by Muhammad MollaI was born six years after the birth of Bangladesh, my homeland, but like all Bangladeshis, the aftermath of a brutal nine-month conflict continues to define my very exist… Read More

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Taliban claims bombing outside defence ministry in Kabul, just hours after militia commander's death in blast in Kunar Read More

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UEFA general secretary replaces banned Blatter at the helm of football's world governing body Read More

Under deal with Israel, Mohammed al-Qeeq, who was held without a trial or charge, will remain in custody till May 21 Read More

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Man goes on a shooting rampage in the US state before being killed in a gun battle with police Read More

Opposition alliance says 97 factions will respect ceasefire as Russian jets reportedly target rebel-held areas Read More

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Al-Shabab fighters set off car bomb and storm a hotel in Somalia's capital Mogadishu, according to Reuters Read More

Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz take aim at Donald Trump in final Republican debate before crucial primaries and caucus votes Read More

Ban Ki-moon calls on South Sudan leaders to rebuild mutual trust and turn attention to country's humanitarian crisis Read More

Following sentencing of author Ahmed Naji, artists and writers campaign for more creative freedom amid crackdown Read More

The blasts in Shuala come on the eve of a planned protest in Baghdad called for by Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr Read More

Two men rushed into hospital after suicide attempt in Victoria Square, a gathering point for refugees coming to Athens Read More

After nuclear deal and the lifting of sanctions, voting will gauge reaction to political policies of Iran's moderates Read More

US president says scepticism is warranted on whether truce will hold as fighting continues to rage around Aleppo Read More

Villages in western state of Gujarat are barring girls and unmarried women from having phones to help with studies Read More

After 92 days of imprisonment, journalists who reported on alleged arms shipment to Syria freed after court ruling Read More

Rabat rejects being "buffeted" after EU appealed court invalidated farm trade deal over Western Sahara products Read More

Prankster puts president "up for sale on eBay" after he makes a speech that some opponents found bizarre Read More

President Mahamadou Issoufou enjoys strong lead in his quest for a second term, partial results show Read More

Report says G20 nations should develop measures that could be implemented quickly if global growth keeps wilting Read More

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Director Basil Khalil challenges the rigid beliefs of the region with a sense of sarcasm and rebellion in Ave Maria Read More

High Negotiations Committee temporarily accepts US-Russia plan as UN efforts to air drop aid encounter difficulties Read More

Somali president says Al-Shabab attack on El-Ade camp killed up to 200 soldiers, but Kenyan officials reject the toll Read More

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Parliament vote unanimously to enable government to deploy soldiers to the Turkish border to stem refugee arrivals Read More

The 24-hour strike by four largest labour unions aims at blocking a government draft bill to reform pensions Read More

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Egypt's president says he will "remove from the face of the Earth" anyone plotting to bring down the state Read More

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Tara Air passenger plane crashes in mountainous Myagdi area, west of Kathmandu, killing all 23 people on board Read More

Anti-corruption chief tells Reuters news agency millions of dollars still missing abroad due to shady business deals Read More

Two students from Jawaharlal Nehru University allegedly chanted anti-India slogans at an event, police say Read More

Damaging hail and torrential downpours leave a swath of destruction in southern US states Read More

Millions of chocolate snacks deemed possibly unsafe in Europe and elsewhere due to plastic found in a Snickers bar Read More

Health officials investigating possible sexual transmission of 14 new cases of disease usually spread by mosquitoes Read More

President loses hotly contested poll by slim margin barring him from seeking fourth term in office Read More

Palestinian detainees have been physically abused and held in squalid conditions, human rights groups say Read More

Syrian president voices support for ceasefire in telephone call with President Putin, Kremlin says Read More

Kuwait follows Saudi, UAE and Bahraini move after Riyadh halted $4bn aid to Lebanon over "hostile" Hezbollah positions Read More

Indian President says women will be allowed to occupy combat roles in all sections of the army, navy and air force Read More

Republican frontrunner wins third straight victory in presidential contest, as Rubio comes in second, US media reports Read More

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Residents of Benghazi area celebrate their return as fierce clashes result in hardliners' stronghold being freed Read More

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The British government's strategy to battle extremism has been roundly lambasted - so why keep going with it? Read More

Indian authorities urge residents in the capital to conserve water, after Jat caste protesters sabotaged key waterway Read More

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US president says closing the military prison will protect national security, but opponents declare plan a non-starter Read More

After halting $4bn aid to Lebanese army in response to "hostile" positions by Hezbollah, Saudi leads travel warnings Read More

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Damascus accepts terms of US-Russia agreement, as opposition raises concerns about armed groups not included in deal Read More

With full official results not expected for a week, exit polls suggest president's bid to change constitution rejected Read More

Ankara expresses pessimism over ceasefire's viability and vows to continue targeting Kurdish YPG inside Syria Read More

New UNHCR head warns of worsening situation as thousands of refugees remain trapped in Greece Read More

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Ex-prime minister living in exile goes on the offensive against those who overthrew his sister's government Read More

US and Russia publish terms on how the cessation of hostilities in Syria would take place by February 26 Read More

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Opposition leader taken away as supporters plan march to electoral commission to demand proof of election result Read More

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Thousands of people being held without charge, Human Rights Watch says, claiming that protests are continuing Read More

Jason Dalton, a 45-year-old suspected of killing six people in US state, is expected to appear in court on Monday Read More

Moscow and Washington agree deal to end fighting in Syria but warring parties have until Friday afternoon to sign up Read More

Serbian and Macedonian moves to block passage of Afghans have resulted in a build-up of refugees in Greece Read More

Three arrests after investigation reveals villagers have been selling their kidneys for around $5,000 Read More

A suicide bomber targeting a police commander kills at least 13 people, including nine civilians Read More

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President seeking re-elections in climate made tense by threat of armed groups and allegations of crackdown on dissent Read More

Official says "no concern of radiation" as five-month search ends, but the people who stole device still at large Read More

Jason Dalton, who has no known criminal history, suspected of driving around Kalamazoo and killing at least six people Read More

At least 10 people killed as protesters cut off water to New Delhi treatment plant, causing shortage Read More

Niger voters head to the polls in an election that includes a contender in jail on baby-trafficking charges Read More

Residents of makeshift "Jungle" camp have until Tuesday night to leave or French officials say they will force them out Read More

Amid protests, immigration minister says one-year-old girl being treated in hospital will not be immediately deported Read More

Police name suspect arrested after a number of "random" shootings in Kalamazoo in US state of Michigan Read More

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Government-owned Anadolu news agency has accused the PKK of abducting and holding its staff for 48 hours Read More