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WHO says new drugs urgently needed to fight 12 'priority pathogens'
The WHO has previously warned that many antibiotics could become redundant this century
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Bangladesh militants to hang for Japanese farmer's murder
Four of the sentenced were present in the court amid heavy security but one defendant was sentenced in absentia
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China says it has received its largest foreign drone order: Xinhua
Foreign buyers for its drones include Nigeria, Pakistan and Egypt
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Holy Quran quoted at Oscars during 'The White Helmets' acceptance speech
Duo says organisation is guided by a verse from the Holy Quran: ‘to save one life is to save all of humanity’
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Trump blames Oscars fail on show's political tone
Trump said Oscars organisers had taken their eyes off the ball because they "were focused so hard on politics."
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US State Department tweets, then deletes congratulations for Iran Oscar win
Farhadi chose two Iranian-Americans - a female engineer and a former NASA scientist - to represent him at the ceremony
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US Jewish centers report another wave of hoax bomb threats
The JCC Association said there were 21 incidents of bomb threats called in
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Traders suffering huge losses, say Afghan officials
Over 6,000 vehicles carrying perishable goods are currently stranded on the border
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Trump proposes $54bn increase in defence spending
There will also be cuts in foreign assistance and other non-military spending
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Virender Sehwag mocks girl for supporting Muslim students' right to free speech
Gurmehar Kaur files complaint with women rights panel, saying she was threatened with rape over her campaign
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After anti-Trump protests, president’s fans organise their own rallies
Venues range from small town parks to a plaza outside the Georgia State Capitol building in downtown Atlanta
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Natural sinkhole transformed into 'place of death' by IS in Iraq
Victims judged guilty for their association with the Iraqi state were executed at site, says eyewitness
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Truck accident mars joyful Rio carnival
Twenty people injured in incident, says Health Secretary
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Man collapses after caning for breaking sharia law in Indonesia
The man was taken back up on stage to be flogged another 14 times after a doctor said he was in good health
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Modern-day 7 wonders for every traveller’s bucket list
The most awe-inspiring experiences on the planet
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Rights breaches spreading like 'disease': UN chief
The Geneva-based body is holding its first meeting with Washington's seat occupied by Trump’s envoy
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South Korea's Lotte approves land swap for missile defence: ministry
China warned the Lotte Group it would face consequences if it allowed its land to be used for the missile system
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Pictures of the day: February 27, 2017
We look at 13 pictures from events around the world
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Indians in US share dos and don'ts after fatal shooting in Kansas
“Don’t talk to each other in Hindi or any other Indian language when you are at a public place in the US"
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Philippines-based militant group Abu Sayyaf 'beheads German hostage'
A video reposted by the militancy-monitoring group SITE showed a machete-wielding militant kill the hostage
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Turkey's Erdogan 'not welcome' to campaign in Austria
Turkish president can make bilateral visits to Europe and Austria for talks with officials
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Indonesian police say bomber 'possibly' linked to Islamic State network
There were no reports of injuries from the explosion near a government office in the West Java city
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Two air hostesses molested by passenger on Mumbai-Nagpur flight
Gupta grabbed the hand of two air hostesses while they served him a meal
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Iran tests missiles in naval exercises
The ranges of the latest versions were not given
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The tipping point for Indian Muslims is not too far away
Political leaders are using religion-based population projections to spread Hindutva propaganda.
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Hollywood takes on Trump at Oscars with message of inclusion
Hollywood's stars made jibes about incurring Trump's wrath but mostly adopted a celebratory mood
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Global art sales plummet, China biggest market: report
Contemporary art sales are becoming frequent in Hong Kong which "has become an unmissable spot on the art market"
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Senior Taliban commander killed in northern Afghanistan air strike
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed Mullah Abdul Salam Akhund's death in a statement
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Killing of Kim Jong Nam organised by North Korean govt ministries: South Korea
The eight N Korean suspects include four officials of the state security ministry and two of the foreign ministry
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Mahershala Ali's Oscar win stirs controversy in Pakistan
Pakistan's envoy to the United Nations Maleeha Lodhi apparently forced to delete a congratulatory tweet
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7 pictures that beautifully capture the world from where you stand
Our theme of the week gives followers a chance to connect with other users through their photographs
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Father of US commando killed in Yemen refused to meet Trump
A report alleged that the mission had been compromised early on
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Gunmen kill seven in Sri Lanka prison bus shooting
Official says nine officers were admitted to hospital with injuries
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Obama-era human rights envoy says UN must investigate Myanmar
Keith Harper says Aung San Suu Kyi has ‘utterly failed’ to address the plight of the Rohingya Muslim minority
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In pictures: Oscars red carpet
Fashion highlights from the 2017 Academy Awards
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Life after Guantanamo: A tale of two Afghan friends
The report by AAN analyst revealed that eight of the longest-serving Afghan detainees were held on vague accusations
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China's top diplomat to visit US this week: state news agency
The visit follows a phone call between Yang and US Secretary of State last week
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With Trump at helm, US takes seat at UN rights council
There is also concern about the US capacity to take a leadership role in the council based on Trump's early moves
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Thai generals lead royal funeral pyre ceremony
Thailand's monarchy is shielded from criticism and scrutiny by a draconian royal defamation law
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IS-linked Indonesian shot dead after bomb attack
No one apart from the attacker is hurt in the incident in the city of Bandung on Java Island
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Islamic State planning attacks in Britain, says watchdog
Anti-terrorism lawyer says militants pose enormous ongoing risk to urban centres
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Iconic Nokia 3310 is back
It will soon be on sale for $52
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Britain's Farage posts picture of 'dinner with The Donald'
Farage met the president in November and has offered his services as Britain's ambassador to the US
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Two German archaeologists kidnapped in Nigeria have been freed, police say
The two Germans were abducted on Wednesday during excavation work
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India demands 'strongest action' from US after Kansas killing
The murder sparked outrage in the Indian's homeland
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Nearly 10 anti-migrant attacks a day in Germany: govt records
Sharp rise in hate crimes comes after Germany took in some 890,000 asylum seekers in 2015
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Russian opposition activist leaves jail after court scrapped conviction
Activist alleged he was subjected to physical torture by prison staff while in a penal colony
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Morocco looks to new markets to boost stagnant tourism
Morocco's key tourism sector barely grew last year amid security challenges
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Iran’s ex-president Ahmadinejad writes open letter to Trump
Many Iranians see new US president as cut from same cloth as Mahmud Ahmadinejad
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16 churchgoers die in road accident in northeast India
Police say more than 50 people were injured in the accident

















































