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Syria aid workers form human chain to protect cross-border 'lifeline'

Hundreds of aid workers form a human chain near the Bab al-Hawa border crossing in northern Syria calling for an extension of a United Nations resolution allowing "lifeline" cross-border aid into the opposition-held territory set to expire on July 10.

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Afghan forces guarding Bagram after US troops leave base

Afghan forces guard one of the entrance gates to Bagram after US and NATO troops left the biggest airbase in Afghanistan, signalling the complete withdrawal of foreign forces from the country was imminent after two decades of war.

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Heavy police presence as womens groups protest in Turkey

Hundreds of women demonstrated in Istanbul on the day that Turkey formally withdrew from a landmark international treaty protecting women from violence.

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In Denmark, cows can enjoy live classical moo-sic

Jacob Shaw, a cellist and the head of a music school, comes to play with other musicians to a herd of cattle. Unable to perform during the pandemic, he decided to turn to this unusual audience. The experience was so enjoyable that he continues it even after the reopening of the theatres.

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Unveiling of Princess Diana statue at Kensington Palace

Princes William and Harry unveiled a statue of their mother, Princess Diana, on what would have been her 60th birthday.

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Fast-moving wildfire spreads toward Canadian town

Residents of Lytton in British Columbia evacuated the small mountain town on Wednesday, June 30, as a fast-moving wildfire engulfed the area.

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China marks 100 years of the CCP

China's ruling communist party on Thursday marked the 100th anniversary of its founding with a lavish ceremony in Tiananmen Square.

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Nepal farmers jump into muddy fields to celebrate rice festival

Locals and farmers in Nepal celebrate "National Paddy Day", a festival with songs, dances, rice wine and fun in the muddy paddy fields.

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Estwatini: Pro-democracy activists protests in former Swaziland

Protesters vowed to intensify demonstrations against the monarchy until it makes democratic reforms and lifts its ban on all opposition parties.

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Italian FM Di Maio and delegates take a tour of Matera after G20 talks

Italian FM Di Maio and delegates take a tour of Matera after G20 talks

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The Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires prepares its chandelier for its reopening

The Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires prepares its chandelier for its reopening

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Asian elephants at Oregon Zoo enjoy the pool to beat US heatwave

Asian elephants at Oregon Zoo enjoy the pool to beat US heatwave

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Colombia: protesters topple statue of Christopher Columbus

Colombia: protesters topple statue of Christopher Columbus

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Flying "AirCar "car prototype completes 80 km flight

Flying "AirCar "car prototype completes 80 km flight

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Donald Rumsfeld: Former US defence chief who oversaw Iraq war dies

Donald Rumsfeld, who served four US presidents, oversaw the US invasion of Afghanistan in 2001 and Iraq in 2003 and was blamed for the long and costly war that followed.

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China's Communist Party stages mega centenary show

China's Communist Party stages mega centenary show

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Virtual Van Gogh exhibition set to lure shoppers in Dubai

Virtual Van Gogh exhibition set to lure shoppers in Dubai

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Takes one to tango: dance festival held under special Covid-19 measures

Takes one to tango: dance festival held under special Covid-19 measures

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Bear takes her two cubs for a swim in a pool in British Columbia

Bear takes her two cubs for a swim in neighbourhood pool amid sweltering heatwave in British Columbia

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India's Covid graves exposed as Ganges river floods

India's Covid graves exposed as Ganges river floods