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British PM May tries to sell her Brexit deal to ministers
Prime Minister Theresa May will try to convince senior ministers on Wednesday to accept a draft European Union divorce …
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Geek bliss: Japanese man pledges to have, hold and cherish a hologram
When newlywed Akihiko Kondo returns from work at a middle school in a Tokyo suburb, he is greeted by the love of his li…
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AFC warns Iran over government interference in football
The Asian Football Confederation has warned Iran they could face sanctions ahead of January's Asian Cup over govern…
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Turkish court throws out case against former WSJ journalist
A Turkish court has thrown out the conviction of a former Wall Street Journal reporter, the newspaper said, annulling a…
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Trump names new US ambassador to Saudi Arabia
President Donald Trump on Tuesday tapped John Abizaid, a top U.S. general from the Iraq war who has studied the Middle …
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Ajaltoun Municipal Council member shot, wounded in robbery
A member of the Ajaltoun Municipal Council was shot and wounded late Tuesday by unidentified assailants attempting to r…
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Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny flies out of Russia after exit ban lifted
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny was allowed to fly out of Russia on Wednesday to attend the finale of a case he filed at …
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Czechs join other EU states rejecting U.N. migration pact
The Czech Republic on Wednesday joined the growing ranks of European Union countries that reject a United Nations pact …
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Jewish religious candidate elected Jerusalem's mayor
A religious Jewish candidate won election as mayor of Jerusalem on Wednesday in a run-off against a secular contender f…
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Northern Irish DUP hardliner: We will not vote for this Brexit deal humiliation
A hardline member of the Northern Irish party propping up Britain's minority government said on Wednesday that his …
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California fires: Firefighters hold containment lines in north
Crews contain 30% of the fire in the north but the search for dozens of missing people continues. from BBC News - Wor…
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Melania calls for national security aide Mira Ricardel's firing
The first lady's office says the aide "no longer deserves the honour" of serving the White House. from …
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Calgary votes against Winter Olympics bid
More than 56% of residents in the Canadian city reject the idea amid high turnout. from BBC News - World https://ift.…
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Hopper's Chop Suey in record-breaking $92m sale
Edward Hopper's masterpiece was one of a collection of US modern art paintings for sale in New York. from BBC New…
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'El Chapo' trial: Mexico presidents reject 'scapegoat' claims
The drug lord's lawyer told his trial that the real cartel leader was being protected by Mexico's rulers. fro…
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IMF's Lagarde says central banks could issue digital money
IMF boss Christine Lagarde said state-backed digital currencies could make transactions safer and cheaper. from BBC N…
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Feted Zimbabwe female rangers denied visas
The UK refuses the pair visas to attend an awards ceremony for their risky work protecting elephants. from BBC News -…
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Japan GDP: Natural disasters hit economic growth
Rising protectionism could threaten exports and the growth outlook for the world's third largest economy. from BB…
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JUUL suspends flavoured e-cigarette sales to curb teen use
The company, under pressure to curb its popularity with teenagers, is temporarily stopping retail sales. from BBC New…
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Italy budget: Rome rejects European Commission demands
Italy's cabinet sticks to its big-spending budget plan despite a threat of fines from Brussels. from BBC News - W…
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Pink Legacy diamond sold for world record price
The Pink Legacy diamond sold for 50.3m Swiss francs ($50m), a world record price per carat. from BBC News - World htt…
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Refugee family arrives in Canada just in time for snow
The Eritrean family have just arrived in Canada from a refugee camp in Sudan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2q…
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Fighting the international fly tippers
How environmental campaigners battled to stop the Khian Sea from dumping America's hazardous waste in Haiti from …
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Australia animals: Making 'baby formula' for native wildlife
Wombaroo develops species-specific formulas to feed injured and orphaned wildlife. from BBC News - World https://ift.…
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California wildfires survivor's tearful account of escape with son
Californian wildfires survivor Sorrell Bobrink fled her home in Paradise, California with her son. from BBC News - Wo…
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Why this man will fix your broken stuff for free
Volunteers are trying to stop broken items ending up in the bin by fixing them instead. from BBC News - World https:/…
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Old lady mistakes Chancellor Merkel for Macron's wife
A French lady turning 101 said meeting the French and German leaders was "fantastic". from BBC News - World…
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Marie Antoinette's jewels up for auction
The sale in Geneva is one of the most important royal jewellery auctions ever, says Sotheby's. from BBC News - Wo…
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'Superwoman' Lilly Singh to take a break from YouTube
The popular comedian says she is suffering from burnout after eight years on the platform. from BBC News - World http…
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Russia minefield found by major road
A Russian wartime minefield has been found alongside a major highway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QGNa92
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Danish warship found in ten-year quest
An 18th century Danish warship has been found after a decade-long search. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OFNXF…
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The beautiful islands that could help stop killer diseases
Might this living laboratory hold the key to controlling malaria and other conditions? from BBC News - World https://…
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'Not Disneyland': Dutch hit back at 'over-tourism'
Within the past few years Kinderdijk's windmills have become a tourist magnet, and residents are unhappy. from BB…
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Has a new racing ban in Florida doomed these dogs?
Florida has voted to ban greyhound racing, but adoption groups warn thousands of dogs could be euthanised. from BBC N…
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What's the best way to escape from a wildfire?
Fires have claimed dozens of lives in California. What's the best way to escape such deadly blazes? from BBC News…
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The search in Germany for the lost skull of Tanzania's Mangi Meli
Mnyaka Sururu Mboro is looking for the skull of a rebel Tanzanian chief who was executed by German colonisers. from B…
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France unveils 500 million euros in aid to motorists
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe on Wednesday announced a 500 million euros ($564 million) plan to help motorists…
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Libya could hold elections next spring: Italy's foreign minister
Libya could hold elections next spring, Italian Foreign Affairs Minister Enzo Moavero said on Wednesday, after Italy ho…
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Northern Irish DUP: May's deal could break up the United Kingdom
Theresa May's proposed Brexit deal has the potential to break up the United Kingdom because it will treat Northern …
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Czechs join EU states rejecting U.N. migration pact
The Czech Republic on Wednesday joined the growing ranks of European Union countries to reject a United Nations pact th…
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Pence presses Myanmar's Suu Kyi to pardon Reuters journalists: official
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence pressed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi "multiple times" on Wednesday to pardo…
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EU fines on Italy would be a mistake: Deputy PM
The European Union would make a mistake if it fined Italy for breaching the bloc's fiscal rules with its 2019 budge…
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Pence decries violence against Rohingya in open remarks to Suu Kyi
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence criticized Myanmar's military for the persecution of Rohingya Muslims in a meeting w…