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India's top court bans new diesel cars in capital
Courts are pushing authorities to act over the filthy air, ranked as the worst in the world in a WHO survey
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Every country should govern its own Internet: China's Xi
China censors online content it deems to be politically sensitive
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California shooter was not fully investigated before US visa was issued
Since Malik's background checks did not raise suspicions, no investigation was requested before she was granted a...
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Clinton outlines five-point plan to take on Islamic State
Clinton says the United States should expect more terrorist attacks
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A year on, Pakistan massacre survivors say waiting for aid, justice
Only two children have so far received government assistance for treatment abroad so far, Akbar Khan said
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Iran says hurrying to implement its side of nuclear deal
The measures Iran must put in place include slashing its number of centrifuges
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On attack in debate, Jeb Bush calls Trump a 'chaos candidate'
Aside from Bush, candidates sidestepped opportunities to take on Trump
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Facebook gets friendlier to adopted names
In the past, people could get an account suspended by simply tagging a name as fake at the social network
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Los Angeles schools to reopen, email threat 'not credible'
California congressman says emails had come from a person claiming to be a "extremist Muslim"
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Obama defends immigration as America's 'oldest tradition'
US president told 31 newly naturalized Americans that immigration is "who we are"
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Facebook debuts Yelp-like feature to find local businesses
Facebook has a section on such pages that enables users to post and read reviews
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Turkey arrests 'Islamic State member' planning US consulate attack
A Syrian national named Mohammed Raghil al-Hardani was detained in the southern city of Kahramanmaras
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Iran missile launch violated UN resolution: UN experts' report
United States among four others had asked a UN Security Council sanctions committee to investigate the launch
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Syria army resumes use of key air base after ending siege: state TV
The base would now become "the launching point to strike Daesh bases in eastern parts of Aleppo province"
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Los Angeles orders public schools closed over unspecified threat
Chief of Los Angeles school police department says that they have received electronic threats mentioning school safety
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Germany says internet giants to crack down on hate speech
Pressure has grown on US companies in Germany to take action after the number of xenophobic and racist comments online
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French far-right leader Le Pen acquitted of inciting hatred
In December 2010 she complained about places in France where Muslims worshipped in streets outside mosques
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Kerry to meet Putin to push Syria peace plan
Kerry has already held talks with his usual sparring partner Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
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Thai man faces up to 37 years in prison for insulting King's dog
Thanakorn Siripaiboon, 27, has been charged by police with lese majeste for a "satirical" Facebook post
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Taliban rival factions initiate unity talks
Anyone involved in infighting will be considered a murderer, 15-page 'fatwa' posted on the group's website reads
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UN decries Palestinian attacks, 'excessive' force in Israeli response
Young Palestinians have grown frustrated with Israel's occupation and the complete lack of progress in peace efforts
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Saudi put to death in kingdom's 151st execution of year
Rights experts have raised concerns about the fairness of trials in the Kingdom
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Muslim judge in NYC criticised for taking oath on Holy Quran
Several Americans took to social media to criticise Carolyn Walker's decision to take oath on the Quran over the Bible
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German extremist held on charge of backing Syrian militants
Lau is accused of supporting and recruiting fighters for the Syria-based Jaish al-Muhajireen wal-Ansar (JMA)
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Islamic State issues decree to kill children with Down’s Syndrome
Reports suggest the ‘fatwa’ was issued by one of the ‘Sharia’ judges Abu Said Aljazrawi
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Billionaire women on the rise, especially in Asia – UBS
There are nearly seven times more women billionaires than 20 years ago on
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WHO plans to distribute medical supplies in Yemen under ceasefire
Nineteen trucks pre-loaded with medical supplies in Aden and Sanaa are due to begin distribution later in the day
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Japan Airlines to suspend Paris-Narita flights after attacks
The airline currently operates one round trip a day between Paris and each of the two main airports in and near Tokyo
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Iran impounds tens of thousands of cars for bad hair cover
Other violations while driving include carrying dogs, playing loud music, and harassing girls on the streets
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Yemen peace talks begin in Switzerland
'These consultations seek to establish a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire' UN spokesperson Ahmad Fawzi
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Jesus Christ's 'face' recreated using Semite skulls
Portrait challenges long-haired image seen in Shroud of Turin, which is believed, by some, to bear image of Christ
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Germany welcomes 34-state Islamic military alliance against terrorism
Germany's defence minister said the alliance would be of help if it joined other countries fighting Islamic State
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Philippine maid says Singapore couple starved her to 29 kg
Thelma Gawidan, told a trial court on Monday that she was only fed instant noodles and bread twice a day
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Indian woman names baby 'Uber' after delivering in cab
The baby was given birth in an Uber cab on the way to the hospital
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Saudi-led coalition says Yemen ceasefire has begun
Coalition spokesman Brigadier General Ahmed al-Assiri confirmed that the truce had taken effect
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Afghan opium cultivation drops for first time in six years
Helmand, however, retained its title as leader in growth of opium, which is used to produce highly addictive heroin
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US to scrutinise social media in visa reviews following California shooting
Move comes after US visa authorities missed Tashfeen Malik's zealotry on social media
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US defence chief seeks more Turkish help against Islamic State
Ankara needs to be better controlled, particularly a 60-mile stretch believed to be used by IS for illicit trade
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UN watchdog set to close nuclear weapons probe of Iran
Iran has always denied plans to develop nuclear weapons
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More gender equality in Pakistan than India, Afghanistan: UN report
Pakistan ranks 121 of 155 countries on the Gender Equality Index while India ranks 130
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European car sales race ahead, but VW stuck in slow gear
European car sales soared by 13.7 percent, but Volkswagen trailed the pack with only a 4.1 per cent increase
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Germany says overestimated migrants with fake Syrian passports
Figures were based on estimates from people working on the ground
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Sixth-grader threatened to be shot, called 'son of ISIS' in US
Police says seventh-grader threatened to shoot and kill follow schoolmate after argument in school bus
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Bomb threat diverts Madrid-Sao Paulo TAM flight
The flight left at 2037 GMT Monday and returned to Madrid while flying over Morocco
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Young Muslim Americans are feeling the strain of suspicion
With the spread of IS and surge in Islamophobia, many have to to confront harsh challenges of being a young Muslim
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APS massacre survivors still haunted one year on
One year on, those who survived now study in the same rooms where they huddled in terror
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US must do more to counter Islamic State propaganda: top general
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the West tends to overlook the power of Islamic State on social media
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Modi is a coward and a psycopath: Delhi CM
When Modi (could not) handle me politically, he resorts to this cowardice, says minister
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Another US patrol in South China Sea unlikely this year
Naval commanders had hoped to carry out another 'freedom of navigation' exercise in the region
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Maryland man charged with trying to support Islamic State
He was also charged with lying to federal agents and obstructing their investigation

















































