Thousands of refugees face being left in 'legal limbo' as European countries adopt different border rules, the UN refugee agency warns.
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Sunday, September 13, 2015
Kenya uprising memorial unveiled
A UK-funded memorial to Kenyans killed and tortured by British forces during the Mau Mau uprising in the 1950s is unveiled in Kenya.
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Hingis wins US Open doubles title
Martina Hingis wins the women's doubles title at the US Open with Sania Mirza, to add to her victory in the mixed doubles.
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Ukraine talks see 'significant progress'
Germany's foreign minister says significant progress has been made in talks about the conflict in eastern Ukraine as a renewed ceasefire continues to hold.
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Cameron visits Lebanese refugee camp
Prime Minister David Cameron visits a Lebanese refugee camp amid the crisis triggered by war in neighbouring Syria.
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Malaysia pumps $4.6bn into stock market
The Malaysian government is spending 20bn ringgit ($4.6bn; £3bn) on boosting shares and is cutting taxes for manufacturers.
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Abbott to face leadership challenge
Australian PM Tony Abbott is facing a leadership challenge by senior cabinet minister Malcolm Turnbull.
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Malaysia makes Bangkok bomb arrests
Malaysian police have arrested two Malaysians and one Pakistani in connection to last month's deadly bombing at a Bangkok shrine.
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India truck crash kills 18 workers
At least 18 workers die after the truck they were travelling in overturned in India's southern state of Andhra Pradesh, police said.
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Ghana judges challenge suspension
A group of Ghanaian judges accused of taking bribes files a legal challenge to their suspension, saying the investigation has not been properly conducted.
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Ending Syria war 'key to migrant crisis'
Ending the conflict in Syria and Iraq is key to solving the migrant crisis facing Europe, a senior US official tells the BBC.
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'A New Beginning'
What does it mean to truly “be yourself,” and have your public image match your private one? That’s a complicated question for Caitlyn Jenner, both...
Published on September 14, 2015 at 10:01AM
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Cuban activists detained after march
Cuban police detain more than 50 opposition activists who were protesting against human rights abuses ahead of a visit to the island by Pope Francis.
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Trade union bill set for Commons debate
Controversial plans to tighten rules on trade union strike ballots are to be debated in Parliament, amid warnings of industrial and legal action.
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Next two years hottest, says Met Office
The next two years could be the hottest on record globally, according to research carried out by the UK's Met Office.
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'The Assassin'
After the scale of last week’s battle for Red Hook, The Strain took things to a more personal place in “The Assassin,” particularly focusing on the...
Published on September 14, 2015 at 09:15AM
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Miss America pageant apologizes to Vanessa Williams
Vanessa Williams returned to the Miss America stage for the first time in 32 years on Sunday night, and received an apology from the organization...
Published on September 14, 2015 at 09:05AM
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VIDEO: The moment Japanese volcano erupts
A volcano on Japan's main southern island of Kyushu has erupted, sending clouds of black smoke and ash into the air.
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Afghan Taliban storm Ghazni prison
Taliban militants storm a jail in Ghazni, Afghanistan, killing police officers and freeing many prisoners
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'One Night in Yerevan'
It won’t be long before Mickey Donovan is dead, at least according to Mickey Donovan. He’s preparing for his reluctant sting operation with...
Published on September 14, 2015 at 08:15AM
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'The Dog'
Fear the Walking Dead is, for the most part, keeping track of the outbreak from moment to moment, letting little more than a few hours skip by (I...
Published on September 14, 2015 at 08:15AM
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Abbott dismisses challenge 'gossip'
Australian PM Tony Abbott says he will not get caught up in "gossip" as he again faces speculation against a challenge to his leadership.
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Frank Gilroy, Pulitzer Prize winning playwright and screenwriter, dies at 89
Frank D. Gilroy, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, screenwriter, and director, died Saturday of natural causes, his family confirmed. He was...
Published on September 14, 2015 at 06:00AM
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Several dead in Pakistan bus stop blast
At least 10 people have been killed in an explosion at a bus station in the Pakistani city of Multan, officials say.
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Asian shares up as US Fed meeting looms
Asian shares open up with investors taking their cue from Wall Street, but they remain cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting this week.
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Ko becomes youngest major winner
New Zealand's Lydia Ko, 18, is the youngest player to win a major after a six-shot victory at the Evian Championship.
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See Kendrick Lamar's 'inspired' tribute to Tupac Shakur
On Sunday, the 19th anniversary of the death of Tupac Shakur, Kendrick Lamar penned a tribute to the legendary hip-hop star. Posted on Tupac’s...
Published on September 14, 2015 at 04:30AM
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Egyptian forces 'kill Mexican tourists'
Egyptian security forces mistakenly kill at least 10 people, including several Mexican tourists, officials say
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See X-Men: Apocalypse's Olivia Munn flaunt Psylocke fighting skills in latest video
Even after X-Men: Apocalypse wrapped production, Olivia Munn is still showing off her sword skills. The actress, who portrays Psylocke in the Bryan...
Published on September 14, 2015 at 02:45AM
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Kristen Stewart and Nicholas Hoult on the importance of emotions in Equals
In the upcoming sci-fi romance Equals, Nicholas Hoult and Kristen Stewart star as members of a futuristic “collective” who have stamped out the...
Published on September 14, 2015 at 02:01AM
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One Direction sings ‘Happy Birthday’ to Niall Horan on stage at Boston concert
Niall Horan celebrates his birthday on Sunday, Sept. 13, and his One Direction bandmates marked the occasion a day early by serenading him at the...
Published on September 14, 2015 at 02:01AM
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Matt Damon: 'Jason Bourne would kick the s--t out of Batman'
Forget Batman v Superman. How about Batman v Bourne? According to Matt Damon, the Caped Crusader can’t hold a candle to Jason Bourne. During the...
Published on September 14, 2015 at 01:30AM
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Minions is now the second biggest animated movie ever
Minions opened in China over the weekend, and its box office debut was, well, bananas. Opening to an estimated $20.1 million, Minions earned the...
Published on September 14, 2015 at 02:15AM
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Venezuelan jets 'entered Colombia'
The Colombian defence ministry says two Venezuelan military jets entered its airspace without warning and flew over a military base.
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Chuka Umunna leaves shadow cabinet
Chuka Umunna leaves Labour's shadow cabinet by "mutual agreement", citing "key differences on policy" with new leader Jeremy Corbyn.
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How Tom Hiddleston wound up playing Hank Williams in I Saw The Light
Fans know Tom Hiddleston as an accomplished actor, Shakespeare devotee, and Avengers evildoer, but he’s got a few more tricks up his sleeve in I...
Published on September 13, 2015 at 11:15PM
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Patrick Stewart's new movie made him feel 'so unsafe' that it became his next project
Patrick Stewart is known for his charming persona – he’s part of Taylor Swift’s squad, after all – but in Green Room, the 75-year-old plays a...
Published on September 13, 2015 at 11:01PM
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See the early buzz for Eddie Redmayne's The Danish Girl at the Toronto International Film Festival
Some are already predicting Eddie Redmayne could have repeat Oscar success with this year’s The Danish Girl. After making its worldwide debut at...
Published on September 14, 2015 at 12:01AM
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Turkish police die in militant attacks
Three Turkish police officers die in attacks by Kurdish militants in the south-east, officials say, as fresh curfews trigger clashes.
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Box office report: The Perfect Guy edges out The Visit to win the weekend
This weekend saw the debut of two new PG-13 rated thrillers, and while The Perfect Guy and The Visit were both predicted to debut between $15...
Published on September 13, 2015 at 11:01PM
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Runner dies in Great North Run
A runner taking part in the Great North Run has died, organisers have revealed.
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The Danish Girl: Toronto International Film Festival review
Exactly a year ago, I stood in the rain outside of a Toronto movie theater to see Eddie Redmayne give a performance that would ultimately earn him...
Published on September 13, 2015 at 10:45PM
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Former Denver radio host files lawsuit against Taylor Swift
A former Denver radio host has filed a lawsuit against Taylor Swift, claiming he was fired from his job after being accused of inappropriately...
Published on September 13, 2015 at 10:45PM
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Boeing, All Nippon Airways debut Star Wars R2-D2 jet
It’s not quite an X-wing fighter, but it’s about as close as you can get to flying with R2-D2. Boeing and Japanese airline All Nippon Airways...
Published on September 13, 2015 at 10:15PM
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Taraji P. Henson says it’s 'mind-blowing' to work with Vivica A. Fox on Empire
Family drama can’t be too far behind for Cookie when Vivica A. Fox comes to guest on Empire season 2, but Taraji P. Henson can’t wait for the “mind...
Published on September 13, 2015 at 09:31PM
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Project Greenlight preview: Matt Damon, Marc Joubert tease major behind-the-scenes drama
Lights. Camera. Action … After more than 10 years off the air, Project Greenlight is finally back to give another behind-the-scenes look at the...
Published on September 13, 2015 at 08:15PM
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Thousands flee California wildfires
Thousands of California residents flee their homes as 4,000 firefighters tackle wildfires across the north of the state.
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US hiker's body found in Spain
Police in Spain say they have found the body of an American woman who went missing on the Camino de Santiago pilgrim trail in April, and arrest a suspect.
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VIDEO: Pianist plays on Brussels subway train
Commuters in Brussels had some unexpected entertainment on Saturday afternoon, when pianist Frank Bradley staged a performance on board a subway train.
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Germany 'to start border controls'
Germany to introduce border controls with Austria, as thousands more migrants arrive this weekend - media reports
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'Stolen' diamond surgically removed
A Chinese woman suspected of stealing a $300,000 diamond in Bangkok has had the jewel surgically removed from her intestines.
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Eddie Redmayne: Need for cisgender people to understand trans movement 'incredibly important'
Oscar season officially launched for Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander and director Tom Hooper on Saturday night in Toronto with the North American...
Published on September 13, 2015 at 07:15PM
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TIFF 2015: Oscar hopefuls kick off awards season at EW's Toronto party
Oscar season is just a few days old, and the Toronto International Film Festival is, for many of entertainment’s biggest stars, like the first...
Published on September 13, 2015 at 06:32PM
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Stolen €12,000 bike 'on sale for €120'
A bicycle worth €12,000 (£8,800; $13,600) stolen from a team in Spain's Vuelta is recovered from a shop, where it was on sale at a tenth of its value - €120.
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Singapore ruling party wins poll
Singapore's governing People's Action Party (PAP), which has been in power for half a century, easily wins a general election.
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Business gives mixed reaction to Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn's election victory receives a mixed reaction from business - including a cautious welcome for his plans on infrastructure.
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New signs of China economic slowdown
Growth in China's investment and factory output in August has come in below forecasts, in a further indication that the world's second-largest economy is losing steam.
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India train injured remain in hospital
Three people remain in hospital after a train carrying 37 Britons derailed in northern India, killing two British tourists.
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Toronto Film Festival: 15 movies you can't afford to miss
Johnny Depp, Emily Blunt, and Eddie Redmayne headline Oscar contenders
Published on September 10, 2015 at 01:35PM
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Get behind Corbyn, Labour MPs told
Labour's new deputy leader Tom Watson urges the party's MPs to respect the mandate Jeremy Corbyn has been given by its members.
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India shopkeeper wanted over blast
Indian police hunt the owner of a shop which they say had illegally stored explosives that triggered a blast killing at least 90 people.
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