White House staff finances revealed in disclosure documents

Ivanka Trump and husband Jared Kushner have assets worth up to $740m, documents show.

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Shia LaBeouf assault charges dropped

The actor was arrested in January at his performance art installation which protests against Trump.

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Pedalling solo

When Rebecca Lowe set off solo from the UK for Iran by bicycle, friends thought she had taken leave of her senses.

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Senior stars step out on the New York catwalk

A senior fashion show in New York City drew applause for an array of designs - many of them hand-sewn.

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Dutch student flies to Sydney, Nova Scotia by accident

A Dutch student who intended to fly to Australia found himself in Sydney, Nova Scotia in the middle of winter.

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Ethiopian maid's window fall 'filmed by employer'

The maid can be heard screaming "hold me, hold me" just before she falls.

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'Air horn orchestra' protest for transgender rights

'Air horn orchestra' protest for transgender rights

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Gilbert Baker, LGBT rainbow flag creator, dies aged 65

Gilbert Baker had said the flag was a symbol "that we are a people, a tribe".

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Flames leap above Atlanta interstate highway

Part of the elevated highway collapsed but there were no immediate reports of casualties.

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Paraguay congress set on fire amid presidential controversy

Violence broke out amid street protests against a bill allowing the president to run for re-election.

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Mexico singer Pepe Aguilar's son held for people smuggling

The son of a popular Mexican singer was arrested at the US border with four migrants in his car.

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Inside France's young far-right

A new generation of far-right activists have found a home in the Front National.

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China Uighurs: Xinjiang ban on long beards and veils

Beijing says the measures, which also ban refusing to watch state TV, will combat Islamist extremism.

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Brazil police in Rio held after 'shooting wounded suspects'

The killings, which were captured on video, have shocked many Brazilians.

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Germany rejects US pressure for Nato spending rise

Foreign minister says it is unrealistic to expect Germany to spend 2% of GDP on defence.

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FBI re-releases 9/11 photos of Pentagon

The images, redistributed because of a glitch, show the aftermath of the attack in Washington DC.

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Tumbleweed traffic jam hits California

Tumbleweeds block roads in California

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Fired Trump aide Michael Flynn's immunity bid 'momentous'

A House Intelligence Committee member says it is too early to shield Michael Flynn from prosecution.

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Siberian police demolish truants' home-made pub

Siberian truants bunk off school to drink and gamble in their home-made pub.

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Cyclone Debbie: Two women killed as floods hit eastern Australia

Two women are confirmed dead and more people are feared to have drowned, authorities say.

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Exploding dumplings...

The upset over a video on "exploding dumplings" is nothing new in Asia, a region of fierce food lovers.

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EU rules out early trade talks with UK in Brexit process

Talks on a post-Brexit free trade deal may only begin after progress on other issues, the EU says.

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Trump trade crackdown 'not about China'

The president will sign two executive orders on trade ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit.

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Venezuela's court move breaks law, Maduro ally says

Venezuela's chief prosecutor criticises decision that stripped the National Assembly of powers.

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Laptop ban: Qatar Airways to loan laptops during flights

Airline launches a laptop loan service to US-bound travellers to overcome a ban on devices.

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Jewellery and cars seized as Dutch trigger multi-country tax raids

Gold, jewellery and cars are taken as raids in Europe and Australia target alleged tax evasion.

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Boko Haram's female suicide bombers strategy

The BBC's Clive Myrie went to a former Boko Haram stronghold, as the group continues to recruit female suicide bombers.

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Kuwaiti woman 'investigated over Ethiopian maid's window fall'

A rights group says a woman who filmed her Ethiopian maid falling should have tried to help her.

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French pensioners demand end to chip drought

French retirement home residents complain to mayor about lack of chips.

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Pakistan blast: Parachinar bomb leaves at least 22 dead

At least 22 people are killed and 70 injured in a bombing in the mainly Shia town of Parachinar.

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Gold bar and cars seized as Dutch trigger multi-country tax raids

A gold bar, cars and jewellery are taken as Europe and Australia raids target alleged tax evasion.

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Venezuela 'coup': Alarm grows as court takes power

Fears have been raised about democracy after the National Assembly was stripped of powers.

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Kim Jong-nam: Body 'arrives in Pyongyang' in exchange deal

Nine Malaysians also return home under a deal to end the diplomatic row that followed his death.

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EU sets out 'phased' Brexit strategy

The bloc suggests it is ready to discuss a trade deal with the UK before separation talks are over.

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South Africa rand falls after President Zuma sacks Gordhan

The rand loses 5% in value overnight in wake of the sacking of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.

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Dutch raids target 'tax evaders' in Europe and Australia

Gold bars and luxury cars are among items seized by prosecutors in raids in five countries.

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Pakistan blast: At least six dead in border city Parachinar

At least six people are killed and more than 30 injured in a blast in Parachinar, Pakistan.

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Atlanta fire: Section of highway collapses after blaze

Georgia governor Nathan Deal said PVC piping stored under the highway may have fuelled the blaze.

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EU sets out Brexit negotiating strategy

The EU president suggests the bloc is ready to discuss a trade deal before separation talks are over.

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The Farc fighter rapping for peace in Colombia

Farc fighters gathered in a "transition zone" speak about their hopes for peace and their plans for the future.

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Fired Trump aide Michael Flynn 'has a story to tell'

The former national security adviser reportedly wanted assurances he won't be charged if he testifies.

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War without guns

How Russia became an expert at information warfare - and the risks that poses for Europe.

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Rebel rapper

The BBC's Julian Keane speaks to Farc rebels gathered in transition zones about their hopes for peace.

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Shutting up shop

China begins closing down its legal ivory trade, but will consumer attitudes to prized artwork change?

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Heartbreaking homecoming

BBC Arabic's Basheer Al Zaidi returns to his hometown of Mosul to find out how life has changed after the end of occupation by so-called Islamic State.

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Tough women

Meet the Norwegian women going through gruelling special forces training.

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Success for SpaceX 're-usable rocket'

SpaceX flies and lands a Falcon 9 rocket that had already been used on a previous mission.

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Venezuela court takes over National Assembly functions

Venezuela's government is widely condemned after the National Assembly was stripped of powers.

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South Africa's President Zuma sacks finance minister

The departure of Pravin Gordhan comes after speculation that has hit South Africa's markets.

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Siberian police demolish truants' home-made pub

Siberian truants bunk off school to drink and gamble in their home-made pub.

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Removing Assad no longer a priority - US

"We can't necessarily focus on Assad," says a US envoy in remarks that alarm the Syrian opposition.

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Israel approves first new West Bank settlement in 20 years

The new settlement is the first to be given in the go-ahead in two decades.

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US frees Mexican man who was arrested despite work permit

The 24-year-old was arrested despite having a work permit and being protected from deportation.

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Great-grandma survives five days in Colorado wilderness

Ruby Stein and her cat, Nikki, rationed their food and fashioned a blanket to stave off the cold.

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Angela Merkel: We must make an effort for the EU we love

German Chancellor Angela Merkel gives an impassioned speech about the future of the European Union.

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Ex-South Korean president Park Geun-hye arrested in corruption probe

Park Geun-hye is taken to a detention centre south of Seoul after a court approves her arrest.

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Lost in space: 'Peggy, I don't have a shield'

Astronauts Peggy Whitson and Shane Kimbrough were meant to be installing debris shields on the ISS.

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Huge fire engulfs Shanxi province warehouse

Firefighters have been tackling a huge warehouse fire in Shanxi province.

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Trump's Keystone XL pipeline plan faces legal challenge

Environmental groups say the potential harm to land, air, water and wildlife has been underplayed.

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Cannes Film Festival poster sparks airbrushing row

Press and public come out to denounce the "deplorable" thinning down of actress Claudia Cardinale.

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US beefs up muscle in Somalia fight

The Pentagon said the White House had approved its request for "additional precision fired".

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Greece farm shooting: Migrants win damages from state

A group of migrant workers who were shot at by their employer after demanding pay win their case.

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Ex-South Korean president Park Geun-hye arrested

Park Geun-hye is arrested over a corruption scandal that led to her impeachment.

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Dinner discussion

US Vice-President Mike Pence won't dine alone with any woman who is not his wife - noble or sexist?

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US hiker given warning for rescuing 'abandoned' bear cub

Corey Hancock, 41, spotted the malnourished bear lying on his back alone while hiking in Oregon.

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Brazil ex-speaker Eduardo Cunha jailed for 15 years

A judge finds the former speaker of the lower house guilty of corruption and money laundering.

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Italian police in Venice arrest three Jihadists

Three adults and a girl are detained in an anti-terror operation by Italian police.

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Kim Jong-nam's body released to North Korea

Malaysia's PM lifts the ban on moving the assassinated half-brother of North Korea's leader.

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Elephants in dramatic muddy escape

Eleven Asian elephants caught in mud make a dramatic escape with the help of local farmers.

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Russia 'tried to hijack US election', says US senator

It was "Russian propaganda on steroids", says US senator as probe into alleged election meddling begins.

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Brexit: No talks with the UK before clear withdrawal terms, says France

Initial talks must focus on rights of citizens in each other's territory, President Hollande adds.

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US governor creates toolkit for undocumented parents

Connecticut's Dannel Malloy offers help to undocumented parents with children who are US citizens.

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Estonian police teddy bears will comfort children

Estonian police cars will carry teddy bears to comfort children at scene of incidents.

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Kim Jong-nam's body to be released to North Korea

Malaysia is to release Kim Jong-nam's body for return to North Korea, the Malaysian PM says.

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Thirsty snake drinks from water bottle

A cobra in a drought-hit village in India has been filmed drinking water from a bottle.

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Kuki Gallmann's Kenya safari lodge burned down

The attack comes after police reportedly shot cattle that had invaded Kuki Gallmann's land.

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PwC keeps Oscars despite best film blunder

The firm that handles balloting is being retained, but its staff will be banned from using mobiles.

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French pensioners demand end to chip drought

French retirement home residents complain to mayor about lack of chips.

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Trump-Russia ties: Senate pledges thorough inquiry

The probe into alleged interference in the US election will seek to avoid the acrimony in the House.

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American Airlines pilot dies on Dallas-Albuquerque flight

The incident happened just before he was due to land a flight from Texas to New Mexico.

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Trump to meet China's Xi in Florida next week

The visit will be on 6-7 April at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, with trade and North Korea key issues.

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Oscars will still use accountant firm PwC despite envelopegate blunder

Oscars organisers are to continue using accountancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers despite the best film mix-up.

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'Exploding' soup dumpling video angers Asian foodies

A lifestyle video proposes bursting the popular Xiao Long Bao and throwing out the soup.

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Family of Chinese victim of Paris killing calls for calm

The shooting of Chinese national Liu Shaoyo by French police has sparked violence and protests.

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North Carolina 'bathroom' law: Deal reached on repeal

The deal must still pass the state Congress and its terms have angered LGBT activists.

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Trump travel ban: Hawaii judge places indefinite hold

The ruling means President Trump is barred from enforcing the ban while it is contested in court.

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Ex-Cyclone Debbie forces mass closure of Queensland schools

Ex-Cyclone Debbie is expected to bring flash-flooding to Queensland's most populous region.

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Food trade drains global water sources at 'alarming' rates

The global food trade is depleting water sources quicker than they can naturally be refilled in many places.

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SpaceX set to launch 'used rocket'

California's SpaceX company expects to make a piece of history later when it re-flies a Falcon rocket.

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Ivanka Trump to be assistant to US president

The first daughter bows to pressure to make her West Wing role official, binding her by ethics rules.

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Twelve dead in as truck and church bus collide in Texas

Another three people are hurt in the head-on collision near Garner State Park, west of San Antonio.

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Credentials, please

In our series of letters from African journalists, Joseph Warungu looks at why Kenya insists that its senior political leaders must hold a university degree.

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Pirate patrols

You may not have heard of the Sulu-Celebes sea, but piracy is on the rise there.

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'You may as well kill us'

The BBC's Vikas Pandey visits a community of butchers affected by the crackdown on meat shops.

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Turkey ends Euphrates Shield military campaign in Syria

The Euphrates Shield operation targeted Islamic State fighters and also Syrian Kurdish militias.

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US state department employee 'concealed contacts with China'

A veteran state department employee is accused of being paid by Chinese agents for information.

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French artist turns chicken for three-week egg hatching

Abraham Poincheval is sitting on 10 chicken eggs that he hopes to hatch in a Paris museum.

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Hungary's 'George Soros university' faces closure

The Central European University is embroiled in a row between the tycoon and Prime Minister Orban.

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Baghdad checkpoint hit by deadly car bomb attack

At least 15 people are killed as a suicide lorry bomb hits a police checkpoint in the Iraqi capital.

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Zuma asked to miss activist's funeral

The family of an anti-apartheid activist asks South Africa's president not to attend his funeral.

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Bridgegate: Christie aides Bill Baroni and Bridget Kelly jailed

Bill Baroni and Bridget Kelly get two years and 18 months apiece for an "outrageous" abuse of power.

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Witnessing history

The BBC's Dan Johnson witnessed history in Brussels as the UK and the EU officially started their divorce.

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Three tornado chasers die in Texas crash

Three people are dead after their SUVs collide in west Texas while chasing a suspected tornado.

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Cyclone Debbie: Experts fear damage to Great Barrier Reef

The Australian state of Queensland is assessing the extent of the damage caused by the major storm.

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Backlash at Mexico judge over 'no carnal intent' ruling

A judge said a sexual assault suspect should not be jailed because there was "no carnal intent".

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Bizarre Ronaldo statue overshadows airport naming event

The questionable likeness was revealed at a ceremony to name Madeira airport after the footballer.

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Health and wealth

A new study says Canadian cystic fibrosis patients live 10 years longer than Americans.

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Uttar Pradesh: The Indian state running out of meat

The state is facing a shortage after a government crackdown on "illegal" slaughterhouses.

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Indian red faces over tallest flag at Pakistan border

The flag on the Pakistan border is to be replaced for a fourth time after being torn by the wind.

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'Build that wall' says US border resident

The BBC caught up with two people in Texas who are looking forward to the wall's construction.

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Mark Latham: Sky Australia host fired for offensive comments

Ex-Labor Party leader questioned a schoolboy's sexuality and derided female TV presenters.

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Puerto Rico man bites head off girlfriend's Chihuahua

The 40-year-old attacked the puppy and punched his girlfriend in a domestic dispute in February.

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Trump border wall funding facing delay

A senior Republican lawmaker signals wall funding would not be coupled with the spending bill.

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Shots fired on driver 'attacking police' near US Congress

The driver has been arrested, with no injuries reported, and terrorism has been ruled out by police.

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HB2: North Carolina facing college sports boycott over 'bathroom bill'

College sports body says the state will forfeit events over its law removing LGBT protections.

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Mosul battle: Iraqi forces edge closer to key mosque

The Great Mosque of al-Nuri is where IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi proclaimed a "caliphate".

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Russia protests 'will happen again'

On Sunday, Russia saw its largest anti-government protest in several years with many young people taking part.

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EU leaders react as UK PM Theresa May officially triggers Brexit

There are "no reasons to pretend this is a happy day", European Council President Donald Tusk says.

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Tusk to UK: 'We already miss you'

Donald Tusk stresses the positives as he receives a letter from the UK triggering Article 50.

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France anaesthetist investigated for poisoning patients

The doctor denies poisoning seven patients - two of whom died - between 2008 and 2017.

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Bob Dylan finally agrees to accept Nobel Prize for Literature

The American singer snubbed a ceremony in December but is in Sweden for two concerts this weekend.

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French ex-PM Valls backs Macron for president

Instead of backing his Socialist party's candidate, Manuel Valls says he will support a centrist.

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London Stock Exchange-Deutsche Boerse deal blocked by EU

EU regulators block London Stock Exchange's £21bn merger with German stock exchange Deutsche Boerse.

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Trump climate: Challenges loom after Obama policies scrapped

The president is accused of "ignoring basic science" as public campaigns and court cases are planned.

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Jared Kushner's family firm ends investment talks with China's Anbang

A potential investment deal had raised ethical questions for President Trump's son-in-law.

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Small shark rescued from swimming pool in Australia

The juvenile shark was not dangerous but it surprised swimmers in Sydney's far north.

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Taiwanese rights advocate Lee Ming-che held in China

The Chinese government makes its first comment about Mr Lee one week after he disappeared.

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Indonesian man's body found inside python - police

The bulging python was cut open after villagers grew suspicious it had eaten the man.

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Toshiba's Westinghouse 'in bankruptcy'

Westinghouse has struggled with losses that have thrown its Japanese parent into a major crisis.

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Cambodian breast milk

In a controversial practise, a company had been processing and selling the milk in the US.

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Kasai unrest: UN experts 'found dead' in DR Congo

The bodies of a US man and a Swedish woman are found two weeks after they were abducted.

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Peruvian plane catches fire

There were no injuries among the 141 on board when the aeroplane landed at Jauja airport.

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Clashes in Paris after police shoot dead Chinese man

Protesters threw missiles and set alight a car in Paris amid anger over the police shooting of a Chinese man.

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Cyclone Debbie: Queensland braced for dangerous floods

A 1,300km (800 miles) area is at dangerous risk of flooding after Cyclone Debbie, authorities warn.

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Marine Le Pen on why the EU wants Brexit to be painful

Though the French presidential candidate still thinks Great Britain will negotiate a good deal.

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Winnie Madikizela-Mandela on Kathrada: 'Same pain as Mandela'

Nelson Mandela's ex-wife has paid tribute to the South African anti-apartheid activist, Ahmed Kathrada, who has died aged 87.

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Cyclone Debbie seen from space

As the International Space Station passes over Australia, the full scale of Cyclone Debbie comes into view.

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US bank Wells Fargo agrees $110m lawsuit settlement

America's biggest bank agrees settlement in case of customers who had accounts opened without their consent.

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Syria conflict: 'Deal reached' for four besieged areas

A truce is agreed to allow the evacuation from four besieged villages in Syria, reports say.

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Loved and loathed

Yogi Adityanath: What kind of leader will the polarising new chief minister of Uttar Pradesh be?

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'Sexelance'

A converted vehicle has been designed to act as a sanctuary for Danish sex workers at risk of violence and exploitation.

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Fawlty language

Japan is struggling to make sure it has enough English speakers when it hosts the Olympic Games in 2020.

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Francois Fillon's wife Penelope under formal investigation

The French presidential candidate's wife is accused of being paid public money for a "fake job".

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Turkmen Asian Games mascot gets makeover

Turkmenistan relaunches cheerier Asian Games canine mascot.

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Mosul battle: US 'may be responsible' for civilian deaths

A general says there is a "fair chance" US air strikes may have killed civilians in Mosul.

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Ivory Coast's former first lady Simone Gbagbo acquitted

Crimes against humanity charges relate to the deadly violence after the 2010 presidential elections.

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Fillon's wife Penelope under formal investigation

French presidential candidate is accused of overpaying hundreds of thousands of euros to his family.

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Russia arrest 'like a bad dream'

Olga Lozina featured in an iconic photo taken during an anti-government protest in Moscow on Sunday.

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Will Smith reunites with Fresh Prince of Bel-Air pals

How do the cast of Fresh Prince look more than 20 years on at their beachside reunion?

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Newspaper column on breastfeeding stranger's baby goes viral

Journalist Leah McLaren recalls trying to nurse an infant she found in a bedroom at a house party.

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Personal albums of the Red Baron's Nazi cousin for sale

Field Marshal Wolfram von Richthofen's photo albums are expected to earn up to £20,000 at auction.

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Kasai unrest: Bodies found in hunt for UN Congo experts

US and Swedish citizens went missing two weeks ago investigating unrest in the central Kasai region.

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New population of rare tigers found in eastern Thailand

Camera traps caught images of the critically endangered Indochinese tigers in eastern Thailand.

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Three teenage burglars shot dead in US

The homeowner's son shot them with an assault-style rifle after they broke into the house, say police.

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Students must swim before they graduate, says China university

Students at Tsinghua University in Beijing will have to prove they can swim before they graduate.

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Swiss skier claims world first quad cork 1800

Andri Ragettli completed five rotations while dipping his head under his body four times.

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Cyclone Debbie: Australia activates disaster response plan

Helicopters and naval vessels carrying aid are to be despatched as Cyclone Debbie hits Queensland.

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Sweden reacts to anger at 'risky births' and maternity care shortages

Sweden boosts maternity care cash amid reports of women forced to drive long distances to give birth.

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Carlos the Jackal : Third French life sentence for notorious militant

The self-styled revolutionary is already serving sentences for attacks in the 1970s and '80s.

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South Korea ferry disaster: Sewol remains 'not human'

Bones thought to be from one of the disaster's missing victims came from animals, officials say.

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Cyclone Debbie: Deadly storm batters Australia

The Queensland premier says "everyone will be in shock" when the full impact is known.

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Tennessee couple tried to sell baby on Craigslist, say police

Police in Tennessee swooped on the couple after being alerted to the online advert.

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Bookshop turns classics into clickbait to get people reading

A Dallas bookstore is turning classic titles into clickbait to get people reading

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Pakistan TV's Aamir Liaquat Hussain must apologise for 'hate speech'

Officials order a televangelist to say sorry to liberals he accused of blasphemy or go off-air.

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Georgia joins EU's visa-free policy

Citizens of the ex-Soviet republic of Georgia can now travel to most European countries visa-free.

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Iranian centenarian stands in local elections

An Iranian centenarian is standing in local elections to highlight village problems.

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Turkey 'spied on pro-Gulen opponents' in Germany

Hundreds of people suspected of backing a US-based cleric are being watched, reports say.

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Trump to sweep away Obama climate change policies

Environmentalists warn Mr Trump's order will have serious consequences at home and abroad.

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Police investigating 'human waste in Coca Cola cans'

Police are investigating after what appeared to be human waste was found in cans at a Coca Cola factory.

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US parents sue to call baby girl Allah

State officials have refused to issue the 22-month old with a birth certificate.

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Rachel Dolezal: 'The idea of race is a lie'

Can you choose your race? Emily Maitlis speaks to the US white woman who said she was black.

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Brazil tribe gets compensation for plane crash over Amazon forest

The Caiapó say the area where the debris fell is polluted and cursed with the presence of the dead.

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Islamic State battle: Mosul residents face impossible choice

Jeremy Bowen reports on the Iraqis caught in the battle to reclaim from western Mosul from so-called IS.

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IS conflict: Syria force pauses assault for dam checks

Engineers check the Tabqa dam following claims it has been damaged by air strikes.

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Shailene Woodley reaches deal to avoid jail over pipeline protest

Shailene Woodley agrees a plea deal after being arrested over a Dakota Access pipeline protest.

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World nuclear ban 'not realistic', says US ambassador to UN

US ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, says nearly 40 countries would skip talks on the subject.

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Jared Kushner to be questioned over alleged Trump-Russia ties

The president's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, offered to speak to Senate committee, says White House.

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Cyclone Debbie: Thousands flee as Australia braced for 'monster' storm

A powerful storm is expected to bring waves of up to 8m to the Queensland coast.

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McDonald's server, 94, says she will never leave

The great-granny still serves breakfast twice a week to her loyal customers in Indiana.

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Solid gold coin worth $4m stolen from Berlin museum

The "big maple leaf" coin, which shows Queen Elizabeth II, weighs 100kg and is made of pure gold.

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Bosnian man crushes concrete blocks with head

Bosnian taekwondo champion Kerim Ahmetspahic has set a new record for crushing concrete blocks with his head.

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School children killed in Japanese avalanche

Seven children and a teacher were killed as they took part in a mountain climbing trip.

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South Sudan attack 'could hinder aid deliveries'

"Shocking" killing of aid workers is causing charities to re-assess famine relief in South Sudan.

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Body found in suitcase in Italian port of Rimini

Police are investigating whether the body could be that of a missing Dublin-based woman.

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Voting starts in Europe for Turkish referendum

The first ballots are cast by Turkish citizens living in six European countries.

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Tanzania U-turn over rapper arrest

Tanzania's president "loves" a rap song which had led to the arrest of the artist, who is now free.

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IS conflict: US-backed force pauses assault on Syria's Tabqa dam

Engineers will be allowed to do any work necessary to ensure the Tabqa dam continues to function.

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Concern over tourists taking crystals from Iceland mine

Officials warn a historic site may have to close because visitors keep removing its crystals.

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Russia protests leader Alexei Navalny jailed for 15 days

A Moscow court rules the Kremlin critic resisted police orders during protests on Sunday.

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Dutch train crash near Harlingen leaves two dead

An adult and a child were in a car hit on an unmanned level crossing near Harlingen, reports say.

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Turkmen Asian Games mascot gets makeover

Turkmenistan relaunches cheerier Asian Games canine mascot.

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Russia protests: Kremlin condemns 'provocation'

The opposition encouraged lawbreaking, the Kremlin says, but its defiant leader is fined just $350.

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Orange is the New Black: Samira Wiley and Lauren Morelli tie the knot

Actress Samira Wiley met writer Lauren Morelli on the set of the US prison drama.

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'Condemned' South Korean dogs find sanctuary in the US

Campaigners say the rescued dogs would otherwise have ended up being consumed by humans.

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Rapper Wiz Khalifa's homage to drug lord Escobar sparks row

The mayor of Medellin says the rapper should not have laid flowers at the grave of Pablo Escobar.

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Russia protests: Detained Navalny demands PM be questioned

Detained Alexei Navalny appears in court but says it should be Dmitry Medvedev who is summoned.

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Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner to lead US federal overhaul

Jared Kushner is expected to lead a new White House unit aimed at reforming the US bureaucracy.

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French Neo-Nazi group goes on trial in Amiens

Eighteen are accused of offences carried out by a far-right gang known as the White Wolves Klan.

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Hong Kong escalator malfunction: Two men arrested

The two technicians are suspected of tampering with the escalator after the incident.

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Russia protests: EU demands release of detainees

Opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, one of hundreds held, appears at court in Moscow.

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Banned from school

Photographs of the young girls banned from attending school

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Syria fighters 'take control' of IS-held airbase near Raqqa

US-backed Syrian forces mark a significant step as they advance on the IS stronghold of Raqqa.

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Testing for 'defectives'

After years of protest, the University of Melbourne has removed the name of a controversial figure.

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'Crushed my dreams'

Wajiha Arooj wins a 17-year legal battle over reputational damage she says had a huge effect on her life.

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Lost and found

The couple who lost each other after India's partition only to reunite as refugees queuing for food.

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Sydney academic stopped from leaving China

It is unclear why the Australian permanent resident cannot leave Guangzhou, his university says.

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The migrants 'trapped' on the Greek island of Chios

Five hundred people have come from Turkey to Chios, Greece, in the past two weeks alone.

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Yemenis protest on war's second anniversary

Tens of thousands called for an end to the two-year conflict that has left thousands dead.

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Chile pensions protest draws tens of thousands

They say the Pinochet-era privatised pension system is unfair and punishes poorer Chileans.

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Merkel's party wins in Saarland bellwether vote for Germany

The poll was watched for signs of voter sentiment ahead of the 24 September general election.

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Syria rebels 'take control' of IS-held airbase near Raqqa

US-backed forces storm Tabqa airport as they advance on Raqqa, the self-declared capital of IS.

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Bulgaria's pro-EU Borisov set for victory, exit polls suggest

Exit polls predict a win for the centre-right GERB party, with the rival Socialists admitting defeat.

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United Airlines under fire for 'barring girls wearing leggings'

The US carrier is criticised as activist says two girls were barred from flying for wearing leggings.

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South Sudan ambush leaves six aid workers dead, UN says

Six humanitarians are murdered in the worst such incident since the civil war began, UN says.

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Russia protests: Crowds take to streets over corruption

Thousands of people take to the street of Moscow, calling for the resignation of the prime minister over corruption allegations.

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Merkel set for success in Saarland bellwether vote for Germany

Exit polls say her Christian Democrats comfortably saw off a challenge by the Social Democrats.

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Trump's healthcare defeat: Nancy Pelosi jumps for joy

Mobile phone footage shows Nancy Pelosi jumping for joy at President Trump's Obamacare setback.

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Ohio nightclub shooting: One dead, 15 injured in gunfight

One person is dead after a "dispute" escalated into a gunfight, say police in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Earth Hour: Lights switched off around the globe

Lights have been going out around the globe for Earth Hour to draw attention to climate change.

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Belarus protests: Government defends mass arrests

Hundreds were detained in the protests against the tax on "social parasites".

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IS conflict: Raqqa warning over 'risk to Tabqa dam'

There is said to be panic and confusion in the Syrian city, a stronghold of the Islamic State group.

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Egypt convicts 56 over migrant boat sinking that killed 200

Capsize in September killed at least 200 people who had been crammed aboard a fishing vessel.

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Russia protests: Opposition leader Navalny arrested

Alexei Navalny is one of dozens of people detained in anti-corruption protests across Russia.

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'No pause to attacks against IS' in West Mosul

Iraqi forces are continuing their offensive to drive Islamic State fighters out of western Mosul as concern grows over civilian deaths.

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Ohio nightclub shooting: One dead, 14 injured, police say

A lone shooter is believed to be responsible and one person was killed, say police in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Alexei Navalny, Russian opposition leader, arrested in Moscow

Alexei Navalny was detained in Moscow at an anti-corruption rally he organised, witnesses say.

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Mosul offensive: Iraq denies air strike caused civilian deaths

The Iraqi military blames so-called Islamic State booby-traps for residents deaths.

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Cincinnati nightclub shooting: One dead, 14 injured, police say

One person has been killed and 14 injured, say police in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Germany's Saarland state in bellwether vote for Merkel

The regional poll is being watched for indications of how the national election will go in September.

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Hong Kong escalator malfunction injures dozens

Dozens of people are injured when an escalator at a Hong Kong shopping centre malfunctions.

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British-Iranian aid worker acquitted of death of Indian boy

Narges Kalbasi Ashtari was convicted in 2014 after five-year-old boy was swept away by current.

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Hong Kong election: Beijing-backed Lam first female leader

Carrie Lam had the backing of the Chinese government but is opposed by pro-democracy groups.

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Uber suspends self-driving cars after Arizona crash

Images show Uber vehicle on its side after apparent high-impact crash with ordinary driver.

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Brazil meat scandal: China and others lift ban

Chile and Egypt have also lifted bans imposed over claims that unsafe produce was sold for years.

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Praise and protests

Europeans take to the streets of London, Rome, Warsaw and other cities, as EU marks 60th anniversary.

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Italy sex case dropped because woman 'did not scream'

Italy's justice minister is investigating the Turin judge's decision, which has caused outrage.

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Mass graves

Up to 400 people have reportedly been killed in the central DR Congo provinces of Kasai - what is going on?

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What happens when music meets art?

Collage artist Hayato Takano creates portraits of famous musicians using only sheet music.

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Militia fighters decapitate 40 police officers in DR Congo

About 40 were killed when a police convoy was ambushed in the central province of Kasai.,

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Sylhet blasts kill four amid Bangladesh militant raid

Bangladesh has seen an escalation of suspected jihadist violence in recent weeks.

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Harrison Ford: 'I'm the schmuck that landed on the taxiway'

Listen to Harrison Ford explain to air traffic control why landed he on a taxiway, just missing a passenger jet.

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Europeans take to streets on Treaty of Rome anniversary

People in London, Rome, Berlin and other cities mark 60 years since the Treaty of Rome was signed.

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A vote with few voters

Hong Kong chooses its next leader amid fierce divisions over stalled political reform in the city.

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Belarus protests: Hundreds arrested after defying ban

Demonstrators opposed to a tax on the under-employed take to the streets despite a ban.

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Concern over tourists taking crystals from Iceland mine

Officials warn a historic site may have to close because visitors keep removing its crystals.

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Donald Trump: Tax reform next after healthcare failure

Having failed to scrap Obamacare, Donald Trump says he will focus on tax reform and "big tax cuts".

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Brazil teacher changes hairstyle to support bullied girl

"A boy had told my pupil her hair was ugly, and she was sad. I told her she was wonderful."

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Belarus protesters defy ban to march against 'parasite tax'

Thousands march in Minsk on historic anniversary to protest against levy on under-employed.

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Trump defiant after healthcare bill pulled before vote

US President Donald Trump suffers a major setback as his healthcare bill is withdrawn from Congress.

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Battle for Mosul: Residents flee ahead of air strikes

One resident says 100 bodies still lie in the rubble as the offensive against IS continues.

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US and UK laptop bans on some Middle East flights come into effect

The US and UK bans affect direct flights from some Middle East airports.

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Bastions of democracy

An attacker tried and failed to access Westminster - so what is security like in Paris, Berlin, Brussels and Washington DC?

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EU summit: Leaders meet for Rome anniversary

Celebrations will mark 60 years since the EU's founding treaty, but the UK stays away as Brexit looms.

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Police investigate Indian MP who beat airline employee

Ravindra Gaikwad has also been banned from flying on five major Indian airlines.

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Donald Trump's US healthcare bill vote withdrawn

It is seen as a huge blow to Mr Trump, who had pledged to repeal and replace Obamacare.

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Switzerland investigates Turkey spying allegations

Prosecutors are looking into claims Turks living in Switzerland are being spied on.

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Naked demonstrators kill sheep under Auschwitz gates

At least 11 people killed a sheep, undressed, and chained themselves up at the former Nazi camp.

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Migrant boat sinks off Turkish coast 'drowning 11'

Five children are among the dead, while nine people were rescued, Turkish media report.

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US healthcare bill: Knife-edge vote looms for 'Trumpcare'

Defeat on his key pledge to repeal and replace Obamacare would be a major blow to the president.

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Trump ex-campaign chief Manafort to face intelligence committee

Paul Manafort, who is accused of links with Russia, volunteered to speak to a US intelligence panel.

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New Zealand minister challenged to fight over dirty water

Environment minister challenged by a conservationist angry at new water quality policy.

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Aurora Australis: Spectacular displays for first Southern Lights charter flight

Aurora-hunters came from around the world and were left awestruck by the display.

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ICC orders Congo warlord Germain Katanga to pay victims

Ex-Congolese militia leader ordered to pay $1m (£800,000), but he is broke.

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Russia denies it is supplying the Taliban after Nato general claim

A top Nato general had said Moscow was "perhaps" assisting the extremist group.

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Swedish hotel chain offers 'divorce refunds'

Couples who divorce after staying at the hotel chain will be reimbursed for their stay.

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Battle for Mosul: High tensions as fighting continues

Middle East editor Jeremy Bowen reports on the split city of Mosul, Iraq.

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Trump administration approves Keystone XL pipeline

The State Department says the project, blocked by Barack Obama, was in the national interest.

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Belgium driver on terrorism charge over Antwerp 'attack'

Belgian prosecutors bring an attempted terrorism charge against man who drove at a crowd in Antwerp.

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Germanwings crash families angered by pilot's father

Germanwings crash victims' families criticise the pilot's father for seeking to exonerate his son.

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'Nine lives'

A new book documents nine women survivors of tuberculosis, India's most severe health crisis.

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Egypt's Hosni Mubarak freed after six years in detention

It is the first time Egypt's ex-president is allowed to go home since his 2011 overthrow.

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Gambia to set up truth commission to probe Jammeh's rule

The commission will investigate abuses committed during ex-President Jammeh's rule, minister says.

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Major Indian airlines ban MP who beat official

Ravindra Gaikwad will not be able to fly on five major Indian airlines with immediate effect.

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US firefighter saves lifeless dog with mouth-to-mouth

The animal was was lifeless after being caught in a house fire but was revived after 20 minutes.

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Weekly quiz

A weekly quiz of the news, 7 days 7 questions.

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Exclusive: Ed Sheeran moved to tears by Liberia trip

The singer writes about his Comic Relief visit and why he'll never forget the children he met.

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London attack: Theresa May evacuated from Westminster

Footage obtained by the Sun shows Theresa May being hurried to safety during Wednesday's attack.

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Taiwan top court hears landmark gay marriage case

The landmark case could make the island the first place in Asia to permit same-sex marriage.

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Franz Beckenbauer questioned by prosecutors in 2006 World Cup fraud inquiry

The German football legend denies wrongdoing in a Swiss inquiry into the 2006 World Cup bid.

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Best friends become first to co-parent in Canada

Two best friends make legal history in Canada by becoming the first to co-parent.

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US healthcare bill: Blow for Trump as House vote delayed

Repealing and replacing Obamacare was a major plank of Donald Trump's election campaign.

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More than 200 migrants feared drowned in Mediterranean

Five bodies were found near two capsized boats off the coast of Libya, a Spanish aid group says.

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Devin Nunes apologises to Democrats for surveillance briefing

Democrats question whether an inquiry into Russia's alleged meddling can proceed objectively.

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Russian man pleads guilty over $500m malware scam

A Russian man faces up to 10 years in jail for spreading a computer virus that cost victims more than $500m (£401m).

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Supreme Court pick Neil Gorsuch to be blocked by Democrats

President Trump's Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch faces a bruising filibuster in the Senate.

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Afghan Taliban capture crucial city of Sangin

Government forces retreat as the district headquarters falls into militant hands after a year-long battle.

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White supremacist's church burns down in North Dakota

Craig Cobb, who formerly tried to set up an Aryan enclave in North Dakota, says it was "100% arson".

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Jacqui Lambie: Australian senator weeps over 'shameful' welfare cuts

Jacqui Lambie makes an emotional plea for the government to reconsider plans to cut family benefits.

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Israel holds 19-year-old over threats against Jewish centres

In one of the suspect's alleged threats a Delta Air Lines flight had to make an emergency landing.

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Man held for 'driving at crowd' in Antwerp, Belgium

A man is arrested in the Belgian city of Antwerp on suspicion of driving at a crowd, police say.

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Israelis hold teen over US bomb threats

Israeli police arrest Israeli-US teenager on suspicion of making bomb threats against Jewish community centres in US

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Russian ex-MP Voronenkov shot dead at Kiev hotel

Denis Voronenkov, who fled to Ukraine last year, is shot dead in the centre of the Ukrainian capital.

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Bastions of democracy

An attacker tried and failed to access Westminster - so what is security like in Paris, Berlin, Brussels and Washington DC?

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Air India files complaint as MP boasts of beating steward

Ravindra Gaikwad says he hit the airline steward with a slipper after being denied business class.

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Apple 'paid no tax' in New Zealand for at least a decade

Apple is under scrutiny following reports it has paid no tax in New Zealand since 2007.

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Concern over tourists taking crystals from Iceland mine

Officials warn a historic site may have to close because visitors keep removing its crystals.

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Dinosaur crater's clue to origin of life

The crater made by the asteroid that killed off the dinosaurs reveals clues to the origins of life on Earth.

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Students rescue drunk man from Massachusetts rail tracks

An intoxicated man has been rescued after falling onto the underground rail tracks in Somerville, Massachusetts.

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Eiffel Tower turns off lights in London tribute

Lights on the famous Paris landmark go off in tribute to the victims of the London attack.

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Roadside bombings kill 10 Egypt soldiers during Sinai raid

The bombs were detonated during clashes triggered by army raids on jihadist militant strongholds.

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Malaysia screen legend gets Google tribute

P. Ramlee enjoyed fame across South East Asia, even reaching as far as Hong Kong and Japan.

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Art revival

A Spanish village whose residents were at odds over a planned waste dump have overcome their differences with an art project that transformed it into an open-air gallery.

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Thailand's blind children's orchestra

The kids who crowdfunded their own orchestra and hold concerts at an elephant sanctuary.

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'New' wave-like cloud finally wins official recognition

The new clouds include the rare, wave-like asperitas, after a long campaign by skywatchers.

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Kenya Revenue Authority 'lost $39m to hacker'

An IT expert appears in court charged with stealing $39m from Kenya's national tax authority.

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London attack: World leaders show solidarity

France, Germany and the US send messages of solidarity after the deadly attack near parliament.

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Venezuela shocked as children arrested for soldiers' killings

Police say two soldiers were attacked and killed by a gang of children, some as young as six.

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Maryland high school rape case sparks immigration row

The rape, which was allegedly committed by undocumented immigrants, has led to community outrage.

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Trump team 'incidentally monitored' after election

The president's communications may also have been monitored by agents, House intelligence chair says.

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Senegal's Touba TV blames 'satanic trick' for porn gaffe

A religious TV channel in Senegal blames an unidentified saboteur after it broadcast a porn film.

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Holy Sepulchre Church: Discovery at 'Jesus's tomb' in Jerusalem

Renovation work at the church where it is said that Jesus was buried leads to an historic find.

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London attack: French students injured on bridge

Three schoolchildren from France are among those injured in the Westminster Bridge attack.

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No cardboard cut-outs of Trudeau, Canada diplomats told

Canada's diplomatic missions told to stop using cut-outs of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at events.

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IS conflict: US forces support new assault near Raqqa stronghold

The US secretary of state says it is "only a matter of time" before the IS leader is dead.

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Home no more

Germany is tightening up rules on expelling home-born foreign-national terror suspects

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Uganda manhunt for police who shot dead girl of three

Police say the incident is "highly regrettable" and launch a manhunt for four officers.

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Ex-Colorado Republican chairman in court for voter fraud

Steven Curtis allegedly posted his ex-wife's absentee ballot for last year's presidential election.

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Eurovision 2017: Ukraine bars Russian singer Samoilova from contest

The European Broadcasting Union, which founded Eurovision, says it is "deeply disappointed".

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Tonga gives away thousands of chicks in anti-fat drive

Agriculture ministry hopes the initiative will stop people buying fatty imported meat.

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North Korea hunger: Two in five undernourished, says UN

More than 70% of the country's population relies on food aid, the United Nations says.

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Trouble on the ranch

America's rural heavily supported Donald Trump in the election, but now some are starting to worry his trade plans could hurt their business.

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IS conflict: Strike on Raqqa school 'kills displaced civilians'

A school being used as a shelter by up to 50 families was hit on Monday night, activists say.

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Eurovision Ukraine: Russian singer Samoilova barred from contest

Julia Samoilova is banned from the event in May for performing in Crimea since its annexation.

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Fury at eurozone chief Dijsselbloem's 'racist' remarks

The head of eurozone finance ministers, Jeroen Dijsselbloem, faces calls to resign in Portugal and Spain.

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Germany to quash 50,000 gay convictions

The German cabinet says homosexuals handed post-war sentences under a Nazi-era law should be cleared.

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Brussels attacks: Silent tribute and tears at airport

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium lead a minute's silence at Zaventem airport in Brussels.

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Trump ex-aide Paul Manafort 'offered to help Putin'

Ex-campaign chairman Paul Manafort reportedly worked for Russian oligarch to assist President Putin.

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Children dead in China school bathroom stampede

The crush at bathroom break time has killed two and left 20 injured, reports say.

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North Korea missile launch fails

The US military said it detected a failed North Korean launch, which exploded within seconds.

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Rex Tillerson: My wife convinced me to be US secretary of state

The ex-oil executive says his wife convinced him to be secretary of state, a job he did not want.

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China bus company pays drivers in small change

The company says it was less trouble than going to the bank.

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'Sex assault' streamed on Facebook Live

At one point 40 people watched the broadcast but nobody reported it to police.

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Mexican teen's family gets $1m over death in US custody

He was told by US border officers to drink a liquid he was carrying; it was liquid methamphetamine.

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IS conflict: Air strike 'kills dozens in village near Raqqa'

A school being used as a shelter for displaced people was hit on Monday night, activists say.

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Brussels attacks: First anniversary of bombings marked

Belgium's king leads a minute's silence for victims of the airport and underground station attacks.

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Snake found on a plane. Yes, really... snake on a plane

It was left on a commuter flight after a passenger had left the animal, which was listed as a pet, in the cabin on a previous flight.

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Baby separated from parasitic twin in risky operation

Surgeons explain the challenges of the complex operation to separate Dominique from her parasitic twin.

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No cardboard cut-outs of Trudeau, Canada diplomats told

Canada's diplomatic missions told to stop using cut-outs of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at events.

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Magnitsky lawyer injured after 'falling' from building near Moscow

Nikolai Gorokhov represents the interests of the family of the lawyer whose death caused a crisis.

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Brazil activist shot dead by gunmen while recovering in hospital

The prominent land rights campaigner in Brazil was being treated for a previous assassination attempt.

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Erdogan vows Turkey will 'review relations with EU'

The promise came as a senior German politician said Mr Erdogan was no longer welcome in Berlin.

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Fiat Chrysler diesel emissions investigated in France

A French prosecuting magistrate opens an investigation into claims that the carmaker broke emissions tests.

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Why a Czech zoo is dehorning its white rhinos

Dvur Kralove Zoo in the Czech Republic, has taken the decision to remove the horns from its white rhinos for their safety.

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Ayodhya dispute: India court urges Hindus and Muslims to talk

India's top court wants Hindus and Muslims to negotiate over a flashpoint religious site.

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French minister Bruno Le Roux quits in summer jobs row

Bruno Le Roux gave parliamentary work to his daughters when they were teenagers.

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Supreme Court pick Gorsuch says Trump not above law

Neil Gorsuch adds he would have "walked out" if Trump had asked him to overturn a key abortion ruling.

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Risky operation removes parasitic twin from baby

Baby Dominique is recovering in the US after an operation to separate her from her parasitic twin.

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French minister quits in summer jobs row

French interior minister resigns over holiday jobs for his daughters while they were teenagers

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Stolen Van Goghs back on display after years in criminal underworld

The paintings were stolen in Amsterdam in 2002 but were found in an Italian mafia house last year.

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Parental panic

The ban on devices, from tablets up, on some flights has sent a shiver down every parent's back.

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Italians protest in mafia stronghold of Locri

Some 25,000 Italians joined a rally in the southern city of Locri to remember innocent victims of the mafia.

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US and UK ban cabin laptops on some inbound flights

Travellers from 10 major airports will be affected with the UK following the US lead.

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Supreme Court pick Gorsuch would have 'no difficulty' ruling against Trump

Neil Gorsuch says he would have "no difficulty" ruling against the president who nominated him.

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Beauty and the Beast: Malaysia 'to show uncut version'

Censors appear to have backed down over a scene which features Disney's first gay character.

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Electronic devices banned on some US flights from Muslim states

Travellers from 10 major airports will be affected with the UK expected to follow US lead.

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Israel: Hezbollah commander Mustafa Badreddine 'killed by own men'

Israel's military says intelligence suggests Mustafa Badreddine was killed by his own men.

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Rex Tillerson to skip Nato meeting - but visit Moscow

US secretary of state's absence likely to heighten concerns about Trump team's commitment to Nato.

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Romania dictionary altered to thwart exam cheats

Administrators change online definitions over suspicion students are cheating in exams.

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Syria conflict: Rebels launch fresh Damascus assault

State media deny that rebels have retaken ground in the Jobar district they lost over the weekend.

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Electronics banned on some US flights from Middle East

Travellers from eight mainly Muslim countries won't be allowed to carry on large electronic devices.

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Somalia: 26 'starve to death' in drought

The victims were in the Jubaland region, an official says. Many are trying to leave the area.

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Shoals of goldfish starving out rivals in Munich

The former pets are being released by their owners in Munich's ponds and lakes, the council says.

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Russian politician Andrei Navalny hit with green liquid

Footage appears to show Russian opposition leader Andrei Navalny being attacked with a green liquid.

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A look back at the life of Martin McGuinness

Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness, Northern Ireland's former deputy first minister, has died aged 66.

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President Trump's daughter Ivanka to get White House office

But she will not have an official title or salary when she works in the White House West Wing.

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Brazil meat scandal: China and EU suspend imports

Brazilian police have accused top meat producers of selling unsafe produce and bribing health inspectors.

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Google and Facebook now paying full tax, Australia says

Multinational companies are paying full taxes due in Australia after a change in the law.

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Spider venom may offer stroke therapy

Protein extracted from funnel webs may help minimise the effects of brain damage after a stroke.

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Sesame Street welcomes Julia, a muppet with autism

The popular children's TV show plans to introduce Julia - a little girl with autism - in April.

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France election: Leading candidates clash over burkini in TV debate

The five leading candidates are appearing in the first TV debate of its kind.

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US to ban electronics on flights from a dozen countries, US media says

Travellers from 13 countries will not be allowed to carry on laptops and tablets, US media report.

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Syria war: Russia denies aiding Kurds to set up a military base

Russian officials say a base in northern Syria is for reconciliation - not military - purposes.

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'Putin hates Clinton': Focus on Russia

FBI Director Comey told Congress what the FBI has learned about Russia's intervention in the US election.

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Merkel tells Turkey's Erdogan to stop Nazi taunts

The German Chancellor says "all necessary measures" are being considered after Turkish president's taunts.

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Tom Brady: New England Patriots quarterback's Super Bowl shirt found

A shirt worn by the New England Patriots' Tom Brady during Super Bowl is found in Mexico after an investigation involving the FBI.

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France election: Leading candidates spar in TV debate

It is the first time a TV debate has taken place before the first round of voting.

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Rwandan genocide: Pope Francis asks forgiveness for Church failings

The Vatican asks for God's forgiveness for the "sins" of the Roman Catholic Church during the 1994 genocide.

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Footballer makes wife and 'girlfriend' speech blunder

Ghanaian striker Mohammed Anas has some explaining to do when he gets home.

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Iraq car bomb kills 20 in south-west Baghdad

No group claims responsibility for the attack but so-called Islamic State are the main suspects.

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Mohammed Anas: Ghana's viral footballer denies having girlfriend

A footballer whose post-match interview went viral after he thanked his wife and girlfriend denies being unfaithful.

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Supreme Court nominee: Senators clash at Neil Gorsuch hearing

Why Barack Obama's choice was not allowed to proceed dominates the Neil Gorsuch confirmation hearing.

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US billionaire philanthropist David Rockefeller dies at 101

Mr Rockefeller, the last of his generation in the famed American family, was 101 years old.

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Eric and Lara Trump announce pregnancy

It will be the ninth time President Donald Trump will become a grandfather, but is son Eric's first child.

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Orly airport attack: CCTV shows moment soldier grabbed

A man grabs a female soldier at Orly airport on Saturday, before being shot dead minutes later.

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FBI director on Trump, Russia and wiretaps

The FBI Director said there is an on-going investigation into Russia's ties to the Trump campaign.

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Happiness report: Norway is the happiest place on Earth

It beats Denmark to the top spot as the UN ranks countries to mark international happiness day.

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Italy TV show under fire for discussion on foreign women

Italian public broadcaster Rai apologises for airing discussion that stereotyped Eastern European women.

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Trump Russia claims: FBI's Comey confirms investigation of election 'interference'

Director James Comey tells a committee the probe into last year's US election is "very complex".

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Trump Russia claims: FBI confirms it is investigating Russian election 'interference'

FBI director James Comey tells a congressional committee the probe is "very complex".

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Fifa bans Ghanaian referee Joseph Lamptey for life for 'match manipulation'

Fifa bans Ghanaian referee Joseph Lamptey for life for "match manipulation" during a 2018 World Cup qualifier between South Africa and Senegal.

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Mosul battle: 180,000 civilians flee as Iraqi troops advance

The UN warns that an additional 320,000 civilians may be displaced as troops push into the Old City.

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Trump Supreme Court pick Neil Gorsuch faces Senate hearing

Democrats may seek to portray Mr Gorsuch as insufficiently independent of the president.

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Pakistan PM orders Afghan border crossings to reopen

The border crossings were shut as tensions soared over a wave of deadly militant attacks.

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Trump Russia claims: FBI director to testify in Congress

Intelligence heads including the FBI director will testify in Congress on claims dogging the president.

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Tokyo 2020: Olympic golf venue votes to admit women as full members

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic golf venue votes to admit women as full members, after risking being stripped of the event under previous policy.

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US waiter fired after asking diners for proof of residency

The waiter in California has been fired after demanding to see customers' legal documentation.

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Japan's elderly offered funeral discount to stop driving

Elderly drivers offered funeral home discounts if they surrender their licences.

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Presidential race

Profiles of the leading candidates to become France's president in the election in April and May 2017.

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Beijing park dispenses loo roll using facial recognition

It has toilet paper dispensers with face recognition to stop visitors from taking too much loo roll.

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Man found dead in suspected crocodile attack in Australia

Australian police believe the victim is a fisherman whose boat was found empty nearby.

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As easy as ABC?

A group of volunteers in Singapore are reviving Kristang, the language of the Portuguese Eurasians.

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The company turning soot from vehicle exhausts into art

Soot from vehicle exhausts is being recycled into ink. BBC Click's Spencer Kelly reports

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'Out of control'

Australian Jessica May overcame acute anxiety by setting up a recruitment firm for people with mental and physical disabilities.

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Syria conflict: Aircraft pound rebel-held eastern Damascus

The raids come a day after rebels launched a surprise offensive on the area around Abbasid Square.

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Ogled and dumped

Rehana Sultan took on some pioneering roles, but was typecast as a 'sexy' actress and forgotten.

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Families divided at US-Mexico border

On the US border with Mexico, families of migrants talk to their loved ones through a steel fence.

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Trump Russia claims: US intelligence chiefs to give evidence

Intelligence heads including the FBI director will testify in Congress on claims dogging the president.

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Happiness report: Norway is the happiest place on earth

It's the international day of happiness - and the annual rankings have been published.

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Adele fans cheer proposal during Melbourne concert

The man surprised his boyfriend before 77,000 people at Adele's final Australian concert.

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Australian MPs' private numbers mistakenly published online

A large number of federal politicians were hit by the error on a government website.

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Was Russia involved in the US presidential election?

US lawmakers are to seek answers on Russian involvement in last year's presidential election.

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Protest in Angola against abortion criminalisation law

A draft law criminalising all abortions will be voted on next week. Angola has one of the world's worst health care systems.

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Orly airport: Drugs and alcohol found in gunman's blood

Tests show a man who attacked soldiers at a Paris airport consumed alcohol, cocaine and cannabis.

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Teenager survives crocodile attack in Queensland

The 18-year-old man entered a river in Queensland apparently on a dare, authorities say.

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'Rules of conduct' for tourists in historic Dutch towns

Tourists visiting photogenic Dutch towns are given rules to make life easier for locals.

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Ghana waterfall: Many dead in Kintampo freak tree accident

High school students die at a popular waterfall in Ghana, after a tree falls on them in a storm.

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Romania dictionary altered to thwart exam cheats

Administrators change online definitions over suspicion students are cheating in exams.

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Three years under Russian control

The BBC hears from those living in Crimea, three years it was annexed by Russia.

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Indian engineer named Saddam Hussain cannot get a job

The marine engineer has been turned down more than 40 times and went to court to change his name.

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Ndileka Mandela: ANC rejection 'heart-wrenching' - brother

Ndileka Mandela is urged by her brother to reconsider her decision to no longer to vote for the ANC.

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Germany election: Martin Schulz stakes anti-populist bid

Martin Schulz decries the "racist" rhetoric of Donald Trump as he is confirmed as SPD candidate.

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Trump-Russia claims: No evidence of collusion - Nunes

A Congress chief says there is no evidence so far of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.

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New Zealand: US diplomat expelled amid police inquiry

The staffer was asked to leave after the US embassy refused to allow police to question him.

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Go Johnny go

BBC Music reporter Mark Savage looks at the late rock 'n' roll legend's most influential songs.

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Syria war: Damascus sees fierce clashes after rebel attack

The military responds with air strikes following rebel artillery and rocket attacks, witnesses say.

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Floods and mudslides kill dozens in Peru

Deadly floods and mudslides sweep across the country.

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Chuck Berry: Music stars pay tribute to rock 'n' roll icon

Bruce Springsteen calls him the "greatest pure rock 'n 'roll writer who ever lived" as many pay tribute.

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Orly airport: Attacker phoned father to say 'I screwed up'

The gunman told his father he had "screwed up" with a gendarme before going on to the airport.

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Sri Lanka v Bangladesh: Tigers win their 100th Test

Bangladesh become the fourth team in cricket history to win their 100th Test as they record a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka.

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El Nino-linked floods and mudslides kill dozens in Peru

Deadly floods and mudslides linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon sweep across the country.

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Rock and roll legend Chuck Berry dies aged 90

Tributes pour in for the legendary guitarist and songwriter after he dies in Missouri aged 90.

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Deaf children 'hear' whales through vibrations

Vibrations allow deaf children in the Dominican Republic to "hear" whale song.

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Driver detained after White House 'bomb scare'

A driver is in custody after approaching a White House checkpoint.

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Man who 'sent flashing tweet to epileptic writer' arrested in Maryland

"Let's see if he dies," the suspect wrote in a Twitter message to another user, investigators say.

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Cursed name?

What happens when your name is perfectly reasonable in your home country, but raises a sympathetic smile when you're abroad?

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India's masculinity and sensuality

William Gedney's photographs of India capture public intimacy between men in Benares.

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The Syrian-American mayor with his own executive order

Mohamed Khairullah. of Prospect Park, New Jersey, signed an executive order supporting refugees.

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Chuck Berry dies aged 90

The singer was found unresponsive in his home state of Missouri on Saturday, police said.

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North Korea 'conducts high-thrust engine test'

State media says its military has tested a new high-performance rocket engine.

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Germany Turkey: 30,000 Kurds in Frankfurt anti-Erdogan protest

Turkey accuses Germany of hypocrisy after 30,000 Kurds rally in Frankfurt against President Erdogan.

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Archbishop in Sicily bans mafia from being godfathers

Archbishop Michele Pennisi refuses to let crime bosses act as godparents at baptisms.

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Rock and roll legend Chuck Berry dies

Rock and roll legend Chuck Berry has died aged 90, police in US state of Missouri report

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What's spooking the Florida golfers?

Professional golfer Smylie Kaufman and his caddy were in for a surprise at the sixth hole in Florida.

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Le salon de Clarkey

It was the place to be in 19th Century Paris - the city's most successful political and literary salon. And it was run by a remarkable Englishwoman.

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Hindu firebrand Yogi Adityanath picked as Uttar Pradesh chief minister

Yogi Adityanath is a firebrand Hindu priest known for stirring up communal tensions.

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Syrian rebels and their families leave Homs

Syrian rebels and their families leave their last remaining enclave in Homs, a city once dubbed "the capital of the revolution".

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G20 finance ministers drop anti-protectionist pledge

Finance ministers drop a commitment to free trade because of opposition from the Trump administration.

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G20 drops anti-protectionist pledge

Finance ministers from world's biggest economies drop anti-protectionist commitment because of opposition from US

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Shadow of genocide

The controversial new mayor of Srebrenica has refused to call the 1995 massacre there genocide.

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Syria conflict: Rebels begin evacuating Homs enclave of al-Wair

Homs was once dubbed the "capital of the revolution" and al-Wair is the last rebel-held district.

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China accused by Taiwan of stepping up spy operations

A lawmaker accuses Chinese spies of "seducing and luring" Taiwan's elite into becoming agents.

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Trump's 100 days: The budget and that wire-tapping claim

This week in Donald Trump's White House: The budget, the ban and wire-tapping.

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Orly airport: Man killed after seizing soldier's gun

The airport is closed after a man on a watch list tries to grab a soldier's gun and is shot dead.

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New Monopoly pieces: Who's in, who's out?

Find out who's in and who's out following a public vote.

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Don't forget us, Chibok schoolgirl tells conference

A schoolgirl who escaped abduction by Boko Haram calls for the rescue of classmates still in captivity.

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Rex Tillerson urged to be 'cool-headed' over North Korea

China's foreign minister urges his US counterpart to be "cool-headed" over North Korea tensions.

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Zip line to rescue dog from floods in Lima suburb

A stranded dog was helped to safety in Peru, where floods have left scores of people dead.

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Orly airport: Man killed after taking soldier's gun

The airport is sealed off as a man is shot dead after grabbing a soldier's gun, French officials say.

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US tourists found dead after Canada avalanche

The bodies of two US tourists are recovered after an avalanche in an Alberta national park.

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Rex Tillerson begins tense China meeting with Wang Yi

America's top diplomat meets his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi amid tensions over North Korea.

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Brazilian packers 'sold rotten meat worldwide'

Dozens of raids are carried out amid allegations that unhealthy meat has been sold around the world.

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Rex Tillerson arrives for tricky first China visit

America's top diplomat arrives in China amid tensions over Beijing's ally, North Korea.

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Trump travel ban: Move to appeal against Maryland travel ban ruling

The move follows complaints from President Trump of "unprecedented judicial overreach".

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US Secret Service laptop with Trump Tower plans stolen in New York

The Secret Service computer reportedly also has details on an inquiry into Hillary Clinton's emails.

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Canada mid-air plane collision over shopping centre kills one

One person died and three were injured in the mid-air plane crash in Montreal, officials say.

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Trump to Merkel: We were both wiretapped under Obama

"At least we have something in common," the US president tells the visiting German chancellor.

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US Secret Service laptop stolen

The computer also reportedly contains details on a criminal inquiry into Hillary Clinton's emails.

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President Trump meets Chancellor Merkel for the first time

US President Donald Trump has met German Chancellor Angela Merkel for the first time.

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Germany to use voice recognition to identify migrant origins

It is hoped the software will detect Arabic-speakers falsely claiming to be Syrian asylum seekers.

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US Secret Service laptop 'stolen'

A US Secret Service laptop with Trump Tower floor plans was stolen from an agent's car in New York, US media say.

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UN's Rima Khalaf quits over report accusing Israel of apartheid

Rima Khalaf says she was pressured to withdraw her agency's report accusing Israel of apartheid.

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Russia court to consider Jehovah's Witnesses ban

Russia's justice ministry wants the Christian missionary group declared an "extremist group".

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Rescue under way in Peru amid dangerous flooding

Muddy, fast-rushing water strands people in Lima after heavy rains led to widespread flooding.

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Rex Tillerson on North Korea: Military action 'an option'

America's top diplomat says the US could strike if Pyongyang's weapons threat rises.

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Syria air strike: Mosque was not bombed, insists US

The US investigates reports that it killed dozens of civilians but denies it hit a mosque.

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New playing pieces in the latest version of Monopoly

After a public vote, board game makers Hasbro say new tokens in the next edition of Monopoly will include a Tyrannosaurus Rex, a penguin and a rubber ducky.

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Nightmare scenario

Zara Larsson reveals an unusual medical condition, and how she escaped her talent show past.

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Derek Walcott: St Lucia's Nobel laureate poet dies

Tributes to the poet and writer are now being made from all over the world.

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Merkel and Trump begin key talks at White House

Trade and Nato will be high on the agenda as the much-anticipated Washington talks begin.

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'Narcissistic' bird wins internet fans in Australia

A bird that watched its own reflection for hours becomes the subject of internet fun.

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Nobel laureate poet Derek Walcott dies aged 87 in St Lucia

Tributes to the poet and writer are now being made from all over the world.

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'Was Colonialism all bad?'

Colonial tweets by former party leader could end South African opposition party's chances of winning the next election.

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Spain: Eta militant group 'to disarm fully by 8 April'

Sources say the now-weakened Basque militant group is due to announce its complete disarmament.

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New York paramedic struck and killed by stolen ambulance

A 44-year-old mother is dead after a man stole an ambulance and hit a paramedic who was driving it.

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Baby pygmy hippo in debut splash

Taronga Zoo's baby pygmy hippopotamus - the first born in seven years - has made its first public appearance.

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Robo-nurses

Using robotic carers and nurses to help the elderly could ease strains on the global healthcare system.

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Yemen migrant boat attack kills at least 31

It is unclear who was behind a helicopter attack which killed at least 31 refugees and injured 80.

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Israel's Arrow anti-missile system 'in first hit'

Reports say the advanced system knocked out a Syrian missile fired after an Israeli air raid.

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US 'will not repeat' claim UK tapped Trump

Allegations that Donald Trump was wiretapped are "nonsense", the UK's intelligence agency says.

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Ukrainian language set for media boost in new law

Ukraine aims to spread Ukrainian language use on TV, with a law that sets quotas.

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Can dolphins reveal why whales strand?

Researchers in the US are working with dolphins in an effort to work out why closely related whale species in the wild strand themselves on land.

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K-Pop band Six Bomb 'celebrate' plastic surgery with before and after videos

Six Bomb release two music videos about their transformation from having plastic surgery.

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Yemen migrant boat attack killed 31, says UN

UN confirms refugee deaths after 31 Somalis reported killed in an air strike on a boat off Yemen.

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UK ambassador to Indonesia summoned over coral damage

Ambassador expressed disappointment and hopes for a quick resolution of the matter.

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Device promises injections without needles

A computerised system for injecting medicine without using needles has won an innovation award at the South by SouthWest Interactive technology conference in Austin, Texas.

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Tillerson: Military action against North Korea 'an option'

America's top diplomat says the US could respond if Pyongyang's weapons threat rises.

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Hungary to put migrants in converted shipping containers

Hungary is pressing ahead with the construction of two camps for asylum seekers on its border with Serbia, using converted shipping containers.

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