China says won't tolerate national security threats in Hong Kong

China won't tolerate challenges to the bottom line of the "one country, two systems" formula that governs Hong Kong, separatism or threats to national security there, a senior Chinese official said on Friday after a meeting of the top leadership. The past five-months of anti-government protests in the former British colony represents the biggest popular challenge to President Xi Jinping's government since he took over the leadership in late 2012.

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Trump stumping in Mississippi ahead of tough governor's race

President Donald Trump is traveling to Mississippi on Friday to try to shore up Republican support ahead of the state's toughest governor's race in nearly a generation, with two established politicians competing for the open seat. Four years ago, Mississippi's Democratic nominee governor was a little-known trucker who did not vote for himself in the primary and went on to lose the general election by more than 34 percentage points.

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Help pours in for Chinese student on 30 cents a day

The 24-year-old ate only rice and chillies in order to save money to help her ill brother.

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7 South Koreans missing after copter crash near disputed islets

Seven South Koreans were missing on Friday after their helicopter took off from islets disputed with Japan and crashed into the sea moments later, Seoul officials said. The aircraft had just picked an injured fisherman up from Dokdo, which is known as Takeshima in Japan, when it went down on Thursday night.

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Suzi Taylor: Australia reality TV star 'extorted' Tinder date

Suzi Taylor arranged to meet the man before assaulting him and stealing money, police say.

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China rolls out 'one of the world's largest' 5G networks

By the end of the year, China's will be one of the world's largest 5G deployments, state media said.

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All you need is mud: Japan’s new spin on rugby

If you sign up for tambo rugby in Japan, playing dirty isn’t a choice - it’s a promise.

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18 Shades of Black: The Indian women using fashion to challenge tradition

The 18 Shades of Black campaign was inspired by the reaction to women gaining entry to a holy shrine.

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Why Chinese farmers have crossed border into Russia's Far East

When farms in Russia's Far East collapsed with the old Soviet Union, Chinese firms saw an opportunity.

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Quiz of the week: Films Prince loved... and other posers

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

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1st T20I: England Cruise In Christchurch As James Vince Hits Fifty

James Vince top-scored for the tourists with 59, notching his maiden T20 half century as England chased down New Zealand's 154-run target in 18.3 overs.

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Trump switches permanent residence from New York to Florida

He said he had been "treated very badly" by local politicians - prompting one to reply: "Good riddance".

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Who is Abu Ibrahim al-Quraishi, the new head of Islamic State

The Islamic State confirmed the death of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and named his replacement as Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Quraishi. The new IS leader is identified as a scholar, a well-known warrior and "emir of war" who has battled American forces. The IS picked the name Quraishi for Baghdadi's successor to suggest descent from the Prophet Mohammad's tribe.

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North Korea says it test fired new multiple rocket launcher

North Korea confirmed Friday it conducted its third test-firing of a new "super-large" multiple rocket launcher that it says expands its ability to destroy enemy targets in surprise attacks. The latest launches extended a monthslong streak of weapons displays by the North, which continues to use a standstill in nuclear negotiations to advance its military capabilities while pressuring Washington for concessions.

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Trump to move permanent residence to Florida

"My family and I will be making Palm Beach, Florida, our Permanent Residence," Trump said on Twitter. "Despite the fact that I pay millions of dollars in city, state and local taxes each year, I have been treated very badly by the political leaders of both the city and state," he said, referring to New York.

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Dying winds bring relief after weeks of California wildfires

The winds subsided in virtually all parts of the state Thursday and forecasters anticipated at least a week of calm weather, though there was no rain in the forecast that would reduce the threat of fall fires.

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Why he posted fake ads on FB about guv race

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British Parliament suspends Indian-origin MP Keith Vaz for 6 months

In a strongly-worded report earlier this week, the Commons watchdog said there was "convincing evidence" that Vaz was "evasive or unhelpful" during an investigation into his conduct.

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Goats help save Californian library from wildfire

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The African Americans discovering Ghana

Ghana has declared 2019 the 'year of return' and is encouraging the African diaspora to visit the country, but why are some deciding to make it their new home?

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Climate change 'making mountaineering riskier'

Thinning ice and snow cover is leading to more rock-falls and landslides.

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Brazil wildfires: Blaze advances across Pantanal wetlands

The area is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, and a popular tourist destination.

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Fire on train in Pakistan kills 46 after gas canister blast

A fire broke out on a train in Pakistan on Thursday when a gas canister used to cook food exploded, killing at least 46 people and injuring 15. The fire destroyed three of the train's carriages near the town of Rahim Yar Khan in the south of Punjab province. He said some of the dead were killed when they jumped from the moving train to escape the flames.

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California wildfires: Strong winds fan flames around Los Angeles

New fires have sprung up around Los Angeles as high winds sweep across Southern California.

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Karachi Biennale: Price of speaking out against police killings

Artist Adeela Suleman was inspired by the death of one young man. The authorities felt differently.

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Essex lorry deaths: The deadly people smuggling trail leading to France

France is seen as a bottleneck in the smugglers' network and a springboard to London.

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Why US teachers have been walking out of schools nationwide

Demands for better pay and smaller class sizes have caused the biggest US strike wave in decades.

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Brazil oil spill: Where has it come from?

Oil has washed up on 200 beaches but the cause of the spill is still unknown.

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Nigeria's border crisis fuelled by rice

Nigeria has closed its borders bringing checkpoints to a standstill and affecting West African trade.

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Sourav Ganguly "Grateful" To Fans For Love In Airport Selfie

Sourav Ganguly visited Bengaluru to meet National Cricket Academy's chief Rahul Dravid and discuss the road-map of Indian cricket.

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Jho Low: US to recover $700m from 1MDB financier

High-end real estate and a luxury hotel will be seized as part of the deal struck with financier Jho Low.

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CIA-backed Afghan troops 'committed war crimes': report

Human Rights Watch reports that Afghan forces committed "extrajudicial killings" and other abuses.

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Oman Outclass Hong Kong In Crucial Qualifier To Book T20 World Cup Berth

Oman and Scotland join Namibia, Netherlands, Papua New Guinea and Ireland, who had already booked their places in the 2020 showpiece but are still competing for the winner's trophy in UAE.

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Pompeo on offense against 'truly hostile' China

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday vowed to ramp up pressure on China on multiple fronts, calling Beijing "truly hostile" to the United States. In the latest hawkish take on China by President Donald Trump's administration, Pompeo said he would deliver a series of speeches in coming months laying out cases against Beijing on areas from ideology to trade to its efforts for influence within the United States.

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India formally divides Jammu and Kashmir state

It's part of a controversial move to tighten the Indian government's control of the region.

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Tensions, tears, trauma: the Democratic voters suffering under Trump

Some broke with pro-Trump friends and family. Many quit social media and now refrain from talking about politics. Others say they had old emotional wounds reopened by his presidency. The anger felt in Democratic strongholds like New York towards Donald Trump since he was elected three years ago has been on ample display in street protests and on social media.

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3rd strong earthquake this month jolts southern Philippines

The third strong earthquake this month shook the southern Philippines on Thursday morning, but there were no immediate reports of major damage or casualties. The US Geological Survey said the 6.5-magnitude quake was centered 10 kilometers deep (6 miles) near Kisante town.

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Dress properly, avoid porn: China lists moral guidelines for citizens

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Russia tests new disinformation tactic in Africa, raising fears about US polls

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Shuri Castle: Fire engulfs world heritage site in Japan

Shuri Castle, in Okinawa, was built 500 years ago in the Ryukyu Dynasty and is a World Heritage Site.

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Breastfeeding suites increasing in popularity in the US

Private breastfeeding spaces are increasing in the US, including in train stations and supermarkets.

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Boeing 'doesn't understand our grief'

Zipporah Kuria's father Joseph Waithaka was one of 157 people killed when a Boeing 737 Max crashed in March.

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Liberia's child soldiers: 'I know I killed people'

Miatta says she was forced to fight when she was 14 and can't remember how many people she's killed.

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Trump judicial nominee breaks down during Senate hearing

Lawrence VanDyke broke down when asked whether he was biased against LGBT people.

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Comedian Kevin Hart shares emotional video after crash

The US comedian shared the video of his recovery after a severe car accident in September.

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Shakib Al Hasan Quits MCC World Cricket Committee After ICC Ban

Shakib Al Hasan was banned for two years, one year of it suspended, for failing to report approaches by a suspected bookie.

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Namibia Secure T20 World Cup Berth, Netherlands Qualify With Win Over UAE

Namibia will appear at the T20 World Cup for the first time after beating Oman in Dubai, joining the Netherlands on Tuesday in qualifying for next year's tournament.

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Turkey-Syria: 'The heart of my family has died'

Some refugees say they are being deported from Turkey back to Syria, which Ankara denies.

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Knew Nothing About ICC Probe On Shakib Al Hasan: Bangladesh Cricket Chief

Nazmul Hassan has claimed that the Bangladesh Cricket Board had no prior knowledge of the ICC's anti-corruption investigation on Shakib Al Hasan.

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Trump impeachment: Democrats unveil resolution for next steps

A resolution lays out how the House will take the inquiry against the president into a public phase.

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"No Sympathy For Shakib": Michael Vaughan Wants Longer Ban For Corruption

Shakib Al Hasan was banned from all cricket for two years (one year suspended) by the ICC, after he "accepted three charges of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code".

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Shakib Al Hasan's WhatsApp Chat With Alleged Bookie Released By ICC

Shakib Al Hasan was handed a two-year ban (one year suspended) by the ICC after he admitted various failures to report corrupt approaches made to him.

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California braces for powerful winds that could feed fires

California braced on Tuesday for the most powerful winds this season that threaten to spread destructive fires raging in the state and could spark new blazes. Thousands of firefighters were racing against the clock to gain control of two major fires -- the Kincade Fire in northern California and the Getty Fire, west of Los Angeles.

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Syria has little to lose at UN-backed talks: Experts

Syria's government may be on board for the UN-brokered review of its constitution, but it will sink the Geneva talks opening Wednesday before agreeing anything that compromises its authority, experts have said. Opposition negotiators and some analysts also fear that Damascus will use its participation as a bargaining chip to normalise relations with the West, and eventually get sanctions lifted.

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The dangers – physical and psychological – of gender reveal parties

A woman's death at a gender reveal party has prompted wider questions about the trend.

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Why India wants to track WhatsApp messages

The government is trying to monitor and intercept social media messages to combat fake news.

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Why motorbike apps are scrambling for Africa

Venture capitalists are getting excited by the opportunities that new transport apps are providing.

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WhatsApp sues Israeli firm over phone hacking claims

Facebook-owned WhatsApp alleges NSO Group was behind a cyber-attack on phones and messages.

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Meghan Murphy: Canadian feminist's trans talk sparks uproar

Hundreds protested as Meghan Murphy gave a controversial talk at a public library in Toronto.

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US women upset by random baby congratulation cards

Outcry after women receive gift cards disguised as pregnancy announcements

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Rugby World Cup: England fined for crossing halfway line before New Zealand match

England are fined a four-figure sum for crossing the halfway line as they lined up in a V formation to face the haka before their Rugby World Cup semi-final match against New Zealand.

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Peugeot owner 'in merger talks with Fiat Chrysler'

Reports suggest the carmakers are exploring a tie-up to create a near $50bn US-Europe auto giant.

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In historic vote, US House recognizes 'Armenian genocide'

The US House of Representatives passed a resolution on Tuesday officially recognizing the "Armenian genocide," a symbolic but unprecedented move that angered Turkey amid already heightened tensions with Washington.

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Electrical equipment probably sparked California fires

Electrical equipment caused two Southern California wildfires — one that killed three people and destroyed more than 1,600 homes last year — and another still smoldering in the well-heeled hills of Los Angeles, where thousands of people including Arnold Schwarzenegger fled homes in the dark, utilities said Tuesday.

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Climate activist Greta Thunberg declines environmental award

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg on Tuesday refused to accept an environmental award, saying the climate movement needed people in power to start to "listen" to "science" and not awards. Thunberg had been nominated for her efforts by both Sweden and Norway and won the organisation's annual environment prize.

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British MPs vote in favour of holding general elections on December 12

British MPs on Tuesday voted in favour of holding general elections on December 12 following Prime Minister Boris Johnson's fourth bid to force an early poll, a day after a similar attempt was rejected by the leaders as the European Union further extended the Brexit deadline until January 31.

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Attacks and celebration as Lebanon PM says he will quit

Supporters of Shia parties attacked protesters and then PM Saad Hariri announced he would resign.

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Michelle Obama on white flight: 'Y'all were running from us'

The former US first lady says race and lack of understanding of migrants still divides the US and world.

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Hong Kong: Joshua Wong calls his election ban 'politically driven'

The high-profile Hong Kong activist has been barred from running in district council elections.

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Empire State Building lit up in orange to celebrate Diwali

The world famous structure turned orange on Saturday night as Indians across the world celebrated Diwali. The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA), the largest non-profit umbrella organisation in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut of the Indian community, lit up the monument in a special ceremony organised by the FIA in cooperation with the Empire State Realty Trust.

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Nirmal Purja: Ex-soldier climbs 14 highest mountains in seven months

Nepal's Nirmal Purja, who served in the British Army, breaks a climbing world record by seven years.

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Jonny Bairstow Terms New Zealand T20Is "Journey Towards T20 World Cup"

Jonny Bairstow has said that the five-match T20I series against New Zealand will mark the start of a journeytowards next year's T20 World Cup, slated to be held in Australia.

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Watch: Rahane Resumes Training "After Spending Quality Time With Family"

Ajinkya Rahane accumulated 216 runs in four innings against South Africa, including a century in the third Test in Ranchi.

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California faces huge power cuts as wildfires rage

A further 1.5 million people are set to lose power as high winds fan flames across the state.

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Sanjay Manjrekar's Tweet On "Being A Parent" Invites Jokes On Internet

Sanjay Manjrekar tweeted an overheard conversation of his son "on speaker phone to his sister".

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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong says barred from election

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US Afghan peace envoy takes push for peace to Pakistan

Washington's Afghan peace envoy remained in Pakistan on Tuesday as part of efforts to find a negotiated end to Afghanistan's 18 -year war, even though President Donald Trump hasn't expressed any interest in resuming talks with the Taliban. The envoy, Zalmay Khalilzad, met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday and was expected to hold talks with the country's powerful military army chief on Tuesday.

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'Game changing' tuberculosis vaccine a step closer

TB is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide and kills 1.5 million people each year.

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Hong Kong's leader issues fresh recession warning

Ms Lam says the economy is likely to have contracted as long-running protests continue.

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California wildfire forces residents, celebrities to flee

A wildfire swept through the star-studded hills of Los Angeles on Monday, destroying several large homes and forcing LeBron James and thousands of others to flee. Meanwhile, a blaze in Northern California wine country exploded in size.

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Alex Carey To Lead Australia A With Eyes On Squad For Pakistan Tests

Wicketkeeper Alex Carey will lead Australia A in a three-day match against Pakistan ahead of a Test series, pushing his case for Test selection.

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UK PM to push again for election after EU backs Brexit delay

British PM Boris Johnson is expected to make a fresh attempt on Tuesday to force an early election, despite MPs rejecting his plan, after the European Union agreed to postpone Brexit for up to three months. MPs defeated the third attempt on Monday by Johnson to call a snap poll, with the Conservative leader immediately announcing an alternative plan for an early election.

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6.6-magnitude quake strikes south Philippines: USGS

A 6.6-magnitude quake struck the southern Philippines Tuesday, authorities said, rattling buildings and sending terrified locals fleeing into the streets. The shallow tremor hit the island of Mindanao in the same region where a deadly quake struck earlier this month, the US Geological Survey said, adding there was no tsunami threat.

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Queensland shark attack: Two men injured at tourist spot

The men suffered leg and foot wounds in the attack at a popular tourist region in Queensland.

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Indian toddler stuck in borewell dies despite major rescue efforts

Two-year old Sujith fell into the well on Friday and was found dead despite a major rescue effort.

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Pilots hid cam in toilet, streamed feed to cockpit: Lawsuit

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REM look back on Monster: 'We did not want to become the dancing monkey'

REM look back on their most challenging and divisive record, Monster, as it turns 25.

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Baghdadi death: What now for IS?

Can the ultra-violent IS group survive the death of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi?

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Why passwords don't work, and what will replace them

Passwords can be insecure, easy to lose and easier to forget, so can new tech protect us?

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Internet 'father' Vint Cerf on future challenges ahead for the web

As the Internet marks 50 years, its co-founder Vint Cerf, tells of his concerns for the future.

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Ethiopia's 900-year-old Shonke village on a mountain

Residents say they prefer their traditional stone-built homes to Ethiopia's "shining cities".

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Argentina's Peronists sweep back into power

Argentina's Peronists swept back into power on Sunday, ousting conservative president Mauricio Macri in an election result that shifts Latin America's No. 3 economy firmly back toward the left after it was battered by economic crisis. Peronist Alberto Fernandez had 47.79% of the vote, ahead of Macri's 40.71%, with more than 90% of ballots counted.

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Mitchell Starc To Miss 2nd T20I vs Sri Lanka To Attend Brother's Wedding

Mitchell Starc has reportedly been allowed to leave the Australia camp to attend his brother Brandon Starc's wedding.

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Streetwise: Capturing iconic moments of daily life

A selection of images from the Magnum Photos on street life throughout the world.

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A thousand needle workers volunteer to finish dead woman's quilt

Craft enthusiasts from all over the US and Canada work on a deceased woman's quilting project.

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What prohibition's failure means for the legalisation of cannabis

Banning alcohol inadvertently created one of the most successful black markets in the world.

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The race to build a flying electric taxi

More than a hundred companies are working on electric aircraft designed to zip in and out of cities.

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Colombia elects first woman mayor of Bogota

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Islamic State still poses threat after death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

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Papua New Guinea, Ireland Qualify For T20 World Cup

Papua New Guinea will make their first ever appearance at a World Cup after beating Kenya in Dubai on Sunday to book their place at next year's T20 World Cup.

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Essex lorry deaths: Man due in court over 39 deaths

Maurice Robinson to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court charged with 39 counts of manslaughter.

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Baghdadi and Osama killings: 2 photos capture vastly different US presidents

The Trump photo, with the president in the center and looking severe, is more formal and captures the current president’s interest in conveying the power. The less formal Obama photo from 2011 crackles with suspense as the president’s team monitors the raid. The room is so crowded the presidential seal on the wall is barely visible.

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Virat, Anushka Diwali Celebration Lights Up Internet. See Pictures

Team India captain Virat Kohli wished his fans on Diwali and shared lovable pictures with wife Anushka Sharma to light up social media.

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US airline pilots streamed video from lavatory cam, alleges lawsuit

A lawsuit filed against Southwest Airlines by a flight attendant alleges pilots on a 2017 flight had an iPad streaming video from a hidden camera in a bathroom in one of the airline's jets. The suit said the flight attendant took a cellphone photo of the iPad video, provided the photo with a report to Southwest management and was warned by a supervisor to not tell anybody about the incident.

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Rescuers fight to save toddler stuck in well

Two-year old Sujith fell into the abandoned well on Friday and rescuers are racing against time.

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Katie Hill: US congresswoman resigns amid affair allegations

Congresswoman Katie Hill denies allegations she had an affair with a Capitol Hill aide.

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Nigeria's 'torture houses' masquerading as Koranic schools

Parents find their children maltreated in what they thought were Islamic rehabilitation centres.

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My doctor flew off when cosmetic surgery went wrong

Surgeons who fly in from abroad are leaving patients exposed if complications arise, the BBC finds.

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Mystery of the skeleton hijacked by Nazis and Soviets

The identity of a 10th-Century skeleton fascinates experts - but was exploited by invaders.

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Avatars: Are we ready for our digital twins?

When we think of avatars, we imagine a blue film character. But now they're being used very differently.

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Singapore: The artist cutting off the head of a British colonialist

One Singaporean artist is questioning his country's admiration for Sir Stamford Raffles.

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John Conyers: Longest-serving black congressman dies aged 90

John Conyers is remembered for his civil rights work, but his career ended under a cloud.

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Argentina election: Voters await results of presidential race

Centre-left candidate Alberto Fernández is tipped for victory after a vote dominated by the economy.

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Essex lorry deaths: Agony builds for Vietnamese families

In rural Vietnam, families of those feared dead in Essex reflect on the cost of the tragedy.

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Lebanon protesters to form nationwide human chain

Tension has mounted in recent days between security forces and protesters, who are blocking roads and bringing the country to a standstill to press their demands for a complete overhaul of the political system. Lebanon's reviled political elite has been defending a belated package of economic reforms and appeared willing to reshuffle the government, but protesters who have stayed in the streets since October 17 want more.

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Kurt Cobain cardigan sells at auction for $334,000

The olive-green button-up - complete with cigarette burn - has not been washed since Cobain wore it.

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Large anti-government march sets off for Pakistan's capital

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam supporters from Karachi and surrounding areas will travel in buses and vans toward the capital Islamabad. The caravan plans to reach Islamabad on Oct. 31st, to protest Prime Minister Imran Khan's 'illegitimate' government which the Islamist party says came to power through the army's support.

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UK opposition parties suggest Dec 9 vote in Brexit gambit

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David Warner Ton Powers Australia To Emphatic Win Over Sri Lanka

David Warner scored an unbeaten 56-ball 100 while Adam Zampa took three wickets for 14 runs as Australia beat Sri Lanka by 134 runs.

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Faf du Plessis Roasted For "Ridiculous" Comments On Toss, India Thrashing

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis addressed the media after his team returned home following the trouncing in India.

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Hong Kong protesters criticize police conduct, draw tear gas

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Hong Kong rally targets police conduct, use of dogs

Hong Kongers are set to rally over concerns about police conduct in the months-long pro-democracy demonstrations, including exposing police dogs to tear gas during chaotic confrontations with protesters. Police have faced criticism for heavy-headed tactics including tear gas, pepper spray, rubber bullets and a water cannon to subdue protesters who have hurled bricks and firebombs.

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California blaze forces evacuations as wind spurs blackouts

A Northern California blaze forced evacuation orders and warnings for nearly all of Sonoma County stretching to the coast, with forecasts of strong winds prompting officials to start cutting electricity for millions of people in an effort to prevent more fires. Pacific Gas & Electric started shutting off power on Saturday for an estimated 2.35 million people.

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Bored and broke, Vietnam migrants risk lives for riches in Europe

The dangers of illegal crossings into Europe were laid bare this week when 31 men and eight women were found dead in a refrigerated truck in Britain. British police initially said the victims were Chinese, but it is now feared most were from Vietnam.

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Sportspersons From Around The World Greet Fans On Diwali

Diwali 2019: From cricketers to tennis players to shuttlers, stars from various sports poured in their greetings for the festival of lights.

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Former White House chief of staff says he warned Trump on impeachment

Kelly said in an interview with The Washington Examiner he has had a lot of second thoughts about leaving. Trump pushed back on Kelly's remarks in a statement released by the White House: "John Kelly never said that, he never said anything like that.''

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David Warner Gifts Himself A Maiden T20I Century On His 33rd Birthday

David Warner was unbeaten on 100 as Australia posted 233/2 against Sri Lanka in 20 overs.

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Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: US 'conducts operation against IS chief' - US media

Reports come as the White House says President Donald Trump will make a "major statement" on Sunday.

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Essex lorry deaths: Anguish in Vietnam for families of missing

Services for missing relatives, including a 19-year-old woman, are held after 39 bodies were found.

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Jokowi and Subianto: Why Indonesia's leader went from scorn to selfies

When Indonesia's president put his former rival in government many were left confused and concerned.

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Chile protests: president sacks whole cabinet after protests

President Piñera lifts overnight curfews after praising a huge peaceful demonstration in Santiago.

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Juliet Club: 'I help answer the world's love letters'

The people who spend time writing words of comfort and advice to love-struck people.

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Jane Fonda 'inspired by Greta Thunberg'

Actress Jane Fonda was arrested alongside fellow actor Ted Danson at a climate protest.

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Argentina election: Economy main issue for voters

With Argentina deep in recession, voters are desperate for a president who can fix the economy.

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Libya in chaos as endless war rumbles on

For years competing militias, rival governments and foreign players have been battling for control.

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Syrian Kurds: 'The world has closed its eyes on us'

Syrian Kurds lament what they view as a betrayal over their US ally pulling out from the north.

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'The selfie that revealed I was a stolen baby'

Aged 17, Miché Solomon discovered she had two mothers - one real, one false.

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UK ministers deny plan to weaken workers' rights after Brexit

Britain's government denied a newspaper report on Saturday that it will seek to weaken workers' rights after Britain leaves the European Union, with one minister describing the idea as "completely mad". The EU is concerned Britain may try to loosen regulations, including workers' rights, after it leaves the bloc and says it is likely to impose trade barriers unless rules remain similar, to avoid what it views as unfair competition.

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High stakes for army as protests engulf Lebanon

Lebanon has been witnessing massive protests since Oct 17, leaving the army with a difficult task. What could have been a tense sequence ended with protesters singing the national anthem and praising the soldiers. There have been repeated attempts by the political establishment... to get the military to clear the street. The forces have resisted these attempts.

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"Play Hard On The Field": Kohli Shares Picture With De Villiers, Morgan

Virat Kohli posted a throwback picture with former South Africa captain, AB De Villiers and Eoin Morgan.

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$ 1.84 million diamond stolen from Japan jewelry fair

The 50-carat diamond was last seen sitting inside a glass showcase at 5 pm Thursday. An hour later, just after closing time, the diamond was gone and the jewelry case was unlocked, according to police. Police said Saturday they suspect the alleged theft took place sometime in the final hour of the crowded exhibit at Yokohama, near Tokyo.

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Taiwan revels in first pride since legalising gay marriage

Nearly two hundred thousand revellers marched through Taipei in a riot of rainbow colours and celebration on Saturday as Taiwan held its first pride parade since making history in Asia by legalising gay marriage.

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Japan floods: Death toll reaches 10 after heavy rain and landlsides

Torrential rain and mudslides have hit parts of Japan just weeks after Typhoon Hagbis left almost 80 dead.

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Maria Butina: Russian agent deported from US to Moscow

The 30-year-old pro-gun activist was greeted by her father, and journalists who gave her flowers.

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Chile protests: Aerial footage of protest march

An estimated one million people - over five percent of Chile's population - peacefully marched in Santiago.

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Ex-Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif suffers angina attack

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday suffered angina pain while undergoing treatment at a Lahore hospital. Earlier in the day, Sharif's lawyer Khawaja Haris claimed that the former premier had suffered a "minor heart attack" last night and that his "life is in danger". Angina is a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.

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Bangladesh Cricket Board To Sue Captain Shakib Al Hasan

Bangladesh cricket authorities said they would take legal action against star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan for allegedly breaching his contract.

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US Zimbabwe sanctions: Security minister targeted

Owen Ncube is denied entry by the US over what it calls "gross violations of human rights".

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Tye Ruled Out Of Sri Lanka T20I Series, Finch Cleared To Play

Australia vs Sri Lanka: Sean Abbott will replace Andrew Tye, who injured his right elbow fielding on Friday.

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Babar Azam Wants To Emulate Kohli, Williamson In Captain's Role

Babar Azam said captains like Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson manage their own form very well along with bringing results to the team.

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Sourav Ganguly As BCCI Chief "Win-Win For Indian Cricket": Ravi Shastri

Ravi Shastri said Sourav Ganguly's appointment is an indication that Indian cricket is moving in the right direction.

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Mumbai Indians' Epic Reply To Fan Who Asked If Bumrah Was Moving To RCB

Jasprit Bumrah was not present at the Diwali party hosted by by Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita for the Mumbai Indians, which led to one fan asking if he was moving to RCB.

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Dhoni Getting Massage, Cuddles From Ziva Is Cutest Thing You'll See Today

MS Dhoni looks completely relaxed as he spends time with his daughter Ziva in the videos shared on her Instagram account.

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Chile protests: One million join peaceful march for reform

The president says the government has "heard the message" after the march in the capital Santiago.

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Police question four suspects over UK lorry deaths

The bodies of eight women and 31 men were found in a lorry trailer in an industrial park in Grays.

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California wildfires: Millions warned of possible power cut

An electricity firm says it may have to cut power amid forecasts of a "historic wind event".

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How a social network could save democracy from deadlock

An online tool developed in Taiwan could help defuse political rows across the globe.

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Viewpoint: What the ancient Greeks can teach us about Greta Thunberg trolls

Online abuse of women may seem like a modern issue, but these tactics go back millennia.

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Islamic State group: Will chaos in Syria allow IS to re-emerge?

Thousands of jihadists held in Kurdish-run detention centres pose a ticking time bomb for the West.

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Week in Pictures: 19 - 25 October 2019

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

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Sri Lanka presidential hopeful would free soldiers, rebels

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England To Tour Sri Lanka For Two-Test Series In March 2020

England last toured Sri Lanka in November 2018 and completed a clean sweep over the hosts in a three-Test series.

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Boeing 737 Max Lion Air crash 'caused by series of failures'

Investigators found faults by Boeing, Lion Air and the pilots led to the crash, which killed 189 people.

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Gambhir Tells Sanju Samson "Grab Your Moment" Ahead Of Bangladesh T20Is

Gautam Gambhir has asked wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson to grab the "long overdue" opportunity with both hands.

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Rishabh Pant Relishes "Good Vibes" With MS Dhoni, His Dogs. See Pictures

Rishabh Pant has been picked as first choice wicket-keeper for India's upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh.

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MQM leader questions Imran Khan's silence on oppression of Mohajirs, Balochs and Pashtuns

In the letter, which the MQM leader put up on Twitter last month, Hussain questioned if Khan "would have the courage to answer about the lockdown of Mohajirs, Balochs, Pashtuns and other non-Punjabi nations who are facing brutalities, atrocities, arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances and extra judicial killings of Mohajirs, Balochs, Pashtuns and other oppressed nations at the hands of their own Army."

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Pak PM issues orders to keep Maryam Nawaz with father in hospital

Maryam was admitted to the Services Hospital in Lahore on Wednesday where she was rushed from the high security Kot Lakhpat jail to meet Sharif on account of his deteriorating health on the directives of Khan and felt sick. The 45-year-old leader was admitted to VVIP ll, while her father is admitted in VVIP-l. She underwent some tests after which she was shifted back to the jail.

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