The unseen power of Hope Hicks

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Ryan Seacrest's Oscar night could prove complicated

The line of well-dressed celebrities waiting to chat with E! on the Oscars red carpet might be a little shorter this year.

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Pesticides put bees at risk, European watchdog confirms

Most uses of insecticides known as neonicotinoids represent a risk to wild bees and honeybees, say European experts.

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Kenyan film school takes on Hollywood for an Oscar

A Kenyan film school is a surprise challenge to Hollywood superstars in the chase for an Oscar this weekend.

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Brazil's top court approves controversial forestry law

Environmentalists say the changes will make illegal deforestation of the rainforest acceptable.

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Sridevi Kapoor death: Tragedy shines light on Bollywood pressures

The film star's passing has led industry insiders to speak out about the pressures facing actors.

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Women challenge Turkey traditions for right to work

In an increasingly patriarchal society, defiant voices can be found, writes the BBC's Mark Lowen in Istanbul.

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How do you keep warm? Tips from cold countries

We asked people from cold Russia, Serbia, Canada, Austria and... Newcastle, England, for their tips on how to stay warm.

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Fight or flight - would you confront a gunman?

President Trump says he would have run into the Florida school, even unarmed. What would you do?

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Reality Check: Where in the world is snow getting rarer?

In the UK, there is evidence to suggest that snowfall has decreased over the past few decades. Worldwide, it's a more complicated picture.

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Theresa May to meet Donald Tusk ahead of Brexit 'end state' speech

The PM's talks with the EU Council president come as she prepares to outline vision for future EU relations.

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Fight or freeze: What we did when faced with a gunman

Three people share their stories of being faced with an armed threat - did they run or fight?

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Vietnam's tech innovation renaissance

Vietnam's tech economy is experiencing an innovation renaissance, with the return of overseas nationals injecting fresh ideas and a new energy.

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First Afghan female cadet off to Sandhurst

Female officer from Afghan military training academy becomes first to go to Sandhurst in the UK.

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Trump: Lawmakers 'afraid' of NRA gun lobby group

President Trump hosted his fourth meeting on gun reform in the White House in a week.

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The drug smuggling scandal Russia wants to wish away

A massive cross-border drug bust has become a major public relations nightmare for Russia's diplomatic service, turning a positive story of international police cooperation into a snowballing media scandal at home.

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US Olympic chief resigns in wake of Nassar abuse scandal

CEO Scott Blackmun cites health reasons, but had faced pressure to resign over Nassar gymnasts abuse.

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US Olympic boss resigns amid scandals

Scott Blackmun is stepping down as the chief executive of the United States Olympic Committee, the organization announced Wednesday.

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Hope Hicks: Long-time Trump aide to resign

Hope Hicks, White House communications director and one of President Trump's longest serving advisers, to step down.

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Ghana man teaching computing without computers becomes viral hit

After a Ghanaian teacher using his blackboard to teach IT went viral, Microsoft promised to help.

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US teacher arrested for firing gun in school

A north Georgia high school teacher was arrested on Wednesday after he barricaded himself in a classroom and fired a shot from his handgun out of a window, police said.

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Gandhi letter praising Jesus goes on sale for $50,000

A rare letter written by Gandhi goes on sale Thursday morning, and for $50,000 it can be yours.

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Trump to Republican senator: 'You're afraid of the NRA'

President Donald Trump asked Sen. Pat Toomey, a Pennsylvania Republican who's worked on a bill to strengthen background checks for gun purchases, whether he left out a proposal to raise the gun purchasing age to 21 out of his measure because he is "afraid of the NRA."

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Fancy Bear: Germany investigates cyber-attack 'by Russians'

Local media reports link the malware attack to the Russian hacking group known as Fancy Bear.

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Spotify plans public listing

The world's biggest music streaming firm will become a publicly listed company.

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Go inside Parkland school as students return after massacre

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students talk about what it's like to go back to school two weeks after they lost 17 of their classmates and teachers.

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Sessions pushes back on Trump after 'disgraceful' insult

Attorney General Jeff Sessions pushed back against President Donald Trump's latest insult on Wednesday, prolonging an increasingly awkward public spat between the President and his top law enforcement official.

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Major US retailer to stop selling assault-style rifles

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France anger after MP shares letter with racist death threats

Laetitia Avia posted the offensive text on Twitter and said she had never experienced such racism.

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Iran wrestling officials resign over Israel competition ban

They say refusal to allow competition against Israeli athletes puts them in an impossible position.

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Dior's Paris show channels 1960s feminist spirit

The fashion house fills its catwalk with political slogans, drawing parallels between 1968 and today.

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Europe snow: Siberian ice blankets southern seaside resorts

The cold has reportedly killed dozens across the continent.

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Prosecutors directly link Netanyahu to another graft probe

For the first time, prosecutors directly linked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to what is known as Case 4000, alleging he gave regulatory benefits worth up to 1 billion shekels (approximately $280 million) to his friend in exchange for favorable media coverage.

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Afghanistan's offer to the Taliban is a desperate but necessary one

It is both what we knew had to happen one day and something no one ever expected to happen.

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Brexit is a mess because of giant political egos

It is normally an iron law of politics that there is always a deal to be made.

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$1.2 million reward offered in case of murdered journalist

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is offering a reward of 1 million euros ($1.2 million US) for information about the murder of investigative journalist Jan Kuciak.

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1 in 14 US women smoke while pregnant, study finds

About one in 14 pregnant women who gave birth in the United States in 2016 smoked cigarettes during her pregnancy, according to a report released Wednesday.

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How an unsolved murder inspired this rugby star

Perry Baker is more accustomed to running away from defenders. But last summer the reigning men's rugby sevens Player of the Year was fantasizing about chasing down perps.

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India is growing faster than China again

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Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf defends immigration raid tip-off

Immigration officials say 864 criminals remain at large after the mayor's warning.

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Florida student reflects on first day back in class

Florida student Lyliah Skinner explains her feelings as she prepares for her first day back since the fatal shooting.

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Rwanda closes '700 unsafe, noisy churches'

All preachers must now have theological training before opening a church.

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February was an insane month for the stock market

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Icelandic first lady's charity shop chic

Eliza Reid, wife of country's president, attends film awards gala in Red Cross charity shop jacket.

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Doping: Russia's Olympic membership is 'fully reinstated'

Officially ostracized from the recent Winter Games over a long-running doping saga, Russia says it has now been welcomed back into the Olympic family.

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Slovakia grapples with murdered journalist's last story

Jan Kuciak's piece claims an Italian crime syndicate with government links is embezzling EU funds.

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Ryan Seacrest: US TV host rejects harassment allegations

A former stylist to the US TV presenter alleges he repeatedly sexually harassed and assaulted her.

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Russia's Olympic membership is 'restored', country says

Russia's Olympic membership is restored following suspension from the Winter Games, the country's Olympic Committee says.

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Trump Nobel Peace Prize nomination probed amid fakery concerns

The committee that awards the prize has filed a report with Norwegian police.

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Taliban offer: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani seeks talks

President Ghani says the militants could become a legitimate party if they help end years of war.

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Rio military deployment stirs controversy in Brazil

About 3,000 soldiers are sent to patrol the streets, but residents say they are being harassed.

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Evan Rachel Wood: Actress tells Congress about sexual abuse

Evan Rachel Wood gives powerful testimony about being a rape victim to Congress in the US.

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Missing epidemiologist was passed up for promotion

The missing epidemiologist from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was informed why he didn't get a promotion shortly before he disappeared more than two weeks ago, police said Tuesday.

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Meghan Markle says she will 'hit the ground running' to help empower women

Prince Harry's bride-to-be Meghan Markle has said she will "hit the ground running" in her work to empower girls and women in the UK while speaking at an event in London on Wednesday.

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'Beast from the East' brings snow and chaos to Britain

Britain was hit by heavy snow and sub-zero temperatures Wednesday as the "Beast from the East" brought chaos to the country's infrastructure.

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Why Italy's unpredictable election is testing nerves in Europe

Italian elections are always complicated affairs, but Sunday's vote could take complicated to a new level.

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Berlusconi: Facing a new crisis, Italians turn to an old warhorse

As political resurrections go, that of Silvio Berlusconi, who once described himself as the "Jesus Christ of politics," has been close to miraculous.

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Garcia wins Breakthrough Award at Oscars of Sport

When a teenage Sergio Garcia was named World Newcomer of the Year at the inaugural Laureus Awards 18 years ago, it seemed the sky was the limit.

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Russian police accused of 'Putin graffiti campaign'

Fence disappears after video of 'police officer's' graffiti art goes viral on Russian internet.

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Why is Wrinkle in Time a film for the moment?

Hollywood's first black female director explains why Disney's Wrinkle in Time has captured the spirit of the moment.

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Lawrence: I was treated 'in a way that now we would call abusive'

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Are Trump supporters being dishonest with pollsters? Probably not

This past weekend Marquette University Law School Professor Charles Franklin published an interesting analysis of President Donald Trump's approval rating. He noted that Trump tends to do better in polls in which there isn't a live interviewer present. The Washington Post's Philip Bump (who put together some really good charts) pointed out that this difference could arise out of people, especially Democrats, being afraid to admit support for Trump because it is socially undesirable to say you're for Trump.

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Why 70% support isn't enough to change gun laws

Not a fortnight after it began, in the hours after the deadly mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, the latest push to expand or fortify federal gun control laws seems destined for a recognizable end.

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Tokyo 2020 mascots unveiled as futuristic superheroes

With the Winter Olympics barely over, Tokyo is already gearing up for its time to shine.

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EU suggests 'common area' across Northern Ireland border

The EU unveils a legal draft of its agreement with the UK covering the Northern Ireland border.

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Florida lawmakers propose gun control laws

A package of bills is being reviewed following the school shooting that left 17 people dead.

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Afghanistan offers to recognize Taliban as legitimate 'political party'

The Afghan government is willing to recognize the Taliban as a legitimate political party as part of a potential ceasefire agreement with the Islamist militant group, President Ashraf Ghani said Wednesday.

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India temple stirs controversy for 'piercing' children's bodies

The ritual involves piercing the skin of boys between five and 12 years with a small iron hook.

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India politician who 'ran over' children surrenders

Nine children were killed and 10 injured when his SUV ran over a crowd of students in Bihar state.

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Japanese electric toilet symbols go global

Pictograms including one of a soggy bottom accepted as global standard.

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Why English courts are opening in the EU

Other countries try to lure post-Brexit business overseas by hearing legal cases in English.

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Michaelia Cash: Australia minister accused of 'sexist' threat

Michaelia Cash threatens to name female staffers "over which... rumours abound", prompting a backlash.

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N Korea 'providing materials to Syria chemical weapons factories'

Pyongyang has been sending equipment to the country, a UN report finds.

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Sridevi Kapoor: India fans gather to pay tribute to Bollywood star

India fans are gathering near the residence of the Bollywood star who died in Dubai on Saturday.

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Jan Kuciak murder: Slovak PM makes cash reward appeal

Posing next to a million euros in cash, Robert Fico asked for information about Jan Kuciak's murder.

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EU to publish first draft of Brexit treaty

It is expected to say Northern Ireland may have to follow EU single market rules to avoid a hard border.

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Levi Strauss to use lasers instead of people to finish jeans

The company has developed new software that works with lasers to speed up its jean-making process.

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Amazon buys 'smart' doorbell firm Ring

Ring makes doorbells that stream videos of people approaching or ringing the front door to phones.

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Jerusalem: Christianity's 'holiest site' Holy Sepulchre reopens after protest

Israel shelves tax plans that prompted Church leaders to close doors of Christianity's holiest site.

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BBC charity sacked six over sexual misconduct

International development charity BBC Media Action reveals six people were dismissed over 10 years.

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US-Mexico wall: Judge throws out legal challenge

Donald Trump's plans receive a boost from a judge he once berated for being of "Mexican heritage".

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Why New Zealand is releasing a rabbit-killing virus

The government says the population needs controlling but animal activists say it's a cruel approach.

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Oxfam: What's gone wrong with the foreign aid sector?

After Oxfam's handling of a sex scandal in Haiti, the foreign aid sector faces tough questions.

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Meet the woman teaching others how to fight off sex attackers

Emily Moser was beaten up in an attempted rape. Now she teaches women self-defence.

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Police dog catches carjacker after wild chase in LA

Puskas, an eight-year-old police dog, needed jaw surgery after tackling the fugitive.

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Homeless students: Finding shelter outside the classroom

One in five students in Los Angeles face housing insecurity - so where are they living?

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Anthony Wong: Hong Kong actor on looking for his father

Hong Kong actor Anthony Wong considers his mixed-race heritage - and how it has shaped him.

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Skins: The TV show with an A-list alumni

How one hit E4 show of the 2000's has produced the Oscar nominees of today.

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'I prayed to die' after FGM aged six, says victim

Hibo Wadere was a victim of female genital mutilation and talks about her experience.

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How humans echolocate 'like bats'

Blind people who use sound to navigate their environment adjust their clicks very similarly to bats, research reveals.

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Winter Olympics: Is window for US-N Korea peace closing?

A small window for diplomacy emerged during the "peace Olympics" in Pyeongchang, but it's closing fast.

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How France hopes to help radicals escape jihadist net

A new strategy aims to tackle the influence of violent Islamist groups - but will it stop attacks?

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Five films compete for the best foreign language Oscar

What you need to know about the five movies competing for the best foreign language film Oscar.

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Reality Check: Is Chinese an official language in Pakistan?

Media outlets in Pakistan said parliament had declared it to be one, but that's not quite what happened.

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'Euphoria killing' women jailed in Australia

The Briton and Australian murdered a teenager after plotting to become serial killers, a jury heard.

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Kushner, Russia bombshells rock the White House

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Bashar al-Assad and Kim Jong Un: A tale of two dictators

Since taking office the Trump Administration has found itself in confrontation with two dictators: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and North Korea's Kim Jong Un.

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Key diplomat's loss revives concerns about Trump's N Korea strategy

The sudden retirement of a top US State Department diplomat dedicated to North Korea policy is raising concerns that the Trump administration lacks the experienced personnel needed to peacefully rein in Pyongyang's nuclear program.

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At least 20 dead after earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

At least 20 people have died in the Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea (PNG) after a 7.5 earthquake shook the country Monday, cutting off roads and destroying buildings.

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Apple is under fire for moving iCloud data to China

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Indian media condemned for 'ghoulish' coverage of Sridevi death

Indian news channels are being condemned for their "ghoulish" coverage of the death of Bollywood superstar Sridevi as the country continues to mourn her passing.

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11 ill after suspicious letter arrives at US military base

Eleven people fell ill after a suspicious letter was opened in an administrative building at Joint Base Fort Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia, on Tuesday, according to the Arlington County Fire Department.

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Parkland students move the needle even as Washington idles

Just because Washington is stuck in the same old deadlock over firearms reform, it doesn't mean the tide of youthful anger and activism unleashed by the Florida massacre did nothing to change gun politics in America.

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Nigerian reveals names of 110 girls missing after school raid

The Nigerian government has released the names of the 110 missing girls, some as young as 11 years old, who have not been seen since a raid on their school in Dapchi last week.

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Netflix looks all over the world to feed a growing audience

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Man killed while streaming on Facebook

A North Carolina man was shot and killed while streaming on Facebook Live shortly after he left a police station where he reported a stolen cell phone.

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Lawyer: Aborted execution was 'botched and bloody'

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Exploding airbag crisis in Australia: 2.3M vehicles recalled

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Oprah jokes about Starbucks moment

Oprah Winfrey joked about a recent trip to Starbucks when a barista didn't recognize her.

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Amy Schumer says her wedding vows 'sucked'

Amy Schumer is still on her honeymoon.

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Argentina Dirty War ex-general Luciano Menéndez dies at 90

The 90-year-old, known as "The Hyena," was sentenced to life in prison for crimes against humanity.

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Vandal destroys Washington DC traffic camera

Police believe these could be the people who attacked 11 traffic cameras in one day in Washington DC.

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'If you're going to kill us, make it fast': Horrors of escaping Syria's bombs

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Trump son-in-law Kushner's security clearance downgraded

Interim security clearances for White House aides, including Jared Kushner, were downgraded last week after chief of staff John Kelly stipulated new changes to how officials access the nation's secrets, according to sources familiar with the matter.

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Jared Kushner's security clearance downgraded

President Trump's son-in-law and aide will not now get top-secret briefings.

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Monica Lewinsky: Clinton affair a gross abuse of power

Monica Lewinsky, who had an infamous affair with the president, reflects after the #MeToo movement.

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Europe freezes as 'Beast from the East' arrives

From the Italian ruins of Pompeii to the high German peaks, extreme cold and snowfall hits Europe.

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Close Trump aide testifies in Russia probe

The White House communications director and ex-model has been called Mr Trump's closest confidante.

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Hitler's helper? Reichstag fire 85 years on

How an arson attack that burned down Germany's parliament building helped the Nazis into power.

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Dormant life found in Earth's driest desert

Scientists investigate the microbes that survive in the South American desert on very little water.

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North Korea 'sending chemical weapon supplies to Syria'

North Korea has been sending supplies to Syria that could be used to produce chemical weapons, a United Nations Security Council diplomat has told CNN.

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'Black Panther' proves diversity sells, but is Hollywood buying it?

For a long time, there's been a perception that diversity in Hollywood films doesn't sell overseas.

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Four billboards say Serena Williams is the 'greatest momma of all time'

Returning to work after giving birth isn't an east feat, particularly if you're a grand slam tennis champion. But Serena Williams' husband had a plan, and it involved four billboards.

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Lion kills woman in South African private game reserve

Bystanders tried in vain to save the 22-year-old woman, who was attacked at a private game reserve.

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Egypt's Sherine sentenced to prison over Nile joke

Egyptian pop star Sherine is facing six months in prison after a joke about the River Nile.

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US cuts Cambodia aid over crackdown

It comes after the country's opposition party was dissolved and its leader was jailed.

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Amelia Earhart's stolen car found in Los Angeles

The 1932 vehicle once belonged to the pilot who mysteriously disappeared over the Pacific Ocean

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NSA chief: Trump hasn't told me to confront Russian cyber threat

US Cyber Command chief Adm. Mike Rogers told lawmakers on Tuesday that he has not been granted the authority by President Donald Trump to disrupt Russian election hacking operations where they originate.

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It's the dead of winter in the Arctic -- and temperatures are above freezing

Winter is still in full swing in the North Pole, but temperatures this week have been downright summerlike in the Arctic.

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Suspect in custody after man killed on Facebook Live

A man suspected of shooting and killing another man who was streaming live on Facebook in North Carolina was arrested Tuesday morning, authorities said.

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'Small chance' of Neymar return for Real Madrid showdown

Despite suffering a sprained ankle and fractured metatarsal on Sunday, Paris Saint-Germain coach Unai Emery says there's a "small chance" the club's star player Neymar will be fit to face Real Madrid on March 6.

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This is how gun legislation dies

This time, we were told, it would be different.

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Trump strikes $3.9B deal with Boeing for new Air Force One

President Donald Trump and Boeing have struck a deal over the development of two new Air Force One planes at a price tag of $3.9 billion, the White House and Boeing said Tuesday, and the President has asked for the planes to be ready by 2021.

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Saleh Muslim: Release of Syrian Kurdish leader angers Turkey

A prominent leader of Syria's Kurdish community has been released from detention in Prague.

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Trudeau's son steals the show in India

You know when you're a kid and your parents keep making you pose for holiday photos? Well that's what Hadrien Trudeau's been having to do all week.

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Denmark plans double punishment for ghetto crime

Danish police could use harsher methods in deprived areas with large immigrant communities.

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Fury over India's reporting of Sridevi death

India's news media face backlash over graphics showing Sridevi in bathrooms to illustrate her death

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Are varicose veins a warning sign of potentially deadly clots?

Varicose veins may be an early warning sign of potentially deadly blood clots, suggests a study published Tuesday in the journal JAMA.

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How one bullet shattered a body and a family

Chelsea Romo was hit by just one bullet from an AR-15, the weapon again at the heart of gun control debates after the Parkland school shooting. Here's what it did to her.

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Trump 'to name Brad Parscale as 2020 election campaign chief'

Brad Parscale joined the Trump Organization in 2011 as a digital media strategist

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Comcast's surprise Sky bid opens a possible bidding war

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India's biggest bank scam could swell to $2 billion

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China's Xi Jinping: Extending president's rule 'would be farce'

A government critic tells the BBC why China's president should not be allowed to rule indefinitely.

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Facebook Live murder: North Carolina man arrested

Prentis Robinson had just left a police station when he was fatally shot on Facebook Live.

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Melania Trump mocked for 'positive social media' speech

US First Lady Melania Trump has been mocked online for her speech about 'positive' social media habits

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'WITCH HUNT': Trump resumes Russia outcry

President Donald Trump resumed his criticism Tuesday of the investigation into possible ties between his campaign and Russia.

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Apple opening medical clinics for its employees

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Village votes to keep 'Hitler bell'

The controversial bell, embossed with a swastika and Adolf Hitler's name, will be kept as a memorial.

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Whiskey brand Johnnie Walker to replace famous man for woman

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Arrest warrants issued for Rio 2016 probe

A stadium built for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics had construction prices inflated by as much as $140 million, Brazilian Federal Police announced on Monday. Seven arrest warrants were issued as part of the investigation into irregularities in the construction and management of Fonte Nova Arena in the northeastern state of Bahia.

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Late night doubts Trump's Florida claim

Late night TV hosts Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers and Trevor Noah react to President Trump's claim that he would have rushed into a Parkland, Florida, school unarmed to stop a mass shooting.

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Controversial 'Clueless' star runs for Congress

"Clueless" star and former Fox commentator Stacey Dash is running for Congress in California.

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Spielberg honed his skills telling bedtime stories

The famed director looks to the past and present for filmmaking inspiration.

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Germany's top court: Cities can ban diesel cars

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US flood fears intensify: Three dead

Heavy rain and intense flooding have ravaged parts of central and southern states for the past week, leaving at least three people dead, and the risk of flooding continues into this week.

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Mexico police officers sought over three missing Italians

The three Italians disappeared in Mexico on 31 January and local police are thought to be involved.

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Sridevi: Police rule out foul play and release star's body

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Papua New Guinea earthquake: At least 14 killed amid landslides

A 7.5-magnitude quake destroys buildings and causes mudslides in a remote region of Papua New Guinea.

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German cities can ban older diesel cars to cut pollution

German cities will be able to ban older, more polluting vehicles from some areas in a landmark ruling.

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Can this cure jet lag?

As flights keep getting longer, jet lag doesn't seem to be going anywhere.

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Chancellor Merkel enters 'Germans only' food bank furore

The German leader criticises a charity's decision to bar foreigners from handouts.

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Top Australian police officer quits over 'racist' comments

One of Australia's top police officers resigns after reportedly posting racist comments online.

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'Case closed' in Bollywood star's death

Dubai police release the body of Bollywood star Sridevi to her family, saying investigations are complete.

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'If you're going to kill us, make it quick -- we are sick of waiting on death row'

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Dior through ethereal lens

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Secret lives of heroin addicts

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Shipping containers you can live in

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China business crackdown: Who might be next?

After Beijing moved on the insurance and financial giant, others are likely to be worried.

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'Don't struggle if you're raped': A people smuggler's chilling warning

A smuggler's chilling warning to women embarking on migrant journey

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Murdoch bid for Sky challenged by US giant

US TV giant Comcast makes a bid for Sky challenging an existing offer from Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox.

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The Kashmir villagers fleeing bullets from two nations

Villagers along the border are fleeing from their homes amid shelling between India and Pakistan.

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An up-close look at the AR-15

CNN's Gary Tuchman goes to a shooting range to take an up-close look at an AR-15-style rifle with retired Lieutenant General Mark Hertling.

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Girl Scout's cover of rapper's song goes viral

Seymore Harrison Jr. and his daughter, Charity, created a parody of Childish Gambino's song "Redbone" to help sell Girl Scout cookies. They never thought it would help sell nearly 5,000 boxes.

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Republicans threaten Delta tax break as airline ends NRA discounts

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Canadians plead guilty over A$21m cocaine bust on Sydney ship

The pair admit hiding 95kg (210lb) of cocaine in a cruise ship cabin in one of Australia's largest seizures.

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Florida school shooting: Officer Scot Peterson defends actions

Scot Peterson was branded a coward by President Trump for not confronting a school gunman.

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US focusing on Mali in hunt for Niger ambush attackers

US military and intelligence officials believe that the ISIS fighters that ambushed and killed four US troops in Niger last October fled back across the border into Mali and have remained there since, according to an administration official directly familiar with the latest assessment.

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Rise of the (vending) machines in Singapore

Weird and wacky vending machines have long been part of Japan's innovative culture -- from healthy lettuce (yes, just lettuce) and bananas, to the more indulgent draft beer dispenser.

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How realistic are Libya's election plans?

Libyan politicians, the UN, and the EU are pushing for elections despite the country's chaos.

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Vietnam War child finds father in America 45 years on

Toni Harrison was adopted from an orphanage in Vietnam and raised in the UK.

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How to speak like Black Panther

The official language of fictional Wakanda is isiXhosa - also spoken in parts of South Africa.

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How do you escape an abusive relationship when no one will listen?

Linet was beaten by her boyfriend but felt ashamed to tell anyone about it. Now the young Cuban is speaking out as a national campaign aims to end domestic violence.

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The tunnels that house old Korans

Thousands of old copies of the Koran are buried in tunnels beneath a mountain in western Pakistan.

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Still homeless six months after Harvey

Six months after Hurricane Harvey hit Houston, thousands are still rebuilding storm-ravaged homes.

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Dramatic dog rescue captured on camera in Vancouver

A dog fell into icy waters after wandering out on a frozen lake in Vancouver, BC.

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Playing Pig in Appalachia - a card game keeping a town alive

Every year, on the last Saturday in February at high noon, World Pig commences in Forbus.

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Laura Babcock murder: Two men get consecutive life sentences

Dellen Millard and Mark Smich are already serving life sentences for another murder.

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Inside an IDF counter-terror training exercise

The Israel Defense Forces' counter-terror unit is training how to respond to a hostage crisis.

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Bill Cosby's daughter Ensa dies aged 44

She died from a kidney disease in Massachusetts on Friday, a family spokesman says.

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South Africa: Ramaphosa stamps mark with cabinet reshuffle

The new South African president rejigs his cabinet and reappoints Nhlanhla Nene to finance minister.

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Saudi king sacks military chiefs

The chief of staff is among those culled in a major shake-up while the war in Yemen continues.

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CDC employee mysteriously disappears

Timothy J. Cunningham left work at the CDC feeling sick and no one has heard or seen him since.

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Bill Cosby's daughter Ensa dies at 44

Bill Cosby's daughter Ensa has died from renal disease, Cosby spokesman Andrew Wyatt told CNN.

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Eighth suspect arrested in Netanyahu-linked probe

An eighth suspect has been arrested and questioned in a growing corruption probe that has implicated some of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's closest confidants.

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Oscars 2018: The "other" Best Picture race

Do you remember which movie won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film in 2017? Me neither. (Ok, not true, it was "The Salesman.") But if you want to hold your own around the water cooler in the run up to the awards on March 4, you're going to need to stay on top of this most fickle of Oscar races.

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Heather Locklear arrested following domestic dispute

Actress Heather Locklear was arrested on Sunday night following suspected domestic incident that took place at her home, according to police.

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Kevin Smith: Film director suffers 'massive' heart attack

The Clerks director says he "was filled with a sense of calm" and thought he was going to die.

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Siberian blast: European scenes of ice and snow

From priests in a snowball fight at the Vatican City to icy scenes in Switzerland.

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Russia state TV uses video game footage to illustrate war

It aired for just a second, but footage purportedly showing a Russian jet attacking a truck in Syria immediately raised suspicions among users of social media Pikabu.

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Florida school shooting: Trump says 'I would have run in unarmed'

"I really believe I'd run in there even if I didn't have a weapon," the president told US governors.

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US storms: Flooding and tornadoes kill five people

Tornados were reported in Tennessee and Kentucky, with flooding affecting many US states.

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Trump - I would have run into Florida school unarmed

The president says he would have tried to stop the gunman who killed 17 in a Florida school.

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Parents in Nigeria wondering whether government can keep their schoolgirls safe

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Trump on shooting: 'I'd run in there, even if I didn't have a weapon'

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Justin Theroux breaks social media silence

Justin Theroux has been laying low he and Jennifer Aniston announced they had separated.

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Trump calls out Bush and Obama on North Korea

President Donald Trump on Monday criticized Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama for their handling of the North Korean threat during remarks Monday to state governors at the White House.

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Ivanka's answer is exactly why nepotism laws exist

In an interview with NBC that ran Monday morning, Ivanka Trump was asked a simple question: "Do you believe your father's accusers?"

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Trump's plan to end DACA stymied by US Supreme Court

The Supreme Court said on Monday that it will stay out of the dispute concerning the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for now, meaning the Trump administration may not be able to end the program March 5 as planned.

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2 quotes prove Trump has no idea what he wants to do on guns

With Congress back in Washington this week, all eyes on are the gun debate. And, specifically, what President Donald Trump wants to do -- and can convince Republicans in Congress to do -- on guns in the wake of the murders of 17 people in a school shooting in Parkland, Florida, less than two weeks ago.

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Brussels to force homeless into shelters during cold snap

Homeless people in Brussels could be detained overnight if they refuse shelter as a cold snap bites.

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Supreme Court rejects Trump appeal over 'Dreamer' immigrants

The justices said they would not hear the case as no appeals court has yet ruled on the issue.

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Russian activist in jail for giant duck protest

The duck is an anti-corruption symbol used by some Russian opposition activists.

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Kim thinks he won the Olympics. Here's what else Trump needs to know

Last week, we gave you a sample of the kinds of actionable intelligence analysis that President Donald Trump may be missing if, as the Washington Post reported recently, he "rarely if ever" reads the Presidential Daily Brief, a highly classified intelligence briefing he receives each morning.

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Childhood obesity is getting worse, study says

While obesity rates among young children in the United States appeared to be on the decline a few years ago, a new analysis suggests that it's not time to celebrate just yet.

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The heavyweight fight with two losers

It was a podium without a gold medalist and a competition without a winner.

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Slovakia shocked by killing of journalist and partner

A contract killing is suspected as the journalist had been investigating alleged fraud.

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Gus Kenworthy's dog adoption in South Korea sparks debate

Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy causes a stir online after adopting a puppy from a South Korean dog meat farm.

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Ivanka Trump: 'I believe my father's denials' of sexual misconduct

Ms Trump claims the "right as a daughter to believe my father" when asked about misconduct reports.

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Ng On-yee: Snooker's new world number one

Hong Kong's Ng On-yee is the first Asian to top the World Ladies Billiards and Snooker rankings.

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Weinstein Company says it will file for bankruptcy

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Hungarian Olympic body 'rethinking' selection process

One of the most talked about moments of the Winter Olympics was Elizabeth Swaney swooping steadily side to side on the halfpipe, achieving minimal air lifts and attempting no tricks whatsoever.

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China warns parents after boy filmed peeing in lift

A video of a Chinese boy urinating in a lift prompts calls for better education in the home.

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Nigeria's 'new Chibok' - what we know

How did suspected Boko Haram militants manage to kidnap more than 100 girls from a school in Nigeria?

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In pictures: European cities shiver in Siberian snow blast

Rome sees snow for the first time in six years while other cities also have freezing weather.

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Rescued Middle East lions move into new S Africa home

Found abandoned in zoos in war-torn Syria and Iraq, the pair settle into a more hospitable habitat.

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China censorship after Xi Jinping presidency extension proposal

Terms like "don't agree" and "re-election" are also banned after a proposal to keep Xi Jinping in office.

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Putin orders Syria 'humanitarian pause'

Russia's President Putin orders a daily humanitarian pause in fighting in Eastern Ghouta enclave.

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Saudi Arabia allows women to join military

Applications are open in several provinces for roles that do not appear to involve front-line combat.

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Georgian boy runs away to the zoo, finds it closed

A lucky 10-year-old gets an annual pass to Tbilisi's zoo after travelling 130km on his own to get there.

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Bollywood star Sridevi drowned after passing out, police say

Bollywood superstar Sridevi, one of the Indian film industry's most popular actresses, drowned after passing out in her hotel bathtub in Dubai, police said Monday.

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Best Pictures from the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games

Featuring beautiful composition and raw emotion

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Russian TV airs video game as Syria war footage

TV news tribute to Russia's armed forces uses a clip from a computer game.

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Stay warm and help those in need with this winter safety checklist

When winter storms force us to brace for freezing rain, wind, sleet and snow, many lives could be put in danger.

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Fugitive Chihuahua governor César Duarte's bison seized

César Duarte, who is known for his lavish lifestyle, kept bison, wild boar and llamas on his ranches.

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Ancient Egyptian necropolis contains 'message from afterlife'

The newly discovered site, south of Cairo, is over 2,000 years old and will take years to excavate.

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Bollywood star Sridevi Kapoor's death 'accidental drowning'

Bollywood actress Sridevi Kapoor died of accidental drowning, a Dubai forensic report says

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Turkey's Erdogan in row over 'girl martyr' comment on TV

Turkey's leader sparks controversy after an exchange on TV with a sobbing girl in military uniform.

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Syria war: New UN truce plea as deaths in Eastern Ghouta mount

The UN says a ceasefire agreed on Saturday must start now, as fresh air strikes hit a rebel enclave.

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Hungary opposition delivers blow to PM Orban in town vote

Hungary's powerful PM Viktor Orban suffers a rare setback in a mayoral election.

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K2: Climber Denis Urubko aborts 'suicidal' solo ascent

A Russo-Polish climber is going down K2 after breaking from his group to scale the peak solo.

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John Oliver pitches himself for Italian PM

On HBO's "Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver broke down the Italian election and pitched himself as a potential candidate.

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Paula Abdul was wrong: Opposites don't attract

Everyone seems to agree that opposites attract. Young and old people, happy and distressed couples, single folks and married partners -- all apparently buy the classic adage about love.

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10 best foods for your heart

Keeping your heart healthy is about more than avoiding fast food and overly processed chow. You can also pump up your heart's health by choosing foods that will help reduce cholesterol, lower blood pressure and reduce inflammation.

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'The Simpsons' Olympics prediction comes true

"The Simpsons" predicted a gold medal win for the US curling team eight years before their 2018 win in PyeongChang.

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Taiwan toilet paper panic: why is island caught short?

Island residents wipe shelves clean of the product as manufacturers warn of imminent price rises.

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Badeshi: Only three people speak this 'extinct' language

Three old men in remote northern Pakistan are thought to be the very last Badeshi speakers.

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Syria war: Eastern Ghouta after UN ceasefire resolution

A Syrian doctor in the enclave says despite the ceasefire resolution there is still some shelling.

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Samsung Galaxy S9 brings better camera, AR emoji

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K2: Fears for climber Denis Urubko after expedition row

A Russo-Polish climber is believed to have struck out on his own to reach the peak of K2.

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Axios: Trump pushing to have personal pilot run FAA

President Donald Trump is pushing to have his longtime personal pilot, John Dunkin, to head the Federal Aviation Administration, according to a report from Axios.

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The warning signs almost everyone missed

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Fight heats up between Trump Organization and Panama hotel

The majority owner of a Trump-branded hotel in Panama alleges the Trump Organization misled the property's staff, according to a letter obtained by CNN.

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Cambodia's fine dining evolution

If Las Vegas can become a world culinary capital, why not Siem Reap?

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Fighting female suicide in a country with a tragic record

How one former beauty queen made it her mission to reduce the rate of female suicide in her country.

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Desperate search for missing Nigerians

Extra troops and planes are searching for 110 schoolgirls believed to have been seized by jihadists.

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Michael McCormack: Ex-journalist becomes Australia deputy PM

Unlike his scandal-hit predecessor, Michael McCormack is relatively unknown despite one controversy.

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'Baby factory' mystery: Thailand's surrogacy saga reaches uneasy end

The custody case of Mitsutoki Shigeta is one of the strangest to emerge from Asia's thriving industry.

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Rare photographs that changed lives

Photographs by Lewis Hine that shook up early 20th-Century labour laws among those sold at US auction.

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Italian election dominated by immigration debate

Fascist party Casa Pound may be small, but its anti-immigrant rhetoric is being echoed more widely.

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The American who fled 'gay conversion' in Africa

A midnight taxi; an emergency flight home; a new life in New York. An ex-Muslim tells his story.

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The blind MMA champion helping others defend themselves

When Ronald Dlamini went blind it ended his sporting career, but now he's training other blind people to protect themselves.

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Sridevi: India mourns Bollywood superstar Sridevi dead at 54

Her body is due to be flown to Mumbai from Dubai, where she died on Saturday aged 54.

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Florida school shooting: NRA 'doesn't back any ban'

The gun lobby's comments appear to go against President Trump's proposal to tighten gun controls.

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Florida shooting survivor thanks conspiracy theorists

Florida high school shooting survivor David Hogg wants to say thank you to all the conspiracy theorists and detractors he believes have helped amplify his real message.

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1 number threatens to derail stock comeback

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Turkish women sentenced to death in Iraq for IS links

An Iraqi court sentences the 15 women to hang after finding them guilty of joining the jihadists.

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Doctors remove 4-pound brain tumor from man's head

A surgeon in India has removed a 1.873-kilogram (4.1-pound) tumor from a 31-year-old man at a government hospital in Mumbai, India.

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Games end with closing ceremony, and calls for peace

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'We've been living in anguish,' parents of missing schoolgirls say

One hundred and ten girls remain unaccounted for after a faction of Boko Haram raided their school in the town of Dapchi, northeast Nigeria, Nigeria's Ministry for Information said in a statement released on Sunday.

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Florida sheriff won't resign amid questions about shooting response

Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel says he's not stepping down amid criticism of his department's response to the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

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Trump says military parade would be great for country's spirit

President Donald Trump says a military parade in Washington could take place on Veterans Day or the Fourth of July, adding that it would be "something great for the spirit of the country."

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'Black Panther' roars past $700M worldwide

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US Supreme Court to hear digital privacy case with global impact

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USA Swimming officials under fire for alleged culture of abuse

Top USA Swimming officials are under fire for what critics say was a culture of sexual abuse that was allowed to persist for decades unchecked.

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The 'forgotten' My Lai: South Korea's Vietnam War massacres

Tran Thi Duoc was 16 when the soldiers came to her village.

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Michelle Obama's memoir to be released in November

Former first lady Michelle Obama's highly anticipated memoir, "Becoming," will be released on Nov. 13, the book's publisher announced Sunday.

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New gene link reveals some ovarian cancer passed down by fathers

A previously unrecognized link has been found between ovarian cancer and a gene on the X chromosome, according to a new study.

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DR Congo protests: Protester killed in Kinshasa demonstration

Security forces used live bullets to disperse a demonstration by church groups.

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Winter Olympics stats: Norway's record haul, Germany's golden Games and more

How taco nights, a 'no jerks' rule and team spirit helped Norway win a record number of medals at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

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Thousands attend Nemtsov memorial march in Moscow

Thousands of people have marched in Moscow in memory of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, who was shot dead in sight of the Kremlin in 2015.

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'Big spike' in school threats after Florida shooting

Since the Florida attack, there has been a 'significant' spike in threats to US schools, say safety experts.

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Jerusalem: Christianity's 'holiest site' closed in protest

Christian leaders shut Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, said to be Jesus's burial site.

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Ivanka Trump: 'Like trying on someone's wedding band'

USA Olympic silver medal winner Lauren Gibbs lets President Trump's daughter Ivanka try her medal on.

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Boy, 12, dies after falling from cliff in French ski resort of Avoriaz

The 12-year-old and his younger brother fell 500ft while skiing off-piste in the resort of Avoriaz.

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Japan police question US tourist over severed head

Japanese police question an American man after a woman's severed head was found in his holiday flat.

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CNN Poll: Trump approval slides, matches lowest point of presidency

President Donald Trump's approval rating in a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS stands at 35%, down five points over the last month to match his lowest level yet.

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Florida shooting first responders describe moment they entered school

As more details emerge about the Florida high school massacre that left 17 people dead, some of the first officers who rushed to the scene are sharing their accounts of the moment they arrived.

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Games end with closing ceremony, and calls for peace

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Airstrikes pound Eastern Ghouta after ceasefire, doctor says

A United Nations resolution calling for a 30-day ceasefire in Syria appears "to be ink on paper," according to doctors working inside the besieged Damascus suburb of Eastern Ghouta, which suffered intense bombardment Sunday.

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Why companies are abandoning the NRA

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Sridevi Kapoor fans pay tribute to 'great actress'

The Bollywood superstar featured in almost 300 films over five decades.

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Saleh Muslim: Syrian Kurdish leader arrested in Prague

A prominent leader of Syria's Kurdish community is arrested in Prague on a Turkish warrant.

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Why China's proposal was long expected

China has proposed scrapping presidential limits. The BBC's Celia Hatton looks how it came about.

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Syria war: Air strikes resume hours after UN approves ceasefire

Government forces bomb a rebel-held enclave near Damascus, hours after the UN called for a truce.

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North Korea willing to talk to US, South Korea says

North Korea is willing to hold talks with the United States, South Korean President Moon Jae-In said in a statement Sunday.

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Russians win ice hockey gold -- then controversially sing Russian national anthem

There was controversy after the Olympic Athlete from Russia (OAR) team beat Germany to win men's ice hockey gold Sunday and then sang the Russian national anthem while the Olympic song was being played at the medal ceremony

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N Korea 'willing to hold US talks'

North Korea is willing to hold talks with the US, says general visiting South for end of Winter Olympics - South Korea

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China to drop presidential term limits, clearing way for Xi Jinping to stay on

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Parkland shooting reveals Trump's deepest flaws

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How Kylie Jenner should really use her power

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Zambia relishes All Blacks game

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China proposes to let Xi Jinping extend presidency beyond 2023

The ruling Communist Party wants to scrap a two-term limit to keep Xi Jinping in office beyond 2023.

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Norway tops PyeongChang medal table

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Sridevi 'paved way for Bollywood women'

Tributes are paid to Indian superstar Sridevi Kapoor, who has died of a heart attack aged 54.

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Sridevi obituary: From Bollywood actress to Indian icon

During a career spanning five decades, Sridevi captivated India as a huge box office success.

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Emma Chambers, 'Notting Hill' actress, dies at 53

British actress Emma Chambers, who starred alongside Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts in the 1999 movie "Notting Hill," has died, according to her agent.

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More than 100 girls missing after raid on Nigerian school, father says

More than 100 girls are missing after suspected Boko Haram militants attacked their school in northeastern Nigeria Monday night, according the father of one of those missing.

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Democratic intelligence memo released with redactions

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Kim Yong-chol: Protests greet North Korean delegation to Olympics

The head of the delegation to the closing of the Winter Olympics is accused of a deadly 2010 attack.

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IOC bans Russian athletes from marching behind flag at closing ceremony

Russian athletes will not be allowed to march behind their national flag at the closing ceremony of the Pyeongchang Winter Games after two tested positive for doping.

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Winter Olympics: IOC board recommends lifting Russia ban if no further doping violations

Russia should regain its Olympic status if there are no further doping violations at Pyeongchang 2018, the IOC executive board has recommended.

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Populism and division at Latin America's polls

With two-thirds of Latin Americans due to vote in presidential elections this year change is afoot.

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Gold win means pink beard for US ski spokesman

You have to wonder whether US Ski and Snowboard spokesman Tom Kelly has pink hair dye on his must-pack list before he heads off to the Winter Olympics.

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A white wedding during Ethiopia's Red Terror

Aynalem and Genet married each other during one of the bloodiest times in the country's history.

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Beloved Bollywood actress Sridevi dead at 54

Veteran Bollywood actress Sridevi has died suddenly in Dubai at the age of 54.

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'Shape of Water' suit filed right before Oscars

One of the Oscar frontrunners has been slapped with a copyright infringement lawsuit.

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Singapore's migrant workers struggle to get paid

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WH official: Peña Nieto calls off visit to White House after confrontational call with Trump

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto has called off an official trip to Washington to meet with President Donald Trump after a tense phone call brought the two leaders to a policy-driven standstill.

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NBC's $12B investment in the Olympics is looking riskier

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As the Olympics end, S Korea asks: Was the cost worth it?

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Trump-Russia: Democrats defend Russia inquiry in memo

A Republican report identified bias in an inquiry into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 election.

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Smile! Postcards from Afghanistan's furthest corner

Meet people in the most remote part of Afghanistan, and find out why they are smiling.

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Jane Seymour poses for Playboy, talks #MeToo

Seymour is one of the oldest models to ever pose for Playboy. In an interview with the magazine, she said she almost quit acting because of sexual harassment.

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Florida school shooting: Where do US protests go from here?

Experts say the US is living through an "unprecedented era of resistance". So what comes next?

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Rohingya refugees find uneasy solace in Malaysia

Every weekday morning, about 70 students stream into a house in a quiet neighborhood on Malaysia's Penang Island.

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Barefoot doctor: ‘We did have shoes…’

How China’s Barefoot Doctors revolutionised rural healthcare.

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Turkish paper gives voice to disabled

Turkish newspaper gives voice and employment to people who have disabilities.

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'How I joined the jihadis by mistake'

More than 300 people from Kosovo joined Islamist groups in Syria and Iraq - but not all of them are stereotypical jihadis.

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Sridevi: Bollywood superstar dies at 54 of cardiac arrest

One of India's biggest film stars passes away after a cardiac arrest in Dubai, her family says.

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Canadian skier arrested, accused of stealing car at Winter Olympics

Canadian skier David Duncan, his wife, Maja Margrethe Duncan, and trainer William Ryan Raine spent Friday night behind bars, accused of stealing a car during the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

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Washington Prado Alava: Colombia extradites top drug suspect to US

He is accused of smuggling more than 250 tonnes of cocaine over the past decade.

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White House agrees to release Schiff memo with redactions

President Donald Trump on Saturday agreed to release a redacted version of a Democratic memo that seeks to undercut Republican claims of FBI surveillance abuses.

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Sheltering from the bombs in Eastern Ghouta

Rawaa has been living in a basement for months with around 75 others, mainly women and children.

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Huge shock as Scotland beats England at Murrayfield

An inspired Scotland hustled and harried two-time reigning Six Nations champion England to pull off a shock 25-13 victory at Murrayfield Saturday.

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Hair to stay: Australians celebrate the mullet

Fans of the mullet gather at an inaugural festival, celebrating the instantly recognisable haircut.

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UN approves 30-day ceasefire in Syria

UN Security Council unanimously approves resolution demanding a 30-day ceasefire in Syria

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Trump tax reform gives Buffett $29bn boost

Billionaire Warren Buffett says his conglomerate has been "delivered" billions by the US tax cuts.

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Florida shooting: US airlines join other firms in dropping NRA

The school shooting in Florida has led to fresh calls for tougher gun controls in the US.

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UN Security Council to vote on 30-day ceasefire in Syria

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Johnny Hallyday estate: Bardot wades into France family row

The film legend urges Johnny Hallyday's widow to give some of his money to his older children.

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UN Security Council tries to vote on Syria ceasefire as bombing continues

A new wave of bombs pounded Syria's besieged Eastern Ghouta region near Damascus, even as the UN Security Council tries again to vote for a temporary ceasefire in the war-ravaged country Saturday.

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Italy steps up security in major cities amid protests by rival activists

Demonstrators clash with riot police as far-right and anti-fascist groups take to the streets.

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Canada wins ice hockey bronze against Czech Republic

They were expected to win the gold, but Canada's men's hockey team will leave the Winter Games with a bronze medal.

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Mikaela Shiffrin: five medals at same Olympics may be unachievable

American skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin says her dream of winning five gold medals in the same Winter Olympics may be impossible to achieve.

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India groom killed in Odisha after wedding gift explodes

A man and his grandmother were killed when a parcel bomb disguised as a wedding gift exploded.

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UK's Brexit position based on 'pure illusion'

The United Kingdom's position on Brexit is based on "pure illusion," European Council President Donald Tusk told reporters in Brussels after a meeting of EU leaders.

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Red Cross: 21 staffers paid for sex

The International Committee of the Red Cross said 21 staff members have been dismissed or resigned for "paying for sexual services" in the past three years.

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Czech star achieves historic two-sport gold

It was another historic day for Ester Ledecka, the surprise star of PyeongChang 2018.

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'Dieselgate': Global scandal - from Germany

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South Africa police station raid: Seven suspects shot dead

Seven people accused of killing South African police are killed in a shoot-out at a church.

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Syria war: Air strikes in Eastern Ghouta 'kill 500'

On the seventh day of government bombing of a rebel enclave, the UN struggles to agree a ceasefire.

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The BBC's John Simpson: How I became a Czech honeytrap target

The BBC's World Affairs editor says he "was getting in a bit deep" so he told the BBC, who brought in MI5.

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Fear of Russian aggression drives US military sales to Europeans

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US 'Rejects' shock Sweden to win men's curling gold

The US men's curling team, once known as "The Rejects," pulled off one the great upsets of the PyeongChang Olympics by beating favorites Sweden 10-7 to clinch an historic gold medal.

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Afghanistan: Soldiers killed in wave of attacks

More than 25 people, most of them from the army, have been killed in a wave of attacks.

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Vehicle rams into school in India, killing nine children

A speeding van rammed into a middle school in eastern India on Saturday, killing nine children, authorities said.

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ICRC reveals 21 staff paid for sexual services

The humanitarian aid agency reveals 21 staff have left for sexual misconduct since 2015.

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Debunking 'single greatest Witch Hunt' in US history

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Soldiers killed in Taliban raid on military base

Taliban militants killed 18 soldiers in a pre-dawn assault on a military base in Afghanistan's western Farah province, the Ministry of Defense said, in the deadliest of a string of attacks that shook Afghanistan on Saturday.

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I'm supposed to transform from an economics teacher into a gun expert?

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The secret behind Norway's Winter Olympic success

It's a nation made up of only 5.2 million people, but as far as the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics goes Norway is on top of the world.

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ICYMI

The 10,000 Year Clock. Plus cake and caves.

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Nigerian President calls missing schoolgirls a 'national disaster'

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has promised the families of girls missing after an attack on their school in the country's northeast that they'll be found and their attackers brought to justice.

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Olympic live updates: Norway sets medal record

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Russia's most advanced fighter arrives in Syria

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Re-drawing the real-life Black Panthers

The real Black Panthers - an artist is trying to give those still imprisoned a "presence on the outside".

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Ex-NFLer's post prompts school closure

A former NFL player who attended a prestigious private high school in Los Angeles was detained by police Friday in connection with a social media post that prompted the closure of the school due to security concerns, according to two law enforcement sources familiar with the matter.

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Inspirational Africans - or glory-hunters?

A record number of Africans competed this year - but most of them live in the US and Europe.

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The 'forgotten' My Lai: South Korea's Vietnam War massacres

Tran Thi Duoc was 16 when the soldiers came to her village.

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Joanna Demafelis: Employer of Filipina maid found dead in freezer arrested

The employer of a Filipina maid who was found dead in a freezer is arrested in Lebanon.

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Why do some Chinese funerals involve strippers?

Chinese authorities are once again cracking down on the practice which have existed for years.

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How the Nile could see a 'water war'

A new dam on the river Nile could trigger the world's first war about water, writes Alastair Leithead.

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Trump-Russia: Manafort 'paid European ex-politicians'

President Trump's ex-campaign chief paid ex-politicians to lobby for Ukraine, a new indictment says.

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World Hacks: Putting your leftover pills back to work

An app in Greece is helping people donate their leftover drugs to those who can't afford to buy them.

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'Groped by Holy Mosque guard during Hajj' in Mecca

A number of women have taken to social media to say they've been sexually assaulted during the Hajj pilgrimage.

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Deaf Eritrean twins break barriers in fashion world

Deaf twin models Hermon and Heroda are trying to break barriers for people with disabilities in the fashion world.

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Somalia al-Shabab: Deadly double car bombing near presidential palace

At least 18 people are dead after two large explosions, one of them at the presidential palace.

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New indictment accuses Manafort of paying European politicians

New charges were filed late Friday against former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort in the special counsel investigation.

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Nigerian president apologises for Boko Haram schoolgirl kidnap

President Buhari apologises for the suspected abductions, as parents say 100 remain missing.

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Sources: Coral Springs police upset at some Broward deputies for not entering school

When Coral Springs police officers arrived at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on February 14 in the midst of the school shooting crisis, many officers were surprised to find not only that Broward County Sheriff's Deputy Scot Peterson, the armed school resource officer, had not entered the building, but that three other Broward County Sheriff's deputies were also outside the school and had not entered, Coral Springs sources tell CNN. The deputies had their pistols drawn and were behind their vehicles, the sources said, and not one of them had gone into the school.

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How young conservatives view #NeverAgain

As Florida students lead calls for stricter gun laws, how do activists on the right see the movement?

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Vehicle 'hits barrier' near White House

Vehicle hits a security barrier near the White House and a female driver is apprehended by police, US secret service says.

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Life of a girl: 'My first day at school'

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Steve Jobs: Apple founder's 1973 job application going on sale

The document is riddled with spelling errors and grammatical mistakes but could sell for $50,000.

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Russia's most advanced fighter arrives in Syria

Russia has sent its most advanced fighter jet to Syria, a US military official tells CNN. It's a deployment that could potentially increase the level of danger to US forces operating inside the country.

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Trump-Russia: Ex-campaign aide Rick Gates pleads guilty

Rick Gates admits to lying to the FBI about work for the Ukrainian government and hiding his income.

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Donald Tusk: UK Brexit plans 'pure illusion'

The European Council president says reports suggest the UK is still trying to cherry pick its Brexit deal.

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US to open new embassy in Jerusalem in May

The Israeli prime minister hails the decision as "a great day for the people of Israel".

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Bullish Trump jokes about hiding his bald spot

The hair joke was one of several off-script moments as the president relished addressing supporters.

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Trump on his hair: 'I try like hell to hide that bald spot, folks'

President Donald Trump told an audience of conservative activists on Friday morning that he "tries like hell to hide" his bald spot, gesturing on stage like he was parting his hair to cover the top and back of his head.

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Ex-Trump aide to plead guilty in Mueller investigation

Former Donald Trump campaign official Rick Gates will plead guilty to two criminal charges in special counsel Robert Mueller's wide-ranging investigation of Russian meddling into the 2016 presidential campaign and related activities.

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Rohingya villages destroyed 'to erase evidence'

Satellite images suggest more than 50 villages have been demolished, Human Rights Watch claims.

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Why Brexit risks ending UK as we know it

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Do people agree with Kylie Jenner on the Snapchat update?

We asked young people what they thought about the Snapchat after Kylie Jenner said she was no longer a fan.

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Syria war: Who are Russia's shadowy Wagner mercenaries?

Russian Wagner group fighters have died in Syria - others have fought in Ukraine.

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Doping whistleblower in Olympics warning

The IOC faces "the most important moment in its history" over whether it allows Russian athletes to parade with their national flag on Sunday.

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Twitter storm over Justin Trudeau's Bhangra dance in India

The Canadian prime minister took to the stage at Canada House in Delhi, but not everybody was a fan.

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Florida inmate screams and thrashes at his execution

Eric Scott Branch was put to death over the rape and murder of a student in 1993.

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China's 'hold your mother's hand' campaign

A photo of President Xi Jinping visiting his mother has inspired people to reach out to loved ones.

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No one knows who this unconscious Syrian toddler is

Tucked under a gray blanket, his curly-haired head resting on a pillow, the boy could almost be sleeping peacefully at home.

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Twitter co-founder: We're overdosing on tech

"Letting anyone publish anything for free and get rewarded based on the attention that they can drive was -- is a bad concept in itself," says Ev Williams.

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Pep Guardiola: Manchester City manager charged for wearing political ribbon

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been charged for wearing a political message, specifically a yellow ribbon, in breach of the FA's kit and advertising regulations.

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The West won't stop the horrors in Syria even if it could. We simply don't care

Saying there are "no words" to describe a horror is infuriating. But now not saying anything has become the new way to talk about the world's nastiest war.

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World's fishing fleets mapped from orbit

Satellite tracking shows fishing's footprint on Earth is now over four times that of agriculture.

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Trump: My prepared remarks are boring - I'm going off script

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Trump: 'Armed school officer lacked courage'

The US President said Deputy Scot Peterson who failed to intervene in a mass shooting did "a poor job".

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Trump criticises Florida shooting officer for 'poor job'

Mr Trump says an armed officer 'didn't have the courage' to intervene in last week's deadly shooting.

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Stolen Degas painting Les Choristes found on a bus

The pastel artwork was taken more than eight years ago from the Musée Cantini in Marseille.

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The Olympics delegate accused of masterminding deadly attacks

General Kim Yong-chol was accused of masterminding deadly attacks on the South.

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US to launch 'largest' N Korea sanctions

Donald Trump says the US is launching the "largest ever" set of new sanctions against North Korea.

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Two people shot outside Zurich bank

Two people shot outside branch of UBS bank in Zurich, Swiss media say

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Armed teacher's fear? 'Missing and hitting a student'

Karl Donnelson from Colorado is armed and says he's ready to fire if an incident occurs in his school.

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Brexit: EU leaders clash over financial impact of UK's departure

Germany and France warn of impact on efforts to tackle terrorism as nations clash over funding.

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Barbara Alston: Singer with 1960s girl group The Crystals dies at 74

She recorded hits like Da Doo Ron Ron and He Hit Me with Phil Spector in the 1960s.

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Mixed-race Joan of Arc draws abuse from French far-right

The Orléans public prosecutor is investigating racist tweets about a teenager set to play the heroine.

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Kenya elephants: Operation to move big beasts begins

Wildlife officials in Kenya are relocating the beasts to get them away from a farming region.

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India Kerala mob takes selfies while lynching man

Images of people taking selfies while watching the tied up man being lynched have horrified Indians.

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How meat is recycled and sold to the poor

Ever wonder what happens to restaurant leftovers? In Manila, meat from rubbish tips is recycled.

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'Stoned in the street' - life of Afghan women footballers

Afghanistan women's coach Kelly Lindsey tells the BBC about the "unique" nature of a job which means all matches and training camps are held overseas.

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One French woman in eight has been raped, study says

Four million women have been raped once in their lives, a major survey of abuse in France suggests.

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Record-breaking $560m for African tech startups in 2017

A report from Partech Ventures found that in 2017 venture funding in African tech startups increased by 53%.

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Policeman dies after clashes between Spanish and Russian fans at soccer match

A police officer has died as rival fans violently clashed before a European soccer game between Spanish club Athletic Bilbao and Russian team Spartak Moscow.

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Ghouta residents now face being burned out of their destroyed homes

Civilians enduring intense bombardment in Syria's rebel-held Eastern Ghouta say they are being assailed by a new kind of rocket that spreads potentially deadly fires.

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Barnaby Joyce: Battles over dogs and dual citizenship

From Johnny Depp's dogs to dual citizenship, the Australian politician has seen his fair share of battles.

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Satire and sensuality in fashion photography

There's one thing that always binds together Ellen von Unwerth's inimitable photographs: a distinct sense of playfulness.

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Best hotel beds and where to buy them

Pillow menus, crisp linens, cooling mattresses, blackout curtains -- hotels know a thing or two about sleep-through-your-alarm-good bedrooms.

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Trudeau's India trip, mired in controversy, ends with a hug

After a controversy-mired seven days in India, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finally received an all-important hug.

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Children 'forced to watch rape' in S Sudan

UN investigators say they have evidence that 40 senior officials could be responsible for war crimes.

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Armed deputy stayed outside during Florida school shooting

When Nikolas Cruz started shooting last week, an armed deputy stationed at the Florida school rushed to the building. But instead of going inside, the officer waited outside for four minutes as the shooter massacred students and teachers behind the walls, authorities said.

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Winter Olympics 2018: Ivanka Trump arrives for closing ceremony

The first daughter is leading a US delegation to the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics.

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Florida school shooting: Armed officer 'did not confront killer'

An armed deputy stood outside the building as the Florida shooting took place, officials say.

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Barnaby Joyce: Scandal-hit Australia deputy PM to resign

One of Australia's most colourful political figures, Barnaby Joyce will quit as the country's deputy PM.

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Policeman dies in Bilbao v Spartak clashes

A police officer suffers a heart attack amid violence in Spain before the Europa League tie.

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Argentina foils diplomatic luggage cocaine plot

Arrests are made in Argentina after 400kg of cocaine was found in Russian diplomatic luggage.

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Dutch MPs vote to recognise disputed Armenian 'genocide'

Dutch MPs recognise the mass killing of Armenians by Ottoman Turks in 1915 as "genocide", angering Turkey.

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Tina Fontaine: Raymond Cormier not guilty of Red River murder

The Canadian schoolgirl's death spurred calls for an inquiry into dead and missing indigenous women.

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India PM Modi finally sees Canada's Trudeau

Narendra Modi met his Canadian counterpart nearly a week after he arrived in India.

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'Fishing continued' even after East China sea oil spill

Satellite images and data obtained by a BBC investigation show that fishing continued for days in East China Sea even after the massive oil spill

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Florida armed school guard 'never went in'

The guard protecting the Florida school hit by a deadly shooting did not go in, a sheriff confirms.

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Syria war: Children struggle to survive in Eastern Ghouta

This is the cost of five days of relentless air strikes for children in Eastern Ghouta, Syria.

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Sipping acidic fruit teas can wear away teeth, says study

Even unsweetened drinks are acidic and should not be drunk between meals, researchers say.

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Africa's week in pictures: 16-22 February 2018

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

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Nationalism in heart of Europe needles EU

Alarm over migrants fuels resurgent nationalism in Central Europe, Jenny Hill reports.

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The low-cost mini satellites bringing mobile to the world

Billions of people still have no access to mobile services, but nano-satellites could change this.

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Quiz: And Salma's joke was... what?

7 days quiz: It's the weekly news quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?

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Internet's darkside: How school shooting conspiracies spread

Conspiracy theories after mass shootings follow a familiar thread and the Florida school shooting is no exception.

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Deputy Australian Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce resigns over sex scandal

Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce said Friday he will resign following weeks of controversy after he announced he was expecting a baby with a former staff member.

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Why Australian leader's White House visit really matters to Trump

Donald Trump may have got off to a rocky start with Australia when he became president last year, but his administration is determined to put it behind them this week when Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull visits the US.

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China seizes control of insurer Anbang

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Olympian was warned to not get pregnant

Beach volleyball legend Kerri Walsh Jennings was six weeks pregnant when she won a gold medal in the London Olympics - but she says she was warned to hold off on starting a family or she may lose her sponsors. She sits down with CNNMoney's Ahiza Garcia to talk about the challenges of being a mother and a professional athlete.

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KFC ran out of ... chicken

CNN's Richard Quest explains KFC's chicken delivery problem that temporarily closed hundreds of stores, and how something so critical to the business went wrong.

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New evidence of genetics' role in opioid addiction

Our DNA plays a key role in determining who develops addiction and who doesn't, experts say.

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This is a self-driving car's worst nightmare

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Trump-Russia: New charges for Paul Manafort and Rick Gates

Mr Manafort and Mr Gates allegedly conspired to hide more than $30m from tax officials.

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NRA and Florida: Seven things Wayne LaPierre blames after shooting

European socialists, the mainstream media and the FBI are on Wayne LaPierre's list. Guns are not.

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Syrian refugees in the UK: 'We've lost nothing but our country'

This family is among 10,000 Syrian refugees settled in the UK. But they left many more behind.

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Snapchat stock sinks after Kylie Jenner tweet

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Leslie Nope: NRA under fire for Parks and Rec gif

When the NRA posted a gif of TV show Parks and Recreation series creator Michael Schur was displeased.

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Nigeria's Boko Haram crisis: Dapchi anger over missing girls

Parents are still waiting for news of what happened to their daughters after a Boko Haram attack.

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US women beat Canada to take ice hockey gold for first time since 1998

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Living 24 hours with 'Day Zero' water rations

It's a frustrating feeling to wake up and realize that you don't have running water.

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SpaceX notches another successful launch

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Justin Trudeau rescinds India dinner invite to Sikh separatist

An alleged Sikh extremist had been invited to a dinner during Mr Trudeau's state visit to India.

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Was Billy Graham a civil rights coward or a hero?

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. electrified the nation when he gave his "I Have a Dream" speech, but there was another famous American pastor who was not impressed.

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NRA boss attacks Democrats, socialism in speech that goes beyond gun debate

As the country descends into yet another gun debate, the National Rifle Association's executive vice president and CEO Wayne LaPierre slammed Democrats for their reaction to the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, and warned of government overreach extending far beyond the limiting of firearms.

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Kim Jong-nam murder: Suspects 'were paid for TV pranks'

A court hears two women charged with killing Kim Jong-nam thought they were taking part in a TV prank.

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Meryl Streep slams 'pathetic' Harvey Weinstein lawyers

Meryl Streep and Jennifer Lawrence are unhappy at being dragged into a Harvey Weinstein lawsuit.

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Execution planned for Alabama cancer-stricken inmate

The inmate's lawyer argues his veins are too damaged from cancer and drug use for a lethal injection.

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Syria war: New deadly raids rock rebel-held Eastern Ghouta

Warplanes continue to pound the Eastern Ghouta, where hundreds have reportedly died in five days.

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NRA's Wayne LaPierre echoes Trump's plan to arm teachers

The head of America's powerful gun lobby says politicians are exploiting the Florida school shooting.

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The politics of fear is dying out in Africa

Lenin was once quoted as saying, "There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen." This could perfectly describe the past week in Africa. Across the continent, a number of game-changing political developments have followed each other in quick succession in one of the most tumultuous weeks of any decade.

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US men shock Canada in curling, reach gold medal game

The USA men's curling team is guaranteed an Olympic medal -- and it upset a powerhouse team to do it.

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Carrie Underwood's husband Mike Fisher shuts down talk of troubled marriage

No need to worry about Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher.

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Policemen catch child falling from balcony

Egyptian Policemen were filmed catching a child who fell from a third-floor apartment.

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Porn on computer: Court finds against French worker over privacy

The French rail employee had claimed his right to privacy was breached by his employer.

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Lupita Nyong'o to star in movie adaptation of Trevor Noah's book 'Born A Crime'

Oscar-winning actor Lupita Nyong'o will star in a movie adaptation of "Born A Crime," the bestselling autobiography by TV host and comedian Trevor Noah.

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Florida shooting: How students shared their terror

When a gunman opened fire in a Florida school, students inside reached for their phones.

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USA women beat Canada to take ice hockey gold for first time since 1998

After an absolute nail-biter of a match, which went to overtime and then a penalty shootout, the US has finally broken Canada's stranglehold on women's Olympic hockey.

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Arizona couple charged with locking up adopted children

Police were alerted after one of the adopted children left the house to make a phone call.

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Suspicious package sent to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, reports say

Police launched an investigation after suspicions were raised about a package sent to a royal residence in London, reportedly addressed to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

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Seychelles protects an area 'as big as Britain' in Indian Ocean

A novel deal with donors including Leonardo DiCaprio turned public debt into conservation funding.

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Saudi Arabia to invest $64bn in entertainment

The conservative kingdom promises thousands of Western-style events, include Cirque de Soleil.

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Novartis case: Greek MPs to probe alleged bribery

Ten top Greek politicians will be investigated over alleged bribes by medicines giant Novartis.

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World's longest glass bridge visited by thousands daily

Chinese tourists celebrate the new lunar year by walking across the world's longest glass bridge.

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Trudeau's India visit sparks outrage

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's week-long trip to India has gone from bad to worse.

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Oprah reacts to Trump calling her 'insecure'

Oprah Winfrey has shared her thoughts on President Trump calling her "very insecure."

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Indonesian president pays $800 for Metallica gift

Metalhead president is hailed for buying back gift in fight against corruption.

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Winter Olympics: Russia curler Alexander Krushelnitsky stripped of bronze for doping

Russian curler Alexander Krushelnitsky is stripped of his Pyeongchang 2018 bronze medal after being found guilty of doping.

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'Weird world I was warned never to tell about'

Pauline Dakin's childhood was full of secrets, disruption and unpleasant surprises - it wasn't until she was aged 23 that she found out why.

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Moscow university students protest World Cup fan zone

Russian students claim partial victory over plans to force them off campus during the World Cup.

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'Hell on earth': UN mulls Syria action as deaths rise

UN Security Council members may vote Thursday on a temporary ceasefire for Syria's besieged Eastern Ghouta region, a day after the United Nations' chief deplored the plight of the civilians trapped there as "hell on earth."

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Lukas Krpalek: The Czech heavyweight with the toughest task in sport

The Czech Republic's first ever Olympic judo champion was already plotting his next move before he'd removed the gold medal from around his neck.

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Ivanka Trump to attend closing ceremony

Ivanka Trump is headed to South Korea on Thursday, where she will lead the presidential delegation to the closing ceremony of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games.

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Jeff Pearlman: Parkland students, ignore the idiots

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Sharing stories of miscarriage helps women grieve, fight for change

Miscarriage holds the unusual position of being both very common and routinely avoided in polite conversation.

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Tools to encourage kids' creativity

During a typical day, kids and teens check out YouTube, watch TV, play video games, scroll through social media feeds, and listen to music. Overall, they're passive consumers of the content they love -- which is fine.

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White nationalist Jared Taylor sues Twitter over ban

Jared Taylor's lawyer claims the suspension of his client's account is a form of Twitter censorship.

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Avani Chaturvedi: First Indian woman to fly fighter jet

Avani Chaturvedi, 24, was one of the first three female fighter pilots to join the Indian air force.

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Game helps players spot 'fake news'

Players run their own fake news empire so they can learn how misinformation is spread.

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India doctors remove world's 'largest brain tumour'

The patient had been living for three years with the 1.8kg tumour, which was larger than his head.

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