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Common cause with Pakistan

The week's news at a glance.

Kabul

The leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed this week to share intelligence in fighting the Taliban on both sides of their common border. Meeting in Istanbul, Afghan Presi

Finland offering free happiness 'masterclass'

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Today's big question

Can the world solve its 'imminent' water crisis?

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Talking point

The end of the line for Boris Johnson?

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Flare Up

U.S. strikes Iranian targets in Syria after drone attack kills U.S. contractor

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new in town

Mosquito species from South America discovered in Florida

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alien invasion

Essential molecules for life may have been 'delivered' to Earth from space

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