Thieves target India's tomato farmers after steep price rise
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A tomato transaction at a vegetable market in Mumbai, India. EPA
Rahul Gandhi, a senior leader of India's main opposition Congress party. ReutersIndia's top court suspends Gandhi defamation conviction
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the Parliament House in New Delhi. He is set to have greater control over India's capital. EPAIndia's parliament approves bill to empower Modi in Delhi
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A boy recovers from injuries sustained in the July 30 suicide bombing in Pakistan's Bajaur. AFPBajaur bombing: High number of child deaths raises questions
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Mourners attend the funeral of some of those killed in Sunday's attack in Bajur, Pakistan. APDeaths from ISIS bombing at rally in Pakistan rise to 63
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National Disaster Response Force personnel attempt to rescue construction workers believed to be trapped under a collapsed crane in Shahapur, India on Tuesday. APAt least 17 workers crushed to death by crane in western India
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This image obtained from the Facebook page of the president of Chad, General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, left, shows him meeting with ousted Niger President Mohamed Bazoum in Niamey, AFPNiger's junta says toppled government authorised French strikes
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