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Cash-strapped Zimbabwe offers workers land instead of bonuses
Owning residential land is seen as unattractive as most plots lack basic amenities
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Freezing weather kills 27 Afghan children: Officials
Heavy snowfall and avalanches kill scores of people in Afghanistan each winter.
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Bangladesh police fire tear gas at anti-coal protest
According to media reports, at least four people were injured
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Trump says restricted entry for Muslims necessary as world is 'a total mess'
US president says Europe made a tremendous mistake by allowing these people to go into Germany, other countries
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China may be developing new long-range air-to-air missile
The missile may even have an actual range of 400 km, exceeding those used by Western air forces
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Nasty or nice? Study links personality to brain shape
The study was the first to clearly link the "Big Five" personality traits to differences in brain shape.
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Orwell's '1984' back as bestseller amid focus on 'alternative facts'
Sales spiked after a senior White House official, Kellyanne Conway, used the term "alternative facts" on NBC.
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New Alzheimer's drug compound 'worth investigating'
Tau, a protein, can accumulate, damage cells and lead to failures of memory.
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Saudi Arabia receives first F-15SA fighter of record-setting weapons order
The Obama administration approved $60 billion deal in 2010 amid mounting US and Saudi tensions with Iran
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Trump campaign against bureaucracy alarms federal workers
Trump has moved fast to enact a raft of measures, including a moratorium on new regulations.
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Sex, love, libido: Confused Afghans find non-judgemental friend in govt hotline
Govt helpline offers advice on taboo subjects from ways to perk up virility to erectile dysfunction and homosexuality
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Keep out! Ten of world's top walls
Major walls protecting borders around the world.
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Does depression boost the risk of cancer death?
Distress might be a consequence of the early stages of the malignancy rather than a potential predictor
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Key points of Trump executive orders on immigration
Orders also require government agencies to provide quarterly reports on the number of undocumented immigrants detained
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Rights advocates slam Trump plans on Muslim immigrants, refugees
About 100 protesters gathered in New York City's Washington Square Park
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Trump to order plan for Syria 'safe zones'
Trump says Europe had made a tremendous mistake by admitting millions of refugees from Syria, Middle-east countries
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Trump says torture works but will follow CIA, Pentagon advice
In February 2016, Trump said "torture works" and pledged to bring back waterboarding and "much worse."
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Trump nominates businessman with Asia background as Navy secretary
Trump has vowed to build up the US Navy to 350 ships from the current 290.
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Mexican president condemns Trump's wall plan
Without mentioning the trip, Pena Nieto said he would wait for a report from a high-level Mexican delegation.
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Trump says illegal migrants brought as children 'shouldn't be worried'
"I do have a big heart."
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Trump orders building of Mexico border wall
Moves to strip funding from cities that shield immigrants
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Legendary US actress Mary Tyler Moore dies
Actress had been battling many years of multiple health problems
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British think tank downgrades US to 'flawed democracy'
EIU's Democracy Index report ranks 19 full democracies followed by 57 flawed democracies
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Syrians ride first train across Aleppo in years
It was the train's first such trip since rebels overran east Aleppo in the summer of 2012
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Have nothing against Shah Rukh Khan, says mother of Vadodara incident victim
Farid Khan Pathan, who went to see the Bollywood star at the railway station, died of suffocation
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Life imitating art: '1984' a best-seller again
Sales of the book have been spiking amid comments by US President and aides that appear to fly in face of the facts
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US reviews Obama admin's 11th-hour aid to Palestinians
In final act, then-secretary of state John Kerry instructed USAID to release $220.3 million for Gaza recovery programs
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Pope axes Knights chief in condoms row
Resignation of Grand Master Matthew Festing followed stand-off that had become a test of reforming pope's authority
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Trump says will seek probe of alleged voter fraud
Depending on results we will strengthen up voting procedures, says US president
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Arab League accuses Israel of 'contempt' on settlements
The settlement are seen as illegal under international law and major stumbling blocks to peace.
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Pictures of the day: January 25, 2017
We look at 13 pictures from events around the world
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Modi vows to work closely with US after Trump invite
Modi was effectively barred from US for years after deadly communal riots in Gujarat during his time as chief minister
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With baby strapped to back, woman suicide bomber strikes Nigerian market - govt official
The militants' insurgency has killed about 15,000 people.
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White House says Trump stands by voter fraud belief, offers no evidence
Trump has repeatedly stated he would have won the popular vote were it not for millions of people voting illegally.
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Kuwait executes seven prisoners, including a member of ruling family
Kuwait executed seven people at its central prison on Wednesday, including a member of the ruling Al-Sabah family.
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Women shouldn't be asked to wear high heels, make up at work, UK inquiry says
Hundreds of women reported pain and long-term damage caused by wearing high heels at work for long periods
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Seven killed in Shabaab attack on Mogadishu hotel
Two car bomb explosions rocked a Mogadishu hotel.
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Death toll rises in Malaysia boat tragedy
The boat was believed to be carrying about 40 Indonesian illegal immigrants.
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Bangladeshi father seeks mercy killing of sons, grandson
Hossain said his sons were aware of their condition but could do little for themselves.
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Bill Gates could become world's first trillionaire
Gates leads on Forbes' list of the wealthiest individuals at $84.4 billion in net worth
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Syria girl blogger, 7, appeals to Trump
At least 15,000 children have been killed in Syria's six-year war
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Panama suspends Panama Papers probe
A legal challenge on constitutional grounds required the suspension, attorney general, Kenia Porcell says
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Trump says to host India's Modi for US visit later this year: White House
The two leaders resolved that the US and India stand shoulder to shoulder in the global fight against terrorism.
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Berlin now 'home sweet home' for Syrian pastry chefs
Before deluge of fire and death, Syria was known throughout the Middle East for the refinement of its sweets.
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How India's 'Garden City' became garbage city
As awareness grows about the environmental impact, more residents are trying to recycle.
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May meets Trump with eye on Brexit future
Trump's criticism of the EU also puts May in an awkward position.
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Trump to unveil immigration, visa restrictions: reports
Trump also wants to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with Mexico and Canada.
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India orders probe as fan dies in Bollywood star stunt
Excitement turned to panic as fans were crushed trying to catch a glimpse of Shah Rukh Khan
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Indian troops kill three ‘separatists’ in occupied Kashmir
Occupied forces claim they shoot dead three suspected rebels in Srinagar and Sundabani sector
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After East Jerusalem, Israel to build 2,500 new homes in West Bank
Israeli media claims 100 homes in Beit El has received funding from the family of Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner

















































