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Flash floods kill at least 19 in southern Iran

Tuesday 26th of March 2019, 0:19
related countries: Iran
related places: Tehran

Flood warnings have been issued in almost all provinces, including the capital Tehran.
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The ex-poachers saving big cats in Russia

Tuesday 26th of March 2019, 0:20
related countries: Russia

In Sailugemsky National Park, snow leopards have found an unlikely ally - ex-poachers
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In pictures: Kenyan artist Khadambi Asalache's London house

Tuesday 26th of March 2019, 0:27
related countries: Kenya, United Kingdom
related places: London

A Kenyan writer wanted to conceal a damp patch in his house - and ended up creating a work of art.
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Airbus secures multi-billion dollar jet order from China

Tuesday 26th of March 2019, 2:52
related countries: China

It comes as rival Boeing works to rebuild confidence in its 737 Max aircraft after two fatal crashes.
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Joshua Boyle: Canadian ex-hostage in court on assault charges

Tuesday 26th of March 2019, 3:21
related countries: Canada

Former Taliban hostage Joshua Boyle's estranged wife is one of the alleged victims, a court hears.
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US-Mexico border wall: Pentagon authorises $1bn transfer

Tuesday 26th of March 2019, 4:52
related countries: United States
related places: Congress

President Trump declared a national emergency to bypass Congress and divert funds for the project.
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Thailand election: Thaksin alleges 'irregularities'

Tuesday 26th of March 2019, 5:48
related countries: Thailand

The former Thai PM alleges to BBC Thai that there were "a lot of irregularities" in Sunday's election.
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Nirav Modi: Billionaire's art to be auctioned

Tuesday 26th of March 2019, 7:46
related countries: India, United Kingdom

Indian diamond trader Nirav Modi was arrested in the UK and is wanted in India for alleged bank fraud.
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Stolen Picasso portrait of Dora Maar found after 20 years

Tuesday 26th of March 2019, 9:39
related countries: Saudi Arabia

The painting, Buste de Femme (Dora Maar), was stolen from a Saudi sheikh's yacht in 1999.
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Australian gun laws: One Nation party 'sought NRA money' in US

Tuesday 26th of March 2019, 10:00
related countries: Aruba, Australia, United States

The minor One Nation party discussed softening Australia's strict gun laws with the NRA, videos show.
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Mexico demands apology from Spain and the Vatican over conquest

Tuesday 26th of March 2019, 10:32
related countries: Spain

Spain and the Vatican are urged to acknowledge historical abuses against indigenous peoples.
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Venezuela crisis: Fresh power cuts black out Caracas

Tuesday 26th of March 2019, 11:12
related countries: Venezuela
related places: Caracas

Two major electricity cuts in just a few hours plunge Caracas into darkness.
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Israel strikes Hamas targets in Gaza after rocket hits house

Tuesday 26th of March 2019, 11:27
related countries: Israel

Israel blamed the militant group Hamas after seven Israelis were injured in a rocket attack.
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Snowden helper arrives in Canada after being granted asylum

Tuesday 26th of March 2019, 11:47
related countries: Canada, Hong Kong

Edward Snowden has thanked Canada for resettling a mother and daughter who sheltered him in Hong Kong.
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Manet, Picasso and Cezanne works renamed after black models

Tuesday 26th of March 2019, 11:51
related countries: France
related places: Paris, Mus, Orsay

Black models are finally centre stage in an exhibition of masterpieces at Paris's Musée d'Orsay.
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Nasa's first all-female spacewalk scrapped over spacesuit sizes

Tuesday 26th of March 2019, 11:59
related countries: United States

Plans for two women astronauts to make history are scrapped for lack of a second space suit.
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New Zealand bridge washed away in heavy storm

Tuesday 26th of March 2019, 12:15
related countries: New Zealand

Dramatic footage has emerged of a traffic bridge on the South Island being washed away in a storm.
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Helicopters help combat Baku shopping centre fire

Tuesday 26th of March 2019, 13:43
related countries: Azerbaijan
related places: Baku

The fire broke out at a five-storey shopping mall in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku.
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Indonesia theme park censors mermaid statues' breasts

Tuesday 26th of March 2019, 14:13
related countries: Indonesia
related places: Jakarta

The mermaid statues' breasts are covered with a golden chest wrap at Jakarta's Ancol Dreamland.
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Elephant in 'bad mood' joins commute in Chinese town

Tuesday 26th of March 2019, 14:27
related countries: China
related places: Meng'a

The animal wrecked several cars in the Chinese city of Meng’a after being forced out of its herd.
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Islamic State group: Syria's Kurds call for international tribunal

Tuesday 26th of March 2019, 15:12
related countries: Syria

Kurdish authorities in northern Syria say they are overwhelmed with thousands of detained jihadists.
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Kvitova knifeman jailed for eight years

Tuesday 26th of March 2019, 15:12
related countries: Czech Republic

Her playing left hand was severely injured after the attack in her Czech Republic home in 2016.
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Horned pit viper and tree frogs found at Indian airport

Tuesday 26th of March 2019, 15:37
related countries: India
related places: Chennai

Nine boxes of rare animals were taken from a passenger by customs officials at Chennai airport in India.
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North Korea's Madrid embassy intruder contacted FBI, judge says

Tuesday 26th of March 2019, 16:57
related countries: North Korea, Spain
related places: Madrid

The leader of a break-in at North Korea's embassy in Spain contacted the FBI, a Spanish judge says.
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Russian protestor first to be fined under Russian law

Tuesday 26th of March 2019, 18:10
related countries: Russia

An 18-year-old man was found guilty of encouraging minors to take part in an illegal protest.
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Hoax charges dropped against US actor

Tuesday 26th of March 2019, 18:21
related countries: United States

The actor, who was accused of fabricating a hate crime, says it was an "incredibly difficult time".
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Islamic State group: What next for the families?

Tuesday 26th of March 2019, 19:46
related countries: Syria

Kurdish authorities in northern Syria are struggling to cope with the thousands of captured IS families.
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