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Thursday, 15 February 2018
Instagram agrees to Russia censor demands http://ift.tt/2F4NAku
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'Three Billboards' stunt at Grenfell Tower http://ift.tt/2Cnpmz5
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Bannon 'stonewalled' congressmen during committee hearing http://ift.tt/2syukta
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Media Statement 15 February 2018 *President Ramaphosa sends condolences to Zimbabwe following the passing on of Mr Tsvangirai* The President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, has learnt with sadness of the passing (on 14 February 2018) of Mr Morgan Tsvangirai, leader of Zimbabwe’s main opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T). On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Ramaphosa has conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr Tsvangirai, the Government and people of Zimbabwe on this sad loss. He assured the Tsvangirai family and the people of Zimbabwe of the solidarity and compassion of the people of South Africa. President Ramaphosa further said that Mr Tsvangirai will be remembered for his profound role in the Zimbabwean politics and his prominence which saw him serve as Prime Minister from 2009 to 2013 in the Government of National Unity, during which period the current constitution of Zimbabwe was developed. End
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A botched burglary in China... with unexpected results. http://ift.tt/2CoYaQh
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El Salvador baby death: Teodora Vásquez freed after 9 years http://ift.tt/2o7H7NR
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The transgender teenager who helped change Australia http://ift.tt/2BYimwZ
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France avalanche: Three skiers killed in Pyrenees http://ift.tt/2szPPKd
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The 'hero' coach and the other Florida shooting victims http://ift.tt/2BvVLXi
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France avalanche: Three skiers killed in Pyrenees
The men were buried by an avalanche in an off-piste area in the Cauterets resort in the Pyrenees.
The 'hero' coach and the other Florida shooting victims
Football coach Aaron Feis, who was shot while shielding pupils, was among those killed on Wednesday.
Florida shooting: The moment gunman opens fire in a classroom
Students can be seen cowering from the attack in footage posted on social media.
Transgender woman breastfeeds baby in first recorded case, study says
She was able to produce enough milk to be the baby's only food source for the first six weeks, a study says.
Cheers and song for new president
ANC MPs and supporters burst into song after Cyril Ramaphosa became South Africa's new president.
Endometriosis: I want my womb removed like Lena Dunham
Sofie Hartley, who's 27, wants to have a hysterectomy so that she can take back control of her body.
Florida shooting: The moment gunman opens fire in a classroom http://ift.tt/2Exy7fN
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Transgender woman breastfeeds baby in first recorded case, study says http://ift.tt/2BxRrqM
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Endometriosis: I want my womb removed like Lena Dunham http://ift.tt/2GgYB1D
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Florida shooting: Teachers 'were warned' about Nikolas Cruz
Expelled former student Nicolas Cruz is being charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder.
Ethiopia PM Hailemariam Desalegn in surprise resignation
Hailemariam Desalegn resigns amid deadly anti-government protests that have swept the country.
Spanish woman's 'sexist' rejection letter sparks furore
An agency in Spain has allegedly rejected a woman for a job on the grounds she was not a man.
Oxfam scandal: Ex-director hits out at 'lies and exaggerations'
Accused of hiring prostitutes in Haiti, the former executive hits out at "lies and exaggerations".
German lawyer cheesed off with endless pizza deliveries
More than 100 pizzas have been delivered in just over a fortnight - now police are investigating.
'Anti-Clinton' Wikileaks chat leaked
Leaked copies of a private conversation suggest Wikileaks wanted Trump to become president.
India woman dies after hair caught in go-kart wheel
She was at an amusement park with her family when her hair became tangled in the wheels of a go-kart.
Venezuela 'political prisoners' held hostage in jail riot
Rioting inmates at the Tocuyito jail in Venezuela are holding three "political prisoners" hostage.
Chinese woman joins handbag in X-ray machine
A Chinese woman worried about theft joined her bag on the conveyor belt at train station security.
New Zealand man fined for drink-driving motorised cool box
Police in New Zealand and Australia say the "unauthorised" vehicles should not be on the roads.
Florida shooting: Teachers 'were warned' about Nikolas Cruz http://ift.tt/2Hk6eFY
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Ethiopia PM Hailemariam Desalegn in surprise resignation http://ift.tt/2BYiIDy
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Spanish woman's 'sexist' rejection letter sparks furore http://ift.tt/2o2uOD4
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German lawyer cheesed off with endless pizza deliveries http://ift.tt/2EIupz6
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Oxfam scandal: Ex-director hits out at 'lies and exaggerations' http://ift.tt/2ClAGf7
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'Anti-Clinton' Wikileaks chat leaked http://ift.tt/2ExyarS
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India woman dies after hair caught in go-kart wheel http://ift.tt/2EuRbLN
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Venezuela 'political prisoners' held hostage in jail riot http://ift.tt/2EEWQyb
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Chinese woman joins handbag in X-ray machine http://ift.tt/2EtQuCn
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New Zealand man fined for drink-driving motorised cool box http://ift.tt/2EKzKWG
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Cyril Ramaphosa due to become South Africa's president http://ift.tt/2CnsB9D
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Airbus takes new €1.3bn hit on A400M troop carrier http://ift.tt/2HdN1FM
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China demands clampdown on popular quiz apps http://ift.tt/2HiwPmu
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North Korea cheerleader: 'We were on the frontline' http://ift.tt/2EtnN8v
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Cyril Ramaphosa due to become South Africa's president
South Africa's deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is due to become president after Jacob Zuma resigns.
Airbus takes new €1.3bn hit on A400M troop carrier
The aerospace group has now written off a total of €8bn in losses on the military transport plane.
China demands clampdown on popular quiz apps
The real-time apps have become hugely popular, with million of players taking part in each quiz.
North Korea cheerleader: 'We were on the frontline'
Former North Korean cheerleader Han Seo-hee shares what it was like being in the "army of beauties".
Barnaby Joyce: Australia PM bans ministers from sex with staff
The deputy PM's affair prompts the prime minister to ban sex between ministers and their staff.
Quantum computers 'one step closer'
Quantum computing has taken a step forward with the recent development of a silicon-based programmable quantum processor.
Florida shooting: A survivor's story
David Hogg, 17, was about to start a science worksheet when the first shot rang out.
Barnaby Joyce: Australia PM bans ministers from sex with staff http://ift.tt/2sA2JYK
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Quantum computers 'one step closer' http://ift.tt/2EFAv3n
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Florida shooting: A survivor's story http://ift.tt/2F3ngas
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Snapchat petition attracts one million signatures
Snapchat's changes have sparked a backlash as users complain that it is more difficult to use.
Dog escapes Australia rubbish truck
A dog thrown into a rubbish truck survives struggling against compacter blades and piles of rubbish.
Oxfam scandal: UN aid agencies fear backlash
The behaviour of aid workers is under intense scrutiny. Are agencies doing enough to prevent abuse?
'I heard five pops'
Paramedics treat the injured on the street as other students are marched to safety by armed police.
Ultra-processed foods 'linked to cancer'
French researchers studied effects of highly-processed foods, such as cakes, bread and chicken nuggets.
Rio carnival: Samba school wins with anti-corruption message
A samba school seals top prize with a lurid attack on corruption and social ills in Brazil.
Why the great white shark doesn't deserve its reputation
Shark diving is helping tourists improve their perception about the largest predatory fish in the world.
Letter from Africa: Why there was an uproar over the name Prince
The country's births registry recently tried to prevent Ghanaian children from being given royal names.
Reality Check: How much are countries paid for UN forces?
Are countries that contribute troops to UN peacekeeping missions well paid?
Benches made from nappies: Inventive recycling hacks
As pressure on recycling infrastructure grows, entrepreneurs are turning to unusual ways to get fresh use out of the most unlikely products.
Ultra-processed foods 'linked to cancer' http://ift.tt/2HhnFa4
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Rio carnival: Samba school wins with anti-corruption message http://ift.tt/2o8aWOe
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Blade Runner 2049: How we recreated a character http://ift.tt/2GeSue1
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Austria's plan to stub out smoking ban prompts health plea http://ift.tt/2o7lmh3
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Why the great white shark doesn't deserve its reputation http://ift.tt/2o921Mj
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Reality Check: How much are countries paid for UN forces? http://ift.tt/2F3W8bu
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Benches made from nappies: Inventive recycling hacks http://ift.tt/2F2S62Y
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Maldives opposition MPs forcibly moved from parliament
After parliament is suspended in the Maldives, five opposition MPs attempt to enter the compound in protest.
One in six children 'affected by conflict' - Save the Children
Some 357 million children live in conflict zones, a new report finds - a peak in the past 20 years.
The winners of Underwater Photographer of the Year 2018
Winning photos from the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition
Pampered pooches: China's luxury hotel for dogs
Pets get treated to cinema and swimming pools as China welcomes the Year of the Dog.
World Hacks: ‘How improv helped me beat anxiety’
The class aiming to improve people's mental health by teaching them how to ad-lib.
Musk's Tesla to stay in space for millions of years
A car launched by Elon Musk could stay in space for millions of years before hitting Earth or Venus.
Blade Runner 2049: How we recreated a character
The filmmakers wanted one of the characters to appear in the new film looking as they did in 1982.
Austria's plan to stub out smoking ban prompts health plea
Medical experts are urging the government to reconsider plans to introduce a smoking ban, writes the BBC's Bethany Bell in Vienna.
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World Hacks: ‘How improv helped me beat anxiety’ http://ift.tt/2F1DgK5
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Musk's Tesla to stay in space for millions of years http://ift.tt/2BuGDJG
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Jacob Zuma resigns: What next for South Africa?
Jacob Zuma is no longer president of South Africa - so who will take the reins now?
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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.
