Their petition gained more than 180,000 signatures and led to a change in the law.
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Tuesday 31 December 2019
Bodybuilding: 'It's made me address my false leg'
Craig Earley turned to bodybuilding after he was seriously injured in a car crash.
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The story of the aeroplane house in Nigeria's capital Abuja
Said Jammal has spent 20 years building the family's unusual home in the Nigerian capital Abuja.
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Are your friends bad for your health?
We tend to copy the way our friends and family behave, potentially leading us to put on weight or even divorce.
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Why mature dating apps are coming of age
An increasing number of older people are turning to dating apps for mature people, in a quest for love.
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Could relatives of measles virus jump from animals to us?
A group of viruses, of which measles is one, are adept at jumping to species barrier.
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The region which legislates who you can love
LGBT activists are mounting legal battles against the Caribbean's colonial-era homophobic laws.
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What does it mean to be a black traveller?
Four millennials on being the first black person some people meet, and other issues for black tourists.
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'How Pokémon Go has changed my life'
Players say the virtual reality game makes them happier and healthier.
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20 things to look out for in 2020
Christmas is over, it's dark and cold - but there are plenty of bright spots on the horizon.
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Lewis Capaldi named the UK's biggest-selling musician of 2019
The Scottish star helped the UK music industry towards a fifth consecutive year of growth.
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Smokers past and present 'live in more pain'
Smokers and ex-smokers who have quit report being in more pain than people who have never smoked.
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'I still have confidence in package holidays'
New research suggests most people still want to book package holidays despite what happened after the collapse of Thomas Cook.
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Protect Veterans From Fraud
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Lewis Capaldi named the UK's biggest-selling musician of 2019
The Scottish star helped the UK music industry towards a fifth consecutive year of growth.
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Smokers past and present 'live in more pain'
Smokers and ex-smokers who have quit report being in more pain than people who have never smoked.
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'I still have confidence in package holidays'
New research suggests most people still want to book package holidays despite what happened after the collapse of Thomas Cook.
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Heal divisions in 2020, says Archbishop of Canterbury
"Begin cementing our unity one brick at a time," Archbishop of Canterbury says in new year message.
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Baby Archie and Prince Harry cuddle in new photo
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex release the image on Instagram to mark the turn of the year.
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Texas Churchgoers Welcomed the Poor, but Sensed This One Was Trouble
By BY DAVE MONTGOMERY, ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS AND RICK ROJAS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/37mK6XF
Al interior de un tribunal de guerra estadounidense: la ropa y la cultura en Guantánamo
By BY CAROL ROSENBERG AND WENDY MACNAUGHTON from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/2uaRjvL
Science Panel Staffed With Trump Appointees Says E.P.A. Rollbacks Lack Scientific Rigor
By BY CORAL DAVENPORT AND LISA FRIEDMAN from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/356WYj6
Heal divisions in 2020, says Archbishop of Canterbury
"Begin cementing our unity one brick at a time," Archbishop of Canterbury says in new year message.
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Monday 30 December 2019
'Man on the Moon' moment - the year's big breakthroughs
The year of treating the untreatable: 2019 breakthroughs that could transform medicine.
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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Trump’s to-do list in 2020
Trump’s to-do list in 2020
Here are five of the administration's 2020 goals.
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Data Breach at Wyze Labs Exposes Information of 2.4 Million Customers
By BY SANDRA E. GARCIA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Q8mCzD
'Why I stuck by my drug addict son'
Sue Hopkins stuck by her son Martin who has been a drug addict for most of his adult life.
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Tech 2019: Our biggest technology stories
Social media scandals dominate the list of the most-read news stories by the Tech desk this year.
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'Man on the Moon' moment - the year's big breakthroughs
The year of treating the untreatable: 2019 breakthroughs that could transform medicine.
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Local shops urge action to save cash machines
The Link network should raise the fee it pays cash machine operators, say convenience store owners.
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2019 in news: The alternative end-of-the-year awards
From the ridiculous to the more ridiculous, the weird stories that caught the eye this year.
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The Hogmanay cinema panic that killed 71 children
Children found the exits locked as they tried to escape what they thought was a fire in the cinema.
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Local shops urge action to save cash machines
The Link network should raise the fee it pays cash machine operators, say convenience store owners.
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The digital links of 2019's global protests
Protests in Hong Kong, Chile and the Middle East all shared an online presence which helped connect the movements.
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2019 in news: The alternative end-of-the-year awards
From the ridiculous to the more ridiculous, the weird stories that caught the eye this year.
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The Hogmanay cinema panic that killed 71 children
Children found the exits locked as they tried to escape what they thought was a fire in the cinema.
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National living wage to rise by 6.2% in April
The government says it will boost pay by more than four times the rate of inflation.
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Record sightings of whales, dolphins and seals in UK, says Wildlife Trusts
More than 800 sightings of whales, dolphins and seals have been logged in British waters this year.
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The digital links of 2019's global protests
Protests in Hong Kong, Chile and the Middle East all shared an online presence which helped connect the movements.
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Pompeo to Meet With Ukraine’s Zelensky in Kyiv
By BY EDWARD WONG from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2QBrqwz
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by Ex-Trump Aide Subpoenaed in Impeachment Inquiry
By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2F9n62h
Schumer Demands Witnesses Be Called at Senate Impeachment Trial
By BY ERIC LIPTON AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2ZCv39z
Double the Federal Minimum Wage
By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2SIqNUv
After Death From Falling Debris, Violations Found at 220 Buildings
By BY AZI PAYBARAH from NYT New York https://ift.tt/36acVGp
National living wage to rise by 6.2% in April
The government says it will boost pay by more than four times the rate of inflation.
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Record sightings of whales, dolphins and seals in UK, says Wildlife Trusts
More than 800 sightings of whales, dolphins and seals have been logged in British waters this year.
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Sunday 29 December 2019
TV in 2020: Shows coming to small screen near you
The choice of great TV shows is strong as traditional broadcasters and online services do battle.
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'We can give a lot of the power back to the fans'
How two friends created an online storytelling platform with more than 80 million global users.
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Eagles Overwhelm Giants to Clinch a Playoff Berth
By BY BILL PENNINGTON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ZxWKAe
The best space images of 2019
With some blockbuster space missions underway, 2019 saw some amazing images beamed back to Earth.
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The Syrian town with more cats than people
The few remaining inhabitants of a bombed-out Syrian town take comfort from hundreds, perhaps thousands, of cats.
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Tablets to smart speakers: The 2010s in spending
What did we buy and what did we leave on the shelf during a decade of invention and changing habits?
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Autism diagnosis: 'I want 40 years of my life back'
People diagnosed with autism in adulthood describe growing up believing they were "bad" or "alien".
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The decade in grime
Grime's prospects were shaky in 2010, but the genre has ended the decade triumphantly.
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'Why feeling the cold from a drinks can blew my mind'
Just before her first "handiversary", transplant miracle Cor Hutton explains why the smallest things mean so much.
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Pictures that people in solitary confinement ask for
Artists and everyday people send images of life outside prison to inmates in solitary confinement.
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Hydrogen-powered drones could point way to future travel
Hydrogen-powered drones have several advantages to lithium ion-powered ones, says Dr Enass Abo-Hamed.
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The decade in grime
Grime's prospects were shaky in 2010, but the genre has ended the decade triumphantly.
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Rangers win at Celtic in dramatic Old Firm derby
Rangers win at Celtic Park for the first time in nine years and cut the gap at the top to two points, with a game in hand. (UK only)
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Pictures that people in solitary confinement ask for
Artists and everyday people send images of life outside prison to inmates in solitary confinement.
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Hydrogen-powered drones could point way to future travel
Hydrogen-powered drones have several advantages to lithium ion-powered ones, says Dr Enass Abo-Hamed.
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MOTD2: Should offside be included in VAR? Keown & Wright can't agree
Match of the Day pundits Ian Wright and Martin Keown discuss changing the offside rule in light of recent VAR controversies in the Premier League.
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Rangers win at Celtic in dramatic Old Firm derby
Rangers win at Celtic Park for the first time in nine years and cut the gap at the top to two points, with a game in hand. (UK only)
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Ten questions from the past 10 years
How well do you remember events in England from the past decade?
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MOTD2: Should offside be included in VAR? Keown & Wright can't agree
Match of the Day pundits Ian Wright and Martin Keown discuss changing the offside rule in light of recent VAR controversies in the Premier League.
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John Lewis, Congressman and Civil Rights Icon, Has Pancreatic Cancer
By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Q8dTO8
Bill Barr Thinks America Is Going to Hell
By BY KATHERINE STEWART AND CAROLINE FREDRICKSON from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2SBnazG
The Presidential Nominating Process Is Absurd
By BY DAVID LEONHARDT from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2MFgEEt
Ten questions from the past 10 years
How well do you remember events in England from the past decade?
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Saturday 28 December 2019
Ten brands that disappeared from the High Street over the last decade
Toys R Us, Borders, Maplin and BHS are some big names that have disappeared over the last decade.
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How crowds toppled communism's house of cards in 1989
The BBC's John Simpson recalls witnessing the communist bloc's collapse in three revolutions.
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The town that raised thousands to save their own
Christel Callow and Nick Haves both needed money for specialist cancer treatment.
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Why Canada's cannabis bubble burst
Justin Trudeau legalised cannabis in Canada. So why are people still breaking the law?
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The best science long reads of 2019
A selection of the best science and environment features published this year.
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Gym wear: The 22-year-old trying to take on the world's biggest brands
Grace Beverley just graduated from uni and has turned her side project into a full-time career.
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Ten brands that disappeared from the High Street over the last decade
Toys R Us, Borders, Maplin and BHS are some big names that have disappeared over the last decade.
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Joe Burrow Threw 7 Touchdowns. And That Was Just L.S.U.’s First Half
By BY ALAN BLINDER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2MCFIvQ
US saw highest number of mass killings on record in 2019, database reveals
Researchers say 41 mass killings claimed 211 lives this year, even as the overall homicide rate fell.
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Why international rock stars are flocking to India
U2, who recently performed in Mumbai, are one among many bands lining up to tour India.
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US saw highest number of mass killings on record in 2019, database reveals
Researchers say 41 mass killings claimed 211 lives this year, even as the overall homicide rate fell.
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Why international rock stars are flocking to India
U2, who recently performed in Mumbai, are one among many bands lining up to tour India.
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Fred P. Graham, Legal Affairs Reporter and Court TV Anchor, Dies at 88
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The Papers: Honours leak and 'troubling' police use of AI
The accidental publishing of more than 1,000 addresses of New Year Honour recipients is among the front page stories.
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Striking photojournalism from around the world in 2019
A selection of the best news photographs from around the world in 2019.
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Stay-at-home dads set up father-friendly playgroup
Dan Rainsford and Sam Chatterley set up a group so other stay-at-home fathers don't feel alone.
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‘Gardening gives me a lot of peace’
Joanna is an urban gardener trying to reconnect with nature in Singapore.
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Little boxes of love help families with dementia
The boxes are given to families to support them while caring for someone with dementia.
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The Papers: Honours leak and 'troubling' police use of AI
The accidental publishing of more than 1,000 addresses of New Year Honour recipients is among the front page stories.
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Striking photojournalism from around the world in 2019
A selection of the best news photographs from around the world in 2019.
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Stay-at-home dads set up father-friendly playgroup
Dan Rainsford and Sam Chatterley set up a group so other stay-at-home fathers don't feel alone.
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‘Gardening gives me a lot of peace’
Joanna is an urban gardener trying to reconnect with nature in Singapore.
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Little boxes of love help families with dementia
The boxes are given to families to support them while caring for someone with dementia.
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Friday 27 December 2019
The man who spent 30 years caring for crocodiles in Ethiopia
Tomas Tama has spent 30 years protecting the reptiles in Ethiopia, despite once being bitten.
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10 musical moments to look out for in 2020
From Adele's comeback to Glastonbury's birthday bash, here's the best music of the next 12 months.
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Extinction: A million species at risk, so what is saved?
With around one million species at risk, how do conservationists decide what species to save?
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Transgender in Pakistan: Maya, the woman who almost broke free
Maya was one of dozens of trans women killed in Pakistan in recent years, many of the murders unsolved.
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Gare du Nord: Why Europe's busiest station needs a makeover fast
The plan to revitalise Gare du Nord will include sports areas and medical labs - but critics are not convinced.
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The anti-vaccination movement that gripped Victorian England
Opposition to vaccination has its roots in a militancy that was at its height more than 100 years ago.
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Joe Biden Says He’d Defy Subpoena to Testify in Trump’s Senate Trial
By BY THOMAS KAPLAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/366eqpk
ISIS Affiliate in Nigeria Releases a Video Showing 11 Executions
By BY RUTH MACLEAN AND ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World https://ift.tt/2tcrGtD
Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Forget Facebook & Apple, these are the biggest moving NASDAQ stocks
Forget Facebook & Apple, these are the biggest moving NASDAQ stocks
The NASDAQ is a tech heavy exchange, but these high-flying stocks are not all tech and are making big returns
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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: More than dozen hurt in blast at Beechcraft plant in Kansas
More than dozen hurt in blast at Beechcraft plant in Kansas
More than a dozen people were injured Friday when a nitrogen line ruptured at the Beechcraft aircraft manufacturing facility in Wichita, Kansas, causing part of the building to collapse, authorities said.
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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: The 10 biggest business stories in 2019
The 10 biggest business stories in 2019
A look back at the big financial stories of 2019 and ahead to what will be the major headlines of 2020.
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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Auto sales heading for a record month?
Auto sales heading for a record month?
Auto sales for this month are closing in on the record for cars sold in the month of December, Cox Automotive reports.
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The ‘Infinity War’ in the Streets of Hong Kong
By BY ROGER COHEN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2ZsW6UC
Neal R. Peirce, Who Put Spotlight on Urban Innovation, Dies at 87
By BY KEITH SCHNEIDER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Zurbr7
Duchess of Cambridge praises UK midwives' 'amazing work'
"You are there for women at their most vulnerable," the Duchess of Cambridge says in an open letter to midwives.
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Duchess of Cambridge praises UK midwives' 'amazing work'
"You are there for women at their most vulnerable," the Duchess of Cambridge says in an open letter to midwives.
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American Contractor Killed in Rocket Attack in Iraq
By BY JULIAN E. BARNES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2MxXwrC
Russia Deploys Hypersonic Weapon, Potentially Renewing Arms Race
By BY JULIAN E. BARNES AND DAVID E. SANGER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Zwuv5e
Arthur Singer Jr., Who Set the Stage for Public TV, Dies at 90
By BY SAM ROBERTS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2MBoP4B
The Patriarchy of Alcoholics Anonymous
By BY HOLLY WHITAKER from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/365eyVM
‘There Is No Excuse.’ Methodist Pastor, Accused of Sexual Harassment, Steps Down.
By BY JACK HEALY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/357W2et
Ruling in Paul Haggis Case Gives Lift to #MeToo Lawsuits
By BY NANCY COLEMAN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2Zx0l1n
Sue Lyon, Star of ‘Lolita,’ Is Dead at 73
By BY NEIL GENZLINGER from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/2Qp7tcj
Thursday 26 December 2019
Soldier's mission to give shoes to vulnerable in Uganda
A British soldier has been inspiring others to donate their spare shoes for local people in Uganda.
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Has #MeToo changed Bollywood?
India's film industry was rocked by the #MeToo campaign more than a year ago - what's happened since?
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The African women standing up for change in 2019
Here are the women on the continent who've been shaking the table this year.
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End of the decade: How the 2010s changed my life
Like every decade, the past 10 years has seen huge cultural shifts and social trends.
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Mecca 1979: The mosque siege that changed the course of Saudi history
An armed takeover of the Grand Mosque in Mecca put a halt to the modernisation of Saudi society.
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Art in 2020: The exhibitions hotlist
Take your pick of art from Raphael and Jan van Eyck to the film special effects of Ray Harryhausen.
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Smoking ban: Austria's cafe society calls time on cigarettes
Once dubbed the ashtray of Europe, Austria has finally banned smoking in restaurants, bars and cafes.
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Baby video messages 'amazing' for new parents
Victoria's triplets spent nine weeks in Southampton's neonatal unit and staff sent updates via a new app.
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'There was a gasp in the courtroom' - retiring Supreme Court President Lady Hale
The retiring president of the Supreme Court reflects on a momentous ruling, her career and "that" spider brooch.
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William Greider, Journalist Who Focused on Economy, Dies at 83
By BY KATHARINE Q. SEELYE from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2Mrc3pd
Climate change: Migrant species do well in warm and wet UK in 2019
The National Trust says it's been a good year for migrant butterflies but not for water voles.
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Free NHS hospital parking for thousands in 'greatest need'
People with disabilities and NHS staff on night shifts will be among those to benefit from April.
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Climate change: Migrant species do well in warm and wet UK in 2019
The National Trust says it's been a good year for migrant butterflies but not for water voles.
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Free NHS hospital parking for thousands in 'greatest need'
People with disabilities and NHS staff on night shifts will be among those to benefit from April.
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E-Bikes and E-Scooter Rentals Won’t Be Allowed in N.Y. Anytime Soon
By BY ED SHANAHAN from NYT New York https://ift.tt/361OGdv
Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu claims win in party leadership challenge
Challenger Gideon Saar, an ex-minister, concedes defeat, pledging now to rally behind Mr Netanyahu.
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Home Alone 2: Canada's CBC broadcaster defends cutting Trump scene
CBC say edits to Home Alone 2 were not politically motivated, but their decision was criticised.
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Kulubá: Dig uncovers large Mayan palace in Mexico
Archaeologists believe the palace was used at the height of the Mayan civilisation, 1,000 years ago.
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The Papers: Fury at fox-killing lawyer and MI6 HQ plans 'lost'
The papers are outraged at the admission of a leading QC and claim builders misplaced MI6 blueprints.
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Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu claims win in party leadership challenge
Challenger Gideon Saar, an ex-minister, concedes defeat, pledging now to rally behind Mr Netanyahu.
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Home Alone 2: Canada's CBC broadcaster defends cutting Trump scene
CBC say edits to Home Alone 2 were not politically motivated, but their decision was criticised.
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Kulubá: Dig uncovers large Mayan palace in Mexico
Archaeologists believe the palace was used at the height of the Mayan civilisation, 1,000 years ago.
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The Papers: Fury at fox-killing lawyer and MI6 HQ plans 'lost'
The papers are outraged at the admission of a leading QC and claim builders misplaced MI6 blueprints.
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Wednesday 25 December 2019
Boxing Day family puzzler 2019
This is the festive quiz in which no-one is expected to know any of the answers.
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Radio silence: The Syrian broadcasters in exile
Emma Jane Kirby meets exiled journalists who are now off air, and have nowhere that feels like home.
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Watkin's Wembley folly: London's 'Eiffel Tower' that never was
A Victorian rail magnate tried to build a taller tower than Eiffel's - but it did not go to plan.
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My Money: 'I'm exactly £1,000 lighter'
As part of a new BBC blog series, Angela Jansen shares what she spent her money on this week.
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Trump impeachment: Lisa Murkowski 'disturbed' over co-ordination
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has pledged "total co-ordination" with the White House.
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British troops move black rhinos to Malawi
The animals were moved from a South Africa park in the hope they would be protected from poachers.
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Christmas shopping online or in person - who wins?
Online shopping is on the rise, with more and more people choosing the sofa to buy goods, but which is better?
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Readers' pictures of the year 2019
Throughout the year, you've been sending us your amazing photographs and these are some of the highlights.
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Morpurgo's Christmas (fire) cracker
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the yuletide offering from children's author, Sir Michael Morpurgo.
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Dog walker helps men talk about mental health
Rob Osman started the group Dudes And Dogs when he realised dog walking had pulled him out of depression.
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The bakery in a mental health hospital
In an unusual bakery in a mental health hospital outside Beijing, the patients are the bakers.
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Boxing Day family puzzler 2019
This is the festive quiz in which no-one is expected to know any of the answers.
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Radio silence: The Syrian broadcasters in exile
Emma Jane Kirby meets exiled journalists who are now off air, and have nowhere that feels like home.
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Watkin's Wembley folly: London's 'Eiffel Tower' that never was
A Victorian rail magnate tried to build a taller tower than Eiffel's - but it did not go to plan.
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My Money: 'I'm exactly £1,000 lighter'
As part of a new BBC blog series, Angela Jansen shares what she spent her money on this week.
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Trump impeachment: Lisa Murkowski 'disturbed' over co-ordination
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has pledged "total co-ordination" with the White House.
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British troops move black rhinos to Malawi
The animals were moved from a South Africa park in the hope they would be protected from poachers.
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Did de Blasio Put Politics Ahead of Yeshiva Students?
By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/35X9nY9
Why Stephen Curry (Not LeBron) Is the N.B.A. Player of the Decade
By BY SHAUNTEL LOWE from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2MuaTt4
Ari Behn: Author and Norway princess's ex-husband dies aged 47
Author Ari Behn and the king's eldest child, Princess Martha Louise, divorced in 2017.
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M1 closed after third serious crash in 24 hours
A stretch of the busy motorway is shut near Wakefield as police respond to "serious" collision.
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Ari Behn: Author and Norway princess's ex-husband dies aged 47
Author Ari Behn and the king's eldest child, Princess Martha Louise, divorced in 2017.
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M1 closed after third serious crash in 24 hours
A stretch of the busy motorway is shut near Wakefield as police respond to "serious" collision.
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Tuesday 24 December 2019
Nigeria Releases Leading Critic on Bail After a Campaign an Ocean Away
By BY RUTH MACLEAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2ZkaSgm
Welby to speak of London Bridge attack at Christmas sermon
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will say "darkness is a monster that lies" in his Christmas address.
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'I sent my seven-year-old across the border alone'
More parents are sending their children across the US-Mexico border alone to get around asylum rules.
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Turkish artisans hand-craft bespoke cymbals for drummers
Artisans in Istanbul have been hand-crafting cymbals the same way for more than 600 years.
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Kartarpur: Temple of hope between India and Pakistan
Parminder Singh Sandu wanted to visit Kartarpur temple all his life - but couldn't until now.
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BBC Unsung Hero: 'My afro saved my life'
Keiren Thompson won the BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero award for his work with children in Nottingham.
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Why I spend my weekends ringing birds
More than a million birds are trapped every year in the British Isles by volunteers.
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Call the Midwife: The real-life nurses who inspired Scottish adventure
The nuns swap Poplar for the Outer Hebrides in a Christmas special inspired by real "Hebridean Heroines".
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Gavin & Stacey: Bringing a crackin' Christmas back to Barry
The gang are back together for the first time in 10 years - and it's going to be immense.
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Communities in Calderdale 'traumatised' by 2015 floods
Hundreds of people affected by severe flooding four years ago have sought mental health support.
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New engine tech that could get us to Mars faster
Nasa wants to send humans to Mars one day, but do we have the engines to get us there?
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'Why it's OK I'm not seeing my family this Christmas'
'All the adverts are families happy in a house together. That's not what a family is these days.'
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We gave up Christmas to fight measles in Samoa
British doctors and nurses are battling to save children's lives from measles on Christmas Day.
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The Decade’s Best and Worst (Sorry, Knicks)
By BY MARC STEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/34ZIfGM
In Praise of Barack Obama, Music Critic
By BY JAY RUTTENBERG from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/35YhbZu
How to Teach an Old Frog New Tricks
By BY BRITTAN HELLER from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/377Savi
Children’s Aid Helped a Young Ghanaian Woman Get to College
By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2QfMPuV
Pentagon Warns Military Personnel Against At-Home DNA Tests
By BY HEATHER MURPHY AND MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/34Sjk7N
Dellin Betances Joins the Mets on a One-Year Deal
By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2QjfHm2
Pope Francis: God still loves us all, even the worst of us
The comments at Christmas Eve Mass are seen as a reference to Church scandals, including sex abuse.
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Andrew Miller: Former Labour MP for Ellesmere Port and Neston dies
Andrew Miller was elected in 1992 and served under five Labour leaders before standing down in 2015.
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Pope Francis: God still loves us all, even the worst of us
The comments at Christmas Eve Mass are seen as a reference to Church scandals, including sex abuse.
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Andrew Miller: Former Labour MP for Ellesmere Port and Neston dies
Andrew Miller was elected in 1992 and served under five Labour leaders before standing down in 2015.
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Monday 23 December 2019
Measuring the cost of an invasive tree killer
A study attempts to assess the devastation caused by the invasive emerald ash borer in US forests.
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How Greta Thunberg inspired a pantomime
Greta Thunberg's role on the world's political stage has inspired an eco-friendly panto.
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Self-care: Why this band does self-care sessions with its fans
The band Milk Teeth puts on self-care sessions for fans before its gigs.
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Meet the artist who draws scientists for Instagram
Nina Chhita uses illustration to raise the profile of women in science, technology, engineering and medicine.
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How to disagree well: Two close friends who have reason to hate each other
Fiona was brought up in a nationalist family in Northern Ireland. Lee was a British soldier there. Now they are close friends.
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The Scots girl adopted by singing cowboy Roy Rogers
How a girl from an Edinburgh children's home was adopted by a pair of Hollywood film stars.
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Call the Midwife star talks tough on vaccinations for 'evil diseases'
Stephen McGann says the show highlights the importance of early vaccines against "evil diseases".
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How is Australia tackling climate change?
As the country deals with deadly bushfires, focus is on the government's climate policies.
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China is getting smarter - but at what cost?
How closely tied is tech in cities to government monitoring?
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The US Ship of Miracles that saved 14,000 North Korean refugees
For thousands of refugees in North Korea, the ship was their only chance of survival.
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US children's hospital dreaming of a bright Christmas
Sick children in hospital over the festive season are given a sparkling light show from below.
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NZ police call off search for missing volcano pair
Police said their decision "follows extensive shoreline and substantial aerial searches".
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Christmas: Beware 'lethal' button batteries in toys
If accidentally swallowed, the tiny batteries can burn and choke young children, doctors warn.
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Newlyweds facing cancer look forward to first Christmas as a married couple
After a terminal diagnosis, Lauren and José had their "dream wedding" with the help of a charity.
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Measuring the cost of an invasive tree killer
A study attempts to assess the devastation caused by the invasive emerald ash borer in US forests.
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German Boy Missing Since 2017 Found in Child Pornography Raid
By BY MELISSA EDDY from NYT World https://ift.tt/2SkMaLq
The U.N.’s Tainted Legacy in Haiti
By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/397wRvs
A New Secularism Is Appearing in Islam
By BY MUSTAFA AKYOL from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2sYZ5rG
Dreading Your Kids’ Annoying Christmas Gifts? You Need a Grinch
By BY JOHN ORTVED from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Zj4PIS
Rivian Gets $1.3 Billion Investment in Electric Truck Venture
By BY PETER EAVIS from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2Zgu7aM
The Cruelty of a Trump Christmas
By BY PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2sTiomv
G.O.P. Lawmaker Had Visions of a Christian Alternative Government
By BY MIKE BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/35SqIS0
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