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Trump, Russia and China media attacks 'threaten democracy'
Democratically elected leaders no longer see the media as part of democracy's essential underpinning
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In southern Iraq, drought tightens its grip
the country's reservoirs currently hold about 12 per cent of their total collective capacity
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Indian court jails popular guru for life over teen rape
Two of the four other co-accused, including a woman, were also found guilty and were sentenced to 20 years
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N. Korea slams US censure on human rights
The remarks come days before Kim holds a historic summit with President Moon and President Trump
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Afghan Taliban announce fresh offensive in apparent snub to peace efforts
The annual spring offensive traditionally marks the start of the so-called fighting season
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Gap in perceptions' threatens wider Middle East war
Adding to uncertainty over each player's intentions are the vastly different military capabilities of each country
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In Lebanon vote, candidates shell out dollars for coverage
A minute of air time on some privately owned television channels will rack up a $6,000 bill
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US high court reviews Trump's power to block Muslim immigrants
Lower courts have ruled that Trump's ban is illegal because of an implicit bias against Muslims
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Blind elephants used by tourists at popular Indian fort
The elephants are owned privately but registered with the government
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At least 10 killed, dozens injured in illegal Indonesia oil well fire
An oil spill sparked a huge fire about 1:30am (1830 GMT Tuesday) in a residential area on Sumatra Island









