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Former president of Peru asks the people of his country to forgive him
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Protests after former president of Peru Alberto Fujimori is pardoned for corruption and human rights abuses. Show more
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Critically ill children moved out of rebel-held suburb near Damascus
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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. UN humanitarian coordinator for Syria says people are being used as 'bargaining chips'. Show more
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US plans emergency Security Council session to debate Iran unrest
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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. UN Ambassador Haley says Washington wants to amplify the voices of protesters. Show more
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Trump: " When Bannon lost his job, he lost his mind"
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President turns on Steve Bannon after ex-adviser accuses president's son of 'treason'. Show more
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US Cuts Aid to Pakistan
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Explosive Trump book goes on sale
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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. As Michael Wolff defends his book Fire and Fury, will it make any difference to Trump's presidency? Show more
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Theresa May reshuffles her Cabinet
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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective as Theresa May reshuffles her cabinet, with Justine Greening resigning and Damian Hinds becoming education secretary. Show more
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European foreign ministers urge US to stick with 2015 Iran nuclear deal
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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. Treasury secretary suggests Washington likely to impose new sanctions against Tehran. Show more
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Carillion - Is the System Broken?
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US abuse doctor jailed for 175 years
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Judge tells former gymnastics doctor Larry Nasser she's signing his death warrant. Show more
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Richardson: Suu Kyi's Rohingya panel a 'whitewash'
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Former US diplomat says he resigned after being 'slapped down' by Aung Sang Suu Kyi. Jacob Rees-Mogg argues that the UK's Brexit negotiators seem to have been cowed by the EU. Show more
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The threat of the Taliban
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New BBC research suggests that the Taliban controls areas of Afghanistan inhabited by 15 million people. Show more
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Russian athletes' doping ban overturned
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Eight days before the start of the Winter Olympics, a court has lifted the lifetime ban on 28 Russian athletes, saying there is 'insufficient evidence' of doping. Show more
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Trump memo release reignites Russia row
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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. A Republican memo alleges that the FBI abused surveillance powers during the presidential election. Show more
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Oxfam Deputy Quits Over Haiti Sex Claims
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The Charity Commission has launched an inquiry into Oxfam's handling of staff misconduct. Plus a report from a Czech spa town, now a crucible of online hate. Show more
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South Africa's president Zuma resigns
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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. Jacob Zuma has resigned ahead of a planned vote of no confidence. Show more
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Turkey warns Syria: stay out of fight with Kurds
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Russia 'delaying' Syria UN resolution
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As the United Nations meets to discuss Syria, we hear from a co-sponsor of a resolution calling for a ceasefire. Plus president Trump says he will support gun control measures. Show more
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Security Council vote on Syria ceasefire
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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective, as a UN Security Council vote calling for a ceasefire in Syria is delayed by lack of agreement. Show more