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Japan contributes $2.1m to Afghan refugees in Pakistan
Funding to strengthen UNHCR’s interventions in education, health, sanitation
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In pictures: Crowd erupts in joy as Lebanon PM Saad Hariri resigns
Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s express and sombre televised address was met by cheers from crowds of protesters
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Trump says likely Baghdadi successor killed by US troops
US president on Sunday announced the killing of Baghdadi by American special operations forces in northwestern Syria
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Pakistan among world’s worst for unsolved journalists’ murders
CPJ releases 2019 Global Impunity Index; Somalia worst for fifth year in row
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UN body ‘extremely concerned’ over rights violation in occupied Kashmir
Rights watchdog assails New Delhi over excessive use of force including pellet guns, tear gas and rubber bullets
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Pink tickets as Delhi rolls out free bus travel for women
Female participation in Indian workforce is among the lowest in the world
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Lebanon PM Saad Hariri resigns after two weeks of mass protests
I am going to the Baabda Palace to give my resignation, says outgoing premier
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6 Pakistani troops, 5 civilians injured in Pak-Afghan border clash
Afghan border posts suffered ‘substantial damage’ in retaliatory action from Pakistani troops
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Clashes as far-right EU lawmakers visit Indian Occupied Kashmir
Police fire tear gas and shotgun pellets as around 40 clashes flared across the valley
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Evacuations as wildfire breaks out in Los Angeles
The fire scorched 600 acres which sending people fleeing in the dark
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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong says barred from election
It has been battered by nearly five months of pro-democracy protests
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Syrian agent stole IS chief Baghdadi's underwear for DNA test before his death
Polat Can, a senior adviser to the SDF, published details of the intelligence work that led to US raid
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Kashmiri leaders present memo to Boris Johnson over IOK situation
Tehreek-e-Kashmir chief says India spends poverty alleviation money given by UK on military operations in IOK
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US welcomes proposed intra-Afghan talks in China
There is some confusion about when the talks will take place
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Karachi is in danger of losing wildlife
Sparrows, parrots almost disappeared due to predatory birds, the disappearance of nesting places
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Australian jailed for rape and murder of Arab-Israeli student
Body of the victim was found by passers-by near a tram stop in Melbourne hours after she was attacked on her way home
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Indian teen kills mother for 'objecting to affair with two men'
Couple spend three days with the body before dumping it
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Breaking Bad: UK ex-headmaster jailed in Singapore drug case
Police discovered bags containing methamphetamine and a glass contraption for smoking it, at the headmaster's flat
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Sadako Ogata, first female UN refugee chief, dies at 92
She helped refugees and internally displaced people around the world
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International aviation body dismisses India's complaint against Pakistan
ICAO says flights carrying national leaders are considered 'state aircraft', not subject to provisions under the body
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Dozens arrested as Australia mining protest turns violent
Police use pepper spray, batons to push back protesters, several injured
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Indians have smaller brains: study
Smaller in height, width and volume when compared to western and other eastern populations
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14 killed, 865 wounded in Karbala firing by security forces: sources
More than 250 people have been killed since protests started on October 1
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Maker of China's TikTok denies report it is planning HK listing
US senators say TikTok is "a potential counterintelligence threat we cannot ignore"
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Vietnam says trying to speed up identification of UK truck dead
British police sent documents regarding four of the victims to Hanoi for further verification
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China denounces FATF members for pursuing political agenda against Pakistan
'China has made it clear to the US and India that blacklisting countries is not the purpose of FATF'
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Muslims, Jews and Christians sign joint paper against euthanasia
The three Abrahamic monotheistic religions are in complete agreement in their approach to end-of-life situations
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Global leaders, tycoons to attend Saudi 'Davos in desert'
Organisers say 300 speakers from 30 countries, including American officials will attend the annual summit
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Nepali climber claims new speed record for world's 14 highest peaks
Nirmal Purja completed the climb of the 14 mountains
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Indian boy dies after three days stuck in well
Workers used an oil drill to dig a hole, but the rig broke down because of the rocky ground
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Man with rightwing links tries to burn French mosque, shoots two
The incident comes just hours after Macron urged France's Muslims to step up the fight against "separatism"
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Strong quake kills one in south Philippines
The US Geological Survey says the initial quake was followed by a number of smaller shakes
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British man has foot bitten off, another hurt in Australian shark attack
The tourists were on a snorkelling tour near Airlie Beach when they were attacked
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Poor evidence cannabis improves mental health: study
People who use cannabis regularly may be at increased risk of developing depression, psychotic symptoms
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IS chief Baghdadi buried at sea by US military
An inside source was responsible for leading US forces to his hideout, says Kurdish official
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K-P bans export of wheat to Afghanistan
CM Mahmood warns against hoarding stocks of wheat, flour
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US congresswoman accused of same-sex relationship with staffer resigns
Katie Hill however denies having another sexual relationship with a member of her congressional staff
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Sikh devotees leave for Nankana Sahib from Delhi
Nagar Kirtan will enter Pakistan through Wagah on Thursday
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Instagram bans fictional snippets showing suicide
The Facebook-owned service has never allowed posts that promote or encourage suicide or self-harm
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Octogenarian tries to 'burn mosque, shoots and injures two'
Incident comes just hours after Macron had urged France's Muslim community to step up the fight against "separatism"
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With Baghdadi gone, who is heir to the 'caliph' of Da'ish
IS social media channels have not confirmed Trump's announcement of Baghdadi's death
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Pakistan reiterates support for Afghan peace deal
In meeting with Khalilzad, PM Imran stresses need to overcome difficulties
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Far-right Euro MPs to visit IOK
European parliament and European Union hierarchy not involved in organising the trip
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Top executives expected at Saudi 'Davos in desert'
The event aims at presenting the kingdom as a dynamic investment destination
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Floods kill 7 in Saudi Arabia: state TV
Schools in Hafer al-Batin suspend classes due to weather condition
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EU envoys agree three-month Brexit delay
Setting the next deadline for departure on January 31 next year
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Trump booed at World Series baseball game
Trump attended the tie-breaking game five of the series on day his administration announced the death of Baghdadi
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Trump wins big with Baghdadi death, intends to milk it
The 45th president has long struggled, politically speaking, with the mantle of commander-in-chief
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Argentina braces for market reaction after Fernandez wins election
The return to power of protectionist Peronists comes amid a lengthy recession and a debt crunch
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Chile president lifts state of emergency, protests continue
This measure came a day after Pinera said he had asked all ministers to resign in order to form a new government

















































