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Bahrain re-arrests prominent opposition leader

Interior ministry confirms arrest of Ibrahim Sharif but does not say why he has been re-arrested.

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World powers and Iran ‘on verge of nuclear deal’

Officials say world powers and Iran are close to a nuclear deal that would end 12-year dispute over Tehran’s ambitions.

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Russia vetoes UN genocide resolution on Srebrenica

Russia refuses to describe Srebrenica massacre of 8,000 Muslim men and boys during Bosnia war in 1995 as ‘genocide’.

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The deep scars of Gaza’s war

One year after Israel’s assault, thousands still live in temporary shelters while children suffer from trauma.

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Bomb blast kills many in northern Nigerian city

At least 20 people have been killed in Nigeria’s northern city of Zaria in Kaduna state, state governor says.

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Growing up Gazan: Tales of a Palestinian teen

Despite surviving three wars, 17-year-old Farah Baker wants to remain in Gaza to fight for Palestinians’ rights.

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Pope Francis begins South America trip in Ecuador

Leader of Catholic church arrives in Ecuador as he starts three-nation tour, that also includes Bolivia and Paraguay.

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Migrants in France choosing streets over shelters

Migrants complain of being sent to squalid shelters, as France unveils plan to reduce asylum processing times.

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Migrants disrupt tunnel traffic between France and UK

Dozens of migrants trying to stow away on vehicles crossing the Channel by tunnel broke through fences at Calais.

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Crowdfund for Greek bailout edges to 2 million euros

One Briton’s attempt at crowdfunding the Greek bailout might not work, but it sends an important message.

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