The First African Team to Compete in Bobsled

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The Search for Stillness at the Heart of Biathlon

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Full Transcript and Video: Joe Kennedy Delivers Democratic Response to the State of the Union

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Trump’s Volk und Vaterland

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Trump’s Besotted Republicans

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Trump Tries for a Reset

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A ‘Feel-Good’ Room

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Word + Quiz: obstinate

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‘Gloomy.’ ‘Amazing.’ Trump’s Speech Divides the Pundits.

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State of the Union, Syria, the Moon: Your Wednesday Briefing

By PATRICK BOEHLER from NYT Briefing http://ift.tt/2Erk0FH

What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Animals With Cameras’ and ‘Happy!’

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Gearing Up for Distance and Form in Nordic Combined

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Melania Trump, Traveling Again Without Her Husband, Emerges at State of the Union

By KATIE ROGERS from NYT U.S. http://ift.tt/2rVQMw5

Kristaps Porzingis and Enes Kanter Lead Knicks in Rout of Nets

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Corrections: January 31, 2018

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Trump’s Boring, Utterly Terrifying Warmongering

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Trump says he’s ‘100 percent’ behind releasing FISA surveillance memo

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Trump: 'I am keeping another promise' by signing order to keep Guantanamo Bay prison open

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Trump invites Dems to help protect all US citizens 'because Americans are dreamers too'

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Trump says honoring veterans is ‘why we proudly stand for the national anthem’

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Clinton, moments before SOTU, explains why she didn't fire campaign adviser

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State of the Union: Trump hails 'new American moment'

The president speaks of "one American family", but Democrats say he has left the nation "fractured".

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State of the Union: Congress divided on Trump speech

The contrasting reactions to the president's speech tell the tale of a deeply divided Congress.

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I'm not a quitter, says Theresa May amid leadership questions

The PM issues a defiant response to critics, as she begins a trade mission to China.

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'Overwhelming' evidence for adding folic acid to flour

The B vitamin, which can prevent birth defects, will not harm the general public, a study says.

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Taliban threaten 70% of Afghanistan, BBC finds

The Islamist group's power and reach have surged since foreign combat troops left, the BBC finds.

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The killer whale that can say 'hello' and 'bye bye'

A killer whale that can mimic words such as "hello" is thought to be the first of its kind to copy human speech.

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Sydney seaplane crash: Sharp turn 'inexplicable', operator says

The aircraft was not on its usual path to Sydney when it crashed, killing six, the operator says.

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Drop in consumer demand hits UK car manufacturing

Lower demand in the UK and confusion over diesel policy are blamed by the industry trade body.

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'Dangerously' drunk tourists may not win insurance claims

Drinking excessive alcohol can invalidate travel insurance cover, but the burden of proof is on the insurer.

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Super blue blood moon: Get ready for a rare celestial show

A lunar eclipse, supermoon and blue moon are about to happen at once. Here's what you need to know.

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Glee actor Mark Salling, 35, found dead

The actor, who had admitted possessing child sex abuse images, is believed to have killed himself.

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Logan Paul 'more popular' than Zoella with children

Study suggests children are seeking edgier content on YouTube, their favourite online site.

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News Daily: Trump's address and May 'not a quitter'

Your morning briefing for 31 January 2018.

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The Papers: BBC pay 'backlash' and speeding 'crackdown'

The front pages report the reaction to the wage review and a police call to end "soft" treatment for speeding drivers.

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The make-up artist making designs with dead insects

Jasmine Ahumada, from California, attaches spiders and bees to her face to create her distinctive looks.

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Skywatchers await 'super blue blood Moon'

A blue blood supermoon and lunar eclipse across Asia heralds a year of lunar science milestones, say scientists.

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'Baby brain': Myth or reality?

"Four in five" women undergo changes in memory and concentration during pregnancy, new research suggests.

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RSPB Minsmere winter starling murmuration

Starlings take to the skies to create a spectacular aerial ballet before settling on roost.

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Why did this council leader just quit?

Claire Kober announced she wouldn't be standing in May's election.

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You're on the verge of losing everything - but you don’t understand why

A run of bad luck left one man struggling to make sense of the UK benefits system - and at risk of losing his home.

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Post-Brexit data sharing crucial, say ex-intelligence heads

Former intelligence chiefs say UK's security expertise should not be bargaining chip in talks with EU.

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'Forget walking 10,000 steps a day'

Experts say there is a better way to get fit than counting your steps.

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Why Ben Whishaw has murder in mind

The James Bond and Paddington star "adores" his new role as the treacherous Marcus Brutus.

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Used clothes: Why is worldwide demand declining?

As the worldwide demand for used and worn clothing plummets, what do we do with our unwanted clothes?

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Dangerously Low on Water, Cape Town Now Faces ‘Day Zero’

One of Africa’s richest cities is threatening to turn off the taps to its four million residents, cutting off homes and most businesses.

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Trump’s Stance on Russia Sanctions Angers Both Moscow and Washington

The administration outraged lawmakers by not imposing new sanctions while upsetting Moscow by releasing a list of senior Russian officials and oligarchs.

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Pope Francis, After Criticism, Sends Sex Crimes Investigator to Chile

Days after defending a Chilean bishop accused of covering up abuse, Pope Francis decided to send the Vatican’s Eliot Ness to investigate.

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ISIS Is Weakened, but Iraq Election Could Unravel Hard-Won Stability

Prime Minister Abadi is a national hero, but in Iraq’s tricky sectarian system, that doesn’t mean he will win the election.

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Mitrovica Journal: In Kosovo, a Peace Built on Separation

In a monastery near the divided town of Mitrovica, a monk gives voice to how grievances — recent and ancient — shape the views of ethnic Serbs in Kosovo.

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Kenyans Name a ‘People’s President,’ and TV Broadcasts Are Cut

After supporters of the opposition leader Raila Odinga gathered for an alternative “inauguration,” the government declared part of his coalition criminal.

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Anguish in New Delhi at Rape of an 8-Month-Old Girl

The infant was hospitalized in the Indian capital after she was raped, the police said. A cousin who was babysitting her has been arrested.

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Saudi Arabia Says Detainees Handed Over More Than $100 Billion

The kingdom released several prominent citizens from detention and appeared to wrap up what it framed as an anticorruption campaign. Others called it a shakedown.

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‘Porgy and Bess’ With a White Cast Stirs Controversy

A Hungarian State Opera production uses predominantly white performers, despite the creators’ wishes for it only to be performed by black singers.

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Iran Sentences American Art Dealer and Wife to Prison

The couple, arrested in 2016, were sentenced to lengthy terms for being Zoroastrians, a right group said.

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Trump Vows a Muscular America to Confront a World of Enemies

Celebrating gains against the Islamic State but warning of threats like Iran and North Korea, President Trump sketched a dark view of a perilous world.

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As Rebels Boycott, Russia Holds a Syria Peace Conference

With United Nations-sponsored talks to end Syria’s civil war getting nowhere, Russia staged its own. Neither has made much progress.

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Saudi-Backed Coalition in Yemen Upended in Deadly Factional Fighting

Three days of combat between factions of the Saudi-backed coalition in the southern Yemeni city of Aden has further complicated the war.

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Palestinian Protesters Disrupt Meeting With Visiting U.S. Officials

The protesters, angered by President Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, said they opposed the meeting with a Palestinian trade group in Bethlehem.

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Trump, Health Care, Hawaii: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

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Norway Ski Team’s Sweater Gets Tangled in a Neo-Nazi Uproar

A design for official knitwear to be worn by the country’s competitors this season bears a rune that white supremacists have tried to co-opt.

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An Alternative President in Kenya

After two contested elections last year left the country divided, Kenyans supporting the opposition leader Raila Odinga took matters into their own hands.

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1918 Brought an Armistice, but Also a World of Death

A century ago, the war to end war came to an end. At the same time, Russia endured a vicious civil war, and the flu killed more people than all the battlefields of World War I.

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Wag, the Dog-Walking Service, Lands $300 Million From SoftBank Vision Fund

Wag, the start-up behind an app that lets you book a dog walker, is the latest company to get the backing of the deep-pocketed investor Masayoshi Son.

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Catalonia’s Parliament Delays Vote on Puigdemont as President

Carles Puigdemont, the separatist leader, is in Belgium and faces criminal charges in Spain. But he is the only candidate regional lawmakers will consider.

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Economic Scene: After Globalization, a New Specter Could Feed Populist Politics

Job-killing imports from China gave rise to the dynamics that led to President Trump’s election. Artificial intelligence could provide the next wave.

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Big Data, Big Problems: How Strava’s Heat Map Uncovers Military Bases

Strava's online exercise-tracking map unwittingly reveals remote military outposts — and even the identities of soldiers based there. The situation shows how data collection can lead to unintended consequences.

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What He Did on His Summer Break: Exposed a Global Security Flaw

Nathan Ruser, an Australian college student, discovered that a fitness app revealed the locations of military sites around the world. Now he has to decide what he’s doing after graduation.

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China Could Target U.S. Firms if Trump Levies Tariffs, Group Warns

Major products like Boeing planes and American soybeans may be singled out if Washington imposes new restrictions on China.

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Why did Kenya's Raila Odinga 'inaugurate' himself as president?

Kenya's main opposition leader stages his own "swearing-in" after two disputed elections. We explain.

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Monkeys? Humans? The ethics of testing diesel fumes

After the revelations around Volkswagen human testing, just what are the methods and regulations?

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How a boy from Belarus makes money from mining cryptocurrency

Meet the teenager making money with a computer on his mum's balcony

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Why is there talk about threats to Theresa May's job?

A look at the challenges facing Theresa May if she wants to remain the UK's prime minister.

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Dow Drops 363 Points in Its Worst Day Since May

U.S. stocks dropped sharply Tuesday, hit by worries over rising bond yields, new competition in the health-care sector and rising oil production.

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Want to Launch Yourself Off a 4-Meter Ramp Like a Freestyle-Skiing Olympian?

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The Workout That Saves Lindsey Vonn From Wipeouts

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How Australia’s Espionage Laws Could Silence Whistle-Blowers and Activists

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Taiwan Retaliates Against Chinese Airlines, Hampering Lunar New Year Travel

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Democratic National Committee’s Chief Executive Quits

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Turn Off Messenger Kids, Health Experts Plead to Facebook

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‘The Zo’ Relishes Being the Belichick Whisperer

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The 6 Steps to Turning Setbacks Into Advantages

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When Laws Against Rape Aren’t Enough

By HAWA ADEN MOHAMED from NYT Opinion http://ift.tt/2GvjOG0

Data Shows City Drivers Won’t Face the Brunt of Congestion Fees

By SARAH MASLIN NIR from NYT N.Y. / Region http://ift.tt/2rQhjuH

Teaching Activities for: ‘This Flu Season Is the Worst in Nearly a Decade’

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Word + Quiz: cacophonous

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Ireland, Catalonia, F.B.I.: Your Tuesday Briefing

By PATRICK BOEHLER from NYT Briefing http://ift.tt/2DXPXaB

What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘The Detour’ and ‘Citizen Rose’

By GABE COHN from NYT Arts http://ift.tt/2rWh3uj

Berlusconi Is Back. Again. This Time, as ‘Nonno’ to the Nation.

By JASON HOROWITZ from NYT World http://ift.tt/2DOT4CM

Trump Administration Won’t Impose Sanctions on Buyers of Russian Arms

By GARDINER HARRIS from NYT U.S. http://ift.tt/2rUwjrA

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House Intel Committee votes to release classified FISA memo

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Bruno Mars caps off big Grammys night with Album of the Year

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Any Brexit deal will hit UK economy - government paper

A leaked paper suggests slower growth - but government sources say its preferred deal was not analysed.

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'Ex-soldier' raiding Home Counties houses at gunpoint

Police say the violent burglar behind raids at seven expensive homes used military-style planning.

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BBC women face 'veiled threats' over equal pay queries

MPs publish evidence from women as a pay cap of £320,000 for news presenters is said to be proposed.

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CIA chief says China 'as big a threat to US' as Russia

The CIA boss tells the BBC he is as worried about Chinese efforts to influence the West as he is about Russia.

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Eddie Adams' iconic Vietnam War photo: what happened next

Eddie Adams captured one of the most famous images of the Vietnam War but he was haunted by it.

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Stranded skiers' chairlift chopper rescue

Rescuers were lowered from a helicopter to help up to 150 skiers stuck on a mountain in Austria.

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Tens of millions of prescription drugs on the black market

Criminal gangs smuggle 160 million tablets out of the UK's protected supply chain over three years.

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Beckham's fans are cheering, but will they show up on match days?

David Beckham's fans are cheering, but will they show up on match days? And what about a stadium?

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Irish abortion referendum: Vote to be held in May

The May vote will decide whether to change the constitution to reform a near-total ban.

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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge begin tour of Sweden

The two-day visit will be the duke and duchess's first official visit to the country.

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Personal Independence payments: All 1.6 million claims to be reviewed

Around 1.6 million cases will be looked at, with 220,000 claimants expected to receive more money.

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India estimates 21 million of its girls are 'unwanted'

A new report finds many couples keep having children until they get a longed-for boy.

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Heads warn of 'chronic' funding shortages

The chancellor is sent a letter asking for more cash, as a school threatens reduced hours over funding.

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The Papers: May 'quit calls' and 'night watcher' burglar

Tuesday's front pages report 'unrest' among Tory donors and a police probe into a series of raids in the Home Counties.

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News Daily: Brexit leak and 'threats' over BBC pay queries

Your morning briefing for 30 January 2018.

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Wedding speech dilemma: Time to hear from the bride?

Meghan Markle is expected to make a speech on her wedding day - does anyone have any advice?

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Five tips to keep your app data safe online

After a fitness app "heatmap" revealed military information, what are your devices saying about you?

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The 2018 Grammys in 90 seconds

From Bruno Mars to Hillary Clinton reading an extract from a book on Trump. Here's a roundup of what happened.

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Paris residents battle floods as Seine level peaks

Some residents take to boats and kayaks as about 1,500 people are evacuated from their homes.

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I'm not a sexist - Neville

England women's new head coach Phil Neville tells BBC sports editor Dan Roan he is not a sexist and has huge respect for women.

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Is Tube travel damaging your hearing?

Transport for London say passengers are not being exposed to unsafe noise levels.

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The diabetic boxer fighting for his chance to compete

Muhammad Ali has type 1 diabetes and wants the British Boxing Board of Control to allow him to fight.

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David Beckham on the launch of his new team - in Miami

Former England captain David Beckham launches his long-planned Major League Soccer team in Miami.

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Lampard: Social media affects my daughters

The former footballer worries about protecting his daughters from the negatives of going online.

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China is buying UK boar semen to help strengthen pig stock

After a £200,000 deal was secured, Northern Ireland will be flying frozen boar semen 5,000 miles to China.

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Terminally ill teenager marries high school sweetheart

Dustin Snyder has a rare form of cancer and was recently told he had weeks left to live. So he proposed.

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Maye Musk: "I am just getting started" as a model, aged 69

Older models are the latest fashion trend, thanks to social media and an aging society.

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Do 'robo hacks' spell the end for human journalists?

More media outlets are using automated algorithms to write news stories.

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How Jon Culshaw became David Bowie - but not for laughs

The actor and comedian talks about playing the late music legend in a radio drama.

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I tried cupping, and this is how it felt

Recently, cupping has become popular with sportspeople and celebrities. I gave it a try and, in this feature, I explain how it felt and if it works.

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Strava Fitness App Can Reveal Military Sites, Analysts Say

A global map published by the company shows users’ movements and is said to expose data about bases and personnel, including those of U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria.

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As Afghan Attacks Intensify, So Does Anger at Country’s Leaders

With insurgent attacks killing more than 130 people in 10 days, Afghans are asking why the government cannot protect its heavily militarized capital.

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Tired of Their Veils, Some Iranian Women Stage Rare Protests

Following the lead of a woman’s protest in late December, six women in Tehran took off their head scarves in public Monday and waved them overhead on a stick.

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The Hague Journal: When Animals Are at Risk, Special Netherlands Police Force Defends Them

Like a Humane Society with guns, handcuffs and badges, the animal police force provides a mixture of animal protection and human social services.

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Ireland Commits to Hold Abortion Referendum by End of May

A public vote on whether to repeal a constitutional ban on abortion will test how much attitudes have changed in the country.

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In Canada, a ‘Perfect Storm’ for a #MeToo Reckoning

Canada’s House of Commons debated workplace law changes to define sexual harassment and protect political staff members.

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North Korea Cancels Pre-Olympic Event, Blaming South Korean Media

North Korea called off a joint cultural performance amid South Koreans’ lukewarm welcome of its Olympic participation.

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As Brexit Agonies Continue, Theresa May Is Under Threat Again

Brexit right-wingers fret about “Brino” — a Brexit in name only. Pro-Europeans are restive, too. And others say Theresa May just has not got a grip.

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Powerful Ally of Xi Jinping Makes Political Comeback in China

Wang Qishan, who served as Mr. Xi’s anticorruption chief, retired last year. Does his appointment to the national legislature portend a return to high office?

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How Australia’s Espionage Laws Could Silence Whistle-Blowers and Activists

Australia wants to lead the world in combating foreign interference in politics. But critics say the laws could make the country more like the regimes it aims to resist.

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Taiwan Retaliates Against Chinese Airlines, Hampering Lunar New Year Travel

Taiwan, pushing back over encroachment on Taiwan Strait airspace, may leave thousands without flights home for the holiday.

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Berlusconi Is Back. Again. This Time, as ‘Nonno’ to the Nation.

A master of reinvention, the three-time former prime minister is poised to come out a winner in Italy’s election. Just spare him the Trump comparisons.

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In Colombia, Two Rebel Groups Take Different Paths

The FARC, whose members once terrorized the country, was holding a campaign rally this weekend. The E.L.N., a rebel group, was setting off bombs.

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Many Muslim Refugees Will Face Additional Scrutiny Under Trump Plan

The Trump administration is resuming the admission of refugees from 11 countries, most of them predominantly Muslim, but they will undergo more vetting.

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With Tour and White House Lunch, Trump Presses U.N. Envoys on Iran

The administration said it had shown Security Council diplomats proof that Iran was arming Yemen rebels. Iran dismissed it as “Iranphobic” fakery.

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‘It’s Time for Canada to Grow Up’: As Nafta Talks Close, Canadians Take Stock

Canadian readers tell us how they view Nafta and describe their vision of Canada’s path forward.

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Andrew McCabe, Bruno Mars, Cleveland Indians: Your Monday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

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Toronto Landscaper Killed at Least 5 Men, Police Say

The police said Bruce McArthur, 66, hid the remains of some of his victims in planters where he worked. Several victims had ties to a predominantly gay neighborhood.

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Romania Names 3rd Prime Minister in a Year Amid Struggle Over Corruption

Viorica Dancila, a little-known politician, became the first woman to hold the post.

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Vatican, Eager for China Ties, Asks ‘Underground’ Bishops to Step Aside

The move to cede posts to Beijing-approved clerics is part of an extraordinary Roman Catholic effort to end a nearly 70-year schism.

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3 Philippine Officers Charged in a Killing That Spurred Outrage

The officers were charged in connection with the killing of Kian Loyd delos Santos, 17, which strengthened opposition to the government’s brutal antidrug crackdown.

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A D-Day Plane Lost for Years Is About to Fly Again

A twin-engine C-47 called “That’s All, Brother” that led Allied aircraft into France on D-Day sat for years at a bone yard in Wisconsin. It could soon fly over Normandy again.

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Fire Breaks Out at Taiwan Refinery

The blaze in Taoyuan, home to the international airport, went on for hours, and the city fined the company that owns the facility for contributing to air pollution.

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Kiribati Ferry Search Expands After 7 Are Found Alive

The survivors were found “in the baking sun” after more than a week without supplies, shade or a motor for their dinghy.

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The Interpreter: Why Attack Afghan Civilians? Creating Chaos Rewards Taliban

The central issue in the 16-year war has become whether Afghanistan can have a functioning state. The Taliban have every incentive to expose government weakness.

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Olympic Dreams of a United Korea? Many in South Say, ‘No, Thanks’

Young Koreans are more focused on domestic issues, like unemployment and whether they can live as well as their parents did, than a costly and complex reunification.

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Bernstein: We'll remember this as 'Monday Night Slaughter'

CNN political analyst Carl Bernstein says FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe's departure and a passing vote by the House Intelligence Committee to release a memo alleging FBI misconduct will be remembered as a "Monday Night Slaughter."

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Republican lawmaker 'bewildered' by Trump's actions

Rep. Charlie Dent (R-PA) says that he is bewildered about President Trump's recent attacks on the FBI and Department of Justice.

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Rep. Jim Jordan: FBI texts were 'most extreme bias I've ever seen'

Republican Rep. Jim Jordan referred to leaked text messages between two former-top FBI officials as an "animus against Trump" and "extreme bias," speaking on CNN's "Cuomo Primetime" Monday.

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