South Africa's Zuma asks prosecutors to drop graft charges

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said on Thursday it had received arguments from President Jacob Zuma on why he should not be prosecuted for corruption.

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Israel rejects U.N. report on companies linked to settlements

GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations human rights office said on Wednesday it had identified 206 companies doing business linked to unlawful Israeli settlements in the West Bank and it urged them to avoid any complicity in "pervasive" violations against Palestinians.

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Taiwan says China air route dispute will determine future ties

TAIPEI (Reuters) - A dispute with China over its opening of new air routes near Taiwan will determine future relations between Taipei and Beijing, Taiwan's government said amid a deepening disagreement that could strand thousands over an important holiday.

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German industrial workers stage second 24-hour strike

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Industrial workers in Germany began a second day of 24-hour strikes over pay and working hours on Thursday, affecting companies including carmakers Volkswagen and Ford .

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Ransomware added to Oxford dictionary

Mansplaining, ransomware and Mumsnet acronyms are among the latest words to be included.

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Battling to save the world's bananas

As a deadly disease spreads, the fight for a banana plantation in Mozambique might hold the key to saving the world's favourite fruit.

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Are armed pro-government vigilantes rising in Turkey?

A new law fuels concerns that armed groups may commit political violence without facing justice, writes the BBC's Selin Girit.

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