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December 28, 2019
‘Maxwell the main focus of FBI probe into sex trafficker Epstein’

The FBI is investigating British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell and several other people linked to US financier Jeffrey Epstein, who killed himself while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, according to...

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December 28, 2019
‘Maxwell the main focus of FBI probe into sex trafficker Epstein’

The FBI is investigating British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell and several other people linked to US financier Jeffrey Epstein, who killed himself while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, according to...

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December 27, 2019
Wreckage of helicopter carrying seven people found in Hawaii

The wreckage of a helicopter carrying seven visitors to one of the most remote coastlines in Hawaii has been found in a mountainous area on the island of Kauai.

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December 27, 2019
Wreckage of helicopter carrying seven people found in Hawaii

The wreckage of a helicopter carrying seven visitors to one of the most remote coastlines in Hawaii has been found in a mountainous area on the island of Kauai.

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December 27, 2019
Wreckage of helicopter carrying seven people found in Hawaii

The wreckage of a helicopter carrying seven visitors to one of the most remote coastlines in Hawaii has been found in a mountainous area on the island of Kauai.

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December 27, 2019
Man who gifted cash for Christmas goes viral for his homemade packaging

A man who gifted cash for Christmas this year has gone viral – all because of the packaging.

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December 27, 2019
Syrian opposition calls on the world to aid rebel-held Idlib

A Syrian opposition leader has called on the international community to help millions of civilians in the country's last rebel-held stronghold amid a crushing government offensive, calling it a “disaster...

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December 27, 2019
Syrian opposition calls on the world to aid rebel-held Idlib

A Syrian opposition leader has called on the international community to help millions of civilians in the country's last rebel-held stronghold amid a crushing government offensive, calling it a “disaster...

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December 27, 2019
Syrian opposition calls on the world to aid rebel-held Idlib

A Syrian opposition leader has called on the international community to help millions of civilians in the country's last rebel-held stronghold amid a crushing government offensive, calling it a “disaster...

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December 27, 2019
Syrian opposition calls on the world to aid rebel-held Idlib

A Syrian opposition leader has called on the international community to help millions of civilians in the country's last rebel-held stronghold amid a crushing government offensive, calling it a “disaster...

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December 27, 2019
FTSE notches win for 11th time in a row as markets open after Christmas

The FTSE 100 remained largely unmoved on a quiet day for international markets, as its counterparts in Europe kept their doors shut for the Christmas period.

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December 27, 2019
FTSE notches win for 11th time in a row as markets open after Christmas

The FTSE 100 remained largely unmoved on a quiet day for international markets, as its counterparts in Europe kept their doors shut for the Christmas period.

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December 27, 2019
Austria coalition deal between Kurz’s conservatives, Greens expected by mid-January

Negotiations between Sebastian Kurz's conservatives and the Greens in Austria are in their final stages and expected to result in a coalition government by mid-January at the latest, Reuters quoted...

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December 27, 2019
Twelve dead as plane crashes after take-off in Kazakhstan

Twelve people were killed and dozens injured when a plane with nearly 100 passengers and crew on board crashed soon after take-off in Kazakhstan on Friday.

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December 27, 2019
George Michael’s sister dies on third anniversary of singer’s death

George Michael's sister Melanie Panayiotou has died aged 55, exactly three years on from the singer's death.

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December 27, 2019
Turkish court jails 6 journalists, employee of independent newspaper over ‘coup link’

A Turkish court on Friday convicted six journalists and one other employee of an independent newspaper of aiding the network of a US-based cleric who is accused of masterminding the...

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December 27, 2019
Algerian president convenes security meeting as Ankara readies to send troops to Libya

Newly elected President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has chaired a rare meeting of Algeria's top security body to discuss contingency measures after Turkey threatened to send troops to neighboring Libya, AFP reports....

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December 27, 2019
New Russian weapon can travel 27 times the speed of sound

A new intercontinental weapon that can fly 27 times the speed of sound has become operational, Russia's defence minister reported to President Vladimir Putin.

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December 27, 2019
New Russian weapon can travel 27 times the speed of sound

A new intercontinental weapon that can fly 27 times the speed of sound has become operational, Russia's defence minister reported to President Vladimir Putin.

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December 27, 2019
EU chief warns that new Brexit delay might be necessary

The European Union and Britain will struggle to seal an agreement on trade and other aspects of their future ties after Brexit next year and should consider extending the negotiations...

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December 27, 2019
EU chief warns that new Brexit delay might be necessary

The European Union and Britain will struggle to seal an agreement on trade and other aspects of their future ties after Brexit next year and should consider extending the negotiations...

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December 27, 2019
EU chief warns that new Brexit delay might be necessary

The European Union and Britain will struggle to seal an agreement on trade and other aspects of their future ties after Brexit next year and should consider extending the negotiations...

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December 27, 2019
EU chief warns that new Brexit delay might be necessary

The European Union and Britain will struggle to seal an agreement on trade and other aspects of their future ties after Brexit next year and should consider extending the negotiations...

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December 27, 2019
Union boss vows to press on with France’s longest strike in decades

The boss of the CGT trade union on Friday vowed to press on with a strike that has crippled transport in Paris for the past three weeks and is now...

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December 27, 2019
Plane carrying 98 passengers crashes in Kazakhstan

A Kazakh plane with 98 people aboard has crashed shortly after take-off, killing at least 15 people, officials in Almaty said.

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December 27, 2019
Plane carrying 98 passengers crashes in Kazakhstan

A Kazakh plane with 98 people aboard has crashed shortly after take-off, killing at least 12 people, officials in Almaty said.

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December 27, 2019
336 arrested during Hong Kong Christmas protests

Hong Kong police arrested 336 people over the Christmas period as the city's protest movement continues to simmer, an official has said.

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December 27, 2019
336 arrested during Hong Kong Christmas protests

Hong Kong police arrested 336 people over the Christmas period as the city's protest movement continues to simmer, an official has said.

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December 27, 2019
Ten of the best memes and stories from the LGBTQ+ community in 2019

For people within the LGBTQ+ community, this year held a lot of moments to be proud of, from the advancement of human rights, to community members thriving, to inspiring celebrity...

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December 27, 2019
Ten of the best memes and stories from the LGBTQ+ community in 2019

For people within the LGBTQ+ community, this year held a lot of moments to be proud of, from the advancement of human rights, to community members thriving, to inspiring celebrity...

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December 27, 2019
Indian state imposes lockdown after deadly protests

Paramilitary and police forces have been deployed and the internet shut down in Muslim-majority districts in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, which has experienced the highest death toll in...

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December 27, 2019
Indian state imposes lockdown after deadly protests

Paramilitary and police forces have been deployed and the internet shut down in Muslim-majority districts in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, which has experienced the highest death toll in...

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December 27, 2019
Indian state imposes lockdown after deadly protests

Paramilitary and police forces have been deployed and the internet shut down in Muslim-majority districts in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, which has experienced the highest death toll in...

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December 27, 2019
EU may need to extend deadline for UK trade talks – Commission President von der Leyen

The EU may need to extend the deadline for talks about a new trade relationship with Britain, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said. Both sides need to...

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December 27, 2019
Survey reveals growing regional divides in amounts of cash people are saving

Savers typically put away more cash in 2019 than during the previous year – but there were growing regional divides in the amounts being banked, according to research.

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December 27, 2019
New heat warning issued in South Australia as wildfires persist

A code red has been issued in South Australia as temperatures hit 42C in the state's capital, while firefighters battling wildfires in New South Wales established containment lines ahead of...

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December 27, 2019
New heat warning issued in South Australia as wildfires persist

A code red has been issued in South Australia as temperatures hit 42C in the state's capital, while firefighters battling wildfires in New South Wales established containment lines ahead of...

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December 27, 2019
New heat warning issued in South Australia as wildfires persist

A code red has been issued in South Australia as temperatures hit 42C in the state's capital, while firefighters battling wildfires in New South Wales established containment lines ahead of...

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December 27, 2019
New heat warning issued in South Australia as wildfires persist

A code red has been issued in South Australia as temperatures hit 42C in the state's capital, while firefighters battling wildfires in New South Wales established containment lines ahead of...

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December 27, 2019
New heat warning issued in South Australia as wildfires persist

A code red has been issued in South Australia as temperatures hit 42C in the state's capital, while firefighters battling wildfires in New South Wales established containment lines ahead of...

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