Tens of thousands of troops and heavy weapons reportedly being moved into the region.
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Cambodia’s democratic dream in shreds 30 years after Paris accord
Historic agreement was forged in spirit of post-Cold War optimism, but was tested almost immediately.
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In Pictures: Qatar inaugurates fifth World Cup 2022 stadium
Al Sadd beat Al Rayyan in the Amir Cup final, the first match at the latest Qatar 2022 stadium to be inaugurated.
US kills senior al-Qaeda leader in Syria with drone strike
The strike comes two days after an American outpost in southern Syria was attacked.
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From: The Listening Post
The Beirut blast probe: A tale of distrust and disinformation
Why is discourse about the investigation into the Beirut blast so polarised? And the Russian law affecting journalists.
Myanmar decries move to block coup leader from ASEAN summit
Military government presses Southeast Asian bloc for representation, as UN rapporteur warns of more violence.
Two police officers killed at far-right TLP rally in Pakistan
Thousands of members of banned Tehreek-e-Labiak Pakistan party protest in Lahore to demand release of leader Saad Rizvi.
Prisons in paradise: Refugees detentions in Greece raise alarm
Greece appears to be testing the limits of international laws with refugee detentions, Al Jazeera investigation finds.
From: Talk to Al Jazeera
Laura Kovesi: Is the EU doing enough to tackle financial crime?
The European Union’s first chief prosecutor discusses how the bloc protects its financial interests.