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Remains of Menem Jr exhumed amid murder claims in Argentina
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 1:18related countries:
ArgentinaThe son of ex-President Menem died in a helicopter crash, but his family believes he was murdered.
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Syria conflict: Australia resumes anti-IS air raids
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 5:30related countries:
Russia, 
Australiarelated places: Is
A temporary suspension was declared after Russia warned it would treat coalition jets as potential targets.
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Exploding cream dispenser kills French fitness blogger
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 8:18related countries:
FranceThe popular Instagram figure was struck in the chest and died of a heart attack, French media say.
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Congo to withdraw peacekeepers over abuse
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 8:20related countries:
Democratic Republic of the Congo, 
Central African RepublicThe UN force in the Central African Republic has been plagued by allegations of sexual abuse.
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Donald Trump talks up solar panel plan for Mexico wall
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 8:22related countries:
United States, 
MexicoAttaching solar panels to a wall along the Mexican border will cut costs, the US president tells a rally.
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Koalas 'facing extinction' in some Australian states
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 10:20related countries:
ArubaThe conservation group WWF is warning that koalas could be wiped out in some Australian states amid deforestation and increasing attacks by livestock.
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Greek rubbish strike causes stink
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 10:24related countries:
GreeceFor days, piles of rubbish have mounted in cities across Greece in a dispute over thousands of jobs.
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Pesto excluded from liquid ban by Italian airport
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 10:30related countries:
Italyrelated places: Genoa
Genoa airport in northern Italy now allows pesto in hand luggage in exchange for a charity donation.
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South Africa court allows secret Zuma no-confidence vote
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 11:08related countries:
South Africarelated places: Zuma
But the South African parliament's speaker will decide whether the vote will be held in secret.
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Blast in Iraq destroys Great Mosque of al-Nuri
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 11:29related countries:
IraqBlast in Iraq destroys Great Mosque of al-Nuri according to Iraqi forces
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When your fidget spinner isn't enough...
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 12:10related countries:
RussiaA group of Russian motor enthusiasts found the handheld fidget spinner wasn't doing it for them, so they have tried to make a version out of cars.
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China's 'straddling bus' hits its final roadblock
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 12:57related countries:
ChinaIt seemed like a vision of the future - but China's "straddling bus" is being scrapped for good.
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Kenya cholera outbreak hits dozens at health conference
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 14:18related countries:
Kenyarelated places: Nairobi
Delegates were attending a conference organised by Kenya's Ministry of Health in Nairobi.
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Battle for Mosul: Destruction of al-Nuri mosque 'shows IS defeated'
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 14:29related countries:
Iraqrelated places: Mosul
Iraq's PM condemns IS's destruction of an ancient landmark as troops advance in Mosul's Old City.
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Sea of troubles
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 14:48related countries:
CanadaIt's been 25 years since Canada declared a moratorium on northern cod. Is it ready for its return?
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Israeli airline El Al banned from asking women to switch seats
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 15:06related countries:
IsraelFemale passengers can't be asked to switch seats at request of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men, says court.
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Canadian sniper 'kills IS militant two miles away'
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 15:44related countries:
CanadaThe bullet travelled 3,540m and took almost 10 seconds to reach its target, military sources say.
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Kenya's schoolgirls to get free sanitary pads from government
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 15:48related countries:
KenyaMany Kenyan girls end up missing school because sanitary protection is too expensive.
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Afghan car bomb hits New Kabul Bank in Helmand
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 15:50related countries:
AfghanistanAt least 34 people were killed and 58 wounded in the attack in Helmand province, officials say.
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Uganda's lesson in how to treat refugees
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 16:32related countries:
UgandaUganda took in more refugees than any other country last year - mostly fleeing the conflict in South Sudan - and has been praised for its open-door policy.
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Otto Warmbier: Funeral held for student jailed in N Korea
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 16:52related countries:
North Korea, United StatesThe death of the US student has raised tensions, with North Korea calling Donald Trump a psychopath.
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UK in Brexit pledge on citizens’ rights at EU summit
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 17:09related countries:
Belgium, 
United Kingdomrelated places: Brussels
UK Prime Minister Theresa May says she will give plans to protect the rights of EU citizens in the UK.
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The moment a US father hears his dead daughter's heartbeat
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 19:37related countries:
United StatesBill Conner weeps as he hears the heart of his daughter beat inside the man whose life she saved.
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May unveils offer on EU citizens
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 20:38related countries:
United KingdomEU citizens resident in UK for five years could get equal rights to UK nationals for good, PM suggests.
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Indian teen celebrates as Nasa sends satellite to space
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 20:59related countries:
IndiaThe tiny satellite was designed by Rifath Sharrook, 18, and manufactured using a 3-D printer.
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'They slaughtered us'
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 21:01related countries:
SyriaThe BBC's Gabriel Gatehouse is one of the first reporters to reach the de-facto IS capital Raqqa.
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Syria crisis: Inside Islamic State's 'capital' Raqqa
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 21:01related countries:
SyriaThe BBC's Gabriel Gatehouse reports from the front line of the fight against IS in Syria.
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US man 'gave top-secret information' to Chinese agent
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 21:37related countries:
China, United StatesFormer US diplomatic officer Kevin Mallory could face life in prison under the Espionage Act.
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Chagos legal status sent to international court by UN
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 21:50related countries:
Mauritius, United KingdomThe UK says a dispute over the islands with Mauritius is "clearly a matter" for the two countries.
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Michigan airport suspect tried to buy a gun, says FBI
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 22:06related countries:
Canada, United StatesAuthorities say the investigation is ongoing in both Canada and the United States.
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Brexit: EU citizens offered 'UK settled status' by PM May
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 22:13related countries:
United KingdomThey will be treated as UK citizens for healthcare, education benefits and pensions, says the UK PM.
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Burying the truth
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 22:37related countries:
North Korea, United StatesThe secret of how a healthy young American ended up in a coma in a North Korean jail may have gone with him to the grave.
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Could XPrize tablets replace teachers in Tanzania?
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 23:26related countries:
TanzaniaTeams around the world are competing to develop tablet software to replace a teacher in developing countries.
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Anna's story
Thursday 22nd of June 2017, 23:43related countries:
United Kingdom, Chinarelated places: London
How the suicide of a young Chinese woman working in prostitution inspired a film on hidden lives of London.
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