Wednesday 31 January 2018

Skywatchers await 'super blue blood Moon'

A blue blood supermoon and lunar eclipse across Asia heralds a year of lunar science milestones, say scientists.

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Diane Keaton defends Woody Allen over abuse allegations

The actress says she "continues to believe" the director after claims against him resurfaced.

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Yemen separatists capture most of Aden, residents say

Yemeni cabinet ministers are reported to be holed up inside the presidential palace in Aden.

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France jogger death: Husband admits killing Alexia Daval

Three months after Alexia Daval's body was found, her husband tells police he killed her by mistake.

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Pierre Agnes: Boardriders boss goes missing at sea in France

Pierre Agnes' boat was discovered washed ashore near Biarritz on France's Atlantic coast.

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The killer whale that can say 'hello' and 'bye bye'

A killer whale that can mimic words such as "hello" is thought to be the first of its kind to copy human speech.

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State of the Union: Congress divided on Trump speech

The contrasting reactions to the president's speech tell the tale of a deeply divided Congress.

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State of the Union: Kennedy delivers response to Trump

Joseph Kennedy III attacked the president and said Democrats were speaking for all Americans.

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Taliban 'threaten 70% of Afghanistan' BBC investigation finds

The Afghan Taliban, which US-led forces spent billions of dollars trying to defeat, are now openly active in 70% of the country, a BBC study has found.

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Super blue blood moon: Get ready for a rare celestial show

A lunar eclipse, supermoon and blue moon are about to happen at once. Here's what you need to know.

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Why did Kenya's Raila Odinga 'inaugurate' himself as president?

Kenya's main opposition leader stages his own "swearing-in" after two disputed elections. We explain.

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RĂ©union island and the 'stolen children' of France

Marlène Morin was 15 when she was resettled from the island of Réunion to France. After 52 years, she finally returned.

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Top-secret Australian files 'left at second-hand shop'

Bureaucrats say they will urgently investigate a breach that has sparked both amusement and concern.

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'Emotional support peacock' barred from United Airlines plane

United Airlines refuses to let a woman in New Jersey board a plane with a peacock, citing its size.

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State of the Union: The North Korean defector at Trump's side

North Korean defector Ji Seong-ho waved his crutches to resounding applause when Trump called him up.

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Used clothes: Why is worldwide demand declining?

As the worldwide demand for used and worn clothing plummets, what do we do with our unwanted clothes?

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'I was 12 when I married a 35-year-old'

A campaign in several African countries wants to stop child brides and keep girls in education.

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The tea boss with a thirst for global domination

How businessman Tran Qui Thanh built Vietnam's largest soft drinks firm, THP, and his plans to become a worldwide brand.

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Bollywood's troubled relationship with women

Film critic Shubhra Gupta shines a spotlight on the history of sexism in Indian films.

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Drop in consumer demand hits UK car manufacturing

Lower demand in the UK and confusion over diesel policy are blamed by the industry trade body.

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Capita warns on profit as it sets out drastic shake-up

New chief executive Jonathan Lewis says the firm has become "too complex" and "driven by a short term focus".

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Thousands of cash machines may be closed

Up to 30,000 ATMs could go following changes to the fees that operators are paid, Link warns.

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'Dangerously' drunk tourists may not win insurance claims

Drinking excessive alcohol can invalidate travel insurance cover, but the burden of proof is on the insurer.

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US stocks fall for second consecutive day

Health care stocks suffer as investors worry about the potential for new competition.

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Theresa May unveils education deal at start of China visit

The UK prime minister hopes her trip "will intensify the golden era in UK-China relations".

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B&Q to cut 200 head office jobs

The retailer is to get rid of 200 head office jobs as part of a cost-cutting drive.

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Employers urged to let staff 'rest' during working day

Taking some time out during the working day could boost employees' productivity, new guidance says.

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Pierre Agnes: Boardriders boss goes missing at sea in France

Pierre Agnes' boat was discovered washed ashore near Biarritz on France's Atlantic coast.

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RBS boss admits restructuring 'mistake'

Ross McEwan tells MPs his claim about the controversial Global Restructuring Group was "not right".

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Amazon joins up with US firms to enter healthcare sector

Amazon, JP Morgan and Berkshire are looking at ways to subsidise healthcare costs for US employees.

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US blocks $600m coin offering by 'scam' bank

The move extends warnings from regulators about efforts to raise money through crypto offerings.

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HullCoin: The social experiment that's rewarding good deeds

A digital currency is being set up in Hull, which rewards people who do good acts that benefit the city.

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'When you grow quickly, it can be challenging'

Bulb's chief executive Hayden Wood explains how to manage your business when it is going through stellar growth

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Taiwan's techies battle its 'play safe' culture

Taiwan's tech industry is working hard to tackle its "play it safe" culture.

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Presidents Club: Networking as a woman in the City

Fiona Hathorn spent 16 years in the City. Here's her thoughts on networking post-Presidents Club.

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Should men take a pay cut to reduce the gender pay gap?

After some male BBC presenters agree to pay cuts to help match those of their female colleagues, we take to the streets and ask other men if they'd do the same.

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How ice cubes became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the ice industry became a million dollar idea.

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IPL: Players to go for millions at 'biggest ever' auction

Indian Premier League clubs will spend big bucks as some of the world's best cricketers go on offer.

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Cocoa smuggling: 'We have no choice'

More and more cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast are smuggling their crop into Ghana.

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Coronation Street to get a Co-op and Costa in product placement deal

But ITV insists Roy's Rolls won't come under threat.

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Can cars be used as mini power stations?

A trial aims to determine the viability of electric vehicles feeding energy back into the grid.

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Rescuing child brides

A campaign in several African countries wants to stop child brides and keep girls in education.

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Global brew

How businessman Tran Qui Thanh built Vietnam's largest soft drinks firm, THP, and his plans to become a worldwide brand.

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Things fall apart

As the worldwide demand for used and worn clothing plummets, what do we do with our unwanted clothes?

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Robo news

As more media outlets use automated algorithms to write news stories, are journalists doomed?

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'Too worried to sleep'

A Preston man tells the Victoria Derbyshire programme his benefits were cut when he missed a job centre visit.

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Trump says he’s ‘100 percent’ behind releasing FISA surveillance memo

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Trump: 'I am keeping another promise' by signing order to keep Guantanamo Bay prison open

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Dow Drops 363 Points in Its Worst Day Since May

U.S. stocks dropped sharply Tuesday, hit by worries over rising bond yields, new competition in the health-care sector and rising oil production.

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Skid row activists attack Trump in 'alternative state of the union' address

Skid row activists on Tuesday aimed what they called their “alternative state of the union” address squarely at President Trump, blaming him for the homeless tents that flanked them as they spoke.

Five speakers from various agencies, speaking outside the Los Angeles Community Action Network headquarters...



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For the Record

Pence in Israel: In the Jan. 22 Section A, an article about Vice President Mike Pence arriving in Israel during an overseas trip said that “all 12 Arab members” of the Knesset, or parliament, planned to protest his speech. The 12 belong to the same predominantly Arab party, but six other Arabs...



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Stephen Colbert savages Trump's State of the Union speech: 'Better luck next year'



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Watch: The State of the Union in 7 minutes



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Porn actress Stormy Daniels jokes with Jimmy Kimmel about sex with Trump

Porn actress Stormy Daniels stopped just short of saying on television Tuesday night that she had sex with President Trump in the early days of his marriage to Melania Trump.

In an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” Daniels said she did not authorize a signed statement under her name denying the...



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Verdades y mentiras en el mensaje de Trump sobre el Estado de la UniĂ³n

Al presidente Trump le gusta jactarse de los rĂ©cords que ha logrado, pero hay al menos una marca que la Casa Blanca intenta minimizar: el presidente ha acumulado una cantidad sin precedentes de declaraciones inexactas. El personal de Los Angeles Times analizĂ³ el mensaje del Estado de la UniĂ³n el...



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Democratic candidates for California governor in perfect harmony at debate over abortion rights

The Democratic field in California’s 2018 governor’s race joined in political harmony in favor of abortion rights and the empowerment of women in their third debate in as many weeks Tuesday, a departure from the chippy exchanges seen at previous forums.

The top four Democrats in the race, appearing...



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Etiwanda (24-1) takes down Chino Hills in Baseline League clash



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Paul LaDue nets first career goal as Kings return from All-Star break and beat Stars 3-0

The group of older men stood just outside of the Kings’ locker room, some wearing the jerseys of their sons, all wearing the proud smile of a father.

One by one, the sons came out to greet them in suits. It almost felt like a graduation reception, somewhat fitting after the Kings finished schooling...



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Analysis: Dueling Trumps deliver a State of the Union speech likely to widen a deep partisan divide



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In State of Union, Trump calls for unity in hopes of altering a threatening tide

President Trump tried to shed the polarizing image and words that have stunted his popularity and thwarted his ability to pass bipartisan legislation, recasting himself on Tuesday as a unifying figure in his first State of the Union address.

“Tonight, I call upon all of us to set aside our differences,...



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Dueling Trumps deliver a State of the Union speech likely to widen a deep partisan divide

For over an hour Tuesday night, Presidential Trump vied with pugnacious Trump.

The White House had promised a conciliatory and uplifting State of the Union address, which stood to reason. It’s one thing to inveigh against the mess Trump said he inherited a year ago and another to laud the job he...



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Los Alamitos girls’ soccer beats Edison to clinch league title

Los Alamitos High girls’ soccer coach Pat Rossi has a young team this year, with a number of freshmen in key positions.

Two of the more talented freshmen were missing Tuesday heading into a big Sunset League game against Edison. Colby Barnett and Tabitha LaParl were both in Florida in U.S. national...



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Trump caught on camera saying he's '100%' going to release hotly contested Republican memo



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Man killed, teenager hurt after construction lift basket hits power line

A man was killed and a teenager was injured in South Los Angeles on Tuesday evening after a construction lift basket hit a power line, leaving it electrified, authorities said.

Shortly before 7 p.m., the 17-year-old boy jumped out of the basket about 15 to 20 feet onto a corrugated metal building,...



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Trump strikes a softer tone, but delivers the same awful message

In his first State of the Union address, President Trump spoke in an almost conciliatory tone that largely eschewed his usual bluster. Yet the underlying message was his familiar appeal to fear and resentment, particularly toward noncitizens and foreign adversaries. And the agenda he laid out was,...



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Hollywood studios score a partial victory in their piracy battle with TickBox TV

A U.S. District Court judge has dealt a major legal blow to TickBox TV, the Georgia-based set-top box seller that the major Hollywood studios, along with streaming services Netflix and Amazon, have accused of facilitating piracy on a massive scale.

Judge Michael Fitzgerald on Tuesday handed down...



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College basketball roundup: Yante Maten has 20 points to power Georgia past No. 23 Florida

Yante Maten scored 20 points and Georgia recovered after blowing a halftime lead to beat No. 23 Florida 72-60 on Tuesday night.

Florida (15-7, 6-3 Southeastern Conference) began the night in second place in the SEC, one game behind No. 11 Auburn.

Georgia (13-8, 4-5) had lost three straight and...



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Live analysis and video: Trump's first State of the Union address

President Trump gave his first State of the Union address on Monday as our political reporters and editors gave their analysis and commentary. See more of our coverage and our fact checks. David Lauter And that, Brian, will be a theme we'll be returning to throughout the year. Well, we've heard...

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Trump's State of the Union address made Twitter history



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Pelosi reminds Trump: 'Dreamers' are Americans too



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Fact check: What Trump got wrong in his State of the Union address

President Trump likes to boast about the records he has achieved, but there’s at least one mark the White House tries to downplay – the president has amassed an unprecedented number of inaccurate statements. The Times’ staff analyzed the State of the Union on Tuesday to try to separate truths from...



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Trump's State of the Union was the longest in 18 years



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Fact check: Trump makes an odd remark about 'beautiful, clean coal'



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How a boy from Belarus makes money from mining cryptocurrency

Meet the teenager making money with a computer on his mum's balcony

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Night Shift: Game aims to help doctors detect trauma

A doctor has designed a video game about treating patients with severe injuries.

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Robot shop assistant sacked and other tech news

Kat Hawkins looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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App shows water refill stations to tackle plastic waste

Thousands of water stations are being installed to tackle plastic use - with users able to find them via an app.

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Grumpy Cat wins $710,000 payout in copyright lawsuit

The internet-famous cat's owners had something to smile about after being awarded over $700,000 in court.

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Why did Kenya's Raila Odinga 'inaugurate' himself as president?

Kenya's main opposition leader stages his own "swearing-in" after two disputed elections. We explain.

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Eddie Adams' iconic Vietnam War photo: What happened next

Eddie Adams captured one of the most famous images of the Vietnam War but he was haunted by it.

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Monkeys? Humans? The ethics of testing diesel fumes

After the revelations around Volkswagen human testing, just what are the methods and regulations?

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Why is there talk about threats to Theresa May's job?

A look at the challenges facing Theresa May if she wants to remain the UK's prime minister.

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Fire at Hospital Kills 39, Injures Scores in South Korea

A fire spread flames and smoke through a South Korean hospital Friday morning, killing at least 39 people, mainly from suffocation, and injuring more than 100 others in one of the country's deadliest blazes in years.

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Pastor Pleads for Protection and Prayers as Syrian Town Endures Attack

A pastor in the Syrian city of Afrin is asking Christians to pray for his community following days of intense shelling and bombardment by Turkish troops and their allies.

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Oscar-Nominated Film Tells True Story of Muslims Protecting Christians

The film, called Watu Wote, has been nominated for Best Live Action short film.

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Trump’s Boring, Utterly Terrifying Warmongering


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'Chemtrail' conspiracy theorists: The people who think governments control the weather

The first part of the BBC's series on online conspiracy theories: why some people think chemicals are dropping from the sky.

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Trump invites Dems to help protect all US citizens 'because Americans are dreamers too'

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Tuesday 30 January 2018

5 Reasons to Reconsider a Cruise for Your Next Vacation

5 Reasons to Reconsider a Cruise for Your Next VacationWhen you picture a cruise vacation, compact cabins, lackluster onboard cuisine and jampacked port towns may come to mind. While there's no one-size-fits-all cruise that's ideal for everyone, with today's innovative onboard amenities, diverse dining options, wellness offerings, high-tech services and exciting, far-flung itineraries, chances are, the widespread misconceptions and myths you've heard are outdated. After all, today's cruise lines cater to diverse travel styles, ages and budgets.




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CIA chief says China 'as big a threat to US' as Russia

The CIA boss tells the BBC he is as worried about Chinese efforts to influence the West as he is about Russia.

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Irish abortion referendum: Vote to be held in May

The May vote will decide whether to change the constitution to reform a near-total ban.

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Argentina sub: Antarctic tribute to lost San Juan crew

An icebreaker crew form the number 44 on the ice, in tribute to the lost San Juan submariners.

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US lists 210 Russians linked to Putin but avoids more sanctions

The list was required by a new US sanctions law but no new measures are announced.

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Australia Catholic bishops criticise 'foreign influence' laws

Churchgoers risk being treated as agents of the Vatican under Canberra's new spy laws, bishops say.

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India outcry after eight-month-old baby raped

The girl is in a critical condition at a hospital where she was brought in with "horrific injuries".

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US ends ban on refugees from 'high-risk' countries

Refugees from "high-risk" countries will instead face stricter security measures before entering the US.

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US House panel votes to release memo on Russia inquiry

US Republicans say the classified memo shows anti-Trump bias at the justice department.

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Canada 'serial killer' faces more charges

Man faces five counts of first degree murder, three related to men in Toronto's gay community.

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Argentine president bans family members in government

Ministers will be unable to employ close family and those in government positions will have to leave.

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Russian SU-27 warplane 'flew 1.5 metres' from US spy plane

The SU-27 fighter jet was trailing the EP-3 spy plane over the Black Sea in international airspace.

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Chile creates national parks from donated land

The expansion includes land donated by the widow of North Face founder Doug Tompkins.

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Stranded skiers' chairlift chopper rescue

Rescuers were lowered from a helicopter to help up to 150 skiers stuck on a mountain in Austria.

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Beckham's fans are cheering, but will they show up on match days?

David Beckham's fans are cheering, but will they show up on match days? And what about a stadium?

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Five tips to keep your app data safe online

After a fitness app "heatmap" revealed military information, what are your devices saying about you?

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Why Cape Town is shutting off its water supply

South Africa's second largest city is in the midst of a severe drought.

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Philippines: Volcanic mudflows sweep away roads

Rainfall near the erupting Mount Mayon has caused strong mudflows

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Evangelical leader Franklin Graham: Trump is 'work in progress'

US evangelical leader Franklin Graham says President Trump is no model Christian.

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Terminally ill teenager marries high school sweetheart

Dustin Snyder has a rare form of cancer and was recently told he had weeks left to live. So he proposed.

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'Unsolvable' exam question leaves Chinese students flummoxed

The test question cannot be solved with maths, but officials say that's not the point.

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France to investigate Nutella promotion that led to 'riots'

The finance ministry will check whether a 70% discount that led to "riots" broke trading laws.

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What really happened after this photo was taken

Eddie Adams captured one of the most famous images of the Vietnam War but he was haunted by it.

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Palestinians fear cost of Trump's refugee agency cut

Donald Trump's move to withhold payments to the Palestinian refugee agency is causing alarm in Gaza.

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Maye Musk: "I am just getting started" as a model, aged 69

Older models are the latest fashion trend, thanks to social media and an aging society.

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Migrants' heroine faces jail for human trafficking

Why a Spanish woman credited with saving the lives of thousands of migrants is facing prison.

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Viewpoint: India and Pakistan up the ante on disputed border

Both India and Pakistan have blamed each other for the steep rise in ceasefire violations.

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How an interview faux-pas sparked a row

Why have African literary fans rallied around author Chimamanda Ngozi Achide after her interview in Paris?

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Pentagon reviewing security after fitness apps show locations

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has ordered a review of security protocols, officials say, after fitness tracking devices broadcast patterns of movement at military facilities around the world, including in war zones.


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Judge halts Texas law requiring burial or cremation of fetal tissue

AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - A federal judge on Monday placed a temporary halt on a Texas law requiring abortion providers to dispose of aborted fetal tissue through burial or cremation, saying the state has not shown how the measure has a public health purpose.


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Trump wants U.S. Health Secretary to get tough on drug prices, opioids

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Monday charged the new U.S. health secretary with bringing down drug prices and to be tough on pharmaceutical companies about the widespread abuse of prescription opiates.


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If Curling Can Make It in Tampa, It Can Make It Everywhere


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Once Prohibited, Women’s Ski Jumping Is Set to Take Flight


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The Hidden Drama of Speedskating


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Want to Launch Yourself Off a 4-Meter Ramp Like a Freestyle-Skiing Olympian?


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The Workout That Saves Lindsey Vonn From Wipeouts


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How Australia’s Espionage Laws Could Silence Whistle-Blowers and Activists


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Taiwan Retaliates Against Chinese Airlines, Hampering Lunar New Year Travel


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Democratic National Committee’s Chief Executive Quits


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Turn Off Messenger Kids, Health Experts Plead to Facebook


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‘The Zo’ Relishes Being the Belichick Whisperer


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The 6 Steps to Turning Setbacks Into Advantages


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When Laws Against Rape Aren’t Enough


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Data Shows City Drivers Won’t Face the Brunt of Congestion Fees


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Teaching Activities for: ‘This Flu Season Is the Worst in Nearly a Decade’


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Murals


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Word + Quiz: cacophonous


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Ireland, Catalonia, F.B.I.: Your Tuesday Briefing


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What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘The Detour’ and ‘Citizen Rose’


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Berlusconi Is Back. Again. This Time, as ‘Nonno’ to the Nation.


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Trump Administration Won’t Impose Sanctions on Buyers of Russian Arms


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Bernstein: We'll remember this as 'Monday Night Slaughter'

CNN political analyst Carl Bernstein says FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe's departure and a passing vote by the House Intelligence Committee to release a memo alleging FBI misconduct will be remembered as a "Monday Night Slaughter."


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Republican lawmaker 'bewildered' by Trump's actions

Rep. Charlie Dent (R-PA) says that he is bewildered about President Trump's recent attacks on the FBI and Department of Justice.


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Rep. Jim Jordan: FBI texts were 'most extreme bias I've ever seen'

Republican Rep. Jim Jordan referred to leaked text messages between two former-top FBI officials as an "animus against Trump" and "extreme bias," speaking on CNN's "Cuomo Primetime" Monday.


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