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War crimes judges to rule on ICC probe in Afghanistan
ICC's ruling comes days after Taliban militants killed at least 20 Afghan soldiers, policemen
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California declares emergency over coronavirus as US death toll rises to 11
US lawmakers reach an agreement on an $8.3 billion emergency bill to help fund efforts to contain the virus
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NATO chief warns of hard road to Afghan peace as violence soars
Overnight, Taliban militants killed at least 20 Afghan soldiers, policemen in a string of attacks
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China's coronavirus death toll surpasses 3,000
The virus has spread to some 80 countries, infecting more than 10,000 and killing more than 200 abroad
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OIC urged to intervene in Occupied Kashmir to save 'brothers and sisters'
OIC delegation calls on AJK president and discusses lockdown in IOK
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India comes under fire in British parliament over CAA, Delhi riots
Minister terms violence in Indian capital ‘very concerning’; condemns targeting people on basis of religion
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Diplomatic efforts afoot to rescue Afghan peace deal
The Taliban have made it clear that they would only join the intra-Afghan talks once their prisoners are released
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‘Indian illegal detention of innocent Kashmiris needs to be stopped’
Altaf Ahmed Bhat condemns illegal and unjustified arrest of Tariq Ahmed Shah and his 23-year-old daughter Insha Jan
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India lifts some restrictions on access to social media in Occupied Kashmir
Speed restrictions on mobile internet access would still remain in place until mid-March
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IMF chief calls for all-out offensive to counteract coronavirus epidemic
Georgieva says the lender has $50b without formal programme and $10b in no-interest funds for poorest countries
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Syrian girl who laughed off shelling in viral video starts new life in Turkey
Salwa crosses border with her parents last week at the invitation of the Turkish state after global attention
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Saudi Arabia suspends Umrah for locals amid coronavirus fear
Under temporary ban Saudi nationals and residents will also not be allowed into the other holiest sites
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Pakistan assures Iran of all-out support amid coronavirus outbreak
FM Qureshi expresses grief over loss of lives in telephonic conversation with his Iranian counterpart
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Iran coronavirus death toll rises by 15 to 92
Schools in Iran have been shut, major cultural and sporting events suspended, and work hours cut back
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EU unveils climate law as unsatisfied Greta Thunberg looks on
Swedish eco-warrior was in the Belgian capital for a Friday protest
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Poland announces first coronavirus case
68 people are undergoing tests in Polish hospitals to determine whether they are suffering from COVID-19
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Clashes as migrants seek to break through Turkey-Greece border
One migrant was shot in the leg as a group of refugees tried to cut their way through the fencing
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WHO warns of global shortage of medical equipment to fight coronavirus
It estimates healthcare workers each month will need 89mn masks, 76mn gloves and 1.6mn pairs of goggles
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India's Modi to go into virus lockdown for Holi festival
Authorities say isolation wards are being set up in 25 Delhi hospitals in expectation of a flood of cases
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Russia bans export of masks, hazmat suits to fight virus
Earlier, Russian president called for the closure of pharmacies that hike prices for face masks
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US launches airstrike against Taliban to defend Afghan forces
US Forces-Afghanistan spokesperson calls on the Taliban to stop needless attacks, uphold their commitments
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Hong Kongers hit hiking trails to escape coronavirus woes
About 101 patients have tested positive for the virus in Hong Kong, two of whom have died
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Future of abortion at stake in US Supreme Court case
Groups in favour of abortion argue the law would and lead to closure of two of three remaining abortion clinics
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Ukraine prime minister resigns after six months
Foreign, finance and defence ministers will also be replaced
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China approves use of Roche arthritis drug for coronavirus patients
There is no clinical trial evidence yet that the drug will be effective
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'An honour for women peacekeepers to work under UN flag, wear blue berets'
Maj Samia Rehman conducts intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions for air operations
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Amnesty says Iran killed two dozen children in November crackdown
It says families of victims are facing harassment to intimidate them from speaking out
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South Korea adds 142 more coronavirus cases
President Moon says govt will inject more than 30 trillion won into the economy to address the 'grave' situation
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US death toll from coronavirus jumps to nine
Nationwide, there are more than 100 confirmed cases, on both coasts and in the Midwest
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Biden wins primary in Warren's home state Massachusetts: US networks
Former vice president built a lead as 14 states voted to pick the Democratic challenger to President Donald Trump
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New Zealand police step up patrols after distressing image of attack mosque
A picture went viral of a man standing outside the mosque wearing a balaclava with a threat against worshippers
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Australia developing satellite to predict bushfire danger zones
It is hoped the data will help determine where bushfires are likely to start, where they may be difficult to contain
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China reports fall in new coronavirus cases for third day, 38 more deaths
Tajikistan govt asks citizens to avoid going to mosques for Friday prayers as a precaution
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UN rights chief approaches Indian SC over Modi’s citizenship law
Michelle files application with top court to join plea challenging controversial law
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Making cities livable
One city’s livability standards may or may not hold for other cities
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Pakistan wants Ghani to show flexibility
“Release of prisoners will not be unilateral but bilateral,” says Shah Mehmood Qureshi
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US drugmaker ships first batch of possible coronavirus vaccine
Shares of the biotech company soared soon after the announcement of its shipment
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Pakistan among worst-affected countries of air pollution ‘pandemic’
Scientists warn air pollution shortened lives worldwide by nearly three years on average
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Trump, Mullah Baradar discuss Afghan peace deal over telephone
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid says the call lasted more than 30 minutes
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2,000 surgical masks stolen from French hospital
French authorities will requisition all face mask stocks in response to coronavirus outbreak
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Pakistan fully supports Turkey’s efforts in fight against terrorism, Imran tells Erdogan
Premier telephones president, condoles over Turkish solders’ death in Idlib attack
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President Ghani asks Afghan Taliban to break ties with Pakistan
Islamabad urges Kabul and Taliban to show flexibility and move forward
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WATCH: Sickening French 'Pizza Corona' gag infuriates Italians
This is not satire, it's an insult to an entire nation, say Italian ministers
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Quarantine, not vaccine will stop virus: Italy corona expert
President Trump calls holding large campaign rallies 'very safe' amid virus outbreak
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Dogs can detect heat with 'infrared sensor' in their nose
Dogs are able to sense the thermal radiation coming from warm bodies, scientists reveal
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South Korea declares 'war' on coronavirus
Move comes as South Asian nation reports 31 deaths, over 5,000 cases of confirmed COVID-19
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After banning Umrah pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia restricts entry for GCC citizens
Restriction is implemented from entering kingdom for 14 days after returning from outside due to coronavirus fear
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Pakistan ranks as most inexpensive country to live in
Magazine's findings based on cost of living, rent, groceries, eating out and purchasing power
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India summons Iran envoy over Delhi violence comment
Tehran condemns 'organised violence against Indian Muslims' which claimed at least 47 lives
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Turkey shoots down Syrian warplane as fighting escalates
327 Syrian regime soldiers were neutralised, says defence ministry