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Officer killed, three soldiers seized in west Iraq: sources
An army officer was killed and three soldiers were captured in western Iraq after militants attacked their vehicle, sec…
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China has no intention of interfering in U.S. politics: commerce ministry
China has no intention of interfering in U.S. politics and hopes Washington would stop finding excuses for its unilater…
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Kiosk owners burn tires after municipality shuts down their businesses
Several people cut the roads and burned tires in Beirut’s southern Jnah area Thursday in protest of Ghobeiri Municipali…
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Officer killed, three soldiers seized in west Iraq: sources
An army officer was killed and three soldiers were captured in western Iraq after militants attacked their vehicle, sec…
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Rocket alert sirens sound in Israeli communities near Gaza border
Rocket alert sirens sounded on Thursday in Israeli communities near the border with the Gaza Strip, the Israeli militar…
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Child refugees in Nauru camp struggle to eat, drink, talk: MSF
The mental health of refugees detained by Australia on the Pacific island of Nauru has deteriorated so badly that some …
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US 'making something out of thin air' in spy case: China
Beijing Thursday dismissed U.S. charges against an alleged Chinese intelligence agent who was accused of a state-sponso…
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Rocket alert sirens sound in Israeli communities near Gaza frontier
Rocket alert sirens sounded on Thursday in Israeli communities near the border with the Gaza Strip, the Israeli militar…
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Turkey cannot remain silent over Khashoggi's disappearance, Erdogan says
Turkey cannot remain silent over the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, President Tayyip Erdogan was qu…
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A Computer in Everything
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Rocket alert sirens sound in Israeli communities near Gaza frontier
Rocket alert sirens sounded Thursday in Israeli communities near the border with the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military s…
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Weinstein in court as judge mulls future of sex assault case
Harvey Weinstein is set to appear before a New York judge as his lawyers try to get the charges dismissed in his crimin…
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Candidates begin registering for Philippine mid-term elections
Candidates began registering on Thursday for the Philippines' mid-term elections in May 2019, seen by political exp…
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No Syria reconstruction aid if Iran stays: US
The United States said Wednesday it will refuse any post-war reconstruction assistance to Syria if Iran is present, exp…
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Hurricane Michael: Record-breaking 'hell' storm mauls US
Michael's rapid intensification was turbo-charged by unusually warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico. from BBC News -…
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Wall Street beating takes down Asian stocks
US shares slumped overnight amid concerns about rising interest rates and escalating trade tensions. from BBC News - …
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Police called on Atlanta man for 'babysitting while black'
A woman in suburban Atlanta raised the alarm because a black man was baby-sitting white children. from BBC News - Wor…
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Jamal Khashoggi: Trump 'demands answers' on missing Saudi
Jamal Khashoggi, a US resident, has not been seen since entering the Saudi consulate in Turkey. from BBC News - World…
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BMW to take control of China venture Brilliance Automotive
The carmaker will take control of Brilliance Automotive and invest more to expand output in China. from BBC News - Wo…
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Man charged over US mid-term elections 'bomb plot'
The suspect wanted to detonate a 200lb (91kg) explosive device in Washington DC, US prosecutors say. from BBC News - …
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Countdown on for world's longest non-stop flight
Singapore Airlines' non-stop flight to Newark will cover more than 15,000km and will take about 19 hours. from BB…
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Chinese man charged with US aviation 'espionage'
Prosecutors say Yanjun Xu tried to steal trade secrets from US aviation and aerospace companies. from BBC News - Worl…
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Nauru refugees: Doctors urge evacuations amid 'complete despair'
A "spiral of despair" has overwhelmed people who once hoped to live in Australia, psychiatrists say. from B…
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Schoharie limo crash: Operator charged with homicide
The stretch limo was taking a group to a party when it lost control, killing 20 people. from BBC News - World https:/…
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Peru opposition leader Keiko Fujimori arrested
Keiko Fujimori, who leaders the opposition in the Peruvian congress, is arrested on bribery charges. from BBC News - …
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Poland defies EU over Supreme Court judge appointments
President Andrzej Duda appoints 27 new Supreme Court judges, despite EU legal action. from BBC News - World https://i…
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Hurricane Michael: Videos show destruction in US
The storm with winds reaching 155mph is causing destruction across Florida's north-west Panhandle region. from BB…
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BBC helps bust Nepal chimp smuggling
A BBC investigation exposing the scale of chimpanzee trafficking last year has helped police in Nepal uncover a smuggli…
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Indian sewers: Dalits or 'untouchables' unblock sewers by hand
Members of the Dalits caste or 'untouchables' are dying when attempting to unblock India's sewers. from B…
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Indonesia earthquake and tsunami: Rescue efforts to end
Thousands are still missing after Indonesia's earthquake and tsunami, but rescue efforts are being called off. fr…
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Syria war: Why I fight alongside Assad's forces near Idlib
Nabel is a Christian fighting near Idlib province, the last remaining rebel stronghold in Syria from BBC News - World…
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Mongol Rally: Manchester to Russia in a Fiat Panda
Drone footage captured the journey through 41 countries to Ulan-Ude for the Mongol Rally. from BBC News - World https…
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The children living on the frontline of climate change
The frightening impact of global warming is seen in drawings by schoolchildren in Vietnam's Mekong Delta. from BB…
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Nepal busts chimp smugglers after BBC investigation
Police in Kathmandu rescue two trafficked chimps after the BBC revealed the smugglers' methods. from BBC News - W…
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Nigeria's 100-year-old death-row inmate seeking pardon
Celestine Egbunuche has been dubbed Nigeria's "oldest prisoner" amid a campaign calling for his release. …
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Jamal Khashoggi: What we know about journalist’s disappearance
Jamal Khashoggi disappeared after visiting a Saudi consulate last week. Here's what we know. from BBC News - Worl…
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US mid-terms: Will young people bother to vote?
Young turnout in the US mid-terms is historically low but there are some signs that things may be different this year. …
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How light could help superfast mobile reach even further
Internet connectivity over light waves could help 5G mobile extend into buildings and underground. from BBC News - Wo…
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This is 18 Around the World — Through Girls’ Eyes
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Horse Racing Ad on Sydney Opera House Ignites Debate: Is All Australia for Sale?
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On Politics: Former F.B.I. Lawyer Says Rosenstein’s Proposal to Tape Trump Was No Joke
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U.S. Routs Trinidad and Tobago to Reach Semifinals of World Cup Qualifying
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Brian Bowen II and the Real Victims of N.C.A.A. Scandals
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5 Cheap(ish) Things for a Long Commute
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Meet the Young Female Photographers Who Documented 18-Year-Old Girls
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Word + Quiz: inveigh
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Market Rout in Asia Suggests Another Day of Investor Losses
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Stocks, Saudi Arabia, Hurricane Michael: Your Thursday Briefing
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What’s on TV Thursday: ‘Salt Fat Acid Heat’ and ‘The Martian’
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Quake Hits Indonesia, and Deaths Are Reported
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Khashoggi’s Disappearance Puts Kushner’s Bet on Saudi Crown Prince at Risk
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Quotation of the Day: Downturn Looms as Leadership Test for California, World’s 5th Largest Economy
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Why Following Your Passions Is Good for You (and How to Get Started)
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Tex Winter, Brain Behind Basketball’s Triangle Offense, Dies at 96
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Newsweek’s Former Owner Faces Fraud Charges
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Erdogan says Turkey-U.S. deal on Syria's Manbij 'not dead': Hurriyet
The deal between Turkey and the United States regarding the northern Syrian town of Manbij is delayed "but not com…