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Venezuela crisis: More opposition lawmakers accused of treason
Four more opposition lawmakers face accusations as security forces block off the parliament building. from BBC News -…
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Trump ropes Federal Reserve into US-China trade war
Mr Trump suggests the Fed could help the US 'win' its trade war if it 'matches' China's stimulus ef…
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Paris conference to seek curbs on internet terror
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern calls Facebook's new policy a "good first step". from BBC New…
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Eurovision 2019: Australia among first finalists
Kate Miller-Heidke makes it through the first semi-final - but Finland gets a Darude awakening. from BBC News - World…
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Crossbow German deaths: Two shot through heart, one in neck
Three killed in Bavaria were medieval combat enthusiasts - and two more deaths are linked to them. from BBC News - Wo…
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Australia election 2019: The most remote polling stations
Australian election officials cross air, land and sea - sometimes to set up a single ballot box. from BBC News - Worl…
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The Pakistani brides being trafficked to China
Officials say gangs of Chinese criminals are trafficking Pakistani women under the guise of marriage. from BBC News -…
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Why the WhatsApp spies may have eyes on Iran
The cyber-attack may be a calling card in the shadowy struggle between Israel, Gulf states and their common foe. from…
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Priyanka Gandhi: Can Congress party's 'mythical weapon' deliver?
Will Priyanka Gandhi's efforts make any difference to the fortunes of the party in India's elections? from BB…
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The hidden world of the doctors Cuba sends overseas
Thousands of Cuban doctors work in healthcare missions around the world. Some medics say conditions can be nightmarish.…
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Estonia: How boom-time Baltic republic embraced far right
After a divisive election that saw far-right party EKRE surge, Estonia is figuring out what's next. from BBC News…
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Bullied Syrian teenager fears for his safety
The family of a Syrian boy who was attacked at his school in Huddersfield has moved after they received death threats. …
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Sudan protests: Outrage as troops open fire on protesters
The ruling military council blamed the violence on "saboteurs" intent on derailing the peace process. from …
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Inside Chile's Amaranta school for transgender children
Many of the children at the Amaranta school in Chile have dropped out of other schools after transitioning. from BBC …
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Why this US restaurant owner gives out free meals
Kazi Mannan experienced poverty growing up in Pakistan. Now he wants to help those in need. from BBC News - World htt…
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The big Shorten: Investors in Australia position for a Labor government
As Australia's real-estate prices fall at the fastest rate in a generation, some investors are buying property stoc…
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Washington orders some U.S. government employees to leave Iraq
The U.S. State Department on Wednesday ordered the departure of "non-emergency government employees" from Ira…
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Message undelivered: Weak election campaign hurts India's Congress
In January, India's main opposition Congress party seemed poised for a strong fight back against Prime Minister Nar…
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India’s Women Still Struggle for Representation in World’s Largest Democracy
By MUJIB MASHAL and SUHASINI RAJ from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2Q3yod2
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Washington orders some US government employees to leave Iraq
The U.S. State Department Wednesday ordered the departure of "non-emergency government employees" from Iraq, …
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Solving the 6 Biggest Mysteries of This Broadway Season
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Poetry Meets Politics in Photos of China
By LIU HEUNG SHING and TIFFANY MAY from NYT Lens https://nyti.ms/2HkLVtU
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Learning With: ‘U.S.-China Trade Standoff May Be Initial Skirmish in Broader Economic War’
By NATALIE PROULX from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2WJczly
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In India election, a $14 software tool helps overcome WhatsApp controls
WhatsApp clones and software tools that cost as little as $14 are helping Indian digital marketers and political activi…
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Malaysian teen who reportedly jumped to death after Instagram poll sparks calls for probe: media
Malaysian lawmakers on Wednesday called on authorities to investigate reports of a teenager who allegedly jumped to her…
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Bangladesh police kill two suspected Rohingya traffickers in clash
Bangladesh police have clashed with suspected people smugglers sending Rohingya Muslim refugees to Malaysia, killing tw…
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US State Department orders departure of 'non-emergency US government employees' from Iraq: statement
US State Department orders departure of 'non-emergency US government employees' from Iraq: statement from The…
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Arab coalition forces attack Houthi sites: Al-Arabiya
Forces of the internationally recognized Yemeni government, which is backed by the Arab coalition, killed 97 Houthi for…
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Curry, Thompson bury Blazers with treys, Warriors win opener
Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson dominated their highly anticipated matchup with Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum, combini…
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U.S. says China's focus on its South China Sea operations unwarranted
The head of operations of the United States Navy said on Wednesday that its freedom of navigation movements in the disp…
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Wife of ex-Interpol chief Meng Hongwei granted asylum in France: lawyer
The wife of ex-Interpol chief Meng Hongwei has been granted asylum in France, said lawyer Emmanuel Marsigny, who is act…
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Oil facility attacks target world supplies: Riyadh
Saudi Arabia said Wednesday that attacks on two of its oil tankers and a major pipeline targeted not only its own secur…
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Indonesia tightens security ahead of presidential race result
Indonesia's counter-terrorism squad has rounded up at least 10 people suspected of planning attacks during next wee…
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China's attention to U.S. Navy operations in South China Sea sometimes unwarranted, U.S. says
The head of operations of the United States Navy said on Wednesday that its freedom of navigation operations in the dis…
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Pompeo says agreed with Putin on Syria progress
The United States and Russia have agreed on ways to break a deadlock in finding a political solution in war-ravaged Syr…
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Convoy sets off for former patriarch's prayer service in Bkirki
The coffin of former Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Mar Nasrallah Boutros Sfeir began its journey to Bkirki Wednesday morn…
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Sudan transition to last three years: military council
Sudan's Transitional Military Council agreed with the Declaration of Freedom and Change Forces opposition alliance …
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Land use master plan marks 10 years missing in action
Ten years ago, the Lebanese government endorsed a landmark master plan that for the first time regulated land use acros…
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Ain al-Hilweh commemorates 71st anniversary of the Nakba
Palestinians and Lebanese gathered Tuesday to commemorate the 71st anniversary of the Nakba in Sidon’s Ain al-Hilweh Pa…
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Lebanon’s banking sector: Building trust
Disadvantaged and marginalized groups often face many obstructions that prevent them from participating in their nation…
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Against divorce rates, Egypt launches educational program
During a recent class at Cairo University, students laughed as they watched a skit acted out by their peers about a mar…
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Dementia cases set to triple: WHO issues guide to cut risk
With dementia cases set to soar, the World Health Organization presented Tuesday its first-ever guidelines for reducing…
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Cannes ups the glamour with $1B facelift for film festival
After years of living off their glamorous reputation, Cannes’s five-star hotels are getting a $1 billion makeover to ma…
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Pergamon, a museum between East and West
You have these showcases, that are very beautiful, Stefan Weber says, gesturing to a vitrine of pieces from 13th-centur…
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De Rossi to leave Roma after 18 years
Combative AS Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi will end his playing career after 18 years at the Serie A club during whi…
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Zverev crashes out as Goffin, Kyrgios advance at the Italian Open in Rome
World No. 5 Alexander Zverev continued his poor recent form as he crashed out of the Italian Open in the second round a…
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Barca to make renewed bid for Atletico’s Griezmann
Barcelona are set to make another attempt to sign Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid after last year’s long saga le…
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City ‘extremely concerned’ by Champions League ban story
Premier League champions Manchester City said Tuesday they were concerned individuals intent on damaging the club may b…
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Israeli security breach of WhatsApp may have targeted rights groups
WhatsApp said Tuesday a security breach on its messaging app had signs of coming from a government using surveillance t…
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Fisherman in Gaza longs for Jaffa home
Looking out across the Mediterranean, the elderly Gaza fisherman sits on a bench adorned with just one word - Jaffa. Ma…
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Nearly 20,000 settler homes started in decade of Netanyahu: NGO
Israel has begun building nearly 20,000 settler homes in the occupied West Bank during the past decade of Benjamin Neta…
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American soft power in the Trump age
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has shown little interest in public diplomacy. And yet public diplomacy - …
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Europe should lead on climate action
Since the massive mobilization effort that preceded the 2009 Conference of the Parties (COP15) in Copenhagen, the world…
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Iran versus the U.S. a confrontation from hell
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power once called genocidal wars a problem from hell. As U.S. Pre…
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On Politics: Trump’s Tariffs May Be Here to Stay
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As Minor Leaguers Try to Keep Their Careers Alive, Some of Their Neighbors Are Not
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