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With no deal, US government shutdown likely to drag on past Christmas
Building a wall to keep migrants from entering the US illegally was a central plank of Trump’s presidential campaign
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Death toll from Indonesia tsunami rises to 222
Search rescue team are scouring rubble for survivors with 843 people injured, 28 missing
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China denies any military deal under CPEC
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson says Beijing to consult Islamabad to reap early harvest projects
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Qureshi backs US plans for Afghan drawdown
Foreign Minister says withdrawal of American troops will lead to peace
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Thousands descend on Britain's ancient Stonehenge for winter solstice
Each year thousands of people travel to Neolithic monument for occasion
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Pakistani refugee boxer fought for detained asylum seekers on Manus Island
Kakar, however, lost the title bout against Papua New Guinea’s light heavyweight boxing champion
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Iran says US troop presence in Syria 'wrong' from start
United States currently has around 2,000 forces deployed in Syria
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Saudi Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz, long-time political reformer passes away
Eighty-seven-year-old senior member of royal family was ill for several years
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US decision to withdraw troops will lead to peace in Afghanistan: FM Qureshi
The minister denies that talks are ongoing to release Shakeel Afridi in order to free Dr Aafia Siddiqui
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Strasbourg attacker pledged allegiance to Daesh
Four of the five people killed in Strasbourg attack were foreigners or born abroad
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South African jazz artist plays guitar during brain surgery
Once fully recovered, Manzini intends to take to stage again
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India to reciprocate goodwill gesture by releasing Pakistani inmate soon
Pakistani mission in New Delhi and relatives of Imran Warsi are informed that he will soon reunite with them
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Fresh protests in Sudan after deadly bread clashes
Government's decision to raise the price of a loaf of bread sparks protest across Sudan
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Philippine lawmaker shot dead at Christmas event
Philippine polls are frequently marred by violence as politicians resort to force and intimidation to win positions
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Colombia kills 'horrendous criminal' wanted for journalists' murders
Most Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebels disbanded under 2016 peace deal
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UN ceasefire monitors arrive in Yemen
Team led by Patrick Cammaert made their first stop in Aden
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UN Council votes to send observers to Yemen
Mission can consist of 30 to 40 people to ensure the withdrawal of the warring parties from Hodeida
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Versailles closes ahead of 'yellow vest' protest as numbers fall
As protesters ponder whether to stage another large rally in Paris or in the nearby town of Versailles
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Iran executes trader dubbed 'Sultan of Bitumen'
Becomes he third businessman to be executed since an anti-corruption drive was launched
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23 dead in Nepal student bus crash
The bus carrying students and teachers back from a botanical field trip plunges into a gorge
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Indian man rapes British woman in Goa
Accused also robbed the woman before fleeing
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Supreme Court deals Trump another immigration setback
Donald Trump's immigration ban on Central Americans rejected by the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
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UN tells UK: Release Assange from Ecuador embassy
Rights body deems de facto arrest of WikiLeaks founder unlawful
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Russia, China, Iran sought to influence US 2018 elections: US spy chief
No evidence of penetration into US voting systems
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Two arrested over London airport drone disruption: police
Drones were first sighted hovering around Britain's second-busiest air hub on Wednesday
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Nearly 300 migrants rescued off Libya: aid group
More than 1,300 migrants have perished trying to reach Italy or Malta since the beginning of the year
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Turkey says it will take over fight against Islamic State after US pull-out
Erdogan said Turkey would mobilise to fight remaining Islamic State forces in Syria
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Three Palestinians killed by Israeli fire: Gaza medics
Forty six - including two journalists and four first aid responders - wounded
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US government to shut down in fight over Trump's border wall
The shutdown was the latest evidence of dysfunction in Washington and does not bode well for next year
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Denmark makes 'handshake' with official mandatory for citizenship
Critics of the bill claim that the aim of this law is to discourage Muslims from seeking Danish citizenship
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Lebanon opens first chocolate museum in Middle East
Museum is training centre to provide courses for those interested in chocolate manufacturing
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Israeli forces shoot dead Gaza teen during border protest
Mohammad Jahjouh, 16, was fatally shot in the neck, while 25 others were wounded by Israeli gunfire
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India busts fake call centre duping Americans
Arrested suspects would tell Americans there were problems with their social security and solicit money from them
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Pakistan released prisoners fivefold more than India
Hundreds of Pakistanis languishing in Indian jails, several of whom have completed their sentences
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Thirteen dead after fire in Czech mine
Fire accident is the most serious one at any Czech mine since 1990
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NATO stresses Afghan commitment despite US withdrawal
Trump accuses European allies like Germany of not pulling their weight in terms of defence spending
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Pope vows Church will 'never again' ignore sexual abuse accusations
A litany of child sexual abuse scandals has rocked the Roman Catholic Church
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Pak-China joint air exercises conclude
Main objective of the exercise was to maximise combat readiness of the two air forces
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Trump tweets video of himself singing at Emmy's during time of crisis
He had the song played as he signed off on a farm bill
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London airport reopens after 36-hour drone nightmare
The disruption affected at least 120,000 people
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UAE comes to Pakistan's aid with $3b package
Details to emerge if Islamabad is to get financing on one-go or tranches
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US House passes funds for Trump wall as government shutdown looms
US Senate is highly unlikely to pass the legislation
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US charges two Chinese over alleged state-sponsored hacking
Lashing out at the claims, Beijing says United States is fabricating facts
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UN Security Council to vote on sending observers to Yemen
Britain's draft text was subject to a week of particularly tough negotiations
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Tales of displaced Yemenis: two camps, same tragedy
Repeated skirmishes continue even after truce accord for Hodeida province reached in Sweden
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Today is the shortest day of the year
Winter solstice will be followed by a Cold Moon
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Fear grips 'stateless' millions in India's Assam
4 million excluded from the NRC list accused of discriminating against Muslims and of stoking ethnic tensions
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'You're right,' French president tells opponents of fuel tax hike
Macron calls the petition a citizens' act
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Trump to withdraw almost 7000 US troops from Afghanistan
Coming upon withdrawal from Syria, Defense Secretary Mattis' resignation
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Trump's Defense Secretary Jim Mattis resigns
US Defence secretary called quits with Trump over his surprise decision to pull out troops from conflict zones