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Protests sweep Lebanon for a second day

The country's government has backtracked on plans to raise a new tax on WhatsApp voice calls.

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Malaysia orders cuts to 'Abominable' movie over controversial map scene

The map in the animated film depicts the so-called "nine-dash line," a contested area of the South China Sea.

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Battles erupt after El Chapo's son is reported detained in Mexico

Several prisoners escaped during hours of fighting in Culiacán after reports spread of the arrest of Ovidio Guzmán.

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Thousands protest in Beirut over tax hikes as country declares economic emergency

The mass protests forced the government to pull a tax of 20 cents per day for calls made through voice over internet protocol apps such as WhatsApp.

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Kurdish leader says Trump promised he would protect the Kurds

"I want him to stay committed to his words," the head of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces said of President Donald Trump.

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Refugees at a camp in northern Iraq express anger over U.S. "betrayal"

NBC News went a refugee camp where hundreds of Kurds are sheltering from Turkey's offensive.

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Two Belgian ISIS fighters escape from Kurdish prison, officials say

It is unclear in the chaotic, fast-moving conflict how many other ISIS fighters or members of their families may have escaped.

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Climate change protesters spark fight, arrests on London transit

At one station, commuters threw drinks at a protester who was walking on top of a train before pulling him off and launching into a fight.

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Pence set to make ceasefire case to Erdogan, after release of 'tough guy' letter

The diplomatic overture is set to take place just hours after President Donald Trump described the Kurdish forces fighting Turkish troops as "no angels."

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U.K., E.U. agree to new divorce deal in key Brexit breakthrough

The deal must still be agreed to by European leaders and lawmakers in the British Parliament.

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Egypt says archaeologists uncovered 20 ancient coffins

Egypt's government described it as one of the "biggest and most important" discoveries in recent years.

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Opposition protests suspend Hong Kong assembly session

Pro-democracy lawmakers shouted and waved placards depicting Lam with bloodied hands, prompting their removal by guards and the suspension of proceedings.

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As Syrian conflict escalates, Kurds guarding one ISIS jail threaten to leave

Many of the prisoners who spoke to NBC News appeared to know little of the chaos that was unfolding around them beyond the confines of their compound.

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London police under fire after banning Extinction Rebellion climate protests

The protesters have launched legal action against a ban spanning the entirety of London.

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Harry Dunn's family reject Trump's 'bombshell' offer to meet Anne Sacoolas

"The bombshell was dropped not soon after we walked in the room: Anne Sacoolas was in the building and was willing to meet with us," Dunn's mother said.

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Erdogan rejects Syria ceasefire ahead of Pence, Pompeo visit

Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo were due to leave for Ankara Wednesday to advocate for a ceasefire.

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Russian investigators raid Kremlin critic Navalny's offices

Investigators opened a money laundering case in August after Navalny called for people to demonstrate in central Moscow.

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Security camera spots SOS from woman lost for three days in Australia

"There was a bit of euphoria that, wow there's our break," police said of the the SOS message.

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Kim rides horse on sacred peak, vows to fight U.S. sanctions

The pictures led to speculation Kim may be considering a new strategy in his dealings with the U.S.

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Prince Harry delivers emotional speech about fatherhood

The Duke of Sussex said he had a newfound appreciation for the sick children's charity WellChild after becoming a parent.