A photo round-up of some of last week's events, including wildfires in California and protests in Lebanon. A photo round-up of some of l...
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Protests in India over Telangana vet's suspected rape, murder
Four accused remanded in judicial custody for 14 days over suspected rape and killing of 27-year-old veterinarian. Four accused remanded in ...
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Iraqi PM Abdul Mahdi submits resignation to parliament
Parliament to meet on Sunday to decide on Iraqi PM's fate amid continuing anti-government protests. Parliament to meet on Sunday to deci...
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Dutch police arrest 35-year-old suspect in The Hague stabbings
Police said the suspect, described as having no fixed address, was brought to a police station for questioning. Police said the suspect, des...
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US: 9 killed, 3 injured in South Dakota plane crash
Three survivors were taken to the hospital after rescuers pulled them from the wreckage during a winter storm. Three survivors were taken to...
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Who was London bridge attacker Usman Khan?
More information has emerged about man who killed two people in knife attack in London on Friday. More information has emerged about man who...
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At least 14 killed in bloody gunfight in northern Mexico
Daytime shootout took place days after US President said he would designate drug cartels as terrorist groups. Daytime shootout took place da...
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China accuses UN rights chief of emboldening Hong Kong protesters
China says Bachelet's call for an investigation into police conduct is interference and inappropriate. China says Bachelet's call fo...
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Thanksgiving photo Bill O'Reilly posted to Twitter freaks people out
Bill O’Reilly’s promotional tweet for his interview with President Trump went viral on Thursday, but not in the way he likely would have wan...
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London Attack by Convicted Terrorist Disrupts U.K. Campaign
(Bloomberg) -- The man suspected of stabbing two people to death near London Bridge had been released early from jail after a terrorism conv...
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Wintry weather bedevils holiday weekend travelers around US
Wintry weather bedeviled Thanksgiving weekend travelers across the United States Saturday as a powerful and dangerous storm moved eastward, ...
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Pelosi to attend climate summit amid withdrawal from climate deal
The U.S. began the formal withdrawal process from the Paris Climate Agreement earlier this month. from Yahoo News - Latest News & He...
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2 victims are dead and a suspect was killed by police in a London terror incident. Here's how the attack unfolded.
Police said they were called to London Bridge just before 2 p.m. local time on Friday afternoon for reports of a stabbing. from Yahoo Ne...
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Peru Opposition Leader Keiko Fujimori Walks Free from Lima Jail
(Bloomberg) -- Opposition leader Keiko Fujimori walked free from a Lima prison Friday night after Peru’s highest court annulled her 18-month...
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Thanksgiving photo Bill O'Reilly posted to Twitter freaks people out
Bill O’Reilly’s promotional tweet for his interview with President Trump went viral on Thursday, but not in the way he likely would have wan...
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Tens of thousands rally in Europe, Asia before UN climate summit
Tens of thousands of protesters, primarily in Europe and Asia, hit the streets on Friday to make a fresh call for action against global warm...
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Kamala Harris' campaign manager is under fire, receives blame for decline
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) isn't bouncing back after a precipitous decline in the Democratic presidential race -- and fingers are sta...
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Germany to make anti-Semitism a specific hate crime as Jews 'no longer feel safe'
Germany is to tighten its laws against anti-Semitic hate crimes in the wake of last month's failed attack on a synagogue by a far-Right ...
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Football gossip: Sanchez Flores, Pochettino, Rodgers, Howe, Silva, Arteta, Aubameyang, Depay
Watford to sack Sanchez Flores, Pochettino's pay-off clause, Gunners chase Foxes boss, Cherries manager in demand, plus more. from BBC...
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Freddie Ljungberg 'has Arsenal DNA' - Josh Kroenke
Josh Kroenke says interim boss Freddie Ljungberg "has Arsenal DNA" and that Unai Emery's dismissal had been in the pipeline fo...
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Apple contractors working on Siri 'regularly' hear recordings of sex, drug deals, and private medical information, a new report says
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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 - Business https://...
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Shenzhen, vaping capital of the world, holds its breath as health concerns spiral
E-cigarette-related deaths in the US and a Beijing directive have China’s manufacturing sector on tenterhooks Online e-cigarette sales look...
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Community Efforts are Key When Addressing HIV/AIDS
ABUJA, Nov 30 (IPS) - Dr. Ifeanyi Nsofor is a medical doctor, the CEO of EpiAFRIC, Director of Policy and Advocacy for Nigeria Health Watch...
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Prince Andrew's most senior aide who was forced out
Amanda Thirsk forwarded Jonathan Rowland a Foreign Office cable that included details of conversations between the Duke and leading Chinese ...
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Contestant on Spanish Big Brother is forced to 'watch her own rape'
Spanish Big Brother has come under fire after it emerged one of the show's contestants,Carlota Prado was shown footage of her alleged se...
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TALK OF THE TOWN: Bea's glitzy engagement bash at ultra trendy club
TALK OF THE TOWN: I can reveal Beatrice, 31, will host the lavish event on December 18 at London's A-list hangout Chiltern Firehouse, we...
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Prince Andrew used position as Britain's trade envoy to help tycoon plug private bank
EXCLUSIVE: Emails seen by the Mail on Sunday show that on one official taxpayer-funded trip to China, Prince Andrew was accompanied by Jonat...
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Leaked emails reveal how tycoon tried to lure Saudi royal
EXCLUSIVE: A chain of leaked emails reveal a blurring of Prince Andrew's public duties and private interests on a trip to Saudi Arabia, ...
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Jeremy Corbyn played the role of 'useful idiot' for the Kremlin by undermining Nato
Former British Army officer Ben Wallace today says the Leader of the Opposition 'is not a man capable of making the decisions we need to...
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TALK OF THE TOWN: Will Prince Harry be called for godfather duties?
TALK OF THE TOWN: I can reveal Prince Harry's oldest friend - and Las Vegas party pal - Tom Inskip is expecting his first child with wif...
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Planet SOS: Transforming the way we use land and its resources
A Planet SOS special on how the way we use land is both contributing to and affected by the global climate crisis. A Planet SOS special on h...
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Palestinian teen shot dead by Israeli army in occupied West Bank
Masalmeh, 18, was killed near the city of Hebron, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. Masalmeh, 18, was killed near the city of He...
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Prosecutors in Malta charge businessman in journalist's killing
Fenech pleads innocent to charges of complicity in murder and accomplice to bombing as pressure on PM to quit mounts. Fenech pleads innocent...
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Incumbent party wins Namibian election amid corruption scandal
President Geingob’s win comes days after corruption allegations led to resignation and arrest of two ministers. President Geingob’s win come...
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Iraqi PM Abdul Mahdi submits resignation to parliament
Parliament to meet on Sunday to decide on Iraqi PM's fate amid ongoing anti-government protests. Parliament to meet on Sunday to decide ...
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ISIL claims responsibility for deadly London Bridge attack
Armed group claims one of its 'fighters' behind killing of two people in the UK's capital as police probe continues. Armed group...
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Germany's far-right AfD picks new leaders amid protests
Tino Chrupalla, a legislator from Saxony, will lead Germany's largest opposition party with Joerg Meuthen. Tino Chrupalla, a legislator ...
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Protests in India over Telangana vet's suspected rape, murder
Four accused remanded in judicial custody for 14 days over suspected rape and killing of 27-year-old veterinarian. Four accused remanded in ...
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Kenya's BBI is the political elite's attempt to rewrite history
The initiative assumes our problems can be cured by letting the political class dictate how history is to be told. The initiative assumes ou...
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Calls for sustainable farming in the face of climate change
The UN's climate change body says global warming is upsetting food systems, reducing harvests and intensifying poverty and hunger. The ...
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Facebook issues post 'correction' after Singapore's demand
The November 23 post contained accusations about the arrest of a supposed whistleblower and election rigging. The November 23 post contained...
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Albania's search for quake victims ends as death toll rises to 51
Albania's PM announces end of operation launched in wake of deadly 6.4 magnitude earthquake that hit on Tuesday. Albania's PM announ...
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Mexico registers record number of homicides
Many accuse president of failing to fulfill promises to end violence plaguing the country. Many accuse president of failing to fulfill promi...
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Shadow of strife looms over Iraq's political crisis
As prime minister says he will resign, officials and analysts warn Iraq faces deepening deadlock. As prime minister says he will resign, of...
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'Heroic' bystanders praised for tackling London Bridge attacker
Tributes pour in for members of public who tackled knife-wielding assailant before police shot him dead. Tributes pour in for members of pub...
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'Heroic' bystanders praised for tackling London Bridge attacker
Tributes pour in for members of public who tackled knife-wielding assailant before police shot him dead. Tributes pour in for members of pub...
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European Union's view on Brexit amid UK election
The Liberal Democrats have promised to keep the UK in the EU, while the Labour Party is promising a chance to vote again. The Liberal Democr...
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India's indigenous living in forests fight eviction orders
Politicians say the forests need to be protected, but critics say they are only protecting the business interests. Politicians say the fores...
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DRC army says it killed top rebel leader as civilian toll rises
ADF commander shot dead during operation in eastern DRC, army says, hours after assailants kill 13 in 'gruesome' attack. ADF command...
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The China Cables: Disrupting Beijing's Xinjiang narrative
Unprecedented leak of Chinese documents reveals the extent of camps in Xinjiang. Plus, the spyware hacking journalists. Unprecedented leak o...
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Bobi Wine: The people of Uganda will rise if Museveni rigs vote
Ugandan pop singer-turned-politician discusses his plan to replace President Yoweri Museveni after 30 years in power. Ugandan pop singer-tur...
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The China Cables: Disrupting Beijing's Xinjiang narrative
Unprecedented leak of Chinese documents reveals the extent of camps in Xinjiang. Plus, the spyware hacking journalists. Unprecedented leak o...
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Kenyan flood rescue missions hindered by havoc
Fears toll of 120 people may rise as rescue workers struggle to reach remote areas due to damaged roads and bridges. Fears toll of 120 peopl...
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DR Congo anger grows over deadly unrest
All 28 people killed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo this week buried as many say UN troops have failed to provide protection from a...
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Man wearing 'hoax explosive' shot dead in London Bridge attack
Man who strapped fake bomb and carried out deadly attack was reportedly released from jail after 'terrorist' conviction. Man who str...
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In pictures: November's extreme weather
A photo round-up of some of this month's major weather events, including floods in Kenya and fires in Australia and US. A photo round-up...
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Three youths wounded in stabbing in The Hague
Police said in a tweet that the incident happened on the city's main shopping street. Police said in a tweet that the incident happened ...
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Macron is in a state of 'brain death', Erdogan says
Turkish president attacks French counterpart who criticised Ankara's Syria operation and lamented NATO's 'brain death'. Turk...
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China criminalises 'fake news' created with AI, bots
New rules require videos, audio tracks produced using AI or virtual reality technologies to carry clear warning labels. New rules require vi...
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Brazil's Bolsonaro claims DiCaprio paid for Amazon forest fires
The far-right leader accuses the Hollywood actor and environmental activist without providing evidence. The far-right leader accuses the Hol...
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Suriname President Bouterse sentenced to 20 years for killings
Desi Bouterse found guilty of killing 15 political opponents in 1982, two years after he seized power in a coup. Desi Bouterse found guilty ...
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Germany's far-right AfD to pick new leaders as hardliners rise
Third biggest bloc in parliament could pick as leader a candidate who recently railed about 'Islamisation of the West'. Third bigges...
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Iraq PM resignation is 'only first step', protesters say [Collection]
Demonstrators remain sceptical despite announcement by PM Abdul Mahdi and demand complete overhaul of political system. Demonstrators remain...
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Indian police question suspects in Telangana rape and murder case [Collection]
27-year-old veterinarian was reportedly attacked and her body burned after the motorbike she drove broke down. 27-year-old veterinarian was ...
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The WTO 20 years after the 'battle of Seattle' [Collection]
More than two decades after its creation, the WTO's promise of prosperity and job creation has not been fulfilled. More than two decades...
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Peru's Keiko Fujimori leaves prison after court order [Collection]
Constitutional Tribunal had ordered release of opposition leader after she was handed an 18-month pre-trial sentence. Constitutional Tribuna...
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Gas station strike paralyses Lebanon as crisis deepens [Collection]
Motorists block roads to express their anger against closure of gas stations as government scrambles to handle crisis. Motorists block roads...
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Heavy snow in U.S. West and Midwest could disrupt post-Thanksgiving travel
Over a foot of snow is forecast in mountainous parts of Colorado, Utah and Arizona on Friday before the storm system slips toward the upper ...
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Gigantic storm to wreak havoc on post-Thanksgiving travel
A massive winter storm that has already prompted warnings from Arizona to Wisconsin will be lumbering east in coming days, almost certainly ...
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The US fertility rate has dropped for the fourth year in a row, and it might forecast a 'demographic time bomb'
Russia, Japan, and Spain are all dealing with their growing elderly populations and declining birthrates. The US could be next. from Yah...
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The Nets Win One for Their Culture
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Shmoo Cake, Persians and Spudnuts: Touring Canada’s Regional Cuisine
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Italian Police Uncover Plot to Create a New Nazi Party
(Bloomberg) -- Italian police arrested 19 far-right extremists in raids across the country that uncovered a cache of weapons and a range of ...
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Iraq PM says he will quit after cleric's call but violence rages on
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi announced his resignation on Friday after the country's senior Shi'ite Muslim cleric urged law...
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18,000-year-old puppy discovered in Siberia could be missing link between dogs and wolves
An 18,000-year-old puppy unearthed in Siberia could prove to be the missing link between dogs and wolves, scientists believe. The puppy was...
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Trump impeachment: White House 'can't find any record' of call which president insists exonerates him
The White House reportedly has no record of a phone call Donald Trump claims exonerates him over a scandal which is threatening to bring dow...
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2 cruise passengers dead, 5 injured after Belize tour bus crash
Two Carnival Cruise Line passengers died in a bus crash while on an independent tour in Belize on Wednesday. from Yahoo News - Latest Ne...
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California snow-bound highway reopens but storm snarls Thanksgiving travel
Interstate 5 through the Grapevine area, a mountain pass, was shut down in both directions early on Thursday morning and the California High...
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Gas station strike paralyzes Lebanon as crisis deepens
Angry motorists blocked roads with their vehicles in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon on Friday, creating traffic jams to protest a strike ...
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The US fertility rate has dropped for the fourth year in a row, and it might forecast a 'demographic time bomb'
Russia, Japan, and Spain are all dealing with their growing elderly populations and declining birthrates. The US could be next. from Yah...
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Fired Navy secretary critical of Trump over SEAL case
Richard Spencer, who was fired at Navy secretary for his handling of a SEAL war crimes case championed by President Trump, wrote Wednesday t...
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Donald Trump Sees Another Opportunity to Teach Cuba a Lesson
Is Trump using "health attacks" on US diplomats in Havana as an excuse to punish Cuba? from Yahoo News - Latest News & Hea...
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London Bridge attacker already convicted of an Islamist terrorism-related offense: report
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Danish intelligence agency lists US interest in Greenland as Denmark's top national security threat, above terrorism and cybercrime.
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N Korea warns Japan's Abe may soon see 'real ballistic missile'
Pyongyang lashes out at Japanese leader stepping up rhetoric against close US ally in the region as nuclear talks stall. from Al Jazeera E...
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Clutha helicopter crash: victims’ spouses call for fresh inquiry
Families of officers killed in Glasgow incident express ‘deep concerns and frustrations’ The spouses of the two police officers who died wh...
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Cabo Verde's Morna for UNESCO list, Belgium’s Carnival of Aalst to Go?
PARIS, Nov 29 (IPS) - Morna, the haunting, traditional music of Cabo Verde, is slated to join UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage Lis...
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Actor and author Simon Callow, 70, shares the stories behind his favourite snaps
Celebrities share the stories behind their favourite photographs. This week it's actor and author Simon Callow (pictured), 70. from Ar...
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N Korea warns Japan's Abe may soon see 'real ballistic missile'
Pyongyang lashes out at Japanese leader stepping up rhetoric against close US ally in the region as nuclear talks stall.Pyongyang lashes out...
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London Bridge: Attacker had been convicted of terror offence
Two members of the public died and three were injured in what police declared a terrorist incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
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North Korea test fires two missiles month before deadline for US to respond on talks
North Korea fired two "unidentified projectiles" on Thursday, Seoul said, as nuclear talks between Pyongyang and Washington remain...
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ICE arrested an estimated 250 people who enrolled in a fake university set up by federal authorities as part of an immigration sting operation
A grand-jury indictment from January alleged that "the University was being used by foreign citizens as a 'pay to stay' scheme...
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AOC Raised More for Reelection Campaign Last Quarter Than All Other House Dems, Including Pelosi
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.) raised more funds for her reelection campaign than all other Democrats in the House, incl...
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Port Neches explosion: 60,000 evacuated from homes after Texas chemical plant blast
A series of explosions at a chemical plant forced some 60,000 people to be evacuated from the area surrounding Port Neches in Texas.The firs...
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German museum confirms 49-carat diamond among heist haul
Publishing a list of the pieces taken in Monday's brazen raid, the Green Vault museum at Dresden's royal palace said the items stole...
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'Sleepwalking toward climate catastrophe:' World must slash emissions immediately, UN report says
The world's nations must make steep cuts to greenhouse gas emissions immediately or risk missing the targets they’ve agreed on, a U.N. r...
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Your talking points for the 2020 race, in time for Thanksgiving dinner
Frequently asked questions — and some straightforward answers — about every candidate still in the race for the White House. from Yahoo ...
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Vietnamese families bury first victims of UK truck tragedy
Throngs of weeping relatives on Thursday buried the first of 39 Vietnamese people found dead in a truck in Britain last month, in emotional ...
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Texas chemical fire rages for second day, thousands evacuated
The fiery blast inside a distillation column at the Port Neches, Texas, TPC Group facility on Wednesday injured three workers, blew locked d...
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Lawsuit: Alabama Sheriff 'Big John' Williams shot in parking lot 'without provocation'
Suspect William Chase Johnson faces murder charges. He is the son of a Montgomery County Sheriff's Office deputy. from Yahoo News - ...
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White House officials resigned over Trump threat to freeze Ukraine aid, official says
Two officials at the White House budget office have resigned over disagreements on a hold on $400m of congressionally approved military aid ...
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Black Friday: I feel guilty about how much I return
The return of unwanted goods bought in Black Friday sales is costing retailers billions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OSypQX
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Can old fridges be recycled to make new ones?
What happens to your old fridge when it's time to replace it, the BBC's Dougal Shaw reports. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
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Loan sharks cash in on Black Friday spending spree
Illegal money lenders are targeting people around Black Friday, campaigners warn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37Lc7sM
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How sticking plasters became a million dollar idea
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how sticking plasters became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33nETw...
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Is Venezuela really a threat to Latin America and the Caribbean?
The accusation that Caracas is a 'threat' to the region is a political talking point rather than a demonstrable reality. from Al J...
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Palestine is a climate justice issue
The fight for climate justice for all is directly connected to the Palestinian struggle. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/34ykeqA
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Cambodia's Casino Gamble
101 East investigates the growing criminal underbelly of a new Chinese casino empire in Cambodia. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2...
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Michael Gove blasts rivals after Tories were replaced on Channel 4 debate by ice sculptures
Michael Gove turned up at Channel 4's studios in Westminster on Thursday night to be told that he wasn't allowed to take part in the...
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Queen advertises for new travel chief to make royals use 'efficient, cost effective' flights
The Director of Royal Travel vacancy based at Buckingham Palace and with a £85,000-a-year salary, comes in the wake of the storm over the Du...
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Number of UK cancer patients has soared by 20% in just FIVE years
Macmillan Cancer Support said there will be three million people in the UK with cancer next year, like Sarah Mills (pictured), who says NHS ...
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Black Friday 2019 is here best deals in clothing furniture technology home children
As many as 11million British bargain hunters are expected to head online in search of the best deals of the festive season - so FEMAIL has h...
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Opinion: Lions blow it again on Thanksgiving, fall apart vs. Bears, and no one should be surprised
Lions fans have seen this almost every week of the season. Detroit blew it again on Thanksgiving, collapsing late vs. the Bears at Ford Fiel...
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U.S. rejects proposal for spy swap of ex-Marine held in Russia
The United States rejected on Wednesday a suggestion it seek a prisoner swap involving a former U.S. Marine jailed in Russia for nearly a ye...
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'Sleepwalking toward climate catastrophe:' World must slash emissions immediately, UN report says
The world's nations must make steep cuts to greenhouse gas emissions immediately or risk missing the targets they’ve agreed on, a U.N. r...
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Swing state Democrat flips on impeachment
During the summer, Rep. Brenda Lawrence fully backed the move to impeach President Trump, but the Detroit-area Democrat said last weekend th...
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A Chicago Student Ignored a Man's Late-Night Catcalls. Now He's Charged With Her Murder
Prosecutors said the man was 'angry that he was being ignored' from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2OoQ...
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