Five dead in tourist boat fire off Indonesia

Five people have been killed and dozens rescued after a blaze ripped through a boat carrying tourists to Indonesian islands.

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UN Security Council endorses Syria ceasefire

The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution which endorses a ceasefire in Syria's civil war.

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Putin: 2016 was a 'difficult' year for Russia

Vladimir Putin has described 2016 as "difficult" in his traditional New Year greeting.

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Celebrations across the world usher in New Year

From Sydney to Hong Kong, celebrations have begun around the world to bid farewell to a tumultuous 2016 and welcome the New Year.

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'To my many enemies': Trump's barbed NY wish

Donald Trump has wished his "enemies" a Happy New Year in a barbed tweet posted just weeks before he takes office in the White House.

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Diplomat murdered 'in plot by wife and lover'

Greece's ambassador to Brazil was killed by his wife's lover with her blessing, police believe.

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Trump: Putin 'smart' not to evict US diplomats

Donald Trump has praised Vladimir Putin for holding off on plans to expel US diplomats from Russia in a tit-for-tat retaliation against Washington.

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Syrian ceasefire threat after fresh clashes

There are concerns about the durability of a nationwide ceasefire in Syria after government forces and their allies clashed with rebels.

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Farewell to lorry driver killed in Berlin attack

Hundreds of mourners have gathered at a small Polish church to bid farewell to the truck driver killed in the Berlin Christmas market attack.

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Putin: No expulsions in retaliation to US

Vladimir Putin has announced he will not expel any American diplomats from Russia despite 35 of its officials being were sent home by the US.

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Joint service 'likely' for Reynolds and Fisher

Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher and her mother, Hollywood star Debbie Reynolds, could be remembered in a joint memorial service.

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Russia plans to expel 35 US diplomats

Russia's foreign ministry has announced plans to expel 35 US diplomats in a tit-for-tat response after the same number of Russian officials were expelled by Washington.

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Berlin attack: man held over phone link freed

German authorities have released a man who was arrested after they found his number on the phone of Berlin truck attacker Anis Amri.

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Nationwide ceasefire agreed in Syria conflict

Syria's government has agreed a nationwide ceasefire with rebels in a deal brokered by key ally Russia and opposition-backing Turkey.

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Crashed Russian jet 'was functioning abnormally'

Equipment on board a Russian military plane that crashed into the Black Sea was "functioning abnormally".

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Philippines leader: I threw man from helicopter

The president of the Philippines has claimed that he once threw a man out of a helicopter and that he would do it again.

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US hits out at Israel on Middle East peace

The US Secretary of State has accused Israel of threatening peace in the Middle East in some of America's harshest ever public criticisms of its key ally.

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French woman pardoned for husband's murder

A woman jailed for murdering the husband who abused her for 47 years, has been given a rare pardon by the French president.

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Man held over phone link to Berlin attacker

A 40-year-old man has been arrested after police found his number on the phone of Berlin attacker Anis Amri.

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IVF clinic: 26 women may have got wrong sperm

An IVF treatment centre has launched an investigation after discovering that 26 women may have been fertilised by sperm cells from the wrong man.

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Japan's PM promises never to wage war again

The Japanese Prime Minister has joined US President Barack Obama on an historic visit to Pearl Harbor.

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Berlin suspect caught on CCTV before being killed

This CCTV image shows Anis Amri, the man suspected of the Berlin Christmas market lorry attack, just hours before he was shot dead by police in Italy.

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Black box recovered from wreckage of Russian jet

Russian investigators looking into a military plane which crashed into the Black Sea believe it was caused by a fault with the aircraft's wing flaps, according to reports.

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Carrie Fisher death: 'A sad day for millions'

Millions of Star Wars fans around the world will be mourning the death of Carrie Fisher, according to an actor who appeared alongside her.

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TV and film stars pay tribute to 'Princess Leia'

Stars of film and TV have paid tribute to Carrie Fisher after her death at the age of 60.

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Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies aged 60

Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher has died at the age of 60, four days after suffering a heart attack on a flight to Los Angeles.

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Air crew to use stun guns on unruly passengers

Korean Air has given its flight attendants stun gun training following criticism from pop star Richard Marx for its handling of a violent passenger.

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Japan PM lays wreaths before Pearl Harbor visit

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has laid wreaths at several cemeteries and memorials in honour of killed US servicemen and women in Hawaii ahead of his trip to Pearl Harbor.

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Trump: UN a club for people to 'have a good time'

Donald Trump has criticised the United Nations days after the world body voted to condemn Israeli settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem.

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Berlin truck suspect travelled through Lyon

Surveillance footage has shown the Berlin truck suspect travelled through the French city of Lyon by train after the attack.

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Sony tweets 'Britney is dead' after Twitter hack

Sony Music has apologised to Britney Spears and fans after its Twitter account was hacked and a fake tweet said the pop icon was dead.

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Plane carrying Chapecoense team ran out of fuel

Errors by the pilot, airline and Bolivian regulators were to blame for a plane crash in Colombia that killed 71 people, including most of the Brazilian Chapecoense football team, aviation authorities have said.

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Russian jet fragments found as thousands search

Divers have found more fragments from the military plane which crashed into the Black Sea with 92 people on board, Russia's emergency ministry has said.

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Turkey calls for air support to take key IS town

Turkey has called on the US-led coalition against Islamic State to provide air support to troops battling rebels in the key town al Bab.

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Trump aide: 'Use Brexit to steal UK trade'

Donald Trump's new trade chief has urged Britain's rivals to profit from Brexit and take business away from the UK, it has been reported.

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Chile hit by powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake

Coastal areas were evacuated after a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 hit south Chile sparking a tsunami warning for 600 miles of coast.

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Pope: Time for Syria weapons to be 'still forever'

Pope Francis has called for an end to fighting in Syria, saying "it is time for weapons to be still forever".

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Trump says he will axe charitable foundation

President-elect Donald Trump has said he will axe his charitable foundation to eliminate conflicts of interest before taking office next month.

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Pope contrasts Jesus with children in war zones

The Pope has urged Christians to celebrate the birth of Jesus by thinking about the plight of today's children who must dodge bombs or flee in migrant boats.

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Nigeria president says Boko Haram is 'crushed'

The Boko Haram extremist group has been crushed and forced from its last enclave, Nigeria's president has said.

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Israel accuses US of settlements 'gang-up'

Israel has hit back at the US after it allowed a vote to pass in the UN Security Council demanding an end to the building of settlements on occupied territory.

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UN demands Israel ends settlement building

The UN Security Council has passed a resolution demanding an end to Israel's settlement building on occupied territory.

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Hunt for possible Berlin attacker accomplices

Germany is hunting for possible accomplices of the Berlin attacker after he was killed in a shootout with police in Italy.

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Brit tourist 'saw Berlin attacker in Chamonix'

A British woman has told Sky News she is convinced she saw the Berlin attacker in France, two days before he was shot dead in Italy.

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Berlin attacker filmed video pledge to IS

The Tunisian who a drove a lorry into a busy Berlin Christmas market filmed a video pledging his allegiance to Islamic State.

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Putin says Trump 'felt the mood of society'

Donald Trump won the American presidency because he "precisely felt the mood of society", Vladimir Putin has said.

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Putin says Trump 'felt the mood of society'

Donald Trump won the American presidency because he "precisely felt the mood of society", Vladimir Putin has said.

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Libyan flight hijacked and taken to Malta

An Afriqiyah Airways flight has landed in Malta after being hijacked.

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Melbourne Christmas Day terror plot foiled

A plot to attack high-profile locations in Melbourne with a series of bombs on Christmas Day has been foiled, Australian police have said.

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Berlin suspect shot dead in Italy, minister confirms

The Berlin attack suspect has been killed in a shootout with police in Milan, the Italian interior minister has said.

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Last Syrian rebel convoy leaves Aleppo

The last convoy of rebel fighters and civilians has left eastern Aleppo as Syrian government forces announce they have fully retaken the city.

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Video shows lorry racing into Berlin market

Footage has emerged showing the moment a lorry ploughed into a busy Christmas market in Berlin, killing 12 people.

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Trump wants to expand US nuclear strength

President-elect Donald Trump wants the United States to "greatly strengthen and expand" its nuclear capability.

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Putin pays respects to murdered ambassador

Russia's ambassador to Turkey, who was murdered by a man shouting "Allahu Akbar" and "Don't forget Aleppo", has been laid to rest at a ceremony in Moscow attended by President Vladimir Putin.

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Berlin suspect's brother: 'Turn yourself in'

The brother of a Tunisian man being hunted over the Christmas market attack in Berlin has urged his sibling to hand himself in.

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Authorities under fire over Berlin suspect probe

A Europe-wide manhunt is under way for the main suspect in the Berlin lorry massacre amid questions over how he was able to evade intelligence agencies.

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Reward of 100,000 euros to find Berlin suspect

Germany has issued a reward of up to 100,000 euros to find the main suspect in the Berlin Christmas market attack.

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Berlin suspect 'under surveillance for months'

The main suspect in the Berlin lorry massacre had been under surveillance for several months this year, German officials admit.

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Polish driver 'still alive' during lorry rampage

The Polish driver of the lorry that ploughed into the Berlin market was still alive after the attack and was shot dead just before the hijacker fled, say reports.

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Berlin attack: Tunisian man 'identified as suspect'

German police are hunting a Tunisian man over the Berlin market attack after finding an identity document in the lorry, according to reports.

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Huge explosion at Mexican fireworks market

At least 29 people have been killed in an explosion that ripped through a large fireworks market in Mexico, a chief state prosecutor says.

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Huge explosion at Mexican fireworks market

At least 10 people have been killed in an explosion that ripped through a large fireworks market in Mexico.

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Italian woman feared to be among Berlin victims

There are fears that a missing Italian woman could have been one of the victims of the deadly Berlin lorry attack.

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Russia tightens security after ambassador's death

Vladimir Putin has ordered his secret services to tighten security for Russians at home and abroad.

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Zurich mosque gunman was interested in 'the occult'

A gunman who shot three worshippers at a mosque in Zurich was interested in "the occult" and is believed to have stabbed another man to death just a day before the rampage, police have said.

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Fears Berlin market suspect is still at large

The suspect arrested over the Berlin Christmas market attack may not be the person responsible, German authorities have admitted.

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'Markets should have been shut', expert says

Authorities should have done more to protect people in Berlin if they had intelligence providing clear information about a threat, a security expert has told Sky News.

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Berlin lorry crash a 'probable terror attack'

A lorry was "intentionally" driven into a Christmas market in Berlin, killing at least 12 people and injuring 48, police believe.

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Syria summit goes ahead despite ambassador death

Russian and Turkish foreign ministers will meet to discuss the situation in Syria later, a day on from the murder of Moscow's ambassador to Turkey.

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Lorry 'attack' on Berlin Christmas market: Nine die

At least nine people have died after a lorry ploughed into a crowded Christmas market in Berlin in a possible terror attack.

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'Everything went dark... there was screaming'

A British tourist has told Sky News she feels lucky to be alive after witnessing the moment a truck ploughed at speed into a Berlin Christmas market.

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Russia's ambassador to Turkey shot dead

Russia's ambassador to Turkey has been gunned down while speaking at an art exhibition in the Turkish capital, the Russian Foreign Ministry has confirmed.

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UK cluster bombs used in Yemen war: Fallon

British-made cluster bombs have been used by a Saudi-led coalition in the Yemen conflict, the Defence Secretary says.

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Child tweeter Bana Alabed evacuated from Aleppo

Bana Alabed, the seven-year-old girl who has been tweeting about life in the devastation of eastern Aleppo, has been safely evacuated from the city.

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Myanmar army 'raping and killing' Rohingyas

Myanmar's military may be carrying out crimes against humanity in attacks on the country's Rohingya minority, Amnesty International has warned.

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EU ‘exceeding powers’ with £13bn Apple ruling

Ireland's appeal against an EU ruling that Apple must pay it €13bn (£10.9bn) in back taxes will accuse European authorities of "exceeding" their powers.

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'Terrorists killed' after attack on Jordanian castle

Security forces in Jordan say four "terrorist outlaws" are dead and explosives have been seized after 10 people were killed in a shootout at a castle.

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Rogue One rockets to top of box office with $155m

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has scored the second-best December opening in history and one of the top debuts in history with $155m (£124m) in estimated ticket sales over the weekend.

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Several hundred allowed to escape east Aleppo

Several hundred people have been allowed to leave besieged east Aleppo after evacuations were held up for several days.

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UN 'reaches agreement' on Aleppo observers

The United Nations Security Council has reached an agreement on a compromise resolution to send independent officials to monitor the evacuation of civilians from Aleppo.

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'Buses attacked' amid Syria evacuation stand-off

Convoys of buses set to evacuate people from two besieged villages in Syria have been attacked, say reports.

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Tourist killed in drive-by shooting in Jordan

Five people have been killed in a drive-by shooting in Jordan as gunmen opened fire in an ongoing stand-off with police.

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Islamic State training child bombers in special camp

A child suicide bomber who was ordered by Islamic State extremists to carry out an attack on a sports stadium in Iraq has told Sky News how he was trained with dozens of other children in a special camp.

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Suicide bomb kills 43 Yemen troops in pay queue

A suicide bomber has killed at least 43 people in a blast near a military camp in the southern Yemen city of Aden.

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Woman killed after tree falls on wedding party

A woman has been killed after a large eucalyptus tree fell on a group of wedding guests taking photographs at a southern California park.

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Many still stuck in 'Aleppo hell' as world protests

Thousands of Aleppo residents are facing another night stuck in the besieged city's near-freezing temperatures, despite government assurances that they would be able to leave.

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Seat swap may have saved plane crash footballer

A Brazilian footballer who survived the plane crash that killed most of his team changed seats at the last minute, it has been revealed.

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Donald Trump: Let China keep seized drone

Donald Trump has said the US should let China keep the underwater drone it seized in international waters.

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Trump: Chinese drone seizure 'unpresidented'

Donald Trump has hit out at the Chinese seizure of a US underwater drone in international waters as an "unpresidented (sic) act".

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First Lady says White House needs a 'grown-up'

Michelle Obama has said America needs a "grown-up" in the White House during an interview with Oprah Winfrey.

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Obama: Assad can't 'slaughter way to legitimacy'

Barack Obama has warned President Assad "cannot slaughter his way to legitimacy" - amid Russian claims Aleppo has been "liberated".

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Obama reveals Putin showdown over hacking

Barack Obama had a showdown with Vladimir Putin over an alleged bid to influence the US election, telling him: "Cut it out or face serious consequences".

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Chinese warship seizes US underwater drone

A Chinese warship has seized a US Navy underwater drone collecting scientific data in the South China Sea, according to the Pentagon.

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Woman admits £17m cocaine charge on cruise

A woman could be facing life in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to smuggle more than 90kg of cocaine worth £17m into Australia on a cruise ship.

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Obama pledges retaliation for 'Putin election hack'

Barack Obama has said the US will take action against Russia after the White House accused Vladimir Putin of direct involvement in cyberattacks designed to influence the outcome of the US election.

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PM pledges another £20m in aid for Syria

Theresa May has said the UK will provide another £20m of aid for Syria, as she condemned Bashar al Assad and his Russian and Iranian backers.

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Russian-backed Assad has never been weaker

It's not surprising that Bashar al Assad appeared a little smug when he announced victory over rebels in Aleppo.

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Alarm as China puts weapons on artificial islands

China appears to have installed weapons, including anti-aircraft and anti-missile systems, on all seven of the artificial islands it has built in the South China Sea, according to a US think-tank.

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One billion Yahoo accounts targeted in hack

Yahoo says it believes more than one billion user accounts may have had data stolen in a cyberattack in 2013.

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Voices from war-torn Aleppo as truce agreed

People in eastern Aleppo, which has been bombarded by months of shelling, bombing and airstrikes, give Sky News an insight into their lives.

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Fed raises rates and sees three hikes in 2017

A stronger outlook for inflation and an improving economy have prompted the US Federal Reserve to lift interest rates and raise its rate path expectations for 2017.

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Philippines meth dealer mum fears hit squads

A Manila meth dealer has told Sky News she has no option but to continue selling in order to feed her family, despite fearing for her life.

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Duterte: I have hunted for criminals to kill

Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has said he used to tour city streets on a motorcycle looking for suspected criminals to shoot dead.

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'Have you no shame?' US envoy's Aleppo anger

The US ambassador to the UN has lashed out at the Syrian government, and its allies Russia and Iran, saying they bear the responsibility for the "carnage" in Aleppo.

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Yemen's rebel PM accuses UK of war crimes

The new Prime Minister of the controversial rebel Houthi government which has just been set-up in Yemen has accused Britain of war crimes, in his first interview since taking power.

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Aleppo: 100 children in besieged building

More than 100 unaccompanied children are trapped in a building which is under heavy attack in eastern Aleppo, according to UNICEF.

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Who will be in Donald Trump's cabinet?

Donald Trump has chosen an attorney general who allegedly made racist remarks, a CIA chief critical of the US deal with Iran and also a defence secretary who says it is fun to shoot some people.

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Oil baron will be top US diplomat under Trump

Donald Trump has chosen boss Rex Tillerson as his Secretary of State.

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Trump delays decision over business empire

Donald Trump has postponed a long-awaited announcement on plans for his business interests when he becomes US President.

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Trump tweet causes F-35 maker's shares to plunge

Donald Trump has tweeted that the cost of the F-35 programme is "out of control" - causing shares in the fighter jet's maker to plunge.

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China 'seriously concerned' by Trump remarks

China has warned it is "seriously concerned" about comments made by President-elect Donald Trump which could reverse decades of positive relations between the countries.

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Weather warnings as snow storm hits US Midwest

A winter storm moving across the US Midwest and Great Lakes region has sparked severe weather warnings as hundreds of flights were grounded.

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Children suspected of double suicide attack

Two children, thought to be aged seven or eight, were responsible for a double suicide bombing that killed one person and injured 17, officials said.

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Bill English chosen as New Zealand's prime minister

New Zealand's ruling National Party has appointed Bill English as the country's new prime minister - a widely expected move.

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Trump: 'Russia influence in US election ridiculous'

Donald Trump has described as "ridiculous" the CIA's reported conclusion that Russia interfered in the US presidential election to boost his chances of winning.

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Turkey vows 'vengeance' after stadium blasts

Turkey has vowed vengeance for the victims of twin blasts outside a football stadium in Istanbul that killed 38 people and injured more than 150.

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Blast at Cairo's Coptic cathedral kills 22

A bomb explosion inside the main Coptic Christian cathedral in Egypt's capital, Cairo, has killed 22 people and wounded dozens.

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At least 160 dead after church roof collapses

The roof of a church has collapsed during a packed service in Nigeria, killing at least 160 worshippers, a hospital director has said.

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Runaway tanker explodes in deadly fireball

At least 42 people have been killed after a runaway tanker carrying volatile gas ploughed into oncoming vehicles and exploded in a fireball in Kenya.

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Twin blasts outside Istanbul stadium kill 38

Thirty-eight people have been killed in two explosions outside a football stadium in Istanbul, Turkey's interior minister said.

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Exxon Mobil boss 'to be US Secretary of State'

Exxon Mobil chief executive Rex Tillerson is to be selected by Donald Trump as his Secretary of State, NBC News reports.

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'Car bomb' injures 20 outside Istanbul stadium

At least 20 people have been injured in an explosion near a football stadium in Istanbul, authorities have said.

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IS re-enters historic Syrian city of Palmyra

Islamic State fighters have re-entered Palmyra in Syria nine months after they were expelled by pro-Assad forces backed by Russia.

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Syrian regime accused of chemical attack in Aleppo

Syrian activists say chemical gas was used in a district in Aleppo and put out video purporting to show children and adults being treated for breathing difficulties.

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Colombia leader: Nobel prize a 'gift from heaven'

Colombia's president has collected the Nobel Peace Prize after reaching a deal with Marxist rebels to end the country's civil war.

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Suicide bomb attack in Yemen kills 40 soldiers

A suicide bomber has killed at least 40 soldiers at a military base in Yemen, according to government officials.

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Gambia's defeated ruler refuses to step down

Gambia's long-time leader has declared he no longer accepts the outcome of last week's election which he lost to a former Argos security guard.

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Suicide bomb attack in Yemen kills 20 soldiers

A suicide bomber has killed at least 20 soldiers at a miltary base in Yemen, according to government officials.

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Church gunman laughed after confessing to FBI

A man accused of killing nine worshippers at an historic church in South Carolina laughed and made gun motions as he recounted the attack in a videotaped confession, it has emerged.

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CIA probe 'finds Russia tried to sway US election'

A secret CIA assessment has found that Russia tried to tip last month's US presidential election in Donald Trump's favour, according to reports.

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Giuliani rules out post in Trump administration

Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani will not join President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration after he takes office next month, it has emerged.

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Fresh survival fears for world's oldest bank

Monte dei Paschi di Siena's shares have plunged in Milan amid renewed fears for its future - sparking a wider sell-off in the country's troubled banking sector.

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Wilders guilty but walks free over hate speech

Dutch far-right Freedom Party leader Geert Wilders has been found guilty of hate speech charges but walked free from court.

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Russian doping cover-up 'helped 1,000 athletes'

Over 1,000 Russian athletes in 30 summer and winter Olympic and Paralympic sports benefited from a systematic cover-up of doping including London 2012 medalists.

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Hillary Clinton says fake news puts 'lives at risk'

Hillary Clinton has spoken out against the "epidemic" of fake news in one of her first public addresses since losing the US Presidential election.

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Russia faces scrutiny in second doping report

Russia and the International Olympic Committee face further embarrassment today with the publication of the second part of an independent investigation into state-supported doping.

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Syria stops attacks in Aleppo, says Russia

The Syrian army has halted attacks on Aleppo to allow civilians to escape, according to the Russian government.

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DiCaprio meets Trump to talk climate change

Leonardo DiCaprio met President-elect Donald Trump to discuss how green jobs can help boost the US economy.

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MI6 boss: UK won't be safe until Syria war ends

The head of MI6 has warned Russian actions in Syria will have a tragic outcome and could put the security of Britain at risk.

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Johnson accuses ally Saudi Arabia of 'proxy wars'

Boris Johnson has accused UK ally Saudi Arabia of "abusing" Islam and "puppeteering" proxy wars in the region.

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British hostage in new IS propaganda video

A British hostage has appeared in a new Islamic State propaganda video said to have been recorded in the Iraqi city of Mosul, which coalition forces are currently trying to retake from militants.

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Giraffes pushed toward 'silent extinction'

Giraffes are heading towards a "silent extinction" with numbers plunging 40% over the last 30 years, conservationists have warned.

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Plane 'burning' before crash in Pakistan

A plane was burning in the air before it plummeted to the ground shortly after take-off in Pakistan, according to witnesses.

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Italian PM resigns after referendum defeat

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has formally resigned, three days after losing a key referendum on constitutional reform.

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Trump is Time magazine Person of the Year

Time magazine has named US President-elect Donald Trump as its Person of the Year.

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At least 97 dead after quake hits Indonesia

At least 97 people have been killed and dozens more are missing after a strong earthquake hit Indonesia's Aceh province.

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Plane missing after take-off in Pakistan

Pakistan's national carrier revealed it is searching for one of its aircraft on Wednesday.

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Rebel fighters call for Aleppo evacuation

Rebel fighters have called for the immediate evacuation of around 500 civilians from east Aleppo.

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'Mom, I'm dying' - tragic texts of fire victims

Details of desperate text messages sent by some of the victims of a warehouse fire in California have been revealed by police.

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Airline boss questioned over Chapecoense crash

The head of the airline whose plane crashed in Colombia, killing 19 members of the Brazilian football team Chapecoense, has been detained by prosecutors for questioning.

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Trump: Air Force One deal should be scrapped

Donald Trump has said he wants to scrap plans for a new Air Force One - labelling the project as "ridiculous".

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PM: Talking to Donald Trump is 'very easy'

Theresa May has said that Donald Trump is "very easy to talk to" - despite taking him to task during the US presidential election.

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'Keep calm': EU sets 18-month Brexit deadline

A final deal on Britain's exit from the EU could be reached by October 2018, the European Commission's chief negotiator says.

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Cazeneuve becomes French PM as Valls quits

French interior minister Bernard Cazeneuve has been appointed the new prime minister after Manuel Valls stepped down to focus on running for president.

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VP Joe Biden hints at bid for president in 2020

Joe Biden has hinted he may run for the presidency at the next US election in 2020.

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White House warning over Trump's Taiwan phone call

The White House has warned that a phone conversation between Donald Trump and Taiwan's leader could "undermine" relations between Washington and Beijing.

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Brazilian team in plane crash awarded trophy

The Brazilian team that lost most of its players in a plane crash have been awarded the trophy they were travelling to contest when the tragedy occurred.

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Security increased after LA terror attack threat

Security is being enhanced at metro stations in Los Angeles after a "specific" threat of a terror attack close to a major Hollywood theme park.

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Italian PM Matteo Renzi delays resignation

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has agreed to delay his resignation after a personal plea from the country's President.

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French PM Manuel Valls to run for presidency

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls has announced that he plans to stand in next year's presidential election.

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Russian nurses killed in Aleppo hospital bombing

Two Russian nurses have been killed by rebel shelling at a makeshift field hospital in the Syrian city of Aleppo, Russian officials say.

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Hotel fire in Karachi kills 11 and injures 75

A fire at a four-star international hotel in the Pakistani city of Karachi has left 11 people dead and 75 injured.

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Russian warplane crashes during carrier landing

A Russian military jet has crashed as its pilot attempted to land on an aircraft carrier near Syria, an official has said.

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Euro falls to 20-month low after Italy vote

The euro dropped to its lowest point since March 2015 following the announcement that Italy’s Prime Minister, Matteo Renzi, would be resigning.

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Italy facing turmoil after Matteo Renzi defeat

When he stood up to resign, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said he did so with a "lump in his throat" after losing a referendum on constitutional reform.

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Hugs and tears as pipeline permit rejected

News that the permit for the final section of the Dakota Access Oil Pipeline had been denied swept through camp quickly.

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New Zealand PM announces surprise resignation

John Key has unexpectedly announced his resignation as New Zealand's prime minister, saying it was the "right time" to quit politics.

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Italian PM to resign after referendum defeat

Italian PM Matteo Renzi has said he will resign after losing a key referendum on constitutional reform.

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Italian PM loses key referendum - exit polls

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has lost a key referendum on constitutional reform, exit polls suggest.

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Trump's Taiwan chat 'just a courtesy call'

A phone conversation between Donald Trump and the president of Taiwan was just a "courtesy call", US vice President-elect Mike Pence has claimed.

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Politician and journalists shot dead in Finland

A local politician and two journalists have been shot dead by a man with a hunting rifle in the small town of Imatra in Finland.

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Aleppo cemeteries run out of room to bury dead

Bodies are being left to rot on the streets or buried in backyards in the Syrian city of Aleppo because there is no room left in the cemeteries.

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IS leader 'killed' by Russian security services

Russia claims to have killed the leader of the branch of Islamic State that operates in the North Caucasus.

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Up to 40 feared dead after fire at music event

As many as 40 people may have died in a massive fire at a warehouse party in California.

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Former US PoW seeks pardon from President Obama

A soldier accused of abandoning his post in Afghanistan has asked the outgoing US President to pardon him.

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Will Austria elect EU's first far-right leader?

Millions of Austrians will head to the polls today in a presidential race that is still too close to call.

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Italians voting in referendum as EU looks on

Italians are heading to the polls in a referendum which could have significant ramifications for the whole of Europe. 

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Trump risks China rift with Taiwan phone call

China has lodged a "stern" diplomatic protest after US President-elect Donald Trump spoke by phone with the president of Taiwan.

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'How wars start': Why Trump's Taiwan call matters

It is difficult to overstate just how seriously China takes the issue of Taiwan.

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Relatives take MH370 search into own hands

Relatives of those on board Flight MH370 are taking the search for the missing plane into their own hands by flying to Madagascar.

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Man arrested over Karachi fire that killed 255

A man has been arrested on suspicion of starting a factory fire in Karachi four years ago that killed 255 people.

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Syrian government shows off Aleppo gains

The Syrian government has been showing off its gains in eastern Aleppo, once the country's biggest city and commercial centre.

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Austrian election hopeful rides Trump wave

Norbert Hofer is the friendly face of far-right politics in Austria.

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Austrian presidential hopeful rides Trump's wave

Norbert Hofer is the friendly face of far-right politics in Austria.

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Russia warns over bank cyber attacks plot

Russia has said it has foiled a series of cyber attacks on its banks planned to have started on 5 December.

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Former Argos worker elected Gambia president

A former Argos security guard has ended the 22-year rule of the president of Gambia in a shock election victory.

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IS terrorists 'ready to launch Europe attacks'

Dozens of Islamic State fanatics are believed to be living in Europe ready to carry out terror attacks, Europol has warned.

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Humanitarian aid blocked as Aleppo starves

Russia and Syria are preventing essential humanitarian aid from reaching starving, sick civilians in east Aleppo, according to the United Nations.

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Trump picks 'Mad Dog' Mattis as defence secretary

Controversial retired general James Mattis has been named by Donald Trump as his choice for defence secretary.

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Trump: Firms leaving US will face consequences

President-elect Donald Trump has warned companies considering leaving the US that they will face consequences if they move.

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French president will not run for second term

France's socialist president Francois Hollande has announced he will not seek a second term in office.

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Trump praises Pakistan and its 'terrific' PM

Donald Trump has hailed Nawaz Sharif as a "terrific guy" during a phone call with the Pakistani Prime Minister and offered to help resolve any challenges the "fantastic" nation faces.

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Man 'gave cash to Brussels bomb suspect'

A man accused of handing over £3,000 to Brussels bombing suspect Mohamed Abrini has told a court he did not know he was "a bad person" and had "no idea" the money might be used to fund terrorism.

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'Ailing' Buzz Aldrin evacuated from South Pole

Buzz Aldrin, the second man to set foot on the Moon in 1969, has been evacuated from the South Pole after falling ill.

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Pupils recreate firm's £594 HIV drug for £1.60

Australian schoolchildren have recreated a HIV drug controversially priced at £594 for just £1.60 a dose.

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Fuel price fears as OPEC agrees to cut supply

Oil prices have soared after OPEC countries agreed their first cut in production since 2008.

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Couple 'left in empty hotel' as wildfires raged

A British couple caught up in deadly wildfires in Tennessee have told Sky News how they woke up in an empty hotel with fires burning around them after staff allegedly forgot to let them know they were evacuating.

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Footballers have surgery following plane crash

One of the footballers who survived a plane crash in Colombia has undergone surgery to have his right leg amputated, doctors have said.

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'Crash pilot said Brazil plane was out of fuel'

A recording has emerged of the pilot of the doomed Brazilian plane saying he had run out of fuel, reports say.

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Trump to leave business to focus on presidency

Donald Trump will withdraw from running his business to avoid any perception of conflict of interest when he becomes president.

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Refugees fleeing Aleppo 'held by government'

Hundreds of civilians fleeing war-torn Aleppo are being detained and questioned by the Syrian government, say observers.

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Romney gushes over Trump after frog-legs soup

Former Donald Trump critic Mitt Romney has said the President-elect is the "man who can lead us" after the pair met for an "enlightening" dinner at an upmarket restaurant.

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Desperate scenes in aftermath of Syria attack

Footage filmed for Sky News shows the aftermath of an artillery strike in Aleppo in which at least 20 people, including children, were killed.

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US admits errors led to deadly Syria strike

A US military investigation has found "unintentional human errors" led to a deadly coalition strike on Syrian forces in September.

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Brazil football team's plane crash kills 76

Seventy-six people have been killed after a plane carrying members of a Brazilian football team crashed in Colombia, police have said.

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A fairytale season before doomed flight

Chapecoense had recently broken into the top tier of Brazilian football and were preparing to play in their first final of South America's major club competition.

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Fidel Castro: Crowds as two-day service starts

Crowds are gathering in Havana at the start of a two-day remembrance service for Fidel Castro.

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Rebels lose third of territory in eastern Aleppo

Syrian rebels have lost a third of their territory in eastern Aleppo after pro-government and Kurdish forces made gains.

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Trump threatens to 'terminate' Cuba deal

Donald Trump has threatened to "terminate" the diplomatic relationship with Cuba negotiated by President Obama.

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Trump threatens to 'terminate' Cuba deal

Donald Trump has threatened to "terminate" the diplomatic relationship with Cuba negotiated by President Obama.

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10,000 documents found detailing IS terror plots

A large trove of documents seized in Syria from the Islamic State reveals thousands of plots to attack Europe and other parts of the world, Britain's top commander in the region has said.

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Fillon wins French presidential primary

Francois Fillon has won France's Republican presidential primary, after his opponent Alain Juppe conceded defeat.

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Syrian girl's tweets of terror in besieged Aleppo

A Syrian girl who has shared the horrors of living in Aleppo has revealed her home was destroyed and she narrowly escaped death as government forces battle to retake control of district in the city.

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Third Aleppo district falls to Assad forces

Syrian government forces have reportedly retaken control of three key districts in rebel-held eastern Aleppo in two days, in what would be a major breakthrough in their offensive on the city.

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Who will face Marine Le Pen in French showdown?

Conservatives in France are choosing which of two former prime ministers will be their candidate in next year's crunch presidential election.

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Tears and cheers as Fidel Castro still divides opinion

People across the world are continuing to lament and celebrate the death of former president Fidel Castro after Cuba declared nine days of national mourning.

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Fidel Castro: Liberator or brutal dictator?

"Iconic figure" is an overused phrase.

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Trump sees 'wonderful' future after Castro death

Donald Trump says Cuba can move towards a "wonderful future" following the death of Fidel Castro.

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Fidel Castro dies: Cubans mourn and rejoice

People have been pouring onto the streets to lament - and celebrate - the death of former Cuban president Fidel Castro.

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Russia in spat with Ukraine over missile test

Moscow has protested against plans by Ukraine to carry out missile tests near Crimea, raising the diplomatic temperature between the two countries.

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Castro: 'A revolution is not a bed of roses'

Under Fidel Castro, Cuba became the one and only communist state in the western hemisphere.

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Fidel Castro: A thorn in the side of the US

A lawyer who became a Marxist guerrilla, Fidel Castro survived numerous assassination plots by US intelligence services including one extraordinary plan to poison his cigar.

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Petition filed to recount US election votes

Green Party leader Jill Stein has filed a petition to recount the presidential votes cast in Wisconsin.

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Turkey threatens to open border with Europe

Turkey's president has threatened to throw open his country's borders to allow migrants to reach the EU after MEPs backed freezing membership talks.

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France terror plot suspects 'guided' by IS

A Paris prosecutor has said five suspects arrested over a foiled terror plot had been "guided" by IS via encrypted messages.

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Arrests after deadly China scaffold collapse

Investigators in China have arrested 13 people after scaffolding at a building site collapsed killing 74 workers.

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Several killed in deadly train crash in Iran

Two passenger trains have crashed in northern Iran, killing at least eight people and injuring up to a dozen others, according to state TV.

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Dozens of bodies and heads found in Mexico village

Mexican authorities have exhumed 32 bodies and nine heads from hidden graves in a village famous for its drug cartel turf wars.

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Manhunt after attack at monks' retirement home

An elderly woman has died after an armed man burst into a retirement home for monks near Montpellier in southern France.

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Armed man breaks into retirement home for monks

At least two people have died after an armed man burst into a retirement home for monks near Montpellier, according to AFP.

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US serviceman dies after IED blast in Syria

A US serviceman has died after being wounded in an improvised explosive device blast in northern Syria, officials have said.

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Earthquake hits Pacific coast amid hurricane

An earthquake of magnitude 7 has hit the Pacific coast as a hurricane ravages Central America from the Caribbean.

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Tens of thousands flee Israel wildfires

The Israeli government has declared a state of emergency after wildfires ripped through residential areas in the country's third largest city.

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Images reveal North Korea's 'industrial' prisons

New satellite imagery of North Korea's network of prison camps shows abuse is taking place "on an industrial scale".

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At least 67 killed in scaffolding collapse

At least 67 people are dead after scaffolding collapsed at a building site in the eastern Chinese province of Jiangxi.

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Thousands flee as Hurricane Otto bears down

Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes as Hurricane Otto heads towards Nicaragua and Costa Rica.

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Trump attempts unifying Thanksgiving message

Donald Trump has admitted it will take time for "tensions to heal" following the election as he attempted to make a unifying Thanksgiving message on social media.

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Trump's business interests could be his undoing

No president has entered office with a business empire as large and sprawling as Donald Trump's.

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Trump appoints outspoken critic as UN ambassador

Amid rows with the press, conflict of interest allegations and accusations of emboldening white supremacists, President-elect Donald Trump continues with his transition process.

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French terror suspects: Theme park among targets

A theme park was among the targets listed by terror suspects arrested in France at the weekend, according to French media.

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Tallest waterslide to be demolished after death

The world's tallest waterslide is to be demolished following the death of a 10-year-old boy.

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Trump hints at rethink on climate change

Donald Trump appears to have softened his tone on whether climate change is really happening.

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'Thunderstorm asthma' kills four in Australia

Four people have died from asthma attacks after a thunderstorm in the Australian city of Melbourne.

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US Navy's most advanced destroyer breaks down

The US Navy's biggest and most advanced warship has been towed into port after breaking down in the Panama Canal.

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Dalai Lama 'not worried' about Trump presidency

The Dalai Lama has said he has "no worries" about Donald Trump becoming the next President of the United States.

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Syrian army forms 'Stormtrooper' volunteer corps

The Syrian army says it has formed a new volunteer force which will fight alongside regular soldiers "to eradicate terrorism".

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Trump 'not looking to go back' over Clinton emails

President-elect Donald Trump has signalled he wants to move on from the controversy over rival Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server.

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Trump 'will not pursue Clinton email probe'

Donald Trump will not call for further investigations into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server, according to an aide.

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Trump's pullout of TTP is good news for China

There were no audible cheers from the Chinese leadership compound in central Beijing, but beyond the stern-faced security guards there must surely be some quiet celebrations going on.

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Turkey rethinks child rape bill after protests

The Turkish government has announced it is reviewing a controversial bill which would pardon men convicted of child sex abuse if they marry their victims.

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'Terror risk' at Christmas markets in Europe

The US State Department is warning its citizens in Europe to be alert over the Christmas period because of a "heightened risk" of terror attacks.

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Trump to withdraw US from major trade deal

Donald Trump says he will issue an executive action on his first day in office to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

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Fatal school bus crash in Chattanooga

A number of people have been killed in a school bus crash in Chattanooga in Tennessee, according to police.

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Terror attack plot foiled in France after arrests

Seven people have been arrested after a planned terror attack was foiled in France, the country's interior minister has said.

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Tsunami warning for Fukushima after earthquake

A tsunami warning for waves up to three metres has been issued after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit northeastern Japan.

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Russia plans to move missiles closer to Europe

Russia President Vladimir Putin has warned that his country will move its missiles closer to Europe in response to NATO "expansion" plans.

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Suicide bombing kills dozens at Kabul mosque

At least 28 people have been killed and 45 others injured in a suicide bombing at a mosque in Kabul, officials have said.

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Sarkozy concedes defeat in French vote

Nicolas Sarkozy has conceded defeat following a vote to choose the centre-right candidate for French president.

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Kabul mosque suicide bombing kills dozens

At least 27 people have been killed and 35 others injured in a suicide bombing at a mosque in Kabul, officials have said.

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Suicide bombing in Kabul kills at least 27

At least 27 people have been killed in a suicide bombing at a mosque in Kabul, an official has said.

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Police sergeant shot in face in ambush attack

A police sergeant is in a critical condition in St Louis after being shot in the face during an apparent ambush attack.

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Who is Francois Fillon and why does he matter?

He was the third man in the race just a few weeks ago, trailing in the polls.

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Russia 'still blocking anti-doping officials'

Russia is still obstructing drug testing operations and refusing to acknowledge that it ran a state-sponsored doping system, the World Anti-Doping Agency has revealed.

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Angela Merkel to seek re-election next year

Angela Merkel will seek a fourth term as German chancellor in next year's elections, according to party sources.

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'At least 30 killed' in India train derailment

A train travelling between the Indian cities of Patna and Indore has derailed, killing at least 30 people, according to a railway official.

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Trump meets 'loser' Mitt Romney for job talks

Donald Trump has held talks with Mitt Romney following speculation he could be handed a job in the President-elect's new cabinet.

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World Anti-Doping Agency attacks 'disgraceful'

Political attacks against the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) by leading figures in the Olympic movement have been condemned as "disgraceful" by the head of the UK Anti-Doping Agency (UKAD).

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Aleppo out of bodybags after 'catastrophic day'

Rescue workers say they have run out of bodybags following a "catastrophic day" of government bombardment in Aleppo.

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Trump 'did not have time' for settled lawsuits

Donald Trump has claimed he would have won a series of lawsuits against his now-defunct Trump University, but "did not have the time" to fight each case.

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Trump to meet fierce critic Mitt Romney

Donald Trump is set to meet Mitt Romney, one of his most vocal Republican Party critics, amid speculation the 2012 presidential nominee could be offered a top job in his new cabinet.

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Trump settles university lawsuit for $25m

Donald Trump has agreed to pay $25m (£20m) to settle a series of lawsuits against his now-defunct Trump University.

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What you need to know about Trump's new picks

Donald Trump has picked an attorney general who allegedly made past racist remarks, a CIA chief critical of the US deal with Iran and also a controversial national security adviser.

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Trump 'never drank' due to brother's death

Donald Trump has opened up about his "rebellious" childhood, early career ambitions and why he has never drank alcohol.

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May assures Merkel Brexit remains 'on track'

The Prime Minister has moved to reassure her German counterpart that preparations for Brexit remain "on track".

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VW cuts 30,000 jobs in emission scandal fallout

Volkswagen is to cut its workforce by 30,000 over the next five years as it acts to reduce costs following the diesel emissions scandal.

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May and EU leaders to meet Obama in Germany

Theresa May will today join an informal summit of President Barack Obama and the leaders of Germany, France, Italy and Spain as the US President makes his final European tour before handing over the reins of power to President-elect Donald Trump.

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'Loser' Romney could be Trump's top diplomat

Donald Trump is understood to be meeting Mitt Romney - the man he referred to as a "loser" during the US presidential campaign - to discuss bringing him on to his team as Secretary of State.

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US passes baton of world leadership to Germany

Berlin is a place where US presidents make history.

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'Loser' Romney could be Trump's top diplomat

Donald Trump is understood to be meeting Mitt Romney - the man he referred to as a "loser" during the US presidential campaign - to discuss bringing him on to his team as Secretary of State.

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US passes baton of world leadership to Germany

Berlin is a place where US presidents make history.

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'Loser' Romney could be Trump's top diplomat

Donald Trump is understood to be meeting Mitt Romney - the man he referred to as a "loser" during the US presidential campaign - to discuss bringing him on to his team as Secretary of State.

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US passes baton of world leadership to Germany

Berlin is a place where US presidents make history.

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'Loser' Romney could be Trump's top diplomat

Donald Trump is understood to be meeting Mitt Romney - the man he referred to as a "loser" during the US presidential campaign - to discuss bringing him on to his team as Secretary of State.

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Berlin is a place where US presidents make history.

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'Loser' Romney could be Trump's top diplomat

Donald Trump is understood to be meeting Mitt Romney - the man he referred to as a "loser" during the US presidential campaign - to discuss bringing him on to his team as Secretary of State.

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Berlin is a place where US presidents make history.

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'Loser' Romney could be Trump's top diplomat

Donald Trump is understood to be meeting Mitt Romney - the man he referred to as a "loser" during the US presidential campaign - to discuss bringing him on to his team as Secretary of State.

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Police foil IS attack on Israeli football team

Police in Kosovo say they have prevented simultaneous "terror" attacks by Islamic State, including one on the Israeli national football team.

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Russia blamed for prank call to Ukraine president

Russian security services arranged a prank call to the Ukrainian president and doctored a recording of the conversation, Kiev has claimed.

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Police foil IS attack on Israeli football team

Police in Kosovo say they have prevented simultaneous "terror" attacks by Islamic State, including one on the Israeli national football team.

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Russia blamed for prank call to Ukraine president

Russian security services arranged a prank call to the Ukrainian president and doctored a recording of the conversation, Kiev has claimed.

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Police foil IS attack on Israeli football team

Police in Kosovo say they have prevented simultaneous "terror" attacks by Islamic State, including one on the Israeli national football team.

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Greg Norman tees up Oz PM's access to Trump

Golfing great Greg Norman has helped Australia's prime minister jump the queue of world leaders waiting to speak to Donald Trump.

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Japan PM on mission to 'build trust' with Trump

Donald Trump will sit down for talks with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe later - the US President-elect's first face-to-face meeting with a foreign leader.

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Greg Norman tees up Oz PM's access to Trump

Golfing great Greg Norman has helped Australia's prime minister jump the queue of world leaders waiting to speak to Donald Trump.

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Japan PM on mission to 'build trust' with Trump

Donald Trump will sit down for talks with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe later - the US President-elect's first face-to-face meeting with a foreign leader.

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Greg Norman tees up Oz PM's access to Trump

Golfing great Greg Norman has helped Australia's prime minister jump the queue of world leaders waiting to speak to Donald Trump.

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Japan PM on mission to 'build trust' with Trump

Donald Trump will sit down for talks with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe later - the US President-elect's first face-to-face meeting with a foreign leader.

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Clinton wanted to 'curl up' after election loss

Hillary Clinton has opened up about her election defeat to Donald Trump and admitted she wanted to "curl up".

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Japan PM on mission to 'build trust' with Trump

Donald Trump will sit down for talks with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe later - the US President-elect's first face-to-face meeting with a foreign leader.

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French PM: Europe at risk of breaking apart

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls has said he fears that Europe is at risk of breaking apart.

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Clinton wanted to 'curl up' after election loss

Hillary Clinton has opened up about her election defeat to Donald Trump and admitted she wanted to "curl up".

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British woman arrested after Dubai rape claim

A British woman who told police in Dubai she had been raped has reportedly been charged with having extra-marital sex.

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Clinton wanted to 'curl up' after election loss

Hillary Clinton has opened up about her election defeat to Donald Trump and admitted she wanted to "curl up".

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Assad says Trump could be 'natural ally'

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said Donald Trump could be a "natural ally" if he fulfils his pledge to fight "terrorists".

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Obama: Trump and I 'could not be more different'

Barack Obama has said he and Donald Trump "could not be more different" - adding: "That's how democracy has to work."

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Assad says Trump could be 'natural ally'

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said Donald Trump could be a "natural ally" if he fulfils his pledge to fight "terrorists".

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Obama: Trump and I 'could not be more different'

Barack Obama has said he and Donald Trump "could not be more different" - adding: "That's how democracy has to work."

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Assad says Trump could be 'natural ally'

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said Donald Trump could be a "natural ally" if he fulfils his pledge to fight "terrorists".

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Obama: Trump and I 'could not be more different'

Barack Obama has said he and Donald Trump "could not be more different" - adding: "That's how democracy has to work."

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Trump denies 'false' security clearance stories

Donald Trump has dismissed claims he is seeking security clearance for his children as "a typically false news story".

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Assad says Trump could be 'natural ally'

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said Donald Trump could be a "natural ally" if he fulfils his pledge to fight "terrorists".

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Trump denies 'false' security clearance stories

Donald Trump has dismissed claims he is seeking security clearance for his children as "a typically false news story".

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Assad says Trump could be 'natural ally'

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said Donald Trump could be a "natural ally" if he fulfils his pledge to fight "terrorists".

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Trump denies 'false' security clearance stories

Donald Trump has dismissed claims he is seeking security clearance for his children as "a typically false news story".

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Assad says Trump could be 'natural ally'

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said Donald Trump could be a "natural ally" if he fulfils his pledge to fight "terrorists".

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Trump denies 'false' security clearance stories

Donald Trump has dismissed claims he is seeking security clearance for his children as "a typically false news story".

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Assad says Trump could be 'natural ally'

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said Donald Trump could be a "natural ally" if he fulfils his pledge to fight "terrorists".

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Trump denies 'false' security clearance stories

Donald Trump has dismissed claims he is seeking security clearance for his children as "a typically false news story".

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Assad says Trump could be 'natural ally'

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said Donald Trump could be a "natural ally" if he fulfils his pledge to fight "terrorists".

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Trump denies 'false' security clearance stories

Donald Trump has dismissed claims he is seeking security clearance for his children as "a typically false news story".

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Assad says Trump could be 'natural ally'

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said Donald Trump could be a "natural ally" if he fulfils his pledge to fight "terrorists".

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Trump denies 'false' security clearance stories

Donald Trump has dismissed claims he is seeking security clearance for his children as "a typically false news story".

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Assad says Trump could be 'natural ally'

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said Donald Trump could be a "natural ally" if he fulfils his pledge to fight "terrorists".

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Trump denies 'false' security clearance stories

Donald Trump has dismissed claims he is seeking security clearance for his children as "a typically false news story".

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Assad says Trump could be 'natural ally'

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said Donald Trump could be a "natural ally" if he fulfils his pledge to fight "terrorists".

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Diners applaud Trump at 'secret' family dinner

Donald Trump promised restaurant diners: "I'll get your taxes down, don't worry about it", after slipping away from reporters to go for a family dinner in New York.

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Assad says Trump could be 'natural ally'

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said Donald Trump could be a "natural ally" if he fulfils his pledge to fight "terrorists".

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Diners applaud Trump at 'secret' family dinner

Donald Trump promised restaurant diners: "I'll get your taxes down, don't worry about it", after slipping away from reporters to go for a family dinner in New York.

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Assad says Trump could be 'natural ally'

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said Donald Trump could be a "natural ally" if he fulfils his pledge to fight "terrorists".

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Giuliani favourite to be Trump's top diplomat

Former mayor of New York Rudy Giuliani has become the favourite to be Donald Trump's new Secretary of State.

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Assad says Trump could be 'natural ally'

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said Donald Trump could be a "natural ally" if he fulfils his pledge to fight "terrorists".

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Giuliani favourite to be Trump's top diplomat

Former mayor of New York Rudy Giuliani has become the favourite to be Donald Trump's new Secretary of State.

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Assad says Trump could be 'natural ally'

Syrian President Bashar al Assad has said Donald Trump could be a "natural ally" if he fulfils his pledge to fight "terrorists".

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Russia launches Syria air bombardment from Med

Russia has launched a major air offensive in Syria as part of a joint operation with Bashar al Assad's regime.

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Assad says Trump could be 'natural ally'

Syrian President Bashar al Assad has said Donald Trump could be a "natural ally" if he fulfils his pledge to fight "terrorists".

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Assad says Trump could be 'natural ally'

Syrian President Bashar al Assad has said Donald Trump could be a "natural ally" if he fulfils his pledge to fight "terrorists".

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Russia launches Syria air bombardment from Med

Russia has launched a major air offensive in Syria as part of a joint operation with Bashar al Assad's regime.

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Assad says Trump could be 'natural ally'

Syrian President Bashar al Assad has said Donald Trump could be a "natural ally" if he fulfils his pledge to fight "terrorists".

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Russia launches Syria air bombardment from Med

Russia has launched a major air offensive in Syria as part of a joint operation with Bashar al Assad's regime.

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Assad says Trump could be 'natural ally'

Syrian President Bashar al Assad has said Donald Trump could be a "natural ally" if he fulfils his pledge to fight "terrorists".

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Russia launches Syria air bombardment from Med

Russia has launched a major air offensive in Syria as part of a joint operation with Bashar al Assad's regime.

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Assad says Trump could be 'natural ally'

Syrian President Bashar al Assad has said Donald Trump could be a "natural ally" if he fulfils his pledge to fight "terrorists".

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Russia launches Syria air bombardment from Med

Russia has launched a major air offensive in Syria as part of a joint operation with Bashar al Assad's regime.

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Assad says Trump could be 'natural ally'

Syrian President Bashar al Assad has said Donald Trump could be a "natural ally" if he fulfils his pledge to fight "terrorists".

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Russia launches Syria air bombardment from Med

Russia has launched a major air offensive in Syria as part of a joint operation with Bashar al Assad's regime.

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Assad says Trump could be 'natural ally'

Syrian President Bashar al Assad has said Donald Trump could be a "natural ally" if he fulfils his pledge to fight "terrorists".

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Russia launches Syria air bombardment from Med

Russia has launched a major air offensive in Syria as part of a joint operation with Bashar al Assad's regime.

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Russia launches Syria air bombardment from Med

Russia has launched a major air offensive in Syria as part of a joint operation with Bashar al Assad's regime.

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Operation to rescue people stranded in NZ quake

New Zealand's Defence Force has begun evacuating residents stranded near the epicentre of Monday's powerful earthquake.

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German police raid 190 mosques and buildings

German police have raided 190 mosques, offices and apartments linked to an Islamic group it accuses of radicalising youngsters.

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Russian minister arrested over £1.6m bribe

A Russian minister has been arrested in connection with an alleged £1.6m bribe.

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Court overturns Mohamed Morsi death sentence

A death sentence handed to Egypt's first democratically-elected president has been overturned.

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Trump and Putin agree to target terrorism

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have agreed they will work together to tackle international terrorism and extremism, the Kremlin says.

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Obama has 'concerns' about Trump presidency

Barack Obama says he "absolutely" has concerns about a Donald Trump presidency, in his first news conference since the US election.

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MiG-29 fighter crashes into Mediterranean Sea

A Russian fighter jet has crashed after taking off from an aircraft carrier in the eastern Mediterranean.

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Mosul: Snipers, car bombs and trapped families

Iraqi special forces insist they will be in the centre of Mosul "very soon" after adopting new tactics which have seen fewer casualties and more progress - albeit slow.

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Trump firm on agenda but says 'don't be afraid'

Donald Trump has vowed to crack down on illegal immigrants and cut taxes, but also insisted Americans have nothing to fear from his presidency.

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Trump: I'll deport millions of illegal migrants

President-elect Donald Trump says he will keep his promise to deport up to three million illegal migrants from the US.

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Deaths after strong NZ earthquake sparks tsunami

A tsunami has hit New Zealand after a powerful earthquake struck the country's South Island, with the prime minister so far confirming two deaths.

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France remembers Paris attacks victims one year on

The French President has been leading tributes to those who died a year ago in the Paris terror attacks.

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Iraq 'recaptures ancient city of Nimrud from IS'

The Iraqi army says it has recaptured the ancient city of Nimrud from Islamic State.

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Powerful earthquake strikes New Zealand

An earthquake measuring 7.4 magnitude has hit northeast of Christchurch, New Zealand, the US Geological Survey reports.

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Bataclan filled with hope and love again

It was a concert like no other.

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Eagles Of Death Metal singer 'barred from Bataclan'

Eagles Of Death Metal frontman Jesse Hughes is said to have been told he was "not welcome" at the Bataclan's emotional first concert since it was attacked by terrorists.

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Sting reopens Bataclan theatre on anniversary eve

Sting has reopened the Bataclan theatre, the Paris concert hall where jihadists massacred 90 people.

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Protesters demand South Korean president quit

Hundreds of thousands of people have marched in the South Korean capital to demand the resignation of the country's president.

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Russian warships arrive off Syrian coast

The Russian warships that controversially passed through the English Channel last month have arrived at the Syrian coast.

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Trump protester shot in confrontation on bridge

An anti-Trump protester has been shot after a confrontation with another man as another night of demonstrations against the President-elect took place in US cities.

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Trump softens Obamacare threat but fears remain

Americans who rely on 'Obamacare' have spoken of their fears over Donald Trump's plans to axe it - even as the President-elect appeared to backtrack over the plan.

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Deadly blast at biggest US base in Afghanistan

At least four people have been killed and about 14 wounded in an explosion at the biggest US military base in Afghanistan.

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France's far-right aims to emulate Trump

It is an ominously familiar story.

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VP-elect takes over Trump transition team

Donald Trump has handed his vice president the task of preparing for his move into the White House next January.

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Hundreds dead in IS 'killing field' near Mosul

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Trump hits out as Portland protest turns violent

Protests against Donald Trump have turned violent in one US city, as the President-elect said people taking to the streets were "professional protesters, incited by the media".

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Before and after: What they said about Trump

Some of the world's famous names appear to have had a change of heart about Donald Trump since his surprise election win.

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Will 'lunatic' Donald Trump be good for China?

On the campaign trail Donald Trump accused China of "raping" the United States; if elected, he said he would impose a 45% tariff on Chinese goods.

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'Still here?' Celebrities mocked for not leaving US

Celebrities have defended themselves after being mocked on social media for threatening to leave the US in the event of a Trump victory.

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Trump victory sparks angry protests across US

Thousands of people have taken to the streets across the US in protest at Donald Trump's surprise victory in the presidential election.

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Asian markets bounce back after Trump shock

Asian markets have rallied strongly as they reversed sharp losses seen in the wake of Donald Trump's US election victory.

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Nasty campaign to give way to civilised handover

President-elect Donald Trump has never had much respect for Barack Obama; but American democracy demands a smooth transition of power, so with the help of advisers who understand what is required, a new relationship will be have to be forged.

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Brand Trump: Conflict of interest for tycoon?

Donald Trump has spent decades building a business empire of hotels, golf courses and real estate across the world - something many see as an unprecedented conflict of interest for America's next President.

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Trump to discuss smooth transition with Obama

Donald Trump will head to the White House on Thursday to discuss with Barack Obama the transition of power.

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Obama: We are all rooting for Trump success

Barack Obama has said "we are now all rooting for" Donald Trump's success in "uniting and leading" the US.

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Clinton: I'm sorry we didn't win this election

Hillary Clinton has said "I'm sorry we didn't win this election" and says she has offered to work with Donald Trump.

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Cuba stages military exercises after Trump win

Cuba has announced five days of military exercises to prepare for possible "enemy actions" following Donald Trump's election win.

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Donald Trump wins: US election results in full

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Trump victory: Canada immigration site crashes

Canada's immigration website has crashed as Americans watched Donald Trump take the lead and then win the US election.

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Polling stations locked down after LA shooting

Voters have been locked in polling stations in Los Angeles after one person was killed and three wounded in a shooting.

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Trump and Clinton vote as America decides

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have cast their ballots in the US election, with the latter saying it will be a "tremendous waste of time" if he misses out on the White House.

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Life for torturer who 'never saw anyone so scared'

British banker Rurik Jutting has been jailed for life for the murders of two Indonesian women in Hong Kong.

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Stakes could not be higher as America votes

The world watches and waits while America chooses its next president.

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Keystone State could be decisive in US election

All eyes are on Pennsylvania. In the final hours of the race, both candidates are here in this crucial corner of America.

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FBI: No evidence of crime in Clinton emails

The FBI has given Hillary Clinton a huge boost with just hours to go in the US presidential campaign by clearing her of wrongdoing following a new trawl of email material.

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Quirks, figures and fun facts of the US election

This is the 58th US presidential election since 1789. Here is a list of quirks, figures and fun facts.

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Clinton or Trump? The most likely scenarios

With the US presidential election nearly upon us, how is the US likely to vote?

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Clinton cleared - but what is the damage?

James Comey has effectively said "nothing to see here" - but 12 days ago he made the world watch as he reignited the Hillary Clinton email story, dropping a political hand grenade into the closing weeks of this election.

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Investors grow nervous as election day nears

It is the question investors all over the world are asking: what will the outcome of the US elections mean for my money?

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Syrian rebels launch operation to free Raqqa

US-backed forces will launch an operation to retake the Syrian city of Raqqa from Islamic State within hours.

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Why Trump needs sweet victory in Florida

In the crucial swing state of Florida, where frequent polls show the race is neck and neck, our Sky News research was the least scientific, but the tastiest way to test public opinion.

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Trump team: 'Protester was a Democratic plant'

Donald Trump's campaign manager has said a man arrested after what turned out to be a false gun scare was a "Democratic plant or operative".

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Chained woman suspect admits seven killings

A man held after a woman was found chained up in a metal container has admitted to killing at least seven people, say US police.

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Trump bundled off stage over 'gun' scare

Donald Trump has been rushed off stage by his security team at a rally in Reno, Nevada, following a gun scare.

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'Taliban Terry' killed in Mosul suicide mission

Authorities in Ireland are investigating reports that a former Catholic altar boy has died in an Islamic State suicide mission.

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Deport migrants to camps, says Hungary's PM

Illegal immigrants entering the EU should be "rounded up and shipped out" to secure camps from where they can make asylum claims, Hungary's prime minister has said.

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Assad: US airstrike on Syrian troops 'intentional'

Syrian President Bashar al Assad has claimed a US airstrike that killed around 60 of his soldiers was "definitely intentional".

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Blackened MH370 debris 'not evidence' of fire

Investigators looking into the disappearance of flight MH370 have cast doubt on a theory it crashed because of a fire on board.

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State of emergency amid police shooting unrest

A state of emergency has been called in Charlotte, North Carolina, as unrest continues over the fatal police shooting of a black man.

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Amnesty: 60,000 refugees stranded in Greece

Nearly 60,000 refugees remain stranded in "appalling and unsafe" conditions in Greece, according to Amnesty International.

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Mustard gas tests after IS attack on base

The US military is carrying out tests to determine if mustard gas was used in an attack on a base in Iraq.

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Migrant boat capsizes near Egypt killing 42

A boat carrying hundreds of migrants has capsized off the coast of Egypt with the loss of 42 lives.

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Hundreds of migrants clash with police in Calais

Police have fired tear gas during clashes with hundreds of migrants who tried to force their way onto the port approach road at Calais.

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Why the war of words over aid convoy attack?

An aid convoy destroyed with some 20 lives lost - that the Russians and Americans agree on, but they have fallen out on all the other details of the attack near Aleppo.

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Twins fear suffocating in Syria bomb rubble

Twin six-year-old girls have revealed how their life in Syria is overshadowed by fears the next barrel bomb will leave them suffocating under rubble or with horrific burns.

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John Kerry demands no fly zone over Syria

Fighting has broken out on numerous fronts in Syria, as diplomats try desperately to shore up a ceasefire that appears to be in tatters.

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NY suspect charged with bombing public places

Prosecutors have charged the main suspect in the New York-New Jersey bombings with using a weapon of mass destruction.

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Syria conflict only contains versions of truth

In the last few days we have seen moral grandstanding from both the Americans and the Russians. 

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Militant weapon with aid convoy, says Russia

An aid convoy attacked in Syria was travelling with a militant pick-up truck armed with a heavy mortar, Moscow claims.

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Why Syrian ceasefire was doomed from the start

Light must always come after the darkest hour but in the case of the Syrian war it seems there is much more darkness ahead.

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Syrian aid convoys halted after deadly attack

All aid convoys in Syria have been suspended after a deadly attack that hit at least 18 trucks carrying supplies, the UN has said.

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NY bomb suspect charged with attempted murder

Ahmad Khan Rahami, the suspect in the New York-New Jersey bomb plot, has been charged with five counts of attempted murder.

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UK military 'would never' target Syrian forces

The Prime Minister has said the British military "would never intentionally strike" Syrian forces after the Ministry of Defence admitted it was part of a US-led airstrike that killed 60 soldiers.

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Who is bombings suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami?

A text message sent to millions of people in New York warned that Ahmad Khan Ramani, who was being sought over bombings in the city and also in New Jersey, could be "armed and dangerous".

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Man held over NY bomb attacks after shootout

A suspect being hunted over the Manhattan and New Jersey bombings is in custody after he was injured in a gun battle with police.

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Afghan police 'killed by US friendly fire'

At least eight Afghan policemen have been killed in a US airstrike in the southern province of Uruzgan, local officials said.

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NY bomb suspect could be 'armed and dangerous'

A suspect in the Manhattan bombing has been identified and the public are warned he could be "armed and dangerous".

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Five questioned over New York bomb blast

Five people are being questioned by the FBI in connection with the bomb attack in New York that left 29 people injured.

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Refugees reveal 'bitter regret' ahead of summit

World leaders will try to come up with a plan for an international response to the global refugee crisis at a special United Nations summit later.

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Fireworks mark close of Rio Paralympics

Rio said farewell to the Paralympics on Sunday with a closing ceremony that showcased Brazil’s love for music and celebrated what many think has been a surprisingly successful Games.

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Putin set for election win despite dip in support

Vladimir Putin's ruling party is set for victory in Russia's parliamentary elections despite a dip in support, preliminary results suggest.

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Airstrikes put Syrian ceasefire under more pressure

Syria's fragile ceasefire is under further threat after a series on new airstrikes in the country.

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Deaths as 'overloaded' boat capsizes in Thailand

At least 13 people have been killed after a boat capsized in a river north of the Thai capital Bangkok.

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Anti-migrant party takes seats off Merkel's CDU

An anti-immigration party has won seats in the latest of Germany's local elections as the ruling Christian Democrats slumped to a post-unification low.

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US accused of colluding with IS over Syria strike

Russia has accused the US-led coalition in Syria of being on the "boundary between criminal negligence and direct connivance with Islamic State terrorists".

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Russia at 'crossroads', warns Kremlin critic

A leading critic of Russia's President Vladimir Putin has told Sky News the nation is at a crossroads, risking a return to the Soviet-era totalitarian regime.

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NY bomb: What clues do investigators have?

With New York's Mayor confirming that Saturday night's blast in Manhattan was "an intentional act", investigators are now urgently trying to determine the motivation for the bombing and who might be responsible.

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Explosive 'intentionally' detonated in Manhattan

An explosive device has been "intentionally" detonated in Manhattan causing multiple injuries, according to New York authorities.

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Russia slams US over 'airstrike on Syria troops'

A US-led coalition airstrike which reportedly killed 62 Syrian soldiers jeopardises an American-Russian deal on Syria, says Moscow.

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Intimidation tactics in Russian election

On the streets and squares of Vladimir Putin's Russia, you will find a band of battle-hardened democrats making their final pitch before this Sunday's parliamentary election.

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Cyclist dies after crash in race at Paralympics

An Iranian cyclist has died after a crash during a road race at the Paralympics in Rio.

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Terminally ill child euthanised in Belgium

A terminally ill child has become the first minor to be euthanised in Belgium, it has been confirmed.

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Russia: Syrian ceasefire 'violated 199 times'

A Russian military chief has warned the US to "fulfil its obligations" amid claims that the Syria ceasefire agreement has been violated nearly 200 times.

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Clinton campaign: Trump 'inciting violence'

Donald Trump has suggested Hillary Clinton's bodyguards should be disarmed, adding: "Let's see what happens to her."

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Trump accepts President Obama is US-born

Donald Trump has dropped his controversial questioning of Barack Obama's right to be president by acknowledging he was US-born.

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Russia's parliamentary elections: Q&A

Russians go to the polls on Sunday in parliamentary elections that will all but guarantee a win for President Vladimir Putin's party United Russia. But just who is standing?

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Juncker: EU won't compromise on free movement

There can be no compromise between the EU and the UK on the issue of free movement, the European Commission's president has said.

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Kerry: Aid must reach Aleppo or deal is off

The US has warned Russia that it will not set up a promised military cooperation project until Syria's regime forces allow aid into besieged cities.

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Shelling reported in Syria as Aleppo aid waits

Fighting Aid may soon enter the besieged Syrian city of Aleppo, a monitoring agency has said, as reports emerged of fighting in the capital.

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EU leaders discuss future after Brexit vote

EU leaders are meeting in Bratislava later, but for the first time one member has not been invited - Britain.

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Man shot after 'slashing cop with cleaver' in NY

A man has been shot by police on a crowded street in New York City after striking an off-duty detective with an 11-inch meat cleaver, authorities said.

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Kerry's hopes over 'life and death issue'

John Kerry, the man in charge of American foreign policy, is most often seen trying to sort out conflicts between nations around the world.

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Trump in 'excellent health' but 'overweight'

Donald Trump's doctor has released a statement saying that the Republican presidential candidate is in very good condition.

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John Kerry 'convinced' Hillary Clinton up to job

US Secretary of State John Kerry has told Sky News he is "absolutely convinced" Hillary Clinton is up to being president after her health scare.

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Russia accuses US over Syria ceasefire

Russia has accused the US of failing to uphold its end of the Syria ceasefire agreement, while criticising officials in Washington for voicing scepticism over cooperation with Moscow.

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New bid to get longer jail term for Pistorius

Prosecutors in South Africa are to make a fresh attempt to get Oscar Pistorius' six-year murder sentence increased.

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Missing jet: Tanzania flap debris from MH370

A large piece of aircraft debris found on the island of Pemba off Tanzania in June was from the missing Malaysia Airlines jet MH370, it has been confirmed.

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