Dead tiger cubs found in Thai temple amid trafficking concerns

Thai wildlife officials have found 40 tiger cub carcasses in a freezer at the country's infamous 'Tiger Temple'.

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Iraqi army readies for fierce fight with IS in Falluja

Islamic State halts an Iraqi army assault on the city of Falluja with a counter-attack at its southern gates, while the U.N. warns of the consequences for civilians trapped in the city. Mana Rabiee reports.

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North Korea says it backs Donald Trump in U.S. election race

A North Korean propaganda website praises U.S. Republican nominee Donald Trump and says he is the right choice for voters in the upcoming presidential election.

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Islamic State 'stockpiling' chemical weapons

Kurdish fighters battling Islamic State in Northern Iraq are increasingly being attacked with chemical weapons. Reuters Emily Wither spoke to one expert who warns the militants are expanding their programme.

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Softbank to sell $7.9 bln of its Alibaba stock

Alibaba's top investor Softbank is offloading almost $8 billion worth of shares in the Chinese tech titan. Reuters' John Ruwitch explains why this is happening at an inopportune time for Jack Ma and his company.

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Cuba marketing, the next revolution

Signs of commercial marketing have started appearing in Cuba with private businesses hanging neon signs and handing out brochures, although challenges to an advertising explosion on the island remain. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Drowned baby picture captures week of tragedy in Mediterranean (graphic images)

(WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT) A photograph of a drowned migrant baby in the arms of a German rescuer has given yet another human face to the tragic Mediterranean crossing by migrants and refugees. Nathan Frandino reports.

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