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Russia’s military unintelligence
On September 5, the UK named two agents of the Russian military intelligence (GRU) as the main suspects in the Skripal poisoning case. The two are accused of depositing a nerve agent in the Salisbury home
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The mixed tale of women’s empowerment in Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda - In this old building in the colourful Nyarugenge district, one of the oldest areas in Rwanda's capital, Kigali, women sit at wooden tables, dutifully tending to a collection of colourful textiles. Ripples
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Al Jazeera probe unveils rampant animal abuse in China
An Al Jazeera exclusive investigation has uncovered widespread abuse of animals performing in marine theme parks in China. A two-year investigation by our current affairs programme 101 East reveals the cruel and inhumane treatment
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Cybersecurity firm: More Iran hacks as US sanctions loom
BAGHDAD: Veteran Kurdish leader Barham Salih has been nominated to be the president of Iraq. Iraq’s Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), one of the ruling Kurdish parties, selected Salih to take over from Fuad
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Kurdish party nominates Iraqi veteran Barham Salih for next president
BAGHDAD: Veteran Kurdish leader Barham Salih has been nominated to be the president of Iraq. Iraq’s Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), one of the ruling Kurdish parties, selected Salih to take over from Fuad
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Iranian extremism ‘reinforcing instability’
DUBAI: An Iranian government-aligned group of hackers launched a major campaign targeting Mideast energy firms and others ahead of US sanctions on Iran, a cybersecurity firm said Tuesday, warning further attacks remain possible as
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Russian official calls for election rerun over vote fraud
Russia's top election official recommended the result of a gubernatorial election in the country's far eastern Primorsky region to be annulled, alleging it was rigged. Ella Pamfilova, head of the Central Election Commission, said
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Overpopulation and neglect threatens iconic Algiers Casbah
Algeria's ancient Casbah has survived empires, colonisation and centuries of changing civilisation. It's been a UNESCO World Heritage Site for more than 25 years. But many residents of the citadel in Algiers risk losing
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Malaysia alcohol poisoning: At least 21 dead, dozens ill
At least 21 people, mostly migrant workers, have died of suspected poisoning from contaminated alcohol in Malaysia. Police raided shops around Kuala Lumpur and seized huge stashes of whisky and beer in an attempt
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Pakistan court releases ex-PM Nawaz Sharif and daughter
Islamabad, Pakistan - Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and two family members were released from prison on Wednesday after being found guilty of corruption earlier this year. Sharif, his daughter Maryam, and son-in-law Muhammad


