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Canada prepares to expand assisted death amid debate
Some psychiatrists oppose to expansion say it is impossible to determine whether a mental illness is ‘irremediable’
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Twitter Files: Former US President Trump’s ban from platform
“Twitter Files,” is an initiative backed by Twitter CEO Elon Musk to shed light on “free speech suppression.”
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UAE, Israel ratify comprehensive economic partnership agreement
Free trade agreement will remove or reduce tariffs on 96% of goods traded between the nations
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Iranian currency slides to new low amid unrest, isolation
Unrest poses one of the biggest challenges to theocratic rule in Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution
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China's capital swings from anger over zero-COVID to coping with infections
Epidemiologist Zhong says it would be some months before a return to normal
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Afghan religious scholar urges Taliban to support women's rights
Abdul Hameed highlights important role women play in the development of Afghan society, condemns 'narrow mindedness'
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At least four killed as Cyclone Mandous hits Indian state
Cyclone Mandous has damaged 185 houses and huts, says Tamil Nadu’s chief minister
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Power cuts in -30C spark anger in Kazakhstan
The northeastern city of Ekibastuz with a population of around 150,000 people, descended into an icy hell
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With eye on Washington, Saudi courts closer China ties
As ties expand, Riyadh is ‘moving very cautiously in areas that are more concerning to Washington notably defence’
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Residents hold their noses as crews mop up huge US oil spill
Environmental specialists from as far away as Mississippi were helping with the clean-up
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India stands isolated at UN Security Council during its presidency
New Delhi did not vote in favour of a resolution establishing a ‘humanitarian carve out’ to the asset freeze measures
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UN carves out sanctions exemptions for humanitarian aid
Resolution applies to UN agencies as well as humanitarian organisations participating in UN humanitarian work
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No Modi-Putin summit this year after they met in September: Indian govt source
Decision to cancel summit was taken after veiled threats by Putin to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine war, says report
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Bangladesh opposition mounts huge protest, MPs quit
Nearly 100,000 supporters of opposition party descended on Dhaka, demanding PM Hasina’s resignation and new elections
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US sportswriter Grant Wahl dies after 'acute distress' covering World Cup
World Cup security had denied him entry at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium and asked him to remove his LGBTQ shirt
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Iran's Raisi vows to pursue crackdown on protesters after execution
'Punishment of perpetrators of martyrdom of security forces will be pursued with determination', says president
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Russia giving Iran 'unprecedented' military aid, overhauling ties, says US
Increased ties transforming relationship into 'full-fledged defense partnership,' says White House
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Global economic chiefs laud China's 'decisive' zero-COVID reversal
The "decisive actions" would help revive growth both in the country and globally, says IMF chief
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India rides on Hindutva tide to persecute, dehumanise Muslims
New Delhi adopted laws and policies that discriminated against religious minorities, says HRW report
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Russia shells eastern front as Putin says West 'exploiting' crisis
Russian forces shelled the entire front line in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine, officials in Kyiv say
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UN human rights chief vows to follow up with China on abuse concerns
Volker Turk’s predecessor published a report on China’s treatment of the Uighurs in the final minutes of her tenure
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Some bloodstream infection bacteria grew resistant to last-resort drugs in 2020: WHO
Overuse of antibiotics has helped microbes to become resistant to many treatments, says report
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Sri Lanka shuts schools as cyclonic storm raises pollution, India braces for landfall
Authorities deployed nearly 400 disaster relief personnel in Tamil Nadu state, as cyclone ‘Mandous’ approached.
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Headscarf debate reaches Turkish parliament ahead of elections
Parliamentary debates are expected to begin in the second half of the month
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India rates Mumbai's 'very poor' air quality as worse than smog-filled Delhi
Residents of India's financial hub advised to stay indoors and avoid long walks
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'Made-in-Sialkot' Adidas ball puts Pakistan in the World Cup
More than business, it is a matter of prestige and honour for us, says Forward Sports Director Hassan Khawaja
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France fined for ignoring assylum seekers' accommodation claim
ECHR rules not providing accommodation violation of human rights
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Quiet streets, cautious firms signal China's slow exit from zero-COVID
Anxieties created by the 'zero-COVID' regime could hinder the world's second largest economy's return to health
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Belgian court suspends prisoner swap deal with Iran
Constitutional Court suspends agreement on extradition of Iranian diplomat who was jailed over terrorism charges
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UN experts condemn Iran's execution of protester
23-year-old protestor hanged after Iranian court finds him guilty of 'waging war against God'
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German chancellor says alleged links between far-right party, coup plotters ‘very bad’
Former AfD member of Bundestag being among accused is 'a very remarkable and very bad incident,' says Olaf Scholz
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US Congress passes landmark bill to protect same-sex marriage
"Today this chamber proudly stands with the forces of freedom," outgoing House Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi says
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Putin says strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure 'response to Kyiv's actions'
Russian president criticizes media for ignoring Ukraine's actions in Donbas
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Pope Francis breaks down, cries while mentioning Ukraine at public prayer
Francis broke down during a traditional prayer on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception in Italy
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Saudi Arabia signs Huawei deal, deepening China ties on Xi visit
King Salman signed a "comprehensive strategic partnership agreement" with Xi
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Hide your pin number: India ATM now dispenses gold coins
The gold ATM is the brainchild of GoldSikka and dispenses gold coins that weigh anywhere between 0.5 and 100 grams.
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Stolen data of 600,000 Indians sold on bot markets so far: study
Around five million people globally have had their data stolen, says world's largest VPN service providers
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Taliban flog 27 Afghans, including women, after first public execution
Criticism shows outsiders "don't have respect for the beliefs, internal issues of Muslims", chief spokesman says
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German police set to make more arrests after coup plot thwarted
The raids were the most extensive measures against the Reichsbuerger ever seen in Germany, Interior Ministry
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EU to 'step up pressure' on Russia with proposed new sanctions
Package to introduce sanctions against 3 more Russian banks, including full transaction ban on RRDB
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WHO member states agree to develop 1st draft of legally binding pandemic accord in early 2023
Countries met for 3 days to agree on next steps to historic legal instrument based on WHO Constitution
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US to 'take action' if terrorists regroup in Afghanistan
Spokesperson says US values bilateral relationship with Pakistan, welcomes opportunities to expand cooperation
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Peru's ex-President Castillo shifted to prison as new leader takes office
VP Dina Boluarte sworn in as Peru's new president after Castillo impeached after trying to dissolve parliament
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COVID fears mount as China relaxes curbs
Analysts say China ill-prepared for big spike in cases as cities urge residents to proceed with caution
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BJP set for landslide win in Gujarat state
Early counting projects party winning even larger majority than 2017 elections
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Pakistan calls for inclusive process at WHO pandemic pact talks
WHO chief said accord a chance to make world safer for generations; labelled distribution of shots 'vaccine apartheid'
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Iran's Raisi praises students for shunning 'riots'
Islamic republic has been rocked by protests since the September 16 death of Mahsa Amini
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US blacklists Pakistan firms over nuclear activities
Entities, based in Latvia, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore and Switzerland, were added over US national security concerns
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Khamenei's sister condemns his rule, urges guards to disarm
I express my sympathy with all mothers mourning the crimes of the Islamic Republic, says Badri Hosseini Khamenei
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Germany detains far-right group over plot to install prince by force
The group was inspired by the deep state conspiracy theories of Germany’s Reichsbuerger and QAnon, said prosecutors













































