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Merkel in final push for coalition to avert crisis 19 Nov 2017 - 09:45 am
German Chancellor Angela Merkel of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) arrives at Christian Democratic Union (CDU) headquarters in Berlin.PHOTO: REUTERS.
US warship sustains minor damage after tug drifts off Japan 19 Nov 2017 - 09:29 am
The USS Benfold has been damaged during a scheduled towing exercise in Sagami Bay, Japan, when the Japanese tug lost propulsion and drifted into the destroyer AFP/Benjamin A. Lewis.
After fall of last town, IS loses grip over Iraqis 19 Nov 2017 - 09:18 am
Iraqi pro-government forces gather in Rawa on November 18, 2017, after troops retook the Euphrates valley town from Islamic State group jihadists. Suleiman al-Anbari, AFP.
Driverless, electric future just round the corner for urban cars 19 Nov 2017 - 09:12 am
Attitudes to vehicle ownership in cities are changing as smartphone apps make a ride available in minutes AFP/Andrew Caballero-Reynolds.
Swimming with dolphins in virtual reality to aid disabled 19 Nov 2017 - 09:03 am
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Europe turns on Facebook, Google for digital tax revamp 19 Nov 2017 - 08:57 am
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Delhi half marathon goes ahead despite smog, health warnings 19 Nov 2017 - 08:52 am
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China military sets up website to report leaks, fake news 19 Nov 2017 - 08:44 am
A file photo of the China's military. Reuters.
Satellite signals bring hope to Argentina's search for missing sub 19 Nov 2017 - 08:10 am
The Argentine military submarine ARA San Juan and crew are seen leaving the port of Buenos Aires, Argentina June 2, 2014. Picture taken on June 2, 2014. Armada Argentina/Handout via REUTERS
Palestinians warn will freeze US ties if PLO office closed 18 Nov 2017 - 10:07 pm
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Mugabe to meet army chiefs Sunday: State TV 18 Nov 2017 - 09:28 pm
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe (C) makes his first public appearance four days after the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) took over control of government in Harare, Zimbabwe, 17 November 2017. (Tafadzwa Ufumeli - Anadolu Agency)
China to help resolve Rohingya crisis: Bangladesh 18 Nov 2017 - 08:53 pm
A Rohingya refugee girl collects drinking water from a tube-well in the Jamtoli refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh November 18, 2017. REUTERS/Mohamamd Ponir Hossain
Zimbabwe protesters begin marching towards Mugabe residence 18 Nov 2017 - 06:43 pm
Protesters calling for Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe to step down take to the streets in Harare, Zimbabwe November 18, 2017. REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo
Ousted Caracas mayor arrives in Madrid after fleeing house arrest 18 Nov 2017 - 02:48 pm
The mayor of Caracas, Antonio Ledezma (C) is greeted by his wife Mitzy Capriles (2-L) and his daughter Antoneta (R) upon his arrival to the Barajas Airport on November 18, 2017 in Madrid.  AFP / OSCAR DEL POZO
Egypt opens Gaza border for first time since unity deal 18 Nov 2017 - 02:41 pm
A Palestinian man holds a girl between his arms as he sits in a makeshift station in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza strip on November 18, 2017 as they await clearance to take a bus to travel through the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, after it opened
Mugabe: Liberation hero turned despot 18 Nov 2017 - 02:35 pm
People wave a Zimbabwean national flag and carry banners during a demonstration demanding the resignation of Zimbabwe's president on November 18, 2017 in Harare.  AFP
Islamic State not dead yet but 'caliphate' dream in tatters 18 Nov 2017 - 01:25 pm
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Bodies of five illegal migrants found in southwest Pakistan 18 Nov 2017 - 12:16 pm
A file photo of Pakistani police on guard in Balochistan. AFP.