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Arab-Israeli party leader drops election bid
Balad party leader Sami Abu Shehadeh has withdrawn from the October 27 Knesset election.
Student protests in Chile turn to violent clashes with police
Riot police in Chile’s capital deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse hundreds of students.
Nepal avalanche kills at least 15 expedition workers
Rescuers recovered eight more bodies on Thursday from the area of an avalanche that swept through a mountain camp.
How Switzerland lost 20 percent of its ice in five years
Swiss glaciers have lost more than 5 percent of their ice, threatening the country’s alpine economy.
US to send third aircraft carrier towards Iran: US official to Al Jazeera
Massive US military deployment to the Middle East includes 50,000 troops, F-35s and Marines to pressure Tehran.
Indian artist takes ‘deleted voter’ song to Cockroach protest
An Indian artist tells Al Jazeera the Modi government changed his voting status. Now he’ll join 'Cockroach' protests.
FAO official says he lost his job for criticising Israeli policies in Gaza
The FAO official said he was told his contract would not be renewed over an alleged breach of impartiality on Gaza.
Everything you need to know about Brazil’s tight presidential race
Voters will soon decide between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Row between Ukraine, South Korea mounts over North Korean POWs
South Korea’s President accused Ukraine of undermining him by disclosing POW transfer deal
UK-Mauritius Chagos sovereignty deal stalls amid fears of further delays
Renewed talks over the stalled agreement have revived hope of resettlement, but ageing Chagossians fear time is running.