As northeast Delhi appears to make its way back to some kind of normalcy, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Kolkata today to kick off the BJP's campaign for the municipal elections in April...
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Saturday, February 29, 2020
Malaysia's Mahathir Out As PM As Rival Wins Power
Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad lost a power struggle Saturday with a little-known ex-interior minister to be the country's new prime minister in a shock twist that will return a scandal-plagued party to...
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Berlin International Film Festival: Iranian film about executions wins top prize
Director Mohammad Rasoulof is banned from leaving Iran and filmed There Is No Evil in secret.
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Running Stories: 'Running helped me deal with my dad’s suicide'
Katie's dad took his own life in 2017. Now, she is carrying on his legacy by keeping running.
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US election: Is this the best way to pick Trump's challenger?
The way Democrats pick a nominee takes months, costs a fortune and doesn't even lead to high turnout.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'railways'
Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "railways"
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Into the Wild: Why tourists are risking their lives to visit a bus
Five more tourists were rescued trying to reach a bus made famous by Into the Wild. Why do they do it?
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One-armed potter: 'I just muddle my way through'
Gary Fulton lost the use of his right arm in a motorcycle accident that nearly killed him.
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6 Music Festival: 'When bands smash guitars it breaks my heart'
6 Music Festival acts on the "chaotic" highs and lows of being a musician in 2020.
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War of words as Nigerian English gets Oxford recognition
Not everyone is happy that the Oxford English Dictionary now includes several unique Nigerian words.
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'Shirtless Tongan' just qualified for his third Olympics
Remember the shirtless, oiled-up Tongan man from the past two Olympics?
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Actresses walk out of 'French Oscars' after Polanski wins top awards
France's equivalent of the Oscars -- the Cesars -- was thrown into turmoil Friday after director Roman Polanski won top awards, prompting walkouts from actresses and protests outside the venue.
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Trump says getting rid of "bad" people made him successful
President Donald Trump said Saturday that his “journey” in the nation's highest office would have been a failure had he not be able to rid the government of people he says are “bad.” Trump came into office railing against what he and his allies call the “deep state” — career government employees and political appointees held over from prior administrations — claiming it was out to undermine him. “We have such bad people and they're not people who...
"Continue To #BeBest": Melania Trump Recalls India Visit In Tweets
US First Lady Melania Trump has posted a series of tweets thanking President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others for the warm reception she received in India.
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Boy, 16, Kills Father Over Argument, Buries Body Into Pit: Police
A 16-year-old boy was detained on Saturday for allegedly killing his 50-year-old father at their house in a village in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra last December and burying his corpse into a...
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BSF Offers To Repair Trooper's Home Set Ablaze During Delhi Violence
The Border Security Force on Saturday came to the rescue of its trooper Mohammad Anees, whose house was torched in this week's violence in Delhi, promising him that the force will repair his house and...
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South Carolina primary: Joe Biden projected to win
It comes as a major boost to the former vice-president's flagging presidential campaign.
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NHS gender clinic 'should have challenged me more' over transition
A woman is taking legal action against an NHS gender clinic which treated her as a teenager.
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Northern rail: Government takes over after chaos
The government takes over services from Sunday which were previously operated by Arriva Rail North.
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St David: Ten things about the Patron Saint of Wales
The patron saint of Wales was a teetotal vegetarian who was born in a storm
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Trump calls for calm after 1st virus death in US
The first fatality from the novel coronavirus has been confirmed on US soil, a woman in her late 50s who was "medically high-risk," President Trump said Saturday, as he urged Americans not to panic. Health officials said the woman in Washington state was one of a handful with no known links to global hot zones to have contracted the virus - indicating that the pathogen was now likely spreading in communities.
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US signs deal with Taliban to pull out troops, end 18-year war
The US signed a historic deal with Taliban insurgents on Saturday that could pave the way toward a full withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan over the next 14 months, hopefully ending the 18-year-war that began after the September 11 attacks. US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad and Taliban political chief Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar signed the deal in Doha, Qatar.
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Friday, February 28, 2020
Ind v NZ 2nd Test Live: India start confidently
Check live cricket score, scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary of 2nd Test match between India and New Zealand on Times of India
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Coronavirus wipes $5tn off global share markets
Panic in the stock market over spreading coronavirus continued into a 7th day on Friday, with world share markets crashing again, compounding their worst week since the 2008 global financial crisis and bringing the global wipeout to $5 trillion. The sell-off is fueled mostly by worry that measures to contain the virus would hamper corporate profits & economic growth.
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GDP growth in Oct-Dec quarter slows to near 7-year low of 4.7%
The country’s quarterly economic growth slowed to a near seven-year-low in the Oct-Dec period of 2019-20, dragged down by a contraction in manufacturing and electricity, as per the National Statistical Office (NSO) . The Oct-Dec GDP growth of 4.7% is the slowest in 27 quarters and slowest since the 4.3% expansion in the Jan-March quarter of 2012-13.
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Sensex suffers 2nd-biggest 1-day loss ever
The sensex suffered its second-worst single-day loss ever in terms of points on Friday, falling in tandem with global markets. Asian markets had lost 2-3% by the time the Indian market opened. The sensex fell nearly 1,000 points in early trade and slipped further to close down 1,448 points. The decline alone wiped out Rs 5.5 lakh crore of investor wealth.
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न्यूजीलैंड ने भारत के खिलाफ टॉस जीता, गेंदबाजी का फैसला; भारतीय टीम में दो बदलाव
खेल डेस्क.भारत और न्यूजीलैंड के बीच दो टेस्ट की सीरीज का आखिरी और निर्णायक मैच क्राइस्टचर्च में खेला जा रहा है। मैच में न्यूजीलैंड ने टॉस जीतकर गेंदबाजी का फैसला किया।बारिश के कारण करीब 45 मिनट की देरी हुई। भारत के ओपनर मयंक अग्रवाल और पृथ्वी शॉ क्रीज पर हैं।भारतीय टीम में दो बदलाव किए गए हैं। चोटिल ईशांत शर्मा की जगह उमेश यादव को मौका दिया गया। रविचंद्रन अश्विन को बाहर करऑलराउंडर रविंद्र जडेजा को टीम में शामिल किया गया। वहीं, कीवी टीम में एजाज...
Most graduates still gain financially from degrees
But one in five would have been better off not going to university, says research.
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Fish oil supplements offer 'little or no benefit' against cancer
Research suggests omega-3 supplements may not be as beneficial as previously suggested.
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Margaret Thatcher: Former PM named outfits after Gorbachev and Reagan
The ex-PM christened her wardrobe, papers show, with references to Mikhail Gorbachev and Ronald Reagan.
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Syria war: Refugees eye Europe as Turkey hits breaking point
Turkey says it is no longer preventing Syrians from leaving for Europe - and the refugees want to move.
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Could deepfakes be used to train office workers?
A consultancy that makes business training videos is advertising for a "deepfake expert".
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Why are Scottish councils closing their outdoor centres?
Residential centres have given generations of schoolchildren a taste of outdoor life, but more are set to close this year.
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'Bernie or brokered': Democratic race at critical crossroads
The Democrats' 2020 primary season enters a critical four-day stretch that will help determine whether the party rallies behind Bernie Sanders or embraces a longer and uglier slog that could carry on until the national convention. This marks a dangerous moment for a political party desperate to replace President Donald Trump but deeply conflicted over whether Sanders, the undisputed Democratic front-runner and a self-described democratic socialist,...
Coronavirus A "Once-In-A-Century" Pathogen, Says Bill Gates
Philanthropist Bill Gates on Friday urged wealthy nations to help low and middle-income countries strengthen their health systems in hopes of slowing the spread of the coronavirus, which Gates said...
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WhatsApp Dark Theme Gets New Solid Colour Options on Android
WhatsApp beta for Android has been updated to version 2.20.60 with additional solid colour options for the Dark theme. The new update is available for download through the Google Play Beta programme.
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Leap Year: What it's like being born on 29 February?
People around the world tell us what it's like being born on 29 February.
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Walkout as Polanksi wins 'best director' at Césars
The Polish-French director is wanted in the US for the statutory rape of a 13-year-old in the 1970s.
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Knife offenders lack male role models, says senior police officer
Senior officers says it is "too easy" to blame cuts, social media and drugs for a rise in offences.
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Making chopsticks into house furnishings
ChopValue collects 350,000 used bamboo chopsticks from Vancouver restaurants every week.
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Latvia railway: Why I love living in an old train station
Milda Romanova's home is an old rail station, and at 88 she still loves all things trains.
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Week in Pictures: 22-28 February
A gallery selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.
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How calisthenics helped a former raver kickstart a new lifestyle
A former raver says calisthenics helped her through a difficult time and kickstarted a new lifestyle.
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Laura Kuenssberg: The decade that shattered trust in politics
Laura Kuenssberg explores the scandals that shook faith in elites at the start of the 21st century.
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U.S. candidates, world leaders ignore Venezuela’s crisis. Shame on them! | Opinion
While watching the last Democratic debate before Super Tuesday, I wondered why Venezuela’s humanitarian tragedy didn’t even come up in the discussion. The presidential hopefuls talked about Israel, Syria, North Korea and even Cuba’s 1960s education programs, but didn’t mention one of the world’s biggest crises.
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Thursday, February 27, 2020
Quiz of the week: Remember much about the big fight?
Have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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Leap years and why we need them
It's a leap year which means there's an extra day in the calendar - 29 February 2020. But why do we need it?
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Meet the Hatton Garden jeweller who rappers go to
Hatton Garden jeweller Abtin Abbassi has clients including London rappers Krept and Young Adz.
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Contemplating the Fens through art
Heather and Ivan Morison's sculpture MOTHER... opens at Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire.
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The boss who put everyone on 70K
A tech boss introduced a $70,000 minimum salary for all his staff - by cutting his own wages. Five years, on he has no regrets.
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Afghanistan conflict: US-Taliban deal raises hope for peace
A long-awaited accord between the US and the Taliban is greeted cautiously by a war-weary population.
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The crisis forcing mothers to give away their babies
Venezuela's economic crisis is driving some mothers unable to feed their children to drastic measures.
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'We can enjoy life without sound'
A woman who started to lose her hearing as a child is trying to change perceptions about deafness.
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Greta Thunberg: Who is the teenage climate change activist?
The Swedish teenager started a climate change protest that grew into a global movement of millions.
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Protecting whales from the noise people make in the ocean
Oil drilling and construction is creating a din for sealife - new tech is hoping to turn the volume down.
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Breakfast Recipe: Bored With Upma? Try This 'Namkeen Sooji' Instead
The only thing one needs to keep in mind while cooking namkeen sooji is to add the right amount of water to make it moist and fluffy (not lumpy as upma).
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"Failure Of Leadership": Bernie Sanders On Trump's Delhi Clashes Response
A day after US lawmakers reacted sharply to the violence in the Indian capital, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders here accused US President Donald Trump of failing on the issue of human...
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UN prepared to make humanitarian exemptions for N. Korea on coronavirus
The UN Security Council on Thursday declared that it would adopt humanitarian exemptions to the heavy economic sanctions imposed on North Korea to help the impoverished country fight the novel coronavirus, Germany's ambassador to the UN said. "The coronavirus issue was discussed and the committee immediately had given permission to export the equipment" used to fight the illness, said Christoph Heusgen, who heads the United Nations body that applies...
Thousands of depression cases 'linked to universal credit'
The number of unemployed people with psychological distress rose 6.6% between 2013 and 2018, a study suggests.
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Opinion: Modi And Shah Must Take Blame For Mob Takeover Of Delhi
Whatever Modi might have wanted to achieve from hosting Trump in a grand manner - "event management" is after all his forte - there is no denying that India's democracy and India's civilization have...
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Officials scramble to retrace steps of California coronavirus case
A northern California woman is believed to be the first to contract the virus with no connection to travel or other casesCalifornia and federal officials were in the midst of an intense effort Thursday to retrace the movements of a northern California woman believed to be the first person in the US to contract the highly contagious coronavirus with no known connection to travel abroad or other known causes.Health officials confronted tough questions...
Delhi violence: India slams global bodies' remarks
The ministry of external affairs on Thursday rejected comments by a US body, USCIRF and and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Delhi violence, terming them “factually inaccurate, misleading and an attempt to politicise the issue”. “Our law enforcement agencies are working on the ground to prevent violence and ensure restoration of confidence and normalcy," the MEA said.
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Delhi riots toll rises to 38, over 400 detained
The death toll in the north-east Delhi communal riots rose to 38 on Thursday. However, no incident of violence has been reported since Tuesday night. Delhi Police has arrested over 130 people, detained over 400 and registered 48 FIRs. It has also booked AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and his associates in the case of murder of Intelligence Bureau official Ankit Sharma.
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Bernie Sanders slams Trump for being non-committal on Delhi riots
Leading Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders attacked President Trump for failure on human rights leadership, saying Trump’s comment that handling the unrest over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) was up to India was inadequate. "Widespread anti-Muslim mob violence has killed at least 27 and injured many more. Trump responds by saying, ‘That’s up to India," Sanders tweeted.
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DoT working on 3 options for telco bailout
The telecom department is working on at least three options to defer the Rs 1.47 lakh crore adjusted gross revenue (AGR) liability of telcos - Vodafone Idea and Airtel, including proposals to let the operators pay around 20% of the outstanding amount upfront. "There is also a need to see that the industry doesn’t end up as a monopoly, or even a duopoly,” a source told TOI.
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SC will revisit own definition of ‘Hindutva’
The Supreme Court said it would expedite hearing on a pending petition seeking revisiting the court’s earlier definition of ‘Hindutva’ as a way of life and hear arguments for and against the plea from certain quarters to disqualify candidates if they made use of ‘Hindutva’ to seek votes. SC will hear the petition after completion of arguments in the faith versus fundamental rights case.
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The Papers: Virus raises fears over economy and major events
Friday's papers say mass UK gatherings may be restricted due to the spread of coronavirus.
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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Landscapes of chemical and biological warfare
A gallery of landscapes of UK chemical and biological weapon sites by photographer Dara McGrath.
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The Big Moon: Record shopping is like a religion
The all-female band are this year's Record Store Day UK ambassadors. They share some of their favourite vinyl and surprises they have planned for the big day.
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Afghan peace talks: The woman who negotiated with the Taliban
Fawzia Koofi's life changed under the Taliban and they tried to kill her - but she talked to them.
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Forced sterilisation in South Africa: They removed my uterus
Bongekile Msibi is one of 48 women forcibly sterilised at state hospitals in South Africa.
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'After the coral ban, I lost everything'
Thousands of Indonesian coral farms had to close after an export ban, but a policy U-turn offers hope.
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Heathrow expansion: What is the third runway plan?
What are the arguments for and against a third runway?
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Bernie Sanders: 17 things the Democratic front-runner believes
The Democratic candidate has promised a political revolution. But what actually are his stances?
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119 Indians From Quarantined Japan Ship Land In Delhi On Air India Flight
A special Air India flight carrying 119 Indians and five nationals from Sri Lanka, Nepal, South Africa and Peru, who were on board the coronavirus-hit quarantined cruise ship Diamond Princess, landed...
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West Midlands floods: 'Ten days of difficult conditions' to come
Residents in two flooded towns are evacuated as more rain threatens to swell the River Severn.
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'Go big' to tackle regional inequalities, report urges
Levelling up disadvantaged parts of the UK will require long-term thinking and investment, a new report says.
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Nando’s employees call for changes to cleaning pay policy
Staff claim they often miss out on overtime amid allegations of poor cleaning practices at some branches.
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Court may upset Heathrow third runway plans
A ruling will decide whether Heathrow's expansion plan should have taken the climate more into account.
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Scientists aim to spot abusers from their hands
A study hopes to discover whether our hands are truly unique by looking at anatomical differences.
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Buy now, pay later 'growing fast' amid debt fears
A report says services such as Klarna are booming among online shoppers despite concerns for young consumers.
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On Bihar NPR Resolution, A Thank You From Prashant Kishor To Nitish Kumar
Poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishore today thanked Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for keeping his promise on the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and the National Population...
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6, Including Gunman Dead, After Mass Shooting At Brewing Facility In US
Several people were killed Wednesday when a sacked former employee opened fire at the Milwaukee campus of brewing giant Molson Coors, with reports of up to six dead in addition to the shooter.
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At least five dead in Milwaukee shooting at Molson Coors beer company
The gunman was also killed during the shooting in the mid-western state of Wisconsin.
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Government pledges £236m to help rough sleepers
The money will go towards accommodation, but Labour says No 10 underestimates the scale of the issue.
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Teenager's remains found in lion enclosure at Pakistani zoo
Muhammad Bilal's relatives said he went missing while searching for grass to use as cattle fodder.
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The Papers: UK warns against coronavirus 'mass panic'
In Thursday's papers, preparations for the virus continue as MPs caution against "over-reaction".
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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Underwater Photographer of the Year
The winners of the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition 2020.
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Dealing with emotions: Borderline personality disorder
Borderline personality disorder, also known as BPD, is characterised by strong emotional reactions, a distorted sense of self and difficult personal relationships.
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Climate change: Why are tomato prices in Africa increasing?
The price of tomatoes have skyrocketed in East Africa in recent weeks after floods ruined crops.
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Secret doorway in Parliament leads to historical treasure trove
Historical treasures - and evidence of a beer-fuelled party - are uncovered in the Commons restoration.
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'How do I convince the Home Office I'm a lesbian?'
More than 1,500 people claim asylum in the UK each year, claiming that they are persecuted for being gay. But it's not an easy thing to prove.
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How did companies sell 'unmentionable' sanitary towels?
How do you build a market for a product society considers unmentionable?
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Could North Korea handle a Covid-19 outbreak?
So far, the country claims to have no cases of Covid-19 - but that has been questioned.
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Solari boards: The disappearing sound of airports
Inside airports, old-school departure boards are falling silent. Outside, it's a different story.
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Viewpoint: Why a Texas county had a radical rethink on crime
A congressman's presidential run helped boost efforts in Texas to reform their criminal justice system.
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How a serious accident led to business success
After a terrible skiing crash, Susanne Najafi embarked on her path as a serial entrepreneur.
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Why is Iran's reported mortality rate for coronavirus higher than in other countries?
Iran’s reported mortality rate for the illness — about 16 percent — surpasses the rate for other countries by a dramatic margin.
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Coronavirus: Outbreak spreads in Europe from Italy
Cases have emerged in several countries involving travellers from Italy, but borders remain open.
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Homelessness: Councils record 28,000 on the streets over a year
Five times as many rough sleepers were seen in a year than reported in the official one-night snapshot.
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County lines: Police arrest 46 in raids across the UK
There were raids in Merseyside, Lancashire, Cumbria and Tayside on Tuesday morning.
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McDonald's Employee Punched In Face By Customer For Offering Free Water
In a freak incident at a McDonald's outlet, a female cashier was allegedly punched in the face by a customer because she offered him a free cup of water.
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While India seems to love Trump, the reality isn't so simple
Looking out over the world’s largest cricket stadium, the seats jammed with more than 100,000 people, India’s prime minister heaped praise on his American visitor. “The leadership of President Trump has served humanity,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Monday, highlighting Trump’s fight against terrorism and calling his 36-hour visit to India a watershed in India-U.S. relations. Trump beamed.
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Paramilitary out in riot-hit northeast Delhi as toll rises to 13
Heavy deployment of Delhi Police personnel and paramilitary forces like Rapid Action Force and CRPF was visible in the riot-hit areas amidst announcements that shoot-at-sight orders had been issued and curfew imposed though there was no official word on this. Some 35 companies of central armed police forces were deployed in the affected areas.
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Bihar adopts resolution on NPR, NRC
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar clarified in the assembly that the Centre had sought feedback from all states on NPR, but he took the opportunity to also communicate his government’s stand on the NRC. “The Bihar government has communicated to the Centre that the NPR format should be the same as it was in 2010, and only the transgender column should be added to it. We have also communicated that the NRC is not needed in Bihar,” he said.
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Johnson promises 'overhaul' of post-Brexit foreign policy as he launches review
Policy experts will offer "constructive challenge to traditional Whitehall assumptions" says No 10.
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Peter Nygard: FBI raids fashion mogul HQ in sex trafficking probe
The FBI raid comes as Nygard faces lawsuit accusing him of sex abuse against ten women and girls.
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The Papers: Coronavirus 'action plan' and 'mass testing' in UK
Wednesday's papers say UK schools face closure in new plans to stop the spread of the virus.
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Six-year-old girl arrested at Florida school
Police bodycam footage captured the moment a visibly distressed child was arrested at her school in Orlando.
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Monday, February 24, 2020
Environment Agency chief: Avoid building new homes on flood plains
The head of the Environment Agency says new buildings should be made more resilient to flooding.
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Brexit: EU set to agree UK trade talks mandate
Ministers from the EU will meet in Brussels later to finalise their red lines for talks with the UK.
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"Melania Trump Asked About Mud Pack Treatment": Taj Mahal Tour Guide
The architectural grandeur of 17th century Taj Mahal and the story of its construction by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan left US President Donald Trump "impressed" during his visit to Agra, the guide who...
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Ram Niwas Goel Re-Elected Unanimously As Delhi Assembly Speaker
Senior leader of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Ram Niwas Goel was on Monday unanimously re-elected as the Speaker of Delhi Assembly.
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India, US To Sign Defence Deals Worth $3 Billion: Donald Trump
India and the United States will sign two defence deals worth $3 billion in Delhi on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump said on Monday.
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As concern grows, China, South Korea report more virus cases
China and South Korea on Tuesday reported more cases of a new viral illness that has been concentrated in North Asia but is creating worrisome, increasing clusters in the Middle East and Europe. China reported 508 new cases and another 71 deaths, 68 of them in the central city of Wuhan, where the epidemic began in December. The updates bring mainland China's totals to 77,658 cases and 2,663 deaths.
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Weinstein legacy: Life after #MeToo
More than two years after the movement went viral, has anything changed?
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Behind the scenes of The Prince of Egypt
Under, behind and above the scenes of the West End's newest blockbuster
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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra conducted by centenarian
Arthur Wellard learnt to conduct working with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra from the age of 97.
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Shrove Tuesday football: 'No quarter asked nor given'
The centuries-old English tradition of Shrove Tuesday "football" matches is alive and kicking.
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Coronavirus: The race to find the source in wildlife
From animals to humans, how did the deadly coronavirus make the leap? We look at the scientific evidence.
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Military Wives: 'Director didn't want us to sound too slick'
The film inspired by much more than Gareth Malone's famous BBC choir series.
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Would you eat a 'steak' printed by robots?
3D printing is meeting some of the ambitions touted when the technology emerged 20 years ago.
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Hungary's new patriotic education meets resistance
The right-wing government aims to instil national pride - but teachers criticise a new curriculum.
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What happens when the internet vanishes?
During a troublesome protest or tricky election, some countries just cut the online cord.
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"Snakes Raised In Your Backyard Will Bite You": Asaduddin Owaisi To PM
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday blamed a former Delhi MLA for the violence in the national capital and told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that "the snakes raised by you will bite you".
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L&T Arm Wins IT Services Deal From Swedish Firm
"We have set up a dedicated global engineering centre in Chennai to design and develop products for Dometic's global clientele. The centre will also support mechanical, embedded and connectivity...
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Poorest women's life expectancy declines, finds report
The gap between the health of rich and poor in England is widening, according to a report.
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Period poverty: MSPs set to back plans for free sanitary products
Labour MSP Monica Lennon's bill now has the support of all parties following a government U-turn.
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Cardiff woman wins £400k in DWP race discrimination row
The Department for Work and Pensions created a "hostile environment" for one employee, a judge rules.
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Samsung Galaxy A71 Goes on Sale in India via Amazon, Samsung.com
Samsung Galaxy A71 has gone on sale in India and is available on the Samsung store and Amazon. It is powered by the octa-core Snapdragon 730 SoC and available in just one RAM and storage...
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UK's New Visa Points System: Who It Helps, Who It Hurts
The U.K.'s plans to tighten immigration could hurt small businesses, who can't find local workers as it is and will soon face tough restrictions on hiring from the European Union.
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Young drivers 'let down over insurance app faults'
Carrot uses phone data to measure braking and acceleration - but some say it often fails to work.
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Sunday, February 23, 2020
Public toilets: Should you be able to pee for free?
Toilet access in London can be a real issue for many people who live in and visit the city.
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Kobe Bryant: How a basketball legend inspired young players
Three young basketballers from different corners of the world tell us how important Kobe Bryant was to them.
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Earth Harp: The man behind the unique instruments 'epic' sound
The inventor of the world's longest string instrument explains its unique and majestic sound.
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'My journey to accept being a childless woman' in Niger
Filmmaker Aicha Macky from Niger is on a journey to determine her role in society as a childless woman.
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'We are trapped in the house that killed our son'
Zane Gbangbola was poisoned during flooding at his home. But has the full story of his death been told?
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What Donald Trump gets out of his trip to India
The US president's first official trip to the world's largest democracy will be a photo-op and a half.
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How Africa hopes to gain from the 'new scramble'
The continent's leaders have been globe-trotting to attend Africa-themed summits, but do they have a plan?
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Alberto Salazar's spectacular fall from grace
From helping Mo Farah become Britain's most successful track athlete in history, to appealing a four-year ban from athletics, BBC Panorama investigates Alberto Salazar's fall from grace.
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India vs New Zealand | First Innings Really Put Us Behind in the Game: Virat Kohli
It was one of those rare matches for Team India where nothing seemed to go their way, right from the toss on day one of the Wellington Test against New Zealand. The result was that, India lost by 10 wickets, early on the fourth morning of the encounter.
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India Gears Up To Host Donald Trump, Ahmedabad First Stop: 10 Points
United States President Donald Trump will make his first official trip to India today. The two-day state visit - the eighth by an American president - comes ahead of his potential re-election - the US...
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1st Test: New Zealand Beat India By 10 Wickets To Take 1-0 Lead In Series
India lost their first match in the ICC World Test Championship as New Zealand outplayed the number one Test team in the world to go 1-0 up in the two-Test series.
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India vs New Zealand | India Lose Opening Test by 10 Wickets, Kiwis Go 1-0 Ahead
New Zealand beat India by 10 wickets in the opening Test, finishing the game with one full day and a half to spare for a 1-0 lead in the two-match series here on Monday.
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Labour leadership: Members voting in three-way contest
Sir Keir Starmer, Lisa Nandy and Rebecca Long-Bailey remain in the race to succeed Jeremy Corbyn.
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Canary Islands sandstorm: Flights disrupted as dust cloud strands tourists
Flights to and from the Spanish islands have been disrupted, leaving tourists stranded at airports.
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Public redundancy bill hits seven-year high
Taxpayers are facing a £346m bill after a spate of high-profile business failures on the High Street.
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You "Gapped The Bridge": Swaraj Kaushal Slams Shaheen Bagh Interlocutor
Late Union minister Sushma Swaraj's husband and former Governor Swaraj Kaushal has lambasted CAA interlocutor Wajahat Habibullah, calling him the "wajah" or reason for the anti-CAA blockade at Shaheen...
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IND vs BAN: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming
Women's T20 World Cup: In the last five meetings between the two sides, India lead 3-2 on head-to-head record.
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Points Mean Pain for Small Firms in U.K. Immigration Overhaul
(Bloomberg) -- The U.K.’s plans to tighten immigration could hurt small businesses, who can’t find local workers as it is and will soon face tough restrictions on hiring from the European Union.Almost 40% of firms say they’ve struggled to recruit the right staff in the past year, and more than a third of those say a reason is that U.K. citizens are unwilling to do the jobs, according to the Federation of Small Businesses.The survey highlights the...
Help us make venues safer, urges bomb victim's mum
The mother of Manchester Arena terror attack victim Martyn Hett urges venues to help shape a new law.
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New questions over Farah's relationship with Salazar
Fresh questions over Mo Farah's relationship with his disgraced former coach Alberto Salazar are raised in a new BBC Panorama investigation.
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Flooding: Call for UK cash to fund flood relief in Wales
MPs and assembly members ask the chancellor for £30m to help affected areas in Rhondda Cynon Taff.
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Bruno Fernandes: Why Manchester United fans have a new hero - Peter Crouch analysis
Arrogant, cheeky and a touch of class - MOTD2 pundit Peter Crouch explains why Bruno Fernandes has already made a big impact at Manchester United.
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Saturday, February 22, 2020
Watch: Ahead Of India Visit, Trump Shares Video Of Himself As "Baahubali"
Hours before departing for India, US President Donald Trump shared an edited video from the movie 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion' which shows his own face morphed over the face of the film's actor.
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Boult's Unique Batting Invites Special Comparison From England Cricketer
Trent Boult played a cameo of 38 as he helped New Zealand take 183-run first innings lead against India on Day three of the first Test.
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Coronavirus Outbreak Has Not Yet Peaked: Xi Jinping's Party
The coronavirus outbreak in China has not yet reached its peak, state television quoted a top decision-making body of the ruling Communist Party as saying on Friday.
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Probe Team In Andhra To Investigate Irregularities After Bifurcation
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate alleged irregularities that took place after the bifurcation of the state.
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Nevada caucuses: Bernie Sanders leads in early results
Bernie Sanders looks set to cement his status as the Democratic front-runner to take on Donald Trump.
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Hip-hop's iconic photos go on display
The International Center of Photography is showcasing photos of hip-hop's greatest stars.
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Simone Biles on abuse, race and life after gymnastics
Simone Biles takes time out of training in Texas to answer questions from young fans around the world.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'uphill'
Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "uphill"
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Sheringham Viking Festival 'warrior' finds faith in Norse gods
Viking re-enactor Richard Mehmed says he found faith with Norse gods while "wielding a six-foot axe".
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The 'ironmums' (and 'irongrans') taking on endurance feats
Three so-called "ironmums" explain the appeal of taking on one of sport's most gruelling challenges.
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Encephalitis: 'I couldn't remember my boyfriend'
Georgia Lee is 23 but feels like she's 17 after a virus which affected her memory and also took her sense of smell.
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Real Madrid Suffer Shock Defeat To Levante, Hazard Injured Again
Real Madrid's nightmare afternoon was made worse by another injury to Eden Hazard, who was forced off in the second half of their 0-1 defeat to Levante.
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Shaheen: 6km stretch of alternative route opens
An alternative route of Okhla Road that connects Sukhdev Vihar with Kalindi Kunj, which is away from the Shaheen Bagh protest site, was opened by a group of people on Saturday.
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Govt summons urgent meeting on telco relief
The government has called an emergency meeting on Sunday, including key officials from the telecom and finance ministries and Niti Aayog, as efforts to come up with a bailout for the beleaguered telecom sector gather pace.
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Uddhav’s allies ask him to review stand on CAA
A day after chief minister Uddhav Thackeray once again made clear his support for CAA and NPR in New Delhi following his meeting with PM Narendra Modi, his new allies Congress and NCP mounted pressure on him to get him and the Shiv Sena to reconsider their stand in view of the three-party coalition government in the state.
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Snow, ice and flood warnings in place across Scotland
Wintry showers are expected in the central Scotland, Grampian, Highlands and Argyll and Bute regions.
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Brixton Hill police pursuit hit-and-run death: Man charged
Quincy Anyiam, 26, is accused of causing the death of Anisha Vidal-Garner in Brixton Hill.
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Dead within three hours of arrival at a Russian prison
Despite claims that Russian prisons are cleaning up their act, inmates and their families tell a different story.
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We will 'fight to the death' to save the Amazon rainforest
Teenagers from the Amazon rainforest speak about their hopes for the future.
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Dubs or subs? Parasite renews debate on how to watch foreign films
Subtitles are the film connoisseur's choice - but Netflix is sounding the dub-a-dub-dub for dubbing.
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Inter Milan v Sampdoria among three Serie A games postponed over coronavirus
Inter Milan's game against Sampdoria is among three Serie A fixtures that have been postponed over fears of the spread of coronavirus.
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Friday, February 21, 2020
Email address charges branded 'daylight robbery'
Ofcom is asking why broadband firms charge people to keep old email addresses after switching providers.
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US election 2020: What do young voters want in Nevada?
Voters born after 1980 had the lowest turnout rate in 2016. What will get them to the polls?
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Waitrose named best supermarket by Which?
Waitrose has been rated the best UK in-store supermarket again in Which?'s annual supermarket satisfaction survey.
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Afghanistan war: US and Afghan Taliban start partial truce
If successful, the seven-day "reduction in violence" will lead to the signing of a peace deal.
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Man Utd fan invited to Old Trafford after Klopp letter
Man Utd fan Daragh Curley said Liverpool were "winning too many games" and it was making him sad.
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The cast of EastEnders go head-to-head to test their knowledge of Albert Square
As the show celebrates its 35th birthday, six of the show's youngest stars test their Albert Square knowledge in our quiz.
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What happens when a Hindu and Muslim YouTuber meet?
More young people are turning to social media to explore their faith.
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Phoebe Waller-Bridge on Fleabag and feminism
The actress and writer speaks to BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour about her conflicting feelings towards feminism.
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Week in Pictures
A selection of striking news photographs from around the world this week.
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London's Coffin Club where people plan their final farewell
Death isn't easy to talk about, but London now has a "Coffin Club" where people plan their final farewell.
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Wallis Simpson's hard lessons for Harry and Meghan
What the Sussexes could learn from the miserable exile of Edward VIII and his demonised US lover.
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Crash Landing on You: The defector who brought North-South Korean romance to life
Hit drama Crash Landing on You was made possible by the key insights of one North Korean defector.
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Hanau shooting: Why Germany’s far-right AfD is blamed over racist violence
The anti-Islam AfD is accused of fuelling racist violence, amid German shock at the Hanau killings.
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Crossing Divides: What happens when pen pals reunite
Girls from very different backgrounds reconnect after three years to address India's divisions.
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Trump in India: A brief history of US presidents' trips
Ahead of President Trump's first state visit to India, here's a look at how his predecessors fared.
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Immigration: How will new laws affect care workers?
Will foreign workers in the UK be able to stay, and more of your questions answered.
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Celebrities rally to send boy to Disneyland after bullying video goes viral
Bullied at school for his dwarfism, 9-year-old Quaden Bayles sobs uncontrollably in the back of his mother's car -- saying to the camera: "Give me a knife, I want to kill myself."
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A recurring Biden campaign story about being arrested in South Africa is full of inconsistencies
Former Vice President Joe Biden has a pretty good tale to share — but it may be a little tall.Biden, who is running for president, has been spicing up his recent campaign stump speeches with a story of how he was arrested while in South Africa trying to see Nelson Mandela, The New York Times reports. But that recollection of events has only recently come to light, and it was reportedly omitted from Biden's 2007 memoir that detailed his escapades...
Intelligence officials reportedly told Sanders that Russia is attempting to aid his campaign
U.S. officials told Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) that Russia is interfering in the 2020 campaign to help him win the presidency, people familiar with the matter tell The Washington Post.President Trump and other lawmakers are also reportedly aware of the assistance, which is an apparent "effort to interfere with the Democratic contest," the Post writes. The Post didn't learn what kind of interference Russia was undertaking, but Russia did try to aid...
Democrats big money pledges give way to reality of 2020 race
Many Democratic presidential candidates launched their campaigns last year with bold pledges to reject help from super PACs and dark money groups. Elizabeth Warren, one of the fiercest critics of money in politics, was the latest White House hopeful this week to accept help from a big money organization that can raise and spend unlimited amounts on behalf of political candidates. Former Vice President Joe Biden, Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Bernie...
Coronavirus: Evacuation flight for Britons on Diamond Princess takes off
UK nationals who have been quarantined on the liner for 16 days are being flown out of Japan.
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London Central Mosque stabbing: Man charged
Daniel Horton, 29, is accused of attacking a worshipper in his 70s during afternoon prayers.
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New blue British passport rollout to begin in March
They will begin to replace the current burgundy passports, following the UK's departure from the EU.
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Thursday, February 20, 2020
The World’s Biggest Economies Get a Jolt of Government Spending
(Bloomberg) -- Governments across the world are starting to use more fiscal firepower to boost economies, though the shift may not be happening fast enough to appease central bankers who say they’re sick of carrying the burden of stimulus alone.In more than half of the world’s 20 biggest economies, analysts now expect looser budgets this year — in other words, bigger deficits or smaller surpluses — than they did six months ago, according...
TV analyst? Spokesman? Freed ex-governor goes job hunting
Fresh out of prison thanks to a commutation this week from President Donald Trump, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is in the hunt for a post-prison career. "I need to start working and providing for my family," the 63-year-old told Fox News this week. Job hunts have gotten Blagojevich in trouble before.
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South Korea declares Daegu a 'special zone' over virus cases
South Korea on Friday declared the southeast city of Daegu and the surrounding region a “special management zone” after a surge in virus cases that city officials say threaten to overwhelm the region’s health system. Prime Minister Chung Se-kyun said the national government will concentrate its support to the region to ease a shortage in sickbeds, medical personnel and equipment. Sixty-nine cases of COVID-19, as well as the country’s first death...
Trump savoring scrambled Dem race, Bloomberg's debate debut
Relishing in Democrats' jumbled primary in the wake of a fractious debate, President Donald Trump offered stinging criticism of his rivals as he sought to take advantage of the moment. Making a rare four-day swing through the West, Trump was exuding reelection confidence Thursday at a campaign rally in Colorado, after taking in the prior night's prize fight of a debate in Las Vegas. “I don’t know if anyone watched last night’s debate,” Trump told...
Man Arrested Near Delhi Over "Offensive" Post Against Yogi Adityanath
A man from Greater Noida was arrested for allegedly sharing an offensive Facebook post against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
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Ultimate Guide To Healthy Breakfast: As Shared By Celeb Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar
The blue zones of the world have one thing in common- a hearty breakfast- one that is fresh, home cooked and unique to that region.
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Coronavirus: Ukraine protesters attack buses carrying China evacuees
President Volodymyr Zelensky urged people to show solidarity and remember "we are all human".
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NHS 'took 18 months to help after suicide attempt'
Poor treatment for those who self-harm or attempt suicide is putting lives at risk, psychiatrists say.
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Billions of £20 notes to be made into compost
Around two billion paper £20 notes will be replaced with polymer notes in the next few months.
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Schoolboy Man Utd fan gets letter from Jurgen Klopp
Donegal schoolboy Daragh Curley asked the Liverpool manager if his side could lose some matches.
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The poster project spreading 'happiness and kindness' to NHS staff
An artist known for his positive poster messages has directed his new creations at healthcare workers.
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Talking to your neighbours is mandatory if you live here
A block of flats in Sweden is tackling loneliness by mixing age groups - and making socialising an obligation.
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Running stories: How running helped me fight anxiety and bulimia
Jess has anxiety and has previously had depression and bulimia, but says running has given her a new energy.
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Quiz of the week: On the Brits, Storm Dennis and more
Have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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Daniel Radcliffe on the 'genius' story he felt had to be told
The actor's new film tells the true story of an escape by anti-apartheid activists from Pretoria Prison in 1979.
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How Hollywood movies saved a gay Russian teenager
A mail order bride moved to the US with her gay son, but her conservative husband had a surprise in store.
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British pianist James Rhodes drives child abuse reform in Spain
Spain's child abuse laws are set for an overhaul under the new government thanks to James Rhodes.
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Hinds: The band who answered The Strokes' last-minute call
A crazy week in the world of Spanish act Hinds, who are on the road with the New York indie icons.
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Can computer translators ever beat speaking a foreign tongue?
Developers say you can now converse effortlessly using translation tech, but others are not so sure.
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Brexit: How do you negotiate a trade agreement?
There are a lot of negotiations to be done this year. Chris Morris looks at how they should be done.
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Abandoned seafarers: Hungry, penniless and far from home
Hundreds of seafarers are stranded around the world on board ships abandoned by their owners.
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The artistic wizard who brought Oz to life
George Gibson was responsible for the backdrops of some legendary films during Hollywood's golden age.
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Experts Call BS on Bernie’s Russian Bot Theory
Bernie Sanders on Wednesday raised the possibility that social media accounts harassing his critics may, in fact, be Russian bots operating in disguise. But top security officials say they've seen no such activity. The platforms themselves hinted the same. And experts in the field are now saying that the Senator's inference may cause harm by eroding trust for when such behavior does, in fact, occur.When pressed about his supporters’ attacks on members...
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
India U-17 Women's Football Team Defeats Romania in Second Friendly Match
Priyangka Devi Naorem scored the only goal of the match as India U-17 women's national team beat Romania U-17 women's side.
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FC Goa Book Date With History in Style Sealing AFC Champions League Spot as ISL 2019-20 Table-toppers
ISL 2019-20: FC Goa crushed Jamshedpur FC 5-0 to finish on top of the table and become the first Indian club to book a spot in the AFC Champions League in its current form.
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Lime CEO admits: We don't understand women riders
Lime CEO Brad Bao admits his company has had its fair share of missteps on its way to building the world's largest scooter-sharing company. But the company has learned a lot of lessons, too.
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Europe unveils a new plan to compete with Silicon Valley
Europe knows it fell behind the United States and China on the technologies that dominated the past decade. Now it has a plan to catch up.
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A new use for McDonald's used cooking oil: 3D printing
Professor Andre Simpson had a problem. The University of Toronto's Scarborough campus was paying through the nose for a crucial material for its 3D printer. Few would have guessed McDonald's would come to the rescue.
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Woman from viral airplane video says she was 'scared to death'
A woman who's become an icon in the debate over whether it's OK to recline your airplane seat said she was "scared to death" by how a flight attendant handled her painful ordeal.
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Iran attempting further arms deliveries to Huthi rebels: US military
Tehran continues to deliver weapons to Yemen's Huthi rebels, the US military said Wednesday, following a second interception in less than three months of what Washington said were Iranian arms. "The seizure is consistent with a historical pattern of Iranian smuggling of advanced weapons to the Huthis in Yemen," said Captain Bill Urban of US Central Command, which is responsible for US forces in the Middle East, during a briefing at the Pentagon on...
3 Assistant Directors Killed After Crane Crashes On Kamal Haasan Film Set
Three men were killed on the sets of a Kamal Haasan film after a crane on which they were sitting on broke apart and crashed to the ground. All the three were assistant directors of the film, Indian...
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Storm Dennis: UK set for month's worth of rain in 24 hours amid floods
Downpours continue as some areas struggle to cope with flooding in the wake of Storm Dennis.
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New polymer £20 featuring painter Turner enters circulation
A new polymer £20 banknote featuring artist JMW Turner starts to appear in ATMs on Thursday.
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Addiction in paradise: Seychelles battles heroin crisis
On a plain suburban street in Seychelles, far from the idyllic coastline and luxury resorts pampering honeymooners and paradise-seekers, heroin addicts queue anxiously for their daily dose of methadone. In comparison, 0.4 percent of the global population consumed opioids in 2016, half of them in Asia, according to a United Nations report that puts Seychelles among the top consumers alongside producing countries such as Afghanistan. The Seychelles'...
Vu 4K Cinema LED Android TV Review
Vu's latest television series takes things up a notch when it comes to specifications, HDR formats, and sound. Here's our review of the Vu 4K Cinema LED Android TV.
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Police say 8 killed in shootings in the German city of Hanau
Eight people were killed in shootings in the German city of Hanau on Wednesday evening, authorities said. Two hookah lounges reportedly were targeted. Authorities were searching for the perpetrators early Thursday, three hours after the shootings which took place at about 10 p.m. (2100 GMT).
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80 is not the new 70: Age may bias heart care, study finds
Now researchers say something similar might be happening with age perception and heart surgery. A U.S. study out Wednesday finds that heart attack patients who turned 80 within the previous two weeks were less likely to get bypass surgery than those who were two weeks shy of that birthday, even though the age difference is less than a month. Guidelines do not limit the operation after a certain age, but doctors may be mentally classifying people...
At Least 8 Killed In Shootings Near Germany's Frankfurt
At least eight people were killed in two shootings late Wednesday near the German city of Frankfurt, a police spokesman said.
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Government Doesn't Acknowledge Slowdown So Can't Fix It: Manmohan Singh
Attacking the Modi government on the state of the economy, former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said the current dispensation does not acknowledge the word "slowdown" and the real...
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