November 2019 ~ World News

Saturday, November 30, 2019

Quotation of the Day: Iraqi Leader Says He’ll Step Down as Unrest Builds

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Clutha crash: Pilot David Traill "trusted implicitly" by his crew

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An inquiry into the helicopter crash was "very disappointing", says the families of two PCs killed in the tragedy.

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Apple to take 'deeper look' at disputed borders

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The review comes after the tech giant was criticised for maps showing Crimea as Russian territory.

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St Andrew statue restored after missing hand mystery

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The St Andrew statue has been fully repaired after a failed appeal to find the sculpture's left hand.

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Apple to take 'deeper look' at disputed borders

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The review comes after the tech giant was criticised for maps showing Crimea as Russian territory.

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Mood

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How BBC's Katy Watson pumped breast milk through polls and protests

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Katy Watson covered a turbulent time in South America while still producing a food supply for baby Isadora.

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General election 2019: Meet the youngest candidates on the campaign trail

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These aspiring politicians are big on Tik Tok, love Taylor Swift and are making their parents proud.

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What it's like to be 'cancelled'?

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YouTuber and make-up artist Manny Gutierrez found himself an outcast following an online feud.

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Breast cancer: A mother's story of her battle with the disease

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Othelia Maimane, a mother-of-two from South Africa, describes her two-year battle with breast cancer.

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Rediscovering the forgotten Indian artists of British India

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The East India Company commissioned some remarkable artwork from Indian painters in the 18th Century.

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Seymour Siwoff, Master of Sports Statistics, Is Dead at 99

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Jesus manger: Relic to return to Bethlehem in time for Christmas

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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

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The East India Company commissioned some remarkable artwork from Indian painters in the 18th Century.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/33B4y4C

How BBC's Katy Watson pumped breast milk through polls and protests

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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

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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

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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'

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The fictional female superhero and her pet tiger fight trafficking in the latest Priya Shakti comic.

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11 of Our Best Weekend Reads

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3 Young People Stabbed on Busy Hague Street, Setting Off Alarm in Dutch City

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The Nets Win One for Their Culture

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Final day for Help to Buy Isa applications

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Nearly 260,000 properties have been bought using the Isa, Treasury figures show.

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Shmoo Cake, Persians and Spudnuts: Touring Canada’s Regional Cuisine

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Donald Trump visits US troops in Afghanistan for Thanksgiving

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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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Fantasy Concoction

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Sudan crisis: Party of ex-leader Omar al-Bashir dissolved

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An oppressive public order law that was used to regulate women's behaviour has also been repealed.

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‘I got HIV my first time’

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Aged 17 when she was diagnosed with HIV, one woman tells the BBC about living with the virus.

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Quiz of the week: What broke Tesla's 'bulletproof' truck?

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Have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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Inside Malaysia's straight edge punk scene

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Khai Aziz, lead singer of Second Combat, says convincing people of his no-drink, no-drugs lifestyle is challenging.

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How Trump talks about women - and does it matter?

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Donald Trump has a history of controversial comments about women, but are his attacks really gendered?

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Shropshire baby deaths: 'This review is our babies' legacy'

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The stories of parents whose babies died or were seriously harmed at a Shropshire hospital trust.

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Goo Hara and the trauma of South Korea's spy cam victims

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Goo Hara's death shows it's often the victims of spy cams who are punished the most.

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How to make phone batteries that last longer

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A breakthrough in battery technology would be an engineering triumph and spur to other technologies.

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Who is Greta Thunberg, the #FridaysForFuture activist?

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The Swedish teenager started a climate change protest that grew into a global movement of millions.

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Can old fridges be recycled to make new ones?

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What happens to your old fridge when it's time to replace it, the BBC's Dougal Shaw reports.

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Wolf of Wall Street show: Step into Jordan Belfort's world

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The immersive show where the audience is invited into the tangled world of the infamous stockbroker.

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Hillsborough: The thirty-year search for justice

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Families, friends and survivors of the tragedy reflect on their search for answers.

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General election 2019: Row over Boris Johnson debate 'empty chair'

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Conservatives say Channel 4 broke impartiality rules while Labour claims the PM is "hiding from scrutiny".

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Elizabeth I revealed as secret scribe of historic manuscript

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A historian pieces together clues to establish the author of the work at Lambeth Palace.

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Smartphone 'addiction': Young people 'panicky' when denied mobiles

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Psychiatrists warn a quarter of young people have addictive behaviour towards their smartphones.

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‘I got HIV my first time’

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Aged 17 when she was diagnosed with HIV, one woman tells the BBC about living with the virus.

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7 Killed in Plane Crash in Ontario

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Breast cancer: 'I have one breast, would you like to see it?'

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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

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Khai Aziz, lead singer of Second Combat, says convincing people of his no-drink, no-drugs lifestyle is challenging.

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Maltese Businessman Accuses Top Government Officials in Murder of Journalist

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Ice Sculpture Steals Show at U.K. Climate Debate That Boris Johnson Skips

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General election 2019: Johnson vows to help women reach 'full potential'

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Boris Johnson says he wants more women in the Tories, as Labour highlights "sexist" comments.

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Netflix 'reactivated' users without permission

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Some former Netflix customers are being charged subscription fees, months after closing their accounts.

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Plastic waste rises as 1.5bn 'bags for life' sold, research finds

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Households bought 54 "reusable" bags on average last year, research says, prompting calls for a ban.

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Half of students get degree place with lower grades

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Admissions service, Ucas, says 49% of 18-year-olds were accepted with lower grades than those advertised.

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'A man tried to choke me during sex without warning'

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Research for BBC Radio 5 Live suggests a third of women have experienced unwanted violence during consensual sex.

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Climate Change: Plan to cut carbon emissions from concerts

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Scientists team up with group Massive Attack to create blueprint that will 'transform the music industry'.

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Three Women Accuse Gordon Sondland of Sexual Misconduct, Report Says

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Messi Leads Barcelona, but Liverpool and Chelsea Settle for Ties

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University of North Carolina Gives ‘Silent Sam’ Statue to Confederate Group

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TikTok apologises and reinstates banned US teen

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Chinese-owned TikTok has apologised to a US teenager who criticised China's treatment of Muslims.

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September

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TikTok apologises and reinstates banned US teen

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Chinese-owned TikTok has apologised to a US teenager who posted a video criticising China's treatment of Muslims.

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Navy Drops Effort to Expel From SEALs 3 Officers Linked to Gallagher

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More Accusations Emerge Against Flames Coach Bill Peters

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Iraq unrest: Protesters set fire to Iranian consulate in Najaf

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Demonstrators stormed the building, in a dramatic escalation after weeks of anti-government protests.

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Hong Kong protests: Trump signs Human Rights and Democracy Act into law

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The Human Rights and Democracy Act has angered Beijing, which has told the US to "stop meddling".

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July

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The Black Sea: Can Europe's most polluted sea be saved?

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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

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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

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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

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Falesi Mwajomba and a group of cervical cancer survivors are encouraging other women to get screened.

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Asthma Control Is Critical During Pregnancy

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Newspaper headlines: 'Proof NHS is for sale' and PM criticises austerity

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Several papers report Labour's claim secret files prove the NHS is up for grabs in a US trade deal.

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It’s Not Just Poor White People Driving a Decline in Life Expectancy

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C.D.C. Reports More E. Coli Illnesses Linked to Romaine Lettuce

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Trump invited to attend impeachment hearing or 'stop complaining'

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The president has been told he can either attend the hearing next week or "stop complaining".

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Trump invited to attend impeachment hearing or 'stop complaining'

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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

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The UK has a critical shortage of artillery and ammunition, according to a defence think-tank.

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In White House Turkey Ceremony, President’s Impeachment Jokes Hit Close to the Bone

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The World-Shaking News That You’re Missing

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Death of Colombian Teenager Drives Protesters Back to Streets

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What a Witch Hunt Really Looks Like

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Hong Kong protests: 'I was born here, I'm a Hongkonger too'

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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India's prime minister has said defecating in the open has ended in rural India - but is that true?

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Iran Strengthens Response to Protests

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How much! Why are service station snacks so expensive?

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A bottle of water costs four times more on the motorway than in a supermarket, mystery shoppers say.

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UK would be 'outgunned' in Russia conflict - think-tank

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The UK has a critical shortage of artillery and ammunition, according to a defence think-tank.

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Bad dreams 'help to control fear when awake'

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A bad dream during the night may help you to control fear when awake, say researchers.

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TikTok Blocks Teen Who Posted About China’s Detention Camps

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What $30 Million Gets in TV Ads

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Pete Buttigieg Responds to Uproar Over Past Comments on Minority Students

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What we can all learn from this deathbed photo

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An image of Norbert Schemm sipping a beer with loved ones spurs others to share final goodbye stories.

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'How do I go back to the Debbie I was?'

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BBC News meets women reversing a gender transition and hears from experts concerned for this vulnerable group.

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Chinese woman jailed for trespassing at Trump's Mar-a-Lago

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It was feared Yujing Zhang was a spy when she was arrested at Donald Trump's Florida resort in March.

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Impeachment Briefing: What Happened Today

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What we can all learn from this deathbed photo

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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How Lebanon's business community views the current anti-government protests.

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Ethel Johnson, Early Black Wrestling Star, Is Dead at 83

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Google Fires 4 Workers Active in Labor Organizing

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By BY KATE CONGER AND DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2OI7wyR

Security camera footage captures Dresden museum raid

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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?

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This year has seen protests on almost every continent and there are common causes that united them.

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Spanish accents spoken in the United States

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More than 41 million people in the US speak Spanish, but they don't all speak it the same way.

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Black Friday sales offer few real discounts says Which?

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The consumer group says it found just one in 20 offers were cheaper than at other times of the year.

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General election 2019: Labour plans to teach British Empire injustice in schools

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The party also wants to tackle the black and ethnic minority pay gap in its "faith and race manifesto".

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Sir Rod gets honorary membership of model railway club

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The singer gave £10,000 after Market Deeping Model Railway Club was destroyed by vandals.

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Nobel winner Wole Soyinka’s journey with prostate cancer

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Nigerian author and Nobel prize winner Prof Wole Soyinka was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014.

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These Cocktail Cherries Have More Holiday Cheer

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Trump and the Military Do Not Share the Same Values

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By BY RICHARD J. DANZIG AND SEAN O’KEEFE from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2Def1rV

Fed Chair Powell to Say a Solid Labor Market Could Get Even Stronger

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Trump Gives U.S. Business the Ukraine Treatment

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Impeachment, Tiffany, Russian Doping: Your Monday Evening Briefing

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Australia investigates alleged Chinese plot to install spy MP

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Australian intelligence officials say they are investigating reports of a bid to infiltrate parliament.

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Iraq protests: Tear gas canisters 'aimed at protesters'

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Activists say military-grade cans are being fatally shot at people in anti-government protests in Iraq.

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Aiming to make cement more environmentally friendly

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As India develops and increases its use of cement, Mahendra Singhi hopes to curb its emissions.

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Cancer survivors 'have higher heart risk'

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More than 10% of patients in an extensive study died from cardiovascular disease - not their cancer.

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China's secret 'brainwashing' camps

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Official documents, seen by BBC Panorama, show how inmates are locked up, indoctrinated and punished.

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Cannabis legalisation: Democrats argue over whether it leads to using other drugs

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Leading Democrats have clashed over whether legalising cannabis leads to harder drug use - what's the evidence?

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'They think disability is almost worse than being dead'

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Folk singer Tilly Moses is on a musical mission to prove that disability does not define her.

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Priya: India's female comic superhero returns to rescue 'stolen girls'

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The fictional female superhero and her pet tiger fight trafficking in the latest Priya Shakti comic.

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Downloading: 'People said it would end record labels'

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Music industry veteran Jeremy Lascelles looks back on how illegal downloads threatened the business.

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Do you know when you're being manipulated?

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When it comes to Black Friday shopping deals, do you know when you're being manipulated?

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Aiming to make cement more environmentally friendly

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As India develops and increases its use of cement, Mahendra Singhi hopes to curb its emissions.

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Who Is Edward Gallagher, the SEAL the Navy Wants to Expel?

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Turn Off Your Phone for Thanksgiving

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Mulvaney Asked About Legal Justification for Withholding Ukraine Aid

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'He wants to win; I've made it clear I want to win' - Kane on Mourinho

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New manager Jose Mourinho can end Tottenham's 11-year wait for a trophy, says captain Harry Kane.

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Spain Beats Canada to Win Davis Cup at Home

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I Give Thanks for the Matriarchs

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I Invented the World Wide Web. Here’s How We Can Fix It.

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Web inventor attacks Tories over misinformation

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Sir Tim Berners-Lee tells the BBC the renaming of a Conservative Twitter account was "unbelievable".

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For Trump, Impeachment Is a Show

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Iraq protests: Tear gas canisters 'aimed at protesters'

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Activists say military-grade cans are being fatally shot at people in anti-government protests in Iraq.

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University staff strike over pensions and pay

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Students across the UK face disruption as university staff start eight days of industrial action.

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Harvard-Yale football game disrupted by student climate protest

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Hundreds stormed the football field, urging the two universities to stop investing in fossil fuels.

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Harvard-Yale football game disrupted by student climate protest

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They stormed the football field and urged the two universities to stop investing in fossil fuels.

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Canadian Men to Meet Spain in Davis Cup Final

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US Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg admitted to hospital

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The Supreme Court's most senior liberal justice, 86, suffered chills and a fever, the court said.

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Iraq protests: 'We are running a marathon for peace'

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A group of young people in Baghdad found a different way to protest against the government.

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US Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg admitted to hospital

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The Supreme Court's most senior liberal justice, 86, suffered chills and a fever, the court said.

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"I launched my business while living on the streets"

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From sleeping in a phone box to founding a six-figure business, it's been an eventful two years for Gavin Eastham.

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New Documents Reveal Details of Pompeo’s Role in Ukraine Affair

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Gang Starr: The bizarre story behind their final album

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How a posthumous album from one of hip-hop's most influential duos was held to "ransom".

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Lucette Destouches: Last witness to France's collaborationist regime

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The story of a French dancer who wound up with pro-Nazi collaborators in a German castle.

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Why is Instagram deleting the accounts of hundreds of porn stars?

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Adult performers say it has unfairly removed their accounts, despite no explicit images.

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The Japanese Christians forced to trample on Christ

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Many who refused were tortured, forced into boiling hot springs or suspended upside down in excrement.

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Google tackles the black box problem with Explainable AI

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AI chief explains how he is solving the infamous black box problem with "cool fancy maths".

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Serge Ibaka: NBA champion's YouTube cooking show

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The Congolese basketballer racks up millions of views cooking unusual food on YouTube.

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Cryptoqueen: How this woman scammed the world, then vanished

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How did Ruja Ignatova make $4bn selling her fake cryptocurrency to the world - and where did she go?

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Flip Schulke: Photographer who links US civil rights movement to Berlin Wall

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Flip Schulke photographed America's civil rights movement, and the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall.

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How Instagram trends wrestled wreaths from Christmas

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The "picture-perfect life of Instagram" sees wreath-making explode into an "all-year trend"

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How Did the Gettysburg Address End Up in Glenn Beck’s Office?

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Ohio State Passes Its First Test of the Season by Beating Penn State

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The Indian painters reviving Cheriyal, a 500-year-old art form

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The Cheriyal style of painting is unique to the southern Indian state of Telangana.

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Serge Ibaka: NBA champion's YouTube cooking show

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The Congolese basketballer racks up millions of views cooking unusual food on YouTube.

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The Papers: Free hospital parking and 'pension trap' payouts

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As the Tories launch their manifesto, Labour offers compensation for past rises in the state pension age.

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Police Say They Foiled 2 Potential School Shootings in California

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Should workers be allowed to nap at work?

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The US government has issued a directive banning sleeping at work. But sleep experts say they should reconsider.

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The best photos rejected from the National Portrait Gallery's Taylor Wessing prize

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Celebrating the best images that failed to win the prestigious Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize.

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Extreme queuing: Five days in line to see favourite band

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For music fans who want to get close to their favourite band, there's only one way to do it.

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What happened to Mary Boyle? No body recovered

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How can a six-year-old child vanish without a trace for more than 40 years – the story of Ireland’s Mary Boyle?

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What happened to Mary Boyle? No body recovered

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How can a six-year-old child vanish without a trace for more than 40 years – the story of Ireland’s Mary Boyle?

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