Conflict
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Terror in Barcelona as van targets tourists
At least 13 people have been killed and 80 were injured by a van that ploughed into a busy tourist area of Barcelona. Using vehicles for terrorism is increasingly common. Can it be stopped?
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Deadly terror at far-right march in Virginia
Three people were killed in Charlottesville, Virginia at the weekend as a white nationalist rally descended on the town. How can America best overcome the dark forces of racism?
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Partition: 70 years of blood, faith and rivalry
Tomorrow it will be 70 years since India gained independence from Britain, and was split into two nations: Muslim-majority Pakistan and Hindu-majority India. What is the legacy of partition?
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Guam: paradise threatened with fire and fury
Guam has been dragged into the war of words between the USA and North Korea, after the latter threatened to attack the tiny American territory. Is military conflict about to break out?
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9/11: New technology identifies 1,641st victim
On Monday, a man killed in the September 11th attacks was finally identified by new DNA technology. Why is it taking so long? And is identifying remains a sacred duty of civilisation?
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Jury still out on reputation of WWI generals
Thousands gathered yesterday to commemorate those lost in the Battle of Passchendaele. But 100 years on, many still question the decisions made by WWI generals. Should they have done better?
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Ten migrants found dead in Texas parking lot
Authorities in Texas discovered eight people dead in a tractor-trailer outside a Walmart. Two more died in hospital. Is it right to blame Donald Trump’s immigration policy?
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Congress to impose new sanctions on Russia
Tomorrow US Congress plans to punish Russia, Iran and North Korea with more sanctions — despite earlier objections from President Trump. What exactly are “sanctions”? And do they work?
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‘Maverick’ McCain has aggressive brain tumour
John McCain has been diagnosed with a deadly brain cancer. The announcement triggered an outpouring of warm words from colleagues. But just how much has the veteran senator achieved?
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G20: Awkward handshakes and clashing stories
Yesterday Donald Trump called his meeting with Vladimir Putin a “great success”. But what really happened when the two presidents spoke at the G20 summit on Friday? And who came out on top?
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Fears as Ku Klux Klan rally stirs tensions
Clashes this weekend in the US state of Virginia represent the sharp, ugly end of America’s racial and economic divisions. Could the USA be on the brink of an era of political violence?
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Iraq announces ‘victory’ over ISIS in Mosul
The city had been the last major urban stronghold ISIS held in Iraq. Defeat there leaves it with just a handful of towns and stretches of desert under its control. What comes next?
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Protests and pessimism as Trump damns Europe
Donald Trump questioned the very future of the West ahead of the G20 summit yesterday. Meanwhile thousands protested against the failings of major world leaders. Does anyone have the answers?
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Alarm bells as North Korea tensions mount
Early this morning President Trump made two phone calls to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese President Xi Jinping about the threat from North Korea. Is he preparing to attack?
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‘Who shall we kill this week, Mr President?’
Almost every major country orders its enemies to be assassinated without trial. Many of those killed are dangerous terrorists, but can these extrajudicial killings really be justified?