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Thursday, 15 March 2018
Slovenia, Slovakia, and the constant confusion between the two http://ift.tt/2FYaRYn
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Florida university bridge collapses leaving 'several fatalities'
A witness says she heard "terrifying" screams from cars crushed beneath the fallen structure.
Miami rescue workers search for survivors
Rescue workers can be seen looking for survivors at Florida International University.
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What Stephen Hawking predicted about the future http://ift.tt/2Dt51J2
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France seeks arrest of Saudi king's daughter http://ift.tt/2ph9t8T
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Cheltenham Festival: Penhill wins Stayers' Hurdle for Willie Mullins as Irish dominate http://ift.tt/2IreDIc
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Egyptian teenager's UK death sparks anger http://ift.tt/2HBX2Mx
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Saudi Arabia pledges to create a nuclear bomb if Iran does http://ift.tt/2Ivc1sS
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Rihanna: Snapchat guilty of 'shaming' domestic violence victims http://ift.tt/2FMQZE6
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Saudi Arabia pledges to create a nuclear bomb if Iran does
Saudi Arabia's crown prince says that if Iran creates a nuclear weapon, his country will follow suit.
Rihanna criticises Snapchat over abuse ad
The singer says Snapchat "let us down" over an advert that asked users if they would slap her.
France seeks arrest of Saudi king's daughter
The daughter of King Salman is accused of ordering a bodyguard to beat up a worker at a Paris flat.
What Stephen Hawking predicted about the future
How Stephen Hawking used his recognition to highlight challenges and existential threats for humanity.
Cheltenham Festival: Penhill wins Stayers' Hurdle for Willie Mullins
Penhill and Balkos Des Flos are the big winners as the Irish dominate day three of the Cheltenham Festival.
US punishes 19 Russians over vote meddling and cyber-attacks http://ift.tt/2DsLDvW
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Gold bars rain down on airport runway http://ift.tt/2FJz4hv
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Kenyan nurse handed brain surgeon the wrong patient http://ift.tt/2FJYmMN
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Oklahoma mother will go to jail for marrying her daughter http://ift.tt/2pelRXX
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'Elsa' from Frozen rescues police van http://ift.tt/2HA9agN
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England call-ups for uncapped quartet as Jack Wilshere earns recall http://ift.tt/2GuNMKA
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2018 Six Nations: Iain Henderson returns for Ireland's Grand Slam bid http://ift.tt/2IryqHp
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Appointment of Silaigwana, a consolidation of the militarisation of ZEC 15 March 2018 For Immediate Release Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) notes with concern the appointment of Mr Utoile Silaigwana as the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) Acting Chief Elections Officer. As CiZC, we would like to categorically state that the appointment of Mr. Silaigwana is another unfortunate incident which continues to put into doubt the credibility of ZEC through acts of brazen militarisation. Mr Silaigwana, a former member of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA), was part of the 2008 ZEC secretariat that withheld the March 2008 election results for close to a month. It must also be noted that he was appointed to ZEC when he was still a serving member of the ZNA and was thus among the people that led to the militarization of ZEC and eventually presided over the 2008 elections whose outcomes were heavily contested. Mr Silaigwana’s image is tainted with accusations of election rigging and his latest appointment raises eyebrows on the credibility of the ZEC Secretariat and ultimately the credibility of the 2018 polls. It is becoming quite apparent that Interim President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s promise of a free,fair and credible election is mere rhetoric. Mr. Silaigwana’s appointment comes after President Mnangagwa’s declaration that the bloody 2008 elections which resulted in the death of close to 300 opposition supporters were free and fair. To add on to this, Justice Minister, Ziyambi Ziyambi is on record saying there is no need for reforms ahead of the 2018 elections. CiZC would like to draw the attention of the visiting SADC Electoral Advisory Council (SEAC), which is in the country on a week-long pre-election assessment, to take note of crucial matters which might be a hindrance to free, fair and credible elections in Zimbabwe. De-militarization of ZEC as well as ensuring that ZEC Secretariat is apolitical is critical to ensure free, fair and credible elections. . ENDS// For and On Behalf of the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition: Tabani Moyo Thulani Mswelanto Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition Spokesperson Acting Director +263772266430 +263773663567 moyojz@gmail.com director@crisiszimbabwe.org
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US punishes 19 Russians over vote meddling and cyber-attacks
The US said the moves were an attempt to stop "nefarious attacks emanating from Russia".
Egyptian teenager's UK death sparks anger
Mariam Moustafa, 18, was assaulted in Nottingham three weeks ago.
Gold bars rain down on airport runway
Tonnes of precious metal fell from a plane in Siberia after a loading hatch broke off.
Kenyan nurse handed brain surgeon the wrong patient
She only realised her mistake hours into surgery - the patient has been left with memory loss.
Oklahoma mother will go to jail for marrying her daughter
Patricia Ann Spann, from Oklahoma, had previously wed her son before marrying daughter Misty.
England call-ups for uncapped quartet as Jack Wilshere earns recall
England manager Gareth Southgate names four uncapped players in his 27-man squad to face the Netherlands and Italy.
Russia spy: Allies condemn nerve agent attack
The UK, US, France and Germany say there is "no plausible alternative explanation" to Russian responsibility
Syria war: Thousands flee Eastern Ghouta as army advances
Civilians are leaving the town of Hamouria, which has come under intense government bombardment.
'I take 'smart drugs'... despite risks'
Leora is a student who takes a 'smart drug' to help her cope with the pressures of university.
Charleston church gunman Dylann Roof's sister in knife arrest
Morgan Roof also posted on social media that she hoped students calling for gun reforms "get shot".
Aaron Ramsey to miss China Cup as Ryan Giggs names first Wales squad
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey is the big name absentee from Ryan Giggs' Wales squad for the China Cup as David Edwards retires.
Six Nations: George Ford dropped as England make sweeping changes
George Ford and Joe Launchbury are among the players dropped as England make sweeping changes for Saturday's Six Nations match with Ireland.
Six Nations 2018: Dan Biggar back for Wales against France
Dan Biggar returns at fly-half for Wales to face France as the 2018 Six Nations ends in Cardiff on Saturday.
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Syria war: Thousands flee Eastern Ghouta as army advances http://ift.tt/2pdA6w7
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Happiness report: Finland is world's 'happiest country' - UN http://ift.tt/2pdtAFF
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'I take 'smart drugs'... despite risks' http://ift.tt/2HAHHvo
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Charleston church gunman Dylann Roof's sister in knife arrest http://ift.tt/2FIYpbC
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Aaron Ramsey to miss China Cup as Ryan Giggs names first Wales squad http://ift.tt/2DtO8yd
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Rwanda bans Kigali mosques from using loudspeakers
The move follows the closure of 700 churches for breaking building regulations and noise pollution
Fortnite: Drake and Ninja's Twitch battle gets huge crowd
More than 600,000 people watched rapper Drake and top player Ninja play the co-op shooting game.
Happiness report: Finland is world's 'happiest country' - UN
Finland topples Norway as world's happiest country, while Burundi is the least happy in a UN ranking.
Wild elephant saved from Ganges river
The animal was found stuck at one of the barrages on the Ganges river in Uttarakhand state.
Russian spy: Moscow 'will expel British diplomats soon' http://ift.tt/2HA5fke
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Rwanda bans Kigali mosques from using loudspeakers http://ift.tt/2FVOcvS
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Fortnite: Drake and Ninja's Twitch battle gets huge crowd http://ift.tt/2FJ5SY7
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Russia 'will expel British diplomats soon'
The Kremlin attacks Britain's "absolutely irresponsible" position over the case of a poisoned ex-spy.
Unilever goes Dutch for HQ as London loses out
The firm behind Marmite, Pot Noodle and Dove soap chooses Rotterdam over London for its headquarters.
UK to build new £48m chemical weapons defence centre http://ift.tt/2DsXDgV
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Japan Nobel winner Ei-ichi Negishi's wife found dead in US http://ift.tt/2DucGqA
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Unilever goes Dutch for HQ as London loses out http://ift.tt/2FSWhBf
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Eddie Jones: England coach makes offensive comments about Ireland and Wales http://ift.tt/2pdQZ9b
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Russian spy: White House backs UK decision to expel diplomats
The White House says the UK's expulsion of 23 Russian diplomats is a "just response" to an "abhorrent attack".
Florida shooting: Students vow 'never again' in US walkout
Thousands of students across the country left their classrooms in a call for gun reform.
Lawsuit over Broadway play To Kill a Mockingbird
The estate of the iconic book's author Harper Lee says the adaption differs too much from the novel.
Review as plastic found in bottled water
The World Health Organization is to assess the potential risks of plastic in drinking water.
YouTube prankster jailed for shooting boyfriend dead
Monalisa Perez shot her boyfriend through a thick book, which failed to stop the bullet last June.
Libya migrants: Smuggling network arrest warrants issued
The arrest warrants include accusations of human trafficking, torture, murder and rape.
UK to build new £48m chemical weapons defence centre
It will be located at Porton Down, whose scientists traced the nerve agent used in the Russian spy attack.
Japan Nobel winner Ei-ichi Negishi's wife found dead in US
The family said Ei-ichi Negishi, 82, and his wife may have become disorientated while driving.
Pierce Brosnan says India mouth freshener brand 'cheated' him
Pierce Brosnan tells Indian officials a mouth freshener brand misled him about its harmful effects.
'Striking weaknesses' in adult financial skills
A quarter of adults across 31 countries struggle to work out how much change they should get in a shop - research.
Financial crisis rules for banks eased by US Senate
The draft bill exempts banks with less than $250bn in assets from strict oversight under the Dodd-Frank Act.
Toys R Us set to close all US stores
The sale or closure of the firm's 885 US stores puts 33,000 jobs at risk, the BBC understands.
The seven places where women earn more than men in US
A new analysis by Stateline found only seven communities where women make significantly more than men.
How to stop birds smashing into windows
The city that decided to stop birds crashing into buildings.
African women 'inspire comic book heroes'
You've heard of Wonder Woman and Black Panther, but what about Queen Amina and Ireti Moremi?
Sledge hockey: 'I love the adrenalin, the violence'
Sledge Hockey, also known as Para ice hockey, is a full-contact Paralympic sport. Why is its fierce nature so important to Dean?
Syria war: What brought it about?
What began as a peaceful uprising against President Assad in 2011 has become a full-scale civil war.
The German entrepreneurs celebrating their mistakes
Talking about failure is taboo in Germany, and it could be holding business back.
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Amazon Japan offices raided over anti-trust suspicions http://ift.tt/2FReP55
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Pierce Brosnan says India mouth freshener brand 'cheated' him http://ift.tt/2pbYpdJ
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'Striking weaknesses' in adult financial skills http://ift.tt/2FQq11T
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Perumal Murugan: India's 'dead' writer returns with searing novel http://ift.tt/2ItA0bJ
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Financial crisis rules for banks eased by US Senate http://ift.tt/2FBg6hb
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The elderly backpacker who's inspiring young Chinese http://ift.tt/2FLonuT
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Letter from Africa: Why Nigeria's hate speech bill is a jokes killer http://ift.tt/2phQax9
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Toys R Us set to close all US stores http://ift.tt/2FBghcq
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How to stop birds smashing into windows http://ift.tt/2pcbFzl
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African women 'inspire comic book heroes' http://ift.tt/2DpEHQ1
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Chelsea knocked out of Champions League
Chelsea are knocked out of the Champions League as Barcelona reach the quarter-finals with a comfortable win at the Nou Camp.