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Monday, July 31, 2023

'Barbie Feet Challenge' Has Left Health Experts Concerned. Here's Why

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Iran to ‘pursue rights’ over disputed gas field: State media

Iran said it will pursue its interests over the Dorra-Arash field if Saudi Arabia and Kuwait shun cooperation.

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Andhra Cops Arrange A Crane To Help Students Reach Exam Centre Amid Floods

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Sunday, July 30, 2023

Israeli protesters keep pressure on Netanyahu over judicial reform

Demonstrators are out for the 30th week to demand that the government halt its judicial overhaul plan.

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England Pace Great Stuart Broad To Retire After Fifth Ashes Test

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Kenya government and opposition agree to talks after protests

Kenyan government and opposition coalition agree to form a joint committee to 'resolve our differences amicably'.

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Jaffer's 'Pathaan' Twist To Kohli, Rohit Not Playing Second ODI vs WI

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Saturday, July 29, 2023

US lawmakers urge Biden to withhold more military aid to Egypt

US senators call on Biden administration to withhold $320m in aid over Egypt's 'deteriorating' human rights record.

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US called Niger a ‘model of resilience’. Now it is grappling with a coup

Military takeover comes just months after top US diplomat hailed Niger's significance to Washington in historic visit.

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Develop Rules To Probe 'Love-Jihad' Cases: Himanta Sarma To Cops

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‘He didn’t want to die’: Mourning Palestinian teenager Faris Abu Samra

Relatives of 14-year-old who was shot and killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank say he was 'loved dearly'.

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Opinion: Manipur Needs Healing, Today

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Friday, July 28, 2023

''Time To Move Back To US'': Bengaluru CEO On Efforts To Register His Firm

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

Beauty salons in Afghanistan are closing – on Taliban orders

The closure of salons is the latest in a series of curbs on the rights and freedoms of Afghan women under the Taliban.

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Asked If He Was Faced With The Question Of Nepotism, Aditya Said...

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Delhi Schools Report Rising Cases Of Eye Infections

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Photos: Monument cements Emmett Till case as ‘an American story’

The Black teenager's killing in Mississippi in 1955 helped propel the US civil rights movement.

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"Taken To Hilly Area...": Manipur Woman Narrates Gang-Rape Horror

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

5-Tier, Reusable Graves At This Christian Cemetary Fighting Land Shortage

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North Korea fires missiles after US submarine arrives in S Korea

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast, South Korea's military says.

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Opposition MPs Sit On Night Protest Outside Parliament Amid Manipur Tangle

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Harmanpreet May Get 2-Game Suspension, Likely To Miss Asiad Matches: Report

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Monday, July 24, 2023

Brazilian star Marta and her last chance at World Cup glory

The World Cup has been a major gap in the glittering resume of Marta Vieira da Silva's glittering 23-year career.

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US Sisters Sue Funeral Home For Burying Stranger In Their Father's Grave

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Sunday, July 23, 2023

What will be the fallout of ethnic violence in India’s Manipur?

Video of two tribal women being assaulted has caused outrage with questions for the governing BJP.

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The international community must stand up to Myanmar’s junta

We must show the same resolve as all those fighting for democracy in Myanmar.

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Woman "Kidnapped" By Family From Husband's Home, Rescued By Delhi, UP Cops

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Sudan civilians reportedly killed in Darfur fighting

The fighting between army and the paramilitary forces in Darfur region prompts thousands to flee into neighbouring Chad.

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Video: Short Circuit Causes Huge Fire At UP Police Station, 4 Cops Injured

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Saturday, July 22, 2023

Texas university president resigns in latest US race-related row

Race, education and inclusivity programmes have become the latest fronts in the 'culture wars'.

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Informed About Manipur Video In June? What Women's Panel Chief Said

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Diagnostic Errors Kill Hundreds Of Thousands In US Each Year, Says Study

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MSF says armed men attacked aid workers in Sudan

Doctors Without Borders says security situation has dramatically deteriorated, putting activities in Khartoum at risk.

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Djokovic's Father Hits Back At Journalist Over "Loser Of All Time" Post

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Friday, July 21, 2023

UK Woman Wanted To Put Down Her Dog Because It "Barked At People"

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

US athletes allege hazing abuse at Northwestern University

Student-athletes say hazing at the prominent Illinois university included 'physical, sexual and emotional abuse'.

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ICC Shares Picture Of SRK With World Cup Trophy. Fans Can't Keep Calm

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Israel prays for ties with Saudi Arabia, Herzog tells US Congress

Saudi-Israeli normalisation would be a 'huge sea change' for the Middle East and the world, Israeli president says.

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Experts Reveal Tragic Reason Behind Death Of 55 Whales On Scottish Beach

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

"What If Sholay Was Made In Hollywood?": This AI Video Will Surprise You

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Peru’s Boluarte denounces protests as ‘threat to democracy’

President Dina Boluarte has faced criticism for her government's heavy-handed response to anti-government protests.

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South Africa says arresting Putin would be ‘declaration of war’

Putin's arrest would undermine South African-led mission to end war in Ukraine, President Ramaphosa says.

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Why has Russia exited the grain deal brokered by Turkey?

Turkey's President Erdogan says he is hopeful agreement to facilitate Ukrainian grain exports can be revived.

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Panama’s ex-president sentenced to 10 years for money laundering

Former President Ricardo Martinelli denies wrongdoing in the case, which involves the purchase of Panamanian media.

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Drug found to slow Alzheimer’s by up to 60 percent in trial

Data presented by Eli Lilly suggests cognitive decline can be significantly slowed, but serious side effects persist.

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West Bank ‘not occupied’ territory, says Ron DeSantis

Addressing Christian Zionist group, Florida governor and Republican US presidential candidate pledges support to Israel.

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Watch: Alcaraz Has Surprise Well-Wisher In Djokovic Jr. Post Wimbledon Win

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Monday, July 17, 2023

Tunisia and EU finalise deal on migration

Brussels and Tunis sign 'strategic partnership' agreement that aims to combat human traffickers, boost economic ties.

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The Inheritance Of Uncertainty: What's In Store For Property In Civil Code

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Alcaraz ends Djokovic’s Wimbledon reign in final thriller

Number one-ranked Alcaraz stopped number-two Djokovic from collecting what would have been a record-tying eighth title.

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Watch: Alcaraz Breaks Down On Court After Clinching Maiden Wimbledon Title

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Extreme heat grips three continents as wildfires rage

Health alerts issued as scorching weather strikes three continents, threatening to topple temperature records.

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Watch: Bumrah Bowls Full Throttle At Nets As Reports Of Comeback Emerge

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Sunday, July 16, 2023

Amid Waterlogging Across Delhi, These Are The Roads You Should Avoid

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Sudan army returns for talks in Jeddah as war enters fourth month

Army representatives return to Saudi Arabia for talks with paramilitary rivals, according to reports.

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UN says Syria cross-border aid conditions ‘unacceptable’

UN raises concerns with Damascus's terms for aid deliveries via Bab al-Hawa to rebel-held areas in northwest Syria.

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"Medal Is Not Only Mine...": Sangeeta Phogat After Win In Hungary

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"To The People Of India...": Macron's Video Wraps PM's France Visit

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Saturday, July 15, 2023

Is ASEAN at risk of being used by more powerful countries?

Indonesia hosts southeast Asian regional forum with China, Russia and the US attending, too.

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Jaiswal Shatters History Books, Becomes 1st Indian Ever To Bag This Record

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Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz to face off in Wimbledon final

Serbian superstar and Spanish phenomenon beat opponents to deliver final highly anticipated by tennis fans worldwide.

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Florence Pugh In A Stunning Cutout Gown Sets Fire To The Red Carpet

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Friday, July 14, 2023

Concerns over Guatemalan democracy after leading party suspended

Presidential candidate Sandra Torres has paused her campaign in solidarity with progressive rival Bernardo Arevalo.

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Assam On Alert As Bhutan Preps To Release Water From Dam

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Can Egypt help end the war in Sudan?

The Egyptian government hosts a regional summit, but the warring sides are not invited.

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Jaiswal Slams Ton On Debut, Surpasses Sehwag-Jaffer's Record With Rohit

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

Mumbai Has One Of World's Best International Airports: Survey

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In northern Syria, displaced blame Russia for end to vital aid

UN Security Council unable to agree on extension to cross-border aid to opposition areas, which expired on Monday.

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Elon Musk Launches AI Startup xAI With Team of Former Google, OpenAI Engineers

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Cuba calls US nuclear submarine at Guantanamo Bay an ‘escalation’

Havana says it 'strongly' rejects the submarine's presence, describing it as a 'danger' to sovereignty in the Caribbean.

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28% GST Decision "Will Wipe Out Entire Industry": Online Gaming Firms

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Israeli protesters rally at airport to stop judicial overhaul

Police arrest dozens in Tel Aviv as demonstrators mass at Ben Gurion Airport and in Jerusalem against gov't legislation.

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Woman Tries To Smuggle 5 Live Snakes In Her Top In China

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Lawyer says claims BBC presenter broke law are rubbish

Lawyer for young adult at centre of BBC scandal tells broadcaster sex photo claims are 'rubbish'.

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Trial of Guineas former rulers in stadium killings resumes

Ex-leader Moussa Dadis Camara and 10 other former officials accused in killings of 156 people and at least 109 rapes.

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Historic day: Turkeys Erdogan agrees to back Swedens NATO bid

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg announces that President Erdogan agrees to forward Sweden's bid to Turkey's parliament.

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Deep-sea mining: A new gold rush or environmental disaster?

Environmentalists warn deep-sea mining could cause major damage to ecosystems that scientists know little about.

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Nitin Gadkari Slams Uddhav Thackeray Over "Taint" Jibe At Devendra Fadnavis

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