The president wants to end the right of people born in the US to be citizens but does he have the power?
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Dutch language besieged by English
So extensive is the spread of English, a group of lecturers warns of a looming "linguicide".
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North and South Korea: The football game that kicked off peace
How a friendly chat on the sidelines opened the door for North and South Korea to start talking.
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The Faces of Change in the Midterm Elections
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On Politics: Trump Wants to End Birthright Citizenship With Executive Order
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Pittsburgh, Venice, Whitey Bulger: Your Wednesday Briefing
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What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Scary Movie’ and ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’
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Baby Antonio: 5 Pounds, 12 Ounces and Homeless From Birth
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Hartman Scores Twice as Predators Beat Golden Knights 4-1
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Rescue Workers Search for Missing After Typhoon Strikes Philippines
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Amid Scrutiny, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Shaped Trump’s Pittsburgh Response
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In California, the Search for a Missing 800-Pound Hammer Continues
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Quotation of the Day: Move Would Have Widespread Ramifications for Many American Families
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Review: In ‘Days of Rage,’ the Revolution Will Be Trivialized
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Review: Remembering What Was and Wasn’t in ‘Good Grief’
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Samsung Reaps Record Profit, but Tougher Times Could Come
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Penguins and Islanders Honor Victims of Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
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36 Teenagers Show Us Their Generation
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Thomas Campbell, Ex-Director of the Met, Is Hired to Lead San Francisco Museums
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Clampdown on violence against NHS staff
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says he will introduce new measures to help protect NHS staff.
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Asia Bibi: Pakistan acquits Christian woman on death row
Asia Bibi's blasphemy conviction polarised Pakistan and the Supreme Court has already sparked protests.
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George Osborne 'regrets' mistakes that led to Brexit vote
Ex-chancellor says Tories were wrong over immigration - which helped lose the 2016 referendum.
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Suzy Lamplugh: Sutton Coldfield search enters day three
Police have been interested in an area to the rear of a semi-detached home in north Birmingham.
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What do American voters care about?
In just under a week the US goes to the polls to elect a new Congress. So what are the main issues?
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Maori ceremony for duke and duchess as royal tour ends
The couple's 16-day overseas tour ends with a visit to a kiwi hatchery and tree walk in New Zealand.
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Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits synagogue amid protests
Hundreds of demonstrators in Pittsburgh accuse the US president of fomenting intolerance and hate.
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Boys arrested after toddler hurt in Leigh van chase
Leo Durrington, 3, is critically ill after being struck by a van which was being followed by police.
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Being wrong weight 'cuts four years off life'
People who are overweight or underweight could live shorter lives than those with a healthy BMI, a study says.
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Yemen conflict: Mattis and Pompeo urge swift ceasefire
US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urge all sides to hold talks soon.
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University stops making unconditional offers
Unconditional offers are being halted at one university to preserve its entry standards.
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Vatican embassy: Human remains found at Rome property
The human remains could help solve the disappearance of a teenage girl in 1983, Italian media report.
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The Great British Bake Off: 2018 winner revealed
After 10 weeks of biscuits, breads, cakes and pastries, one contestant emerges from the tent triumphant.
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The Papers: Brexit impact and 'Suzy cop's blunders'
Brexit continues to attract headlines with front page stories focusing on the economy and the rush for Irish passports.
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News Daily: Osborne 'regrets' Brexit vote mistakes and NHS violence clampdown
Your morning briefing for 31 October 2018.
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From Syria to Cambridge University
Studying with a mobile phone instead of textbooks in Syria, Abdullah Kattineh got into Cambridge.
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Meeting my long-lost Jamaican family
Keith from Lichfield thought he was an only child for his entire life, that is until a few months ago when he discovered that he is in fact, one of 10 siblings.
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Bitcoin: The first ten years
Bitcoin was born ten years ago. What has it brought the world?
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Harry greets NZ audience in six Pacific languages
He was attending an event with Auckland's local Pasifika community, hosted by New Zealand's prime minister.
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The men having penis fillers to boost their self-esteem
Penis fillers, designed to increase the organ's girth, have gained in popularity, cosmetic surgery groups say.
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DIY Generation: How to be your own boss aged 25
Young entrepreneurs give advice on how to get started in business.
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What should I do with my broken kettle?
Our household appliances could have much longer lives if they were designed to be easily repaired.
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The black history you might not learn at school
As Black History Month draws to a close, BBC News celebrates four lesser-known historical figures.
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Dutch language besieged by English at the unis
So extensive is the spread of English, a group of lecturers warns of a looming "linguicide".
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Can artificial intelligence help stop religious violence?
Oxford University researchers have created a simulation designed to help prevent religious conflict.
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Does screen time really affect medical students' surgery skills?
Surgeons respond after a professor claimed medical students are losing the dexterity to stitch up patients.
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Leicester helicopter crash: Foxes will face Cardiff on Saturday following death of owner
Leicester City's Premier League match at Cardiff on Saturday will go ahead following the death of owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in a helicopter crash.
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Lewis Hamilton on 2018 F1 world title: 'Let's dance. I know how to get by you'
Following his fifth F1 world win Lewis Hamilton talks about his growth as a person, his spirituality and the stand-out moments in 2018.
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Carabao Cup: Nigel Clough says guiding Burton into last eight is 'special'
Burton boss Nigel Clough says it is "special" to have guided League One Burton to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup for the first time.
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Facebook daily visits growth slows as sales miss forecasts
The social media firm is seeing users shift from its most profitable business amid rising costs.
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Government must 'get a grip' on Sellafield
Budget overruns for decommissioning the nuclear power site are nearing £1bn, a report finds.
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Japan bullet train stops 'scary' safety drills
Workers at the Japanese company would crouch in trenches beside railway tracks as trains sped by.
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Sports Direct to close Evans Cycles stores in rescue deal
Billionaire Mike Ashley is to make the closures as part of a deal to buy the struggling cycle chain.
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Contractors dismayed at higher tax bill
Freelancers and contractors warn that planned changes in the way they pay tax could hit their employment prospects.
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Budget 2018: A bit of a gamble, says IFS
Many public services will feel squeezed for some time to come, the Institute for Fiscal Studies warns.
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GE shares plunge as investigation widens
US industrial giant takes a $22bn charge on its power division as investors dump their stock.
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Tata and ThyssenKrupp steel merger faces EU probe
The European Commission fears the proposed merger would increase steel prices and reduce competition.
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Wagamama sold to Frankie & Benny's owner
The Asian-themed restaurant chain is being bought in a deal which values the business at £559m.
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Budget 2018: Premium Bonds more 'accessible' for children
More family members will be able to buy Premium Bonds for children - giving them a 24,500 to 1 chance to win.
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Italy's economy stalls as eurozone slows down
Italy's economy stalls as growth in the 19-country eurozone slows to just 0.2% in the third quarter.
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BP profits double on higher prices and new oil fields
The oil giant reports its strongest quarterly results for five years, helped by higher prices and output.
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Sony eyes record profit as gaming hits boost earnings
Strong demand for Spider-Man and other games is helping drive earnings at the Japanese electronics giant.
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Bitcoin: The first ten years
Bitcoin was born ten years ago. What has it brought the world?
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US mail bombs: Who is financier George Soros?
The billionaire financier and philanthropist was targeted in a US mail-bombing campaign.
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Do schools help or hinder social mobility?
"Meritocracy is the big promise of our democracies," says the OECD. But are education systems delivering?
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What should I do with my broken kettle?
Our household appliances could have much longer lives if they were designed to be easily repaired.
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Tuesday, 30 October 2018
FOX NEWS: Stolen inflatable colon found in vacant home, Kansas City police say
Stolen inflatable colon found in vacant home, Kansas City police say
A giant inflatable colon that was stolen from the University of Kansas Cancer Center nearly two weeks ago has been found, police said.
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FOX NEWS: Family sues over student’s pancake-eating contest death
Family sues over student’s pancake-eating contest death
The family of Caitlin Nelson, who died after participating in a Sacred Heart University pancake eating contest in 2017, is suing the Connecticut university in hopes of raising awareness about amateur eating contests.
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FOX NEWS: Family sues over student’s pancake-eating contest death
Family sues over student’s pancake-eating contest death
The grieving family of a 20-year-old woman who choked to death during a pancake-eating contest filed a lawsuit against the Connecticut university she was attending in hopes of raising “awareness of the preventable dangers associated with amateur eating competitions.”
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FOX NEWS: Alabama woman’s zombie Halloween costume turns into medical nightmare after $3 fake teeth get stuck
Alabama woman’s zombie Halloween costume turns into medical nightmare after $3 fake teeth get stuck
An Alabama woman’s $3 finishing touch to her zombie Halloween costume landed her a terrifying trip to the dentist.
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FOX NEWS: Hospital admits ‘series of failures’ led to 6-year-old’s sepsis death
Hospital admits ‘series of failures’ led to 6-year-old’s sepsis death
Hospital chiefs have admitted a catalog of mistakes which led to the tragic death of a 6-year-old girl from sepsis.
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FOX NEWS: Lion attack at Russian circus leaves 4-year-old in intensive care: 'There is a bite on her face that goes from ear to chin'
Lion attack at Russian circus leaves 4-year-old in intensive care: 'There is a bite on her face that goes from ear to chin'
The girl was rushed to hospital after the lion sprang free from its trainer during a performance in Krasnodar, Russia.
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FOX NEWS: UK woman claims eyelash extensions blinded her for 2 hours
UK woman claims eyelash extensions blinded her for 2 hours
A U.K.-based woman claims a reaction to the glue her salon used for her eyelash extension caused her to temporarily lose sight in her eye.
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FOX NEWS: Florida newlywed discovers fly living in skin 2 months after Belize honeymoon
Florida newlywed discovers fly living in skin 2 months after Belize honeymoon
A Florida woman will probably never forget her honeymoon in Belize, but not for the usual reasons.
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FOX NEWS: Adenovirus outbreak claims 9th child at New Jersey facility
Adenovirus outbreak claims 9th child at New Jersey facility
A ninth death has taken place at a pediatric rehabilitation center in New Jersey due to an outbreak of a respiratory virus, officials announced Sunday.
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Angela Merkel, Anti-Semitism, Russia: Your Tuesday Briefing
By MATTHEW SEDACCA from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2zcXcqS
What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘The Degenerates’ and ‘Busy Tonight’
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Reeling From Tragedy, Many in Pittsburgh Say Trump Should Not Visit
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Quotation of the Day: His Promise to Heal Bad Hearts Relied on Mountain of False Data
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Lin-Manuel Miranda Puts Freestyle Love Supreme Back Onstage
By MICHAEL PAULSON from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/2qkHLc1
The Knicks Surge Past the Nets to End a Five-Game Skid
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Golden State’s Klay Thompson Sets 3-Pointer Record in Blowout Win
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Budget 2018: MPs debate 'end of austerity' claim
Labour says spending cuts are continuing and accuses the government of a "broken promise".
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Suzy Lamplugh: Police search Sutton Coldfield property
A property in Birmingham is being searched in connection with the estate agent's murder in 1986.
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Matthew Hedges: Academic on UAE spying charge bailed
Durham University PhD student Matthew Hedges is accused of spying while on a research trip.
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Surgery students 'losing dexterity to stitch patients'
A surgery professor expresses fears over the consequences of a generation more adept at using screens.
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German ex-nurse Niels Hoegel on trial over 100 deaths
Niels Hoegel administered fatal doses of medication at two northern hospitals, prosecutors say.
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Meghan shows off welly-wanging skills in New Zealand
The Duchess of Sussex played the game after she and Prince Harry arrived in New Zealand.
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Lion Air crash: Sonar and drones used in Indonesian search
Lion Air flight JT 610, carrying 189 people, plunged into the Java Sea shortly after taking off.
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US sending 5,200 troops to border with Mexico
President Trump has described the thousands of migrants headed for the US as an "invasion".
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Uber appeals against drivers' rights to pay and holiday
The taxi-hailing app appeals against a ruling its drivers should be treated as workers, not self employed.
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Excluded children at risk of knife crime - Barnardo's
Pupils taken out of education could also be at risk of being groomed, says the charity Barnardo's.
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Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee on writer's death in Saudi consulate
Hatice Cengiz was set to marry the journalist before he was killed in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
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Pregnancy gap should be at least a year - researchers
A study says 12-to-18 months is the ideal interval between giving birth and becoming pregnant again.
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'Pole dancing helped me find body confidence'
Vanessa Martin says pole dancing and finding "other fat women online" helped her gain body confidence.
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The Papers: 'Tricks and treats' in pre-Brexit Budget
Philip Hammond's last Budget before Brexit dominates Tuesday's newspaper front pages.
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Britain's hidden heroines - the WRVS
The Royal Voluntary Service celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, here are a selection of images from a new photo exhibition in London.
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News Daily: 'Austerity ending' Budget under scrutiny and Briton bailed in UAE
Your morning briefing for 30 October 2018.
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Carey Mulligan says film and TV sets are still 'limiting' for mums
Actress Carey Mulligan says she has "never, ever been on a set where they have childcare".
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Halloween: How did we fall in love with pumpkins?
The idea of carving pumpkins comes from the United States - or does it?
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Meghan on tour: Tips for travelling when you're pregnant
Advice from two mums as the pregnant Duchess of Sussex completes her first overseas tour with the duke.
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Linda Liukas, Hello Ruby and the magic of coding
Linda Liukas wants to show children that writing code for computers can be magical.
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Chocolate: Origins of delicacy pushed back in time
The delights of chocolate were first discovered in the Amazon rainforest about 5,000 years ago.
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'Killing vegans' response from Waitrose magazine editor
Waitrose Food's editor doesn't mince his words in rejecting an idea aimed at vegan readers.
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Why did the council 'house' me in a tent?
Theo had just turned 17 when he became homeless. He turned to the council for help - but was given only a one-man tent.
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Grenfell Tower: The fires that foretold the tragedy
The five fires over five decades that could have saved the lives of the residents of Grenfell Tower.
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Stacey Abrams: The Deep South woman vying to make history
Georgia’s battle for the governor’s mansion reflects changing US demographics - and the women behind it.
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'I never knew men could get breast cancer'
Moses Musonga, a 67-year-old Kenyan, got a shock when he was diagnosed with the disease.
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As a Pittsburgh Jewish community reeled, its teenagers mobilised
Teenagers who live in the Pittsburgh community reeling from a synagogue attack reflect and demand change.
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The mega-dam being crowdfunded by Pakistan's top judge
Pakistan is hoping to collect about $17bn to build the controversial Diamer Bhasha dam.
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Can we predict when and where a crime will take place?
Predictive policing using data analytics is gaining acceptance among police forces, but at what cost?
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Budget 2018: MPs debate 'end of austerity' claim
Labour says spending cuts are continuing and accuses the government of a "broken promise".
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Uber appeals against drivers' rights to pay and holiday
The taxi-hailing app appeals against a ruling its drivers should be treated as workers, not self employed.
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Budget 2018: Tech giants face digital services tax
Chancellor Philip Hammond plans to tax the sales that digital giants generate in the UK.
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US targets Chinese firm over national security fears
The US said trade with Chinese chipmaker Fujian Jinhua poses a risk to "national security interests".
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Budget 2018: What do the housing measures mean?
More help is announced for first-time buyers and plans to create more homes on the High Street.
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Budget 2018: Contractors face higher tax and NI payments
Freelance groups describe tax changes as a "smash and grab raid"
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Budget 2018: Philip Hammond hails better borrowing figures
Borrowing is set to keep falling, but the chancellor all but abandons a target to eliminate the deficit.
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Budget 2018: Business rates cut for public toilets
"This is virtually the only announcement in this Budget that hasn't leaked," the chancellor jokes.
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US shares drop on renewed tariff threat against China
Technology stocks led the fallers on a report the US may impose additional levies on China.
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Budget: Hammond says extra £1bn to be given to the MoD
Anti-submarine warfare among the "critical assets" that will get more money from the chancellor.
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Special 50p coin to mark Brexit
A new commemorative coin will be produced in spring next year.
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Car sales drop leaves borrowing growth rate at three-year low
Bank of England said consumer credit grew 7.7% in the year to September, the slowest pace since 2015.
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Plastic waste elimination pledge by 2025 attracts more big firms
Some 250 major organisations join Coca Cola and H&M promising to stop using single waste plastic.
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Budget 2018: Chancellor abolishes PFI for future projects
The government will not enter into further Private Finance Initiative projects, but will honour those under way, says the chancellor.
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Budget 2018: Chancellor on austerity 'finally coming to an end'
Philip Hammond opens his Budget speech "for Britain's future", saying it would be for "the strivers, the grafters and the carers".
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Linda Liukas, Hello Ruby and the magic of coding
Linda Liukas wants to show children that writing code for computers can be magical.
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Budget 2018: Key announcements from the chancellor
Politics Live presenter Andrew Neil goes through the key announcements from the chancellor in his 2018 Budget.
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Are hydrogen trains the future of UK travel?
Trains that emit pure water could be in the UK by the "early 2020s", according to the government.
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Can we predict when and where a crime will take place?
Predictive policing using data analytics is gaining acceptance among police forces, but at what cost?
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New top story on Hacker News: Three hundred and sixty years of United States caselaw
Three hundred and sixty years of United States caselaw
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New top story on Hacker News: Qualcomm says Apple is $7B behind in royalty payments
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Monday, 29 October 2018
‘The SOS in my Halloween decorations’
A Chinese dissident smuggled a letter into decorations he was forced to make. Years later, a woman in the US discovered it.
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Why Cape Town's trains are on fire in South Africa
Residents say travel is a "nightmare" as half the city's trains have been set alight, causing road traffic to double.
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The woman who draws other people's Tinder dates
Indu Harikumar is the brainchild of #100IndianTinderTales, which documents stories of online dating.
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Five things to know for the week ahead
Your Monday briefing on some of the most important stories coming up over the next seven days.
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In pictures: Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2018
Some of the winning images from the Royal Observatory Greenwich's annual competition.
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Jair Bolsonaro beyond the sound bites: What are his policies?
A closer look at the policies the winner of Brazil's presidential election says he wants to pursue.
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The mega-dam being crowdfunded by Pakistan's top judge
Pakistan is hoping to collect about $17bn to build the controversial Diamer Bhasha dam.
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In pictures: Mexico City's Day of the Dead parade
Thousands gathered in Mexico on Saturday to celebrate the start of Día de Muertos.
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The life and death of Maddie Linsenmeir
After her sister died from an overdose, Kate wrote an obituary that was quickly read by thousands around the world.
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Massive rescue mission underway after Indonesia's Lion Air crashes into sea: report
10/28/18 9:00 PM
Massive rescue mission underway after Indonesia's Lion Air crashes into sea: report
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Boston Red Sox win the World Series
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Boston Red Sox win the World Series
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Officials identify people killed in 'unspeakable and hateful crime' at Pittsburgh synagogue
10/28/18 7:31 AM
Officials identify people killed in 'unspeakable and hateful crime' at Pittsburgh synagogue
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Authorities confirm 11 fatalities in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
10/27/18 1:20 PM
Authorities confirm 11 fatalities in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
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Pittsburgh synagogue shooting suspect identified by law enforcement officials as Robert Bowers
10/27/18 10:43 AM
Pittsburgh synagogue shooting suspect identified by law enforcement officials as Robert Bowers
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FOX NEWS: America's most expensive house listed for $245M
America's most expensive house listed for $245M
The West Coast really is the best coast — especially when it comes to real estate priced in the nine-figure range.
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FOX NEWS: Selling a haunted house? Millennials are more willing to purchase, survey finds
Selling a haunted house? Millennials are more willing to purchase, survey finds
In today's cutthroat (and pricey) real estate market, it's going to take more than a few ghosts to scare off some buyers from haunted houses.
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FOX NEWS: Shoes on or off? The gross truth about wearing footwear in the house
Shoes on or off? The gross truth about wearing footwear in the house
We've got disturbing scientific arguments for both.
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On North Korea, the South’s Leader Has One Key Point: Kim Jong-un Is Different
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On Politics: The ‘Darkest Day of Pittsburgh’s History’
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World Series: Red Sox, Unhittable and Unstoppable, Win It All, Beating Dodgers
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Across New Jersey, the Friday Night Lights Grow Dimmer
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Australians Must Reject a Nationalist Push Into Our Universities
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