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WW2 bomb defused after massive evacuation in central Berlin
The 500-kg British bomb was discovered during building work this week
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UN nuclear agency tests drones to fight disease-carrying mosquitoes
The nuclear technique will be used to suppress the insect that spreads Zika and other diseases
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BJP leader accepts burning Rohingya refugee camp in New Delhi
At least 44 Rohingya shanties were destroyed in the fire
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US city bans police training, exchange programmes with Israeli military
Civil society highlights brutal treatment of Palestinians by IDF
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May 1968, strikers bring France to a halt
Call for a one-day protest snowballed as workers from across the country
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Asian push to crack down on 'fake news' sparks alarm
Fake stories dressed up as fact can go viral on social media overnight and reach massive audiences
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Japan volcano erupts for first time in 250 years
Japan has 110 active volcanoes and monitors 47 of them around the clock
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Fiery kites adopted as new tactic by Gaza protesters
'They are firing explosive bullets and tear gas, we are flying kites to burn the farmland'
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Mexico court blocks sales of Frida Kahlo Barbie
The Frida Kahlo doll, launched in March by US toy giant Mattel, has drawn criticism
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US to drop curbs on drone tech to boost arms sales
US weapons and aerospace exports are worth a trillion dollars a year, support 2.5 million well-paid jobs
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India's Congress slams Modi for 'boastful' claim on 'surgical strikes'
INC Spokesperson Sharma says Modi 'hurting Indian interests with a cavalier attitude towards foreign policy'
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Reporters defiantly pursue work of slain Panama Papers journalist
45 journalists and 18 media outlets are procuring documents left behind by the slain journalist
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Indian foreign minister seeks suitors for Pakistan-returned Geeta
Speech-hearing impaired woman stayed in Pakistan for over 15 years
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Natalie Portman refuses to attend ceremony for Israeli million-dollar prize
Oscar winning actress cites 'recent events' as reason behind refusal, foundation decries 'political decision'
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Bowie's New York subway station turns into museum to him
A short walk from where the London-born rocker lived his final years
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UN judges to hear Karadzic appeal against 40-year jail term
Karadzic, 72, was sentenced to four decades behind bars in 2016
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Two Rwandan team members disappear during Commonwealth Games in Australia
Australia's Home Affairs Minister had issued a stern warning to eight runaway Commonwealth Games athletes
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Comey memos show president Trump obsessed with Russia probe
"The president said 'this hookers thing' is nonsense," Comey wrote
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Kumail Nanjiani, Sadiq Khan two of Time's 100 most influential
Virat Kohli, Deepika Padukone, Muhammad bin Salman among those featured
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Indonesia demands more answers from Facebook on data misuse
A Facebook official apologised to Indonesian members of parliament this week at a public hearing
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Indian army to decrease purchase of expensive hardware due to lack of funds
Doctrine mandates Indian army be ready for 40-day war, shortages force the army to fight a 10-day long war
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South Africa's Ramaphosa cuts short Britain trip to deal with protests at home
'The president will return to Pretoria today'
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Four Saudi officers killed in gun attack
The attack comes as Saudi Arabia is embroiled in a long running conflict in its southern neighbour Yemen
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Africa's absolute monarch renames Swaziland as 'eSwatini'
He said the name “Swaziland” caused confusion
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About 40 slightly injured in Austrian train accident - police
The accident took place at Salzburg central station
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Jet skids off runway causing Kathmandu airport chaos
Nepal's only international airport reopened again just before midday Friday
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Romanian president slams plan to move Israel embassy
Following suit of US, Romania transfers embassy
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Cows may become biggest mammal on Earth if humans keep up extinctions, predicts study
Creatures including elephants, giraffes and hippos may soon become extinct, say researchers
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US school shootings rise rapidly in two decades: study
Study excludes gang shootings and any shootings that occurred at universities
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WWII bomb forces mass evacuation in central Berlin
Residents of Berlin will have to stay clear of the bomb until it has been safely defused.
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Cuba marks end of an era as Castro hands over to Diaz-Canel
Diaz-Canel receives congratulations from the leaders of China, Russia, Britain, Spain and across Latin America
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Falling numbers at French anti-Macron protests
Tens of thousands march, chant and wave anti-Macron banners in Paris, Lyon, Marseille
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Big drop in EU asylum requests granted in 2017: official
Syrians account for 33 per cent of successful applications
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Beaten, tortured, sexually abused: An American Islamic State widow looks for a way home
She was kept as a prisoner, and was treated as a slave
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Emirates set to unveil new Boeing 777 private suites
The design was first announced during the Dubai Air Show late last year
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'Question your sons' says Modi amid ongoing rape outrage in India
Around 100 sexual assaults are reported to police in India every day
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Suspected Brussels Jewish museum killer to stand trial
Judges did not name a date but the trial is expected to begin later this year or early next year
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Cuba swears in Miguel Diaz-Canel to replace Castro as president
New president elected to five-year term with 603 out of 604 possible votes in NA
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Queen puts foward son as next head of Commonwealth
Position is not hereditary, but Prince Charlesis expected to get the nod despite some unease among ardent republicans
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Trump says hopeful for Kim summit, but not afraid to walk away
Key moments including Kim and Moon's first handshake will be televised live
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China environment ministry warns of 'stalemate' in war on smog
Air pollution rose by more than a quarter in parts of northern China in March
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Truce village or European capital? Possible Trump-Kim summit venues
Various options including Vietnam, Switzerland and Mongolia are being considered for the upcoming Trump-Kim meeting
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Indian father 'gifts' daughter to friends, gang rapes her
Woman, 35, was abused for 18 hours before she escaped to her mother's house
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Pakistan turns to China for high-end weapons: report
A-100 rocket launchers, HQ-16 air defence missile systems and VT-4 tanks are reportedly being tested in Pakistan
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Hundreds flee homes as 4.4 magnitude quake strikes Indonesia
Victims were either killed or injured by falling of buildings in an attempt to escape
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Informed Pakistan about ‘surgical strikes’ before telling Indian public, claims Modi
The 2016 strikes on the country were aimed at sending a strong message to Islamabad, claims Indian PM
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At 96, Mexican woman fulfils dream of going to high school
Guadalupe Palacios, is seeking to live out her dream of finishing high school by her 100th birthday
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Zimbabwe marks first Independence Day without Mugabe
The ousted leader often used the occasion of Independence Day to harangue the West
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Trump's ex-campaign chief Manafort to seek dismissal of charges
Manafort is hoping to convince the judge that the Washington indictment should be tossed
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American visitors to North Korea: a history
High-profile visits to reclusive North Korea are rare

















































