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UN rebukes Trump for 'shithole' remarkPresident’s anti-immigration comments spark outrage and global condemnation -
Hard-won victories of Arab spring appear more fragile than everAs the protests in Tunisia show, the underlying economic and social grievances that sparked the original regional uprisings remain
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IOC accused of 'backroom deals' with Russia over doping scandalFilm-makers behind Olympic doping exposé say athletes may be allowed to take part as neutral competitors -
German coalition talks clear first hurdle after marathon sessionAngela Merkel’s CDU and centre-left Social Democrats have reportedly agreed compromises on wide-ranging issues -
Protests over inaction on rape and murder of girl, sevenRoads have been blocked and cars burned in Kasur as outcry grows over death of child found in a rubbish dump on Tuesday
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WikiLeaks founder is made an Ecuadorian citizenEcuador’s foreign minister reveals to reporters in Quito that Wikileaks founder was granted citizenship a month ago
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Building boom in China's tropics as Beijing's 'smog refugees' flee toxic airJaded urbanites keen to outrun hustle and bustle of country’s big smoke put down roots near border with Myanmar and Laos
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UKUKHaving one’s royal cake and eating itBrief letters: Meghan Markle handshake | Apple’s tax payment | No bull | Tabloid Guardian | Philip Hammond | Rude place names
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EuropeEuropeThe Guardian view on Germany’s coalition deal: Merkel in the balanceEditorial: The coalition agreement in Berlin is step towards giving Germany a new government. But Angela Merkel’s future rests in the hands of her prospective partner party
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Woman in Nepal dies after being exiled to outdoor hut during her periodSmoke inhalation suspected to have killed 21-year-old who lit fire to keep warm while observing controversial practice of sleeping outside during menstruation
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Food firm Princes linked to inquiry into worker abuses in Italy's tomato fieldsBritish company uses supplier currently under investigation for exploiting migrant workers who pick fruit sold in UK and European supermarkets
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opinion & analysis
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Racism and Donald Trump: a common thread throughout his career and lifeThe US president’s ‘shithole’ remarks referring to countries in Africa and elsewhere should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with Trump’s past
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Why reading too much into Trump's cancelled UK trip is unwiseThere is something the UK is not getting right in its relations with the US, but then caprice is seen as a strength by this US president
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How does Donald Trump's health compare with the average American?As the president heads for his regular physical check-up on Friday, what clues are available to assess his fitness? An expert weighs in
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Trump-Russia inquiry: transcript reveals ex-spy and FBI's cloak-and-dagger dancePrivate investigator stopped cooperating with FBI as he suspected it had been compromised, his employer told committee
pictures and video
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‘Are you a racist?’ Trump questioned over ‘shithole’ comments – videoPresident Donald Trump ignores questions from reporters after signing a Martin Luther King Jr Day proclamation, amid reports he called a number of African countries ‘shitholes’
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Trump's 'shithole countries' remark is racist, says UN - video
The UN has condemned Donald Trump's 'shithole countries' remarks as 'racist' and hit out against his reluctance to condemn antisemitic behaviour
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Bogotá's world-renowned graffiti district – in picturesThe Colombian capital has been a mecca for street artists since graffiti was decriminalised in 2011. Businesses commission artists, celebrities leave their tag, and you can even join a tour of iconic works
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Dutch reporters tell US ambassador: 'This is the Netherlands, you have to answer questions' – video
US ambassador to the Netherlands is confronted by Dutch reporters over controversial comments on 'Islamic movement'
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'I have dad moves': Barack Obama discusses dancing on David Letterman's new Netflix show - video
Former US president talks dad dancing on Letterman's new chat show, explaining that the key is 'staying in the pocket'
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Violent protests against austerity sweep Tunisia – video
More than 300 protesters were arrested and the army was deployed in several cities as violent demonstrations swept Tunisia for a third night
Feel the earth move: images of Istanbul bend time and space