What went wrong with Hawaii false alarm

How did a drill at the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency go so wrong and create so much panic?

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North Korea to parade dozens of long-range missiles next week

North Korea is planning to show off dozens of long-range missiles at a February 8 parade, the day before the Winter Olympics is set to begin in South Korea, two diplomatic sources with deep knowledge of North Korea's intentions told CNN Wednesday.

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Louvre displays Nazi-seized artwork to try to find original owners

The Louvre Museum in Paris has dedicated a special permanent exhibit to French-owned works of art recovered from Germany. The Nazis had seized the pieces during their occupation of France.

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FBI has 'grave concerns' about accuracy of Russia probe memo

The FBI issued a rare public warning on Wednesday that a controversial Republican memo omits key information that could impact its veracity.

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Biles says she wishes Nassar got 'like 3,000 years' in prison

Olympic gymnast Simon Biles praised the "hero" judge who presided over Larry Nassar's recent criminal sentencing for sexual abuse -- but she did have one complaint.

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Catalonia's ex-leader Puigdemont just can't win

Carles Puigdemont, the former leader of Spain's restive Catalonia region, appears ready to give up his attempt to return to power.

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Mattis seeking to ban cell phones from Pentagon

Secretary of Defense James Mattis is actively considering banning US military and civilian personnel from bringing their personal cell phones into the Pentagon, the world's largest office building, according to three US defense officials familiar with an ongoing review of the issue.

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Government secrets found after confidential files sold by accident

An urgent investigation has been launched by the Australian government after a pair of locked filing drawers containing top secret Cabinet documents were accidentally sold as second-hand furniture.

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Pictured: Cape Town's dwindling reservoir as city running out of water

New satellite images show just how far Cape Town's biggest water reservoir has shrunk as the city nears the day when it completely runs out of water.

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Britain's parliament is falling apart and no-one can agree what to do about it

The Palace of Westminster, often cited as the most famous parliament building in the world, is falling apart.

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Rare 'super blue blood moon' dazzles sky gazers

Sky gazers across the world were treated Wednesday to a rare celestial convergence dubbed a "super blue blood moon."

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Late night clowns Trump's speech

Late-night TV hosts Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel and Trevor Noah react to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address.

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WWII-era bomb unearthed in Hong Kong in 'dangerous condition'

A suspected World War II-era bomb was discovered at a Hong Kong construction site on Wednesday, according to police, the second unexploded device to be unearthed in the Chinese territory in a week.

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Sky's the limit as Africa moves toward aviation single market

Back in 1999, under what is known as the Yamoussoukro Decision, African countries planned to free their skies for air travel.

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CIA director met top Russian spies

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Aubameyang joins Arsenal in $85M transfer deal

Borussia Dortmund have confirmed that star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has joined Arsenal for a reported club record fee of $85 million.

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'Serial killer buried victims in potted plants'

Toronto police have arrested a landscaper who they say killed men and buried their body parts in potted plants on the properties where he worked.

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Thousands killed. Millions starving. No end in sight. This is war

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Raped aged 8, pregnant at 10, then forced to marry her rapist at 11

In Florida's halls of power, Sherry Johnson is somewhat of an anomaly: a black woman who grew up destitute and survived child abuse.

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A lord has resigned from the British government for being late

A British member of the House of Lords quit his government post after turning up late to answer questions, saying he was "thoroughly ashamed" of himself.

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Louvre displays Nazi-seized artwork to try to find original owners

The Louvre Museum in Paris has dedicated a special permanent exhibit to French-owned works of art recovered from Germany. The Nazis had seized the pieces during their occupation of France.

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FBI has 'grave concerns' about accuracy of Russia probe memo

The FBI issued a rare public warning on Wednesday that a controversial Republican memo omits key information that could impact its veracity.

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Pictured: Cape Town's dwindling reservoir as city running out of water

New satellite images show just how far Cape Town's biggest water reservoir has shrunk as the city nears the day when it completely runs out of water.

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Sky's the limit as Africa moves toward aviation single market

Back in 1999, under what is known as the Yamoussoukro Decision, African countries planned to free their skies for air travel.

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Train carrying Republicans hits lorry in West Virginia

Senators say one person on the lorry was killed by the impact, which cut the truck "in half".

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German Marcel Hesse jailed for 'sadistic' double killing

The then teenager stabbed a nine-year-old 52 times and killed an acquaintance to "satisfy sadism".

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The 'super blue blood Moon' across the world

Eyes around the globe have been turning to the skies to view the lunar event.

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All the Best Picture nominees combined made less money than 'Star Wars'

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One reason that would make Macaulay Culkin do 'Home Alone' remake

With everything being rebooted and remade these days, it's natural that talk would turn to the classic "Home Alone."

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Larry Nassar case: USA Gymnastics doctor 'abused 265 girls'

At least 65 victims will confront Larry Nassar in court in the last of three sentencing hearings.

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Biles says she wishes Nassar got 'like 3,000 years' in prison

Olympic gymnast Simon Biles praised the "hero" judge who presided over Larry Nassar's recent criminal sentencing for sexual abuse -- but she did have one complaint.

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What your Fitbit can tell Russia

Ever wonder who might see the data from your Fitbit? It turns out it could be just about anybody -- and that has the Pentagon worried. Twenty-year-old Australian college student Nathan Ruser analyzed a heat map produced by data aggregator Strava, and what he found shows just how vulnerable troops deployed to hostile areas could be.

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How to restore US credibility in the Middle East

As Israel's ambassador to Washington and, later, as a member of its government, I held many conversations with Arab diplomats, ministers, journalists and businessmen from Egypt, Jordan and the Gulf States. All candidly offered their views on the Middle East and, without exception, all believed that America was secretly allied with Iran.

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Jacinda Ardern's partner Clarke Gayford on his impending new role

Clarke Gayford will be a stay-at-home dad when Jacinda Ardern returns to work as prime minister.

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Mattis seeking to ban cell phones from Pentagon

Secretary of Defense James Mattis is actively considering banning US military and civilian personnel from bringing their personal cell phones into the Pentagon, the world's largest office building, according to three US defense officials familiar with an ongoing review of the issue.

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Rare 'super blue blood moon' arrives

Images from around the world as the lunar event dazzles skywatchers.

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Stormy Daniels gave the weirdest interview ever last night

Porn star Stormy Daniels sat down with Jimmy Kimmel Tuesday night to talk about -- or, more accurately, dance around -- why President Donald Trump's personal lawyer may have directed a $130,000 payment to her just before the 2016 election.

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Hong Kong bans ivory trade in 'historic' vote

The move by Hong Kong's lawmakers is hailed by campaigners as "a lifeline for elephants".

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Germans campaign for memorial to victims of communism

Two MPs are proposing a motion to have a monument to commemorate victims of East German communism put up in Berlin.

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Catalonia's ex-leader Puigdemont just can't win

Carles Puigdemont, the former leader of Spain's restive Catalonia region, appears ready to give up his attempt to return to power.

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Is another Kennedy the future of the Democrats?

Outraged by President Donald Trump's action in office and fueled by the #metoo and Black Lives Matters movements, Democrats' liberal base is hugely engaged and activated.

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Tariq Ramadan: French police question Muslim scholar over rape claims

Oxford University's Tariq Ramadan is taken into custody in Paris following allegations by two women.

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Uzbekistan reforms: President Mirziyoyev sacks security chief

The dismissal appears to end a power struggle unleashed after the death of Islam Karimov.

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Turkey court decides to release Amnesty International chief

A court in Istanbul ordered the conditional release Wednesday of Amnesty International's chairman in Turkey after nearly eight months in custody, the rights group said.

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Killer whale says 'hello'

A killer whale is taught to mimic words such as "hello" and "bye bye" in a scientific experiment.

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Kenya TV stations to remain off-air after Odinga 'inauguration'

The government says it is conducting an investigation after the opposition leader's "inauguration".

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Taner Kilic: Turkish court releases Amnesty head

Taner Kilic was detained in June on terrorism charges, in a case described by Amnesty as "baseless".

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'Super blue blood moon' crosses the sky

Sky gazers across the world were treated Wednesday to a rare celestial convergence dubbed a "super blue blood moon."

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How Nigeria's first ever Winter Olympians went from track to bobsled

Three Nigerian-American women are making history -- and their Olympic dreams come true -- by being the first ever African bobsled team to qualify for the Olympics.

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Elephants in the room: 7 things Trump didn't talk about

President Donald Trump spent the lion's share of his first formal State of the Union address running off a laundry list of political victories, making the case for a massive new infrastructure project and, in a few brusque asides, trolling his liberal rivals.

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Aubameyang joins Arsenal in $85M transfer deal

Borussia Dortmund have confirmed that star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has joined Arsenal for a reported club record fee of $85 million.

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Catalonia's Puigdemont denies giving up after 'defeat' texts

The Catalan ex-leader said Madrid had "won" in text messages, but now insists he will "keep going".

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Britain's parliament is falling apart and no-one can agree what to do about it

The Palace of Westminster, often cited as the most famous parliament building in the world, is falling apart.

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Can Venice turn the tide on 'tourist trap' restaurants?

So-called "tourist trap" restaurants in Venice have long been a bone of contention for visitors to the Italian city.

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'Facebook murder' case: Family of Ohio man sue social media site

Robert Godwin's family take legal action after footage of his death was broadcast on the site.

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When fashion becomes a political statement

Political dressing is fashionable right now, but is it fashion? Celebrities and stars turned up dressed in black at the 75th Golden Globes Award ceremony. Instantly the media was in frenzy over what they dubbed "political fashion statements on the red carpet."

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Melania Trump defies tradition to arrive alone at speech

It was her first official appearance since claims husband Donald had an affair with a porn star.

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Government secrets found after confidential files sold by accident

An urgent investigation has been launched by the Australian government after a pair of locked filing drawers containing top secret Cabinet documents were accidentally sold as second-hand furniture.

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Late night clowns Trump's speech

Late-night TV hosts Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel and Trevor Noah react to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address.

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The Russia 'sanctions list' won't have worried anyone in Moscow

Late Monday night, the US Treasury Department released the so-called oligarch list, containing the names of officials and members of the business elite considered to be part of -- or enjoy close links with -- Russia's political leadership.

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Paris officials investigate suspected anti-Semitic attack on schoolboy

Officials suspect the boy, who was wearing a skullcap, was the victim of anti-Semitic violence.

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The first couple reunites on the world stage

Melania Trump, whose appearances often generate public interest, strode into the Capitol Tuesday night with the public eager to read into whatever signals the President might exchange with his wife during the State of the Union speech.

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Second World War II-era bomb discovered in Hong Kong

A suspected World War II-era bomb was discovered at a Hong Kong construction site on Wednesday, according to police, the second unexploded device to be unearthed in the Chinese territory in a week.

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Coffee with cream, sugar and a cancer warning?

California coffee shops may soon be forced to warn customers about a possible cancer risk linked to their morning jolt of java.

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How to spot flu symptoms

During this fierce and deadly flu season, it's important to recognize the symptoms that will tell you whether you have the nasty infection -- or just a common cold.

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Formula E unveils next generation 'Batmobile' design

The world's first all-electric racing series has taken yet another step into the future.

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Vatican defends itself after Hong Kong cardinal says it is 'selling out' to Beijing

A Hong Kong cardinal had criticised attempts at diplomacy with China's government.

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Seville orange heist: Stolen fruit spills from cars

Five people are arrested in Seville after failing to explain where the fruit had come from.

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Burns Strider case: Clinton explains handling of 'harassment' claims

Hillary Clinton had been criticised for not firing adviser, Burns Strider, over harassment claims.

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Zara's lungi lookalike mocked by Asian internet

In much of Asia, the lungi has been a staple of male dress for centuries - now you can get one at Zara.

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The speech in 2 minutes

President Trump's first State of the Union address mixed tough talk with calls for unity. These are the highlights.

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State of the Union: Trump hails 'new American moment'

The president speaks of "one American family", but Democrats say he has left the nation "fractured".

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Pope to send envoy to investigate Chile sex abuse claims

The Vatican says it has been given new information about allegations of a bishop's alleged cover-up.

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Trump signs order to keep Guantanamo Bay prison open

The move reverses attempts by former President Barack Obama to close the controversial site.

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Hawaii false alarm: Officials quit over missile alert

Additionally the employee who sent the warning, who had a record of poor performance, is fired.

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Skywatchers await 'super blue blood Moon'

A blue blood supermoon and lunar eclipse across Asia heralds a year of lunar science milestones, say scientists.

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The killer whale that can say 'hello' and 'bye bye'

A killer whale that can mimic words such as "hello" is thought to be the first of its kind to copy human speech.

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State of the Union: Congress divided on Trump speech

The contrasting reactions to the president's speech tell the tale of a deeply divided Congress.

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State of the Union: Kennedy delivers response to Trump

Joseph Kennedy III attacked the president and said Democrats were speaking for all Americans.

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Super blue blood moon: Get ready for a rare celestial show

A lunar eclipse, supermoon and blue moon are about to happen at once. Here's what you need to know.

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Why did Kenya's Raila Odinga 'inaugurate' himself as president?

Kenya's main opposition leader stages his own "swearing-in" after two disputed elections. We explain.

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Top-secret Australian files 'left at second-hand shop'

Bureaucrats say they will urgently investigate a breach that has sparked both amusement and concern.

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State of the Union: The North Korean defector at Trump's side

North Korean defector Ji Seong-ho waved his crutches to resounding applause when Trump called him up.

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Used clothes: Why is worldwide demand declining?

As the worldwide demand for used and worn clothing plummets, what do we do with our unwanted clothes?

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'I was 12 when I married a 35-year-old'

A campaign in several African countries wants to stop child brides and keep girls in education.

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The tea boss with a thirst for global domination

How businessman Tran Qui Thanh built Vietnam's largest soft drinks firm, THP, and his plans to become a worldwide brand.

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Bollywood's troubled relationship with women

Film critic Shubhra Gupta shines a spotlight on the history of sexism in Indian films.

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'Chemtrail' conspiracy theorists: The people who think governments control the weather

The first part of the BBC's series on online conspiracy theories: why some people think chemicals are dropping from the sky.

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An open hand and a clenched fist

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What Trump said about ISIS, Iran and North Korea in his State of the Union

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North Korea: Trump hails amputee defector

Ji Seong-ho, a North Korean man who made it out of the rogue nation and now resides in South Korea, attended President Donald Trump's first State of the Union address Tuesday night.

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CNN poll: 48% reacted positively to speech

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N Korea to parade dozens of long-range missiles next week

North Korea is planning to show off dozens of long-range missiles at a February 8 parade, the day before the Winter Olympics is set to begin in South Korea, two diplomatic sources with deep knowledge of North Korea's intentions told CNN Wednesday.

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Why the U.K. needs to boost trade with China

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Head of Quiksilver goes missing off France

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Colbert and 'The Daily Show' go live to react to Trump's State of the Union

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What it's like to be young and in love in Southeast Asia

A new photography exhibition is casting light on youth culture across Southeast Asia. More than 150 images, tackling subjects such as online dating and mental health, capture the experiences of young people in a region undergoing unprecedented levels of change.

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Dying teen marries high school sweetheart

19-year-old Dustin Synder only has a few weeks to live, and his dying wish was to marry his girlfriend.

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How much do corporate tax cuts help workers

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'Emotional support peacock' barred from United Airlines plane

United Airlines refuses to let a woman in New Jersey board a plane with a peacock, citing its size.

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Hawaii false missile alert 'button pusher' fired

[Breaking news update, posted at 5:10 p.m. ET]

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Syrian immigrants could be 'sent to their death' if Trump ends protections

The Trump administration has already announced plans to end temporary protections for more than a quarter million immigrants. Now thousands of Syrians in the United States are asking themselves a haunting question: Will we be next?

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Mark Salling, 'Glee' actor, dead at 35

Actor Mark Salling, best known for his role as Noah "Puck" Puckerman on Fox's musical comedy-drama "Glee," has died, according to his attorney. He was 35.

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Taliban threaten 70% of Afghanistan, BBC finds

The Islamist group's power and reach have surged since foreign combat troops left, the BBC finds.

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Taliban 'threaten 70% of Afghanistan' BBC investigation finds

The Afghan Taliban, which US-led forces spent billions of dollars trying to defeat, are now openly active in 70% of the country, a BBC study has found.

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Pierre Agnes: Boardriders boss goes missing at sea in France

Pierre Agnes' boat was discovered washed ashore near Biarritz on France's Atlantic coast.

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Facebook urged to shut down Messanger Kids app

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Grammy chief responds to backlash over 'step up' comment

The head of the Recording Academy has clarified his comments about women in the music industry.

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Glee actor Mark Salling, 35, found dead

The actor, who had admitted possessing child sex abuse images, is believed to have killed himself.

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Swiss university unveils yodelling degree

Students can now learn the alpine art-form at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts.

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Larry Nassar will be back in court to face 57 more victims

The legal reckoning with Larry Nassar's years of sexual abuse isn't over.

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After Trump tariffs, Chinese solar company to build US factory

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Iranian women take off headscarves to protest veil law

Iranian women have been taking off their headscarves in public places to protest the law that forces women to wear the veil in public.

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France jogger death: Husband admits killing Alexia Daval

Three months after Alexia Daval's body was found, her husband tells police he killed her by mistake.

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Vladimir Putin admits 'instances of doping' in Russian athletes

Russian President Vladimir Putin has admitted there had been "instances of doping use in Russia," but said the issue was a global problem.

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Russia's Lavrov heckled as Syria peace talks in Sochi crumble

A Russia-engineered peace conference aimed at bringing together warring factions in Syria has been fruitless, with the main opposition figures snubbing the talks and those who did attend walking out.

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Donations pour in to help ease Cape Town's water crisis

As Cape Town braces for "Day Zero" -- the day when it will run out of water -- a grassroots campaign to donate water to the South African city's residents, originated on WhatsApp, has become a social media phenomenon in less than a week.

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Taliban control of Afghanistan on the rise, US data reveals

The Taliban strengthened its hold over Afghanistan in the second half of last year, according to new US military data released to CNN on Tuesday.

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Meet the man tasked with finding out who failed Nassar's victims

When William Forsyth retired after decades as a county prosecutor, the Battaglia family thanked him for convicting their son's killer -- 25 years after his murder.

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Orlando Bloom crashes a Formula E car on his birthday

Actor Orlando Bloom had an electric 41st birthday at the Formula E Morocco ePrix, but it took a funny turn when he crashed one of the race cars.

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Police pull over a car and oranges comes tumbling out

Take a look at this photo.

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Can Bezos, Buffett and Dimon fix US health care?

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Saudi Arabia's corruption crackdown haul: $107 billion

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China denies spying on AU's headquarters in Ethiopia

China and the leadership of the African Union have denied a report by French daily Le Monde that the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa was bugged by China

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Yemen PM 'holed up' as Aden palace surrounded

Separatists fight their way to the presidential compound, reportedly surrounding the prime minister.

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Trump to project success as Washington rots from within

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US names 'Putin list' but imposes no new Russia sanctions

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US names 'Putin list' but imposes no new Russia sanctions

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Kim Kardashian claps back at Lindsay Lohan

Kim Kardashian West is not here for Lindsay Lohan's opinions about her hair.

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State of the Union: Five things to expect in Trump's speech

The US president is expected to highlight a growing economy as he delivers a key speech.

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Diane Keaton defends Woody Allen over abuse allegations

The actress says she "continues to believe" the director after allegations against him resurfaced.

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Réunion island and the 'stolen children' of France

Marlène Morin was 15 when she was resettled from the island of Réunion to France. After 52 years, she finally returned.

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Giant hoard of missing mail found in Italian garage

Plastic crates were found stuffed with letters, bills and bank statements dating back eight years.

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Croatia national shot dead on South Africa lion hunt

Pero Jelinic was hit by a bullet in unclear circumstances while hunting lions with friends.

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Monkeys? Humans? The ethics of testing diesel fumes

After the revelations around Volkswagen human testing, just what are the methods and regulations?

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Japanese woman sues government over forced sterilisation

A Japanese woman who was forcibly sterilised at 15 sues the government in the first case of its kind.

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Volkswagen takes responsibility for exhaust tests on monkeys

German car maker suspends chief lobbyist amid mounting fury over tests on both monkeys and humans.

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Volkswagen suspends top exec over exhaust tests on monkeys

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Golf's oasis in the desert

It's an oasis in the desert with more than 4,000 trees, 15 lakes and 342 different types of wildlife. It's also a "world-class golf destination" that plays hosts to Europe's annual end-of-season shootout.

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'No evidence' of gender bias in BBC pay

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Saudi anti-corruption drive generates $106bn in settlements

Fifty-six of 381 high-profile figures called in for questioning since November remain in custody.

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ColorFab: 3D printer can change colour of objects

MIT is making a new kind of 3D printer that can change the colour of the objects you print.

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Facebook 'no place' for young children

More than 100 child health experts are urging Facebook to withdraw an app aimed at under-13s.

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Europe grew faster than US last year

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Michelin lets French chef be first to pull out of guide

Sebastien Bras had a top rating for years but no longer wanted to cook under "huge pressure".

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Self-driving car could soon deliver your groceries

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Putin says US sanctions list targets all Russians

Russia's president says the sanctions-based list is "unfriendly" but he does not want to retaliate.

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Irish abortion referendum: Debate rages after vote announced

People in the Republic of Ireland react to the announcement of a referendum on abortion.

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George Weah vows to change Liberia's citizenship laws

Restricting citizenship to black people is "unnecessary, racist and inappropriate", new president says.

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Red faces over Trump 'State of the Uniom' typo on tickets

Tickets for US President Trump's major speech have to be urgently reprinted over a glaring typo.

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Clear view of enemy lines, but no end in sight to Yemen's war

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Kim Jong Nam 'killer' hired for 'prank show'

One of the two women accused of murdering Kim Jong Nam, the exiled brother of North Korea's leader, was hired to take part in what she believed to be a Japanese prank show in the weeks prior to his death, a Malaysian court heard Tuesday.

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Late night previews Trump's SOTU speech

Late-night TV hosts Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers and Jimmy Kimmel previewed President Donald Trump's upcoming State of the Union address.

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What a shot! 21 amazing sports photos

Take a look at 21 amazing sports photos from January 23 through January 29.

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Sobibor death camp survivor Arkady Waispapir dies at 96

One of the last known Sobibor survivors, Arkady Waispapir was spared death by being forced to work.

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Italian town selling homes for $1

Ever dreamed of owning a home in a pretty Italian village? The news you've been waiting for has finally arrived.

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Brain 'pacemaker' for Alzheimer's

Electrical brain stimulation may help dementia patients keep their independence for longer, scientists say.

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Eurozone growth hit 10-year high in 2017

The economy of the 19-nation bloc grew by 2.5% last year, the fastest pace for a decade.

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This lurking virus is like the flu but isn't

A runny nose, cough, sore throat, breathing problems, fever, headache, diarrhea: If you came down with these symptoms in the middle of winter, you'd probably assume it's the flu and take to your bed immediately. Think again.

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Couple finds worms in their feet after a beach vacation

Dozens of parasitic worms were found burrowing in the feet of a young Canadian couple after a recent trip to the Dominican Republic.

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Why South Africa is laying a welcome mat for Muslim visitors

With more than one million visitors in 2016, Cape Town already ranks highly among the most popular destinations in Africa.

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Malaysia defends 'hideous' tourism logo despite criticism

The logo features orangutans and turtles wearing shades.

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Kenya election: TV coverage curbs for Odinga 'inauguration'

Raila Odinga refuses to recognise Uhuru Kenyatta's victory at October's presidential election.

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200-plus flights canceled due to China-Taiwan tensions

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Trump admin: No new Russia sanctions

The Trump administration has declined to impose sanctions against companies and foreign countries doing business with blacklisted Russian defense and intelligence entities.

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Scientists grow new ears for children with defect

Using a combination of 3-D printing and cultured cells, scientists in China have grown new ears for five children born with a defect in one ear called microtia, which impacts the shape and function of the ear.

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Argentine president bans family members in government

Ministers will be unable to employ close family and those in government positions will have to leave.

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Viewpoint: India and Pakistan up the ante on disputed border

Both India and Pakistan have blamed each other for the steep rise in ceasefire violations.

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EasyJet CEO takes pay cut to match female predecessor

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A bus-sized dinosaur is found in Egypt and it offers a clue to an ancient mystery

Scientists have discovered a new species of dinosaur -- and it's a big deal.

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Palestinians fear cost of Trump's refugee agency cut

Donald Trump's move to withhold payments to the Palestinian refugee agency is causing alarm in Gaza.

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Argentina sub: Antarctic tribute to lost San Juan crew

An icebreaker crew form the number 44 on the ice, in tribute to the lost San Juan submariners.

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Migrants' heroine faces jail for human trafficking

Why a Spanish woman credited with saving the lives of thousands of migrants is facing prison.

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Maye Musk: "I am just getting started" as a model, aged 69

Older models are the latest fashion trend, thanks to social media and an aging society.

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Why Cape Town is shutting off its water supply

South Africa's second largest city is in the midst of a severe drought.

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What really happened after this photo was taken

Eddie Adams captured one of the most famous images of the Vietnam War but he was haunted by it.

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Trump ban on refugees from 'high-risk' countries partially lifted

Refugees from "high-risk" countries will face thorough security measures before entering the US.

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A girl gets married every 2 seconds somewhere in the world

In 2018, child marriage remains a problem worldwide. Consider that each year, 15 million girls are married before the age of 18, according to Girls Not Brides, a global partnership committed to ending such marriages.

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Russian SU-27 warplane 'flew 1.5 metres' from US spy plane

The SU-27 fighter jet was trailing the EP-3 spy plane over the Black Sea in international airspace.

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Ireland to hold abortion vote in May

Ireland will hold a referendum on liberalising abortion laws at the end of May, the PM says.

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Paris residents battle floods as Seine level peaks

Some residents take to boats and kayaks as about 1,500 people are evacuated from their homes.

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Terminally ill teenager marries high school sweetheart

Dustin Snyder has a rare form of cancer and was recently told he had weeks left to live. So he proposed.

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MLB's Cleveland Indians will drop controversial logo

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Steve Wynn remade Vegas, but China made him rich

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Facebook to promote local news in drive for 'trusted' content

The company says an update allowing users to select community news will encourage civic engagement.

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This 20-year-old Aussie found the US military's secret sites

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France to investigate Nutella promotion that led to 'riots'

The finance ministry will check whether a 70% discount that led to "riots" broke trading laws.

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Canada 'serial killer' faces more charges

Man faces five counts of first degree murder, three related to men in Toronto's gay community.

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Andrew McCabe, Donald Trump and the 'deep state' conspiracy

The surprise resignation of deputy FBI director Andrew McCabe on Monday is simply the latest evidence that President Donald Trump not only expects total loyalty from his Justice Department but suspects anyone who doesn't show that fealty may be part of some sort of anti-Trump "deep state" conspiracy.

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Evangelical leader Franklin Graham: Trump is 'work in progress'

US evangelical leader Franklin Graham says President Trump is no model Christian.

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'Family row' sparks Portugal shooting

A pupil's grandfather was shot and stabbed by his estranged son-in-law, reports say.

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Ethiopia's Lake Tana threatened by alien weed invasion

Ethiopia's largest lake, Lake Tana, is being lost to an invasive South American weed, water hyacinth.

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Heinz Jakob 'Coco' Schumann, German jazz musician, dies aged 93

Heinz Jakob "Coco" Schumann survived the Holocaust to become a star of jazz and swing.

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Colombia's President Santos suspends peace talks with ELN rebels

President Juan Manuel Santos puts peace talks on hold following a series of deadly bombings.

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David Beckham awarded Miami MLS franchise

Retired soccer-star David Beckham and the city of Miami have been awarded a new Major League Soccer franchise.

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Britain's Brexit crisis is now critical for Theresa May

That's right, Britain's governing Conservative Party is having another leadership crisis. It must be because it's Monday.

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India estimates 21 million of its girls are 'unwanted'

A report finds many couples across the country keep having children until they get a longed-for boy.

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Philippines: Volcanic mudflows sweep away roads

Rainfall near the erupting Mount Mayon has caused strong mudflows

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Syria war: Turkey arrests hundreds for criticising Afrin offensive

More than 300 people are detained in Turkey after condemning the country's military assault in Afrin.

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Andrew McCabe: FBI deputy quits after Trump criticism

Andrew McCabe, who President Trump accused of political bias, is stepping down, US media report.

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Russia accuses US of meddling in its elections

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Tiger Woods: 'I can still grind it out with the best'

Tiger Woods took solace in the fact that he can still "grind it out with the best of them," after he secured his best full-field finish at a PGA Tour event in more than two years.

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'Period ban is ruining my education'

Ghanaian schoolgirls have been banned from crossing a river to get to school while they are menstruating - and on Tuesdays.

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Russian jet flies within 5 feet of US plane, Pentagon says

A Russian military jet performed an unsafe intercept of a US Navy P-3 Orion surveillance plane while it was flying in international airspace over the Black Sea Monday, three defense officials told CNN.

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Kim Jong Nam met with mystery American

Kim Jong Nam, the elder half-brother of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, met with an American man five days before he was murdered, a court in Malaysia heard Monday.

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Police forcibly shaved transgender women

Police in a conservative province of Indonesia forcibly shaved the hair of a group of transgender women and made them wear men's clothing, state media reported, in a crackdown on the LGBT community that has horrified human rights activists.

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The Grammys missed chance to say something meaningful

We're in the midst of awards season, and comparisons between awards shows are almost inevitable.

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Grammys: This woman's reaction to Beyonce is all of us

A picture of a woman's reaction to seeing Beyonce and Jay-Z at the Grammys is being shared online.

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Borussia Dortmund bus attack: Footballer Bartra 'feared for his life'

Marc Bartra testified against a man on trial for bombing the Borussia Dortmund team's bus last year.

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North Korea cancels joint cultural performance with South

The North blames "insulting" media coverage, in a blow to hopes of better ties over the Olympics.

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Russia accuses US of meddling in its elections

Russia said a US Treasury report that could extend sanctions against Moscow for meddling in the 2016 US presidential elections is "a direct and obvious attempt" to interfere in its own upcoming presidential vote.

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How an interview faux-pas sparked a row

Why have African literary fans rallied around author Chimamanda Ngozi Achide after her interview in Paris?

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Imagine getting medical treatment here

Mauritius, an island-nation nestled off the southeast coast of the African mainland, is known for its beautiful beaches and wildlife. Every year one million tourists travel to the island but not all are visiting for the scenery.

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Russia Putin: Kremlin accuses US of meddling in election

A US treasury report is expected to link Russian oligarchs to President Vladimir Putin.

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China dismisses 'absurd' African Union HQ spying claim

The Chinese-built African Union headquarters was bugged, France Le Monde newspaper reports.

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Australia's women make rugby history

Six games, six wins, 35 tries and no points conceded.

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US immigration deal may not get done

After months of rhetoric and negotiations on immigration with the parties barely any closer to each other, the reality is beginning to dawn that there may be no deal to be had.

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France murder: Jogger Alexia Daval's husband is detained

Three months after Alexia Daval's strangled and burnt body was found, her husband has been held by police.

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The 2018 Grammys in 90 seconds

From Bruno Mars to Hillary Clinton reading an extract from a book on Trump. Here's a roundup of what happened.

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Indonesia: Transgender women in Aceh detained by police

Police detained them, made them wear men's clothes and said they would learn to act like "real men".

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Poland president to review Holocaust bill after Israel outcry

It comes after Israel condemned the plan to make it illegal to accuse Poles of a role in the Holocaust.

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Camakers use monkeys to test diesel fumes

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Backpackers face Cambodia porn charges

Cambodian authorities have accused 10 foreigners of violating the country's anti-pornography laws, after police raided a party in Siem Reap, close to the famous ruins of Angkor Wat.

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'Serial stowaway' exposes airports' flaws

She's 66 years old with soft, white hair cut in a bob and the appearance of a genial grandmother but Marilyn Jean Hartman has built up quite a collection of mugshots.

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Everything you need to know about the State of the Union address

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump will speak to Congress and the American people in his first official State of the Union address. Here is everything you need to know about the annual remarks.

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State of #MeToo: Trump will again be confronted by harassment claims

When Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address on Tuesday evening, he'll be confronted by an issue that dogged his 2016 campaign and continues to resurface during his presidency: allegations of sexual harassment.

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Ronda Rousey: Ex-judo star joins WWE

Ronda Rousey has laid the smackdown on the judo mat and in the octagon. Now the former Olympic judoka and UFC star is set for a new challenge in the WWE.

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German row over car exhaust tests on humans and monkeys

A German politician describes reported tests of diesel fumes on humans and monkeys as "abhorrent".

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Syria war: Turkish air strikes 'damage ancient Afrin temple'

Pictures show a crater in the centre of the temple of Ain Dara in Syria's Kurdish-held Afrin region.

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Lang'ata fire: 'Not enough water' to tackle Kenya blaze

Anger after blaze leaves thousands homeless amid allegations fire engines ran out of water.

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Highlights in photos: Night of surprises, politics and performances

See photos from the 60th annual Grammy Awards. The show was held in New York City for the first time in 15 years.

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First Arab woman to join WWE

Shadia Bseiso is the first female, Arab professional wrestler to join WWE.

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Biker conquers toughest ski run

It is a feat which must be seen to be believed.

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$530M cryptocurrency heist biggest ever?

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SNL is wrong -- Trump is far worse than Bush

"Saturday Night Live" opened last night with a hilarious sketch of Will Ferrell reprising his role as President George W. Bush. Having worked on SNL's production staff for most of the Bush years, I can say that this was one of the best Bush sketches the show has served up in terms of laughs. But I have to disagree with SNL's implication that Bush was as bad, if not worse, of a president as Donald Trump. It's no comparison -- Trump is far worse.

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Iran frees woman who took off headscarf - lawyer

The woman became the face of protests in Iran after defiantly showing her hair last year.

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Russia ban upheld for Winter Paralympics

The International Paralympic Committee maintains its ban on Russia for the Winter Paralympics but will allow neutrals to compete.

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'Made in Africa' SUV hits the market

Africa's roads are notorious. More than half of them are unpaved.

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10 mistakes parents make with newborns

Bringing a new baby home can be nerve-wracking for any parent. If it's your first, the fear of making a mistake can be overwhelming. It's inevitable you won't do everything just right, but read on and you can cross these common mistakes off your list.

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Arunima Sinha: Compensation for India's Everest climbing amputee

Arunima Sinha, the first female amputee on Everest, lost her leg when robbers pushed her off a train.

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India mob attacks 'late' rescuers as bus falls into river

Locals accuse police of arriving too late to the scene of a bus accident that killed four people.

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Cyberstalking charges in girl's suicide

Two Florida children have been charged with cyberstalking after 12-year-old Gabriella Green committed suicide.

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The photographer with a secret double life

Filmmaker Peter Stephan Jungk reflects on the incredible life of his aunt Edith Tudor Hart who led a double life while working for the KGB.

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French floods: Seine river reaches peak in flood-hit Paris

The river rises to 5.84m (19.2ft) following weeks of rainfall that have forced people to evacuate.

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India police arrest 112 as religious clashes kill teenager

Police say tensions between Hindu and Muslim groups are high as violence kills a teen in north India.

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Australia aims to become 'top 10' defence exporter

The nation plans to significantly increase defence industry sales, PM Malcolm Turnbull says.

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Fire and Fury over Hillary Clinton's Grammy cameo

Republicans, including Donald Trump Jr, disapprove of a Grammys sketch featuring Hillary Clinton.

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Militants attack military base in Kabul

Militants have targeted a military base in Kabul Monday, just two days after an attacker driving an ambulance packed with explosives killed more than 100 in the Afghan capital.

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Bruno Mars grabs (nearly) all the Grammys - but where were the women?

Bruno Mars dominates the Grammy Awards - but female artists are hard to find in the winners' list.

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Chechnya leader labels human rights activists 'foreign agents'

"So-called human rights activists make up all sorts of nonsense for money," Ramzan Kadyrov says.

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Report: Trump is considering nationalizing 5G mobile network

The US government is considering a federal takeover of portions of the country's mobile broadband networks, according to documents obtained by Axios.

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Grammys 2018: Why stars wore white roses

Some of music's biggest names wear white roses on the red carpet in support of the #TimesUp movement.

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Rohingya repatriation is premature and dangerous

The governments of Myanmar and Bangladesh still say they plan to start sending thousands of Rohingya refugees back to their native Rakhine State in western Myanmar any day now, just months after Myanmar soldiers led a deadly crackdown against them.

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Carnage in Kabul adds to US challenges in Afghanistan

Afghanistan has observed a day of mourning for the 103 people killed in the bombing of a Kabul hospital on Saturday. It was the latest in a sequence of devastating attacks, underlining the difficulties the Trump administration faces as it reiterates Washington's security commitment in Afghanistan.

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First time in Singapore? Here are 8 of the top things to do

Singapore is compact -- roughly the same size as New York City -- but the Southeast Asian city-state is brimming with culture and character -- and plenty of things to do.

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Omarosa heads back to reality TV after White House stint

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Reports of gunfire and explosions at Kabul military academy

Reports say the Marshal Fahim National Defense University has come under attack early Monday morning.

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Fitness tracker Strava lights up military base

Deployed soldiers have been publicly sharing location information as they log their daily runs.

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The Paul Simon city that turned to Trump

Saginaw, a blue-collar Michigan city, surprisingly voted for Donald Trump in 2016. So what do they think now?

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Quebec remembers mosque shooting, one year on

A year after a gunman killed six during prayers, emotions are still raw in the community.

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Busting the Arab world's myths about Japan

Busting the Arab world's amazing myths about 'Planet Japan'.

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Finland's President Sauli Niinisto comfortably re-elected

Sauli Niinisto, 69, becomes the first person to win the presidency in the first round of voting.

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Why Ghana's natural hair fashion is bad for business

Rebecca Tsotsoo Kwei takes a look at how the craze has affected salons in the capital Accra.

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Outcry in Mexico over missing student

Police face protests in Mexico after a university student detained on suspect of theft disappears.

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Meet South Africa's 'king of tombstone bling'

Lebohang W. Khitsane creates unique tombstones for celebrities and public figures.

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Carrie Fisher wins Grammy posthumously

Carrie Fisher was awarded her first Grammy on Sunday.

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Colombia police targeted by bombing two days in a row

A bombing targeted a police outpost in northern Colombia on Sunday for the second day in a row, a police official said.

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Elon Musk is now selling flamethrowers

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New York investigates company accused of selling fake Twitter followers

The New York Times has traced links between one company, millions of bots and various celebrities.

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Cambodia charges foreigners for making pornographic images

The 10 foreigners, including five Britons, are accused of producing pornographic images.

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President Trump hits back at Jay-Z over 'superbug' comments

The US president takes to Twitter after the rapper denounces him in an interview as a "superbug".

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Trump sparks Twitter feud with Jay-Z

President Donald Trump is taking credit for a decline in the African-American unemployment rate again, this time by taking aim at rapper and businessman Jay-Z following his comments on CNN Saturday night.

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Ikea founder: Five things to know

From frugality to fascism, here's what you need to know about Ingvar Kamprad who has died aged 91.

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Silvio Berlusconi makes his comeback

At the ripe old age of 81, Silvio Berlusconi is emerging as the unlikely kingmaker in the Italian general elections in March.

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Boy's skull pierced with screw in treehouse-building accident

A freak accident nearly took the life of a 13-year-old Maryland boy last weekend when a 6-inch screw entered his skull, his family and doctor told CNN.

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Police defuse unearthed World War II bomb

Hong Kong authorities successfully defused a newly unearthed World War II-era bomb on Sunday, according to police.

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Saudi is freeing its billionaire detainees. Now it has to woo investors

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How Australia is failing its indigenous population

Indigenous Australians may as well be living in the different country from the rest of the population.

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Trolls told this teen explorer to 'make a sandwich.' So she did

She's only 16 but, Jade Hameister has accomplished way more than people twice her age.

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CCTV captures elephant's walkabout

Watch how a wild elephant decided to cross the border from China to Laos... twice.

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Roger Federer wins sixth Australian open

Here's how the Swiss reacted after winning his sixth Australian Open and 20th Grand Slam title.

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At least 4 police officers killed in Colombia bombing

At least four Colombian police officers were killed and 42 others injured Saturday morning after a bomb was hurled at a station house in the northern coastal city of Barranquilla, police said.

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Underwater robots to measure Antarctica climate threat

Scientists are sending robots into the Antarctic for as long as a year to gain more extensive data about the rate of ice loss and thus more accurately predict future sea level rise.

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Russia opposition leader Alexei Navalny detained in Moscow

The BBC was standing next to Alexei Navalny as he was taken into custody amid Russia protests.

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Jay-Z slams Trump's 'shithole' comment as 'hurtful'

Hip-hop legend Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter described President Donald Trump's "shithole countries" comment as disappointing and hurtful.

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Mort Walker, cartoonist who created Beetle Bailey, dies aged 94

His Beetle Bailey cartoon once ran in 1,800 newspapers around the world and reached 200 million readers.

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Yemen crisis: Separatists seize government buildings in Aden

Southern separatists seize government buildings in Aden as they fight the president's forces.

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The man who built Ikea has died

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Roger Federer wins sixth Australian Open and 20th Grand Slam title

Roger Federer wins his sixth Australian Open and 20th Grand Slam title with a five-set victory over Marin Cilic.

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Russian opposition leader Navalny says police raided his office

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said police forced their way into his office Sunday morning, hours before anti-Kremlin protests were due to take place nationwide.

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Globetrotting with one carry-on

She has visited every corner of the world, but photographer Jill Paider always travels light -- with only a carry-on case as luggage.

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Why judo is like life

In Japan, where judo is more than just a sport, Kosei Inoue is no ordinary athlete.

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'Glass buildings are a mistake'

No form of architecture more perfectly epitomizes the 20th century than the glass tower. From Manhattan to Moscow, glistening skyscrapers became not only the most practical response to densely-populated cities, but the most coveted symbol of progress.

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Ikea founder Kamprad dies at 91

Swedish founder of Ikea furniture chain, Ingvar Kamprad, has died at 91, company announces

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Jay-Z: How I mended my marriage to Beyoncé

Hip-hop star Jay-Z talked candidly Saturday about his determination to save his marriage with singer Beyoncé, telling CNN's Van Jones that the couple had chosen to "fight for our love."

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Rubio fires chief of staff over misconduct allegations

Sen. Marco Rubio has fired his chief of staff over "allegations of improper conduct" with a subordinate, his office announced late Saturday night.

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Property investor: California torture couple's home uninhabitable

Nellie Baldwin has been buying rental properties for decades. In April 2011, she bought a foreclosed home in Rio Vista, Texas. She told CNN it was "nasty" and "looked like it was uninhabitable."

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God's giant miracle carrots

Ben Zand spends time with Guatemala's huge evangelical community visiting Pastor Sanchez, from the town of Almolonga.

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Russian presidential vote: Navalny offices raided on day of protests

Russian police reportedly force their way into the property ahead of nationwide anti-Putin rallies.

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Kabul mourns 100 dead after ambulance bomb

Sunday is a day of mourning, as funerals take place and people search hospitals for survivors.

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How to refuel a jet in mid-air

US Air Force pilot Col Chris Amrhein does it all by hand at 23,000ft. Yes, really.

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Coincheck promises 46bn yen refund after cryptocurrency theft

Tokyo-based digital currency exchange Coincheck says it will reimburse some 260,000 victims of theft.

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Rescuers find seven survivors of missing Kiribati ferry

Seven people are seen adrift in the Pacific, 10 days after their 50-person ferry was last seen.

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Elite climbing team save French woman from Pakistan's 'Killer Mountain'

Elisabeth Revol is saved by a team of elite Polish climbers, who scaled 1,000m in a night to find her.

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Colombia police station bombing kills five and injures dozens

A bomb exploded as officers in Barranquilla were gathering for their morning meeting.

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Space X to launch world's most powerful rocket

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Infrastructure nightmare facing US' Northeast Corridor

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Italian mafia: How crime families went global

Italy's mafia clans have strong regional roots and global businesses, Laurence Peter reports.

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The island that switches countries every six months

Why a sliver of the Basque country changes national allegiance twice a year.

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The technology which starts avalanches

Avalanche threats cut off the Swiss ski resort, Zermatt, twice in 2018. But technology is helping to make ski slopes safer for the public.

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What ‘Dr Love’ says about DR Congo

Despite poor infrastructure and patchy internet, Congolese people find ways to work and learn.

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The island where 19th Century land ownership is at risk

Many people in Barbuda fear a land grab as the government plans to sell off communal land.

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There have been 11 US school shootings this year. Is it time to arm teachers?

US teachers are being trained to kill school shooters. Some say it's the only solution left.

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Gun Runner wins Pegasus World Cup, world's richest horse race, with ease

Betting favorite Gun Runner, ridden by Florent Geroux, won the Pegasus World Cup on Saturday, ending the horse's career by taking the richest thoroughbred race in the world.

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Israel criticises Poland over proposed Holocaust law

Israel's prime minister attacks a law that would make it illegal to describe Nazi death camps as Polish.

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Catalonia's Puigdemont cannot lead from abroad, court rules

The exiled Catalonian independence leader cannot be president while abroad, a Spanish court rules.

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Czech election: Milos Zeman wins the battle of ideas

The BBC's Rob Cameron reports from Prague where Czech President Milos Zeman has been re-elected.

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Larry Nassar: Michigan vows full inquiry at university

Investigators will look at how the sports doctor was able to abuse girls for decades unchallenged.

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Kabul ambulance bomb: Attack kills 95 in Afghanistan

Attackers have left at least 95 people dead and over 100 injured in the Afghan capital, Kabul.

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Italy train crash CCTV released

Police release footage of the train hitting a platform just before it derailed, killing three people.

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Steve Wynn: Casino mogul quits as Republican finance chair

The US casino mogul steps down amid sexual harassment allegations he has called "preposterous".

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Brazil: Gunmen storm Fortaleza nightclub killing 14

Two minors are among the dead following the early morning attack in Fortaleza.

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No one suspected kids were being tortured

Nearly two weeks after an emaciated 17-year-old girl called police to tell them her siblings were being held captive by their own parents, the Turpin family still has the world's attention.

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Vila, one of world's oldest gorillas, dies in captivity at 60

Vila was 60 years old, two decades over the typical lifespan for her species.

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Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal released

Several Saudi billionaires and princes have been freed after months being held at this hotel.

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Saudi billionaire Alwaleed bin Talal freed after paying settlement

Prince Alwaleed is the latest high-profile detainee to be freed after an anti-corruption purge.

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Russia wants its vodka back

If you think of Stolichnaya vodka, the chances are you think it's Russian. But while it may have Russian heritage, the drink is largely made in Latvia. Now Russia wants to bring it home.

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Billionaire Saudi prince freed from detention

A billionaire and influential Saudi prince arrested in an anti-corruption sweep nearly three months ago was released Saturday, a source close to the prince told CNN.

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How to write a letter to an abuser

By the time she stepped up to the microphone at Larry Nassar's sentencing, Kyle Stephens had spent more than a year preparing to face the disgraced doctor who sexually assaulted her as a child.

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Here's what to expect at the Grammy Awards

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Coincheck: World's biggest ever digital currency 'theft'

Hackers break into a Japanese digital currency exchange, causing a loss worth some $534m.

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Wozniacki wins Australian Open and her first grand slam title

The wait is over for Caroline Wozniacki.

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Honduras tightens security ahead of President Hernández inauguration

Soldiers are patrolling the capital's streets ahead of President Juan Orlando Hernández's swearing-in.

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Australian Open: Caroline Wozniacki beats Simona Halep to win first Grand Slam title

Caroline Wozniacki beats Simona Halep to win her first Grand Slam title and regain the number one ranking at the Australian Open.

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Ambulance packed with explosives kills 40, injures 140 in Kabul

At least three people were killed and 79 injured in an attack in Kabul on Saturday, Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health said.

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Paris remains on flood alert as River Seine rises

Paris remained on flood alert Saturday after the swollen River Seine burst its banks, leaving streets flooded and forcing one wing of the famous Louvre Museum to close.

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ICYMI: Camels, snow and space high jinks

A selection of video highlights from the week.

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Huge explosion rocks Afghan capital

Casualties are reported after a huge explosion in the centre of the Afghan capital Kabul.

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Irish abortion referendum: PM Varadkar to campaign for change

A referendum will take place this summer to repeal a constitutional ban on abortion.

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British man preparing to fight Turkish forces

A British man from London has told the BBC he’s going to fight against Turkish forces in Syria.

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Robot shop assistant sacked...

and other tech stories in the news this week.

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Egypt's first dog cafe proves a hit

In Alexandria, one dog owner is catering for the growing trend in owning pets.

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Paris readies for floods as Seine surges higher

The River Seine has burst its banks in places, and is expected to reach its peak this weekend.

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Hong Kong's tube homes

Imagine life inside a concrete water pipe, complete with all the mod-cons of a cozy home and plenty of natural light to boot. This type of micro home is exactly what Hong Kong-based architectural firm James Law Cybertecture has invented.

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Running the 'Doomsday Clock' is a full-time job. Really.

The group of scientists and scholars that make up the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists fulfilled its most public duty this week. The group moved the hand forward on its famous "Doomsday Clock" to two minutes to midnight, indicating the planet has inched ever so closer to an apocalyptic end.

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Venezuela: France's Macron calls for tougher sanctions

The French leader accuses President Nicolás Maduro of violating democracy and human rights.

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Are President Trump's tax cuts helping workers?

It is bonus season in America - and this year, more workers than usual have been getting checks.

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$24M for new refrigerators on Air Force One

Air Force One is primed to receive an upgrade that will include new refrigerators expected to cost American taxpayers nearly $24 million.

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Inside Amazon Go, the store of the future

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Has Russian alcohol consumption fallen 80%?

Is the Russian health minister's claim of an 80% fall in alcohol consumption in the past five years correct?

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How 'l'affaire Houcine Arfa' has gripped Madagascar and France

The extraordinary tale of Houcine Arfa and how he says he escaped from a prison in Madagascar to return to France.

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Tammy Duckworth: The mum making history in the US Senate

Tammy Duckworth, a double amputee, will be the first senator to give birth. About time, she says.

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Saudi Arabia elites released after paying corruption settlements

After making large payments, more detainees are freed from their five-star hotel prison at the Ritz.

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Russian trolls created Facebook events seen by more than 300,000 users

Russian government-linked trolls created 129 Facebook events between 2015 and 2017.

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Las Vegas casino magnate Steve Wynn denies abusing employees

The top Republican denies harassing massage therapists and forcing a staff member into sex.

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Rescuers search for Kiribati ferry with 50 people on board

The vessel was reported missing on Thursday after it failed to arrive at the island of Betio.

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US flu outbreak is worst since 2009 swine pandemic

Thirty-seven children have died and nearly 12,000 patients been admitted to hospital nationwide.

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Pakistan rescue to start for 'Killer Mountain' climbers

Rescuers are to look for a Polish man and French woman stranded on a peak known as Killer Mountain.

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Clinton kept on aide despite sexual harassment claim

Hillary Clinton decided not to fire a senior adviser on her 2008 presidential campaign who had been accused of sexual harassment, against the recommendation of her campaign manager, two sources who worked on the 2008 campaign tell CNN.

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Murdered for the crime of trying to keep children healthy

After two years of quiet in Pakistan, community workers bringing vaccines to kids in one of only two countries in the world where polio still exists find themselves in the crosshairs once more, writes Gayle Lemmon.

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USA Gymnastics board ordered to quit over Larry Nassar abuse

Members of the board are given six days to resign or the federation will be decertified.

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Writer's epic clapback when asked if Nigeria has bookshops

Nigerian writer Chimamanda Adichie was asked during an interview in France if there were any bookshops in her country -- and her clapback was epic.

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Canadian billionaire Sherman couple 'murdered'

The deaths of Barry and Honey Sherman are being treated as murder, Toronto police say.

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Trump's immigration plan unites left and right in fury

The president's fans are urged to burn their Make America Great Hats over the citizenship plan.

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The Russia threat is real -- and it matters

The Russians are coming! Except they aren't. Though they already have a bit. And they might well be coming a bit more soon.

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Migrants drown amid reports of shooting

At least 30 refugees and migrants drowned off the coast of war-torn Yemen after their boat capsized amid reports of gunfire being using by traffickers, the United Nations said Friday.

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All computers are flawed -- fix will take years

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Nikki Haley denies Trump affair rumors

US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley is flatly denying rumors of an affair with President Donald Trump, calling them "highly offensive" and "disgusting."

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Democrat Joe Kennedy to respond to Trump's union speech

The Democrat from the Kennedy political dynasty will respond to the US president's first union address.

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Russia mocks Gavin Williamson's attack warning

A Russian official mocked Gavin Williamson's attack warning as worthy of a Monty Python sketch.

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Supreme Court halts execution of inmate with dementia

Vernon Madison had several strokes and can't remember killing a policeman in 1985, say lawyers.

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Cape Town water crisis: Residents urged to switch off toilets

Residents will be banned from using more than 50 litres of water a day from next month.

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The fallout from Nassar's sexual abuse is just beginning

When dusk falls Friday on Michigan State University, some students will try to keep the light shining on Larry Nassar's sexual abuse of scores of girls and young women -- and the school's role in it.

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Paris is still on flood alert even though rain has stopped

Paris remained on flood alert Friday as water levels in the River Seine continued to rise after days of torrential rain.

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Hockey sisters to represent US and Korea in Winter Olympics

Marissa Brandt gave up figure skating as a child so she could play ice hockey with her sister, Hannah.

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Paris on flood alert as Seine swells

After weeks of heavy rain, Parisians are on alert for the river Seine to flood. Across the French capital, many people have been forced to evacuate.

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Cartoon Network reveals colorful new cruise ship

Cartoon Network Wave's kid-oriented cruise experience will embark from Singapore in 2018.

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Death of Stalin: Russian police visit cinema defying film ban

A Moscow cinema is showing a British comedy about Stalin banned by Russian officials.

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Trump is heading for ultimate failure in Middle East peace bid

Two events this week reflect stunning and unprecedented trend lines in US Middle East policy. First, US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley blasted the remarks that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas made against the United States last week. And President Donald Trump in Davos praised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and threatened the Palestinians with aid cutoffs -- shortly before his formal meeting with Netanyahu.

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Trump dodges questions about vulgar Africa remark

US President Donald Trump hailed his country's "great relationships" with Rwanda after meeting Friday with its leader, Paul Kagame, but did not say whether they had discussed Trump's reportedly vulgar remark about African nations earlier this month.

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2017 was the worst year for acid attacks in London

There was a record number of acid attacks in London in 2017, police data shows, as perpetrators turn to household cleaning products as weapons.

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Duterte tells Suu Kyi: Ignore human rights activists

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Friday that he told Myanmar's embattled leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, to ignore the complaints of human rights activists during a recent meeting in India.

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The power of words in the battle against hate

As a European Jewish leader who regularly calls out anti-Semitism, I am sadly all too familiar with those who dismiss verbal assaults on Jews or the Jewish people as mere rhetoric, some sort of misunderstanding or as the rants of unimportant extremists.

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Nutella discount sparks French chaos

There is a saying amongst chocolate-spread connoisseurs that although you can't buy happiness, you can buy a jar of Nutella. So when a French supermarket chain discounted the chocolatey goodness by 70%, shoppers were keen to get more than their fair share.

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Afrin's Kurds: 'We will never abandon our homes'

A Syrian woman says Turkish forces are trying to "ethnically cleanse" the Kurdish enclave of Afrin.

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Davos: Trump launches attack on 'predatory' trade

The president says he will always put the US first, but insists "America First is not America alone".

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Tiger 'still feels same excitement' in golf return

After three birdies, three bogeys and an even-par round of 72, Tiger Woods could have been forgiven for letting out a sigh of relief.

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Rare 'super blue blood moon' will light the sky next week

Set your alarms, space fans -- if you can drag yourself out of bed next Wednesday, you're in for a treat.

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Death camp survivor fears Holocaust deniers are winning

Manfred Goldberg is pessimistic.

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The Arctic cure for cold weather

Thought you knew what your favorite winter drink is? Wait until you try Greenlandic coffee.

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Live coverage of President Trump's Davos speech

President Trump is giving a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

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Czechs election: Tight run-off between Zeman and Drahos

The two-day vote sees the pro-Russia and anti-immigration president against a pro-EU academic.

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Stormy Daniels' friend speaks out about Trump

CNN's Sara Sidner speaks to Stormy Daniels' friend about the allegations President Trump had a sexual encounter with the porn star.

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France mourns star chef Paul Bocuse

Chefs in white jackets fill Lyon cathedral for the funeral of the "pope" of French cuisine.

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3 things that will be missing in Trump's speech

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Trump swaggers into Davos ready to take world on

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China to develop Arctic shipping routes opened by global warming

Global warming will allow new faster shipping routes to be developed in the Arctic, China says.

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Tourists sexually assaulted in Senegal's Casamance region

Earlier this month, gunmen killed 14 people in the same restive region of Casamance.

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Elizabeth Hawley: 'Chronicler of the Himalayas' dies at 94

Tributes have been pouring in for Elizabeth Hawley, a leading authority on the world's highest mountain.

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Donald Trump meets Rwanda's Kagame at the World Economic Forum

The US president and the new head of the African Union both sang the praises of each others' countries.

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Casey Affleck pulls out of Oscar presenting role

Casey Affleck will not be presenting the best actress award at this year's Oscar ceremony.

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Turkey's Erdogan vows to fight Kurdish forces as far as Iraq

President Erdogan says he will target Manbij next, raising the risk of a US confrontation.

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Women's voices still muted in Davos despite #metoo

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London charity fiasco shows why women need better laws

One of the most striking details of the expose by the Financial Times of the secretive men-only charity dinner -- where hostesses were allegedly groped and subjected to lewd language and behavior -- is that as the evening began, some of these guests from the worlds of politics, business and real estate held the hands of these young women.

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WH asked museum for Van Gogh painting, but were offered gold toilet

When President Donald Trump's White House emailed the Guggenheim Museum in New York City in September and asked to borrow Vincent Van Gogh's 1888 painting "Landscape with Snow," the curator from the famed institution had a counteroffer: A fully functional 18-karat gold toilet.

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Why the Czech presidential election is one to watch

Czech voters go to the polls this weekend in an election that pits the country's pro-Russia President against a europhile challenger who has given the incumbent a run for his money that few were expecting.

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Federer reaches seventh Australian Open final

Roger Federer plays quick matches, but Friday's Australian Open semifinal was even quicker than usual.

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Giulio Regeni murdered in Egypt 'over research' - Italian prosecutor

Giulio Regeni, murdered in 2016, was under Egyptian surveillance, Rome's chief prosecutor says.

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China's decade-long smartphone growth comes to an end

The fall ends almost a decade's growth in the world's largest mobile phone market.

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Could broadcasting school lessons solve Africa's education crisis?

Could broadcasting school lessons solve Africa's education crisis? The BBC spoke to a pupil in the Democratic Republic of Congo who is learning through the radio.

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What's wrong about this picture?

The cover of the Hollywood issue of Vanity Fair appeared to show her with an extra limb.

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Shooting victim called her mom before she died

A day after their daughter was shot and killed in a Kentucky high school, the parents of 15-year-old Bailey Holt spoke about their last phone call with her.

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Man finds kidney by going to Disney World

In a last-ditch effort to save his life, Robert Leibowitz went to Disney World to find a kidney for himself.

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This major city is running out of water

Cape Town is just a few weeks away from "Day Zero," when the taps will officially run dry.

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Padmaavat: India audiences puzzled over controversy

Bollywood film Padmaavat has sparked months of protests - but what do audiences think of it?

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South Koreans conquer fear of dining alone

Sales of meals-for-one are on the increase in South Korea despite the taboo of eating alone.

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Trump takes salesman pitch to Davos

President Trump will wear his salesman's hat on Friday during his address to a den of the world's power players, hailing America's economic success from his first year in office rather than using the platform to chastise globalization.

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Trump: I would apologize for retweeting far-right group

US President Donald Trump said he would apologize for retweeting a series of posts by a UK far-right group, saying he didn't know who they were at the time.

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Nutella riots: A brief history of shopping scraps

Clashes over cut-price Nutella in France are not the first time bargain hunters have turned violent.

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Africa's week in pictures: 19 - 25 January 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

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US, S Korea to resume military drills after Olympics

Joint military exercises involving tens of thousands of troops from the United States and South Korea are to be resumed later this year following their earlier postponement for the Winter Olympics, a South Korean defense official said Friday.

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Boy's skull pierced with screw in treehouse-building accident

A freak accident nearly took the life of a 13-year-old Maryland boy last weekend when a 6-inch screw entered his skull, his family and doctor told CNN.

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The US President backed off after White House counsel threatened to quit

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39 killed as fire breaks out in South Korean emergency room

At least 31 people have died and more than 60 were injured in a hospital blaze in South Korea's southeastern city of Miryang, according to local authorities.

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Has the Rohingya crisis changed Aung San Suu Kyi?

Two years ago, Myanmar celebrated a moment many thought would never come as democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi took her seat at the head of the country's new government.

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Employee who sent Hawaii's false missile alert not cooperating in FCC investigation

The employee who sent out the false missile alert that caused mass panic in Hawaii earlier this month, refuses to cooperate with a Federal Communications Commission investigation, an official said in a Senate committee hearing Thursday.

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USA Gymnastics board given 6 days to resign

The US Olympic Committee's CEO has asked all members of the USA Gymnastics board of directors to resign, according to a letter obtained by CNN.

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Why Australia Day is so controversial

The day before Australia celebrated its national day Friday, a statue of British explorer James Cook in Melbourne was vandalized, covered with pink paint and the words "No pride."

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How Australia is failing its indigenous people

Indigenous Australians may as well be living in the different country from the rest of the population.

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Bookseller's abduction in China the tip of the iceberg

On Saturday, Chinese security forces abducted Swedish publisher Gui Minhai from a Beijing-bound train in front of two diplomats. His whereabouts remain unknown.

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Cancer-stricken Tesla superfan gets to meet Elon Musk

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Hospital fire kills at least 39 people in South Korea

At least 39 people are killed in the deadliest fire in South Korea for a decade.

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Trump-Russia inquiry: President 'tried to fire Robert Mueller'

The president only backed down when his White House lawyer threatened to quit, US media report.

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Trump plan to offer citizenship to 1.8m undocumented immigrants

The blueprint, to be unveiled next Monday, seeks $25bn in funds for a wall on the Mexican border.

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Ariane rocket suffers rare launch anomaly

Europe's normally highly dependable rocket, the Ariane 5, loses contact as it flies skyward.

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Venezuela expels Spanish ambassador after EU sanctions

Caracas has accused Spain's top diplomat, Jesús Silva Fernández, of meddling in its internal affairs.

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Brazil judge seizes ex-President Lula's passport

The move comes a day after a court rejected the ex-leader's appeal against a corruption conviction.

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Alcatraz escape: Fugitive John Anglin's name on letter to police

"Yes we all made it that night, but barely!" says a letter from someone claiming to be John Anglin.

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A third of coral reefs 'entangled with plastic'

Plastic is one of the biggest risks to the future of coral reefs after ocean warming, say scientists.

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Edible bandages for bears' burnt paws

After two bears are injured in California wildfires, a creative solution to get them back on their feet.

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Museum offers gold toilet to Trump instead of Van Gogh's work - report

The Guggenheim declines a White House request for a Van Gogh, instead offering an 18-karat lavatory.

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How Aung San Suu Kyi sees the Rohingya crisis

Aung San Suu Kyi is accused of ignoring violence against the Rohingyas. So what has she said?

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The films that defied political controversy

A look back at other controversial films, in a week of contested releases.

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Why are black poor Americans more optimistic than white ones?

Why are poor black Americans so much more optimistic than their white counterparts?

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South Asians in the US: The other 'Dreamers' facing uncertain future

Trump has thrown into doubt the fate of immigrants brought to the US as children - and many are from Asia.

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Sri Lankan women take on 'body shaming' barrel ad

The advertisement for a gym featured a barrel with the text "this is no shape for a woman".

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Trump-China trade war: Who has the most to lose?

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New Putin portrait made from 5,000 bullet shells

It's a striking image. A 7-foot-tall portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin made from bullet shells.

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Facebook and Google criticised by George Soros

The billionaire investor says the tech giants' monopolies are a threat to democracy.

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Nutella 'riots' spread across French supermarkets

Police respond to violent scenes in French supermarkets as shoppers rush to grab cut-price Nutella.

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Affleck pulls out of presenting Oscar

Actor Casey Affleck has pulled out of presenting the best actress award at the Oscars amid past allegations of sexual harassment.

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Jovanna Calzadillas: Las Vegas survivor's amazing recovery

Jovanna Calzadillas was not expected to live after a bullet hit her brain. Now she's heading home.

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The evolution of Australia Day controversy

Debate over indigenous sensitivities has grown in recent years, but it also follows decades of protest.

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Five amazing finds from the ancient world

From the oldest human fossils outside of Africa to ancient fingerprints, here are five amazing archaeological finds from the past five years.

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Fossil discovery rewrites human history

Scientists have discovered the oldest known modern human fossil outside of Africa, estimated to be between 177,000 and 194,000 years old, according to a new study in the journal Science. The fossil of an upper jawbone that included several teeth was found in a prehistoric cave site, Misliya Cave, in Israel. Stone tools were also recovered at the site.

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Top US general warns of 'tough' North Korean ground war

In a remarkably blunt assessment the head of the US Marine Corps warned Thursday that a conflict with North Korea could involve an exceptionally bloody ground war.

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Trump's many shifting positions on 'Dreamers'

As President Donald Trump's self-imposed DACA deadline nears, his administration has managed to place itself at odds, at one time or another, with just about all of the relevant stakeholders in the debate over what comes next. In the past week alone, he's appeared to support the program, then oppose it, then support it again -- in unusually specific terms.

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Syria war: Kurds call on Damascus to defend against Turks

Officials in Syria's Afrin area urge Damascus to protect the borders, as a Turkish attack continues.

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Senate to release transcripts on Russian lawyer meeting

Interviews with Trump officials who attended a 2016 meeting with a Russian lawyer will be published.

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Modern humans left Africa much earlier

Researchers identify the remains of the earliest known modern humans to have left Africa.

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Shocking video shows migrants tortured in Libya

Footage has emerged showing the torture of Sudanese migrants for ransom. Libya's UN-backed government say they arrested four men.

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Trump set for Davos 'victory lap' in shadow of Russia probe

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Lebanon's garbage crisis washes up on the beach

With long rakes, men in black raincoats scrape up scraps of plastic bags, water bottles and pieces of wood from the stony beach. Mostly Syrians, they work for a contractor hastily hired by Lebanese authorities to remove a carpet of rubbish that covers the coastline of Lebanon.

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Mars Curiosity Rover snaps a new selfie

NASA's popular Mars Curiosity Rover has sent back a new selfie from the red planet. The image shows the rover's "head" peaking above the dusty martian surface.

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Israel claims 82,000 fighters under Iranian control in Syria

Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, told a UN Security Council meeting that he was revealing classified information about Iran to convey what he claimed are Iran's plans to dominate Syria, destroy Israel and "terrorize the entire free world."

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NASA 'goes for gold' today with airglow mission

A NASA mission launches today to explore the zone between Earth's atmosphere and the lowest reaches of space, where key communications satellites orbit amid bright bands of color known as airglow.

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A man goes to Disney World looking for a kidney. He finds one.

Robert Leibowitz owes his life to a message on a T-shirt.

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Saudi Arabia plays Robin Hood with detainees' cash

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Zambian 'sex drugs' land men in cholera centre

Three Zambians are admitted to a cholera centre after taking "sex enhancing" herbs which made them sick.

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Doomsday Clock moved to just 2min to 'apocalypse'

The symbolic clock moves to just two minutes to midnight over nuclear war concerns.

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Man hit by train in quest for perfect selfie

The Indian gym trainer was knocked down by the speeding train after he ignored warnings to move away.

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Syria war: Germany suspends upgrade to Turkey tanks

An array of German politicians had said the tanks should not be upgraded for use by Turkey in Syria.

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'Doomsday clock' ticks closer to midnight

A panel of scientists and scholars said Thursday they believe the world is as close as it has ever been to a so-called doomsday scenario.

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No-prah! Winfrey plays down presidential run

Oprah Winfrey is downplaying her interest in a presidential run in a new interview, saying she doesn't "have the DNA" for a run.

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Trump casts doubt on Mid-East peace talks

Blaming the Palestinians, US President Donald Trump questions whether peace talks with Israel 'will ever take place'

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Semi-naked Russian cadets spark 'Satisfaction Challenge'

Russian air cadets dancing in their underwear have gone from threat of expulsion to the start of a video craze.

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South Korea condemns Trump's tariffs

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Italy train crash: Rescuers work to free Milan passengers

Several people have died after a train derailed near Milan in the morning rush hour.

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Half Venezuela's economy has gone

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See this railway project get built in less than 9 hours

1,500 workers built a new railway section in less than nine hours in China.

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Beaches that shine in winter

Britain's beaches hide a wintry secret far removed from the heady warm weather days of ice creams, sunbathing and wading in the shallows.

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Oprah 'not interested' in presidential bid

Oprah Winfrey tells a US magazine she is not interested in running for the White House in 2020.

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Oscars 2018: Mandera bus attack film Watu Wote nominated

Watu Wote is nominated for best short live action film at the Oscars.

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David Copperfield responds to sexual assault allegation

The world's highest paid magician responded to a claim he assaulted and drugged a woman in the 1980s.

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The TV shows you didn't know Meryl Streep appeared in

The Oscar winner is hitting the small screen in Big Little Lies but has more TV credits than you think.

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