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California wildfires: Death toll reaches grim milestone
Mon, 12 Nov 2018 13:57:08 GMT The death toll from one fire stands at 29, equalling the deadliest wildfire on record in the state. Israel-Gaza violence erupts after covert op killings Mon, 12 Nov 2018 18:00:36 GMT Gaza rocket barrage targets Israel, which responds with air strikes after militants die in covert op. Aung San Suu Kyi: Amnesty strips Myanmar leader of top prize Mon, 12 Nov 2018 18:00:31 GMT The group says it is profoundly dismayed by the former icon's lack of action on the Rohingya crisis. Outcry after police shoot African-American security guard 'hero' Mon, 12 Nov 2018 18:08:08 GMT An armed private security guard was killed by police after he detained a gunman, witnesses say. Jamal Khashoggi murder: Canadian intelligence 'has heard tape' Mon, 12 Nov 2018 15:07:44 GMT Canada's prime minister says it has listened to a purported recording of the Saudi writer's killing. Spain Catalonia: Separatists ordered to repay ballot costs Mon, 12 Nov 2018 17:36:48 GMT A court orders former Catalan leader Artur Mas to repay the €4.9m costs of an illegal vote in 2014. Uganda school fire: 'Arson attack' leaves 10 dead Mon, 12 Nov 2018 17:14:22 GMT The dormitory's doors were padlocked and dozens of people were trapped inside, officials say. Five held over murder of Mexico politician's daughter Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:51:35 GMT Mexico police detain five people suspected of killing the daughter of Congresswoman Carmen Medel. Tanzania's Magufuli deploys military amid cashew nut crisis Mon, 12 Nov 2018 17:05:22 GMT President John Magufuli ordered officers to buy the crop from farmers at government-approved prices. Cindy Hyde-Smith: Senator's 'public hanging' joke criticised Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:07:30 GMT A Republican senator's quip draws condemnation from her Democratic opponent in a run-off race. Asia Bibi: Canada in talks with Pakistan over asylum Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:54:59 GMT Canada is one of several nations that has offered the Pakistani Christian woman potential asylum. Armistice Day: White House defends Trump WW1 no-show Mon, 12 Nov 2018 15:14:44 GMT The US president was criticised for letting rain stop a memorial visit to honour US soldiers in France. Cyprus opens first new border crossings in years Mon, 12 Nov 2018 13:13:20 GMT Two new crossings between Greek and Turkish Cyprus open - the first in eight years. US fighter jet crashes into sea off Japan Mon, 12 Nov 2018 07:56:07 GMT Two crew members were able to eject and have been rescued by helicopter, the US Navy says. California wildfire: Aerial shots show devastation Mon, 12 Nov 2018 13:11:32 GMT Around 250,000 people have been forced to evacuate so far. People's Choice Awards: Stars in tribute to wildfire victims Mon, 12 Nov 2018 13:27:02 GMT Kim Kardashian and Scarlett Johanssen were among those who paid tribute to those affected. Armistice Day: World leaders mark centenary Sun, 11 Nov 2018 22:12:21 GMT They gathered in Paris to commemorate 100 years since the end of World War One. Exploring Bolivia's 'Jurassic Park' dinosaur graveyard Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:09:36 GMT Torotoro National Park is a remote place in the Andes mountains that used to be home to lots of dinosaurs. Russian disinformation and the Georgian 'lab of death' Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:31:49 GMT A BBC investigation has found that Russian media and officials presented false claims about a US-funded laboratory in neighbouring Georgia. Meet the women trying to break the Vatican glass ceiling Sun, 11 Nov 2018 00:25:22 GMT The Catholic Church has announced a new focus on the role of women — but is it enough? What do tampons and WWI have in common? Sun, 11 Nov 2018 00:06:41 GMT Tampons, drones and more surprising innovations from World War One that changed the world. Toy Story 4 first trailer reveals new character - meet Forky Mon, 12 Nov 2018 15:28:34 GMT Woody and Buzz are back in the first Toy Story 4 trailer, alongside a spork having an identity crisis. Workers get €30,000 bonus by mistake at Belgian steelworks Mon, 12 Nov 2018 14:06:55 GMT A steelworks in Belgium paid the sum to some of its employees in error - but now wants it back. Dutch millers protest at mass tourism Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:33:07 GMT Dutch windmill owners ask tourists to limit their numbers. Moscow beavers resist dam destruction Wed, 07 Nov 2018 15:09:17 GMT Beavers fight back after Moscow developers destroy their habitat. Kazakh pensioner 'back from the dead' Mon, 05 Nov 2018 17:50:08 GMT A Kazakh pensioner comes home two months after his funeral. Four things to know for the week ahead Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:45:05 GMT Your Monday briefing on some of the most important stories coming up over the next seven days. Medical cannabis: Death sentence prompts Malaysia to re-think harsh laws Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:20:23 GMT A death sentence for a young man selling cannabis oil prompts Malaysia to reflect on its drug laws. US and North Korea suffer communication breakdown Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:15:25 GMT Both the momentum for talks and the opportunity to engage with Pyongyang may be slipping away. Egypt cat mummies discovered in ancient tombs Sat, 10 Nov 2018 22:54:45 GMT Archaeologists reveal mummified cats and scarab beetles found in recently discovered tombs near Cairo. World War One: Six extraordinary Indian stories Sun, 11 Nov 2018 01:42:24 GMT Some 1.3 million Indian soldiers served in World War One, and over 74,000 of them lost their lives. Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Why half of America panics when this woman falls ill Sun, 11 Nov 2018 00:36:16 GMT Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has become a pop culture icon as well as the liberal face of the Supreme Court. South Africa teen pregnancy: Juggling school exams and baby twins Sun, 11 Nov 2018 01:32:01 GMT At Kholofelo Moholola's school, 6% of girls got pregnant in a single year. Viewpoint: How US can reach new Iran deal - after Trump Sun, 11 Nov 2018 01:33:18 GMT Iran may be open to a new deal, but not with this president, argues US foreign policy expert PJ Crowley. The forgotten English poet buried in India Sun, 11 Nov 2018 01:29:31 GMT The poems of Violet Nicolson, who published under a man's name, were hugely popular. Chineke! Europe's first majority black orchestra Sun, 11 Nov 2018 00:12:29 GMT Chineke! is Europe's first orchestra with a majority of black and ethnic minority musicians.
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