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Pictures of the day: August 02, 2019
10 photos from around the world
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US, Russia rip up Cold War-era INF missile treaty
The 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty limited use of conventional and nuclear medium-range missiles
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Four dead, dozens missing in Indonesian boat sinking: media
Rescuers deploy several boats and airplane to search the waters for missing people
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South Korean anti-bullying campaigner wins Asia's 'Nobel prize'
Winners will receive a cash prize and a medallion at Manila ceremony
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German customs seize record 4.5 tonnes of cocaine
4.5 tonnes have a street value of approximately one billion euros
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Facebook and YouTube block controversial Singapore race rap
Police launch investigation into the 'offensive' video
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Robert F. Kennedy granddaughter dies from overdose: reports
Kennedy Hill wrote for a student newspaper about her struggles with depression and mental illness
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Hungarian doctors separate Bangladeshi twins joined at head
Surgeons took 30-hours to separate the twins' skulls and brains
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China threatens 'countermeasures' if US imposes new tariffs
China previously hints that it could restrict exports of rare earths that are vital to the US technology industry
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WATCH: Commuters dash for safety as plane lands on Washington road
Aircraft had to make an emergency landing 'due to a fuel system malfunction'
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French drug smuggler's death sentence commuted in Indonesia
He claims he has no knowledge about the drugs found in his suitcase
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WATCH: Crocodile attacks dogs in flooded Indian city
About 5,000 people were evacuated from their homes and five people died
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New taskforces to tackle 'missing wombs' scandal in rural India
Strategy to be developed within 15 days for keeping nationwide record of hysterectomy cases
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526 teeth found in Indian boy's mouth
Boy suffers from a rare condition known as ‘compound composite odontoma'
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F-35 fighter jet programme 'plagued' by troubles, US senator tells Pentagon
Department of Defense installs faulty parts, resulting in financial waste and affects the lives of pilots
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Trump targets China with tariffs on $300bn in goods
Trump threatens to increase duties further to 25 per cent
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Dutch ban on burqas in public places takes effect
Besides the burqa, bans on face-covering helmets and hoods have also been placed
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S Korea's Moon condemns Japan's 'reckless' trade decision
Says Tokyo's 'selfish' act will inflict tremendous damage on world economy
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Bombs rattle Bangkok during ASEAN summit, wounding three
Bombs appear to be symbolic attacks to embarrass the govt during the summit, not designed to cause mass casualties
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India police warn Hindu for rejecting Muslim delivery driver
Customer had said on Twitter he cancelled his order from Zomato because ‘a non-Hindu rider’ arrived with his food
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Bangladesh grapples with worst outbreak of dengue fever
At least 14 people have died and more than 17,000 have come down with the virus this year, official figures reveal
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Maldives ex-vice president detained in India
Ahmed Adeeb was detained for trying to illegally enter the South Asian nation on a tugboat
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India's top court takes over contentious teen rape case
Court orders Uttar Pradesh to pay compensation to the victim accusing a prominent lawmaker of rape
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Nigerian women struggle to raise children born of Libya rape
Her daughter was the child of her Libyan captor, a guard at a detention camp for illegal migrants
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Australia pledges US$55 m to fight human trafficking in SE Asia
The funding is part of a 10-year scheme that includes training for police & judges to probe criminal networks
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Pictures of the day: August 01, 2019
10 photos from around the world
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Prince Harry only wants one more child for environmental reasons
Apparently, global-warming has played a part in the duke and duchess's family plans
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Hundreds protest killing of students as Bashir trial set
Six people shot dead at the rally against growing shortage of bread and fuel in the city
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Korean soldier defects by river across DMZ: South
More than 30,000 North Koreans have escaped to the South since the two were separated by war more than 65 years ago
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US immigration agency names Venezuelan minister among 'most wanted'
A suspected drug smuggler, Tareck El Aissami is wanted for international narcotics trafficking
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Trump's son gets 'Victory' with horse from Mongolia
Trump also meets Mangolian president, praises his reputation in wrestling, judo and other martial arts
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Three charged in France for plotting 'terrorist' killing
They had not decided a specific target but considered killing a prison guard
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China says it has begun purchase of more US farm goods
China approached US suppliers to buy agricultural goods including soybeans, cotton, pork and sorghum
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Four school children among six shot dead in Sudan: doctor
More than 60 people wounded during the demonstration, five were schoolchildren
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Twin attacks kill 20 police in Yemen's Aden: sources
Civilians among scores of people wounded in the attacks
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Iran president says Zarif sanctions show US 'afraid' of top diplomat
They are doing childish things now. Maybe there's no better way to describe (the sanctions) but childish: Rouhani
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UK wants a Brexit deal but has the mettle for a no deal: finance ministry
Deputy Finance Minister Rishi Sunak says there is a need to remove undemocratic backstop
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Lawmakers with serious disabilities take seats in Japan parliament
The lawmakers and disabled rights activists say this effectively penalises those with disabilities who want to work
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Senior China diplomat says important for US-China to meet face-to-face
Wang and Pompeo discuss promotion of stable bilateral relations
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China warns HK protesters with slick military video
Three-minute video showcases the PLA's tanks, helicopter gunfire, rocket launchers
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US renews waivers for Iran civil nuclear projects
Projects include: Bushehr nuclear power plant, the Arak heavy water reactor and the Fordow fuel enrichment plant
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Trump, Putin discuss Russian wildfires: White House
Trump offers to help, Putin praises the offer as a good sign for improvement in US-Russian relations
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Malaysian lawmaker sorry for proposed 'anti-seduction law'
Lawmaker withdraws his proposal shortly after
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Exchange of fire on Gaza border kills Palestinian, wounds 3 Israel soldiers
There has been tension along the Gaza border since regular protests and clashes erupted there in March 2018
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US sanctions Iran foreign minister; Rouhani dismisses move as 'childish'
It has no effect on me or my family, as I have no property or interests outside of Iran: FM Javad Zarif
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US believes Osama bin Laden's son Hamza is dead: official
Hamza has reportedly threatened to take revenge against the US for his father’s killing
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London court sets November hearing for case of Dubai ruler, princess Haya
Two parties earlier said the legal battle was for the welfare of their children,did not concern divorce or finances
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French youths robbed after smoking poisoned cigarettes
Victims had smoked between two and four roll-up cigarettes offered by people they met on the street
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Pakistan Army stands by Saudi military, reiterates Gen Qamar
Saudi media minister and military adviser meet COAS at GHQ
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Two rare white rhinos pregnant at Belgian zoo
Around 18,000 southern white rhinos in the wild but they are killed by poachers at a rate of one every eight hours