africa's richest woman edges towards power in Angola
Her appointment at Sonangol has political ramifications in Africa's second largest oil-producing country
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Thailand first in Asia to eliminate mother-to-baby HIV: WHO
The country went from 100,000 HIV cases in 1990 to more than a million three years later, fuelled by huge sex trade
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US obesity epidemic grows in all ages
Overall, 38 percent of adults and 17 percent of teens in the United States are obese
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Chinese jets in 'unsafe' intercept of US spy plane: Pentagon
'Two Chinese J-10 fighter jets flew close to an American RC-135 reconnaissance plane that was on a routine patrol'
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Obama congratulates Clinton, to meet with Sanders: White House
Obama also spoke to Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders
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France on high alert two days ahead of Euro 2016
The French government set to launch a smartphone app which would warn visitors of any "major crisis"
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US, India boost security ties
Obama notably put his shoulder behind Modi's bid for access to missile technology and nuclear commerce
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Staying in EU 'the British thing to do', says Cameron
'I really fear if we leave that we're going to see the economy suffer' Cameron
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Hillary Clinton's mighty challenge: to unify her camp
Clinton will have to get support on November 8 of young, passionate voters fired up by Sanders' grassroots campaign
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Saudi to showcase arts in reform drive
'The intention also is to transform the society' Culture and Information Minister Adel al-Turaifi
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Louisville ready to 'welcome the world' to Ali services
Earlier this week, Obama called Ali's widow, Yolanda "Lonnie" Williams to offer his condolences
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Shell says could exit 10 countries
Owing to the takeover as well as low oil prices, Shell is cutting at least 12,500 jobs
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India's monsoon forecasting to get high-tech makeover
Experts say better forecasting could help India raise its farm output by nearly 15 percent
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Hillary and Bernie, in each other's words
Bernie Sanders has crusaded for more than a year to convince Democrats that Hillary Clinton would make a poor leader
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Obama offers Modi warm farewell embrace
US president offers high profile backing for Modi's bid to normalise India's nuclear programme

















































