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Editor in charge of 3 slain journalists: "They were killed for investigating Russian mercenaries in the Central African Republic"

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Murder of three journalists shocks Russia

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U.S. imposes sanctions on Turkish officials over pastor's detention

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More than 3 tonnes of animal carcasses spilled across road after crash south of Hamilton | CBC News

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Dismissal of electricity minister fails to quell protests in Iraq

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Georgia slams Russia 'occupation' ahead of NATO war games

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Dengue fever outbreak stopped by special mosquitoes

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NASA says nobody—not even Elon Musk—can terraform Mars

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At least 65 U.S. citizens on board Mexican plane that crashed - U.S. embassy

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Bacteria becoming resistant to alcohol based hospital disinfectants, warn scientists

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McDonald's gives mum-to-be chemical latte

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AI Drives Baidu Q2 Profits, but Stock Falls on Google Chinese Search Engine Speculation

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World's most prestigious maths medal is stolen minutes after professor wins it.

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Google Making a censored search engine for China.

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Researchers have for the first time discovered that common plastics emit greenhouse gases as they degrade. The findings suggest that the environmental impact of plastic is more severe than previously thought.

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Increasing regulations and bans against plastic bags and other single-use plastic items such as drinking straws are driving growing demand for biodegradable plastics, according to new analysis

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Apple, the world's most profitable firm, has a secretive new structure allowing it to continue avoiding billions in taxes, Paradise Papers show. They sidestepped a 2013 crackdown by actively shopping around for a tax haven, landing $252bn on the Channel Island of Jersey.

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Dog found alive in oven after Greek wildfires has found his forever home

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A Slaughter In Silence

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Trump

Trump administration adds to China trade pressure with higher tariff plan

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Two French rappers fight in Parisian Airport, dozen arrests, terminal closed

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Myanmar to allow visa-free entry for Japanese and Korean tourists, but Chinese must still pay US$50

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Eiffel Tower shut in dispute over ‘monstrous’ queues

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Google reported to launch censored search engine in China, marking shift in strategy

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Fans question Chinese star's whereabouts

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DR Congo declares new Ebola outbreak

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BBC accused of ‘breaching code’ by putting Assange critic in charge of special on WikiLeaks founder

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Bermuda Triangle mystery ‘solved’ by British boat experts

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Former warlord returns to DR Congo from prison to run for president

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Thousands of supporters gathered in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, to welcome former warlord Jean-Pierre-Bemba on his return to the country

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"Don't Be Evil, Unless It's Worth Untold New Riches": Whistleblower Reveals Google Plan to Launch Censored Search Engine in China. "If Google goes through with this, effectively normalizing & Americanizing authoritarian censorship, this will be Waterloo in global battle for free internet as norm."

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'Barbaric': Coffins destroyed, seized as Chinese province executes hard-line 'burial-free policy'

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DR Congo on Wednesday reported an outbreak of Ebola in its conflict-torn east, killing 20 people, barely a week after it declared the end to an epidemic in the northwest of the vast country

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US threatens raising tariffs to 25% on $200 billion of Chinese goods

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Italy has seen an explosion in racist attacks in recent months, and Interior Minister Matteo Salvini stands accused of inciting a climate of hatred with speeches on migrants. However, many argue the roots of the problem go much deeper

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State of the climate: 2018 set to be fourth warmest year despite cooler start

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A huge 8ft lump of polystyrene found floating off the Cornish coast has been described as the "biggest piece of litter" ever recovered from water around Britain's shores.

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The Latest: Turkey wants US to reverse sanctions over pastor

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After more than 11 years abroad -- a decade of it behind bars -- former DR Congo warlord Jean-Pierre Bemba made a triumphant return home on Wednesday in front of tens of thousands supporters and police firing teargas, reflecting the country's high-voltage political mood

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Google Plans To Launch Censored Search Engine In China, Leaked Documents Reveal

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Death Valley sets tentative world record for hottest month

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Israel/Palestine

Israel rolls out election campaigns, scenting early vote

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Moments after winning prestigious Fields math award in Rio, Kurdish refugee sees medal stolen

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Australia: Darwin City Council outlaws single use plastic, helium balloons from January 2019

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Power outage hits most of Venezuela's capital

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Iran MPs summon Rouhani as U.S. pressure squeezes economy

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Behind Soft Paywall

Pakistan’s Likely New Leader Could Complicate Afghan Peace Talks

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Ontario's new Conservative government to end basic income experiment

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Israel/Palestine

Israel warns Iran of military response if it closed key Red Sea strait

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