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World Cup fans in Qatar introduced to Islam
Multilingual preachers at mosque explain religion, tolerance of Islam to visitors
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Iran crackdown in spotlight at UN rights council
At least 416 people, including 51 children, have been killed across Iran in the crackdown since Amini's death
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Indonesia struggles to get aid to quake survivors, rescue continues
Indonesia is one of the world's most earthquake-prone nations, regularly recording strong earthquakes
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Malaysia's Anwar appointed prime minister, ending decades-long wait
Uncertainty over the election threatened to prolong political instability in the Southeast Asian country
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European Parliament website hit by cyberattack after Russia 'terrorism' vote
Website currently 'impacted from outside', says parliament spokesperson
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Americans divided over Biden’s re-election as president turns 80
Joe Biden now US sole octogenarian leader, raising questions about how old is too old for an American president
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Afghan capital gets 400 new loudspeakers to encourage prayers
Loudspeakers installed in different parts of Kabul so the people could listen to Azan at same time, says ministry
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Dutch court rules 2007 Dutch bombing in Afghanistan illegal
The amount of the victims' compensation should be determined at a later date, says court
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Blow for Scottish nationalists as UK court rejects independence vote bid
Scottish govt seeks new vote on independence
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Russian missile strikes knock out power in Kyiv region
At least one person was killed and 20 wounded in Kyiv region, where water supplies were also badly disrupted
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UN experts demand immediate release of Kashmiri rights defender Khurram Parvez
They reiterate call for Parvez's unconditional release by Indian government
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Turkey will launch Syria land operation when convenient: Erdogan
Turkey is more determined than ever to secure its southern border with a 'security corridor', says president
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Climate change will fuel diseases, warns Global Fund
The fund had witnessed the 'escalating impact' of climate change on health, says executive director Peter Sands
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Seven killed, several wounded in Virginia Walmart shooting
Local police believe there was only one shooter, who had been killed
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Bolsonaro challenges Brazil election he lost to Lula
Brazil's currency deepened losses after news of the electoral complaint, closing 1.3% weaker against the U.S. dollar
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China widens COVID curbs, Apple factory unrest adds to economy worries
Investors who last week were hopeful that China would ease restrictions soon have now grown worried
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Twin blasts in Jerusalem wound at least 15
Television images showed debris strewn around scene of first blast, which was cordoned off by emergency services
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Belgium formally gives employees option of 4-day work week
With new arrangement, employees will be able to complete 38-hour weekly working period in 4 days instead of 5
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'Butcher of Bosnia' suffers major health issues 5 years into life sentence for genocide
Ratko Mladic was convicted in November 2017 of Srebrenica genocide
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FIFA World Cup: Saudi Arabia declares public holiday over Argentina win
Kingdom made history by staging the biggest upset in FIFA World Cup thriller against Argentina, says PM Shehbaz
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At least 6 killed in inter-state border clash in northeastern India
Govt will take all steps to take action against those responsible for the inhuman act, says CM Meghalaya
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Taiwan is at the core of China's core interests: defence minister
The resolution of Taiwan is a matter for Chinese people, no external force has the right to interfere, says Wei Fenghe
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Türkiye to attack Kurdish militants with tanks, soldiers: Erdogan
God willing, we will root out all of them as soon as possible, says Turkish president
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Iran starts enriching uranium to 60% at Fordo plant
An atomic bomb requires uranium enriched to 90%, so 60 per cent is a significant step towards weapons-grade enrichment
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Major disruption to internet service in Iran -NetBlocks on Twitter
NetBlocks, which tracks connectivity around the world, tweeted that mobile internet was cut off for many users in Iran
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36 killed in central China factory fire: state media
In addition to the dead and missing, two are in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
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UN rights council eyes probe of Iran crackdown
At least 378 people, including 47 children, have been killed in the crackdown since Amini's death
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France shocked by second schoolgirl rape and murder in a month
The murder comes just weeks after France was rocked by the brutal killing of a 12-year-old girl named Lola
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Arabs shun Israeli media at Qatar World Cup, cooling hopes of a thaw
Qatar does not officially recognise Israel, setting Palestinian statehood as a condition for that
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Indonesia quake kills over 160, search for survivors continues
The epicentre of the 5.6 magnitude quake was near the town of Cianjur in mountainous West Java
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Swiss-based trust fund for frozen Afghan assets meets in Geneva
Swiss fund's statues indicate that disbursements will be for macroeconomic purposes
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Qatar signs world's 'longest' gas supply deal with China
The state energy company will supply 4 million tonnes of LNG annually from its new North Field East project to Sinopec
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UK comedian faked shredding money over Beckham's Qatar World Cup deal
Joe Lycett says he would donate money to charity if Beckham agreed to cut ties with World Cup host
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BBC under fire after not showing World Cup opening ceremony live on TV
Responses, criticism circulate on social media featuring BBC's previous attitude regarding similar cases
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India at 75: Hindu faith bottled and home-delivered
Buyers sparingly use holy water to bless important occasions, from births, weddings, and funerals to festivals
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Developed countries biggest users of child labour in supply chains: expert
'There are more than 300m working children around world despite children's rights,' says Fernando Morales-de la Cruz
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China COVID cases rise, hard-hit Beijing districts shut schools
China is fighting numerous COVID-19 flare ups, from Zhengzhou in central Henan province to Chongqing in the southwest
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In a stadium of their own, migrant workers say their sweat made World Cup happen
Match tickets for the opener cost an average of $200 - but the industrial fan zone was free
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Iran arrests two top actors who removed headcarves: state media
Authorities in the Iran describe the protests as "riots" and accuse the country's Western foes of fomenting them
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Qatar World Cup kicks off with glitzy opening ceremony
Sheikh Tamim, several world leaders attend mega event
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Explainer: Who will pay for climate 'loss and damage'?
COP27 summit agrees to set up a fund to support poorer countries being ravaged by climate impacts
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Malaysia's Muhyiddin gains backing for PM bid after indecisive election
Muhyiddin says he had won support from two regional blocs based in the island of Borneo
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Turkish air strikes target Kurdish militants in Syria, Iraq after bomb attack
89 targets destroyed included shelters, tunnels and ammunition depots, says defence ministry
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China records first Covid-19 death since May
China recorded more than 24,000 infections throughout the country in the previous 24 hours
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Two death-row extremists escape Bangladesh court
Two men were among eight members of the outlawed Ansar al Islam group sentenced last year
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Biden's age 'major concern' for many as he turns 80: US professor
Mark Jones says despite Biden's age, he is eligible to run for another term
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47 children among at least 378 killed in Iran crackdown: new toll
Iran Human Rights warns that the regime had been mounting a 'campaign of spreading lies'
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Children worst affected by Indian state terrorism in IIOJK
Report states large number of school boys are among thousands of Kashmiris arrested since 2019
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High stakes for Qatar as FIFA World Cup begins
Doha has been slammed for its treatment of migrant workers but points to labour reforms against exploitation
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Snowstorm batters western New York, restricting travel ahead of Thanksgiving
Erie County executive says most residents heeded driving bans and stayed home, which he believes averted tragedies















































