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Sunday, December 31, 2017
‘Multiple’ Deputies Hit in Colorado Shooting, Officials Say
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By CHRISTOPHER MELE from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Elgw...
Passing the Torch to the Next Generation of Volunteers
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By JAMES BARRON from NYT N.Y. / Region http://nyti.ms/2q2aV...
China reduces tax on donkey skins despite population fears
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The move to drop the tax from 5% to 2% will further threaten the animal's population, campaigners say.
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Iran protests: Telegram and Instagram restricted
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Telegram and Instagram were used to organise three days of anti-establishment protests.
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Iran protests: Telegram and Instagram restricted
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Telegram and Instagram were used to organise three days of anti-establishment protests.
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Australia and New Zealand see in 2018
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New Year fireworks in Sydney and Auckland welcome 2018.
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Dozens killed in bus and lorry road crash in Kenya
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The collision with a lorry took place on a notoriously dangerous stretch of highway near Migaa.
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In Congo, 2 Killed and Altar Boys Arrested Amid Crackdown on Protests
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By JINA MOORE and STEVE WEMBI from NYT World http://nyti.ms/2Cvo5...
Bethel Music Leader Pleads for Prayers for Two-Year-Old Son
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Christian leader and Bethel Music CEO Joel Taylor and his wife are in the middle of every parent’s nightmare, and they’re calling on the church for prayers.
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Laughter, Then Horror, as Flames Engulf Upscale Mumbai Restaurants
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By AYESHA VENKATARAMAN and KAI SCHULTZ from NYT World http://nyti.ms/2EpH3...
Scan technique reveals secret writing in mummy cases
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Researchers in London have developed scanning techniques that show what is written on the papyrus that mummy cases are made from.
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Dozens killed in bus and lorry road crash in Kenya
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The collision with a lorry took place on a notoriously dangerous stretch of highway near Migaa.
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Scan technique reveals secret writing in mummy cases
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Researchers in London have developed scanning techniques that show what is written on the papyrus that mummy cases are made from.
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Foreign aid to be shifted to support UK policy, Johnson says
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Money will now support aims such as denying safe havens to Islamist terrorists, Boris Johnson says.
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Bid to find family of man who collapsed on Boxing Day
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The man suffered a heart attack outside University College Hospital in London on 26 December.
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New Zealand sees in 2018
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Fireworks in Auckland welcome the new year 2018.
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Volunteers could guard some UK borders, Home Office says
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Ministers are "considering the potential benefits" of using volunteers at small air and sea ports.
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North Korea: South seizes second ship in oil supply row
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South Korea says 5,100-tonne tanker may have been heading to the North in violation of sanctions.
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North Korea: South seizes second ship in oil supply row
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South Korea says 5,100-tonne tanker may have been heading to the North in violation of sanctions.
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On the Dance Beat: Extreme Focus, Extreme Costumes, Extreme Imagination
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By GIA KOURLAS from NYT Times Insider http://nyti.ms/2DFaS...
New Year’s Eve, Iran, Donald Trump: Your Weekend Briefing
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By LOUIS LUCERO II and LANCE BOOTH from NYT Briefing http://nyti.ms/2DFaR...
Storm Dylan hits ahead of Hogmanay celebrations
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Preparations continue for Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh despite the arrival of Strom Dylan.
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Children witness man's 'brutal' shooting in Belfast
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Four young children are left "terrified" after they see a paramilitary-style gun attack on a man in Belfast.
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Sydney seaplane: Six dead as aircraft crashes in river
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The aircraft is said to be lying in 13 metres of water and police divers are at the scene.
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Indian superstar Rajinikanth tells fans he is entering politics
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The film superstar says he will form a party to "change the political system" in Tamil Nadu state.
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A Year in Bloopers: The Making of The Daily 360
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Homes That Sold for Less Than $500,000
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Sydney seaplane: Six dead as aircraft crashes in river
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The aircraft is said to be lying in 13 metres of water and police divers are at the scene.
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2 Killed in Iran as Official Says Protesters Will ‘Pay the Price’
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By MARTIN FACKLER from NYT World http://nyti.ms/2Ckea...
Iran protests: 'Iron fist' threatened if unrest continues
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After three days of demonstrations, the country's Revolutionary Guard threatens a crackdown.
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Trump's Russia inquiry 'started by Australian tip-off'
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An Australian diplomat was told about "dirt" on Hillary Clinton in a London bar, reports say.
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Police shoot man dead after alleged Call of Duty 'swatting' hoax
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The 28-year-old was shot by police after his address was allegedly given to police in prank call.
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Greece seeks to cancel Turkish pilot's asylum
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The helicopter pilot was among eight Turkish soldiers to flee after the 2016 failed coup there.
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Egypt's Morsi sentenced to three years for insulting the judiciary
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Mohammed Morsi has been detained since he was overthrown in 2013.
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St Petersburg supermarket bombing suspect arrested
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So-called Islamic State has said it was behind the supermarket blast, which injured several people.
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Eric Garner death: Activist daughter Erica dies aged 27
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She became a Black Lives Matter activist after her father died while under police restraint.
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Padmavati: Controversial film 'cleared by Indian censor board'
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The controversial period epic has sparked protests across India by Hindu and caste groups.
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Sue Grafton: Alphabet crime author dies aged 77
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Sue Grafton's series of murder mystery 'alphabet' novels have been translated into 26 languages.
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Unrest at protests in many Iran cities
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Footage from the town of Dorud shows a crowd carrying what appears to be a wounded man.
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Niagara Falls becomes ice-covered spectacle
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Temperatures are set to remain below minus 10 degrees Celsius in the area for the next week.
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How I divorced Islamic State
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The ex-wife of an American leader in the Islamic State group describes her journey out of extremism.
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Call of Duty ‘swatting’ death explained
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A man has been arrested after an alleged prank call led to police shooting dead a 28-year-old man.
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Nerves of steel: High up on China's power lines
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Workers on some of the highest electricity cables in the world give a new meaning to "power walking".
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Parents prank daughter with joke Christmas present
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Parents of a Lorde fan turned her request for concert tickets into a joke that delighted social media.
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Vin Diesel named 2017's biggest box office draw
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Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson and Gal Gadot top a list of 2017's top-grossing actors.
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Extremely Cold Temps Cause a Handful of Deaths Across the US; Cancel New Year’s Eve Celebrations
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Already winter-weary parts of the Midwest and East Coast are dealing with a mounting number of weather-related headaches, from highway pileups to frozen pipes and a rash of car thefts. And there’s more to come.
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Niagara Falls becomes ice-covered spectacle
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Temperatures are set to remain below minus 10 degrees Celsius in the area for the next week.
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Iran protests: 'Iron fist' threatened if unrest continues
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After three days of demonstrations, the country's Revolutionary Guard threatens a crackdown.
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Call for tech giants to face taxes over extremist content
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Internet firms are "ruthless profiteers" who fail to fight terrorism, the security minister says.
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Britons will feel pride in 2018, says Theresa May
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The prime minister says 2017 was a turbulent year, but insists she is making progress on Brexit.
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Labour 'staking out centre ground', says Jeremy Corbyn
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The "old political consensus is finished", the Labour leader says in his new year message.
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Hogmanay event will go ahead in full despite storm
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Scotland is expected to be battered by winds of up to 80mph on New Year's Eve.
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Man killed in Call of Duty ‘swatting’ hoax
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A man has been arrested after an alleged prank call led to police shooting dead a 28-year-old man.
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New Year Honours 2018: Praise for stars on list
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A Bee Gee and ballerina are among those awarded, while Sir Paul McCartney hails "best pal" Ringo Starr.
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Trump's Russia inquiry 'started by Australian tip-off'
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An Australian diplomat was told about "dirt" on Hillary Clinton in a London bar, reports say.
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County Durham child dies after Egypt pool incident
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The girl was flown back to the UK but died on 26 December, five days after the accident.
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One treated after fire in Manchester block of flats
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One person was taken to hospital due to smoke inhalation after the fire in the city centre.
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Nerves of steel: High up on China's power lines
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Workers on some of the highest electricity cables in the world give a new meaning to "power walking".
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Black Lives Matter activist dies at 27
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She became a Black Lives Matter activist after her father died while under police restraint.
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Newspaper headlines: Adonis hits out and 'Dad's Army border force'
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Sunday's papers feature Lord Adonis calling for a minister to resign and claims of a new volunteer border force.
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When a drag king met a drag queen
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Sequins, sexuality and stereotyping - when drag queen Dave Lynn met drag king Sammy Silver.
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How fake news plagued 2017
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False stories, pictures and video were widely shared, sowing confusion about the biggest news stories of the year.
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Cheer up Luv - How photo project highlights harassment
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Women are speaking out about sexual harassment through photographer Eliza Hatch's powerful project Cheer Up Luv.
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A look back at the town of Cumbernauld
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Cumbernauld was a new town built to house people from the nearby overcrowded city of Glasgow. We revisit to see how it has fared as a community.
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Missed this week's entertainment news?
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Take a look at some of the week's biggest stories in the world of arts and entertainment.
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Watch Big Bash LIVE: Adelaide Strikers vs. Brisbane Heat (ESPN)
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For Trump, a Year of Reinventing the Presidency
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By PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2zRrG...
Kristaps Porzingis’s 30 Points Help Knicks Top Pelicans and End Skid
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Susan Romeo, Peter Moesta
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Rosanna Perretta, Robert Menna
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Merav Silverman, Ian Ramsay
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Marisa Franklin, Raphael Graybill
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Kira Ramani, Kevin Hernandez
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Kelly Jones, Daniel Howell
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Katherine Davis, Michael Golden
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Jessica Perez, Daniel Suvor
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Erica Andersen, Jonathan Donenberg
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Elizabeth Nugent, Nicholas Lotito
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Bette Marston, Brian Canter
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Ava Bastian, Stephanie Lizza
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Anthony Sibilia, Joseph Marino
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Ann Nguyen, Andrew Dewhurst
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Alicia Franck, Brinkley Serkedakis
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What’s on TV Sunday: New Year’s Eve Celebrations and Dave Chappelle
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By ANDREW R. CHOW from NYT Arts http://nyti.ms/2Chzu...
Greek Prime Minister Seeks to Block Asylum for Turkish Officer
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By NIKI KITSANTONIS from NYT World http://nyti.ms/2CgiT...
Corrections: December 31, 2017
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Teenage kicks
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Teenage environmentalist Autumn Peltier will speak in front of the UN General Assembly this spring.
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2018 and Brexit
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What are the key dates and developments to watch out for as Britain and the EU move forward?
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Justice denied?
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After the end of the tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, will wider worldwide justice be done?
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Shared shame
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The case of Tyler Haire, a 16 year old locked up for years without trial, reveals a deeper problem.
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Pen pals defy age gap to become friends
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Five months since their first letters, a group of schoolchildren and care home residents finally meet up.
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What next for Brexit in 2018?
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What are the key dates and developments to watch out for as Britain and the EU move forward?
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Can Hull build on its UK City of Culture status beyond 2017?
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As 2017 draws to a close can Hull build on its cultural year?
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In memoriam: Entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2017
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A look back at some of the arts and entertainment figures who died in 2017.
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The future of international justice
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After the end of the tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, will wider worldwide justice be done?
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The best science long reads of 2017 (part two)
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The second part of our selection of the best science and environment reads this year.
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Saturday, December 30, 2017
Mourinho: Financial Fair Play doesn't apply to City and PSG (ESPN)
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Sheffield arrest fifth in 'terror plot' probe
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Two properties in Sheffield are being searched following the man's arrest.
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The professor, his wife and the photo everyone is talking about
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A photograph of a Scottish man and his Ghanaian wife has provoked a discussion on social media about interracial couples
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Iranian protests: Government supporters in show of strength
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Crowds of government supporters take to the streets in pre-planned rallies, after days of protests.
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Nepal bans solo climbers from Mount Everest under new rules
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New regulations also prohibit double amputee and blind climbers from scaling the world's highest peak.
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China to Try Tibetan Education Advocate Detained for 2 Years
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10 of Our Best Weekend Reads + One Great Video
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Missing Sophie Smith: Search continues for Gorleston student
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People are continuing to look for Sophie Smith, who has not been seen since 26 December.
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Nepal bans solo climbers from Mount Everest under new rules
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New regulations also prohibit double amputee and blind climbers from scaling the world's highest peak.
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Brains, Hearts and Heroin Addiction: Medicine in VR
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By SAMANTHA QUICK, KAITLYN MULLIN, GUGLIELMO MATTIOLI and NATHAN GRIFFITHS from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2lm1I...
Kazakhstan Prizes Its Cowboys, but Few Want to Saddle Up for Harsh Life
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In Certifiably Happy Norway, a Cranky Traveler Finds Some Bliss (Within Reason)
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London Tours Meant to Surprise and Entertain
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Where Are the American Women in Olympic Figure Skating?
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By JERÉ LONGMAN from NYT Sports http://nyti.ms/2lm1A...
Can I Divide My Apartment Into Two?
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By RONDA KAYSEN from NYT Real Estate http://nyti.ms/2lm1t...
Why Are Mutual Fund Fees So High? This Billionaire Knows
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By LANDON THOMAS Jr. from NYT Business Day http://nyti.ms/2lmJ8...
Inside the Hollywood Home of Social Media’s Stars. (Don’t Be Shy.)
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Valerie Graves: Murder in Bosham still unsolved four years on
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The killer has not been found, despite an investigation that tested the DNA of nearly 3,000 men.
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Iranian protests: Government supporters in show of strength
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Crowds of government supporters take to the streets in pre-planned rallies, after days of protests.
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Some Afghan Children Find an Alternative to Jail — for Now
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Iranian protests: World is watching response, US warns
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The White House says Iran should respect the rights of protesters who have taken to the streets.
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North Korea: South seizes ship amid row over illegal oil transfer
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South Korea's revelations come after China denied US claims of allowing oil shipments to the North.
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Australia rugby star Karmichael Hunt faces drugs charge
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Karmichael Hunt was arrested in Brisbane after being found with a white powder, reports say.
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Egypt attack: Gunman targets Coptic Christians in church and shop
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A gunman launched a double attack on a Coptic area, killing nine, says Egyptian interior ministry.
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Thai fraudster sentenced to 13,275 years in prison
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Pudit Kittithradilok admits duping thousands of victims through a Ponzi-style investment scheme.
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Argentina father jailed for keeping daughter as 'sex slave'
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Domingo Bulacio is jailed for 12 years for raping his daughter over decades, fathering eight children.
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Cardboard tents distributed to Brussels homeless
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The tents were designed by jobseekers and made using donated cardboard by a prison workshop.
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Bronx NYC fire 'caused by child playing'
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A three year old playing with a cooker started the blaze that killed 12 people, officials believe.
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St Petersburg supermarket blast claimed by IS
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At least 13 people were injured by a homemade bomb at a supermarket branch on Wednesday.
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Peru writers condemn ex-president Alberto Fujimori's pardon
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They say President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski's decision is disgraceful for the country and illegal.
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Milo Yiannopoulos slams editor over withering book notes
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The provocateur has become the butt of jokes online after his editor's scathing remarks were leaked.
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Mental health care a 'national problem' says sheriff
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Sheriff Greg Pollan speaks out after a BBC investigation into the long-running case of Tyler Haire
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Iran protesters voice opposition in Iranian cities
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Demonstrations that began in one city on Thursday have now spread to several major cities in Iran.
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The litter-shaming photographer cleaning up her country
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Ina Makosi takes pictures of models in places covered in litter around Dakar to encourage local communities to pick up their trash.
from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2lmDf...
'I just want to see my mum'
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Deen Mohammed Noori, a Rohingya, goes from Bradford to a refugee camp in Bangladesh to see his mum.
from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2CcAk...
Ooh la la! 19th Century brothel's return
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A businesswoman in Paris restores an old brothel after discovering that was the building's former identity.
from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2zOKI...
The people who play the piano at St Pancras
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BBC News spent a day at St Pancras station and came across some real talent.
from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2zPf2...
Contact made with 'missing' Angolan satellite
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Data links to Angosat-1 have been restored after it went missing for two days.
from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2ltAx...
The height of battle
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It's the terrain and weather that claim soldiers' lives on the Siachen glacier, says Abid Hussain.
from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2lkJh...
Shooting star
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Chronicling the life and times of India's first woman photojournalist Homai Vyarawalla.
from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2luBX...
Long goodbye
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Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene looks back at the African leaders who lost power in 2017.
from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2lnMq...
Busy year for storms
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Was the remarkable 2017 hurricane season the worst ever? And did climate change play any part?
from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2lt5q...
Tears of joy
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The ex-footballer George Weah has been voted in as the president of Liberia. But will he be equal to the country's many challenges, asks Umaru Fofana.
from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2lnBz...
Reverend Billy Graham Ranks High on America's 'Most-Admired Men' List for Six Decades
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Reverend Billy Graham is ranked among America's most-admired men for the 61st time, this year.
from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2EkgY...
As Deep Freeze Sets in, People Urged to Help Most Vulnerable
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The post-Christmas prolonged, dangerously cold weather across half the country has advocates for the homeless scrambling to get people off the streets and local officials urging residents to assist their elderly neighbors.
from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2q1GM...
Officials: Deadly NYC Fire Lit by Child Playing With Stove
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New York City’s deadliest residential fire in decades was accidentally lit by a 3 ½-year-old boy playing with the burners on his mother’s stove, officials said Friday.
from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2EgmZ...
The BBC in Pidgin? People Like It Well-Well
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By KIMIKO de FREYTAS-TAMURA from NYT World http://nyti.ms/2EhPB...
Watch LIVE: BBL - Hobart Hurricanes vs. Sydney Thunder (ESPN)
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from ESPN http://espn.go.co...
Pandas, U.F.O.s and Other Curiosities from Britain’s National Archives
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By PALKO KARASZ from NYT World http://nyti.ms/2lux1...
For Young Coaches, Tradition Is Among the Toughest Opponents
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By RORY SMITH from NYT Sports http://nyti.ms/2zNEr...
What’s on TV Saturday: ‘High Maintenance’ and ‘Mean Girls’
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By SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts http://nyti.ms/2zNEn...
Free Your Mind? ‘Black Mirror’ Isn’t Too Hopeful
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By JAMES PONIEWOZIK from NYT Arts http://nyti.ms/2Cqrh...
What Happened at the Bronx Fire
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By SARAH ALMUKHTAR, KENAN DAVIS and DEREK WATKINS from NYT N.Y. / Region http://nyti.ms/2Cr82...
City of the Future? Humans, Not Technology, Are the Challenge in Toronto
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By IAN AUSTEN from NYT World http://nyti.ms/2zPA2...
20 Great Reads You Probably Missed in 2017
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By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT World http://nyti.ms/2zOOB...
Summoned by a Prank Call, Police in Wichita Kill a Man at His Front Door
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By MITCH SMITH from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2zPgO...
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