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100 Women 2016: India tractor queen 'one notch' above men
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 0:15related countries:
IndiaTractors are traditionally associated with men but an Indian woman is the boss of the third biggest tractor firm in the world.
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Afghan policewomen face down their fears to serve
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 0:23related countries:
AfghanistanThe Afghan women risking all to join the police.
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How to have a 'good death' in Malawi
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 0:24related countries:
MalawiPalliative care nurse Lucy Finch talks about how witnessing an agonising death led her to set up Malawi's first hospice.
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Rachida Dati: 'Powerful women have betrayed the poor’
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 0:24related countries:
Francerelated places: Born
Born to North African parents, Rachida Dati has risen to become one of the most high profile, yet controversial, female politicians in France.
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Exam fail
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 0:44related countries:
ChinaA million people took China's civil service exam. One woman is on her sixth attempt.
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Potential conflicts
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 0:50related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Trump
A list of business holdings that could force Trump to choose between US interest and his bottom line
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Arctic conditions
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 1:06related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Galena, Alaska
Photographer Ed Gold's images from the remote community of Galena in Alaska, USA.
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Chapecoense air crash: Leaked tape shows plane 'ran out of fuel'
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 2:08related countries:
Colombia, 
BotswanaThe plane carrying footballers which crashed in Colombia ran out of fuel, a leaked tape reveals.
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Australia parliament: Second dramatic protest over asylum
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 2:17related countries:
AustraliaAbseiling activists criticise Australia's asylum policies in a second day of protests at parliament.
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Martin Shkreli: Australian boys recreate life-saving drug
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 5:38related countries:
ArubaAustralian students cheaply recreate a life-saving drug that was famously hiked in price last year.
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Terror in Taiz
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 6:06related countries:
YemenResidents of Yemen's third city of Taiz tell the BBC they live in fear of snipers, shells and landmines.
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China introduces 10% extra tax on 'super cars'
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 6:20related countries:
ChinaChina introduces an additional 10% tax on "super cars", including Ferrari and Rolls-Royce.
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'Over-fed' squirrels at China tourist spot
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 6:36related countries:
ChinaSquirrels at China’s top tourist spots are putting on weight and have triggered much online humour..
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'My alcoholic brother chose euthanasia'
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 6:38related countries:
NetherlandsThe brother of a man who has been legally allowed to end his life in the Netherlands because he was an alcoholic has been talking about the day he died.
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Colombia plane crash: Thousands gather for vigils
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 6:43related countries:
Colombia, 
Brazilrelated places: Medellin, Chapeco
Tens of thousands of fans gathered at the Medellin stadium in Colombia, and at Chapecoense's home ground in Chapeco, Brazil, to pay tribute to those killed in Medellin.
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Kanye West is 'released from hospital' after being admitted for exhaustion
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 7:10related countries:
United StatesThe rapper is back home with wife Kim Kardashian after leaving hospital, according to US media reports.
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Colombian Congress ratifies new Farc peace accord
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 7:24related countries:
ColombiaColombia's Congress approves a peace deal to end the 50-year conflict with the Farc rebels.
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That 'tremendous' call between Trump and Pakistan's PM Nawaz Sharif
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 7:57related countries:
PakistanPakistan says Trump piled extravagant praise on "amazing" Pakistan, but his team has a sober take.
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Magnus Carlsen wins third world chess title
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 8:55related countries:
Norway, 
RussiaNorway's Magnus Carlsen beats Russia's Sergey Karjakin to win World Chess Championship for the third time.
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Taking a stand
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 11:32related countries:
MexicoA group of Mexican women are asking men to pledge not to speak at events with no female speakers.
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The octogenarians who do the splits
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 11:40related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Sun City
In Sun City, USA, a group of woman aged 55-84 have formed a cheerleading and marching squad.
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Gambia election: Internet and international calls banned
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 11:46related countries:
The GambiaThe Gambia bans the internet and international phone calls, as President Jammeh seeks a fifth term.
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Ethiopia's Merera Gudina detained after trip to Europe
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 12:56related countries:
EthiopiaAn Ethiopia opposition leader is arrested under the state of emergency after he returns from Europe.
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Full-size Titanic replica being built in China
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 13:34related countries:
ChinaA full-sized replica of the Titanic is to become the top attraction at a Chinese theme-park.
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South Korea: Birthplace of president's father 'torched'
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 13:57related countries:
South KoreaThe birthplace of the father of South Korea's President Park Geun-hye is set alight, police say.
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Tennis match-fixing: Spain arrests six players, 28 others
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 14:41related countries:
SpainSpanish police arrest 34 people, including six players, in connection with tennis match-fixing.
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Chapecoense air crash: Colombia plane 'ran out of fuel'
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 14:53related countries:
Colombiarelated places: Medellin
Evidence is growing that a plane which crashed in Colombia ran out of fuel, officials say.
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Russian Revolution given social network treatment
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 15:12related countries:
RussiaInternet project gives daily updates from major figures in a Facebook-style format.
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Ukraine tests missiles near Crimea despite Russian ire
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 15:28related countries:
Ukraine, RussiaUkraine launches missile tests near Crimea, despite Russian threats to respond to the "provocation".
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Activist vs Church pastor: Should people be punished for burning US flag?
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 15:41related countries:
United Statesrelated places: President, Church, New York
A US activist defends burning the American flag outside Trump Tower in New York, as President-elect Donald Trump suggests there should be punishments for people doing so.
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Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn proclaimed king
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 16:15related countries:
ThailandThailand's Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn becomes the country's new king, succeeding his late father.
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Russia 'not seeking conflict' - Putin tells nation
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 16:22related countries:
RussiaRussia is not seeking conflict with anyone, President Putin tells the nation in a keynote speech.
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Setting sail
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 17:07related countries:
AntarcticaThe largest ever all-female mission to Antarctica sets sail, to promote more women to the top of science.
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Six family members killed in Austrian house near St Poelten
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 17:38related countries:
Austriarelated places: Vienna
Six bodies are found in a house west of Vienna after a suspected family shooting.
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Chapecoense air crash: Bolivia suspends LaMia airline
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 18:15related countries:
Bolivia, ColombiaBolivia suspends the operating licence of LaMia, the airline whose plane crashed in Colombia killing 71 people.
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IS conflict: 1,950 Iraq security forces killed in November
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 19:20related countries:
IraqAt least 1,950 Iraqi security forces personnel were killed across the country in November, the UN says.
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Australia's 'bloody' asylum campaign explained
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 20:18related countries:
AustraliaAustralia's harsh asylum laws are supported by both main parties and are credited with reducing the number of refugees, but they are deeply controversial.
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Syria conflict: US coalition admits killing civilians in Manbij
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 20:18related countries:
Syria, United Statesrelated places: Manbij
The US-led coalition has admitted to killing 54 civilians in air strikes on Syria in recent months.
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Haiti cholera: UN chief apologises for first time over outbreak
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 21:45related countries:
HaitiBan Ki-moon says he is "profoundly sorry" for the UN's role in a deadly cholera outbreak in Haiti.
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Donald Trump vows 'consequences' for companies leaving US
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 22:56related countries:
United Statesrelated places: President
President-elect Donald Trump warns companies of "consequences" if they leave the United States.
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Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn proclaimed king
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 23:02related countries:
ThailandCrown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn accepts Thailand's throne, 50 days after the death of his father.
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Stepping aside
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 23:06related countries:
FranceFrancois Hollande's decision not to stand again comes as a huge relief to France's Socialist Party.
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France presidency: Francois Hollande decides not to run again
Thursday 1st of December 2016, 23:30related countries:
FranceIn a surprise move Francois Hollande says he will not stand for a second term as French president.
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