Four things to expect this week
Two major new building projects open at last, and a huge trial begins in Asia. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2YGqA4H
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Sunday, March 31, 2019
India election 2019: Rahul Gandhi to contest from two seats
The Congress party president will for the first time contest India's election from a southern state. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Kim Jong-nam murder: Vietnamese woman pleads guilty to lesser charge
Doan Thi Huong pleads guilty to a lesser charge of causing injury, and could be freed as soon as May. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Who Is Lucy Flores, the Woman Accusing Joe Biden of Kissing Her?
By MATT STEVENS and SYDNEY EMBER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2I86XNn
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Joe Biden Scrambles to Stem Crisis After Lucy Flores’s Allegation
By SYDNEY EMBER and JONATHAN MARTIN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2uEOz6y
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Japan reveals name of new imperial era will be 'Reiwa'
Japan's current era will end in a month when Emperor Akihito steps down in a historic abdication. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Rapper Nipsey Hussle shot dead in Los Angeles
The Grammy-nominated rapper was shot outside his clothing shop in South Central Los Angeles. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FPLIhB ...
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Venezuela crisis: Opposition's Guaidó awaits army support
Juan Guaidó tells the BBC that backing from the armed forces is needed to change the government. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TLz...
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New York State Budget Deal Brings Congestion Pricing, Plastic Bag Ban and Mansion Tax
By JESSE McKINLEY and VIVIAN WANG from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2Uojz9q
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Is our growing obsession with true crime a problem?
Over the last few years crime documentaries are everywhere, but ethical questions remain. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2I5KBvJ
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Uncovering Nazi massacre of Jews on Belarus building site
A thousand victims of Brest's wartime Jewish ghetto have been found as the city wakes up to its past. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Letter from Africa: 'We're not cleaners' - sexism amid Sudan protests
Why women in Sudan have taken anti-government demonstrations to heart by using Facebook to expose abuse. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Top-seeded Duke defeated by Michigan State as Spartans advance to NCAA Final Four 03/31/19 4:15 PM
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Natalia Fileva: Russia airline co-owner dies in private jet crash
Natalia Fileva, one of Russia's richest women and S7's major shareholder, dies in a German air crash. from BBC News - World https:...
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Ukraine election: What would a comic president mean?
The actor played the president on TV and is now well placed to land the role for real. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2U6dEXt
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‘Breaches Everywhere’: Flooding Bursts Midwest Levees, and Tough Questions Follow
By MITCH SMITH, JOHN SCHWARTZ and TIM GRUBER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2CMobwh
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Fox News Breaking News Alert 2 Marine pilots killed in Arizona helicopter crash, officials say 03/31/19 2:12 PM
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Algeria protests: Bouteflika appoints new government
The country's embattled president has overseen a major reshuffle as anti-government protests continue. from BBC News - World https://b...
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New Orleans mayor to apologise for 1891 lynching of Italian-Americans
The 1891 killing of 11 Italian-Americans is thought to be the largest US lynching ever recorded. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WzT...
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F1: Hamilton wins after Leclerc failure
Lewis Hamilton inherits victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix after an engine problem hits runaway leader Charles Leclerc's Ferrari. from ...
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Ukraine comedian 'leads' in presidential election
Volodymyr Zelenskiy played the president on TV - an exit poll has him ahead in the the first round. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Algeria protests: Tycoon Ali Haddad 'arrested at Tunisia border'
Ali Haddad is a long-time backer of embattled President Bouteflika who is facing calls to step down. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Pope Francis visits Morocco
Highlights of the pontiff's weekend visit to the overwhelmingly Muslim country. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V85Ocb
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IS defeat: British fighters emerge after fall of Baghuz
The BBC has the first broadcast interview with Hamza Parvez, an ex-police cadet turned extremist fighter. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Donald Trump Jr. joins Howard Kurtz on 'Media Buzz' at 11am ET 03/31/19 7:46 AM
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Xenophobic attacks spark South African response
The foreign minister calls an urgent meeting after three die and 50 are forced to leave their homes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Dismay after Trump moves to cut aid to Central America
The US president wants to cut aid to El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras in order to stem migration. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Trump Seeks to Cut Foreign Aid to 3 Central American Nations
Taking drastic action over illegal immigration, President Donald Trump moved Saturday to cut direct aid to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Hondu...
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Gaza violence: Crossings reopen after negotiated 'calm'
The move comes a day after several Palestinians were killed in clashes with Israeli forces. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ufm6mo
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Turkey local elections: Erdogan to fight for nation's confidence
With the country in an economic slump, the vote is widely seen as a referendum on the president. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V8d...
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Saturday, March 30, 2019
North Korea says Madrid embassy raid was 'grave terror attack'
Pyongyang calls for an investigation and says it is watching rumours that the FBI played a role. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TLW...
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Saudi Arabia 'hacked Amazon boss's phone', says investigator
An investigator working for Jeff Bezos says Saudi Arabia accessed data on the Amazon boss's phone. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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‘We’re in the Last Hour’: Democracy Itself Is on Trial in Brexit, Britons Say
By ELLEN BARRY and BENJAMIN MUELLER from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2V60eXT
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Ukraine election: Comedian is front runner ahead of first round
Petro Poroshenko is seeking re-election but the surprise front runner is comic Volodymyr Zelenskiy. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Tornado chasers face storm as lawsuit hits close to home
A lawsuit claims reckless behaviour by storm chasers before a fatal crash. Is there a wider problem? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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US school shootings: Have drills gone too far?
One school apparently shot teachers "execution style" with pellets as part of a rehearsal for the real thing. from BBC News - Wo...
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How Village People's cop Victor Willis aims to 'reboot' the group
Victor Willis, the pop group's former singer and songwriter, has overcome legal battles and rehab. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Is there an Austrian link to New Zealand mosque attacks?
The main suspect in the mosque massacre was familiar with Austria's far-right scene. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2JRhnmN
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The Bollywood factor in India's election
A film about Prime Minister Modi is facing criticism for mythologising him ahead of a national vote. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Life after a devastating mining disaster
Brazil's Brumadinho dam disaster is having consequences in towns which are near similar dams. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2JT...
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Malawi's antibiotics crisis: Why the drugs don't work for some
In Malawi, doctors say resistance to antibiotics is making their work increasingly difficult. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WyP2mH...
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Brazil judge overturns ban on Bolsonaro's coup celebration
A judge says marking the 1964 coup does not amount to rewriting history or hiding the truth. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TMoWea ...
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Earth Hour: Switching off lights to highlight climate change
Some of the world's most famous landmarks are plunged into darkness to draw attention to climate change. from BBC News - World https:/...
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Mark Zuckerberg asks governments to help control internet content
Mark Zuckerberg writes an open letter calling for new laws to monitor internet content. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UrUcnr
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Joe Biden Accused of Touching and Kissing Nevada Democrat at 2014 Rally
By MATT STEVENS and SYDNEY EMBER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2I2TQg3
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Christchurch attacks: NZ gun suspect 'complains of treatment'
The accused Christchurch mosque attacker says he is being deprived of prison rights, media say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FIJZ...
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New Zealand Christians Outraged as Govt Removes All References to Jesus Out of Parliamentary Prayer
Just barely two weeks following the mosque shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand, the government has decided to remove all references to Je...
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Afghan VP survives second assassination attempt
The Taliban say they tried to kill Gen Abdul Rashid Dostum, in an ambush in which a bodyguard died. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Pope calls on Moroccans to fight fanaticism
The pontiff is visiting Morocco, which has a small Catholic community, to promote inter-faith dialogue. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the Week’s Headlines
By CHRIS STANFORD and ANNA SCHAVERIEN from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2I43E9J
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Afghanistan: Deadly flash floods destroy homes and lives
At least 32 people die as rains hit an area where drought forced many from their homes last year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2U6...
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Thai baby elephants cheered as they escape mud pit
Six baby elephants who were stuck in steep muddy pit for two days are rescued by Thai park rangers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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The Dangerous Flaws in Boeing’s Automated System
By MIKA GRÖNDAHL, KEITH COLLINS and JAMES GLANZ from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2OBH2P9
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Ethiopian Airlines crash: 'Pitch up, pitch up!'
Details are emerging of the final moments of the flight, which crashed six minutes after takeoff. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V6...
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US-Mexico border: Migrants held as Trump threatens closure
Migrants forced to sleep outside as US border patrol claims processing facilities are overwhelmed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2H...
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Rolling Stones postpone North America tour over Mick Jagger illness
Mick Jagger's doctors have advised him not to travel. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2uFZ7SR
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An Outbreak Spreads Fear: Of Measles, of Ultra-Orthodox Jews, of Anti-Semitism
By SARAH MASLIN NIR and MICHAEL GOLD from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2VdlfQ8
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Pope’s Trip to Morocco to Highlight Christian-Muslim Ties
Pope Francis’s weekend trip to Morocco aims to highlight the North African nation’s tradition of Christian-Muslim ties while also letting hi...
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Migrant ship hijacking: Three teenagers charged in Malta
The men have been accused of terrorist activity after seizing a tanker and sailing it to Malta. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2U5F4...
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Gaza rallies to mark 'Great Return' protest anniversary
The rallies on the border fence with Israel began a year ago and left at least 189 Palestinians dead. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Facebook to consider live video restrictions after NZ attacks
Chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg promises to explore restrictions on who can live-stream video. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Fossil Site Reveals Day That Meteor Hit Earth and, Maybe, Wiped Out Dinosaurs
By WILLIAM J. BROAD and KENNETH CHANG from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2FKesYW
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In Ethiopia Crash, Faulty Sensor on Boeing 737 Max Is Suspected
By JAMES GLANZ, THOMAS KAPLAN and JACK NICAS from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2FJltIC
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Muses no more: Ballet's newest choreographers
After centuries of taking orders now women are the ones calling the shots in ballet. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2YEKzAG
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Food faux pas: Is there a right way to cut a bagel?
A debate is raging online about the correct way to cut a bagel. We asked Americans for their reactions to other food faux pas. from BBC Ne...
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New audio increases pressure on Trudeau in SNC-Lavalin affair
Former Canadian Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould releases a recording to bolster her version of events. from BBC News - World https:/...
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Friday, March 29, 2019
Mozambique cyclone: 'I hope that help arrives soon'
Two weeks on from Cyclone Idai, BBC's Nomsa Maseko reports on the on-going problems in Mozambique. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Trump threatens to shut Mexico border following migration surge
Mexico's president said he would not be drawn into confrontation and the threats were down to politics. from BBC News - World https://...
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Trump Directs State Dept. to End Aid to 3 Central American Countries
By KATIE ROGERS, ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS and MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2UlYlZO
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After Trump Casts Blame for a Special Olympics Cut, Betsy DeVos Flashes Pique
By ERICA L. GREEN and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2JQ6TnW
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Slovakia: Zuzana Caputova front runner in presidential election
If elected, political newcomer Zuzana Caputova will be Slovakia's first female president. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V9ueSM...
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New emperor, new era: How a single word defines Japan
In Japan, time is marked by the reigns of emperors - and the country is about to start a new era. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FJ...
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Winter in LA: The joy of rain in a city famed for its sunshine
The BBC's Dan Johnson was expecting a hot, dry, sunny climate when he was posted to California. That's not how things worked out. ...
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UK fashion brands battle for China's growing market
UK fashion designers are chasing business in Shanghai - one of Asia's biggest fashion weeks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FM9...
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Letter from Africa: Fighting 'uniform hairstyles' in Kenya
Amid a court case about discrimination on the basis of a hairstyle, what's the state of Kenyan hair? from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Brazil: Bolsonaro's coup celebration barred by judge
The judge said the celebration was not "compatible with the process of democratic reconstruction". from BBC News - World https:/...
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Indigenous Australians turned away from Adelaide Oval AFL match
Adelaide Oval said that instructions were misinterpreted by staff and it has since apologised. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FB3O5...
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Documents increase pressure on Canada's PM
Jody Wilson-Raybould has released documents and audio related to the SNC-Lavalin affair. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2I05UyT
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Russia police probe 'dark net' murder case
Investigators are looking into claims that a killing was arranged and paid for via covert net forums. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Mueller report into Russian interference to be released
US Attorney General William Barr says that "everyone will soon be able to read it on their own". from BBC News - World https://b...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Mueller’s investigative report will be released to Congress by ‘mid-April, if not sooner,’ AG Barr says in le...
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Gaza's disability crisis
After a year of protests at Gaza's border fence with Israel, Palestinians are suffering life-changing injuries from BBC News - World h...
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Venezuela crisis: Red Cross 'set to supply crucial aid'
Aid could start in two weeks, the group says, but there is no official confirmation from ministers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Vietnam students invent air cleaning bicycle
High school students in Vietnam create a bike device that cleans the air for the cyclist. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2OzmMxF
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Lyft shares surge over 20% in market debut
The ride-hailing company's shares jump 21% in the much anticipated flotation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Oxkuiw
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Linda McMahon to step down as head of SBA, source tells Fox News 03/29/19 10:05 AM
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Agnes Varda: Influential film-maker dies at 90
Agnes Varda, who has died aged 90, spoke to the BBC's Talking Movies in December. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UgmRM1
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Furious Over Trump's Decision on Golan Heights, Erdogan Confirms Hagia Sophia Will Become a Mosque
After it was reported that Turkish President Recep Erdogan was considering converting Istanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia into a functioning mosq...
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Bangladesh fire: Emergency exits in Dhaka high-rise 'were locked'
At least 25 people were killed in the fire that engulfed the tower block in Bangladesh on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Grand Canyon: Tourist plunges to his death taking photos
There have been two separate deaths reported at the tourist attraction this week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FGtgH7
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Mexico pioneers recycled seaweed shoes
A Mexican inventor is making recyclable shoes from plastic bottles and seaweed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FzytjO
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Paris attacks: Jawad Bendaoud jailed for sheltering jihadists
Jawad Bendaoud, who lent his flat to two jihadists, is sentenced on appeal to four years in prison. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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George Clooney calls for hotel boycott over Brunei LGBT laws
The actor urges a boycott after the country said homosexuality would soon be punishable by death. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TD...
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Italy coalition in bitter row over sexual violence law
The populist government argues over revenge porn and chemical castration for sex offenders. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2YwuMUE
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Kenyan Teacher Who Gives His Salary to Poor Students Wins $1M, What He Plans to Do Next Is Beautiful
A Christian science teacher from a remote village in Kenya is the winner of this year's $1 Million Global Teacher Prize. from CBNNews....
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Algeria: protesters renew calls for regime change
Protesters take to the streets days after the army called for the removal of President Bouteflika. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2O...
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Meet the rare tiger cubs making their debut at Sydney Zoo
The 10-week-old cubs - one male and two females - belong to a critically endangered sub-species. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FJo...
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Portugal baby born to woman brain dead for three months
Catarina Sequeira was declared brain dead after having an acute asthma attack three months ago. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HQ04...
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NSA contractor pleads guilty to data theft
The former programmer could get a jail sentence of nine years for stealing terabytes of sensitive data. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah released from jail after five years
The family of Alaa Abdel Fattah, who was jailed in 2013 for protesting, say he has been freed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CIknM...
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Boxer's kiss 'unwelcome and unlawful'
A female reporter calls for boxing chiefs to suspend Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev's licence after he "forcibly" kisses her on the li...
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Ukraine's presidential elections: five things to know
The seventh presidential elections in Ukraine will take place on 31 March. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TEWeMs
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Agnes Varda: Influential film director dies at 90
Agnes Varda was one of Europe's most acclaimed film-makers, with films like Cleo from 5 to 7. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V2...
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Rammstein video: German rock band causes outrage with Nazi clip
The nine-minute-long video features band members dressed up as Nazi concentration camp prisoners from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TIN...
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Tom Hiddleston: Why China loves the 'creepy' Centrum ad
Hiddleston plays the role of a caring partner in an advertisement that has got Chinese women hooked. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Norway's Kon-Tiki museum to return Easter Island artefacts
Thousands of artefacts were taken from the Chilean island by famous explorer Thor Heyerdahl in 1956. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Christian Family Who Fled Boko Haram Pulled Out of Poverty By 8-Year-Old Chess Champion Son
A young homeless boy who emigrated to the United States from Nigeria has been lifted out of poverty through the most unlikely of hobbies: ch...
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Boeing Ethiopia crash probe 'finds anti-stall device activated'
A flight-control feature activated before the Ethiopian Airlines plane crashed, a report says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TGSgD...
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Saravana Bhavan: India 'dosa king' life sentence upheld
P Rajagopalan was convicted for planning the murder of one of his employees. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FLOHI5
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Jussie Smollett: Actor ordered to pay $130,000 to cover police time
The Empire actor is given seven days to pay costs for his assault case, which was dropped this week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Thursday, March 28, 2019
Who’ll Get Rich When Lyft, Uber and Other ‘Unicorns’ Go Public
By STEPHEN GROCER, GRANT GOLD and ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2FDyHGt
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