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World reacts amid Azerbaijan-Armenia tensions over Nagorno-Karabakh attack
Azerbaijan says it wants to disarm Armenian forces, but global powers decry Baku, accusing it of imperilling security.
Indian gov’t presents bill to reserve a third of parliament seats for women
Analysts say chances of the bill getting passed in parliament are bright as opposition to it has shrunk over the years.
How was the Iran-US prisoner exchange received in Tehran?
One newspaper close to the establishment said the exchange amounted to the US 'kneeling' befeore Iran.
Philippines doomsday ‘cult’ accused of child sex abuse
The quasi-religious group has at least 3,500 members who are holed up in a mountain community in Mindanao.
YouTube cuts off Russell Brand’s ad revenue after sexual assault claims
Known for his unbridled and risque standup routines, Brand was a major UK star in the early 2000s.
Jenni Hermoso criticises Spain football federation after squad naming
Hermoso accuses Spanish football federation of intimidating the Women's World Cup-winning team following their strike.
Confusion as some journalists asked to leave Libya’s flood-hit Derna
Derna authorities say there are so many journalists in the city that they pose an obstacle to the work of rescue teams.
Five soldiers dead, eleven others missing after attack in northern Mali
Army positions in northern Mali have been targeted in recent weeks by separatists and armed groups.
Why was Rolling Stone’s Jann Wenner removed from Rock & Roll Hall board?
Jann Wenner’s recent comments about Black and female artists have resulted in widespread criticism.
Photos: The ‘silent bravery’ of Afghanistan’s healthcare workers
Afghan health professionals - thousands of female among them - are defying daily challenges to provide critical care.

