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Bangladesh hands top ULFA leader over to India
The ULFA is one of the largest of the many rebel groups active in India's restive northeast
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UK to halt arms exports to Saudi if humanitarian laws broken - foreign minister
Britain has granted nearly 4 billion pounds of export licences for arms to Saudi Arabia in the past five years
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Iran leaders won't attend receptions serving alcohol: diplomat
An official dinner for Rouhani by French President was cancelled after Iran insisted it had to be alcohol-free
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McDonald's owner fires worker seen throwing water on Detroit homeless man
Detroit police are looking for the homeless man to see if he wants to press assault charges against the employee
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Japanese man hid in gutter to peep up skirts: Police, media reports
Local reports say it was not the first time the man was arrested for the same offence
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Iran to receive Russian missiles by end of 2015: minister
Iranian troops are being trained in Russia to operate the surface-to-air missile systems
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Pink diamond nets $28.55m in healthy stone market -Christie's
A Chinese client based in Hong Kong who wished to remain anonymous, bought the diamond weighing 16.08 carats
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Briton facing jail for smuggling refugee girl says 'morally' right
The move triggers a flood of support online from well-wishers urging clemency
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US gunman in deadly Jewish site attacks gets death sentence
On hearing the sentence, gunman shouted at the judge and gave a Heil Hitler salute as he was removed from the court
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Indian PM attacked by senior party figures over poll loss
One-time Modi mentor LK Advani issues statement that appears to accuse PM of failing to seek consensus
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Guatemala issues orange alert over erupting Fuego Volcano
The country's Seismology and Vulcanology Institute urges authorities to take precautionary measures for air traffic
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Netanyahu says no immediate way forward for Mideast peace
A peace process to end nearly 70 years of conflict between Israel and Palestine has stalled for more than a year
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How mobile phones are making childbirth safer in Ethiopia
'Safe Delivery App' provides simplified instructions and animated films to deal with birthing complications
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India's Hindu cow mobs rule as religious debate rages
Almost every night, vigilantes lie in wait for suspected cattle smugglers in the desert state of Rajasthan
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Japan's first passenger jet takes off in maiden test flight
The plane marks a new chapter for Japan's aviation sector, which last built a commercial airliner in 1962
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Four indicted in massive hack of JP Morgan Chase, others
One indictment charged three people in the computer breach against the huge bank and other organisations
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US-Russia military communication improves in Syria: general
Pentagon and Moscow officials drew up a memorandum of understanding on flight safety guidelines
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Up to nine feared dead in US plane crash: report
The plane's owner, Augusto Lewkowicz, said nine people were on board including two pilots.
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Armed with anger: Indian former military veterans return medals
They protest over BJP move to fix pensions for ex-army personnel
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Google Maps guides travellers offline
The free map service will guide Android users to destinations without relying on internet connections
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Russia working to pierce 'any missile shield': Putin
The president accused the United States and its allies of looking to shackle Moscow's nuclear capabilities
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Obese kids as young as 8 show signs of heart disease
Researchers compared 20 obese children and teenagers to 20 normal weight peers, and found 40 percent were at high-risk
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Terminal 'Star Wars' fan dies, days after film screening
Fleetwood, who suffered from a rare form of connective tissue cancer, had been a fan since he was eight years old
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Stabbing attempt near Jerusalem, Palestinian attacker killed
The incident occurred in an area adjacent to Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem
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Apple chief warns UK against new spying law
The new bill would make it easier for Britain's security services to access encrypted communications
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India announces plans to open up foreign investment
The govt's reforms will open up 15 areas of economy, including lifting the cap on FDI in the critical defence sector
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Maldives announces end to state of emergency
With the lifting of the state of emergency, all fundamental rights that were suspended, have been restored
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In patriarchal Nepal, first female president works for equality
Bidhya Devi Bhandari says her work on strengthening the political voice of Nepali women is not over yet
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US teacher accused of sexual abuse goes on trial in Spain
Public prosectors have asked that he be sentenced to 66 years in jail
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What Britain is demanding from the EU to avoid 'Brexit'
These include decisions over the EU's single market, banking regulation and financial stability supervision
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Pope says Church should shun obsession with power, money
Francis says the Church should be "restless, always closer to the abandoned ones, the forgotten ones"
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For a happier life, give up Facebook: study
The study involved a sample of 1,095 people in Denmark
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Alstom wins 2.8-bln-euro Indian railway contract
First five locomotives will be imported and remaining 795 made in new factory
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‘Godzilla’ gator found outside US shopping mall
Weighing over 800 pounds, 12-and a half-foot long alligator lifted with forklift after being captured
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Turkish state broadcaster kicks off recruitment drive in Pakistan
TRT interviewing Pakistan's top journalists and editors for its new English-language project TRTWorld
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Thousands protest at Afghan killings as sectarian fears rise
The mainly Shia Hazaras have long suffered ill-treatment and persecution in Afghanistan
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Two Indians wounded in Saudi Shia region shooting
An Indian embassy official confirms that two nationals were wounded and are in stable condition
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Dutch populist Wilders seeks halt to 'Islamic invasion'
The only way to deal with it the refugee crisis is to close the Netherlands borders, says Dutch politician
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College in China asks female students to sign chastity pledge
Students are asked to sign a 'commitment card' prohibiting them from engaging in premarital sex
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Woman’s face smashed with beer mug at US restaurant for 'not speaking English'
Victim was speaking in Swahili when she was brutally attacked by another woman
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Saudi Arabia says will diversify oil economy to slow climate change
According to an estimate, Saudi Arabia emits 527 million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year
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University of Missouri president, chancellor out after race protest
Missouri, US, has been home to increasing racial tensions after police shot and killed an unarmed young black man
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Shootings at Mexico cockfight, football field kill 16
Cuajinicuilapa is famous for its mixture of cultures derived from descendants of African slaves
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More people giving to charity globally, Myanmar most generous
The study by the London-based around 1.4 billion people donating money in 2014, up from 28.3 percent in 2013
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Obama's immigration action blocked again
The US states say federal government exceeded its authority in demanding whole categories of immigrants be protected
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India seeks armed drones from US to counter Pakistan's Burraq
If approved, the drones would be another sign of growing defence ties between Washington and New Delhi
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Chile-bound cocaine seized on buses transporting soccer fans
Police say drugs were found in compartments under bus floors and under seats of both drivers
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US Air Force leader backs moves to speed up arms sales approvals
US Air Force Secretary says delay may cause potential buyers to make non-US purchases
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SeaWorld to replace 'Shamu' killer whale show in San Diego
After widespread criticism, SeaWorld plans to replace its killer whale shows with displays focused on conservation
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Suu Kyi eyes majority in Myanmar election: media
The party needs to win 67 per cent of contested seats across both houses of parliament for a majority victory