George H W Bush, 94, has died - family say

George H W Bush, the former US president and father of George W Bush, has died aged 94, his family have said.

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From WW2 to the White House: Bush's remarkable life

George Herbert Walker Bush was the longest living president in American history - and it was a life lived to the full.

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PM confronts Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi murder

Theresa May has confronted the Saudi crown prince over Jamal Khashoggi's murder, telling him he must take action to ensure "such a deplorable incident" does not happen again.

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British teen held in Egypt for 'filming military helicopter'

A British teenager has been arrested over a smartphone video he recorded which showed a military helicopter in the background, his family says.

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Church holds non-stop service to stop family's deportation

Preachers at a church in the Netherlands have been holding a round-the-clock service for more than a month to stop a family of Armenian asylum seekers being deported.

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Tsunami warning after Alaska earthquake

A 6.6 magnitude earthquake in Anchorage has prompted a Tsunami warning.

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'Spiritual' end to around Britain swim

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2,000-year-old ring 'may belong to Pontius Pilate'

Archaeologists have confirmed a 2,000-year-old ring found 50 years ago in the West Bank could have belonged to Pontius Pilate.

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Why do flies suddenly appear every time you open a beer?

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a beer cracked open outside must be in want of a couple of annoying flies.

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May vows to push Saudi leader over Khashoggi in G20 talks

Theresa May has vowed to be "robust" as she meets Saudi Arabia's leader to press him over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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US, Mexico and Canada sign new trade deal

The US has signed a new trade deal with Canada and Mexico, described by Donald Trump as a "model agreement".

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51 whales die in second NZ mass stranding in days

Less than a week after 145 pilot whales died in a mass stranding in New Zealand, another 51 have lost their lives in similar but seemingly unrelated circumstances.

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Russian intelligence using Brexit to hack targets

Hackers believed to be working for the Russian military intelligence service are using doubts about Brexit as a lure for victims.

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The art gallery tour that costs $42,000

Michelangelo's magnificent "David" epitomizes the creativity that flowed in Florence, Italy, during the Renaissance, and nothing quite compares to seeing his much-celebrated sculpture up close without the crowds.

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DJ Khaled and Mayweather fined over cryptocurrencies

Music producer DJ Khaled and boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr have settled charges in the US after they secretly received payments for promoting cryptocurrencies.

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Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra arrive for wedding

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have arrived in Jodhpur in India for what's being called the celebrity wedding of the year.

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Face transplant patient reveals incredible transformation

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Face transplant patient reveals incredible transformation

Less than a year after having a 25-hour face transplant operation, a US man is showing remarkable progress.

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Ukraine bans Russian men from entering country

Ukraine has banned Russian men aged between 16 and 60 from entering the country, amid fears Moscow is planning an invasion.

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MeToo founder says movement 'unrecognisable'

The founder of MeToo has said the movement has become unrecognisable amid a media backlash that has framed it as a witch-hunt.

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Starbucks to block customers watching porn

Starbucks is set to block customers from using its free Wi-Fi to watch pornography in its US outlets.

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French Jews live in fear amid rising anti-Semitic acts

In a Parisian suburb, Myriam sits at her parents' dinner table, the Shabbat candles flickering before her. Together with her husband and newborn son she takes stock of the painful week she's had. It's a regular conversation for many French Jews.

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Australian school children defy prime minister with climate strike

Thousands of Australian children skipped school on Friday in defiance of the prime minister to protest for greater action on climate change.

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Trump's whirlwind G20 set to begin after he cancels Putin meeting

President Donald Trump was only a half-hour into his nine-hour flight to the G20 summit here in the Argentine capital when he decided to pull the plug on the most hotly anticipated moment of his trip: a lengthy face-to-face with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Iranians smuggled to Britain 'by skilful sailors'

The owner of a fishing boat stolen in France and used to smuggle 17 Iranians to Britain has told Sky News he thinks experienced sailors must have been involved.

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All eyes on unpredictable Trump at G20 summit

US President Donald Trump's meeting with President Putin was set to be the showstopper event in Buenos Aires.

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May to confront Saudi Prince, while selling UK trade at G20

Theresa May is "intending" to meet the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia on the sidelines of the G20, and confront him over the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and the human impact of the Yemen war.

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Battle of the big bovines: Dozer trumps Knickers by just over an inch

The phrase "enjoy your 15 minutes of fame" is usually reserved for humans, but can now be extended to cattle.

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Congo Ebola outbreak is 2nd largest, 2nd deadliest

The current Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo -- with 426 total cases, including 245 deaths -- is now the second largest and second deadliest in history, according to Thursday's report from the nation's Ministry of Health.

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Japan may be about to upset Asia's balance of power

Japan is preparing an order for roughly 100 US-designed F-35 stealth fighter jets in a deal that could potentially upend the balance of power in Asia, according to sources familiar with the process.

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Angela Merkel's plane diverted after technical issue

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's plane was forced to turn around and make an unscheduled landing due a technical problem, a government spokesman told CNN. Merkel was heading to Argentina for the G-20.

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Maria Ressa, Rappler formally indicted by the Philippines on tax evasion charges

Philippines news website Rappler and its chief executive have been indicted on tax evasion charges, the latest in a case that free speech and civil liberties advocates have warned is part of a wider crackdown on dissent by President Rodrigo Duterte's administration.

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China suspends scientists who claim to have produced first gene-edited babies

China has suspended the research activities of the scientists who claimed to have created the world's first gene-edited babies, state-run Xinhua news reported Thursday.

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Girl, 5, mocked by airline staff because of her name

A mother says a Southwest Airlines employee mocked her daughter because of her unusual alphabet name.

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Ukraine accuses Russia of amassing tanks on border

The Ukrainian president has said he has evidence that Russian military tanks are massing along the border.

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Ex-boxer, 78, may be worst serial killer in US history

The FBI is investigating a prisoner in Texas who they believe could be the most prolific serial killer in US history.

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Trump cancels Putin meeting in Air Force One tweet

Donald Trump has abruptly cancelled a meeting with Vladimir Putin in a show of disapproval at Russia's treatment of Ukraine.

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United Nations wastes millions on 'ghost' refugees

A car park at the prime minister's office in Uganda was built using money meant for refugees, a UN internal inquiry has found.

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Trump says 'weak' ex-lawyer is 'lying' after guilty plea

Donald Trump's former lawyer has pleaded guilty to lying to Congress in charges brought against him by the team investigating alleged interference by Russia in the 2016 presidential election.

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Reggae added to UN list of global cultural treasures

Reggae music has been added to a United Nations list of global cultural treasures that should be protected.

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Hugh Jackman reveals Greatest Showman and Les Mis tour

Actor Hugh Jackman has announced his debut world tour, performing songs from The Greatest Showman live for the first time.

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The story behind the most expensive Indian film ever made

A refugee who fled war-torn Sri Lanka and made his home in Britain has told how he turned his life round to become a producer on the most expensive Indian film ever made.

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Deutsche Bank raided in money laundering probe

Deutsche Bank's head office in Frankfurt was raided by 170 police officers and tax investigators on Thursday as part of a money laundering probe.

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Bayer cuts jobs after Monsanto deal

Bayer plans to slash thousands of jobs as part of a corporate overhaul following its acquisition of Monsanto.

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Billionaire pushes ahead with controversial coal mine

One of India's richest men is pushing ahead with a controversial coal mine in Australia, but the project will be scaled back after plans for state subsidies were dropped following huge protests.

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China halts controversial baby gene-editing project

A medical team's quest to edit the genes of babies has been stopped by the Chinese government.

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Why a dad quit his high-paying job to build beds

A simple project to help a family in need stopped Luke Mickelson in his tracks.

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Helping immigrants settle in is her passion

Florence Phillips was born in New York to Jewish parents who fled Europe before the Holocaust.

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Deutsche Bank offices raided in Panama Papers probe

German authorities have searched Deutsche Bank offices as part of an investigation into money laundering allegations triggered by Panama Papers and Offshore Leaks disclosures.

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Blue whales 'sing louder to be heard over melting ice'

Antarctic blue whales are believed to sing louder to be heard over melting sea ice as a result of climate change, a new study suggests.

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Doctors eat Lego for digestion experiment

Researchers have swallowed pieces of Lego to see how long it takes them to pass through their digestive systems.

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Tarantino marries Israeli singer in 'intimate' ceremony

Quentin Tarantino has married his fiancee Daniella Pick in an "intimate" ceremony in Los Angeles attended by a "small group of family and friends".

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Briton among five G4S staff killed in Kabul blast

A Briton was among five G4S employees killed in a blast in Kabul, the security company has confirmed.

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Most au pairs being exploited by families in Australia

The majority of au pairs employed in Australia are being exploited, a study has found.

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Giroud says it's 'impossible' for gay players to come out. Stonewall FC aims to change that

Over the top challenges, elbows, spitting, constant name calling and homophobic songs sung in their faces.

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Mysterious earthquake rumbled around the world

Scientists have been stumped by the 20-minute rumble of a mysterious seismic wave which was detected earlier this month.

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Unilever boss to retire after HQ move climbdown

The chief executive of consumer goods giant Unilever has announced his retirement weeks after it cancelled plans to move its main headquarters away from London.

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The wild new passenger jet with no middle seats, ever

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Climate change is already here, report says

Climate change is here and affecting our health, with extreme heat in particular also having effects on productivity, food supply and disease transmission, a new global report finds.

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Swastikas in textbooks: German schools' anti-Semitism problem

Rachel always thought it was best to hide her religion from her high school students. The trouble started a few years ago when she let slip to a student that she was Jewish.

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Award-winning Chinese photographer Lu Guang disappears in Xinjiang, wife says

An award-winning Chinese photographer has disappeared in China after reportedly being taken away by authorities in Xinjiang province.

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Chuck Norris gets guided tour with Hungary PM

A bizarre friendship has emerged: European strongman Viktor Orban and Hollywood star Chuck Norris.

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Brit dies after 80ft fall from Costa Blanca mountain

A British man has died while abseiling down a mountain near Spain's Costa Blanca.

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Ukraine vows to repel 'Russian aggression'

Ukraine will defend itself militarily if it has to against "Russian aggression" along the country’s coastline in the sea of Azov, the country's foreign minister has told Sky News.

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Nancy Pelosi set to become speaker of the House

Nancy Pelosi has been nominated by House Democrats to lead them in the new US Congress.

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Ivanka Trump denies Clinton comparison over private email use

Ivanka Trump has denied comparisons with Hillary Clinton over her use of a private email account for government business.

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Making iPhones in the US would cost Apple more than Trump's tariffs

President Donald Trump is considering new tariffs on China that could make iPhones way more expensive for Americans.

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Chinese tourists are spending less at Tiffany's

Chinese tourists in the United States slowed their spending at Tiffany during its most recent quarter, a troubling sign for the jeweler.

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Putin accuses Ukraine leader of staging Black Sea clash

Vladimir Putin has accused the Ukrainian president of plotting the stand-off between the countries' vessels in the Black Sea to win favour ahead of a re-election.

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Man killed and police officer dragged 1,600ft by car

A man has been killed and a police officer dragged along a road after an attempt to stop a car in Castleblaney, Ireland.

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Renoir painting stolen from Vienna auction house

A painting by Pierre Auguste Renoir valued at up to 160,000 euros (£141,000) has been stolen from a Vienna auction house.

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Why nobody can read this book until 2114

On a lone tree in the Nordmarka forest just north of Oslo, there's a sign that reads "Framtidsbiblioteket - Future Library."

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Mother and baby killed in grizzly bear attack

A mother and her 10-month-old baby have been killed in a grizzly bear attack in Canada.

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How low can oil prices go before Saudi Arabia starts hurting?

Oil prices have crashed 30% in a matter of weeks but Saudi Arabia isn't hurting just yet.

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World chess final nears Armageddon showdown

Two chess grandmasters are facing off in a series of quickfire games to decide the winner of the World Chess Championships following a month-long stalemate.

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Russian Pornhub hackers caused millions in damages

Cyber criminals based primarily in Russia hijacked ads on Pornhub to infect viewers' computers with malware, causing millions of dollars in damages, according to a US indictment.

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Chinese gene-editing scientist defends research and raises possibility of third baby

The Chinese scientist who sparked an international outcry after alleging to have helped create the world's first genetically edited babies, has raised the possibility of a third child being born, after announcing that a separate woman was pregnant at an early stage with a modified embryo.

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Lion Air pilots fought automatic safety system before plane crashed into sea

The pilots of Lion Air Flight 610 were engaged in a futile tug-of-war with the plane's automatic systems in the minutes before it plunged into the ocean, killing all 189 people on board.

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It's official: Brexit deal will hurt the UK economy

It's official: The British government's plan for leaving the European Union will be bad for the economy.

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Metal band's brutal break-up message goes viral

A little-known metal band appear to have picked up more fans after sharing a brutal message announcing their break-up.

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How Trump and the anthem protest empowered NFL players

In an era marked by divided opinions in the US, a crop of NFL players is quietly trying to bridge the cultural divide with messages of inclusion and charitable work.

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इंटरनेट का भविष्य भारतीय है - Read this story in Hindi

जमना देवी को अपना पहला मोबाइल क़रीब एक साल पहले मिला था। यह उन छोटे से स्क्रीन और नंबर्ड कीपैड वाले फ़ोनों में से था जो एंड्रॉइड और आईफ़ोन के इस युग में तेज़ी से दुर्लभ होते जा रहे हैं।

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Great Barrier Reef to be restored by 'coral IVF'

Scientists in Australia are attempting to restore the Great Barrier Reef by using IVF-style techniques on coral.

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Elton John cancels farewell show due to ear infection

Sir Elton John cancelled a sold-out US concert due to an ear infection, as many fans were in their seats waiting for the show to start

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Knickers the cow 'too big to be slaughtered'

Giant cattle are not usually found among the internet's stars but seven-year-old Knickers has found viral fame due to his extraordinary size.

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Gang charged over burglaries targeting Rihanna and other stars

Ten alleged gang members have been charged in connection with a series of burglaries at the homes of celebrities including Rihanna in Los Angeles, court documents show.

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Lion Air crash plane not airworthy - investigators

The Lion Air plane that crashed into the sea last month - killing all 189 on board - was not airworthy on its previous flight, investigators have found.

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Amateur club sorry for faking footballer's death

An Irish amateur football club has apologised for a "gross error of judgement" after it falsely claimed one of its players had died.

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Petrol bomb thrown at soccer fans

Ajax reached the knockout phase of the Champions League for the first time in 13 years but full celebrations were likely put on hold after violent clashes broke out in the stadium prior to its 2-0 win at AEK Athens.

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Sydney floods leave motorist dead and police injured

A motorist has died and flights have been cancelled as a month's worth of rain fell on Sydney on Wednesday morning.

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The future of the internet is Indian

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Who is the highest-paid TV host in the world?

The highest-paid TV hosts in the world have been revealed, with the stars of the small screen pocketing hundreds of millions of pounds a year.

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Explosion near Chinese chemical plant kills 22

At least 22 people have died and another 22 been injured in an explosion near a chemical factory in northern China.

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Baby gender reveal party started $8.2m wildfire

Newly released video shows the moment an off duty border agent in Arizona started a huge wildfire as part of a gender reveal celebration for his unborn baby.

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British radio DJ 'murdered' in Lebanon

A British radio DJ who hosted a popular breakfast show in Lebanon has been murdered, according to reports.

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Hang glider clings on for his life after pilot forgets strap

A first-time hang glider was forced to cling on for his life after his instructor failed to attach a safety harness.

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Syrian stuck in airport for seven months gains asylum

A Syrian refugee who was forced to spend seven months in a Malaysian airport has been granted asylum by Canada.

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Russia shows captured Ukrainian sailors on TV

Russia has released statements by three captured Ukrainian sailors after its ships fired on and seized three Ukrainian boats off the coast of Russian-annexed Crimea.

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India bans homework to prevent spinal damage

The Indian government has told schools to stop giving students homework and heavy books to prevent spinal damage.

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Microsoft's miracle: How tech titan rebounded to take on Apple again

The fearful battering handed out to the FAANG stocks - Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google's owner Alphabet - since the late summer has had a most unexpected side effect.

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Man who bombed football team's bus for financial gain jailed

A man who carried out a bomb attack on a bus carrying the Borussia Dortmund football team has been jailed.

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Buy your own piece of the Eiffel Tower

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Alibaba's Jack Ma is a member of the Communist Party

China's most famous entrepreneur and billionaire has been outed as a card-carrying communist.

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Yemen peace talks 'to resume next week' after long delay

Peace talks between all sides in the Yemen conflict look set to resume next week in Sweden, according to three sources with knowledge of the plan.

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Borussia Dortmund bus bomber jailed for 14 years

The man who carried out a bomb attack on the Borussia Dortmund football team's bus in 2017 has been jailed for 14 years.

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Shane MacGowan marries - and Johnny Depp plays guitar

Pogues singer Shane MacGowan and his partner of 32 years have tied the knot - with Johnny Depp playing guitar at their wedding.

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Why nobody can read this book until 2114

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YouTube videos about prostate cancer putting patients at risk - study

YouTube videos about prostate cancer are putting patients at risk of harm because of misleading medical information, a team of researchers has claimed.

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Sleeping pilot misses destination by 29 miles

A pilot in Australia is being investigated after they fell asleep in the cockpit and missed their destination by 29 miles.

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Trump threatens iPhone tariff, could block China trade deal

President Donald Trump appears to be shutting the door on a temporary ceasefire in an ongoing tit-for-tat trade war with China just days ahead of an upcoming summit in Argentina.

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How the UK Parliament ended up with secret Facebook documents

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US 'slams the brakes' on UN Yemen ceasefire resolution

The US has "slammed the brakes on" a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a limited ceasefire and increased humanitarian aid in Yemen over concerns about angering Saudi Arabia, two sources tell CNN.

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China reveals third aircraft carrier is under construction

The Chinese government has revealed for the first time it has started construction on a new domestically-made aircraft carrier, the third overall in the navy fleet of the 2 million-strong People's Liberation Army.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez makes shoe history

New York congresswoman-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she won her seat in the US House of Representatives because of all the doors she knocked on.

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Terrifying photoshoot of Concorde's last trip

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India's 30 most beautiful places

India might just be the most colorful country in the world.

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Drug lord Guzman paid millions to bribe top police

Drug lord Joaquin Guzman paid tens of millions of dollars in bribes to a top police officer during his reign in Mexico, a court has heard.

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इंटरनेट का भविष्य भारतीय है - The future of the internet is Indian

जमना देवी को अपना पहला मोबाइल क़रीब एक साल पहले मिला था। यह उन छोटे से स्क्रीन और नंबर्ड कीपैड वाले फ़ोनों में से था जो एंड्रॉइड और आईफ़ोन के इस युग में तेज़ी से दुर्लभ होते जा रहे हैं।

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Google and Facebook are racing to bring the internet to 'every Indian'

Only a fraction of India's 1.3 billion people have access to the internet. Now Western tech companies are vying to change that and rake in billions in the process. This is what India coming online means for the internet everywhere else.

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Facebook's top exec in India: We must build 'a safe environment'

Facebook (FB) has more users in India than any other country. But its biggest market is also a tough one.

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My journey from India's Silicon Valley to its 'no network' zone

We had left from Jaisalmer, a small city in the Western Indian desert state of Rajasthan, that morning. After driving past tents, camels and sand dunes for about an hour, we took a sharp left.

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NASA probe lands on Mars

After seven months of traveling through space, the NASA InSight mission has landed on Mars. A few minutes after landing, InSight sent the official "beep" to NASA to signal that it was alive and well, including a photo of the Martian surface where it landed.

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Ukraine approves martial law as Russia tensions escalate

Ukrainian lawmakers on Monday voted to introduce martial law in the border areas with Russia after it seized three Ukrainian navy ships and detained 24 sailors in a key waterway that holds strategic importance for both countries.

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Australia's PM rebukes kids for climate action

Most politicians go to great lengths to avoid alienating large sections of the population, but Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison apparently didn't get the memo as he blasted schoolchildren who are organizing protests for climate action.

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Outrage over first alleged gene-edited babies

A Chinese hospital has denied involvement in the alleged delivery of the world's first genetically edited babies, and experts worldwide have voiced outrage at such use of the technology.

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Strawberry needle scare strikes again in New Zealand

Another needle has been found inside a strawberry in New Zealand, the second such incident in the country and just weeks after a nationwide food scare hit Australia over needles found in fruit.

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