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US, Pakistan pursuing own interests in Afghan war: Hamid Karzai
Act in Pakistan doesn’t mean that people in Pakistan should be hurt or war should be launched, says Karzai
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Former coach charged with molesting three US gymnasts
David Schneider was charged this week on accusations of "inappropriate touching"
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Al Qaeda still going strong as Islamic State crumbles: UN report
Al Qaeda still sustains deep roots
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Pence announces 'toughest' US sanctions on North Korea
Speaking in Japan, Pence said Pyongyang regime would not be allowed to 'hijack' the upcoming Olympics
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Blind man with fear of dogs given 'guide horse'
Digby is currently being trained before he can walk around alleys of Blackburn with visually-impaired BBC journalist
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New quake shakes Taiwan's Hualien
5.7 magnitude quake felt on eastern coast of the island
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Man runs on runway at Sharjah airport to catch flight to meet fiancee
Indian civil engineer had no passport or ticket with hopes to travel home
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Trump blames stock market fall on 'good news'
Trump tweeted that "Today, when good news is reported, the Stock Market goes down."
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HRW calls on Iran to stop executing child offenders
The group said that Iran is one of only four countries known to have executed child offenders since 2013
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Planning under way for Trump's military parade: Dunford
The praise was offered despite the junta's recent postponement of a November 2018 election date
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UN rights chief warns Indonesia over crackdown against LGBT community
Officials, religious hardliners and influential groups have lined up to make anti-LGBT statements in public recently
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Maldives president back in control as court reverses ruling
Tiny island nation was plunged into crisis when top court ordered release of nine political prisoners last week
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Fake Indian doctor infects 33 people with HIV
HIV can be transmitted from one person to another through use of contaminated syringes
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Indian woman's kidney stolen for not meeting dowry demands
Husband and his brother arrested on Monday
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Hong Kong schools shut over deadly flu outbreak
Since January, some 111 people have died
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Palestinian shot dead after stabbing Israeli
This attack was the fourth deadly incident in West Bank since Israeli rabbi Itamar Ben Gal was killed on Monday
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Kim Jong-Un's sister to visit South Korea in historic first
Kim Yo-Jong, member of the North ruling family will be the first ever to visit the South
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Muslim man in India slapped 25 times, forced to say 'Jai Shri Ram'
Video was allegedly recorded and circulated by accused identified as 18-year-old Vinay Meena
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Maldives opposition calls for Indian intervention as president imposes emergency rule
Exiled former president urged India to send an envoy backed by its military to release Maldivian political prisoners
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Govt introduces bill to criminalise vandalism in IoK
Any person involved in protest where property is damaged is subject to imprisonment
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US gymnastics coach facing criminal probe
USA Gymnastics suspended Geddert two weeks ago
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Vegas tycoon Steve Wynn quits resorts firm over harassment claims
The 76-year-old political ally of Donald Trump is stepping down as chairman and CEO of his company
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Two dead, over 200 injured in Taiwan quake
Buildings and infrastructure also collapses due to high-intensity earthquake
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US arrests Saudi with Qaeda ties who sought pilot license
He was charged for visa fraud, not reporting his links to Al-Qaeda and lying to FBI
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US launches new air attacks against Taliban
Multiple enemy targets struck in Badakshan province by southern command near Chinese border
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Mercedes apologises to China after quoting Dalai Lama
'Mercedes Benz you've made yourself an enemy of the Chinese people'
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Trump ties NFL death to illegal migrants
These remarks will help bolster his campaign to tighten border security
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Dozens injured as 44 vehicles collide in Abu Dhabi
Cars collapsing in such a large number caused a traffic backlogged on the main city highway
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After 18 years wait for children, Indian woman delivers twins and dies
Sheeba, 42, had waited 18 years for a child and undergone various treatments for infertility
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Scores of internet users in UAE spy on their spouses
At least 45% internet users admitted that their relationship is unstable
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Taiwan hotel collapses after 6.4-magnitude quake
Local media reported a number of buildings had toppled with around 30 people trapped inside
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Beauty queens on menstrual hygiene campaign in India
Taboos about menstruation impact the physical, mental and emotional well-being of women in countries, Chhillar says
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Pakistan played key role in pushing al Qaeda closer to defeat: US
Deputy secretary of state warns Pakistan would be held accountable for 'failure to deny sanctuaries' to militants
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China urges Pakistan to solve Chinese citizen's killing
Strongly condemns incident, says it supports efforts to ensure domestic security, stability
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In latest blunder, US defence department loses track of $800m
New audit raises concerns about the oversight of Pentagon’s spending, as Trump pushes to increase US defense budget
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Female genital mutilation: International day denounces desire to control female sexuality
People believe mutilation is affiliated with religion, but is not mentioned in Quran or bible
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Jailed 9/11 convict complains of mental 'torture'
9/11 convict, French citizen Zacarias Moussaoui demands to be heard
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Suffragette stories come out of the shadows 100 years on
Exhibition to be held to showcase the movement that ensured voting rights for women
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Trump defiant as deadlines loom on budget, immigration
Republican and Democratic leaders have already acknowledged they will not meet Thursday's deadline
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UN chiefs warns of 'one-state reality' in Middle East
Says negative trends could bury the two-state solution of a Palestinian state existing alongside Israel
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SpaceX poised to launch 'world's most powerful rocket'
Launch hailed by industry experts as a game-changer, has potential to propel company to forefront of modern space race
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US, Russia clash at UN over Syria chlorine attacks
It also found that Islamic State group (IS) militants had used mustard gas in 2015
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Maldives president declares emergency, former leader arrested
Police arrested former president Gayoom who had sided with main opposition
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American Islamic State recruits struggle with inexperience, culture clash, reveals study
Soon after joining battle, most recruits seek a return to the United States despite facing near-certain imprisonment
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Seven charged in Australia over circus 'child abuse ring'
The systemic abuse of the children, all aged under eight, occurred between 2014 and 2016
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Fears of a new nuclear arms race despite US, Russian pledges
Moscow has denounced Washington's nuclear policy, warning it will take measures to ensure its own security
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Libya forces may be colluding with migrant smugglers: UN report
Human trafficking possibly powered by state funds used by armed groups reveals UN report
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Disgraced USA Gymnastics doc sentenced to another 40-125 years
The latest sentence stems from abuse he committed at the Twistars gymnastics training center in Michigan
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Dubai airport retains top international spot in 2017
International traffic at UAE airport rose by 4.6 million passengers or 5.5 percent compared to previous year
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Jordanian king sees no Mideast peace without US role
King Abdullah II says US remains essential to any hope of a peaceful solution between Israel and the Palestinians

















































