Thursday, 28 February 2019
Pakistan 'to free Indian pilot on Friday'
A captured Indian pilot is to be freed on Friday as a peace gesture, Pakistani PM Imran Khan says, amid tensions over Kashmir.
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Cairo station fire: Train driver 'left brakes off'
Prosecutors say the driver left the train to argue with a colleague, but he blames corroded brakes.
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Senegal: The life of a 17-year-old in Dakar
We spend a day with Abdoulaye as he shows us what it's like being 17 in Dakar.
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Trump says he walked away from deal with North Korea over sanctions
The US president says talks ended without an agreement after North Korea asked for full sanctions relief.
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India demands Pakistan release pilot as Kashmir crisis intensifies
Tensions rise over a fighter pilot being held following an exchange of fire over disputed Kashmir.
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Michael Cohen: Ex-lawyer tells Congress Trump directed lies
Michael Cohen says Mr Trump directed plans for a Moscow tower, while denying the fact publicly.
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US gun laws: House passes bill expanding background checks
The legislation expands background checks for all gun sales but the Senate is unlikely to approve it.
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Jody Wilson-Raybould: Ex-minister increases pressure on Trudeau
Jody Wilson-Raybould says she faced "sustained" pressure over SNC-Lavalin prosecution.
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Nigeria election: Atiku Abubakar rejects Muhammadu Buhari's victory
Atiku Abubakar rejects President Buhari's re-election, calling it a return to "military dictatorship" .
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Nicaragua releases dozens of prisoners ahead of talks
Dozens of people arrested during months of anti-government protests are released.
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Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed to host a fundraising dinner
The event is part of an effort to raise $1bn for infrastructure projects in the capital Addis Ababa.
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Selma Blair opens up about MS: 'People with disabilities are invisible'
The US actress stepped out at an Oscars party with a cane, four months after her diagnosis.
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Ukraine pulls out of Eurovision Song Contest 2019
Three acts had refused to represent the country at the contest in a political row involving Russia.
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When Kim responded to a foreign reporter
The moment Kim Jong-un answered a question from a foreign reporter at the US-North Korea summit.
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Kim and Trump start second day of talks
US President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong-un discuss the day ahead as they begin talks.
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Michael Cohen: Five things he said about Donald Trump
From hacked emails to hush money, the explosive things Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen told Congress.
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India Pakistan: Footage appears to show downed Indian jet
The downing of aircraft marks a significant escalation of the dispute between India and Pakistan.
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What President Bush's dog Sully did next
The former service dog of the late President George HW Bush has a new job with the US Navy.
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Trump and Kim meet for Vietnam summit
The US president and North Korean leader shook hands at the start of their summit in Vietnam.
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Melissa McCarthy's Oscars bunny dress criticised by top designer
The outfit Melissa McCarthy wore to present best costume design is branded "tasteless and insulting".
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Joe's 100th birthday card appeal goes global
Joe Cuba wanted 100 cards for his 100th birthday - but he received a few thousand instead.
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Athens to open up ancient river
Athens city planners aim to uncover an ancient river long hidden underground.
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The 'caravans of love' visiting Spain's empty villages
For the men who remain to farm the land in emptying Spanish villages it can be hard to meet women. The 'caravans of women' are one solution.
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Abhinandan: Who is the Indian pilot captured by Pakistan?
The fighter pilot who has 16 years of experience is from the southern city of Chennai.
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Risks to Mexico journalists remain despite Amlo's promises
Mexico’s president promised to put an end to the murders of journalists, but attacks continue.
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What we've learnt from the Nigerian election
Five lessons from a controversial poll.
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Venezuela crisis: How much aid is getting in?
A large shipment of US humanitarian aid has been refused entry into Venezuela.
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Can Georgian wine win over global drinkers?
As Georgia aims to boost wine exports, can its unique but sometimes challenging bottles find more fans?
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Why Do India and Pakistan Keep Fighting Over Kashmir?
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Michael D. Cohen’s Congressional Testimony
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See Trump’s Checks to Michael Cohen and Other Documents
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After Day of Compliments, Trump and Kim Jong-un Will Negotiate Face to Face
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Pakistani Military Says It Downed Two Indian Warplanes, Capturing Pilot
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Michael Cohen Accuses Trump of Expansive Pattern of Lies and Criminality
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Mueller’s Team Acknowledges New Information in Allegations That Manafort Lied
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Testimony From Cohen Could Compound Legal Issues for Trump
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Five Takeaways From Cohen’s Testimony to Congress
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Full Transcript: Michael Cohen’s Opening Statement to Congress
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Oregon to Become First State to Impose Statewide Rent Control
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Two African-American Women Are Headed for Runoff in Chicago’s Mayor Race
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3 Killed as 2 L.I.R.R. Trains Crash Into Car in Westbury
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‘Executing Babies’: Here Are the Facts Behind Trump’s Misleading Abortion Tweet
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Wednesday, 27 February 2019
'Tiniest baby boy' ever sent home leaves Tokyo hospital
Doctors said the baby, born weighing just 268g, is the tiniest newborn ever to be sent home.
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Egypt train fire: Deadly blaze at Cairo's main railway station
The blaze at the central Ramses Station was caused by a train collision, security sources say.
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OneWeb satellite internet mega-constellation set to fly
A London-based start-up's multi-billion-pound plan would make the web available everywhere on Earth.
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Spotify launches in India to tap growing digital market
The Swedish firm faces competition from several local rivals in the fast-growing digital market.
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A voice assistant to take breakfast orders
A Colorado restaurant is attempting to use a voice assistant to take breakfast orders in their drive-through.
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Pakistan-India: Pakistan 'shoots down two Indian jets' over Kashmir
Pakistan says the Indian planes were inside its airspace in Kashmir and one pilot has been arrested.
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Trump and Kim to start Vietnam summit with dinner
The US and North Korean leaders will have a one-on-one chat on Wednesday, then dinner with aides.
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Indonesia mine collapse: Dozens buried by landslide in Sulawesi
At least 60 people are feared to have been buried after a landslide at an illegal gold mine.
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House votes to block Trump border wall national emergency
The bill to terminate the president's declaration now moves to the Republican-led Senate.
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Nigeria election: Muhammadu Buhari re-elected as president
Official returns show Muhammadu Buhari won the election but the opposition rejects the results.
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George Pell: Cardinal's bail revoked after sexual abuse conviction
The ex-Vatican treasurer has been ordered into custody after being convicted of child sexual abuse.
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Making a Murderer: Steven Avery wins right to appeal
A US man whose murder conviction was the focus of the hit Netflix series wins a motion to appeal.
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Decathlon cancels sports hijab sale in France
Decathlon changes its mind about selling a sportswear hijab in France after it sparks an outcry.
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Michael Cohen 'to accuse Trump of racism and lies'
Donald Trump's former lawyer is expected to accuse the president of possible tax fraud and racism.
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'Thousands of US child migrants sexually abused'
Documents show US agencies received thousands of sex abuse complaints at US detention facilities.
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Amtrak train stuck in Oregon since Sunday is moving again
A 40-hour wait after the Amtrak train hit a tree in Oregon comes to an end as rescuers take it back to Seattle.
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Scooter fault leaves Lime riders injured
The bug can mean riders are flung from the scooters while travelling at high speed, Lime warned.
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US passenger train stuck in snow for nearly 40 hours
The service carrying 183 passengers was stopped by a tree on the track in the state of Oregon.
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Exclusive pictures of final Islamic State group bastion
Several hundred fighters from the Islamic State group are holed up in Baghuz.
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France debates: Speaking back to President Macron
President Macron has started a nationwide consultation, or Grand Debate, as a way to defuse the crisis of the yellow-vests.
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Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un: From enemies to frenemies
The US president and North Korean leader have had a turbulent relationship.
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The seamstress who sews with her feet
Egyptian seamstress Baraka Shenouda was born without forearms and sews with her feet.
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In 1959 a Swiss referendum denied women the right to vote
In 1959 Swiss men took part in a referendum on whether women should be allowed to vote in general elections. Two-thirds said no. Women didn't get the vote until 1971.
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George Pell to appeal child abuse conviction
Australian Cardinal George Pell is set to appeal, after being found guilty of sexual offences in Melbourne.
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Fat rat saved from manhole by German animal rescue
"She had a lot of winter flab," the animal rescuer explained after the rodent was set free.
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Dutch seize 90,000 bottles of vodka 'bound for North Korea'
Officials suspect 90,000 bottles of vodka may have been headed to the North Korean regime, in violation of UN sanctions.
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Locals want Iceland to buy their island
A town in Iceland wants the state to stop an island becoming private property.
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Nigeria election: The challenges waiting for Buhari
The problems the re-elected president of Nigeria will face include corruption and an economic slowdown.
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Algerian students protest against Bouteflika's fifth term bid
It is the fifth straight day of protests against the president's decision to run for a fifth term.
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Eritrean Press: Reporting on Africa's most secretive state
A mystery man who reports news from one of the most repressive countries in the world gives his first interview.
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Viewpoint: Balakot air strikes raise stakes in India-Pakistan stand-off
Air strikes across the border have escalated tensions but it's unclear how Pakistan will respond, writes Ajai Shukla.
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Who Voted to Block Trump’s National Emergency Declaration
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What’s at Stake as Trump and Kim Jong-un Meet Again
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After India’s Strike on Pakistan, Both Sides Leave Room for De-escalation
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United Methodists Tighten Ban on Same-Sex Marriage and Gay Clergy
By TIMOTHY WILLIAMS and ELIZABETH DIAS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Vn3qhg
Why a Vote on Gay Clergy and Same-Sex Marriage Could Split the United Methodist Church
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House Votes to Block Trump’s National Emergency Declaration About the Border
By EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2GP6tvq
Michael Cohen Plans to Call Trump a ‘Con Man’ and a ‘Cheat’ in Congressional Testimony
By NICHOLAS FANDOS and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2U8EVEw
On Eve of Michael Cohen’s Testimony, Republican Threatens to Reveal Compromising Information
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What Hollywood Keeps Getting Wrong About Race
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I Didn’t Kill My Baby
By JEN GUNTER from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Ss5dzR
Inside the Secret Sting Operations to Expose Celebrity Psychics
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A Soccer Pro at 13? Olivia Moultrie Will Give It a Try
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Tuesday, 26 February 2019
Concerns raised over Putin spokesman's daughter working for EU
Concerns are raised after it emerges that Elizaveta Peskova is a trainee in the European Parliament.
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Roman Reigns: WWE star confirms he is in remission from leukaemia
He says he was "terrified" when he told fans about the return of his cancer in October.
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French Islamic State accused handed over to face trial in Iraq
Thirteen French citizens will face trial in Iraq for alleged support of the Islamic State group.
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Ukraine bans its Eurovision entrant over Russia row
Maruv will no longer represent Ukraine after a dispute with the country's national broadcaster.
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Argentina's Chief Rabbi Gabriel Davidovich attacked
The violent attack on the rabbi in his home is described by Jewish officials as a "cause for alarm".
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Mark Hollis, Talk Talk star, dies at 64
The musician scored hits with It's My Life and Life's What You Make It before vanishing from view.
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Trump doesn't understand economics, says former Fed chair Janet Yellen
Former US central bank head Janet Yellen says the president has no grasp of key issues or the Fed's purpose.
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Mohammad Javad Zarif: Iran's foreign policy 'poisoned by infighting'
A day after offering to resign, Iran's foreign minister blames "infighting" for hindering his work.
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India 'strikes Kashmir militants in Pakistani territory'
Pakistan scrambles fighter jets as Indian warplanes attack a base, in an escalation of tensions.
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George Pell: Cardinal found guilty of sexual offences in Australia
The Vatican treasurer is the most senior Catholic figure to be convicted of sexual offences.
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Venezuela crisis: Univision team 'briefly detained' after Maduro interview
Veteran Univision journalist Jorge Ramos says President Nicolás Maduro did not like his questions.
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Yemen crisis: UN to make record aid appeal
The world's worst humanitarian crisis has an estimated 10 million people on the brink of famine.
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North Korea's Kim Jong-un arrives in Vietnam after 4,000km journey
Mr Kim arrives in Hanoi for a summit with Donald Trump, after an epic three-day train journey.
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Tesla's Elon Musk may be in contempt over tweet
The US financial regulator asks a judge to sanction the Tesla boss for breaking a deal over tweeting.
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Mohammad Javad Zarif: Iran's foreign minister submits resignation
Mohammad Javad Zarif announces his resignation in an Instagram post, apologising for "shortcomings".
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R Kelly released on bail over sexual abuse charges
The R&B star posts $100,000 bail after pleading not guilty to 10 charges of sex abuse in court.
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Nigeria election 2019: Muhammadu Buhari takes early lead
Muhammadu Buhari - seeking a second term - takes an early lead amid vote-rigging allegations.
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Alabama editor in KKK row replaced by black woman
The editor who called for the Ku Klux Klan to lynch Democrats stepped down in favour of a black female.
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Danny Burch: American oil worker freed after captivity in Yemen
Danny Burch, 63, "has been recovered" and reunited with his family, US President Donald Trump said.
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Robert Kraft: No 'special justice' for accused NFL owner
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is charged with twice paying for sex at a Florida day spa.
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Catalonia's ex-president Carles Puigdemont on life 'on the run'
Carles Puigdemont, the ex-president of the Spanish region of Catalonia, on life in self-imposed exile.
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Why do North Korean leaders like to travel by train?
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has departed for Hanoi by train - a mode of travel loved by his predecessors.
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Strong winds cause 'ice wave' in Fort Erie, Canada
Police capture video of huge ice chunks flowing over a retaining wall along the Niagara River.
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The Gambia's first female Olympian: 'They call me poor'
Sprinter Gina Bass, the first Gambian woman to compete at the Olympics, says athletes are underfunded.
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St Michan's, Dublin: Vandals decapitate 800-year-old crusader
There are fears the mummified head stolen from a Dublin church will disintegrate in the open air.
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Taiwan game 'Devotion' upsets China with Winnie the Pooh reference
A Taiwanese game that hid references to Chinese President Xi Jinping has been pulled from the mainland.
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George Pell: Reporting on a secret trial about child sex abuse
The high drama of the first days of the case gave way to sighs that had to be contained in a secret trial.
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Saudi Arabia: Crown Prince MBS takes charm offensive East
While the West continues to shun the crown prince, Asian nations have pulled out the red carpet.
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Trump and Kim in Hanoi: Your need-to-know guide
The leaders of the US and North Korea are meeting again - why, and what will they talk about?
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Syria war: Jihadist takeover in rebel-held Idlib sparks alarm
The war against IS may be almost over, but Idlib residence face the threat of al-Qaeda-linked groups.
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Jeremy Corbyn, Under Pressure From His Labour Party, Backs New Brexit Vote
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Indian Jets Strike on Pakistani Side of Kashmir Line
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It’s Mueller’s Investigation. But Right Behind Him Is Andrew Goldstein.
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Have Dark Forces Been Messing With the Cosmos?
By DENNIS OVERBYE from NYT Science https://ift.tt/2U4S5lO
Trump Calls Spike Lee’s Oscar Speech a ‘Racist Hit on Your President’
By ALEX MARSHALL from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/2ILvPMu
The Best and Worst Moments of the 2019 Oscars
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What ‘Green Book’ Says About the Academy. Our Critics on the Oscars.
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How Lindsey Graham Went From Trump Skeptic to Trump Sidekick
By MARK LEIBOVICH from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/2VgAsQj
Netanyahu Sparks Outrage Over Pact With Racist Party
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‘Austerity, That’s What I Know’: The Making of a Young U.K. Socialist
By ELLEN BARRY from NYT World https://ift.tt/2EueF1Y
N.R.A. Magazine Draws Criticism for ‘Target Practice’ Headline With Photo of Pelosi and Giffords
By EMILY S. RUEB from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2BSWd18
How the Upper Middle Class Is Really Doing
By DAVID LEONHARDT from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2tBavPu
Spike Lee Won an Oscar. Read His Passionate Speech.
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The Story of Best Actress Oscar Winner Olivia Colman’s Gown
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Monday, 25 February 2019
Pippi Longstocking parrot actor dies
Douglas, the parrot star of a Pippi Longstocking children's film, has died.
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YouTube takes ads off 'anti-vax' video channels
The World Health Organization said anti-vaccine views were a "top 10 global health threat" in 2019.
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'My photo was used in fake STI outbreak' in Kenya
A photo of George Otieno's penile cancer was used to spread false rumours about a made-up STI.
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Vietnam deports Kim Jong-un impersonator ahead of summit
Howard X says officials have told him his visa is "invalid", but has received no other explanation.
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Okinawa: Tokyo to overrule referendum on US base
Japan's PM says plans to move a US military base on Okinawa must go ahead despite a vote against it.
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Highlights from the Oscars 2019
A look at what happened, who won what and who said what at the Oscars 2019.
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Oscars 2019: Spike Lee says Green Book 'not my cup of tea'
Peter Farrelly's Green Book beat Spike Lee's BlacKkKlansman to best picture at the Oscars.
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After the fight for humanitarian aid, what next for Venezuela’s opposition?
As tensions mount over foreign intervention, Venezuelans tell the BBC's Katy Watson what the future holds for Nicolás Maduro.
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Oscars 2019 pictures: The best of the ceremony
The ceremony saw Black Panther make history and a surprise win for Green Book.
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Venezuela crisis: Defectors fear for families under Maduro
Defecting troops tell the BBC President Maduro's government may "lash out" at their loved ones.
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Trump: North Korea 'could be great power' without nuclear weapons
The president's remarks come after his secretary of state said North Korea is still a nuclear threat.
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Oscars 2019: Olivia Colman and Green Book spring surprise wins
The British star wins over Hollywood with a funny and tearful speech, as Green Book is named best film.
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US to delay further tariffs on Chinese goods
President Donald Trump says "substantial progress" has been made in trade talks with Beijing.
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Serena Williams: Cartoon accused of racism cleared by press watchdog
An Australian newspaper's image of Serena Williams having a tantrum drew global criticism last year.
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Bangladesh plane 'hijacker' shot dead by special forces
A man suspected of trying to take over a flight to Dubai is killed by special forces, local media report.
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Taliban co-founder Mullah Baradar heads for US talks in Qatar
His presence at Monday's talks raises the chances of a deal to end the Afghan conflict, experts say.
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South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa names special tribunal to recover corruption proceeds
President Ramaphosa wants corruption cases to be fast-tracked so proceeds can be recovered quickly.
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GCHQ: Chinese tech 'threats' must be understood
The agency's chief says there are "opportunities" too, but UK telecoms cyber-security must improve.
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Fespaco: Africa's largest film festival turns 50
Some 100,000 people are expected to attend 450 film screenings at the Fespaco festival in Burkina Faso.
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Oscars 2019: Lady Gaga, Olivia Colman and all the Hollywood stars on the red carpet
Lady Gaga, Olivia Colman and all the Hollywood stars on the red carpet for the 2019 Oscars
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88 dead elephants discovered in poaching hot spots in Botswana, Africa
Scientist Mike Chase says during a recent aerial wildlife survey he found the remains of 88 elephants at poaching hot spots in northern Botswana. The government denies the claims.
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'Is it mine?' Harry jokes about royal baby
The Duchess of Sussex's pregnancy was celebrated with a special ceremony at an educational charity.
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Hurricane Irma survivor’s unusual new home
Rob DePiazza's home was destroyed by Hurricane Irma, so he's reconstructing it with shipping containers.
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Gladiator school: 'I love to hit people'
The 21st Century gladiatrix who's bringing ancient Rome back to life.
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Trump-Kim: Don't stop believin' in a successful summit
What kind of achievement might have the US and North Korea singing their way home from Hanoi?
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Botswana elephant poaching 'no hoax'
A study confirms one of the last elephant sanctuaries in Africa has "a significant poaching problem".
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Michael Jackson doc director challenges 'cult of celebrity'
The director of Leaving Neverland speaks about interviewing Michael Jackson's alleged victims for his documentary.
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The three friends behind a $1bn healthy fast-food firm
How three college students set up popular restaurant chain Sweetgreen.
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Venezuela crisis: Who is buying its oil now?
Sanctions block US companies doing business with Venezuela's state oil company.
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Oscars: Live Chat & Analysis
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Pope Francis Ends Landmark Sex Abuse Meeting With Strong Words, but Few Actions
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Traveling to Meet Trump, Kim Jong-un Takes the Long Route
By JANE PERLEZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/2BQBFGK
Judge Dismisses Charges in Boy’s Decapitation on 170-Foot-Tall Water Slide
By JACEY FORTIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2GHePFy
Drafting Only Men for the Military Is Unconstitutional, Judge Rules
By TYLER PAGER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2GInqYu
Oscars 2019: ‘Green Book’ Is Best Picture; Rami Malek and Olivia Colman Win
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2019 Oscar Winners: The Full List
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Russian Spy or Hustling Political Operative? The Enigmatic Figure at the Heart of Mueller’s Inquiry
By KENNETH P. VOGEL and ANDREW E. KRAMER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2TiFgrb
Sunday, 24 February 2019
Glenn Close's Spirit Awards doggy date
The actress was accompanied by her pet as she attended an award ceremony in Santa Monica, California.
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Pope Francis compares child sex abuse to human sacrifice
Pope Francis condemns child sex abuse in strong terms, as he closes a Church summit on paedophilia.
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Venezuela crisis: Guaidó calls for support amid deadly border clashes
Amid bloody violence, the opposition leader asks other nations to consider "all measures".
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Afghanistan: Civilian deaths at record high in 2018 - UN
More civilians were killed last year in Afghanistan than at any time since records began, the UN says.
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Senegal presidential election gets under way
President Macky Sall is seeking a second term and faces four challengers in his bid.
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Archbishop of Brisbane: Catholic Church's credibility 'shot to pieces'
The Archbishop of Brisbane says the Church's moral authority has been massively damaged by child abuse scandals.
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Venezuela crisis: Deadly border clashes as Maduro blocks aid
At least two people are killed in border clashes over aid blocked by President Maduro.
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Kim Jong-un leaves North Korea for Vietnam by train
The North Korean leader is set to meet US President Donald Trump in Hanoi on 27-8 February.
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Saudi Arabia announces princess as US ambassador
Princess Rima bint Bandar al-Saud will become the country's first woman to lead a diplomatic mission.
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Stanley Donen: Singin' in the Rain co-director dies aged 94
Stanley Donen directed classic Hollywood musicals including Funny Face and On the Town.
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R Kelly: Singer's bail set at $1m after sex abuse charges
The singer's lawyer said he maintains his innocence of the charges, most of which involve minors.
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Independent Spirit Awards: Beale Street wins big ahead of Oscars
If Beale Street Could Talk was the big winner at the Independent Spirit Awards.
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Vatican abuse summit: Cardinal says files were destroyed
Speaking called for more transparency, saying victims' rights were "effectively trampled underfoot".
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Venezuelan troops crash through border
The troops deserted to Colombia, according to the country's migration authorities.
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'I sold alcohol as a child to survive' - North Korean defector
Jessie Kim managed to escape from North Korea after being neglected as a child.
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R Kelly: Singer charged with sexual abuse in Chicago
The R&B star as been charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, some involving minors.
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#MeToo Oscars: What's changed?
The 2018 Oscars directly addressed the #MeToo movement, so how are women faring in the industry this year?
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ICYMI: New haircuts and new horizons
A privately-funded moon mission lifts off and other stories you may have missed this week.
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Oscars 2019: The Indian sanitary pad makers going to LA
Period. End of Sentence. looks at how one Indian village fought back against menstruation taboos.
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Greece's invisible minority - the Macedonian Slavs
Greece has long denied that it has a Macedonian minority. Will this now change, asks Maria Margaronis?
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In pictures: Growing up in North Korea
Photographer Tariq Zaidi visited North Korea and tried to capture the candid moments between families.
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Oscars 2019: How will the ceremony change this year?
The Academy Awards are making a few changes in an effort to stop the ratings from falling further.
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Australian farmers' long road after mass cattle deaths
An estimated 500,000 animals have died in a flood disaster in Queensland, crippling local graziers.
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Tymoshenko v Tymoshenko: Funny business at the polls
Two candidates in Ukrainian presidential election have the same name. Some suspect it's a trick to confuse voters.
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As Venezuela Aid Standoff Turns Deadly, Maduro Severs Ties With Colombia
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‘The Monsters Are the Men’: Inside a Thriving Sex Trafficking Trade in Florida
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