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Ex-director of Kolkata medical college and police officer arrested
The former head of the Kolkata medical college where a trainee doctor was raped and murdered was arrested.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 933
As the war enters its 933rd day, these are the main developments.
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Hezbollah warns of ‘large losses’ if Israel expands conflict in Lebanon
Warning comes as Israeli politicians call for action against Hezbollah amid continuing cross-border attacks.
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Mexico’s Obrador set to enact divisive judicial reforms: What happens next?
Mexico is poised to implement controversial judicial reforms that have divided both the country and its justice system.
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Will US sanctions make any difference to Pakistan’s missiles programme?
Pakistan's missile programme continues despite six rounds of US sanctions in the past three years, experts say.
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Venezuela detains Spanish, US and Czech citizens over ‘destabilisation’
Arrests come amid surge in tensions between Caracas and Western nations over disputed Venezuelan election results.
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Industry Days gathers top documentary professionals in Sarajevo
Event aims to demonstrate the power and art of storytelling as well as connect filmmakers with decision-makers.
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US says preparing ‘substantial’ Ukraine aid package in coming weeks
Announcement comes as Ukraine pushes to be allowed to use Western-supplied, long-range missiles for strikes in Russia.
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How crucial are long-range missiles in the Ukraine war?
No green light for Ukraine to use long-range, Western-made missiles in Russian territory.
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Thousands of Israelis rally in Tel Aviv, urging Gaza captives deal
Uproar rises after bodies of six captives found and army shares video purportedly showing their living conditions.
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More than 15 people killed, 40 injured in Haiti tanker truck explosion
The injured are transported to hospital after explosion near Miragoane in Haiti's southern Nippes region, officials say.
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Peru holds funeral for Fujimori, former president linked to rights abuses
Fujimori's funeral draws well-wishers as well as detractors as debate over his legacy continues to roil the country.
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‘Going backward’: How demonising migrants remains fertile ground in US
Anti-migrant tropes invoked for political purposes are fuelling dehumanisation and raise risk of violence, experts say.
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After their debate, who’s ahead: Trump or Harris?
With weeks to go before the US presidential election, do issues matter as much as ‘vibes’?
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Murdered Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei buried with full military honours
Rebecca Cheptegei, who died after being set on fire by former partner, was buried at her ancestral home.
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Algeria court certifies President Tebboune’s landslide re-election win
Constitutional Court says the incumbent held his seat by securing 84.3 percent of the votes in September 7 polls.
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UAE says it will not back post-war Gaza plans without Palestinian state
Top diplomat says his country is not ready to take part in post-war efforts unless Palestinian state is established.
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India’s Modi campaigns in Kashmir assembly elections after soldiers killed
Modi says 'terrorism is on its last legs' in disputed territory, a day after two soldiers were killed in a gunfight.
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Posters to protests: The dynamics of Jordan’s recent elections
Voter apathy sparred with anger over the war on Gaza as Jordanians made their choices for parliament.
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Not all is well inside the Taliban
Recently announced vice and virtue law reflects efforts by Taliban's old guard to consolidate power at expense of unity.
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