Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Binyavanga Wainaina, Kenyan author and activist, dies aged 48
Abdul Faheem
May 22, 2019
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Wainaina, winner of the 2002 Caine Prize, passes away at a Nairobi hospital following a short illness. from Al Jazeera English http://bit....
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Philippines: President Duterte's allies dominate Senate race
Abdul Faheem
May 22, 2019
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Opposition shut out as president's allies win majority of 12 Senate seats in midterm elections, official count shows. from Al Jazeera ...
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DR Congo's president faces challenges with appointment of new PM
Abdul Faheem
May 22, 2019
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President Tshisekedi's many challenges mount with appointment of Prime Minister Sylvestre Ilunga, an ally of the former president. fro...
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Saudi Arabia to execute three scholars after Ramadan: Report
Abdul Faheem
May 22, 2019
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Sheikh Salman al-Awdah, Awad al-Qarni and Ali al-Omari to be sentenced to death by Riyadh, Middle East Eye reports. from Al Jazeera Englis...
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Washington says attacks 'deterred' as US-Iran tensions rise
Abdul Faheem
May 22, 2019
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The acting US defence secretary tones down the rhetoric over tensions with Iran. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2LYiWQY
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US business group: Tariffs are hurting US firms in China
Abdul Faheem
May 22, 2019
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The American Chamber of Commerce says many US firms in China are considering relocating to other countries. from Al Jazeera English http:/...
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Jakarta on alert as protests after election loss turn violent
Abdul Faheem
May 22, 2019
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Indonesian police say situation turned ugly when some protesters refused to leave and began throwing Molotov cocktails. from Al Jazeera En...
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Omani author Jokha Alharthi wins Man Booker International Prize
Abdul Faheem
May 22, 2019
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Alharthi is the first Arabic-language writer to take the prize, which includes an award of $64,000. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/...
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Nuclear war risk highest since WWII, UN arms research chief warns
Abdul Faheem
May 22, 2019
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Senior UN security expert says all states with nuclear weapons have nuclear modernisation programmes under way. from Al Jazeera English ht...
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At rare UN news conference, North Korea warns US over seized ship
Abdul Faheem
May 22, 2019
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The North's ambassador to the UN says confiscation of Wise Honest could affect 'future developments' between countries. from A...
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US Democrats raise alarm over Trump's increasing threats to Iran
Abdul Faheem
May 22, 2019
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan give close-door briefings to Congress on Iran. from Al Jazeera E...
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Are lenders losing their appetite for Saudi debt?
Abdul Faheem
May 22, 2019
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Banks gave Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund cheap money, hoping for lucrative deals. Those days may be over. from Al Jazeera Engl...
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Will Europe's populist leaders make a breakthrough?
Abdul Faheem
May 22, 2019
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Mainstream politicians face a challenge from the far right as 400 million vote in European Parliament elections. from Al Jazeera English h...
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US House Dems subpoena more Trump ex-aides after latest rebuff
Abdul Faheem
May 22, 2019
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House Judiciary chairman issues subpoenas to former White House aides, Hope Hicks and Annie Donaldson. from Al Jazeera English http://bit....
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Protests grow against authoritarian slide in Czech Republic
Abdul Faheem
May 22, 2019
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Rally marks a fourth week of demonstrations since the controversial appointment of Marie Benesova as justice minister. from Al Jazeera Eng...
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'Stop the bans': Abortion rights activists rally across the US
Abdul Faheem
May 22, 2019
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Thousands gather in cities nationwide to protest against wave of state abortion bans passed in recent months. from Al Jazeera English http...
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'Targeted killings' and wave of arrests in Syria's Deraa
Abdul Faheem
May 22, 2019
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UN says at least 11 people were killed and 380 arrested in rebel area that surrendered to Syrian government last year. from Al Jazeera Eng...
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Malawi votes: Polls close in tight elections
Abdul Faheem
May 22, 2019
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President Mutharika faces stiff challenge from his deputy Saulos Chilima and main opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera. from Al Jazeera Engl...
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Global sea levels could rise far more than predicted
Abdul Faheem
May 22, 2019
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Researchers say two-metre sea level rise is possible if global temperatures warm by five degrees Celsius by 2100. from Al Jazeera English ...
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Dozens killed as rebels launch counterattack in Syria
Abdul Faheem
May 22, 2019
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About 200,000 civilians caught in the crossfire in the country's northwest have now fled intensified fighting, UN says. from Al Jazeer...
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New Ukrainian President Zelensky calls early parliamentary polls
Abdul Faheem
May 22, 2019
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July 21 vote is widely seen as an attempt to gain momentum and cement power at a high point of new leader's popularity. from Al Jazeer...
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US ally and Iran's neighbour, Iraq is caught in the middle
Abdul Faheem
May 22, 2019
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Iraq has been mediating between both sides, US and Iran, to try and avoid a crisis. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2WXUHTU
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Burkina Faso ex-president offers to return to broker peace deal
Abdul Faheem
May 22, 2019
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Blaise Compaore led successful negotiations with armed groups in the past, but the government has no plans to allow him to return to the cou...
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AJ Shorts wins human rights press award in Hong Kong
Abdul Faheem
May 22, 2019
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Digital documentary Growing up too Fast in Afghanistan was recognised in the short video category. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2...
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Jamie Oliver's food chains collapse: More than 1,000 jobs at risk
Abdul Faheem
May 22, 2019
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Oliver's restaurants have been in trouble for several years with branches closing around the United Kingdom. from Al Jazeera English h...
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UN envoy warns of 'long and bloody war' in Libya
Abdul Faheem
May 22, 2019
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Ghassan Salame urges action to cut off arms flows to Libya, saying conflict there could imperil Mediterranean security. from Al Jazeera En...
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Iran's Zarif: US playing 'dangerous game' in Gulf showdown
Abdul Faheem
May 22, 2019
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Foreign minister slams US move to shift military hardware to the region, warning it increases the risk of 'accidents'. from Al Jaz...
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