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Algeria Ruling Coalition Wins Legislative Elections

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's party and its coalition ally have won a clear majority in parliamentary...

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Sri Lankan Embassies Sheltered Criminals

Sri Lanka's foreign minister on Friday accused the previous administration of using its embassies abroad as "safe...

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What Do We Know About 2012 Gang Rape Case That Rocked India?

The four men convicted of a fatal 2012 gang rape of a Delhi student had their death sentences upheld in India's top...

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Doubts Over Saudi Order That ‘eases’ Control Over Women

Saudi women no longer need a man's consent to carry out certain activities, local media reported on Friday, but...

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Brussels ‘crosses Its Fingers’ For A Macron Victory In France Election

Brussels is 'crossing its fingers' for a victory for Emmanuel Macron after EU officials broke with protocol to support...

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Indonesia Seeks $2 Bn Over Australia Oil Spill

Indonesia said Friday it has filed a $2 billion lawsuit against an energy company over an oil spill off Australia that...

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Somalia Sacks Senior Official Over Minister’s Shooting

The Somali government sacked the country's auditor-general on Friday, after his bodyguards were accused of shooting...

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N. Korea Accuses CIA of Plot To Assassinate Kim Jong-Un

North Korea on Friday accused the CIA of plotting with South Korea to assassinate leader Kim Jong-Un, amid soaring...

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India Proposes No-Fly List of Disruptive Passengers

India on Friday announced plans to create a national no-fly list of unruly passengers, weeks after a controversial...

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India’s Top Court Upholds 2012 Gang Rape Death Sentences

India's Supreme Court on Friday upheld the death sentences of four men convicted for the 2012 gang rape and murder of a...

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China’s Tianjin Deny Diego Costa Transfer Report

China Super League club Tianjin Quanjin have denied reports they signed Chelsea striker Diego Costa for a...

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Africa Eco Summit Eclipsed By S.Africa Political Row

Africa's flagship business and political summit being held in Durban this week has been overshadowed by a bitter fight...

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Bangladesh Coal Plant Could Cause 6,000 Early Deaths

A giant coal-fired power plant approved by Bangladesh could drastically worsen air pollution for millions and cause the...

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Civilians Killed In Gunfight On Afghanistan-Pakistan Border

Pakistani and Afghan officials accused each other of killing civilians Friday after gunfire erupted near a major border...

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Pressure Mounting On BCCI To Name India CT Squad

India is coming under increasing pressure to name a squad for the impending Champions Trophy, with Sachin Tendulkar and...

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Nepal Promises Sherpa Guides Summit Certificates

Sherpa climbers who successfully scale mountains including Mount Everest will be officially recognised, the Nepal...

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UN Rights Investigator On Surprise Philippine Visit

The United Nations' special rapporteur on extrajudicial killings condemned Friday the use of violence to combat illegal...

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Made-In-China Jet Takes Maiden Flight

The first large made-in-China passenger plane took off on its maiden test flight Friday, marking a key milestone on the...

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Third Turk Arrested In Malaysia For Security Reasons

A third Turkish national has been arrested in Malaysia, his lawyer said Friday, after two others were taken into...