A new bride faces murder charges after her husband and 12 relatives die from poisoned milk.
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Tuesday, 31 October 2017
Sacked Catalan leader not seeking asylum
Catalonia's sacked president Carles Puigdemont says he has not travelled to Belgium to seek asylum
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from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2iPfVo3
Many victims in Kabul blast - reports
An explosion in the Afghan capital causes many casualties in diplomatic zone, reports say.
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from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2gQsAmj
John Kelly: US Civil War caused by 'lack of compromise'
President Trump's chief of staff General John Kelly was speaking to Fox News when he made the remarks.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2gQu93S
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2gQu93S
Syrian man 'planned bomb attack' in Germany
A Syrian man arrested in north-east Germany had planned a bomb attack, police say.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2gPHdGp
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2gPHdGp
India uncles convicted of raping and impregnating child, aged 10
The girl was raped by two uncles and the second uncle's DNA matched her baby's.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2z0i2f0
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2z0i2f0
Iraq 'to take control of Kurdistan border crossings'
The government is asserting more authority after last month's controversial independence referendum.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ihEqWY
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ihEqWY
On the rails
Mumbai's local trains are the lifeline of the city, but riding on them is not for the faint of heart.
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from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2z89UsN
Harvey Weinstein kicked out of Producers Guild of America
The movie mogul receives a lifetime ban following reports of "decades of reprehensible conduct".
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2gO9sW1
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2gO9sW1
French economy maintains healthy growth
GDP grew 0.5% in the third quarter, driven by higher household consumption and rising investment.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2z4QAMU
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2z4QAMU
Nawazuddin Siddiqui: Bollywood actor recalls 'kiss and tell' book
An Ordinary Life contained vivid details of the actor's relationships with ex-girlfriends.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2xCHZ0r
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2xCHZ0r
Netflix ends House of Cards amid sex claim against Kevin Spacey
The video streaming company said it was "deeply troubled" by actor Anthony Rapp's abuse allegation.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2gNOXbS
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2gNOXbS
Australia Senate's Stephen Parry 'may be UK citizen'
Stephen Parry will become the sixth politician to lose office if his British status is confirmed.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2gQoaMc
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2gQoaMc
How a former Miss Liberia became an entrepreneur
Former Miss Liberia and now entrepreneur, Patrice Juah gives us her tips for success.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2iNWPyH
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2iNWPyH
Monday, 30 October 2017
Row over German high-speed train called Anne Frank
German rail operator DB defends naming a train after the young Holocaust victim amid criticism.
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from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2iKX90X
Ex-Trump aide 'faces charges over Russia'
President Trump's ex-campaign manager Paul Manafort to face charges in Russia inquiry, reports say.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2yWX1BR
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2yWX1BR
Catalan leaders face rebellion charge
Spain's chief prosecutor announces charges including rebellion against Catalan leaders behind declaration of independence.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2yWRxaA
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2yWRxaA
Record surge in atmospheric CO2 seen in 2016
CO2 in the Earth's atmosphere jumped to a record high in 2016, says the World Meteorological Organization.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2yfr2gU
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2yfr2gU
Houston Astros beat LA Dodgers to move to brink of first World Series title
The Houston Astros clinch a thrilling 13-12 extra-innings win over LA Dodgers to move to within one win of a first World Series title.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2iKOlrK
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2iKOlrK
Catalonia independence: Spain to take control of Catalan institutions
The Catalan leader may face arrest as Madrid imposes measures stripping the region of its autonomy.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2gUOKrf
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2gUOKrf
Kevin Spacey Apologizes After Allegation of Decades-Old Sexual Advance on a Minor
By MICHAEL PAULSON from NYT Theater http://ift.tt/2zPJCbD
Chris Gayle: Cricketer wins Sydney defamation case
An Australian publisher made false claims that the cricketer exposed himself, a jury finds.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2zhX0sU
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2zhX0sU
Sunday, 29 October 2017
Thailand enshrines ashes of King Bhumibol Adulyadej
The year of official mourning for the monarch, who died aged 88, is due to end at midnight.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2icVCgg
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2icVCgg
Iceland election: Independence Party 'still has most seats'
Prime Minister Benediktsson's party appears to have won most seats with 81% of the vote counted.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2yUulcQ
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2yUulcQ
Donald Trump and Michael Moore Quarrel Over Broadway Show
By MICHAEL PAULSON from NYT Theater http://ift.tt/2xvvVhi
Catalonia independence: Huge pro-Spain rally in Barcelona
Many protesters brought signs calling for sacked Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont to be jailed.
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from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2zfV6c6
Missing Russian helicopter found in Norway Arctic sea
Wreckage is located by Norwegian authorities after the helicopter crashed in the sea off Svalbard.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ibsrdi
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ibsrdi
Iraqi Kurdish leader Massoud Barzani 'to resign'
His expected departure comes amid growing fallout from the region's independence referendum.
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from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2zXmJUF
DR Congo's Kasai conflict: 'Millions face starvation without aid'
The UN food agency head says hundreds of thousands of children could die in the coming months.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2zh0Q5I
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2zh0Q5I
Trump ally Roger Stone suspended from Twitter
The former Trump adviser sent abusive and homophobic tweets to journalists on Twitter.
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from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2loshnT
Myanmar: Foreign journalists charged over parliament drone flight
A Malaysian, Singaporean and two others face import charges after flying a drone near parliament.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2gSO8Ck
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2gSO8Ck
Saturday, 28 October 2017
The Lost Children of Tuam
By DAN BARRY from NYT World http://ift.tt/2i9A3go
Greek man arrested over letter bombs sent to EU officials
The man was held in connection with devices sent to senior EU officials and the former Greek PM.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2lnawp1
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2lnawp1
Is There Something Odd About Being Single?
By HELEN BETYA RUBINSTEIN from NYT Style http://ift.tt/2iatdaM
Catalan ex-leader vows to resist takeover
Sacked Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont calls for democratic opposition to direct rule from Spain's government
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2zVMrc9
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2zVMrc9
Asia's largest gay pride parade held in Taiwan
Taiwan's LGBT community are celebrating progress towards gay marriage and equality rights.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2zN5Jzp
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2zN5Jzp
Caimans helped out of a sticky situation in Brazil
Animals have got stuck in mud after searching for relief from Brazil's prolonged drought.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2yT5ROI
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2yT5ROI
Iceland election: Voters go to polls after paedophile row
The country's second snap election in a year comes amid voter distrust following several scandals.
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from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2yStwB7
Paul Newman's watch sells for record $18m at auction
The watch was given to him by his wife Joanne Woodward as they filmed the 1969 movie Winning.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2hgk9Bo
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2hgk9Bo
Mattis: North Korea nuclear threat accelerating
The US defence chief warns Pyongyang would face a "massive response" if it used nuclear weapons.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2iGtlT6
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2iGtlT6
Astronomers Race to Study a Mystery Object From Outside Our Solar System
By NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR from NYT Science http://ift.tt/2gQ1y1X
Alejandro Inarritu: Carne y Arena awarded special Oscar
The Revenant director is awarded a special Oscar for virtual reality installation Carne y Arena.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2zfkrDj
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2zfkrDj
Syria conflict: Siege leaves children starving near Damascus
Children living in a besieged area near the capital Damascus face a daily struggle for food.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2hgHK52
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2hgHK52
Friday, 27 October 2017
Headscarf row: German university lecturer 'humiliates' Muslim
Students walk out in protest after lecturer suggests a Muslim woman should remove her headscarf.
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from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ia0NgL
Catalan parliament declares independence from Spain
The Catalan regional parliament votes to declare independence from Spain.
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from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2xtupMF
Catalan parliament declares independence from Spain
The move comes as the Spanish government is on the brink of imposing direct rule on the region.
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from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2yOpfyJ
Bold claim
Have Russian air support and Syrian forces really reclaimed 500,000 sq km of territory from IS?
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2gMU2Ff
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2gMU2Ff
Israel honours first recognised Arab Holocaust saviour
Egyptian doctor Mohamed Helmy risked his life to help a Jewish family in Berlin during WWII.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2hgo41g
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2hgo41g
Japan teen 'forced to dye hair black' for school
The 18-year-old says her school made her dye her naturally-brown hair black.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2iD4Je5
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2iD4Je5
Danish companies queue to grow cannabis
Businesses are already applying to grow the plant when medicinal cannabis becomes legal next year.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2zLifQ1
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2zLifQ1
Russia holds nuclear-capable missile tests
President Putin pressed the launch button for four missiles in the exercise, the Kremlin said.
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from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2yRVAT6
Harvey Weinstein sues former company over personal records
The film producer claims The Weinstein Company has denied his lawyer's request for documents.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2yOUKbR
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2yOUKbR
George Bush Snr faces third accusation of groping
A British-born author says the ex-president "squeezed my butt hard" with her husband standing nearby.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2iDYpmH
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2iDYpmH
Hawaiian city to fine 'phone zombies'
Crossing the road while looking at a mobile phone will land pedestrians in one US city in trouble.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2gHaqmW
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2gHaqmW
Paris removes 'sugar daddy' advert
A dating site offering to help students in Paris find a "sugar daddy" to fund their studies causes outrage.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2yRW3og
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2yRW3og
Clashes mar Macron's French Guiana visit
A protest over social deprivation turns violent in the French South American territory.
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from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2i9O0LF
Equatorial Guinea VP Teodorin Obiang sentenced in France
The son of Equatorial Guinea's president gets a suspended jail term for corruption - in absentia.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2yXhma5
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2yXhma5
South Africa coffin case: White farmers receive jail terms
Two white farmers are sentenced to more than 10 years each for forcing a black man into a coffin.
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2yUts3w
from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2yUts3w
Kenya election: Turnout under 34% amid opposition boycott
Fewer than 34% of voters took part in Thursday's repeat presidential election, officials say.
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from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2zbhvaL
Thursday, 26 October 2017
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