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World Bank chief says Afghanistan aid resumption unlikely
Washington-based development lender paused aid in August following the Taliban takeover
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German coronavirus infection rate hits highest since pandemic began
German doctors warn they will need to postpone scheduled operations in coming weeks to cope
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'Iran-backed militia staged drone attack on Iraqi PM'
Attack termed a message from militias of resorting to violence if excluded from the govt
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Pakistan, UAE ink MoU for ‘Green Cooperation’
Agreement between the two countries aims at promoting clean energy and nature-based solutions
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Indian capital's dangerous air ruins return to school as pandemic curbs eased
Delhi has worst air quality of any capital city but even by its standards past few days have been extraordinarily bad
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Toxic foam covers India's sacred Yamuna river
Polluted water did not deter several Hindu worshippers from taking a dip in the river to mark 'Chhath Puja'
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China builds mockups of US Navy ships in area used for missile target practice
The move reflects Beijing's efforts to build up anti-carrier capabilities, specifically against the US Navy
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Kuwaiti govt resigns, possibly helping to end political standoff
It was the second time a government headed by Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid al-Sabah has resigned this year
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Indian soldier kills four colleagues, injures three
Soldier of paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force opened fire at camp in central Chhattisgarh state
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Iran wants US assurances it will never abandon nuclear deal if revived
Khatibzadeh says Washington must lift all sanctions imposed by Trump
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Chile's desert dumping ground for fast fashion leftovers
Some 59,000 tons of clothing arrive each year at the Iquique port in the Alto Hospicio free zone in northern Chile
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Taliban victory sparks hopes of peace in rural Afghanistan
A democratic government was restored, women were once again allowed to work and study, and a civil society was rebuilt
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Bodies found at Nepal site where French climbers went missing
The men appeared to have abandoned their summit attempt and turned back when the avalanche hit
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New Zealand mosque shooter considers appealing life sentence
It was the first time a court in New Zealand had sentenced a person to prison for the rest of their life
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Sikh pilgrims await Modi govt to reopen Kartarpur Corridor
Despite strained relations, Pakistan remains committed to giving access to the religious community
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Pak flies into T20 semi against Australia
India out of World Cup as New Zealand defeat Afghanistan
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Global Covid-19 cases near 250 million as Delta surge eases
Over the last three months, the daily average number of cases has fallen by 36%
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US braces for surge of vaccinated international travellers
United Airlines is expecting about 50% more total international inbound passengers
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3 Palestinians injured by settler attack in West Bank
Israeli settlers attack Thala Bedouin community in southern Hebron
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Libya finds 3 more mass graves in Tarhuna city
Tarhuna city was former stronghold for Khalifa Haftar's militia
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3 mosques in France face Islamophobic attack
Cross, anti-Islamic slogans inscribed on walls of mosques in 3 provinces, says Muslim association
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Online Afghan humour: Laughter as resistance against Taliban
When a Taliban militant meets Afghan pop star Ayrana Sayeed, he tries to charm her
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High winds delay France's Thomas Pesquet, other ISS astronauts' return to Earth
Crew-3 has also been delayed several times, including by bad weather
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India hunts 'fake news' spreaders after anti-Muslim attacks
Four mosques were vandalised and several Muslim-owned homes and businesses were ransacked in Tripura last month
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Digital rights activists accuse Facebook of anti-Palestinian bias
Activists say political posts were removed or demoted especially by Facebook and Instagram
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Pakistanis among six face trial for ‘plotting against Israelis’ in Cyprus
The case prompted Israel to accuse Iran of plotting ‘terror’ attacks against its citizens in the Mediterranean island
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Iran blames 'foreign think tanks' for assassination bid on Iraqi premier
Mustafa Kadhimi survives assassination attempt by explosive-laden drone on his residence
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Iran's military holds annual drills near mouth of Gulf
Drill aims to display country's military might and readiness to confront our enemies, says spokesperson
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Two Pakistani activists take centre stage at Glasgow climate march
Over 100,000 people braved cold and rain to march through the streets of Glasgow
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Abu Dhabi to allow non-Muslim civil marriage under family law shakeup
The report described the civil law regulating non-Muslim family matters as being the first of its kind in the world
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Russian, Iranian FMs discuss nuclear deal
Vienna talks aimed at reviving Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action resuming on Nov. 29
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High-profile breakthrough cases trigger vaccine misinformation
So-called breakthrough cases are expected and do not mean the vaccines are ineffective
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Israel suggests US open consulate for Palestinians in West Bank, not Jerusalem
Spokesperson says will only accept a US consulate in Jerusalem, the capital of the Palestinian state
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Iraqi PM safe after drone attack on residence, military says
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack on Kadhimi's residence in the Green Zone
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US federal appeals court freezes Biden's vaccine rule for companies
Stay comes two days after the Biden administration unveiled the rule
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Dubai aims to attract 25 million tourists by 2025
Emirate also wants to attract 100,000 companies in 3 years, says Rashid Al Maktoum
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Turkey test-fires air defence missile Siper
Missile system to enter inventory in 2023, says top defence official
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'Her heart was beating too': Poles protest against strict abortion law
People holding candles and carrying banners marched through dozens of towns and cities
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China ruling party to further cement Xi's grip on power
President Xi is expected to be handed a third term in office, making him most powerful leader since Mao Zedong
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Saudi air defences intercept and destroy drone launched toward Abha airport
The coalition has often retaliated against cross-border attacks on Saudi Arabia with air strikes in Yemen
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Environment paying price of conflict in IIOJK
Experts say Kashmir region is home to 120 -150 glaciers but due to tensions they are receding at a pace
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Russia registers all-time high number of coronavirus cases
Over 41,000 more infected as authorities blame low level of vaccination for spike in cases, deaths
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US court convicts Chinese intelligence officer of economic espionage
Xu Yanjun was found guilty on two counts which carry a maximum of 15 years in prison each and a fine of up to $5m
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Archaeologists unearth room shedding light on slave life in ancient Pompeii
The room, in an excellent state of preservation, contains three wooden beds and a series of other objects
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New Zealand PM Ardern welcomes signs of US greater presence in Indo-Pacific
Ardern will host online summit next week of leaders from Asia-Pacific, including the United States, China and Japan
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55 Dai’sh fighters 'surrender' in eastern Afghanistan: Taliban
NDS chief granted ‘conditional pardon’ to the militants carrying out destructive activities, reads official statement
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Several injured in knife attack on German train
Police official says a suspect has been arrested following the incident
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Four women, including activist, killed in northern Afghanistan
Official say two suspects were arrested after the bodies were found at a house in the city
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TTP demands prisoner release as condition for talks with govt
The group says release of its prisoners would lay the ground for full ceasefire negotiations
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US mountain search teams crack four-decade-old cold case
Rudi Moder set out through the snow covered range, part of the Rocky Mountains, in Colorado, on February 13, 1983













































