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My Soviet scar: Confronting architecture of oppression
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They are symbols of Soviet oppression to some but part of collective memory to others. Should Soviet-era monuments and buildings be protected? Georgia was born as an independent post-Soviet republic just
Hong Kong
Hong Kong pro-democracy activists plead not guilty
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Three leading campaigners on trial over their involvement in the 2014 Umbrella Movement calling for political reform. Three leading Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners pleaded not guilty on Monday to nuisance
Middle East
Key Israel minister slams Netanyahu, but won't quit government
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Israeli Education Minister Naftali Bennett says he will not resign, averting the prospect of early elections in Israel. Israeli Education Minister Naftali Bennett has said he will keep his party in government,
Africa
UN mission in Mali tries to bring aid despite al-Qaeda attacks
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The UN mission in northern Mali, MINUSMA, is intended to keep the peace, but is stepping in to fill the gap left by other aid organisations while being increasingly targeted by al-Qaeda fighters. Al-Qaeda
Central African Republic
Russia to increase military presence in Central African Republic
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With an arms embargo in place on the Central African Republic, Russia is ready to send military trainers to the country. The United Nations has extended the mandate for its peacekeeping mission in the
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Rain could hinder search for victims of California wildfire
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Death toll rises to 77 as rescuers ramp up efforts to locate 993 missing before expected adverse weather hits. The search for remains of victims of the devastating Northern California wildfires has taken
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Real Kashmir FC: The underdog football team scaling heights
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With a professional Scottish coach and Adidas as a kit partner, club founded in 2016 plays in India's first division. Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir - As a child, Farhan Ganaie could usually be
World News
Haiti: Six killed in anti-corruption protests
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Thousands of demonstrators demand trial over alleged misuse of $3.8bn in public funds from Venezuelan oil programme. Six people were killed and at least five others wounded during anti-corruption protests
Middle East
Turkey academic jailed after raids on professors and activists
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Detentions took place over alleged links to philanthropist Kavala, accused of seeking to overthrow constitutional order. A court in Turkey has jailed pending trial an Istanbul academic following raids
Middle East
Russia, Turkey, Iran to hold Syria talks in Astana next week
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Two-day Astana conference to resume on November 28 with participation of 'guarantor countries' and Syrian delegations. Russia, Turkey, and Iran are set to hold a next round of talks on Syria on November
Human Rights
Egypt arrests dozens of human rights activists, lawyers: HRW
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At least 40 detained since late October, with 'repression' extending to human rights defenders, Human Rights Watch says. Egyptian authorities have arrested at least 40 human rights advocates, lawyers political
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Saudi King Salman silent on Khashoggi in annual Shura address
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King Salman presents Saudi policies amid renewed calls from US Congress for condemnation over Khashoggi's murder. Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz has addressed the kingdom's Shura Council but
Asia Pacific
Chinese city urges those 'poisoned by extremism' to surrender
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Authorities in Xinjiang's Hami city say those who turn themselves in and confess to 'crimes' will be treated leniently. A city in China's far-western Xinjiang region has ordered people who are "poisoned
Middle East
All GCC countries to attend Riyadh summit: Kuwaiti minister
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Kuwait's deputy foreign minister says the summit offers a ray of hope in reviving efforts to resolve the Gulf dispute. All member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which includes Qatar,
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Mixed reception leaves Central Americans uncertain in Tijuana
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Anti-migrant protesters in Mexican border town march towards complex housing thousands who fled their homes last month. Tijuana, Mexico - Tensions soared on Sunday in Tijuana when a small, but vocal group
Asia Pacific
Cambodia reiterates Khmer Rouge tribunal's work is complete
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Sar Kheng says UN-backed war crimes court has no need to prosecute anyone beyond the Khmer Rouge senior leadership. Cambodia has reiterated it intends to end the work of the UN-backed tribunal that last
El Salvador
New migrant caravans form, as initial exodus arrives at US border
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Hundreds of Salvadorans, fleeing poverty and violence, begin journey to the US-Mexico border. San Salvador, El Salvador - Nearly 250 Salvadorans gathered in the early morning hours on Sunday at San Salvador's
World News
Intense week of talks ahead of Brexit showdown summit
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Both sides scramble to finalise a parallel political declaration to set out a road-map for post-Brexit negotiations. European governments get their own say on Brexit this week as they debate future ties
Middle East
Houthis ready for ceasefire if Saudi-UAE alliance wants 'peace'
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Pressure has mounted on warring parties to end war that killed thousands and pushed the country to the brink of famine. A senior leader from Yemen's Houthi rebels says his group will halt all rocket and
Asia Pacific
Cambodia's beleaguered opposition and the fight for democracy
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Today, the country is effectively a one-party dictatorship with the opposition party scattered across the world. Phnom Penh, Cambodia - In June 2017, Cambodia's pro-democracy opposition party made unprecedented
Hong Kong
Trio who sparked Hong Kong's Occupy protest to stand trial
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Critics say charges will further undermine Chinese territory's waning freedoms as Beijing tries to assert control. Hong Kong - Three men who sparked the Occupy movement that became the biggest pro-democracy
World News
Contraception use on the rise in 69 poorest countries: report
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Since 2012, over 46 million women in the world's lowest income countries got access to contraception, a new report says. Almost 46 million women and girls in the world's lowest-income countries have gained
World News
Ex-Peru president seeks Uruguay asylum following travel ban
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Alan Garcia seeks asylum hours after being barred from leaving the country pending a corruption probe. Alan Garcia, an ex-Peruvian president, has sought political asylum in the embassy of Uruguay, hours
World News
Sirisena, Rajapaksa, Wickremesinghe fail to end power struggle
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Key players in Sri Lanka power struggle sit for talks for first time since crisis began, but fail to break deadlock. Colombo, Sri Lanka - The three men at the heart of Sri Lanka's weeks-long power struggle
Middle East
Israel: Embattled Netanyahu warns of 'irresponsible' snap vote
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Analysts say an upcoming election would bring about little change in the status quo of Israeli politics and discourse. Jerusalem - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged his coalition partners
World News
Maldives has a new president. These are the 5 big issues he faces
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From Chinese debt and religious violence to rights abuses and graft, a look at challenges facing Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. Cannons blasted the balmy air of Male with a 21-gun salute on Saturday, just moments
World News
Barricaded refugees 'ready to die' than return to Libya detention
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More than 70 people refusing to leave docked ship in Misrata say they face torture and detention if they disembark. Refugees and migrants refusing to leave a cargo boat in a Libyan port are pleading to
Middle East
Car bomb blast in Iraq's Tikrit kills five: officials
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Sources said 16 others were injured in the blast that set nearly a dozen vehicles on fire. A car bomb blast has killed at least five civilians and wounded 16 others in northern Iraq's city of Tikrit, and
World News
Malta 'identifies masterminds' of Daphne Caruana Galizia murder
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Investigative journalist's murder last year stunned the small island country and prompted international condemnation. Authorities on Malta have identified several people believed to be behind the murder
Africa
DRC efforts to fight Ebola resume in Beni after deadly violence
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'Despite deadly attacks .. Ebola response activities are continuing,' the World Health Organization said on Sunday. Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have resumed efforts to

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My Soviet scar: Confronting architecture of oppression

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists plead not guilty

Key Israel minister slams Netanyahu, but won't quit government

UN mission in Mali tries to bring aid despite al-Qaeda attacks

Russia to increase military presence in Central African Republic

Rain could hinder search for victims of California wildfire

Real Kashmir FC: The underdog football team scaling heights

Haiti: Six killed in anti-corruption protests

Turkey academic jailed after raids on professors and activists

Russia, Turkey, Iran to hold Syria talks in Astana next week

Egypt arrests dozens of human rights activists, lawyers: HRW

Saudi King Salman silent on Khashoggi in annual Shura address

Chinese city urges those 'poisoned by extremism' to surrender

All GCC countries to attend Riyadh summit: Kuwaiti minister

Mixed reception leaves Central Americans uncertain in Tijuana

Cambodia reiterates Khmer Rouge tribunal's work is complete

New migrant caravans form, as initial exodus arrives at US border

Intense week of talks ahead of Brexit showdown summit

Houthis ready for ceasefire if Saudi-UAE alliance wants 'peace'

Cambodia's beleaguered opposition and the fight for democracy

Trio who sparked Hong Kong's Occupy protest to stand trial

Contraception use on the rise in 69 poorest countries: report

Ex-Peru president seeks Uruguay asylum following travel ban

Sirisena, Rajapaksa, Wickremesinghe fail to end power struggle

Israel: Embattled Netanyahu warns of 'irresponsible' snap vote

Maldives has a new president. These are the 5 big issues he faces

Barricaded refugees 'ready to die' than return to Libya detention

Car bomb blast in Iraq's Tikrit kills five: officials

Malta 'identifies masterminds' of Daphne Caruana Galizia murder

DRC efforts to fight Ebola resume in Beni after deadly violence