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Cameroon nightclub fire: Liv's Night Club in Yaoundé hit by deadly blaze
23/01/2022

At least 16 people have been killed and eight others seriously wounded in the blaze....
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IS prison break in Syria sparks days of clashes
23/01/2022

More than 100 people have been killed in the fighting between militants and Kurdish-led forces....
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Burkina Faso soldiers mutiny at bases in Ouagadougou
23/01/2022

The government denies reports of a coup attempt or that the president has been detained....
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Turkish journalist detained after 'insulting' President Erdogan in a TV interview
23/01/2022

A Turkish journalist has been sent to prison for "insulting" the nation's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan....
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Stowaway found in South Africa plane wheel at Amsterdam airport
23/01/2022

A man is discovered alive in the wheel section of a plane that landed in Amsterdam from South Africa....
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Ireland's data centers are an economic lifeline. Environmentalists say they're wrecking the planet
23/01/2022

In the west of Ireland lies a medieval market town, its roots steeped in legend. Beyond the labyrinth of narrow streets of the center are the chimney stacks of housing developments that still puff coal and peat. Past those homes, on the outskirts of Ennis, is an unremarkable but huge plot of land, n...
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Boris Johnson faces make-or-break moment with report due into 'Partygate' scandal
23/01/2022

It could be a crucial week for Boris Johnson in his battle to stay in power. ...
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Russia-Ukraine tensions: UK warns of plot to install pro-Moscow ally
23/01/2022

The Foreign Office takes the unusual step of naming a former Ukrainian MP as a potential Kremlin candidate....
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NZ PM Ardern calls off wedding amid Omicron outbreak
23/01/2022

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has cancelled her wedding after announcing new Covid restrictions....
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German navy chief resigns over Ukraine comments
23/01/2022

Kay-Achim Schönbach said the idea that Russia wanted to invade Ukraine was nonsense....
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Heavy gunfire heard in Burkina Faso barracks, government denies army takeover
23/01/2022

Gunfire rang out from several military camps in Burkina Faso early on Sunday, the government said, but it denied the military had seized power....
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The aurora hunters who chase the Northern Lights
23/01/2022

Meet the aurora hunters, people fascinated by the spectacular natural phenomenon....
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Anoosheh Ashoori: Iranian-Briton starts hunger strike in prison
23/01/2022

Anoosheh Ashoori from London hopes the strike will bring attention to those being held in Iran....
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Covid: New Zealand PM Ardern cancels wedding amid Omicron wave
23/01/2022

New restrictions are set to be introduced after nine Omicron cases were confirmed in the country....
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Californian wildfires force evacuations along Big Sur coast
23/01/2022

'Surreal' January wildfires burned around 1,500 acres and caused Highway 1 to close....
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Sudan protesters: Ready to die for freedom
23/01/2022

Those opposed to the coup say they will stay on the streets until the generals leave power....
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Sedef Kabas: Turkish journalist jailed for reciting proverb
23/01/2022

Sedef Kabas denies using the proverb to insult President Recep Tayyip Erdogan....
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Finding love as a trans woman
23/01/2022

Trans woman Daniella McDonald had bad experiences dating men until she met Josh - but thinks attitudes are slowly changing....
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Fundraiser, 83, buys then delivers ambulances across Europe
23/01/2022

John Shackleton, who has been fundraising for more than 30 years, says his age won't stop him....
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'Surreal' January wildfire shuts California highway
22/01/2022

An unseasonal blaze rages in the Monterey County, forcing evacuations and the closure of Highway 1....
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Jean-Jacques Savin: French adventurer dies crossing Atlantic Ocean
22/01/2022

Jean-Jacques Savin, who was 75, had previously made the voyage in a large barrel....
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Arnold Schwarzenegger involved in Los Angeles car crash
22/01/2022

The actor-politician was unhurt in the collision, as photos show a large SUV on top of other cars....
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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam defends Covid hamster cull
22/01/2022

Carrie Lam says the priority is to control the rise in cases partly caused by an outbreak in pet hamsters....
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What's getting more expensive
22/01/2022

Inflation and supply chain snags have sent prices for everyday items soaring, from Tide laundry detergent to new cars. Here's what CNN Business found got more expensive this week, and what might be next. ...
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Yemen rebel attack on UAE throws challenge to the region
22/01/2022

A fatal drone and missile strike raises questions about the war and security across the Middle East....
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Kenya's River Yala: Mystery and heartbreak of the dead bodies
22/01/2022

At least 19 corpses have been found dumped in western Kenya and relatives want to know how they died....
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Ukraine crisis: Long journey home to rebel-run Donetsk
22/01/2022

One resident returns to their home city in rebel-held east Ukraine, as tensions with Russia rise....
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Afghan women taken from their homes after speaking out
21/01/2022

The BBC searches for an Afghan woman removed from her home after protesting against Taliban rule....
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Five slices of Meat Loaf: Iconic moments on the BBC
21/01/2022

He'd do anything for fun... Watch our highlights from Meat Loaf's many BBC appearances over the decades....
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The stock market is a 'superbubble' about to burst, top hedge fund manager warns
21/01/2022

Stocks are off to a tough start this year. The tech-heavy Nasdaq is already in a correction, a more than 10% drop. And if one the most influential hedge fund managers is to be believed, this could be only the beginning of a very painful time for investors. ...
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The sky is falling for Netflix
21/01/2022

Just like its comedy film "Don't Look Up," the sky may be falling for Netflix....
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As Big Tech stocks get slaughtered, Intel rises from the ashes
21/01/2022

Intel was once the undisputed king of the semiconductor industry until the chip giant lost momentum to rivals Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices in recent years. Now, with a new CEO, Intel is regaining some of its swagger. ...
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Meat Loaf: The music legend's life in video
21/01/2022

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Inflation: Seven reasons the cost of living is going up around the world
20/01/2022

Global inflation - the rate at which prices rise - is at its highest since 2008. Here are seven reasons why....
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A massive black diamond believed to come from space is going on sale
19/01/2022

A 555.55-carat black diamond that is truly from out of this world has been unveiled by auction house Sotheby's Dubai....
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Paris Fashion Week: How to watch the Autumn-Winter 2022 menswear shows online
18/01/2022

It seemed another round of virtual catwalks was in store for the fashion industry this season, until France eased its coronavirus restrictions just days before the start of the Paris Fashion Week menswear shows on Tuesday....
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The world's largest cave castle
17/01/2022

Predjama is one of the most extraordinary castles in the world, built in the mouth of a cave complex at the end of a valley in southwest Slovenia....
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Turkmenistan wants to close the 'Gates of Hell'
15/01/2022

This week in travel, the United States declared Canada a "very high" risk destination, the world's most powerful passports for 2022 were revealed and Turkmenistan's president called for the country's "Gates of Hell" to close....
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20 of the world's best soups
14/01/2022

If a steaming bowl of soup strikes you as the ultimate in old-fashioned comfort, you've got plenty of company. Soup is one of the world's oldest and most universal foods, said Janet Clarkson, author of the book "Soup: A Global History." ...
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Quilty pleasure: Why your grandmother's blanket is today's luxury fashion staple
13/01/2022

When A$AP Rocky arrived at the Met Gala in September, he managed what few others could: going toe-to-toe with Rihanna on the red carpet. ...
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Hong Kong's free press is being 'gutted.' Here's what the world loses
09/01/2022

In the past year, two of Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy media outlets were toppled after enormous government pressure, a series of arrests and police raids on their newsrooms. ...
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What it's like on the world's shortest flight
07/01/2022

The pilot, who is just inches away from his passengers, reaches up and flicks the metallic toggle switches that fire up his engines. Two propellers, visible through the windows on either side, spin noisily into life....
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LA 'gigamansion' could become the US' most expensive house
06/01/2022

A 105,000-square-foot mansion in Bel Air, dubbed "The One," could become the most expensive property to sell in the United States when it hits the auction block next month. ...
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The best destinations to go in 2022
04/01/2022

Travel is more challenging now than it has been in a long time. Borders tentatively reopen only to slam shut again. A once-simple visa on entry is replaced with piles of paperwork. And the whole world is brushing up on the Greek alphabet whenever a new variant makes headlines....
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Hong Kong's statues are disappearing, but their symbolism may prove harder to erase
01/01/2022

Depicting a heap of screaming faces and contorted torsos, the "Pillar of Shame" was not just a reminder of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre -- it was, for many, an emblem of free speech in Hong Kong....
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The 'Caspian Sea Monster' rises from the grave
30/12/2021

Beached for over a year on the western shores of the Caspian Sea, it looks like a colossal aquatic beast -- something bizarre perhaps more at home beneath the water than in the air. It certainly doesn't look like something that could ever fly. ...
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The beautiful hidden valley in the heart of Europe
29/12/2021

It's less than an hour's drive from Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana, yet the Vipava Valley hasn't really registered on the tourist radar. ...
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Teacher raises more than $100,000 for food to keep thousands of children from going hungry over winter break
19/12/2021

Turquoise LeJeune Parker ends every class by telling each of her students she loves them....
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This 10-year-old asked Santa last year for a Covid cure. This year he has a new request
18/12/2021

In their letters to Santa Claus, most kids ask for toys, dolls or maybe a new Xbox. ...
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Meet CNN's Hero of the Year
13/12/2021

• Hear Shirley Raines' emotional remarks after big win • Photos: 'CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute'...
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Powerful photos show autism in a new light
07/12/2021

Although Mary Berridge's son displayed signs of autism from birth -- including motor skill and speech delays, difficulty with change and sensory sensitivity -- it took over seven years for him to be formally diagnosed....
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US cities are losing 36 million trees a year. Here's why it matters
18/09/2019

If you're looking for a reason to care about tree loss, the nation's latest heat wave might be it. Trees can lower summer daytime temperatures by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit, according to a recent study. ...
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Miami's Little Haiti wasn't a target for developers. Until the seas started to rise
12/07/2019

How rich people could help save the planet from the climate crisis
12/07/2019

Rich people don't just have bigger bank balances and more lavish lifestyles than the rest of us -- they also have bigger carbon footprints. ...
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A slam dunk if you need a balance transfer (21 months)
23/01/2022

Europe

Midfielder Torrecilla returns after brain tumour
23/01/2022

Atletico Madrid midfielder Virginia Torrecilla returns after overcoming a brain tumour....
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Stowaway found in South Africa plane wheel at Amsterdam airport
23/01/2022

A man is discovered alive in the wheel section of a plane that landed in Amsterdam from South Africa....
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Russia-Ukraine tensions: UK warns of plot to install pro-Moscow ally
23/01/2022

The Foreign Office takes the unusual step of naming a former Ukrainian MP as a potential Kremlin candidate....
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German navy chief resigns over Ukraine comments
23/01/2022

Kay-Achim Schönbach said the idea that Russia wanted to invade Ukraine was nonsense....
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Sedef Kabas: Turkish journalist jailed for reciting proverb
23/01/2022

Sedef Kabas denies using the proverb to insult President Recep Tayyip Erdogan....
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Fundraiser, 83, buys then delivers ambulances across Europe
23/01/2022

John Shackleton, who has been fundraising for more than 30 years, says his age won't stop him....
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Jean-Jacques Savin: French adventurer dies crossing Atlantic Ocean
22/01/2022

Jean-Jacques Savin, who was 75, had previously made the voyage in a large barrel....
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Ukraine crisis: Long journey home to rebel-run Donetsk
22/01/2022

One resident returns to their home city in rebel-held east Ukraine, as tensions with Russia rise....
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Serbia revokes Rio Tinto lithium mine permits following protests
21/01/2022

The country cancels the mining licence for the Anglo-Australian firm's controversial $2.4bn project....
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French elections: Divided left fight doomed race of their own
21/01/2022

For the first time in living memory there is no left-wing candidate challenging for the presidency....
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Kazakhstan unrest: 'If you protest again, we'll kill you'
21/01/2022

Activists in Kazakhstan say they are being arrested and beaten as police crack down after unrest....
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The woman dressing as a household item every day in January
20/01/2022

Taryn de Vere has gained global attention for outfits including pot noodle and curry powder....
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Teen becomes youngest woman to fly solo around the world
20/01/2022

Zara Rutherford, 19, has arrived back in Belgium after her five-month journey over 52 countries....
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Is Russia preparing to invade Ukraine? And other questions
20/01/2022

What you need to know about Russia's troop build-up along Ukraine's borders....
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The battle for Steaua Bucharest - an Eastern European giant at war with itself
20/01/2022

European Cup winners in 1986, Steaua Bucharest's story of decline is unlike any other. A bitter dispute has split the club in two....
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Ashling Murphy: Hundreds attend Cardiff vigil for runner
19/01/2022

"She was so young and she had so much to live for," says one woman at the vigil....
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Ukraine ambassador on Russia invasion fears: Assistance piling up
19/01/2022

Vadym Prystaiko speaks to BBC World amid mounting fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine....
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Dutch Covid rules: Museums and orchestras stage haircut protest
19/01/2022

The Dutch cultural sector takes on rules that keep museums and music venues shut but salons open....
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Ashling Murphy: Pressure grows for change after killing
19/01/2022

The Irish government is to publish a new strategy to combat violence against women....
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Is historic Rome villa the world's most valuable property?
18/01/2022

The BBC’s Rome correspondent Mark Lowen takes a look inside Villa Aurora, which failed to sell at auction....
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Countries welcoming US tourists back
18/01/2022

Once one of the world's most powerful travel documents, the might of the United States passport has been diminished during the pandemic. With US Covid-19 cases now past the 32.4 million mark, some nations continue to view vacationers warily even as more Americans get vaccinated. ...
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Why Europe's fight against the pandemic is about to get much more dangerous
14/12/2021

2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season
03/12/2021

Here is a look at the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season....
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The hotel designed for likes
23/12/2019

Are cell phone calls on airplane flights inevitable?
20/12/2019

Ah, holiday travel. Between huge crowds and weather delays, flying during this time of year is hectic. Now close your eyes and imagine the entire scenario with one additional annoyance: Loud talkers yammering into their cell phones at 35,000 feet....
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The best luxury bars in Budapest
20/12/2019

'Hamlet' in the skies? The story behind Taiwan's newest airline
18/12/2019

Debuting its first flights in January 2020, Taiwanese start-up STARLUX Airlines could be the first new player in 30 years to upend the island's duopoly aviation market. ...
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Copenhagen's new Metro is a thing of beauty
11/12/2019

In Copenhagen, traffic is usually caused by the two-wheel variety of transportation: the bicycle. ...
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They say he lived to be 168. Here's how
10/12/2019

There are a number of destinations around the world famed for the longevity of their residents. ...
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Budapest 's fine dining revolution
02/12/2019

Luxury atop one of the world's tallest hotels
02/09/2019

From traditional souks, mosques and UNESCO World Heritage sites, to futuristic skyscrapers, Baku, capital of Azerbaijan, offers an eclectic mix of old and new. ...
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This fire has been burning for 4,000 years
31/10/2018

"This fire has burned 4,000 years and never stopped," says Aliyeva Rahila. "Even the rain coming here, snow, wind -- it never stops burning."...
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Austrian lawmakers pass Europe's strictest Covid-19 vaccine mandate
23/01/2022

Austrian Parliament voted for European Union's strictest Covid-19 vaccine mandate on Thursday, making it compulsory for Austrian residents over the age of 18 to get the shot....
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UK foreign office says Kremlin is planning to install a pro-Russian leader in Ukraine
23/01/2022

The UK foreign office said in a Saturday statement it has information that the Russian government is planning to "install a pro-Russian leader in Kyiv as it considers whether to invade and occupy Ukraine."...
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Tracking Covid-19 vaccines in the US
23/01/2022

German navy chief resigns after suggesting Putin 'deserved respect'
23/01/2022

Pope Benedict XVI knew of abusive priests when he ran Munich archdiocese, investigators say
23/01/2022

Pope Benedict XVI knew about priests who abused children but failed to act when he was archbishop of Munich from 1977 to 1982, an inquest found Thursday, rejecting Benedict's long-standing denials in a damning judgment....
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A 75-year-old French adventurer has died attempting solo row across the Atlantic ocean
23/01/2022

23/01/2022

About 500 yards away from Russian-backed separatists, a group of Ukrainian soldiers waits for a fight it's sure is coming....
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Girl survives heavy snowstorm by hugging a dog, Russian state TV reports
23/01/2022

A 10-year-old girl survived a night in a heavy snowstorm in Russia by hugging a dog, according to Russian state TV and local media reports....
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Tensions are high on Ukraine's border with Russia. Here's what you need to know
23/01/2022

Tensions between Ukraine and Russia are at their highest in years, with a Russian troop build-up near the two nations' borders spurring fears that Moscow could launch an invasion....
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23/01/2022

US charges Belarusian officials for diverting flight carrying dissident journalist
23/01/2022

United States federal prosecutors charged four Belarus officials with piracy-related charges for diverting a RyanAir airplane mid-flight last year to arrest a journalist critical of the government....
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Woman narrowly survives push from platform in front of approaching train
23/01/2022

A man who pushed a woman in front of an approaching train at a Brussels metro station on Friday January 14 has been detained on suspicion of attempted manslaughter, according to prosecutors....
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Prince Andrew's Twitter account deleted, days after royal loses military titles and charities
23/01/2022

Prince Andrew's Twitter account has been deleted, days after the Queen stripped him of his honorary military titles and charities....
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Tensions are high on Ukraine's border with Russia. Here's what you need to know
23/01/2022

Tensions between Ukraine and Russia are at their highest in years, as a Russian troop build-up fuels fears over Moscow's intentions. Here's a breakdown of a complex situation....
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Biden reveals an uncomfortable truth about NATO's divide on Russian aggression in Ukraine
23/01/2022

US President Joe Biden's admission that Western allies are not entirely united on how they would respond to a "minor" Russian incursion into Ukraine has sparked an uproar in Kiev....
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Tracking Covid-19 cases in the US
23/01/2022

Czech anti-coronavirus vaccine folk singer dies after deliberately getting infected with Covid-19
23/01/2022

A Czech folk singer who was opposed to having a coronavirus vaccine has died after deliberately contracting the virus, according to her son....
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Russia says it would welcome another presidential call with Biden over Ukraine
23/01/2022

Russia would welcome another conversation between President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Joe Biden, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in a call with journalists on Thursday....
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U.S.

The standoff that created the 60-vote Senate
23/01/2022

Democrats failed spectacularly this week to change filibuster rules in the Senate....
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A Houston-area deputy who trained and mentored others was killed during a traffic stop, constable says
23/01/2022

A Texas deputy constable "was brutally murdered" during a traffic stop for no apparent reason, authorities said....
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Cities see large increases in carjackings during pandemic
23/01/2022

Carjackings have risen dramatically over the past two years in some of America's biggest cities. ...
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Finding love as a trans woman
23/01/2022

Trans woman Daniella McDonald had bad experiences dating men until she met Josh - but thinks attitudes are slowly changing....
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Kohl's, target of activist investors, gets a buyout offer
22/01/2022

The quest for control of Kohl's is heating up. ...
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Arnold Schwarzenegger involved in Los Angeles car crash
22/01/2022

The actor-politician was unhurt in the collision, as photos show a large SUV on top of other cars....
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Bitcoin value tumbles almost 50% since record November
22/01/2022

Bitcoin has lost almost half its value since its November high, with cryptocurrency prices continuing to plunge as major economies look to curb their growing popularity....
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Search for monkey missing after US motorway crash
22/01/2022

The monkey was being transported to a lab in Florida but escaped after the accident in Pennsylvania....
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Fans sue Universal Pictures over film without Ana de Armas
22/01/2022

The comedy Yesterday has the actress in the trailer, but not the movie itself - to the anger of fans....
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Videos show 'Stop the Steal' rally organizer saying he would work with extremist groups
22/01/2022

• Analysis: Donald Trump and Sean Hannity just had the most amazing exchange • Video: John King rebukes Trump for comments during Fox interview ...
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FBI: Brian Laundrie admitted to killing Gabby Petito
22/01/2022

Two Canadians shot dead at upscale Mexican resort
22/01/2022

The incident began as an argument among guests, one of whom was the gunman, at the hotel near Cancún....
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Hillary Clinton speaks with Afghan girl hiding from Taliban
22/01/2022

'Lama' tells the ex-US secretary of state what her life used to look like before the Taliban returned....
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Gen Z marchers praying for an end to US abortion
22/01/2022

The young activists are optimistic their movement's long-cherished goal may be within reach....
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Black lawmakers walk out as Mississippi Senate passes legislation described as a critical race theory bill
22/01/2022

Black members of Mississippi's Senate walked out of the chamber in protest Friday before a vote on a bill described as a prohibition on critical race theory on the state legislative calendar. ...
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A backpack containing a diaper, toys and children's clothes led police to a devastating discovery
21/01/2022

A Florida man has been charged with human smuggling after a US Border Patrol agent discovered two undocumented foreign nationals traveling with him in a van less than one mile south of the US-Canadian border in Minnesota, according to a criminal complaint filed by the US Department of Justice. ...
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Gabby Petito: Boyfriend of blogger 'responsible' for her murder
21/01/2022

Brian Laundrie admitted in a journal to killing Gabby Petito during a cross-country trip, says the FBI....
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Mother sues Meta and Snap over daughter's suicide
21/01/2022

A Connecticut woman alleges her daughter's "extreme" addiction to social media led to her death....
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US comic Louie Anderson dies aged 68
21/01/2022

The stand-up comedian appeared in films including Coming to America and Ferris Bueller's Day Off....
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US man found dead surrounded by deadly pythons and cobras
21/01/2022

A neighbour made the grim discovery after peering through his window....
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Peloton may be toast
21/01/2022

Peloton had a disastrous 2021. But as impossible as it may seem, the exercise equipment company is arguably off to an even worse start to 2022. ...
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American Airlines plane turns around mid-flight over mask row
21/01/2022

An American Airlines plane bound for London turns around because a passenger refused to wear a mask....
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George Floyd: Federal civil rights trial of three ex-officers begins
21/01/2022

Who are the three ex-Minneapolis officers accused of depriving the unarmed black man of his civil rights?...
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Mid-flight fake bomb plot ends in air piracy charge
21/01/2022

Prosecutors say the men reported a fake bomb threat to detain an opposition journalist in Minsk....
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Infant among four bodies found near US-Canada border
20/01/2022

Police say the group perished in freezing "endless fields, large snowdrifts and complete darkness"....
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'Pastor' arrested after disabled people found locked in his basement
20/01/2022

The man and his wife claimed they were operating a "personal care home" in the dead-bolted basement....
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Texas synagogue: How synagogues stay safe - and still welcoming
20/01/2022

The hostage crisis at Congregation Beth Israel has forced worshippers think about safety and faith....
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Capitol riot inquiry asks Ivanka Trump to voluntarily testify
20/01/2022

Congressional investigators believe she pressed her father to try to call off the rioters....
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Most Havana syndrome not caused by 'foreign powers'
20/01/2022

A mysterious illness striking US diplomats can usually be explained by natural causes, a report finds....
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Ukraine tension: President Zelensky hits back at Biden comments
20/01/2022

Its president bristles at suggestions a "minor" Russian attack may bring a weaker Western response....
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Americans assess President Biden's first year in office
20/01/2022

Only 42% of Americans approve of the president's performance. Here's what five voters told us....
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Biden questions if US midterm elections will be 'legit'
20/01/2022

Mr Biden casts doubt on election integrity as party rebels doom his voting overhaul agenda....
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Whirlwind dash through year one
20/01/2022

How did the US president do in his first 12 months in the White House?...
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Biden faces some tough questions
20/01/2022

‘The nicest questions.’ Here are some of Biden’s moments as he reads his report card to the press....
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Joe Biden one year on: Has the United States become ungovernable?
19/01/2022

A president who promised to unite the country is unable to bring his own party together....
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5G phones: How serious is the threat to US flights?
19/01/2022

Ten leading US airlines are warning that the expansion of 5G services could be disastrous....
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Joe Biden one year: How is he doing so far?
19/01/2022

Twelve months in, how is he doing? Here's a visual guide to the ups and downs of the Biden presidency....
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Mexico missing: 'If I find a body, I recover a piece of my son'
18/01/2022

With nearly 100,000 disappeared people in Mexico, families have taken on the search themselves....
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Timed Teaser: Who was Britney’s public row with?
17/01/2022

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!...
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Key moments: Dr Anthony Fauci and the pandemic
16/01/2022

After a viral hot mic moment, here's how Fauci's frustration has been building for the last two years....
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The puzzle of America's record Covid hospital rate
13/01/2022

Europe has fewer Covid patients in hospital now. Why are the US and Canada bucking the Omicron trend?...
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Can the 'Silver Fox' outwit Vladimir Putin?
12/01/2022

Wendy Sherman, a former social worker-turned-top US diplomat, is helping lead US-Russia talks....
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Children were 'fighting for their lives' in Bronx fire
11/01/2022

New Yorkers are still digesting the tragedy of the city's deadliest apartment blaze in three decades....
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Voting rights: Is this now Joe Biden's biggest headache?
11/01/2022

For many Democrats it's the number one issue but familiar roadblocks remain on road to reform....
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Near-miss for pilot saved from downed plane hit by train
10/01/2022

Dramatic video shows the rescue, moments before collision, after a plane landed on train tracks....
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Timed Teaser: What did Pope say about parenting?
10/01/2022

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!...
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Families seek justice for Iran plane crash victims
08/01/2022

Two years on, the families of downed flight PS752 victims are left without answers....
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BBC reporter covered by snow flurry while filming
08/01/2022

Laura Trevelyan's piece to camera in Washington DC is interrupted by a sudden white-out....
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Sidney Poitier: The actor who broke down Hollywood's racial barriers
07/01/2022

Sidney Poitier, the actor and director who helped break down Hollywood's racial barriers, dies aged 94....
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Capitol riot anniversary: What QAnon followers believe now
06/01/2022

Shedding a light on the followers of the QAnon conspiracy theory one year since the US Capitol riots....
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What Ahmaud Arbery's murder exposes about America
24/11/2021

Ahmaud Arbery died in a "modern-day lynching" - locals say the spectre of racism is always present....
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Kevin Strickland exonerated after 42 years in Missouri prison
23/11/2021

Kevin Strickland was arrested at age 18 and convicted of a triple murder he did not commit....
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Why Mexico is not prepared for the migrant caravan
18/11/2021

Thousands of migrants are travelling north, often expecting US entry will be easier than before....
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What are President Biden's challenges at the border?
17/11/2021

He has faced a spike in border crossings and criticism over deportations among other concerns....
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Life after deportation: 'Living the Mexican dream'
17/11/2021

The experience of being sent back to Mexico can be a daunting one, though it can also have an upside....
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The US city run by Muslim Americans
16/11/2021

Once a Polish enclave, Hamtramck, Michigan is now the first US city with an all-Muslim government....
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Inside the controversial US gunshot-detection firm
29/10/2021

BBC News has been given access to ShotSpotter, the controversial US technology company that detects gunshots....
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Charlottesville: Why are the ‘Unite the Right’ organisers on trial?
27/10/2021

Nine people injured at the 2017 far-right 'Unite the Right' rally in Virginia are suing organisers....
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Record high migrant detentions at US-Mexico border
23/10/2021

More than 1.7 million people were stopped in the past year, including 145,000 unaccompanied children....
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Minneapolis police 'hunted' protesters with rubber bullets
12/10/2021

An activist and former officer analyse video of Minneapolis police days after George Floyd's death....
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Deported Haitian migrants face uncertain future
04/10/2021

Deported Haitian migrants must now rebuild their lives in a crisis-hit nation they fled a decade ago....
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San Jose apologises for past racial discrimination against Chinese community
29/09/2021

San Jose, California, has formally apologised to the Chinese community for historic wrongs....
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Why are so many Haitians at the US-Mexico border?
24/09/2021

Thousands of migrants are at the Texas-Mexico border. Here's what we know about why they are coming....
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Haitian migrants at US border: 'We've been through 11 countries'
24/09/2021

Fiterson's hellish seven-year journey through 11 countries explains migrants' desperation at US border....
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Colombia: Migrants risking it all to cross Darien Gap
28/03/2021

It takes up to 20 days, and can be deadly – but everyday hundreds try to cross the border between Panama and Colombia....
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Mexico: Chasing an American dream
17/03/2021

Thousands of migrants from Central America are making an arduous journey to the US border....
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Canada 'Sixties Scoop': Indigenous survivors map out their stories
14/12/2020

Canada's "Sixties Scoop" saw thousands of indigenous children forcibly removed from their families....
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New Christmas campaign for Canadians held in China
10/12/2020

The campaign is based on efforts around a similar case involving a British journalist fifty years ago....
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New Brunswick outbreak: How a smalltown doctor became a Covid pariah
25/11/2020

After being labelled "patient zero", a small-town physician in Canada was shunned....
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Packers offering first free NFTs to ticket holders
23/01/2022

Milwaukee Street Angels bus destroyed by fire
23/01/2022

Federal help coming to 1 St. Louis hospital as others go without
23/01/2022

Man arrested for exposing himself
23/01/2022

10-year-old Nixa author publishes his first book
23/01/2022

Chicago police coming down hard on retail theft
23/01/2022

Family grateful as father recovers from shooting
23/01/2022

Man accused of leaving pipe bombs
23/01/2022

HPD releases video of man firing at officers
23/01/2022

Tributes pour in for Allentown's "Bubble Man"
23/01/2022

Police charge alleged shooting victim
23/01/2022

Rapper holds fundraiser for fire victim families
23/01/2022

Man charged for attacking officers
23/01/2022

Inauguration Day for new Kid Governor in CT
23/01/2022

Ambulance carrying patient skids off highway
23/01/2022

Viewing held for father, twins who died
23/01/2022

Family remember young Marine killed
23/01/2022

Police: Magruder student shot is out of surgery
23/01/2022

Churchville group gathers to learn more about proposed waste pit
23/01/2022

Middle East

IS prison break in Syria sparks days of clashes
23/01/2022

More than 100 people have been killed in the fighting between militants and Kurdish-led forces....
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Anoosheh Ashoori: Iranian-Briton starts hunger strike in prison
23/01/2022

Anoosheh Ashoori from London hopes the strike will bring attention to those being held in Iran....
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UN condemns deadly air strike on Yemen prison
22/01/2022

A Saudi-led coalition denies it struck a detention centre on Friday, killing more than 70 people....
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Yemen rebel attack on UAE challenges region
22/01/2022

A fatal drone and missile strike raises questions about the war and security across the Middle East....
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French tourist Benjamin Briere goes on trial in Iran for espionage
21/01/2022

Benjamin Brière was arrested in 2020 after flying a drone near the Iran-Turkmenistan border....
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UN defines Holocaust denial in new resolution
20/01/2022

All countries and social media companies are urged to help fight against anti-Semitism....
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Saudis warned of jail time for posting rumours after harassment claims
20/01/2022

Women fear being silenced over claims of sexual harassment after a concert was cancelled in Riyadh....
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Sheikh Jarrah: Israeli police evict Palestinians from East Jerusalem home
19/01/2022

Israeli police demolish the building in the sensitive Sheikh Jarrah area after a two-day stand-off....
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Countries welcoming US tourists back
18/01/2022

Syria's Al-Khatib prison was like hell, says survivor
13/01/2022

Wassim Mukdad speaks about his time in the Damascus jail known as "Hell on Earth"....
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Families seek justice for Iran plane crash victims
08/01/2022

Two years on, the families of downed flight PS752 victims are left without answers....
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What does future warfare look like? It's here already
30/12/2021

There's one area where the West is falling dangerously behind Russia and China - hypersonic missiles....
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Jordan MPs fighting in parliament session live-streamed on local television
28/12/2021

The argument began as the chamber debated constitutional reforms, including gender equality....
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Crocodiles turn on humans amid Iran water crisis
28/12/2021

The creatures are attacking as their habitats shrink, a grim side-effect of Iran's water shortages....
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Israeli 'psychic' Uri Geller still baffling fans at 75
26/12/2021

Now wowing visitors at his museum, the famous spoon bender recalls his rise from poverty to stardom....
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Uri Geller: The celebrity who owes his success to spoons
26/12/2021

Self-proclaimed Israel psychic Uri Geller recalls how he made spoon-bending famous across the world....
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Saudi entertainment boom raises harassment fears
21/12/2021

As festivals become a familiar sight in the kingdom, some women say they do not feel safe to attend....
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In pictures: Israel hands seized relics to Egypt
09/12/2021

The haul includes figurines of ancient queens, hieroglyphic inscriptions and burial offerings....
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Growing up in Iran: Every morning we had to chant ‘Death to America’
09/12/2021

Iranian Rana Rahimpour moved to the UK as a young journalist and is now unable to return home for fear of arrest....
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The Palestinian jailbreak that rocked Israel
06/12/2021

The search for six Palestinian fugitives from an Israeli prison unearths a story of dispossession, violence and bitter division in a fractured region....
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2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season
03/12/2021

Here is a look at the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season....
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Israel begins fourth Covid-19 dose vaccine rollout for people 60 and over as Omicron cases surge
23/01/2022

Israel is to begin rolling out a fourth dose of the coronavirus vaccine with immediate effect for people ages 60 and over, medical workers and people with suppressed immune systems, the Prime Minister's Office announced Tuesday, following a recommendation from the country's panel of coronavirus expe...
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Ibrahim al-Jaafari Fast Facts
23/01/2022

Read CNN's Ibrahim al-Jaafari Fast Facts and learn more about the life of the foreign minister and former prime minister of Iraq....
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How this fitness gear startup made a name for itself
23/01/2022

Dubai startup Squatwolf has become a global brand, helped by its digital marketing strategy....
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In Dubai, city of skyscrapers, a company is building modular homes
23/01/2022

Dubai-based LINQ makes modular homes that can be shipped and assembled anywhere in the world....
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How greed fueled Lebanon's deadly milk and medicine shortage
23/01/2022

Iran nuclear talks to restart after 'disappointing' pause
23/01/2022

Iran nuclear talks to resume in Vienna on December 27, European negotiator welcomes eighth round...
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Palestinian family home demolished in sensitive East Jerusalem neighborhood
23/01/2022

A Palestinian family has been removed from their home in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in East Jerusalem in an overnight operation carried out by Israeli police....
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Tracking Covid-19 vaccines in the US
23/01/2022

UK Royal Navy seizes more than $20 million worth of drugs in Gulf of Oman
23/01/2022

Saudi-led coalition denies targeting Yemeni detention center after airstrikes kill dozens
23/01/2022

The coalition led by Saudi Arabia fighting in Yemen denied that it deliberately targeted a detention center in airstrikes on Friday that killed dozens and caused a nationwide internet blackout....
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Deadly ISIS prison break attempt fuels fears of the group's resurgence
23/01/2022

At least seven fighters from the US-allied Syrian Democratic Forces were killed when ISIS attempted to break thousands of its fighters out of a Syrian prison on Thursday, an attack underlining concerns the terror group could be quietly resurging....
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Airstrikes kill 70 people and knock out internet in Yemen
23/01/2022

At least 70 people were killed and more than 130 injured when an airstrike hit a detention center in Yemen on Friday, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said, as the Saudi-led coalition continued to ramp up its deadly offensive on rebels in the war-torn nation....
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Israeli officials deny report that police are using cellphone spying software on citizens without court approval
23/01/2022

Israeli officials are denying parts of a report that says they used NSO hacking software Pegasus to spy on civilians -- including leaders of protest movements -- without the required legal permissions....
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The world's smallest leopard is clinging to life in the mountains of Oman
23/01/2022

Fewer than 200 Arabian leopards live in the wild. Conservationists are working to protect the largest population, in Oman's Jabal Samhan Nature Reserve, to ensure the species has a future in the region....
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23/01/2022

Fewer than 200 adult Arabian leopards are left in the wild, meaning conservationists in Jabal Samhan Nature Reserve monitor the area's population via camera traps....
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Three children killed as temperatures plummet in Syria, Lebanon and Jordan
23/01/2022

Three Syrian children have died, with hundreds of thousands of people "at great risk" following heavy winter storms in Syria and neighboring countries, according to humanitarian organization CARE....
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A drone attack in Abu Dhabi could mark a dangerous turning point for the Middle East
23/01/2022

A deadly drone attack in the heart of the United Arab Emirates' capital has thrust the Middle East into uncharted waters at a time when the region's leaders have sought to heal years-long rifts....
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23/01/2022

Netanyahu negotiating possible corruption case plea deal to safeguard political career, sources say
23/01/2022

For years, former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called his ongoing corruption trial a "witch hunt" and an "attempted coup." Now, his team is discussing a possible plea deal with prosecutors, two sources tell CNN....
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Saudi led-coalition launches airstrikes on Yemeni capital after deadly Houthi drone strike in Abu Dhabi
23/01/2022

The Saudi led-coalition fighting in Yemen launched airstrikes on the Yemeni capital on Monday, shortly after Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a deadly drone attack in the United Arab Emirates....
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Lebanon's soul has been eviscerated by its financial crisis. Not even the children want to play
23/01/2022

Beirut feels both familiar and utterly foreign. In the Beirut of today people go through the motions and the energy that once made the city vibrant has dissipated. It had an energy of being alive, and that's all gone....
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Jordanian lawmakers trade punches in Parliament amid heated discussion on women's rights
23/01/2022

Chaos erupted in Jordan's Parliament on Tuesday, with lawmakers throwing punches at each other after a discussion on a constitutional amendment that would afford greater rights to women got heated....
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This Dubai restaurant is using tech to stop seafood fraud
23/01/2022

Fraudulent mislabeling of seafood is a widespread problem, but technology can help bring transparency to the seafood industry. In Dubai, beachfront restaurant Rockfish has partnered with online marketplace Seafood Souq to make sure their offerings are traceable and sustainable....
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Dubai's virtual waiter startup sees a surge in demand during the Covid-19 pandemic
23/01/2022

The Opaala platform, which allows customers to order and pay in restaurants through their smart phones, can also track the preferences of individual diners and create bespoke menus for them....
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Thousands of cranes killed by bird flu in Israel
23/01/2022

An outbreak of avian flu has killed more than 5,000 migratory cranes in Israel, prompting authorities to declare a popular nature reserve off-limits to visitors and warn of a possible egg shortage as poultry birds are culled as a precaution....
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Iraq's supreme court ratifies contested election results
23/01/2022

The results pave the way for Moqtada al-Sadr -- a firebrand cleric opposed to both Iranian and US influence in Iraq -- to decide the fate of the current prime minister....
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The Middle East is stuck in the crosshairs of a worsening US-China rivalry
23/01/2022

As 2021 grinds to an end and as a whirlwind of diplomacy picks up speed, a new geopolitical fault-line has appeared -- the Middle East is becoming a political and economic battleground for the US and China....
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Israel announces plan to double Golan Heights population, drawing Syria condemnation
23/01/2022

Israel said on Sunday that it intends to double the population of the contested area of the Golan Heights in the coming years, drawing the ire of the Syrian government....
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Asia

One Briton dead and another injured in Thailand
23/01/2022

Marcus Evans, 49, was killed in western Thailand in the early hours of Saturday, local police said....
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Covid: New Zealand PM Ardern cancels wedding amid Omicron wave
23/01/2022

New restrictions are set to be introduced after nine Omicron cases were confirmed in the country....
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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam defends Covid hamster cull
22/01/2022

Carrie Lam says the priority is to control the rise in cases partly caused by an outbreak in pet hamsters....
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Kiribati goes into first lockdown after Covid flight cases
22/01/2022

Until last week, the remote island nation of Kiribati had recorded just two Covid cases....
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Thich Nhat Hanh: 'Father of mindfulness' Buddhist monk dies aged 95
22/01/2022

Thich Nhat Hanh, who set up meditation centres around the world, died on Saturday in Vietnam....
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Udupi hijab issue: The Indian girls fighting to wear hijab in college
22/01/2022

Six Muslim students say they are not being allowed to attend classes because they wear headscarves....
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Ros Atkins On... China's zero-Covid dilemma
22/01/2022

Ros Atkins examines China's Covid elimination strategy, while others are learning to live with the virus....
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Afghan women taken from their homes after speaking out
21/01/2022

The BBC searches for an Afghan woman removed from her home after protesting against Taliban rule....
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Tonga: Survivor tells of sea escape from tsunami-struck island
21/01/2022

Lisala Folau says he swam for more than a day, clinging to a log at sea, to survive the tsunami....
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Australian Open: Naomi Osaka out to Amanda Anisimova, Ashleigh Barty wins in Melbourne
21/01/2022

Defending champion Naomi Osaka is out of the Australian Open after losing in the third round to American opponent Amanda Anisimova....
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Tonga: Zero-Covid island nation fears aid could bring in virus
21/01/2022

Efforts are underway to deliver humanitarian supplies with the minimum risk of infection....
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Tonga's 'Aquaman' survives 27 hours at sea after tsunami
21/01/2022

A 57-year-old Tongan man being hailed a real-life Aquaman for surviving 27 hours at sea after Saturday's devastating tsunami struck his island said he went under nine times before latching onto a log and making it to safety....
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Samsung pulls ad with drag queen after backlash
21/01/2022

The ad, which showed a Muslim mother expressing support for her drag queen son, was criticised online....
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Tonga volcano: Biblical disaster shakes most Mormon nation in the world
21/01/2022

Tonga is the world's most Mormon nation and the Church is playing a key role after the volcanic eruption....
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Kazakhstan unrest: 'If you protest again, we'll kill you'
21/01/2022

Activists in Kazakhstan say they are being arrested and beaten as police crack down after unrest....
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Franco Mulakkal: Hundreds write to Kerala nun who lost rape case against bishop
21/01/2022

Critics have called the acquittal of powerful Bishop Franco Mulakkal a 'miscarriage of justice'....
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Why an OnlyFans creator could go to jail for posting nudes
21/01/2022

Titus Low is one of Singapore's most successful OnlyFans creators - but now he might find himself in jail....
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The radio station bringing worried Tongans together
21/01/2022

A community broadcaster in Brisbane, Australia, is bringing information and support following the tsunami....
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Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati: Who is the arrested Hindu priest?
20/01/2022

Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati is a polarising figure who has often made headlines for anti-Muslim rhetoric....
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The women facing rape threats and abuses on Clubhouse
19/01/2022

The women say right-wing trolls in India targeted them for criticising Narendra Modi and his government....
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Winter Olympics 2022: China sells Xinjiang as a winter sports hub
19/01/2022

Many foreign firms hoping to ride the Olympics boom are investing heavily in the troubled region....
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Tonga tsunami: Before and after eruption
18/01/2022

Satellite and aerial images show impact of eruption of underwater volcano near Tonga island chain....
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Countries welcoming US tourists back
18/01/2022

Collarwali: Remembering India’s ‘super mum’ tigress
18/01/2022

Charismatic Collarwali played a key role in boosting tiger numbers and made her sanctuary famous....
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Travel to Japan during Covid-19: What you need to know
17/01/2022

If you're planning a trip to Japan, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the global coronavirus pandemic....
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Why satellites are key to understanding Pacific volcano
17/01/2022

When the huge eruption happened over the weekend, a fleet of spacecraft overhead gathered key data....
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North Korea fires missiles again amid unusual flurry of tests
17/01/2022

It has conducted four launches in two weeks - an unusual frequency for this time of the year....
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Virat Kohli: Why quitting was the only option for ‘cornered’ captain
17/01/2022

Sports writer Suresh Menon reflects on the career of Indian Test cricket's most successful captain....
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Colombo Port City: A new Dubai or a Chinese enclave?
17/01/2022

China is helping Sri Lanka build a new city to rival global offshore centres. Who will it benefit?...
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2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season
03/12/2021

Here is a look at the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season....
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Sri Lanka reopens borders to international travelers
22/01/2021

The island nation of Sri Lanka is now open to tourists from all countries....
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Singapore Airlines plans for a fully vaccinated crew
19/01/2021

Singapore's national carrier is hoping to become the world's first airline to get all of its crew members vaccinated against Covid-19....
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China debuts 620 kph train prototype
18/01/2021

China has revealed a prototype for a new high-speed Maglev train that is capable of reaching speeds of 620 kilometers (385 miles) per hour....
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Self-driving robotaxis are taking off in China
08/12/2020

The world has been inching toward fully autonomous cars for years. In China, one company just got even closer to making it a reality....
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A Shanghai building 'walks' to a new location
04/11/2020

Shanghai residents passing through the city's eastern Huangpu district in October might have stumbled upon an unusual sight: a "walking" building....
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This 'edible' plastic bag alternative could save Nara's sacred deer
21/10/2020

A local entrepreneur in the Japanese tourist destination of Nara has developed an alternative to plastic shopping bags, to protect the town's sacred deer....
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The battle to save Sri Lanka's leopards
16/01/2020

Having endured a bloody civil war from 1983 until 2009, Sri Lanka is now at peace and developing rapidly. That's good news for the country as a whole, but the island nation's leopards are under threat. ...
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Wildlife is flourishing around Fukushima
08/01/2020

Nearly a decade after Japan's Fukushima nuclear disaster, researchers have discovered that wildlife is thriving in the areas evacuated by humans, despite radiological contamination. ...
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Tracking Covid-19 cases in the US
23/01/2022

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern cancels wedding plans due to Omicron surge
23/01/2022

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Sunday revealed she has canceled her wedding as the country continues to curb a new wave of Omicron cases....
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Tracking Covid-19 vaccines in the US
23/01/2022

Pakistani convicted murderer takes top school score, wins scholarship
23/01/2022

Afghanistan earthquake kills at least 22 people
23/01/2022

An earthquake rocked western Afghanistan on Monday, killing more than 20 people and destroying hundreds of homes, local authorities said....
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Thich Nhat Hanh, Buddhist monk and peace activist, dies at 95
23/01/2022

Thich Nhat Hanh, a prominent Vietnamese Buddhist monk, peace activist and leading voice in opposition to the Vietnam War, has died at Tu Hieu Temple in Hue, Vietnam. He was 95....
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Death of horse tripped on South Korean drama set prompts outcry
23/01/2022

South Korea's public broadcaster has apologized over the death last year of a horse that was tripped during the filming of a stunt, in a case that has sparked outcry from animal rights advocates....
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Tongan man survives 27 hours at sea after tsunami
23/01/2022

Hong Kong plans to cull 2,000 hamsters over Covid fears. Pet owners are outraged
23/01/2022

Hong Kong will euthanize about 2,000 hamsters and other small animals after a pet store worker and several rodents tested positive for coronavirus, as the city pursues an uncompromising zero-Covid strategy two years into the pandemic....
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US Navy challenges Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea
23/01/2022

A United States Navy guided missile destroyer challenged Chinese claims of sovereignty in and around islands in the South China Sea on Thursday, with a Navy statement saying such claims violate international law and "pose a serious threat to the freedom of the seas."...
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First contactless aid flights arrive in disaster-hit Tonga
23/01/2022

The first contactless aid flights arrived in disaster-hit Tonga on Thursday, as the coronavirus-free Pacific island nation takes precautions to keep the virus out of its borders in the wake of a devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami....
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Tonga faces 'unprecedented disaster' as New Zealand warns of further eruptions
23/01/2022

A massive volcanic eruption and tsunami near Tonga caused "an unprecedented disaster," the Pacific nation's leader said Tuesday, as New Zealand warned of further eruptions that may complicate the delivery of aid to remote islands where communications are down....
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North Korea says it will reconsider its moratorium on nuclear and long-range missile tests
23/01/2022

North Korea said it will bolster its defense against the United States and evaluate "restarting all temporally suspended activities," according to state media KCNA on Thursday....
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A new species of tarantula discovered by Thai YouTube star
23/01/2022

The previously unknown type of tarantula was discovered in Thailand by a YouTube star. It lives exclusively in the hollowed stems of bamboo plants, surprising scientists....
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23/01/2022

Bacteria help pandas get the most out of being picky eaters, study says
23/01/2022

Pandas are famously picky eaters. They only consume bamboo -- a poor quality diet low in fat....
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First images of disaster-hit Tonga show entire communities covered in thick ash
23/01/2022

A thick layer of ash covering entire island communities can be seen in the first images of disaster-hit Tonga to emerge following what experts believe to be the world's biggest volcanic eruption in more than 30 years....
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Here's what we know about the massive Pacific eruption and tsunami
23/01/2022

The eruption of an underwater volcano near Tonga on Saturday was likely the biggest recorded anywhere on the planet in more than 30 years, according to experts....
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Travel

Enormous superyacht squeezes under Dutch bridges
21/01/2022

In a series of incredible images, the 80-meter superyacht is seen being carefully transported through narrow locks and under bridges to the northern Netherlands port city of Harlingen, where it will undergo sea trials and outfitting....
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Negative Covid test, no close contact: How I ended up at a Hong Kong government quarantine camp
21/01/2022

When I first stepped onto a plane departing from Hong Kong to visit my family in the United States for the holidays, I knew my return trip to the city wasn't going to be easy. But I never expected a new coronavirus variant to appear and that I'd be sent to the city's government quarantine camp as a ...
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American Airlines flight bound for London turns around mid-flight over mask rule compliance
21/01/2022

An American Airlines passenger plane bound for London turned around mid-flight due to a mask-related disruption on Wednesday....
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Rare snow and hailstorms cover Saudi desert
20/01/2022

Unusual wintry weather has transformed the deserts of Saudi Arabia into a white landscape, drawing crowds of locals eager to experience the rare sight....
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One campground at Yosemite is so wildly popular that they're trying a lottery this year
20/01/2022

Sometimes, it's tough being popular. Just look at the National Park Service. Record numbers of pandemic-weary visitors have shown up at many national parks during the pandemic....
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Teen pilot Zara Rutherford becomes youngest woman to fly the world solo
20/01/2022

The 19-year-old lands at Flanders Airport in Kortrijk, Belgium, completing an epic 41-country journey spanning over 52,000 kilometers, and broke two Guinness World Records in the process....
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World's first 'winery airline' to launch in New Zealand
20/01/2022

New Zealand wine company Invivo will begin operating a route from the North Island of Auckland to Queenstown, in the South Island later this year, with its debut flight taking off within the next few months. ...
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Tripadvisor's most popular world destination for 2022 is ...
19/01/2022

Tripadvisor says a 20th-century fishing village that' has boomed into a 21st-century global hot spot for high-end travel is its most popular destination in the world for 2022....
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Indonesia names new capital, approving shift from Jakarta
18/01/2022

Indonesia has named its new capital Nusantara, as lawmakers approve the shift from Jakarta to Kalimantan -- a jungle-covered area on the east of Borneo island....
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The best ever A380 airline stunts
18/01/2022

Incredible new photos show a woman in Emirates flight attendant uniform perched on the spire of the Burj Khalifa as an Airbus A380 flies past, but it's not the first time the superjumbo has been used for a publicity stunt....
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The countries welcoming US tourists now -- and some resources for your visit
18/01/2022

Throughout the pandemic, US passport holders have seen an ever-morphing list of international travel options. ...
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7 stunning new Maldives resorts to visit in 2022
18/01/2022

It's the definitive escape for celebrities, honeymooners and families, all intent on kicking back in a picture-perfect paradise. ...
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Watch these horses jump through 'purifying' fire
17/01/2022

Spain's "Las Luminarias" festival has returned for the first time since the pandemic began, according to Reuters. About 100 horses leaped through bonfires, following a yearly ancient tradition....
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Hawaii governor considering Covid boosters as part of state's travel rules
17/01/2022

Hawaii may soon require travelers arriving from other US states and territories to have a Covid booster shot if they want to travel to the islands without quarantine or testing requirements....
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