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Syria war: Alarm after 33 Turkish soldiers killed in attack in Idlib (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
Turkey hits Syrian government targets in response and the EU warns of a major conflict developing.
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Downfall: BP refinery worker sacked over Hitler parody wins job back (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
It is unreasonable to suggest he was comparing BP managers to Nazis, an Australian ruling finds.
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Eight-year ban for Chinese triple Olympic champion (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
China's three-time Olympic champion swimmer Sun Yang is banned from competing for eight years for missing a doping test in September 2018.
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Philippines volcano: Residents return to visit island (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
Philippines residents who briefly return to homes near the Taal volcano find haunting scenes.
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Belgian wine alert after woman dies from sip of MDMA drug (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
It is unclear how the Belgian woman got hold of the contaminated bottle.
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Telescopes detect 'biggest explosion since Big Bang' (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
The blast in the Ophiuchus galaxy cluster left a cavity 15 times bigger than our Milky Way galaxy.
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Investigate Trump wealth, Scottish ministers urged (Thu, 27 Feb 2020)
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie claims there are "big questions" about how the US President paid for them.
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Delhi riots: 'Hero cop' who braved a mob to save lives (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
Neeraj Jadaun made a split-second decision to break protocol, cross a border, and save families.
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Leap years and why we need them (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
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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Plans for first US 'safe injection site' derailed again (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
The addiction management method used in Europe and Canada has met determined opposition in the US.
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Obama slams 'despicable' attack ad against Joe Biden (Thu, 27 Feb 2020)
The ex-US leader wants to stop TV stations airing the ad about black voters which is aimed against Joe Biden.
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Canada to stop paying Harry and Meghan's security (Thu, 27 Feb 2020)
The government will cease providing security for the couple who are stepping down as senior royals.
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Jimmy Lai: Pro-democracy media tycoon arrested and charged (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
The 71-year-old multi-millionaire, a critic of the Hong Kong government, has now been charged.
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Coronavirus: Shares face worst week since global financial crisis (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
US shares slide as fears over the impact of the coronavirus continue to grip investors.
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How making a violin brought these two together (Thu, 27 Feb 2020)
When Nashville musician Amanda asked violinmaker Ray to make her one, little did she know where it would lead.
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Burst water main leaves drivers stranded (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
Flooding in Houston led to cars being submerged and people having to take refuge on their roofs.
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'Crabbing': Why your pilot might land sideways in high wind (Thu, 27 Feb 2020)
Stormy weather can make flying planes tricky, leading pilots to adopt a technique called "crabbing".
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Quiz of the week: Remember much about the big fight? (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
Have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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Africa's week in pictures: 21-27 February 2020 (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
A selection of the best photos from across the continent and beyond this week.
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'Scent of terror' created in protest against Moscow perfume store (Thu, 27 Feb 2020)
A team in Moscow has created the putrid scent, in a protest against plans for a perfume store in a historic building with a terrible past.
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The Californian nuns who set up their own community (Thu, 27 Feb 2020)
A group of Californian nuns wanted to reform their convent, but the Catholic church refused to discuss change.
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Tasmania snow concludes Australia's summer of extremes (Thu, 27 Feb 2020)
Snowfall in Tasmania adds a final chapter to Australia's summer of dramatic weather.
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Coronavirus: The ‘propaganda push’ in China (Thu, 27 Feb 2020)
As China battles the deadly virus, medics on the front line are being hailed as heroes.
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The boss who put everyone on 70K (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
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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Major League Soccer: American league's setbacks & successes, on eve of 25th season (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
There's glitz and glamour as the MLS prepares for a 25th season, with David Beckham back in the frame. But not so long ago, it was close to ruin.
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The crisis forcing mothers to give away their babies (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
Venezuela's economic crisis is driving some mothers unable to feed their children to drastic measures.
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Afghanistan conflict: US-Taliban deal raises hope for peace (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
A long-awaited accord between the US and the Taliban is greeted cautiously by a war-weary population.
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Greta Thunberg: What does the teenage climate change activist want? (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
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 (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
Oil drilling and construction is creating a din for sealife - new tech is hoping to turn the volume down.
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Forced sterilisation in South Africa: They removed my uterus (Thu, 27 Feb 2020)
Bongekile Msibi is one of 48 women forcibly sterilised at state hospitals in South Africa.
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Climate change: Pressure on big investors to act on environment (Thu, 27 Feb 2020)
Investors are facing scrutiny like never before about what they're doing to tackle climate change.
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Man Utd, Wolves and Rangers discover last-16 opponents (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
Manchester United are drawn against Austrian side LASK, Wolves will face Olympiakos and Rangers will play Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League last 16.
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England fast bowler Wood out of Sri Lanka Tests (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
Fast bowler Mark Wood is ruled out of England's tour of Sri Lanka with a left side strain.
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England ease to victory over Pakistan at Women's T20 World Cup (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
England enjoy a comfortable 42-run victory over Pakistan at the Women's T20 World Cup in Canberra, after captain Heather Knight top-scores with 62.
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'I do not know how I missed' - Aubameyang agony as Arsenal bow out (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says he felt 'very, very, bad' as his late miss against Olympiakos contributes to Arsenal going out of the Europa League.
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Coronavirus: Should Americans be worried? (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
As the virus' global spread continues, how prepared is the US?
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Coronavirus maps and charts: A visual guide to the outbreak (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
Key maps and charts explaining how the Covid-19 virus has spread and how it is being dealt with.
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Coronavirus: Where are we with a vaccine? (Thu, 27 Feb 2020)
We answer some of the big questions about vaccines and how long one for coronavirus could take.
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Coronavirus: Watch how germs spread (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
A virology expert demonstrates how viruses can spread using UV light.
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Paris Fashion Week: Facemasks on show amid coronavirus concern (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
Marine Serre's show saw models wear outfits complete with matching facemasks.
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Coronavirus: On the front line in Wuhan (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
The BBC speaks to a Chinese doctor who has been on the front line of fighting Coronavirus in Wuhan.
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Coronavirus: Livestreaming karaoke and reality TV in virus-hit China (Fri, 28 Feb 2020)
Reality shows in China have found creative ways to keep going while people are urged to stay home.
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Coronavirus in Europe: Epidemic or 'infodemic'? (Thu, 27 Feb 2020)
Italy suffers losses as the epicentre of coronavirus in Europe, as infections spread to more countries.
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'How do I convince the Home Office I'm a lesbian?' (Wed, 26 Feb 2020)
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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