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Wednesday, February 28, 2018

The end of asking for the bill

 
Diners can leave a restaurant and their bill is paid automatically via an app, in a Barclaycard trial.

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If Nafta trade deal was a hamburger...

 
President Trump wants to scrap the US trade deal with Canada and Mexico, Nafta. But how does it work?

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'Chocolate showcases our local producers'

 
A teenage chocolatier is building up his business from the heart of the Highlands.

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Are you sorry to see the end of the old-style £10 note?

 
On Thursday, the old-style £10 note will cease to be legal tender. Will we miss it?

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HUD spent $31000 on new dining set for Ben Carson's office suite - ABC News

 

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HUD spent $31000 on new dining set for Ben Carson's office suite
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The Department of Housing and Urban Development spent more than $31,000 on a new table and chairs for the dining room adjacent to Secretary Ben Carson's office — revelations that came just months after an official that warned against high expenses was ...
'I do like 3 meetings a day on that': HUD official complained about effort to redecorate Carson's officeWashington Post
Ben Carson's HUD, Planning Cuts, Spends $31000 on Dining Set for His OfficeNew York Times
HUD spends $31561 on a dining room set for Secretary Ben Carson's officeCNBC
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N Korea 'providing materials to Syria chemical weapons factories'

 
Pyongyang has been sending equipment to the country, a UN report finds.

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Sridevi Kapoor: India fans gather to pay tribute to Bollywood star

 
India fans are gathering near the residence of the Bollywood star who died in Dubai on Saturday.

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Jared Kushner loses access to top-level security briefings

 
President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser will no longer receive top-level briefings.

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Jan Kuciak murder: Slovak PM makes cash reward appeal

 
Posing next to a million euros in cash, Robert Fico asked for information about Jan Kuciak's murder.

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EU to publish first draft of Brexit treaty

 
It is expected to say Northern Ireland may have to follow EU single market rules to avoid a hard border.

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Levi Strauss to use lasers instead of people to finish jeans

 
The company has developed new software that works with lasers to speed up its jean-making process.

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Amazon buys 'smart' doorbell firm Ring

 
Ring makes doorbells that stream videos of people approaching or ringing the front door to phones.

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Jerusalem: Christianity's 'holiest site' Holy Sepulchre reopens after protest

 
Israel shelves tax plans that prompted Church leaders to close doors of Christianity's holiest site.

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BBC charity sacked six over sexual misconduct

 
International development charity BBC Media Action reveals six people were dismissed over 10 years.

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US-Mexico wall: Judge throws out legal challenge

 
Donald Trump's plans receive a boost from a judge he once berated for being of "Mexican heritage".

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Why New Zealand is releasing a rabbit-killing virus

 
The government says the population needs controlling but animal activists say it's a cruel approach.

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Egypt's Sherine sentenced to prison over Nile joke

 
Two female singers are sentenced to prison: one for inciting debauchery, and one for a joke.

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Oxfam: What's gone wrong with the foreign aid sector?

 
After Oxfam's handling of a sex scandal in Haiti, the foreign aid sector faces tough questions.

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Meet the woman teaching others how to fight off sex attackers

 
Emily Moser was beaten up in an attempted rape. Now she teaches women self-defence.

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Police dog catches carjacker after wild chase in LA

 
Puskas, an eight-year-old police dog, needed jaw surgery after tackling the fugitive.

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Homeless students: Finding shelter outside the classroom

 
One in five students in Los Angeles face housing insecurity - so where are they living?

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Anthony Wong: Hong Kong actor on looking for his father

 
Hong Kong actor Anthony Wong considers his mixed-race heritage - and how it has shaped him.

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Skins: The TV show with an A-list alumni

 
How one hit E4 show of the 2000's has produced the Oscar nominees of today.

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'I prayed to die' after FGM aged six, says victim

 
Hibo Wadere was a victim of female genital mutilation and talks about her experience.

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How humans echolocate 'like bats'

 
Blind people who use sound to navigate their environment adjust their clicks very similarly to bats, research reveals.

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Amelia Earhart's stolen car found in Los Angeles

 
The 1932 vehicle once belonged to the pilot who mysteriously disappeared over the Pacific Ocean

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Winter Olympics: Is window for US-N Korea peace closing?

 
A small window for diplomacy emerged during the "peace Olympics" in Pyeongchang, but it's closing fast.

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How France hopes to help radicals escape jihadist net

 
A new strategy aims to tackle the influence of violent Islamist groups - but will it stop attacks?

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Five films compete for the best foreign language Oscar

 
What you need to know about the five movies competing for the best foreign language film Oscar.

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Shakira Reportedly Pays Nearly $25 Million in Back Taxes to Spanish Government

 
The singer is reportedly under investigation for possible tax fraud, a claim her lawyers have denied.

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Cara Delevingne Leads the Pack of Stylish Celebs Sitting Front Row at Paris Fashion Week

 
Paris Fashion Week kicked off on Tuesday with a slew of A-listers!

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Brandon Flynn Weighs in on Those Intense PDA Pics With Boyfriend Sam Smith

 
The ‘13 Reasons Why’ star’s reaction to passionate paparazzi pics was summed up with one simple emoji.

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Alex Rodriguez Returns to the New York Yankees as Special Advisor to the General Manager

 
The former MLB star is returning to the organization alongside fellow Yankees greats Hideki Matsui, Reggie Jackson and Nick Swisher.

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Cher, 71, Looks Like the Queen of Coachella After Landing in Sydney

 
The 71-year-old singer is giving Vanessa Hudgens a run for her money.

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Rihanna Rocks Makeup-Free Comfy Look at Airport -- See the Look!

 
The 'Diamonds' singer dresses down for the airport -- and somehow glows despite wearing almost no makeup except for lip gloss!

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Jimmy Kimmel Reveals What He'll Talk About While Hosting the Oscars

 
Nothing is off-limits as Kimmel prepares to host the Oscars once again.

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Bekah Martinez Knows Who Arie Luyendyk Jr. Ends Up With, and Says They Won't Stay Together (Exclusive)

 
The brunette beauty also teases the 'shocking' season finale of 'The Bachelor.'

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Shonda Rhimes, Tina Fey & More Women in Television: 7 Interesting Revelations from 'Stealing the Show'

 
Author and journalist Joy Press analyzes the evolution of women in television.

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Toni Braxton Shows Off Her Giant Engagement Ring From Birdman -- Pic!

 
The "Un-Break My Heart" singer just can't stop showing it off!

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Milo Ventimiglia Celebrates 'This Is Us' Season 2 Wrap By Cleaning Up Jack Pearson's Trademark Look

 
The 40-year-old actor is rocking a clean-shaven look!

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Original 'Bachelorette' Trista Sutter Says This Was 'Bachelor' Arie's 'Huge' Mistake (Exclusive)

 
The godmother of the franchise tells ET that Luyendyk made a massive mistake on Monday night's fantasy suites episode.

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Bellamy Young on How ‘Scandal’ Lead to Dream Gig on 'A Wrinkle in Time' (Exclusive)

 
The actress teased that Thursday's 'Scandal' and 'How to Get Away With Murder' crossover episode will feature "things you have never seen."

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Demi Lovato Welcomes Parkland Shooting Survivors on Stage at San Diego Tour Kickoff

 
The singer met with six students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School ahead of the first show of her 'Tell Me You Love Me' tour on Monday.

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Natalie Portman Sports Shorter Punk Rock Hair -- See Her Edgy 'Do

 
The actress was on set of her new film, 'Vox Lux.'

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'Vanderpump Rules' Star Ariana Madix Breaks Down Her Favorite Beauty Products (Exclusive)

 
The reality star showed ET what's inside her makeup bag in the latest episode of 'How to Hollywood.'

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Salma Hayek Shares Rare Photo of Mini-Me Daughter Valentina

 
Another look-alike mom-daughter pair!

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Ryan Seacrest Denies Former Stylist's Claims That He Sexually Harassed Her: 'My Name Was Cleared'

 
Ryan Seacrest is once again vehemently denying his former stylist's allegations that he sexually harassed her while they worked together from 2007-2013.

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Country Singer Brett Young Engaged to Girlfriend Taylor Mills

 
Congrats to the cute couple!

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Camila Cabello Stuns on the Cover of 'Vogue Mexico' -- See the Gorgeous Pics

 
The 20-year-old singer's March issue launches a 'new era' for the publication.

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Red Sox's classy gesture leaves Cardinals manager beaming

 

ST Daily: Ohtani on Offense

 

Former AL ROY Bailey announces retirement

 

Red Sox, J.D. Martinez finalize $110M contract

 

Hansel Robles should not be a lock for the bullpen

 

Spring training roundup: Mariners ace Hernandez hit by liner

 

Red Sox finally announce J.D. Martinez signing

 

Red Sox introduce J.D. Martinez

 

The first Tesla Model 3 reviews are coming in — and there's one thing everyone is talking about (TSLA)

 

The first Tesla Model 3 reviews are coming in — and there's one thing everyone is talking about (TSLA)Some observers have criticized the build quality of Tesla vehicles, most recently with the Model 3. Tesla has at times struggled with manufacturing as the same level of the rest of the industry, but it usually improves its processes. Since the Tesla Model 3 launched in July and started its uneasy path as a mass-market vehicle, Tesla watchers have been carefully scrutinizing the vehicle's quality.




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Inside the world's largest plane, which has a wingspan longer than a football field and will debut in 2019

 

Inside the world's largest plane, which has a wingspan longer than a football field and will debut in 2019YouTube / Stratolaunch




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Amazon is spending $1 billion to buy doorbell-camera startup Ring, a 'Shark Tank' reject that turned into a massive success story (AMZN)

 

Amazon is spending $1 billion to buy doorbell-camera startup Ring, a 'Shark Tank' reject that turned into a massive success story (AMZN)Amazon is acquiring Ring, which makes smart doorbells with video cameras. Ring got its start on the TV show "Shark Tank" in 2013. Amazon is acquiring Ring, a startup that makes a popular line of video-camera doorbells, in $1 billion deal that could help Amazon enmesh further into consumers' homes and lay the framework for a high-tech pipeline that delivers retail goods and groceries straight to them.




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Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak said he was scammed out of $70,000 in bitcoin

 

Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak said he was scammed out of $70,000 in bitcoinThe Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak said he had several bitcoins stolen by a scammer using a common technique. The Economic Times reports that Wozniak discussed cryptocurrency during a talk at the newspaper's Global Business Summit last week. "The blockchain identifies who has bitcoins," Wozniak said, referring to the technology underpinning cryptocurrencies like bitcoin.




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This company offers the best pay and benefits package

 

This company offers the best pay and benefits packageUsing a database with more than 18 million employer reviews, Indeed.com, a job search site, has pinpointed the top 15 companies offering the best pay and benefits.




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Mnuchin Seeks $400M From Congress to Implement Tax Changes

 

Mnuchin Seeks $400M From Congress to Implement Tax ChangesFeb.27 -- Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin discusses the IRS and implementing tax policy at a U.S. Chamber of Commerce event in Washington on Tuesday.




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This airline has $99 tickets for flights from the US to Europe — but there's a major catch

 

This airline has $99 tickets for flights from the US to Europe — but there's a major catchIceland's WOW Air is offering 800 heavily discounted tickets from New York to Europe. Destinations include London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, and Reykjavik, Iceland. Iceland's WOW Air is offering a limited number of heavily discounted tickets from New York to Europe this spring.




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Leaving Netflix in March 2018: 16 Movies to See Before They’re Removed

 

Leaving Netflix in March 2018: 16 Movies to See Before They’re RemovedWhat’s leaving Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) in March 2018?Source: Flickr | Flickr




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U.S. state officials offer Delta new home amid NRA blowback

 

U.S. state officials offer Delta new home amid NRA blowbackOfficials from Virginia, Washington, New York and Ohio have volunteered their states to headquarter Delta after the No. 2 U.S. carrier faced some public outcry for ending its relationship with the NRA in the wake of the recent Florida school shooting. "Any state would be lucky to call itself the home of Delta headquarters," Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan, a Democrat, wrote in an open letter to Delta Chief Executive Ed Bastian.




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Watch Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen's Giant Stratolaunch Plane Taxiing on the Runway

 

Watch Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen's Giant Stratolaunch Plane Taxiing on the RunwayWatch Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen's Giant Stratolaunch Plane Taxiing on the Runway




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Michael Dell turned $1,000 into billions—here’s the No. 1 skill he says you need to do the same

 

Michael Dell turned $1,000 into billions—here’s the No. 1 skill he says you need to do the sameBillionaire Michael Dell reveals the most important attributes entrepreneurs need in order to be successful.




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Only One Major Company Is Still Giving Discounts to NRA Members

 

Only One Major Company Is Still Giving Discounts to NRA MembersAnd now it's facing calls for a boycott.




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10 Ways to Increase Your Social Security Payments

 

10 Ways to Increase Your Social Security PaymentsThe amount of your Social Security payments depends on your earnings history and the age you sign up for benefits. Social Security benefits are calculated based on the 35 years in which you earn the most. Increasing your income by asking for a raise or earning income from a side job will increase the amount you receive from Social Security in retirement.




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American Airlines retrofitting cabins for bottom line gai...

 

American Airlines retrofitting cabins for bottom line gai...CNBC's Phil LeBeau reports on American Airlines' redesign of its airplane cabins.




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Judge Dissed by Trump Won't Block Border Wall in California

 

Judge Dissed by Trump Won't Block Border Wall in CaliforniaA federal court judge once accused by President Donald Trump of being biased against him because he’s “Mexican” and a “hater” paved the way for construction of a section of Trump’s proposed wall along ...




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JetBlue talks pick up with planemakers over replacing jets

 

JetBlue talks pick up with planemakers over replacing jetsMONTREAL/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jet Blue Airways Corp (JBLU.O) met with Canadian planemaker Bombardier Inc (BBDb.TO) and also had plans to meet with Brazil's Embraer SA (EMBR3.SA) this month, according to an internal email reviewed by Reuters, in a signal that talks are picking up for the U.S. airline's closely watched sales campaign. Low-cost carrier JetBlue has previously said it is weighing whether to replace its fleet of about 60, 100-seater E-190 jets, in a campaign pitting Bombardier's CSeries against its Brazilian rival's latest model, the E190-E2. JetBlue officials also met Bombardier Chief Executive Alain Bellemare at the company's Montreal-area plant on Monday, said an industry source, confirming earlier media reports.




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‘Black Panther’ Heads Toward $1 Billion at Worldwide Box Office

 

‘Black Panther’ Heads Toward $1 Billion at Worldwide Box Office“Black Panther” joined an exclusive group in Hollywood by becoming one of only four movies to earn $100 million or more in its second weekend in theaters. The film is poised to top $1 billion worldwide....




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White House reaches informal deal with Boeing for Air Force One

 

The Latest: Walmart quit selling AR-15 in 2015

 

The Latest: Walmart quit selling AR-15 in 2015The Latest on companies cutting ties with the NRA (all times Eastern): 2:15 p.m. Walmart Inc., the world's largest retailer, says it's not currently changing its policies related to gun purchases, but ...




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Mueller is trying to squeeze Trump and Manafort: Judge Andrew Napolitano

 

Mueller is trying to squeeze Trump and Manafort: Judge Andrew NapolitanoFox News senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano says special counsel Robert Mueller is trying to squeeze both President Trump and Paul Manafort as he moves to dismiss some of the charges against former Trump campaign aide Rick Gates as part of his plea deal.




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3 Top Pharma Stocks With Dividend Yields Over 3%

 

3 Top Pharma Stocks With Dividend Yields Over 3%The market's recent dip brought a few big pharma stocks down to an attractive level. Which is best poised to grow its payout further?




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Barbara Corcoran is ‘too cheap’ to pay for first class — but she makes every flight feel like a million bucks

 

Barbara Corcoran is ‘too cheap’ to pay for first class — but she makes every flight feel like a million bucksThe ‘Shark Tank’ panelist never turns left when she enters a plane.




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The real reason the NRA wins

 

The real reason the NRA winsThe NRA doesn't spend as much money on politicians as people think. Here's why it's so successful.




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Tim Tebow says to ask yourself these 2 questions every da...

 

Tim Tebow says to ask yourself these 2 questions every da...CNBC contributor Suzy Welch sits with college football legend Tim Tebow, who shares his strategy for making the most out of each day and overcoming fear.




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Letter opened at Virginia's Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall triggers hazmat situation; 11 fall ill

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Judge accused of bias by Trump rules against challenge to border wall

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Trump names Brad Parscale as campaign manager for 2020 re-election bid

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President Trump strikes deal with Boeing for new Air Force One planes

02/27/18 9:22 AM

North Korea Has Been Sending Chemical Weapons Supplies to Syria, UN Report Finds - TIME

 

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North Korea Has Been Sending Chemical Weapons Supplies to Syria, UN Report Finds
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Syrian civilians flee from reported regime air strikes in the rebel-held town of Jisreen, in the besieged Eastern Ghouta region on the outskirts of the capital Damascus, on February 8, 2018. Abdulmonam Eassa—AFP/Getty Images. By Casey Quackenbush. 11 ...
North Korea is quietly increasing aid to Syria's chemical, missile programs, UN saysWashington Post
Are North Korea and Syria Working Together Against US Foreign Policy?Newsweek
North Korea helping Syria manufacture chemical weapons, reports claimABC Online
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Drink up

 
Indian beer company Bira 91 has be ambitions to dominate global beer sales, says founder Ankur Jain.

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Waiting game

 
After Beijing moved on the insurance and financial giant, others are likely to be worried.

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Reality Check: Is Chinese an official language in Pakistan?

 
Media outlets in Pakistan said parliament had declared it to be one, but that's not quite what happened.

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'Euphoria killing' women jailed in Australia

 
The Briton and Australian murdered a teenager after plotting to become serial killers, a jury heard.

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Fury over India's reporting of Sridevi death

 
India's news media face backlash over graphics showing Sridevi in bathrooms to illustrate how she died

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Tuesday, February 27, 2018

MWC 2018: Smartphone giants head to Barcelona

 
A showcase of the latest smartphones is taking place in Barcelona.

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Syria conflict: Women 'sexually exploited in return for aid'

 
Men delivering aid for the UN and international charities are exploiting women, the BBC has learned.

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Saudi king replaces military chiefs in shake-up

 
The chief of staff is among those culled in a major shake-up while the war in Yemen continues.

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Syria conflict: Eastern Ghouta 'humanitarian pause' begins

 
The daily five-hour respite, ordered by Russia, is to allow civilians to leave Eastern Ghouta.

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Murdoch bid for Sky challenged by US giant

 
US TV giant Comcast makes a bid for Sky challenging an existing offer from Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox.

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Florida school shooting: Officer Scot Peterson defends actions

 
Scot Peterson was branded a coward by President Trump for not confronting a school gunman.

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Canadians plead guilty over A$21m cocaine bust on Sydney ship

 
Two Canadians admit hiding 95kg (210lb) of drugs after one of Australia's largest seizures.

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Austrian broadcaster ORF sues vice-chancellor Strache over 'lies' post

 
Far-right leader Heinz-Christian Strache went on Facebook to accuse the ORF and a presenter of lying.

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Venomous snake turns up in Australian lunchbox

 
An Australian woman found the reptile as she packed food for her child, a snake handler says.

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Bill Cosby's daughter Ensa dies aged 44

 
She died from a kidney disease in Massachusetts on Friday, a family spokesman says.

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Bollywood star Sridevi Kapoor 'drowned in hotel bath'

 
It had earlier been reported that Sridevi Kapoor, 54, died of cardiac arrest in Dubai.

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Winter Paralympics: North and South Korea discuss attendance

 
The talks follow North Korea's diplomatic overtures to the South during the Winter Olympic Games.

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Ivanka Trump: 'I believe my father's denials' of sexual misconduct

 
She asserts the "right as a daughter to believe my father" on sexual misconduct allegations.

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Syrian women 'sexually exploited' by aid workers

 
An aid worker says women in Syria have been exploited by local men working on behalf of the UN.

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Vietnam War child finds father in America 45 years on

 
Toni Harrison was adopted from an orphanage in Vietnam and raised in the UK.

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The tunnels that house old Korans

 
Thousands of old copies of the Koran are buried in tunnels beneath a mountain in western Pakistan.

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How to speak like Black Panther

 
The official language of fictional Wakanda is isiXhosa - also spoken in parts of South Africa.

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Why legal US cannabis businesses can’t use banks

 
Cannabis is legal in nearly two-thirds of American states, but laws at the national level complicate things.

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How do you escape an abusive relationship when no one will listen?

 
Linet was beaten by her boyfriend but felt ashamed to tell anyone about it. Now the young Cuban is speaking out as a national campaign aims to end domestic violence.

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Hurricane Harvey: Still homeless six months later

 
Six months after Hurricane Harvey hit Houston, thousands are still rebuilding storm-ravaged homes.

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Taiwan toilet paper panic: why is island caught short?

 
Island residents wipe shelves clean of the product as manufacturers warn of imminent price rises.

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Ancient Egyptian necropolis contains 'message from afterlife'

 
The newly discovered site, south of Cairo, is over 2,000 years old and will take years to excavate.

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China warns parents after boy filmed peeing in lift

 
A video of a Chinese boy urinating in a lift prompts calls for better education in the home.

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Georgian boy runs away to the zoo, finds it closed

 
A lucky 10-year-old gets an annual pass to Tbilisi's zoo after travelling 130km on his own to get there.

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Russian TV airs video game as Syria war footage

 
TV news tribute to Russia's armed forces uses a clip from a computer game.

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The Kashmir villagers fleeing bullets from two nations

 
Villagers along the border are fleeing from their homes amid shelling between India and Pakistan.

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Playing Pig in Appalachia - a card game keeping a town alive

 
Every year, on the last Saturday in February at high noon, World Pig commences in Forbus.

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How realistic are Libya's election plans?

 
Libyan politicians, the UN, and the EU are pushing for elections despite the country's chaos.

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Nigeria's 'new Chibok' - what we know

 
How did suspected Boko Haram militants manage to kidnap more than 100 girls from a school in Nigeria?

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China censorship after Xi Jinping presidency extension proposal

 
Terms like "don't agree" and "re-election" are also banned after a proposal to keep Xi Jinping in office.

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Ng On-yee: Snooker's new world number one

 
Hong Kong's Ng On-yee is the first Asian to top the World Ladies Billiards and Snooker rankings.

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'Teen Mom' Star Catelynn Lowell Reveals She Suffered a Miscarriage and Had Suicidal Thoughts

 
Lowell and husband Tyler Baltierra tearfully opened up about the loss of their unborn baby on Monday's emotional 'Teen Mom OG.'

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Khloe Kardashian Is ‘8 Months Bumpin’ in Tokyo on Girls Trip With Sisters Kim and Kourtney

 
The pregnant reality star is enjoying one last vacay before welcoming her first child with boyfriend Tristan Thompson.

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Oprah Winfrey, Storm Reid, Janelle Monae and More Stun at 'A Wrinkle in Time' Premiere

 
Check out some of the best-dressed stars from Monday's blue carpet premiere at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood.

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