Saturday, September 30, 2017

Austrian ban on full-face veil in public places comes into force

The government says the law, which comes ahead of elections, is designed to protect Austrian values.

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Catalan referendum: Voters mass as showdown looms

Tensions are high as police vow to stop Sunday's referendum on independence for the Spanish region.

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Catalan referendum: Separatists defiant as voting day arrives

Tensions are high as police vow to stop the referendum on independence for the Spanish region.

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Austria bans full-face veils

Wearing burkhas or niqabs will be illegal from Sunday as part of a wider clampdown on face coverings.

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Off the rails

It was one of the world's most opulent railway stations. Then it fell into disrepair. Now the building is showing new signs of life.

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Barrier collapse hurts French football fans

Three fans are seriously injured as a barrier collapses at the front of a stand during a French top-flight match.

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Barrier collapses at French football game

The French top-flight match between Amiens and Lille is abandoned after a barrier collapses at the front of a stand containing away fans.

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Canadian airport in Inuit 'ill-omen' art row

An art installation at Toronto airport has angered some Inuit people.

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Catalan referendum: Activists occupy school ahead of vote

Police move against schools designated as polling stations for Sunday's banned independence vote.

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Boris Johnson reciting Kipling in Myanmar temple 'not appropriate'

Boris Johnson was being filmed for a Channel 4 documentary when he recited some lines from a Kipling poem inside a Myanmar temple.

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Puerto Rico: Trump lashes out at San Juan mayor over Maria response

The US president has criticised Puerto Rico's leadership in a series of Saturday morning tweets.

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Puerto Rico: Trump lashes out at San Juan mayor

The US president lashes out at San Juan's mayor in a series of tweets posted on Saturday morning.

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North Korea and US 'in direct contact', says Tillerson

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says Washington is "probing" the possibility of talks.

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Germany: Suspected 'baby food extortionist' arrested

It follows the discovery of supermarket products contaminated with an anti-freeze ingredient.

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Catalan referendum: Police seal off polling stations

National police block schools designated as polling stations in the banned independence vote.

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Soviet mural enjoys rare Estonian restoration

Estonian artists have take the unusual step of restoring a Soviet navy mural.

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Bali volcano: What is it like waiting for an eruption?

More than 100,000 people have fled their homes as they wait for Bali's Mount Agung to erupt.

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Diplomatic wounds

Will Grant reports on the deterioration of relations after US diplomats in Havana started to fall ill.

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Stirring speech to US Air Force cadets over racist slurs

"If you can't treat someone with dignity and respect, then get out," air force cadets are told.

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Bali volcano: Thousands told to return despite eruption fears

Indonesian authorities tell tens of thousands to return, as volcanic eruption fears continue in Bali.

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Iran nuclear deal: Tehran expects US to ditch agreement, says FM

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says he hopes Europe will keep the agreement alive.

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Barack Obama joins Prince Harry for Invictus surprise

The former US president watches wheelchair basketball alongside the prince in Toronto.

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Friday, September 29, 2017

Mexico quake: 'My heart tells me he will be alive'

Ten days after a huge earthquake hit Mexico City, families of the missing are still desperately waiting for news.

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Paris jewel raids: Three jailed for robberies at De Beers and Cartier

Their first raid in 2013 netted millions but a second attempt a year later ended in violence.

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Mexico quake: Despair grows for families of the missing

Ten days after a huge earthquake hit Mexico City, families of the missing are still desperately waiting for news.

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"Good man": Price resignation announced after Trump teases media

US Health Secretary Tom Price is out - here's what President Trump had to say just before the news broke.

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Taxing times

Is the US system out of whack and if so, will Republicans fix it?

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Flying the flag

Sunday's Catalan independence vote is a huge test for Spain, Tom Burridge reports.

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Photoshop warning

It is hoped the change will help protect both models and those who see ads from eating disorders.

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Life after life

At 15, Norman Bryant couldn't get married or buy a beer – but he could be locked up for the rest of his life.

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Gone tomorrow

Linn Meyers spent 65 days on a giant work of art - all designed to be painted over.

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Double agent Kim Philby honoured with Moscow exhibition

New exhibition in Moscow celebrates the life and work of the British spy who defected to the Soviet Union.

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The children who fled Boko Haram

Three children who fled Boko Haram share memories of home, before and after the Islamist militants came.

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Bank chief sentenced to death for fraud

Nguyen Xuan Son is given the death penalty for his role in a fraud case involving millions of dollars.

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US health secretary Tom Price quits after plane scandal

Mr Price apologised after it emerged that he had taken private flights at taxpayers' expense.

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Catalonia referendum: Thousands turn out for closing rally

Catalans defy Spanish attempts to stop them voting as the clock ticks down to Sunday's referendum.

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'No good news in Puerto Rico' says mayor

The San Juan mayor was unhappy that a Trump official said the progress being made was good news.

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Yemen war: UN agrees to send war crime experts

Western powers and Arab states including Saudi Arabia agreed a compromise to send investigators.

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'No power for 6-8 months' in Puerto Rico

The situation in Puerto Rico is dire, with devastation she has never seen before, San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz tells the BBC.

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Payout after donkey munches supercar

The donkey had already bitten a Mercedes, the car owner discovered.

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Anger as German ex-chancellor Schroeder heads up Rosneft board

The German former chancellor is now chairman of a state-controlled Russian oil giant.

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Canada MPs to loosen penalties for drunks in kayaks

New impaired driving legislation would allow people to canoe, kayak, or paddleboat while drinking.

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Suicide 'shepherd' bomber kills several people near Kabul mosque

The disguised bomber struck near a Shia mosque ahead of the religious commemoration of Ashura.

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Sweary anniversary

Forget Ed Balls Day, video from a Ukrainian politician's campaign is still trending 10 years on

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Rohingya dying in dangerous crossings

In two days, about 2,000 Rohingya have arrived in Bangladesh by boat, fleeing violence in Myanmar.

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Man survives 25km ride hanging on to side of German train

The 59-year-old is reported to have panicked after the train started moving with his luggage inside.

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Ryan Zinke: US interior secretary 'spent $12,000 on flight'

US Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's use of charter flights for government business is under scrutiny.

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US to pull staff from Cuba over 'attacks'

Staff suffered conditions including mild brain trauma and hearing loss in the apparent sonic attacks.

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Malaysians in a lather over laundrette for Muslims

A laundrette promising to ensure the "purity" of clothes for Muslims is being criticised.

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Catalonia referendum: Tractors roll into Barcelona to defend vote

They will be used to protect polling stations for the independence vote Spain wants to ban.

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Celebs share embarrassing photos for hurricane fundraiser

Celebrities share embarrassing photos to raise money for Puerto Rican hurricane victims.

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The girl muscling in on street gymnastics in Lebanon

Lebanese teenager Eva-Marie Mahfouz is one of the only women in Lebanon taking part in the sport, described as street gymnastics.

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Beyonce sings in Spanish on charity Mi Gente remix

The star records a new version of J Balvin's hit single, with proceeds going to Puerto Rico.

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Trump to 'confront North Korea threat' on Asia tour

The trip with wife Melania will be to Japan, China, South Korea, Vietnam and the Philippines.

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Cameroon bans pro-independence rallies in Anglophone area

New restrictions have been imposed in an Anglophone area ahead of planned protests on Sunday.

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Elon Musk: Rockets will fly people from city to city in minutes

The entrepreneur says his new rocket could fly people to Mars or move them rapidly between cities.

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Maëlys de Araujo: Mothers in plea to French kidnap suspect

A man held over the disappearance of nine-year-old Maëlys de Araujo is urged to speak.

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International flights from Irbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, to cease

Passengers are boarding the last international flights that will leave Irbil, in Iraqi Kurdistan, for the foreseeable future.

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Catalonia: Teachers and students prepare to open schools for referendum

Teachers vow to use schools as polling stations as Sunday's vote in defiance of Spain looms.

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Iraq to halt international flights to Kurdistan Region

The decision comes as pressure mounts after a decisive “Yes” vote in an independence referendum.

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Elon Musk pencils in 2024 for first Mars mission

The entrepreneur says his new rocket could fly people to Mars or take them rapidly from city to city.

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Rohingya Muslims fear the UN failed them

A BBC investigation uncovers evidence that UN officials avoided pressing Myanmar on Rohingya rights.

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Mumbai railway station stampede kills 22 amid heavy rain

The disaster happened as large numbers of people tried to leave at the same time, officials say.

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'Mona Lisa nude sketch' found in France

A curator suggests the charcoal drawing may be a sketch Leonardo da Vinci made for his masterpiece.

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Mumbai railway station stampede kills 15 amid heavy rain

The incident has led to the deaths of 15 people and injured about 20, Indian officials say.

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Beatle George Harrison's sitar auctioned for $62,500

The instrument was used by Harrison during the recording of the Beatles song Norwegian Wood.

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Jared Kushner 'registered to vote as a woman'

Donald Trump's advisor and son-in-law Jared Kushner is registered to vote as a woman, reports say.

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Iraq's treasures

As fighters are driven back, the first assessments of historic sites are being made.

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Signal loss: Why Puerto Rico is suffering in silence

People are hunting for phone signals so they can finally reassure friends and family they are safe.

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Thursday, September 28, 2017

'Gold in those hills'

A long-ago buried and forgotten silent film archive has become a new work of art.

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The last time Mount Agung erupted

Survivors of the 1963 Bali volcano eruption find themselves waiting for it to erupt again.

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Rohingya face dangerous sea journeys as they flee Myanmar

In two days, about 2,000 Rohingya have arrived in Bangladesh by boat, fleeing violence in Myanmar.

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Shot US congressman: 'Miracles happen'

Congressman Steve Scalise calls his recovery after being shot in June a "miracle" in his first address back on the House floor.

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Veep star Julia Louis-Dreyfus reveals she has breast cancer

The award-winning US actress says she has become "the one" in eight women who get breast cancer.

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The Middle Eastern men having nose jobs

Hussein Zaytouni tells the BBC why he went under the knife.

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Lost Greek temple found after steps recounted

Archaeologists find Greek temple after step recount.

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Twitter's Russia briefings 'inadequate' - US senators

US senators criticise Twitter's stance on Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election.

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Push factors

The BBC's Katy Watson speaks to Venezuelans who are leaving the country for Colombia.

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Ben Stokes and Alex Hales dropped by England after Bristol incident

England will not consider Ben Stokes and Alex Hales for international cricket until further notice.

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Has the UN failed Myanmar's Rohingya Muslims?

A BBC investigation uncovers evidence that UN officials avoided pressing Myanmar on Rohingya rights.

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'Network issue' causes global airport delays

Several airlines at Heathrow, Gatwick and Melbourne airports experienced check-in problems.

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Rohingya crisis: UN chief warns of 'humanitarian nightmare'

The Rohingya crisis is "the world's fastest-developing refugee emergency", the UN chief says.

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Female Saudi drivers 'will reduce crashes'

But the Saudi interior minister did not explain why more drivers on the road would reduce accidents.

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'New Baghdadi tape' posted by Islamic State group

References in the rambling 46-minute recording suggest that it was made recently.

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Germany supermarket extortionist 'poisoned baby food'

Police issue a nationwide alert after it is discovered that five jars of baby food are contaminated.

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Lesser-known facts about Hugh Hefner

The editor and entrepreneur who founded the international adult magazine Playboy has died aged 91.

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'Drop-dead gorgeous' Wonder Woman 'not breaking ground' says James Cameron

But the Avatar director likes "the fact that, sexually, Wonder Woman had the upper hand with the male character".

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Rohingya crisis: Boat capsizes, leaving 14 dead

Nine children and five women drown in the accident off the coast of Bangladesh, local police say.

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Tarun Tejpal: Former India editor charged with rape

Tarun Tejpal has been formally charged with raping a junior colleague at a magazine he edited.

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Rohingya crisis: Myanmar postpones diplomats' Rakhine visit

A UN spokesperson says the visit of diplomats to the restive area will happen next week.

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Sexual revolution?

Was the Playboy revolution good for women?

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China to shut down North Korean companies

The move from Pyongyang's biggest ally means that all North Korean companies in China will be closed.

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DNA surgery on embryos removes disease

A Chinese team corrected the potentially fatal blood disorder beta-thalassemia.

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Puerto Rico: Trump lifts shipping ban for storm-hit island

The US territory is struggling with fuel, water and medical shortages a week after Hurricane Maria.

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Hurricane Irma: St Martin man held for huge looting hoard

He is accused of storing a huge stash of stolen goods worth thousands of dollars in St Martin.

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Soviet mural enjoys rare Estonian restoration

Estonian artists have take the unusual step of restoring a Soviet navy mural.

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N Korea: 'Lunatic' Trump exploiting Otto Warmbier's death

North Korea accuses the US of "luring and pushing" an American student into breaking its laws.

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Rebuilding British Virgin Islands after two hurricanes

Watch one resident's video diary from the islands, which suffered widespread devastation after Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

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Will President Trump let Obamacare 'implode'?

As Republicans in Congress fail to repeal Obamacare, President Trump has hinted at other options.

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Playboy dreamer

The man who created a fantasy lifestyle and one of the iconic brands of the 20th Century.

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Colombian air force kills dissident Farc rebel leader

The dissident rebel leader, who used the alias Euclides Mora, was kicked out of the Farc last year.

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Rohingya crisis: Myanmar cancels UN Rakhine visit

No reason is given for cancelling the visit, set to be the first by the UN since violence broke out.

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Canadian airport in Inuit 'ill-omen' art row

An art installation at Toronto airport has angered some Inuit people.

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Hugh Hefner: Playboy founder on why he started magazine

The founder of the international adult magazine Playboy has died at the age of 91.

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LA princess

Pictures of Prince Harry's first public appearance with Meghan Markle were beamed around the world.

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One killed after rockslide in Yosemite National Park

The Park says rocks fell from El Capitan, a rock formation above Yosemite Valley, onto a popular hiking trail.

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Carrot-coloured sports car tempts Vitus the donkey

Police say Vitus, from Hesse in Germany, may have mistaken the orange McLaren for a tasty snack.

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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Otto Warmbier body showed no sign of torture says coroner

The report appears to contradict statements from the US man's parents that he was tortured by N Korea.

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg rejects Trump bias claims

Mark Zuckerberg hits back on Facebook after the US president calls the site "anti-Trump".

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Belle Gibson: Wellness blogger fined for fake cancer tale

An Australian court orders Belle Gibson to pay A$410,000 for misleading her readers.

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Catch 22

Time is running out for Cary Gallant, who is going to court to get a liver transplant.

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Push factors

The BBC's Katy Watson speaks to Venezuelans who are leaving the country for Colombia.

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Saudi changes

Women may be able to drive there soon, but they cannot open a bank account without male permission.

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Big Ben in India

Replicas of London structures and a sari made out of pure gold are highlights of a Hindu festival.

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Jared Kushner 'registered to vote as a woman'

Donald Trump's advisor and son-in-law Jared Kushner is registered to vote as a woman, reports say.

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Google offers to treat shopping service rivals equally

Google offers to treat its shopping service the same as its rivals to stave off huge fines from the European Commission

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Trump outlines major tax cut plans

Among the planned changes is a cut in the corporation tax rate from 35% to 20%.

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Woman rescued from flooded road in Oklahoma

Rescuers in Oklahoma City responded to a call of a woman trapped in her car on a flooded street.

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Bali evacuees take their pets with them

Some of the people evacuated because of an active volcano in Bali couldn't leave their pets behind.

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Wildfire rages by California highway

The so-called Canyon Fire has spread over 2,000 acres and forced 1,500 people from their homes.

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Kabul air strike: US attack causes civilian casualties

Civilians caught up in a strike on militants during a visit to Kabul by US defence chief Jim Mattis.

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Interpol approves Palestinian membership despite Israeli opposition

Palestinians hail a "victory" made possible by the "principled position" of the agency's members.

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Zuzana Ruzickova: Harpsichordist and Holocaust survivor dies at 90

Zuzana Ruzickova survived three Nazi camps before becoming a world-leading harpsichordist.

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Southwest kicks woman off flight because of dog allergy

Southwest Airlines says the passenger was forcibly removed - but the two dogs were allowed to stay.

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German election: Schäuble loses job in Merkel coalition bid

Angela Merkel needs a coalition deal and can offer the finance ministry as a prize for joining her.

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Belarus row over church bells ban story

Reports of a church bell ban have angered Belarusian social media users.

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German election: Merkel facing tough red lines for coalition

The chancellor is warned by other political leaders she faces a big task in reaching a coalition deal.

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Saipan campaigns for controversial Earhart statue

Doubts surround a Pacific island campaign for a statue of pilot Amelia Earhart.

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Trump deletes tweets after backing Alabama primary loser

Mr Trump's pick was trounced by a conservative firebrand, sending shockwaves through Washington.

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Boeing 747s offered for public auction in China

Cargo jets are being put up for online auction in China after failing to find buyers.

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Australian thief's getaway blocked by automatic doors

Automatic doors turn security guard when a man robs an Australian service station.

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Iraqi Kurds back independence in referendum

Kurdish officials say 92% of the three million people who voted in a referendum supported secession.

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Right-wing surge

The BBC's Jenny Hill talks to those who voted for the right-wing nationalist party.

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Iraqi PM urges Kurds to 'cancel' referendum result

Iraq's prime minister says he will "never discuss" the outcome and calls on Kurds to begin dialogue.

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Lost Greek temple found after steps recounted

Archaeologists find Greek temple after step recount.

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Europe migrant crisis: EU presents legal migration plan

The plan would open the EU's door to 50,000 refugees as a "safe and legal" alternative to smugglers.

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US 'killer clown' case: Woman is arrested for 1990 murder

Sheila Keen Warren, 54, allegedly carried out the killing wearing a red wig and a red bulb nose.

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Secretive state

What can statistics tell us about life in Kim Jong-un's secretive country?

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Alarming misperceptions

The peninsula's recent history is littered with alarming misperceptions, argues John Nilsson-Wright.

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Amos Yee: Singapore teen blogger freed with asylum in US

Amos Yee was released after the US government lost an appeal to block his request for asylum.

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Saudi Arabia women hail end of driving ban

One activist called it a "great victory", while another said she was going to buy her "dream car".

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Tweeters get cheeky after Twitter ups character limit

Twitter says short tweets cause users "frustration" - but many people react with cynicism.

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Gunmen kill 14 at Mexico drug rehabilitation centre

Masked men broke into the centre in the city of Chihuahua and opened fire on the patients.

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Rapper B.o.B. raising funds to check if Earth is flat

US rapper B.o.B. is crowd funding the launch of a satellite to see if the planet is disc-shaped.

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Yingluck trial: Thai ex-PM sentenced to five years in jail

Yingluck Shinawatra denied negligence over a costly rice subsidy scheme and fled Thailand in August.

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UK 'disappointed' by Bombardier tax ruling

There are fears the US trade ruling could jeopardise jobs in NI, where Bombardier employs 4,100 people.

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Ukraine military arms dump explodes

A fire at a military arms depot in central Ukraine prompts the evacuation of more than 28,000 people.

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Refugee soccer star: From Afghanistan to US

Nadia Nadim fled Afghanistan as a child. Now she plays for Denmark and Portland.

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Australian restaurant draws controversy over hanging cow

The Australian eatery is criticised for suspending a taxidermied animal above diners.

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IS's ruined capital

On the ground, inside the battle-scarred Syrian city of Raqqa - Islamic State's ruined 'capital'.

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Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Uganda MPs fight during parliament debate

Tempers flared during a debate over plans to lift the age limit for presidential candidates.

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Desperation in Puerto Rico

Families in Puerto Rico say they are facing the aftermath of Hurricane Maria alone.

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Dominica's desolation

Gemma Handy travelled to Dominica to document the damage caused by Hurricane Maria to the island.

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Will the US and Russia ever be allies?

Sanctions on Russia are still in place, so will US and Russia ever become allies?

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US-Mexico border wall prototype construction starts

US officials say eight prototypes will be built as questions remain over the controversial wall.

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Twitter trials 280-character tweet limit

Twitter currently limits tweets to 140 characters, but is testing 280 for a small group of users.

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Trump: NFL anthem kneeling protesters 'disgraceful'

The US president says football league protesters are disrespecting American service personnel.

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Seven arrested in Egypt after raising rainbow flag at concert

They were reportedly detained on Monday for "promoting sexual deviancy" at a concert in Cairo.

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Why Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico so hard

As Donald Trump says he will visit the US territory, here are four ways Hurricane Maria wreaked havoc.

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Saudi Arabia driving ban on women to be lifted

King Salman issues an order allowing women to be given driving licences for the first time.

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'Historic day' as Saudi Arabia grants women permission to drive

Women in Saudi Arabia will be able to drive from June 2018, after a royal decree.

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Bali volcano evacuees 'broken-hearted'

In the camps for people evacuated from areas around Bali's active volcano, people are sad, worried and bored.

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Saudi women 'to be allowed driving licences'

Saudi Arabia's King Salman has issued an order allowing women to be given driving licences, state media say.

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Republican push to repeal Obamacare collapses

The party leadership said there would be no vote this week on their bill, after support ebbed away.

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Uber threatens to quit Quebec over 'severe' new regulations

The ride-sharing firm has complained about provincial rules, including a police background check.

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Uganda MPs brawl during presidential age-limit debate

MPs scuffled and threw chairs over a motion that could let President Museveni run again in 2021.

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France's Macron seeks joint defence force under EU reforms

The French president wants countries to co-operate more on security as part of a reformed EU.

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We've had no help - epilepsy drug victims

Families say they have been left to fight for care and help for disabled children harmed by sodium valproate.

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Hurricane Maria: Trump to visit storm-ravaged Puerto Rico

Mr Trump says he will travel to the US territory on Tuesday in the wake of Hurricane Maria.

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Private emails: House committee ups pressure on White House

The US Congress asks who apart from aide Jared Kushner uses private emails for official business.

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Roy Moore: Will this outsider make Trump eat his words?

His opponent has the backing of the White House and the Republican "establishment". So how is outsider Roy Moore winning over so many Alabama voters?

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Anthony Weiner jailed for 21 months for sexting underage girl

The ex-congressman is sentenced to 21 months in prison for sending explicit messages to a teen.

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Diamond-Lesedi La Rona sold for £39m to London Jeweller

The 1,111-carat stone is the largest gem-quality rough diamond found in more than a century.

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Clinton: White House private emails 'height of hypocrisy'

Revelations that the Trump administration used private email is the "height of hypocrisy", she says.

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Iraqi Kurds must give up on independence or go hungry - Erdogan

Turkey's president says it is considering sanctions after Monday's independence referendum.

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Saipan campaigns for controversial Earhart statue

Doubts surround a Pacific island campaign for a statue of pilot Amelia Earhart.

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Iraqi Kurd referendum: Erdogan warns of sanctions hunger

Turkey's president says people could go hungry if it halts lorries and oil crossing its border.

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Belarus row over church bells ban story

Reports of a church bell ban have angered Belarusian social media users.

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Right-wing surge

The BBC's Jenny Hill talks to those who voted for the right-wing nationalist party.

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Guggenheim Museum pulls controversial animal art exhibits

The Guggenheim in New York says it has received "explicit and repeated threats of violence".

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Diamond auction: Lesedi La Rona sold at Sotheby's for $53m

The second-largest gem-quality diamond ever found is sold at Sotheby's to a London-based company.

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'Cannibal couple' in Russia admitted killing 30 - reports

The couple were arrested after a phone was found with images of a man posing with human remains.

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US territory

Social media users have been accusing the US president of not caring about the island's residents.

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Travel ban

Chad helps fight Boko Haram militants, while Sudan is on the US list of state sponsors of terrorism.

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Belgian 'sugar daddy' ads prompt outcry for luring students

A dating site drives vans around Belgian universities telling women how to pay for their studies.

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Vegetative-state patient responds to therapy

Surgeons fit a nerve stimulator into the man's chest to reverse 15 years of unresponsive wakefulness.

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North Korea's secretive state

What can statistics tell us about life in Kim Jong-un's secretive country?

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Gaining voters

What does Germany's controversial third biggest party actually stand for?

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Monday, September 25, 2017

US Marines get first female infantry officer

A woman lieutenant makes history by graduating from the US Marine Corps' infantry officer training.

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UN accuses Russia of violating human rights in Crimea

The UN human rights agency says it has documented arbitrary arrests and torture in the region.

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Brazil revokes decree opening Amazon reserve to mining

The area, around the size of Denmark, is rich in gold and minerals - and protected from mining.

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'Victim shaming'

The Indian woman was criticised for drinking, smoking, taking drugs and having condoms in her room.

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Our mismatched family

Mohamed lost count of how many people he had killed when a commander's wife persuaded him to escape.

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US travel ban called "a trophy" by Venezuelan vice president

Vice President Tareck El Aissami calls US sanctions "a trophy" for a "subversive people".

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The great green wall

Eleven countries are planting a wall of trees from east to west across Africa in order to push back the desert - and in Senegal it's already working.

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Iraqi Kurdistan referendum: High turnout in independence vote

A "yes" victory is expected in an independence referendum strongly opposed by Baghdad.

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'I cry, I laugh, I scream'

In the fishing village of Scott's Head, the BBC meets locals who lost everything to Hurricane Maria.

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Jubilant mood at Iraqi Kurdish referendum polling station

Voters in Irbil have their say on whether the Kurdistan region should be independent from Iraq.

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Democrats open investigation into Jared Kushner's private emails

The senior presidential adviser is ordered to preserve all his private emails for the inquiry.

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Kneel and lock arms

American footballers sit, kneel and lock arms in protest over the weekend, but what does it all mean?

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Iraqi Kurdistan in historic independence vote

Kurdish areas vote on whether they want to break away from Iraq, despite Baghdad's opposition.

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Poland President Andrzej Duda backtracks on appointing top judges

President Andrzej Duda withdraws a plan to give him the final say on top judicial appointments.

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Harry and Meghan hold hands

Prince Harry and his actor girlfriend are seen arriving together at the Invictus Games in Toronto.

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Trump NFL row: What does #TakeAKnee mean?

More and more public figures in the US are taking a knee at big events. But why now?

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Hong Kong gay rights: British lesbian wins spousal visa case

The woman said her visa had been denied after her same-sex relationship was not recognised.

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US-led strikes killed 84 civilians in Syria - HRW

Human Rights Watch found dozens of children died when aircraft bombed two IS-held towns in March.

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North Korea accuses US of declaring war

Minister accuses US of declaring war and says his country has the right to shoot down US bombers.

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Nashville church shooting suspect's cryptic message

Emanuel Kidega Samson, 25, shared a bodybuilding picture of himself with the caption "unrestricted paroxysm".

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Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma: SABC sorry for using 'Zuma ex-wife' title

South Africa's public broadcaster again apologises to ANC politician Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma,

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German election: Merkel vows to win back right-wing voters

German chancellor is set for a fourth term despite losing a million votes to nationalist AfD.

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David Meade death threats in end-of-world trolling

Psychic David Meade receives death threats after being mistaken for a US conspiracy theorist.

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'Mass Hindu grave' found in Myanmar's Rakhine state

Myanmar authorities accuse Muslim Rohingya militants of killing 28 Hindus in restive Rakhine state.

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Tennessee church shooting halted by 'extraordinarily brave' usher

Police praised the "extraordinarily brave" actions of the usher at the church near Nashville.

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Two hurricanes

Cuba and Puerto Rico responded differently to devastating hurricanes, the BBC's Will Grant reports.

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Re-cycling

How the abandoned bikes of Burning Man are making their way to hurricane victims.

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Japan's PM Shinzo Abe calls snap election

Japan's Shinzo Abe calls an election a year early, as his support rises amid a weak opposition.

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German election: AfD vows to fight 'invasion of foreigners'

Nationalists lay out their plans after winning nearly 13% of the vote, weakening Chancellor Merkel.

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Whale exhumed from Australian beach after backlash

The humpback whale had been buried on a beach, prompting fears it would attract sharks.

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Sunday, September 24, 2017

Sri Lankan caught hiding gold in rectum

A customs officer told BBC Sinhala they spotted the man because "he was walking suspiciously".

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Iraq's Kurdistan region holds independence vote

Despite objections from Iraq and other nations, Kurds are pressing ahead with their key referendum.

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Bali volcano: 35,000 evacuated from near Mount Agung

Indonesian authorities say the mountain's seismic energy is increasing and has the potential to erupt.

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel re-elected for fourth term

Chancellor Angela Merkel has been re-elected and will be joined in parliament by the nationalist AfD.

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Caught in the middle

Violent clashes between government and rebel forces has led to huge civilian displacement.

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Laver Cup 2017: Roger Federer Rafael Nadal win first doubles match

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal win their first doubles match together on the second day of the inaugural Laver Cup.

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US expands travel ban to include N Korea

People from Venezuela and Chad will also now face restrictions on travel to the United States.

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Jared Kushner used private email for White House business

The president's adviser and son-in-law used a private email account for official business.

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Bodybuilder dies after celebrity kickboxing bout in Singapore

Organisers say both fighters had a medical check-up before the fight in Singapore.

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Not so fantastic?

Cheap plastic has become ubiquitous, but we need to get better at recycling it.

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After the vote

The German chancellor may have won the election but the result does not feel like a victory.

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Prince Harry opens Invictus Games in Toronto

The event is being held in Canada. Athletes from 15 countries compete over eight days.

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Blocked off

A number of Rohingya activists have had their social media accounts curtailed during the recent conflict in Myanmar.

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Bus crash in Austrian Alps averted after tourist applies brake

The passenger reached the brake moments before the vehicle left the road in the Alps, police say.

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Germany election: Merkel wins fourth term, nationalists rise

The chancellor is re-elected but nationalists make a historic breakthrough, sparking protests.

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Rohingya crisis: UN reports drop in arrivals in Bangladesh

But UN agencies warn it is too soon to say the influx of those fleeing Myanmar's violence "is over".

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How killer flies have the fastest vision of any animal

Some flies see six times faster than us, catching prey in mid-air in less than a second.

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Germany election: Merkel wins fourth term, exit polls say

The chancellor is re-elected, but the far-right AfD makes historic breakthrough, exit polls suggest.

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Trump NFL row: Defiance after US president urges boycott

Players kneel in protest during the US anthem as the president's remarks are strongly condemned.

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Falling jet wing panel damages car in Japan

An airline launches an investigation after the panel falls near Kansai International Airport.

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Man clings to train's windscreen wiper in Australia

A man's been arrested after apparently riding a 110kmph train in Perth by clinging on at the back.

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Trump NFL row: US president urges fans to boycott games

The US president faces strong criticism for "offensive" comments about players who protest.

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Kenya election: Chief prosecutor orders inquiry into electoral commission

An inquiry is ordered into the electoral commission after last month's presidential poll was ruled void.

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Rubens lost since 1600s found in Glasgow

The painting of the Duke of Buckingham, found in Glasgow, was previously thought to be a later copy.

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Boeing 747s offered for public auction in China

Cargo jets are being put up for online auction in China after failing to find buyers.

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Trump and North Korea war of words escalates

Donald Trump warns North Korean leaders "won't be around much longer" if threats continue.

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Ukraine women's football clip prompts online sexism row

A Ukrainian TV promotion for a women's football game scores an own goal with many on social media.

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HMS Ocean helps hurricane-hit British Virgin Islands

HMS Ocean arrives in the British Virgin Islands to help those affected by hurricanes Irma and Maria.

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Saturday, September 23, 2017

Saipan campaigns for controversial Earhart statue

Doubts surround a Pacific island campaign for a statue of pilot Amelia Earhart.

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Mexico earthquake: New tremor halts rescue operations

A tremor sends people running into the streets and halts searches for survivors of Tuesday's quake.

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Meghan Markle attends as Prince Harry launches Invictus Games

Prince Harry's girlfriend joins the opening ceremony as he pays tribute to injured service personnel.

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Catalonia referendum: Madrid takes over local policing

A Madrid official takes over local policing in Catalonia to stop the disputed independence vote.

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Trump NFL row: Sports stars round on US president

Leading US sports stars attack the president for "offensive" comments about players who protest.

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Actor Colin Firth gets dual British-Italian citizenship

The Oscar-winning Bridget Jones actor is now a dual British-Italian citizen.

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Macron's labour reforms spark huge demonstration in Paris

Crowds take to the streets in protest at labour reforms signed into law by President Emmanuel Macron.

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Two hurricanes

Cuba and Puerto Rico responded differently to devastating hurricanes, the BBC's Will Grant reports.

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The Syrian girl who sings through war

Sana has a beautiful voice, and it helps her forget about the war raging where she lives in Aleppo.

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Battle lines drawn

Battle lines are drawn as the country has its say in a two-month voluntary postal survey.

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The eagle protector

How one man found his calling as a protector of one of the largest species of eagle, the harpy.

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'I fell from the top of the jungle to save an eagle'

Alexander Blanco's conservation work is helping to save the world's most powerful eagle.

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Empathy cards

This cancer survivor is changing the "sugarcoated" greeting card business

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Germany's other vote

Berliners hold a vote on the future of Tegel airport - and it has become a hot political issue.

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Bill of fare

In a remote corner of Iceland, the taste of the seabird is a reminder of home.

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Trump under growing pressure over NFL player comments

Mr Trump called for the firing of players who protest during the US anthem, but has faced a backlash.

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North Korea: Tremor detected near weapon test site

It remains unclear if the magnitude 3.4 tremor was caused by an explosion or a natural event.

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Puerto Rico 'failing' dam risk remains after Hurricane Maria

Thousands of people nearby have been told to leave as the dam may collapse after Hurricane Maria.

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Soul singer Charles Bradley dies aged 68

The singer, who released his first album in his 60s, cancelled tour dates just two weeks ago.

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Catalonia referendum: Madrid moves to take over local policing

The Catalan government rejects Spain's latest move to stop its disputed independence referendum.

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US bombers stage North Korea show of force

The move is to show the US "has many military options to defeat any threat", the Pentagon says.

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Germany: A history of division and unity

Post-war politics of Germany: A history of division and unity

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ICYMI: A hidden Picasso, Trump and a forest fire

A few of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Donald Trump: LeBron James calls president a 'bum' after Steph Curry comments

Basketball star Lebron James calls US President Donald Trump "bum" over comments he made about fellow player Steph Curry.

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Puerto Rico dam failure sparks mass evacuation

Rainfall from Hurricane Maria caused a dam to fail along the Guajataca River in Puerto Rico.

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North Korea: Mystery quake 'not nuclear test'

Experts say they believe a tremor detected near North Korea's nuclear test site was a natural event.

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New Zealand election ends in stalemate

Both the ruling National Party and opposition Labour need nationalist backing to form a government.

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Train spotting

Shanu Babar loves train journeys so much that he began documenting his. Soon, others joined him.

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Popular Indian guru arrested over alleged rape of law student

Falahari Maharaj is accused of raping a 21-year-old law student at his ashram in Rajasthan state.

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Trump rails against Republican Obamacare rebels

Republicans who refuse to back repeal legislation lack "guts", the US president says.

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US student trapped in Indiana cave for three days

Lukas Cavar, 19, says he had to lick the walls of the cave for moisture during his three day ordeal.

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NFL: Donald Trump says players protesting during US national anthem should be fired

US president Donald Trump says NFL players who protest during the national anthem should be fired.

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Mexico earthquake hit church during christening

A two-month-old baby was one of a number of people who died at the Santiago Apostol church.

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Mexico quake: 'If you die saving someone it's ok'

The BBC followed a recovery effort in Mexico City, after Tuesday's deadly 7.1-magnitude earthquake.

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Canada targets senior Venezuelan officials with sanctions

Canada says it "will not stand by silently" as it targets 40 senior Venezuelan officials.

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Snow comes early to California

The unexpected and unseasonal snowfall hit the US state on the last day of summer.

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Iran tests missile despite Trump pressure

The launch of the Khoramshahr missile, with a range of 2,000km, was shown on state TV.

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Friday, September 22, 2017

Fear for the future

Despite the gradual defeat of IS, Iraq's minorities fear for their future, says Yolande Knell.

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Farglish no more

The new Apple's iOS has Persian keyboard. BBC Persian's Sam Farzaneh discusses why it is an important feature.

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Syria war 'ignored by United Nations'

A cinematographer for an Oscar-winning film about Syria says the topic was overlooked at the UN.

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New Zealand votes in tight general election

Despite a recent surge by Labour, incumbent Bill English has a slight lead in opinion polls.

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McCain torpedoes Republican Obamacare repeal plan again

The senator says he "cannot in good conscience" approve the plan, which is backed by President Trump.

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Boeing 747s offered for public auction in China

Cargo jets are being put up for online auction in China after failing to find buyers.

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Brazil's army sent to quell Rio favela violence

Soldiers are sent to help Rio police after heavily-armed drug gangs fought over its biggest favela.

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Russia: Trump and Kim are like 'children in a kindergarten'

Russia's foreign minister says Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un are acting like fighting schoolchildren.

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Puerto Rico dam failure "imminent" after Hurricane Maria

More than 70,000 people who live near the dam are warned they face "a life-threatening situation".

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Neanderthal brains 'grew more slowly'

A new study shows that Neanderthal brains developed more slowly than ours.

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Miss Turkey stripped of her crown over coup tweet

The beauty pageant's organisers say they discovered the "unacceptable" tweet after the ceremony.

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Indonesia: Bali volcano highest alert issued

About 10,000 people are evacuated amid fears an eruption on the Indonesian island could be imminent.

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Puerto Rico dam bursts in wake of Hurricane Maria

A dam has failed and caused "extremely dangerous" flooding in hurricane-hit Puerto Rico.

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Kalashnikov statue to be changed because of German weapon

A statue to Russia's creator of the famed AK-47 rifle is to be changed as it shows the wrong weapon.

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US Health Secretary Tom Price's private air travel probed

The inspector general will focus on Mr Price's private plane trips and "may encompass other issues".

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James Comey: Protests disrupt speech to Howard students

Protesters drown out a speech to university students in Washington by ex-FBI director James Comey.

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Africa's biggest modern art gallery opens in Cape Town

Entry to the Zeitz Mocaa in Cape Town is free at certain times for anyone with an African passport.

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'World's busiest crossing' to shut for days

The San Ysidro border crossing is closing for the weekend to enable construction work to go ahead.

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Respect your elders

Professor wins praise on social media for bringing his mother, who has Alzheimer's, to his lectures.

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Deep impact

How widespread is CTE, the disease found in dead former NFL player Aaron Hernandez?

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New antibody attacks 99% of HIV strains

It will enter clinical trials to prevent and treat the infection next year.

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The long wait

The BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan talks to families searching for loved ones as rescue efforts continue.

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German election: How young voters are shaking up the election

"Ignored" by parties, here's how young German voters are mobilising ahead of the federal election.

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France's Macron signs labour reforms in law, defying protests

Protesters have condemned France's new labour laws, but they are a key part of the president's plans.

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North Korea: Trump and Kim call each other mad

North Korea's leader ratchets up the war of words, but the US president responds in kind.

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Syrian activist and journalist daughter 'murdered' in Istanbul

The bodies of Orouba and Halla Barakat were found in their flat in Istanbul, Turkish police say.

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Alarm as 'super malaria' spreads in South East Asia

The usual treatments are failing 60% of the time in some regions of Cambodia, scientists say.

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Hurricane Maria eye nears Turks and Caicos Islands

The storm remains a dangerous category 3, as Puerto Rico counts the costs of its devastation.

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Philippines protesters burn Duterte effigy

Thousands of protesters demand an end to the war on drugs, and martial law on the island of Mindanao.

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Mexico earthquake: Girl who captivated the nation never existed

The Mexican Navy apologised on Thursday for conflicting reports about survivors.

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Erdogan protesters beaten and ejected from New York speech

Violence erupts at a New York hotel as protesters heckle Turkey's leader with chants of "terrorist".

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Saipan campaigns for controversial Earhart statue

Doubts surround a Pacific island campaign for a statue of pilot Amelia Earhart.

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Tony Abbott head-butt: 'No same-sex marriage link'

A Hobart DJ accused of head-butting Tony Abbott says it had nothing to do with marriage equality.

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In pictures

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

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Pacific threat

Pyongyang threatens a nuclear test in the Pacific - how real is this threat and what would it mean?

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Migrant crisis: Dozens feared drowned off Libya coast

At least 50 people are feared drowned after a dinghy reportedly ran out of fuel off the Libyan coast.

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'Dotard' Trump?

The 14th Century term has never been so popular after North Korea's leader used it to insult Trump.

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Thursday, September 21, 2017

Kexit? Iraqi Kurdistan referendum explained

It's highly controversial, but these Kurds are adamant they will vote for their own state on Monday.

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Deadly fire engulfs Russian hotel

Two people died when the three star Torn House hotel in Rostov-on-Don caught fire.

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Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez had 'most severe' brain disease

The former New England Patriot the worst case of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, his lawyer says.

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'Decapitated man' Halloween display in Tennessee sparks 911 calls

The stuffed puppet display, of a man decapitated by a garage door, spooked Tennessee residents.

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Spain's Gran Canaria battles forest fires

Spanish firefighters battle a huge forest fire on the island of Gran Canaria.

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Egypt social media users mock college flag ceremony

Egypt's decision to have college students salute the flag prompts online mockery.

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Iraqi forces launch offensive to retake Hawija from IS

The area, west of Kirkuk, is one of so-called Islamic State's last two strongholds in Iraq.

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Youth v experience

Will being "someone different" see Labour's young new leader oust the New Zealand Nationals?

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India girl 'raped by teachers' critical after abortion

Doctors say she suffered brain damage after school staff accused of raping her forced her to abort.

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Hurricane Maria 'leaves 15 dead in Dominica'

At least 15 people are dead and 20 are missing on Dominica after Hurricane Maria, the prime minister says.

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North Korea: Trump signs new order to widen sanctions

The US measures will target individuals and firms, including banks, that trade with North Korea.

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Mass protest in Philippines over Duterte 'dictatorship'

Thousands protest Philippine president's law-and-order policies, amid drug allegations against his son.

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Catalonia referendum: Madrid court fines organisers

Organisers of the 1 October referendum face daily fines of up to €12,000 (£10,600; $14,300).

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Why Amsterdam is hiking tourist tax

From 2018 hotels in the centre of the city will charge 2% tourist tax than those further out.

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US police shoot deaf man 'ignoring commands'

Magdiel Sanchez, who is deaf, was shot despite witnesses yelling that he could not hear police.

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Ethiopian artists create art from animal bones and bags

Two artists in Ethiopia hope to protect the environment by turning rubbish into art.

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Iranian President Rouhani hits back at Donald Trump's UN speech

In his first speech at the UN on Tuesday, President Trump included Iran among "a small group of rogue regimes".

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Mexico earthquake: Why are rescuers clenching their fists?

Why people in Mexico are raising their hands in the air as they search through the rubble.

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Catalonia referendum: Protesters gather outside court

The court is mulling the cases of 15 separatist officials arrested as Madrid opposes the referendum.

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Ex-Australia PM Abbot head-butted 'over same sex marriage views'

The Liberal Party politician says the assailant appeared to be a campaigner for same-sex marriage.

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Love and loss

Meeting the Kenyans affected by the illness.

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French chef Sebastien Bras asks to drop Michelin stars

Celebrated chef Sebastien Bras says his restaurant Le Suquet's Michelin stars create huge pressure.

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Mumbai train gets water ride

A video of a train speeding past a flooded station in Mumbai and splattering everyone on the platform has gone viral.

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Foodfight

The Office québécois de la langue française has eased up on dozens of English language words.

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Melania Trump mocked online after anti-bullying speech

The US First Lady's seven-minute speech was a chance to outline her agenda for the next few years.

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Boeing 747s offered for public auction in China

Cargo jets are being put up for online auction in China after failing to find buyers.

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'He was the man' - young artists on Basquiat

Young black artists celebrate Jean-Michel Basquiat's impact on art.

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Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Sri Lankan baby farms: Minister admits illegal adoption trade

An investigation by Dutch journalists uncovers thousands of illicit baby sales in the 1980s.

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Men only

The case of a woman fined for peeing in an Amsterdam alleyway has sparked a debate about sexism.

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Fed to start unwinding bond portfolio

The Fed will start to reduce its $4.2trn balance sheet in October.

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Canada MP sorry for Catherine McKenna 'climate Barbie' remark

Conservative Gerry Ritz apologised over a remark he aimed at environment minister Catherine McKenna.

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Catalonia referendum: Spain PM calls for 'escalation' to stop

Mariano Rajoy appeals to Catalan separatists in a televised speech after a day of unrest in Barcelona.

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How Angela Merkel rose to power to lead Germany

Angela Merkel has led Germany since 2005 and she is tipped to win a fourth term as chancellor.

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Hurricane Maria knocks out power in Puerto Rico

The powerful storm has cut off electricity to 3.5 million people.

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Hurricane Maria: Whole of Puerto Rico without power

Hurricane Maria has knocked out electricity for the entire island, home to more than 3.5m people.

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Iran's leader Rouhani slams Trump in UN speech

Iran's president hits back over the US president's criticism of his country and its 2015 nuclear deal.

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Catalonia referendum: Protests over raids to halt vote

Spain's government has stepped up efforts to halt an independence vote in Catalonia they call illegal.

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Unlikely Guides

During six years of war, these Girl Guides have kept learning to camp, sing songs and change tyres.

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Legendary boxer Jake LaMotta dies

Jake LaMotta, the boxer portrayed by Robert De Niro in Raging Bull, has died aged 95, his family says.

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Mexico earthquake: Many children killed at primary school

Tuesday's huge quake killed at least 225 people, including children at a school in the capital.

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Mexico: Huge earthquake topples buildings, killing more than 200

The tremor toppled buildings in the capital, including a school where at least 30, mostly children, died.

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Kenya's Supreme Court criticises IEBC electoral commission

The presidential election was cancelled because the results were announced before being verified.

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Islamic State 'execution' stopped by RAF drone in Syria

This is the moment an RAF drone stopped a public murder staged by so-called Islamic State in Syria.

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Hurricane Maria makes landfall in Puerto Rico

The powerful storm has already affected a series of islands as it barrels through the Caribbean.

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Saudi Arabia to lift ban on internet calls

Apps such as WhatsApp and Skype had been blocked for failing to comply with "regulations".

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India rape: Second uncle held in 10-year-old pregnant child's case

The search for a second suspect began when the baby's DNA did not match that of another uncle in jail.

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Catalonia referendum: Spain steps up raids to halt vote

Senior officials are detained as police target ministries involved in planning a banned referendum.

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Iraqi refugee in Berlin praised for handing over cash find

The 16-year-old Iraqi refugee found thousands of euros in a handbag on the subway.

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Why are there so many hurricanes?

After Hurricanes Irma, Jose and Maria, David Shukman explains why there have been so many.

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Catalonia referendum: Spanish police target Catalan government

A top official is held as officers enter ministries involved in organising a banned secession vote.

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Hurricane Maria: Aerial footage shows devastation in Dominica

Fallen trees, flattened building and strewn debris can been seen after the island was hit by Hurricane Maria.

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Tata and ThyssenKrupp agree steel merger

The tie-up will create Europe's second-biggest steelmaker, but will also lead to job losses.

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Australian school discriminated against turban-wearing boy

A tribunal says the Christian school discriminated against the boy by not letting him wear a turban.

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Army exercise blunts bumper Belarus mushroom harvest

The Zapad 2017 military exercise annoys Belarusian mushroom pickers.

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Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Egypt social media users mock college flag ceremony

Egypt's decision to have college students salute the flag prompts online mockery.

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Colorado police hunt 'Mad Pooper' jogger

A family says the woman keeps defecating outside their home, even though public toilets are nearby.

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Youth v experience

Will being "someone different" see Labour's young new leader oust the New Zealand Nationals?

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Mexico: Strong earthquake topples buildings, killing scores

The tremor toppled buildings in the capital with many feared trapped in the rubble.

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Trump's first UN speech met with criticism from some leaders

The US president's first key speech at the UN was denounced by some member nations he had singled out.

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Hurricane Maria bears down on Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico

"Evacuate," Puerto Rico's safety commissioner warned residents. "Otherwise, you're going to die."

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Mexico: Strong earthquake kills dozens

The tremor has killed at least 44 people and toppled many buildings in the capital.

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Russian army rocket 'hits spectators'

A Russian army helicopter has accidentally fired a rocket at bystanders, according to Russian regional news website 66.RU.

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Mexico: Strong quake strikes, collapsing buildings

The powerful tremor killed several people around the capital, Mexico City, local media say.

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Catalonia referendum: Spanish raid on Unipost deals blow to vote

Police discover a mass of documents directly related to the banned independence referendum.

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Some Auckland petrol stations run out of fuel after burst pipe

Flights have also been cancelled after a damaged pipeline disrupted supplies to the city.

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Trump: US would destroy North Korea if forced to defend itself

The US president condemns "rogue nations" in his debut speech to the UN General Assembly.

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Melania Trump in legal row with English-language school

Lawyers for Melania Trump say a language school in Croatia used her image in an ad without consent.

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Kalashnikov inventor gets statue in Russia

A new monument is unveiled of the world famous rifle's late creator in Moscow.

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Trump warns of 'rogue nation' threat in speech to UN

The US president tells the UN North Korea will be destroyed if America is forced to defend itself.

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Trump at UN: North Korea's 'Rocket Man on suicide mission'

The US president warns North Korea will be "totally destroyed" if America is forced to defend itself.

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David Maraga hits back at 'threats' over Kenya election re-run

The Chief Justice is defiant amid violent protests and criticism after he annulled last month's poll.

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'We have nothing'

Miami dodged much of Irma's wrath but the aftermath of the storm has been devastating for the city's poor.

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Hurricane Maria regains strength after battering Dominica

Maria weakened after pounding the island of Dominica but is now back to category five strength.

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President Trump speaks at UN

US President Donald Trump speaks at the UN.

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BBC reporter tries to question Aung San Suu Kyi over Rohingya crisis

The BBC's Jonah Fisher tries to question Aung San Suu Kyi over Rohingya crisis.

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Scout Schultz's father asks police: 'Why did you shoot?'

The parents of LGBT student activist Scout Schultz want to know why police fired the deadly shot.

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Ukraine women's football clip prompts online sexism row

A Ukrainian TV promotion for a women's football game scores an own goal with many on social media.

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German WW1 U-boat found off Belgian coast

The UB-II type submarine is said to be in good condition and the crew's bodies may still be on board.

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Donald Trump to call for more pressure on N Korea in first UN speech

The US president will also criticise Venezuela, Iran and Islamist militants, officials say.

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Paris climate aim 'still achievable'

The ambitious goal of limiting global warming to 1.5C is still within reach, a study indicates.

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Iraqi forces 'attack last IS bastion on Syria border'

Soldiers, police and tribesmen are moving on Ana, one of three IS-held towns in the western desert.

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Bolivia governing party challenges Morales' term limit

Governing party lawmakers want President Evo Morales to be able to run again in 2019.

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Daca: Nancy Pelosi heckled as 'liar' in Dreamers protest

The Democrat is heckled by protesters taking issue with her recent talks with President Trump over immigration.

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Around the world in under 80 days: On a bike.

Mark Beaumont has finished his 80 day round the world cycle in 78 days.

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Toys 'R' Us files for bankruptcy protection

The once dominant toy retailer has struggled against larger rivals such as Amazon and Walmart.

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Monday, September 18, 2017

Hurricane Maria 'devastates' Dominica: PM

The category five hurricane battered the island of Dominica and is now approaching Guadeloupe

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Nigeria's Amina Yuguda wins BBC World News Komla Dumor award

Nigerian journalist Amina Yuguda is the third winner of the BBC World News Komla Dumor award.

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Pyramid selling

Low levels of education have fuelled the spread of illegal and harmful pyramid schemes in rural China.

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Rohingya crisis: Aung San Suu Kyi to address Myanmar

Myanmar's de facto leader is facing heavy global criticism for her inaction on the growing crisis.

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Hurricane Maria batters Dominica as category five storm

The hurricane strengthens to category five and makes landfall with devastating effect.

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Pro-Trump rally: 'The value of free speech is under assault'

Trump supporters attended a rally in the American capital to 'defend American values'.

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Hurricane Maria strengthens to category five storm

The hurricane strengthens to category five, the highest level, as it nears Caribbean islands.

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Egypt social media users mock college flag ceremony

Egypt's decision to have college students salute the flag prompts online mockery.

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Ukraine far-right accused of 'witch hunt' over children's book

Larysa Denysenko says she is the victim of a "21st century witch hunt" over her children's book.

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Food security

Helping communities feed themselves during political and environmental instability.

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Change ahead

Chilean fishing communities tell how their lives changed after their waters became a marine reserve.

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'Blue Whale' panic

Panic over the rumoured 'suicide challenge' grips India even as internet experts call it a hoax.

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Life goes on

During six years of war, these Girl Guides have kept learning to camp, sing songs and change tyres.

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Yemen war: What happened to Saleem?

It has been a year since starving Saleem became the face of Yemen's suffering. But where is he now?

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Scout Schultz's father asks: 'Why did you kill my son?'

"Shoot me!" cries an LGBT student activist at Georgia Tech shortly before he is fatally gunned down by police. The parents of Scout Schultz, 21, want answers.

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British war bride and Canada groom die within hours of each other

They met outside London in 1941 and died in different wards of the same Canadian hospital.

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Textbook revolution

New Turkish school textbooks omit evolution but include the idea of "jihad" - provoking a row.

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Stanislav Petrov, who averted possible nuclear war, dies at 77

Ex-Soviet officer Stanislav Petrov reported a possible 1983 US missile launch as a false alarm.

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Norway jails top policeman for smuggling hashish

Eirik Jensen led a unit tasked with fighting organised crime in the capital Oslo.

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Maria an 'extremely dangerous' hurricane

Maria strengthens to a category four storm as it nears western Caribbean islands.

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Hurricane Maria threatens British Virgin Islands

The British Virgin Islands, still trying to get back on its feet after Irma, is now threatened by Maria.

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Huge Russian war games under way

A military exercise involving thousands of troops is provoking suspicion from some Nato countries.

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Kenyan voting system 'won't be ready'

The voting system cannot be installed in time for October's election re-run, its maker says.

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Auckland Airport cancels flights after fuel supply cut

Flights have been grounded after a digger accidentally cut Auckland Airport's sole fuel pipeline.

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Kevin Hart: I was being blackmailed over 'sexually suggestive' video

The comedian apologises to his pregnant wife and his children after claiming after making a "bad error of judgement".

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Egypt mass trial sees hundreds imprisoned over 2013 protests

Egypt has sentenced hundreds of people to jail - 43 of them for life - in its latest mass trial.

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St Louis: More than 80 arrested in Sunday protests

The city sees a third night of violent clashes after a police officer was cleared of murder.

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Canada unveils its first US Civil War monument

Although officially neutral, more than 7,000 Canadians died fighting in the US Civil War.

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Georgia student Scout Schultz shot dead by Atlanta police

An inquiry is launched after Scout Schultz is killed after confronting officers with a knife.

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Hurricane Maria strengthens as it nears Caribbean islands

Hurricane Maria will bring storm surges and life-threatening floods to already devastated areas.

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Shanghai demolishes 'nail house' blocking road and traffic

After holding out for 14 years, the house blocking traffic on a wide road is finally making way.

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Geneva: 500 euro notes found flushed down toilets

Geneva prosecutors are looking at why a mystery person flushed 500 euro notes away.

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North Korea says sanctions will accelerate nuclear programme

Pyongyang says that international pressure will only make it accelerate its nuclear programme.

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Donald Trump: The UN has not reached its potential

The US president tells a meeting of the UN it is time for reform and an end to business-as-usual.

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Iraqi Kurdish referendum must be suspended - Iraqi PM

Iraq's prime minister formally demands the suspension of the Kurdish independence referendum.

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Koala 'hitches' ride under car wheel arch

She survived a 16km (10-mile) car journey, clinging to the axle of a four-wheel drive near Adelaide.

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German trial over pensioner left to die in bank branch

Three people stand trial in Germany for not helping a critically ill pensioner at a bank branch.

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Theresa May visits Canada for post-Brexit trade talks

The PM and Justin Trudeau will also discuss a trade row that could threaten jobs in Northern Ireland.

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Trinket traffic

Rhino horn is being processed into bangles, beads and bracelets, a charity's investigation reveals.

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'Template for world peace'

Zannah Mustapha helped to negotiate the Chibok girls' release and runs a free school for displaced children.

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UK tourist in Venice hands big euro find to police

A 67-year-old British woman discovers a bag with thousands of euros in Venice and hands it to police.

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Strong women

Reese Witherspoon says "it's been an incredible year for women on television" at this year's awards.

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Harry Dean Stanton describes his audition for Alien

Harry Dean Stanton, who has died at the age of 91, reveals what he told director Ridley Scott during his audition for Alien.

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Mentioning the war

What a row over WW2 "pride" comments reveals about Germany's attitude to remembering its past.

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Sunday, September 17, 2017

Success story

Without it, companies in the sharing economy might not have grown as successfully as they have.

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New Zealand jet fuel shortage leaves passengers stranded

Flights have been grounded at the country's busiest airport after a burst pipe hit fuel supplies.

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Hurricane Maria to become major storm near Caribbean islands

Maria will bring dangerous storm surges and life-threatening floods to already-devastated areas.

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Emmys 2017: The Handmaid's Tale and Big Little Lies the main winners

Brit Charlie Brooker also wins two awards for San Junipero, an episode of his Black Mirror series.

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Snapchat blocks Al Jazeera in Saudi Arabia

Snapchat has been caught up in an international row between Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

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The Handmaid's Tale wins main Emmy awards

Brit Charlie Brooker also wins two awards for San Junipero, an episode of his Black Mirror series

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Armed LGBT student Scout Schultz shot dead by Atlanta police

The shooting of the leader of the Pride Alliance at a Georgia university is now being investigated.

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Did Taiwan police and paramedics leave migrant worker to die?

Footage of paramedics failing to help a fatally wounded Vietnamese man prompts outrage in Taiwan.

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Powerful storm kills eight in Romania

At least 67 people are also hurt, as some areas in the west are left without water and electricity.

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One theme park's trick to cut rollercoaster queues

A theme park in The Netherlands is about to begin an experiment designed to stop people having to queue for rides. Anna Holligan boarded a rollercoaster to find out more.

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State in the making?

A independence vote is coming, but it will not lead to a state - yet, says Michael Knights.

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Trump at UN General Assembly: Three key points

Donald Trump is to make his debut at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday: Will he listen or lecture?

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North Korea: South Korea sees fall in defectors

The fall is thought to be a result of tighter surveillance and reinforced border security.

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Tackling hate

It's called "NetzDG" and critics worry that it will push social networks to delete posts - even if they are entirely legal.

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BBC launches services for Ethiopia and Eritrea

The BBC World Service launches websites in three new languages as part of its biggest expansion since the 1940s.

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European live animal trade raises major welfare concerns

Animals are suffering from heat, thirst and hunger in transit across Europe, the BBC finds.

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Mexican women march to highlight anti-female violence

Thousands of Mexicans took to the streets in different cities after the killing of a student.

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Engineers relocate 2,000-tonne Shanghai temple hall

The main hall of a 135-year-old Buddhist temple in Shanghai has been moved 30m (100ft).

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Caribbean islands prepare for Hurricane Maria

The hurricane is following roughly the same path as Irma, which devastated islands last week.

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Your pictures

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week, it is "markets".

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Pakistan by-election: Sharif wife 'wins Lahore seat'

The vote is seen as a popularity test for ex-PM Nawaz Sharif, who was barred from office in July

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US says it is considering closing its embassy in Cuba

Diplomatic suffered health problem blamed by Washington on a sonic attack, which Cuba denies.

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Toronto Film Festival: 'Three Billboards' wins top prize

The festival's top prize is seen as a significant boost to a film's chances in awards season.

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Pro-Trump rally: 'The value of free speech is under assault'

Trump supporters attended a rally in the American capital to 'defend American values'.

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Paris climate deal: Trump open to staying in, Tillerson says

The US secretary of state backs up reports Mr Trump may soften his stance on the climate pact.

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Denmark men's team offer wages to women after pay dispute

Denmark's men's football team offer £60,000 to the women's side as their pay dispute with the Danish Football Association continues.

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Rohingya crisis: No compromising, says Myanmar army chief

The army chief insists that Rohingya people, who are fleeing violence, have no roots in the country.

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France acid attack: US tourists assaulted in Marseille

An unbalanced woman arrested at Marseille station is suspected of staging the attack, reports say.

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Syria war: Russia denies hitting SDF force in Deir al-Zour

Moscow denies claims its planes struck US-backed fighters in the eastern Deir al-Zour province.

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Ryanair cancels flights after 'messing up' pilot holidays

The budget airline is cancelling 40-50 flights every day for the next six weeks.

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Pakistan by-election: Sharif family contests Lahore seat

Long queues form outside polling stations to vote in the seat vacated by former PM Nawaz Sharif.

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St Louis police killing: Fresh protest breaks out in city

Demonstrators rally for a second day after white ex-officer is cleared of murdering a black suspect.

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Five Fingers for Marseilles hits Toronto International Film Festival

Will the "boldly South African" film outgun its rivals at Toronto's prestigious festival this week?

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Ukraine far-right accused of 'witch hunt' over children's book

Larysa Denysenko says she is the victim of a "21st century witch hunt" over her children's book.

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Hamas says it is ready to hold first elections since 2006

The Palestinian militant group signals it is ready to end its feud with Fatah and hold elections.

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Saturday, September 16, 2017

Hamas seeks new talks with rivals Fatah

The militant group that rules Gaza is seeking reconciliation with Fatah after a 10-year feud.

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Rohingya crisis: 'Last chance' for Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar's de facto leader must act to stop "absolutely horrible" tragedy, the UN chief tells the BBC.

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Deadly violence

Fighting has broke out between Ethiopia's Oromo and Somali communities. The BBC looks at why.

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Paris climate deal: US denies it will stay in accord

Reports say the US will no longer withdraw from the Paris deal or will change its approach.

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What is behind clashes in Ethiopia's Oromia and Somali regions?

Fighting has broke out between Ethiopia's Oromo and Somali communities. The BBC looks at why.

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Cold War crime

How the East German secret police caught a young man who wrote letters to the BBC during the Cold War.

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'Not a gang'

Washington DC is used to marches - but the latest protesters to descend on the capital may have made passersby look twice.

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Kuala Lumpur school fire: Seven arrests after fatal blaze

Police said there was "teasing" between pupils and the suspects before the fire started.

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Ukraine: Parents protest against deaths at children's camp

Footage shows parents protesting in Odessa, Ukraine, over a deadly fire at a children's camp.

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DR Congo security forces shoot dead Burundi migrants

The UN says 37 people killed as they took part in a protest against plans to send them home.

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Narcos location scout shot dead in central Mexico

The veteran scout was searching for new locations for the crime drama in central Mexico.

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DR Congo security forces shoot dead Burundi 'refugees'

More than 30 were killed during a protest against plans to send them home, activists say.

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'Hillary safe space'

A website endorsed by former US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has been a divisive topic amongst America's left

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Rohingya crisis: Bangladesh to restrict movement of refugees

Wide-ranging restrictions will be imposed on the movement of 400,000 people fleeing Myanmar.

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Zanzibar arrests 20 over homosexuality

The 20 were arrested in a hotel where they were receiving training about HIV/Aids schemes.

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