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Celebrity chef and TV host Anthony Bourdain commits suicide
He was found dead in a hotel room in France where he had been working on an upcoming episode of his programme
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Austria to expel 60 imams, shut seven mosques to curb 'political Islam'
Turkey's presidential spokesperson lambasted Austria's decision as an 'anti-Islam' and 'racist' move
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Corrupt Baltimore police officer sentenced to 25 years
Sergeant Wayne Jenkins headed the Gun Trace Task Force responsible for abuse in the troubled US city
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Talks only with "right-minded people" in Pakistan, IOK: India
Union minister on two-day tour to review security situation in disputed territory
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Israel says medic killed in Gaza was 'human shield'
Spokespersons for Israel published a tweet with part of an interview of Razan al Najjar, frame her as a "human shield"
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Iraqi refugee held in France on suspicion of IS 'war crimes'
The 33-year-old man, Ahmed H, is accused of partaking in the June 2014 execution of 1,700 mainly Shia army recruits
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Air strikes kill 18 civilians in northwest Syria: monitor
The raids, which hit a residential zone in the area of Zardana also wounded 50 people: Observatory for Human Rights
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Tempers fray, fists fly in India's daily battle for water
Earlier this year a 60-year-old man and his student son died in the capital after scuffles over a water tanker
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Brazilian newborn survives seven hours buried alive
A nurse alerted authorities that the girl had been buried shortly after her birth in Mato Grosso state
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Saudi hurdles for Hajj, Umrah still remain in place for us: Qatar ministry
Qatar rubbishes Saudi statement that it did not enable its citizens, residents to perform Hajj and Umrah
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Spain swears in mostly-female government
With 11 women to top posts, Spain becomes an European government with the highest ratio of female cabinet ministers
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France seeks to send 'signal' with mobile phone ban in schools
The issue has parents worried in the wake of revelations about invasions of online privacy by technology companies
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Italian police seize high seas hashish worth millions
Those detained identified as members of Maltese criminal organisation, authorities say
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Syria regime 'no longer immune' from retaliation: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister declares Israel will not tolerate the Iranian military entrenchment in Syria
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Afghan Taliban using captured US weaponry to launch attacks: report
United States has spent $80b to equip Afghan forces since 2002, reveals American publication
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Afghan president announces ceasefire with Taliban insurgents
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani announced a ceasefire with Taliban insurgents on Thursday until June 20
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Pakistan, US break the ice as secretary of state calls up COAS to discuss Afghan peace
Political reconciliation in Afghanistan was also discussed, says US State Department spokesperson
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For Putin, World Cup shows Russia cannot be caged by hostile West
32 teams will compete in the June tournament being hosted in Russia for the first time in World Cup history
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California voters remove US rape case judge
Judge Aaron Persky, judge in Brock Turner rape case, was recalled by a majority of voters in Santa Clara County
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Taiwan holds large-scale military drills amid China tensions
Taiwan has accused China of using dollar diplomacy to lure away its allies, promising generous aid packages
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46 migrants drown, 16 missing, off shore of Yemen
At least 100 migrants were crammed into a smuggler's boat that left the port of Bossaso in Somalia on Tuesday
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Taiwanese student charged with threatening US school attack
Sun charged in court with one felony count of possessing ammunition while being in the US on a non-immigrant visa
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US to release American 'enemy combatant' held in Iraq
The release would take place after a 72 hour waiting period ordered by the court
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At least 99 dead as Guatemala volcano threatens new eruptions
Hundreds of rescue workers, including firefighters, police and military battle adverse conditions
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Jordan protesters press on, some unions strike after new PM appointed
Rallies in Amman bring thousands onto the streets
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Trump hosts first iftar dinner at White House
White House invited ambassadors from United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Qatar & Bahrain
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First lady Melania Trump makes first public appearance in weeks
Melania Trump underwent surgical procedure on May 14 to treat benign kidney condition
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British man brutally stabs mother to death 'over a cup of tea'
Culprit claims mother was pestering him for several days before committing crime
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Qatar Airways boss says sorry for sexist remark
Akbar al-Baker stirred negative headlines for the Gulf carrier with his sexist remark
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Five Kenyan police killed in roadside bombing
The use of improvised explosive devices against police and military patrols in the border region is relatively common
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New crew blasts off for International Space Station
Crew take off for five-month mission on International Space Station
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France, Germany, Britain formally request exemptions from US Iran sanctions
French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire announed that those businesses must pursue their activities
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Iran 'preparing activities' in case nuclear deal fails
Remaining signatories to pact scrambling to preserve nuclear deal
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French judges dismiss third rape probe against Tariq Ramadan
Ramadan's grandfather founded the Muslim brotherhood movement
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Philippines' Duterte says will quit if enough women protest his kiss
Duterte has described Sunday's kiss as "pure showbiz" intended to entertain a crowd of Filipino expatriates
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Foreign workers in US fall victim to traffickers-report
Polaris found about 800 workers with temporary work visas who were trafficked from 2015 to 2017.
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Singapore to restrict airspace during US-North Korea summit
All aircraft arriving into Singapore will be required to reduce speed and face some restrictions on runway use
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Suspected Boko Haram suicide bomb attack kills several in Niger
The attackers, a man and two girls, also died on the spot
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Argentina cancels World Cup friendly against Israel following Gaza violence
The stadium that was to host the match is in west Jerusalem
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World is choking on plastic, says UN
If tied together, all these plastic bags could be wrapped around the world seven times every hour
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Soldier steals armored vehicle, takes it on two-hour ride in Virginia-police
A soldier stole an armored personnel carrier and took the vehicle on a two-hour drive
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Jordan king calls for review of bill that sparked protests
Public outrage continues despite PM Hani Mulki stepping down and King Abdullah's call to review tax laws
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'You are my voice': Kurdish leader campaigns from Turkish jail
Kurdish politician to face Presiden Erdogan in presidential election while campaigning from jail
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Japan PM seeks Trump's assurances over North Korea in latest two-way chat
Japan has made clear that it will not provide economic assistance for North Korea until all three issues are resolved
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Nearly 200 missing, 75 dead from Guatemala volcano
Seven communities in already devastated areas were evacuated as the volcano's activity increased
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Rescuers save 23 workers trapped in China mine, 11 others dead
Authorities are still searching for the two missing miners
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California in spotlight as US voters cast ballots in primaries
Trump tweeted early Tuesday urging Republicans to head to the polls
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Rights group says 121 dead in weeks of Nicaragua protests
Rights group say more than 1,300 people have been wounded in violence
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US warns United Arab Emirates against assault on Yemeni port Hodeidah
UN officials warn against an assault on Hodeidah
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Trump's North Korea summit may bring peace declaration - but at a cost
Trump’s aides say a peace agreement early on could lower tensions