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Indian woman fights off tiger with stick
Meshram, 23, sustained injuries as she tried to save her goat from being attacked by the tiger
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Wife of detained Chinese lawyer begins 100-km march to press for answers
Lawyer Wang Quanzhang went missing in August
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YouTube attacker was vegan activist who accused tech firm of discrimination
At least three wounded in attack
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Myanmar judge to rule next week on dropping journalists' case
Their plight has triggered global alarm over worsening media freedoms in Myanmar
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Queen Elizabeth's husband Philip set to undergo hip surgery
The exact nature of Philip’s hip problem remains unclear
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Mob burns homes in fresh India caste violence
Once dismissed as "untouchables," Dalits make up 200 million of India's 1.25 billion population
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Turkey hosts critical summit on Syria with Russia, Iran
The summit could be a deal-breaker or milestone for the Syrian Crisis
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Broken by siege, Syria militants face worst loss yet in Ghouta
Siege by the rebels could not withstand bombing by the Syrian regime
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Renowned Egyptian author Ahmed Khaled Tawfik dies at 55
Egyptian and Arab culture has lost a great novelist who enriched culture in Egypt and the Arab world
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Trump wants US troops to 'get out' of Syria
Trump places $200 million on hold in US funding to help stabilise areas of eastern Syria recaptured from Islamic State
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Philippines' Duterte calls UN rights chief 'empty-headed'
The psychiatrist told me: 'You are okay, mayor. You are just fond of cursing'
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London looks for answers as murder rate soars
It is the first time in modern history that London's homicide rate has been higher than New York's
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US lists $50 billion in Chinese imports facing tariffs
List includes electronics, aircraft, parts, satellites, medicine, machinery and other goods
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Trump vows to deploy military to Mexican border
Trump accuses Mexico of abetting and profiting from illegal immigration
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Trump claims 'nobody's been tougher' on Russia than him
Trump's renews a long-standing call for better relations with Moscow
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Putin launches Turkey nuclear project, vows faster arms delivery
Putin held several hours of talks with Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the first of a two-day visit
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Malaysia intercepts boat carrying Rohingya refugees, more perilous sea journeys expected
Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency says the boat was carrying 19 men, 17 women and 20 children
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UN peacekeeper, 22 fighters killed in Central Africa attack
According to UN mission, 22 anti-balaka fighters were killed and warned such attack could be considered a war crime
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Kuwaiti perfume makers prosper on quality Chinese products
Al Hamad spends one to six months on developing new perfumes every year
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Female suspect dead, several hurt in YouTube shooting
Amid a chaotic scene in the city of San Bruno, a woman believed to be the shooter was found dead
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Google marks 90th birth anniversary of Maya Angelou with special doodle
Dr Angelou had received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees in her life
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Shots fired at YouTube offices in California, casualties reported
Employees evacuate YouTube office and nearby buildings huddled under trees in parking lots
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Police in California respond to possible shooter at YouTube offices
San Bruno police warns people in a Twitter message to stay away from the address of YouTube
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Saudi king expresses solidarity with Palestinians after son’s pro-Israel remarks
King’s comments come after crown prince said Israel has 'right' to its land
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UN probes reports of 'serious harm to civilians' in Afghan airstrike
At least 59 people, including Taliban commanders, were killed in the attack
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Bangladesh college suspends professor for defaming' PM's father
The professor of marketing was also accused of "distorting the history" of Bangladesh's war of independence in 1971
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Muslims biggest ethnic minority in China, reveals white paper
Country has over 20 million Muslims, more than 57,000 clerical personnel, and 35,000 Islamic mosques
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Killing of Kashmir youth needs to be investigated: UN secretary general
Death toll following the protest rose to 19 after two injured youth succumbed to their injuries earlier today
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Nuclearisation of Indian Ocean pushing Pakistan, India closer to war: report
Arming submarines with atomic weapons significantly weakens command and control over nuclear arsenals, say experts
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Very rare Qing Dynasty bowl sells for $30.4 million
The bowl, said to have been used by the emperor in the early 18th century, was sold within five minutes
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Muslim women in UK told to hide hijabs, stay indoors ahead of 'Punish a Muslim Day'
According to WhatsApp messages, people will be 'rewarded' for carrying out racist and violent actions against...
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20 killed in Boko Haram attack on Nigerian army base, villages
Boko Haram fighters attacked the military base with suicide bombers, mortars and guns
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Oil rich Saudi Arabia to build world's largest solar power plant
A government lab in Al Uyayna is leading the country's efforts for solar power as it seeks to diversify
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India to crack down on journalists publishing fake news
Journalists found guilty of writing or broadcasting fake news will have their government accreditation withdrawn
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NSAs helped defuse Pakistan-India row over diplomats' harassment
Janjua and Doval spoke on Marcy 26, Indian publication says
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Powerful 6.8 quake strikes Bolivia: USGS
There were no injuries or damage
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Thousands of teachers march for US school funding
Teachers have been flexing their political muscle in Republican-dominated states
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Trump outraged over Mexico migrant 'caravan'
Trump took to Twitter to attack Mexico for allowing the 1,500-strong group to march
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Saudi prince says Israel has 'right' to its land
Saudi Arabia and Israel still have no formal diplomatic relations, but improvements in their ties accelerate
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Twenty killed in Boko Haram attack on Nigerian army base, villages
Eighteen Boko Haram terrorists attacked military base while seven suicide bombers targeted residents
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Egypt's Sisi sweeps vote with 97 per cent, turnout down
Head of the election authority Lasheen Ibrahim says at a press conference that turnout was 41.05 per cent
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Fighters start to quit last rebel pocket of Syria's Ghouta
Assad's forces retakes 95 per cent of Eastern Ghouta since launching a blistering assault
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Netanyahu suspends Israel-UN deal on resettling African migrants
Israel announces a deal with the UNHCR to cancel a controversial plan to deport African migrants
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Myanmar agrees to UN Security Council visit
Nearly 700,000 Rohingya have been driven out of Rakhine state and are living in crowded refugee camps in Bangladesh
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11-foot alligator takes a swim in couple's indoor pool in Florida
Animal rescue hauls alligator out of pool
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Spying on spouse’s phone now criminal offence in Saudi Arabia
According to information ministry, such an activity could attract a fine of $133,000 with a prison term for a year
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Woman news anchor commits suicide in India
Suicide note states that she committed suicide because of depression but accused nobody responsible for her death
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Seven children among 12 killed in Saudi-led air strike in Yemen
The air strike destroyed a house where displaced civilians from other provinces were settled
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Young woman in hijab attacked by man at US hospital
The 19-year-old is now suing the hospital and seeking nearly $25,000 in damages
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Seven reported killed as India's Dalits lead protests against court ruling
Protesters carried banners demanding a nationwide shutdown, saying the judgement was diluting the law