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After Tehran talks, Syria and Russia forces step up Idlib attacks
Antakya, Turkey - Syrian government forces backed by their Russian allies have stepped up their bombardment of rebel-held territories in northwest Syria, killing at least six civilians, according to local activists. The air raids
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Canadian dairy a sticking point in NAFTA negotiations
The US and Canada say negotiations to revamp the North American Trade Agreement are going well, but there's still no deal in sight. One of the main sticking points is Canada's dairy industry, which
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Yemen: New protests over shattered economy
Another protest in Yemen over a shattered economy, this time much bigger than previous gatherings. Demonstrations continued in the capital Sanaa for and against the Saudi-UAE coalition-backed government. Al Jazeera's Andrew Simmons reports
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Sweden election: The far right is on the rise
In Sweden, there's talk of a growing far-right influence as it prepares for elections on Sunday. Security and immigration have been big issues in the campaign, with hostility to immigrants rising among some voters
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Elon Musk smokes a joint live, Tesla shares plunge
Shares in electric car-maker Tesla have taken a nosedive after more controversy for founder Elon Musk. He smoked marijuana during a live broadcast on the internet. As Al Jazeera's Heidi Zhou-Castro reports, his
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Iraq authorities lift Basra curfew after evening without incident
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Russia: Syrian fighters planning imminent ‘provocation’
WASHINGTON: Despite dire US warnings and fears of a humanitarian disaster, the Trump administration has little leverage to stop Russia, Iran and Syria pressing ahead with a massive military assault against Syria’s northwest Idlib
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Clashes between Kurds and regime troops leave 18 dead
BAGHDAD: The two leading groups in Iraq's parliament on Saturday called on Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi to resign, after lawmakers held an emergency meeting on unrest shaking the country's south."We demand the government apologise to
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Naomi Osaka beats Serena Williams in dramatic US Open final upset
Naomi Osaka has defeated Serena Williams in the US Open women's final to win her first Grand Slam title. The 20-year-old Japanese-Haitian, who had dropped just one set en route to Saturday's final, prevailed 6-2,
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US now cuts $25m aid for Jerusalem hospitals serving Palestinians
The United States has cut one of its last remaining aid programmes for Palestinians, a move that is going to affect critical patients, including cancer victims and children with serious health conditions. Washington's decision


