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Life on street dividing Ukraine and Russia
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 0:00related countries:
Ukraine, 
RussiaLife on street dividing Ukraine and Russia
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Satellite image of IS destruction
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 2:24related countries:
Syria, 
FranceA French satellite system pictures a pile of rubble where the ancient Temple of Baalshamin at Palmyra in Syria used to stand.
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Spieth misses cut and loses top spot
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 5:17related countries:
JordanJordan Spieth loses his world number one ranking to Rory McIlroy after missing the cut at The Barclays in New Jersey.
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Drinking water 'no hangover cure'
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 6:02related countries:
NetherlandsSnacking or drinking water after a heavy night of drinking alcohol does not prevent a hangover, research on Dutch students suggests.
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VIDEO: Tropical storm Erika batters Dominica
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 6:19related countries:
DominicaAt least 20 people have died after tropical storm Erika swept across the Caribbean island of Dominica.
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French reporters 'blackmailed king'
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 8:55related countries:
France, 
MoroccoTwo French reporters have been arrested and accused of attempting to blackmail the king of Morocco, lawyers say.
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Brooks 'to return as News Corp chief'
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 10:02related countries:
United KingdomNews Corp confirms it is in talks with Rebekah Brooks after the Financial Times newspaper reports she is to return as chief executive of its UK division.
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Egypt jails al-Jazeera journalists
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 10:22related countries:
Egyptrelated places: Cairo
Three al-Jazeera journalists convicted in Egypt of "spreading false news" are sentenced to three years in prison at their retrial in Cairo.
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VIDEO: Egypt verdict 'a dangerous message'
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 10:46related countries:
EgyptThe conviction of three al-Jazeera journalists by an Egyptian court "sends a dangerous message", lawyer Amal Clooney says.
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Mass protest against Malaysia PM
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 10:51related countries:
Malaysiarelated places: Kuala Lumpur
Tens of thousands of Malaysians protest in Kuala Lumpur, calling for PM Najib Razak to quit over a financial scandal.
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Nigeria warns of airport attack
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 12:42related countries:
Nigeriarelated places: Abuja
Nigeria's intelligence agency warns of a possible attack on Abuja's airport after disrupting what it said was a Boko Haram spying network.
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VIDEO: Protests held against Malaysian PM
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 13:21related countries:
Malaysiarelated places: Kuala Lumpur
Thousands of anti-government protesters have gathered in Kuala Lumpur, demanding the resignation of the Malaysian prime minister.
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Storm Erika kills 20 in Dominica
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 13:47related countries:
DominicaTropical Storm Erika leaves at least 20 dead on the Caribbean island of Dominica, with the devastation setting it back 20 years, its PM says.
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Ainslie second in America's Cup races
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 13:53related countries:
SwedenSir Ben Ainslie's Land Rover BAR team finish second in Saturday's two races in the America's Cup World Series in Sweden.
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Turkish jets attack IS Syria targets
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 13:57related countries:
Turkey, SyriaTurkish fighter jets attack Islamic State group targets in Syria for the first time as part of the US-led coalition, the Turkish foreign ministry says.
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Thai police make Bangkok blast arrest
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 14:10related countries:
Thailandrelated places: Bangkok
Police in Bangkok say they have arrested a man in connection with a bomb that killed 20 people in the Thai capital nearly two weeks ago.
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Farah wins historic 5,000m gold
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 14:19related countries:
United Kingdom, 
Chinarelated places: Beijing
Britain's Mo Farah completes a historic 'triple-double' by winning the 5,000m at the World Championships in Beijing.
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'Nightmare' over mum's Tunisia death
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 14:41related countries:
TunisiaThe four children of a woman who was killed when a gunman opened fire on a beach in Tunisia say they will never accept her death.
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Bolt picks up 11th Worlds gold
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 14:42related countries:
Chinarelated places: Beijing
Usain Bolt wins his 11th World Championship title with gold in the 4x100m relay in Beijing, but Great Britain fail to finish.
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Swazi crash kills reed-dance women
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 14:43related countries:
SwazilandNearly 40 girls and young women are reported to have been killed in a road crash in Swaziland while travelling to a famous traditional festival.
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Migrant truck deaths accused in court
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 15:02related countries:
Afghanistan, 
Hungary, 
AustriaThree Bulgarians and an Afghan appear in court in Hungary in connection with the deaths of 71 migrants found in the back of a lorry in Austria.
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Ireland 10-16 Wales
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 15:39related countries:
Irelandrelated places: Dublin
Wales get a pre-tournament morale boost as they beat Ireland 16-10 in Saturday's World Cup warm-up game in Dublin.
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Lebanese gather for rubbish protest
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 15:50related countries:
LebanonProtesters are gathering in the Lebanese capital for another rally over the government's failure to tackle a rubbish disposal crisis.
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Scotland 48-7 Italy
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 16:32related countries:
ItalyScotland deliver a commanding display to thump Italy in the final Test before their Rugby World Cup squad is named.
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Europe 'to tighten train security'
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 17:03related countries:
Francerelated places: Paris
European ministers agree to increase ID and baggage controls among other restrictions at railway stations, France's interior minister announces.
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VIDEO: Four in court over Austria migrant deaths
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 18:12related countries:
Austria, HungaryFour suspects appear in Hungary court over Austria migrant lorry deaths.
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New Austria migrant vehicle found
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 18:28related countries:
Austria, Syria, 
BangladeshThree children are in hospital after Austrian police stop a minivan carrying 26 migrants, days after 71 people are found dead in an abandoned lorry.
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VIDEO: Al-Jazeera journalists convicted
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 18:40related countries:
EgyptJudges in Egypt sentence three al-Jazeera journalists to three years in jail at a retrial.
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Kyrgios is not a bad guy - Murray
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 18:48related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Murray
Andy Murray believes US Open opponent Nick Kyrgios can learn from the experience of a torrid past few weeks.
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French hotel thieves posed as guests
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 20:28related countries:
FranceFrench police arrest two men suspected of stealing safes from hotel rooms by posing as wealthy Gulf tourists.
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Chad executes Boko Haram fighters
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 20:45related countries:
ChadChad executes 10 members of the Islamist militant group Boko Haram, a day after they were found guilty of terror crimes.
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Barcelona 1-0 Malaga
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 20:57related countries:
Spainrelated places: Barcelona, Malaga
A first Barcelona goal from former Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen gives the Spanish champions victory over Malaga.
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New Orleans marks Katrina anniversary
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 21:14related countries:
United Statesrelated places: New Orleans
Commemorations are taking place in New Orleans to mark the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which devastated the US city.
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Vardy & Shelvey to get England call
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 21:30related countries:
United Kingdomrelated places: Swansea, Leicester
Leicester's Jamie Vardy and Swansea's Jonjo Shelvey will be included in the England squad when it is announced on Sunday.
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UUP to withdraw from NI Executive
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 21:36related countries:
United KingdomThe Ulster Unionist Party will leave the Northern Ireland Executive, the party's ruling body has decided.
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Protest over 'torture ship' docking
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 21:45related countries:
Chile, United Kingdomrelated places: London
Dozens of people protest against the "outrageous" docking of a Chilean naval vessel, dubbed the "torture ship", in east London.
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Dresden rally in support of refugees
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 22:01related countries:
Germanyrelated places: Dresden
A mass rally in support of refugees passes off peacefully in the eastern German city of Dresden.
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US decries al-Jazeera jail sentences
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 22:27related countries:
Egypt, United StatesThe US says it is "deeply disappointed and concerned" at the three-year jail sentences handed down in Egypt to three al-Jazeera journalists.
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Real Madrid 5-0 Real Betis
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 22:41related countries:
SpainGareth Bale scores twice as Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez makes a winning start at home with a 5-0 victory over Real Betis.
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Paid to poo: Combating open defecation in India
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 23:05related countries:
IndiaIndian scheme aims to encourage better toilet habits
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Three killed in Portugal shooting
Saturday 29th of August 2015, 23:29related countries:
PortugalThree people, including two policemen, are shot dead in Portugal after a domestic row said to involve a barking dog, media and officials say.
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