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'Why did you attack us?': Roma killed by far right laid to rest

David Popp, 23, was stabbed to death by ultranationalist attackers in the latest bout of racist violence in Ukraine. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2tP9e7b

UN warns of 'catastrophe' as 160,000 flee southern Syria push

Number of displaced people jumps amid UN alarm at reports of fleeing civilians being forced to pay for safe passage. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2tRuKrQ

At least 100 feared dead after boat sinks off Libya coast

Accident comes as EU leaders reach a deal to handle the influx of migrants and refugees arriving on European shores. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2tDDAdA

HRW warns of government repression in advance of DRC elections

DRC government spokesman says information by US-based rights group is 'wrong', accuses it of bias. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Kv1j9z

Will the Rohingya ever get to go home?

The chief of the International Committee of the Red Cross doubts Myanmar repatriation. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2tGrWPe

Gaza protests: All the latest updates

Victims include 14-year-old boy as Israeli forces fire live bullets and teargas at protesters near fence with Israel. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2GColGh

Mali: G5 force headquarters targeted in deadly attack

Unidentified attackers assault headquarters of five-nation military taskforce in central Mali. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2tEJ3Ro

Can Iran stop the downward spiral of its currency?

Economists and political observers urge President Rouhani to take specific steps to fix the currency woes. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MtxqDG

Rights groups decry EU migration deal as 100 more feared drowned

Humanitarian agencies fear vague deal will leave vulnerable people at risk as 100 go missing in boat sinking off Libya. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2tRh7cj

Nigeria: Fresh safety calls after tanker blast kills 9 in Lagos

More than 50 vehicles burned in Lagos oil tanker explosion highlighting poor road safety conditions in the country. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NbXGnh

Ethiopia, Eritrea and the hope for lasting peace

Landmark peace talks could pave the way for the end of proxy wars and bring stability to the region. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NbnU9M

South Koreans plan protests against the influx of Yemeni refugees

South Korea has ended visa-free entry for Yemenis, but almost 500 Yemenis refugees remain on Jeju Island, waiting for their asylum applications to be processed. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MB33ez

Capital Gazette: Victims remembered in first edition after attack

Maryland newspaper publishes Friday edition just hours after four of its journalists and one staffer were shot dead. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Iz0tnb

Russia 2018: World Cup host focuses on youth development

Youth football coaches hope that hosting the World Cup, and Russia's surprisingly strong performance thus far, will convince the nation's developing stars that they can compete at the highest level. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Mz8kna

Trump in Milwaukee to celebrate new factory opening

The US president celebrated the opening of a Foxconn factory in the swing state of Wisconsin as Republicans hope to retain control of the US legislature in the coming midterm elections. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KjTN1V

Residents of destroyed Mosul plea for help to rebuild the city

In Iraq's post-ISIL Mosul, symbols of suffering still dominate the cityscape but there are signs of hope that city is rebuilding and recovering. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MwJ2G8

Lifeline ship resisted pressure to return refugees to Libya

The rescue boat was stranded at sea for days after Italy and France accused it of violating international rules. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IByJ1g

Thailand cave rescue: PM visits site as search continues

Water has begun to drain from the mouth of the Tham Luang Nang Non cave system, raising hopes that divers can resume their search for the missing Moo Pa youth football side missing since Saturday. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Kw10v2

Migrant crisis overshadows Mike Pence's Central America tour

United States Vice President Mike Pence has been in Guatemala, on the final leg of his tour of Central America. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Kwxpyu

Timing of Kennedy's retirement only cements his right-wing legacy

When it came to money and power, 'moderate' Justice Anthony Kennedy had always been an agent of the top one percent. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2My3BSt