Million-dollar bucket of gold stolen in NY

Police say a New York man made off with a bucket filled with gold flakes valued at around $1.6m (£1.2).

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Arctic conditions

Photographer Ed Gold's images from the remote community of Galena in Alaska, USA.

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Australian parliament disrupted by pro-asylum seeker protesters

Around 30 people halted Australia's parliament temporarily while protesting the government's tough detention laws.

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Wonder girl

Nine-year-old kickboxing champion Tajamul Islam from Kashmir is an unlikely heroine.

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Chapecoense air crash: Colombia investigates fuel link

Colombian officials say evidence is growing that a plane crashed near Medellin because it ran out of fuel.

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Leaked tape shows plane suffered fuel problem

A recording has emerged of the pilot of the plane carrying the Chapecoense football team talking to air traffic control in Colombia.

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China introduces 10% extra tax on 'super cars'

China introduces an additional 10% tax on "super cars", including Ferrari and Rolls-Royce.

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Colombian Congress ratifies new Farc peace accord

Colombia's Congress ratifies a revised peace accord between the government and Farc rebels.

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Seven people dead in Tennessee wildfire

Wildfires rage in the US South, with the resort city of Gatlinburg, Tennessee suffering much of the damage.

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Australia parliament: Second dramatic protest over asylum

Abseiling activists criticise Australia's asylum policies in a second day of protests at parliament.

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Second dramatic protest hits Australia's parliament

Abseiling activists criticise Australia's asylum policies in a second day of protests at parliament.

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Magnus Carlsen wins third world chess title

Norwegian Magnus Carlsen beats Russia's Sergey Karjakin to win World Chess Championship for third time

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Canada court to hear sacred grizzly bear case

First Nations take British Columbia government to the Supreme Court in "Grizzly Bear Spirit" case

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Trump says Ohio campus attacker 'should not have been in' US

Donald Trump says the Ohio campus attacker, a Somali refugee, "should not have been in our country".

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France Rimbaud: Gun that wounded poet sells for over €430,000

The revolver used to wound French poet Arthur Rimbaud fetches over €430,000 at auction.

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Chapecoense air crash: Leaked tape shows plane 'ran out of fuel'

The plane carrying footballers which crashed in Colombia ran out of fuel, a leaked tape reveals.

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Chapecoense: Fans hold vigil at stadium in Chapeco

Tens of thousands of people have paid tribute to the Brazilian footballers who died in an airline crash in Colombia.

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Syria war: Aleppo risks becoming giant graveyard - UN

A UN envoy warns Aleppo could become "one giant graveyard" as Syrian state forces advance on rebels.

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Private plan to send Moon rover to Apollo 17 site

A proposed private space mission is planning to visit Apollo 17's landing site on the Moon.

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Kirkorov plagiarism row: French disco musician held in Russia

French disco musician Marouani is held in Moscow in a row over claims of plagiarism by Russian star.

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Inventor of the Big Mac dies, aged 98

The man who invented the McDonald's Big Mac burger has died, aged 98.

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Charlotte shooting: No charges in Keith Scott case

A US police officer who shot Keith Scott in Charlotte, North Carolina, will not be charged, prosecutors decide.

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Opec countries agree first oil output cut in eight years

Opec agrees first supply cut in eight years, sending the price of crude surging more than 8%.

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Fifa corruption probe: House searches in Switzerland

Swiss authorities conduct searches linked to bribery allegations over Germany's 2006 World Cup bid.

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No charges in Keith Scott shooting

A US police officer who shot Keith Scott in Charlotte will not be charged, prosecutors decide.

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Fidel Castro death: Crowds line street for ashes procession

An urn holding the ashes of the late Cuban leader, Fidel Castro, begins a four-day journey across the country.

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Chapecoense plane crash: Investigators hunt for clues

An investigation begins into a plane crash in Colombia that killed most of a Brazilian football team.

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Abducted California mother Sherri Papini had 'message' branded on skin

Missing mother of two 'suffered tremendously', her husband tells US media

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'Rebel-held Aleppo is a disaster area'

A women living in rebel-held Aleppo tells BBC Arabic what it has been like since Syrian troops stepped up their offensive to take control of the city.

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North Korea sanctions: UN curbs lucrative coal trade with China

New UN sanctions restrict North Korea's valuable coal exports to China over its nuclear programme.

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Secret Europol terror data found online

The EU's law enforcement agency confirms that one of its officers copied secret documents to a private hard drive.

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Oil surges as Opec 'reaches production cut deal'

The price of oil surges after reports Opec members have hammered out some details of a production cut.

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Namibia's 'unique' saxophonist Suzy Eises

Suzy Eises is a saxophonist from Namibia who has shared the stage with South Africa’s Jimmy Dludlu and other African artists.

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Finnish PM Sipila caught up in press freedom row

Finland's prime minister denies trying to suppress coverage of allegations against him and his family.

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German Catholic charity launches 'No Santa' initiative

Group wants people to celebrate "traditional" Saint Nicholas instead.

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India cinemas ordered to play national anthem

India's Supreme Court says all cinemas must play the national anthem before a film is screened.

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Aleppo battle: Shellfire kills civilians in rebel-held east

Artillery fire kills at least 21 people in rebel-held Aleppo, as Syrian troops intensify their assault.

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Syria conflict: 'Israeli jets' strike outside Damascus

Israeli jets fired two missiles from Lebanese airspace that struck near Damascus, Syrian state media say.

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Trump says he will 'leave business' to focus on presidency

Donald Trump announces he is leaving "business in total" to focus on the presidency.

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Giant lobster bought by Canadian vegan is set free

Huge lobster thought to be 100 years old is spared the pot thanks to vegan buyer.

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'Hamstrung' leader

Malcolm Turnbull has long supported same-sex marriage, yet he seems paralysed over making it happen.

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Trump to 'leave business' over presidency

Trump says he is leaving "business in total" to focus on the presidency and avoid a perceived conflict of interest.

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Three Air France shirt ripping protesters found guilty

A French court finds three former Air France employees guilty of ripping two executives' shirts off.

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US star Matthew McConaughey gives students 'safe ride' home

Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey surprises students in Austin by giving them a late-night lift home.

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Long-distance storytelling

The story of how a Korean man learned Instagram to show his love to his distant grandchildren.

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Fiat heir Lapo Elkann 'faked own kidnapping' in New York

An heir to the Fiat fortune is facing court in New York after allegedly faking his own kidnapping.

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Dodging the trans murderers in Turkey

Why Turkey has the highest transgender murder rate in Europe.

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Chapecoense plane crash: Thousands of fans hold vigil for team

Thousands of fans in Chapeco, Brazil, hold vigil for football team members killed in plane crash.

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Black swan sculpture unnerves Beijing investors

Sculpture removed from shopping centre over worries it could bring bad luck to stock market.

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Siberian man tracks down great-grandfather's executioners

Denis Karagodin from Siberia has spent the last five years trying to find out who executed his great-grandfather during the Stalinist purges.

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Turkish schoolgirls die in dormitory fire in Adana province

Eleven schoolgirls have died in a fire that swept through a school dormitory in southern Turkey.

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Islamic State group claims Ohio State University rampage

The Islamic State group says it inspired the student who went on a rampage at Ohio State University.

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CIA chief warns Trump: Scrapping Iran deal 'height of folly'

CIA chief John Brennan warns Donald Trump that ending the Iran nuclear deal would be "disastrous".

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Fidel Castro death: Cubans queue to pay their respects

Thousands of Cubans have queued to view the ashes of Fidel Castro, who died on Friday.

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Colombian Senate backs new Farc peace deal

Colombia's Senate approves a revised peace accord with the country's largest rebel group, the Farc.

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Afghan boy in Germany thanks Merkel during migrant debate

An Afghan boy, Edris, thanks German Chancellor Angela Merkel during a debate on the migrant crisis.

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New Zealand seal goes badly off course in Australia

A "tired" fur seal is returned to the ocean after being found in a cow paddock in rural Australia.

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Aftermath of Colombia plane crash

Footage shows the devastation following a plane crash near Medellin in Colombia.

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Chapecoense plane crash: Football rallies around Brazilian team

Top world football sides pay tribute and offer support to a Brazilian team caught in a plane crash.

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Fidel Castro death: Cuba prepares for commemoration

Cuba is preparing for a mass rally in honour of its late revolutionary leader, Fidel Castro.

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Germany extremism: Spy agency employee arrested over Islamist comments

A German spy agency employee is detained for making Islamist statements and leaking material.

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Residents in Brazil football team's home town 'shell-shocked'

A teacher, Damian, who lives in Chapeco - the Chapecoense football team's home town - tells the BBC they are shell-shocked, after many players died in a plane crash.

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Islamic State claims Ohio State University rampage

The Islamic State group claims responsibility for Monday's rampage at Ohio State University.

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Mutant animals and 'alcohol cures' - the myths of Chernobyl

The 1986 nuclear accident has given rise to many myths about Chernobyl.

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Pakistan court delays deportation of Turkish teachers

More than 100 Turkish teachers ordered to leave Pakistan are granted a stay by a local court.

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Trump taps conservative Republican stalwarts to cabinet

Donald Trump nominates Tom Price as health secretary and eyes Elaine Chao as transportation secretary.

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Burka ban backed by Dutch MPs for public places

Dutch MPs back a ban on the Islamic full veil in some public places like schools and hospitals.

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Brussels dance tax: Why one club asks customers to stop dancing

If you're planning to boogie in Brussels, beware of a new tax and a strange request.

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Aleppo siege: Bana Alabed tweets photo of destroyed home

Bana Alabed, seven, from Aleppo tweets a photo of her destroyed home saying she's happy to be alive.

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Syria conflict: US admits mistakes led to strike on state forces

The US admits mistakes led to a deadly coalition strike on Syrian forces intended to target IS.

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To go or not to go

Opinion is divided on Fidel Castro, so which leaders will go to the commemoration in his honour?

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Kashmir clashes: Indian soldiers killed in Nagrota camp attack

Militants kill seven soldiers at an army camp in Indian-administered Kashmir, the army says.

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German students banned from eating canteen leftovers

Students at the University of Freiburg must buy their own meals in future.

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Mosul Iraq battle: IS accused of shooting civilians

Islamic State militants in Mosul are accused of killing civilians for refusing to co-operate.

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Russia hackers: German spy chief Kahl warns of election disruption

Germany's spy chief warns Russia could seek to disrupt next year's elections with cyber attacks.

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Pygmy marmosets to be reunited after Australian zoo theft

Three rare monkeys have been found after they were stolen from a wildlife park southwest of Sydney.

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Castro's funeral

Opinion is divided on Fidel Castro's leadership, so which world leaders will attend his funeral?

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Susan Kiefel: From school dropout to Australia's chief justice

The story of Susan Kiefel, Australia's first female chief justice, is described as an "inspiration".

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Trump names Obamacare critic Tom Price to key role

US President-elect Donald Trump names Obamacare critic Tom Price as his health secretary choice.

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Thailand begins naming Prince Vajiralongkorn as new king

Thailand's parliament is to invite the crown prince to be king, the first step of his succession.

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Trump names Obamacare critic to key role

US President-elect Donald Trump names health secretary choice - Tom Price is critic of Obamacare

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Aleppo Syria battle: UN alarm as 16,000 civilians flee advance

Some 16,000 civilians have fled the Syrian government's advance into rebel-held Aleppo, the UN says.

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Why have streets in Sudan's capital been deserted?

Some streets in Sudan's capital Khartoum have been empty as people protest about rising prices by staying at home. A school teacher sent the BBC this message.

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Colombia crash: Cold, hilly terrain hampers rescue

Rescuers are working in difficult conditions to find any survivors of a plane crash in Colombia. The aircraft was carrying 81 people, including a top Brazilian football team.

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Tennessee wildfires threaten resort town of Gatlinburg

Evacuations are under way in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, after wildfires set many houses and a hotel ablaze.

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German spy chief Kahl warns Russia 'could disrupt elections'

Germany's spy chief warns Russia could seek to disrupt next year's election with cyber attacks.

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Ohio attack: Possible terror link being investigated, say police

Police have not ruled out terror as a motive in Monday's attack at Ohio State University.

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Ohio attack: Possible terror link being investigated, say police

Police have not ruled out terror as a motive in Monday's attack at Ohio State University.

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Brazil Chapecoense football team in Colombia plane crash

A plane carrying a Brazilian football team crashes in Colombia killing 76 of the 81 people on board.

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Flipside of football

A major survey into global football shows that African footballers are often subjected to abuse, poor pay and job insecurity.

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Ohio campus attack: What happened?

A man who injured 11 people, one critically, in a rampage at Ohio State University was of Somali descent and a student on campus, say US officials.

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Twin tasks

Pakistan's new army chief General Bajwa has two big tasks ahead of him, writes Ahmed Rashid.

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Great Barrier Reef suffers worst bleaching on record, report says

Higher water temperatures in 2016 caused the worst destruction of coral ever recorded on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, a study finds.

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Nollywood's bosses

Nigeria has a massive film industry and yet fewer than 20 directors are women. That's changing and so are the plotlines.

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World's oldest woman turns 117

Emma Morano, who is 117 years old, says she doesn't want to celebrate her birthday, but people come from all over the world to see her anyway.

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'Fire under the ice'

Known for his quiet nature and love of motor-racing, who is Francois Fillon, tipped as France's next president?

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South Korea's President Park 'willing to resign'

South Korea's president says she has asked parliament to find a way for her to stand down, amid a corruption scandal.

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South Korea's President Park 'willing to resign'

South Korea's president says she has asked parliament to find a way for her to stand down, amid a corruption scandal.

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Brazil football team Chapecoense in Colombia plane crash

A plane carrying 72 people, including a Brazilian football team, crashes near Medellin in Colombia.

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Wretched plight

A BBC team finds scenes of suffering in the Hasansham refugee camp east of the encircled Iraqi city of Mosul.

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Thailand begins naming Prince Vajiralongkorn as new king

Thailand's parliament is to invite the crown prince to be king, the first step of his succession.

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Female fighters

Would self-defence classes help girls to fight sexual harassment?

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Russian officials create Santa letter template

State offers official guidance on how to write to Grandfather Frost.

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Haiti presidential election 'won by Jovenel Moise'

Businessman Jovenel Moise has won Haiti's presidential election in the first round, early results show.

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Scurvy makes surprise return in Australia

Doctors in Australia report a resurgence in the disease historically associated with sea explorers.

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Samsung Electronics considers splitting firm in two

Samsung Electronics has confirmed it is considering dividing the company into two separate firms.

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Castro's long goodbye

From Havana to Miami, Cubans have taken to the streets to mark Fidel Castro's death.

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Samsung Electronics considers splitting firm in two

Samsung Electronics has confirmed it is considering dividing the company into two separate firms.

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Female fighters

Would self-defence classes help girls to fight sexual harassment?

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Syria conflict: Aleppo defeat 'not the end for rebels'

The fall of rebel-held eastern Aleppo would not mean the end of the Syrian uprising, the opposition says.

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'I wanted to design clothes that fitted me'

For one woman with Down's syndrome, rejection and discrimination spurred her on - as far as London Fashion Week.

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Close but no cigar

The exploding cigar plot to kill Castro is well known, but what about the other plots on his life?

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What Cubans think Trump will change about US-Cuba ties

What do people in Cuba think of the relationship with the US as both countries change?

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'Pretty cancer cell'

The BBC profiles Yau Wai-ching - the youngest woman to be elected to Hong Kong's parliament.

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100 Women 2016: The Vietnamese elderly keeping a dying song alive

Groups of elderly Vietnamese women are trying to keep alive a traditional folk song called Quan Ho, which has been sung for centuries but is at risk of being forgotten.

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BBC granted exclusive access to nuclear bunker

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg is granted exclusive access to an attack-ready nuclear shelter in the north of Moscow.

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Changed tactics?

Has the tactical side of cricket changed following Phillip Hughes' death, or is it more the mental side of the game?

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Zika virus: Texas reports first case from local mosquito

Texan health authorities report the state's first locally contracted case of the Zika virus.

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Migrant crisis: Italy sees record arrivals from North Africa

Italy has seen a record number of migrants arriving from North Africa this year, official figures show.

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Why is Zimbabwe rolling out bond notes?

Zimbabwe has started rolling out a new currency - but will it solve the country's cash crunch?

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White House rebuts Trump vote fraud claim

There has been no evidence to suggest widespread voter fraud in the 2016 presidential election, the White House said.

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France election: The key issues

Elaine Jung looks at the challenges Francois Fillon and France's other presidential candidates will face in their bid to win 2017's election.

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Former Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych court appearance

Ukraine’s former president, Viktor Yanukovych, has been questioned via video-link from Russia.

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Fidel Castro death: Cubans queue to pay their respects

Thousands of Cubans have queued to view the ashes of Fidel Castro, who died on Friday.

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Frosty reception for dead fish ice rink

An ice rink in Japan has caused controversy after freezing 5,000 dead fish into the ice.

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RCAF pilot killed in CF-18 crash near Cold Lake, Alberta

A Royal Canadian Air Force pilot is killed as a CF-18 fighter jet crashes near Cold Lake, Alberta.

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Ohio attacker Abdul Ali Artan was 'Somali refugee'

A man who injured nine people in a rampage at Ohio State University was of Somali descent, say US officials.

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RCAF pilot killed in CF-18 crash near Cold Lake, Alberta

A Royal Canadian Air Force pilot is killed as a CF-18 fighter jet crashes near Cold Lake, Alberta.

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Ohio State University attack: Suspect dead and nine injured

A man rams his car into pedestrians at an Ohio campus and stabs bystanders before police shoot him dead.

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Police seek female suspects in alleged kidnapping of California mother

Police seek two Hispanic females over the alleged kidnapping of a California mother-of-two.

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'Grandsons of Satan'

As the battle for Mosul continues, Iraqi Christians pick up pieces after IS church destruction

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Gunman dead at Ohio State University rampage

A suspect is dead after a rampage at an Ohio campus that injured at least eight people.

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Syria conflict: Rebels lose third of east Aleppo territory

Syrian government forces capture more than a third of rebel-held territory in eastern Aleppo.

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Trump threatens to terminate US-Cuba thaw

Donald Trump says he will end the thaw with Cuba if Havana does not offer a "better deal".

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Turkey crackdown: Foster families investigated for coup ties

Turkish authorities are investigating foster families for suspected ties to the failed coup in July.

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Dead fish frozen into Japanese ice rink

An ice rink in Japan has caused controversy after freezing 5,000 dead fish into the ice.

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Gunman 'dead' at Ohio State University shooting

A suspect is reportedly dead after a shooting at Ohio State University that injured at least eight.

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Pygmy marmosets to be reunited after Australian zoo theft

Three rare monkeys have been found after they were stolen from a wildlife park southwest of Sydney.

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Seven injured in Ohio university shooting

Seven people are taken to hospital with injuries after a reported shooting at Ohio State University.

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France election: Fillon floors rival in conservative primaries

Francois Fillon takes the conservative ticket in France's presidential election by a landslide.

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Charleston massacre accused Dylann Roof to defend himself

A white man accused of killing nine black people at a South Carolina church is to represent himself.

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India rupee ban: Sporadic 'day of rage' protests against cash ban

Indians demonstrate in a number of cities against the recent withdrawal of high-value bank notes.

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Japan Fukushima nuclear plant 'clean-up costs double'

Japan estimates the cost of dealing with the Fukushima nuclear disaster has doubled, reports say.

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That's amore

The UK's booming Italian population is being courted by politicians as a pivotal referendum draws near.

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Black swan sculpture unnerves Beijing investors

Sculpture removed from shopping centre over worries it could bring bad luck to stock market.

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Aleppo siege: Third of rebel-held Syria city taken by forces

Syrian government forces capture a third of rebel-held territory in besieged eastern Aleppo.

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Oskar Groening: 'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' conviction upheld

The conviction of Oskar Groening, nicknamed "the bookkeeper of Auschwitz", has been upheld.

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Australia domestic violence: Aboriginal dancers highlight problem

Aboriginal traditional dancers perform in Canberra to highlight domestic violence problem.

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South Africa's Jacob Zuma faces ANC vote of no confidence

South Africa's governing ANC is to vote on a no confidence motion in President Jacob Zuma.

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Japan skating rink shuts over frozen fish controversy

A theme park in Japan closes a skating rink featuring frozen dead fish after receiving complaints.

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Syria war: Key Aleppo rebel area captured by forces

Syrian government forces capture a key Aleppo district, splitting rebel-held territory.

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Singaporeans fight 'exam-shaming' by sharing scores and careers

Singaporeans share their marks on a high-stakes exam and current careers to fight stigma over poor scores.

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Claims of torture after Turkey's coup

Mark Lowen spoke to several men in Istanbul who say they were tortured after July's failed coup.

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Syria war: Thousands uprooted from rebel-held east Aleppo

Thousands of civilians flee rebel-held eastern Aleppo, as the Syrian army continues its offensive.

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New Zealand geyser erupts, shooting water into the air

A geyser shoots water high into the air in New Zealand's Lake Rotorua, panicking locals.

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India rupee ban: Opposition parties begin 'day of rage'

Indian opposition parties say thousands will participate in protests against the cash ban.

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What is life like in Cuba after Fidel Castro?

Young people in Cuba tell the BBC how Fidel Castro's legacy has impacted their lives.

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Trump claims millions voted illegally in presidential poll

President-elect Donald Trump says he won the popular vote "if you deduct the millions of people who voted illegally".

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The father raising a feminist son

Brazilian photographer Pedrinho Fonseca wants to give his son a different start in life than he himself had.

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Arabic cartoonists satirise controlling men

Three female cartoonists from North Africa depict how the practice of male guardianship continues to affect women's lives in their countries.

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Twerking - does it objectify or empower?

A women of colour collective celebrates and explore female identity for the BBC's 100 Women season.

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Singer Alicia Keys talks race and make-up

I'm disappointed so much hateful rhetoric, sexism and intolerance is rewarded with the Presidency.

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Torture in Turkey

The BBC uncovers claims of abuse in Turkey's prisons from those detained after a failed coup.

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100 Women: Why wear a hijab?

Hala Hindawi explains why she likes to wear a hijab. Sometimes.

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Nigeria's Nollywood boss: 'They thought I was the make-up lady'

Nigeria has a massive film industry and yet fewer than 20 directors are women. That's changing and so are the plotlines.

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California mosques targeted by hate mail

A rights group calls for police protection after mosques in California receive letters threatening Muslims.

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Rare pygmy marmosets stolen from Australian wildlife park

Two men are charged with stealing three critically endangered monkeys from a Sydney wildlife park.

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Lufthansa pilots to strike again as pay row continues

Lufthansa pilots will strike again on Tuesday and Wednesday after weekend talks fail to resolve a pay row.

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Italian girl hailed for pocket money quake donation

Outpouring of gratitude for 10-year-old who sent five euros to quake-hit Norcia.

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France presidential race: Fillon wins conservative candidacy

Francois Fillon will be the French conservative presidential candidate after rival Alain Juppe concedes defeat.

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Putin spokesman's wife in row over Holocaust TV skating routine

Ice skater Tatiana Navka performs a controversial Holocaust-themed routine on Russian TV.

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'Fire under the ice'

Known for his quiet nature and love of motor-racing, who is Francois Fillon, tipped as France's next president?

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Syria war: Army makes rapid gains in rebel-held east Aleppo

Syria's army is making rapid advances into eastern Aleppo, forcing thousands of civilians to flee.

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Bosnia presidency arranges 'official tour' of pavement

Media invited to the opening of a pavement outside Bosnia's presidency building.

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Fidel Castro death: Cuban dissidents call off weekly march

Cuban dissidents call off a weekly march for the first time in 13 years over Fidel Castro's death.

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Austria's scary Christmas celebrations

Thousands of people gather for Krampus season in Austria, and it's not Santa Claus that they're waiting to see.

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Syria war: Army pushes deeper into rebel-held Aleppo

Syrian government forces retake a second Aleppo district as thousands of civilians flee the fighting.

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Twin tasks

Pakistan's new army chief General Bajwa has two big tasks ahead of him, writes Ahmed Rashid.

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Trump attacks Clinton over Wisconsin vote recount

The US president-elect attacks Hillary Clinton for supporting the recount of votes in Wisconsin.

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New Orleans shooting on Bourbon Street leaves one dead and nine injured

One man is dead and nine others are in hospital after a shooting on a busy New Orleans street.

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Bid to free toddler from washing machine

Firefighters have tried to free a two-year-old girl from north-west China after she got trapped in a washing machine.

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Black Friday: People pay $95k to dig pointless Holiday Hole

In reaction to Black Friday, the makers of Cards Against Humanity have crowdfunded $95,000 to dig a useless "Holiday Hole".

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Syria forces 'retake' second Aleppo area

Syrian government forces have retaken a second rebel-held district in eastern Aleppo, the army says.

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Switzerland votes against strict timetable for nuclear power phase out

Swiss voters in a referendum reject a plan to make a strict timetable for phasing out nuclear power.

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K-pop video director Cha Eun-taek charged in South Korea corruption scandal

A pop music video director linked to South Korea's president will stand trial for embezzlement.

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Drone footage of devastating landslides in Italy

Heavy rains have caused landslides in the region of Liguria, as shown in this video footage released by firefighters.

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Uganda police arrest Rwenzururu king over deadly clashes

A traditional king in western Uganda is held as battles between police and militia leave 55 dead.

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Dog's day out

Every winter, dog enthusiasts and "professional" breeders travel across India to participate in dog shows.

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Syria government forces retake largest Aleppo rebel district

Syrian forces retake the largest rebel-held district in eastern Aleppo, with civilians fleeing the offensive.

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Stunning sand sculptures on Florida beach

Artists from the US, Singapore and Canada to take part in this annual sand art competition on the Atlantic Ocean beach.

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Lebanon: capital's last public sand beach under threat?

Why is a community in Lebanon concerned over a beach resort?

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Bird flu: Netherlands culls 190,000 ducks

About 190,000 ducks are culled in the Netherlands in an effort to prevent the spread of bird flu.

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Afghanistan's Top Guns: The pilots taking on the Taliban

The US-led Nato coalition is training a new breed of pilots in Afghanistan to support forces fighting the Taliban.

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Deadly Uganda clash blamed on Rwenzururu king's militia

At least 14 die in a battle between police and militia allegedly linked to a traditional king.

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Fillon and Juppe: Who are the French centre-right rivals?

Hugh Schofield looks at the two rivals for the centre-right French presidential nomination - Francois Fillon and Alain Juppe.

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'Thunderstorm asthma' deaths in Melbourne rise to six

The number of people dying in Melbourne from a rare phenomenon called thunderstorm asthma rises to six.

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Fidel Castro death: Cubans mourn ex-leader

Flags fly at half mast in Cuba as people mourn revolutionary leader and ex-President Fidel Castro.

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Punk protest: Sex Pistols manager's son sets fire to collection

The son of Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren burns punk memorabilia said to be worth £5m.

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Trump dismisses Wisconsin recount drive as 'scam'

Republican President-elect Donald Trump says an impending recount of votes in Wisconsin is a "scam".

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Fidel Castro death: Cuba plunged into mourning for ex-leader

Cuba marks nine days of national mourning for revolutionary leader and former President Fidel Castro.

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Switzerland votes on nuclear power phase out process

Swiss voters decide in a referendum whether to approve a strict timetable for phasing out nuclear power.

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From Buddhist to jihadist

How Neil Prakash went from a "Buddhist" who believed in God to become Australia's top IS recruiter.

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After the quake

Cut off from the outside world, quake-hit Kaikoura's businesses face uncertainty but vow to hold on.

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UK photographer David Hamilton dies at 83 amid rape scandal

British photographer David Hamilton dies in Paris days after being accused of rape by former models.

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France presidential race: Fillon and Juppe face off in poll

French voters choose between Francois Fillon and Alain Juppe for their centre-right presidential candidate.

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'Intimidating' and 'humane': A writer in Castro's world

The author of Fidel Castro's only consented biography describes the former Cuban leader close up.

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Stage fight

Hamilton is both politically challenging and commercially successful theatre - why that's rare today.

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Finland postal service starts befriending scheme

Postal workers in Finland will take elderly people out for walks - for a price.

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Rio de Janeiro violence: The city's new struggles

Just months after Rio hosted the Olympic Games, the city has seen an upsurge in violence.

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New Zealand: Bodies wash up from boat tragedy

Two bodies wash up on a New Zealand shore bringing the death toll of a boat tragedy to seven, police say.

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In pictures

Photographs taken by Jewan Abdi as he follows special forces personnel advancing into eastern Mosul despite facing fierce resistance from IS militants.

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Syria government forces 'retake' key Aleppo rebel district

Syrian forces have retaken the largest rebel-held district in eastern Aleppo, state media say.

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Trump election: Clinton campaign joins Wisconsin vote recount

The Clinton campaign will take part in a recount of US election votes in Wisconsin, its lawyer says.

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Croatian scientists 'find 30 new species in caves'

Scientists say they have discovered 30 new species of animal in subterranean caves, following a two-year search.

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100 Women 2016: The woman defying Gaza's biking 'ban'

In Gaza, one woman is challenging the unwritten ban on women cycling after they reach the age of puberty.

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Donald Trump calls Fidel Castro 'brutal dictator'

Cuba's former leader Fidel Castro was a "brutal dictator", US President-elect Donald Trump says.

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Mel B offers $5,000 reward to catch thief who broke into car

Former Spice Girl Mel B is offering a $5,000 (£4,000) reward to help catch a thief who broke into her car.

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Pakistan: Lt Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa named new army chief

Pakistan appoints Lt Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa as army chief, one of the country's most powerful roles.

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Cut!

Will new censorship laws destroy Chinese cinema, or will directors just have to get more creative?

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Somalia car bomb: Blast rips through Mogadishu market

At least 11 are killed and 16 others injured as a car bomb hits a busy market in Mogadishu.

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Venezuela: Maduro says US fabricated drugs case against nephews

Venezuela's president says the US fabricated a drug trafficking case against two nephews of his wife.

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Fidel Castro speaking in 1959: 'First free elections in 18 months'

A week after Batista was overthrown, Fidel Castro said the first free election would probably be in 18 months' time.

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Fidel Castro: 'For us he is an idol'

People on the streets of Havana have been expressing sadness at the death of Fidel Castro.

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Trump election: Wisconsin prepares for vote recount

Officials in Wisconsin are preparing to conduct a full recount of the votes from the US election.

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S Korea sees largest protests against President Park Geun-hye

Hundreds of thousands rally in South Korea in the largest protests yet against President Park Geun-hye.

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Iraqi Christians returning to villages destroyed by IS

Iraqi Christians who have returned to the village of Qaraqosh near Mosul have spoken of the devastation left behind by so-called Islamic State.

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Fidel Castro, Cuba's leader of revolution, dies at 90

Fidel Castro, Cuba's former president and leader of the Communist revolution, dies aged 90.

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Florida boy calls emergency number to invite police to Thanksgiving

A Florida boy calls an emergency number to invite police to his family's Thanksgiving dinner.

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Look back at Fidel Castro's life

Fidel Castro, Cuba's former president and leader of the Communist revolution, has died aged 90, his brother Raul has announced.

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Tiger cub makes unlikely friend in Russia

A tiger cub rejected by its mother has made an unlikely friendship with a ferret, but there's more...

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Cuba's Fidel Castro, former president, dies aged 90

Fidel Castro, Cuba's former president and leader of the Communist revolution, has died aged 90.

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Spain questions Israel over helicopter drone gift to Russia

Spain says it has asked Israel to explain why it gave a Spanish-made drone to the Russian PM.

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S Korea braces for 'largest' protests against president

Two million people will rally in South Korea to demand the resignation of the president, organisers say.

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Edward Snowden loses Norway safe passage case

Norway's supreme court rejects Edward Snowden's lawsuit seeking guarantees against extradition.

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Bei Bei panda cub has 'lemon-sized mass of bamboo' removed

A giant panda cub at Washington's zoo has bowel surgery to remove a "lemon-sized mass of bamboo".

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Bucket city

Taps seize to flow as water shortage hits Zimbabwe's capital, Harare.

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Object found off British Columbia coast not missing nuke

An object found by a diver was just a piece of machinery, not a missing nuclear bomb, Canada's military says.

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Canada's Marineland faces animal cruelty charges

Canada's Marineland amusement park is facing five charges of animal cruelty.

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UK photographer David Hamilton dies, aged 83

David Hamilton, a British photographer best known for nude images of underage models, dies in Paris.

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Trump election: Request for Wisconsin vote recount sent

The election commission in Wisconsin, narrowly won by Donald Trump, receives a request for vote recount.

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100 Women 2016: Backstage at our Mexico City festival

Highlights from backstage at the 100 Women season's first ever festival - in Mexico City.

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Italian girl hailed for pocket money quake donation

Outpouring of gratitude for 10-year-old who sent five euros to quake-hit Norcia.

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White House Christmas tree arrives in style

Michelle Obama welcomes the delivery of the official White house Christmas Tree.

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All about the money

Can scrapping high denomination banknotes transform India from a cash economy to a cashless one?

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Bosnia presidency arranges 'official tour' of pavement

Media invited to the opening of a pavement outside Bosnia's presidency building.

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'Off the hook'

Much of Brazil's elite is being investigated, but may not end up in jail due to new moves by MPs.

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Ukraine ex-president Yanukovych speaks to court via video

Ukraine ex-President Viktor Yanukovych speaks briefly to a Kiev court via video link from Russia.

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Finland postal service starts befriending scheme

Postal workers in Finland will take elderly people out for walks - for a price.

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Jeff Koinange Live: TV show dropped after rape comment

Kenya's top political show Jeff Koinange Live is dropped after a rape comment is made about a guest.

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Iran trains crash in Semnan province killing dozens

A collision between two trains in northern Iran kills at least 25 people.

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Brazil minister resigns over corruption scandal

A Brazilian minister accused of corruption resigns, in a scandal involving President Michel Temer.

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French terror suspects 'were planning attack on Paris'

Prosecutors say five men arrested in Strasbourg and Marseille planned to attack Paris next week.

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Migrant crisis: Turkey threatens EU with new surge

Turkey's president threatens the EU with a surge of migrants as tensions over membership talks mount.

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From Buddist to jihadist

How Neil Prakash went from a "Buddhist" who believed in God to become Australia's top IS recruiter.

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Iran train crash kills at least 31

Dozens of passengers are killed after two trains collide in northern Iran, officials say.

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IS conflict: US soldier killed in Syria blast

A US soldier is killed in the fight against IS in Syria, officials say, the first such casualty.

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India outrage at minister's $7.3m house with bullet-proof bathroom

The chief minister of the south Indian state of Telangana causes outrage after moving into a $7.3m home.

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Abducted California woman Sherri Papini found after three weeks

A missing California mother of two has been found three weeks after she was seized while jogging.

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Vladimir Putin: Russia's border 'doesn't end anywhere'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia's border "doesn't end anywhere", addressing a televised awards ceremony for geography students.

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Israel fires: Dozen suspects arrested on suspicion of arson

Police in Israel arrest 12 people suspected of arson over a series of wildfires around the country.

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Hurricane Otto: Deaths as storm hits Costa Rica

Hurricane Otto leaves casualties in Costa Rica as it makes landfall, just before a large quake hits.

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Colombia general jailed for 30 years over Galan death

Ex-head of Colombia spy agency is jailed for 30 years for his role in Luis Carlos Galan's murder.

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Florence Henderson: Brady Bunch matriarch dies at 82

Florence Henderson, known to millions for her role as Carol Brady in The Brady Bunch, dies aged 82.

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100 Women 2016: Hong Kong's celebrity democracy rebel

100 Women 2016: Denise Ho, the canto-pop singer who defied Beijing

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Convict-spotting algorithm criticised

An experiment to see whether computers can identify criminals based on their faces has been conducted in China.

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Huge fireworks haul blown up in Peru

Authorities in Peru have destroyed almost 21 tonnes of illegal fireworks.

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Australian IS recruiter Neil Prakash 'still alive'

An Australian militant thought to be dead is alive and under arrest in the Middle East, reports say.

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EU leaders 'not bluffing' over Brexit terms, warns Malta's PM

EU leaders are not "bluffing" over their demand for free movement of people after Brexit, Malta's PM tells the BBC.

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Severed heads and 32 bodies found in Mexican cartel mass graves

Mexican investigators exhume the remains of 31 men and one woman from a mass grave.

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Brazil's president named in corruption allegations

Brazil's President Michel Temer is accused of pressuring a minister to engage in corrupt practices.

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Australia Day: City shifts celebrations to 'inclusive alternative'

An Australian city will delay celebrating the national day after consulting with Aboriginal elders.

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Women in science pledge to combat hate

Women of science around the world sign a pledge to combat discrimination in the wake of the US election.

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In pictures

Photographer Freya Najade's images capture the transformation of the landscape of Lusatia, in Germany, from opencast mining to tourist attraction.

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'We've come so far'

What cultural and political events have happened to change US attitudes towards the gay community?

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Learning in the woods

A new photography book documents the homeschooling community in Woodstock, New York, where nature is a priority.

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Iraqi Christians returning to villages destroyed by IS

Iraqi Christians who have returned to the village of Qaraqosh near Mosul have spoken of the devastation left behind by so-called Islamic State.

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Using dirty knickers to tackle South Africa's rape crisis

A public exhibition of dirty underwear is trying to raise awareness of the huge, but often under-reported, problem of rape and sexual violence in South Africa.

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Danish journalists sentenced for credit card snooping

Four Danish journalists are convicted for paying for credit card information to track celebrities.

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'Pack your bags'

A black TV presenter-turned politician has found herself at the centre of a Dutch row over race.

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'Error of judgement'

The White Helmets face a backlash after video emerges of volunteers staging a Mannequin Challenge in Syria.

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'One dead' in attack at French home for retired missionaries

One person is reported dead after an armed man entered a retirement home for missionaries in France.

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Italian girl hailed for pocket money quake donation

Outpouring of gratitude for 10-year-old who sent five euros to quake-hit Norcia.

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Shia pilgrims among 77 people killed in IS attack in Iraq

A truck bomb in Iraq kills 77 people, most of them foreign Shia pilgrims, police officials say.

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Catherine Zeta-Jones takes aim at paparazzi with 'better' bikini photos

Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones criticises paparazzi shots of her and shares her own "better" ones on Instagram.

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The fashion designer whose creations are made from paper

A Congolese fashion designer is finding fame - making clothes out of paper.

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Colombia: Cheers greet Farc peace deal

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos signs a new peace agreement with Rodrigo Londono, leader of Farc, the country's largest rebel group.

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Shia pilgrims among more than 80 killed in IS attack in Iraq

A truck bomb in Iraq kills at least 80 people, many of them Shia pilgrims, a security official says.

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Turkey fryer warning given by fire chiefs for Thanksgiving

US fire chiefs have released a turkey fryer danger alert video to coincide with Thanksgiving Day.

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Migrant crisis: Riot in Bulgaria's largest refugee centre

Migrants and police clash after Bulgaria's main refugee centre is temporarily sealed off.

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Russia's border doesn't end anywhere, Vladimir Putin says

President Putin says Russia's border "doesn't end anywhere", to applause at a televised ceremony.

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China's LingLong launches DingDong smart home speaker

China's LingLong unveils DingDong, its first smart home speaker and an answer to Amazon's Echo and Google's Home.

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Brisbane shop crash witness: 'I was in me jocks'

An Australian man, wearing just his underwear, has chased a man who allegedly crashed his car into a neighbouring shop.

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Ethiopia detains vintage air rally pilots

A vintage plane rally across Africa is suspended after the aircraft are impounded in Ethiopia.

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Bosnia presidency arranges 'official tour' of pavement

Media invited to the opening of a pavement outside Bosnia's presidency building.

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Iraq suicide bomb: Shia pilgrims among nearly 80 dead

A truck bomb in Iraq kills nearly 80 people, many of them Shia pilgrims, a security official says.

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Israel fires: Tens of thousands flee as fires hit Haifa

Tens of thousands of people are evacuated as wild fires reach the Israeli city of Haifa.

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Prosecutors seek prison term for Eto'o

Spanish prosecutors are seeking a prison term of more than 10 years for former Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o for alleged tax crimes.

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China power station collapse kills 67 in Jiangxi

At least 67 people die in an accident at a power station under construction in Jiangxi, China.

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Skyscanner sold to China travel firm Ctrip in £1.75bn deal

Travel search business Skyscanner is bought by Ctrip, China's biggest online travel firm, in a deal that values it at £1.4bn ($1.75bn).

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Indian film star takes piggy to bank

A south Indian film star causes a sensation after standing in a bank queue while carrying a piglet.

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Syria conflict: The girl, 7, who tweets from Aleppo

Meet Bana Alabed, the seven-year-old girl who has been tweeting from war-torn Aleppo.

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Euro MPs vote to freeze Turkey EU membership talks

The European Parliament votes to freeze Turkey's EU membership talks, amid human rights concerns.

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Israel forest fires: Hundreds evacuated as flames reach Haifa

Hundreds are evacuated as firefighters battle forest fires across Israel for the third day.

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IS conflict: Turkish soldiers killed in Syria attack

Three Turkish soldiers have been killed in a suspected Syrian government air strike, Turkey says.

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Myanmar wants ethnic cleansing of Rohingya - UN official

Myanmar wants to rid the country of its Muslim minority, a senior UN official tells the BBC.

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US election recount: Jill Stein raises funds to examine Wisconsin result

Wisconsin, that was won by Trump, faces a recount: what does it mean, and does it matter?

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Extraordinary coincidence reunites migrant girl, 4, with mother

A 4-year-old girl who travelled alone to Italy will be reunited with her mother after a twist of fate.

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Panfilov's 28 Men: Is Russian war movie the whole story?

A new film has gone on release in Russia retelling one of the best-known stories of Soviet heroism in World War Two. But how much of it is true?

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Ukraine urged by EU to tackle corruption

The EU hopes underwear protests against corruption in Ukraine could become a thing of the past.

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Martin Schulz to run in German election, leaving EU Parliament

The head of the European Parliament is to return to German national politics next year.

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Riba architecture prize won by 'modern Machu Picchu'

An engineering university in Peru has won a Royal Institute of British Architects global design prize.

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Ukraine corruption under scrutiny at EU summit

Ukraine's record on tackling corruption comes under scrutiny at a top-level meeting in Brussels.

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Two dead in car bomb in Turkey town of Adana - governor

A car bomb outside the governor's office in the Turkish town of Adana kills two, the governor says.

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Deadly collapse at Chinese power station

At least 40 people are killed in an accident at a power station under construction in Jiangxi, China.

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Tokyo sees first November snow in 54 years

The Japanese capital receives a dusting of snow, the first November snowfall in more than 50 years.

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Growing farms on rooftops and land in Aleppo

As the UN says its food supplies in Aleppo are running out people are increasingly relying on other ways of obtaining food.

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Kylie makes plea for Australia gay marriage

Kylie Minogue uses Australia's top music awards to call for the nation to legalise same-sex marriage.

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Ukraine names woman, 23, anti-corruption head

A young woman is chosen to lead Ukraine's anti-corruption drive, the second such appointment this month.

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Austrian far-right hopeful Hofer may back EU vote

Austria's far-right presidential candidate Norbert Hofer threatens to push for a vote on EU membership.

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Thanksgiving traffic jam in Los Angeles is 'most epic'

Footage has been captured in southern California of possibly the world's worst traffic jam during the great US Thanksgiving getaway.

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Cat rescued in 'high wire' drama

A black and white pet cat named Fat Boy has been brought to safety from an electricity pole in Fresno, California, after being stranded for around eight days.

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Florida woman shoots 'too loud' house guest

A Florida woman shot at her house guests because they had overstayed their welcome, police say.

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Ancient city is unearthed by archaeologists in Egypt

Archaeologists in Egypt unearth what they describe as a city that dates back more than 7,000 years.

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Dengue fever kills 20 in Burkina Faso

Dengue fever kills at least 20 people in Burkina Faso, where about 2,000 cases have been recorded.

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Rohingya Muslims 'hated and hounded from Burmese soil'

The UN has called for an investigation into alleged human rights abuses in Myanmar against ethnic Rohingya Muslims.

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Syria war: Assad officials offer Aleppo rebels football match

The Syrian government drops leaflets inviting rebels in Aleppo to a "friendly" football match.

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US Thanksgiving survival

When the blessings of the year include a divisive election, how do you avoid rows this Thanksgiving?

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Trump picks Nikki Haley and Betsy DeVos as first women for cabinet

US President-elect Donald Trump appoints the first two women to join his incoming administration.

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Anne Frank poem sells for $148,000

A rare verse by Nazi victim Anne Frank sells for $148,000, nearly three times the upper estimate.

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Wood-selling US pensioner's plight inspires thousands

An online campaign to help a US pensioner raise money to pay medical bills gathers almost $20,000.

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Israel unveils Bronze Age 'Thinker' figurine

The Israel Antiquities Authority shows off a newly discovered ancient figurine that strikes a pensive pose.

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Mosul battle: Iraq militias 'cut off IS access to city'

Iraqi militias say they have cut a road west of Mosul, completing the encirclement of the IS-held city.

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Spanish ex-mayor Rita Barbera dies amid corruption case

Valencia's ex-mayor Rita Barbera has died of a heart attack after testifying in a corruption case.

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Aleppo rebels invited to football game

The Syrian government drops leaflets inviting rebels in Aleppo to a "friendly" football match.

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Australian woman abandoned 14 cats which ate each other

An Australian woman whose cats ate each other after she abandoned them is convicted of cruelty.

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Trump names Nikki Haley as UN ambassador

Donald Trump names South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley as US ambassador to the UN.

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Honour for software writer on Apollo moon mission

Barack Obama awards medal to Margaret Hamilton to recognise role in sending humankind into space.

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Barack Obama 'chokes up' giving Ellen DeGeneres 'Medal of Freedom'

US President Barack Obama gets 'choked up' giving Ellen DeGeneres the 'Medal of Freedom' award.

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Spanish court calls for Barcelona forward Neymar to serve two-year prison sentence

Spanish prosecutors have called for Barcelona forward Neymar to be sent to prison for two years for his part in a corruption case.

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Trump 'names former critic Nikki Haley as UN envoy'

Donald Trump names South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley as US ambassador to the UN, media report.

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Kashmir clashes: Indian shelling 'kills nine on bus'

Pakistan says nine people were killed when India shelled a passenger bus in disputed Kashmir.

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Trump's 'jail Clinton' turnaround - in his own words

How Donald Trump went from vowing to imprison Hillary Clinton to backing away from a prosecution, saying she had suffered enough.

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Spain Barbera: Valencia ex-mayor dies amid corruption case

Valencia's long-serving ex-mayor Rita Barbera dies of a heart attack after testifying in a corruption case.

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'Warrior Monk'

General James "Mad Dog" Mattis, a possible Trump defence secretary, is known for his memorable turn of phrase.

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Trump denies any conflict of interest over business empire

Donald Trump defends his business interests as Democrats prepare to challenge the future president.

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Spanish politician Barbera dies after corruption testimony

Valencia's long-serving ex-mayor Rita Barbera dies of a heart attack after testifying in a corruption case.

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Rescue mission

Tanzania's motorcycle taxis are often associated with deadly road accidents but one trainee doctor is adding a life-saving chapter to the bikers' story, writes Ross Velton.

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Brad Pitt 'will not be charged' after FBI investigation

The FBI says actor Brad Pitt will not be charged after an investigation into an incident on a plane.

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Bolivia schools close early as drought empties reservoirs

Bolivia's prolonged drought has forced schools to close, and a national emergency is in effect.

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Ellen DeGeneres lauded for gay rights influence

The US president makes a heartfelt speech about comedian Ellen DeGeneres as he presents her the country's highest award.

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Trump's plans

Did President-elect Trump's interview with the New York Times throw any light on his policies?

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US atheist sues after Kentucky refuses 'IM GOD' licence plate

An American atheist sues Kentucky authorities after he was refused a car number plate that reads "IM GOD".

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Lufthansa strike starts after failed court challenge

A strike at German airline Lufthansa begins after a legal challenge failed, forcing the cancellation of 900 flights.

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Colombian government and Farc to sign new peace deal

The Colombian government says it will sign a new peace deal with Farc rebels on Thursday.

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Ellen lauded for gay rights influence as she receives highest US award

The US president makes a heartfelt speech as he presents the country's highest civilian honour.

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Australian teenager arrested in Bali

A Perth teenager could face up to 12 years in an Indonesian jail on suspicion of possessing a drug.

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Hurricane Otto threatens Costa Rica and Nicaragua

A Caribbean storm has turned into a hurricane and threatens Costa Rica and Nicaragua, forecasters say.

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Syria war: UN resumes aid to Syrians on Jordan border

The UN resumes aid to some 85,000 Syrian refugees on Jordan's border - the first deliveries since August.

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French heir finds $3.7m gold hoard underneath furniture in house

An astonished Frenchman finds 100kg of gold hidden underneath furniture in a house he inherited.

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Egypt girls launch cycling equality campaign

Young people in Port Said want attitudes towards female cyclists to change.

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Qatari sisters robbed of 5m euros in France road hold-up

Masked men rob two Qatari women of valuables worth €5m in a Bentley on a motorway near Paris.

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Trump disavows 'alt-right' supporters

Donald Trump repudiates the fringe "alt-right" group that celebrated his election win with Nazi salutes.

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Rohingya Muslims: 'They set our houses and mosque on fire'

Ethnic Rohingya Muslims speak to the BBC after fleeing to Bangladesh to escape fighting in Myanmar.

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Why one Pennsylvania county voted Trump

Trump won 218 counties that voted for Obama in 2012. In Pennsylvania, supporters in one of these counties discuss their hopes for the next four years.

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Landmine casualties at 10-year high - report

The number of people killed or injured by landmines reached a 10-year high last year, a report reveals.

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Tropical Storm Otto kills four in Panama

Four people are killed in Panama by severe weather caused by Tropical Storm Otto.

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Nepal earthquake: Boudhanath monastery reopened

Nepal reopens the famous Boudhanath Stupa monastery after it was damaged by an earthquake last year.

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Kaliningrad: New Russian missile deployment angers Nato

Nato accuses Russia of military posturing amid reports it has sent anti-ship missiles to the Baltic.

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Trump team won't pursue charges against Hillary Clinton

Donald Trump will not investigate Hillary Clinton's emails to help her "heal", his spokeswoman says.

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Malawi 'hyena man' Eric Aniva sentenced to two years hard labour

An HIV-positive Malawian is sentenced to two years hard labour for unprotected sex with widows.

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Syrian conflict: Surgeon says life in Aleppo 'like a holocaust'

A surgeon has told the BBC's World Have Your Say about the destruction of many hospitals in Aleppo, and described life in the besieged city as "like a holocaust".

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France's Francois Fillon under fire over women's rights

French presidential hopeful Francois Fillon faces questions over his stance on abortion and discrimination.

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Gigi Hadid apologises for Melania Trump impression at AMAs

After imitating Melania Trump at the American Music Awards, Gigi Hadid has shared an apology letter on social media.

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Finnish town considers 'Emoji Street' proposal

Council wants to hear what locals think of Meme Street and Emoji Street idea.

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Trump halts New York Times meeting, decries 'dishonest' media

Donald Trump cancels a New York Times meeting, a day after labelling media executives "liars".

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Ukraine teacher 'tried to sell girl aged 13 for $10,000'

Police in eastern Ukraine arrest a teacher accused of trying to sell a young girl for $10,000.

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Australia in 'thunderstorm asthma' outbreak

A spectacular storm triggers a rare phenomenon in Australia, prompting "unprecedented" calls for help.

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Korea agrees to share intelligence directly with Japan

South Korea's parliament approves a deal to share intelligence on North Korea directly with Japan.

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China 56-car pile-up on icy motorway kills 17

More than 50 cars crash on a motorway in northern China, killing 17 people.

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France Qatar: Two robbed of $5m in road hold-up near Paris

Masked men hold up two Qatari women on a motorway near Paris, taking valuables worth at least $5m.

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Donald Trump: US to quit TPP on first day in office

Donald Trump says the US will quit the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal when he takes office.

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Satellite to help planes avoid turbulence

A new weather satellite that maps cloud "waves" could help pilots avoid turbulence.

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Two robbed of $5m in French road hold-up

Two Qatari sisters robbed of $5m in valuables by two men who held up their Bentley on French motorway, police say

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Huge pile-up on China motorway

A pile-up of cars and trucks on an icy motorway has killed at least 17 people, after 56 vehicles crashed into each other in China.

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Accountant turned nurse in Aleppo

Um Yehia, a nurse and mother of four living in Aleppo, talks to the BBC's 100 Women season about life in a war zone.

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Daimler chief removed after 'racist rant' in China

Carmaker Daimler removes a senior executive from his job after he allegedly makes racist comments in a row in China.

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Farewell 'SpongeBob'

Photojournalist Ayman Oghanna pays tribute to a member of the Iraqi special forces killed in Mosul.

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Egypt court quashes Morsi life sentence

An Egyptian court overturns a life sentence handed down to ousted President Mohammed Morsi.

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Turkey withdraws child rape bill after street protests

The Turkish government withdraws a bill pardoning men who have sex with minors if they marry them.

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Turkish MPs to vote on controversial underage sex bill

Turkish MPs vote on a controversial bill that would allow men who had sexual relations with children to be released from jail.

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Japan lifts tsunami advisories issued after 7.4 earthquake

Japan lifts tsunami advisories issued after a 7.4 magnitude quake struck near Fukushima.

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Japan earthquake sparks tsunami at Fukushima

Tsunami waves of more than 1m hit Japan's Fukushima region after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake.

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Blunt approach

He's been dubbed everything from "boorish" to "sexist", but David Leyonhjelm doesn't seem to care.

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Tennessee Chattanooga bus crash leaves six children dead

At least six children are dead and several others injured after a bus crash in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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War of words

How Delhi's popular chief minister Arvind Kejriwal lost his cool during a BBC interview.

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Eat, Pray, Love

Hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims descend on Senegal's holy city of Touba for the annual Magal festival.

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Daredevils race in wingsuit slalom at 160mph

Forty athletes from 18 countries have competed in the Red Bull Aces wingsuit four-cross championship above the Phoenix desert.

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Japan earthquake sparks tsunami warning near Fukushima

Japan warns of a tsunami after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake near the Fukushima nuclear plant.

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Driver drags woman by neck in German town of Hamelin

A woman is seriously injured in Germany after being dragged behind a car by a cord around her neck.

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Trump: US to quit TPP trade deal on first day in office

President-elect Donald Trump says the US will quit the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal on his first day in office.

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German court acquits 'Sharia Police' in Wuppertal

A German court says seven men who formed a Sharia patrol did not break laws against political uniforms.

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Ukraine abducted two soldiers from Crimea, says Russia

Russia demands the "immediate return" of two servicemen detained by Ukraine on the Crimean border.

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Arming the enemy

Weapons for Western-backed rebels in Syria are ending up in the hands of IS, reports Gordon Corera.

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On the weapons trail: How does IS arm itself?

Weapons meant for Western-backed rebels in Syria are ending up in the hands of so-called Islamic State in neighbouring Iraq - but how are they getting there?

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Earthquake sparks Japan tsunami warning

Japan issues a tsunami warning after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake off the coast of Fukushima region.

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'Warrior Monk'

General James "Mad Dog" Mattis, a possible Trump defence secretary, is known for his memorable turn of phrase.

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US police officers shot in four attacks in one day

One officer is shot dead in Texas, another is shot in the face in Missouri, and two others are injured.

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US child killer jailed after 27 years

A man who admitted killing 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling in Minnesota in 1989 is jailed for 20 years.

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Syria conflict: Almost one million living under siege - UN

The number of people living under siege in Syria doubles this year to almost a million, the UN says.

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Hasan Sadpara dies: Pakistan mourns loss of 'hero' climber to blood cancer

Pakistan's prime minister Nawaz Sharif says the country 'has lost its hero' as Hasan Sadpara dies.

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In pictures: Steel ladder makes 800m climb easier

A group of children in Sichuan, China, have a new ladder to assist their 800-metre climb down to school.

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India: Who is Sonam Gupta and why is she trending?

Indians are jokingly blaming a mystery woman for some of their financials woes.

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Survivor tells of Kabul mosque attack

At least 27 people have been in killed in a suicide attack on a Shia Muslim mosque in the Afghan capital Kabul, police say.

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Ginkgo 'living fossil' genome decoded

The genetic code that underpins the Ginkgo tree has been laid bare by a team of researchers led from China.

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Kanye West 'cancels entire Saint Pablo tour' following stage rant

Rapper Kanye West cancels all remaining dates on his Saint Pablo tour, US media reports.

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France's next president?

What divides the French conservative rivals vying to run for president? The BBC's Laurence Peter investigates.

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Mosul battle: 'Don't be afraid, we're here to protect you'

Ayman Oghanna goes on patrol with the Iraqi government forces as they attempt to sweep the area for civilians.

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Irish writer William Trevor dies at 88

William Trevor, the Irish novelist, playwright and short story writer, dies at the age of 88.

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'Monkey attack' on girl sparks deadly clan clashes in Libya

Clan fighting leaves 20 people dead in Libya, reportedly after a monkey assaulted a schoolgirl.

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Nigerian Supreme Court judge charged with corruption

A Supreme Court judge in Nigeria is charged with corruption after cash and multiple passports were found.

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Poles mock ruling party MP's deportation comments

MP suggests non-Catholics should declare they respect "Polish values" or face deportation.

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Moving tale

Melania and Barron Trump won't move to Washington with Donald yet - is that unusual?

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BBC deputy news editor Toby Castle on sanitising war reports

The editorial considerations behind showing graphic moments of war.

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South Africa's 'Prophet of Doom' condemned

A South Africa pastor who sprayed his congregation with insecticide is widely condemned.

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Relieved or resentful?

With Germans divided over Angela Merkel, how do they see her bid for another term in office?

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France Sarkozy: Ex-president exits after defeat

French ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy is knocked out of the centre-right presidential primary.

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Monkey attack on girl sparks deadly ethnic clashes in Libya

Ethnic clashes leave 20 people dead in Libya after a pet monkey assaults a schoolgirl.

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Images show villages 'razed' in Myanmar

Satellite images of locked-down areas in Myanmar appear to show new destruction of Rohingya homes.

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MH370 relatives to search for debris in Madagascar

Relatives of missing MH370 passengers say they plan to travel to Madagascar to search for debris and clues.

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2016: A year of mass protests

Mass protests about women's issues this year highlight the need for a season like BBC's 100 Women.

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Afghanistan Kabul mosque suicide attack kills dozens

A bomber has killed at least 27 people at a Shia Muslim mosque in the Afghan capital, police say.

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Boudoir in the Holy Land

A growing number of religious Jewish women in Israel are choosing to have private "boudoir" photo sessions as gifts for themselves and their husbands, reports the BBC's Erica Chernofsky.

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Green Day lambast Trump at awards

Comments aimed at president-elect Trump dominated the AMAs, which saw wins for Drake, Zayn Malik and Selena Gomez.

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India train crash: Rescuers trying to free trapped

Rescuers are trying to pull survivors out of a deadly train crash in India's northern Uttar Pradesh state.

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Getting over a Hillary-sized disappointment

Hillary Clinton says she never wanted to leave the house again - but how should you deal with disappointment?

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India train: Rescuers comb through mangled wreckage

At least 120 people are dead after a train derailed in India, and officials fear death toll could rise.

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India train crash: Rescuers work overnight to find survivors

Rescuers work overnight to pull survivors out of a train crash in India that killed 120 people.

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What do the losers do next?

Tips Hillary Clinton might take from other candidates who lost a US presidential election.

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World Anti-Doping Agency: Russia urged to admit state-sponsored doping

World Anti-Doping Agency officials urge Russia to admit to state-sponsored doping in a bid to regain trust.

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Trump election: The other Mike Pence

Twitter's Mike Pence may not be the actual future US vice-president but he's famous online anyway.

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Asia leaders defend trade deals despite Trump stance

Asia-Pacific leaders have said they will pursue free trade deals despite Donald Trump's pledge to tear up regional deals.

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Obama says he may comment as citizen on Trump's presidency

President Obama says he may speak up, against tradition, if his successor threatens "core values".

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The art of deflection

How did the Trump campaign overcome the many scandals it faced?

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Stopping the killing

Would we reduce the incentive to commit a mass shooting if we refused to report the killer?

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ISS welcomes oldest woman in space

The Soyuz rocket docks with the International Space Station, delivering the oldest woman in space, Peggy Whitson.

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100 Women 2016

Icons of defiance, octogenarian cheerleaders, e-gamers and more - the women the BBC has chosen to champion during the 100 Women 2016 season.

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France centre-right primary: Ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy knocked out

French ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy is knocked out of the centre-right presidential primary.

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Brazil: No evidence Rio police helicopter was shot down

Brazilian authorities investigating the cause of a police helicopter crash say it was not shot down.

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Sarkozy concedes in centre-right primary

French ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy admits defeat in conservative presidential primary and endorses centrist Fillon

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Merkel until 2021?

German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she will run for a fourth term in office in next year's polls.

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Virtual reality to aid Auschwitz war trials of concentration camp guards

The Auschwitz concentration camp has been recreated in virtual reality to help in war crime trials of former guards.

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Angela Merkel, German Chancellor, to seek fourth term

German Chancellor Angela Merkel announces she will run for a fourth term in office.

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High turnout in French presidential primary

There is a large turnout in the vote to choose a Republican Party candidate to run in next year's French presidential election.

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RIP tattoo a clue in Spain murder arrest

Police in Spain who arrested a murder suspect may have been given a clue through one of his tattoos.

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Syria war: Aleppo self-rule plan rejected by government

A UN self-rule plan to end heavy fighting in the city of Aleppo is rejected by the Syrian government.

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Waterboarding: 'We'd have Trump in court in minutes'

Senator John McCain, a leading Republican voice on national security, says that if Donald Trump reinstates waterboarding, he will have him in court "in a New York minute".

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Kanye sings, rants and leaves

In his latest rant Kanye West has a go at Beyonce and Jay Z, then walks off stage after performing three songs.

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Good Friday and Columbus Day renamed by 'inclusive' US city of Bloomington

A US city renames Good Friday and Columbus Day "Spring" and "Fall" holidays to be more "inclusive".

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Trump election: Mitt Romney considered for secretary of state

Mitt Romney is being considered for US secretary of state, Vice-President-elect Mike Pence confirms.

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Using dance therapy to treat Syrian child refugees

Some Syrians in Istanbul are being treated for what they have been though in a unique way.

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Haiti's delayed presidential election takes place

People in Haiti vote for president, after repeated delays and a year under a caretaker government.

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Angela Merkel, German chancellor, to stand for fourth term

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will run for a fourth term in office, her party members say.

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Syria war: Aleppo rebel attack on school kills seven children

Seven children die after rebel fire hits a school in government-controlled west Aleppo.

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Haiti's delayed presidential election to take place

Haitians return to the polls on Sunday, more than a year after they first cast their ballots.

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India train derails near Kanpur, killing scores

At least 96 people have been killed after 14 carriages of an Indian express train derailed in northern Uttar Pradesh state, police say.

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India train crash: Scores killed in derailment near Kanpur

At least 96 people are killed and 150 injured after an express train derails near Kanpur in northern India.

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French centre-right Republican Party holds presidential primary

France's Republican Party holds a primary to pick a candidate in next year's presidential election.

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Syria conflict: Explosion rocks hospital in rebel Aleppo

Dramatic pictures show the moment a hospital in rebel-held east Aleppo in Syria was hit by a bomb.

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Scores killed as train derails near Kanpur, India

At least 60 people are killed and 100 injured after an express train derails in northern India.

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Two Alaskan moose found encased in ice after fight

Two moose are found encased in ice in a lake while battling each in a remote Alaskan village.

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S Korea president Park Geun-hye 'had role' in scandal

South Korea's president had a "considerable" role in a scandal involving a confidante - prosecutors.

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Dozens killed as train derails near Kanpur, India

At least 45 people die as 14 carriages of an express train derail in northern India, reports say.

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How virtual reality could help prosecute Nazi war criminals

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak meets the team behind a 3D recreation of Auschwitz.

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Donald Trump and Mitt Romney's war of words

President-elect Donald Trump and fellow Republican Mitt Romney have had a tempestuous past.

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Dozens killed as India train derails

More than 30 people killed as 14 carriages of Indian express train derail in northern Uttar Pradesh state - reports

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Brazil: Four dead after police helicopter 'shot down by gang'

Dramatic video footage suggests a Rio de Janeiro police helicopter was shot down by a favela gang.

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'My Mosul': BBC journalist discusses battle for his hometown

A BBC journalist from Mosul talks about the offensive and what it means for the future of Iraq.

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Venice vision

What can be done to preserve one of the world's greatest cities as a living entity?

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Death in the dark

The deaths of a woman and girl in fires linked to so-called "energy poverty" cause outrage in Spain.

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In pictures

Photographer Peter Caton's images of Yasmin and her family in a remote village in Chad, West Africa, mark Universal Children's Day.

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On the road

Meet the three young Iranian women sharing their global hitchhiking adventures on social media

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Secret porn

Pornography exists the world over, but do men go to greater lengths in Korea than elsewhere to take secret photographs of women?

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Meeting a mutilator

A proud practitioner of female genital mutilation tells Tulip Mazumdar it's about tradition - but also about hard cash.

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