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Denmark passes ban on niqabs and burkas

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The country joins various other European countries in not allowing niqabs or burkas in public places. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ld5sMb
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South Africa outrage over 'naked' school choir performance

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The education minister criticises a cultural performance in which girls exposed breasts and buttocks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IZUpZY
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Arkady Babchenko's hoaxed death in Ukraine used pig's blood

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Russian dissident Arkady Babchenko reveals how Ukrainian authorities staged his faked murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xsjFmh
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Pakistan investigates Bahria College exam groping allegations

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Teenagers at a top school in Pakistan say they were harassed while completing their final year exams. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J5ND0A
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Trump to pardon conservative writer Dinesh D'Souza

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The author and commentator was convicted of making illegal campaign contributions of $20,000 in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IXZYIp
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Spain PM Mariano Rajoy faces defeat in Friday no-confidence vote

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Mariano Rajoy is likely to be forced out on Friday after a Basque party says it will not back him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kAAcey
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Syrian refugee violinist starts new life

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Syria refugee Aboud Kaplo taught himself to play the violin on the internet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kEtjck
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US places steel tariffs on key allies

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France had said the move would be "unjustifiable and dangerous", and the EU says it may react in kind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kBWe0w
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United Arab Emirates jails activist for 10 years 'for defaming nation'

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Award-winning Ahmed Mansoor was convicted of spreading "false information" on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L6n2RN
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Uganda's parliament passes controversial tax on social media users

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President Yoweri Museveni says the revenue collected will help the country "cope with gossip". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LO0438
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Zinedine Zidane: Real Madrid boss stands down five days after Champions League win

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Zinedine Zidane announces he is stepping down as manager of Real Madrid, days after leading them to Champions League victory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L7u3BU
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Harvey Weinstein indicted on rape and sex offence charges

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A grand jury decides there is enough evidence to pursue a prosecution of the disgraced film producer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JiFLfC
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Lithuania and Romania allowed US torture - European court

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European judges say Lithuania and Romania assisted CIA ill-treatment of al-Qaeda suspects. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H6O0GC
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Korean Air raided as 'nut rage' family investigated

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Raid is reportedly part of a probe into suspected tax evasion by members of airline's founding family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IXTedv
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Manhattanhenge: Photographers flock to capture solar phenomenon

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The spectacular solar phenomenon sees the sun set in alignment with New York City's grid system. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sqSYIU
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Taliban officials 'in talks with Afghan government', US says

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The US says secret meetings have been held to discuss a potential ceasefire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J4k5R6
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Double marriage proposal video goes viral

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Jessa Gillaspie and Becky McCabe proposed to each other at Michigan Zoo in Memphis, Tennessee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H6qJ7u
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Iceland's pagan Zuist religion hopes to build temple

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Faith movement based on ancient Sumerian gods attracts thousands of registered followers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2srGq3N
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Ballet and football collide on the Russian stage

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Choreographer puts on football ballet to celebrate Russia's World Cup from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xqYvVr
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Save the Children report says 1.2bn children at risk

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Save the Children says more than 1.2bn children face threats from poverty, conflict and discrimination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kCFB4U
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Leo Varadkar: Adoption registrations 'a dark chapter'

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Irish PM says there could be "hundreds of thousands" more illegal adoption registrations to be found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JhplnD
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Trump signs Right to Try Act for terminally ill patients

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Patients with killer diseases will be able to try experimental drugs which have yet to be approved. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IW3G5g
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Biafra shutdown cripples Nigerian cities

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Shops are closed and cars are off the roads as secessionists mark the attempt to create Biafra state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2srmMF5
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Eight times celebrities messed up on social media

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Following the cancellation of Roseanne's show, which other celebrities have messed up on social media? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L8yjRA
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Japanese whale hunters kill 122 pregnant minke

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The team caught 333 minkes, many of which were pregnant females, in its Antarctic "field survey". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L9wB2t
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Airline 'asks mother to prove' relation to mixed-race son

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A woman says she was asked to give proof she was the mother despite presenting her child's passport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kzsx04
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US preacher asks followers to help buy fourth private jet

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Jesse Duplantis, 68, said God told him to "believe" for his fourth plane, which is set to cost $54m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IWTPw9
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'Murdered' Russia journalist turns up alive

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Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, reportedly assassinated in Kiev on Tuesday, appears on TV alive and well from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J52KHy
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Colombia Hidroituango dam: 'The river took my house'

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Tens of thousands of people are evacuated due to the risk of flooding at a hydroelectric dam project. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sr4LXv
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Indonesian designer Anniesa Hasibuan jailed for fraud

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Anniesa Hasibuan, whose show made history at New York Fashion Week, was found guilty of running a scam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LHIKwD
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Pompeii victim crushed by boulder while fleeing eruption

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Archaeologists find a man who, fleeing the initial Vesuvius eruption, was hit by a giant boulder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2stRP3s
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India police officer threatened for saving Muslim man from mob

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Gagandeep Singh shot to fame after a video of him saving a Muslim man from a mob was shared online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JkvbFb
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School-shooting video game sale pulled

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Active Shooter is removed from the Steam Store a week before its release after a public outcry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JgoOlT
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Liege shootings: Gunman 'killed day before attack'

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The man shot dead by police in Liège after killing three people had killed the day before, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2srvkvX
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Ukraine blames Russia for shooting of journalist Arkady Babchenko

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Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, a critic of the Kremlin, was shot outside his flat in Kiev. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2spwM1U
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ABC drops Roseanne show after racist tweet

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The comedian tried to explain away the tweet as a "joke", but ABC called it "repugnant". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ISlnm6
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Putin critic Bill Browder freed after brief arrest in Spain

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The man credited with the creation of the US Magnitsky Act was held in Madrid on a Russian warrant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sofvpG
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Italy government: Leaders talk amid political crisis

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Italy's president and prime minister-designate may find their only realistic option is new elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IVfxAt
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Magician David Copperfield found not liable for Briton's injuries

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The US magician was negligent but not responsible for a man's injuries during a trick, a jury says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kyKCvb
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Hotter years 'mean lower exam results'

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There is a significant link between higher temperatures and lower school achievement, says a US study. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2spwLuS
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Germany and Turkey mark Solingen deadly racist attack

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Politicians from both countries remember five women and girls killed in a neo-Nazi firebombing in 1993. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L4yZr4
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Nicaragua unrest: Government colluding with mobs, says Amnesty

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Amnesty International accuses Nicaragua's government of using armed groups to suppress protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sjd3lf
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Papua New Guinea bans Facebook for a month

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Papua New Guinea aims to crack down on fake profiles and may make its own rival social network. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xprQjg
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Catholic Church joins sex abuse compensation scheme

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The Catholic Church says it is "keen to participate" in the programme for victims in Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LFtRLc
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Missouri Governor Eric Greitens resigns amid sex scandal

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The former Navy Seal has been under criminal investigation this year and faces impeachment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H2PYHV
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Hurricane Maria 'killed 4,600 in Puerto Rico'

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A Harvard estimate puts the number of deaths at more than 70 times the official toll of 64. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H3uwCG
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North Koreans dare to criticise 'vampire leader'

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Market trader 'Sun Hui' gives her view on Kim Jong-un from inside the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H1DOza
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Meet the Russians turning the turntables on male DJs

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How two female DJs from St Petersburg are challenging stereotypes, ahead of the World Cup in Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ISl7Ua
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Russia and the Central African Republic: A curious relationship

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Russia is providing military support to the Central African Republic (CAR) – but what is Moscow getting in return? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H29p3F
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Seeking a silent retreat from urban life

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Silent retreats are an increasingly popular form of escape from the stresses of urban life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kAgjEz
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Maryland floods: The city where roads turned to rivers

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The waters have receded after flash flooding in Maryland, revealing the trail of damage left behind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LFtxvY
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Waterspout emerges from Florida storm

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Strong winds from Storm Alberto have caused a small waterspout in a swimming pool in Panama City Beach, Florida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kyBNBu
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Skripals doctor: 'We expected them not to survive'

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Hospital staff who treated the Skripals for poisoning open up about the night they were admitted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xsoxb0
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'Don't toast marshmallows on Hawaii volcano' says US government

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The USGS has responded to a query on whether it is safe to roast marshmallows over a volcanic vent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kyJgRd
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Starbucks shuts 8,000 US stores for race training

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The coffee chain closes all 8,000 cafes in the US for an afternoon of "racial bias" training. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sj1z19
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Hungry bears raid Baltic beehives

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Concern as wild animals come ever closer to populated areas to find food in Finland and Estonia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LHpdwj
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Turkmens warned over presidential toilet paper

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Police inspect lavatories for people using newspapers with leader's photo to wipe themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xwK9Ts
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North Koreans dare to criticise 'vampire leader'

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Two ordinary citizens in North Korea speak to the BBC, despite the threat of death or imprisonment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H2fZqN
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The sign language lawyer who became a social media star

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Tang Shuai has become an inspiration to thousands in China as one of the few sign language lawyers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ITY3V2
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South Africans' anger over land set to explode

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Frustration over the slow pace of land reform mounts amid a bitterness about the enduring economic power of the white minority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sqB3SH
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Mamoudou Gassama: Balcony rescue highlights French immigration row

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Mamoudou Gassama's act fitted President Macron's vision of a France of heroes, writes Hugh Schofield. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LEvMQ2
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Mexico election: Concerns about election bots, trolls and fakes

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Political parties in Mexico are allegedly using automated accounts to win votes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LGvKHC
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Liege shootings: Gunman 'killed day before attack'

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The man shot dead by police in Liège after killing three people had killed the day before, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L7wxAa
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Catholic Church joins sex abuse compensation scheme

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The Catholic Church says it is "keen to participate" in the programme for victims in Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IWWnKq
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Bill Browder arrested in Spain on Russian warrant

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The high-profile critic of President Vladimir Putin is arrested in Madrid on a Russian warrant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kB0EVe
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Ukraine blames Russia for shooting of journalist Arkady Babchenko

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Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, a critic of the Kremlin, was shot outside his flat in Kiev. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2svkVzt
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ABC drops Roseanne show after racist tweet

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The comedian tried to explain away the tweet as a "joke", but ABC called it "abhorrent, repugnant". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L7mDyt
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EU tightens law on foreign temporary workers

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Workers posted to another EU country will have to get local pay and conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ky1J08
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Germany and Turkey mark Solingen deadly racist attack

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Politicians from both countries remember five women and girls killed in a neo-Nazi firebombing in 1993. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JfIuq0
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Organ donation: Why you may wait longer if you're black

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Ashley suffers from kidney failure but a lack of BAME organ donors means her doctors have not found a match. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IVxM4N
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Roseanne Barr sorry for comparing Obama aide to ape

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Valerie Jarrett looks as if the Muslim Brotherhood and Planet of the Apes "had a baby", she tweeted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xlmMMU
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Libya rivals agree 'historic' election plan

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The French president, who hosted the talks, says it is an essential step towards reconciliation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L2hdoA
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Portugal parliament to vote on euthanasia decriminalisation

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The proposals pit left-leaning parties in the parliament against the Catholic church and authority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IUd7ST
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Joshua Holt: American held in Venezuela returns home to Utah

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The ex-missionary had travelled to Venezuela to marry a woman he met online, but was arrested in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2snf0fB
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Hurricane Maria 'killed 4,600 in Puerto Rico'

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Hurricane Maria killed 4,600 people in Puerto Rico, 70 times the official toll - Harvard study from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H2skey
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Service dog gives birth to eight pups in Florida airport

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The Labrador unexpectedly went into labour just before her owners were due to board their flight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LF58qg
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Mozambique 'jihadists behead' villagers

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Security has been stepped up recently after Islamist militant attacks in the resource-rich region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L6D2n0
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'Stolen' golf buggy stopped at McDonald's drive-thru

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A 19-year-old was arrested on suspicion of theft and driving while unfit through drink. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L3wOUE
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Mamoudou Gassama: Balcony rescue highlights French immigration row

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Mamoudou Gassama's act fitted President Macron's vision of a France of heroes, writes Hugh Schofield. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J0JaMD
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Hungry bears raid Baltic beehives

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Concern as wild animals come ever closer to populated areas to find food in Finland and Estonia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2smOnay
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Turkmens warned over presidential toilet paper

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Police inspect lavatories for people using newspapers with leader's photo to wipe themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KOMxH1
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Swedish sheep breaches royal protocol

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Sweden reopens a military base, and its sheep mascot interrupts the King's speech. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GZsHGN
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Facebook to be banned in Papua New Guinea for a month

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The government will crack down on fake profiles and may make its own rival social network. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LHieDE
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Maryland floods: The city where roads turned to rivers

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The waters have receded after flash flooding in Maryland, revealing the trail of damage left behind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xtDgCm
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Hungary to criminalise migrant helpers in migrant crackdown

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Draft laws envisage jail terms for people who help those in the country illegally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ISRp1q
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The grassroots movement that shut down an Indian copper plant

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After more than 20 years of protest, an Indian state has ordered the shut down of a controversial plant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kwmhGl
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Italy political crisis hits European stock markets

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European shares slump over continuing Italian political unrest, with new elections in the pipeline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GY5UeH
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Gaza mortar barrage fired at Israel heaviest in years

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The heaviest volley of mortars in years is launched, with one landing in a kindergarten's grounds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ITBYWU
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Liege shooting: Gunman 'kills two policemen' in Belgium

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A man has shot dead two police officers in the eastern Belgian city of Liege, local media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2skFy16
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Ivanka Trump wins trademarks for products in China

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An ethics group has said the granting of the trademarks "raised potential ethics issues". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GYeVV2
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Storm Alberto: Journalists killed while covering US storm

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Two journalists are found dead by the fire official they interviewed just 10 minutes earlier. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GZCgp5
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Waterspout emerges from Florida storm

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Strong winds from Storm Alberto have caused a small waterspout in a swimming pool in Panama City Beach, Florida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L3xUzT
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Paris balcony boy's family thank Mali 'Spiderman' Mamoudou Gassama

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The boy rescued from a balcony had been left unattended by his father before, his mother says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sjqiS5
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The photos that explain Nicaragua's crisis

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What led to more than a month of widespread violent protests that has killed more than 70 people? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ITXJpg
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US child migrants: Ivanka's mother and child photo sparks backlash

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She has been accused of insensitivity amid anger over separation of migrants from their children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ISjAxx
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Roman Abramovich 'eligible to become Israeli citizen'

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The Russian billionaire owner of Chelsea FC had faced delays in renewing his UK visa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J9smX9
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Solo Star Wars film underwhelms at box office

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The standalone film took an estimated $103m at the North American box office, way below projections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kwcAYn
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Serge Dassault, French billionaire entrepreneur, dies at 93

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The French industrialist and politician was one of the nation's richest men. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IRbaGE
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Austria unveils plan to cut benefits for immigrants

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The country's right-wing coalition government unveils payment plans aimed at deterring new arrivals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2si3fah
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China Mao impersonator at blockchain conference causes furore

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China's law prohibits using the names and images of party leaders for commercial purposes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xkktcJ
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One million French smokers quit in a year amid anti-smoking measures

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France sees the steepest drop in daily smokers for over a decade as anti-smoking regulations bite. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GUzbqx
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Mamoudou Gassama: Migration in the genes of Malians

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Mamoudou Gassama is among thousands of Malians arriving in Europe, despite efforts to curb migration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IVb3Wy
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Head of Kenya youth agency arrested in $78m corruption scandal

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The head of a government youth agency is among those held over a scheme allegedly involving fake sales. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2skYWuD
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S Africa name first black rugby Test captain

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Flanker Siya Kolisi will become South Africa's first black Test captain in the three-match series against England next month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L047Ig
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High heels raise the odds in China slacklining contest

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Women slackliners take up the challenge in high heels in a competition in Hunan Province, China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GWNWZY
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EU proposes ban on straws and other single-use plastics

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The European Union wants to reduce the sale of single-use plastics in supermarkets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L3vph5
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Carlo Cottarelli: Italy president names stop-gap PM

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Carlo Cottarelli is asked to form a government but his time in office is likely to be short-lived. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ITn7HE
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Kylie Minogue turns 50: From Neighbours to pop stardom

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The teenage soap icon turned global popstar has sold over 80m records in her three-decade career. Now she's celebrating her 50th birthday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LDFLVN
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Coca-Cola launches its first alcoholic drink in Japan

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The US giant wants a sip of Japan's alcopop market and launches its first alcoholic drink. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J9itsC
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Anger as Syria heads global disarmament body

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The country, which is accused of chemical attacks, takes the helm of global forum on arms control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GWWj7B
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Bulgarians tweeting in Cyrillic confused for Russian bots

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The use of the Cyrillic alphabet is one way Twitter tries to identify Russian automated accounts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L1VzAD
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Alberto: Tropical storm sees thousands from Florida coast

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Thousands are evacuated from the coast of Florida ahead of subtropical storm Alberto. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2shWDbS
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LeBron makes eighth NBA finals in a row

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LeBron James admits he is "trying to squeeze this orange until there's no more juice left" as the Cleveland Cavaliers clinch the Eastern Conference finals series. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KYzXW0
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Figures reveal art auction gender imbalance

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Of the top 100 artists whose works fetched the highest amounts at auction in 2017, 13 were women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L0AS8p
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The gay mayor shaking up politics in Catholic Poland

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Robert Biedron is one of Poland's rising political stars and tipped to run for president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sj0nKa
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Italy's Conte gives up bid for government

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Italy PM-designate Giuseppe Conte gives up bid to form government amid reports president vetoed economy pick from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KXMo4a
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US and North Korea preparing Trump-Kim summit

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The two sides hold talks in the latest sign that the on-off Trump-Kim summit will be held after all. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sbiVNi
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Berlin far-right supporters outnumbered by counter-protest

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Supporters of far-right party AfD were met by at least twice as many counter-protesters, police said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KYkiG0
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Huge fire at Germany's largest theme park

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Thousands of visitors were evacuated when a blaze engulfed part of Europa-Park. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J8JXia
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Colombia votes in first presidential poll since Farc deal

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The first election since a 2016 peace deal with Farc rebels is held amid sharp political divisions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GRC1wt
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Bangladesh anti-drug operation leads to dozens of deaths

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More than 70 people are killed by security forces as part of an operation under way in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J9LEf2
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Syria war: Russians killed in militant raid in Deir al-Zour

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At least four military personnel died in the attack in Deir al-Zour province, Moscow says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sh9E5x
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Irish abortion referendum: How it all unfolded

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The Republic of Ireland has voted overwhelmingly to overturn the abortion ban by 66.4% to 33.6%. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KXZZbS
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France wine auction: 1774 Vin Jaune fetches record price

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A bottle of Vin Jaune dating back to 1774 sells for €103,700 at auction in eastern France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2saR7sx
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Irish abortion referendum: 'Today we say no more'

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Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar praises the "historic" vote to end the country's abortion ban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2INkJqd
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Irish abortion result a seismic shift

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The vote for liberalisation marks a significant break away from the influence of the Catholic Church. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2smgKG7
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Irish abortion referendum: Ireland overturns abortion ban

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The Republic of Ireland votes to overturn its abortion ban with 66.4 % backing reform of the constitution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JaxmuL
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Harvey Weinstein: What next after first charges filed

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The disgraced film mogul is charged with rape and sexual abuse after handing himself in to police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GToV1C
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Migrant crisis: Smugglers 'shot escaping migrants' in Libya

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People smugglers opened fire on 100 migrants trying to flee their clutches, an aid agency reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xem7wx
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What will director Danny Boyle bring to James Bond?

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Will it be a case of Bond, James Bond or will 007 find his Martini both shaken and stirred? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kqkDWF
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Ireland abortion referendum: Quiet revolution - Irish PM

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Leo Varadkar was speaking after exit polls suggested a landslide vote in favour of reforming the law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2saZ0gC
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Korean leaders in ‘Hollywood’ meeting

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South Korea's movie-style video shows its president meet Kim Jong-un for only the second time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JazG4O
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Two French teenagers charged over Despacito YouTube hack

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Two 18-year-olds are charged over a hack that targeted the Latin hit and other pop songs on YouTube. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kpGHAG
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Kilauea volcano: Hawaii homes destroyed by lava

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Helicopter footage shows lava destroying dozens of houses on Hawaii's Big Island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sfLOHo
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Sri Lanka Cricket back match-fixing investigation ahead of Al Jazeera documentary

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Sri Lanka Cricket will extend their "fullest cooperation" over allegations of match-fixing, which are set to be made in an Al Jazeera documentary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kqkl23
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Joshua Holt case: Venezuela freed US 'hostage', says Trump

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Joshua Holt and his Venezuelan partner, held for two years, are expected in Washington on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2INeu1u
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Uganda bus crash kills at least 22, including children

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Children are among the dead after a bus hit a tractor that was driving at night without lights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kqZiMR
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Irish abortion referendum: Why people voted how they did

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A vote for Yes was pro-choice; a vote for No was anti-abortion. So how did Irish people vote, and why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IPjOkT
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Michel Platini: No criminal charges, claims ex-Uefa president

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Ex-Uefa president Michel Platini says he has been told he will not face any criminal charges following a corruption investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LwiBkf
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Ireland abortion referendum: PM hails 'quiet revolution'

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Leo Varadkar hails "quiet revolution" as early results point to "resounding" vote for overturning abortion ban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KYHCUj
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Sesame Street sues over violent, puppet-based Happytime Murders film

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Its creators say the violent, puppet-based Happytime Murders movie violates its good name. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LyAper
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Korean leaders meet in surprise summit

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Leaders of both Koreas meet in border zone as efforts continue to reschedule Donald Trump's summit with Kim Jong-un from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s9XPyV
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Irish abortion referendum: A warm welcome #HomeToVote in Dublin

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Well-wishers greeted people returning home with a warm welcome at Dublin airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GSyCgM
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University head quits amid gynaecology scandal

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The resignation follows allegations of sexual misconduct by a university doctor and a cover-up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LvM2D3
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Armed bystanders gun down Oklahoma City restaurant shooter

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The duo confronted the shooter in the car park outside of the Oklahoma City eatery and shot him dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KW6P1z
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Mussels test positive for opioids in Seattle's Puget Sound

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"It's telling me there's a lot of people taking oxycodone in the Puget Sound area," a researcher says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LtFyVb
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British men 'increasingly' targeted by sextortion

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Experts say that Ivory Coast in West Africa has become a hotspot for the scammers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IMJeUo
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'Wolf-like' creature shot on Montana ranch puzzles experts

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State wildlife experts are seeking DNA analysis to pinpoint the mysterious creature's species. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LtLZaZ
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Tragic tale of nursing mother's snakebite shocks India

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The death of a toddler who drank poisoned breastmilk draws attention to a global health priority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LvSgD2
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Champions League final: Madrid's Liverpool supporters

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A group of Reds-supporting ex-pats and Spaniards look forward to the Champions League final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2INkKX4
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Brazil short on basic goods as fuel strike grinds on

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Shortages of basic goods have been reported across the country and airports are running out of fuel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s89WfJ
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Oleg Deripaska resigns from Rusal amid US sanctions row

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The Russian oligarch leaves the aluminium producer to try shield it from US sanctions against him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IIPXie
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Google and Facebook accused of breaking GDPR laws

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Complaints against the web giants are filed on the first day of the EU's new data protection law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IMSdVL
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Trump: North Korea summit could still happen on 12 June

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The US president says the talks could still be held as planned - a day after cancelling them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sdfB3d
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Barbados elects Mia Mottley as first woman PM

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Mia Mottley will lead the Caribbean island after leading her party to a crushing election victory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2schFc2
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Harvey Weinstein charged with rape in New York

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The Hollywood mogul faces a number of charges in New York relating to two separate women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sdASej
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Spanish rapper on the run after 'terror lyrics' prison sentence

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Valtonyc's sentence for glorifying terrorism raises debate about freedom of speech in Spain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IJNGDf
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Harvey Weinstein: No comment as Hollywood mogul surrenders

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The Hollywood mogul enters NY police station, where he is expected to face sexual misconduct charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LtrGKD
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The 'underground lair' that turned out to be a loo

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The BBC went to investigate an underground lair used as a hideout in India - only to find that it wasn't a bunker at all. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Lww5wa
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Mississauga restaurant bomb: Canada police hunt two suspects

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Investigators want public help to identify the men behind the "horrendous act", which injured 15. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IKiqA1
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Vatican enters prestigious architecture event

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The world's most prestigious architecture event touches on hot topics such as immigration and integration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GNEd8l
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F1 'should not objectify women'

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Boxer Stacey Copeland says it is wrong to objectify women after Lewis Hamilton hailed the return of "beautiful" women to the F1 grid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J9YVo9
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DR Congo boat sinking: River disaster kills 50 people

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River transport is common in DR Congo as there are few roads but the boats are often overloaded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xbfviv
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France 'probes China spy ring': Two ex-agents reported held

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Two former intelligence agents are suspected of passing state secrets to China, French media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xbZOHN
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Trump and Kim: An on/off bromance

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Donald Trump calls off his meeting with Kim Jong-un, in another twist in their turbulent story. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KSRsqp
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Bishop Curry: 'I love President Trump and I pray for him'

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The bishop who lit up the royal wedding has turned his attention to Washington. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LsSKcM
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Fox catches rabbit, then eagle swoops in

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A mid-air tug of war ensued, above San Juan Island in the US state of Washington. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KSOhiF
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MH17 : Russia 'liable' for downing airliner over Ukraine

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Australia and the Netherlands formally accuse Russia of responsibility for downing flight MH17. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sa4l7W
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Police find $28m cash in ex-leader's bags

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The raids are part of a police investigation linked to the 1MDB corruption scandal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J7guVA
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Tiahleigh Palmer: The 12-year-old murdered by her foster father

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Australian Tiahleigh Palmer was killed by her foster father who feared his son had got her pregnant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J5PA0d
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YouTube star John 'TotalBiscuit' Bain dies aged 33

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Game critic John Bain - known as TotalBiscuit and the Cynical Brit - dies of cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J2GuBt
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The people most let down by scrapped N Korea talks

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North and South Koreans had high hopes for peace with the now-cancelled Trump-Kim summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IHOvwd
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Moses Farrow defends Woody Allen over Dylan Farrow abuse claim

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The director's son says he "can no longer stay silent" in a post his sister Dylan calls "hurtful". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LqDMnX
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Woman fights off grizzly bear, then walks to safety

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Despite severe injuries, Amber Kornak walked two miles to her car and drove to find medical help. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LrpIKP
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Yemen war: Wedding party that turned into a 'bloodbath'

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Sameeh was at the wedding in April when his father Ali was killed by a Saudi airstrike in rural Yemen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KQx0Xv
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Trump pulls out of North Korea summit

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US-North Korea summit will not take place, Donald Trump says from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J3jimE
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Trump: NFL kneelers 'maybe shouldn't be in country'

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"You have to stand proudly for the national anthem or you shouldn't be playing," Mr Trump says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KRCGQS
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GDPR: Tech firms struggle with EU's new privacy rules

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EU residents are being blocked from several services and in some cases having their accounts wiped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IKhewt
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Sweden approves new law recognizing sex without consent as rape

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The parliament approves a new law saying that the lack of consent, even without violence, is a crime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IFygjf
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Socotra, the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean, becomes a disaster zone

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Socotra, one of the most biologically unique places on Earth, is hit by a powerful cyclone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s3x7aT
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Italy student flies home from Pakistan after forced abortion

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The woman named Farah was rescued after accusing her family of luring her from Italy to Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2saCPaa
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Royal wedding 2018: Preacher on becoming 'breakout star'

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Bishop Curry speaks to the BBC's Religion Editor, Martin Bashir, about his royal wedding sermon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s5ovRa
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South Africa's Ramaphosa gives half his pay to Mandela charity

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South Africa's president is one of the richest men in the country, with a fortune of around $450m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xbgrU4
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N Korea nuclear test tunnels 'destroyed'

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Journalists invited to the Punggye-ri site say a series of demolition explosions took place. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IFOARc
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Dresden unexploded bomb: Experts fail to defuse WW2 device

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Police form a cordon around the site where the WW2 bomb was found and urge people to stay away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GLmD4K
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MH17 missile owned by Russian brigade, investigators say

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All 298 people on board the Malaysian Airlines flight were killed as it was shot down over Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GLPiGK
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NBA star Sterling Brown stun-gunned in police video

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Sterling Brown told police "you didn't have to touch me" after they used a stun-gun on him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IKaT4j
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Turkmens warned over presidential toilet paper

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Police inspect lavatories for people using newspapers with leader's photo to wipe themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KOMxH1
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Boko Haram crisis: Amnesty accuses Nigeria troops of rape

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Women were separated from their husbands and raped in refugee camps, says Amnesty International. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KSkFCa
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Australian gran sentenced to death in Malaysia over drugs

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The 54-year-old Australian was found to be carrying 1.1kg of crystal methamphetamine in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s8tcca
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Australian cat-proof fence protects endangered species

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The world's longest pest-proof fence will protect native animals in the Australian outback. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LoVuIo
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Liam Gallagher meets his daughter, Molly Moorish, for first time

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The singer poses for a photo with his 21-year-old daughter, whom he had previously never met. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s5w8ac
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Deutsche Bank to cut more than 7,000 jobs

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The move comes as Germany's biggest lender attempts to return to profitability. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IGtFNT
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India PM Modi accepts fitness challenge from cricketer Virat Kohli

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Top athletes and ministers have been joining in with a trending social media exercise campaign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IKd0VG
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UK 'thief' held in woods hideout in France

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The ex-British soldier, who is suspected of a number of burglaries, spent five months on the run. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x52FSK
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Italy president names novice Giuseppe Conte as populist PM

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The president names political novice Giuseppe Conte as prime minister in a bid to end 11 weeks of deadlock. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LoCdqt
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Tesla Autopilot: Name deceptive, claim groups

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Two consumer rights group claim the marketing for the driving assistant technology is deceptive and misleading. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IIVqBq
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Macedonia ex-PM Gruevski jailed over luxury Mercedes purchase

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Nikola Gruevski was found guilty of unlawfully influencing officials in the purchase of a luxury car. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J4Oq5h
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Trump-Kim summit 'depends on Kim' - Mike Pompeo

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says a bad deal with the secretive state is not an option. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IDU0fw
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NFL clubs to be fined if players kneel

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American football players to be fined if they kneel during the national anthem under new policy from the NFL from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Lr22pY
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Steam store school-shooting game 'appalling'

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An anti-gun violence charity calls for a school-shooting video game to be dropped from Steam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2knKI97
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Trump lawyer 'paid by Ukraine' to arrange White House talks

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Michael Cohen took at least $400,000 to arrange a meeting between Ukraine leader and Trump, sources tell BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LokQGh
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo: Patients 'taken to church'

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Two of the three patients who were taken from the treatment centre for prayers have died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GK2YSA
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Sony says PlayStation 4 is in 'final phase' of its life cycle

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The announcement is being seen as a sign that a new, more powerful console is on the way. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s7cIRt
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Turkish lira dives against the dollar

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The Turkish currency hits a record low on fears over the government will meddle with interest rates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s2vv1j
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FBI admits over-counting locked iPhones and other mobiles

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The use of numerous databases resulted in individual iPhones being erroneously counted multiple times. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s77ZPO
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Maori facial tattoo slammed as cultural appropriation

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How a non-Maori wearing a Maori tattoo kicks off a debate on the regaining of cultural identity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IIned2
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New York parents win legal battle to evict son, 30

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Michael Rotondo has defied several eviction notices from his parents, who told him to get a job. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J2Aitf
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Wael Abbas: Prominent Egyptian blogger 'arrested'

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Police raided Wael Abbas's home in Cairo overnight and took him away blindfolded, his lawyer says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x5VHgh
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Grenfell Inquiry: What questions will be answered?

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Frankie McCamley explains the aims of the Grenfell Inquiry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KPMzi7
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Olof Palme murder: Swedish police explore 'new lead' in unsolved case

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Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was shot dead in Stockholm in 1986 and the case remains unsolved. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x2K3D3
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From the CIA to the NBA: The women making history this week

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It's been a good week for shattered glass ceilings in the Land of the Free... from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IHTpFN
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BMW cars found to contain more than a dozen flaws

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China-based researchers are working with the carmaker to patch the security problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s6IE8L
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Paraguay tribe joins search for missing Austrian tourist

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Wilhelm Wabnegg went missing on 2 May in the dense forests of a national park in northern Paraguay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IKNKPj
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Macron French reforms: SNCF workers vote down changes

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As three months of strikes continue, French rail workers unanimously reject a raft of changes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s20Jpc
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Steve Bannon on Newsnight talks Trump, racism and the Mueller investigation

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Steve Bannon on Newsnight talks Trump, racism and the Mueller investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GHTdo8
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US warns staff in China: Beware of unusual sounds

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A US diplomatic employee suffers a brain injury after experiencing abnormal "sounds and pressure". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KPtJYr
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Saudi Arabia widens crackdown on women's rights activists

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Ten people are now being detained, activists say, just weeks before a ban on women driving is lifted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GIgQgi
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How drones could help save lives at sea

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The RNLI and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency trial uses drones to spot humans in distress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IEaBM7
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German firm apologises for 'racist' post linked to Meghan Markle

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An image of a chocolate sweet in a bridal dress asked: "Wouldn't you also want to be Meghan today?" from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s54rxz
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Honduras plane crash: Private jet splits in half in crash landing

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All on board survived the crash landing of the chartered jet flying from Texas to Honduras. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J0vqVG
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Santa Fe school shooting: Hundreds at Sabika Sheikh funeral

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The funeral of student Sabika Sheikh, killed in last week's US school shooting, is held in Karachi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s6isuX
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R Kelly: Too late to stop my influence

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The embattled R&B star says it is "too late" for campaigners to erase him from musical history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kmezPf
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Trump-Kim summit: Commemorative coin sparks ridicule

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The coin hails "peace talks" between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un but critics say it may not even happen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LowcKu
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Hawaii volcano lava flows into power plant site

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Emergency crews remove highly flammable substances amid fears "a very deadly gas" could be released. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s46X7k
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'I want to be like Mo Salah'

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Aspiring footballers in Mo Salah's hometown are taking inspiration from the Liverpool FC ace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kdjstJ
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Myanmar Rohingya militants massacred Hindus, says Amnesty

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Militants in Myanmar killed dozens of Hindus during attacks last August, says Amnesty International. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LkFNSp
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Italian populists' PM candidate Conte facing CV scrutiny

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Giuseppe Conte, 54, is accused of embellishing his academic record on his official CV. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GF3RvX
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Zuckerberg apologises to European Parliament for 'harm'

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Facebook founder faces questions from European lawmakers over data scandal and fake news from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x3F6tM
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Palestinians demand full ICC investigation into 'Israeli war crimes'

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The foreign minister submits a referral detailing what he says is evidence of alleged Israeli crimes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ICVO8I
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New York parents sue 30-year-old son who refuses to move out

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Despite offers of money and help finding a new place, the 30-year-old refuses to leave home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IF9M9W
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Google search reveals names of rape victims

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Search engine promises to remove such sensitive content if people alert them to it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s0cfk0
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Israel complains over Dutch TV Eurovision parody

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A primetime TV show is criticised after it uses Israel's winning song to highlight violence in Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s3VxAA
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Korea: Hoping for peace at a fake DMZ

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A replica of the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) separating North and South Korea is drawing tourists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xasb9x
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Is Trump administration losing the China trade war?

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The president prides himself on his deal-making, but the Chinese are claiming the upper hand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s0l26A
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Sex abuse and the Catholic Church: What happened?

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A complex and longstanding scandal explained, in less than 500 words. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KIhPzy
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Doctors explain Michael Jackson's impossible dance move

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Spine experts reveal the improbable dynamics of the "Smooth Criminal" lean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GGy7Gu
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Eagle Creek wildfire: Oregon judge orders boy to pay $36m

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The boy threw a firework into a canyon, sparking a huge wildfire in Oregon that burned for months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IERWQl
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Nine die as Tuticorin sterlite copper protest turns violent

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Police opened fire when a crowd opposed to a copper smelter unit stormed government offices in Tamil Nadu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rYH2xM
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Elon Musk admits Tesla braking flaw

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Flaws pointed out in a review of Tesla's Model 3 have prompted Elon Musk to make changes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x2oaDO
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Moscow stations get World Cup selfie spots

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Moscow railway and underground stations will get designated spots for talking the best selfie. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GFa3Uo
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Trump and South Korea's Moon hold talks on Kim summit

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South Korea's leader is in Washington ahead of the US and North Korean leaders' historic summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LjSs80
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Bodycam shows moment police arrived at Trump resort shooting

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Video shows officers arriving on the scene at Donald Trump's Miami golf resort. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IEAU50
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F-35 stealth fighter sees first combat, in Israeli operation

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Israel confirms the US-made jet, from the world's costliest military programme, was used recently. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s3awe4
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Sweden sends out leaflets on how to prepare for war

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A government leaflet sent to every household suggests stocking up on sardines, lentils and candles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kh1nuQ
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Danish minister Stojberg provokes Ramadan row

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Inger Stojberg suggested Muslims should take time off work because of potential safety risks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s1mlBm
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Panama says new evidence shows 1994 plane crash 'terrorist' incident

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The country's president orders the case to be reopened after receiving Israeli intelligence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GDkUyk
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Tibet activist jailed in China over language campaign

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Tashi Wangchuk was arrested after speaking to the New York Times about preserving his native language. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IFECiH
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Belarus slams UK embassy over rainbow flag on day against homophobia

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Officials accuse the UK of challenging "traditional values" as it marked the day against homophobia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x4m86c
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Nipah virus death toll rises in India

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Ten people are now known to have died from the virus, a doctor tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s5Qroj
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Venezuela election: Fourteen ambassadors recalled after Maduro win

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Fourteen ambassadors are recalled and the US threatens sanctions after Nicolás Maduro's re-election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GAsDx7
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Iconic Hollywood film poster creator Bill Gold dies

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Bill Gold had a hand in over 2,000 posters, including those for Casablanca and A Clockwork Orange. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s4Hiwf
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Missing microbes 'cause' childhood cancer

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Early exposure to microbes may help protect children against a type of leukaemia, says a UK scientist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kcl7j6
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Clinton takes a dig at Trump with a Russian hat

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At a Yale graduation ceremony, Hilary Clinton takes a swipe at US President Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s7ldwf
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Barack and Michelle Obama to make TV and films for Netflix

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The power couple "will produce a diverse mix of content" for the streaming service. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IzQv9W
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Italy populist government pact: Candidate for prime minister named

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Law professor Giuseppe Conte is the choice of the Five Star Movement and League to lead coalition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kdZTSc
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Syria war: Army takes full control of Damascus after ousting IS

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The military declares the capital "secure" after clearing a small enclave held by IS militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LgoYrM
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U-turn over Facebook chief's EU meeting

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Mark Zuckerberg agrees to allow his session with European politicians to be broadcast on the web. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GDkgRh
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'Permanent' interstellar visitor found

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An asteroid from beyond our Solar System has been orbiting near Jupiter for billions of years, scientists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GC7qmv
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How Venezuela's crisis developed and worsened

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As President Maduro is re-elected, BBC News takes a closer look at the crisis rocking Venezuela. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1WEjHMN
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Hard-hitting speeches at Billboard Music Awards

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Kelly Clarkson, Janet Jackson and Luis Fonsi discussed some serious issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Lisdit
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China launch will prep for Moon landing

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China has launched a relay satellite to prepare for a Moon rover mission planned for later in the year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KIovO6
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US vows 'strongest sanctions in history' on Iran

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The top US diplomat says Iran will be "battling to keep its economy alive" after sanctions take effect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rXEIrL
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Hawaii volcano: Warning of toxic gas plumes from Kilauea

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The hazardous plumes form as molten rock from the erupting Kilauea volcano hits the Pacific Ocean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rWof72
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Iran mushroom poisoning: More than 800 sick from deadly fungi

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People in Iran are warned not to buy loose mushrooms after at least 800 people fall ill and 11 die. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IYxz4a
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Japanese climber dies on eighth Everest attempt

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Nobukazu Kuriki had lost all but one finger due to frostbite in a previous climb. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LjNCrp
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German police stop 'truant' families at airport

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Trying to avoid peak holiday time could mean fines for some Bavarian parents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LjXmSE
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French Muslim student Maryam Pougetoux hits back over headscarf claims

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A French student union leader was accused by ministers of using her headscarf for political gain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IBMy4w
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Commonwealth Games: Fifty athletes in Australia 'illegally'

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Almost 200 more are in the process of claiming asylum after this year's Commonwealth Games. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rZlKAg
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US man squeals to police on persistent pig

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A man in Ohio is saved by officers when an escaped swine follows him home on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KI6b7M
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Kilauea: What happens when lava meets the sea

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BBC correspondent Chris Buckler explains what happens when lava flow meets the sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J1mzTo
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Sante Fe school shooting: Suspect 'was rejected' by victim Shana Fisher

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Shana Fisher endured "months of problems" over the suspected killer's advances, her mother says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IF1ZVO
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Could illegal mines in Ghana lead to an increase in chocolate prices?

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There's a warning that cocoa plantations in Ghana are being turned into illegal gold mines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IB0GLu
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Kiev Liverpool fan opens home ahead of Champions League final

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Yuriy is one of the local fans embarrassed about hotel prices in the city ahead of the Champions League final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GEeS0w
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Janet rails against domestic abuse in awards speech

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"Women will no longer be controlled or abused," says the star as she accepts the Billboard Icon award. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ICkPAA
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Deadly Nipah virus claims victims in India

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Nipah is "top of the list" of 10 priority diseases the WHO has identified for the next major outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LhWcXD
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Venezuela's Maduro wins re-election

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Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro wins re-election in a vote marred by an opposition boycott. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LkqY22
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Lost photos of an old New York summer

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Almost 3,000 newly-discovered photos show New Yorkers having fun during the city's darkest days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kfwMO1
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Trump seeks probe into FBI election campaign 'infiltration'

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The US president wants to know if the FBI was ordered to penetrate his campaign for political purposes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wWmM5z
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First baby in 12 years born on remote Brazil island

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Births are banned on the remote island and the mother says she did not know she was pregnant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IVGOC1
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Royal wedding 2018: How the world watched it

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From Meghan's old school to ex-pats in Spain, millions of people were doing the same thing on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GyvZAR
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US and China halt imposing import tariffs

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No specific numbers are given, but the deal appears to have ended the imminent threat of a trade war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x3gmSu
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Chelsea owner Abramovich experiences UK visa renewal 'delay'

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A source close to the Chelsea owner says the renewal process is taking "a little longer than usual". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IvMyTH
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Santa Fe High School shooting: Who are the victims?

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More about the two substitute teachers and eight students who were killed on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gyduwl
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Cuba plane crash: Damojh company 'had safety complaints'

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Several prior complaints were made against the charter company behind a plane crash that killed 110. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KG6n7w
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Syria war: IS militants 'leave Damascus suburbs'

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Activists say there has been an evacuation but Syrian officials deny any ceasefire deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IwQnrJ
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Royal Wedding 2018: How black culture featured

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Meet the black gospel choir and African American preacher who took centre-stage at the royal wedding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LfHPn1
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Saudi Arabia women's driving activists 'targeted in smear campaign'

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With weeks to go until Saudi women are allowed to drive, activists face arrests and death threats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LeBlEV
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Venezuela election: Everything you need to know

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The opposition cries foul, but the election goes ahead anyway as President Maduro seeks re-election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x2Xq6m
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China agrees to import more goods and services from US

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The agreement should dampen fears of a looming trade war between the two countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GzZFgK
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Hawaii volcano: Man hit by lava in first serious Kilauea injury

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A man suffers serious leg injuries as Hawaii continues to battle the eruption of the Kilauea volcano. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Iz7mtq
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Texas shooting: Houston police chief 'hits rock bottom' on gun reform

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The police chief of Houston says he has "hit rock bottom" after a school shooting left 10 dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gx2OxL
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Luc Besson: French film director accused of rape

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The director of Leon and The Fifth Element has denied the allegation through his lawyer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IA6Ifu
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Cannes 2018: Japanese indie Shoplifters wins Palme d'Or

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Runner-up to the coveted prize for best film was Spike Lee's anti-racism satire BlacKkKlansman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IvxSnx
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Royal wedding 2018: Inside glam US viewing party... at 6:45am

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About 200 Americans rose very early to watch the wedding at a glitzy bash in Washington. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rSPr6O
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Cuba plane crash: Island starts two days of national mourning

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Two days of national mourning are declared, after the crash near Havana killed more than 100 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rWfvx0
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Najib Razak: Scandal-hit ex-Malaysia PM condemns police raids

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The raids at properties linked to the ousted prime minister were linked to a big corruption scandal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IxCUzS
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Cuba plane crash site 'very painful' scene

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More than 100 people have died in the crash near Havana but three women were pulled from the wreckage alive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GvxAXW
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Royal wedding 2018: US Bishop wows with address

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Bishop Curry of the US Episcopal Church gave the address at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rSnpbl
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Royal wedding 2018: Royalty of the celebrity world arrive

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Guests including David and Victoria Beckham, as well as George and Amal Clooney, have arrived. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rWp3Ij
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India Karnataka: Modi ally resigns in regional crisis

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Karnataka's chief minister resigns after failing to prove he had a majority in the region's assembly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wX0CQM
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Santa Fe school shooting: Pakistan exchange student among victims

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Sabika Sheikh and teacher Cynthia Tisdale are among the first named school shooting victims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IrpHbM
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South China Sea dispute: China lands bombers on island

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For the first time, Beijing has sent long-range bombers to a disputed island in the flashpoint region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rTBEMo
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Santa Fe school shooting: Tears at vigil for victims

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Memories are shared at a vigil for those who died when a pupil opened fire at Santa Fe High School. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rZP0H8
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Hawaii's Kilauea: Volcano's dramatic images explained

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The eruption of Hawaii's Kīlauea has produced striking images - but what's going on underneath? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LeE40N
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What happened to Cape Town's 'Day Zero'?

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Cape Town's "Day Zero" when taps would run dry, has been postponed - but drought problems remain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IrUzJr
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Boeing 737 crashes near Havana airport

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Boeing 737 crashes shortly after take-off from Havana, Cuban media report from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IRtQ8d
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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts

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Lava from the volcano has wrecked dozens of homes and forced hundreds of people to be evacuated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rRlWSB
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Texas student: 'I just ran as fast as I could'

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Two Santa Fe High School students describe the immediate aftermath of the mass shooting on their campus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2k70mW0
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Cristina Garcia: California lawmaker cleared of harassment

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The investigation has also ordered Cristina Garcia to take sensitivity training. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LdOii8
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Student describes moments after shooting

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A student at Santa Fe High School in Texas describes fleeing campus after a gunman opened fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kzy81k
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Santa Fe High School: 'Multiple fatalities' reported in shooting

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The sheriff of Harris County says his officers are responding to a "multiple-casualty incident". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IQOmWE
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Handbag raids at dawn in Malaysia

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Trolleys full of luxury goods and cash have been wheeled away from the home of Malaysia's ex-PM Najib Razak, according to police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rU9m4n
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Airbnb to report homeowners' income to Danish tax authorities

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The rental site will report homeowners' income to the Danish tax authorities in the first deal of its kind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ivkc7Z
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Birkin bags vs $4 sandals in Malaysia's corruption scandal

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How Birkin handbags and cheap shoes became a symbol of change for many Malaysians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rRtLrE
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Police shoot gunman at Trump-owned resort in Florida

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The man, who was rambling about the US president, was shot and injured at a golf resort in Florida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2k5iVd4
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How likely is your e-cigarette to explode?

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As a man dies from an exploding vape pen, we ask how dangerous are the devices? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KD89Gz
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All Chile's 34 bishops offer resignation to Pope over sex abuse scandals

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They asked for forgiveness from victims of clerical sex abuse after meeting the Pope in Rome. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wTDHWn
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Italy populists Five Star and League launch government pact

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Italy's anti-establishment leaders have a joint manifesto but no nominee for PM yet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IquuKt
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Belgium migrants: Girl 'shot' after police van chase

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A two-year-old caught up in a police chase in Belgium died from a gunshot wound to the face, media say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rTK71V
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Trump to announce new federal funding curbs on US abortion clinics

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Clinics funded with government money will be banned from giving patients information on abortions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IsYS7d
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Catfish suspended over Nev Schulman sexual harassment claims

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MTV has suspended production of the show after claims of sexual harassment against host Nev Schulman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LcSTkE
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The Indian lawmakers being guarded in 'secret locations'

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Indians are captivated by the political chaos that is unfolding on their television screens. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KAVvru
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Israel's Gaza response 'wholly disproportionate' - UN rights chief

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The UN rights chief sharply attacks Israel for killing Palestinians "caged in a toxic slum". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IQX7A1
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Growing resistance to antifungal drugs 'a global issue'

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Scientists warn this could lead to more outbreaks of disease and affect people who are already ill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GuQLRB
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Cambridge Analytica starts bankruptcy proceedings in US

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The firm at the centre of the Facebook data row has filed legal papers that will see it wound up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gtdg9F
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Ex-spy Sergei Skripal discharged after poisoning

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The Russian ex-spy was found slumped on a bench in Salisbury on 4 March from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wUSssc
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Georgia seeks to put itself on movie map

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The most recent film to have been shot there is a fake news comedy starring Katherine Parkinson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IuZQzC
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GQ pokes fun at Vanity Fair with extra arms and legs on 'comedy' cover

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Anyone misplace a leg? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kblwCF
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Estonia's Kanepi town adopts cannabis leaf flag after online poll

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Kanepi, whose name derives from the word for marijuana, took the step after a controversial poll. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rS0WuY
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China car app Didi updates safety measures after murder

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The country's equivalent of Uber is overhauling a service following the murder of a female passenger from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rOLgbn
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Gina Haspel confirmed as CIA's first female director

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The CIA veteran was criticised for overseeing a "black site" where terror suspects were tortured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rOpaGA
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Colorado city unanimously votes to ban assault-style rifles

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Gun rights advocates say they will sue the city of Boulder after it voted to ban semi-automatic rifles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rPBaI3
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Survivor of the Rwandan Genocide makes plea for peace.

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Clemantine Wamariya, who fled the Rwandan Genocide aged six and is a human rights advocate, makes a plea for peace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ioz77P
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Poland stops 'Russian hybrid war groups'

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Poland says Russian networks were trying to foment Polish hostility to Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GrQ8bG
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California blast leads to arrest of victim's business partner

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He was not arrested over the blast but on suspicion of possessing an unregistered destructive device. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gvpm2c
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Kerry James Marshall: Record $21.1m sale for Chicago artwork

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Past Times depicts African-American life, a central theme to Kerry James Marshall's work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LbC35B
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Singapore's measures to reduce short-sightedness

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As global rates of short-sightedness - or myopia - increase around the world, Singapore is hoping to buck the trend with three simple but innovative solutions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Irn6KT
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Royal wedding: Emmanuel Macron sends best wishes to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

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The French president says he hopes to watch the ceremony on TV, and will send them his best regards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kz6LEG
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Explosive eruption at Hawaii volcano

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Explosive eruption at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano sends ash thousands of metres into the sky from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rOWrk8
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US Surgeon General Jerome Adams helps sick patient on Delta flight

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US Surgeon General Jerome Adams helps with a medical emergency on board a Delta Air Lines plane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L7YOr7
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Nigerian students 'tied to cross and whipped' for being late

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Three people, including the school's headteacher, are under arrest in Nigeria after the incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wNGdNX
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North Korea turns on 'incompetent' South

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Angry at US military drills, Pyongyang says it will not talk to South Korea until issues are settled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IMUEGR
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New York man threatens to report Spanish-speaking staff to authorities

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Video shows a customer threatening to call immigration authorities on staff at a New York restaurant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2INyowA
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YouTube unveils new music streaming service

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The new app will combine millions of official songs with all the music already on YouTube. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rOEYZ3
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Venezuela political prisoners 'revolt' at Caracas jail

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Anxious relatives gather after reports of an uprising in a former shopping centre now used as a jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wP1d6X
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Belgium migrants: Girl found dead after police chase van

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A young girl's body is discovered after Belgian police pursue a van carrying up to 30 migrants, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IoDPTd
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Hawaii's Volcano Kilauea spews out 'ballistic blocks'

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But projectile boulders are not the only hazard facing islanders near the erupting Mount Kilauea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wOrzWB
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Whitney Houston was 'sexually abused', film claims

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The documentary alleges that Houston's cousin, Dee Dee Warwick, abused her as a child. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2INPXMN
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Scientists detect oxygen legacy of first stars

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The very first stars to shine in the Universe left a tell-tale trace in a far-distant galaxy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wPDIe9
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Trump financial disclosure: What did we learn?

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How did the president's businesses do during his first year in office? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L6p4lC
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Bee crisis: EU court backs near-total neonicotinoids ban

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Three insecticides blamed for bee colony collapses will be restricted to greenhouses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ip1uCT
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California parents 'waterboarded and shot' children

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Prosecutors detail the "continuous abuse" of ten children in a San Francisco suburb. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rNxkPF
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Is removing 'Aboriginal' from birth certificates whitewashing history?

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One indigenous Australian was shocked to discover his relatives' birth records had been altered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rQOKd4
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Yanny or laurel: The sound dividing the internet

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Yanny or laurel? Here's why everyone is hearing different words - and what it means. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IJB7ab
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US birth rates drop to lowest since 1987

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Births decreased among young women and teenagers but increased among those aged between 40 and 44. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GowEog
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Stormy Daniels: Trump discloses payment to reimburse lawyer

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An ethics watchdog says Mr Trump should have revealed the payment, which he formerly denied, sooner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KtqmWM
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Stan Lee: Comic book legend, 95, 'sues old company for $1bn'

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The Spider-man co-creator files lawsuit over improper sale of his company and digital impersonation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L7IhUe
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Robot stands in for US student at graduation

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Cynthia Pettway was too sick to attend the ceremony in Alabama, so her school came up with another plan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L6RewN
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Russia's military hot water bottle blowers

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The unique skills of Russia's armed forces were on display at the World Military Wrestling Championship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IqLzjE
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Pope warns nuns to use 'sobriety' on social media

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The guidance is intended to safeguard silence and recollection in monastic life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rKszWW
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Larry Nassar: Michigan State University to pay $500m to abuse victims

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More than 300 women and girls who accuse the ex-sports doctor of sexual assault will receive $500m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Im3FqX
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Micronation founder Eli Avivi dies in Israel

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Eli Avivi led the micronation of Achzivland and was one of its two residents for nearly 50 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wHuYXg
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Burundi's President Nkurunziza: First a third term, now a seven-year mandates

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The referendum could see President Pierre Nkurunziza's mandate extended and has sparked fears of more violence in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wM0005
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Saudi women troll men telling them 'You won't drive'

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Women in Saudi Arabia are hitting back at men telling them: "You won't drive," on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IKx7q0
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North Korea summit: US hopeful Trump-Kim meet will go ahead

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North Korea says it may cancel the meeting after a top Trump aide's "reckless" remarks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2In7nAH
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Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania in anti-fake news campaign

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A new law in Kenya imposes fines of up to $50,000 and/or up to two years in prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2k0XMAN
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Gaza: The history behind the anger

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The BBC's Paul Adams explains the issues at the root of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wIQMC4
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Trump helped Europe lose its illusions - Tusk

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European Council President Donald Tusk accuses Washington of "capricious assertiveness". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2k5HS8B
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Senate panel releases report on 2016 Trump Tower meeting

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The 2016 meeting is a part of the ongoing Russia meddling investigation by the Justice Department. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GmHCL3
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Beirut Pride cancelled after organiser detained

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The organiser of Lebanon's Beirut Pride says authorities detained him on Monday night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IGFwL4
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Vault 7 inquiry: CIA data leak suspect named by media

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Joshua Schulte is suspected of leaking secret documents but instead faces charges over abuse images. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KwaGSv
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Syria war: OPCW says chlorine used in February attack

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The global chemical weapons watchdog says chlorine was released from cylinders in Saraqeb. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GqJxhK
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Why some Commonwealth Games athletes overstay their visas

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A group who face deportation in Australia have made a "huge" decision, an ex-Cameroon athlete says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wQ1bLY
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Aliso Viejo blast: Mystery explosion kills woman in Orange County California

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Reports say a package may have caused the explosion at a building south of Los Angeles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IHvDwD
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Why is Spanish Iberico cured ham so expensive?

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A single leg costs hundreds of pounds and increasing demand is pushing prices up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rM5VMZ
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Disappearing Tarn: Tasmanian lake's return delights visitors

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Nearly always dry, the tarn has delighted visitors after filling with a rare amount of water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IMZdBa
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New Girl: Zooey Deschanel bids 'bittersweet' farewell to sitcom

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The two-part series finale of Zooey Deschanel's comedy show has aired in the US - with a twist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2k1PVTu
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Russia World Cup: Argentina 'flirting manual' panned

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Argentina's football association is panned for giving advice about flirting in Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ik2lVr
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Indonesia violence: Samurai sword-armed men target police station

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Four men are killed attacking a police station in the latest violence linked to Islamist militancy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IoRsxw
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Venezuela seizes Kellogg cereal factory after closure

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Venezuela president Nicolas Maduro says the plant has been handed to workers and will continue output. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rJyoUG
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Italy's populists aim to challenge EU on debt and migrants

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The parties say they are close to a government deal and one plan is to wipe out billions in debt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jYZYsB
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Polycystic ovary syndrome: Scientists closer to understanding cause

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A common cause of infertility may be due to a hormonal imbalance before birth, researchers say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rKq9qF
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N Korea cancels talks with South

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North Korea also warned the US over the fate of the Kim Jong-un summit with Donald Trump from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rHU7fA
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Frogs and goats banned on American Airlines

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American Airlines updates its policy on therapy animals, and bans tusked animals from flying. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jX88Sc
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Police force escorts slain officer's son to school

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The son of an officer killed during a homicide investigation makes an emotional return to school. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rJo8Li
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India flyover collapse kills at least 18 in Varanasi

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Cars were crushed beneath tonnes of concrete when a pillar for the under-construction road toppled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2InWQ8w
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Gaza violence: Israelis and Palestinians in fierce exchanges at UN

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Palestinian and Israeli UN envoys trade bitter accusations after Monday's killing of 58 Palestinians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wM7Yqg
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Embattled Kaspersky to open Swiss data centre 'for transparency'

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Cyber-security firm Kaspersky will move infrastructure after it was linked to Kremlin spying. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IIgET2
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Letters 'shame' voters before Pennsylvania primary elections

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The notes warn that there will be a follow-up revealing who voted in Tuesday's primary elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L5zfXQ
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Lars von Trier serial killer film prompts walkout

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Film critics walk out of controversial director Lars von Trier's violent serial killer screening in Cannes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KswO0q
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What's at the root of the Gaza conflict?

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The BBC's Jeremy Bowen explains the reason why people have been protesting in Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IplcdF
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US author Tom Wolfe dies aged 87

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Wolfe wrote perhaps the defining American novel of the Reagan era in The Bonfire of the Vanities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jZz5Vy
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Spike Lee tells world to ‘wake up’ over Trump

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The director lambasts US President Donald Trump during a fiery conference at Cannes Film Festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2k0JOiu
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Gun firm staff on trial over Mexico exports

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Six former Heckler & Koch staff are accused of illegally exporting rifles to violence-wracked Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ImhHEO
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Israel-Palestinian conflict: Life in the Gaza Strip

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Find out more about what it is like to live in the Gaza Strip, from the economy to education, health and water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WhINNE
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Amazon and Starbucks blast Seattle tax to fight homelessness

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The local council wants the two Seattle-based giants to help fight homelessness in the US city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KogFsE
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Italy anti-abortion posters spark outcry in Rome

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A campaign labelling abortion as the "prime cause of femicide" prompts calls for the mayor to intervene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IjWMlL
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China Sichuan Airlines pilot 'half sucked out of plane' survives

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A Chinese passenger plane makes an emergency landing after its windscreen blows out at 32,000ft. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GhTDRF
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Cannes 2018: Kristen Stewart goes barefoot despite high heels rule

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The actress seemed to be protesting against the red carpet dress code at the film festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jVmRNA
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Gap says sorry for T-shirts with 'incorrect map' of China

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The US retailer is the latest firm to anger China by not adhering to its territorial claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KqToGH
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Is this a pigeon? A 2011 meme reincarnated in 2018

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"It's like my son got elected president and then got a full face tattoo," says translator of 'Is this a pigeon?' fame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rFLaUc
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Turkey Erdogan: German furore over football photos with stars

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Posing for photos with the Turkish president lands footballers Özil and Gündogan in hot water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IjeING
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George Soros: Foundation quits Hungary over 'repressive' policies

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The decision comes as the government moves to tighten its grip on non-government organisations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jVIIEF
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Jerusalem embassy: Why Trump's move was not about peace

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Why moving the US embassy to Jerusalem was more about Trumpian politics than making peace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IH2ZM1
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Why an Australian supermarket chain is locking up baby milk

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The move by Australian chain Coles follows controversy about the resale of products in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ICTOMT
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‘Pakistan's army tried to hack my Facebook’

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A harassed human rights activist reveals to the BBC how she was a target for repeated cyber attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IF9saA
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Activists mock US gun culture with Chicago 'gun-sharing' dock

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The art installation aims to show obtaining a gun in the US can be as easy as renting a bike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L04NOA
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Gaza violence: Israel defends actions as 55 Palestinians killed

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Israel's PM says his military acted in self defence, as Palestinians condemn a "massacre". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IG1DkN
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Indonesia's Mount Merapi erupts as campers cook breakfast

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A group of hikers has a lucky escape on Indonesia's Mount Merapi volcano. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IfZOvJ
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Sam Nzima: The man behind the iconic photo of the fight against apartheid

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Sam Nzima dashed to the scene of a shooting in 1976 just in time to see a child falling to the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rH6zfH
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Lois Lane actress Margot Kidder dies aged 69

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Margot Kidder, known for her role as Lois Lane in 1978's Superman, died at her home on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rHMtli
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US ruling opens way for states-wide sports betting

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Gambling shares in the US and UK surge after the Supreme Court paves the way for legalised sports betting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GdpW4t
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Catalans elect new separatist leader Quim Torra

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Quim Torra is committed to Catalan independence despite Spain's crackdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wCKeVn
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Double amputee Xia Boyu makes history on Everest summit

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Xia Boyu lost his feet to frostbite after giving his sleeping bag to a sick teammate in 1975. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jZjllb
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DR Congo: Why do tourists go to Virunga National Park?

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Africa's oldest park has been forced to suspend tourism following following the killing of a ranger and the abduction of tourists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IjqKX4
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Palestinians killed in Gaza-Israel border clashes

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Israeli forces clashed with Palestinians amid protests ahead of the US embassy opening. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Iiw5hq
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Does LeBron James really have a photographic memory?

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Basketball player LeBron James has astounded fans with his memory - here's his total recall secret. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IeDemZ
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The Afghan girls returning to school

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Schools in Achin stood empty for two years - now local girls are back to get an education. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kk7FVn
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Eurovision 2018: Netta returns to Israel after win

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She greeted fans on the tarmac in Tel Aviv with a speech and a dance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ge214U
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Director Lars von Trier returns to Cannes

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The Danish director makes his first festival appearance since the infamous "Nazi" remarks of 2011. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KkfxWV
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Ramadan fast: Should children give up food and water?

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Doctors in Germany have appealed to Muslim parents not to have their children fast during Ramadan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IjNeHJ
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Royal Wedding: Meet the US and UK wedding planners

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Two wedding planners, an American and a Brit, reveal what makes a great day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wBcCaA
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Naomi Musenga death: Emergency operator blames pressure after mocking caller

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An emergency operator accused of ignoring a French woman's plea hours before her death says she refuses to take the blame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KmhDpq
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Spanish father accused of 'evil spirits' rape

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A father in Spain allegedly raped his 15-year-old daughter and two of her friends repeatedly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Iia3LH
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Surabaya attacks: Parents who bring their children to die

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Indonesia's suicide attacks may be the first where attackers take their own children along to die. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kl1dNS
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India's Tharoor charged over wife's death

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Indian MP and former UN diplomat Shashi Tharoor charged with aiding his wife’s suicide in 2014 from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GetqDx
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Trump seeks to save Chinese jobs at ZTE ahead of trade talks

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The US president makes a surprise move to help a telecoms firm subject to a US export ban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L0CuzM
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Surabaya church attacks: Indonesian family of bombers 'had been to Syria'

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IS claimed Sunday's attack on churches in Indonesia, carried out by parents and their children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wC6crE
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Italy election: Five Star and League 'agree programme'

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But the Five Star Movement and League have still to agree on a coalition cabinet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GcH5LA
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Sao Paulo fire: Search for victims called off

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Four people are still unaccounted for, nearly two weeks after the blaze in a Sao Paulo building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jTez91
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Bereaved Australian father describes his feelings

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The father of four children found shot dead with their mother in Australia says he is "sad" but "not angry". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rE8QIh
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Students killed as bridge collapses

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At least five university students lose their lives in an accident at a tourist site in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gfpd2M
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Pompeo on N Korea: US may allow private firms to invest

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says US investors could help build the country's energy grid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KZ9p7B
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Chinese aircraft carrier starts sea trials

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State media show footage of the still-unnamed carrier leaving port in the north-eastern city of Dalian on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IzHsVB
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Iran nuclear deal: Envoy starts diplomatic tour after US withdrawal

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Its foreign minister starts a diplomatic tour to seek assurances after the US abandoned the deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rFqM5m
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Jerusalem embassy: Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner arrive for Monday opening

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Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner will open the new US embassy in Jerusalem on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IcEWW2
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South Africa direct rule for North West province

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Violent protests at alleged corruption by local officials have gripped the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Il9yAs
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Margaret River shooting: Grandfather 'planned' Australia deaths

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The father of four children killed in Australia says he believes the grandfather planned the killings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rDiKcw
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France attack: 'His hands were covered in blood'

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An eyewitness describes the scene of a deadly knife attack in central Paris. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rDiGJO
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'One family' behind Indonesia blasts

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Members of one family were behind bomb attacks on three churches in the city of Surabaya, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KZoZAb
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Would you give your kids total freedom?

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A father of six living in rural Finland has an unusual parenting style: his children enjoy total freedom in the house. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KjAa5H
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Jorge Bergero: I bring my orchestra to the terminally ill

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Jorge Bergero is a cellist who performs for people who can’t make it to concert halls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KSf1kd
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ICYMI: Chocolate, Putin and a Lego wedding

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A problem with chocolate in Poland and other stories that may have passed you by. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wDSTHa
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Pakistan blocks US diplomat from leaving after fatal crash

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The military attache is alleged to have killed a motorcyclist by driving a red traffic light. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KgEkLy
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Knifeman killed by Paris police - reports

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Police in Paris shoot a man dead after he stabs several people in the Opera district, French media say from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gclcfc
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Cannes 2018: Female stars protest on red carpet for equal rights

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Actresses, including Cate Blanchett and Jane Fonda, protest against gender inequality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jQTrAb
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Mars exploration: Nasa to send helicopter to red planet

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The US space agency says it will be the first test of a heavier-than-air aircraft on another planet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ic4OBt
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Mexico says round-the-world cyclists were murdered

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Local officials originally said the European pair lost control of their bikes and fell off a cliff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jTvRmy
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North Korea to dismantle nuclear site in May ceremony

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Pyongyang will break up the site later this month, ahead of the unprecedented Trump-Kim meeting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jRGLsX
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R Kelly gives defiant performance amid protests in North Carolina

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The R&B singer, who denies sexual assault, declines to tone down his act in North Carolina. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KUvwwd
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Burundi village attack leaves 26 dead ahead of referendum

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The violence ahead of a referendum which could see President Nkurunziza stay in power until 2034. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rJcfoL
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Bono's son's band responds in Inhaler name row

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The Irish rock combo fronted by Eli Hewson are accusing their English namesakes of seeking publicity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rE5X9N
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Silvio Berlusconi: Ban on former PM holding office scrapped

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The former Italian PM had been barred from holding public office over a tax fraud sentence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IcKBYc
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North Korea: UN gains 'unprecedented access' during visit

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After four days in the reclusive country, a top official says he sees a "sense of optimism". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jPAe1J
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Margaret River shooting: Relatives 'devastated' by killings

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Police confirm they are not looking for anyone else over the killing of seven family members. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wwoudP
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Student mental health 'failing a generation'

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In 2016, 146 students killed themselves, and three have died in Bristol in the past month alone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wza1hh
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Eurovision: Rylan Clark-Neal's five acts to look out for

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Rylan Clark-Neal takes a look at the acts likely to steal the spotlight in Lisbon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KWNtKj
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Is Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei trolling Trump?

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Ayatollah Khamenei has been pictured at a Tehran book fair reading Michael Wolff's Fire and Fury. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KWKyS2
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Social media Romeo wins free flight after failed campaign

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The man fell about 498,000 retweets short before a Canadian skating duo helped him score a free flight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ihg635
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Cheetahs chase family at safari park

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The general manager of Beekse Bergen park in the Netherlands said they had a lucky escape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IBT4rq
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Eurovision street style: What fans are wearing in Lisbon

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What to wear when you're going to the world's biggest song contest? Eurovision fans in Lisbon show off their... choices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kgjkoh
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Philippines and Kuwait sign agreement on workers' rights

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After months embroiled in a diplomatic row, a deal is signed to protect Filipino domestic workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Iwjomt
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Survivor: 'I don't want to live here any longer'

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A survivor of the flooding caused when a dam in Kenya burst says she is too scared to go back to the farm where she worked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IbPn81
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Florida police officer races to rescue unresponsive baby

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Doctors say deputy Jeremie Nix's quick-thinking and swift actions kept baby Kingston alive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jPknAn
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Atlas the robot shows off running skills

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The humanoid robot by Boston Dynamics is seen running through a field and jumping over a log. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2G8x2XD
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India rape: Third teenager attacked and burned in a week

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The 16-year-old is the third teenage girl to be raped and burned alive in a week in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IwScnS
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Hiring Donald Trump's lawyer was a 'big mistake', says AT&T

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Telecoms boss says using the President's lawyer as a consultant was a "serious misjudgement". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rC8imc
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Golden State Killer suspect charged with four more murders

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The suspect, a former California police officer, is accused of 12 murders in the 1970s and 80s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2G7Y69D
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US Niger ambush: How raft of failures ended in death

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"Individual, organisational and institutional failures" all contributed, a US military report says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2G7eabO
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Chinese carpool service paused after death

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"China's Uber" suspends its car-pool service for a week after a woman who took a ride home was killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Iyb4Tq
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Japan's single women a burden on the state, MP says

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Kanji Kato warns they will "end up in a care home paid for by taxes from other people's children". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jQBsde
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Eurovision 2018: Meet Benjamin, the Swedish Justin Bieber

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People say Sweden's Benjamin Ingrosso looks similar to Canadian singer Justin Bieber. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Id7DxQ
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Leeds United in Myanmar: Can sport and politics collide?

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Leeds United's controversial tour of Myanmar is not the first sporting event to invite criticism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KSmorC
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DR Congo's Kasai crisis: 400,000 children face starvation

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Thousands of families have fled to the bush, where they stayed for months, short of food and water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IaCxab
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Record $120m fine for nuisance robocalls

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A US man is fined $120m (£88m) for making more than 90 million automated marketing calls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wzuLFu
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Junot Díaz: Pulitzer to review misconduct claims against US author

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Junot Díaz steps down as Pulitzer chairman after being accused forcibly kissing another writer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2I9QaKY
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Himanshu Roy: Top India policeman kills himself

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Himanshu Roy, who was the head of Maharashtra's anti-terror squad, was suffering from cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KTsXuj
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Kenya Patel dam burst: Dozens still missing in Solai

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Almost half the 44 people confirmed dead so far are children, and there are fears the toll may rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KUDMfy
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India woman beaten to death over child abduction rumours

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Locals attacked the woman after seeing her distribute chocolates to a few children, police said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ic4Kxm
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Marvel get its first official Chinese superheroes

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The Marvel universe just got a lot more diverse with its newest cast of superheroes, Lin Lie and Aero. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rA5Lcs
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Iran condemns wave of Israeli air strikes in Syria

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In its first comments since Thursday's strikes, Iran backs Syria's "right to defend itself". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KeJ3x8
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Deadpool: David Beckham gets apology from superhero who mocked his voice

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The superhero has finally said sorry to David Beckham for mocking his voice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ke33jw
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Italian girl, 6, calls police for help: "He's beating my mum"

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Neighbours watched on, Italian police said, as the child called them to arrest her mother's partner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K9I15y
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Iran nuclear deal: France condemns US move to re-impose sanctions

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It says European firms should not have to pay for the US decision to abandon a key nuclear deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rAIRAJ
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Trump White House axes Nasa research into greenhouse gas cuts

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Cutting Nasa's research jeopardises the ability to measure climate change progress, a journal reveals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KefbkP
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Spain Catalonia: Carles Puigdemont opts out of presidency

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Carles Puigdemont has nominated political newcomer Quim Torra to be the region's president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K7OPRa
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Police called after black Yale student falls asleep in common room

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Student Lolade Siyonbola says the police were called after she fell asleep in a shared common room. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K7K0HJ
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Malaysia's Mahathir hopes to get back lost 1MDB funds

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Newly elected Mahathir Mohamad says he hopes to recoup most of the money lost in a corruption scandal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rxFf2s
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Monica Lewinsky gets apology after event snub over Bill Clinton

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A US magazine has apologised after rescinding her event invite when Bill Clinton decided to attend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rAnQWX
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Harvey Weinstein's wife Georgina Chapman says she 'never' suspected

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Georgina Chapman opens up in her first interview since allegations against her husband emerged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ryuI7Z
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Spanish woman wins spy cam case over supermarket pasty

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It was wrong to sack a woman secretly filmed eating a pasty while working, a judge says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wv3qEF
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What's Ryan Reynolds got against Eurovision?

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Canada has never been invited to enter the song contest. Is that because Europe is afraid of losing? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K9JWXU
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Malaysia election: Why did young voters pick a 92-year-old?

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Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad scored a historic election victory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2G35PpD
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The Israeli singing about empowerment

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Netta Barzilai is one of the big favourites to win this year's song contest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KRRCPO
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Five Star and League: Italy populist leaders close to government deal

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The League and Five Star parties say they have made significant steps to reaching a deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wrFAtq
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N Korea-US summit set for Singapore

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First ever summit between sitting North Korean and US leaders will take place in Singapore on 12 June, Trump says from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IssvEJ
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Pence calls on Mueller to wrap up' Russia probe

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The vice-president says it is time for the investigation to end "in the interests of the country". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Iuo1O0
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Chinese broadcaster censors LGBT symbols at Eurovision

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Hunan TV allegedly censored LGBT symbols and tattoos during a broadcast of the song contest semi-final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KcLxvZ
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Diego Rivera painting beats Frida Kahlo's record

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A painting by the Mexican artist fetched an unprecedented sum at auction beating his wife's record. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IsWn41
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