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UK's Cameron taunted after opposition Twitter feed hacked
Davey cameron is a pie, one of the messages read
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China says 500 people monitoring for radiation after N Korea test
Environment ministry has ruled out possibility the test would have any radiation impact upon China
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Catalonia elects new leader tasked with breakaway from Spain
The appointment of Carles Puigdemont drew an immediate rebuke from Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy
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Deadly strike on Yemen MSF clinic draws condemnation
More than 5,800 people have been killed in Yemen since the start of the bombing campaign, about half of them civilians
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Mexico launches drug lord's US extradition process
Guzman is wanted in half-dozen US states
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Paris attacks ringleader visited UK
Abdelhamid Abaaoud's alleged trip to Britain could add to pressure on the interior ministry
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Spain's Princess Cristina to stand trial in landmark corruption case
Cristina will be the first Spanish royal to face criminal charges in court since the monarchy was reinstated
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Iraq drone strike mistake kills nine militiamen
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi immediately opened an investigation into the incident
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Seeking support, Sudan moves closer to Riyadh amid spat with Iran
Sudan has cut ties with Tehran as a response to attacks on Saudi diplomatic missions in Iran
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South Korea, US mull further strategic deployment after North test
S Korea urges the international community to impose harsh sanctions against N. Korea
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Sean Penn meeting, Hollywood dreams help Mexican drug lord's downfall
Guzman, the infamous boss of the Sinaloa drug cartel, was arrested in northwestern Mexico on Friday morning
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Putin says he wants global cooperation against terrorism
Russia wants to fight terrorism jointly with the rest of the world, Putin says in an interview
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Two suspected of raping woman in NY playground give themselves up
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio denounced the rape pledging police would work to swiftly apprehend the suspects
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Philadelphia police probe possible extremist ties in police shooting
Police are working with the FBI to verify the credibility of the tip related to the ambush shooting
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China envoy calls for calm and restraint between Saudi, Iran
Tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran have escalated since Saudi authorities executed Shia cleric
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UAE court jails Indian 5 years for 'spying': report
The Federal Supreme Court in Abu Dhabi convicted the man, identified as Manar Abbas
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Saudi Arabia using Iran row to hurt Syria peace talks: Zarif
However, Saudi Arabia says it does not expect Iran spat to affect the peace efforts
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Hollande visits main Paris mosque, a year after Charlie Hebdo attack
The president had a short conversation and a moment of friendship and fraternity over a cup of tea
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At least 4 dead in missile strike on MSF clinic in Yemen
The missile struck the medical facility in the Razeh district of Saada province, communication officers says
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Saudi executes Ethiopian woman for axe murder
Jinat Farid was found guilty of killing Ghalia Eida by striking her with an axe as the victim knelt to perform prayers
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British parents set to be offered lessons on child-rearing
Parents receive support immediately after the birth, but the British prime minister said that needed to be extended
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Swedish airport evacuated after bomb scare: police
Police say the baggage and departure halls were evacuated, which has affected departing flights but not arrivals
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Turkish forces kill 32 Kurdish militants in southeast: sources
Recent fighting has centred on the towns of Cizre and Silopi near the Syrian and Iraqi borders
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Afghan forces retake northern district from Taliban
The recapture is a welcome piece of good news for government forces
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Qaeda abducts media activists from Syria rebel town
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitor confirmed the abduction of activists Abdallah and Fares
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Iran warns of reciprocal measures in US visa row
People from 38 countries will be barred from entering US without a visa if they visited Iran, Iraq, Syria since 2011
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Iraq bans poultry imports from 24 countries over avian flu threat
Baghdad last month restricted poultry imports from France, where an outbreak of avian flu has been reported
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In Norway, migrants get courses on respecting women
Questions are also being raised about how to integrate men from patriarchal societies into Europe
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Pope says he's 'a sinner in need of God's mercy'
In his new book, Pope describes his close relationship with convicts
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Ambassador denies US conducting helicopter raids against Islamic State in Iraq
Washington said last month it was deploying a new force to Iraq to carry out strikes against Islamic State
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Pedal, solar power aims to be the new hybrid
Is it a car, a bike or some other kind of contraption?
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India teen gang-raped, shot, dumped in well
The 14-year-old says she was held in a dark room where three attackers took turns to rape her over a two-week period
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Supporter cuts off finger to support Sonia and Rahul Gandhi
Induvalu Suresh, hacked off his little finger last month wrapped it in a rupee note and dropping it in a Hindu temple
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Iranian poet released on bail before appeal hearing
Hila Sedighi's arrest was latest in series of arrests of artists, newsmen and US citizens over "Western infiltration"
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US releases video it says shows Iranian rockets near American warships
Dispute underscores ongoing tensions between US and Iran despite last year's agreement to curb Iran's nuclear program
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Trump urged to apologise to Muslim woman ejected from rally
Ohio Governor John Kasich, said the crowd's response at Trump's rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina was inappropriate
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Saudi-led coalition denies using cluster bombs in Yemen
Report by Human Rights Watch quotes residents describing January 6 attack consistent with airdropped cluster bomb use
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Egypt's parliament convenes after more than three-year absence
Egypt's last parliament was elected in 2011-12 in its first free election
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Sean Penn interview helped 'Chapo' capture: Mexico
World's most wanted drug baron was arrested after deadly military raid on a house early Friday in Los Mochis
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Apple sparks new speculation about plans to develop cars
Apple has been aggressive in recruiting auto experts from companies such as Ford or Mercedes-Benz
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Two dead, hundreds hurt in Philippines relgious festival
More than a million people turned out for the festival, one of the world's largest religious gatherings
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Hong Kong publishers spooked, anti-China books off shelves
Britain and United States have expressed concern about disappearances
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Two dead as firefighters battle huge Australia bushfire
Western Australia Police say bodies are believed to be those of two missing men aged 73 and 77
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Merkel talks tough on migrant lawbreakers as Cologne assault cases soar
Cologne police say they have recorded 379 cases of violence with illegal migrants making up majority of suspects
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Japan PM aims for constitutional revision with help from opposition
Abe has made clear he wants to revise the US-drafted, pacifist constitution
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Electric bike revolution spinning profits for Dutch firms
The Dutch love of cycling in this flat country stretches back more than a century and there are more bikes than people
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US bomber flies over S Korea as show of force against North
US Forces Korea says mission was conducted in response to recent provocative action by North Korea
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Thousands protest over contested French airport site
Protesters have been engaged in a 15-year legal battle to block construction of the new airport
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Shooter of Philadelphia policeman described as quiet, devout Muslim
The suspect confessed to the attack saying he pledged allegiance to Islamic State
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Poet arrested as Iran targets free speech: rights group
Dozens of journalists, activists and artists have been arrested on charges such as "propaganda" since October

















































