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Armenia's revolution that won without a bullet fired

Nikol Pashinyan steered a protest movement in Armenia and looks set to be elected prime minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KpUGCx

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Kezang Dorji, 28, rose from a poor background to become one of Bhutan's most loved rappers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2I5NwVM

WhatsApp boss and co-founder Jan Koum to quit

Jan Koum says he wants to pursue new projects, but reports say he clashed with parent company Facebook. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FuuhzS

Austrian UN peacekeepers investigated over Syria ambush

A leaked video appears to show UN peacekeepers allowing Syrian police to drive into a deadly ambush. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HD668d

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Adult film star Stormy Daniels' lawyer says the US president made a false statement to denigrate her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2raLrgQ

Reward offered over live Oregon deer found shot with arrows

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Israel says Iran breaking nuclear deal

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reveals what he says are "Iran's secret nuclear files". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rgCvYb

Parkland students criticise NRA for gun ban at Pence event

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How cough syrup in Nigeria is creating a generation of addicts

The BBC's Ruona Meyer investigates the people making, selling and consuming opioid-based medicine in Nigeria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2w5rb5E

What could a female director mean for Star Trek?

Acclaimed TV director SJ Clarkson is tipped to helm the next Star Trek film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FtLo4H

Peppa Pig blocked from China's Douyin video platform

State media say the cartoon is being used "subversively" - and a rival, domestic pig has been launched. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jifrnl

Alps deaths: Four hikers die and five critical after night outside

One dies from a fall and three from hypothermia after spending the night outside due to bad weather. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jhLeoh

Just asking! Trump seeks opinions on Twitter for Korea meeting

The US president turns to Twitter to enquire whether a summit on the Koreas' border is a good idea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jjnYGE

Crossing Divides: Lebanon's civil war veterans fight for peace

In Lebanon, a group of former fighters show the cost of civil war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HAuM14

BBC reporter Ahmad Shah killed in Afghanistan attack

Ahmad Shah is killed in the eastern province of Khost, on a day of deadly attacks on the media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JFdIDK

Barnier warns of no Brexit deal without border backstop

EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier urges rapid agreement by June on the thorny Irish border issue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HC2bZj

Pelicans gatecrash university graduation

The birds swooped on students at the ceremony on Californian coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r9S2c8

Hopes and trauma in Mexico's migrant caravan

There is patriotism, tinged with regret and distress, among migrants seeking US asylum, writes James Cook. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rajuGN

Logan Paul ends daily YouTube vlog series

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Gerhard Schroeder 'sued for affair' in South Korea

The ex-husband of Gerhard Schroeder's future wife says she had an affair while still married to him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HH9bjI

Katrice Lee: German riverbank to be dug up in missing child search

A riverbank site in Germany close to where Katrice Lee disappeared is to be excavated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2raeu49

Twin Peaks: Theresa Banks actress Pamela Gidley dies, aged 52

The US actress, best-known for her role as Theresa Banks, has died aged 52, her family confirm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jj2gTa

Trade tariffs: Deadline looms on US exemption for EU

The EU trade commissioner will hold last-ditch talks with the US before a 1 May deadline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r9ZOBL

Legal row over who owns France.com domain

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Facebook 'downvote' button in new test

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Austria probes UN Golan troops over deaths of Syrians

A video appears to reveal Austrian UN troops standing by as Syrian police are ambushed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2w0zU9i

Kanye West's 'hero' Emma Gonzalez pays tribute to Waffle House saviour

Gun control activist Emma Gonzalez tweets her hero is a man credited with saving lives in a US shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HJfova

Trump attacks 'filthy' Michelle Wolf over White House dinner act

He lashes out at Michelle Wolf over her blistering 'roasts' at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vZRl9Z

UK-US initiative to study mighty Thwaites Glacier

British and American scientists will assess the stability of one of Antarctica's biggest ice streams. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HANcil

Caravan migrants stuck at US-Mexico border

They are seeking asylum in the US, but have been told the border crossing near San Diego is full. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HClDFr

Iconic images of photographer killed in Kabul

A selection of photographs by Shah Marai who has been killed in Kabul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2w0qn20

Human trafficking: 350 victims rescued in Caribbean and Latin America

Some of the 350 people rescued in 13 countries were made to work in spaces "no bigger than coffins". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HDftok

Japan's gripping manhunt ends in capture

A fugitive who evaded 6,000 officers for weeks and enthralled a nation is finally arrested. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2racNUl

Four held over India molestation viral video

The men assaulted the woman on a public road and uploaded a video of the incident on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JCV9jn

'It's a hacker's paradise out there'

How cyber security firm Darktrace was set up by former members of the UK security services and maths professors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kpbz0j

India says all villages have electricity

A village is considered electrified if 10% of homes and public buildings are connected to the grid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jz8GIT

Syria war: 'Iranian personnel among dozens dead' in missile attacks

Several military sites are struck, reportedly killing pro-government fighters, including Iranians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r9jEhp

Beauty standards: Egypt's curly hair comeback

How social media is driving a curly hair comeback in Egypt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jiOFvd

Ostracised and fetishised: The perils of travelling as a young black woman

Ashley Butterfield has been around the world - but a visit to India brought home the challenges of being a lone black female tourist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FpSYND

Are our online lives about to become 'private' again?

The new rules which might help stop private information being shared without our knowledge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JG9YC1

Nigeria’s deadly codeine cough syrup epidemic

With thousands in Nigeria addicted to codeine cough syrup, BBC Africa goes undercover to investigate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r9k7zj

The challenge of identifying dead migrants

Pavlos Pavildis works to reunite dead migrants found in the Evros River with their families from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hyq7wy

Why does the US still have 'debtors' prisons'?

Four in 10 Americans wouldn't have money to cover a $400 fine - so many serve time in jail instead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r4yc10

Avengers: Infinity War estimated to break global opening weekend record

The superhero sequel is estimated to have the highest ever global opening weekend take of $630m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r8GvZM

T-Mobile agrees to buy Sprint for $26bn

The deal could help America's third and fourth biggest telecoms providers win more broadband customers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2w5RWr1

Iranians launch banknote protest to get round censorship

A group of Twitter users launch a campaign to spread messages of dissent on banknotes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JFrIxs

Iran nuclear deal 'best way' to stop threat - UK, France and Germany

Britain, France and Germany reaffirm their backing for the existing Iran nuclear accord. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r6ieEC

Brazilian surfer Rodrigo Koxa breaks wave world record

Surf officials confirm the 80ft (24.4 metre) wave Rodrigo Koxa surfed was a world record. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Fs81q3

Abbas Edalat: Iran confirms arrest of British professor

Abbas Edalat - a British-Iranian academic at Imperial College London - was arrested on security charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HBx5kD

North Korea: 'Real opportunity' for nuclear deal, Pompeo says

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's comments came as North Korea said it was closing a nuclear test site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r6ZAvt

Photographer 'groped' princess at Swedish Academy event

The French photographer is at the centre of a sexual misconduct scandal at the Swedish Academy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JzDN7c

Thailand protesters in rare rally over Chiang Mai development

The march, against new homes for judges on a mountainside, is among the biggest since the 2014 coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jjOvUp

White House tree: Emmanuel Macron's sapling disappears

The tree, planted by Presidents Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron, is no longer on the South Lawn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HEHGau

New Captain Cook monument plan for Botany Bay unveiled

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Donald Trump attends rally instead of correspondents' dinner

The US president avoided the White House Correspondents' dinner, but was still the butt of the jokes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r9f81y

Rotten durian causes Melbourne university evacuation

The smell of gas reported in a students' library in Melbourne turned out to be a rotting durian. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HFX3iD

Comedian's Sarah Sanders 'roast' stuns White House Correspondents' Dinner

President Trump's press secretary was visibly upset during a comedian's personalised takedown at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r6bs0s

White House Correspondents' dinner: Michelle Wolf roasts Trump

Host Michelle Wolf made controversial jokes at the annual dinner, which the president didn't attend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r7kjzP

Australia to fund Great Barrier Reef restoration and protection

The World Heritage site has lost 30% of its coral due to environmental degradation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jdRH3D

Golden State Killer: The end of a 40-year hunt?

After four decades, police believe they've finally caught the Golden State Killer from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kkggs2

Armenia crisis: Ruling party quits PM race

The move raises chances of opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan to become the country's new leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HY7m56

Chernobyl's new generation

How solar power is giving the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster a new beginning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r9pI8G

Can music bridge Thailand's sectarian divide?

The 14-year conflict between Muslim insurgents and authorities in Thailand's three southernmost provinces has claimed more than 7,000 lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vTbvlY

Brazilian Christians rebuild 'Satan's' temple

Evangelical Christians are crossing the religious divide to rebuild an Afro-Brazilian temple, following a series of attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FpcD0p

From Russian orphan to Team USA

Tatyana McFadden's won 17 Paralympic medals, but life was far from easy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HAuDe7

First one-handed player joins NFL

Shaquem Griffin becomes the first one-handed player to be drafted by an NFL team after being selected by the Seattle Seahawks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r6f4zG

Burning Man founder Larry Harvey dies aged 70

Larry Harvey, who founded the huge countercultural event in 1986, dies in San Francisco aged 70. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KnOQl8

Mali: Tuaregs killed in 'jihadist revenge' attacks

More than 30 members of the Tuareg community died in two separate attacks this week, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Fqyapo

Pamplona rape case: Protests over sentence go in to third day

Thousands turn out on third day of protests after so-called "wolf pack" of men were cleared of rape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2I0jQZW

MSNBC's Joy Reid addresses homophobic blog post controversy

MSNBC's Joy Reid is facing criticism after old blog posts resurfaced that mocked homosexuality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HF7HGI

Missing London rapper Kenny Mukendi 'threw himself into Brazil sea'

Kenny Mukendi disappeared in Rio de Janeiro after telling his girlfriend he was coming home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HxKie7

Row escalates over 'toxic' Trump pick for veterans' affairs

The US president has called on a Democrat senator to resign over allegations against his doctor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KhEPpr

Saudi Arabia 'sorry' for promotional footage of women wrestlers

State television broke off the broadcast of the WWE spectacle when the women appeared on screen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r6azFq

Healthy Tasmanian devils discovered by scientists looking to save species

The find is said to be "very significant" as disease is threatening the survival of the species. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vSrVLo

Chinese firm Dalian Wanda opens $7.9bn 'movie metropolis'

The site covers more than 400 acres and includes a shopping mall, restaurants and an ice rink. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HybhGt

Sumo wrestling: The growing sexism scandal in Japan's traditional sport

Officials postpone a decision on the sport's "men only" policy amid growing complaints about sexism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KlLBuh

Rescued bald eagle released into the wild in Canada

The female bird of prey was given a traditional Native American farewell in Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KhbbRn

Peter Norman: Sprinter involved in Black Power salute given posthumous Order of Merit

Peter Norman, the Australian sprinter involved in the Black Power salute at the 1968 Olympics, will be awarded an "overdue" posthumous Order of Merit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jw5ldK

Play as a refugee in Syrian war video game

The BAFTA nominated video game trying to teach people about what it's like for refugees fleeing Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HBQd1J

Korea summit: When war ends but peace is out of reach

Sometimes, like on the Korean peninsula, agreeing peace after war can take decades or even centuries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vWSQpw

Kanye West defends pro-Trump politics in new song

In his new track Ye vs. The People, the US rapper defends his pro-Trump political views. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FouYKX

Myanmar violence: Thousands flee fresh fighting in Kachin state

The UN sounds alarm as civilians face growing violence in a longstanding conflict in Kachin state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Fmqapf

Bangladesh's disappearing ear cleaners

They do in Bangladesh, but the once lucrative trade is dying out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HYa8Hz

Étienne Terrus museum in Elne uncovers fake art in collection

More than half of the paintings in a museum in French artist Étienne Terrus' birthplace are fake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KlOw6r

Body language expert: Macron and Trump vs Merkel and Trump

A body language expert on the president's body language towards Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KiRW9U

Michael Cohen: Stormy Daniels case against Trump's lawyer put on hold

A US judge says a case by adult film star Stormy Daniels against Michael Cohen should be postponed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FoQnn9

Quebec mosque gunman may face 150-year jail sentence

The jail penalty faced by Alexandre Bissonnette could possibly be the longest in Canada's history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FnoQm0

Guinea politician 'enslaved girl in Texas for 16 years'

The son of Guinea's first president allegedly forced the girl to work for 16 years unpaid in Texas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KkknEl

Korean summit: Welcoming Kim Jong-un with pomp and peace rituals

South Korea's Moon Jae-in has welcomed the North Korean leader with a series of symbolic rituals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FlJ0Ns

How UK greeted previous US presidents

Donald Trump is set to become the 12th US president to visit the UK. Here's how his predecessors have fared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vTEIgD

Israel border clashes: Three Palestinians killed, Gaza officials say

The health ministry in Gaza says Israeli forces shot dead three protesters, and more than 300 are hurt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2I7RLha

Armenia's new president praises 'courage' of protesters

Armen Sarkissian hails the courage of the demonstrators who forced his predecessor out of power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HtTAHY

Ethics debate as pig brains kept alive without a body

Scientists raise ethical concerns as the brain cells of decapitated pigs are kept alive for 36 hours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hx76uC

Balenciaga sorry over mistreatment of Chinese shoppers in Paris

Luxury brand Balenciaga apologises after a video of a Chinese shopper being beaten in Paris goes viral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FmfBCQ

Peru child sacrifice discovery may be largest in history

Researchers find 140 child victims of human sacrifice, killed in a single event some 550 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r5xu3t

The race to document Australia's unknown species

Scientists say identifying hidden species may have profound benefits, but time is limited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r3XixI

I used YouTube to help deliver my baby

Tia Freeman claims to have given birth to her baby alone in a hotel room with the aid of online videos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Huddzz

Merkel holds 'working visit' with Trump at the White House

The optics of this trip will contrast starkly with the French president's glitzy state visit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KifL1C

French-Tunisian baker on the secrets behind Paris' best baguettes

Mahmoud M'seddi won the right to supply baguettes to the French president for a year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KioTTO

China teenage students stabbed to death

Man stabs at least seven teenagers to death at school in northern China, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vXBk4i

Viewpoint: Spain rape case highlights enduring machismo

After a Spanish court fails to convict five men of raping a young woman, journalist and writer Eva Millet looks at the symbolism of the verdict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vQk29n

ABBA announce first new music since 1982

The band say they've gone back into the studio to record two new songs, their first since 1982. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HBl7Dv

Kenya bans Rafiki ahead of Cannes debut over lesbian scenes

The Kenya Film Classification Board says Rafiki's lesbian scenes runs 'counter to the law' from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HSjbtx

Cardi B is being sued by her former manager for £7m

Klenord "Shaft" Raphael says he is taking legal action, accusing the rapper of "breach of contract, unjust enrichment and defamation". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HwWGag

Harry Potter star Tom Felton set for new YouTube sci-fi series Origin

The Harry Potter star will appear in the 10-part sci-fi series Origin for YouTube Red. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r3FqT6

North Korea: Otto Warmbier's family sues over son's death

Otto Warmbier died days after being released from a North Korean jail in July 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FkRbJO

How to handle the flood of GDPR privacy updates

How best to make sense of revamped privacy terms issued ahead of the EU's data protection shake-up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HvornN

Five times Kanye West took us by surprise

'I am a God' - Kanye West according to Kanye West from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hx4OY5

IS web media targeted in EU-led attack

The EU police agency says it has "punched a big hole" in Islamic State propaganda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r4wuN1

Israel floods: Arrests as 10 teens drown on school trip

The group, which was on a bonding trip, was swept away in flash floods in the Negev desert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2I3EypD

Wildlife photo competition disqualifies 'stuffed anteater' image

Wildlife Photographer of the Year excludes a winning image for featuring a taxidermy specimen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r32xhd

Koreas make nuclear pledge after summit

Leaders of North and South Korea to work to rid the peninsula of nuclear weapons after holding historic summit from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vQCcHV

Real-life Transformer: The Japanese robot that becomes a car

Designers say it's first time a machine of this kind has been able to carry people in a functioning vehicle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FkNdkv

K-pop superstars BTS launch world tour

The band will play the 02 Arena in London in October as well as other shows around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KjceQS

How police line-ups jail the innocent

More people identified by witnesses from a row of suspects are having their convictions overturned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r2ZUep

Kim Jong-un to meet Moon Jae-in at Korean border for summit

North Korean leader will be first to enter South Korea since the end of the Korean war in 1953. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HyE4H0

Spain 'wolf pack' case: Thousands protest over rape ruling

The failure of a Spanish court to convict five men of rape prompts outrage across the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r39pu9

Double amputee crawls up Colorado's 2,700-step Manitou Incline

"I just decided I was going to do it," Mandy Horvath says of her odyssey up the steep Colorado trail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HtCXMB

Gloria Allred on Bill Cosby: 'Finally women are believed'

Gloria Allred, the lawyer representing dozens of accusers, spoke after the comedian was found guilty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HPGaFP

Israel flash flood: Nine teenaged hikers dead in south

Nine 18-year-olds have died and one is missing after floodwater swept them away in southern Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hzrxmn

Russia says its witnesses discredit alleged chemical attack in Syria

Russia says witnesses disprove the alleged gas attack, but the UK calls it a 'despicable stunt'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hs7OZP

Bill Cosby 'guilty' of sexual assault

US comedian Bill Cosby, 80, found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman 14 years ago from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HwkTS8

Trump lets off steam in TV interview

The US president calls into Fox News to set the record straight on a few issues and air grievances. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vRzt16

EX-CIA chief Mike Pompeo confirmed as secretary of state

The ex-CIA chief is voted in by senators after a bruising confirmation battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vL1ZRO

Nestlé withdraws 'degrading' wife-hunt ad campaign in Morocco

The food giant "regrets" an ad campaign in Morocco that saw women compete to win a man by cooking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HsTLDm

Revenge porn hub taken down by Dutch police raid

The notorious Anon-IB site was the source of nude images of celebrities shared widely in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vUCOg2

North and South Korea summit: The people Kim trusts the most

A sister and a father figure are among the nine trusted people Kim is taking on his historic visit to the South. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2I1hx6v

Philippines protests as Kuwait expels envoy over maid 'rescues'

The Philippine envoy is told to leave after videos show embassy staff helping domestic workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KfRKbm

Brigitte Macron on life at the top as France's first lady

Despite the responsibility of her official role, she says she hasn't changed since becoming first lady. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HVFgaH

India state records 36,749 lightning strikes in 13 hours

Nine people have been killed in Andhra Pradesh amid an unusually high number of lightning strikes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r0A9fE

Athlete Semenya hit by testosterone rules

Some female runners with naturally high testosterone levels will have to race against men or change events unless they take medication, from 1 November. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jp1MWo

Tokio boy band member apologises for kissing schoolgirl

Tatsuya Yamaguchi of boy band Tokio says "no apology is enough" after forcibly kissing a schoolgirl. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HRKXq4

Trump veterans nominee Ronny Jackson bows out amid allegations

Ronny Jackson rails against "baseless and anonymous attacks on my character and integrity". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HSFY8I

Late author 'helped catch serial killer'

Comedian Patton Oswalt says his late wife's bestselling book helped identify suspected California killer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r1SKHD

'Real bodies' exhibition causes controversy in Australia

Organisers reject an assertion that the exhibition may contain executed Chinese political prisoners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FgiPrq

Pamplona 'wolf pack' gang jailed over rape in Spain

Five men get nine years each over the rape of a young woman in a case that sparked outrage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r1h6BT

Michael Cohen: Trump's lawyer to plead Fifth Amendment in Daniels case

Michael Cohen invokes his right to remain silent in the case of adult film star Stormy Daniels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FlRyE8

Austrian organisation helps deaf refugees learn sign language

An Austrian organisation teaches sign language and written German to asylum seekers and refugees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Fgf2Kx

Swaziland has a new name - eSwatini - but what else has changed?

Swaziland has changed its name to eSwatini. But will the lives of its citizens change? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r6vitF

Nigeria 'baby factory' raided in Lagos

More than 160 children are rescued from a "baby factory" and illegal orphanages, an official says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FiOgkM

Lionel Messi wins fight to register himself as trademark

A European court agrees to allow the world's top earning footballer to trademark his own name. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kf2arK

Gun emoji disarmed as Microsoft follows Google toy switch

Microsoft plans to replace its revolver emoji with a water pistol, following similar moves by others. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qZmgxq

India China: Why is Modi meeting Xi now?

Analyst Shashank Joshi explains why the two Asian giants have decided to ease tension. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HrVMjs

Macron says Trump may drop Iran nuclear deal

France's leader admits he may have failed to persuade his US counterpart to retain the 2015 accord. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HwdtOD

'Guns, germs and trees' determine gorilla's fate

The largest ever survey of western lowland gorillas shows most are living in unprotected areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HT5Wsy

Elliot Rodger: How misogynist killer became 'incel' hero

Elliot Rodger killed six people in 2014 and was praised by the Toronto van attack suspect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FhQS2n

Facebook sales soar despite data scandal

The firm reports a near 50% revenue rise and says it is taking a broader review of its responsibilities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ka8dhv

Foreign Office 'urgently' reviewing jailed British-Iranian reports

The Foreign Office is "urgently" looking into reports Prof Abbas Edalat was detained in Tehran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vRK2RY

Five times Macron ripped into Trumpism

President Emmanuel Macron used a speech to Congress to deliver several rebukes to his US counterpart. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FgficH

Turkey Cumhuriyet trial: 13 newspaper staff convicted over coup

A crackdown in Turkey continues with over a dozen staff from an independent newspaper convicted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vQQnNq

Vincent Bolloré under formal investigation in Africa corruption probe

A judge puts billionaire Vincent Bolloré under formal investigation over corruption allegations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r1vhpV

North Korea test site could be unusable after collapse - Chinese scientists

The last nuclear test may have rendered the Punggye-ri test site unusable, say Chinese scientists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FhJCU3

Israeli policeman jailed for killing Palestinian teen

Ben Deri pleaded guilty to causing the death by negligence of Nadim Nuwara, a Palestinian protester. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Fe10ZT

Swedish archaeologists reveal 5th Century massacre at Sandby borg

A new study says dozens at the Oland island fort were killed and left to rot where they fell. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hu7FBl

Golden State Killer: Police 'arrest suspect' in California

Police reportedly arrest a suspect over the notorious Golden State murders from the 1970s-80s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r1vfhw

Macron to US Congress: 'There is no Planet B'

The French president received more than one standing ovation in his remarks to Congress on climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KdyY4z

US college says outdoors too risky for outdoors club

Pennsylvania State University's caving and scuba clubs have also been deemed unsafe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vNHjZA

Macron attacks nationalism in speech to US Congress

The French president says nationalism and isolationism can only threaten global prosperity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qZkZas

Iran's Reza Shah: Mummified remains 'likely' belong to ex-leader

The family of Reza Shah Pahlavi believe his remains have been found at a shrine south of Tehran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HNGbtS

Melania steps into spotlight for Macron visit

The first lady threw her first state dinner under the Trump administration by hosting the French president and his wife. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jnv1co

Auschwitz rap: German Echo music prize scrapped in anti-Semitism row

Germany's music industry abolishes its Echo prize after an outcry over its award to a rap duo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JoxdAg

Rwanda 'genocide-era' mass graves found

The graves are believed to date from the 1994 genocide, which left about 800,000 people dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qZCM0p

Hotel door locks worldwide were vulnerable to hack

Cyber-security researchers found a way to unlock rooms across the world without leaving a trace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vJtBa3

Iraqi women election candidates targeted for abuse gain UN support

Women running in Iraq's elections are being subjected to "defamation and violence", the UN says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qZj0lU

Rose McGowan: 'Weinstein tried to contact me'

The actress says she has received "texts [and] things like that" since going public with rape allegations last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HrXMUA

Hank Azaria 'willing to step aside' from Simpsons Apu role

The actor told Stephen Colbert it felt "the right thing do" amid racial stereotyping claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HuOs2b

US actress Rose McGowan: Weinstein tried to text me

US actress Rose McGowan tells the Victoria Derbyshire show Harvey Weinstein has tried to contact her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qWIK33

India teacher arrested over wedding bomb murder

Punjilal Meher allegedly plotted the killing after the victim's mother was promoted over him at work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vHHIwu

Serzh Sargsyan: Protesters return after talks fail in Armenia

The resignation of long-standing leader Serzh Sargsyan is not enough to stop mass demonstrations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Fe0fjN

WhatsApp raises minimum age limit in EU

The messaging app is changing its rules ahead of the introduction of new data privacy regulations in May. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Femzto

Kim Wall murder: Peter Madsen guilty

Danish inventor Peter Madsen is found guilty of murdering the journalist Kim Wall on his submarine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Fd5osg

Arizona special election: Narrow win unsettles Republicans

A tight contest in a district that Donald Trump won by a wide margin worries GOP ahead of mid-terms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qYldy0

Japan objects to Korean summit dessert

The mango mousse shows a map of the Koreas, complete with islands claimed by Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HtsaSs

Madrid leader Cifuentes resigns amid supermarket 'theft video'

First accused of faking a master's degree, now Cristina Cifuentes has been hit by shoplifting claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HWM6Ky

Germany's Bavaria orders Christian crosses in all state buildings

Officials say the crosses are a symbol of local identity but opponents call it a political move. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hpl0yW

Iran nuclear deal: Rouhani says West has no right to make changes

President Rouhani speaks out after the US and France announce plans to broaden the deal's terms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HtPxHR

Mexican 'cowboy' stops armed robbery in Monterrey, Mexico

After a man walked in carrying a gun, it fell to one cowboy-hat wearing man to stop him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vHCdhk

Daca: Trump administration ordered to resume young immigrant scheme

The government must restore a scheme to let young undocumented immigrants stay, a judge says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FilPDO

Iran pushes app with 'Death to America' emoji

Tehran wants 50m users of the Telegram messaging service to switch to its own version. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HujCLu

'Trucker wall' helps prevent man from jumping to his death

Thirteen truckers parked under an overpass after a man threatened to jump to his death from above. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JmV3MJ

Trump and Macron hint at new Iran nuclear deal

The US and French presidents discuss how to overcome divisions over a key accord reached in 2015. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HV5oQx

Trump and Macron's most touching moments

From air kisses to Oval Office grooming, the best bits from an unusually affectionate state visit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HrQC2P

Is the Iran nuclear deal about to collapse?

US President Donald Trump says it is the "worst deal ever" and threatened to abandon it in May. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HoDnzP

NRA breaks 15-year fundraising record after Parkland shooting

The NRA's political fund raised $2.4m in March - the most it has raised in a single month since 2003. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JpMqkP

Fancy a French farm for free?

This Brittany farm could be available to someone who will preserve its traditional methods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KbU0kb

Germany's Jews urged not to wear kippahs after attacks

A prominent community leader says Jews should exercise caution in big cities after recent attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qVFmET

Supreme court upholds teenager's 241-year prison term

The judge who sentenced the prisoner when he was 18 has since told the BBC she regrets it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qX3iYd

Toronto van attack: Moment suspect arrested

Alek Minassia pleaded "kill me" and claimed to have a gun but the officer put his own gun away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vGlevX

Trump brushes 'dandruff' off 'perfect' Macron

The US president lavishes his French counterpart with praise - but there are disagreements on Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qStrHM

Israel scraps plan to forcibly deport African migrants

The government writes to the Supreme Court that forced migrant removal "is no longer on the agenda". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qWPjCH

Toronto van attack: Alek Minassian charged with 10 counts of murder

Alek Minassian appears in court emotionless as he is charged with 10 counts of murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K9Rafm

Trump threatens 'big problems' for Iran if they resume nuclear tests

“They’re not going to be restarting anything," Mr Trump vows, referring to the Iran nuclear programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hr2EcL

Kidnapped Mexico students dissolved in acid

The three students were killed by a drug cartel who confused them with a rival gang, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hq82B3

Kenya dams 'a flood risk' after heavy rains

Some 200,000 people have already been displaced because of flooding, staying in schools or open areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FcNBBi

Vincent Bolloré: French tycoon held over 'Africa corruption'

Vincent Bolloré is questioned by police near Paris over contracts to run ports in Guinea and Togo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JmWpXW

Former DEA agent: 'The moment I caught drug lord El Chapo'

A former undercover DEA agent describes the moment he brought down the notorious Mexican drug lord. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HnbzA2

Oil at $75 as Iran sanction fears mount

Brent crude hits its highest level in more than three years as production cuts reduce stockpiles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qUOHxs

The country where a blogging permit costs $900

The country where a blogging permit costs $900. Some accuse Tanzania of muzzling critics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qUZ3x6

Chinese university hosts 'grenade-throwing' contest

A Chinese university wants students to throw grenades and remember their history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jn4DiK

Spain's Palma to ban holiday rentals after residents' complaints

The city is to become the first in Spain to ban private holiday lets after residents' complaints. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HniMjn

Kim Jong-un Swiss summit dish to remind him of school

The fried potato rösti is a nod to Kim Jong-un's schooldays, apparently spent in Switzerland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HomDwK

'Bin Laden bodyguard' on German welfare

Concern about torture stops Germany deporting the suspect to his home country of Tunisia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HnDtI4

The battle to unite former child soldiers in peace

The Rev Jacky Manuputty blessed Indonesia's child soldiers - now he's fighting to help them recover. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qUBi7y

Sebastian Woodroffe: Peru orders arrest of two men over lynching

Sebastian Woodroffe was killed in the Peruvian Amazon after locals blamed him for a murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hnhp4i

Mosul's landmark Great Mosque of al-Nuri to be rebuilt

The al-Nuri mosque, with its famous leaning minaret, was blown up by IS militants last June. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vFqDmZ

Toronto van attack: How is the suspect not dead?

The calm actions of a police officer who did not open fire have prompted praise and astonishment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HndTCY

Anti-Semitic Wagner letter to be sold in Jerusalem

In the 1869 letter, the anti-Semitic composer warns of "corrosive" Jewish influence on culture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HHw3Tr

Avicii's family thanks fans and artists for support

Avicii's family has released a statement following the DJ's death on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qUiVjp

China karaoke bar fire kills 18 in Yingde