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Goats recognise happy humans, drawn to smiling faces
The findings suggest livestock species have very sophisticated minds to interpret their environment
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US military hints could resume major exercises on Korean peninsula
Defense Secretary James Mattis says no decisions are made about major exercises for next year
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Brazil sends army to border as Venezuelans flee crisis at home
Peru, Colombia and Brazil meet in Colombian capital Bogota for a summit to discuss how to cope with the influx
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Blast kills 7 security personnel in Burkina Faso
Recent surge of attacks in Burkina Faso is result of pressure on militant insurgents in neighbouring Mali and Niger
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Hurricane Maria killed 2,975 in Puerto Rico: study
Hurricane Maria pummelled Puerto Rico wreaked widespread devastation and caused $90 billion in damages
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Teenager arrested in German tourist shooting in Canada
The 16-year-old has appeared in court to face charges of attempted murder and several firearms violations
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US boy commits suicide after being bullied for being gay
Leia Pierce says, her son Jamel Myles, has killed himself at home after enduring several days of homophobic bullying
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US delegation met Syria spy chief: newspaper
The delegation has held meeting for hours with Ali Mamluk, the head of Syria's security services
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Indian delegation arrives for talks on water issues
Nine-member delegation is headed by Indian Water Commissioner PK Saxena
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China's Didi apologises for safety lapses after murder
Founder Cheng Wei and president has apologised for their ignorance and pride in an emotive note, promising safety
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Chinese passenger plane makes emergency landing minus two wheels
The crew has reported a fault in one of the Airbus A320’s engines
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Sizzling weather may help 2018 UN climate talks in Poland
The accord is going to set a sweeping goal of ending fossil fuel era this century, but the text is vague on details
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UN points to possible 'war crimes' in Yemen conflict
Many of these violations amount to war crimes, the report says, pointing to arbitrary detention, rape, torture
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After flood, tourism in India's Kerala left mud-bound
Hundreds perished in the flood and more than one million people were forced to abandon their homes
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China says pressure unhelpful in resolving Rohingya issue
Some 700,000 Rohingya fled the crackdown and most are now living in refugee camps in neighbouring Bangladesh
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French environment minister resigns, citing lack of policy progress
French Environment Minister announces resignation from cabinet citing disappointed environmental goals
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Rouhani vows to defeat 'anti-Iranian' officials in the White House
Reshuffling ministry to shield the economy from Trump’s moves Rouhani tries to tamp down public discontent
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UN court has no jurisdiction in Iran sanctions case: US
Iran has argued that US President Donald Trump breached a 1955 treaty with his decision to reimpose sanctions
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Egypt's religious authority says all sexual harassment 'forbidden'
Some 60% of women in Egypt said they had been victims of some form of sexual harassment
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Russia to hold biggest military drills since Cold War
The Vostok-2018 exercises will be carried out from September 11 to 15
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China paves way to end family planning policy
Revisions to the draft civil code will be submitted to China’s annual parliamentary meeting in March 2020
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Philippines' Duterte hit by new ICC complaint over deadly drug war
The 50-page complaint calls for Duterte's indictment over extrajudicial killings during his crackdown on drugs
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.4 strikes off east Indonesian island-USGS
There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties
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Pakistani nurse performs at Dublin theater hours before deportation
Khokhar had been living in Ireland since 2015 and received a deportation order earlier this summer
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McCain's wife counted among his possible successors in US Senate
Cindy McCain has emerged as one of the more prominent names of possible appointees to succeed him
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Some Saudi-led coalition air strikes in Yemen may amount to war crimes: UN
Strikes that fail to spare people or structures protected by international humanitarian law considered unlawful
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All onboard Australia-bound asylum-seeker boat found: reports
Asylum-seekers from a Vietnamese boat that ran aground in crocodile-infested waters off Australia
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China considers measures to curb workplace harassment
#MeToo movement has escalated in China with accusations of sexual assault spreading across social media
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Russia warns Moscow will respond to US sanctions 'reciprocally'
We will react to all attacks in accordance with the principle of reciprocity, says Lavrov
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Turkish lira weakens against dollar, minister warns on sanctions
Turkey's Minister of Treasury said sanctions could ultimately aggravate region's terrorism and refugee crises
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End of an 'era': Emperor's exit resets Japan calendar
The 84-year-old emperor's decision to abdicate has given experts a rare head start in choosing the new era's name
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Israel developing missiles to hit anywhere in Mideast
Israel faces a variety of threats and considers Iran its most dangerous foe in the region
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After driving ban ends, Saudi women taste thrill of speed
Saudi Arabia overturned the world's only ban on female motorists in June
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Iran lawmakers reject Rouhani answers on economic woes
The issues on which lawmakers expressed dissatisfaction will now be referred to the judiciary for review
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US cardinals defend themselves over cover-up storm
Archbishop Vigano's claims raised speculation of campaign against the pontiff by conservatives in the Church
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North Korea still 'serious and imminent threat': Japan
Japan's 2018 defence white paper takes aim at China's rise as a military power
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Russian court jails Kremlin critic Navalny for 30 days
Charges are based on protest that violates Russia's strict laws which forbid any public event without authorisation
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Pope silent on claim he ignored abuse
First papal trip to Ireland since John Paul II spoke in front of 1.5 million people in 1979
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Jordan says can't host more Syrian refugees
Some 650,000 Syrian refugees have registered with United Nations in Jordan since fleeing their country's conflict
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US, Mexico finalise trade pact; Canada to rejoin talks Tuesday
Trump confuse matters by saying he would terminate North American Free Trade Agreement
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Indigenous Namibians urge Berlin apology for 'colonial genocide'
German occupiers killed an estimated 60,000 Hereros and 10,000 Nama people after they rose up against colonial rule
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Trump, under pressure to honour McCain, orders flags to half-staff
White House flag was lowered after McCain's death but it was once again at the top of the flagpole on Monday morning
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German far-right protesters clash with leftists after Chemnitz stabbing
Unrest reflects growing schism in German society after Merkel’s government allowed 1 million asylum seekers in Germany
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President Putin takes Siberian hiking break with top security chiefs
Photographs show the 65-year-old president in a khaki outfit and hat, carrying binoculars and trekking poles
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Trump isolated in his silence on McCain
Trump has sent his deepest sympathies and respect to the bereaved family but offered no words for McCain himself
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'Millions risk malnutrition as CO2 levels climb'
Zinc deficiency affects immune system and makes children more vulnerable to malaria, lung infections, other diseases
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Canada holds firm in human rights dispute with Saudi Arabia
Canada will always stand up for human rights around the world, says Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland
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'Frustrated' dolphin 'terrorises' tourists on French beach
According to authorities, the animal approaches tourists and tries to rub up against them
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Supreme Court says sick Gazans can be allowed into Israel
Some 833 exit permit applications by Gazans were denied in the first quarter of 2018
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Russia postpones peace talks with Taliban: Afghan president
Though Taliban accepted the invitation, Kabul thinks peace talks with the insurgent group must be led by Afghanistan