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Countering Islamic State: Al Qaeda's Zawahiri pledges allegiance to new Taliban chief
Statement comes amid bitter struggle within Taliban over Mansoor's leadership
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French crook busted by selfie
The 22-year-old was quickly apprehended after inadvertently identifying himself to the victim
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Emirates announces 'world's longest' flight to Panama
Alirline says carrier will fly daily to Panama's capital in a passenger flight operated by a Boeing 777-200LR aircraft
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Head of Myanmar ruling party removed as army tightens grip
Ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party has been gripped by in-fighting in run up to November polls
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Blast-ripped industrial zone a hub for Chinese, foreign firms
Binhai New Area, where blasts occurred on Wednesday, is a giant logistics hub more than twice size of Hong Kong
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Bangladesh newspaper head convicted for criticising judge
Bengali newspaper had questioned if it was ethical for judges to speak with appellants' families outside of court
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Jewish extremists suspected in West Bank village fire: NGO
Villagers and Israeli NGO Rabbis for Human Rights say no one was inside tent, which was housing food for livestock
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China weakens yuan for third day, reassures markets
Asian shares and Asia-Pacific currencies suffered their biggest two-day selloff since 1998 this week
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US to raise sanctions-hit Iran general's Moscow visit at UN
Mark Toner says US government raised this travel issue with senior Russian foreign ministry officials
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Indian court overturns Nestle noodle ban, orders new tests
The Swiss food giant has always maintained the product is safe to eat, and has continued to sell it in other countries









