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Putin declines invitation to visit Pakistan, claims report
Providing a reason for turning down the invitation, Moscow explains there is not enough ‘substance’ in this trip
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Saudi forces foil 'terror' plot, suspects killed
Islamic State group (IS) had previously claimed deadly shootings and bombings against security forces in the kingdom
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Tense protests outside Trump speech in California
Several dozen protesters broke through barricades, attempted to storm California Republican Convention in hotel
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First US Zika-related death in Puerto Rico
"Patient died of complications related to severe thrombocytopenia," US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said
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Afghan hospital bombing a mistake, not a war crime: US general
The general, said that 12 of the personnel involved were suspended or removed from command and four others reprimanded
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Gunmen kill senior Yemen police officer in Aden
Attack comes a day after after the temporary capital's police chief escaped a suicide bombing
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Indian state grants new job quotas after caste violence
At least 10 people were killed when Patidars took to the streets in Gujarat to demand they be included in those quotas
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Clinic hit in Syria's Aleppo amid outcry over hospital strike
The attack comes days after a strike destroyed a hospital, killing two doctors and sparking an international outcry
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Bohra Muslim leader speech urging FGM is 'huge disappointment' for India campaign
Although it is not mentioned in the Holy Quran, the Bohras consider removal of part of clitoris religious obligation
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Teenager in US sued for 'Snapchat car crash'
Christal McGee, 18, is accused of using the Snapchat’s speed filter, which left a man brain damaged
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11 people found dead in Norway helicopter crash
Several witnesses described seeing a powerful explosion and people were seen in the sea
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'US halts financial aid to Pakistan aimed at procurement of F-16s'
Obama administration took the decision after an order by US Senate's Foreign Relations Committee, says BBC Urdu...
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Kuwait steps up deportations of expat workers: report
Authorities deported 14,400 expats, compared with 26,600 in the whole of 2015
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600 kilos of Roman coins discovered in Spanish town
Coins are stamped with inscriptions of emperors Maximian and Constantine and are worth several million euros
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China aims for manned moon landing by 2036
The country also plans to land the first probe ever on the dark side of the moon in 2018
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Protests at Trump California rally turn violent
Hundreds of demonstrators clashed with police outside in Costa Mesa during a Trump campaign stopover
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Australian aid worker kidnapped in Afghanistan
Wilson was grabbed in the city of Jalalabad, close to the border with Pakistan
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10 most beautiful cities in the world
We take a look at the world's most beautiful cities
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Indian tycoon Mallya prepared to settle debts: FT
Mallya's massive debt has become a symbol of Indian banks' vast volume of bad loans
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Prince had opioid meds with him when died: reports
Media reports say pills were found both on Prince's person and at his Paisley Park compound
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Colombia legalizes same-sex marriage
The Catholic country follows Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay in formally recognizing Rights of same-sex couples to marry
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More tigers poached so far this year than in 2015: census
Conservation charity, Wildlife Protection Society of India, says 28 of endangered beasts had been poached by April 26
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US military softens claims on drop in Islamic State's foreign fighters
The number of foreign fighters joining the group had fallen to 200 a month from between 1,500 and 2,000
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Biden visits Iraq in show of support amid multiple crises
It was the first visit for Biden, since US forces withdrew in 2011 after nearly nine years of occupation
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Shrinking US presence in Afghanistan creates security concerns: report
US troop numbers have dropped to 9,800 -- and are set to fall further still to 5,500 by next year
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Africa's longest-serving leader re-elected with 94 percent of vote
At the last election in 2009, he claimed 95.37 percent of the vote
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Lawsuit against NY Times claims race, gender bias
Suit seeking class-action status was filed on behalf of the two women, aged 61 and 62
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Apple employee died of self-inflicted gunshot wound: police
The victim, who was found on Wednesday deceased in a conference room at Apple's campus in Silicon Valley
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US 'deeply concerned' over new China controls on foreign NGOs
China passed a controversial new law Thursday giving police wide-ranging powers over overseas charities
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NYC police say white powder at Trump Tower is harmless
Last month, a letter containing a granular substance was sent to Trump's son, urging an end to his father's campaign
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US army names first female infantry officer
Last year US military said it would let women serve in all combat roles
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Hamas says Israel bus bombing proof of 'resistance'
A wave of violence across Israel, the West Bank, and Jerusalem has killed 203 Palestinians and 28 Israelis
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FBI paid under $1 mln to unlock San Bernardino iPhone: sources
The Federal Bureau of Investigation will be able to use the technique to unlock other iPhone 5C models running iOS 9
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Indian PM invited to address US Congress in June
The visit is stark reversal since 2005, when Modi was denied a visa to the United States on human rights grounds
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Brother of San Bernardino shooter arrested with two others
Officials say charges stemmed from an immigration-related investigation that came out of their probe into the massacre
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UK man jailed over tweets glorifying IS
Police first became aware of Ameen in December 2013 during a raid at an address in London
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US Vice President Biden on surprise visit to Iraq
It is the highest-ranking visit by a US official to Iraq since Biden went there in 2011
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India gets homegrown satellite navigation system
System will offer applications for air navigation and can be integrated into mobile phones for use by hikers
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Labour suspends ex-London mayor Livingstone over Hitler remarks
Former mayor defended Labour MP Naz Shah who was suspended for sharing allegedly anti-Semitic posts on social media
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Turkish journalists get two years jail for publishing controversial cartoon
Karan and Cetinkaya went on trial last year on charges of 'inciting public hatred' and 'insulting religious...
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China imposes controversial new controls on foreign NGOs
The measure provoked concerns that it gives police wide-ranging discretionary powers amid a crackdown on civil society
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India asks Britain to deport liquor tycoon
Mallya, who used to run a liquor empire, left India on March 2 owing more than $1b and is believed to be in Britain
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Iraq shuts Al-Jazeera bureau for 'instigating violence'
The Doha-based news network said that it had not violated regulations or deviated from objective coverage
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Prince 'was diagnosed with AIDS six months before he died'
Sources say pop icon refused treatment because he believed God will heal him
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Air strikes on Aleppo hospital kill 27, including children
The city's last pediatrician was also killed in the strike
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Swedish politician 'steps down over virulent anti-Islam posts'
Karlsson allegedly threatened to carry out a suicide bombing against a mosque
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8 most expensive cars in the world
We take a look at the most expensive cars of 2016
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Philippines' Pacquiao shocked at 'Islamic' militant kidnap claim
Abu Sayyaf, a notorious gang that beheaded a Canadian hostage this week, had planned to abduct Pacquiao
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Watchers wonder if Apple has lost its magic
The question was front-of-mind Wednesday on Wall Street, where shares fell more than 6% to $97.82
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Police, Hindu hardliners halt church wedding in India
Wedding was stopped because the girl was a Hindu and not yet 18, police say

















































