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North Korea crisis: UN political chief in rare visit to Pyongyang

Jeffrey Feltman's visit to Pyongyang is the first by a United Nations senior official in six years. More >> http://ift.tt/2Byw8C2
12/5/20171 minute, 45 seconds
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Jerusalem: New warnings on US shift on city status

France is the latest nation to warn Donald Trump against recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital. More >> http://ift.tt/2zQA8gA
12/5/20173 minutes, 6 seconds
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Ocean plastic a 'planetary crisis' - UN

Life in the seas risks irreparable damage from the ever-increasing tide of plastic waste, the UN's head of oceans has warned. More >> http://ift.tt/2jMZ568
12/5/20176 minutes, 24 seconds
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Bryan Singer: Director fired from Freddie Mercury film

The film, titled Bohemian Rhapsody, will tell the story of the late Queen frontman's life. More >> http://ift.tt/2A2sfZU
12/5/20171 minute, 36 seconds
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Supreme court backs Trump travel ban

US Supreme Court allows President Trump's travel ban on six mainly Muslim countries to go fully into effect. More >> http://ift.tt/2ANFpcE
12/4/201727 seconds
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Trump shrinks Utah monuments angering environmentalists

Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante monuments are to be significantly reduced. More >> http://ift.tt/2A32yIJ
12/4/20172 minutes, 57 seconds
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Nelson Mandela funeral: 'Millions misspent'

Money earmarked for schools and hospitals was used for commemorative T-shirts, a report says. More >> http://ift.tt/2ATI2Kw
12/4/20172 minutes, 41 seconds
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UK and EU 'appear close to Brexit breakthrough'

The UK and EU seem to be close to agreement on key issues - including the Northern Ireland border. More >> http://ift.tt/2A0TZ13
12/4/20177 minutes, 50 seconds
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Shashi Kapoor, Bollywood legend, dies at 79

The veteran actor starred in major Bollywood hits as well as several British and US films. More >> http://ift.tt/2iJVlpg
12/4/20172 minutes, 47 seconds
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Trump obscene remarks were real - TV host Billy Bush

Billy Bush confirms hearing the current US president boast in 2005 about groping women. More >> http://ift.tt/2AKmMGx
12/4/20172 minutes, 14 seconds
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Former Yemen leader Saleh 'killed'

Houthi rebels claim the former Yemen President Ali Abdullah Saleh has been killed in fighting in Sanaa. More >> http://ift.tt/2ALQWJK
12/4/20171 minute, 1 second
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Russia-Trump: President criticised for attacking FBI

Leading politicians have criticised his weekend tweets about the FBI and Russia investigation. More >> http://ift.tt/2Bxts7O
12/4/20174 minutes, 10 seconds
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Yemen war: Saudi-led warplanes strike Sanaa as rebels clash

Aid workers say the violence in Yemen's capital has left civilians trapped inside their homes. More >> http://ift.tt/2jcX43p
12/4/20173 minutes, 45 seconds
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Taiwan rainbow 'lasts record-breaking nine hours'

Taiwan's Chinese Culture University says the phenomenon breaks the record held by the UK. More >> http://ift.tt/2jcLBkt
12/4/20173 minutes, 1 second
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Spain Catalonia: Four separatist politicians to stay in jail

A Madrid judge releases six Catalan separatist politicians but two must stay behind bars. More >> http://ift.tt/2zJJsD5
12/4/20171 minute, 33 seconds
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Malta arrests eight over blogger murder

Prominent blogger Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed in a bomb attack which shocked the nation. More >> http://ift.tt/2jcR0bj
12/4/201752 seconds
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North Korea missile 'seen by Cathay Pacific airline crew'

A Cathay Pacific flight over Japan spotted what they believe was the missile exploding on re-entry. More >> http://ift.tt/2A1EcPg
12/4/20171 minute, 53 seconds
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UK foreign aid money 'diverted to extremists' in Syria

A foreign aid scheme is suspended by the government, after a BBC Panorama investigation. More >> http://ift.tt/2jHqnL6
12/4/20176 minutes, 18 seconds
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India doctors fired for mistakenly declaring newborn dead

The hospital which employed the doctors said the "strict action" was taken after an initial inquiry. More >> http://ift.tt/2jaXR4P
12/4/20171 minute, 36 seconds
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Australia same-sex marriage: MP proposes in parliament

Tim Wilson's moving digression - a reaffirmation - came amid debate on legalising same-sex marriage. More >> http://ift.tt/2nome3S
12/4/20172 minutes, 4 seconds
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Jordan urges US not to recognise Jerusalem as Israel capital

Speculation mounts that Donald Trump may recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital, angering Arab states. More >> http://ift.tt/2iLNN5s
12/4/20173 minutes, 23 seconds
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Argentina sub crew's families hold protest over end of search

The families of the crew of the San Juan say they want a search and rescue operation to continue. More >> http://ift.tt/2Apw7Ts
12/4/20172 minutes, 2 seconds
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Honduras presidential election vote recount begins

The opposition is boycotting the process because it wants a much wider recount. More >> http://ift.tt/2nmGXVq
12/4/20171 minute, 24 seconds
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Former Egyptian PM gives TV interview, denying he was kidnapped

The family of Ahmed Shafiq had voiced fears he was kidnapped after returning to Cairo. More >> http://ift.tt/2nmWy7D
12/3/20172 minutes, 27 seconds
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Potsdam bomb 'was attempt to extort' from DHL shipping company

A bomb found at a Christmas market in Germany on Friday was an attempt to extort from DHL. More >> http://ift.tt/2kn5LvK
12/3/20171 minute, 22 seconds
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Russia-Trump: President hits out at FBI over Russia inquiry

In a Twitter tirade, the president issues a fresh denial that he tried to obstruct FBI investigation. More >> http://ift.tt/2BFghm5
12/3/20174 minutes, 15 seconds
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Afghan leader Ashraf Ghani apologises for headscarf remark

Ashraf Ghani says his comments about the traditional headscarf have been misinterpreted. More >> http://ift.tt/2AGlbBz
12/3/20172 minutes, 24 seconds
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ABC's Brian Ross suspended for erroneous report on Flynn plea deal

An erroneous ABC report on Michael Flynn and the Russia inquiry sent stock market shares tumbling. More >> http://ift.tt/2AGVAZe
12/3/20173 minutes, 22 seconds
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India v Sri Lanka Test match halted by smog in Delhi

Sri Lanka's players take to wearing masks to combat the smog pollution disrupting the third Test against India in Delhi. More >> http://ift.tt/2ibAebv
12/3/20171 minute, 32 seconds
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North Korea: US in race to address threat, says HR McMaster

National security adviser HR McMaster says North Korea is the "greatest immediate threat to the US". More >> http://ift.tt/2Atywed
12/3/20173 minutes, 49 seconds
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South Korea boat collision leaves 13 dead

A fishing boat overturns after colliding with a 336-tonne tanker off the South Korean coast. More >> http://ift.tt/2icXlCy
12/3/20171 minute, 55 seconds
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Metropolitan Opera investigates sex abuse claims against James Levine

The New York opera house says its is "deeply disturbed" by claims against conductor James Levine. More >> http://ift.tt/2jajq5H
12/3/20172 minutes, 25 seconds
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UK social mobility board quits in protest

Ex-Labour minister chairman says there is "little hope" the current government can make progress. More >> http://ift.tt/2AFqQYu
12/3/20174 minutes, 12 seconds
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Yemen conflict: Saudi-led coalition welcomes Saleh talks offer

Ex-President Ali Abdullah Saleh, whose forces are fighting the alliance, has offered to hold talks. More >> http://ift.tt/2iFRLg7
12/2/20172 minutes, 58 seconds
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Flynn's Russia dealings were lawful, says Trump

President Trump says ex-aide Michael Flynn's dealings with Russia in December were lawful but he was fired for lying. More >> http://ift.tt/2AEAcDQ
12/2/20174 minutes, 51 seconds
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Egyptian lawyer jailed for saying women in ripped jeans should be raped

Nabih al-Wahsh said it was a "national duty" to rape and harass women who wear ripped jeans. More >> http://ift.tt/2ABChQX
12/2/20171 minute, 48 seconds
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Yemen: ex-President Saleh offers talks to Saudi-led coalition

Ali Abdullah Saleh says he may "turn the page" if coalition forces lift a blockade and stop attacks. More >> http://ift.tt/2ABHdFz
12/2/20171 minute, 59 seconds
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Australian MP Barnaby Joyce wins back seat after dual citizenship row

Barnaby Joyce, forced to step aside over dual citizenship, wins his seat back in a fresh election. More >> http://ift.tt/2nlMSKt
12/2/20171 minute, 52 seconds
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Israel targets Syrian military base - Syrian state TV

Syria says Israel attacked an army position outside Damascus and two missiles were destroyed. More >> http://ift.tt/2iagLbs
12/2/20171 minute, 44 seconds
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US Senate passes sweeping tax overhaul bill

The biggest tax overhaul since the 1980s is passed amid warnings it will worsen the budget deficit. More >> http://ift.tt/2iaEl7Z
12/2/20173 minutes, 41 seconds
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Honduras election: Fresh delays after opposition demands recount

The main opposition candidate seeks a recount of 5,000 ballot boxes as an election dispute deepens. More >> http://ift.tt/2nkGDGR
12/2/20172 minutes, 14 seconds
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Hawaii dusts off nuclear attack warning siren

The US state resumes monthly tests of a wailing siren amid growing tension with North Korea. More >> http://ift.tt/2zHAgiI
12/2/20171 minute, 48 seconds
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Slobodan Praljak suicide: War criminal took 'cyanide' in Hague court

Results of a preliminary post mortem indicate that Slobodan Praljak drank potassium cyanide. More >> http://ift.tt/2nkCNgR
12/1/201746 seconds
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Reza Zarrab case: Turkey seizes assets of trader in US trial

The trader has told a US court that Turkey's president backed sanction-breaking deals with Iran. More >> http://ift.tt/2Bqqim0
12/1/20173 minutes, 27 seconds
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Actors rehearsing 'Jihad' play cause security scare in France

The actors were overheard saying 'Jihad' and 'bombings' as they rehearsed on a train. More >> http://ift.tt/2AoEOLM
12/1/20171 minute, 57 seconds
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Potsdam police find explosives near Christmas market

A controlled explosion is carried out on a device sent to a pharmacy near Potsdam Christmas market. More >> http://ift.tt/2BrI4Wl
12/1/201740 seconds
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Flynn charged for 'making false statement'

Trump's ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn charged with making false statement to FBI in January More >> http://ift.tt/2i7fjq4
12/1/201758 seconds
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Turkey seeks arrest of ex-CIA officer Fuller over coup plot

Graham Fuller has links to "coup mastermind" Gulen, Turkey's chief prosecutor alleges. More >> http://ift.tt/2jAa96v
12/1/201751 seconds
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Pope Francis uses term Rohingya in Bangladesh meeting

Francis refers to the Muslim refugees directly for the first time on his Asian trip. More >> http://ift.tt/2noT7NV
12/1/20171 minute, 22 seconds
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US delays ban on 'unsafe' cluster bombs

Older munitions with higher rates of failing to explode had been due to be phased out in 2019. More >> http://ift.tt/2AwpC1W
12/1/20172 minutes, 34 seconds
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Pakistan attack: 'Heavy gunfire' heard at Peshawar training centre

Heavy gunfire heard as gunmen attack a training institute in Peshawar, Pakistan - reports. More >> http://ift.tt/2AuglaG
12/1/20171 minute, 10 seconds
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Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa gives key cabinet jobs to military figures

President Emmerson Mnangagwa appoints senior military figures to high-profile positions in new cabinet. More >> http://ift.tt/2BqKGDT
12/1/20172 minutes, 39 seconds
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Japan's Emperor Akihito to abdicate in April 2019

The timing of his abdication, the first in more than two centuries, has been a topic of debate in Japan. More >> http://ift.tt/2Amg46W
12/1/20171 minute, 42 seconds
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Tesla mega-battery in Australia activated

The world's biggest lithium ion battery was installed to help solve electricity problems. More >> http://ift.tt/2Ah6mVE
12/1/20171 minute, 55 seconds
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Reza Zarrab case: Gold trader implicates Turkish president Erdogan

A gold trader tells a US court that President Erdogan approved sanction-breaking deals with Iran. More >> http://ift.tt/2BzAPwf
12/1/20172 minutes, 40 seconds
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Rex Tillerson: White House dismisses reports of replacement

President Trump's spokeswoman rejects reports he will soon be replaced by CIA chief Mike Pompeo. More >> http://ift.tt/2ArQj7V
11/30/20176 minutes, 36 seconds
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Argentina ends missing sub 'rescue mission'

Argentina's navy says hope of rescuing 44 crew on a missing submarine has gone, but efforts to find vessel continue. More >> http://ift.tt/2i4jlPU
11/30/20171 minute, 14 seconds
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Kim Jong-nam killing: Regime critic carried 'antidote'

A toxicology report shows the bottled contained a substance used to combat nerve agents. More >> http://ift.tt/2iqZbDC
11/30/20172 minutes, 3 seconds
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White House 'has plan to replace Tillerson'

The White House is discussing a plan to replace Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with CIA chief Mike Pompeo - US media. More >> http://ift.tt/2irNuN6
11/30/20171 minute, 15 seconds
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Ukraine 'father of deceased' sets off courtroom grenades

The explosion has killed the man and injured the three suspects of murdering his son, reports say. More >> http://ift.tt/2ApQmRw
11/30/20171 minute, 41 seconds
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Matt Lauer: Sacked US TV news anchor says he's 'truly sorry'

The sacked co-host of NBC's Today programme said he was "ashamed" over misconduct allegations. More >> http://ift.tt/2j4jbJj
11/30/20171 minute, 42 seconds
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North Korea: Russia accuses US of goading Kim Jong-un

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov rejects US calls to cut ties with the North over its weapons tests. More >> http://ift.tt/2iro42g
11/30/20174 minutes, 18 seconds
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Pope begins key Bangladesh visit

The issue of Muslim Rohingya refugees will continue to dominate, as Francis arrives from Myanmar. More >> http://ift.tt/2AkDqKd
11/30/20172 minutes, 40 seconds
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Praljak: Police investigate Hague trial suicide

They want to establish how a war criminal managed to smuggle poison into court to kill himself. More >> http://ift.tt/2k7Bv7I
11/30/20173 minutes, 44 seconds
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Mulan: Disney casts Chinese actress Liu Yifei in lead role

It follows several Hollywood "whitewashing" controversies where white actors were cast in Asian roles. More >> http://ift.tt/2j46JJP
11/30/20172 minutes, 43 seconds
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Honduras election: Opposition candidate Nasralla rejects poll count

Salvador Nasralla accuses the electoral court of manipulating results as he loses his lead. More >> http://ift.tt/2BzaZZq
11/30/20172 minutes, 13 seconds
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Trump hits out at UK PM May over tweets

Donald Trump tells British PM to 'focus on terrorism in UK' after she criticised his sharing of far-right videos More >> http://ift.tt/2AJ8Qgn
11/30/20171 minute, 23 seconds
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Argentina: Former military officials convicted for crimes against humanity

Alfredo Astiz and another man known as "the tiger" are convicted of crimes against humanity. More >> http://ift.tt/2AJywd1
11/30/20172 minutes, 39 seconds
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North Korea: US urges all nations to cut ties with Pyongyang

China must "do more" and stop supplying oil to Pyongyang, US envoy says at the UN Security Council. More >> http://ift.tt/2AldnVD
11/30/20173 minutes, 14 seconds
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US female migrant detainees 'given bags to use as toilets'

The California inmates screamed to use a toilet and one woman defecated on herself, it is claimed. More >> http://ift.tt/2nckkD8
11/29/20173 minutes, 42 seconds