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A Syrian love story

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 1:09
related countries: Syria

How revolution, war and exile changed a marriage
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VIDEO: Pope visits Cuba for first time

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 3:53
related countries: Cuba, United States

Pope Francis has urged the United States and Cuba to continue improving relations on his first visit to the Caribbean island.
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US driver shot from police helicopter

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 4:25
related countries: United States
related places: California

A driver involved in a high-speed chase in California was struck by gunfire from a police helicopter, officials have confirmed.
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Pope calls for Cuba Church 'freedom'

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 4:38
related countries: Cuba

Pope Francis arrives for his first visit to Cuba and calls for the Church there to have greater freedom.
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VIDEO: Tsipras fighting for political life

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 5:05
related countries: Greece

Greece is holding its fifth general election in six years, after the Syriza government lost its majority and called snap elections.
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Austria sees fresh migrant influx

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 6:56
related countries: Austria, Croatia, Hungary

Austria sees the arrival of at least 10,000 migrants, as Hungary transports them to the border amid a row with Croatia.
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Sunday's gossip column

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 7:13
related countries: France

Paris St-Germain want Mourinho, Guardiola on Manchester United's radar, Balotelli to eventually cost Liverpool £30m, plus more.
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VIDEO: Virgin Atlantic plane strikes barrier

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 7:38
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: New York, London

A Virgin Atlantic Airways plane bound for London has been delayed after it struck a barrier in New York.
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VIDEO: 'World Cup game goes down in history'

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 9:36
related countries: South Africa, Japan

Rugby World Cup 2015: Reaction to Japan's surprise win in its Rugby World Cup match against two-time world champions South Africa.
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New US-backed rebels 'enter Syria'

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 10:18
related countries: Turkey, Syria, United Kingdom, United States

A group of 75 US-backed rebels has crossed into northern Syria from Turkey to fight jihadists there, the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says.
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Migrants die as boat sinks off Turkey

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 11:35
related countries: Greece, Turkey

Thirteen migrants trying to reach Greece drown off coast of Turkey as dinghy collides with ferry, Turkish media say
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VIDEO: Croatia migrant scramble for Hungary train

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 11:44
related countries: Hungary, Croatia
related places: Tovarnik

Migrants in Tovarnik, Croatia, scramble to get on a train heading to Hungary.
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VIDEO: 'They simply walk across the border'

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 12:26
related countries: Austria, Hong Kong

Europe migrant crisis: On the ground there is some cooperation between European countries, as Anna Holligan reports from the Hungarian-Austrian border.
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Samoa 25-16 United States

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 12:57
related countries: United States
related places: Brighton

Samoa withstand a spirited showing from USA to win their opening Pool B match in Brighton.
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Nepal adopts secular constitution

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 13:52
related countries: Nepal

Nepal President Ram Baran Yadav signs a new constitution, nearly a decade after the country ended a long-running civil war.
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Murray sends GB into Davis Cup final

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 14:00
related countries: Australia, United Kingdom

Andy Murray sends Britain through to a first Davis Cup final since 1978 with victory over Australia's Bernard Tomic.
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Vettel wins as Hamilton retires

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 14:21
related countries: Bermuda, Singapore
related places: Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton retires as Sebastian Vettel wins an eventful Singapore Grand Prix, which saw a man invade the track.
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South African boy triumphs at ballet awards

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 14:45
related countries: South Africa

Young South African dancer Leroy Mokgatle was the winner of the gold medal at the prestigious International Ballet Competition.
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Carson: President should not be Muslim

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 15:12
related countries: United States
related places: Press

US Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson tells NBC's Meet The Press he does not believe a Muslim should be president of the United States.
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Burkina junta rules out standing down

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 16:03
related countries: Burkina Faso

The leader of Thursday's coup in Burkina Faso insists on staying on until elections, despite calls from foreign mediators on him to stand down.
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VIDEO: Spectator strolls on Singapore circuit

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 16:04
related countries: Singapore

A spectator goes for a stroll along the track in the middle of the Singapore Grand Prix.
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USA beat Europe to win Solheim Cup

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 16:16
related countries: Germany

USA produce a stunning display in the singles to beat Europe 14½-13½ on a controversial day and win back the Solheim Cup.
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Wales 54-9 Uruguay

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 16:37
related countries: Uruguay

Wales begin their World Cup with a 54-9 win over Uruguay, but hat-trick scorer Cory Allen is one of several players with injuries.
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VIDEO: Carson: 'I would not advocate a Muslim'

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 16:39
related countries: United States

US Republican presidential hopeful Ben Carson says he does not believe a Muslim should become president.
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Polls close in tight Greek election

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 16:50
related countries: Greece

Greece holds its fifth election in six years, with a tight finish predicted between the left-wing Syriza party and conservative New Democracy.
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Indian cricket chief Dalmiya dies

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 16:53
related countries: India

Jagmohan Dalmiya, president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, dies aged 75 following a heart attack.
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Syriza takes early lead in Greek poll

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 17:25
related countries: Greece

Greece's left-wing Syriza party takes an early lead over the conservative New Democracy, with counting under way in the nation's fifth election in six years.
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VIDEO: Cheers as Pope rides through Havana

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 17:37
related countries: Cuba
related places: Havana

Pope Francis is greeted by massive crowds as he arrives in Havana's Revolution Square to celebrate mass on his first visit to Cuba.
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Hamilton promises to fight back

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 18:14
related countries: Bermuda, Singapore

Lewis Hamilton vows to bounce back after an off-form Singapore GP, but team-mate Rosberg admits Mercedes don't understand the problems.
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New Zealand 26-16 Argentina

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 18:53
related countries: Argentina, New Zealand

Defending champions New Zealand come from behind to beat Argentina and make a winning start to their World Cup campaign.
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Yemen rebels free foreign hostages

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 19:08
related countries: Yemen

Yemen's Houthi rebels release six foreign hostages including three Americans, two Saudis and a Briton, Yemeni officials say.
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France's Eiffel Tower shut amid alert

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 19:34
related countries: France

France's famous Eiffel Tower is closed for several hours amid a security alert, after a man carrying a rucksack was seen scaling the structure.
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Pope Francis meets Fidel Castro

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 22:53
related countries: Cuba

Pope Francis meets former Cuban President Fidel Castro, with the two men discussing world affairs and religion and exchanging books.
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UK guarantees China nuclear deal

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 23:02
related countries: United Kingdom, China

China to invest in Hinkley Point nuclear plant as Chancellor George Osborne announces UK guarantee for £2bn deal.
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VIDEO: The men behind the mobs in Pakistan

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 23:02
related countries: Pakistan

BBC Urdu reporter Saba Eitizaz investigates the men running the mobs in Pakistan who say anything is available at the right price.
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'Million' new homes target declared

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 23:03
related countries: United Kingdom

The government says it wants a million homes built in England by 2020, as the scale of the housing crisis is revealed in a BBC Inside Out investigation.
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Nuclear watchdog head visits Iran site

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 23:27
related countries: Iran
related places: Parchin

Yukiya Amano, the head of the IAEA, visits Iran's Parchin military site as he starts a visit considered key to the recent deal agreed with world powers.
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China to receive British art treasures

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 23:34
related countries: United Kingdom

Chancellor George Osborne pledges £7m to strengthen cultural ties between the UK and China.
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China seeks 'new model' for relations with US

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 23:43
related countries: United States

What to expect from President Xi's first state visit to the US
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Australia PM defends new cabinet

Sunday 20th of September 2015, 23:54
related countries: Aruba, Australia
related places: Canberra

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is already defending his new cabinet ahead of a swearing-in ceremony in Canberra.
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