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People and policemen gather near the scene where a deadly fire broke out at the Abu Sifin church

Dozens dead in Egypt church fire

The blaze broke out at a Coptic Christian church in the city of Giza causing a stampede.

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People and policemen gather near the scene where a deadly fire broke out at the Abu Sifin church

Dozens dead in Egypt church fire

The blaze broke out at a Coptic Christian church in the city of Giza causing a stampede.

People and policemen gather near the scene where a deadly fire broke out at the Abu Sifin church

Dozens dead in Egypt church fire

The blaze broke out at a Coptic Christian church in the city of Giza causing a stampede.

Herve Trentin, right, and Christophe Dubois. 'This fire is engraved in my mind forever,' Trentin said.

'We are waiting for rain, for winter, for God'

On the frontline of the wildfires in France is a tactical team trying to stay ahead of the flames.

Salman Rushdie

Rushdie's 'defiant sense of humour' remains - son

The author was severely injured after being stabbed on stage at an event in New York State.

Israeli security inspect a bus after an attack outside Jerusalem's Old City, August 14, 2022.

Palestinian gunman wounds eight in Jerusalem

The attacker opened fire on a bus as well as people waiting in a car park near the Western Wall.

A huge plume of smoke rises from the shopping centre in Yerevan
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Fireworks explosion rocks Armenia shopping market

Video footage shows people running from the huge blast, which killed at least three people.

Aerial view shows the trees and beaches of Majuro, which forms part of the Marshall Islands

Remote Pacific nation hit by Covid outbreak

Cases in the Marshall Islands have surged not long after the first community spread was confirmed.

Freya the walrus on a boat.

Walrus Freya who became Oslo attraction put down

Freya had to be euthanised because the public went too close to her, officials said.

Herve Trentin, right, and Christophe Dubois. 'This fire is engraved in my mind forever,' Trentin said.

'We are waiting for rain, for winter, for God'

On the frontline of the wildfires in France is a tactical team trying to stay ahead of the flames.

Salman Rushdie

Rushdie's 'defiant sense of humour' remains - son

The author was severely injured after being stabbed on stage at an event in New York State.

Israeli security inspect a bus after an attack outside Jerusalem's Old City, August 14, 2022.

Palestinian gunman wounds eight in Jerusalem

The attacker opened fire on a bus as well as people waiting in a car park near the Western Wall.

A huge plume of smoke rises from the shopping centre in Yerevan
Aerial view shows the trees and beaches of Majuro, which forms part of the Marshall Islands
Freya the walrus on a boat.

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    Video caption: Moment explosion rocks shopping centre in Armenia

    People can be seen running as a massive plume of smoke spreads quickly following the explosion.

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    Video caption: Mangrove forests: How 40 million Australian trees died of thirst

    The mass loss of trees in 2015 provides important lessons for the future, scientists say.

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    Video caption: Tropical Storm Meari leaves trail of devastation in Japan

    Aerial video shows the extent of damage after some areas saw 50% more rain than expected in a month.

  17. Mali junta allows UN force to send new troops

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    A Senegalese Blue Helmet peacekeeper stands next to United Nations (UN) armoured vehicle in the village of Ogossagou, Mopti Region on November 5, 2021
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    Image caption: Ten nations contribute troops to the UN force, known as Minusma

    The military-led government in Mali has agreed to allow the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the country to resume its rotations of international troops.

    These were suspended last month following a row with Ivory Coast after the security services arrested around 50 Ivorian soldiers at the main airport, for reasons of "national security".

    Ten nations contribute troops to the UN force, known as Minusma.

    On Friday Germany suspended some of its military operations after Mali withheld a flight clearance.

    As it battles jihadists, the junta has increased its cooperation with Moscow, straining relations with the UN.

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    Video caption: What young Indians and Pakistanis think about the Partition

    Seventy five years later, young people on both sides of the border talk about how this history impacts them.

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