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VP debate: Did gender play a role in the interruptions?
Read MoreMike Pence interrupted Kamala Harris at least 10 times. Did gender play a role in this?Mike Pence interrupted Kamala Harris at least 10 times. Did gender play a role in this?
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Why some onions were too sexy for Facebook
Read MoreA Canadian seed store inadvertently crossed the line with a seemingly innocent advert for onions.A Canadian seed store inadvertently crossed the line with a seemingly innocent advert for onions.
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The young girl who swims with her pet python
Read MoreEight-year-old Inbar and her 3m pet python enjoy a swim in the pool.Eight-year-old Inbar and her 3m pet python enjoy a swim in the pool.
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WTO to name first female boss as shortlist narrows
Read MoreNgozi Okonjo-Iweala and Yoo Myung-hee are the final two candidates vying to lead the organisation.Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Yoo Myung-hee are the final two candidates vying to lead the organisation.
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Global media relieved at ‘civil’ debate in US
Read MoreThere is relief that the debate between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence went smoothlyThere is relief that the debate between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence went smoothly
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Mexican ex-minister pleads not guilty to cartel links
Read MoreAs minister of public security, Genaro García Luna was Mexico’s security chief from 2006 to 2012.As minister of public security, Genaro García Luna was Mexico’s security chief from 2006 to 2012.
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Facebook to halt political ads after US election
Read MoreThe social network will temporarily stop running political adverts after polls close on 3 November.The social network will temporarily stop running political adverts after polls close on 3 November.
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The Wreckage Of Trump’s Presidency*
Read More NEW YORK, Oct 08 (IPS) – Dr. Alon Ben-Meir is a professor of international relations at the Center for Global Affairs at New York University (NYU). He teaches courses on international negotiation and Middle Eastern studies.Like many Americans, I have been observing Trump’s rise to power with some perplexity, often asking myself how…
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Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia accuses Azerbaijan of shelling Shusha cathedral
Read MoreDamage to the historic cathedral comes as international monitors try to end the escalating violence.Damage to the historic cathedral comes as international monitors try to end the escalating violence.
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US election: Trump refuses to take part in virtual TV debate
Read MoreThe president says a commission’s demand for it to be held virtually is to “protect” Joe Biden.The president says a commission’s demand for it to be held virtually is to “protect” Joe Biden.
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Louise Glück wins Nobel Prize for Literature
Read MoreThe US poet is recognised for the “austere beauty” of her work, says the Swedish AcademyThe US poet is recognised for the “austere beauty” of her work, says the Swedish Academy
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Spain abortion: Government works to repeal parental consent rule
Read MoreThe government says 16 and 17-year-olds should be able to seek an abortion without parental consent.The government says 16 and 17-year-olds should be able to seek an abortion without parental consent.
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Nobel prize in literature 2020 – follow the announcement live
Read More After yet another year of controversies, we’re tipped to see a ‘safe’ laureate this year, when the announcement comes at 12pm BST (1pm CEST) 11.15am BST One of Russia’s leading contemporary novelists and short story writers, and a vocal advocate for freedom of expression, Lyudmila Ulitskaya began her writing career after she was…
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Signs of planet forming around nascent star upends understanding of world creation timelines
Read More Astronomers have, for the first time, detected signs of planet formation around a star that is itself still forming, upending current models about planet formation and even our own planet’s origins. An international team of scientists led by Dominique Segura-Cox at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE) used the Atacama Large…
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Papua New Guinea earthquake: 6.3-magnitude tremor hits Australasia
Read More<p>Island nation experiences regular quakes as it is located in the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’ </p><p>Island nation experiences regular quakes as it is located in the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’ </p>
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Singapore gets approval for ‘cruises to nowhere’
Read More<p>Sailings will feature zero ports of call</p><p>Sailings will feature zero ports of call</p>
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Rohingya accuse Bangladesh officers of abuse over hunger strike
Read MoreThe Rohingya say they were beaten for holding a hunger strike to demand better living conditions on Bhashan Char island.The Rohingya say they were beaten for holding a hunger strike to demand better living conditions on Bhashan Char island.
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VIDEO: Four California firefighters airlifted in dramatic rescue
Read More<p>The chopper airlifted four National Guard firefighters who became injured behind the fire line</p><p>The chopper airlifted four National Guard firefighters who became injured behind the fire line</p>
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Germany reports over 4,000 Covid-19 cases in one day, sees risk from European states
Read More More than 4,000 coronavirus cases have been recorded in Germany in a 24-hour period, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) said, as Berlin adds more European states to the list of Covid-19 risk areas. On Thursday, the country’s infectious disease agency reported 4,058 new coronavirus infections, compared to 2,828 the previous day. It’s the…
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Final flight for British Airways’ last two Heathrow-based Boeing 747 planes
Read MoreBritish Airways’ last two Heathrow-based Boeing 747 planes have departed from the airport on their final flight.British Airways’ last two Heathrow-based Boeing 747 planes have departed from the airport on their final flight.
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S Korean accused of lying to COVID-19 investigators sent to jail
Read MoreProsecutors say infections in at least 80 people were traced to the 24-year-old man, who taught at a school in Incheon.Prosecutors say infections in at least 80 people were traced to the 24-year-old man, who taught at a school in Incheon.
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US economic stimulus hopes give stocks a boost – for now
Read MoreAfter saying he is halting talks with Democrats over fiscal stimulus bill, Trump said he will back targeted measures.After saying he is halting talks with Democrats over fiscal stimulus bill, Trump said he will back targeted measures.
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UK coronavirus live: delaying new restrictions creates risk of ‘party weekend’, ministers warned
Read More Latest updates: government warned people will seek ‘one last blow out’ if new restrictions on pubs in England are delayed until next week Local Covid lockdowns in England having limited effect, says minister Covid: pubs in north of England face new restrictions within days Global coronavirus live: latest updates See all our coronavirus…
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Germany fears spiralling Covid spread as cases rise suddenly
Read More Rate of new infections reaches 4,000 with predictions it could soon exceed 10,000 a day Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Germany’s leading public health body has warned that the country’s coronavirus infection is in danger of spiralling out of control, amid a significant overnight rise in new cases to…
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Colombia’s Duque seeks action over FARC assassination confession
Read MoreThe president calls for the expulsion of ex-FARC commanders from Congress over the assassination of a politician.The president calls for the expulsion of ex-FARC commanders from Congress over the assassination of a politician.
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Coronavirus: Masks made mandatory outdoors across Italy
Read MoreMasks will also need to be worn in most indoor places, as Italy tries to stem a rise in infections.Masks will also need to be worn in most indoor places, as Italy tries to stem a rise in infections.
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Stolen Mao Zedong scroll ‘worth millions’ found cut in half
Read MoreThe 2.8m-long (9ft) artwork was cut up as it was too long to display, say Hong Kong police.The 2.8m-long (9ft) artwork was cut up as it was too long to display, say Hong Kong police.
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Kenya’s Maasai Olngesher ceremony: Young men graduate into community elders
Read MoreEvery 15 years, the Maasai hold the Olngesher ceremony where young men graduate to become community elders.Every 15 years, the Maasai hold the Olngesher ceremony where young men graduate to become community elders.
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Ukraine secures $1.61 billion from UK to build new fast attack crafts
Read More The Presidential Office of Ukraine has announced on Wednesday that was signed a Memorandum on enhancing cooperation between Ukraine and the United Kingdom in the military and military-technical spheres. The details were given in a 7 October media release, to announce Ukraine signed a memorandum with the United Kingdom, securing 1.25 billion pounds…
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‘Tough and pointed’: Analysts say Harris got the better of Pence
Read MoreHarris presses her case Trump has bungled the presidency, forcing Pence to go on the defensive.Harris presses her case Trump has bungled the presidency, forcing Pence to go on the defensive.
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North Korea may show new missiles at weekend military parade
Read MoreSpeculation is rampant North Korea will hold a massive military parade and unveil powerful new missiles this weekend to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its ruling party’s foundingSpeculation is rampant North Korea will hold a massive military parade and unveil powerful new missiles this weekend to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its ruling party’s…
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Labor’s Joel Fitzgibbon accuses Coalition of starting ‘economic war with China’
Read More Agriculture minister David Littleproud says government has stood up for Australia’s values An opposition frontbencher has accused the Australian government of having “started a war with China” and allowing the relationship to slip to its lowest level since the Tiananmen Square massacre. While launching his mostly strongly worded attack on the government’s handling…
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Analyzing Trump’s illness is humbling for media’s med teams
Read MoreIt’s a daunting assignment for any doctor: assess a patient’s condition for an audience of millions without being able to examine him or see a complete medical chartIt’s a daunting assignment for any doctor: assess a patient’s condition for an audience of millions without being able to examine him or see a complete medical…
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Kamala Harris and Mike Pence debate reaction, Trump calls Covid diagnosis ‘blessing’ – live updates
Read More Harris and Mike Pence clash over coronavirus response Five key takeaways from the vice-presidential debate Analysis: Looks speak louder than words as Harris makes quotable case Trump calls diagnosis ‘blessing from God’ amid false treatment claims Sign up for Fight to Vote – our weekly US election newsletter 8.02am BST The president, by…
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Goat Power: how herding is empowering women in rural Africa – in pictures
Read More Photographer Chris de Bode teamed up with Farm Africa to tell the story of how owning goats is transforming women’s lives in Ethiopia and Uganda Photographs: Chris de Bode/Panos Pictures Outdoor exhibition at More London Riverside, on London’s South Bank, until 6 November 2020 Continue reading…Photographer Chris de Bode teamed up with Farm…