Police hunting suspect after Freedom Park high school pupil stabbed to death
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US-Taliban breakthrough appears closer as Ghani reports progress
Washington and the insurgents have been locked in gruelling talks that have stretched over more than a year for an agreement that would see the US pull thousands of troops from Afghanistan in a bid to end America's longest war.
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US President Trump's Middle East peace plan
A map of Israel and Palestinian territories showing a proposed Middle East peace plan of US President Donald Trump.
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Anglican leader calls his Church 'deeply institutionally racist'
Anglican clerics adopted a motion late on Tuesday seeking forgiveness from the so-called Windrush generation that moved to Britain from former Caribbean colonies since 1948.
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No port in a storm, but cruise ship laughs off virus fears
The Westerdam, with its 1,455 passengers and 802 crew, left Hong Kong on 1 February on what was meant to be a dream 14-day cruise across Asia, and was due to disembark this Saturday in Yokohama, Japan.
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Erdogan threatens to attack Damascus forces 'everywhere'
The latest threat comes after more than a dozen Turkish soldiers were killed in regime shelling in the northwestern province of Idlib - the last rebel bastion in Syria.
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Samsung unveils compact foldable phone, 5G Galaxy S20 to fend off Apple, Huawei
Samsung’s second attempt at a folding phone after a delayed rollout last year comes as the South Korean firm fends off its traditional rival in the premium smartphone market, Apple Inc, along with ascendant Chinese makers such as Huawei that have eaten into its sales in China and Europe.
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Venezuela opposition leader Guaido returns home, fighting erupts
Shortly before his arrival, fighting broke out between his followers - including several lawmakers - and President Nicolas Maduro's supporters.
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Sanders wins in New Hampshire as Biden crashes and burns
Bernie Sanders, 78, who represents neighboring Vermont in the Senate, won New Hampshire easily over rival Hillary Clinton with 60% of the vote in his unsuccessful bid for the party’s nomination four years ago.
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China virus death toll passes 1,110 - Govt
More than 44,600 people have been confirmed as infected by the pathogen across China.
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4 survive 32 days adrift in Pacific Ocean
Epic tales of survival are not uncommon in the Pacific, where tiny islands are separated by vast expanses of ocean.
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Vaccine for new coronavirus 'COVID-19' could be ready in 18 months - WHO
World Health Organisation chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the virus had been named COVID-19, explaining that it was important to avoid stigma and that other names could be inaccurate.
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Robot with coronavirus advice hits Times Square
The robot with a friendly face rolled into Times Square on Monday to help provide information about the new virus.
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WHO: Coronavirus a test for world to fight ‘common enemy’
A research and innovation gathering, bringing together international scientists among other authorities, kicked off in Geneva on Tuesday to streamline responses to the outbreak.
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Four men held over killing of N.Ireland journalist
The men, aged 20, 27, 29 and 52, were detained in Londonderry and were being held in Belfast after the 29-year-old was shot in the head during a night of rioting and petrol bombing.
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WHO warns of 'very grave' global coronavirus threat
The virus, first identified in China on 31 December, has killed more than 1,000 people, infected over 42,000 and reached some 25 countries.
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BBC to make Greta Thunberg documentary series
The series will see the 17-year-old meet scientists, politicians and business moguls, challenging them to make changes.
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Thai army chief tearfully apologises for mass shooting by soldier
The soldier, Sergeant Major Jakrapanth Thomma, was shot dead by security forces on Sunday after he had stormed the Terminal 21 shopping centre in the northeastern city of Nakhon Ratchasima the day before.
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Lacking support, Palestinians pull request for UN vote against Trump plan
A diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that the United States has placed "very strong pressure" on other countries on the Security Council, including threats of economic retribution.
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Coronavirus case confirmed in California, takes US total to 13
The adult patient was among US nationals evacuated from Wuhan, the epicenter of the disease, who were under mandatory quarantine for 14 days at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, near San Diego, the CDC said in a statement.
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China reports record daily virus death toll, but new cases fall
There were 2,478 new confirmed cases on the mainland on 10 February, down from 3,062 on the previous day, bringing the total to 42,638, the National Health Commission said.
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Landmark case says Aboriginal Australians cannot be deported
The case marked the first time an Australian court has considered whether the government has the power to deport indigenous people.
