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Correction 29/08/2018: Al Jazeera has retracted the news story below after learning that the Twitter account in question is not officially sanctioned. We remain committed to reporting that which is factually accurate, fair and
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India’s Supreme Court criticises police for arresting activists
India's Supreme Court has asked the Indian government to explain the arrests of five prominent activists in connection with caste violence that took place earlier this year. The high-profile arrests triggered outrage and protests
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Iran arrests ‘tens of spies working for government bodies’
The Iranian government has arrested tens of people after accusing them of being spies working for foreign governments. Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alavi said on Wednesday that several suspects held dual nationalities, but refused to
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Kenya: Roadside bomb kills five soldiers in Lamu county
Five Kenyan soldiers have been killed after their vehicle struck a roadside bomb in the country's coastal Lamu county, a military spokesperson said. Another ten soldiers were wounded in the blast, which occurred on
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Venezuela moves to raise petrol price amid crisis
Venezuela is moving ahead with plans to raise the price of petrol. With hyperinflation forecast at one million percent by the end of this year, the government is desperate to find ways to increase
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At least 11 killed in suicide car bomb attack in Iraq’s Anbar province
TEHRAN: Iran’s intelligence minister said on Tuesday that “dozens of spies” had been arrested as part of a crackdown on espionage and dual nationals.“Financially and through other means, our enemies try to get information
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Iran has arrested ‘dozens of spies’: Intelligence minister
TEHRAN: Iran’s intelligence minister said on Tuesday that “dozens of spies” had been arrested as part of a crackdown on espionage and dual nationals.“Financially and through other means, our enemies try to get information
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Yemeni army strike Houthi militia sites west of Taiz
STAVAGNER, NORWAY: Current US sanctions on Iran are unlikely to stop Iranian oil exports completely, a long-time adviser at Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry said on Tuesday, adding Iran would be unable to close the
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Turkey minister sees ‘no economic risk’ amid row with US
Turkey's Finance Minister Berat Albayrak said his government does not see a big risk to the country's economy and financial system, amid a diplomatic fall-out with the United States. Albayrak's comments, published by Hurriyet
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Egyptian football official ‘threatens’ Mo Salah’s mother
Khaled Lateif, an EFA board member, reportedly told the Liverpool star that while he didn't in Egypt, his mother did.


