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Furious Afghans call for resignations after Taliban base attack

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Chelsea still wary of Tottenham in Premier League following FA Cup win, says Cesc Fabregas

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Made in Gaza: wedding limousine built from five different cars

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Drone kills 5 Al Qaeda suspects in Yemen

French voters begin casting ballots in presidential election

Parsons chief remains upbeat on region despite payment issues

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Asian Champions League: Disappointing Al Wahda still fighting to advance

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Atkins board agrees to £2.1bn takeover approach from Canada’s SNC Lavalin

The complex backstory of the Qatari hostage deal

SriLankan Airlines aims for further gains in the Middle East market

Market analysis: IMF too pessimistic on Gulf outlook

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Maldives blogger stabbed to death

Holly to Bolly: James Cameron confirms Avatar sequels coming in 2020, Happy Days star Erin Moran dies aged 56, and more

World’s first electric flying taxi jet takes to the skies

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Morocco summons Algeria envoy over Syrian refugees

Japanese community pulls together to provide for its residents

Vetting by social media: why employers are now checking your online activity

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India a vital market for Gulf airlines amid US travel restrictions

Arsene Wenger finds familiar comfort in the FA Cup as Arsenal move on to date with Chelsea

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US defence secretary Mattis in Djibouti to visit key military base

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Police stop Australian boy, 12, trying to to complete epic coast-to-coast road trip

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