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Ruth Pfau: Pakistan's 'Mother Teresa' dies aged 87

Ruth Pfau, a German doctor and nun who dedicated her life to eradicating leprosy in Pakistan and has been described as the country's Mother Teresa, has died in Karachi aged 87.

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Trump thanks Putin for ordering US diplomatic staff be cut

US President Donald Trump has thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for ordering the departure of 755 staff from US diplomatic missions.

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Venezuela's new assembly creates 'truth commission'

Venezuela's controversial constituent assembly has passed a law creating a "truth commission".

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Afghan conflict: Dozens killed in 'brutal' Sar-e Pul attack

At least 50 civilians have been killed by militants in northern Afghanistan, officials say.

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World Championships 2017: Bolt beaten by Gatlin in 100m finals

Justin Gatlin tore up Usain Bolt's farewell script as he stole world 100m gold with the run of his long and controversial career.

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Blaze rips through Dubai skyscraper 'The Torch'

A large fire has ripped through a residential skyscraper in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates - for the second time in two years.

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Easy to expose users' secret web habits, say researchers

Two German researchers say they have exposed the porn-browsing habits of a judge, a cyber-crime investigation and the drug preferences of a politician.

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No 10 says free movement ends when UK leaves EU

Suggestions that freedom of movement will continue after the UK leaves the EU are wrong, Downing Street has said.

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US and Georgia hold military drills, as Russia shows off naval strength

The US and Georgia have launched their biggest ever joint military exercises, as the Caucasus nation seeks to push its bid to join Nato.

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Russia's President Putin orders 755 US diplomatic staff to leave

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that 755 staff must leave US diplomatic missions, in retaliation for new US sanctions against Moscow.

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Kenya election: Fake CNN and BBC news reports circulate

A fake news report about Kenya's election that is made to look as if it is from broadcaster CNN has been circulating on social media.

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The confusing way Mexicans tell time

When I first stepped foot on Mexican soil, I spoke relatively good Spanish. I was by no means fluent, but I could hold a conversation. So when I asked a local ice-cream seller in downtown Guadalajara when he expected a new delivery of chocolate ice cream, and he said ‘ahorita’, which directly translates to ‘right now’, I took him at his word, believing that its arrival was imminent.

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Indian court rejects abortion for 10-year-old rape victim

India's Supreme Court has refused to allow an abortion for a 10-year-old girl allegedly raped by her uncle on the grounds that she is too far into her pregnancy.

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Spanish economy surpasses pre-crash peak

Spain's economy grew by 0.9% in the second quarter thanks to improved exports and household spending.

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Hamburg supermarket attack leaves one dead

A 50-year-old German man has been killed and six people injured in a knife attack in a Hamburg supermarket.

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Brexit transition must end by 2022, says Hammond

Chancellor Philip Hammond has said any "transitional deal" in the period after Brexit must end by the time of the next general election.

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Venezuela crisis: Bans on protests that 'disturb' election

Venezuela is banning protests that could "disturb or affect" Sunday's controversial election for a new constituent assembly.