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Iran's Zarif skips Davos over programme change
World Economic Forum organisers abruptly changed schedule: Iranian foreign ministry
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Iran has not ruled out talks to end nuclear dispute, says official
Says further move by Tehran to scale back its commitments to the deal will depend on actions by parties
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UN's decarbonisation target for shipping to cost over $1 trillion
The estimates were based on ammonia being the primary zero carbon fuel choice
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China moves on takeout containers in bid to reduce plastic waste
By 2025, the authorities say they have planned to effectively control plastic pollution
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SARS-like virus spreads in China, reaches third Asian country
South Korea has reported its first case - a 35-year-old woman who flew in from Wuhan province
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Trump backers and critics clash as impeachment trial nears
It will be a gruelling exercise, says Republican Senator John Cornyn
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Nine killed, one missing in Indonesia bridge collapse
Parts of the Southeast Asian archipelago have been deluged with torrential downpours
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Greece seeks to break wall of silence on femicide
It was one of a dozen femicides recorded in 2019 by women's rights NGOs in Greece, a country of 10 million people
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Dust storms,giant hail batter bushfire-weary Australia
Australia has since October been overwhelmed by an unprecedented bushfire season made worse by climate change
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India test-fires submarine launched ballistic missile
India hopes to equip its ballistic missile nuclear submarine with the K-4 missile
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Vows of peace, fears of violence at Virginia gun rally
A top Republican says any group planning to incite violence at the rally in Richmond should stay home
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Australia's flame-scarred Kangaroo Valley calls for tourists to return
The tourism industry estimates the fires that raged throughout the holiday season have already cost it almost $688m
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In impeachment document, Democrats say Trump endangers security, Trump denies
In a 111-page document filed before Trump’s Senate trial begins on Tuesday, US lawmakers lay out their arguments
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Climate activists dressed as koalas set off on mountain hike to Davos
Hundreds of protesters gathered in the centre of Landquart, ready to brave the cold on a 40km march across Davos
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100-year old mosque hosts Hindu wedding amid anti-Muslim citizenship law
Mosque committee also gifts Rs200,000 to groom and jewellery worth thousands to bride
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China reports 17 new cases of mystery virus
New coronavirus strain has caused alarm because of its connection to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
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Harry and Meghan begin life as ordinary people – almost
The immediate question facing the couple is how they will make ends meet
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No more shop closing for five times prayer in Saudi Arabia
A custom, that has defined the kingdom among all Muslim countries, has long been discussed and disputed in the society
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WhatsApp resumes services after suffering a global outage
Users were unable to share images, GIFs, and stickers
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Alice Wells in Pakistan ahead of ‘imminent’ US-Taliban peace deal
A high-level visit from the US on the cards in order to acknowledge Pakistan’s efforts
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India, Sri Lanka seek closer military ties as China economic clout grows
China has been widening its footprint in region, including building expressways and upgrading airports in Sri Lanka
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A tale of two abdications: The parallels between Harry and Edward VIII
The two royals were born almost a century apart yet their decision to marry American divorcees is what binds them
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Bodies of Ukrainian victims of downed plane repatriated from Iran
Kiev-bound UIA Boeing 737, crashed shortly after taking off from Tehran on January 8, killing all 176 people on board
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Trump lawyers present defence for 'dangerous' impeachment
They will be joined by Ken Starr, who was at the centre of Bill Clinton's impeachment in the 1990s
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Officers beaten after police disband Hong Kong democracy rally
Riot police swept into the area and fired tear gas to disperse the crowds
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Iran warns of repercussions for IAEA over European moves
Iran has progressively scaled back some commitments under the agreement in response to the US sanctions
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Dutch art sleuth finds rare stolen copy of 'Prince of Persian poets'
Experts said the book could be of great historical and literary value for scholars and admirers of Hafez
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More than 80 soldiers killed in Yemen missile, drone attack
Tens of thousands of people, mostly civilians, have been killed and millions displaced since 2015
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Syria refugees bring new tastes and traditions to Kurdish Iraq
Empathy and shared norms have blossomed in recent years
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Brexit's new chapter: the 'impossible' trade deal
Talks can begin as soon as EU ministers agree their joint mandate on February 25
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China reports 17 new cases of mystery virus
Virus has killed nearly 650 people across mainland China and Hong Kong in 2002-2003
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Trump trial could be over in two weeks
White House blocked impeachment investigation in House of Representatives from accessing witnesses and documents
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'Trump gives dramatic account of Soleimani's last minutes before death'
With his typical dramatic flourish, Trump recounted scene as he monitored strikes from White House Situation Room
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Pakistan tells India to ‘put own house in order’
Delhi urged to refrain from feigning concern for minorities elsewhere for narrow political agenda
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Ahead of tinder box Virginia gun rally, Trump says Constitution under attack
Thousands of armed militia members have begun arriving in Richmond for the Monday rally
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Car bomb hits Turkish contractors, police in town outside Somali capital: police
There is no immediate word on any fatalities
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Erdogan calls on Europe to support Turkey's moves in Libya
Turkish president made his remarks ahead of a summit in Berlin on Sunday that will try to stabilise the country
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Taliban aim to sign deal with US by end of month: report
Taliban also agreed to scale down military operations in days leading up to the signing of the agreement
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Filipinos turn volcano's ash, plastic trash into bricks
The Taal volcano burst into life nearly a week ago, sending towering dust columns into the sky
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Mexico ramps up border security to block migrant caravan
Group of more than 3,000 people, mainly from Honduras and El Salvador, crossed into Guatemala
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FM urges US to ‘change lens’ to see plight of Indian minorities
Qureshi says Iran wants to de-escalate, reaches Doha for talks with Qatari counterpart
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Colombian army used US funds to spy on us, opposition senators say
Complaint comes after evidence that military agents had illegally eavesdropped on congressmen, journalists, judges
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FM Qureshi, after visits, says Iran wants to de-escalate
Foreign Minister Qureshi discusses Iran and Afghanistan's peace process Friday with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
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Four killed in Utah home shooting: police
Attack took place in the small town of Grantsville, on the outskirts of state capital Salt Lake City
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Amazon indigenous leaders accuse Brazil of 'genocide' policy
At least eight indigenous leaders were killed last year
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Teachers doused in jet fuel at California school sue Delta Air Lines
The plaintiffs say the pilot failed to follow procedures in dumping thousands of pounds of fuel over a populated area
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To defuse palm row, Davos diplomacy likely between India, Malaysia
Malaysia does not want to escalate the palm spat with India by talking of any retaliation for now
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Ukraine president rejects PM's resignation over leaked recording
He urged the PM to improve cooperation with parliament, optimise salaries of govt officials
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Union Jack, special coins but no Big Ben on Brexit night
Idea has infuriated those who voted against Brexit in the 2016 EU membership referendum
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Lost and damaged: Philippine volcano steals livelihoods
Destroyed crops and killed off potentially tonnes of fish raised in the lake that rings the volcano