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UN summit backs 15-year blueprint to eradicate poverty

World leaders have approved an ambitious 15-year plan to tackle the world’s biggest problems, from eradicating poverty to preserving the planet and reducing inequality. But...

Two dead after New Zealand kayaking accident

Two tourists have died in a kayaking accident on a lake in New Zealand. They were killed in the incident at Lake Tekapo, in Canterbury,...

Dalai Lama cancels US events after health check-up

The Dalai Lama has cancelled US appearances next month following a check-up, the University of Colorado says. It was told of the cancellations on Friday...

US and China ‘agree not to conduct cybertheft of business secrets’

Barack Obama has said he and Chinese president Xi Jinping have agreed not to conduct or support cybertheft of business secrets, with the US...

Iran blames Saudi Arabia over pilgrims killed in hajj stampede

Iran has blamed rival Saudi Arabia over the disaster at the hajj that killed more than 700 pilgrims, as Muslims solemnly resumed the final...

Pilgrims resume hajj after at least 719 killed in stampede

Muslim pilgrims are continuing with the final rites of hajj a day after more than 700 people died in a stampede. The hajj pilgrimage is...

Saudi Arabia’s king has ordered a safety investigation following Hajj crush horror

Saudi Arabia's king has ordered an investigation into safety at the annual Hajj pilgrimage after a stampede left more than 700 people dead. 800 others...

Pope Francis in historic speech to US congress calls for end to death penalty

The pope called for an end to the death penalty in the US and across the world. Francis said that every life is sacred and...

Pope’s praise for bishops angers sex abuse victims

Pope Francis has angered people who suffered sexual abuse by the clergy by praising American bishops for their “generous commitment” to helping victims. Advocates hit...

Al Jazeera Journalist Mohamed Fahmy pardoned by Egypt’s president

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has reportedly pardoned prisoners including Canadian Al-Jazeera journalist Mohamed Fahmy. Egypt’s state-run news agency MENA says Mr Fahmy is among...

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