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US decries al-Jazeera jail sentences
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 0:05related 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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Lebanese hold 'You Stink' protest
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 0:14related countries:
LebanonThousands of protesters staged a rally in the Lebanese capital over the government's failure to tackle a rubbish disposal crisis.
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VIDEO: Dancing and tears in New Orleans
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 0:25related countries:
United Statesrelated places: New Orleans
Commemorations are taking place in the US city of New Orleans to mark the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
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Round world yacht race set to begin
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 0:28related countries:
United Kingdomrelated places: London
The Clipper Round The World Yacht Race, which will see 12 teams spend a year travelling the globe, is due to begin in London.
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Les Mis Broadway star dies in fall
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 0:48related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Broadway
The first African-American and youngest person ever to play the lead role in Les Miserables on Broadway, Kyle Jean-Baptiste, dies in a fall.
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US hiker found after nine-day hunt
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 2:40related countries:
United Statesrelated places: California
A 62-year-old American hiker missing for nine days in California's rugged Sierra Nevada is found alive.
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New Orleans marks Katrina anniversary
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 2:47related countries:
United Statesrelated places: New Orleans
Commemorations take place in New Orleans to mark the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which devastated the US city.
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VIDEO: Beetles ride again in Mexico
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 3:33related countries:
MexicoVolkswagen Beetles are being raced in Mexico.
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VIDEO: Children found in van 'recovering'
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 7:21related countries:
AustriaThree children are recovering in hospital in Austria after being rescued from a minivan containing 26 migrants.
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Thailand charges man 'linked to bomb'
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 7:48related countries:
Thailandrelated places: Bangkok
Police in Bangkok charge a man in connection with the bomb attack that killed 20 people in the Thai capital nearly two weeks ago.
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VIDEO: Deadly storm devastation in Dominica
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 8:04related countries:
DominicaThe prime minister of the Caribbean island of Dominica says that his country has been set back 20 years by tropical storm Erika.
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Keeping the faith
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 8:13related countries:
United KingdomKeeping the faith with N Ireland's Protestant order
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Boeckmans in induced coma after crash
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 9:57related countries:
BelgiumBelgian rider Kris Boeckmans is in an induced coma after suffering facial fractures in a crash at the Vuelta a Espana.
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VIDEO: Rescued hiker 'very grateful'
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 10:45related countries:
United Statesrelated places: California
An American hiker missing for nine days in California's rugged Sierra Nevada region has been found alive.
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Protest over Japanese military law
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 11:08related countries:
JapanThousands gather outside the Japanese parliament to protest against plans to allow the military to deploy overseas.
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Nepal parade to enshrine gay rights
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 11:27related countries:
NepalGay right activists dance in the streets of Nepal's capital to press their demands for LGBT rights to be enshrined in the new constitution.
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VIDEO: Mrs Clooney: Pardon al-Jazeera crew
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 11:42related countries:
EgyptThe lawyer for one of three al-Jazeera journalists sentenced to three years in prison in Egypt calls on President al-Sisi to pardon the men.
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Valdes move to Besiktas collapses
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 12:09related countries:
Turkeyrelated places: Besiktas
Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes's proposed transfer to Turkish side Besiktas falls through.
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Deadly fire at Saudi residential block
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 12:25related countries:
Saudi ArabiaA fire at a residential complex for oil workers in eastern Saudi Arabia kills 11 and injures at least 200, Saudi officials say.
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VIDEO: 'Unprecedented protests' in Japan
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 12:35related countries:
JapanThousands of people have protested outside of Japan's parliament against new legislation that would allow the military to deploy overseas.
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Russia's leaders in workout session
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 13:11related countries:
RussiaRussia's President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev are pictured working out and sharing breakfast at Mr Putin's summer residence.
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VIDEO: Hiker found after nine days outdoors
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 13:36related countries:
United Statesrelated places: California
An American hiker missing for nine days in California's rugged Sierra Nevada region has been found alive.
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Mahathir call to topple Malaysian PM
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 13:56related countries:
Malaysiarelated places: Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia's former PM Mahathir Mohamad urges protesters on streets of the capital Kuala Lumpur to remove the current prime minister.
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GB quartets both win 4x400m bronze
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 14:11related countries:
United Kingdom, 
Chinarelated places: Beijing
Great Britain's quartets both win 4x400m relay bronze as the team end the World Championships with seven medals.
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Strike on Yemen factory kills 31
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 14:27related countries:
Saudi Arabia, 
Yemenrelated places: Hajjah
An air strike by the Saudi-led coalition backing pro-government forces in Yemen kills 31 people in the northern province of Hajjah.
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'Massive gas discovery' off Egypt coast
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 14:33related countries:
Egypt, 
ItalyItalian energy group Eni says it has found one of the world's largest natural gas fields off Egypt's coast.
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Neurologist Oliver Sacks dies aged 82
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 14:42related countries:
United KingdomBritish neurologist and acclaimed author Oliver Sacks dies at the age of 82.
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Man City sign De Bruyne for £55m
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 16:46related countries:
Germanyrelated places: Wolfsburg
Manchester City sign midfielder Kevin de Bruyne from Wolfsburg on a six-year contract for a club-record fee of £55m.
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Kenya tops Beijing Athletics table
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 16:54related countries:
Kenya, Chinarelated places: Beijing
Kenya comes top of the overall medal table at the World Athletics Championships in Beijing for the first time, with seven gold medals.
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UK ambassador summoned over trial
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 17:18related countries:
Egypt, United KingdomBritain's ambassador to Egypt is summoned over his "unacceptable interference" following the trial of three al-Jazeera journalists.
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VIDEO: Migrants 'pick up litter or face jail'
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 17:28related countries:
GreeceResidents on the Greek island of Agathonisi say they need help to deal with the large number of refugees arriving there on a daily basis.
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England win European hockey title
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 18:19related countries:
Netherlands, United KingdomEngland women come from 2-0 down before beating the Netherlands on penalties to win the EuroHockey Championships.
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Union in 'mortal danger', says Brown
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 19:06related countries:
United KingdomFormer Prime Minister Gordon Brown says the next 12 months could determine the long-term fate of the union between England and Scotland.
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China punishes 197 over stock 'rumours'
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 19:25related countries:
Chinarelated places: Tianjin
Chinese authorities punish 197 people for spreading rumours online about the recent stock market crash and fatal explosions in Tianjin.
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Egypt election dates set for autumn
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 19:33related countries:
EgyptEgypt's election commission says a long-awaited parliamentary election will be held in two stages in October and November.
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Daly out of hospital after collapse
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 20:46related countries:
United StatesTwo-time major winner John Daly leaves hospital after collapsing during a minor tournament in the USA on Saturday.
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Migrants 'vanish' from Austria hospital
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 21:35related countries:
Austria, 
Hong KongThree Syrian children and their families disappear from an Austrian hospital where they were treated after being rescued from an overcrowded minivan.
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Monaco 0-3 Paris St-Germain
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 21:48related countries:
Monaco, 
FranceAngel Di Maria sets up a goal on his debut as Paris St-Germain beat Monaco to continue their perfect start.
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'Severe damage' to Palmyra temple
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 22:01related countries:
SyriaThe Islamic State group has destroyed part of another temple at the ancient Syrian site of Palmyra, activists and witnesses say.
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Sharapova pulls out of the US Open
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 22:04related countries:
United StatesWorld number three Maria Sharapova withdraws from the US Open on the eve of the tournament because of injury.
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Brazil WhatsApp mayor on the run
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 22:24related countries:
BrazilA mayor in Brazil is on the run after police accused her of taking funds from the school system and running the town remotely through WhatsApp.
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The ice curtain that divides US families from Russian cousins
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 23:07related countries:
Russia, United StatesThe families left on either side of a superpower border
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US player hits two holes-in-one
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 23:11related countries:
United StatesBrian Harman becomes the third PGA tour player to make two holes-in-one in a single round before Jason Day wins The Barclays.
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Kabul families struggle to smile amid rising violence
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 23:12related countries:
Afghanistanrelated places: Kabul
Kabul family life on hold amid violence
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VIDEO: One Egyptian's message of love to Israel
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 23:20related countries:
Israel, EgyptOne Egyptian's take on the traditional enemy
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AFL star Adam Goodes booed again
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 23:21related countries:
ArubaIndigenous Australian football star Adam Goodes is subjected to booing once again, just weeks after his treatment sparked a debate about racism.
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Why does South Sudan matter so much to the US?
Sunday 30th of August 2015, 23:37related countries:
United StatesWhy South Sudan matters so much to the US
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