WORLD NEWS: November 2019

Saturday, 30 November 2019

England Behind New Zealand Despite Joe Root, Rory Burns Centuries

New Zealand vs England: England trail New Zealand by 106 runs with five wickets in hand at the end of Day 3 of the second match of the series.

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Teen engineer: 'Let me introduce you to my laboratory'

Fifteen-year-old Cheikh Bamba Diaby got into robotics after he had to unblock his sister's mobile phone.

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Vacations With Wife Feel Like "Getting Back To Being Human Beings": Kohli

Virat Kohli revealed how he goes to isolated places like the mountains in Bhutan to escape his cricket-crazed homeland.

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Isis claims London knife-attack

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Watch: Tim Paine "Gets Cranky" With Labuschagne In 2nd Test vs Pakistan

Australia vs Pakistan: Tim Paine and Marnus Labuschagne provided a light moment on Day 3 of the day-night Test at the Adelaide Oval.

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Cosmic Crisp: New apple launched that 'lasts for a year'

The new fruit took US scientists two decades to develop and the launch cost $10m (£7.9m).

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Plane crash kills nine, injures three in South Dakota

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Powerful storm pushes into Midwest with heavy snow and winds

Authorities found the bodies of two young children, including a 5-year-old boy, and a third child was missing in central Arizona after a vehicle was swept away while attempting to cross a runoff-swollen creek. A storm-related death also was reported in South Dakota.

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Hong Kong protesters back on streets after election lull

Sunday's demonstrations come after brief skirmishes erupted overnight, with a man assaulted as he tried to clear barricades and police firing tear gas for the first time since November 24 district council elections that saw pro-democracy candidates win a landslide.

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Shastri "Chilled Out", Not Bothered About Someone Trolling Him: Kohli

Virat Kohli said the relentless trolling of Ravi Shastri on social media is "agenda driven".

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Separated at birth: Was my mother given away because she looked white?

How one South African family discovered a secret that made them question their own identity.

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HIV on Ukraine's frontline: Soldier who sought escape in battle

War veteran Vasyl is HIV-positive. He never told anyone, but was shocked by their attitude to sex.

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Canadian islanders angry over US mail searches

Campobello islanders can only get their mail via the US, and now their packages are being searched.

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'A rich exchange': The refugees teaching languages in Brazil

A language school in São Paulo employs refugees to teach, benefiting both students and instructors.

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Tiffany hopes to regain its sparkle with new owners

New York's famous jewellery brand is changing hands, but will the new owners keep its popular touch?

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'Masturbation photos' prompt Tunisia's #MeToo anger

Outrage over the case involving an MP has led to an outpouring of stories about sexual abuse and harassment

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Namibia's President Hage Geingob wins re-election

The ruling party's candidate has a second term, but his share of the vote has dropped significantly.

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Cambodia's first gay dance company

Khmer dance is being given new meaning by the LGBT community in Cambodia.

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AS Roma: Why did Italian club decide to announce signings alongside missing children?

This summer, Italian club Roma began announcing their transfer signings alongside images of missing children. This is why.

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China due to introduce face scans for mobile users

Beijing wants people to use only real identities online but there is concern over data collection.

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Fan Suggests Only Way To Get Warner Out, It Makes Stuart Broad "Smile"

Stuart Broad, who was engaged in the second Test against New Zealand in Hamilton, stumbled upon a meme on Twitter, in which a fan suggested how to dismiss David Warner.

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North Korea threatens Japan with 'real ballistic missile'

North Korea calls Japan's leader an "imbecile" and "political dwarf" in a row over its latest test.

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2nd Test: Southee, Henry Strike After New Zealand Post 375 On Day 2

With only three days remaining England appeared to have little chance of building a big enough total to win the Test and square the series.

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Tim Paine Trolled For Declaration With David Warner Not Out On 335

Australia vs Pakistan: Tim Paine was trolled heavily by the cricket fans after his innings declaration denied David Warner an opportunity to break Brian Lara's world record.

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BCCI Seeks Dilution Of Several Key Lodha Reforms In 1st AGM

Constituting cricket committees like the CAC and appointing the BCCI's representative at the ICC will also be on the agenda of the first AGM to be held on Sunday.

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Friday, 29 November 2019

Smog shuts schools, universities in Iran

The decision to shut schools and universities in the capital was announced late Friday by deputy governor Mohammad Taghizadeh, after a meeting of an emergency committee for air pollution. "Due to increased air pollution, kindergartens, preschools and schools, universities and higher education institutes of Tehran province will be closed," he said, quoted by state news agency IRNA.

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Warner Scores Triple Ton, Breaks Several Records In 2nd Test vs Pakistan

Australia opener David Warner shattered a plethora of records with a triple hundred against Pakistan on the second day of the second Test in Adelaide.

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

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

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What it's like to be 'cancelled'?

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

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Desi Bouterse: Suriname president gets 20 years in jail for murder

Desi Bouterse was found guilty of ordering the execution of 15 political opponents in 1982.

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New Zealand gun owners stage protest over tighter controls

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Steve Smith Breaks 73-Year-Old Record In 2nd Test Against Pakistan

Steve Smith became the fastest man to score 7,000 Test runs on Saturday, shattering a record that has stood since 1946.

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Chile football season called off early amid protests

All matches were suspended six weeks ago due to security concerns amid anti-government protests.

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Hasan Ali Ruled Out Of Test Series Against Sri Lanka With Rib Fractures

Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali has been ruled out of two home Tests against Sri Lanka with a rib fracture.

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Paris train station partly evacuated over inactive shell: Sources

Police in Paris partly evacuated Europe's busiest train station, the Gare du Nord, on Friday after an inactive explosive shell was discovered in a passenger's bag, sources said. The shell was found as part of a random check at the station. A source close to the investigation said the man, who was arrested, was a soldier.

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Apple to take 'deeper look' at disputed borders

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

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

Christians await the return of the thumb-sized relic, which spent almost 1,400 years in Rome.

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Rediscovering the forgotten Indian artists of British India

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

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

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

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How contestant was failed in Spain's Big Brother sex assault case

Carlota Prado had no memory of what had happened until she was shown it in the diary room.

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Sham news sites make big bucks from fake views

Websites that copy news stories from legitimate sites are making money from Google and Amazon ads.

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

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

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Three minors stabbed in The Hague shopping area

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Thursday, 28 November 2019

K-pop stars Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong-hoon sentenced for rape

Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong Hun are found guilty of gang raping unconscious drunk women.

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2nd Test: Latham Hundred Puts New Zealand In Solid Position vs England

Tom Latham laid a solid foundation for New Zealand before rain brought an early end to day one of the second Test against England in Hamilton on Friday.

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Watch: Labuschagne Copies Steve Smith's Technique, Leaves Twitter Divided

Australia vs Pakistan: Marnus Labuschagne copied Steve Smith's mannerism to leave the ball outside off stump in the second Test against Pakistan.

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Japanese store 'rethinks' badges for staff on periods

The badges - which featured a cartoon character known as Miss Period - led to complaints.

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How Trump talks about women - and does it matter?

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

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

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

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Russia's Taymyr plan: Arctic coal for India risks pollution

A huge wildlife haven is at risk as Russian coal ships exploit melting Arctic ice in Siberia.

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Zimbabwe's health crisis: 'My cousin died as there are no doctors'

Health staff cannot afford to work, the government is now firing them amid what some call a "silent genocide".

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Who is Greta Thunberg, the #FridaysForFuture activist?

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

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Africa's top shots: 22-28 November 2019

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

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Ex-Japan PM Nakasone dies at 101

Former Japanese PM Yasuhiro Nakasone, an ardent conservative who worked to forge a stronger military alliance with the US, has died at the age of 101, local media said Friday. In office for five years from November 1982 to November 1987, Nakasone was known for trying to integrate the nation defeated in World War II as a full-fledged member of the West during the Cold War era.

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Watch: Warner, Burns Engage In Rock Paper Scissors Before Batting vs Pak

David Warner and Joe Burns were caught playing hand game rock paper scissors while waiting for the play to start after rain.

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Kim Jong Un supervises North Korea weapons test

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Hong Kong set for fresh protests as police end university siege

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Melbourne terror plot: Trio jailed for planning Christmas attack

The men had planned to use machetes and explosives to maximise casualties in central Melbourne.

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Crusaders rugby team retain name following post-mosque attack review

The New Zealand side launched a review after the Christchurch mosque attacks killed 51 people.

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Dyson to move global HQ to historic Singapore building

The UK company says the old power station will be an "inspiring backdrop" as it shifts to Asia.

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Donald Trump visits US troops in Afghanistan for Thanksgiving

The president paid a surprise visit to US soldiers and said the US and the Taliban have been engaged in talks.

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

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

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North Korea may deploy 'super-large' rocket launcher soon

North Korea says the latest test-firing of its "super-large" multiple rocket launcher was a final review of the weapon's combat application. A Friday report from the Korean Central News Agency likely means North Korea is preparing to mass produce and deploy the new weapons system soon.

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Trump makes surprise trip to Afghanistan on Thanksgiving, eats turkey with troops

Trump made a surprise Thanksgiving visit to US troops in Afghanistan on Thursday and said he believed Taliban insurgents would agree to a ceasefire in America's longest war. Trump met with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and served turkey to some US troops before sitting down to eat Thanksgiving dinner with them.

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‘I got HIV my first time’

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

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Inside Malaysia's straight edge punk scene

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

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Wednesday, 27 November 2019

What Trump wants from global trade

President Trump believes the US is being unfairly treated by other countries when it comes to trade.

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Southeast Asian Games off to a rocky start in the Philippines

Complaints include visiting athletes sleeping on floors and event venues still under construction.

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Ravi Kumar Atheist: The Indian man fighting to be godless

Ravi Kumar's quest for a legal document recognising him as an atheist has got him into trouble.

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Apple changes Crimea map to meet Russian demands

Apple Maps now shows Crimea - annexed from Ukraine in 2014 - as part of Russia, when viewed there.

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At The Movies: Virat Kohli With "Hottie" Anushka Sharma

Virat Kohli unwinded at the movies with wife Anushka Sharma after India's series sweep against Bangladesh.

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Daryl Mitchell Set To Make Test Debut For New Zealand

New Zealand vs England: Daryl Mitchell will replace the injured Colin de Grandhomme in the second Test in Hamilton.

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Explore Hatta – An adventure spot near Dubai

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Pakistan Cricketer Shares Chat With Indian Taxi Driver Who Refused Fare

Yasir Shah spoke about the Pakistan players' encounter with an Indian taxi driver in Brisbane that went viral.

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Explore Hatta – An adventure spot sear Dubai

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Iraq condemns attack on Iran's consulate in southern Najaf: State media

Wednesday's attack was 'aimed at damaging the historical relations between Iraq and Iran and with rest of the countries', the ministry said in a statement.

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Sydney 'lockout' laws: Australian city ends controversial bar curfews

Australia's largest city will almost completely remove laws blamed for ruining its nightlife.

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Furious China threatens retaliation over US law on Hong Kong

In a statement, Trump spoke of "respect" for Chinese President Xi Jinping and said he hoped the "leaders and representatives of China and Hong Kong will be able to amicably settle their differences".

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No signs of improvement in former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif's health: Hussain

Hussain said that he wished his father would be treated under one roof, Geo News reported. "Have advised my father numerous times to go to the US for treatment," he said. "We can't see any signs of improvement in his health," he added.

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More than 227,000 Indians waiting for family-sponsored Green Card

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Utah family terrorised by Hawaii 'extreme stalker'

The suspect kept sending plumbers, drug dealers and prostitutes to his victims' home, police say.

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Trump posts a picture of himself as Rocky, reviews mixed

In the picture, Trump's head is superimposed on the hulking body of a boxer — an image taken from the publicity poster for the Sylvester Stallone movie "Rocky III." The montage, in which a distinctly airbrushed version of the 73-year-old president's face is used, comes without comment.

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China threatens 'countermeasures' after Trump signs Hong Kong bill

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TikTok apologises and reinstates banned US teen

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

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Trump approves legislation backing Hong Kong protestors

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

Scientists are shocked at what they find in the polluted waters, but say there is hope.

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

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

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Iraq unrest: Protesters set fire to Iranian consulate in Najaf

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

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Cancer in Africa: Malawi's cervical cancer screening champion

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

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Tuesday, 26 November 2019

Jofra Archer Says He Has "Moved On" From Racial Abuse

New Zealand vs England: Jofra Archer said his focus was on the second Test in Hamilton beginning Friday, not the racial taunts thrown at him late in the opening match.

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Pak minority groups protest in Washington on 26/11 anniversary

Members of minority groups from Pakistan on Tuesday held a protest outside the country's embassy in Washington against Islamabad's role in 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, as well as to demand capital punishment for the attack's mastermind Hafiz Saeed.

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Trump says will designate Mexican cartels as 'terror' groups

US President Donald Trump said in an interview posted online Tuesday that he planned to designate Mexican drug cartels as terror groups. The move comes after Trump called for a "war" on the cartels in early November when nine women and children from a Mormon community in northern Mexico were killed in a hail of gunfire. The victims were dual US-Mexican citizens.

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Why Steve Smith "Punished" Himself After Win Against Pakistan

Steve Smith suffered a rare failure in the first Test against Pakistan.

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China overtakes US in number of diplomatic missions

For the first time, China has more diplomatic missions around the world than the US, according to a study that offered fresh evidence of Beijing's global ambitions. "With 276 posts globally, China has for the first time surpassed the United States' network by three posts," authors of the biennial Global Diplomacy Index said.

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MS Dhoni's Secret To A Happy Married Life

MS Dhoni had the audience in splits with his speech on marriage and married life.

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Thai deer dead with 7kg of rubbish in stomach

Among the items found in the deer's stomach were instant coffee sachets, rubber gloves and a towel.

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Trump to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorists

The announcement prompted Mexico to request an urgent meeting with US officials.

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Thousands rally in support of Israel's Netanyahu after graft indictment

Netanyahu, Israel's longest serving leader and in power since 2009, presently heads a caretaker government after two inconclusive elections this year. He is not obliged by law to leave office over the charges and has vowed to stay in power.

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Essex lorry deaths: Victims' remains arrive back in Vietnam

The bodies of 16 of the 39 migrants found dead in a lorry are being returned to their families.

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Australia bushfires: Firefighter accused of arson in 'ultimate betrayal'

The allegations are the "ultimate betrayal" to crews desperately fighting bushfires, chiefs say.

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Trump pardons turkeys in Thanksgiving tradition, makes fun of impeachment hearings

President Donald Trump on Tuesday used the high power of his office to pardon "Butter", a 47 pound (21 kg) turkey, during a US tradition at the White House where he also cracked jokes about Democrats' investigation into whether he should be impeached.

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Bolivia crisis: Interim leader appoints first US envoy in 11 years

The country's interim leader has vowed to overturn many of ex-President Evo Morales' policies.

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The YouTuber with 26 billion views

Brazil's Konrad Dantas, better know as Kondzilla, has the world's second most watched music video channel.

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Trump invited to attend impeachment hearing or 'stop complaining'

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

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

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

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

A Pakistani Hongkonger says the protests allow him to promote better understanding of his community.

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Kamala Harris school plan: The two hours costing US parents thousands

A proposal to keep US schools open longer has led to a polarised debate over childcare nationwide.

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Von der Leyen's Commission: The ones to watch at Europe’s new top table

Those on the list to take up their positions as EU commissioners include some colourful characters.

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Can you charge different customers different amounts?

Is it possible to make some clients pay a premium for goods and sell them cheaply to a mass market?

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Iran protests: Videos reveal crackdown regime tried to hide from world

Social media is painting a picture of a government crackdown bloodier than many had feared.

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Why France is focused on fighting jihadists in Mali

As Islamist militant violence escalates France wants the the rest of Europe to join the deadly fight.

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India's toilets: Report questions claims that rural areas are free from open defecation

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

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Monday, 25 November 2019

Indian doctors remove 7.4kg kidney from patient

A kidney usually weighs between 120-150g, so this was one of the heaviest on record, doctors say.

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Georgia police use water cannons on protesters in Tbilisi

Activists have also been detained at anti-government demonstrations, an opposition leader says.

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New Zealand Boost Security, Coach Calls Archer Abuser "Idiot In Crowd"

Jofra Archer claimed that the abuser was a solitary New Zealand spectator making comments "about the colour of my skin" after he was dismissed and walking toward the pavilion.

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Doctors fear Julian Assange 'could die' in UK jail

More than 60 doctors wrote an open letter published Monday saying they feared Julian Assange's health was so bad that the WikiLeaks founder could die inside a top-security British jail. The 48-year-old Australian is still fighting a US bid to extradite him from Britain on charges filed under the Espionage Act.

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Westpac bank chief quits amid money laundering scandal

Westpac bank is accused of 23 million law breaches, including possible links to child exploitation.

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Trump presents Conan the dog, 'incredible' hero of Baghdadi raid

In a stream of superlatives, Donald Trump on Monday introduced to the world the military dog involved in the raid that led to the death of Islamic State group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. "Conan did a fantastic job," the US president told the White House press corps.

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Trump impeachment: White House aides can be made to testify

A judge rules White House staff be made to testify before Congress, despite claims of immunity.

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Mark Esper says Donald Trump ordered him to allow SEAL to keep status

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Pro-democracy camp wins in Hong Kong vote

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Priceless jewels stolen in German museum heist

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Data leak reveals brainwashing, not job training, at China camps

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Alibaba shares jump in blockbuster Hong Kong debut

The Chinese e-commerce giant has begun trading in Asia after completing this year's biggest share sale.

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Australian police find body in search for missing Briton Aslan King

Police say the body is yet to be formally identified, but they believe it is 25-year-old Aslan King.

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

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

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What we can all learn from this deathbed photo

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

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Edward Gallagher: The story behind Trump, Fox News and the Navy Seal

The US navy secretary has been forced out after clashing with the White House over a Navy Seal. What happened?

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AS Roma: Why did Italian club decide to announce signings alongside missing children?

This summer, Italian club Roma began announcing their transfer signings alongside images of missing children. This is why.

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How China is building a world-beating phone network

While Huawei tech is blocked in the US, it is helping build one of the world biggest 5G networks at home.

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Lebanese business people back protesters' call for change

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

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Security camera footage captures Dresden museum raid

Police have released footage showing the moment thieves smashed open a cabinet to steal jewellery considered "priceless".

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What links street protests around the world?

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

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Spanish accents spoken in the United States

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

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Nobel winner Wole Soyinka’s journey with prostate cancer

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

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Sunday, 24 November 2019

Hong Kong elections: Carrie Lam promises 'open mind' after election rout

An unprecedented win for the pro-democracy camp puts more pressure on Hong Kong's leader to listen.

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Frozen 2 rakes in $127m at its US box office debut

Expectations were high for the sequel of Frozen, which became a global phenomenon after its 2013 release.

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Neil Wagner, BJ Watling Star As New Zealand Thrash England In 1st Test

Neil Wagner claimed a five-wicket haul as New Zealand sealed a comprehensive innings and 65 runs victory over England late on the final day of the first Test.

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The man behind China's detention of 1 million Muslims

Now, newly revealed, confidential documents show that the official, Zhu Hailun, played a key role in planning and executing a campaign that has swept up a million or more Uighurs into detention camps.

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"Stood There, Looked Stupid" During Bell Ringing Ceremony: Magnus Carlsen

On the second day of the Kolkata Test, Magnus Carlsen and India's Viswanathan Anand rang the ceremonial bell at Eden Gardens to mark the beginning of the first session.

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Hong Kong democracy camp heads for stunning polls win

Partial results indicated that candidates favouring greater democracy were on course to seize a shock majority of the normally establishment-dominated 18 district councils. The stunning result was a humiliating rebuke to Beijing and dashed any lingering hopes of Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam.

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Trump fires US navy chief over handling of SEAL case

US Defense Secretary Mark Esper fired the Navy's top civilian on Sunday over his handling of the case of a Navy SEAL who was convicted of battlefield misconduct in Iraq and later won the support of President Donald Trump.

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HIV in Pakistan: 'Our children's lives are at stake'

After Pakistan suffered its biggest HIV outbreak this year, we look at the human cost to its children.

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Battle of billionaires? 2020 US polls could see Trump-Bloomberg face-off

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Plane crashes into homes in east DR Congo city, killing 29

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Greta Thunberg a time traveller? Twitterati marvel over 1898 pic

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

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

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

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

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Cancer in Senegal: 'I had to sell everything to pay for treatment'

Senegal has introduced free chemotherapy treatment - but cancer patients are still left facing a huge bill.

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Downloading: 'People said it would end record labels'

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

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UK PM releases manifesto, keeps focus on Brexit

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Ex-member of K-pop girl band found dead

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Did US President and navy lock horns on SEAL ouster?

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Australia investigates alleged Chinese plot to install spy MP

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

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US Navy chief Richard Spencer asked to resign over Seal case

Richard Spencer is told to step down over the case of a Navy Seal accused of war crimes.

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Iraq protests: Tear gas canisters 'aimed at protesters'

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

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Aiming to make cement more environmentally friendly

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

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China's secret 'brainwashing' camps

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

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DR Congo plane carrying 17 people crashes into town

Officials say there have been casualties, but have not given details.

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India Crush Bangladesh, Claim Record 4th Straight Innings Win In Tests

With the win in Kolkata, India became the first side in Test history to register four consecutive victories by an innings.

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Saturday, 23 November 2019

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

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

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Marnus Labuschagne Stars As Australia Outclass Pakistan In 1st Test

Australia claimed a 1-0 lead in their two-Test series against Pakistan as they won the first Test by an innings and five runs at the Gabba.

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2nd Test Day 3 Live: India Need 4 Wickets To Win Day-Night Test

IND vs BAN Live Score: India need four wickets to win the day-night Test and complete a 2-0 clean sweep over Bangladesh in the Test series.

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

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

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Gang Starr: The bizarre story behind their final album

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

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Lucette Destouches: Last witness to France's collaborationist regime

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

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

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

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The Japanese Christians forced to trample on Christ

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

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Congo student: ‘I skip meals to buy online data’

People in DR Congo spend 26% of the average income to get online - a luxury too far for many.

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Why do billions of people still not have glasses?

It's thought 2.5 billion people could benefit from technology first developed in the 1200s.

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'I'm Hispanic but can't speak Spanish'

Figgy is Mexican-American but he can't speak Spanish - he explains why that matters.

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Sanjay Manjrekar Says "Love My Job", Fans Come Up With Hilarious Memes

Sanjay Manjrekar tweeted one of his pictures from the ongoing day-night Test between India and Bangladesh at Eden Gardens.

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Hong Kong voters throng to vote early, avoid anticipated clashes

Voter turnout in the first three hours was nearly three times that for the previous election four years ago, government data showed, amid concerns voting could be halted if violence erupts later in the day.

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Desi autos a hero in Iraqis’ fight for rights

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Harvard-Yale football game disrupted by student climate protest

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

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Donald Trump’s Ukrainian meddling theory a Russian op: US intelligence

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John Bolton returns on Twitter with cryptic post about a White House freeze: ‘Liberated’

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‘Pompeo was in contact with Giuliani before envoy’s ouster’

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US Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg admitted to hospital

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

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

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

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Serge Ibaka: NBA champion's YouTube cooking show

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

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Friday, 22 November 2019

Trump impeachment inquiry: Released records reveal Pompeo-Giuliani contacts

Records are said to show a "paper trail" to a smear campaign against the ex-US ambassador to Ukraine.

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2nd Test Day 2 Live: Kohli, Rahane Look To Consolidate India's Lead

IND vs BAN Live Score: India were 174/3 at stumps on the opening day of the second Test, with a lead of 68 runs at Eden Gardens.

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First Saudi woman driver to race car in kingdom

Such adrenalin rushes were unimaginable for women in the ultra-conservative Islamic kingdom until June last year, when it overturned the world's only ban on female motorists as part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's wide-ranging liberalisation drive. Juffali, a 27-year-old who made her motoring debut just months after the decades-old ban ended, will compete Friday and Saturday in the Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY, an all-electric race in Diriyah, close to the capital Riyadh.

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Chinese spy defects to Australia with trove of intel: Report

The Nine network newspapers said the defector, named as Wang "William" Liqiang, had given Australia's counter-espionage agency the identities of China's senior military intelligence officers in Hong Kong and provided details of how they funded and conducted operations in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Australia.

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