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Biden thanks Qatar’s emir for rare Iran-US prisoner swap deal
Doha-mediated deal saw Iran free five Americans in exchange for five Iranians held in the US and transfer of $6bn.
Turkey launches new strikes on PKK targets in northern Iraq
Turkish warplanes strike Kurdish sites for a second time in three days after a suicide attack in Ankara.
Can planting trees really help fight climate change?
Planting trees has been promoted as a method for addressing global warming, but could it do more harm than good?
Pakistan wants undocumented migrants to leave by November 1 or get deported
Government's planned crackdown makes the future of an estimated 1.7 million Afghans in Pakistan uncertain.
Twelve infants among 24 dead in a day at hospital in India’s Maharashtra
Deaths spark political storm, with the opposition accusing the state government and hospital authorities of negligence.
At least 18 killed in blast at illegal oil refinery in Nigeria: Report
The blaze occurred when a home-made refinery ignited a nearby oil reservoir, leaving victims severely burned.
Joe Biden’s son Hunter pleads not guilty to federal firearms charges
US president's son has become a favourite subject of criticism for Republican lawmakers and conservative media figures.
Timeline: Fraying India-Canada relations over Sikh separatist’s killing
Tensions rise after Trudeau announces 'credible allegations' that India agents were linked to Canadian citizen's murder.
Armenia to join International Criminal Court; ‘wrong’ decision, says Russia
Armenia parliament ratifies ICC's founding statute, subjecting itself to court's jurisdiction and vexing Russia.
What is panda diplomacy, and why are the bears going back to China?
Since the Tang Dynasty (618–907), China has given or lent pandas to other countries, but now many are headed back home.