Saturday, November 30, 2019

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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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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London Bridge attack sparks terrorists' jail release review

The London Bridge attack sparks a review of the licence conditions of terrorists released from jail.

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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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Trump’s Intervention in SEALs Case Tests Pentagon’s Tolerance


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Cooking Grease Down a Drain Eyed in Sewage Flood of 300 Homes, Officials Say


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General election 2019: Labour say NHS figures show decline in GP services

The NHS Digital figures show a rise in patients having to wait more than two weeks in October.

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Leonardo DiCaprio Responds to Brazil’s President About Amazon Fires


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Your pictures on the theme of bridges

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "bridges".

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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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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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The hunt for a unique advent calendar

Advent calendars can be a no-go if you're disabled, so some families have come with ingenious work-arounds to keep the tradition inclusive.

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Mikaela Shiffrin Learns a New Way to Win: Without Her Mother as Coach


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Justin Fields Has ‘Heisman Moment’ in Ohio State’s Win Over Michigan


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London Bridge: Why was the attacker, Usman Khan, out of prison?

Usman Khan, 28, was out on licence from jail when he killed two people and injured three others.

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London Bridge: Video shows public confront London Bridge attacker

Footage shows members of the public using a fire extinguisher and a tusk to confront Usman Khan.

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A Leak-Prone White House Finally Manages to Keep a Secret


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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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Friday, November 29, 2019

Rail fares to rise by 2.7% in January

The rise is below the benchmark inflation rate, but still means big increases for many commuters.

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Clutha crash: Pilot David Traill "trusted implicitly" by his crew

An inquiry into the helicopter crash was "very disappointing", says the families of two PCs killed in the tragedy.

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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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St Andrew statue restored after missing hand mystery

The St Andrew statue has been fully repaired after a failed appeal to find the sculpture's left hand.

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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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Mood


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General election 2019: Meet the youngest candidates on the campaign trail

These aspiring politicians are big on Tik Tok, love Taylor Swift and are making their parents proud.

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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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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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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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Seymour Siwoff, Master of Sports Statistics, Is Dead at 99


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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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11 of Our Best Weekend Reads


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3 Young People Stabbed on Busy Hague Street, Setting Off Alarm in Dutch City


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The Nets Win One for Their Culture


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Shmoo Cake, Persians and Spudnuts: Touring Canada’s Regional Cuisine


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Final day for Help to Buy Isa applications

Nearly 260,000 properties have been bought using the Isa, Treasury figures show.

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Thursday, November 28, 2019

Conservatives pledge to boost Ofsted rather than scrap it

Boris Johnson wants to strengthen the education watchdog but opposition parties want a new body.

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Children under 12s can no longer 'commit crime' in Scotland

The age of criminal responsibility in Scotland has raised from eight to 12 following a change in the law.

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Fantasy Concoction


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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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‘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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Quiz of the week: What broke Tesla's 'bulletproof' truck?

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

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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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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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Shropshire baby deaths: 'This review is our babies' legacy'

The stories of parents whose babies died or were seriously harmed at a Shropshire hospital trust.

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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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How to make phone batteries that last longer

A breakthrough in battery technology would be an engineering triumph and spur to other technologies.

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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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Can old fridges be recycled to make new ones?

What happens to your old fridge when it's time to replace it, the BBC's Dougal Shaw reports.

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Wolf of Wall Street show: Step into Jordan Belfort's world

The immersive show where the audience is invited into the tangled world of the infamous stockbroker.

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General election 2019: Row over Boris Johnson debate 'empty chair'

Conservatives say Channel 4 broke impartiality rules while Labour claims the PM is "hiding from scrutiny".

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Hillsborough: The thirty-year search for justice

Families, friends and survivors of the tragedy reflect on their search for answers.

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Elizabeth I revealed as secret scribe of historic manuscript

A historian pieces together clues to establish the author of the work at Lambeth Palace.

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Smartphone 'addiction': Young people 'panicky' when denied mobiles

Psychiatrists warn a quarter of young people have addictive behaviour towards their smartphones.

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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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7 Killed in Plane Crash in Ontario


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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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Maltese Businessman Accuses Top Government Officials in Murder of Journalist


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Ice Sculpture Steals Show at U.K. Climate Debate That Boris Johnson Skips


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Wednesday, November 27, 2019

General election 2019: Labour vow to plant two billion trees by 2040

The party will set out its £3.7bn "plan for nature" on Thursday, including creating 10 new national parks.

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General election 2019: Johnson vows to help women reach 'full potential'

Boris Johnson says he wants more women in the Tories, as Labour highlights "sexist" comments.

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Netflix 'reactivated' users without permission

Some former Netflix customers are being charged subscription fees, months after closing their accounts.

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Plastic waste rises as 1.5bn 'bags for life' sold, research finds

Households bought 54 "reusable" bags on average last year, research says, prompting calls for a ban.

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Half of students get degree place with lower grades

Admissions service, Ucas, says 49% of 18-year-olds were accepted with lower grades than those advertised.

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'A man tried to choke me during sex without warning'

Research for BBC Radio 5 Live suggests a third of women have experienced unwanted violence during consensual sex.

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Climate Change: Plan to cut carbon emissions from concerts

Scientists team up with group Massive Attack to create blueprint that will 'transform the music industry'.

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Three Women Accuse Gordon Sondland of Sexual Misconduct, Report Says


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Messi Leads Barcelona, but Liverpool and Chelsea Settle for Ties


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University of North Carolina Gives ‘Silent Sam’ Statue to Confederate Group


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September


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TikTok apologises and reinstates banned US teen

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

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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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Navy Drops Effort to Expel From SEALs 3 Officers Linked to Gallagher


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More Accusations Emerge Against Flames Coach Bill Peters


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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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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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July


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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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Asthma Control Is Critical During Pregnancy


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Tuesday, November 26, 2019

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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C.D.C. Reports More E. Coli Illnesses Linked to Romaine Lettuce


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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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Fox News Breaking News Alert

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President Trump addresses Florida 'homecoming rally'

11/26/19 4:26 PM

In White House Turkey Ceremony, President’s Impeachment Jokes Hit Close to the Bone


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The World-Shaking News That You’re Missing


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Death of Colombian Teenager Drives Protesters Back to Streets


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What a Witch Hunt Really Looks Like


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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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Iran Strengthens Response to Protests


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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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Bad dreams 'help to control fear when awake'

A bad dream during the night may help you to control fear when awake, say researchers.

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How much! Why are service station snacks so expensive?

A bottle of water costs four times more on the motorway than in a supermarket, mystery shoppers say.

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TikTok Blocks Teen Who Posted About China’s Detention Camps


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What $30 Million Gets in TV Ads


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Pete Buttigieg Responds to Uproar Over Past Comments on Minority Students


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Monday, November 25, 2019

Lebanese business people back protesters' call for change

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

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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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Impeachment Briefing: What Happened Today


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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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Ethel Johnson, Early Black Wrestling Star, Is Dead at 83


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Google Fires 4 Workers Active in Labor Organizing


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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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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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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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Black Friday sales offer few real discounts says Which?

The consumer group says it found just one in 20 offers were cheaper than at other times of the year.

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General election 2019: Labour plans to teach British Empire injustice in schools

The party also wants to tackle the black and ethnic minority pay gap in its "faith and race manifesto".

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Sir Rod gets honorary membership of model railway club

The singer gave £10,000 after Market Deeping Model Railway Club was destroyed by vandals.

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These Cocktail Cherries Have More Holiday Cheer


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Trump and the Military Do Not Share the Same Values


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Fed Chair Powell to Say a Solid Labor Market Could Get Even Stronger


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Trump Gives U.S. Business the Ukraine Treatment


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Impeachment, Tiffany, Russian Doping: Your Monday Evening Briefing


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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, November 24, 2019

82 Days Underwater: The Tide Is High, but They’re Holding On


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Cancer survivors 'have higher heart risk'

More than 10% of patients in an extensive study died from cardiovascular disease - not their cancer.

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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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Do you know when you're being manipulated?

When it comes to Black Friday shopping deals, do you know when you're being manipulated?

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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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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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'They think disability is almost worse than being dead'

Folk singer Tilly Moses is on a musical mission to prove that disability does not define her.

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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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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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China's secret 'brainwashing' camps

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

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Who Is Edward Gallagher, the SEAL the Navy Wants to Expel?


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Turn Off Your Phone for Thanksgiving


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Mulvaney Asked About Legal Justification for Withholding Ukraine Aid


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'He wants to win; I've made it clear I want to win' - Kane on Mourinho

New manager Jose Mourinho can end Tottenham's 11-year wait for a trophy, says captain Harry Kane.

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Spain Beats Canada to Win Davis Cup at Home


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I Give Thanks for the Matriarchs


By BY MARGARET RENKL from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/37seEYK
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I Invented the World Wide Web. Here’s How We Can Fix It.


By BY TIM BERNERS-LEE from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/33eHyZ5
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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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University staff strike over pensions and pay

Students across the UK face disruption as university staff start eight days of industrial action.

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Web inventor attacks Tories over misinformation

Sir Tim Berners-Lee tells the BBC the renaming of a Conservative Twitter account was "unbelievable".

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The Papers: Tory manifesto - 'Low risk' or 'Merry Brexmas'?

Reaction to the Conservative Party's general election manifesto dominates Monday's papers.

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For Trump, Impeachment Is a Show


By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/35u2DjH
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Saturday, November 23, 2019

Harvard-Yale football game disrupted by student climate protest

Hundreds stormed the football field, urging the two universities to stop investing in fossil fuels.

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Harvard-Yale football game disrupted by student climate protest

Hundreds stormed the football field, urging the two universities to stop investing in fossil fuels.

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Canadian Men to Meet Spain in Davis Cup Final


By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/34ga79U
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Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran in July

Ismail Haniyeh was Hamas's most prominent leader until his death in July. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wRnvGdP