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Saturday, November 30, 2019
Cosmic Crisp: New apple launched that 'lasts for a year'
The new fruit took US scientists two decades to develop and the launch cost $10m (£7.9m).
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Namibia's President Hage Geingob wins re-election
The ruling party's candidate has a second term, but his share of the vote has dropped significantly.
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Separated at birth: Was my mother given away because she looked white?
How one South African family discovered a secret that made them question their own identity.
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HIV on Ukraine's frontline: Soldier who sought escape in battle
War veteran Vasyl is HIV-positive. He never told anyone, but was shocked by their attitude to sex.
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Canadian islanders angry over US mail searches
Campobello islanders can only get their mail via the US, and now their packages are being searched.
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'A rich exchange': The refugees teaching languages in Brazil
A language school in São Paulo employs refugees to teach, benefiting both students and instructors.
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Tiffany hopes to regain its sparkle with new owners
New York's famous jewellery brand is changing hands, but will the new owners keep its popular touch?
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'Masturbation photos' prompt Tunisia's #MeToo anger
Outrage over the case involving an MP has led to an outpouring of stories about sexual abuse and harassment
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Trump’s Intervention in SEALs Case Tests Pentagon’s Tolerance
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Cambodia's first gay dance company
Khmer dance is being given new meaning by the LGBT community in Cambodia.
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AS Roma: Why did Italian club decide to announce signings alongside missing children?
This summer, Italian club Roma began announcing their transfer signings alongside images of missing children. This is why.
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China due to introduce face scans for mobile users
Beijing wants people to use only real identities online but there is concern over data collection.
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Friday, November 29, 2019
What's it like to be 'cancelled'?
YouTuber and make-up artist Manny Gutierrez found himself an outcast following an online feud.
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Desi Bouterse: Suriname president gets 20 years in jail for murder
Desi Bouterse was found guilty of ordering the execution of 15 political opponents in 1982.
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Chile football season called off early amid protests
All matches were suspended six weeks ago due to security concerns amid anti-government protests.
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Apple to take 'deeper look' at disputed borders
The review comes after the tech giant was criticised for maps showing Crimea as Russian territory.
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Jesus manger: Relic to return to Bethlehem in time for Christmas
Christians await the return of the thumb-sized relic, which spent almost 1,400 years in Rome.
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Rediscovering the forgotten Indian artists of British India
The East India Company commissioned some remarkable artwork from Indian painters in the 18th Century.
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How BBC's Katy Watson pumped breast milk through polls and protests
Katy Watson covered a turbulent time in South America while still producing a food supply for baby Isadora.
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How contestant was failed in Spain's Big Brother sex assault case
Carlota Prado had no memory of what had happened until she was shown it in the diary room.
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Sham news sites make big bucks from fake views
Websites that copy news stories from legitimate sites are making money from Google and Amazon ads.
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Priya: India's female comic superhero returns to rescue 'stolen girls'
The fictional female superhero and her pet tiger fight trafficking in the latest Priya Shakti comic.
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FOX BIZ NEWS: 'PIG' label on police officer's Starbucks cup sparks furor
'PIG' label on police officer's Starbucks cup sparks furor
Starbucks spokesperson Jory Mendes says the company is deeply sorry and has apologized to the officer who received the five cups.
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Thursday, November 28, 2019
Goo Hara and the trauma of South Korea's spy cam victims
Goo Hara's death shows it's often the victims of spy cams who are punished the most.
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Russia's Taymyr plan: Arctic coal for India risks pollution
A huge wildlife haven is at risk as Russian coal ships exploit melting Arctic ice in Siberia.
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Zimbabwe's health crisis: 'My cousin died as there are no doctors'
Health staff cannot afford to work, the government is now firing them amid what some call a "silent genocide".
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Who is Greta Thunberg, the #FridaysForFuture activist?
The Swedish teenager started a climate change protest that grew into a global movement of millions.
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Africa's top shots: 22-28 November 2019
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.
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Melbourne terror plot: Trio jailed for planning Christmas attack
The men had planned to use machetes and explosives to maximise casualties in central Melbourne.
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Crusaders rugby team retain name following post-mosque attack review
The New Zealand side launched a review after the Christchurch mosque attacks killed 51 people.
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Dyson to move global HQ to historic Singapore building
The UK company says the old power station will be an "inspiring backdrop" as it shifts to Asia.
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Donald Trump visits US troops in Afghanistan for Thanksgiving
The president paid a surprise visit to US soldiers and said the US and the Taliban have been engaged in talks.
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Sudan crisis: Party of ex-leader Omar al-Bashir dissolved
An oppressive public order law that was used to regulate women's behaviour has also been repealed.
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‘I got HIV my first time’
Aged 17 when she was diagnosed with HIV, one woman tells the BBC about living with the virus.
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Breast cancer: 'I have one breast, would you like to see it?'
Three women tell us why having a mastectomy never made them feel less of a woman.
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Inside Malaysia's straight edge punk scene
Khai Aziz, lead singer of Second Combat, says convincing people of his no-drink, no-drugs lifestyle is challenging.
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Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Utah family terrorised by Hawaii 'extreme stalker'
The suspect kept sending plumbers, drug dealers and prostitutes to his victims' home, police say.
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FOX BIZ NEWS: How will Trump signing the Hong Kong human rights bill impact China trade deal?
How will Trump signing the Hong Kong human rights bill impact China trade deal?
Gatestone Institute senior fellow and China analyst Gordon Chang discusses China-related headlines from intellectual property to the Hong Kong human rights bill.
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University of North Carolina Gives ‘Silent Sam’ Statue to Confederate Group
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FOX BIZ NEWS: Port Neches Texas chemical plant explosion and fire: By the numbers
Port Neches Texas chemical plant explosion and fire: By the numbers
The plant produces butadiene, a hazardous gas.
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TikTok apologises and reinstates banned US teen
Chinese-owned TikTok has apologised to a US teenager who posted a video criticising China's treatment of Muslims.
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FOX BIZ NEWS: Apple’s latest patent could mean a smart car with no blind spots
Apple’s latest patent could mean a smart car with no blind spots
The tech giant is developing technology to project images from blind spots in cars into cars.
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FOX BIZ NEWS: Iranian regime pushes back on protesters, blacks out internet
Iranian regime pushes back on protesters, blacks out internet
Fox News’ Trey Yingst reports on the latest protests in Iran. Then, former Delta Force member and strategic adviser at Whitefox Defense Brett Velicovich analyzes the Iranian political unrest.
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