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Nigerian Candidates Urge Patience After Presidential Election Is Delayed
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U.S.-backed SDF nearing victory over IS in east Syria: battle commander
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) will defeat Islamic State "in a very short time", the commander of the ass…
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Seven militants killed, 15 troops killed or wounded in North Sinai: Egyptian military
Seven militants were killed and 15 Egyptian military personnel were killed or wounded in a clash in North Sinai on Satu…
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Iran asks Pakistan to move against attackers, warns Saudi
Iran urged neighbouring Pakistan on Saturday to crack down on militants who killed 27 of its Revolutionary Guards in an…
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Lawmakers ready to monitor Cabinet for corruption: Berri
With the Cabinet formed and given Parliament’s vote of confidence, Speaker Nabih Berri said lawmakers can press ahead w…
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Former Cardinal McCarrick defrocked over sex abuse allegations
Disgraced former U.S. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has been expelled from the Roman Catholic priesthood following allega…
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Pope Defrocks Theodore McCarrick, Ex-Cardinal Accused of Sexual Abuse
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US former cardinal McCarrick defrocked over abuse allegations
Theodore McCarrick is the most high-profile Catholic figure to be dismissed from the priesthood. from BBC News - Worl…
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Disgraced former cardinal McCarrick dismissed from priesthood: Vatican
Disgraced former U.S. cardinal Theodore McCarrick has been expelled from the priesthood following allegations against h…
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Jussie Smollett: Suspects held over attack on actor released
Police release without charge two men arrested in connection with the alleged attack on the actor. from BBC News - Wo…
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Iran threatens retaliation over car bombing that killed 27
The head of Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard has threatened to retaliate against neighboring Saudi Arabia and th…
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Iran asks Pakistan to move against militants who killed 27 Guards
Iran urged neighboring Pakistan on Saturday to crack down on militants who killed 27 of its Revolutionary Guards in an …
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Nigeria election 2019: Vote delayed on polling day
The country's electoral commission announces the move just hours before voting was due to begin. from BBC News - …
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Aurora shooting: Five dead in Illinois workplace attack
Police said the gunman, who was shot dead, was an employee who had reportedly just been fired. from BBC News - World …
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El Salvador: Woman jailed over stillbirth is freed from 30-year sentence
Evelyn Hernández, who says she was raped and did not know she was pregnant, faces a re-trial. from BBC News - World h…
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Mexico border wall: Trump defends emergency powers move
He insists "walls work" as he confirms his plan to bypass Congress and build on the Mexican border. from BB…
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Colin Kaepernick: Former NFL quarterback settles 'collusion' case
Colin Kaepernick and former team-mate Eric Reid reach settlements with the NFL over 'collusion' cases against t…
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Paul Manafort should be jailed for 19-24 years - Mueller
US special counsel says Paul Manafort should be jailed for 19-24 years after breaching a plea deal. from BBC News - W…
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Call to ban killer robots in wars
Scientists have called for a ban on the development of weapons controlled by AI. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in…
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Spanish PM sets snap election for April
The minority Socialist-led government lost the support of Catalan MPs over the budget. from BBC News - World https://…
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Emiliano Sala's funeral to take place in hometown in Argentina
A service for the Cardiff City player, who died in a plane crash last month, will be held in Argentina. from BBC News…
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Vatican envoy Luigi Ventura faces sexual assault claim
Archbishop Luigi Ventura, ambassador to France, is alleged to have molested a junior official. from BBC News - World …
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ICYMI: Babies, birds and base jumping...
Here are a few things you might have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DHMefj
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'I'd rather have my son than a hero'
Thirty years after Soviet troops pulled out of Afghanistan, the BBC went to meet the mother of a soldier killed in the …
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Vitiligo: Skin condition bought Kenyan friends closer together
Kenyan friends Julie Asuju and Wangui Njee talk about their experiences of living with Vitiligo. from BBC News - Worl…
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Hiker speaks after taking on mountain lion...and winning
Travis Kauffman was hiking in Colorado when he came toe-to-toe with a young mountain lion. from BBC News - World http…
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Afghan government ‘cannot be sidelined’ in peace talks
In a BBC interview, President Ashraf Ghani says his government is in contact with the Taliban. from BBC News - World …
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Vodka firm loses valuable iceberg water in apparent heist
Canadian police are investigating who took 30,000 of litres of iceberg water from the distiller. from BBC News - Worl…
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US border agency sued for detaining two Spanish speakers
US citizens Ana Suda and Martha Hernandez were detained in Montana last May for speaking Spanish. from BBC News - Wor…
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Fijians fume at India land swap
Suva residents question moves to allow a diplomatic mission to be built in a botanical gardens. from BBC News - World…
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Cash-strapped Pakistan rolls out red carpet for Saudis
Imran Khan needs Saudi money to stave off an economic bail-out - but this is not a one-way relationship. from BBC New…
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Long-nosed lover Cyrano returns to woo Paris in hit play Edmond
A half-British actor is the toast of Paris with his comedy Edmond - a new take on big-nosed Cyrano. from BBC News - W…
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Week in pictures: 9 - 15 February 2019
A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week. from BBC News - World https…
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Eskom crisis: Why the lights keep going out in South Africa
How did Africa's most-industrialised country end up running out of electricity? from BBC News - World https://bbc…
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The community that rejected Amazon
Amazon's plans for a campus in Long Island City bitterly divided a community grappling with rapid change. from BB…
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How far might India go to 'punish' Pakistan?
India's government is talking tough after a car bombing killed 46 Indian troops. How far could tensions escalate? …
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SDF take control of last IS enclave in east Syria: Observatory
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said U.S.-backed fighters seized the last Islamic State enclave in eastern Syri…
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Afghan Taliban likely to meet Saudi crown prince in Pakistan: sources
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is likely to meet Afghan Taliban representatives during his visit t…
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Turkey's Erdogan says no going back from S-400 deal with Russia: NTV
Turkey will not turn back from its deal to buy S-400 missile systems from Russia, President Tayyip Erdogan was quoted a…
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Airbus CEO tells Germany to reform arms policy for good of Europe
Airbus Chief Executive Tom Enders urged Germany to press ahead with plans to create common European regulations on arms…
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U.S. adviser Bolton promises India support after Kashmir attack
U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton spoke to his Indian counterpart promising support to bring those responsible…
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U.S. backs India's right to self-defense over Kashmir attack: Indian government
The United States supports India's right to self-defense against cross-border attacks, India's foreign ministry…