The pro-Iranian sect was protesting in the capital to demand the release of their detained leader.
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French babies born with missing limbs prompt inquiry
New cases of babies born without arms or hands prompts France to opened a national investigation.
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World Cup expansion to 48 teams could happen at Qatar 2022, says Fifa
The expansion of the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams could be brought forward from 2026 to 2022, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
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Novak Djokovic helps ill spectator on way to victory at Paris Masters
Novak Djokovic breaks off from serving for for victory against Joao Sousa to help a spectator who was taken ill at the Paris Masters.
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Bomb Suspect Planned His Campaign for More Than Three Months, Court Papers Say
By ALAN FEUER, WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM and BENJAMIN WEISER from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2Qa9I...
Asia Bibi's escape from Pakistan death row
A Pakistani court has overturned the death sentence of a Christian woman convicted of blasphemy.
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Sylvester Stallone won't face sexual assault charges
The Rocky star will not be prosecuted for a 1990 rape claim.
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Can artificial intelligence help stop religious violence?
Oxford University researchers have created a simulation designed to help prevent religious conflict.
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Lion Air crash: Indonesian plane search focuses on fuselage
Officials say salvage teams are still looking for the wreckage of the ill-fated Lion Air flight.
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Russia Arkhangelsk blast: Teenager dead at FSB security HQ
A 17-year-old died after taking explosives to a federal security office in Arkhangelsk, officials say.
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The men having penis fillers to boost their self-esteem
Penis fillers, designed to increase the organ's girth, have gained in popularity, cosmetic surgery groups say.
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Congress Has No Clue What Americans Want
By ALEXANDER HERTEL-FERNANDEZ, MATTO MILDENBERGER and LEAH C. STOKES from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Ddkr...
Jin Yong: The 'Tolkien of Chinese literature' dies at 94
Jin Yong's fantasy novels of martial arts heroes and legends sold millions around the world.
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Russian grammar tsarina targets TV
A Russian-language teacher is a YouTube star for calling out TV grammar errors
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Kanye West announces he's distancing himself from politics
Kanye West announces he's distancing himself from politics over Blexit campaign.
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Australian awarded house in 'bizarre' 20-year squatting case
Bill Gertos had changed the locks and leased the house to others - giving him legal ownership rights.
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Pakistan court clears condemned Christian
Asia Bibi's blasphemy conviction polarised Pakistan and the Supreme Court has already sparked protests.
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Yemen conflict: Mattis and Pompeo urge swift ceasefire
US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urge all sides to hold talks soon.
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India unveils the world's tallest statue
The 600ft tall statue, which cost $430m, has been billed as a major tourist attraction.
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Brazil: Bolsonaro plans threaten Amazon, say experts
Brazil's far-right president-elect will merge the ministries of agriculture and the environment.
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Japan bullet train stops 'scary' safety drills
Workers at the Japanese company would crouch in trenches beside railway tracks as trains sped by.
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Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits synagogue amid protests
Hundreds of demonstrators in Pittsburgh accuse the US president of fomenting intolerance and hate.
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Vatican embassy: Human remains found at Rome property
The human remains could help solve the disappearance of a teenage girl in 1983, Italian media report.
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Gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger killed in prison
Bulger was severely beaten by one or more inmates shortly after arriving at the prison, sources say.
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Denmark accuses Iran of activist murder plot
Tehran denies its intelligence agencies planned to kill an Arab separatist leader on Danish soil.
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Father of 'Jihadi Jack' asks Canada to help bring son home
John Letts is urging Canada to bring home his son and other Canadians detained in Kurdish-held Syria.
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Petra Laszlo: Hungarian camerawoman who kicked migrants is acquitted
Hungary's top court clears Petra Laszlo, filmed tripping migrants fleeing border police in 2015.
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Tunis attack: Suicide bomber was jobless graduate
Mouna Guebla, 30, was an unemployed English graduate from the eastern region of Mahdia.
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Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits amid protests
The US president and first lady visit the synagogue where 11 people were shot dead at the weekend.
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What do American voters care about?
In just under a week the US goes to the polls to elect a new Congress. So what are the main issues?
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Viola Davis explains why there's a long way to go to eliminate racism
Oscar winner Viola Davis reveals how she has stayed grounded in Hollywood and why there still aren't enough black actors on screen.
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Harry greets NZ audience in six Pacific languages
He was attending an event with Auckland's local Pasifika community, hosted by New Zealand's prime minister.
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Senegalese artist Omar Victor Diop: Why I'm trying to correct history
Omar Victor Diop's portraits aim to paint important but overlooked Africans back into history.
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Tokyo ticket seller's foreigner fear costs garden thousands
The man gave away tickets to foreigners after developing a fear of asking them for money.
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Pharrell orders Donald Trump to stop playing his music
"No permission was granted" to play the song at a rally held hours after a mass shooting, his lawyer says.
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Stray cats housed in washing machines in Portuguese town
A vet in Portugal is using washing machines to house stray cats in her home town.
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Is the Amazon facing new dangers?
Are fears among environmentalists about the election of Brazil's new president justified?
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Canada's last witch trials: Women accused of fake witchcraft
A law against pretending to be a witch is set to be repealed, but not before two women are charged.
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Letter from Africa: Nigeria - a young country for old men
Why have Nigeria's main parties both chosen septuagenarian presidential candidates?
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Trump’s birthright plan: The legality, politics and history
The president wants to end the right of people born in the US to be citizens but does he have the power?
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Dutch language besieged by English
So extensive is the spread of English, a group of lecturers warns of a looming "linguicide".
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The Faces of Change in the Midterm Elections
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Baby Antonio: 5 Pounds, 12 Ounces and Homeless From Birth
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