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Friday, 16 March 2018
Slovakia protests: 65,000 join Bratislava anti-government protests http://ift.tt/2pjgHt2
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Botswana says Trump encouraging poaching http://ift.tt/2IvFbb5
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John F Kennedy's lost speech brought to life http://ift.tt/2pjKUJ6
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Swiss pianist gives concert on ice in northern Baltic Sea http://ift.tt/2FNif5y
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Slovakia protests: 65,000 join Bratislava anti-government protests
About 65,000 people attended anti-government protests in Bratislava, organisers say.
Rapist caught after urinating in plant pot
Two unsolved rapes were linked to Eric McKenna after police were called to a neighbour dispute.
Swiss pianist gives concert on ice in northern Baltic Sea
Swiss pianist Gabriel Arnold performs for tourists on an icebreaker in Scandinavia's Gulf of Bothnia.
The women bringing animated adventures to life
A record number of women were nominated at the recent British Animation Awards, but men still dominate the industry.
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US couple accused of hoax kidnap win $2.5m settlement http://ift.tt/2tYBeZu
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Murder inquiry over Russian's London death http://ift.tt/2G1yGOS
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Skiers jump from speeding lift in Georgia http://ift.tt/2HH7Ad7
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Israeli soldiers killed in West Bank car attack http://ift.tt/2IvHFGC
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Florida bridge collapse: Hope fades for more survivors http://ift.tt/2FXSkeB
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The rock band manager who swapped success for kangaroos http://ift.tt/2Ix5VYU
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Israeli soldiers killed in West Bank car attack
Two soldiers die in what the Israeli military says was a deliberate attack on its troops.
US couple accused of hoax kidnap win $2.5m settlement
A US city settles with a couple after police publicly called the woman's 2015 abduction a "hoax".
The rock band manager who swapped success for kangaroos
Rae Harvey wrangled some of Australia's top music acts - now she's handling vulnerable marsupials.
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Jacob Zuma: Former South African president faces corruption trial http://ift.tt/2FIBxwY
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Mourinho defends record in 12-minute rant http://ift.tt/2FPgHbn
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Life of Pi actor Khan has rare tumour http://ift.tt/2FMbhO6
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Anger over 'Blackface' makeup segment on Pakistan TV http://ift.tt/2DwyguN
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Murder inquiry over Russian's London death
UK police launch murder investigation after death of Russian businessman Nikolai Glushkov in south-west London
Skiers jump from speeding lift in Georgia
Several people were injured when the out of control lift started going backwards fast, in Georgia.
Florida bridge collapse: Hope fades for more survivors
Police say the operation in Miami has shifted from rescue to body recovery.
Mourinho defends record in 12-minute rant
Man Utd manager Jose Mourinho says he is not "afraid of his responsibilities" during a 12-minute defence of his record.
Jacob Zuma: Former South African president faces corruption trial
South Africa's former president faces 18 corruption charges linked to a 1999 arms deal.
Horst Seehofer: Islam does not belong to Germany, says new minister
The remarks by the new interior minister put him on a collision course with Chancellor Merkel.
Life of Pi actor Khan has rare tumour
Irrfan Khan had requested fans not to speculate as he would share more after a conclusive diagnosis.
Parsons Green attack: Iraqi teenager convicted over Tube bomb
Ahmed Hassan is found guilty of attempted murder after injuring 30 commuters at Parsons Green.
Li Ka-Shing: Asia's second-richest person retires
Li Ka-Shing's business interests range from ports and telecoms to retail including the UK's Superdrug.
Anger over 'Blackface' makeup segment on Pakistan TV
A television show darkened models' faces and asked contestants to "transform" them into beautiful brides.
The taxi driver offering free rides to elderly
The young man who announced free rides for struggling pensioners sparked praise within his township.
Mugabe refuses to go away
The former Zimbabwe leader holds his first press conference since being ousted from power.
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Emirates air hostess dies after fall from plane in Uganda http://ift.tt/2HF6rmz
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NanoMap: How uncertainty helps this drone fly http://ift.tt/2HF1iuB
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Champions League draw: Liverpool face Manchester City in quarter-finals http://ift.tt/2DwcB5X
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Spy poisoning: Russia 'underestimates UK allies' - Nato
Its head says the UK is "not alone", as police say 131 people may have been exposed to the nerve agent.
Pop star jailed for smuggling migrants
Daler Mehndi was convicted for trafficking people, disguised as members of his dance troupe, abroad.
Emirates air hostess dies after fall from plane in Uganda
The hospital says the flight attendant died soon after being admitted to the facility.
Malaysian 'snake-handling celebrity' dies of cobra bite
He shot to fame after his picture appeared on a fake story alleging he had married a snake.
Banksy protest artwork unveiled in New York
The artist reveals a new artwork in New York, drawing attention to a jailed Turkish artist.
NanoMap: How uncertainty helps this drone fly
MIT CSAIL's NanoMap system enables drones to avoid obstacles while flying at 20 mph (32km/h)
Champions League draw: Liverpool face Manchester City in quarter-finals
Manchester City to face Liverpool in an all-Premier League Champions League quarter-final.
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Pop star jailed for smuggling migrants http://ift.tt/2HB69wT
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Malaysian 'snake-handling celebrity' dies of cobra bite http://ift.tt/2FEjR5p
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Banksy protest artwork unveiled in New York http://ift.tt/2HCScOU
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Spy attack: Conspiracy theories and denial http://ift.tt/2pkR3DY
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Spy attack: Conspiracy theories and denial
State TV and Russian social media users react to poisoning with alternative takes and scenarios.
Europa League: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger wants to avoid Atletico Madrid
Arsene Wenger says he would prefer to avoid a Europa League quarter-final with Atletico Madrid after Arsenal beat AC Milan to advance.
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Syria war: Thousands flee twin offensives in Afrin and Ghouta http://ift.tt/2pimtuT
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Syria war: Thousands flee twin offensives in Afrin and Ghouta
Up to 50,000 people are said to have fled parallel advances by Turkish and Syrian government forces.
'You never get used to living like this'
Seven-year-old Rouaa has lived most of her life in a refugee camp and dreams of a better life.
North Korea's Sweden visit prompts speculation on US summit
There is speculation the visit is part of preparations for a recently announced US-North Korea summit.
Madrid protests: Street vendor's death sparks violent clashes
Protesters clash with police after the death of a Senegalese man who they say was chased by officers.
Vanessa Trump files for divorce from Donald Trump Jr - US media
Vanessa Trump is reportedly seeking an uncontested divorce from Donald Trump Jr in New York's court.
Brazil: Big rallies held after Rio politician is shot dead
Marielle Franco was a vocal critic of police violence and the military deployment in the favelas.
US helicopter crashes in western Iraq
Seven US soldiers were on board the military helicopter when it went down, officials say.
Tasmania puts male MPs in a minority
Tasmania makes national history by becoming the only state to have elected a minority of men.
Quiz: The Finns are happy, but who is not?
7 days quiz: It's the weekly news quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?
Rome's rubbish: The people trying to solve the problem
Meet the people who are taking matters into their own hands.
Keeping faith in Putin despite poverty
The town of Karabash used to be at the heart of the Russian copper industry but has fallen on hard times.
US opioid crisis: Seattle's battle over safe injection plan
A plan to open the nation's first safe consumption sites for drug use has split Seattle residents - here's what both sides have to say.
Africa's week in pictures: 9-15 March 2018
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.
New Zealand v England: Mason Crane out of Tests with back injury, Jack Leach called up
Leg-spinner Mason Crane will miss England's Test tour of New Zealand because of a stress fracture in his lower back.
Cheltenham Gold Cup: Nicky Henderson eyes historic treble with Might Bite
Trainer Nicky Henderson is seeking a historic treble as he sends out Might Bite to race in the Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday.
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Nerve agent attacks: How Malaysia responded compared to the UK http://ift.tt/2Gz4uJ1
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New Zealand v England: Mason Crane out of Test series with lower back stress fracture http://ift.tt/2Gyi675
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Cheltenham Gold Cup: Nicky Henderson eyes historic treble with Might Bite http://ift.tt/2FI8yW2
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North Korean foreign minister in surprise trip to Sweden http://ift.tt/2Iquyq6
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Tasmania elects majority of women in Australia state first http://ift.tt/2FO5iIy
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US aircraft crashes in western Iraq http://ift.tt/2FKN0Ik
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US opioid crisis: Seattle's battle over safe injection plan http://ift.tt/2FMdqJM
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Zimbabwe's ousted Robert Mugabe: 'We must undo this disgrace'
Former Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe calls on his country to "undo" his fall from power.
Israel court suspends plan to deport African migrants
The government wanted migrants to accept money and a plane ticket to leave voluntarily or face jail.
Russian spy: Veteran broadcaster fears for UK-Russia relations
Veteran broadcaster Vladimir Posner says UK-Russia relations are the worst he has ever known.
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Slovenia, Slovakia, and the constant confusion between the two
Do you know your Nad Tatrou sa blýska from your Zdravljica, your slovenčina from your slovenščina?
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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.
