Monday, October 31, 2016

Social flutter

Celebrity sightings, out-there fashion, bad weather: the fun extends well beyond the track at the Melbourne Cup.

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Melbourne Cup 2016: Kerrin McEvoy wins on Almandin

Almandin, ridden by Kerrin McEvoy, beats favourite Hartnell to win the Melbourne Cup, the "race that stops the nation".

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Zhuhai air show: China J-20 fighter jet in public debut

China showcases its long-awaited J-20 stealth fighter jet in public for the first time, with a display at the Zhuhai airshow

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US election 2016: Clinton camp blasts FBI 'double standards'

The Clinton campaign blasts the FBI for "blatant double standards" over the new email inquiry.

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Mosul battle: Iraqi PM Abadi urges IS to surrender

Iraq's PM urges the Islamic State group to surrender as government troops close in on Mosul.

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South Korea scandal: President Park's friend Choi detained

The woman at the centre of a political scandal threatening the position of South Korea's president is placed under emergency detention.

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Brazilian schoolgirl's speech on education funding goes viral

A Brazilian 16-year-old gives evidence to a Senate committee about education funding cuts.

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Healing a nation

The first graduates from Namibia's own medical school are now on the wards and the BBC's Pumza Fihlani finds out what difference they are making.

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Trampling over history?

China's state broadcaster touches a raw nerve by casting a glamour model in a film on the Long March.

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Practical example

How a 105-year-old Indian woman sold her only assets to build a toilet and inspire an entire village.

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Sugar skulls

The BBC's Katy Watson takes a closer look at the food consumed on Mexico's Day of the Dead.

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Written off

Now that digital signatures are legally acceptable, what does this mean for the art of the hand-written signature and the venerable ink pen?

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‘Hands off our children’ – fighting abuse in Pakistan

In the Pakistani town of Husain Khan Wala, 'Ali' was one of hundreds of children who was subject to abuse that was filmed on mobile phones. When he was older, he decided to fight back.

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Reformation day: Pope Francis marks Luther anniversary in Sweden

Pope Francis uses his visit to Sweden to mark 500 years since Luther launched the Reformation.

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Argentina ex-leader Cristina Fernandez appears in court

Cristina Fernandez appears in court on corruption charges, but claims political persecution.

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Mosul battle: Travelling with Iraq's special forces

Iraqi troops trying to drive so-called Islamic State from Mosul advance to the outskirts of the city.

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Italy earthquake: 'I told them our house isn't safe any more'

BBC News visits a gym in the town of Tolentino which is sheltering 200 people following Sunday's powerful earthquake in Central Italy.

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'Juslim' girls are Halloween internet superheroes

Two school friends in the US, Casey who is Jewish and Yasmin who is Muslim, create 'Juslim' Halloween superheroes, and become an internet sensation.

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Trump: Clinton email 'motherlode' found

Donald Trump says the FBI may have found "motherlode" of Hillary Clinton's emails on a seized laptop.

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'Bionic' spinach can detect explosives

Scientists have transformed the humble spinach plant into a bomb detector.

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Last shelter destroyed at Calais migrant camp

The last shelters at the former migrant camp in Calais are demolished, leaving just debris to clear.

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Sweden declares Holocaust hero Raoul Wallenberg officially dead

Raoul Wallenberg, who rescued thousands of Jews from the Nazis, is declared dead by Sweden.

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'Activists held' at King Cyrus tomb in Iran

Organisers of a rally at the tomb of pre-Islamic King Cyrus the Great are held in Iran, reports say.

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Sydney python theft captured on CCTV

Police are investigating a snake theft, after an albino python was taken from a Sydney pet shop on Sunday.

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NHL goalie's 'hell of a game' for cancer-stricken wife

Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson helps his team to an emotional victory following his wife's diagnosis with cancer.

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Denmark freezer: Remains of three Syrian refugees found

The bodies of a Syrian refugee and her two daughters are found in a freezer in a flat in Denmark.

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Mosul battle: Iraqi forces near city's eastern outskirts

Iraqi troops take the last village on IS-held Mosul's eastern outskirts and prepare to enter.

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Cash-strapped Russian mayor offers town hall for sale

Mayor in Russia's Kaliningrad region says he'd rather sell his office than cut town services.

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Boko Haram: Nigerian officials 'sexually abusing' victims

Nigerian officials are abusing women displaced by the Boko Haram conflict. a rights group says.

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Dutch politician Geert Wilders boycotts hate-speech trial

Dutch anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders refuses to attend his trial for inciting hatred.

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US murder suspect 'who live-streamed getaway' shot dead

A double murder suspect said to have live-streamed a getaway is shot dead by Oklahoma police.

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South Korea scandal: Choi apologises for 'unpardonable crime'

A woman suspected of exploiting links with South Korea's president for financial gain apologises.

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Malaysia plaza sorry for throwing away 600kg of noodle soup

Malaysia shopping centre apologises for discarding 600kg of soup after breaking a street food record.

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France ends Sangaris military operation in CAR

France withdraws most of its 2,000 troops from Central African Republic, despite continued clashes.

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Unusual suspects

Who are the main suspects in last week's kidnap of a wealthy hotel owner on the French Riviera?

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Lebanon: Michel Aoun elected president, ending two-year stalemate

Lebanon's parliament elects Michel Aoun as president, ending a 29-month political stand-off.

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South Africa drops charges against Finance Minister Gordhan

South Africa's chief prosecutor drops fraud charges against Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, which had been described as "politically motivated".

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Italy quake: At least 15,000 in temporary shelters

Italian authorities say at least 15,000 are in temporary shelters after Sunday's earthquake.

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EU commissioner Oettinger in 'racism' row over China speech

EU commissioner Guenther Oettinger is accused of "racism" for caricaturing Chinese in a speech.

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Diwali fireworks 'worsen Delhi pollution'

The level of pollution in Delhi has risen to nearly ten times the safe level after thousands of fireworks were let off during Diwali celebrations.

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Gravel shipment causes French Polynesia radiation fears

Pacific island campaigners say materials for road building could contain plutonium.

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Hillary Duff sorry for Halloween outfit

Actress and singer Hilary Duff and her boyfriend apologise for their controversial Halloween party costumes.

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S Africa drops finance minister charges

South African prosecutors drop fraud charges against Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.

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Bhopal prison escapees killed by police

Eight prisoners who escaped from a jail in the central Indian city of Bhopal have been killed, police say.

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Rurik Jutting had narcissistic disorder, defence says

A British banker accused of killing two women in Hong Kong had a narcissistic personality disorder, the court has heard.

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Killer snake may hold key to pain relief

Dubbed the "killer of killers", the long-glanded blue coral snake could hold the answer to pain relief.

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Sunday, October 30, 2016

Australians mourn tree that 'failed' university students

The death of a jacaranda tree triggers grief in Australia and mourning for a decades-old superstition.

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Shanghai to trial unisex toilet to cut queues

Shanghai is introducing a unisex toilet block to tackle queues, but not everyone is convinced.

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Angry Indians tweet after Diwali fireworks choke Delhi

Angry Indians share pictures of smog in Delhi, after Diwali celebrations saw many fireworks set off.

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Italy quake: Aerial footage of devastation

Aerial footage shows the damage to villages in central Italy after a 6.6-magnitude earthquake.

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Moldova presidential election goes to second round

Moldova's presidential election will go to a run-off next month after a pro-Russian candidate narrowly failed to secure a majority.

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Dutch politician Geert Wilders faces hate speech trial

Dutch anti-immigrant politician Geert Wilders is due to go on trial accused of racial discrimination and inciting hatred.

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Eight prisoners escape from India jail after killing guard

Eight prisoners escape from a prison in the central Indian city of Bhopal by scaling the prison wall with the help of bed sheets, police say.

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Venezuela: Government and opposition hold talks on political crisis

The Venezuelan government and opposition parties meet for the first time this year to try to resolve the country's political crisis.

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iPhone home

The unbelievable property story that's set Chinese social media abuzz.

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The Saudi female-only phone shop

Saudi entrepreneur Maryam al-Subai wants to protect women's privacy and stop them from potentially being shamed in the conservative country.

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'Dark side' on TV

A sensational TV show in China and its subsequent cancellation has sparked a debate about rape.

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At Europe's frontier

Every week, hundreds of people seeking asylum arrive on the Italian island of Lampedusa, many sick or injured. The island's chief doctor never misses a single landing.

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Marcelo Crivella: Brazilian evangelist become Rio Mayor

A Brazilian evangelical pastor, Marcelo Crivella, is elected mayor of Rio de Janeiro after winning the second round of local elections.

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Minors at the Calais "Jungle" migrant camp view demolition

The BBC's Andrew Plant pays a lunchtime visit at the Calais "Jungle", where as many as 1,500 minors remain despite the recent clearing operation.

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Say Boo

Halloween-loving teens are banned from trick-or-treating in one small Canadian town

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Thumbs up

Meet the man who likes pretty much every post on the BBC News Facebook page.

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Nepal drains dangerous Everest lake

The army in Nepal finishes draining a dangerous glacial lake near Mount Everest, which was in danger of flooding nearby settlements.

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Wheely great

As trick-or-treaters get ready to hit the streets some children in America will be rolling out in the most spectacular costumes.

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Stolen childhoods

It's a shocking statistic, so how did the charity that publicised it do the maths?

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Dutch politician Geert Wilders on trial over hate speech

The Dutch populist politician Geert Wilders goes on trial in the Netherlands on hate speech charges on Monday.

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'Kung Fu Panda' wrestles zoo intruder

A visitor has a close encounter with a panda at a zoo in Nanchang, China.

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Clinton emails: FBI chief may have broken law, says top Democrat

A senior Democrat says the FBI chief may have broken the law for revealing the bureau was investigating emails possibly linked to Hillary Clinton.

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Italy quake: Thousands spend night in temporary accommodation

Thousands are in makeshift and temporary accommodation after central Italy's latest earthquake.

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Morocco protests: Death of fish seller triggers rare demonstrations

Thousands of Moroccans protest after a fish seller was crushed to death in a refuse lorry trying to retrieve fish seized by police.

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Software tracks down online 'Polish death camp' slurs

Civic group tracks online phrases implying Poland ran Nazi death camps.

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Pro-Russian candidate leads in Moldova presidential election

A pro-Russian candidate is leading in Moldova's first direct presidential election for 20 years, partial results show.

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Texas bake sale sparks racism protest

A Facebook Live showing a race-based bake sale is viewed over 200,000 times.

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El Salvador ex-President Saca arrested on fraud allegations

El Salvador's former President Elias Antonio Saca is arrested on charges of embezzling public funds.

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James Bond inspires Mexico City's Day of the Dead parade

Mexico City has held its first Day of the Dead parade, which tourism officials say was inspired by the opening scenes in last year's James Bond film.

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Nasa engineers carve hi-tech pumpkins in annual competition

Nasa scientists take a break from building spacecraft with a competition to carve the best pumpkin.

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Aleppo siege: UN envoy Mistura 'appalled' by rebel attacks

The UN special envoy for Syria condemns the targeting of civilians in the city of Aleppo by rebels.

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Saudis 'foiled plot to bomb football World Cup qualifier'

Saudi Arabia says it has thwarted a plan to bomb a World Cup 2018 qualifying match in the city of Jeddah.

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How 'Jungle' was torn down

Dramatic images of the operation to clear the Calais 'Jungle' camp, which saw nearly 6,000 migrants evacuated.

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Italy quake: Norcia tremor destroys ancient buildings

Towns and villages in central Italy are rocked by the country's most violent earthquake in decades.

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Trudeau: EU trade deal is 'good news' for Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hails the signing of a long-delayed landmark trade deal between the European Union and Canada.

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Moldova holds first presidential election in 20 years

Voting is under way in Moldova for the country's first presidential election in 20 years.

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Iceland election: Pirate Party triples seats

Iceland's Pirate Party wins more seats in elections, but not enough to form a government.

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Bangladesh claim first Test win over England on day three in Dhaka

England collapse after tea on day three of the second Test as they lose to Bangladesh for the first time in a Test match.

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Clinton emails: Officials advised FBI not to reveal inquiry

The FBI was advised by the US justice department not to inform Congress of a new inquiry into Hillary Clinton's email use, officials say.

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Eurostar passenger's WW2 shell delays trains

Two Eurostar trains are delayed as a passenger tries to take a World War Two shell on board.

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Weekend Edition

Stories you may have missed in the past seven days.

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S Korean scandal: President Park's friend Choi returns to Seoul

Choi Soon-sil, suspected of exploiting her links with President Park Geun-hye for financial gain, returns to the country to face the accusations.

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Blond bombshell?

Donald Trump is pinning his hopes of winning the US presidential election on pulling off a Brexit-style shock - could he do it?

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Italy quake: Powerful tremor near Norcia destroys buildings

A strong quake strikes near Norcia in central Italy, destroying many buildings, emergency officials say.

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Ceta: EU and Canada to sign long-delayed free trade deal

Canada and the EU prepare to sign the long-delayed Ceta free trade deal at a summit in Brussels.

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Key Lockerbie witness Tony Gauci dies in Malta

Tony Gauci, who gave key evidence in the Lockerbie bombing trial, has died, the BBC has learned.

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Powerful quake hits central Italy

Strong earthquake strikes near Norcia in central Italy, following last week's damaging tremors, experts report.

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Saturday, October 29, 2016

New York opera halted after 'human ashes' sprinkled into pit

An opera is halted mid-performance in New York after someone sprinkles suspected human ashes into the orchestra pit.

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In pictures

Rare 19th century photographs of Shanghai by English photographer William Saunders go on show in London in first public exhibition devoted to his work.

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Australia asylum: Arrivals by boat face lifetime visa ban

Australia unveils tough new plans to bar any asylum seekers who try to reach the country by boat from ever being able to enter the country.

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Chechnya 'morality police' to stop wedding misbehaviour

Monitors will attend Chechen weddings in order to enforce traditions.

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New York's Metropolitan Opera halts show over powder sprinkle

An opera is halted mid-performance in New York after someone sprinkles a mystery power into the pit.

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Iceland election: Pirate Party set for gains

Iceland's anti-establishment Pirate Party looks set to make gains as votes are counted from a parliamentary election.

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Yemen conflict: Dozens killed as air strikes hit prison in Hudaydah

Dozens of people are killed at a Yemeni prison complex in air strikes by the Saudi-led coalition, reports say.

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US election: Clinton campaign condemns FBI email move

The Clinton campaign attacks the FBI for briefing Congress on its new inquiry into her email use.

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Jose Fernandez: Baseball star had cocaine and alcohol in system

Miami Marlins star Jose Fernandez had cocaine and alcohol in his system when he died in a boat crash, an autopsy finds.

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Mexico City stages first Day of the Dead parade

Mexico City holds its first Day of the Dead parade, inspired by scenes from the latest James Bond film, Spectre.

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Lost riches

Can Brazil's "oil capital", Macae, bounce back after the Petrobras scandal?

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Topless selfie student crashes into Texas police car

A US student crashes into a police car while taking a topless selfie behind the wheel, Texas law enforcement officials say.

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Mariano Rajoy wins vote to lead Spain minority government

Parliament in Spain votes to allow Mariano Rajoy to lead a minority government, avoiding new polls.

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Racists Anonymous: 'I am a racist'

A Pastor in California is taking a different approach to tackling racism in his community.

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Brazilian held in Italy with liquid cocaine in trainers

A Brazilian man is caught at Fiumicino airport in Rome smuggling liquid cocaine in his trainers.

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US election: FBI's Clinton emails move defended by Comey

The FBI's director defends his move to make public a new inquiry into Hillary Clinton's email use.

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IS' battle plan for its defence of Mosul

So-called Islamic State's (IS) battle plan for its defence of Mosul is gradually being revealed, as Iraqi and Kurdish forces advance on the city.

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US election: FBI head Comey defends Clinton emails decision

The FBI head defends his move to make public a new inquiry into Hillary Clinton's email use.

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Swiss railway ticket machines to sell Bitcoin digital currency

Switzerland's national rail service will begin selling the digital currency Bitcoin at ticket machines.

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Calais camp: Young people remain as demolition continues

Demolition of the 'Jungle' migrant camp in Calais is continuing, but hundreds of young people are still at the site.

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South Korea protests: 'Rumours swirling around'

Thousands of protesters have marched in a candle-lit demonstration against the president of South Korea.

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Iran death penalty: Justice minister calls for fewer executions

Iran's justice minister is seeking an 'effective' alternative to executions, according to local media.

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Italian bridge collapses on busy road in Lecco

An investigation begins in Italy after a bridge collapses on a busy road, killing a driver.

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Taiwan gay pride: Thousands throng Taipei streets

Tens of thousands throng the streets of Taiwan's capital to take part in Asia's biggest gay pride parade.

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Calais 'Jungle': France urges UK to take more children

France's president says the UK should take in more migrant children after the Calais "Jungle" shuts.

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Nigeria 'rickshaw bombs' leave seven dead in Maiduguri

Two suicide bombers kill at least seven people in the Nigerian city of Maiduguri, officials say.

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Scandal-hit S Korean President Park Geun-hye urged to quit

Thousands of people rally in Seoul, seeking the resignation of South Korean President Park Geun-hye.

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Queensland theme parks get 'safety blitz' after Dreamworld tragedy

Queensland in Australia is to begin safety checks at theme parks after four died at Dreamworld.

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Central African Republic: Clashes leave 25 dead - UN

Twenty-five people have died in clashes in the past two days in the Central African Republic, the UN says.

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Lithuania issues updated Russian invasion advice booklets

Lithuania updates its civil defence booklet telling citizens what to do in the event of a Russian invasion.

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Mosul Iraq battle: Shia militias aim to take Tal Afar

Iraq's Shia militia groups launch an attack against IS militants in Tal Afar, west of Mosul.

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US election 2016: Clinton demands details of new email probe

Hillary Clinton urges the FBI to explain why it has reopened an investigation into her email use.

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S Korean President Park Geun-hye orders advisers to quit

South Korean President Park Geun-hye orders 10 of her advisers to quit after admitting she allowed a friend to edit political speeches.

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Thailand King: Mourners queue to see monarch lying in state

Thousands of mourners are being allowed to enter the throne hall of Bangkok's Grand Palace, where the body of Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej is lying in state.

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Friday, October 28, 2016

Chicago O'Hare plane fire: American Airlines jet aborts take-off

A plane catches fire on the runway of Chicago's O'Hare airport after reportedly suffering engine failure.

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Thai King Bhumibol: Mourners allowed into Grand Palace

Thousands of mourners are for the first time being allowed to see the late Thai king's body lying in state.

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A new way to tackle racism

A Pastor in California is taking a different approach to tackling racism in his community.

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Software tracks down online 'Polish death camp' slurs

Civic group tracks online phrases implying Poland ran Nazi death camps.

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Iceland election: Pirate Party looks to make gains

Voting is due to begin in Iceland's general election with the anti-establishment Pirate Party set to make gains.

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Syria conflict: Rebel groups launch Aleppo offensive

Rebel groups in Syria have launched a major offensive to try to break the government siege of eastern Aleppo, the city at the heart of Syria's civil war.

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What life was like living under so-called Islamic State in Iraq

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil speaks to the Shahoud family about what life was like living under so-called Islamic State.

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iPhone home

The unbelievable property story that's set Chinese social media abuzz.

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Week in pictures: 22-28 October 2016

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

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After the escape

#BringBackOurGirls was a global campaign to free girls and women who had been kidnapped by Boko Haram in Nigeria. Now some are free, Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at what lies ahead for them.

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At Europe's frontier

Every week, hundreds of people seeking asylum arrive on the Italian island of Lampedusa, many sick or injured. The island's chief doctor never misses a single landing.

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US election 2016: Clinton 'confident' on new FBI email probe

Hillary Clinton is "confident" a new FBI email probe will not change its original finding she should not be prosecuted.

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Ceta: EU-Canada trade deal to be signed on Sunday

Canada and the EU are to sign the long-delayed Ceta free trade deal at a summit in Brussels on Sunday.

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Hillary Clinton addresses FBI probe of new emails

Hillary Clinton calls on the FBI to release any new information it has in its probe of her use of a private email server.

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American Airlines plane catches fire on Chicago runway

A plane caught fire just before take-off at Chicago's O'Hare airport, but everyone on board managed to escape.

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Bob Dylan: Nobel Literature Prize left me speechless

Bob Dylan finally acknowledges being awarded the Nobel Prize in literature, saying the news left him "speechless".

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FBI probes new Clinton emails linked to Anthony Weiner

The FBI investigates newly found Hillary Clinton emails linked to ex-congressman Anthony Weiner.

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O'Hare plane fire: American Airlines jet aborts take-off

An American Airlines plane catches fire on the runway of Chicago's O'Hare airport while taking off.

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Supreme Court to hear transgender school bathroom case

The US Supreme Court is to rule on whether schools should allow students use bathrooms based on gender identity.

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US election: Clinton 'eyes Biden for top diplomat job'

Joe Biden is tipped for the secretary of state job if Hillary Clinton becomes president - US media.

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FBI reopens Hillary Clinton email investigation

The FBI's director tells Congress the bureau is investigating newly found Hillary Clinton emails.

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Nigeria Boko Haram: Army 'releases child suspects'

The UN says it has negotiated the release of 876 children held as suspects by the Nigerian army.

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Forbidden babies

John Sudworth investigates the role of the state in China's family policy a year on from the end of the one-child rule.

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How Michelle is turning young voters on to Hillary

Young, black female volleyball players give their views about Michelle Obama's support for Hillary Clinton.

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'Why I don't like train make-up advert'

Alexandra, a British woman living in Tokyo, tells World Have Your Say why she disagrees with an advert discouraging women from applying make-up on the move.

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Show me the money

Ukraine's anti-corruption drive reveals that some top politicians, including the prime minister, have huge wealth, Tom Burridge reports.

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Hillary Clinton email probe reopens

The FBI reopens its inquiry into Hillary Clinton’s use of personal email while secretary of state.

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'We need progress'

Russia's high-speed trains have revolutionised rail travel - but life by the tracks has much less glamour, Seva Boiko reports.

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Ex-Putin adviser's death in Washington hotel an 'accident'

The death of a former Vladimir Putin adviser in a Washington DC hotel was an "accident", US officials say.

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Japan etiquette video discourages applying make-up on trains

A Japanese rail company causes anger by telling commuters that doing make-up on the train is "ugly to see".

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Italy police recover stolen manuscript after 30 years

Italian art police recover a priceless manuscript after spotting it for sale online.

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Venezuela: General strike staged against Nicolas Maduro

A general strike is staged in Venezuela over calls for a referendum to remove the president from power.

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How 'Jungle' was torn down

Dramatic images of the operation to clear the Calais 'Jungle' camp, which saw nearly 6,000 migrants evacuated.

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Big stores in Germany stop selling 'creepy clown' masks

German department stores stop selling "creepy clown" masks ahead of Halloween after a spate of ambushes.

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Mosul Iraq battle: 'Tens of thousands of civilians' used as IS human shields

So-called Islamic State is using thousands of civilians as human shields in Mosul, the UN says.

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Supporters' joy as Oregon militia acquitted

The leaders of an armed militia that took over a federal wildlife refuge in the US state of Oregon have been acquitted of the charges against them.

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Chechnya 'morality police' to stop wedding misbehaviour

Monitors will attend Chechen weddings in order to enforce traditions.

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Brazil boy regains smile after losing all his teeth

Boy who lost all his teeth at the age of three regains smile and story goes viral in Brazil.

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Syria rebels 'in push to break Aleppo siege'

Syrian rebels announce an offensive aimed at breaking the government's siege of eastern Aleppo.

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Michelle Obama campaigns with Clinton in North Carolina

US first lady Michelle Obama has appeared for the first time during the presidential election race with Hillary Clinton.

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Hong Kong parking space sold for £510,000

A parking space in a prestigious residential area of Hong Kong sells for a record-breaking HK$4.8m ($0.62m; £0.51m).

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Syrian rebels 'start Aleppo offensive'

Syrian rebels announce offensive aimed at breaking government siege in country's second city Aleppo

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Oregon wildlife refuge occupiers in shock acquittal

Leaders of a militia who took over a wildlife refuge in Oregon are cleared, in a surprise verdict.

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'Superhero' window cleaners surprise kids at US hospital

Children at an American hospital are surprised by three abseiling window cleaners dressed as Captain America, Batman and Spider-Man!

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Thursday, October 27, 2016

Philippines Duterte to stop swearing after divine threat

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says he will clean up his language after God gave him an ultimatum.

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Brisbane bus driver dies after being set on fire by passenger

A bus driver in Brisbane, Australia dies after a passenger douses him with a flammable liquid and sets him on fire.

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Oil fires started by IS outside Mosul turn sheep black

Oil fires started by IS militants as they retreated to Mosul have blighted the Iraqi town of Qayyarah, polluting the air and turning sheep black.

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Nato chief says alliance 'does not want new Cold War'

Nato is not seeking confrontation with Russia despite deploying 4,000 troops to eastern Europe, the alliance's chief tells the BBC.

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Syrian family granted asylum in UK stuck in Lebanon

A Syrian family accepted for asylum in the UK have their relocation plans cancelled twice.

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Calais 'Jungle' stragglers and minors spend another night at camp

About 70 migrants remaining at the Calais 'Jungle' camp are allowed to sleep at the site, as work continues to dismantle it.

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US election 2016: Trump running mate Mike Pence's plane skids off runway

Republican vice-presidential candidate Mike Pence's plane skids off a runway on landing in New York.

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Oregon wildlife refuge occupiers cleared

The defendants in a standoff at a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon are acquitted of felony conspiracy charges.

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Living in the ruins of the Calais 'Jungle'

The BBC finds young people still living among the fires in the Calais migrant camp known as the 'Jungle'.

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‘I killed my rapist when he came back for my sister'

Amal was sexually assaulted and later photographed naked, but when her attacker tried to involve her younger sister, she fought back.

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World's largest marine protected area declared in Antarctica

Delegates from 24 countries and the European Union have agreed that the Ross Sea in Antarctica will become the world's largest marine protected area (MPA).

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Colombia ELN hostage release 'under way'

A man believed to be the ELN's last hostage could soon be freed, putting peace talks back on the table.

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Calais 'Jungle' children with nowhere to sleep

Concern grows over the fate of unaccompanied minors left in the Calais "Jungle" camp overnight.

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Mosul battle: Hidden dangers in the hunt for IS

As the battle against so-called Islamic State continues, Ian Pannell looks at the hidden dangers that face Iraqi government forces as they close in on Mosul.

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Syria conflict: UN urges inquiry into deadly air strike on school

UN chief Ban Ki-Moon demands an immediate inquiry into an air strike that killed children in Syria.

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US election: 'Cruel' Trump claim annoys Muslim family

Republican Donald Trump is criticised by the family of a dead Muslim soldier after saying as president he would have kept him alive.

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Riot police move in on N Dakota pipeline protesters

Riot police begin removing protesters from private land in the path of the Dakota Access pipeline.

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Ghana education: Boy who became a meme raises thousands

A photo of a schoolboy in Ghana goes viral in South Africa, and raises thousands for his village.

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Madagascar: 1.5m face hunger because of drought, UN says

The UN says 1.5 million people in southern Madagascar are facing hunger because of a severe drought.

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Twitter axes Vine video service

Social network Twitter announces it will close its video sharing service Vine.

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Mosul battle: IS 'loses hundreds of fighters' - US generals

Hundreds of IS fighters have been killed in the battle for the Iraqi city of Mosul, US generals say.

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Inside France's new homes for Calais migrants

The camp at Calais has been demolished, but its inhabitants have been moved to other centres in France.

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Russia Syria: Battle group 'refuels off North Africa'

A Russian naval battle group is reportedly refuelling at sea off North Africa en route to Syria.

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Migrant crisis: Almost 100 missing in Libya sinking

Some 100 migrants are missing after their boat sinks off Libya, with 29 rescued by the Libyan navy.

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Software tracks down online 'Polish death camp' slurs

Civic group tracks online phrases implying Poland ran Nazi death camps.

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Australian MP uses official chauffeur to shuttle dogs

A senior Australian politician apologises for using his chauffeur to transport his dogs 120km (80 miles) to his country house.

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Hamburg gang rape teenagers' suspended sentences spark anger

Thousands sign a petition demanding three teenagers are re-sentenced for a gang rape in Germany.

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Italy earthquakes: Widespread damage in historic towns

Historic buildings in central Italy are badly damaged by two earthquakes but nobody is killed.

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Mosul battle: IS 'loses 800-900' fighters - US general

Up to 900 IS fighters are believed to have been killed in the battle to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul.

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China 'fake tampons' scam sparks health concerns

Chinese police bust a 'fake tampon' scam, sparking concern over the possible impact on women's health.

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'Is this a spoof?'

A new video of Donald Trump shows him speaking in Hindi to woo Indian-Americans, but what do Indians in Delhi think of his efforts?

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Flying squirrel numbers soar in Helsinki

Researchers say the number of habitats has tripled in two years.

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Dreamworld: Australia theme park defends safety record

The owners of Australia's Dreamworld theme park defend its safety record after four people were killed on a ride.

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EU-Canada trade deal: Belgians break Ceta deadlock

Belgian regions agree to back the deadlocked EU-Canada trade deal, says Belgium's prime minister.

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Hairless hamster Silky gets new home in Oregon

A tiny hamster born without any fur in the US state of Oregon is adopted after the BBC publishes a story about her custom-made sweater.

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EU-Canada summit scrapped as Belgium blocks Ceta trade deal

An EU-Canada summit is cancelled because of a Belgian region's objections to a key trade deal.

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Sakharov prize: Yazidi women win EU freedom prize

Two Yazidi women who fled so-called Islamic State in Iraq win Europe's top human rights award.

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Deadly Colombia landslide engulfs highway near Medellin

A landslide hits a road north of Colombia's second-largest city, Medellin, killing six people.

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Italy earthquakes: Bad weather hampers rescue efforts

Bad weather hampers rescue work in central Italy after two earthquakes injured dozens on Wednesday.

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Tata saga

A blunt email from Tata's ex-chairman to his former employers has made headlines. But what do you know about what he said?

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Guo Chuan: Search suspended for sailor attempting world record

The US Coast Guard suspends its search for a Chinese sailor attempting a world record Pacific crossing.

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Swamp hideout

Thousands civilians have been displaced in the ongoing fighting in South Sudan with some seeking refuge in protection sites across the country. The plight of an 11-year-old boy captures the suffering of many in the country. The BBC's Anne Soy reports.

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Deutsche Bank reports profit despite 'tough' environment

Embattled Deutsche Bank reports a surprise profit for the third quarter of the year.

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Australian magistrate tells Aboriginal teen to 'be like 50 Cent'

An Australian magistrate suggests an Aboriginal boy use US rapper 50 Cent as a role model.

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Chinese police investigate Inner Mongolia swan deaths

Police are hunting for suspects behind the poisoning of 233 swans at an Inner Mongolia lake.

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Clintonmania

Kosovan Albanians' adulation for Bill and Hillary Clinton persists years after Nato's military intervention, finds the BBC's Guy Delauney - but is it justified?

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Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Guo Chuan: World record attempt Chinese sailor missing

A Chinese sailor trying to break the world record for crossing the Pacific alone goes missing near Hawaii.

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The men being sexually shamed and blackmailed online

A BBC investigation has discovered that men are being sexually shamed and blackmailed online.

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South Korea anti-graft law boosts home drinking

Convenience stores report spike in alcohol sales since anti-corruption law introduced.

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US abstains from UN vote against Cuba embargo

In a historic first, the US abstains from a UN vote condemning its economic embargo on Cuba.

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Oklahoma manhunt for live-streaming homicides suspect

Oklahoma officials hunt a double murder suspect who live-streamed his escape after a police shoot-out.

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US liver donor marries woman whose life he saved

A US man who donated half of his liver to a complete stranger reveals how they fell in love and wed.

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Injuries at Venezuela protests against President Maduro

Many people are hurt as anti-government protests are organised in cities across Venezuela.

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Calais 'Jungle' children with nowhere to sleep

Hundreds of migrants remain at the Calais "Jungle" camp, including some 200 minors without beds.

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Not welcome

There is a sense of anger in Charleville-Mezieres - a new host town for some of the migrants from the dismantled Jungle camp in Calais, writes the BBC's Kevin Connolly in northern France.

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Italy earthquakes: Strong tremors shake central region

Two strong earthquakes hit central Italy, damaging buildings and sending people into the streets.

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China clean-up stopped over too many cigarette butts

Clean-up campaign halts over suspicions litter being brought into city.

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Puppies rescued from IS tunnel near Mosul

A dog and her puppies were buried alive when a series of tunnels collapsed near Mosul.

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Montenegro's veteran Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic quits

Montenegro's Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic steps down amid the fallout from an inconclusive election.

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Russian warships: Spain says refuelling request withdrawn

Russia withdraws a request for warships bound for Syria to refuel in Spain, following concern among Nato allies.

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Migrant deaths in Mediterranean hit record in 2016 - UN

At least 3,800 migrants have died or are missing in the Mediterranean Sea in 2016 - the deadliest year on record, the UN says.

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Women work 39 days a year more than men, report says

The World Economic Forum estimates that globally women work 39 more days a year than men when unpaid labour is factored in.

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Afghan Girl: National Geographic photographer vows to help

The photographer whose National Geographic image immortalised an Afghan refugee vows to help after reports that she is arrested for ID fraud.

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US election: Trump thanks Gingrich for 'amazing' Kelly interview

Donald Trump praises Newt Gingrich in his TV row with Fox News presenter Megyn Kelly.

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Italy earthquake: Strong tremor shakes Rome buildings

A strong earthquake hits central Italy, shaking buildings in the capital, Rome.

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Germanwings crash: Fraudster posed as relative

A German court convicts a woman who pretended a Germanwings crash victim was her cousin.

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Five things not to do in US ballot booth

Five things some states in the US will not let you do in a polling station.

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Ethiopia withdraws troops in Somalia over 'lack of support'

Ethiopia withdraws troops from Somalia, where they had been fighting Islamist militants, and blames a lack of international support.

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Ageing bulls

If it really got physical, who would win a Trump-Biden bout?

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Calais 'Jungle' cleared of migrants, French prefect says

France says it has completed work to move thousands of migrants out of Calais's "Jungle" camp.

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Thai king: Palace waste problem prompts new policy

Thailand unveils a plan to tackle a growing problem of rubbish left each day by huge crowds mourning King Bhumibol Adulyadej around the royal palace.

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Hong Kong riled by latest tiny 'space capsule' homes

Hong Kong is no stranger to tiny homes, but the “space capsule” pod has stirred up anger and incredulity.

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US election: Trump breaks from campaign to open Washington hotel

Donald Trump breaks from campaigning to open a new hotel just blocks from the White House.

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Russia ships 'will not refuel in Spain'

Russia withdraws a request for warships to refuel in Spain, following concern among Nato allies.

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Mosquito army released in Zika fight in Brazil Colombia

Scientists are planning to release millions of modified mosquitoes in urban areas of Brazil and Colombia, in an effort to tackle Zika, dengue and chikungunya viruses.

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Artist makes 'bloody stake' memorial to Ivan the Terrible

Russian artist mocks statue of Ivan the Terrible by erecting an "alternative" monument.

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Migrants 'cleared from Jungle camp'

"Jungle" camp clearance is over with no more migrants left there, French officials in Calais say.

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Australia Dreamworld: Tributes paid to four people killed

"He was this amazing kid" - brother of one of the four people killed at an Australian theme park.

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Syria conflict: Schoolchildren killed in Idlib air raids

More than 20 people, many of them schoolchildren, die in air strikes in rebel-held Syria.

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Spain urged not to allow refuelling of Russian warships

Spain is urged by Nato allies not to allow refuelling of Russian warships bound for Syria.

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Spain 'to review' refuelling of Russian warships

Spain says it is thinking again about a decision to refuel Russian warships bound for Syria.

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Calais 'Jungle': Fires rage across migrant camp

Fires rage across the "Jungle" migrant camp in Calais, amid a clearance operation.

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Giant air cleaner unveiled in Amsterdam by Envinity Group

Dutch inventors unveil giant outside air vacuum cleaner they say is capable of filtering out large quantities of toxic particles from the atmosphere.

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South Korea anti-graft law boosts home drinking

Convenience stores report spike in alcohol sales since anti-corruption law introduced.

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Crushed by tanks

In October 1956, Hungarian workers and students protested against Soviet oppression. Peter Pallai was among the rebels.

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Syria conflict: Helicopter 'drops bombs on Turkish-backed rebels'

A suspected Syrian government helicopter reportedly bombs Turkish-backed rebels battling IS in Syria.

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Newt Gingrich accuses Megyn Kelly of being 'fascinated by sex'

Newt Gingrich accuses Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly of being "fascinated" by sex during interview.

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Dreamworld: Australia theme park to reopen on Friday

Australia's Dreamworld theme park will reopen on Friday, three days after four died on a ride.

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Man arrested for blocking traffic dressed as a tree

A man in the US brought traffic to a standstill while dressed as a tree.

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Selfie blackmail

Smartphones and social media are colliding with notions of honour and shame in conservative societies - with devastating effects on the lives of some young women.

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Kindness and suspicion

Calais migrants moved from the "Jungle" to Saint-Germain-sur-Ay find kindness - and suspicion.

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Trump employees in Florida say they will vote for boss

Donald Trump's employees have told reporters they are voting for their boss - as the Republican nominee looked on approvingly.

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Thirty abducted civilians killed by IS in Afghanistan

IS-linked militants in Afghanistan kidnap and kill 30 civilians, officials tell the BBC.

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Calais 'Jungle': Overnight fires raze parts of migrant camp

Overnight fires raze sections of the "Jungle" migrant camp in Calais, amid a clearance operation.

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Dreamworld: Siblings and couple among dead at Australia theme park

Two siblings and a couple were among four people killed at an Australian theme park on Tuesday.

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Apple iPhone sales fall, but beat estimates

Apple reports its third quarter in a row of falling iPhone sales, but sales beat analyst expectations.

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Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Thirty abducted Afghan civilians killed

Militants in Afghanistan's Ghor province kidnap and kill 30 civilians, officials tell BBC

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Water war?

In Central Asia, a crisis is brewing over water and electricity. Some countries have energy, the others water - but they cannot seem to agree how to share resources.

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The Gambia joins African queue to leave ICC

The Gambia is the latest country to say it will leave the International Criminal Court, accusing it of humiliating Africans.

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Screen shocker

A wheelchair-bound disability activist who was assaulted in India for not standing up to the national anthem recounts his harrowing experience.

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James Clapper says North Korea denuclearisation a 'lost cause'

US intelligence chief James Clapper says getting North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons programme is probably a "lost cause".

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Justin Timberlake investigated over election voting selfie

Pop star Justin Timberlake may be in trouble with the law after he posted a photo of his US election ballot on social media.

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Parrot fossil unearthed in Siberia

A parrot fossil has been discovered in Siberia - the furthest north these birds have ever been found.

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'Aleppo toy smuggler' Rami Adham rejects fraud claims

A Finnish-Syrian man known for smuggling toys into Aleppo rejects fraud allegations after Finnish police launch an investigation.

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Dreamworld: Siblings among dead at Australia theme park

A sister and brother are named as among four people killed at a theme park in Australia on Tuesday.

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Sexual harassment of female MPs widespread, report says

Sexual harassment and even violence against female parliamentarians is widespread, a new report says.

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'Miracle' US children survive after father's leap from bridge

Two young children survive after their father jumps off a bridge with them in the US state of New Jersey.

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France presidential hopeful in pastry price gaffe

French politician tripped up by the cost of a pain au chocolat.

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Clinton plans would start WWIII - Trump

Donald Trump says presidential rival Hillary Clinton's plan for Syria would lead to "World War Three".

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Confusion mars Calais 'Jungle' camp clearance

Child migrants living in the Calais 'Jungle' camp are allegedly given contradictory guidance

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Mayors of Kurdish Turkey city Diyarbakir held in terror probe

The co-mayors of Diyarbakir, Turkey's largest Kurdish-majority city, have been detained as part of a terror investigation, security officials say.

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Venezuela's parliament votes to try President Maduro

Venezuela's opposition-led parliament votes to open a trial against President Nicolas Maduro - a move described by the government as meaningless.

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Iran 'jails dual US-Iranian national Robin Shahini for 18 years'

A dual Iranian-American national says he has been sentenced to 18 years in prison in Iran for allegedly collaborating with a hostile government.

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Ghana mayor braids hair ahead of vote

Ghana mayor steps up election campaign with an unusual tactic.

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Quetta attack: Pakistan mourns police college victims

Funerals are held for 61 people killed in an assault on a police college in Quetta, as two militant groups claim the attack.

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Renewable energy capacity overtakes coal

The International Energy Agency says that the world's capacity to generate electricity from renewable sources has now overtaken coal.

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Calais 'Jungle': Demolition crews pull down migrant camp

Crews dismantle the "Jungle" camp in Calais with sledgehammers as migrants continue to leave by bus.

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Who are the southern Belgians blocking Ceta?

One Belgian region is standing between Europe and Canada's attempts to broker a trade agreement.

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Quetta's fear

The BBC's M Ilyas Khan asks why militants are attacking Quetta, a city caught in struggles between regional powers and militant groups.

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Vatican to open Argentina's 'Dirty War' archives

The Vatican says it will open its files relating to military rule in Argentina to victims and their relatives.

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WW2 POW's postcard returned to family by teacher

A postcard from a Nazi labour camp is returned to a POW's family after a teacher found it in the road.

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Which country is the most generous in the world?

A new table claims Iraqis are the kindest to strangers, while Myanmar is the most generous country on earth.

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US troops to be stationed in Norway in break with tradition

Norway has announced it is to allow more than 300 US troops to be stationed on its soil, in a move likely to further inflame Russia-Nato tensions.

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Brazil man freed 'after 20 years held by family'

Brazilian police have rescued, by chance, a man who neighbours said had been held in captivity by his own family for more than 20 years.

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Canadian nurse charged with eight murders

A 49-year-old nursing home worker in Ontario is charged with eight counts of first-degree murder spanning several years.

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Carlos Alberto: Brazil legend dies aged 72

Brazil legend Carlos Alberto, the captain of the 1970 World Cup-winning side and scorer of one of the greatest goals in history, dies aged 72.

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Mexico drug lord Joaquin Guzman 'fears for his sanity'

Guards watch him 24/7 and it's driving the jailed drug lord insane, his partner says.

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China clean-up stopped over too many cigarette butts

Clean-up campaign halts over suspicions litter being brought into city.

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India puzzled by 'sacking' of Tata boss Cyrus Mistry

The country's media is filled with speculation about what was behind the "ousting" of Tata chairman Cyrus Mistry and where the company is heading.

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Calais 'Jungle': Demolition of camp gets under way

The dismantling of the "Jungle" migrant camp in Calais begins as its inhabitants leave by coach.

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Vatican bans cremation ashes scattering in new guidelines

The ashes of cremated Catholics cannot be kept at home, scattered or divided among family members, the Vatican announces.

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Zimbabwe judge fines Chinese man for selling flags

A judge in Zimbabwe fines a Chinese national for selling the national flag without authorisation, the state-run Herald newspaper reports.

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Germany anti-terror raids: Chechen man held

Police in Germany carry out nationwide anti-terror raids, arresting a Chechen man and questioning 13 others on suspicion of financing terrorism.

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'Al-Shabab attack' on Kenyan town Mandera kills 12

At least 12 people, including two actors, die in an attack in Kenya, which Somali militant group al-Shabab says it carried out.

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Mosul battle: UN receives reports of IS atrocities

The UN has received reports of atrocities being committed by Islamic State militants as Iraqi forces close in on Mosul.

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Russian brews up in one-man tea party protest

A man in Siberia takes his kettle to city hall to protest at power cuts.

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Calais 'Jungle': Migrant camp awaits demolition

Migrants remaining at the "Jungle" camp in Calais await the start of demolition work, as other residents continue to leave by coach.

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VR taking off

VR is increasingly being used in real-world situations by schools, charities, hospitals and... kitchen retailers.

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Egypt seizes 9,000 tonnes of sugar in raids amid shortage

Egyptian authorities seize 9,000 tonnes of sugar in raids on factories and warehouses, amid a nationwide shortage.

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Happy to go? Saying goodbye to the Jungle

The first migrants to leave the Calais 'Jungle' camp describe their feelings.

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Mississippi: Call for investigation over 'noose put on black student'

The parents of a black high school student in the US say white students put a noose around their son's neck in Mississippi.

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The millennials voting for Trump because they have 'no choice'

Donald Trump is struggling among millennial voters in recent polls so what are his remaining supporters saying?

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Democracy or dysfunction?

The BBC's Chris Morris looks at how failure to sign an EU trade deal with Canada over Belgium's regional objections could affect EU policy-making decisions.

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Dreamworld: Four killed on Australian theme park ride

Four people are killed on a river rapids ride at the Dreamworld theme park on Australia's east coast.

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Monday, October 24, 2016

Dreamworld: Three killed on Australian theme park ride

At least three people are killed in an incident on a ride at the Dreamworld theme park on Australia's Gold Coast, the park confirms.

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Calais migrants: 'Jungle' camp demolition set to begin

French authorities are expected to begin demolishing the 'Jungle' migrant camp in Calais, as more residents prepare to leave for other areas of France.

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Quetta attack: Militants kill dozens at Balochistan Police College

Dozens of people are killed after militants mount an attack on a police training college in the Pakistani city of Quetta, officials say.

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Leicester stars on Ballon d'Or shortlist

Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez, Gareth Bale, Sergio Aguero and Zlatan Ibrahimovic feature on the shortlist for the award for the world's best player.

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Venezuela political foes 'to hold talks' in surprise move

Venezuela's government and its opposition are to meet for talks on the country's political crisis, the Vatican says, after an intervention from Pope Francis.

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Quetta police college attack leaves dozens dead

Dozens of people are killed after militants mount an attack on a police training college in the Pakistani city of Quetta, officials say.

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Painting for peace

After nearly three years of war, South Sudanese artists want to get the country thinking and talking about peace, and have landed on a novel way to do it.

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Trump 'n' cheese

What happened when Katy Watson visited the Pinche Gringo BBQ joint in Mexico City to gauge the reaction to the final televised US presidential debate.

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Screen shocker

A wheelchair-bound disability activist who was assaulted in India for not standing up to the national anthem recounts his harrowing experience.

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Water war?

In Central Asia, a crisis is brewing over water and electricity. Some countries have energy, the others water - but they cannot seem to agree how to share resources.

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Pakistan militants in deadly attack on Quetta police college

At least 20 people are killed after militants mount an attack on a police training college in the Pakistani city of Quetta, officials say.

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Thai tourism after the death of the king

How has tourism in Thailand been affected since the death of the King?

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Project dignity

At the age of 13, Natasha Annie Tonthola was subjected to a ritual sexual initiation at the hands of an older man, but that was just the start of her troubles.

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South Africa's golden rhino of Mapungubwe travels to London

One of South Africa's greatest historical artefacts is the star attraction of an exhibition of the country's art opening at the British Museum in London on 27 October.

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Venezuela political foes to hold talks in surprise move

Venezuela's government and its opposition set a date for talks over the country's political crisis after President Nicolas Maduro meets with Pope Francis.

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Meet Cairo's female tuk-tuk drivers

Tuk-tuks are predominantly driven by men in Egypt, but the country's economic woes are driving more women to it as a means of earning a living.

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'IS fighters sat on bed as we hid underneath'

Students in Iraq tell the BBC's Shaimaa Khalil about their close encounter with militants from so-called Islamic State.

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Ceta talks: EU and Canada hold out hope for trade deal

The European Union and Canada say they remain hopeful for their landmark trade deal Ceta, despite three Belgian regions led by Wallonia blocking it.

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Venezuela political foes to hold talks as crisis deepens

Venezuela's government and its bitter political opponents set a date for talks after President Nicolas Maduro has a private meeting with Pope Francis.

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Baby Lynlee 'born twice' after life-saving surgery

A baby girl is "born" twice after she is taken out of her mother's womb for 20 minutes for life-saving surgery.

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Pakistan militants attack Quetta police college

A major security operation is under way after armed militants attacked a police training college in Pakistan's western city of Quetta, officials say.

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Yoga pants letter to editor prompts Rhode Island parade

What would you do if someone said you shouldn't wear something because of age or size?

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Guns and fries

The regional government of the Belgian region Wallonia is blocking an EU trade deal with Canada - but what do we know about it?

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Central African Republic: Three dead in UN Bangui shooting

Three people are killed during protests against the UN peacekeeping mission in Central African Republic.

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US singer Bobby Vee dies at 73

Bobby Vee, best known for 1960s hits including Rubber Ball and Take Good Care of my Baby, dies at the age of 73.

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Baby Lynlee 'born twice' after life-saving tumour surgery

A baby girl is "born" twice in Texas after surgeons cut open her mother's womb to remove a tumour that threatened to stop her heart.

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US election: Polling stations open in must-win state of Florida

Polling stations open for early voting in key battleground state of Florida, where Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump remain in a tight race.

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Building trouble

Two developments in Canada, one still under development, have been hurt by Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

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Calais migrants: Hundreds moved from 'Jungle' camp

About 1,300 migrants are bussed away from the "Jungle" camp in Calais to other parts of France as the authorities clear the controversial camp.

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France presidential hopeful in pastry price gaffe

French politician tripped up by the cost of a pain au chocolat.

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Calais migrant: 'I will not move one inch from here'

French officials are making final preparations before they demolish the migrant camp in Calais known as the "Jungle".

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Belgium Walloons block key EU Ceta trade deal with Canada

Belgium cannot sign a landmark EU trade deal with Canada, Prime Minister Charles Michel says, because of regional Walloon objections.

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Mosul battle: Inside camp for people fleeing IS fighting

Thousands of people are living in cramped conditions at Dibaga camp after fleeing fighting with IS fighters around the key city of Mosul.

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Walloons hold up key EU pact with Canada

Belgium cannot sign landmark EU trade treaty with Canada, PM Michel says, over regional Walloon objections

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Pee problem eroding world's tallest church

Ulm Minster is being damaged by men relieving themselves on its walls.

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French citizens killed in surveillance plane crash on Malta

Three French defence officials and two other people die when a surveillance plane crashes shortly after take-off at Malta International Airport.

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'Chaotic' scenes at Calais camp clearance

Simon Jones reports on the "chaotic" scenes at the Calais "Jungle" camp.

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Child refugees in Turkey making UK clothes

Clothes made by child refugees in Turkey are ending up among those sold by leading British brands, a Panorama investigation reveals.

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'One million' Chinese officials punished for corruption

China's Communist Party punished more than one million officials for corruption, the government says ahead of a major party meeting.

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Hundreds of Vietnam drug addicts flee rehabilitation centre

Police in southern Vietnam search for more than 200 drug addicts who broke out of a compulsory rehabilitation centre.

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Mosul Iraq offensive: Kurdish forces besiege key town of Bashiqa

Kurdish forces taking part in the offensive to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul from Islamic State militants are besieging a key town to the north-east.

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Webcams used to attack Reddit and Twitter recalled

Home webcams that were hijacked to help knock popular websites offline last week are being recalled in the US.

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Daniel Ricciardo and Gerard Butler's 'shoey' at US GP

Lewis Hamilton finished on top of the podium at the United States Grand Prix but Daniel Ricciardo's 'shoey' stunt was the centre of attention.

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Five die in Malta runway plane crash

Five people die when a plane crashes shortly after take-off at Malta International Airport.

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EU presses Walloons over key Canada trade deal Ceta

The EU battles to rescue the Ceta trade deal with Canada after Belgium's Wallonia region rejected a Monday deadline.

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CO2 levels mark 'new era' in the world's changing climate

2016 is likely to be the first year in recorded history in which levels of CO2 in the atmosphere remain above the symbolically important threshold of 400 parts per million.

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Haji Ali: Mumbai shrine tells court it will allow entry to women

The trust that runs Mumbai's famous Haji Ali mosque tells the Supreme Court that it will allow women into the shrine in a month's time.

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US 'consternation' over Philippines' Duterte comments

A senior US diplomat visits Manila and says recent statements by President Rodrigo Duterte are causing "consternation" in the US and other nations.

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Tom Hayden, famous anti-Vietnam war activist, dies aged 76

Tom Hayden, progressive activist and a prominent figure in the US anti-Vietnam war movement, dies after a lengthy illness.

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Sunday, October 23, 2016

Calais migrants: France begins to clear 'Jungle' camp

French police and officials begin an operation to clear migrants from the "Jungle" camp in Calais, ahead of its demolition.

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Somali pirates' hostages 'ate rats' to survive

A group of sailors freed after being held by Somali pirates for nearly five years ate rats to survive, one survivor tells the BBC.

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Rurik Jutting pleads not guilty to Hong Kong murders

British banker Rurik Jutting, accused of murdering two Indonesian women in Hong Kong, pleads not guilty at the start of his trial.

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Thirteen die in California tour bus crash

Thirteen people are killed and more than 30 injured in southern California when a tour bus collides with a lorry, media reports say.

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Hoping to go home

After fleeing the fighting around Mosul, thousands of displaced people face cramped conditions living in camps.

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Venezuela opposition puts pressure on President Maduro

Venezuelan congressmen put President Nicolas Maduro under further pressure by voting on Sunday to put him on trial for violating democracy.

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Lithuania election: Farmers' party in shock triumph

A centrist agrarian party that was previously represented by a single parliamentarian has won a shock victory in Lithuanian elections.

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Next move

The French authorities have already made detailed plans for moving migrants out of the Jungle camp near Calais.

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'Left to die'

A newborn baby girl left to die on the pavement in Delhi is a stark reminder of attitudes to women in India, the BBC's Geeta Pandey writes.

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On your behalf

The concept of shopping via a daigou is booming in China, with people employing them in Australia to get their hands on goods such as baby milk formula.

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China's Communist Party hosts a 'dialogue' - but is anyone talking?

China's Communist Party holds a "Dialogue with the World", but can the BBC's Carrie Gracie get anyone to speak?

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Haiti jailbreak: At least 150 inmates still on the run

At least 150 inmates are on the run in Haiti after 170 escaped from a prison in Arcahaie on Saturday, 45km (30 miles) north of the capital Port-au-Prince.

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How to be a world class DJ

The world's top DJs are in Amsterdam for one of the biggest electronic dance music festivals.

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US election 2016: We are behind, says Trump campaign

The Donald Trump campaign admit the Republican lags behind Hillary Clinton with just over two weeks to go before Americans cast their votes.

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US to examine ATT deal to buy Time Warner

US lawmakers and both presidential candidates have raised questions about ATT's deal to buy Time Warner for $85.4bn (£70bn).

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At least 13 dead in California tour bus crash

At least 13 people are killed in southern California when a tour bus collides with a lorry, media reports say.

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The Titanic locker key that sold for £85,000

A key which opened a life jacket locker on the Titanic sells for £85,000.

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Lithuania election: Centre-right opposition set to win

Lithuania votes in a run-off parliamentary election with the centre-right opposition predicted to win.

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At least seven dead in California tour bus crash

At least seven people have been killed in southern California after a tour bus collided with a lorry, the state highway patrol says.

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Emotional return for 'forgotten' pirate hostages

A group of hostages held by Somali pirates for nearly five years has arrived in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. The BBC's Tomi Oladipo was there.

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Mosul offensive: Turkish and Kurdish forces launch attacks on IS

Kurdish forces attack IS positions north-east of Mosul to retake the the town of Bashiqa while Turkish forces launch initial attacks on IS in Iraq.

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Poland abortion: Fresh protests over planned restrictions

Polish protesters have launched fresh demonstrations against new efforts to further tighten abortion laws.

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Mosul offensive: Kurdish forces launch attacks on IS in Bashiqa

Kurdish forces attack IS positions north-east of Mosul to retake the the town of Bashiqa while IS attempts to launch a counter-attack in the west.

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South Africa: ANC chief whip urges Jacob Zuma to quit

The chief whip of South Africa's governing political party is urging its leadership - including President Jacob Zuma - to quit over abuses of power.

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Spain's Socialists vote to allow Rajoy minority government

The opposition Socialists in Spain effectively vote to allow the conservatives to rule as a minority government, avoiding the need for a new election.

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Calais migrants: France prepares to demolish 'Jungle' camp

French officials are getting ready for the clearance of the "Jungle" migrant camp in Calais, which is due to start on Monday.

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Bricked up

An 1846 short story about a horrific revenge is perhaps the unlikeliest social media trend of the moment.

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Leslie Jones hits out at hackers and trolls in SNL sketch

US comedian and Ghostbusters actress Leslie Jones takes aim at the hackers who published nude photos of her and private details online.

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Sew to survive

Panorama has gone undercover in Istanbul and found evidence that Syrian refugee children are making clothes for leading British brands.

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Islamic State: Militants fight back in western Iraqi town

Islamic State militants enter a town in western Iraq in an apparent attempt to distract from the government's offensive to retake the city of Mosul.

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Spain election: Socialists meet to discuss ending deadlock

The opposition Socialists in Spain meet for tough talks on a deal with the conservatives that would avoid a third general election inside a year.

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Winter chill

Poles prepare to fight their corner to defend freedom of movement as EU countries gear up for Brexit negotiations with the UK.

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Afghanistan opium production up 43% - UN drugs watchdog

Afghanistan's illicit trade in the main ingredient for heroin has jumped, which the United Nations calls "a worrying reversal".

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UK troops to join Nato Kosovo force in 2017

The UK is to send about 30 soldiers to join the Nato force in Kosovo next year, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon says.

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Japan blasts: One dead in Utsunomiya city

At least one person has been killed and two injured after multiple blasts in a park area of the Japanese city of Utsunomiya, officials say.

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US election: Clinton says she will focus on issues, not Trump

US Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton says she no longer cares what her Republican rival Donald Trump might say and will focus on issues instead.

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ATT seeks to buy Time Warner for nearly $86bn

US telecoms giant ATT announces that it will buy entertainment group Time Warner for nearly $86bn (£70bn), but the deal still needs regulators' approval.

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Chicago Cubs: City parties as baseball 'curse' ends after 71 years

Crowds celebrate in Chicago after the Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers to reach the baseball World Series for the first time since 1945.

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Saturday, October 22, 2016

Japan Utsunomiya: Deadly blasts rock park area

Multiple blasts in a park area of the Japanese city of Utsunomiya have killed at least one person and injured at least two, emergency services say.

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Somalia pirates' hostages freed after five years

Twenty-six men held hostage by Somali pirates for nearly five years have been released, international mediators say.

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Iraq alcohol: Parliament imposes ban in a surprise move

The Iraqi parliament votes to ban the sale, import and production of alcohol, arguing that its availability is unconstitutional.

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Guantanamo: Former inmate Jihad Diyab 'to leave' Uruguay

A former Guantanamo Bay prisoner who went on hunger strike in Uruguay to demand relocation to another country receives an offer, his supporters say.

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Death toll in Cameroon train crash rises to 70

The number of people killed in a train crash in Cameroon on Friday rises to 70, with 600 injured.

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MOre than 170 inmates break out of Haiti jail

More than 170 inmates escape from a Haitian prison in Arcahaie, 45km (30 miles) north of the capital Port-au-Prince.

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Hairless hamster gets new sweater as winter approaches

A tiny hamster born without any fur in the US state of Oregon gets a custom-made sweater to stay warm this winter.

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ATT announces it will buy Time Warner for $86bn

The US telecoms giant ATT announces that it will buy entertainment group Time Warner for $86bn , but the deal will still need approval from regulators.

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Calais migrants: Clashes ahead of 'Jungle' closure

French police clash with migrants outside the port of Calais at the camp known as the Jungle, which is scheduled to be closed on Monday.

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Syria war: Aleppo ceasefire ends with clashes

Heavy clashes are reported in the besieged Syrian city of Aleppo soon after a three-day ceasefire ended late on Saturday.

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Russia to re-open 'drunk tanks' for World Cup

Sobering-up stations will be set up in 11 World Cup host cities.

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Russian restaurant closes over dead warlord insult

Social media backlash over chef's comments forces St Petersburg restaurant to close.

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US election: Trump outlines plan for first 100 days

Donald Trump outlines what he would do in his first 100 days if became president, including moves to start deporting up to two million people.

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Russian Mi-8 helicopter crashes in Siberia, killing 19

A Russian helicopter carrying 22 people crashes in north-western Siberia, killing at least 19 people, officials say.

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Mosul battle: Hundreds treated over toxic fumes in Iraq

Hundreds of people in Iraq are treated for the effects of toxic gases after a sulphur plant is set alight in fighting with IS militants.

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Everest's first woman climber Junko Tabei dies at 77

The first woman to ascend Everest, Japanese climber Junko Tabei, dies aged 77, her family say.

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Helicopter crash in Siberia kills 19

A Russian helicopter carrying 22 people crashes in north-western Siberia killing at least 19.

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Canada church's baby Jesus statue turns heads

Vandalised Christ statue's missing head replaced by bright orange clay version.

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Ceta talks: EU vows to unblock Canada trade deal

The EU Parliament president says he is optimistic that a trade deal between the EU and Canada can be signed despite last-minute obstacles.

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Calais 'Jungle' closure to start Monday

France says it will begin dismantling the "Jungle" migrant camp in Calais on Monday morning.

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Mosul battle: US troops mask up against toxic fumes

US soldiers near the Iraqi city of Mosul don masks against fumes from a sulphur plant set alight in fighting with so-called Islamic State.

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In pictures

Pictures of the Pope's summer residence in Castel Gandolfo near Rome, as it opens its doors to the public for the first time.

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Protest over 'toxic' UN Wonder Woman role

United Nations workers have spoken out against the decision to make Wonder Woman an honorary ambassador.

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Mosul battle: US defence chief Ash Carter makes surprise visit to Iraq

The US defence secretary makes an unannounced visit to Iraq to assess the progress of the offensive against so-called Islamic State in Mosul.

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'We ran all the way': Escape from IS

People from Mosul villages speak of how they fled IS and a raging battle

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Trump: 'All she wants to do is campaign'

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has launched a rare attack on Michelle Obama, saying "all she wants to do is campaign" for his rival.

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Syria blamed for chemical weapons attack in 2015

Syrian government forces carried out a third chemical weapons attack last year, a confidential report to the UN Security Council finds.

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Ceta talks: Last-ditch bid to save EU-Canada trade deal

Emergency talks are under way in Brussels in an effort to save an EU free trade deal with Canada, which was blocked by a Belgian region.

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Friday, October 21, 2016

How can investors tap in to Nigeria's diaspora?

Remittances could prove to be a vast resource for Nigerian businesses and government-funded projects.

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Syria attack: Government accused of using chlorine

A third gas attack was carried out by Syrian forces in the north-western Idlib region of Syria in March last year, an international inquiry concludes.

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European Parliament head tries to save EU-Canada trade talks

The European Parliament president calls for emergency meetings to try to save a free trade deal with Canada, after a Belgian region blocked it.

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Sci-fi Iraq

From dome gardens and psychedelic insects to an apocalyptic vision of corpse trading, Iraqi writers imagine their homeland 100 years after the US invasion.

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Russia accuses UK over 'shrinking' London embassy

The Russian ambassador to the UK accuses the government of delaying the granting of visas to staff at the country's embassy in London.

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In limbo

Spain's economy is doing perfectly well, but it has been without a government for over 300 days and is eyeing Belgium's record 541 days with no administration.

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From books to cosmetics

One of the world's leading feminists is not the obvious choice to be the face of a make-up brand, but Boots has just made Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie the face of No7.

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My ancestors, and me

Author and historian William Dalrymple connects with his past in the Indian city of Kolkata, and brings back some glorious photos.

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Venezuela opposition accuses government of 'coup'

Venezuela's opposition accuses the government of staging a coup by blocking their drive to hold a referendum on removing President Maduro from office.

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Jamar Clark death: No police disciplinary proceedings

Two police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old unarmed black man will not be disciplined, police in the US city Minneapolis say.

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Mosul displaced: 'We ran for our lives'

People from Mosul villages speak of how they fled IS and a raging battle

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US election: Trump takes aim at First Lady Michelle Obama

Republican candidate Donald Trump has launched a rare attack on First Lady Michelle Obama, saying "all she wants to do is campaign" for his rival.

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Inside the militants' tunnels in Mosul

A deep network of underground tunnels has been uncovered at the outskirts of Mosul.

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Cameroon train derailment kills at least 53

At least 53 people die and 300 are injured when a packed passenger train derails in Cameroon, the country's transport minister says.

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For real?

The United Nations has come under fire for appointing comic book character Wonder Woman as its new Honorary Ambassador for the Empowerment of Women and Girls.

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Mexico missing students: Ex-police chief in Iguala arrested

The former police chief of the Mexican city where 43 students disappeared in September 2014 has been detained after two years in the run, officials say.

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US election 2016: Reaction to key debate moments

BBC World Have Your Say gets reaction from people in Lee's Sandwiches cafe, Las Vegas, to the final presidential debate.

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South China Sea: US sails warship near disputed islands

China says the US has committed an "illegal" act in sailing a navy warship near islands it claims in the South China Sea.

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Lady Gaga as you've never seen her before?

Lady Gaga talks about the inspiration behind her new album, and what she makes of the US presidential elections.

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Schiaparelli: Mars probe 'crash site identified'

The gouge in the ground likely made by Europe's Schiaparelli probe as it hit the surface of Mars on Wednesday has been imaged by an American satellite.

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Kirkuk resident 'ready to die for family'

Ahmed, a resident in the Iraqi city of Kirkuk, which has come under fierce attack by the so-called Islamic State, describes how he is prepared to die to protect his family.

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Ladies only... #girlgaze instagram account

New Instagram account #girlgaze wants to bring more women into photography.

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Montana: Outrage over 60-day jail term for sex with young daughter

A judge in the US state of Montana, who sentenced to 60 days in jail a man for sex with his 12-year-old daughter, faces growing calls for his removal.

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