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August 31, 2019
China blocks Lam peace plan

China blocked a request by Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam to drop the contentious extradition bill that has fuelled protests and the political crisis in the former British colony,...

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August 31, 2019
Duke defies Epstein rumours with public appearance

The Duke of York made a defiant public appearance yesterday after a new photograph showed him partying with Jeffrey Epstein.

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August 31, 2019
Dutch finally move to take criminals out of cannabis trade

Long known for its relaxed attitude to the use of soft drugs, the Netherlands is now taking experimental steps towards legalising cannabis production.

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August 31, 2019
Ewan MacKenna: ‘The Amazon burns – but catastrophe is only real when it knocks at your door’

The late, great George Carlin used to be at his brilliant best when talking about the environment.

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August 31, 2019
Give back my stolen time – Trump over ‘fool Comey’

US President Donald Trump has suggested he could serve more than eight years as president due to "how unfairly" he has been treated by the FBI and its investigations into...

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August 31, 2019
Hard-line Di Maio demands threaten new Italian coalition before it starts

Italy's 5-Star Movement will only enter a coalition with the opposition Democratic Party (PD) if it agrees to a string of policy demands, the 5-Star leader said yesterday, setting an...

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August 31, 2019
Jennifer Rubin: ‘Mattis may drop ‘duty of silence’ by election – but only public can bring down president’

Former US defence secretary Jim Mattis has shared some of his private thoughts with 'Atlantic' editor Jeffrey Goldberg, including an account of the compelling final scene of his time in...

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August 31, 2019
Pence’s visit to Ireland brought forward as Trump cancels his plans to tour Europe

US Vice-President Mike Pence's visit to Ireland, due to take place on Friday and Saturday, has been brought forward to earlier in the week.

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August 31, 2019
Dorian upgraded to Category 4 storm as 130mph winds measured in Atlantic

Dorian has become an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 hurricane, forecasters said.

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August 31, 2019
Just the Bonaparte: St Helena seeks Napoleon impersonator for bicentenary

If you are a natural leader with charisma in spades – and perhaps slightly on the shorter side – then this unusual job vacancy could be for you.

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August 31, 2019
Valerie Harper, star of Mary Tyler Moore Show and Rhoda, dies aged 80

Valerie Harper who starred as the brash, self-deprecating Rhoda Morgenstern on back-to-back hit sitcoms in the 1970s, has died.

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August 30, 2019
Trial date set at Guantanamo prison for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the accused mastermind behind the September 11 attacks, will stand trial at the US military prison in Guantanamo Bay in early 2021, according to the Office of...

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August 30, 2019
Concerns as Category-3 Hurricane Dorian could put 10 million at risk in Florida

Devastation from Hurricane Dorian is threatening 10 million people as it heads towards Florida, with the potential to become the most powerful storm to hit the state's east coast in...

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August 30, 2019
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s account hacked

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's official account has been hacked and sending racist and vulgar tweets to his 4.2 million followers.

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August 30, 2019
Experts on watch for more explosions from Stromboli volcano

Italian scientists are keeping a close watch for more spectacular explosions of lava and ash from Stromboli volcano, which appears to be in its most active phase in around 100...

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August 30, 2019
Concerns as hurricane could put 10 million at risk in Florida

Devastation from Hurricane Dorian is threatening 10 million people as it heads towards Florida, with the potential to become the most powerful storm to hit the state's east coast in...

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August 30, 2019
Swedish teen climate activist Greta Thunberg takes school strike to gates of United Nations

Swedish teenage activist Greta Thunberg took her weekly campaign for greater action on climate change to the gates of the United Nations on Friday, urging "everyone who cares about our...

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August 30, 2019
Ashley Cole struggles to pronounce team names in Europa League draw

Ashley Cole drew the attention of social media after mispronouncing several team names during the 2019/20 Europa League draw.

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August 30, 2019
Florida residents told to stock up on food, water as Hurricane Dorian nears

Florida's governor on Friday urged residents in the state to stock up on at least a week's worth of food, water and medicine and to prepare to lose power and...

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August 30, 2019
United extends Boeing 737 MAX flight cancellations until Dec. 19

United Airlines Holdings said on Friday it is extending the cancellation of Boeing 737 MAX flights until Dec. 19 as the jets remain grounded worldwide following two fatal crashes in...

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August 30, 2019
Kurds withdrawal from N. Syria ‘must be confirmed,’ Ankara says

Turkey on Friday said it needed to witness the withdrawal of Kurdish fighters from parts of northern Syria after such claims by Syrian Kurdish authorities this week, AFP reported. “There...

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August 30, 2019
Wooden statue of Donald Trump raises eyebrows in Slovenia

A large wooden statue of President Donald Trump has been erected in Slovenia, the homeland of his wife Melania.

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August 30, 2019
FTSE 100 closes higher despite oil losses

Top shares in London were climbing higher on Friday as the global mood improved, even as some of its biggest stocks suffered from lower oil prices.

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August 30, 2019
Greece summons Turkey’s ambassador after 1st mass arrival of migrant boats in 3 years – report

Over a dozen migrant boats landed on Greece's Lesbos island within minutes of each other on Thursday in the first such mass arrival from neighboring Turkey in three years, officials...

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August 30, 2019
Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in the crosshairs of Dorian

President Donald Trump's prized Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida is potentially sitting directly in the path of Hurricane Dorian, which is forecast to become an extremely destructive storm.

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August 30, 2019
Cannabis extract drink to go on sale at Birmingham City

Birmingham City have signed up a “cannabis oil” drinks firm as one of their official partners in what is being billed as a world-first agreement.

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August 30, 2019
Bahamas residents prepare to feel full force of Hurricane Dorian

Residents of the Bahamas were taking precautions as Hurricane Dorian approached the shores of the archipelago.

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August 30, 2019
Revolut banking app hit by technical issues

Revolut customers were left unable to use features of their banking apps on Friday due to technical issues.

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August 30, 2019
EU ministers urge Serbia ‘not to stray’ from its membership path

European Union foreign ministers on Friday urged Serbia not to stray from its EU membership path as Belgrade readies to sign a trade agreement with a Russian-led economic bloc, AP...

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August 30, 2019
Asda’s legal chief quits for Amazon

The senior executive responsible for providing legal advice to Asda throughout its attempted merger with Sainsbury's has quit the supermarket after more than eight years.

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August 30, 2019
Beijing tells Duterte its position on S. China Sea ‘not up for negotiation’ – Philippines

Beijing told visiting Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte that its position on the South China Sea was not up for negotiation, Manila's spokesman said on Friday. China claims most of the...

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August 30, 2019
Dallas policeman who was escorting Kennedy assassin when he was shot dies at 99

Jim Leavelle, the longtime Dallas policeman who was captured in one of history's most famous photographs as he escorted President John F. Kennedy's assassin moments before he was fatally shot,...

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August 30, 2019
Gatwick Airport ‘drugs bust’ turns out to be piece of cake

A “huge drugs bust” at Gatwick Airport has turned out to be part of a cake.

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August 30, 2019
Brazil’s president sends son to US for talks about Amazon wildfires

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has said his son, a congressman and foreign minister are in the United States to discuss possible US aid for Brazil amid devastating fires in the...

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August 30, 2019
Florida braced for a beating from ‘absolute monster’ Hurricane Dorian

Residents in the US state of Florida watched the increasingly dire forecast for Hurricane Dorian with a sense of helplessness and braced for what could be the most powerful storm...

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August 30, 2019
EU welcomes any progress beyond preserving Iran nuclear deal – Mogherini

The European Union will continue working to preserve world powers' 2015 nuclear deal with Iran but would welcome any progress beyond it, according to EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini....

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August 30, 2019
Syrian armed forces to cease fire in Idlib de-escalation zone on Saturday – Russian military

Syrian government forces will unilaterally cease fire in the de-escalation zone in the Idlib region on Saturday morning, the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for reconciliation of the warring parties in...

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August 30, 2019
‘Brexit dress rehearsal’: France to test measures prepared for Britain’s EU exit

France will test measures it has prepared for Britain's exit from the EU for a month so that companies are fully-prepared ahead of the UK leaving the bloc at the...

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August 30, 2019
Over 150 migrants storm through Spain’s Ceuta enclave fence – officials

More than 150 migrants crossed the border fence at Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta early on Friday, Reuters reported. At least six Spanish police officers suffered minor injuries as...

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August 30, 2019
Woman who gave birth alone in jail cell sues US authorities

A woman who gave birth alone in her jail cell is suing US authorities after her pleas for help during five hours of labour were allegedly ignored.

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