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Putin calls the shots in Syria
Russia has emerged as the key player in shaping the future of Syria
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Zimbabwe: the coup that wasn't
The military took control - but to support one faction of the ruling party over another
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The Saudis raise the stakes
The Crown Prince is taking on all his opponents, at home and abroad
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Trump official charged
The president's former campaign manager Paul Manafort has been indicted
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Kenya: election rerun exposes chasms
Another exercise in democracy fails
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Re-making the Middle East
IS lost Raqqa; the Kurds lost Kirkuk. A new world is taking shape
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Catalonia prayers - answered?
Catalonia's president disappointed supporters when he declared independence - but not yet
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Catalonia tries to vote on independence
Spain attempted to stop the Catalan separatist poll.
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Iraqi Kurds vote for independence
The vote has infuriated Baghdad and the Kurds' other neighbours
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More time to save the planet
A new report says we have longer than we thought to avert climate change
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Turkey's arms deal with Russia
NATO member Turkey is buying an air defence system from Russia.
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North Korea shocks the world
North Korea exploded what it said was an H-bomb. The US says it's 'begging for war'.
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Double disaster hits Houston and South Asia
Hurricane Harvey smashed into Texas - South Asia suffered the worst monsoon in years.
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26/08/2017 GMT
What's been happening around the world and why it matters
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19/08/2017 GMT
What's been happening around the world and why it matters
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War of Words: Trump vs North Korea
As the rhetoric increases on all sides, what next in North Korea?
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Increasingly isolated: Trump on Russia
As legal pressure on the president grows, splits appear with Republicans in Congress.
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Change at the top in China
A key party boss is accused of corruption. So who will lead the country next?
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Trump stumped on healthcare
The attempt to repeal and replace Obamacare fails in the Senate.
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The bitter victory of Mosul
Iraqi forces re-took Mosul from IS. But the bigger battle is far from over.
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The missile that changed the game
North Korea launched a missile capable of reaching the US. War is now on the agenda.
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US travel ban comes into force
The Supreme Court approved President Trump's travel ban. It's his first big win.
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Europe's new power couple?
Merkel is dropping opposition to Macron's plan for a Eurozone budget minister.
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Grenfell Tower: why?
We don't know how many died. But we must know how the fire happened.
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May's gamble fails
Theresa May called a UK election to strengthen her hand. Instead, she weakened it.
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US squashes climate hopes
The US is leaving the Paris accord - but the rift with Europe goes deeper than that.
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Manchester: after the bomb
How Manchester and the UK reacted after the blast that killed 22 at a pop music concert.
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Special counsel to probe Trump and Russia
Mr Trump says it's a witch hunt - but a former FBI boss will look into links with Russia.
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'You're fired!' Trump sacks Comey
The American president stunned Washington by dismissing the FBI director.
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May snaps back
The UK prime minister stunned the EU by saying it was meddling in the general election.