March 2018 ~ World News

Saturday, March 31, 2018

Live: Liverpool eye second spot at Crystal Palace (ESPN)

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LIVE: Liverpool eye second spot with a win at Crystal Palace (ESPN)

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Dec to present Saturday Night Takeaway alone

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Dec will be presenting alone but Ant is still expected to star in a pre-recorded sketch on the show.

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Tesla in fatal California crash was on Autopilot

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The company says a Model X vehicle involved in a fatal crash in the US was in Autopilot mode.

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Paramedics set to prescribe medicines

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Up to seven out of 10 people currently seen by paramedics may need help but not a hospital visit.

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U.N. Unveils Blacklist to Fight North Korea Sanctions-Busting

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By CHOE SANG-HUN from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2GYQtEu

Tesla in fatal California crash was on Autopilot

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The company says a Model X vehicle involved in a fatal crash in the US was in Autopilot mode.

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Spy poisoning: Russia expels more UK diplomats

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Britain is told a total of more than 50 diplomats must leave over the nerve agent poisoning row.

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Spy poisoning: Russia expels more UK diplomats

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Britain is told a total of more than 50 diplomats must leave over the nerve agent poisoning row.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2uzCgv4

Esther McVey: Saturday jobs help teenagers prepare for work

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Young are not "lazy" says Esther McVey, but significantly fewer now have jobs outside school.

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The Bucket List: Seeing things for the last time

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Eight-year-old Alexa is going blind and has created a list of things she wants to see before that happens.

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The school that has a 'gift list'

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One school sets up website to allow parents to pay for essential items such as tissues and pencils

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What Is Former Wonder Woman Lynda Carter Doing These Days?

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By RACHEL DODES from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/2IeJiY4

Listen to ‘Dear Sugars’: When a Friendship Threatens Your Significant Other

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By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Podcasts https://nyti.ms/2Go7ElZ

After Driving Streaming Music’s Rise, Spotify Aims to Cash In

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By BEN SISARIO from NYT Business Day https://nyti.ms/2IeJfLS

Bobbi Brown Is Ready to Slay the Wellness Industry. Nicely.

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By GEORGE GURLEY from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/2J8OL4j

Alex Hales to replace Warner for Sunrisers (ESPN)

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Britons Accused of Being Islamic State ‘Beatles’ Call Beheadings ‘Regrettable’

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Northumberland care home residents knit woolly jumpers for lambs

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Care home residents knit woolly jumpers for newborn lambs to keep them warm over Easter.

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In Balkans Tour, Russia’s Night Wolves, a Bike Gang, Are More Bark Than Bite

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By ANDREW HIGGINS from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2J5HOAZ

For the Compton Cowboys, Horseback Riding Is a Legacy, and Protection

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By WALTER THOMPSON-HERNÁNDEZ from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2pUXrlI

When Bail Feels Less Like Freedom, More Like Extortion

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By JESSICA SILVER-GREENBERG and SHAILA DEWAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2JaCTP1

In Mexico, a Former Factory Is an Artful Hotel

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By SARA LIEBERMAN from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2E8uHuM

At City Mouse in Chicago, It Starts With Cheese (of Course)

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By STEVE REDDICLIFFE from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2J8L5iS

Tiger Woods Is Back. Will Sponsors Buy In?

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By ZACH SCHONBRUN from NYT Business Day https://nyti.ms/2E98P2s

Just in - Alex Hales is headed to the IPL as a replacement for David Warner (ESPN)

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Alan Sugar urged to 'delete' Corbyn Hitler tweet

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John McDonnell asks the businessman to withdraw a tweet featuring Jeremy Corbyn in a car with Hitler.

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Alton Sterling: Cop dismissed over deadly Baton Rouge shooting

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Alton Sterling was killed in Louisiana in 2016 and his death sparked days of protests.

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Inside train used by Kim Jong-un to travel to China

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On his first known foreign trip, newly released footage shows Kim meeting with Xi Jinping on his train.

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Just in - Sunrisers sign Alex Hales in place of David Warner (ESPN)

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Inside train used by Kim Jong-un to travel to China

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On his first known foreign trip, newly released footage shows Kim meeting with Xi Jinping on his train.

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Alton Sterling: Cop dismissed over deadly Baton Rouge shooting

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The white Louisiana officer - and a colleague who has been suspended - face no criminal charges.

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WATCH Live: De Kock, Bavuma resume South Africa's 1st innings in final Test (ESPN)

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Chocolate, cherries and Craig David

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Some stories you may have missed over the past seven days. Let's fill you in.

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Sid Lowe: Why isn't Isco a starter at Real Madrid? (ESPN)

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‘God Has His Hand on Me’: Michigan Senior’s Inspiring Faith in the Face of Unimaginable Tragedy

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University of Michigan senior Austin Hatch is a living legend. The 23-year-old became well known after he survived two plane crashes in 2003 and 2011 that collectively took the lives of his entire immediate family.

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This Is Where Archaeologists Believe Jesus Died and Rose Again

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Where was Jesus crucified? That's the question The Museum of the Bible tackles in its 18-part miniseries called "Drive Thru History - The Gospels."

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'Let Other People Take Care of It': President Trump Says US to Pull Troops Out of Syria

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President Donald Trump made a shocking announcement about Syria during a speech on infrastructure in Ohio Thursday.

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Laura Ingraham Tweet Mocking Parkland Activist Backfires, Advertisers Pull From Fox News Show

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Fox News host Laura Ingraham is at the center of a new controversy after criticizing a Parkland, Florida high school shooting survivor.

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'God is Adamant That We Love': Lisa Bevere Shares Regrets About Her Relationship With Her Mom

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New York Times bestselling author and minister Lisa Bevere recently opened up about the troubled relationship she had with her mom, and what it taught her about love.

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Islamic State 'Beatles' duo complain about losing UK citizenship

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Two British men accused of being in the Islamic State 'Beatles' gang say they will not get a fair trial.

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Met Police chief: Social media leads children to violence

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Britain's most senior police officer says social media "revs people up" and leads to stabbings and murders.

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Malala returns to home town in Pakistan for first time since shooting

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The Nobel Peace Prize winner visits the Pakistani area where Taliban militants tried to kill her.

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Australia ball-tampering: David Warner 'resigned' to not playing for country again

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David Warner says he is "resigned to the fact" he may never play for Australia again after his part in the ball-tampering scandal.

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Stansted Airport bus fire: Flights to resume after cancellations

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Stansted Airport expects to "operate as normal" after a bus fire caused all flights to be cancelled.

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Gaza-Israel border: UN seeks investigation over protest deaths

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Palestinian officials say 16 people were killed in clashes with Israeli soldiers on Friday.

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Schools cutting posts amid 'funding catastrophe'

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Schools are still struggling with budget cuts, despite government reassurance, it is claimed.

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Prof Stephen Hawking Cambridge funeral to take place

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The private service for the visionary scientist will be held at the university church in Cambridge.

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Ray Wilkins: Ex-England captain in critical condition in London hospital

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Former England and Chelsea midfielder Ray Wilkins is in a critical condition in a London hospital.

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Prince Laurent: €46,000 blow for Belgium's 'cursed prince'

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Prince Laurent defended his allowance as "the price of my life, which is largely behind me now".

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2E8ONoQ

The artist who gives her drawings away free to commuters

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When she's on the train, Liz Atkin spends the journey sketching with charcoal. She gives her drawings away to fellow passengers for free, as a form of therapy.

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US may tie social media to visa applications

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A state department proposal could require visa applicants to detail all their social media handles.

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2E8Ud33

The Papers: Russia-UK row and public sector pay gap

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Saturday's front pages lead with the latest on Russia's row with the West and the public sector gender pay gap.

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Week in pictures: 24 - 30 March 2018

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A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

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The woman who gave birth to rabbits (and other hoaxes)

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These hoaxers were bold, dedicated, and didn't wait for 1 April.

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Malala Yousafzai: 'My focus is only working for the good'

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The Nobel Peace Prize winner talks to the BBC about abuse on social media, and whether she wants to enter politics.

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Flute played during brain surgery

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Anna Marie Whitlock Henry played the flute while surgeons operated on her.

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San Francisco cop's close shave in barbershop gun fight

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A San Francisco cop was lucky to survive a shootout in a hairdresser's that left him and four civilians wounded, and the gunman dead.

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GoZY2U

Watch Sarah's final goodbye to the Today programme audience

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Long-standing Today programme presenter is set to move to the World at One.

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2IhXnnS

Ronaldo statue: Sculptor Emanuel Santos takes another shot at bust

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Emanuel Santos creates a second statue one year on to silence critics who ridiculed his work.

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2J9bHQE

Leicester family keeps 115-year-old hot cross bun

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The Easter treat, which is a "bit hard", dates back to 1903 and has been passed through generations.

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Test-launch footage of Russian ballistic missile Satan 2

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Russia's President Putin claims it can penetrate any defence shield.

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Final wish granted as dog visits dying owner

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A collie makes an emotional final visit to its terminally-ill owner's hospital bedside hours before he passes away.

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James Corden's dad complains about Peter Rabbit review

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Malcolm Corden was not happy with Mark Kermode calling his son "appallingly irritating".

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The country where children fear election time

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Parents in Sierra Leone have been warned to take extra care of their children this election period as it's feared they could be ritually killed.

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The men who had millions of lives in their hands

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How do the families of generals who sent men into battle commemorate World War One?

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Gender pay gap deadline: What to know

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Britain's biggest companies have less than a week to publish their gender pay gap figures.

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Is there a north-south divide in England's schools?

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The Children's Commissioner said schools in the north of England were falling behind.

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Lake Chad: Can the vanishing lake be saved?

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It's been shrinking fast, but could a plan to divert water to one of Africa's largest lakes stop it disappearing?

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2pUPoX1

Judge Temporarily Stops U.S. From Blocking Undocumented Teenagers’ Abortions

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By MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2uDEvh4

Tesla Says Crashed Vehicle Had Been on Autopilot Before Fatal Accident

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By GREGORY SCHMIDT from NYT Business Day https://nyti.ms/2GHFZeY

What’s on TV Saturday: ‘Lover for a Day’ and ‘Operation Odessa’

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By SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2uzS2WT

Notre Dame, a UConn Nemesis, Topples the Huskies in a Final Four Thriller

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By JERÉ LONGMAN from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2GE6Jx7

Malala returns to home town in Pakistan for first time since shooting

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The Nobel Peace Prize winner visits the town where she was shot returning from school in 2012.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J5EEwU

US may tie social media to visa applications

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A state department proposal could require visa applicants to detail all their social media handles.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2E8Ud33

Gaza-Israel border: UN seeks investigation over protest deaths

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Palestinian officials say 16 people were killed in clashes with Israeli soldiers on Friday.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J55FR8

Prince Laurent: €46,000 blow for Belgium's 'cursed prince'

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Prince Laurent defended his allowance as "the price of my life, which is largely behind me now".

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2E8ONoQ

Sierra Leone votes in run-off between Maada Bio and Kamara

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The vote was delayed after an allegation of electoral fraud in the first round earlier this month.

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North Korea sanctions: UN blacklists shipping firms

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It is the UN's largest ever package of designated penalties against Pyongyang.

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Spy poisoning: Russia escalates spy row with new expulsions

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Moscow orders the UK to cut more Russian staff as it hits back at more than 20 countries.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2JaKdKG

Arnold Schwarzenegger 'stable' after heart surgery

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The 70-year-old film star has an operation to replace a pulmonary valve at a Los Angeles hospital.

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Vatican: Pope did not say there is no hell

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A top Italian daily did not accurately quote Pope Francis, the Vatican says.

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Kosovo security chiefs sacked after six Turks deported

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There is fury in Kosovo after six alleged opponents of the Turkish president were sent back.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2E8SWct

Noor Salman: Pulse nightclub shooter's widow not guilty

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Noor Salman sobs as a jury clears her of helping her husband kill 49 people at the Pulse venue.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J55pl8

Australia ball-tampering: David Warner's tearful apology

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Australian cricketer David Warner cries as he admits he may never play for his country again.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2pUrRVv

Breaking the period taboo in Pakistan

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Wasma Imran and Mahin Khan founded the Recircle Cup, to help those who cannot afford sanitary towels in Pakistan.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J42Nnv

Costa Rica polls: 'People hate us, we might move to Spain'

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A Costa Rican couple talks about their fears ahead of polls dominated by the issue of same-sex marriage .

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2pUrKt3

Test-launch footage of Russian ballistic missile Satan 2

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Russia's President Putin claims it can penetrate any defence shield.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J7PuSZ

Iowa man wins legal battle to say hometown stinks

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A judge rules Sibley cannot threaten to sue Josh Harms for criticising the town's "rancid" stench.

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Ronaldo statue: Sculptor Emanuel Santos takes another shot at bust

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Emanuel Santos creates a second statue one year on to silence critics who ridiculed his work.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J9bHQE

NZ seniors' group hits back at 'elderly driver' plates

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Lobby group says older drivers are being 'singled out' by E-plates idea.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2E8SR8F

Avatar: Scientology-style sect causes concern in Netherlands

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An investigation claims a Scientology-type sect is steering Dutch schools. So what is going on?

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J8EtRJ

Spring in Tashkent: Is Uzbekistan really opening up?

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There's a renewed optimism in Uzbekistan under a reforming president, BBC Uzbek's Ibrat Safo reports.

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Lake Chad: Can the vanishing lake be saved?

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It's been shrinking fast, but could a plan to divert water to one of Africa's largest lakes stop it disappearing?

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2pUPoX1

In pictures: The churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia

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Ahead of Easter, the BBC's Frank Gardner's visit the churches of Ethiopia.

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The country where children fear election time

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Parents in Sierra Leone have been warned to take extra care of their children this election period as it's feared they could be ritually killed.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2pTdMax

The men who had millions of lives in their hands

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How do the families of generals who sent men into battle commemorate World War One?

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J6s4h2

Dr. King’s Complex Relationship With the Camera

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By MAURICE BERGER from NYT Lens https://nyti.ms/2IhcRIu

Teaching Activities for: ‘Right Now, Baseball Loves the Long Ball. But for How Long?’

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By CAROLINE CROSSON GILPIN from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2pP5W2O

New £30m fund to help rough sleepers

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The government launches a new task force as the numbers of people living on the streets in England rise.

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Watch LIVE: Unchanged SA bat; Sayers to debut in place of Starc (ESPN)

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The South Korean rock band returning to perform in Pyongyang

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When rock band YB were in North Korea 16 years ago, their performance moved some concert-goers to tears.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J8jv5q

Colombian church donates 250,000 communion wafers to Venezuela

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A Colombian church donates thousands of communion wafers to Venezuela amid a shortage of flour.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IcuGbG

'There's actually good evidence': Former Atheist Makes 'Case for Miracles'

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He first made a 'Case for Christ'; now atheist-turned Christian Lee Strobel is making a 'Case for Miracles.'

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Hawaii Lawmakers Legalize Medically Assisted Suicide

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Hawaii lawmakers approved legislation Thursday that would make it the latest liberal-leaning state to legalize medically assisted suicide.

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Amal Clooney to represent detained Myanmar reporters

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The well-known human rights lawyer says there is "no doubt" the journalists detained in Myanmar are innocent.

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Where the Genocide Museum Is (Mostly) Mum on the Fate of Jews

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By ROD NORDLAND from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2GnPb50

Bus Fire in Thailand Kills 20 Migrant Workers From Myanmar

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By AUSTIN RAMZY from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2pRcldP

For a 30-Year-Old Virgin, It’s Now or Never

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By CLARE ALMAND from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/2IeYftf

Corrections: March 30, 2018

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The Return of the Rhinoceros

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By VALER POPA from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2Ii9wcb

Jews Are Being Murdered in Paris. Again.

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By BARI WEISS from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2pRcePr

How Iran Used the Hezbollah Model to Dominate Iraq and Syria

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By RANJ ALAALDIN from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2GnOZTk

Movie-Themed Vacation

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By NATALIE PROULX from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2pOCfia

Word + Quiz: solstice

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By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2Ii9DV9

Russia, Migrants, Malala: Your Friday Briefing

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By DAN LEVIN from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2pVUy5h

What’s on TV Friday: ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ and the N.C.A.A. Women’s Final Four

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By ANDREW R. CHOW from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2IfW2xS

Greece’s Island of Despair

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5 Times David Pecker and The Enquirer Defended or Championed Trump

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By MAYA SALAM and MATTHEW HAAG from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IglZ02

Review: Glenda Jackson Gets Her Queen Lear Moment in ‘Three Tall Women’

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By JESSE GREEN from NYT Theater https://nyti.ms/2pQ9Rw1

Sloane Stephens Continues Resurgence by Reaching Miami Open Final

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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Ii8Aot

Pernilla Lindberg Leads ANA Inspiration, With Lexi Thompson Close Behind

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Blue Jays Pitchers Run Into a Pinstriped Buzz Saw

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By DAVID WALDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Iflwex

Won’t Be Back Till Late

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By DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://nyti.ms/2pOBXb4

Court Dismisses Exxon’s Effort to Block Climate Investigation

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‘Atlanta’ Season 2, Episode 5 Recap: ‘Barbershop’

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Shelling kills Palestinian in Gaza ahead of border protest

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Tension was already high on the border with Israel, ahead of the Great March of Return protest.

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Syria war: France offers to mediate between Turkey and Kurds

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President Macron wants to help establish a dialogue between Turkey and Kurdish fighters.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J6ZUSU

Spy poisoning: Russia expels 60 US diplomats in tit-for-tat measure

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Moscow kicks out 60 envoys and closes a consulate in response to US action over spy poisoning.

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Easter: Irish pubs lift Good Friday alcohol ban

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Pubs in the Irish Republic will sell alcohol on Good Friday for the first time in almost a century.

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Korean Air 'nut rage' heiress makes management comeback

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Heather Cho returns to take control of a hotel network, after her high-profile tantrum three years ago.

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Cathay Pacific ends skirts-only rule for female staff

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Cathay Pacific changes its skirts-only policy, in place since 1946, after growing union pressure.

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Papua New Guinea earthquake: Strong tremor off New Britain island

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A magnitude 6.9 quake strikes near New Britain island but there are no immediate reports of damage.

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Libyan conflict: Gunmen free Tripoli Mayor Abdelraouf Beitelmal

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A government official insists the brief capture of Mayor Abdelraouf Beitelmal was a legal procedure.

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Nicolas Sarkozy: France's ex-president to face corruption trial

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French ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy is accused of trying to influence a judge in a corruption case.

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David Shulkin: Sacked secretary in parting shot at Trump

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David Shulkin says Washington's environment is "so toxic, chaotic, disrespectful and subversive".

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Trèbes attack: French vegan activist convicted over dead butcher comment

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A woman is convicted in France for calling the killing of a butcher in a supermarket siege "justice".

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Stormy Daniels loses bid for early Trump testimony on her sex claims

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Stormy Daniels wanted the president to speak on oath about an alleged "hush agreement".

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Volkswagen's car 'graveyard' in California

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Volkswagen has been storing hundreds of thousands of cars after the diesel emissions scandal.

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Mattis to Bolton: I hear you're the devil incarnate

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The US defence secretary cracks a joke as he meets Donald Trump's new national security adviser.

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Colorado senator explains white privilege to colleagues

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Irene Aguilar speaks as lawmakers debate a bill to allow business-owners to pre-emptively shoot intruders.

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Lagos street dancers go viral after Rihanna retweet

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These Lagos street children went viral after Rihanna, Naomi Campbell and P Diddy shared their videos.

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Turning bread into beer to fight food waste

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This Vienna food shop is tackling food waste by turning inedible leftovers into something drinkable.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2pRhjWZ

Up close: The moment a cheetah joined a safari

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Britton Hayes was on safari with his step uncle in Tanzania when a cheetah entered the vehicle.

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Alligator 'gender reveal party' causes controversy

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Family reveal baby's gender using their pet alligator and a watermelon, prompting concerns over safety.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J6C0qX

Pope Francis grants boy's wish with Popemobile ride

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The 12-year-old joined Pope Francis for a ride around St Peter's Square on the Popemobile.

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Czechs consider national anthem update

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Olympic Committee launches new arrangements to mark state's 100th anniversary.

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El Salvador's shackled deportees become friends in adversity

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The BBC's Will Grant speaks to Salvadoreans who have been deported from the United States.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2pQWdbm

Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 March 2018

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J8oYsW

Russian spy: How big is the Kremlin's diplomatic network?

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Russia is losing more than 140 envoys, but it remains one of the world's diplomatic powerhouses.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2pQW6fW

Myanmar's Rohingya stuck in Bangladesh's 'no man's land'

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Thousands of Rohingya Muslims are living on a small strip of land between Myanmar and Bangladesh.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2pSpZMV

The teenager sentenced to 241 years in prison

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A man who committed a brutal robbery as a teenager will be in prison until he dies. Is that fair?

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2pOPHmc

Watch LIVE: Preview show for South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Day 1 (ESPN)

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Hackers Held Atlanta Hostage in Cyber Attack, Could Your Computer Be Next?

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Atlanta is slowly recovering after a widespread cyber-attack crippled the city's computer systems a week ago. Why cyber-security experts say your computer could be next.

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Christian University Trains Thousands of Students How to Safely Use Guns

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Liberty University offers free gun safety classes and opens a new gun range for students to practice and compete

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Facebook Makeover: What Changes the Social Media Giant Is Making to Its Privacy Tools

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Facebook is giving its privacy tools a makeover amid criticisms over its data practices.

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2GjSw94

Study Shows Increase in Security Officers Assigned to America's Schools - What the Findings Imply

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A new federal study shows an increase in the number of security officers assigned to America's schools.

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2uu057O

Thousands of violent crime suspects released without conditions

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Stricter bail rules have led to police releasing more than 3,000 suspects without conditions in three months.

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2pR1LCt

MPs urge Corbyn to suspend Shawcroft amid anti-Semitism row

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Labour politicians sign letter calling on Jeremy Corbyn to suspend the party's ex-disputes chief.

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China's space lab set for fiery re-entry

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Experts say the defunct orbiting Tiangong-1 module should fall out of the sky this weekend.

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'Unjustifiably high salaries' paid by some academies

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MPs highlight 102 academy trusts in England that pay some trustees over £150,000 a year.

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2J70d00

Lagos street dancers go viral after Rihanna retweet

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These Lagos street children went viral after Rihanna, Naomi Campbell and P Diddy shared their videos.

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2pRNeGW

Hospital's 'artificial feeding' letter to mothers criticised

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The hospital described mothers who use formula milk as "artificially" feeding babies.

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Prince of Wales 'deeply moved' in televised Easter message

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The prince says he is "deeply moved" by the courage of those who forgive their persecutors.

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Alligator 'gender reveal party' causes controversy

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Family reveal baby's gender using their pet alligator and a watermelon, prompting concerns over safety.

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2J6C0qX

Meet the dogs fighting Heathrow Airport smugglers

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Jessie the spaniel has sniffed out more than £1m in contraband cash since starting her job.

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2pSCMPo

Syria war: France offers to mediate between Turkey and Kurds

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President Macron wants to help establish a dialogue between Turkey and Kurdish fighters.

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2J6ZUSU

Easter: Irish pubs lift Good Friday alcohol ban

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Pubs in the Irish Republic will sell alcohol on Good Friday for the first time in almost a century.

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2pNPdMi

The Papers: Spy daughter's recovery and GKN takeover

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Friday's front pages lead with the takeover of one of Britain's oldest engineering firms and Yulia Skripal.

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2J3sjcN

Quiz: Who has 'admitted' to biting Beyonce?

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7 days quiz: It's the weekly news quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2pR15gp

Searching for the sublime: The man who paints in the ocean

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Peter Matthews uses paint, pencil, rust and water from the Atlantic to make art in the sea.

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2J5J7zN

Volkswagen's car 'graveyard' in California

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Volkswagen has been storing hundreds of thousands of cars after the diesel emissions scandal.

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2pRLfCg

Anthony Joshua: How many calories make a champion?

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For Anthony Joshua it's 5,500 - but what about some of the other heavy-hitters out there?

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2J4kGmk

Turning bread into beer to fight food waste

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This Vienna food shop is tackling food waste by turning inedible leftovers into something drinkable.

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2pRhjWZ

Thousands raised for orphans-to-be Louis and Ella

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Louis, 16, and Ella, 14, face losing their mother to cancer after their father died of a stroke.

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2J5J72L

The teenager sentenced to 241 years in prison

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A man who committed a brutal robbery as a teenager will be in prison until he dies. Is that fair?

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2pOPHmc

Obituary: Johan van Hulst, the teacher who saved Jewish children

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Johan van Hulst, who has died aged 107, saved children from the Nazis but wished he could have done more.

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GkgbCb

Cambridge Analytica: Can targeted online ads really change a voter's behaviour?

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Online political advertising that uses big data to target individuals - how influential is it?

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Russian spy: How big is the Kremlin's diplomatic network?

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Russia is losing more than 140 envoys, but it remains one of the world's diplomatic powerhouses.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2J7X7ZU

Myanmar's Rohingya stuck in Bangladesh's 'no man's land'

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Thousands of Rohingya Muslims are living on a small strip of land between Myanmar and Bangladesh.

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2pSpZMV

The dispute over how Labour's disputes are handled

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The BBC's Iain Watson on the resignation of the Labour Party's disputes panel chief and who might replace her.

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New Zealand v England: Jonny Bairstow hits unbeaten 97 as batsmen struggle again

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Jonny Bairstow makes an unbeaten 97 as England's batsmen largely struggle on the first day of the second Test against New Zealand.

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Australian ball-tampering: Steve Smith, David Warner & Cameron Bancroft punishments 'too harsh'

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Ball-tampering bans given to Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft contain "glaring and clear anomalies", says the Australian Cricketers' Association.

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2J5ihHZ

West Ham v Southampton: Extra security for London Stadium game to cost taxpayers £60,000

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Increased security at West Ham's home game against Southampton at London Stadium on Saturday will cost taxpayers about £60,000.

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Tampering and tears - Australian cricket's week of woe

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BBC Sport recaps a remarkable week in the world of cricket, in which three Australia players - Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft - were banned for ball-tampering and coach Darren Lehmann stepped down.

from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2J3rr7O

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