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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
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28 injured as 'drunk driver' ploughs into parade in US
Suspected driver plows a pickup truck into a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans
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Iran holds naval war games amid rising tensions with US
Exercises will be held in Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, Bab el Mandab and northern parts of the Indian Ocean
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Interfaith community prepares underground railroad for immigrants
Despite a good intent, the network of may face consequences for their actions
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Bangladesh opens first solar-powered food warehouse
Food silos are crucial for natural disaster-prone Bangladesh to keep stocks safe from water and other threats
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President Rouhani to run for second term, claims vice-president
Iran’s president remains popular for stabilising economy and ending sanctions through a nuclear deal with world powers
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India fails to substantiate claim of Pakistan’s involvement in Uri attack
New Delhi will hand over 2 AJK suspects to Islamabad as India’s NIA failed to find any evidence against the duo
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Obama-era veteran picked to lead Democratic Party
African American Keith Ellison, first Muslim elected to the US Congress, named party's deputy chairman
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Refugees make up bulk of crossings from US to Canada: UNHCR
People braving bone-chilling cold to walk across the US border to make a claim in Canada
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Bush to roll out portraits of 'war on terror' US veterans
The collection features wounded or traumatised personnel who served in the US Army in Iraq or Afghanistan
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In rare move, Afghan Taliban chief calls for tree plantation
Haibatullah Akhundzada’s ‘special message’ is considered to be an uncommon move for insurgent group
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Malaysia rolls out red carpet as Saudi king kicks off Asia tour
King Salman is accompanied by 600-strong delegation to Malaysia where cooperation on energy will be on agenda
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In India, regional rival takes on Modi at his own game
In Uttar Pradesh opponent CM Akhilesh Yadav has been repackaged as a youthful and media-savvy go-getter
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Man drives into crowd in German town, three people injured:police
Suspect was seen getting out of the car with a knife and was later tracked down near a swimming pool
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Togo police fire tear gas at protest for media rights
It was the fourth such protest in Lome in less than two weeks, but those went off without incident
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British FM Johnson talks trade with Egypt's Sisi
The visit came as Egypt pushes for a resumption of British flights to Sharm el-Sheikh
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Kuwait could pay up to $60,000 for party at Trump Hotel in Washington
The Kuwait Embassy is hosting an event to mark their National Day
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Four killed in pipeline blast in oil-producing Nigerian state
Earlier this month, hundreds took to the street to protest against the government's handling of the economic crisis
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Syria vows 'retaliation' for Homs assault: Damascus envoy
The terrorist attacks that targeted today were a clear message from the sponsors of terrorism to Geneva, said Jaafari
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Malaysia to sweep Kuala Lumpur airport for toxic chemicals after Kim Jong Nam murder
It was unclear if the embassy official can be detained since police have said he has diplomatic immunity
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Vietnam says Kim murder suspect thought it was a prank
The Vietnamese woman arrested as a suspect in killing the half-brother of North Korea's leader
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Boosting Erdogan powers will make 'strong Turkey': PM
Yildirim spoke at the ruling party's first rally ahead of a key April 16 referendum
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Syria talks challenged as suicide blasts kill dozens
HNC wants to meet the Syrian government face-to-face this time
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Iraqi Kurdish TV reporter killed in Mosul
Reporter killed by explosive device near on a roadside
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Egyptian court acquits Mubarak's closest aides
Mubarak's former chief of staff was sentenced to seven years in prison and fined $6 million over illegal gains
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Iraqi forces push deeper into western Mosul as civilians flee
The new offensive comes after government forces and allies finished clearing Islamic State from eastern Mosul
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Pictures of the day: February 25, 2017
We look at 13 pictures from events around the world
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President Hollande hits back at Trump over Paris criticism
Hollande said Trump had recently told him in a telephone conversation of his "love" for Paris and France
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Despite visa, Syrian cinematographer blocked from entering US for Oscars
Khatib has been kept from entering US after officials found ‘derogatory information’ against him
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Saudi FM in landmark visit to Iraq
Official says it is the first visit by a Saudi foreign minister since 2003, marking a key step to mend relations
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Over $500,000 raised in donations for Indian man shot dead in US
Srinivas Kuchibhotla was shot dead in an apparent hate crime in Kansas
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Hundreds on Philippine streets as Duterte jails top critic
Protesters demonstrated against the alleged death-squad murders of thousands of drug suspects
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Viral Amazon Prime imam now being stopped in streets for selfies
Hassam has even been invited to meet Queen Elizabeth in April
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Ten killed in hotel blaze in south-eastern China
The fire broke out on Saturday morning at the hotel in the inland city of Nanchang

















































