Study by GMB suggests if the national minimum wage had kept pace with the average pay of CEOs, it would now be £12.74 an hour - or £26,000 a year
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Police appeal to identify heart attack victim found outside London hospital on Boxing Day
Pictures of mystery man who has been in an induced coma since being taken ill in Fitzrovia, north London, have been released
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Iranians free to express criticism, stage protest: President Rouhani
The Iranian president says people are completely free to express their criticism or stage protests according to the constitution.
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Morocco's protest
Moroccans in the country’s neglected northeastern city of Jerada have been simmering with rage since last week when two brothers were killed in a mine collapse accident.
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WATCH PRESS TV NEWS HEADLINES
Here is a brief look at Press TV Newsroom's headlines from 09:00 GMT to 17:00 GMT, December 31, 2017.
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North Korea celebrates New Year with fireworks
North Korea celebrated the New Year with a fireworks display in Pyongyang.
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Italy records drastic fall in refugee arrivals this year
Italy records far fewer arrivals of refugees this year than in 2016.
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Asylum seekers 'denied Christmas celebrations' at accommodation centre in Ireland
Families living in Limerick asylum accommodation centre 'locked out' of communal living space and prevented from hosting family Christmas celebration, says local councillor
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5,247 killed in Boko Haram militancy in Nigeria's Adamawa since 2013: Report
The report indicates that 5,161 Muslims have also sustained various degrees of injuries.
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South Korea seizes another ship suspected of transferring oil to North Korea: Report
South Korea has reportedly seized a Panama-flagged vessel suspected of shipping oil products to North Korea.
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Rouhani congratulates Iranian Christians on New Year
The Iranian president congratulates the country's Christians ahead of the new Gregorian calendar year.
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The 7 things to watch out for from Donald Trump in 2018
From the Trump-Russia probe to the fate of the travel ban, we look at what to expect from the US president next year.
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Happy New Year! Cities across the world welcome 2018
In several places around the world, New Year's celebrations have started.
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Police seek woman to thank her for tripping fleeing suspect on Christmas Eve
Officers returned to find the mystery woman but she had already left
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One deputy killed, four others shot outside of Denver, police say
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Boris Johnson mocked over ‘global Britain’ comments
UK's foreign secretary is under fire for adopting Eu policies that are different from his words.
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Sydney welcomes 2018 with dazzling fireworks display
An estimated 1.6 million revelers watched a massive fireworks display over Sydney Harbor as the New Year kicked in.
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Record low temperatures grip parts of US, Canada
The torrent of arctic air that poured into many parts of the United States this week tightened its grip on Saturday.
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Rail traffic resumes at Berlin station after fire
Long-distance rail traffic has resumed at the busy Berlin Zoo train station after firefighters extinguished a fire that had caused large amounts of smoke.
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Yemeni retaliatory attacks leave four Saudi soldiers dead
Yemeni snipers have fatally shot four Saudi soldiers in the kingdom’s southwestern border region of Najran.
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6 killed after seaplane crashes into Sydney river
A seaplane has crashed into a Sydney river, killing six people on a "wine and dine" sightseeing flight ahead of the New Year's Eve celebrations.
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Deadly bombing targets Afghan official's funeral
Explosion kills at least 18 civilians and wounds 13 more in Jalalabad, the capital of Nangarhar province.
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Colorado police say "multiple deputies down' following shooting
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Iran blocks Instagram, Telegram after protests
After days of anti-government rallies, social media apps Telegram and Instagram temporarily blocked as 'safety measure'.
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Congolese forces shoot dead 2 anti-government protesters in Kinshasa: HRW
Congolese forces have shot and killed two anti-government protesters in Kinshasa.
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New Year's Eve travel: Rail strike disruption begins across the UK
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union on South Western Railway and CrossCountry indicate they will walk for 24 hours
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DRC protests: 'Three killed' in anti-government rallies
Security forces in the DRC accused of shooting dead two people in Kinshasa and another one in Kananga.
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At least 18 people killed in bomb attack in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province
A bomb attack has killed at least 18 people in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Nangarhar.
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Iraqi warplanes kill nearly dozen Daesh militants near Iran border
Iraqi fighter jets have bombarded Daesh militant positions in the country’s eastern province of Diyala near the border with Iran.
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Washington's hand involved in Iran protests: Analyst
An analyst says the United States is involved in the protests in Iran.
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Iran rejects Canada's meddlesome statement on protests
Iran says Canada's meddlesome stance on recent protests lacks any validity.
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20 more detained in Turkey's Istanbul over links to Daesh
Turkey detains 20 more Daesh-linked suspects as security is tightened ahead of New Year’s Eve.
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Seven killed as rebels storm Kashmir paramilitary camp
Police search for fourth fighter as officials blame Pakistani faction for latest round of violence in disputed region.
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At least 36 dead after road accident in Kenya's Rift Valley
A crash between a passenger bus and a truck ferrying goods to Eldoret has killed 36 people along the main highway connecting Kenya and Uganda on Sunday.
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Asda gives away trolleys full of free food to prevent it from going to waste
Shoppers at the store in Barry were offered bags of carrots, broccoli, sprouts and parsnips
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PA recalls envoy from Pakistan over Jerusalem rally row
Ambassador attended a rally hosted by Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, who is accused of masterminding the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
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Five things you need to know about protests in Iran
As anger over Iran's economic policies prevails, we answer some key questions surrounding the anti-government rallies.
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Aina Gamzatova: The Muslim woman challenging Putin
A 46-year old with no chance of winning the presidency has announced her bid, and she wants to get tough on fighters.
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Ministers accused of 'risking the country's security' by considering use of volunteers to guard borders
The Home Office has accepted the proposals have been looked at by officials
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Female CEO of Booking.com says governments shouldn't intervene to force businesses to close gender gap
'I think if you have political action where they ask for a certain percentage of women then the number really goes down'
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Gazprom set to supply record gas levels to Europe
Russia’s energy giant Gazprom says it plans to ship a minimum of 180 billion cubic meters of natural gas to Europe next year.
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US, Israel lack understanding of Iranian people: Interior minister
Iran's interior minister says the US, Israel and reactionary regimes in the region, which pretend to be supporting Iranian people's demands, actually lack real understanding of the nation.
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Official: Two killed during riot in western Iran
The remarks on Sunday by Habibollah Khojastepour, deputy for political and security affairs of Lorestan Province, came a day after a group of rioters clashed with police and security forces in Dorood.
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Corbyn: Labour will occupy 'new center ground' in Britain
Jeremy Corbyn says Labour Party is now “staking out the new center ground" in UK politics.
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‘7 killed in attack on military camp in Kashmir’
An attack on an Indian paramilitary training camp in Kashmir kills at least three militants and four Indian soldier.
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WATCH PRESS TV NEWS HEADLINES
Here is a brief look at Press TV newsroom's headlines from 18:00 GMT, December 30, 2017 to 08:00 GMT, December 31, 2017.
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Hostage stand-off ends in Ukraine, captives freed
Ukrainian police free the remaining hostages being held in a post office by a man in the city of Kharkiv.
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UN chief issues ‘red alert for world’ in 2018
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warns of present and future challenges in the world, appealing to world leaders to unite to end conflicts.
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UK business group tells Theresa May the patience of British companies is 'wearing thin' over Brexit
Adam Marshall has said companies are 'dismayed' with disorganisation in the approach to Brexit
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Fog and smog settle over northern India
Visibility problems return to South Asia as cold air sinks across the region from the Himalayas.
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Liberia president-elect vows to fight corruption, better life for people
President-elect George Weah vows to fight corruption and “improve the lives” of people in the impoverished country.
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Web giants could be hit with major new tax if they fail to help in the fight against terror, minister warns
Ben Wallace said that the Government's 'patience is running out fast' with a lack of action
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At least 81 journalists killed in 2017: report
Impunity for attacks and threats against journalists at "epidemic levels", says International Federation of Journalists.
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Pulwama Encounter:4 CRPF men got Killed
lethpora éncounter 2 militants killed and 4 Crpf men got also got killed encounter in process....
New Year's Eve 2017: Edinburgh set for huge Hogmanay celebrations
Thousands are expected to attend event, which is one of world's biggest street parties
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World’s worst humanitarian crisis deepens as Saudi siege of Yemen continues
Saudi Arabia announced in early December that it would reopen Yemen’s port of Hudaydah under mounting international pressure.
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History of the world at year 1 after Trump
On the eve of our second year with Donald Trump as US president, let's look back on what 2017 has been like.
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New Year's Eve 2017: Jeremy Corbyn says Labour will occupy 'new centre ground' in annual message
Labour leader declares 'the old political consensus is finished'
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Sydney plane crash: Four Britons feared to be among six dead after aircraft comes down in sea
Four Britons are feared to be among six people killed after a sea plane crashed and sank in a bay near Sydney, Australia.
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Saudi Arabia seeking to squeeze Houthis by pounding Yemen's civilians, Analyst says
By conducting relentless attacks on Yemen’s civilian population, Saudis seek to pressurize the Houthi fighters to put their weapons down, a political analyst says.
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DRC blocks internet as anti-Kabila protests planned
Government orders countrywide shutdown of internet and SMS service as church activists vow to defy protest ban.
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Iranian referees to officiate at Karate 1 - Premier League Paris 2018
Eight Iranian referees will officiate at the Karate 1 - Premier League Paris 2018 in Paris.
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Trump drunk aide kicked off Russia investigation: Report
A former Trump aide's bragging to an Australian diplomat may have started the entire Russia investigation, a report says.
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Journalists ‘faced unprecedented harassment’ in 2017
The International Federation of Journalists says 81 journalists were killed and many more faced harassment in 2017.
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Putin hails normalization of ties in letter to Erdogan
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin writes to his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the occasion of the New Year, lauding normalization of bilateral ties over the past year.
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NYC tightens security ahead of New Year's celebration
New York City is beefing up its security measures in Times Square for this year's New Year's Eve celebration in the wake of recent acts of terror.
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Iran to host Asian 7-a-side football tournament in December 2018
The Islamic Republic of Iran is set to host an international 7-a-side football tournament in December 2018.
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Fresh Saudi airstrikes claim lives in western Yemen
Saudi warplanes conduct fresh air raids on Yemen, causing several casualties in the western provinces of Amran and Hudaydah.
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Head-on collision between bus, truck kills 30 in Kenya
Thirty people are killed and 16 injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a truck in central Kenya, police say.
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Public opinion in the West on Trump recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of “Israel”
Nearly a week after President Trump's unilateral decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, there are plenty of reasons to be confused by the move.
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A pivotal issue affecting almost everything in Britain 2018
Upon the start of the new year, Britain welcomes the last stride towards Brexit.
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Separatists, unionists rally in Catalonia
The supporters and opponents of independence for Catalonia hold a rally on the Diada de Mallorca ('Day of Majorca') public holiday in the center of Palma de Majorca.
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Muslims in India's Assam anxious over citizen list
Amid state crackdown on immigration from Bangladesh, activists warn that thousands of Muslims may be rendered stateless.
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Two protesters killed in Iran anti-government rallies
Official confirms two dead in western city of Dorud but denies police fired fatal shots.
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Germany’s Merkel vows to address political rift
German Chancellor Angela Merkel vows to address ongoing political divisions in Germany by prioritizing social cohesion and swiftly forming a new government.
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Funeral held for Palestinian killed in Gaza
Jamal Mosleh, 20, is the 16th Palestinian to be killed since Trump's declaration of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
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Jerusalem as capital: All the latest
Here are the latest developments since Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
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EPL: Chelsea rout Stoke City 5-0
The defending champions Chelsea have posted a commanding 5-0 victory over Stoke City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
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Greece to revoke asylum for Turkey ‘coup plotter’
Greece is to revoke asylum granted by one of the country’s courts to a Turkish soldier accused of having a role in last year’s failed coup in Turkey.
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Ex-Catalan president wants his former govt. reinstated
Catalonia’s former leader, Carles Puigdemont, urges Spain to reinstate the secessionist government that he headed but that was dismissed following an illegal independence referendum.
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Two security guards shot dead in Las Vegas, suspect injured
Two security guards have been shot dead inside a hotel room at a Las Vegas hotel-casino.
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Israelis protest against Netanyahu, regime's corruption for 5th week
Over 2,000 people took part in the protest rally, dubbed the "March of Shame," in Tel Aviv's central Rothschild Boulevard on Saturday night.
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Former senior CIA officer blasts Trump for portrayal of FBI as 'enemy'
Former CIA officer blasts the US president over his harsh criticism of the FBI.
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Italian parliament dissolved, new election: March 4
Following the dissolution of the Italian parliament on Thursday, a new election has now been announced for March 4.
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Press TV in Yemen’s Hudaydah where Saudis promised to lift siege
On December 10, Saudi Arabia announced it will reopen Yemen’s port of Hudaydah under mounting international pressure.
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Israel warplanes once again launch attacks on Gaza Strip
Israeli fighter planes attack positions belonging to the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
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UK: Firefighters tackle fire in Manchester tower block
Firefighters managed to get a tower block blaze in Manchester under control on Saturday.
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Trump says he uses social media to fight back 'unfair' press coverage
The US president says his use of social media is necessary to counter "unfair" reporting.
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Still time to 'offer people the choice of an exit from Brexit' says Sir Vince Cable in New Year's message
'The Liberal Democrats are the party to confront the establishment and vested interests,' leader says
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UK weather latest: Storm Dylan sees UK and Ireland braced for 80mph winds and 'danger to life'
Amber warning is in force for Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland
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US police shoots dead unarmed man after hoax 911 call
An unarmed man is shot dead by US police officer responding to a prank 911 call.
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Theresa May's New Year message: PM says 2018 will bring 'renewed pride' to Britain amid Brexit divisions
Prime Minister admits 'any year brings its challenges' after 12 months marked by Brexit divisions, terror attacks and a calamitous general election
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UK to add £21m to emergency aid fund for food, health services and clean water in 'bleak' 2018
'Britons are big-hearted, open-minded and far-sighted,' says Penny Mordaunt as she warns of more 'harrowing' events to come
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Companies 'unlikely' to meet deadline for revealing gender pay gap, expert warns
With just over three months until the deadline, only 493 of the 9,000 eligible organisations have published data
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Chris Grayling should quit over rail franchise 'bailout', says Lord Adonis
Labour peer says handling of East Coast franchise makes Transport Secretary's position 'untenable'
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Russia, US cooperation good for global security: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin calls for "pragmatic cooperation" with Washington in his New Year message to US President Donald Trump.
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Iran's 9th of Dey nationwide marches
This episode of The Debate is about the anniversary of the 2009 nationwide marches in support of the Islamic establishment.
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Woman found dead in Scottish Borders on Boxing Day was murdered, say police
The bodies of Pauline Cockburn, 48, and Kevin Armstrong, 53, were discovered at a house in the village of Heiton
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Hogmanay, and 12 other global festivities in December
We take a look at the different celebrations taking place on December around the world.
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Sudanese president announces six-month state of emergency in two states
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir announces a six-month state of emergency in two of the country's states.
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Republican senators skip Russia trip after Kremlin snubs Shaheen
Two Republican senators scrap a Russia visit as their Democratic colleague is denied a visa.
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Greece moves to block asylum granted to Turkish soldier
A Turkish officer who fled Turkey after a failed 2016 coup has been granted asylum in Greece, despite extradition calls.
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What triggered Iran's protests?
Anti-government demonstrations take place in cities across Iran, the biggest in nearly a decade.
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President-elect George Weah: What's next for Liberia?
Income inequality, poverty and corruption should be top priorities for Liberia president-elect George Weah, experts say.
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Zambia deploys army to fight cholera outbreak
President Edgar Lungu directs military to help fight a cholera outbreak that has claimed 41 lives since late September.
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Police chief warns of thousands of child abusers on internet chat rooms
UK's top child protection officer says 4,000 men found to be using a single online chat room this year
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Fire takes over12-story apartment block in Manchester
Firefighters have been tackling a fire in a 12-story apartment block in Manchester city center.
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US must freeze military exercises to de-escalate tensions with North Korea: Analyst
The US must freeze all kinds of military exercises and deployment of weapons on the Korean peninsula to de-escalate heightened tensions with North Korea, an American analyst says.
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Iuliana Tudos: Crowdfunding appeal for funeral of Finsbury Park murder victim surpasses £13,000
Woman found dead on 27 December described as 'really kind and funny'
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M25 cat killer 'has slaughtered up to 400 animals' and is still on the loose, it is claimed
It's believed the animals are mainly cats but also include rabbits and foxes
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Syrian forces uncover two mass graves in western Raqqah
Syrian soldiers found two mass graves which held dozens of bodies of Syrian soldiers and civilians killed by Daesh in western Raqqah.
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Russia’s security agency detains St. Petersburg supermarket bombing suspect
Russia’s Federal Security Service says it has detained a man suspected of setting off an explosion at a supermarket in Saint Petersburg earlier this week.
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Court upholds ban on Navalny running for president
Navalny had filed the appeal after the election committee decided last week he was barred from running for president.
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US civil rights activist Erica Garner dies at 27
Activist and writer Erica Garner, the daughter of a New York man who died at the hands of police, died on Saturday.
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Manchester fire: Blaze breaks out at 12-storey apartment block in city's Northern Quarter
A large fire has broken out in a 12-storey apartment block in Manchester.
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No plans to pause US-South Korea military exercises: Mattis
US Defense Secretary James Mattis says the US does not plan to pause a joint annual military exercise with South Korea during the Winter Olympics in the country.
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Syrian army soldiers, allies inflict heavy losses on Fateh al-Sham terrorists in Hama
Syrian army soldiers and their allied fighters have inflicted heavy losses on Fateh al-Sham militants in the country's western-central province of Hama.
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Thousands attend funeral for Palestinian killed by Israeli forces
Thousands of people have taken part in the funeral of a Palestinian recently killed by Israeli forces.
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Bahrain court jails two dissidents, strips them of citizenship
Bahrain's Supreme Court of Appeal has sentenced two anti-regime activists to five years in jail, and revoked their citizenship.
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US, UK profiting from Saudi war on Yemen: Activist
An activist says the reason why the UN has been unable to stop Saudi aggression against Yemen is because the US and UK are profiting from this war.
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Iranians mark anniversary of 2009 nationwide rallies
Iranians have hit the streets across the country to mark the anniversary of the 2009 nationwide rallies in support of the Islamic establishment.
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UK police search for terror suspects after arresting one in London
UK police search for terror suspects in a city north of London ahead of New Year celebrations.
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Flying taxis, mega deals and aviation in 2018
A look at the future of global aviation in 2018 after a turbulent year in the Middle East; plus, arms sales on the rise.
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US seeks to create chaos in Iran: Analyst
An analyst says the United States’ sanctions against Iran have been aimed at creating chaos in the country.
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Dey 9 rallies show Iran government enjoys wide support: Analyst
An academic says the demonstrations commemorating the anniversary of the 'Dey 9 epic feat' shows that the Iranian government enjoys wide support among people.
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Morsi gets 3 years in jail for 'insulting judiciary'
Egyptian court sentences ex-president Mohamed Morsi to three years in prison on charges of insulting the judiciary.
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US of violating key arms treaty over missile system sale to Japan, Russia says
A Russian diplomat accuses the US of violating a key arms treaty over selling a missile system to Japan.
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Egypt's former President Morsi sentenced to 3 years in prison
A court in Egypt sentences the country’s former president, Morsi, to three years in prison.
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History through Cuban eyes: Noticiero ICAIC
A Listening Post special looking back at a time when Cuban movie theatres delivered the news like nobody else.
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Whitley Bay: Body of man wearing only socks found on beach
Police are treating the death as 'unexplained'
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Russia’s Supreme Court upholds ban barring Navalny from running for presidency
Russia's Supreme Court has upheld a decision to bar opposition leader Navalny from taking part in the March presidential election.
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How mainstream media gets Palestine wrong
Portrayal of Palestinians in Western mainstream media hasn't changed much since the colonial era.
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Boris Johnson's 'Global Britain' claims mocked as UK cuts back embassies around world to fund more EU diplomats
Foreign Secretary said Britain would play a greater role on the world stage after leaving the European Union
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Millennials to receive 'inheritance boom' - but it won't be enough to overcome housing crisis
Report finds windfall will not come for some decades and will still see today's young people fall short of previous generation
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MI5 'asked paramilitary group to assassinate Irish prime minister', newly disclosed documents reveal
'We are not going to carry out work for the Dirty Tricks Department', declassified letter to Charles Haughey says
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World's smallest mobile phone is size of human thumb
The Clubit New Media company has introduced the Zanco Tiny T1, a phone smaller than a person's thumb, in Leeds.
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Bristol nightclub 'murder' investigation launched as man dies after 3am assault
Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man who was assaulted in Bristol in the early hours of Saturday morning.
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Turkey censures EU’s aid delivery mechanism to Syrian refugees
Turkey says much of the EU funds for Syrian refugees in the country is not properly earmarked.
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Muslim world won’t compromise on al-Quds, says Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has stressed that Jerusalem al-Quds is the red line for all Muslims.
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Iran slams 'deceitful, opportunist' US support for protests
Iran's Foreign Ministry denounces the 'deceitful and opportunist' US support for recent protest rallies in Iranian cities.
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Why are people protesting in Iran?
As thousands demonstrate against economic policies in various cities, Al Jazeera speaks to analyst Mohammad Marandi.
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Sunderland man dies after climbing into bin on night out
Authorities believe Jay McLaren was accidentally taken to a recycling plant in Houghton after climbing into a bin in the early hours of the morning
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Fewer police to patrol London over New Year's Eve despite rise in terror attacks this year
More armed officers are to be deployed during the celebrations
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China, South Korea plan multibillion-dollar upgrade of Isfahan, Abadan refineries
South Koreans have undertaken to provide 1.9 billion euros for improving and optimizing facilities at Isfahan Oil Refinery, an official says.
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Iranian administration vows to address concerns over price hikes after protests
The Iranian administration assures the nation that it will work to tackle the economic woes in the country following protests over price hikes.
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Israel, Saudis, plotting with US against Iran: Analyst
Israel and Saudi Arabia are plotting with the United States to create an escalating conflict with Iran, according to an American activist.
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Palestinian youth shot by Israeli forces in Gaza dies of wounds
A Palestinian youth in the Israeli-besieged Gaza has died of the wounds he sustained when he was shot by Israeli forces during a recent protest rally.
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WATCH PRESS TV NEWS HEADLINES
Here is a brief look at Press TV newsroom's headlines from 18:00 GMT, December 29, 2017 to 08:00 GMT, December 30, 2017.
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Putin says Russia will continue to defend Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow will continue to assist Syria in protecting the Arab country’s sovereignty.
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US military chief defends American involvement in Yemen
US vows to work with Saudi-led coalition to limit civilian casualties, after more than 100 deaths in the last 10 days.
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Milo Yiannopolous to speak at Hungary-funded V4 event
Far-right provocateur who made his name by targeting feminists and refugees slated to speak at Visegrad group meeting.
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2017 in review: The best from Talk to Al Jazeera
We look back and follow up on some of 2017's most memorable and news-making interviews from around the world.
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Lord Adonis says he quit as adviser because Government 'tried to silence' him
Labour peer also said Brexit was a 'dangerous populist and nationalist spasm worthy of Donald Trump' in a highly critical resignation letter
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Fearing US reprisal, Guatemala sticks to decision on Jerusalem al-Quds
The small Central American country of Guatemala says a plan to move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem al-Quds is final and will not be reversed.
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UK weather latest: Storm Dylan brings warnings of power cuts and damage to buildings
Suggestions there is a potential of 'injuries and danger to life from flying debris' due to adverse weather conditions
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Nepal bans solo climbers from scaling Everest
Nepal has banned solo climbers from scaling its mountains, including Mount Everest, in a bid to reduce accidents.
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Palestine: Review of the year
This program reviews developments that transpired Palestine in 2017, when pro-Israel Donald Trump took office as US president.
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Cricket-based bread in Finland
A bakery in Finland has baked the world’s first ever cricket-based bread.
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Lord Adonis' resignation letter in full: Government tsar says Brexit bill is 'worst legislation of my lifetime'
'If Brexit happens, taking us back into Europe will become the mission of our children's generation, who will marvel at your acts of destruction'
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Lorde set an example to follow for young celebrities
Lorde is arguably the first celebrity in her generation to refuse to perform in Israel.
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Guatemala says Jerusalem embassy move is final
Controversial decision to relocate the country's embassy in Israel to Jerusalem follows in US footsteps.
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Trump warns Iran 'world is watching' amid rare protests
Washington condemns arrest of 'peaceful protesters' in anti-government rallies which began over the high cost of living.
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Israel withdraws from UNESCO
Israel's withdrawal will take effect on December 31, 2018, the same date that the US ends its membership.
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Why are Gypsy children often expelled from UK schools?
More than two-thirds of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children experience discrimination in some aspect of their education.
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Week in pictures: From Kabul blast to Egypt attack
A photo roundup of some of last week's events, including protest in Honduras, Ukraine prisoner exchange and Christmas.
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Nearly half of parents are failing to monitor children's online chats, charity claims
Most devices given to children 10 or under
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Government announces £60m children's TV fund to encourage British broadcasters to invest in new programmes
Culture Secretary Karen Bradley lays out plans for a three-year pilot to encourage greater variety in children's programmes
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Whole of England to be mapped with lasers to tackle flooding and illegal waste dumps
Data is to be made public to archaeologists, urban planners and even gamers
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Gender pay gap: 100,000 more women than men in Scotland paid less than the living wage, finds new analysis
Scottish Labour says gulf 'impacts on almost every workplace in the country'
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Separation wall graffiti: Art or occupation tourism?
Burgeoning industry around graffiti spraying blamed for transforming Palestinian realities into recreation for tourists.
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John Curtice: Pollster who predicted shock 2017 election result given knighthood
He stunned the nation with exit poll that accurately stated Theresa May would lose her Commons majority
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The Bee Gees singer Barry Gibb awarded knighthood in New Year's Honours
Ringo Starr, Strictly Come Dancing judge Darcey Bussell, and acclaimed author Michael Morpurgo were also named in the 2018 honours list
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New Year Honours list highlights: From Nick Clegg to community heroes
Lucia Mee, 18, who has had three liver transplants, is the youngest person to be honoured for her services to organ donation awareness
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New Year Honours: Officer who witnessed Westminster attack among police recognised
Federation calls for officers who took on London Bridge attackers to be fully recognised next year
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New Year Honours list: Heroes of Grenfell Tower, Manchester Arena and London Bridge not included
But Conservative MPs who backed Brexit are awarded knighthoods in 'doled out favours'
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Can Russia's opposition win against Vladimir Putin?
If Putin wins the March election, it would mean he would have spent 24 years as leader by the end of his term.
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State Department releases Huma Abedin emails found on Anthony Weiner's laptop
12/29/17 3:26 ...
Turkey arrests scores 'planning NYE attacks'
Foreign nationals among at least 75 people detained for suspected ISIL links in raids conducted in Ankara and Istanbul.
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Sue Grafton, writer behind Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Series, dead at 77
12/29/17 2:42 ...
Record number of Irish passports issued to people living in Britain as Brexit fuels demand
'Overall, almost 20 per cent of the total number of applications received by the passport service this year were from Irish citizens in Northern Ireland or Great Britain'
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UK weather latest: Storm Dylan bears down as forecasters warn of potential for 'injuries and danger to life'
Yellow warnings for wind and rain in force over the weekend
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South Korea seizes vessel over 'oil transfer to North'
Officials say customs authorities seized and searched Hong Kong-flagged Lighthouse Winmore for breaching UN resolutions.
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Grenfell Tower fire survivors miss out on extra money promised to cover Christmas costs
'This was our error and we are sorry for this and have taken steps to deal with the households we are aware of,' says deputy leader of Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea council
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A year of science under Trump
We survived a year of regressive policies hurting science, scientists and their ability to promote human well-being.
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'This will happen again': Warning over state of prisons from family of brutal spice killing victim
Exclusive: Inquest finds catalogue of failings leading up to Terry Ojuederie's violent death
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Tory MP condemns universal basic income as 'dangerous nonsense'
Former skills minister says 'we should not be trying to create a world in which most people do not feel the need to work'
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Israeli military strikes Gaza Strip after rocket fire
The Israeli army says it has attacked two Hamas positions after intercepting rockets fired from Gaza.
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Protests reported in Kermanshah and Mashhad in Iran
Hundreds rally in Kermanshah, Mashhad and other cities against economic inequality, unemployment and inflation.
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Witness describes panic as man died after becoming engulfed in flames on street
Humberside Police are not treating the death in Hull as suspicious
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Christmas terror raids: Men accused of preparing UK bomb attack appear in court
Andy Star and Farhad Salah were arrested in coordinated raids days before Christmas
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Sophie Smith: Student who went missing on Boxing Day most likely went into the sea, say police
CCTV captured Smith heading towards the coast in Gorleston, Norfolk
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Apple apologises over slowed iPhones
US technology company apologises over its handling of the battery issue and says it will make a number of changes.
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Boakai concedes defeat to George Weah in Liberia vote
Current vice president phones former footballer George Weah to congratulate him on winning the presidential election.
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Child playing with stove caused fatal Bronx fire, NYC fire chief says
12/29/17 10:33 ...
Plasterer hangs himself during chatroom livestream on Christmas Day
Viewers watch as Gregory Tomkins takes his own life
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Young vandals caught on CCTV cutting hole in convertible car roof
Suspects left the scene empty-handed
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Support swells for brain damaged activist Erica Garner
Artists, politicians and groups send messages of hope to anti-police brutality campaigner and daughter of Eric Garner.
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George Weah: From ghetto to football star to president
Ex-AC Milan striker won 61 percent of votes to defeat ruling party candidate and Liberian Vice President Joseph Boakai.
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'Why my son?' asks mother of Kabul blast victim
Parwaiz Alim was among at least 40 victims of an ISIL-claimed suicide attack near a Shia cultural centre.
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Heartrending final Facebook post of young mother who died on Christmas Day
'I literally couldn't thank all my family, friends and work colleagues for all their support this last week. If anything I feel more lucky than unlucky'
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Government moves to reverse controversial 'staircase tax'
The Government also said that some businesses were paying more overall because they were losing small business rate relief
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Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa: Kuvempu's Kannada legacy
Renowned Kannada poet and author Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa would have been celebrating his 113th birthday today.
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Casualties feared as gunman attacks Helwan church
Several wounded as gunman opens fire on Helwan City church before being shot dead by security guards.
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Donald Trump rejects accusations of Russia collusion
US president says there were no ties between his campaign and Moscow, despite charges against several of his aides.
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Facebook and Twitter must be punished if they obstruct Parliament's Russia fake news probe, says senior MP
Twitter has been accused of a 'completely inadequate' response - and Facebook of doing virtually 'no work'
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Court fees and fear: Bosnia war rape victims struggle
Chased for exorbitant court fees with little chance of justice, victims of rape and torture struggle to survive.
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The GCC's arms race and the Iranian 'threat'
GCC countries have spent billions of dollars on US arms. Will that guarantee their security?
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UK travel latest: Heavy snow may force road closures as motorists are advised to avoid all but necessary journeys
Highways England warned road users to pack shovels, food and water if they do venture out
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Two princes accused of corruption freed from detention
Two sons of late King Abdullah join princes freed from detention in Ritz-Carlton hotel after agreeing terms of release.
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At least 12 confirmed dead in New York City fire, mayor says
12/28/17 10:08 ...
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Rose Marie, starred on ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show,’ dead at 94
12/28/17 7:51 ...
Why are so many countries expanding in the Red Sea?
Turkey has signed a $650m deal to develop an island on the Red Sea.
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How New Year's Eve is celebrated around the world
We take a look at the most popular traditions and celebrations that take place around the world.
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Alabama Democrat Doug Jones certified as winner of special Senate election
12/28/17 2:24 ...
George Weah set to win Liberia presidential runoff
Ex-football star wins election with 61 percent of vote in West African country's first democratic transition since 1944.
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St Petersburg explosion 'an act of terror': Putin
President's description at odds with inquiry opened by local authorities into 'attempted murder of two or more people'.
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US to resume full visa services in Turkey
US Embassy in Ankara says it will resume full visa services in Turkey, ending a more than two-month suspension.
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Critically ill Syrians evacuated from Eastern Ghouta
Deal allows evacuation of 12 critically ill patients, most of them children, from government-besieged Eastern Ghouta.
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