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Turkey orders detention of 300 people over alleged Gulen links
The Turkish police have launched raids to detain over 300 people suspected of having ties to an outlawed group believed to be responsible for a 2016 coup bid, Turkey's official Anadolu news agency said. The order
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Where is Salvator Mundi, da Vinci’s painting that sold for $450m?
A painting believed to be a creation of Leonardo da Vinci is at the centre of a mystery. Salvator Mundi was sold in 2017 for a record $450m, but it has not been seen
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For Yazidi survivors of Daesh killings, the nightmares go on
SINJAR, Iraq: Ever since Daesh visited death and destruction on their villages in northern Iraq nearly five years ago, Yazidis Daoud Ibrahim and Kocher Hassan have had trouble sleeping.For Hassan, 39, who was captured,
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Turkey seeks to detain over 300 for alleged Gulen ties
AT-TUWANI, West Bank: Young American rabbinical students are doing more than visiting holy sites, learning Hebrew and poring over religious texts during their year abroad in Israel.In a stark departure from past programs focused
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Future rabbis plant with Palestinians, sow rift with Israel
AT-TUWANI, West Bank: Young American rabbinical students are doing more than visiting holy sites, learning Hebrew and poring over religious texts during their year abroad in Israel.In a stark departure from past programs focused
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Tiny South African beach restaurant crowned best in the world
A tiny beach restaurant in an isolated fishing village in South Africa was named the best in the world on Monday, at the inaugural World Restaurant Awards in Paris. Chef Kobus van der Merwe,
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India’s allegations against Pakistan ‘without any evidence’: Khan
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Tuesday India "leveled allegations against Pakistan without any evidence" after New Delhi accused Pakistani spy agency of involvement in last week's deadly attack on security forces in
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Indonesia submits bid to host 2032 Olympics
Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation, has submitted a bid to host the 2032 Olympics following the success of last year's Asian Games. State news agency Antara reported on Tuesday that Indonesia's ambassador
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Venezuela’s school system collapsing due to economic crisis
Venezuela's current economic crisis has been dire for its education system. Conditions are abysmal in schools, both for teachers and pupils alike. Al Jazeera's Lucia Newman reports from the capital Caracas on how the
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Philippines tribal leaders oppose Kaliwa dam project
Plans to dam the Kaliwa river in the mountains of the northern Philippines are being fiercely opposed by tribespeople who live there. The Dumagat people say the reservoir, which the Chinese government is helping


