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IOC urges India isolation after Pakistani athletes denied visas
International Olympic Committee says refusal of visas for competitors went against principles of the Olympic charter.
Nicaragua's Ortega calls for negotiations to end crisis
Opposition wants electoral reform and justice for those who died during a brutal government crackdown last year.
North Korea warns of food crisis before Kim-Trump summit
Memo says Pyongyang forced almost halve rations, blaming high temperatures, drought, floods and UN sanctions.
Political drama in Thailand as long-delayed election nears
Constitutional Court to meet next week as Thai Raksa Chart faces ban over Princess Ubolratana nomination.
Wallace's giant bee, world's largest, refound by scientists
Team of international researchers finds the first specimens of the giant insect in Indonesia's North Moluccas islands.
Japan probe Hayabusa2 touches down on Ryugu asteroid
Spacecraft is on a mission to collect material that could provide clues to the origin of life and the solar system.
US says 200 troops to remain in Syria after forces' withdrawal
White House announcement comes after Trump discussed situation in Syria in phone call with Turkey's Erdogan.
US: New election ordered in disputed North Carolina House race
State's board of elections backs new House race after Republican candidate reverses course and calls for new vote.
Venezuelans hopeful, but wary as aid standoff intensifies
Venezuelans express hope, fear and disillusionment as opposition-set deadline for aid to be allowed into Venezuela nears
China's shadow looms large over second Trump-Kim summit
As North Korea's main ally, Beijing is keen on concrete results in upcoming Vietnam meeting, including denuclearisation.
Brazil indigenous group mobilises against planned soy railway
The Kayapo say they're worried that the project would bring farmers who use pesticides that would pollute local rivers.
Immigration agents 'used excessive force' during Tennessee raid
Workers arrested during 2018 raid on meatpacking plant sue US authorities over alleged constitutional rights violations.
As murdered Slovak remembered, journalists call for protection
One year on, questions persist over killing of investigative journalist Jan Kuciak and his fiancee Martina Kusnirova.
Johnson & Johnson subpoenaed about baby powder cancer claims
J&J says it received subpoenas over litigation involving alleged asbestos contamination of its Baby Powder.
Shoe blowout, injury raises fears for NBA's likely #1 pick
Zion Williamson's Nike shoe exploded during Duke's showdown with arch rivals the University of North Carolina.
India reiterates plan to stop sharing of water with Pakistan
New Delhi's move to halt water flows to Pakistan is to pressure its neighbour after a militant attack in Kashmir.
Is democracy the answer to Nigeria's woes?
Nigeria is about to choose a new leader as voters finally go to the polls on Saturday.
Pakistan's Imran Khan approves military response if India attacks
Islamabad authorises 'decisive and comprehensive' reply to any Indian aggression as tensions over Kashmir attack soar.
New Cuban Missile Crisis? Bring it on says Russia's Putin
Russian leader continues to issue warnings saying he doesn't want a missile crisis but ready to act if provoked by US.
Maduro shuts Venezuela's border with Brazil amid aid standoff
Maduro calls opposition leader Guaido's aid caravan a 'provocation', says he may close border with Colombia as well.