A US Hercules aircraft crashes at an airport in Jalalabad in Afghanistan, news agencies report.
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Thursday, October 1, 2015
Anti-abortionist fights deportation
US anti-abortion activist Troy Newman is to launch an appeal against his deportation after he was detained for entering Australia without a visa.
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Russia's Syria strikes 'indiscriminate'
The White House says Russian air strikes against militants in Syria are "indiscriminate" and threaten to draw Russia more deeply into the crisis.
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Freed reporter 'let down' by Canada PM
Al Jazeera journalist Mohammed Fahmy, recently pardoned and released from jail in Egypt, accuses Canadian PM Stephen Harper of letting him down.
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Sierra Leone athlete cannot stay in UK
A Sierra Leonean sprinter who went missing after competing at Glasgow's Commonwealth Games and later applied to stay in the UK is told his application has been refused.
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How well do you know *NSYNC music videos?
Test your knowledge in celebration of *NSYNC Day
Published on October 1, 2015 at 08:48PM
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Hurricane Joaquin batters Bahamas
Hurricane Joaquin brings heavy rains and winds to parts of the Bahamas after it was reclassified up to the second strongest type of storm.
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India police charge toddler with theft
Police in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh are left red-faced after charging a two-year-old boy with theft.
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Autonomy founder sues Hewlett-Packard
Autonomy's founder Mike Lynch hits back at Hewlett-Packard with a $150m counter-claim in their long-running legal dispute.
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'Ten dead' in US college shooting
At least 10 people have been killed in a shooting at Umpqua Community College in the US state of Oregon, US media report.
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Israel 'prepared to resume peace talks'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the United Nations he is prepared to "immediately" resume peace talks with the Palestinians.
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Ancient tomb 'for friend of Alexander'
An archaeologist investigating an ancient Greek tomb from Alexander the Great's era suggests it was a shrine for his closest friend Hephaestion.
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See exclusive Mockingjay images of Katniss's final confrontation with President Snow
We take you behind-the-scenes of the duo's last clash of wills
Published on October 1, 2015 at 11:47PM
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GM plans self-driving car push
General Motors plans to unveil a self-driving car next year as it embarks on a major push into new technology.
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Fall TV's Most Stylish Characters
Wearing gossamer clothing in Frozen conditions is bold. For that, Elsa (Georgina Haig), we salute you. Also, nice hair!
Published on September 23, 2014 at 09:51AM
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Russia defends Syria air strikes
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov defends his country's air strikes in Syria, saying they target the same militants as the US-led coalition.
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Burkina Faso coup leader 'held'
Gen Gilbert Diendere - the leader of last month's short-lived coup in Burkina Faso - is now in the custody of the country's security forces, sources say.
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How well do you know Julie Andrews’ characters?
Celebrate the star's 80th birthday with a quote quiz.
Published on October 1, 2015 at 07:17PM
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South African king jailed for kidnap
The king of Nelson Mandela's Thembu ethnic group is sentenced to 12 years in prison for charges including kidnapping, assault and arson.
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Nepal bans sale of petrol for cars
Nepal stops the sale of petrol to all private vehicles in an attempt to tackle a fuel crisis brought about by opposition to its new constitution.
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VW takes 4,000 cars off the UK market
Volkswagen is suspending the sale of 4,000 vehicles in the UK as a result of the emissions scandal.
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Massive sinkhole collapses street
A massive sinkhole opens up on a street in St Albans, forcing the evacuation of several families during the night.
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EU probes TVs over energy test scores
The European Commission says it will follow up evidence that Samsung and another TV-maker use software that alters their screens' power use during tests.
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Blaze at residential tower in UAE
A high-rise residential building in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates has caught fire, sending plumes of thick black smoke into the air.
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Rwanda 'training' Burundi rebels
Burundi accuses neighbouring Rwanda of training rebels seeking to destabilise the country, and harbouring a failed coup leader.
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Zimbabwe to ban electric water heaters
Zimbabwe is to ban electric water heaters and require all new properties to use solar power, in an attempt to tackle big power shortages.
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Turkey deaths as bus hits commuters
At least 11 people are killed and several others injured after a bus hits a queue of people at a bus stop in the Turkish capital, Ankara.
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from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1QMOVLe
Hong Kong's first panda cub expected
A giant panda in Hong Kong called Ying Ying is pregnant and due to give birth within a week, officials at an amusement park say.
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from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1O5rzBn
British women found dead in Spanish sea
The bodies of two British women who went missing off the Costa Brava are found by search and rescue teams in Spain.
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Radar reveals new Tutankhamun rooms
The Egyptian pharaoh queen Nefertiti could be buried in two newly-discovered rooms in King Tutankhamun's tomb, according to a British archaeologist.
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Fierce clashes in Afghan city of Kunduz
Fierce fighting is under way between Afghan forces and the Taliban in Kunduz, despite government claims it has regained control of key areas.
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Zimbabwe baboons take radio off air
Baboons force a Zimbabwean radio station's breakfast show off air after apparently eating the station's transmission cables.
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Anzac plot 'would have caused deaths'
A plot by a Blackburn teenager to attack an Anzac Day parade in Australia would "in all probability" have resulted in a number of deaths if it had not been stopped, a court hears.
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LG smartphone has two selfie cameras
LG has revealed a phone that takes wide-angle selfies and an updated 4G smartwatch, now with Android.
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Russia 'launches fresh Syria strikes'
Russia has launched air strikes in Syria for a second day, targeting rebel positions in the north-west, reports say.
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Farc rebels to halt military training
A week after a key deal on transitional justice was reached at peace talks, Colombia's Farc rebels say they will halt their military training.
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from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1JFB3Nm
Paris smokers face stiff fine for butts
Smokers caught flicking cigarette stubs on to the pavement in Paris face a €68 (£50) fine under stricter measures.
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Clinton email targeted by hackers
Hackers apparently based in Russia targeted Hillary Clinton's private email account while she was secretary of state, newly released emails show.
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Prince Philip knighthood was 'unwise'
Former Australian PM Tony Abbott admits his decision to award Prince Philip a knighthood, a move that sparked public and political backlash, was "injudicious".
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from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1LSdUxs
18 Scorching Summer TV Shows: What Starts When
Stars: Lucy Hale, Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Shay Mitchell What to expect: Last we left Rosewood, Ali was back, Ezra was shot, ''A'' had gotten…
Published on June 10, 2014 at 10:31PM
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Turkeys! 50 Remarkable Pop-Culture Flops
You want a turkey? Ben Affleck (pre-Benaissance) and Jennifer Lopez will give you a turkey—complete with a head-scratching reference to the poor bird itself. (Lopez's…
Published on November 27, 2014 at 11:01AM
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Iran Hajj death toll rises to 464
Iran says the number of its citizens who died in Hajj stampede in Saudi Arabia is now 464 - nearly double previous toll.
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Buhari criticises 'unruly' Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari calls on Nigerians to stop their "unruly behaviour" in a televised address to the nation.
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Australia detains US anti-abortionist
Australia detains US anti-abortion campaigner Troy Newman for attempting to enter the country after his visa was revoked.
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from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1VrItus
Thirsty India leopard gets head stuck in pot
A male leopard spends five hours with its head stuck in a metal pot in a village in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan.
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from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1hdaato
Verstappen passes driving test
Max Verstappen, who has been racing in F1 this season, is finally allowed on the road after passing his driving test.
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from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1LPf5NX
Tanzania's Said guilty of 'indecency'
Tanzania international Juma Said is given a two-year ban for an 'act of indecency' as he appeared to poke a finger against John Bocco's backside.
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from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1LRPBiZ
Lord Lawson to lead UK EU exit group
Former Chancellor Lord Lawson is to lead a campaign group to champion the UK's EU exit in the planned referendum.
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