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Afghan Taliban were in Tehran for peace talks, says Iran
Iran is openly pushing for peace in Afghanistan ever since Trump’s announcement of troops withdrawal
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Bangladesh election chief rejects opposition's call for new vote
No complaints of irregularities received, he said
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Iran state broadcaster slips up and shows Jackie Chan sex scene
Men and women cannot be shown holding hands, according to Iran's strict censorship rules
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Trade wars cost US, China billions of dollars each in 2018
The losses may give President Trump and Xi Jinping motivation to resolve their trade differences
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Doing the bare minimum in exercise: is there a magic number?
Scientists recommended the “150-minute” per week of moderate-intensity as the average time of exercise required
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Lion kills young worker at North Carolina wildlife sanctuary
Unclear how the lion left locked enclosure
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Russian Islamic State fighters' children return home from Iraq
The fathers of the children are believed to have been killed in combat
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Flustered by harassment, Air India passenger strips on flight
The man flying from Dubai to Lucknow was reportedly under 'mental trauma' after being nagged by a boss
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Indonesia's latest tsunami raises global questions over disaster preparedness
Some experts believe there was enough time for at least a partial detection of last week's tsunami
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Putin tells Trump that Moscow is open for dialogue
In November, Trump abruptly canceled a planned meeting with Putin on the sidelines of a G20 summit in Argentina
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Bosnians demand government resignations over mysterious student death
Special police forces dispersed thousands of protesters in the northwestern town of Banja Luka
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Shanahan to replace Mattis as new Pentagon chief
Patrick Shanahan has mainly dealt with the US Defense Department's business affairs
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Bangladesh's Hasina secures fourth term amidst rigging allegations
BNP-led opposition alliance accuses Awami League party of fixing results
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Speakers stress need to end human rights atrocities in IoK
Participants of conference in UK highlight need for international forums to end violence in occupied valley
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Brazil to move embassy to Jerusalem: Netanyahu
Israel asserts all of Jerusalem is its capital and is keen to see embassies move there to bolster that claim
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German police seize 850kg firework stash
Fireworks and rockets are an essential part of New Year's festivities in Germany
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Israeli woman stumbles upon Roman busts
Sculptures emerged north of Beit Shean's national park in Israel
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North Korea's Kim vows more summits with South next year: Seoul Seoul
Critics say North Korea has made no concrete commitments and is unlikely to surrender its nuclear weapons
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Afghan presidential election delayed until July 20: official
The announcement comes after weeks of speculation that the elections are to be postponed
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Sheikh Hasina heading for landslide after deadly Bangladesh election day
Human Rights Watch warn crackdown is preventing opposition supporters from casting ballots
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India university official urges students to kill each other
Uttar Pradesh is notorious for communal tensions and crime
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PM Imran Khan to leave for Turkey on January 3
Premier visiting Turkey on invitation of President Erdogan
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Australia strips top IS terror suspect of citizenship
Becomes the 12th dual-national to lose their passport over terrorism links
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US newspaper distribution stifled by Cyber attack
The cyberattack appeared to originate outside the United States, the Los Angeles Times reported
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12 killed in Bangladesh election day violence
Authorities ordered mobile operators to shut down 3G and 4G services until midnight on Sunday
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Taliban dismiss Afghanistan's peace talks offer
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid also said the leaders of the group would not talk to the Afghan government
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Divers hunt flooded Indian mine for missing men
Workers have been cut off since December 13 when water from a river poured into the 106-metre deep illegal mine
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Gravely ill boy whose mother had to fight to visit from Yemen dies
Trump blames Democrats for migrant children's death, amid govt budget impasse
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'Worse every day': Afghans expect 2019 to be even deadlier
With the threat of a US drawdown and a looming presidential vote likely to fuel violence
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Pakistan, Qatar reiterate quest for Afghan peace
Qureshi underlines foresightedness of the emir in providing early foundation for reconciliation
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In India, private firms open rooftops to Muslim workers for Friday prayers
Move comes in response to Noida Police barring Muslims from praying at public parks
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China court orders retrial for Canadian jailed for drug smuggling
Tensions between two nations are high since Canada’s arrest of high-ranking Chinese executive
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US gun control advocates see hopeful signs in 2018
In seven states background checks for gun buyers were added or existing laws strengthened
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Yemen rebels begin withdrawal from Hodeida port: UN
Pro-government forces are suppose to pull back from Hodeida port they recaptured in an offensive
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Indian police claim rats drank 1,000 litres of liquor seized from outlaws
Expert says rats cannot consume alcohol in such a large quantity as being stated by the authorities
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Russia, Turkey agree to coordinate on Syria after US pullout
Russia would likely host three-way summit with Turkey and Iran on the Syrian conflict early next year
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Chinese firms offer subsidies on Huawei phones in show of support
Surge of patriotism begins after Huawei CFO's detention in Canada
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Belgium reviews smartphone use by troops to counter spying
Review underway of all Belgian military, troops operating in Baltic states
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First Gaza rocket in six weeks draws Israeli riposte
It was the first rocket fire from Gaza since an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire announced on November 13
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US cop accused of murdering Australian granted squad car for 'testing'
Although the attorney did not identify the specific nature of the proposed 'testing and analysis'
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Four dead as storm sweeps through central Philippines
Almost 12,000 people also evacuated from their homes
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Egypt security forces kill 40 suspected militants after tourist bus bombed
In three raids carried out simultaneously
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Trump hasn't ordered troops to withdraw from Afghanistan: official
National Security Council spokesperson says Trump made no determination to drawdown military presence in Afghanistan
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Bangladesh deploys 600,000 security forces ahead of vote
Bangladesh toughened security for an election expected to see Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina win a record fourth term
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'We're not in crisis': New Saudi foreign minister takes the reins
Ibrahim al-Assaf, replaced Adel al-Jubeir as the foreign minister in a major government shake up
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UN experts accuse DR Congo warlord of mass rape
Experts report the situation "volatile" as the country heads toward elections
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Major avenue in New York's Brooklyn borough named after Jinnah
Avenue will be renamed to 'Mohammad Ali Jinnah Way'
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Bomb kills three Vietnamese tourists, guide near Egypt pyramids
11 other tourists from Vietnam and an Egyptian bus driver get injured
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Turkey probes prominent TV anchor: report
After the journalist speculates whether Turks can protest like those in the "Yellow Vest" movement in France
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6.9-magnitude quake strikes off southern Philippines: USGS
The quake struck southeast of Davao City at a depth of 59 kilometres

















































