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Women taken from Congo sue Belgium over forced separations

October 15, 2021 - 01:07
They were taken from their black mothers during the colonial era because of their skin colour.
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Nigeria confirms death of Iswap leader Abu Musab al-Barnawi

October 14, 2021 - 23:20
Abu Musab al-Barnawi was the head of the West African branch of the Islamic State group.
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Gunfire erupts on Beirut streets after port explosion protest

October 14, 2021 - 22:51
Five people are shot dead in gun battles following a protest over the Beirut port blast investigation.
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Afghanistan: Pakistan airline stops flights over Taliban 'intimidation'

October 14, 2021 - 22:01
Pakistan International Airlines complains of "heavy-handedness" by the Taliban authorities.
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Coldplay: Band announce first tour in four years with an 'eco-friendly' focus

October 14, 2021 - 21:00
Coldplay have pledged that their upcoming tour will be sustainable, and as low-carbon as possible.
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Lamu murder: Death sentence for popular Chinese vlogger's killer

October 14, 2021 - 20:59
The man set his ex-wife alight during her livestream, causing outrage across the country.
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Kaohsiung: Firefighters battle Taiwan tower block blaze

October 14, 2021 - 19:00
At least 46 people have been killed in a fire at a tower block in the city of Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan.
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Beirut port blast: Gunfire erupts at protest against judge leading probe

October 14, 2021 - 18:27
One person is shot dead as Hezbollah supporters demand removal of judge investigating the disaster.
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Bow and arrow suspect known to Norwegian police

October 14, 2021 - 17:54
A man held for killing five people was a convert to Islam who had shown signs of radicalisation, police say.
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Kaohsiung: Fire at Taiwan tower block kills at least 46

October 14, 2021 - 17:52
Firefighters say the death toll could rise as residents may have been trapped between floors.
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Why China's climate policy matters to us all

October 14, 2021 - 15:59
The global battle against climate change is likely to be won or lost in China.
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Indonesia Covid: Slow start as Bali re-opens to foreign tourists

October 14, 2021 - 13:36
The popular holiday destination has opened to some foreigners, but no international flights are scheduled.
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Vietnam: Owners heartbroken after 12 dogs killed over Covid

October 14, 2021 - 12:43
The couple won the internet in Vietnam with their love for their pets.
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Masten Wanjala: Child killer escapes from Kenya police custody

October 14, 2021 - 12:25
A manhunt is under way for Masten Wanjala who confessed to killing more than 10 children.
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Regeni murder: Egyptians go on trial for Italian student's murder

October 14, 2021 - 08:21
Giulio Regeni was doing research for a Cambridge PhD when his body was found in a ditch near Cairo.
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Europe gas prices: How far is Russia responsible?

October 14, 2021 - 08:19
Moscow has been accused by some of playing politics with gas supplies, but there's a range of factors at work.
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Covid-19 in Brazil: 'My mum was used as a guinea pig'

October 14, 2021 - 08:12
A Brazilian healthcare provider is accused of conducting trials on Covid-19 patients without consent.
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Biden plans to expand offshore wind turbines to US coasts

October 14, 2021 - 08:04
President Biden's plan calls for offshore turbines to be built along nearly every coastal state.
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French fishermen warn of blockades in UK licence row

October 14, 2021 - 07:59
Why the fishermen of Boulogne-sur-Mer are angry at being refused licences to fish in British waters.
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Climate change in India: The young inventor's solar-powered ironing cart

October 14, 2021 - 07:44
India's ironing vendors use charcoal as fuel, but Vinisha Umashankar's cart harnesses the Sun's energy.
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