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China to ban bags and other single-use plastic
Putin (R), is due to step down in 2024.
International
Russian PM and government resign as Putin proposes sweeping constitutional changes
Mr Abiy, 43, is Africa's youngest head of government.
Africa
Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize not Abiy Ahmed
Pope Benedict (Left), who retired in 2013, said he could not remain silent on the issue.
International
Retired Pope Benedict warns Francis against relaxing priestly celibacy rules
The Queen has called senior members of the Royal Family to Buckingham Palace to discuss Prince Harry's and Meghan Markle's future. (Net photo)
International
Harry and Meghan: Royals gather for talks over Sussexes' future
The new features will allow users to select four different settings for replies.
Twitter to test 'block all replies' function
There are reportedly no survivors in the crash.
International
Ukrainian passenger plane crashes in Iran
Iran says the attack was in retaliation for killing the country's top commander Qassem Soleimani.
International
Iran targets US troops with missile strikes
The self-styled Libyan National Army (pictured here in 2017) is fighting an insurgency against the UN-backed Government of National Accord.
Africa
Libya: Rebel forces 'seize strategic city Sirte'
The US has some 5,000 troops in Iraq.
International
US denies Iraq pullout amid letter confusion
The Pentagon confirmed that US forces had killed Gen Soleimani.
International
US kills Iran Quds Force leader, Pentagon confirms
Libya has been torn by violence since long-time ruler Muammar Gaddafi was deposed and killed in 2011.
Africa
Turkish MPs approve bill to send troops to Libya
Many were severely injured in the blast. / Reuters
Africa
Rush-hour vehicle bomb kills dozens in Mogadishu
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Typhoon Phanfone: Philippines counts cost of deadly storm
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Sudan launches Darfur crimes investigation
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Islamic State 'getting stronger again in Iraq'
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Africa
Somalis fight locust invasion by eating them
More than half of the world's cobalt is produced in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Africa
DR Congo to 'relocate families from cobalt-rich area'

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