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Kuwait court sentences 7 to death for Shia mosque bombing
Among those sentenced were one, convicted of driving the bomber to the mosque and a second described as the leader
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Over 4,500 asylum seekers reached Germany by train
The arrivals brought the number of asylum seekers in Germany by train since the start September to 91,823
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US crime professor kills woman before shooting other academic
Police were investigating the murder of a woman in Lamb's home when they got news of the campus shooting
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A street car named satire: 'Kabul Taxi' lampoons Afghanistan
Afghanistan's spy agency rounded up journalists suspected of running "Kabul Taxi", for imperilling national security
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Clashes rock Jerusalem mosque compound for third day
The protesters fear Israel is seeking to change rules governing the site, which allow Jews to visit but not pray
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Teacher who educated Afghan refugee girls wins UN prize
Despite few resources, she won over the community and persuaded parents to send their daughters to school
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Technology doesn't make school pupils smarter: study
Students who use computers very frequently at school do a lot worse in most learning outcomes, study says
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Niger's Muslims and Christians join forces for peace
Leaders of both faiths are striving to restore strong community bonds by inter-religious dialogue funded by the EU
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Incoming Australia PM Turnbull says to focus on the economy
Turnbull was unpalatable to his party's right wing because of his progressive climate change; same-sex marriage views
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Egyptian forces chasing extremists kill Mexican tourists in error
The incident leads to the death of 12 and wounding of 10 Mexicans and Egyptians
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Hungary sending migrants towards Austria on trains without registration –UNHCR
A record surge in arrivals had moved Hungarian authorities to abandon efforts to register all those entering EU
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Orders for new iPhones on record pace: Apple
Apple last week unveiled the new iPhone models, along with overhauled Apple TV hardware and iPad Pro tablets
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Twin murders of rape victims spark calls for witness protection in India
On Sunday, an 18-year-old woman, who was due to testify in court was shot dead by four assailants
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Double bomb blasts kill 20 in Syria's Hasakeh: state TV
State broadcaster says they were killed in Mahata neighbourhood that followed first blast in Khashman district
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Muslim student claims teacher in Australia compared him to 9/11 attackers
Teenager alleges he was asked if he was trying to imitate 9/11 attackers when he wore Islamic garb to school event
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Vedanta to shut Indian plant with 1,000 jobs lost
BALCO will close the aluminium rolling mill in the central state of Chhattisgarh by December
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Refugee Mario highlights migrant crisis one jump at a time
Satirical video shows Refugee Mario take on a dangerous voyage from crisis-stricken Syria to the European Union
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Australia to get new PM as Abbott loses out to rival Turnbull
Ruling Liberal Party votes out Tony Abbott in favour of rival Malcolm Turnbull following months of crumbling support
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When the next possible British PM rode a rickshaw in Karachi
During his stay, Corbyn said there was a wonderfully tolerant atmosphere in Karachi
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Charlie Hebdo mocks death of Syrian child Aylan Kurdi
French magazine which regularly stirs controversy is back in the news for all the wrong reasons
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Militants abduct 11 workers in southern Philippines
Sources say talks are being held to free the captives
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EU backs military action against Mediterranean people smugglers: sources
Decision comes as EU interior ministers meet in Brussels to try to agree on quotas for redistribution of migrants
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Parents' suicide over son's death forces Delhi to tackle dengue
Government orders extra 1,000 beds for public hospitals to treat dengue patients
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Thailand journalist detained for 'attitude adjustment'
Junta spokesperson claims the journalist presented information against the guidelines promoting peace and order
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Indonesia seizes Uber cars in new setback
Jakarta authorities say that Uber is operating illegally as it has no public transport permit and does not pay tax
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Refugees in Hungary run gauntlet of smugglers, police and closing borders
The only other option for refugees is to walk several kms, running a gauntlet of police patrols and brutal smugglers
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UN warns many refugees will be left in 'legal limbo' in Europe
EU interior ministers set to meet in Brussels over distribution of 160,000 refugees within the 28-member bloc
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Migrant pressure grows at Austrian border
Austrian Foreign Minister says unless Austria reintroduces border checks, it would be "overwhelmed within a few days"
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Drowned Aylan's aunt urges EU to 'open heart'
Take action and come up with a shared plan, Teema Kurdi told a press conference outside European Union headquarters
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Austria to deploy army to help with migrant influx
Overnight around 4,500 migrants entered Austria at the main border crossing point with Hungary at Nickelsdorf
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Five Saudi soldiers killed at Yemen border, fighting begins in central province
One Emirati serviceman was also killed in the ground offensive in Marib
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Australian PM Abbott faces new leadership challenge
Cabinet members Malcolm Turnbull and FM Julie Bishop visit beleaguered Abbott to tell him he needed to step aside
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Florida gun shop owner offers $25 off weapons with ‘Muslim’ promotion code
Owner gives discount to commemorate 9/11; had earlier declared his gun shop a ‘Muslim-free zone’
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Airbus to open US jet production plant in a first
The $600 million facility in Mobile, Alabama, is due to eventually employ about 1,000 workers
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India police intensify hunt for explosives owner over deadly blast
Eighty-eight people were killed and about 100 injured in the worst such accident in India in recent years
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California declares state of emergency as wildfires rage
More than 5,500 firefighters are struggling to contain the monster blazes that have charred more than 100,000 acres
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Britain appoints minister for Syrian refugees: government
Cameron arrives in Beirut to visit a refugee camp to see and hear stories of refugees and what they need
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Nintendo names new president after sudden death of CEO
The 65 year-old former banker also served as CEO of Nintendo America between 2006 and 2013
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Vaccine billionaire buys former US consulate in Mumbai for $113 million
The seaside mansion was used as the US consulate from 1957, and later renamed Lincoln House
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Clashes rock Jerusalem's Al Aqsa compound for second day
Police says masked youths fled inside the mosque and threw stones at the force
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Ad invokes Reagan to attack Republicans' hard line on immigration
The ad highlights Trump's demand for a wall along the US-Mexican border and his anti-Mexican comments
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Australian PM asked to step down by senior ministers
There is mounting speculation about his position and concerns about the performance of his conservative coalition govt
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What's in a name? Thais avoid linking Uighurs to Bangkok blast
Nearly a month after the August 17 attack, Thailand has two foreigners in custody and a dozen arrest warrants issued
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Thousands flee California wildfire as homes go up in flames
Cal fire put the total number of Valley Fire evacuees on Sunday night at more than 19,300
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Chinese 'thief' swallowed diamond, tried to flee Thailand
Police says 39-year-old unnamed woman switched the $278,000 gem with a fake one at a jewellery fair
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Taliban storm Afghan prison, free hundreds of inmates: officials
Taliban spokesperson says gunmen and three suicide bombers attacked the prison at 2 am and freed 400 prisoners
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Syria crisis tests Obama's legacy
Obama may ultimately be remembered for his failure to stop a humanitarian catastrophe in Syria
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Malaysia arrests three, including Pakistani, in Bangkok bombing probe
Malaysian police have arrested three people, a Pakistani man and two Malaysians
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Mexico demands probe as two tourists killed in Egypt
Egypt says security forces killed 12 people and wounded 10 others, including Mexicans and Egyptians
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Egypt security forces accidentally kill 12, including Mexican tourists
Tourist convoy was at an off-limits site, was using unlicensed cars and were taking part in an unapproved safari