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TransAsia Airways plane crashes in typhoon-hit Taiwan, killing 47
100 firefighters were sent to the scene, as well as 152 military personnel and 255 police,says spokesperson.
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Bombs in north Nigeria's Kaduna kill at least 82
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for either blast.
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Missiles that shot down two fighter jets fired from Russia: Kiev
Military spokesperson says he does not have any information about the pilots.
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Plane carrying MH17 bodies leaves Ukraine for Netherlands
Grieving families and Dutch royals due to receive bodies as flags fly at half mast on day of mourning across nation.
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UN's Pillay says Israel may be committing war crimes
Pakistan calls for an immediate ceasefire and revival of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.
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Uproar after India MP 'force-feeds' Muslim fasting worker
Opposition says lawmaker violated the man's religious beliefs.
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Encephalitis outbreaks in India kill more than 150
Many of the deaths have occurred since the onset of the monsoon season in June when mosquitoes breed in large numbers.
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LoC violation: Indian firing kills one Pakistani
Iftikhar is reportedly the third citizen to be killed in recent LoC violations.
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Islamic State organises tours in their Syria, Iraq 'caliphate'
IS' buses fly the group's black flag and play militant songs throughout the journey.
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South Korean police slammed over ferry tycoon's body
Yoo Byung-Eun, 73, became the most wanted man following ferry disaster in which around 300 people died.
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Alleged Australian militant supporter deported, not charged: Police
Cerantonio had allegedly urged people to join rebels in Iraq and Syria.
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China detains five in expired meat scandal: Police
Shanghai authorities shut an OSI plant for mixing out-of-date meat with fresh product.
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Restaurant run by Indian convicts wins praise for politeness, hygiene
To be eligible to leave prison and work in the restaurant, inmates must have kept up an 'unblemished record'.
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Twin air disasters threaten Malaysian tourism push
Even before flight MH17 was shot down, Malaysian tourism was under a cloud following the MH370 debacle.
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Gaza rocket halts Israel flights as foes resist truce efforts
The 16-day long conflict has killed 639 Palestinians and 31 Israelis.
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Kabul trip: Haqqani threat neutralised, Islamabad assures Washington
Network’s fighters will not be allowed to return to North Waziristan: Dobbins.
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MH17 plane tragedy: Flight data recorders handed over to Malaysia
Dutch experts prepare to fly out bodies recovered from downed jet.
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After Afghan pullout: Keep funds flowing, Fatemi urges US
Fatemi says Pakistan expects assistance from US in case it fails to root out terrorism in next year or so.
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Nearly 600 Indian military suicides in 5 years
Defence minister Jaitley informs upper house of parliament.
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Poll result: Jakarta governor wins presidential race
Both candidates claimed victory on day of July 9 election, despite reliable polling agencies predicting win for Widodo
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Palestinians plead for UN action to stop Israel’s Gaza massacre
More than 100,000 Palestinians have fled their homes and are sheltering in schools run by the UN relief agency UNRWA.
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Afghan court to hear Pakistani appeal next week: FO
Legal assistance being provided, diplomatic channels being used for release, SHC told
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Amid global outcry: Israel piles misery on Gaza, rules out truce
More than 600 killed in densely-populated enclave.
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How a corrupt judge continued in the Madras High Court
In view of the adverse IB report, the judge should not even have been continued as an additional judge.
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Rebels return 80 fewer bodies than promised from MH17, experts say
Western leaders have complained that rebels have been tampering with vital evidence at the site.
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Pitfalls of the Ukraine crisis
Shooting of MH17 has re-emphasised volatility of situation that emerged after the violent change of regime in Ukraine.
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Chinese army shows off latest toy in its lethal arsenal: Dancing robots
Chinese army shows off technological projects including drones, small Transformer-like robots in bright colours.
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Worldwide ban on female genital mutilation sought at 'Girl Summit' in London
Malala tells the summit that there be no more FGM or child marriage.
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Delta suspends flights to Israel citing safety concerns
The announcement comes after missiles landed near the Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv.
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British probe finds 'hardline Islam' school plot
Reports adds it neither looked for, nor found, evidence of violent extremism in the schools.
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'Stop fighting, start talking' Ban tells Israel, Palestinians
UN secretary general urged the Jewish state to take a hard look at some of the root causes of the violence.
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Sri Lanka investigates navy over gang-rape of girl
Seven sailors were arrested, however the victim was unable to identify the perpetrators, says police spokesperson.
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Dutch to recover MH17 bodies from morgue train
Rebels controlling crash site release morgue train under intense international pressure.
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Rebel attacks kill 18 in Philippines: Military
Seventeen members of Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters and one soldier slain in day-long violence.
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Encephalitis kills 60 in eastern India in fortnight
Hundreds of people - mainly children - die across India each year from the mosquito-borne virus.
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'Industrial scale' tampering of evidence at MH17 site: Australia
Australian prime minister admits progress had been made but says more needed to be done.
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UN Security Council denounces persecution of Iraqi Christians
Over the weekend, hundreds of families fled Mosul.
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Taliban attack kills four foreigners in Kabul compound: Police
A government official says victims worked for a private contractor.
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Israel air strikes kill 7 in Gaza, death toll reaches 583
Seven dead include five members of the same family.
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Grievance: Kabul unimpressed by Waziristan operation
Foreign ministry spokesman alleges Haqqanis let off the hook.
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‘Unprovoked firing’: 75 border violations in three years
Three people have been killed and 48 injured in Indian firing on Pakistani villages .
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Ukraine rebels hand over MH17 black boxes, call ceasefire
Rebels gave in to demands for a ceasefire to allow investigators full access to the site.
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Extradition demands: Rights group wants to bring home women jailed abroad
Nine Pakistani women are currently detained in UAE prisons.
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Gaza death toll hits 558 as UN calls for truce
The fatalities include 28 members of one family; seven more Israeli soldiers also killed in fighting.
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FBI pushed Muslims to plot terrorist attacks: HRW report
In cases reviewed, 50% convictions resulted from stings, in 30% of those cases undercover agents played active roles.
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UN-SC unanimously condemns MH17 downing, demands access to crash site
Australia took the lead in drafting the resolution that was adopted after some changes were made to satisfy Moscow.
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Pak-US bilateral relations to be discussed: FO
Fatemi will also participate in a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) debate in New York on July 28.
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MH17 bodies to be handed over to Netherlands: Malaysia
Independent international investigators would "be guaranteed safe access" to the crash site to begin their probe.
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Pakistan to release 57 Indian fishing boats
Some minor repairs are required before the boats can be handed over in mid-September.
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When the destitute turns into Crassus
For the formerly homeless John Dolan, sketches of his dog George become a money-spinner.