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Factbox: Some of the world’s worst stampedes

At least 44 people were crushed to death at an overcrowded religious bonfire festival in Israel on Friday, medics said,…

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EU ready to help restore democracy to Myanmar – high representative

The European Union is ready to offer its support to all parties to help restore democracy in Myanmar, the bloc's…

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India’s coronavirus infections cross 18 million as gravediggers work round the clock

India's total COVID-19 cases passed 18 million on Thursday after another world record number of daily infections, as gravediggers worked…

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Hong Kong passes immigration bill, raising alarm over ‘exit bans’

Hong Kong's legislature passed on Wednesday a controversial immigration bill, which lawyers, diplomats and right groups fear will give authorities…

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Yemen’s Houthis say fired drone at southern Saudi air base

Yemen's Houthi forces on Wednesday launched a drone at a military air base in the southern Saudi Arabian city of…

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Australia marks 25 years since worst mass shooting

Australia marked the 25th anniversary of the country's worst mass shooting on Wednesday in which a lone gunman killed 35…

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Explainer: What do Apple’s new iPhone privacy changes mean for consumers and businesses?

Apple Inc (AAPL.O) on Monday will begin rolling out an update of its iOS operating system with new privacy controls designed to…

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German prosecutors charge more VW managers in emissions scandal

German prosecutors have charged 15 executives from Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) and a car supplier in connection with the diesel emissions…

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Southeast Asian leaders discuss Myanmar crisis with junta chief

Southeast Asian leaders began a crisis meeting on Myanmar on Saturday aiming to persuade Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who…

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Time to decarbonize transport for a green, resilient and inclusive recovery

At a time when we face enormous challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is heartening to see the…

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