Aukus: French president says Australian PM lied over submarine deal
Asked if Australia's leader was untruthful, France's president responds: "I don't think, I know." from BBC News - Wo...
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Sunday, October 31, 2021
Libya: Thousands of migrants and refugees camp on UN's doorstep
Thousands of people are on the streets after fleeing overcrowded detention centres in Libya's capital. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Bam Bus: Three women, one cheating ex and an adventure
Bekah, Abi and Morgan became friends after discovering they were all dating the same man. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3nOC6IP
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Mount Augustus: Preserving Australia's lesser-known sacred rock
Aboriginal rangers step up efforts to preserve Mount Augustus - a landmark twice the size of Uluru. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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One dead in Czech cable car crash
The incident at a popular tourist site happened when one cabin came loose from its cable and fell. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3w...
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Vienna Open: Alexander Zverev beats Frances Tiafoe for title
Alexander Zverev continues his dominant form since the summer, beating Frances Tiafoe in the Vienna Open final. from BBC News - World http...
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Biden at G20: Russia and China 'didn't show up' on climate
US President Joe Biden addresses disappointment by some about what was agreed at the G20 ahead of COP26. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Climate change: Extreme weather events are 'the new norm'
Scientists from the WMO say global warming is leading the world into "uncharted territory". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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UK and France blame each other over fishing row stalemate
Johnson says Macron should "de-escalate the rhetoric" and Macron says the "ball is in Britain's court". from BBC N...
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Tokyo knife and arson attack: The moment train passengers flee
Video shows people trying to escape as smoke and flames fill a carriage. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZIGq48
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Several injured in knife and arson attack on Tokyo underground train
Police have arrested a man in his 20s at the scene of the incident on an underground train line. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Brq...
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Black History Month: Five sportspeople whose hair is their magic
Patsy Goodwin looks at five athletes who have made their hair their superpower and inspired a generation of young black people to do the sam...
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Sudan coup: Khartoum barricaded by pro-democracy activists
Three people were reportedly killed and 100 wounded after a crackdown on mass protests on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Stars of music enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Carole King, Jay-Z and Foo Fighters and others were inducted at a star studded Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony. from BBC News - World ...
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Man dies during bull-running event in Spanish city of Onda
Authorities said the man suffered a head wound and had an artery punctured in his thigh by the bull. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Japan election: Ruling LDP set for reduced majority - polls
Polls predict new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's party will have a reduced majority in the lower house. from BBC News - World https://...
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Yemen: Nine killed in Aden airport car bomb
The attack near Aden's airport is the deadliest to strike the temporary capital since last year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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ICYMI: A baby rhino and million dollar trainers
A roundup of stories you might have missed this week, including a hoverbike and million dollar trainers. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Greta Thunberg: It's never too late to do as much as we can
Activist Greta Thunberg is still hopeful the world can achieve "massive changes" to combat climate change. from BBC News - World...
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'Father of tiramisu' Ado Campeol dies aged 93
Campeol owned a restaurant in Italy where the dessert was invented by his wife and a pastry chef. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3GC...
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G20 in final push to reach deal on climate at Rome summit
The leaders of the world's richest economies are looking for an agreement ahead of COP26. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3jSi3If
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Saturday, October 30, 2021
A lifetime with the Yanomami people of the Amazon
The photographer who spent 50 years fighting to protect indigenous people. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3nPpCAO
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How the Taliban takeover changed my life
From office workers to students, Afghans share how their lives have changed since August. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3bqzaw5
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Alec Baldwin makes first public comments on 'one in a trillion' shooting
In his first public comments, the actor says the cinematographer he accidentally shot was his friend. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Israeli woman jailed three times for refusing to join the army
Most Jewish Israelis do military service. But a small number, like Shahar, take an ideological stance. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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The women reviving a vanishing legacy of Sufi music in Kashmir
This six-piece band has overcome a lot of opposition to be able to play Islamic devotional music. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Zz...
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Igor Kirillov: TV man known as the face of the USSR dies at 89
Soviet TV's chief newsreader anchored major events in the country that collapsed in 1991. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3jR1L2k
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Democrats’ Plan to Overhaul Legal Immigration Focuses on Green Card Backlog
By Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Luke Broadwater from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3jTgn1f
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'I feel free': LGBT Afghan refugees arrive in UK
The BBC speaks to one of 29 LGBT refugees who fled the Taliban, fearing for their lives. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3pSaKny
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Japan undersea volcano: Artist tries to swim in floating pumice stone
An eruption from an undersea volcano in August has coated the coastal waters off Okinawa in pumice. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Sudan coup: Thousands take to streets in new protests
Demonstrators across the country are demanding an immediate return to a civilian-led government. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Ewo...
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La Palma volcano survivors shaken but determined to rebuild
A vast lava flow reshapes a Canary Islands landscape, but does not crush the locals' hopes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3pQ1L...
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Indian PM Narendra Modi invites Pope for visit
The invitation is a significant turnaround, after negotiations for a papal visit collapsed in 2017. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Ancient wooden Mayan canoe unearthed almost intact in Mexico
Archaeologists discovered the boat during construction work on a new tourist train network. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ErvMO7
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T20 World Cup: The toxic trolling of India's cricket stars
As online abuse becomes the main form of venting, many worry about the toxicity cricketers face on social media. from BBC News - World htt...
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G20: Climate and Covid top agenda as world leaders meet
The G20 leaders are holding their first face-to-face meeting since the start of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3CGifS4
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Tonga records first coronavirus case since start of pandemic
The island nation was one of the last countries in the world not to have reported any infections. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Cv...
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The Rolling Stones: Robot dog 'Spot' shares Mick Jagger's moves
A unique robotic version of Start Me Up celebrates 40 years since the release of The Rolling Stones' Tattoo You album. from BBC News -...
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Friday, October 29, 2021
The viral basketball star changing views on Muslim women in sport
Viral basketball sensation Jamad Fiin's videos have racked up millions of views online. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZzNWhi
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COP26: African climate activists' message to world leaders
Young climate activists from Africa share their message to world leaders at COP26. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3pPzpZX
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Saudi Arabia expels Lebanon ambassador amid Yemen row
The kingdom is also recalling its envoy from Beirut over "insulting" remarks by a Lebanese minister. from BBC News - World https...
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California condors: Virgin births discovered in critically endangered birds
Scientists discover California condors can give birth without any male genetic DNA. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3mpZLzB
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Fetty Wap: US rapper charged with drug trafficking
The artist was arrested at a stadium in New York City before his concert. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3BuDx3I
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Palestinian groups branded terrorists by Israel say they are being silenced
Six human rights groups outlawed by Israel say they are being silenced and want the ban removed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3pOD...
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The moment Facebook became Meta
Meta, the rebranded Facebook, made its debut at the company’s headquarters with a new sign today. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3q4...
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Dramatic footage shows tornado cut across Texas highway
The twister flung trees and cars into the air and affected 100 homes, officials said. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3nFdylm
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Poland to build Belarus border wall to block migrant influx
The wall to curb a wave of migrants entering from Belarus has been approved by Poland's parliament. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Puneeth Rajkumar: Indian film star dies age 46
The star of Kannada cinema featured in more than 29 films during his career. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3jKe28E
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Sicily floods: Stay at home warning as Cyclone Apollo hits
Streets are flooded and train lines blocked as the Italian island of Sicily is hit again by storms. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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La Palma: 'Lava bomb' speeds down Cumbre Vieja volcano
Watch a ball of solidified molten rock rolling down from the Cumbre Vieja volcano. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3GxKHbo
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Mike Ward: Comedian wins free speech case in top court
The legal row over a comedy routine about a young disabled singer has ended after nearly a decade. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3E...
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Geraldo Rivera criticizes his Fox News colleague Tucker Carlson.
By Michael M. Grynbaum from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3GzAefl
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Greta Thunberg: Activist calls on banks to stop funding climate 'destruction'
The Swedish campaigner is in the UK to take part in protests ahead of next week's COP26 conference. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Meta: Facebook's new name ridiculed by Hebrew speakers
The social media giant joins a number of companies that have encountered translation blunders. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/31idvoh
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Kemerovo fire: Jail terms for bosses over Russian mall disaster
A leisure centre blaze in 2018 killed 60 people, most of them children, in a Siberian city. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3pTHSvv
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COP26: Has Boris Johnson got what it takes to get a deal?
The UN climate summit is a huge test of diplomacy for the UK prime minister, with considerable political risks. from BBC News - World http...
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Why China's climate policy matters to us all
The global battle against climate change is likely to be won or lost in China. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3aIGV04
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Thursday, October 28, 2021
Ethiopia food crisis: Why does PM have a problem with wheat aid?
Ethiopia has been increasing its wheat production, but this is yet to catch up with growing wheat demand. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Europe's floods: Lessons from German tragedy
Recriminations have followed the July floods and the alleged failure to alert residents. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Zzcp6F
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Japan election: Why the ruling party keeps winning
As Sunday's polls approach, we look at why it is so difficult to defeat the ruling party. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3EtTxVx
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Climate change: Major US oil companies face grilling by Congress
House Democrats accuse major oil companies of misleading the public for decades. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3GHQL1d
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Facebook changes its name to Meta in major rebrand
The social media giant says the new name will better encompass what it does. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3vVE7GT
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Biden to announce revamped $1.75 trillion social spending plan
The president said that his party was "on board" as he prepares to roll out a new spending bill. from BBC News - World https://b...
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French and Australian leaders hold first talks after submarine row
French President Macron tells Australian Prime Minister Morrison the relation of trust is now broken. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Ali al-Nimr: Saudi child protester who faced death penalty released
Ali al-Nimr, who was arrested when he was 17, was originally sentenced to death by beheading. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3BnKjZf
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Lawyer Who Won $9.5 Billion Settlement Against Chevron Reports to Prison
By Isabella Grullón Paz from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2XTsvYh
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Climate change: Major US oil companies to be quizzed in Congress
A US congressional hearing will examine whether oil companies misled the public about climate change. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Film-maker who exposed East Timor massacre dies
Max Stahl went from children's TV host to award-winning film-maker and East Timor national hero. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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US issues first gender-neutral 'X' passport
The document has an "X" in the gender box, to show the holder does not identify as male or female. from BBC News - World https:/...
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Hundreds of sea turtles wash up dead in Mexico
Scientists think the turtles may have become tangled in abandoned fishing nets and drowned. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3nAPpMH
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Laos makes Southeast Asia's largest ever drug bust
A truck was carrying 55 million amphethamine tablets and over 1.5 tonnes of crystal methamphetamine. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Rémy Daillet: Conspiracist charged over alleged French coup plot
Rémy Daillet is accused of forming an extremist group to plan attacks against the French state. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Es3e...
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British fishing trawler detained by French authorities
Two British ships caught up in post-Brexit fishing rights row in French waters. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3pMjxrq
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Covid: Moscow shops and restaurants shut in partial lockdown
Russia closes non-essential services and sends workers home amid record Covid deaths. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3vQQQKG
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No Squid Game Halloween costumes, New York schools say
The primary schools have warned parents about the Netflix series' "violent messages". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
'You have to prove your faith when you're dating as a black Muslim'
Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to black Muslims about their experiences in the dating world and society. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Bq...
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After 40 Years, Abba Takes a Chance With Its Legacy
By Elisabeth Vincentelli from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3Enomv7
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Covid passes set to stay as Europe heads for winter
There have been protests but much of Europe has accepted the QR codes as a means of extending freedoms. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Climate change: Can India meet its targets?
As a major global climate summit approaches, is the Indian government on track to meet its own commitments? from BBC News - World https://...
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Pope Francis to visit Canada for indigenous reconciliation
The visit follows renewed attention on indigenous children who died at residential schools. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ClFhh2
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Ruth Negga on her latest role – as a black woman passing as white
Based on the 1929 book by Nella Larsen, the film tells the story of childhood friends who meet in later life. from BBC News - World https:...
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Benin Bronzes: 'My great-grandfather sculpted the looted treasures'
Nigerians welcome the return of artefacts - including Cambridge University's cockerel - looted in 1897. from BBC News - World https://...
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Alec Baldwin film tragedy: Actor fired live round, police say
New Mexico authorities say it is too early to determine if arrests will be made or charges laid. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Bf9...
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Israel advances plans for 3,000 new homes in West Bank settlements
The move follows a strong public rebuke of Israeli policy from US President Biden's administration. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Iran blames foreign country for cyberattack on petrol stations
Tuesday's attack crippled a system that lets motorists buy subsidised petrol, causing long queues. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Sudan coup: World Bank suspends aid after military takeover
Pressure mounts on the military to restore civilian rule as international bodies respond. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Gw0XtA
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Claudette Colvin: US civil rights pioneer wants record cleared
Claudette Colvin was just 15 in 1955 when she refused to give up her seat on a bus for a white person. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Footballer Josh Cavallo on coming out as gay: 'It's my freedom day'
Josh Cavallo has come out as gay - the only current top level male professional footballer to do so. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Poland told to pay €1m a day in legal row with EU
The ruling is the latest step in an escalating dispute over Poland's legal reforms. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3EmFPnG
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US begins legal appeal to get Julian Assange extradited
Lawyers for the US say a judge who blocked Julian Assange's extradition was misled by a psychiatrist. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Bataclan attack: Reliving loss of my brother, Nick Alexander
Zoe Alexander told the suspects in the 2015 Paris attacks trial that they are war with themselves. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3C...
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Sister of Bataclan victim: 'We don't hate you'
Nick Alexander died at a Paris rock gig during the assault by Islamic State (IS) extremists in 2015. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Sunao Tsuboi: Campaigning Hiroshima survivor dies aged 96
Sunao Tsuboi met Barack Obama on his historic visit to the site of the world's first nuclear attack. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Hong Kong passes new film censorship law
Authorities will have the power to ban films deemed to violate China's national security interests. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Spain grants joint custody of dog in rare ruling
A lawyer calls the ruling pioneering as her client could declare herself as a "co-carer". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Malkhan Singh: The surrender of India's bandit king
Forty years ago, a photographer spent a week following India's dreaded "bandit king" Malkhan Singh. from BBC News - World ht...
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Ros Atkins on... India's climate challenge
A look at how India is trying to balance banishing poverty with meeting its climate commitments. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3CdY...
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Charlottesville: Why are the ‘Unite the Right’ organisers on trial?
Nine people injured at the 2017 far-right 'Unite the Right' rally in Virginia are suing organisers. from BBC News - World https://...
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Covid: FDA officials back Pfizer jab for children over five in US
Health experts say the benefits outweigh the risks and recommend the FDA authorise the vaccine. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Ci2g...
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Agnes Wanjiru murder: Kenya family's anger over UK army 'cover-up'
Agnes Wanjiru was murdered nine years ago near a British army base in Kenya. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZkJNxM
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Rust: Assistant director had been sacked before over gun safety
Dave Halls had previously been dismissed from another film over gun safety violations. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Gllhhb
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US revokes licence of top Chinese telecoms company
Washington has banned China Telecom from operating in America, citing "national security concerns". from BBC News - World https:...
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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau holds major cabinet shuffle
The major shuffle sees changes in portfolios including defence, the environment and foreign affairs. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Catania: Floods swamp city centre streets as rare storm hits Sicily
At least two people have died amid flooding caused by a rare storm in the city of Catania. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3BjLQiV
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Catania: Two dead as rare storm floods streets of Sicilian city
The mayor orders people to stay at home as floods engulf the streets of Catania in southern Italy. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3E...
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Manchester Arena bombing: Exclusive images of extradition of Hashem Abedi
Watch as Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, is sent to Britain for trial. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Gr7...
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Sudan army seized power to prevent civil war - coup leader
Gen Burhan also said he had taken the deposed prime minister to his house "for his own safety." from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Whose Promised Land? A Journey Into a Divided Israel
By Patrick Kingsley and Laetitia Vancon from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3bj1PTD
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Climate change: UN emissions gap report a 'thundering wake-up call'
Current carbon-cutting plans from nations would lead the world to climate catastrophe, says the UN. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Joshua Kimmich: German footballer's vaccine hesitancy dismays experts
Joshua Kimmich denied he was an "anti-vaxxer" after expressing unease about long-term side effects. from BBC News - World https:...
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Crimean gold must return to Ukraine - Dutch court
The legal wrangle has dragged on for seven years, since Russia annexed the peninsula from Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3b...
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Brazil senators to vote on damning Covid report
The report says that President Bolsonaro should be accused of crimes over his handling of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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De Kock refuses to take knee before match
Quinton de Kock makes himself unavailable for South Africa's T20 World Cup match against West Indies after refusing to take the knee. ...
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At Last, a Royal Wedding. But No Trumpets, Just a News Conference.
By Motoko Rich and Makiko Inoue from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3pF6BDl
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Sudan coup: Are military takeovers on the rise in Africa?
Despite a series of coups in Africa recently, the longer-term trend for military takeovers is downwards. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Berlin attack: First aider dies 5 years after Christmas market murders
Sascha Hüsges was badly injured when he rushed to help victims of the 2016 Christmas market attack. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Japan's Princess Mako: The woman who gave up royal status to marry
Japan's Princess Mako has finally married her college sweetheart, thus losing her royal status. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Monday, October 25, 2021
The Harder They Fall: 'Raising hell' in Netflix's all-black Western
London-born Jeymes Samuel directs Regina King and Idris Elba in The Harder They Fall. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3m9nZy1
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Climate change: Four things you can do to help fight climate change
Small changes to our lifestyles and choices could limit our personal carbon footprint. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3mfkq9A
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Eco-friendly sex: What is it and how does it impact on climate change?
As more people try to live environmentally friendly lives, how do we make sex more sustainable? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3b7ct...
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How a supply chain shortage hurts local businesses
A bottleneck could cost Daniel Liberson, an artisanal vinegar maker in Virginia, his small business. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Climate change: Pledge of $100bn annual aid slips to 2023
A key pledge on climate funding has still not been met, and the money is not sure to be there before 2023. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Can Lego help save Singapore's coral reefs?
Scientists in Singapore are using the popular building block in an effort to rejuvenate its reefs. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3n...
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Sudan coup: Three protesters killed and dozens injured
Soldiers are said to have opened fire on large crowds opposing the military takeover. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3vKUWUT
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John Wayne Gacy murder victim named 45 years after vanishing
Police identify the remains of a man killed by notorious murderer John Wayne Gacy in the 1970s. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZvJT...
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Covid: Biden sets new rules as air travel to the US reopens
All foreign travellers to the US will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative test. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2X...
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Collector returns Mayan artefact to Guatemala
Plans to auction the fragment, which depicts the head of an ancient ruler, sparked a row in 2019. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3mc...
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Turkey dispute with US eases after threat to expel envoys
Ten Western ambassadors had angered the Turkish president by urging a jailed activist's release. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Israeli cabinet backs huge spending plan for Arab minority
Billions of dollars are earmarked for Israel's Arab minority, which has long complained of neglect. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Alec Baldwin film tragedy: What are the rules for guns on movie sets?
The regulations are under scrutiny after the death of a film-maker on the set of an Alec Baldwin film. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Haiti fuel shortages threaten patients' lives - Unicef
Hospitals say that without fuel they cannot operate crucial generators and hundreds could die. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3bfghvT
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Heavy Is the Burden on Japan’s Royal Women
By Motoko Rich and Hikari Hida from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3GgCqsa
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Saudi crown prince suggested killing King Abdullah, ex-official says
Mohammed bin Salman discussed assassinating the late King Abdullah in 2014, Saad al-Jabri says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3CrQC...
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Eitan Biran: Crash survivor must be returned to Italy, court rules
The six-year-old survivor of a cable car crash must be returned to his aunt in Italy, a court rules. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Alec Baldwin was pointing gun at camera in Rust rehearsal, legal papers say
Legal papers shed light on what happened when actor Alec Baldwin fired a gun with tragic results. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3m9...
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‘Forced to sell my baby’ - Afghan families face extreme poverty
The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan could cost millions of lives if aid is not provided, the UN warns. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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James Michael Tyler, Who Played Gunther on ‘Friends,’ Dies at 59
By Vimal Patel and Jesus Jiménez from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3jz6ENl
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German IS woman jailed for Yazidi girl's death in Iraq
A Munich court jails a jihadi bride for 10 years for the agonising death of a Yazidi girl in 2015. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3B...
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Amnesty to close Hong Kong offices over National Security Law
The human rights organisation says its staff are under threat from the city's national security law. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Climate change: Greenhouse gas concentrations reached new high in 2020
Despite the pandemic, atmospheric levels of CO2 and methane once more broke records last year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3pHKkEW
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Sunday, October 24, 2021
Inside the Indonesian cave where oldest animal art was found
The BBC is given rare access to film the 45,500-year-old images found on an Indonesian island. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3b4kItp
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James Michael Tyler: Friends' actor dies aged 59
The US actor, who played Gunther on the show, had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/30Y...
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Facebook whistleblower meets safe content campaigner
Molly, 14, died after viewing graphic content on Instagram, which is owned by Facebook. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3njl2KG
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James Michael Tyler: 11 of Gunther's funniest Friends moments
A look back at some of the character's highlights following actor James Michael Tyler's death. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Canada: Evacuations as ship spews toxic gas off coast
The Zim Kingston ship is burning but officials said there is no safety risk to people on land. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XGzZO5
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Colombian drug lord Otoniel to be extradited to US
Otoniel, Colombian's most wanted drug lord, is to be extradited to the US after his capture. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ni9...
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F.D.A. Says Pfizer Vaccine’s Benefits Outweigh Key Risks in Children 5 to 11
By Sharon LaFraniere and Noah Weiland from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3nrMC8u
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T20 World Cup: Pakistan hammer India by 10 wickets to claim famous win
Pakistan hammer India by 10 wickets to claim a famous win over their great rivals at the Men's T20 World Cup in Dubai. from BBC News -...
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Husband begins new hunger strike in London
Aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is distraught at the prospect of returning to jail, her husband Richard says. from BBC News - World h...
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Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid: David Alaba scores as Real top La Liga
Real Madrid beat Barcelona in a new-look El Clasico to go top of the La Liga table and leave Ronald Koeman's side down in eighth. from...
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Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa first heard of his death online
Vanessa Bryant said she learned about the death of her husband by seeing "RIP Kobe" notifications. from BBC News - World https:/...
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Halyna Hutchins: Vigil held in New Mexico for cinematographer
The cinematographer was fatally shot by a prop gun while filming for western movie Rust. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3vFJMk6
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German far-right group attempt to block migrants
Police have stopped vigilantes armed with batons, pepper spray and a machete at the Polish border. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3B...
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Your pictures on the theme of minimalism
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3m7zhTq
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Uganda: Suspected bomb attack in Kampala after terror warnings
The suspected terrorist bombing comes a week after the UK warned about a possible attack. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Zt2CPA
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Bellator 269: Fedor Emelianenko claims stunning knockout in Moscow
Russian MMA icon Fedor Emelianenko knocks out the number two-ranked heavyweight Tim Johnson in Bellator 269 in Moscow. from BBC News - Wor...
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Atlanta Braves beat Los Angeles Dodgers to reach World Series against Houston Astros
The Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers to reach the 2021 World Series, where they will face the Houston Astros. from BBC News - W...
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Climate change: Why Australia refuses to give up coal
Australia is the only rich nation still wedded to coal, despite urgent calls to stop its use. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3C9P6OV
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COP26: Document leak reveals nations lobbying to change key climate report
Countries are asking the UN to play down the need to move rapidly away from fossil fuels. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3jlVOu0
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Climate change: Fossil fuel production set to soar over next decade
Government plans to extract coal, oil and gas are incompatible with safe temperatures, says the UN. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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The Gravedigger's Wife: Somali love story wins Africa's top film prize
Somali film The Gravedigger's Wife focuses on the lengths people go to save a loved one. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3EfawLt
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Saturday, October 23, 2021
‘Needle Spiking’ of Women in Britain Stirs Alarm Over New Kind of Assault
By Megan Specia and Isabella Kwai from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3GfUq68
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F.D.A. Says Pfizer Vaccine’s Benefits Outweigh Key Risks in Children 5 to 11
By Sharon LaFraniere and Noah Weiland from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3C92cfC
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Picasso masterpieces fetch nearly $110m at Las Vegas auction
The works, which were owned by MGM Resorts, featured in the Picasso Restaurant at the Bellagio Hotel. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Colombia's most wanted drug lord Otoniel captured
The US had placed a $5m bounty on the head of Dairo Antonio Usuga, better known as Otoniel. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Bbe4My
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What's next after the release of Meng Wanzhou?
Ms Meng and the two Canadian Michaels are home - but will the relations with China ever be the same? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Fears of new arms race after Chinese missile test
China's firing of a new nuclear-capable missile carried on a glider has raised questions about a US response. from BBC News - World ht...
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Iran: The painful choices of being pregnant and unmarried
Abortion or emigration are often considered the only way out by cohabiting couples who conceive. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3jPI...
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Why Kenyan churches are banning politicians from pulpits
Churches seek to wrestle back control of pulpits from politicians after years of cosy relations. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Gfz...
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Record-breaking ferris wheel opens in Dubai
The massive wheel was opened in Dubai with a lavish fireworks display to mark the occasion. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3nmv5i5
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Joel Souza, filmmaker wounded in Alec Baldwin gun incident, 'gutted' at friend's death
Joel Souza, wounded by a gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin, grieves for lost friend Halyna Hutchins. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3b...
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Turkey moves to throw out US and nine other envoys
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declares them "persona non grata" for urging an activist's release. from BBC News - World htt...
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Alex Quiñónez: Ecuador sprinter shot dead
Quiñónez, one of the country's best known athletes, was shot in the city of Guyaquil. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3GdcJc3
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Matteo Salvini: Right-wing Italy politician on trial for blocking migrant boat
The right-wing politician is charged with kidnapping and dereliction of duty, which he denies. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3b68sZq
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Greta Thunberg: 'We need public pressure, not just summits'
The climate activist speaks to the BBC about the COP26 conference, emissions targets and rickrolling. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Saudi Arabia commits to net zero emissions by 2060
The world's biggest oil exporter will cut carbon emissions, but not stop producing fossil fuels. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Agnes Tirop: Mourners pay respects to running star
Many athletes turn out for the funeral of Agnes Tirop, who was found stabbed to death at her home. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3C...
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Internal Alarm, Public Shrugs: Facebook’s Employees Dissect Its Election Role
By Ryan Mac and Sheera Frenkel from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/3E5mgQz
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China seeks to lift homework pressures on schoolchildren
A new law urges parents to allow children time for rest and exercise, and restrict time spent online. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Friday, October 22, 2021
Abortion in Mexico: Fight for rights just beginning, women say
Mexican women celebrate the Supreme Court ruling decriminalising abortion but say obstacles remain. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Former refugees in US to Afghans: 'You are not alone'
Refugees who fled their home countries to be in the US offer advice to America's newest refugees. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Texas abortion law to stay in place until Supreme Court decision
The controversial law will be tested next month when the court holds an expedited hearing. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3vAuvRs
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Will Apple be the last US tech giant left in China?
As Microsoft closes down the main version of LinkedIn, Apple looks more alone in China than ever. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ne...
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Kerala floods: Our son was buried by mud - we couldn't save him
The walls of three-year-old Sachu's house collapsed when it was hit by heavy rain and flooding in Kerala. from BBC News - World https:...
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Middle East: Palestinians and Israelis clash over hillside
Eight people have been killed and hundreds injured in protests at the occupied West Bank. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3pIt3fd
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South African ex-policewoman killed relatives and boyfriend for insurance cash
Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu killed five family members and her boyfriend for life insurance, a court rules. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Robert Durst charged with murder of ex-wife who vanished in 1982
The jailed real estate heir is facing a new second-degree murder charge, authorities say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3jrxEOT
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Alec Baldwin 'shock and sadness' at film-set death
Director of photography Halyna Hutchins was killed by a prop gun fired by the actor in New Mexico. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3n...
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Ohio mocked over wrong Wright brothers number plates
The commemorative plate depicted a banner mistakenly attached to the front end of the historic plane. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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EU leaders give Merkel an ovation at final summit
Chancellor Merkel bows out from her role at the EU's helm, praised as Europe's "compass". from BBC News - World https://...
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Students sue Texas school district for banning long hair on boys
Students were suspended and barred from school activities for wearing long hair, the suit says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3CbuI...
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Hackers lay claim to Donald Trump’s social app before its launch.
By Nicole Perlroth from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/3pwB6eL
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Eswatini protests: Nurses refuse to treat police after colleagues shot
The health workers say security forces injured 30 colleagues when they opened fire at a protest. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3E75...
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Mozambique: Tuskless elephant evolution linked to ivory hunting
Scientists say poaching during Mozambique's civil war led to more females being born without tusks. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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France to pay 38m citizens €100 each to ease costs
The one-off payment to lower-income groups is prompted by the spike in fuel and energy prices. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ppoBBN
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DR Congo students march into parliament demanding better teacher pay
Students march into parliament in the Democratic Republic of Congo demanding better pay for teachers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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What are prop guns and why are they dangerous?
An incident involving US actor Alec Baldwin puts the spotlight on an item often used on film sets. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3G...
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Death after Alec Baldwin fires prop gun 'unfathomable'
A director who worked with Halyna Hutchins in 2020 describes the gun safety protocols films tend to use. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Ananya Panday: Anti-drugs agency questions Bollywood actress
It has not specified why Ananya Panday has been questioned for a second day in a row. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3joGAEo
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Halyna Hutchins: Rising star of film industry was 'an incredible artist'
Halyna Hutchins, who has died on a film set, had been named an American Cinematographer rising star. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Thursday, October 21, 2021
Enes Kanter: Boston Celtics star under fire over China comments
Enes Kanter calls China's leader a "brutal dictator", while Beijing accuses him of seeking attention. from BBC News - World ...
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US surgeon explains pig kidney-human transplant test
A US team says it successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig's kidney into a brain-dead human. from BBC News - World https:/...
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Amazon sees fresh push to unionise in New York
Warehouse workers in Staten Island hope to organise, in the latest labour push at the firm. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3E0q3P2
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Syria says it executed 24 people for starting 2020 wildfires
The government alleges they admitted to igniting fires last year that left three people dead. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XxnC6T
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Robot artist Ai-Da released by Egyptian border guards
Authorities, who held the robot for 10 days, feared that it may have been hiding covert spy tools. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3b...
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Big John, largest known triceratops skeleton, sold at auction
The auction house said the skeleton was sold to a private collector for a European record of €6.65m. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Calling Sinema an Obstacle to Progress, 5 Veterans Quit Her Advisory Council
By Catie Edmondson and Luke Broadwater from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3m4qgdG
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Poland rule of law dispute overshadows EU summit
Poland fumes at EU "blackmail", as other nations line up to defend the "critical" primacy of EU law. from BBC News - W...
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Melbourne: Celebrations as city exits sixth lockdown
The Australian city has spent more than 260 days under restrictions since the pandemic began. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3pqpV7d
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Vikings settled in North America in 1021AD, study says
Scientists say they have precisely dated a camp in Newfoundland, Canada, thanks to a new technique. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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NFL to end race-based testing in dementia claims
"Race-norming" made it harder for black players to prove brain injuries linked to their careers. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Nadia Chaudhri, Scientist With an End-of-Life Mission, Dies at 43
By Annabelle Williams from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/3aYD7If
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US surgeons test pig kidney transplant in a human
The kidney, from a genetically-altered pig, appeared to function well, say the surgical team. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3jjua0E
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Haiti sees nearly 800 kidnappings so far this year, NGO says
Gangs have taken more control amid political instability, abducting people from all walks of life. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3a...
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Ruby Rose: Warner Bros hits back at Batwoman claims
The actress claimed in her Instagram story that there were poor working conditions on the show. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3jixo...
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Barbados elects first ever president ahead of becoming republic
The Caribbean nation is set to become a republic, removing Queen Elizabeth as its head of state. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3DZ3...
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The F.D.A. authorizes Moderna and J.&J. boosters and allows a mix-and-match booster strategy.
By Noah Weiland and Sharon LaFraniere from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3aYxY2S
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Texas nurse guilty of killing patients by injecting them with air
William Davis injected at least seven patients with air and could now face the death penalty. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3jpCBrj
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Cleo Smith: Police offer A$1m reward amid fears girl, 4, was abducted
Cleo Smith, 4, vanished from a tent at a remote coastal campsite in Western Australia on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3m...
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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
God and robots: Will AI transform religion?
Robot "priests" can recite prayers, perform funerals, and even comfort those experiencing a spiritual crisis. from BBC News - Wo...
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How green politics are changing Europe
The Greens performed well in German elections but they are having to adapt their policies to succeed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Covid: WHO warns pandemic will drag on into 2022
Slow vaccine supply to poorer nations means the crisis will last longer than it needs to, experts say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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UK agrees free trade deal with New Zealand
The government says consumers and businesses will benefit from deal, but it is unlikely to boost growth. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Gunman Pleads Guilty in Parkland School Shooting
By Nick Madigan, Patricia Mazzei and Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3B44fjw
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Paris Hilton: I couldn't sleep for 20 years from memories of youth care abuse
Paris Hilton alleges she was strangled, slapped and watched in the shower while in a youth care facility. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Gabby Petito: Items found in search for missing fiancé Brian Laundrie
Items belonging to Gabby Petito's missing fiancé have been found in a Florida park, the FBI says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Paris Hilton pushes for US youth care abuse reform
The reality star spoke in Washington DC about her alleged abuse in residential care as a teenager. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3a...
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All Afghans have the right to a passport - Taliban
But sports personalities, people seeking medical treatment or wanting to study abroad will be prioritised. from BBC News - World https://b...
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