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Pictures of the day: August 01, 2019
10 photos from around the world
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Prince Harry only wants one more child for environmental reasons
Apparently, global-warming has played a part in the duke and duchess's family plans
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Hundreds protest killing of students as Bashir trial set
Six people shot dead at the rally against growing shortage of bread and fuel in the city
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Korean soldier defects by river across DMZ: South
More than 30,000 North Koreans have escaped to the South since the two were separated by war more than 65 years ago
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US immigration agency names Venezuelan minister among 'most wanted'
A suspected drug smuggler, Tareck El Aissami is wanted for international narcotics trafficking
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Trump's son gets 'Victory' with horse from Mongolia
Trump also meets Mangolian president, praises his reputation in wrestling, judo and other martial arts
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Three charged in France for plotting 'terrorist' killing
They had not decided a specific target but considered killing a prison guard
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China says it has begun purchase of more US farm goods
China approached US suppliers to buy agricultural goods including soybeans, cotton, pork and sorghum
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Four school children among six shot dead in Sudan: doctor
More than 60 people wounded during the demonstration, five were schoolchildren
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Twin attacks kill 20 police in Yemen's Aden: sources
Civilians among scores of people wounded in the attacks
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Iran president says Zarif sanctions show US 'afraid' of top diplomat
They are doing childish things now. Maybe there's no better way to describe (the sanctions) but childish: Rouhani
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UK wants a Brexit deal but has the mettle for a no deal: finance ministry
Deputy Finance Minister Rishi Sunak says there is a need to remove undemocratic backstop
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Lawmakers with serious disabilities take seats in Japan parliament
The lawmakers and disabled rights activists say this effectively penalises those with disabilities who want to work
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Senior China diplomat says important for US-China to meet face-to-face
Wang and Pompeo discuss promotion of stable bilateral relations
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China warns HK protesters with slick military video
Three-minute video showcases the PLA's tanks, helicopter gunfire, rocket launchers
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US renews waivers for Iran civil nuclear projects
Projects include: Bushehr nuclear power plant, the Arak heavy water reactor and the Fordow fuel enrichment plant
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Trump, Putin discuss Russian wildfires: White House
Trump offers to help, Putin praises the offer as a good sign for improvement in US-Russian relations
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Malaysian lawmaker sorry for proposed 'anti-seduction law'
Lawmaker withdraws his proposal shortly after
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Exchange of fire on Gaza border kills Palestinian, wounds 3 Israel soldiers
There has been tension along the Gaza border since regular protests and clashes erupted there in March 2018
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US sanctions Iran foreign minister; Rouhani dismisses move as 'childish'
It has no effect on me or my family, as I have no property or interests outside of Iran: FM Javad Zarif
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US believes Osama bin Laden's son Hamza is dead: official
Hamza has reportedly threatened to take revenge against the US for his father’s killing
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London court sets November hearing for case of Dubai ruler, princess Haya
Two parties earlier said the legal battle was for the welfare of their children,did not concern divorce or finances
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French youths robbed after smoking poisoned cigarettes
Victims had smoked between two and four roll-up cigarettes offered by people they met on the street
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Pakistan Army stands by Saudi military, reiterates Gen Qamar
Saudi media minister and military adviser meet COAS at GHQ
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Two rare white rhinos pregnant at Belgian zoo
Around 18,000 southern white rhinos in the wild but they are killed by poachers at a rate of one every eight hours
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Indian Muslim 'instant divorce' ban hailed but faces court challenge
In response to the legislation, an influential religious group announces to launch a legal challenge
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WATCH: Three-year-old survives six-storey fall in China
Authorities say neighbours managed to catch him with a large blanket
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North Korea tests more missiles despite efforts at diplomatic solutions
North had fired ballistic missiles that flew about 250 km and they appeared to be similar to those launched last week
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Indian coffee magnate's body found by river
V.G. Siddhartha founder of the Cafe Coffee Day chain that beat Starbucks at its own game in India was last seen Monday
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US, China trade meeting ends with sharp response to Trump
Trump accused Beijing on Twitter of stalling, and warned of a worse outcome for China if it continued to do so
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Sanders and Warren defend progressive policies against attacks in US Democratic debate
Democrats were united in stressing the urgency of defeating Republican President Trump in the November 2020 election
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Dubai ruler’s wife seeks 'forced marriage protection order' in English court
Princess Haya bint al Hussein also applies for a ‘non-molestation order’ that protects from harassment or threats
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Afghanistan highway blast kills at least 34 on bus, injures 17
Pakistan condemns the attack, extends heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims
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Pakistan lodges strong protest with India against LoC firing
DG ISPR says Pakistan Army will take all measures to protect innocent civilians along LOC from Indian firing
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India's parliament outlaws 'triple talak' practice
Besides jail term and fine, the law will require Muslim men to financially support their wives
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Sri Lanka to offer free visas on arrival to boost tourism
Visa-free entry will be available to 48 nations, including China, India, and the United Kingdom
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Dubai ruler and his wife in custody battle over children
Case concerns Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum and one of his wives Princess Haya, 45,
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Trump says he is 'least racist' person anywhere
US president's attacks over the past two weeks have drawn criticism
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UN says almost 4,000 Afghans killed or wounded in first half of 2019
Rise in number of casualties caused by government and foreign forces, report reveals
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UN decries Russian use of force against protesters
UN human rights spokesperson questions disqualification of 57 candidates from the Moscow city elections
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Pictures of the day: July 30, 2019
10 photos from around the world
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Ex-Tehran mayor sentenced to death over wife's murder
Wife's body found in a bathtub after Najafi turns himself in and confesses to killing her
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Bangladesh 'extremely worried' over low male tiger population
Authorities areplanning to capture male tigers from other parts of the forest
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Plastic junk spawns desert island disaster in Pacific
Lavers organised a clean-up on the island last month, collecting six tonnes of plastic garbage
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Over 650,000 sign Russia petition to boost domestic violence law
The issue is rarely discussed publicly and campaigners say police often ignore cases
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UN urges probe into shooting of Sudan schoolchildren
Killing protesters in Sudan rally
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Hong Kong protesters disrupt train services, cause commuter chaos
The protest has now morphed into a wider backlash against the city’s government and its political masters in Beijing
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Outrage mounts in India over rape case teen's suspicious car crash
Members of opposition parties chant slogans as they protest outside the national parliament
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Australia says US plans to build military infrastructure
2,500 US Marines will train in Australia each year
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China-US trade talks to restart after G20 tariff truce
The negotiations in China's financial hub will be the first face-to-face discussions