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Monday, 5 February 2018
Democrats push Trump to release rebuttal memo
The party says it is a matter of "fundamental fairness" that the public learn the other side.
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Margaret Atwood: We need new etiquette rulebooks http://ift.tt/2EGSrIn
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Solo: A Star War's Story - here's what we learned from trailer http://ift.tt/2FL5zf4
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Eagles' first Super Bowl win sparks riots in Philadelphia
Eagles fans took to the streets on Sunday night following their win against the New England Patriots.
Paraguay's EPP rebels free two Mennonite hostages
The two men were freed after five months in captivity following a ransom payment by their families.
The adrenaline junkie: Unicycling to the extreme
Extreme unicyclist Lutz Eichholz rides down from mountain tops and off cliffs.
Margaret Atwood: We need new etiquette rulebooks
The Handmaid's Tale author says men need an etiquette guide for the modern era.
Solo: A Star War's Story - here's what we learned from trailer
Han Solo is back! The full trailer for the latest Star Wars instalment is FINALLY here and here's what we know...
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The daring investigator who took on the ivory poachers http://ift.tt/2nKJTIJ
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Juan Barros: Chile sex abuse letter contradicts Pope over 'cover-up'
A victim reveals he wrote to the Pope in 2015 after Francis denies hearing about an alleged cover-up.
Larry Nassar jailed for another 40 to 125 years
The disgraced ex-doctor was sentenced last week to 40 to 175 years in a different Michigan county.
Maldives state of emergency declared by government
The government has already suspended parliament amid a political crisis in the island nation.
Esmond Bradley Martin: The daring, indefatigable man who took on ivory poachers
Esmond Bradley Martin, known for his undercover work, was stabbed to death in Kenya.
Super Bowl: Selfie Kid's big moment with Timberlake
Why a 13-year-old boy is the most famous teenager in the world right now?
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Turkey-Netherlands row: Dutch ambassador withdrawn http://ift.tt/2BVUp4W
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Super Bowl: Selfie Kid's big moment with Timberlake http://ift.tt/2E3ovoI
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Harry Kane: Tottenham striker says he 'felt contact' to win penalty at Liverpool http://ift.tt/2EIym4z
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Bitcoin puzzle worth $50,000 solved after nearly three years
The painting contained a code for Bitcoin worth $50,000 - but had left many scratching their heads.
Turkey-Netherlands row: Dutch ambassador withdrawn
Diplomatic relations plunge to new lows, as the Dutch ambassador is formally withdrawn.
Ethan Stables convicted over gay pride attack plan
Ethan Stables plotted a machete attack at an LGBT event at a pub, where he planned to "slaughter".
Kylie Jenner baby video: Five things we learned
The US reality star gave a behind-the-scenes look at her pregnancy with an 11-minute video.
Harry Kane: Tottenham striker says he 'felt contact' to win penalty at Liverpool
Tottenham striker Harry Kane says Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk was wrong to claim he dived to win a penalty at Anfield.
Russian jet pilot 'pulled grenade pin' to avoid capture in Syria's Idlib http://ift.tt/2E2F7x8
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Super Bowl: Philadelphia win sparks mayhem in city http://ift.tt/2GO519B
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Michel Barnier says 'not a moment to lose' in Brexit talks http://ift.tt/2nJYbsO
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Bitcoin puzzle worth $50,000 solved after nearly three years http://ift.tt/2E5EYck
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Super Bowl 2018: Why some people boycotted it http://ift.tt/2EfCvz3
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Russian jet pilot 'pulled grenade pin' to avoid capture in Syria's Idlib
Russian media says a fighter pilot killed in Syria is a "hero" after blowing himself up to avoid capture.
Super Bowl: Philadelphia win sparks mayhem in city
Incidents of rioting and looting are reported in the city as fans celebrate historic Eagles' win.
Lauri Love case: Hacking suspect wins extradition appeal
Lauri Love, from Suffolk, is suspected of hacking into FBI, US Central Bank and Nasa systems.
Hugh Grant settles hacking claim against paper
Actor Hugh Grant is to be paid six-figure sum as he settles claim against Mirror Group Newspapers.
Michel Barnier says 'not a moment to lose' in Brexit talks
The EU's negotiator says he respects British "red lines" on the customs union, ahead of London talks.
Super Bowl 2018: Why some people boycotted it
Both supporters and opponents of the long-running NFL kneeling protests boycotted the sporting event.
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Hugh Grant settles hacking claim against paper http://ift.tt/2E0eDAl
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London shares follow global markets with new falls http://ift.tt/2GPRnTs
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Syria war: 'Chlorine attack' on rebel-held Idlib town http://ift.tt/2s44RaA
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Esmond Bradley-Martin: Ivory investigator killed in Kenya http://ift.tt/2EFcJSI
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Esmond Bradley Martin: Ivory investigator killed in Kenya
Esmond Bradley Martin was found with a stab wound to the neck at his home in Nairobi, Kenya.
Syria war: 'Chlorine attack' on rebel-held Idlib town
People brought to hospitals in rebel-held Saraqeb suffered breathing problems, medics say.
Kylie Jenner's pregnancy video: Here's what we've learnt
The reality TV star confirms the birth of her first child by releasing a video documenting her pregnancy.
Samsung heir freed from S Korea jail
Lee Jae-yong has his five year jail term for corruption suspended by an appeals court.
Plastic pollution: Scientists' plea on threat to ocean giants
Scientists call for monitoring of plastic pollution risks to whales, sharks and rays that strain water to feed.
Use of women as sex symbols
By Bryson Jumbe
It all started with allegations of rape and sexual harassment levelled against Harvey Weinstein.
Weinstein, a renowned Hollywood producer, then, countered the sex was consensual.
But, that was only a tip of an iceberg as the industry came under intense scrutiny and criticism.
Now, the media has been awash with more revelations of women abuse within and outside the entertainment industry.
Buoyed by the "Me Too Campaign" and "Women's Marches Movement" more women have come forward to speak out against harassment, exploitation and abuse they have faced at the hands of men.
This has given rise to other industries to reconsider their perspective on women.
In a slightly related development, Formula 1 (F1) has announced that it will stop using models (girls) for promotional purposes on its grids in 2018 .
F1 attributed this to changing societal norms and the need to realign to its brand values.
This has been commended by Women's Sports Trust, which has urged other sports to do the same.
The use of girls for promotional purposes is common in other sporting activities such as UFC, basketball, and rugby.
The move taken by F1 is not only seen as one way of advancing equality, but also treating women with dignity, who are often used as sex symbols for promotional events.
Apart from F1, the Professional Darts Corporation has also abolished the walk-on girls at its events.
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| UFC's octagon girl |
Weinstein, a renowned Hollywood producer, then, countered the sex was consensual.
But, that was only a tip of an iceberg as the industry came under intense scrutiny and criticism.
Now, the media has been awash with more revelations of women abuse within and outside the entertainment industry.
Buoyed by the "Me Too Campaign" and "Women's Marches Movement" more women have come forward to speak out against harassment, exploitation and abuse they have faced at the hands of men.
This has given rise to other industries to reconsider their perspective on women.
In a slightly related development, Formula 1 (F1) has announced that it will stop using models (girls) for promotional purposes on its grids in 2018 .
F1 attributed this to changing societal norms and the need to realign to its brand values.
This has been commended by Women's Sports Trust, which has urged other sports to do the same.
The use of girls for promotional purposes is common in other sporting activities such as UFC, basketball, and rugby.
The move taken by F1 is not only seen as one way of advancing equality, but also treating women with dignity, who are often used as sex symbols for promotional events.
Apart from F1, the Professional Darts Corporation has also abolished the walk-on girls at its events.
Super Bowl LII: Philadelphia Eagles win first title with stunning win over New England Patriots
The Philadelphia Eagles win the Super Bowl for the first time after defeating the New England Patriots in an extraordinary encounter in Minneapolis.
Justin Timberlake plays Prince and takes selfies at Super Bowl show
The star pays tribute to Prince and takes selfies with fans during a spectacular half-time show.
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Salah Abdeslam: Paris attacks suspect to go on trial in Belgium
Security is tight in Brussels where Salah Abdeslam faces charges related to a gun battle with police.
Waymo v Uber: Who stole what?
A legal battle between Waymo and Uber over the theft and use of the former's self-driving car technology is underway.
UK will leave customs union, May insists
Amid claims of Tory disunity over the direction of Brexit, the PM "categorically" rules out the option.
Youngertakers: The teenagers working in the funeral trade
In an industry that demands sensitivity and sympathy, young undertakers reveal what it's like working with the dead.
Why Bandung could be Indonesia's Silicon Valley
Can the Indonesian city of Bandung, once dubbed the Paris of Java, be the next Silicon Valley?
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Travelling 2,000 miles to cook for strangers http://ift.tt/2E0b3pD
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Ghana's autistic models turn heads and win awards http://ift.tt/2nDJMiN
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Pilot shortage: Who's going to fly our planes? http://ift.tt/2DZtHtL
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Salah Abdeslam: Five things about Paris attacks suspect http://ift.tt/2s7VIhq
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Breastfeeding mother sells milk to fund hospital bills http://ift.tt/2E29m74
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Jacob Zuma: Pressure grows on South Africa president to stand down
ANC leaders held talks with the South African president as they seek to avoid a split in the party.
Male make-up: Korean men have started a beauty revolution
Men in South Korea spend more on skincare per person than men anywhere else in the world.
Melbourne lord mayor quits amid sexual misconduct probe
Robert Doyle denies allegations that he sexually harassed three women, including two colleagues.
Travelling 2,000 miles to cook for strangers
Ghafoor Hussain travels 2,000 miles to cook dinner for migrants on the Greek island of Lesbos.
Ghana's autistic models turn heads and win awards
They've won awards and been made brand ambassadors in Ghana, after experiencing prejudice at school.
Pilot shortage: Who's going to fly our planes?
The world is facing a shortage of airline pilots. But why and how can it be fixed?
Salah Abdeslam: Five things about Paris attacks suspect
What to know about the only surviving suspect in the 2015 attacks which killed 130 people.
Breastfeeding mother sells milk to fund hospital bills
A mother in China is selling her breast milk on the street to raise money for her daughter's medical bills.
From a broken neck to a Rhodes Scholarship at Oxford
Jay Ruckelshaus broke his neck and almost died - but fought back to win one of the world's top scholarships.
The teen rescuing street children in Nigeria
James Okina was a tearaway teen - now he is helping hundreds of children in Cross River State.
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NFL player 'killed by drink driver' http://ift.tt/2nGhTpo
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US reality TV star Kylie Jenner gives birth to baby girl
The 20-year-old was rumoured to be expecting but had kept quiet about her pregnancy.
NFL player 'killed by drink driver'
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Edwin Jackson has died after being hit by a suspected drink driver in Indiana on Sunday.
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Wind Games 2018: The indoor skydivers defying gravity http://ift.tt/2E0c8Kg
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South Carolina train crash: Amtrak 'on the wrong track' http://ift.tt/2nKroDU
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