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Rapper fights to make it from Lagos tip to the top

Nigerian rapper Vocal Slender rose to fame as a Lagos rubbish tip…

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Japanese tango duo look to hold on to world dance crown

You can take tango out of Buenos Aires, but it seems you…

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Afghanistan marks Independence Day as war escalates

KABUL: Afghanistan marked Independence Day Thursday as the long war drags on,…

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Iran to launch first nuclear plant after decades of delay

TEHRAN: After decades of delay and sanctions, Iran on Saturday launches its…

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Extradition of Al-Qaeda mercenary to aid hostages, say observers

BAMAKO: The extradition of a Malian convicted in Mauritania of kidnapping three…

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Islamic organization appeals for urgent aid to Pakistan

JEDDAH: The Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) on Wednesday called on…

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India rachets up pressure on BlackBerry

NEW DELHI: India has sent a formal notice to mobile operators ordering…

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Danes see Islam as obstacle to society, says survey

COPENHAGEN: A majority of Danes fear Islam is an obstacle for social…

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Four Israeli air strikes on Gaza, say Palestinians

GAZA CITY: Israeli warplanes carried out four air strikes on the southern…

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Don’t confess sins over the phone, says Egypt’s Coptic pope

CAIRO: The head of Egypt's Coptic church has urged his congregation to…

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