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VIDEO: Sticky disc makes any watch a smartwatch
Friday 4th of December 2015, 0:01related countries:
United StatesA gadget that promises to turn almost any regular watch into a smartwatch is being developed in the US.
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VIDEO: The young Chinese at home in Africa
Friday 4th of December 2015, 0:04related countries:
Zambia, 
ChinaLu Cheng's family moved to Zambia from China seven years ago.
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The 'North Korea ghost boats' washing up on Japan
Friday 4th of December 2015, 0:17related countries:
North Korea, 
JapanWhy are boats full of bodies washing up in Japan?
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Why is India's Chennai flooded?
Friday 4th of December 2015, 0:33related countries:
Indiarelated places: Chennai
How human folly has contributed to the Chennai deluge
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Edited Modi flood photo sparks mockery
Friday 4th of December 2015, 0:44related countries:
Indiarelated places: Chennai
India's state-run media faces online anger and mockery for tweeting a crudely altered image of PM Narendra Modi surveying the deadly Chennai floods.
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Saudi executions in steep rise
Friday 4th of December 2015, 0:52related countries:
Saudi ArabiaWhy is Saudi Arabia executing people at unprecedented rate?
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Marion Marechal-Le Pen and France's far-right charm offensive
Friday 4th of December 2015, 0:56related countries:
FranceYoungest Le Pen leading France far-right drive
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Explosives at California attackers' home
Friday 4th of December 2015, 1:01related countries:
United Statesrelated places: San Bernardino, California
Bomb equipment and a hoard of weapons are found at the home of the husband and wife who killed 14 at a workplace Christmas party in California, say police.
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VIDEO: Chocolate Putin goes on display
Friday 4th of December 2015, 2:25related countries:
RussiaA life-sized sculpture of Russian President Vladimir Putin is going on display at the Festival of Chocolate fair in St. Petersburg.
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Danes vote No in EU rules referendum
Friday 4th of December 2015, 5:04related countries:
Denmark, Francerelated places: No, Paris, Eu
Danes vote No in a referendum on adopting EU rules strengthening cross-border policing that would have seen closer ties with the bloc.
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Can Chinese migrants integrate in Africa?
Friday 4th of December 2015, 5:21related countries:
ChinaThe Chinese families trying to integrate in Africa
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Floodwaters recede in Chennai
Friday 4th of December 2015, 9:41related countries:
Indiarelated places: Chennai
Floodwaters start receding from parts of the southern Indian city of Chennai days after it experienced a respite from rain.
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Paris cafe reopens after attacks
Friday 4th of December 2015, 10:28related countries:
Francerelated places: Paris
A Paris cafe where five people were killed during the terror attacks last month reopens its doors - the first of the targets to do so.
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Lawyer files for return of Koh-i-Noor
Friday 4th of December 2015, 10:33related countries:
Pakistan, 
United KingdomA petition demanding the return of the Koh-i-Noor diamond, one of the British Royal Family's Crown Jewels, has been filed in a Pakistan court, reports say.
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VIDEO: Sixteen dead in Cairo restaurant blast
Friday 4th of December 2015, 11:31related countries:
Egyptrelated places: Cairo
Sixteen people have been killed in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, after firebombs were thrown into a restaurant, officials say.
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VIDEO: Three questions on UK-Syria air strikes
Friday 4th of December 2015, 13:16related countries:
Syria, United KingdomLyse Doucet explains how the news of the UK involvement in Syria has been received.
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Spain election: New faces as campaigning kicks off
Friday 4th of December 2015, 13:18related countries:
SpainSpain election campaign kicks off with fresh faces
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VIDEO: 'Ghost ships' found adrift off Japan
Friday 4th of December 2015, 13:52related countries:
JapanMysterious, crew-less "ghost ships" have been washing up on the western shores of Japan.
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Tributes paid to rock star Weiland
Friday 4th of December 2015, 14:23related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Weiland, Minnesota
Tributes are being paid to US singer Scott Weiland, former frontman of Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, following his death on tour in Minnesota.
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VIDEO: Police fear stampede at Macedonia border
Friday 4th of December 2015, 14:27related countries:
Macedonia, 
GreeceThe border between Greece and Macedonia reopened on Friday morning after it had been closed for two days.
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IS 'in Thailand to target Russians'
Friday 4th of December 2015, 14:47related countries:
Russia, 
Thailandrelated places: Moscow
Thai police say they were warned by Moscow that 10 Syrians working for Islamic State entered Thailand in October to target Russians.
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'Father Christmas obituary' published
Friday 4th of December 2015, 14:51related countries:
NorwayA Norwegian newspaper apologises to its readers after publishing an obituary for "Father Christmas".
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VIDEO: 'You go to jail for wearing tight trousers'
Friday 4th of December 2015, 15:17related countries:
Turkey, SyriaA Syrian refugee who has fled to Turkey talks to the BBC about what life in Raqqa, the Islamic State stronghold, was like.
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Nigeria's $500m typing error
Friday 4th of December 2015, 15:51related countries:
NigeriaNigeria's telecom regulator says it made a $500m (£330m) typing error when announcing a reduction in the fine imposed on Africa's largest mobile operator, MTN.
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VIDEO: US shooting police news update
Friday 4th of December 2015, 16:46related countries:
United Statesrelated places: San Bernardino, California
Police in San Bernardino, California, hold a news conference on their investigation into the mass shooting.
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Cairo restaurant attack kills 16
Friday 4th of December 2015, 16:51related countries:
Egyptrelated places: Cairo
Sixteen people have been killed in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, after firebombs were thrown into a restaurant after a dispute, officials say.
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Sunnis 'abused' by Kurdish forces
Friday 4th of December 2015, 17:33related countries:
Iraqrelated places: Sinjar
The UN says it is concerned by allegations of abductions and killings of Sunni Arabs by Kurdish forces in Sinjar, northern Iraq.
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VIDEO: Inside US shooting suspects' home
Friday 4th of December 2015, 18:17related countries:
United Statesrelated places: San Bernardino, California
The BBC's David Willis is among reporters given access to the house of two people accused of carrying out Wednesday's mass shooting in San Bernardino, California.
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Two new suspects sought in Paris attacks
Friday 4th of December 2015, 19:51related countries:
Belgium, Francerelated places: Paris
Police are seeking two new suspects accused of aiding Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam, the Belgian prosecutor's office says.
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Germany backs Syria anti-IS mission
Friday 4th of December 2015, 21:01related countries:
Syria, 
GermanyGermany's parliament votes in favour of sending military support in the fight against Islamic State militants in Syria.
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VIDEO: Macedonia border reopens for refugees
Friday 4th of December 2015, 22:51related countries:
Macedonia, GreeceThe border between Macedonia and Greece has re-opened after being closed for two days.
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Throne speech pledges 'smart' Canada
Friday 4th of December 2015, 23:38related countries:
CanadaCanada's new Liberal government sets out its agenda, promising tax cuts, job creation and better relationships with indigenous peoples.
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California shootings 'act of terrorism'
Friday 4th of December 2015, 23:38related countries:
United Statesrelated places: California
A mass shooting in San Bernardino, California, that left 14 people dead, is being investigated as an act of terrorism, the FBI says.
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