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A tribute to Um Adnan
Remembering a Lebanese woman whose fierce resilience defied Orientalist tropes.
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At least 14 people killed in Russia’s overnight attacks in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian officials say Russian attacks hit the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, damaging buildings and vehicles.
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Cyclone Alfred weakens in Australia but dangerous winds, flooding continue
More than 330,000 homes lose power as Cyclone Alfred leaves devastation in parts of Queensland and New South Wales.
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‘My childhood just slipped away’: Pakistan’s ‘monsoon brides’
Desperate circumstances caused by catastrophic flooding have led to a surge in the practice of marrying off young girls.
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‘My childhood just slipped away’: Pakistan’s ‘monsoon brides’
Desperate circumstances caused by catastrophic flooding have led to a surge in the practice of marrying off young girls.
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Yemen’s Houthis warn Israel of naval attacks over Gaza blockade
Rebel group say they will resume naval attacks against Israel if it fails to lift the blockade on Gaza within four days.
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Three Bulgarians found guilty of spying for Russia from UK base
Six Bulgarians carried out sophisticated operations over three years, including spying on Ukrainian soldiers in Germany.
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What’s behind the political crisis in Bosnia Herzegovina?
Bosnian Serb leader ignoring conviction, including jail sentence.
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What’s behind the political crisis in Bosnia Herzegovina?
Bosnian Serb leader ignoring conviction, including jail sentence.
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Bosnia’s top court suspends separatist laws adopted by Bosnian Serbs
Laws passed by the autonomous Republika Srpska region reject the authority of the federal police and judiciary.
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Bosnia’s top court suspends separatist laws adopted by Bosnian Serbs
Laws passed by the autonomous Republika Srpska region reject the authority of the federal police and judiciary.
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Houthis to resume attacks if Israel’s Gaza blockade not lifted
Yemen’s Houthis have said they will resume naval operations against Israel if it does not lift its blockade of aid.
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Houthis to resume attacks if Israel’s Gaza blockade not lifted
Yemen’s Houthis have said they will resume naval operations against Israel if it does not lift its blockade of aid.
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Trump says ‘more difficult’ to deal with Ukraine than Russia
US President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of Ukraine and its approach to his push for a peace deal.
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Trump says ‘more difficult’ to deal with Ukraine than Russia
US President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of Ukraine and its approach to his push for a peace deal.
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Trump threatens Russia with sanctions, tariffs amid his spat with Ukraine
Still, Trump said negotiations with Russia were 'easier' than with Ukraine amid scrutiny of his relationship with Putin.
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The real reason behind Trump’s tariffs on Mexico and military buildup
The US president wants to bully Mexico back into America’s back yard under a Monroe Doctrine redux. Â
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WWII bomb halts international train services in Paris
An unexploded World War II-era bomb discovered on the tracks in a Paris suburb on Friday cancelled Eurostar journeys.
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Iran says not received Trump’s letter on nuclear programme negotiations
Trump says he sent message to Iran’s leader urging negotiations, but Tehran says it hasn't received a letter.
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Fighting flares in South Sudan: Is the 2018 peace deal in danger?
Tensions are again rising between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar.
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