Justin Forsyth resigns from Unicef after allegations about his behaviour while at Save the Children.
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Thursday, 22 February 2018
Syria war: New deadly raids rock rebel-held Eastern Ghouta
Warplanes continue to pound the Eastern Ghouta as the UN Security Council meets.
Nigeria's Boko Haram crisis: Dapchi anger over missing girls
Parents are still waiting for news of what happened to their daughters after a Boko Haram attack.
Kim Jong-nam murder: Suspects 'were paid for TV pranks'
A court hears two women charged with killing Kim Jong-nam thought they were taking part in a TV prank.
Porn on computer: Court finds against French worker over privacy
The French rail employee had claimed his right to privacy was breached by his employer.
Florida shooting: Parents and pupils speak to Trump
President Trump met pupils and parents affected by school shootings in Florida and across the US.
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Porn on computer: Court finds against French worker over privacy http://ift.tt/2GE0yWb
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Florida shooting: Parents and pupils speak to Trump http://ift.tt/2EK0bNl
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NRA's Wayne LaPierre echoes Trump's plan to arm teachers http://ift.tt/2CeQ4yf
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Seychelles protects an area 'as big as Britain' in Indian Ocean http://ift.tt/2Cd5xyF
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Top Greek politicians to be investigated http://ift.tt/2EJdSYD
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Arizona couple charged with locking up adopted children http://ift.tt/2EIZAv2
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NRA's Wayne LaPierre echoes Trump's plan to arm teachers
Wayne LaPierre's comments come a day after President Trump expressed his intention to arm teachers.
Seychelles protects an area 'as big as Britain' in Indian Ocean
A novel deal with donors including Leonardo DiCaprio turned public debt into conservation funding.
Top Greek politicians to be investigated
Ten top Greek politicians will be investigated over alleged bribes by medicines giant Novartis.
Arizona couple charged with locking up adopted children
Police were alerted after one of the adopted children left the house to make a phone call.
Florida shooting: How students shared their terror
When a gunman opened fire in a Florida school, students inside reached for their phones.
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Saudi Arabia to invest $64bn in entertainment
The conservative kingdom promises thousands of Western-style events, include Cirque de Soleil.
World's longest glass bridge visited by thousands daily
Chinese tourists celebrate the new lunar year by walking across the world's longest glass bridge.
Fashion company loses social media followers over same-sex ads
A men's suit company in the Netherlands faces "homophobic" backlash over their new same-sex adverts.
Florida shooting: Teachers want to be armed, but not with guns
US teachers have been posting on Instagram what they would prefer to be armed with.
Winter Olympics 2018: North Korea's General Kim Yong-chol to attend http://ift.tt/2ojcwxt
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Euro 2016 Russian hooligan who attacked England fan arrested http://ift.tt/2GwXIlF
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White nationalist Jared Taylor sues Twitter over ban http://ift.tt/2ohATeZ
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Migration figures: Record numbers of EU nationals leaving UK http://ift.tt/2EKGCQM
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Shape of Water: Oscar favourite accused of 'copying' 1969 play http://ift.tt/2opDtPg
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Winter Olympics 2018: North Korea's General Kim Yong-chol to attend
Kim Yong-Chol, a high-ranking official, is thought to have masterminded several attacks on South Korea.
Euro 2016 Russian hooligan arrested over England fan attack
He is wanted for a serious attack on an England fan during Euro 2016 and may face 15 years in jail.
White nationalist Jared Taylor sues Twitter over ban
Jared Taylor's lawyer claims the suspension of his client's account is a form of Twitter censorship.
Migration figures: Record numbers of EU nationals leaving UK
An estimated 130,000 EU citizens emigrated in the year to September, the highest number since 2008.
Shape of Water: Oscar favourite accused of 'copying' 1969 play
The Oscar-tipped film is accused of being "in many ways identical" to a Paul Zindel play.
Game helps players spot 'fake news'
Players run their own fake news empire so they can learn how misinformation is spread.
UK economic growth revised downwards
Economic growth was a worse than expected 0.4% in the last three months of 2017, official figures say.
Justin Trudeau's 'Bollywood' wardrobe amuses Indians
The Canadian prime minister has been wearing traditional Indian attire at every possible opportunity.
Lunar New Year: Who owns the 'lucky money' in a red envelope?
A woman successfully sues her parents for keeping her "lucky money" sparking widespread debate.
Lighting appears on 'path to nowhere' in North Hykeham
The path has become the butt of jokes by some local residents who have questioned its purpose.
Justin Trudeau's 'Bollywood' wardrobe amuses Indians http://ift.tt/2sL1hCB
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Lighting appears on 'path to nowhere' in North Hykeham http://ift.tt/2EKE84M
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Fear of war looms over Syria neighbours, Iran says
Abbas Araqchi says Iran's presence in Syria is not aimed at creating a new front against Israel.
Israel foiled 'plane terror plot' in Australia
PM Benjamin Netanyahu says his nation halted an "unimaginable slaughter" last year.
Brit Awards 2018: Stormzy scoops Ed Sheeran to win top prizes
The grime star beats Ed Sheeran to two prizes, while pop singer Dua Lipa also wins a double.
Amnesty accuses President Trump of human rights violations
Amnesty International says Donald Trump's policies could signal "a new era of human rights regression".
Explosion at US embassy in Montenegro
An assailant threw an explosive device into the embassy compound before killing himself.
Camden stabbings: 'Stop using knives' begs grieving mother
A mother who lost two sons within five months pleads for teenagers to stop carrying knifes.
India doctors remove world's 'largest brain tumour'
The patient had been living for three years with the 1.8kg tumour, which was larger than his head.
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Brit Awards 2018: Stormzy scoops Ed Sheeran to win top prizes http://ift.tt/2EUx3Ca
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Amnesty accuses President Trump of human rights violations http://ift.tt/2ooX2HL
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India doctors remove world's 'largest brain tumour' http://ift.tt/2EM4HuN
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Anti-depressants: Major study finds they work
Scientists hail "good news for patients" as analysis finds 21 drugs reduce symptoms of depression.
Billy Graham: Six things he believed
On civil rights, North Korea ties and dining with women, this is where Graham stood.
Syria conflict: Will powers end up in direct war?
The increasing tension between the different countries with a stake in the Syrian conflict poses a real threat to the region.
'The story of a weird world I was warned never to tell'
Pauline Dakin's childhood was full of secrets, disruption and unpleasant surprises - it wasn't until she was aged 23 that she found out why.
What will Brexit mean for Britain's overseas territories?
Brexit will have profound consequences for the 250,000 people in the UK's overseas territories.
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Flat Earth? One man's rocket mission to check for himself http://ift.tt/2HxgLxr
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Trump endorses guns for teachers to stop shootings
The president also tells Florida shooting survivors he supports calls for improved background checks.
Venezuela's Maduro wants 'mega-election' amid opposition boycott
Nicolás Maduro calls for more elections to be added to April's vote amid an opposition boycott.
Father of Florida shooting victim to Trump: 'I'm pissed'
President Trump held a listening session at the White House where he was urged by parents to act.
US: St Louis morning radio presenter gives birth on air
Cassiday Proctor, a morning radio presenter, gave birth by Caesarean section live on air.
Ford executive leaves over inappropriate behaviour
The car giant says US chief Raj Nair's actions were "inconsistent with the company's code of conduct".
Meet the farmer who found happiness in an ancestral way of life
French farmer Jean-Bernard Huon has rejected modern techniques such as machinery and chemicals, relying instead on traditional methods.
Flat Earth? One man's rocket mission to check for himself
A US rocket enthusiast is looking to blast himself into outer space to test an age-old theory.
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Father of Florida shooting victim to Trump: 'I'm pissed' http://ift.tt/2HBYQ90
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US: St Louis morning radio presenter gives birth on air http://ift.tt/2ofKFOC
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UK's Brexit transition plans released http://ift.tt/2CAMzxI
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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls Prep time: 10 mins Total time: 10 mins These Simple No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls make the perfect snack, breakfast, or even dessert! They're packed with protein and taste like a Peanut Butter Cookie! Ingredients: 21/4 cups of old fashioned rolled oats ½ cup of ground flax seed 1 tablespoon of black chia seeds 1 teaspoon of cinnamon ¾ cup of dried pitted dates ½ cup of peanut butter 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract ¼ cup water ⅓ cup of dark chocolate chips Instructions: Add rolled oats, ground flax seed, chia seeds, cinnamon, dried dates, peanut butter and vanilla extract to a food processor or blender. Pulse until ingredients are blended and oats are finely chopped, almost like flour consistency. (about 7-9 times) Slowly add water to the food process and blend until the mixture sticks together. You may need to add more or less water depending on your energy ball dough. Add mixture to a large bowl, then using your hands, mix in chocolate chips. Form energy bite mixture into 1" balls. Leave them plain or roll them in a bit of coconut flour (use your blender) or nut flour or sesame seeds or something. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Serve immediately or store in air tight container in refrigerator.
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UK's Brexit transition plans released
Ministers reject claims its proposals mean the "status quo" transition phase could be "indefinite".
Moment policeman catches falling child
He was guarding a bank in Asyut, Egypt, when he spotted the boy three floors above.
Will Ed Sheeran play at royal wedding?
The singer responds to reports that he's performing at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding.
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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.
