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Wednesday, 28 February 2018
Dior's Paris show channels 1960s feminist spirit http://ift.tt/2oE7Di1
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Europe snow: Siberian ice blankets southern seaside resorts
The cold has reportedly killed dozens across the continent, including many rough sleepers.
Fancy Bear: Germany investigates cyber-attack 'by Russians'
Local media reports link the malware attack to the Russian hacking group known as Fancy Bear.
France anger after MP shares letter with racist death threats
Laetitia Avia posted the offensive text on Twitter and said she had never experienced such racism.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf defends immigration raid tip-off http://ift.tt/2F9ahqe
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Iran wrestling officials resign over Israel competition ban http://ift.tt/2t2kFLw
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Ryan Seacrest: US TV host rejects harassment allegations http://ift.tt/2GSJJGP
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Florida student 'scared' going back to school
Lyliah Skinner says she fears a shooting that killed 17 people could happen again, as classes resume.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf defends immigration raid tip-off
Immigration officials say 864 criminals remain at large after the mayor's warning.
Iran wrestling officials resign over Israel competition ban
They say refusal to allow competition against Israeli athletes puts them in an impossible position.
Waist size bigger heart attack risk in women, report says
Researchers say the waist-to-hip ratio is a better heart attack predictor than general obesity.
Ryan Seacrest: US TV host rejects harassment allegations
A former stylist to the US TV presenter alleges he repeatedly sexually harassed and assaulted her.
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Waist size bigger heart attack risk in women, report says http://ift.tt/2CN44eo
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Syria war: Turkey 'indiscriminately shelling civilians in Afrin' http://ift.tt/2oEHSxX
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Rwanda closes '700 unsafe, noisy churches' http://ift.tt/2F27EDc
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Meghan Markle joins royals at charity forum
Meghan Markle wants to "hit the ground running" when she joins the Royal Foundation later this year.
Slovakia grapples with murdered journalist's last story
Jan Kuciak's piece claims an Italian crime syndicate with government links is embezzling EU funds.
Crowds say goodbye to Bollywood's Sridevi
Thousands of heartbroken fans lined the streets as India said farewell to a Bollywood legend.
Syria war: Turkey 'indiscriminately shelling civilians in Afrin'
Amnesty International says Turkey is indiscriminately shelling towns in the Kurdish enclave of Afrin.
Evan Rachel Wood: Actress tells Congress about sexual abuse
Evan Rachel Wood gives powerful testimony about being a rape victim to Congress in the US.
Worker died in fall at 'lethal' Qatar World Cup stadium
Zachary Cox fell to his death while working at a stadium that will host the 2022 World Cup.
Rwanda closes '700 unsafe, noisy churches'
All preachers must now have theological training before opening a church.
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Russia's Olympic membership is restored by IOC http://ift.tt/2t5apSZ
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Meghan Markle joins royals at charity forum http://ift.tt/2otk5lt
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Slovakia grapples with murdered journalist's last story http://ift.tt/2HU7cJk
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Taliban offer: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani seeks talks http://ift.tt/2oHCIS7
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Evan Rachel Wood: Actress tells Congress about sexual abuse http://ift.tt/2CspTEt
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Worker died in fall at 'lethal' Qatar World Cup stadium http://ift.tt/2CN69a4
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Rio military deployment stirs controversy in Brazil http://ift.tt/2t6o7Fg
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Russia's Olympic membership is 'restored', country says
Russia's Olympic membership is restored following suspension from the Winter Games, the country's Olympic Committee says.
Taliban offer: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani seeks talks
President Ghani says the militants could become a legitimate party if they help end years of war.
Rio military deployment stirs controversy in Brazil
About 3,000 soldiers are sent to patrol the streets, but residents say they are being harassed.
Theresa May rejects EU's draft option for Northern Ireland http://ift.tt/2CM1K7x
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Florida school shooting: Marjory Stoneman Douglas school reopens http://ift.tt/2FARu4R
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EU suggests 'common area' across Northern Ireland border
The EU unveils a legal draft of its agreement with the UK covering the Northern Ireland border.
Florida lawmakers propose gun control laws
A package of bills is being reviewed following the school shooting that left 17 people dead.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic mascots unveiled after children's vote http://ift.tt/2BSDe7T
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How to read the draft Brexit treaty http://ift.tt/2HRAicn
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Why English courts are opening in the EU http://ift.tt/2oAzgsc
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Tokyo 2020 Olympic mascots unveiled after children's vote
The mascots for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics were chosen by a vote among schoolchildren.
How to read the draft Brexit treaty
The EU is publishing a 120 page document setting out its terms for the UK's exit - what does it mean?
Why English courts are opening in the EU
Other countries try to lure post-Brexit business overseas by hearing legal cases in English.
Strong Island: Transgender director's historic Oscar nomination http://ift.tt/2HRFjl9
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Oxfam: What's gone wrong with the foreign aid sector? http://ift.tt/2HTj12q
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Sridevi Kapoor: India fans gather to pay tribute to Bollywood star
India fans are gathering near the residence of the Bollywood star who died in Dubai on Saturday.
EU to publish first draft of Brexit treaty
It is expected to say Northern Ireland may have to follow EU single market rules to avoid a hard border.
Strong Island: Transgender director's historic Oscar nomination
A deeply personal documentary about the murder of the director's brother is heading to the Oscars.
Jerusalem: Christianity's 'holiest site' Holy Sepulchre reopens after protest
Israel shelves tax plans that prompted Church leaders to close doors of Christianity's holiest site.
BBC charity sacked six over sexual misconduct
International development charity BBC Media Action reveals six people were dismissed over 10 years.
Why New Zealand is releasing a rabbit-killing virus
The government says the population needs controlling but animal activists say it's a cruel approach.
Oxfam: What's gone wrong with the foreign aid sector?
After Oxfam's handling of a sex scandal in Haiti, the foreign aid sector faces tough questions.
'Euphoria killing' women jailed in Australia
The Briton and Australian murdered a teenager after plotting to become serial killers, a jury heard.
Skins: The TV show with an A-list alumni
How one hit E4 show of the 2000's has produced the Oscar nominees of today.
Winter Olympics: Is window for US-N Korea peace closing?
A small window for diplomacy emerged during the "peace Olympics" in Pyeongchang, but it's closing fast.
How France hopes to help radicals escape jihadist net
A new strategy aims to tackle the influence of violent Islamist groups - but will it stop attacks?
N Korea 'providing materials to Syria chemical weapons factories' http://ift.tt/2FBYu1D
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Police dog catches carjacker after wild chase in LA http://ift.tt/2FbZrjc
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Jan Kuciak murder: Slovak PM makes cash reward appeal http://ift.tt/2HO74L8
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US-Mexico wall: Judge throws out legal challenge http://ift.tt/2oCdJzj
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi visual effects revealed http://ift.tt/2EWZpfS
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Homeless students: Finding shelter outside the classroom http://ift.tt/2GNXC9s
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Antony Wong: Hong Kong actor on looking for his father http://ift.tt/2HQNHRZ
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Winter Olympics: Is window for US-N Korea peace closing? http://ift.tt/2ou8WR8
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N Korea 'providing materials to Syria chemical weapons factories'
Pyongyang has been sending equipment to the country, media reports say, citing a UN report.
Police dog catches carjacker after wild chase in LA
Puskas, an eight-year-old police dog, needed jaw surgery after tackling the fugitive.
Jan Kuciak murder: Slovak PM makes cash reward appeal
Posing next to a million euros in cash, Robert Fico asked for information about Jan Kuciak's murder.
US-Mexico wall: Judge throws out legal challenge
Donald Trump's plans receive a boost from a judge he once berated for being of "Mexican heritage".
Argentina Dirty War ex-general Luciano Menéndez dies at 90
The 90-year-old was sentenced to life for killing opponents of the 1970s brutal military regime.
Meet the woman teaching others how to fight off sex attackers
Emily Moser was beaten up in an attempted rape. Now she teaches women self-defence. She says interest in classes has risen following revelations of sexual harassment in the US.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi visual effects revealed
Click meets Ben Morris of the Oscar nominated visual effects team behind Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
Homeless students: Finding shelter outside the classroom
One in five students in Los Angeles face housing insecurity - so where are they living?
Antony Wong: Hong Kong actor on looking for his father
Hong Kong actor Antony Wong considers his mixed-race heritage - and how it has shaped him.
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Jared Kushner's loses access to top-secret briefings
President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser will no longer receive top-secret briefings.
Tuesday, 27 February 2018
Jared Kushner's security clearance downgraded http://ift.tt/2FAI5ua
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Monica Lewinsky: Clinton affair a gross abuse of power http://ift.tt/2FaEg1a
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Europe freezes as 'Beast from the East' arrives http://ift.tt/2BU5B5z
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Hitler's helper? Reichstag fire 85 years on http://ift.tt/2HRbDoa
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Monica Lewinsky: Clinton affair a gross abuse of power
Monica Lewinsky, who had an infamous affair with the president, reflects after the #MeToo movement.
Trump-Russia: Communication director Hope Hicks testifies to Congress
The White House communications director and ex-model has been called Mr Trump's closest confidante.
Europe freezes as 'Beast from the East' arrives
From the Italian ruins of Pompeii to the high German peaks, extreme cold and snowfall hits Europe.
Hitler's helper? Reichstag fire 85 years on
How an arson attack that burned down Germany's parliament building helped the Nazis into power.
Egypt's Sherine sentenced to prison over Nile joke http://ift.tt/2HRzaFu
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Trump-Russia: Communication director Hope Hicks testifies to Congress http://ift.tt/2BTztyZ
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Lion kills woman in South African private game reserve http://ift.tt/2oyAV1o
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Lewis Gilbert: Director of Alfie and three Bond films dies http://ift.tt/2FabnSs
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Dormant life found in Earth's driest desert http://ift.tt/2CN1mpb
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Saleh Muslim: Release of Syrian Kurdish leader angers Turkey http://ift.tt/2BTE3gE
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Egypt's Sherine sentenced to prison over Nile joke
Egyptian pop star Sherine is facing six months in prison after a joke about the River Nile.
Lewis Gilbert: Director of Alfie and three Bond films dies
The Oscar-nominated director made You Only Live Twice, The Spy Who Loved Me and many other films.
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The 17-day ordeal comes to an end after it is confirmed all 12 boys and their coach have been rescued.
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Stoke City are well beaten by newly promoted Wigan Athletic as the winless Championship start goes on for Gary Rowett's Potters.
