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Emotions run high as UK's last deep coal mine closes
The shutdown of the mine in Yorkshire in northern England closes a 200-year chapter of Britain's industrial history
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India parliament blocks MP's bill to decriminalise gay sex
The move failed after lower house of parliament, where BJP holds a majority, voted 71-24 against it
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Turkey 'kills 55 Kurdish militants' in major crackdown
With crackdown in fourth day, a Turkish soldier was killed, the first fatality suffered by the army in the operation
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Muslim teacher fired after showing Malala video
Sireen Hashem says she was wrongfully fired after administrators at school banned her from mentioning Islam
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Six injured as bombs thrown at Bangladesh navy mosque
The mosque inside Isha Khan naval base in south eastern city was packed with worshippers attending Friday prayers
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After California shootings, Muslim American families struggle with identity
Young Muslims say they often feel the need to prove how American they are to distance themselves from radicals
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EU leaders tackle terrorism in wake of Paris attacks
EU leaders vowed on Friday to step up the fight against terrorism
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Indian court declines to lengthen jail time for Delhi gang rape convict
The Delhi high court judges said they could not halt the man's release because his sentence complied with existing law
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Cordon Bleu culinary schools to close in US
All 16 US campuses are projected to stay open until September 2017
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US missile defence site in Romania becomes operational
It coincides with deliberations by US officials about how to respond to an Iranian ballistic missile launch on Oct. 10
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US brings ambitious Syria peace plan to United Nations
Senior international envoys gather to seek UN backing for US and Russian plan to bring end to Syrian civil war
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Celebrity bird rescued after Taiwan train adventure
The beautiful white bird had made wetlands in northern Taiwan its home for almost a year since last December
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Britain's Prince George to start at nursery
While the older generation of British royals did not attend nursery, George will follow the footsteps of his father
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German spies cooperating again with Assad's secret service: Bild
German foreign intelligence BND agents had been traveling regularly to Damascus for some time
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Russia experts examine black box of jet downed by Turkey
We have sufficient evidence that proves that the Russian aircraft did not violate Turkish airspace, Dronov said
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I worry about Muslims
But mostly I worry about my kind of Muslims, those who are expected to explain to the world what real Islam is like.
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Guarding the ghost fleet of Mallows Bay
Skeletons of more than 185 wooden steamships are remnants of an ill-fated fleet, commissioned in 1917
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Afghanistan wins approval to join WTO
Afghanistan has until June 30 to ratify the agreement before becoming a full member of the organisation
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Coal demand slowly burning out, except in India, SE Asia: IEA
Renewable energy sources may be playing an increasing role in global demand while coal capacity ages and shrinks
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Next Swiss president hopes for Europe immigration pact
Swiss voters last year narrowly approved a referendum on mass immigration which requires quotas
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'Fat' South African cook gives up fight to stay in New Zealand
A South African chef declared too obese to live in New Zealand has given up the immigration conflict to return home
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US Defence Secretary makes surprise visit to Afghanistan
Carter's visit comes as Afghanistan faces serious security setbacks
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Off Syrian coast, Russian warship backs up air campaign
The Moskva is the largest warship the Kremlin has sent to support its bombing campaign in the war-torn nation
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US county closes schools after uproar over Arabic calligraphy homework
Female students were also invited to wear Islamic clothing
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Big powers struggle to agree UN resolution ahead of Syria talks
Russian Ambassador Vitaly Churkin suggested there were significant disagreements among the five powers
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World's refugees and displaced exceed record 60 million: UN
The estimated figure includes 20.2 million refugees fleeing wars and persecution, the most since 1992
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CACI in the lead to buy Lockheed's IT business: sources
People say annual revenues for government IT business are now between $4.5 billion and $5 billion
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Crimes against Muslim Americans and mosques rise sharply
The spike includes assaults on hijab-wearing students; arsons and vandalism at mosques
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Grieving New Zealand woman tends dead husband for weeks
The corpse was so decomposed, dental records were required to confirm the identity of the man
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Obama reassures US on terror threat as 'fiancee visas' reviewed
This is the third time in 10 days that Obama addresses counter-terrorism efforts after mass shooting in California
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Japan carries out first execution of prisoner sentenced by jury
The executions bring to 14 the total number of death sentences carried out since PM Shinzo Abe took power in late 2012
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After half a century, US and Cuba to resume scheduled flights
US travelers still must meet at least one of 12 criteria to visit Cuba
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Teen who punched Spanish PM sent to youth detention centre
Authorities say he will be locked up for maximum period of six months, awaiting final ruling by juvenile court
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New Yorker pleads guilty to recruiting for Islamic State group
Mufid Elfgeeh, 31, faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and lifetime supervised release
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World Bank lends Iraq $1.2 billion to face oil, security shocks
Sometimes a crisis opens a window of opportunity and we believe that this is one such chance, Ferid Belhaj said
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Obama reassures US on terror threat as 'fiancee visas' reviewed
Since 9/11 we've taken extraordinary steps to strengthen our homeland security, Obama says
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Gene-editing is Science mag's breakthrough of 2015
The technique known as CRISPR named breakthrough of the year due to its potential to revolutionise health and medicine
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Canadian teen found guilty of robbery tied to terrorism
The youth had wanted to fight the regime of Syrian President Bashar al Assad
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Russia open to Assad's ouster after Syria transition: diplomats
Diplomats say Russia has moved further than Iran on question of abandoning Assad if a transition plan can be agreed
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Pope recognises second Mother Teresa miracle, sainthood expected
Miracle clears the path for the beloved nun to be elevated to sainthood next year
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Australia welcomes plain cigarette packaging 'win'
In 2012 Australia became the first country to mandate plain packaging for cigarettes, in a bid to reduce smoking rates
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Friend of San Bernardino shooter facing terrorism charges
Marquez posted a cryptic message on Facebook that said, "I'm. Very sorry guys. It was a pleasure"
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Regular flights to resume between US and Cuba
US law continues to prohibit travel to Cuba for tourist activities, the State Department said in a statement
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US to charge man who supplied guns to California shooters
Marquez had several connections to the radicalised shooters who left 14 people dead and 21 injured
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Delhi police arrest three suspected members of al Qaeda India wing
Arrested militants announced the formation of Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) in September 2014
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Bullets, threat in Arabic sent to Italian justice minister
Sending bullets by post is a way that Italy's organised crime groups have traditionally threatened their enemies
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Palestinian teen attempts knife attack, shot dead
Palestinian security sources say Israeli authorities had taken the body of the attacker
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Pharma CEO Martin Shkreli who hiked prices of HIV-treating drugs has been arrested
His arrest comes amid growing outrage over soaring prices of prescription drugs
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Gulf Arab defence spending drops for first time in decade
Overall spending fell to $81.6 billion in 2015 from $86.7 billion last year
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Singapore PM wins $106,000 in damages from activist
A former govt employee had accused Lee of criminally misappropriating money from a multibillion-dollar pension system

















































