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Apple-FBI case has wide implications
Apple says the type of cooperation sought would undermine basic principles of data security
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Clinton wins South Carolina primary as 'Super Tuesday' looms
The win marks a moment of redemption for Clinton, who in 2008 lost badly in the state to Barack Obama
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German woman accuses Indian taxi driver of rape
The woman said she was raped after leaving her hotel and getting lost in the city's busy commercial district
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Colombia reports almost 43,000 Zika cases
The latest count represents an increase of 5,695 new cases of the mosquito-borne virus
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Afghan blasts kill 25, jeopardising peace talks
The Taliban later claimed responsibility for the attack near the Defence Ministry in the centre of Kabul
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Osborne pushes Brexit onto G20 list of risks to global economy
Britain will vote in a referendum in June whether it wants to remain part of the 28-nation EU
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Trump vows to 'open up' libel laws if elected
Trump said the change was necessary to combat what he described as the "dishonesty" of major American newspapers
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UAE soldier dies in Yemen operations
The UAE has lost more than 70 soldiers in Yemen since the Arab coalition launched its military campaign
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Car bomb injures seven in Thailand's rebellious south
Bomb detonates outside urban police station in Pattani province, one of 3 Muslim-majority states wracked by rebellion
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Yellow fever death toll rises to 125 in Angola
The government has urged residents to sterilise stagnant water before drinking it
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6 ways you can travel to space
Here is how you can leave planet Earth
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UN agency bans lithium-ion batteries in checked-baggage
The batteries can only be packed in carry-on baggage or carried by the passenger
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Syria ceasefire begins under US-Russia deal
Nationwide cessation of hostilities is the first pause in 5 years of a civil war that has claimed over 270,000 lives
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Trump wins Christie backing, marches towards Super Tuesday
Trump has unsettled mainstream Republicans by winning three straight contests, in New Hampshire, S Carolina and Nevada
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Kansas mass shooting suspect had been served domestic violence order
Ford had a history of domestic violence, including arrests in 2008 and 2010
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Suicide bomber kills at least 11 in Afghanistan
Provincial governor spokesperson says most of the victims were civilians and children
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Iran awaits first results from double election
Voting was busy on Friday and polling hours were extended, although officials have yet to announce final figures
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'I am going to die': Swedish girl tells of life under Islamic State
My boyfriend said he wanted to go to IS, I agreed because I did not know what IS meant or what Islam was, she said
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Former WWE wrestler 'The Great Khali' vows revenge after injury during fight
Several foreign wrestlers were held responsible for wrestler's injuries as they knocked ‘The Great Khali’ with...
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UN backs Syria ceasefire, peace talks to re-start March 7
Russian Deputy FM said the ceasefire agreement "can contribute to a turning point" in the five-year war
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Gianni Infantino wins FIFA presidency
General secretary of European confederation UEFA, won in the second round of voting by 207 FIFA member associations
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Actor Tony Burton, ex-boxer who played Apollo Creed trainer, dies
Burton's sister said he died on Thursday in California after being hospitalized repeatedly in the past year
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Putin says 'foreign enemies' seek to disrupt Russian elections
In September, the country will hold parliamentary elections but critics fear the vote will be manipulated
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Climbers make first winter ascent of Pakistan's 'Killer Mountain' Nanga Parbat
The climbers will spend Friday night at Camp 4 at 7,200 metres, and return to base camp tomorrow
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Philippines may ban pop singer Madonna for disrespect to flag
The singer and concert producers could be held liable for violation even if they were unaware of law, says official
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Saudi Arabia blacklists four firms, three Lebanese men over Hezbollah ties
The kingdom last week suspended aid worth $3 billion to the Lebanese army
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Powerful Iraq Shia cleric says PM's position at stake unless he reforms
Abadi promised political and economic reforms last summer after mass street protests
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Thousands flee deadly fighting in southern Philippines
Military says three soldiers and three militants were confirmed killed in clashes
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Why is India the world’s top arms buyer?
In 2015, India entered the elite club of countries boasting indigenous nuclear-powered submarine
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Three British tourists found dead near Vietnam waterfall
Emergency workers climbed down a steep slope near the waterfall to recover the bodies, found wearing life jackets
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Syria opposition agrees to two-week truce
'HNC confirms agreement of Free Syrian Army factions and armed opposition to temporary truce from midnight Saturday'
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Family of Chinese MH370 victim sue Malaysia Airlines
The victim, surnamed Wang, had been one of 239 people on the fateful overnight flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing
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Britain's William and Kate to visit Taj Mahal on India tour
William and Kate will arrive in India on April 10 before travelling to Bhutan
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Facebook moves to new full-screen 'immersive' ads
Facebook product lead Rajwat says ads created using Canvas will be served up same as other ads at social network
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Trump under fierce attack by rivals at rancorous debate
Rubio berated Trump over his immigration positions including supporting a pathway to citizenship for the undocumented
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Indian villages ban single women from owning "distracting" mobile phones
The ban applies to girls under the age of 18 and unmarried women
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No respite in Thailand for fleeing Pakistani Christians
Pastor Joshua, from Lahore, had to flee to Thailand after he was punished for converting from Islam to Christianity
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British-Pakistani brothers found guilty of ‘exploiting’ girls could lose UK citizenship
Pakistani brother were found guilty of multiple rapes, indecent assaults between 1987 and 2003, against 15 victims
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Bangladesh arrests extremists over Hindu priest's murder
Police say three members of JMB were arrested in northern district of Panchagarh where attack took place
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Iran votes in crucial elections after nuclear deal
Observers will be closely watching turnout figures, with higher voter participation expected to benefit moderates
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Antarctic expeditioners rescued from Australian icebreaker
The Aurora Australis has been stuck since breaking its mooring and being swept onto rocks Wednesday
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Two pilots killed when plane crash landed in Nepal
The plane made a forced landing, says aviation official
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You can 'buy' Egypt's president on eBay
The seller listed Sisi as used by his previous owners, the Gulf royals
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US test-fires ICBM amid tensions with Russia, North Korea
President Barack Obama’s final defense budget unveiled this month calls for a $1.8 billion hike in nuclear arms
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Man plans to live only on potatoes for a year
Man claims after starting strange diet he was not only feeling better, but surprisingly enjoying his meals
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Mexican ex-president uses F-word to slam Trump's wall
Trump has angered Mexico by saying that the country was sending rapists across the border
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'You saved my life': Paris attack survivors seek solace with Bataclan security man
They meet, mostly in cafes, just to be together, to chat and support each other
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Nissan suspends electric cars mobile app over hacking fears
Nissan took its website offline after it was brought down by an activist in protest at Japanese whaling
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Apple asks to block court order to help decrypt iPhone
Apple said the government overstepped its legal authority by forcing the company to facilitate access to locked iPhone
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Imprisoned Turkish journalists released from jail in Istanbul
Pen International said the development was positive in the "current dire situation for freedom of expression in Turkey