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Hundreds of thousands flee violence in northeast DR Congo: UN

Hundreds of thousands of people have fled inter-ethnic violence in northeastern areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the…
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Death toll in Indonesia ferry sinking rises to 18

The death toll from an Indonesian ferry sinking has risen to 18, authorities said Tuesday, the latest maritime accident to…
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Egypt ready for Africa Cup despite security, price concerns

The Africa Cup of Nations is set to kick off in Egypt on Friday against a backdrop of terror attacks…
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Four Indian troops killed in new Kashmir clashes

Indian troops fought a gun battle with Kashmir rebels Tuesday after a car bomb attack and other clashes left four…
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With ‘Libra,’ Facebook takes on the world of cryptocurrency

Facebook is leaping into the world of cryptocurrency with its own digital money, designed to let people save, send or…
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Radio France staff strike over plans to axe nearly 300 jobs

Employees at Radio France turned off their microphones Tuesday over plans to shed nearly 300 jobs as part of a…
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Anger in India as lychee-linked brain fever kills 103 children

Angry protests erupted in one of India's poorest states Tuesday over the deaths of more than 100 children from a…
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New York OKs driving licenses for undocumented migrants

New York State Monday passed a law allowing undocumented migrants to obtain their driving license, a controversial move by the…
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Venezuela receives second shipment of Red Cross aid

Venezuela Monday received a second shipment of Red Cross humanitarian aid, including 24 tonnes of medical supplies and generators provided…
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Read all about it: Xi visit on Pyongyang front pages – just

Chinese President Xi Jinping's forthcoming visit to North Korea this week was in the news in Pyongyang Tuesday, but in…
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China warns US against opening Mideast ‘Pandora’s box’

China on Tuesday warned against opening a "Pandora's box" in the Middle East after the United States announced the deployment…
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UN humanitarian chief deplores deadly bombings in Nigeria

The UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria has condemned the multiplesuicide bombings in the volatile northeast that killed 30 people, including…
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Egypt’s former president Morsi buried in Cairo

Egypt's first democratically elected president Mohamed Morsi was buried in Cairo on Tuesday, his lawyer said, a day after he…
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For media covering Mexico’s AMLO, access comes with attacks

Mexico is one of the world's most dangerous countries for the press, and now journalists face a new risk: insults…
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Waves of Chinese tourists invade North Korea

On a grey stone column in Pyongyang, a mural shows Chinese and North Korean soldiers rushing into battle against US-led…
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Japan unveils moves to stop car crashes caused by elderly

Japan announced a series of measures Tuesday to prevent car accidents caused by elderly drivers, including emergency brakes and vehicle-free…
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‘Avengers’ dominates MTV awards as Larsen honors stunt doubles

Box office-busting "Avengers: Endgame" dominated the MTV Movie and TV Awards Monday, as "Captain Marvel" star Brie Larsen led tributes…
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Science suffers collateral damage as US, China tensions rise

A rise in US visa denials for Chinese academics and intensified scrutiny of alleged links to Beijing over fears of…
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Trump says US to begin removing ‘millions’ of illegal migrants

The United States will start removing "millions" of illegal migrants next week, President Donald Trump said Monday, adding that Guatemala…
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Trump heads back to base for 2020 campaign kickoff

President Donald Trump will get a big crowd of his most loyal supporters at Tuesday's official 2020 reelection campaign kickoff…
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China earthquake kills 12, injures 134

The toll from a strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake in southwest China rose to 12 dead and 134 injured on Tuesday as…
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The six running to become Britain’s PM

The six contenders left in the race to replace Theresa May as Britain's prime minister are scrambling for votes in…
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Larger than life: Britain’s Boris Johnson

Known for his jokes, gaffes and bluster, Boris Johnson has pitched himself as the big personality Britain needs to steer…
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Courts, cannabis, corruption: Albania struggles against old demons

With an ex-minister on trial for drug trafficking, an opposition leader suspected of money laundering and hundreds of judges probed…
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Rivalry and revelry mark Mauritania election campaign

After a campaign rich in colour and steeped in desert traditions, voters in Mauritania will choose Saturday among six candidates…
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Venezuela frees lawmaker before UN rights chief visit

Venezuela on Monday freed an opposition legislator who spent almost two months behind bars, parliament announced, ahead of a visit…
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Mexican cartel leader sentenced to 55 years for kidnapping

A judge in Mexico sentenced drug kingpin Servando Gomez to 55 years in prison on Monday following his conviction for…
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Berlin poised for rent freeze to curb rocketing rates

Berlin authorities will decide Tuesday whether to freeze rents in the booming German capital over the next five years, in…
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How cities around the globe fight rising rents

Berlin has become the latest anti-gentrification battleground, with authorities poised Tuesday to freeze rents for five years in a bid…
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British PM hopefuls begin crucial week of votes

The six Conservatives vying to become Britain's prime minister face off in the second round of voting on Tuesday, with…
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