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Iraqi Kurds shrug off threats to stage independence referendum
Myanmar says bodies of 28 Hindu villagers found in Rakhine State
U.N. taps superheroine Burka Avenger to fight extremism
Weakened dam looms as latest threat to Puerto Rico after hurricane
Germany's refugees celebrate Merkel win but fear rise of far-right
While wealthy Mexicans swamped by quake aid, poor feel abandoned
Russia, Syria intensify bombing of rebel-held Idlib
UN medics see evidence of rape in Myanmar army "cleansing"
Puerto Rico's fragile economy dealt new blow by Maria
Kurdish city gassed by Saddam hopes referendum heralds better days
First refugees taken from offshore detention for U.S. refugee swap
In Canada, climate change could open new farmland to the plow
Deadly aftershock, volcanic ash spread alarm in Mexico
Buddhist mistrust of foreign aid workers stalls relief to Myanmar
National celebrations open Saudi stadium to women for first time
UNHCR chief meets with Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh camp
Few ideas, less hope leave Syria crisis on back burner at U.N.
Greek court's rejection of asylum sets bad precedent - Amnesty
Congo president says whoever killed U.N. experts will be punished
Syria's Foreign Minister says victory within reach
Problems pile up for unlucky village near centre of Mexican quake
Refugees reaching Zambia accuse DRC troops of killing civilians
On an overheating planet, parched nations look to the clouds
Frida the rescue dog emerges as hero of Mexican earthquake
Tempers fray as search for survivors winds down after Mexico quake
U.N. wants $200 mln for Myanmar refugees
Half of U.N. Security Council ask Guterres to brief on Myanmar
Kurds press historic independence vote despite regional fears
U.S. mainland Puerto Ricans anguished, unable to reach loved ones
UN hunger chief tells Gulf nations to "step up" in Yemen
Mexican capital needs stronger quake protection: 'Mole' rescuer
Thirty-two years after quake, angry Mexicans still wait for homes
At least 25 dead after Hurricane Maria hits Caribbean
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