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Russia tightlipped on reports Navy commander sunk by Black Sea losses
Kremlin refuses comment on report it replaced navy commander after losing warships to Ukrainian attacks in Black Sea.
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India implements ‘anti-Muslim’ 2019 citizenship law weeks before election
Modi gov't announces rules to implement controversial law, weeks before the PM seeks a third term in vote due by May.
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A sad Ramadan for Gaza as Israel continues attacks
In the midst of Israel's war, the people of Gaza don't feel the joy of the holy month.
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Fear of China, Russia and Iran is driving weapons sales: Report
The US and France led global arms exports to allies in the past five years, as Russian sales collapsed.
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Climate change threatens EU with mass deaths and huge costs: Report
Hundreds of thousands of lives and more than $1 trillion in losses are threatened unless urgent action is taken.
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Protesters boo Israeli president at opening of new Holocaust museum
Pro-Palestinian protesters targeted the Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to the opening of a new Holocaust museum.
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Boeing’s woes continue as 50 injured on Australia-New Zealand flight
A dozen were hospitalised after the LATAM Airlines plane experienced 'strong movement'.
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Why did Hollywood stars wear red pin badges at the Oscars ceremony?
Stars wear pins calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as well as the release of captives at the Academy Awards.
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Al-Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula announces death of leader Khalid Batarfi
Armed group says Saad bin Atef al-Awlaki takes over as new leader after Batarfi's death, according to SITE.
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IsÂrael’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 157
As Ramadan starts, Gaza is overshadowed by Israel’s campaign of hunger that has severely restricted food to millions.
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India’s top court orders SBI to disclose electoral bonds details by Tuesday
Court asks state-run bank to publish details of previously anonymous political donations before upcoming national polls.
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UK pledges additional funds to protect Muslim communities
The announcement comes amid a sharp rise in anti-Muslim incidents since the start of the war in Gaza in October.
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Carey and Marsh lead Australia to 2-0 Test series win over New Zealand
Carey shared 140-run partnership with Marsh as Australia won the second Test by three wickets in a tense finish.
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Palestinians blocked from praying at Al-Aqsa on eve of Ramadan
Israeli forces beat back Muslim worshippers with batons to prevent their entry to Al-Aqsa Mosque for Ramadan prayers.
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Palestinian refugees in Jordan fret over UNRWA’s fate, and their own
The agency provides refugees with services but, more importantly, with hope that they can return to their homeland.
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Outside Bali, Indonesia’s Hindus celebrate Nyepi in intimate ceremonies
The Balinese new year, known as Nyepi, is marked by reflection, fasting and meditation.
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Why are people in India’s Ladakh protesting against central government?
Residents in Leh and Kargil join forces to demand more power as they fear loss of their tribal identity.
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At least 26 people killed after floods, landslides hit Indonesia’s Sumatra
At least 26 people reported killed and 11 missing as rescuers recover more bodies.
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China wraps up national congress with eye on sagging economy
The world's second-largest economy is facing challenges, including an ailing housing market and weak domestic demand.
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S Korea deploys military reinforcements to hospitals hit by doctors strike
Nearly 12,000 trainee doctors from 100 hospitals have walked out over government reform plans.
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