University of Cambridge to look into how it benefited from slavery

Academics at the University of Cambridge will spend two years investigating its links to slavery during Britain's colonial era, and how it may have benefited.

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Tim Howard: 'I hope Liverpool never win a title while I'm still breathing'

Old habits die hard. Old rivalries run deep. For Tim Howard, the former Manchester United and Everton goalkeeper, this season's Premier League title race has proven to be something of a Sophie's choice.

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Majestic portraits of world's most remote tribes

In 2013, the British photographer Jimmy Nelson published his first monograph, a 400-page photo book titled "Before They Pass Away." His subjects were shot in some of the world's most remote wildernesses, showing us, in monumental fashion, the lives and cultures of some of the world's most isolated and ancient indigenous communities.

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Mint julep for $2,500, anyone?

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North Korea warns of 'undesired' outcome if no change in U.S. nuclear stance

North Korea's vice foreign minister said on Tuesday the United States will face "undesired consequences" if it fails to present a new position in denuclearisation talks by the end of the year, state media reported.

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No sign of terrorism after car drove into Hamburg shopping center: police

An elderly man who had been trying to park his car drove up a short flight of steps into a shopping center in the northern German city of Hamburg, a police spokesman said on Tuesday, adding that there were no signs of terrorism.

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Sudan's military council: 'We are ready to negotiate but no chaos after today'

The deputy head of Sudan's Transitional Military Council said that he was ready to negotiate with the opposition but there should be no further unrest beyond Tuesday, a reference to protests disrupting trains and bridges.

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Japan's emperor prays for peace in first abdication in 200 years

Japanese Emperor Akihito, in his final remarks as his three-decade reign drew to a close on Tuesday, thanked the people for their support and expressed hope for a peaceful future.

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Italy's Berlusconi hospitalized but vows to resume campaign

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi was hospitalized with severe kidney pain on Tuesday but his political party said the 82-year-old planned to quickly resume campaigning for European Parliament elections due next month.

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North Korea warns of 'undesired' outcome if U.S. fails to change position in nuclear talks

North Korea's vice foreign minister said on Tuesday that the United States will face undesired consequences if it fails to present a new position in denuclearization talks, state media reported.

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Erdogan says F-35 project would collapse without Turkey

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that an F-35 fighter jet project without Turkey was bound to collapse, and added that Ankara was being treated unfairly over the project.

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Specter of extradition law spreads as Hong Kong bookseller flees to Taiwan

A Hong Kong bookseller who was detained by China is seeking refuge in Taiwan, saying his home city will no longer be safe when new laws are enacted allowing extradition to China, which could drive even more emigrations from the financial hub.

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Berlusconi in hospital for kidney pain, plans to resume campaign

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was taken to hospital on Tuesday for renal colic, a spokeswoman for his Forza Italia party said, adding the 82-year-old media tycoon still planned to attend a political campaign event in the afternoon.

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Britain's Labour meets to decide stance on second Brexit referendum

Britain's main opposition Labour Party meets on Tuesday to hammer out its position on whether to demand a second referendum on any Brexit deal as part of its campaign for the European parliament election next month.

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Italian ex-PM Berlusconi hospitalized with abdominal pain: source

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi was taken by ambulance to Milan's San Raffaele hospital suffering abdominal pain on Tuesday, a source familiar with the situation said.

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Ukraine's next president is already getting tough with Putin

Ukrainian President-elect, Volodymyr Zelensky, might be a political novice, but he's also willing to stand up to the most experienced geopolitical player on the block: Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Christchurch man arrested over suspected explosive device

A 33-year-old man in the New Zealand city of Christchurch has been arrested after a package containing a suspected explosive device and ammunition was found at a vacant property, police said.

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Departing Japanese Emperor Akihito thanks the people, prays for peace

Japanese Emperor Akihito, in his final remarks as his three-decade reign drew to a close on Tuesday, thanked the people for their support and expressed hope for a peaceful future.

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Former Italian PM Berlusconi hospitalized: report

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi was taken by ambulance to Milan's San Raffaele hospital on Tuesday, newspaper Corriere della Sera reported on its website.

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