Teen engineer: 'Let me introduce you to my laboratory'
Fifteen-year-old Cheikh Bamba Diaby got into robotics after he had to unblock his sister's mobile phone. from BBC News - World https:/...
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Saturday, November 30, 2019
Winter Storm Expected to Disrupt Travel Starting Sunday
By ALEX TRAUB and JOHNNY DIAZ from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2DyjoOT
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Britain’s Dirty Election
By PETER GEOGHEGAN and MARY FITZGERALD from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2Oztp4H
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Cosmic Crisp: New apple launched that 'lasts for a year'
The new fruit took US scientists two decades to develop and the launch cost $10m (£7.9m). from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2rLgVOc
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Namibia's President Hage Geingob wins re-election
The ruling party's candidate has a second term, but his share of the vote has dropped significantly. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Separated at birth: Was my mother given away because she looked white?
How one South African family discovered a secret that made them question their own identity. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/34CQqJE
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HIV on Ukraine's frontline: Soldier who sought escape in battle
War veteran Vasyl is HIV-positive. He never told anyone, but was shocked by their attitude to sex. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2O...
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Canadian islanders angry over US mail searches
Campobello islanders can only get their mail via the US, and now their packages are being searched. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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'A rich exchange': The refugees teaching languages in Brazil
A language school in São Paulo employs refugees to teach, benefiting both students and instructors. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Tiffany hopes to regain its sparkle with new owners
New York's famous jewellery brand is changing hands, but will the new owners keep its popular touch? from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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'Masturbation photos' prompt Tunisia's #MeToo anger
Outrage over the case involving an MP has led to an outpouring of stories about sexual abuse and harassment from BBC News - World https://...
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Cambodia's first gay dance company
Khmer dance is being given new meaning by the LGBT community in Cambodia. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LbIuHt
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AS Roma: Why did Italian club decide to announce signings alongside missing children?
This summer, Italian club Roma began announcing their transfer signings alongside images of missing children. This is why. from BBC News -...
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China due to introduce face scans for mobile users
Beijing wants people to use only real identities online but there is concern over data collection. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L...
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New world news from Time: Bystanders Subdued the Alleged London Bridge Attacker. One of Them Was Reportedly a Polish Immigrant Armed Only With a Narwhal Tusk.
On Friday, two people were killed in a stabbing on London Bridge in Central London, which police have labeled a “terror incident....
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Albania's Search for Quake Victims Ends, Death Toll up to 50
The search and rescue operation for earthquake survivors in Albania has ended, the prime minister said Saturday, with the death toll at 50 a...
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Facebook bows to Singapore's 'fake news' law with post 'correction'
It is the first time the social media giant has added a correction to a post under the new law. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2R8Ku...
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UK Police: London Bridge Attacker had Served Time for Terrorism
UK counterterrorism police on Saturday searched for clues into how a man imprisoned for terrorism offenses before his release last year mana...
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Dutch Police Continue Hunt for Attacker Who Stabbed 3
Dutch police on Saturday continued looking for an attacker who stabbed three teens on a street in The Hague that was crowded with Black Frid...
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Brazil's Bolsonaro says DiCaprio gave cash 'to set Amazon on fire'
The Hollywood actor dismisses Jair Bolsonaro's claim he "gave money to set the Amazon on fire". from BBC News - World https:...
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North Korea threatens Japan with 'real ballistic missile'
North Korea calls Japan's leader an "imbecile" and "political dwarf" in a row over its latest test. from BBC News ...
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Friday, November 29, 2019
Breast cancer: A mother's story of her battle with the disease
Othelia Maimane, a mother-of-two from South Africa, describes her two-year battle with breast cancer. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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What's it like to be 'cancelled'?
YouTuber and make-up artist Manny Gutierrez found himself an outcast following an online feud. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L7MlWe
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Desi Bouterse: Suriname president gets 20 years in jail for murder
Desi Bouterse was found guilty of ordering the execution of 15 political opponents in 1982. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DrETAO
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Chile football season called off early amid protests
All matches were suspended six weeks ago due to security concerns amid anti-government protests. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/34zX...
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News Quiz: Richard Spencer, Uber, Thanksgiving
By CHRIS STANFORD, WILL DUDDING and ANNA SCHAVERIEN from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2R3Ucrr
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Suddenly, the Chinese Threat to Australia Seems Very Real
By DAMIEN CAVE and JAMIE TARABAY from NYT World https://nyti.ms/33BrCjI
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Apple to take 'deeper look' at disputed borders
The review comes after the tech giant was criticised for maps showing Crimea as Russian territory. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Y...
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Jesus manger: Relic to return to Bethlehem in time for Christmas
Christians await the return of the thumb-sized relic, which spent almost 1,400 years in Rome. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DvkxGR
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Rediscovering the forgotten Indian artists of British India
The East India Company commissioned some remarkable artwork from Indian painters in the 18th Century. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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How BBC's Katy Watson pumped breast milk through polls and protests
Katy Watson covered a turbulent time in South America while still producing a food supply for baby Isadora. from BBC News - World https://...
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How contestant was failed in Spain's Big Brother sex assault case
Carlota Prado had no memory of what had happened until she was shown it in the diary room. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2spVdzK
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Sham news sites make big bucks from fake views
Websites that copy news stories from legitimate sites are making money from Google and Amazon ads. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L...
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Priya: India's female comic superhero returns to rescue 'stolen girls'
The fictional female superhero and her pet tiger fight trafficking in the latest Priya Shakti comic. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Thursday, November 28, 2019
New world news from Time: North Korea May Deploy a ‘Super-Large’ Rocket Launcher Soon
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Friday the latest test-firing of its “super-large” multiple rocket launcher was a final...
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K-pop stars Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong-hoon sentenced for rape
Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong Hun are found guilty of gang raping unconscious drunk women. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2R7Jhge
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Japanese store 'rethinks' badges for staff on periods
The badges - which featured a cartoon character known as Miss Period - led to complaints. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L3Md9Q
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How Trump talks about women - and does it matter?
Donald Trump has a history of controversial comments about women, but are his attacks really gendered? from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Goo Hara and the trauma of South Korea's spy cam victims
Goo Hara's death shows it's often the victims of spy cams who are punished the most. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2qTReLm
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Russia's Taymyr plan: Arctic coal for India risks pollution
A huge wildlife haven is at risk as Russian coal ships exploit melting Arctic ice in Siberia. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/35N9vsS
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Zimbabwe's health crisis: 'My cousin died as there are no doctors'
Health staff cannot afford to work, the government is now firing them amid what some call a "silent genocide". from BBC News - W...
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Who is Greta Thunberg, the #FridaysForFuture activist?
The Swedish teenager started a climate change protest that grew into a global movement of millions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Africa's top shots: 22-28 November 2019
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/37Mw2aX
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The Worst Tech Gifts We Give (and How to Do Better)
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2L2B6OL
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Melbourne terror plot: Trio jailed for planning Christmas attack
The men had planned to use machetes and explosives to maximise casualties in central Melbourne. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2qX3s...
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Crusaders rugby team retain name following post-mosque attack review
The New Zealand side launched a review after the Christchurch mosque attacks killed 51 people. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/33tqQFz
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Dyson to move global HQ to historic Singapore building
The UK company says the old power station will be an "inspiring backdrop" as it shifts to Asia. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Donald Trump visits US troops in Afghanistan for Thanksgiving
The president paid a surprise visit to US soldiers and said the US and the Taliban have been engaged in talks. from BBC News - World https...
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Sudan crisis: Party of ex-leader Omar al-Bashir dissolved
An oppressive public order law that was used to regulate women's behaviour has also been repealed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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New world news from Time: ‘Stop Overproduction!’ French Climate Activists and Lawmakers Want to Ban Black Friday
(PARIS) — Dozens of French activists blocked an Amazon warehouse south of Paris in a Black Friday-inspired protest, amid increased ...
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New world news from Time: Forty Iraqi Protesters Slain in 24 Hours as Violence Spirals
(BAGHDAD) — Security forces shot dead 40 anti-government protesters during 24 hours of bloodshed amid spiraling violence in the cap...
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‘I got HIV my first time’
Aged 17 when she was diagnosed with HIV, one woman tells the BBC about living with the virus. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/35K2XLn
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Inside Malaysia's straight edge punk scene
Khai Aziz, lead singer of Second Combat, says convincing people of his no-drink, no-drugs lifestyle is challenging. from BBC News - World ...
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Wednesday, November 27, 2019
What Trump wants from global trade
President Trump believes the US is being unfairly treated by other countries when it comes to trade. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Southeast Asian Games off to a rocky start in the Philippines
Complaints include visiting athletes sleeping on floors and event venues still under construction. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/34...
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Ravi Kumar Atheist: The Indian man fighting to be godless
Ravi Kumar's quest for a legal document recognising him as an atheist has got him into trouble. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Apple changes Crimea map to meet Russian demands
Apple Maps now shows Crimea - annexed from Ukraine in 2014 - as part of Russia, when viewed there. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/35...
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Trump Signs Hong Kong Democracy Legislation, Angering China
By EMILY COCHRANE, EDWARD WONG and KEITH BRADSHER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2OMjRlK
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Godfrey Gao, ‘Mortal Instruments’ Actor, Dies While Filming TV Show
By JAVIER C. HERNÁNDEZ from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2qJ3w9A
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Thousands Evacuated in Texas After Explosion at Port Neches Chemical Plant
By MARGARET TOAL, NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS and MANNY FERNANDEZ from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2L2ySPn
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After 240 Years and 7 Generations, Forced to Sell the Family Farm
By COREY KILGANNON from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2soQaja
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Does Who You Are at 7 Determine Who You Are at 63?
By GIDEON LEWIS-KRAUS from NYT Magazine https://nyti.ms/37OIXJB
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Pete Buttigieg Responds to Uproar Over Past Comments on Minority Students
By REID J. EPSTEIN and SYDNEY EMBER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/35DQt82
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You’re Tracked Everywhere You Go Online. Use This Guide to Fight Back.
By TIM HERRERA from NYT Smarter Living https://nyti.ms/34r7u53
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Sydney 'lockout' laws: Australian city ends controversial bar curfews
Australia's largest city will almost completely remove laws blamed for ruining its nightlife. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/35D...
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New world news from Time: Mexico Is Infuriated by Trump’s Pledge to Designate Drug Cartels as Terrorist Organizations
(MEXICO CITY) — Mexicans reacted Wednesday with anger to U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to designate Mexican drug cartels as ...
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Utah family terrorised by Hawaii 'extreme stalker'
The suspect kept sending plumbers, drug dealers and prostitutes to his victims' home, police say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Adam Sandler’s Everlasting Shtick
By JAMIE LAUREN KEILES from NYT Magazine https://nyti.ms/35DxYAC
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TikTok apologises and reinstates banned US teen
Chinese-owned TikTok has apologised to a US teenager who criticised China's treatment of Muslims. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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The Black Sea: Can Europe's most polluted sea be saved?
Scientists are shocked at what they find in the polluted waters, but say there is hope. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/35ybVvc
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Hong Kong protests: Trump signs Human Rights and Democracy Act into law
The Human Rights and Democracy Act has angered Beijing, which has told the US to "stop meddling". from BBC News - World https://...
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Iraq unrest: Protesters set fire to Iranian consulate in Najaf
Demonstrators stormed the building, in a dramatic escalation after weeks of anti-government protests. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Cancer in Africa: Malawi's cervical cancer screening champion
Falesi Mwajomba and a group of cervical cancer survivors are encouraging other women to get screened. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Tuesday, November 26, 2019
White House Budget Official Said 2 Aides Resigned Amid Ukraine Aid Freeze
By MICHAEL D. SHEAR and NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2pUK8pD
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Albania Earthquake Kills at Least 23
By ELIAN PELTIER, ILIANA MAGRA and DANIEL VICTOR from NYT World https://nyti.ms/35HtlFx
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Trump to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorists
The announcement prompted Mexico to request an urgent meeting with US officials. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2OlK8Ix
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Trump Knew of Whistle-Blower Complaint When He Released Aid to Ukraine
By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT, JULIAN E. BARNES and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2DlBN1a
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Thai deer dead with 7kg of rubbish in stomach
Among the items found in the deer's stomach were instant coffee sachets, rubber gloves and a towel. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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New world news from Time: U.S. Criticizes China for Abuses Revealed by Leaked Cables
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday that a cache of leaked documents proves that Chinese authorities ar...
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Essex lorry deaths: Victims' remains arrive back in Vietnam
The bodies of 16 of the 39 migrants found dead in a lorry are being returned to their families. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2OM2i...
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New world news from Time: Palestinians Protest U.S. Settlement Decision in ‘Day of Rage’
RAMALLAH, West Bank) — Thousands of Palestinian protesters took part in a “day of rage” across the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, w...
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Australia bushfires: Firefighter accused of arson in 'ultimate betrayal'
The allegations are the "ultimate betrayal" to crews desperately fighting bushfires, chiefs say. from BBC News - World https://b...
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They Voted Democratic. Now They Support Trump.
By NATE COHN and CLAIRE CAIN MILLER from NYT The Upshot https://nyti.ms/2XS59gZ
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Bolivia crisis: Interim leader appoints first US envoy in 11 years
The country's interim leader has vowed to overturn many of ex-President Evo Morales' policies. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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The YouTuber with 26 billion views
Brazil's Konrad Dantas, better know as Kondzilla, has the world's second most watched music video channel. from BBC News - World h...
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Trump invited to attend impeachment hearing or 'stop complaining'
The president has been told he can either attend the hearing next week or "stop complaining". from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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UK would be 'outgunned' in Russia conflict - think-tank
The UK has a critical shortage of artillery and ammunition, according to a defence think-tank. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ruWKE6
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Hong Kong protests: 'I was born here, I'm a Hongkonger too'
A Pakistani Hongkonger says the protests allow him to promote better understanding of his community. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Kamala Harris school plan: The two hours costing US parents thousands
A proposal to keep US schools open longer has led to a polarised debate over childcare nationwide. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2q...
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Von der Leyen's Commission: The ones to watch at Europe’s new top table
Those on the list to take up their positions as EU commissioners include some colourful characters. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Can you charge different customers different amounts?
Is it possible to make some clients pay a premium for goods and sell them cheaply to a mass market? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Iran protests: Videos reveal crackdown regime tried to hide from world
Social media is painting a picture of a government crackdown bloodier than many had feared. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2P0dUlt
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Why France is focused on fighting jihadists in Mali
As Islamist militant violence escalates France wants the the rest of Europe to join the deadly fight. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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India's toilets: Report questions claims that rural areas are free from open defecation
India's prime minister has said defecating in the open has ended in rural India - but is that true? from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Fox News Breaking News Alert President Trump addresses Florida 'homecoming rally' 11/26/19 4:26 PM
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Monday, November 25, 2019
Why President Trump’s Ukraine Scheme Matters
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/33j8W8u
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Indian doctors remove 7.4kg kidney from patient
A kidney usually weighs between 120-150g, so this was one of the heaviest on record, doctors say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Dd...
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Georgia police use water cannons on protesters in Tbilisi
Activists have also been detained at anti-government demonstrations, an opposition leader says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/33fnC...
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New world news from Time: Clashes in Lebanon Threaten to Crack Open Fault Lines Between Pro- and Anti-Hezbollah Factions
(BEIRUT) — Clashes between Lebanese protesters and supporters of the Shiite militant Hezbollah group are putting Lebanon’s military...
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New world news from Time: The U.K. Suspect Charged Over Migrant Deaths Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charges
LONDON (AP) — A truck driver charged with manslaughter over the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants whose bodies were found in the back...
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Westpac bank chief quits amid money laundering scandal
Westpac bank is accused of 23 million law breaches, including possible links to child exploitation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Trump impeachment: White House aides can be made to testify
A judge rules White House staff be made to testify before Congress, despite claims of immunity. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2KVm9...
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Alibaba shares jump in blockbuster Hong Kong debut
The Chinese e-commerce giant has begun trading in Asia after completing this year's biggest share sale. from BBC News - World https://...
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Australian police find body in search for missing Briton Aslan King
Police say the body is yet to be formally identified, but they believe it is 25-year-old Aslan King. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Chinese woman jailed for trespassing at Trump's Mar-a-Lago
It was feared Yujing Zhang was a spy when she was arrested at Donald Trump's Florida resort in March. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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What we can all learn from this deathbed photo
An image of Norbert Schemm sipping a beer with loved ones spurs others to share final goodbye stories. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Edward Gallagher: The story behind Trump, Fox News and the Navy Seal
The US navy secretary has been forced out after clashing with the White House over a Navy Seal. What happened? from BBC News - World https...
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AS Roma: Why did Italian club decide to announce signings alongside missing children?
This summer, Italian club Roma began announcing their transfer signings alongside images of missing children. This is why. from BBC News -...
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How China is building a world-beating phone network
While Huawei tech is blocked in the US, it is helping build one of the world biggest 5G networks at home. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Lebanese business people back protesters' call for change
How Lebanon's business community views the current anti-government protests. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DhXrDC
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Security camera footage captures Dresden museum raid
Police have released footage showing the moment thieves smashed open a cabinet to steal jewellery considered "priceless". from B...
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What links street protests around the world?
This year has seen protests on almost every continent and there are common causes that united them. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Spanish accents spoken in the United States
More than 41 million people in the US speak Spanish, but they don't all speak it the same way. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/33...
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Nobel winner Wole Soyinka’s journey with prostate cancer
Nigerian author and Nobel prize winner Prof Wole Soyinka was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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13 Dead in 1 of the ‘Worst’ Days of Protest in Southern Iraq
Thirteen anti-government protesters were killed Sunday by Iraqi security forces in one of the “worst” days of clashes in the country’s south...
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Sunday, November 24, 2019
COMMENTARY: Saturday people, Sunday people and the ‘Mohammadian army’
“In his tweets in Turkish and Arabic, however, Erdogan described his forces as ‘the heroes of the Mohammadian army’ – a term dating back to ...
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New world news from Time: Hong Kong’s Democracy Parties Scored Big in Local Elections. Here’s What That Means for Their Movement
Pro-democracy parties won a landslide victory in Hong Kong on Sunday, in an election that was widely seen as a barometer of public ...
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Hong Kong elections: A winner and loser in historic poll result
Hong Kong is celebrating historic district council election results including pro-democracy wins. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/37B...
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New world news from Time: Leaked Documents Claim to Reveal Internal Protocols for China’s Muslim Detention Camps
Leaked documents purportedly drawn up by China’s ruling Communist Party (CCP) appear to reveal the internal mechanisms governing a...
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Hong Kong elections: Carrie Lam promises 'open mind' after election rout
Major wins for pro-democracy candidates in local elections put new pressure on Hong Kong's government. from BBC News - World https://b...
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