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August 30, 2019
Warsaw, Washington agree on 6 locations for US troops in Poland – defense minister

Warsaw and Washington have agreed on six locations for new US troops to be stationed on Polish soil, the country's Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak said on Friday. In June, Poland...

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August 30, 2019
Congolese girl (9) dies of Ebola in Uganda

A nine-year-old child from the Democratic Republic of Congo who tested positive for Ebola in neighbouring Uganda has died.

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August 30, 2019
Released activists vow to continue ‘fight’ after Hong Kong arrests

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has vowed not to give up after he was charged with inciting others to join a protest outside a police station in June.

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August 30, 2019
Berlin expects Britain ‘to crash out’ of EU on October 31 – FM Maas

Berlin expects Britain to crash out of the European Union on October 31, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Friday. “We cannot imagine reopening the Withdrawal Agreement,” Maas said...

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August 30, 2019
Netherlands reveals venue for next year’s Eurovision Song Contest

The Dutch port city of Rotterdam has been selected to host next year's Eurovision Song Contest.

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August 30, 2019
Driver caught with second car balanced on top of his vehicle given three points

A driver caught with a second car balanced on top of his vehicle has been fined £195 and given three points on his licence.

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August 30, 2019
Driver caught with second car balanced on top of his vehicle

A driver caught with a second car balanced on top of his vehicle has been fined £195 and given three points on his licence.

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August 30, 2019
Pakistan’s Imran Khan vows ‘befitting’ response if India launches attack

Pakistan's prime minister has said he had warned the international community that India could launch an attack on Pakistani-held Kashmir in an effort to divert the attention from human rights...

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August 30, 2019
Iran’s oil tanker heading to Lebanon, Turkey’s FM says; Beirut ‘not informed’

Lebanon has not been informed whether an Iranian oil tanker, at the center of confrontation between Washington and Tehran, was heading to one of its ports, Beirut said on Friday....

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August 30, 2019
Pro-democracy activists arrested and bailed in Hong Kong ‘incitement’ crackdown

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong and another core member of a pro-democracy group were granted bail after being charged with inciting people to join a protest in June, while authorities...

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August 30, 2019
Dunelm predicted to post higher profits after strategic shift

Investors will be hoping for a sunny outlook from home retailer Dunelm next week as it reports full-year numbers on Wednesday.

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August 30, 2019
US distillery agrees to drop Highland name but can still call produce whisky

A Virginia distillery is toasting the end of a lawsuit alleging that it improperly tried to pass off American whiskey as Scotch.

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August 30, 2019
Mining giant’s charity donations ‘could have been misappropriated’

An investigation into charitable donations made by mining giant Ferrexpo that were allegedly misappropriated has ended, with the company saying no one from the business was to blame.

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August 30, 2019
Egypt’s historic Alexandria looks to fend off rising sea levels

Egypt's coastal city of Alexandria, which has survived invasions, fires and earthquakes since it was founded by Alexander the Great more than 2,000 years ago, now faces a new menace...

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August 30, 2019
Mr Kipling maker shakes up management following boardroom battle

Mr Kipling maker Premier Foods has named Alex Whitehouse as its new boss, after its previous chief was ousted earlier this year following a vicious boardroom battle.

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August 30, 2019
Shoe Zone boss quits following profit warning

Shares in high street chain Shoe Zone have plunged nearly 30% after the chief executive suddenly quit and the company issued a profit warning.

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August 30, 2019
Woman begins legal action after giving birth alone in prison cell

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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August 30, 2019
Trump canceling Warsaw trip seen as blow for ruling Polish party

President Donald Trump's decision to cancel a planned trip to Poland to deal with a hurricane comes as a sharp blow to Poland's government, which had been counting on the...

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August 30, 2019
Man to walk free after 36-year prison term for stealing £41

A man sentenced to life in prison in the US for stealing 50.75 dollars (£41) is to walk free after having his jail term reduced to time served.

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August 30, 2019
Key pro-democracy activists held in Hong Kong as police tackle protests

Hong Kong police have arrested well-known activist Joshua Wong and another core member of a pro-democracy group and denied permission for a major march as they appeared to be taking...

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August 30, 2019
Slow growth continues to hit house prices as uncertainty reigns

Annual house price growth ran below 1% for the ninth month in a row in August as consumer confidence remains low, according to Nationwide Building Society.

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August 30, 2019
Religious leaders must take responsibility for extremists, says Archbishop

All religions and their leaders must own up to extremist activities within their faith and examine which of their traditional teachings enable followers to commit evil, the Archbishop of Canterbury...

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August 30, 2019
In Pictures: The life of Princess Diana as 22nd anniversary is marked this weekend

Diana, Princess of Wales, was killed in a car crash 22 years ago this weekend.

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August 30, 2019
Hurricane Dorian threatening to slam Florida with 209kph winds over Labour Day weekend

An increasingly menacing-looking Hurricane Dorian is threatening to broadside the US state of Florida over Labour Day weekend.

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August 30, 2019
Great Barrier Reef outlook downgraded to ‘very poor’

An outlook for the condition of Australia's Great Barrier Reef has been downgraded from “poor” to “very poor” due to warming oceans.

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August 30, 2019
Florida braces for Hurricane Dorian amid warnings storm could be ‘very big’

An increasingly menacing-looking Hurricane Dorian is threatening to broadside the US state of Florida over Labour Day weekend.

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August 30, 2019
Hong Kong pro-democracy group says Joshua Wong arrested

A pro-democracy group in Hong Kong says well-known activist Joshua Wong has been arrested.

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August 30, 2019
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong arrested

Hong Kong police have arrested well-known activist Joshua Wong and another core member of a pro-democracy group in a mounting crackdown on people involved in this summer's protests.

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August 30, 2019
‘I wanted to make sure we were ready’ – $60m winner waited 10 months to claim prize

A Canadian waited nearly 10 months to claim his lottery winnings because, he said, he felt so overwhelmed by the size of his luck.

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August 30, 2019
$60m winner waits 10 months to claim prize

A Canadian waited nearly 10 months to claim his lottery winnings because, he said, he felt so overwhelmed by the size of his luck.

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August 30, 2019
China’s troop movements raise tension in Hong Kong

China sent a new batch of troops into Hong Kong yesterday (Thursday) as anti-government protesters planned to hold yet another citywide march and mass demonstrations.

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August 30, 2019
First lady hits out at Bolsonaro as spat leaves €20m fire funds in limbo

Brigitte Macron, France's first lady, hit back last night at mockery of her age and appearance by Jair Bolsonaro amid a war of words between the Brazilian president and her...

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August 30, 2019
Salvini scuppered as Conte gets green light to from new government in Italy

Italy's president has asked Giuseppe Conte to return as prime minister by heading up a coalition of the 5-Star Movement and opposition Democratic Party (PD), a move that could improve...

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August 30, 2019
Yemen rebels vow revenge after key city is recaptured

Southern Yemeni separatists vowed yesterday to avenge a government assault on their positions in Aden and brought in reinforcements from elsewhere, threatening an escalation in fighting between nominal allies.

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August 30, 2019
France’s first lady Brigitte Macron hits back at Bolsonaro after ‘insulting Facebook comment’

Brigitte Macron, France's first lady, hit back last night at mockery of her age and appearance by Jair Bolsonaro amid a war of words between the Brazilian president and her...

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August 29, 2019
Georgia declares emergency as Hurricane Dorian heads for US mainland

Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency for a dozen of counties along Georgia's southern coast, as latest forecasts predicted Hurricane Dorian will make landfall in Florida as...

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August 29, 2019
Trump: New Space Command ‘central to American security’

Donald Trump declared space crucial to America's defence as he said the Pentagon has established Space Command as part of a broader effort to preserve US dominance in orbit.

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August 29, 2019
Colombian leader offers reward for arrest after Farc official resumes insurgency

Colombia's president has offered a near-million dollar reward for the arrest of the top peace negotiator for the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc) after the rebel and a cadre...

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August 29, 2019
Judge ends criminal case against Epstein with tribute to accusers

A judge has formally ended the criminal case against Jeffrey Epstein, but not without a final tribute to the women who spoke out against the financier.

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August 29, 2019
Eric Cantona baffles former professionals with ‘bizarre’ speech at UCL draw

Michael Owen was among the former professionals left confused by Eric Cantona's speech at the 2019/20 Champions League draw in Monaco.

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