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Chile's desert dumping ground for fast fashion leftovers
Some 59,000 tons of clothing arrive each year at the Iquique port in the Alto Hospicio free zone in northern Chile
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Taliban victory sparks hopes of peace in rural Afghanistan
A democratic government was restored, women were once again allowed to work and study, and a civil society was rebuilt
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Bodies found at Nepal site where French climbers went missing
The men appeared to have abandoned their summit attempt and turned back when the avalanche hit
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Online Afghan humour: Laughter as resistance against Taliban
When a Taliban militant meets Afghan pop star Ayrana Sayeed, he tries to charm her
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High winds delay France's Thomas Pesquet, other ISS astronauts' return to Earth
Crew-3 has also been delayed several times, including by bad weather
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Pakistanis among six face trial for ‘plotting against Israelis’ in Cyprus
The case prompted Israel to accuse Iran of plotting ‘terror’ attacks against its citizens in the Mediterranean island
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High-profile breakthrough cases trigger vaccine misinformation
So-called breakthrough cases are expected and do not mean the vaccines are ineffective
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China ruling party to further cement Xi's grip on power
President Xi is expected to be handed a third term in office, making him most powerful leader since Mao Zedong
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Man City outclass crisis-hit Man Utd
The Citizens cruise to 2-0 win to raise questions over Solskjaer’s future at Old Trafford
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US court convicts Chinese intelligence officer of economic espionage
Xu Yanjun was found guilty on two counts which carry a maximum of 15 years in prison each and a fine of up to $5m









