Fifteen-year-old Cheikh Bamba Diaby got into robotics after he had to unblock his sister's mobile phone.
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Saturday, 30 November 2019
Brazil’s Leader Falsely Blames Leonardo DiCaprio for Amazon Fires
By REUTERS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2R5mt0F
Winter Storm Expected to Disrupt Travel Starting Sunday
By ALEX TRAUB and JOHNNY DIAZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2OV9kES
A Pennsylvania County’s Election Day Nightmare Underscores Voting Machine Concerns
By NICK CORASANITI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/33u7RKY
Prime Mover: How Amazon Wove Itself Into the Life of an American City
By SCOTT SHANE from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2Lb9tmG
Teacher Fired After Asking Trump to ‘Remove’ Immigrants Wins Her Appeal
By MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2qXrJZJ
Britain’s Dirty Election
By PETER GEOGHEGAN and MARY FITZGERALD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2L6KG2X
Cosmic Crisp: New apple launched that 'lasts for a year'
The new fruit took US scientists two decades to develop and the launch cost $10m (£7.9m).
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Separated at birth: Was my mother given away because she looked white?
How one South African family discovered a secret that made them question their own identity.
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HIV on Ukraine's frontline: Soldier who sought escape in battle
War veteran Vasyl is HIV-positive. He never told anyone, but was shocked by their attitude to sex.
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Canadian islanders angry over US mail searches
Campobello islanders can only get their mail via the US, and now their packages are being searched.
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'A rich exchange': The refugees teaching languages in Brazil
A language school in São Paulo employs refugees to teach, benefiting both students and instructors.
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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?
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'Masturbation photos' prompt Tunisia's #MeToo anger
Outrage over the case involving an MP has led to an outpouring of stories about sexual abuse and harassment
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Namibia's President Hage Geingob wins re-election
The ruling party's candidate has a second term, but his share of the vote has dropped significantly.
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Cambodia's first gay dance company
Khmer dance is being given new meaning by the LGBT community in Cambodia.
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AS Roma: Why did Italian club decide to announce signings alongside missing children?
This summer, Italian club Roma began announcing their transfer signings alongside images of missing children. This is why.
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China due to introduce face scans for mobile users
Beijing wants people to use only real identities online but there is concern over data collection.
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Malta businessman charged over journalist murder
Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech is charged with complicity in the 2017 murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia
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The Hague stabbing: Dutch police arrest suspect
A 35-year-old is detained over Friday's attack in which three teenagers were injured.
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Jeffrey Epstein, Blackmail and a Lucrative ‘Hot List’
By JESSICA SILVER-GREENBERG, EMILY STEEL, JACOB BERNSTEIN and DAVID ENRICH from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2qZ31Z0
Facebook bows to Singapore's 'fake news' law with post 'correction'
It is the first time the social media giant has added a correction to a post under the new law.
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Brazil's Bolsonaro says DiCaprio gave cash 'to set Amazon on fire'
The Hollywood actor dismisses Jair Bolsonaro's claim he "gave money to set the Amazon on fire".
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North Korea threatens Japan with 'real ballistic missile'
North Korea calls Japan's leader an "imbecile" and "political dwarf" in a row over its latest test.
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Friday, 29 November 2019
Breast cancer: A mother's story of her battle with the disease
Othelia Maimane, a mother-of-two from South Africa, describes her two-year battle with breast cancer.
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What it's like to be 'cancelled'?
YouTuber and make-up artist Manny Gutierrez found himself an outcast following an online feud.
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Desi Bouterse: Suriname president gets 20 years in jail for murder
Desi Bouterse was found guilty of ordering the execution of 15 political opponents in 1982.
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News Quiz: Richard Spencer, Uber, Thanksgiving
By CHRIS STANFORD, WILL DUDDING and ANNA SCHAVERIEN from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2qM67Q7
Brad Gobright, Renowned Rock Climber, Is Dead After Fall in Mexico
By ELIAN PELTIER from NYT World https://ift.tt/33xAXJw
Where’s Lindsey? After G.O.P. Outcry, Graham Emerges as a Trump Defender
By CATIE EDMONDSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2OxgIY9
Here’s What’s Happening in the American Teenage Bedroom
By TAYLOR LORENZ from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2OR7LYy
Suddenly, the Chinese Threat to Australia Seems Very Real
By DAMIEN CAVE and JAMIE TARABAY from NYT World https://ift.tt/37PpjwI
Chile football season called off early amid protests
All matches were suspended six weeks ago due to security concerns amid anti-government protests.
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Apple to take 'deeper look' at disputed borders
The review comes after the tech giant was criticised for maps showing Crimea as Russian territory.
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Jesus manger: Relic to return to Bethlehem in time for Christmas
Christians await the return of the thumb-sized relic, which spent almost 1,400 years in Rome.
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Rediscovering the forgotten Indian artists of British India
The East India Company commissioned some remarkable artwork from Indian painters in the 18th Century.
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How BBC's Katy Watson pumped breast milk through polls and protests
Katy Watson covered a turbulent time in South America while still producing a food supply for baby Isadora.
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How contestant was failed in Spain's Big Brother sex assault case
Carlota Prado had no memory of what had happened until she was shown it in the diary room.
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Sham news sites make big bucks from fake views
Websites that copy news stories from legitimate sites are making money from Google and Amazon ads.
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Priya: India's female comic superhero returns to rescue 'stolen girls'
The fictional female superhero and her pet tiger fight trafficking in the latest Priya Shakti comic.
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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.
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Black Friday protest: French activists block Amazon warehouse
French activists threaten a "Black Day for Amazon" as they criticise its environmental impact.
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O.K., Mayor: Why 37-Year-Old Pete Buttigieg Is Attracting Boomers
By SYDNEY EMBER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2XWu1Ey
Thursday, 28 November 2019
K-pop stars Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong-hoon sentenced for rape
Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong Hun are found guilty of gang raping unconscious drunk women.
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Japanese store 'rethinks' badges for staff on periods
The badges - which featured a cartoon character known as Miss Period - led to complaints.
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How Trump talks about women - and does it matter?
Donald Trump has a history of controversial comments about women, but are his attacks really gendered?
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Goo Hara and the trauma of South Korea's spy cam victims
Goo Hara's death shows it's often the victims of spy cams who are punished the most.
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Russia's Taymyr plan: Arctic coal for India risks pollution
A huge wildlife haven is at risk as Russian coal ships exploit melting Arctic ice in Siberia.
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Zimbabwe's health crisis: 'My cousin died as there are no doctors'
Health staff cannot afford to work, the government is now firing them amid what some call a "silent genocide".
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Who is Greta Thunberg, the #FridaysForFuture activist?
The Swedish teenager started a climate change protest that grew into a global movement of millions.
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Africa's top shots: 22-28 November 2019
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.
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Driven From Manhattan, a Couple Consider Westchester. Which Place Did They Choose?
By JOYCE COHEN from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/2OtyQlN
Trump Visits Afghanistan and Says He Reopened Talks With Taliban
By MICHAEL CROWLEY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2DnUIID
The Worst Tech Gifts We Give (and How to Do Better)
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2OpNuKx
The Best Movies to Watch on Thanksgiving
By JASON BAILEY from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/2QZquUr
Melbourne terror plot: Trio jailed for planning Christmas attack
The men had planned to use machetes and explosives to maximise casualties in central Melbourne.
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Crusaders rugby team retain name following post-mosque attack review
The New Zealand side launched a review after the Christchurch mosque attacks killed 51 people.
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Dyson to move global HQ to historic Singapore building
The UK company says the old power station will be an "inspiring backdrop" as it shifts to Asia.
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Donald Trump visits US troops in Afghanistan for Thanksgiving
The president paid a surprise visit to US soldiers and said the US and the Taliban have been engaged in talks.
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Sudan crisis: Party of ex-leader Omar al-Bashir dissolved
An oppressive public order law that was used to regulate women's behaviour has also been repealed.
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Swimmers Beware of Deep Brain Stimulation
By DENISE GRADY from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2L0TTd9
‘I got HIV my first time’
Aged 17 when she was diagnosed with HIV, one woman tells the BBC about living with the virus.
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Breast cancer: 'I have one breast, would you like to see it?'
Three women tell us why having a mastectomy never made them feel less of a woman.
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Inside Malaysia's straight edge punk scene
Khai Aziz, lead singer of Second Combat, says convincing people of his no-drink, no-drugs lifestyle is challenging.
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Wednesday, 27 November 2019
Rwanda leads fight against cervical cancer in Africa
Rwanda's ambitious bid to tackle cervical cancer is inspiring other African countries to follow suit.
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What Trump wants from global trade
President Trump believes the US is being unfairly treated by other countries when it comes to trade.
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Southeast Asian Games off to a rocky start in the Philippines
Complaints include visiting athletes sleeping on floors and event venues still under construction.
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Ravi Kumar Atheist: The Indian man fighting to be godless
Ravi Kumar's quest for a legal document recognising him as an atheist has got him into trouble.
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Apple changes Crimea map to meet Russian demands
Apple Maps now shows Crimea - annexed from Ukraine in 2014 - as part of Russia, when viewed there.
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Trump Signs Hong Kong Democracy Legislation, Angering China
By EMILY COCHRANE, EDWARD WONG and KEITH BRADSHER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/33qtlIz
Elizabeth Warren Wants to Revoke Medals of Honor for Wounded Knee Massacre
By REID J. EPSTEIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/33qHdCT
Godfrey Gao, ‘Mortal Instruments’ Actor, Dies While Filming TV Show
By JAVIER C. HERNÁNDEZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KZ52vb
Thousands Evacuated in Texas After Explosion at Port Neches Chemical Plant
By MARGARET TOAL, NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS and MANNY FERNANDEZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2DhPRJc
After 240 Years and 7 Generations, Forced to Sell the Family Farm
By COREY KILGANNON from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2QUwLkd
Does Who You Are at 7 Determine Who You Are at 63?
By GIDEON LEWIS-KRAUS from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/2pTO0af
A Montreal Bagel War Unites Rival Kings
By DAN BILEFSKY from NYT World https://ift.tt/2skcfPU
Pete Buttigieg Responds to Uproar Over Past Comments on Minority Students
By REID J. EPSTEIN and SYDNEY EMBER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/34qlpZd
You’re Tracked Everywhere You Go Online. Use This Guide to Fight Back.
By TIM HERRERA from NYT Smarter Living https://ift.tt/2rjpRKG
Your Thanksgiving Day Quiz
By GAIL COLLINS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/37I9Yyg
Sydney 'lockout' laws: Australian city ends controversial bar curfews
Australia's largest city will almost completely remove laws blamed for ruining its nightlife.
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Utah family terrorised by Hawaii 'extreme stalker'
The suspect kept sending plumbers, drug dealers and prostitutes to his victims' home, police say.
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Adam Sandler’s Everlasting Shtick
By JAMIE LAUREN KEILES from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/2KXuwZz
TikTok apologises and reinstates banned US teen
Chinese-owned TikTok has apologised to a US teenager who posted a video criticising China's treatment of Muslims.
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The Black Sea: Can Europe's most polluted sea be saved?
Scientists are shocked at what they find in the polluted waters, but say there is hope.
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Hong Kong protests: Trump signs Human Rights and Democracy Act into law
The Human Rights and Democracy Act has angered Beijing, which has told the US to "stop meddling".
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Iraq unrest: Protesters set fire to Iranian consulate in Najaf
Demonstrators stormed the building, in a dramatic escalation after weeks of anti-government protests.
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Cancer in Africa: Malawi's cervical cancer screening champion
Falesi Mwajomba and a group of cervical cancer survivors are encouraging other women to get screened.
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Tuesday, 26 November 2019
Beijing Was Confident Its Hong Kong Allies Would Win. After the Election, It Went Silent.
By JAVIER C. HERNÁNDEZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KVVAsp
Feral Hogs Attack and Kill a Woman in Texas
By NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2OIgLPE
Melania Trump Is Booed While Addressing Students in Baltimore
By ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2QUWh9c
White House Budget Official Said 2 Aides Resigned Amid Ukraine Aid Freeze
By MICHAEL D. SHEAR and NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2OpbbCR
‘Bleak’ U.N. Report on a Planet in Peril Looms Over New Climate Talks
By SOMINI SENGUPTA from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/2rs3UJg
Albania Earthquake Kills at Least 23
By ELIAN PELTIER, ILIANA MAGRA and DANIEL VICTOR from NYT World https://ift.tt/34mmW2z
Trump to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorists
The announcement prompted Mexico to request an urgent meeting with US officials.
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Trump Knew of Whistle-Blower Complaint When He Released Aid to Ukraine
By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT, JULIAN E. BARNES and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2skZ2X4
Thai deer dead with 7kg of rubbish in stomach
Among the items found in the deer's stomach were instant coffee sachets, rubber gloves and a towel.
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Essex lorry deaths: Victims' remains arrive back in Vietnam
The bodies of 16 of the 39 migrants found dead in a lorry are being returned to their families.
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Australia bushfires: Firefighter accused of arson in 'ultimate betrayal'
The allegations are the "ultimate betrayal" to crews desperately fighting bushfires, chiefs say.
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They Voted Democratic. Now They Support Trump.
By NATE COHN and CLAIRE CAIN MILLER from NYT The Upshot https://ift.tt/35GraCp
Bolivia crisis: Interim leader appoints first US envoy in 11 years
The country's interim leader has vowed to overturn many of ex-President Evo Morales' policies.
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The YouTuber with 26 billion views
Brazil's Konrad Dantas, better know as Kondzilla, has the world's second most watched music video channel.
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Trump invited to attend impeachment hearing or 'stop complaining'
The president has been told he can either attend the hearing next week or "stop complaining".
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UK would be 'outgunned' in Russia conflict - think-tank
The UK has a critical shortage of artillery and ammunition, according to a defence think-tank.
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Hong Kong protests: 'I was born here, I'm a Hongkonger too'
A Pakistani Hongkonger says the protests allow him to promote better understanding of his community.
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Kamala Harris school plan: The two hours costing US parents thousands
A proposal to keep US schools open longer has led to a polarised debate over childcare nationwide.
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Von der Leyen's Commission: The ones to watch at Europe’s new top table
Those on the list to take up their positions as EU commissioners include some colourful characters.
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Can you charge different customers different amounts?
Is it possible to make some clients pay a premium for goods and sell them cheaply to a mass market?
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Iran protests: Videos reveal crackdown regime tried to hide from world
Social media is painting a picture of a government crackdown bloodier than many had feared.
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Why France is focused on fighting jihadists in Mali
As Islamist militant violence escalates France wants the the rest of Europe to join the deadly fight.
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India's toilets: Report questions claims that rural areas are free from open defecation
India's prime minister has said defecating in the open has ended in rural India - but is that true?
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Monday, 25 November 2019
Biden Is Struggling in Iowa and His Supporters There Know Why
By KATIE GLUECK and SYDNEY EMBER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2qGIBUr
Devin Nunes Denounces Reports He Played a Role in Ukraine
By CATIE EDMONDSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2OFCPun
Who Is Edward Gallagher, the SEAL the Navy Wants to Expel?
By DAVE PHILIPPS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Ohp5He
I Invented the World Wide Web. Here’s How We Can Fix It.
By TIM BERNERS-LEE from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/33eHyZ5
Why President Trump’s Ukraine Scheme Matters
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2XGAFPf
Georgia police use water cannons on protesters in Tbilisi
Activists have also been detained at anti-government demonstrations, an opposition leader says.
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Indian doctors remove 7.4kg kidney from patient
A kidney usually weighs between 120-150g, so this was one of the heaviest on record, doctors say.
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The Who’s Pete Townshend on Rock’s Legacy, and His Own Dark Past
By Unknown Author from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/2XNV30H
My Fellow Republicans, Please Follow the Facts
By SLADE GORTON from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2DbNxDw
Westpac bank chief quits amid money laundering scandal
Westpac bank is accused of 23 million law breaches, including possible links to child exploitation.
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Trump impeachment: White House aides can be made to testify
A judge rules White House staff be made to testify before Congress, despite claims of immunity.
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Alibaba shares jump in blockbuster Hong Kong debut
The Chinese e-commerce giant has begun trading in Asia after completing this year's biggest share sale.
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Australian police find body in search for missing Briton Aslan King
Police say the body is yet to be formally identified, but they believe it is 25-year-old Aslan King.
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Chinese woman jailed for trespassing at Trump's Mar-a-Lago
It was feared Yujing Zhang was a spy when she was arrested at Donald Trump's Florida resort in March.
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What we can all learn from this deathbed photo
An image of Norbert Schemm sipping a beer with loved ones spurs others to share final goodbye stories.
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Edward Gallagher: The story behind Trump, Fox News and the Navy Seal
The US navy secretary has been forced out after clashing with the White House over a Navy Seal. What happened?
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AS Roma: Why did Italian club decide to announce signings alongside missing children?
This summer, Italian club Roma began announcing their transfer signings alongside images of missing children. This is why.
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How China is building a world-beating phone network
While Huawei tech is blocked in the US, it is helping build one of the world biggest 5G networks at home.
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Lebanese business people back protesters' call for change
How Lebanon's business community views the current anti-government protests.
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Spanish accents spoken in the United States
More than 41 million people in the US speak Spanish, but they don't all speak it the same way.
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Security camera footage captures Dresden museum raid
Police have released footage showing the moment thieves smashed open a cabinet to steal jewellery considered "priceless".
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What links street protests around the world?
This year has seen protests on almost every continent and there are common causes that united them.
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Nobel winner Wole Soyinka’s journey with prostate cancer
Nigerian author and Nobel prize winner Prof Wole Soyinka was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014.
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Hitler items bought by Lebanese businessman to thwart neo-Nazis
Lebanese businessman Abdallah Chatila gives purchases including Hitler's hat to Israeli fundraisers.
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Dresden Green Vault robbery: Thieves break into treasure museum
It is feared that diamonds and other jewels have been stolen from a world-famous German collection.
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Sarah Hanson-Young: Australia senator wins defamation case
Australian Sarah Hanson-Young said her reputation was damaged by comments from a male opponent.
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Australia woman charged with murder after toddlers die in hot car
Temperatures at the time the two children were discovered was about 31C (88F).
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Sunday, 24 November 2019
Hong Kong elections: A winner and loser in historic poll result
Hong Kong is celebrating historic district council election results including pro-democracy wins.
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Hong Kong elections: Carrie Lam promises 'open mind' after election rout
Major wins for pro-democracy candidates in local elections put new pressure on Hong Kong's government.
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A White Officer Shoots a Black Colleague, Deepening a Racial Divide
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University to Students on Medicaid: Buy Private Coverage, or Drop Out
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Goo Hara, K-Pop Star of Group Kara, Is Found Dead
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How to Have Closer Friendships (and Why You Need Them)
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Frozen 2 rakes in $127m at its US box office debut
Expectations were high for the sequel of Frozen, which became a global phenomenon after its 2013 release.
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Esper Demands Resignation of Navy Secretary Over SEAL Case
By HELENE COOPER, MAGGIE HABERMAN and DAVE PHILIPPS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2rol1vy
HIV in Pakistan: 'Our children's lives are at stake'
After Pakistan suffered its biggest HIV outbreak this year, we look at the human cost to its children.
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Cannabis legalisation: Democrats argue over whether it leads to using other drugs
Leading Democrats have clashed over whether legalising cannabis leads to harder drug use - what's the evidence?
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Priya: India's female comic superhero returns to rescue 'stolen girls'
The fictional female superhero and her pet tiger fight trafficking in the latest Priya Shakti comic.
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Cancer in Senegal: 'I had to sell everything to pay for treatment'
Senegal has introduced free chemotherapy treatment - but cancer patients are still left facing a huge bill.
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Downloading: 'People said it would end record labels'
Music industry veteran Jeremy Lascelles looks back on how illegal downloads threatened the business.
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US Navy chief Richard Spencer asked to resign over Seal case
Richard Spencer is told to step down over the case of a Navy Seal accused of war crimes.
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Australia investigates alleged Chinese plot to install spy MP
Australian intelligence officials say they are investigating reports of a bid to infiltrate parliament.
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Hong Kong Democracy Backers Win Big as Voters Flock to Polls
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