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How Nigeria inspired Black Lives Matter

Saturday 15th of December 2018, 0:05
related countries: Nigeria

Opal Tometi, who co-founded the movement, says visiting Nigeria as a child changed her life.
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Nigerian military lifts Unicef ban after 'spy' row

Saturday 15th of December 2018, 0:08
related countries: Nigeria

The army earlier accused the UN children's agency of spying for Islamists in north-eastern Nigeria.
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How Putin's Russia turned humour into a weapon

Saturday 15th of December 2018, 0:13
related countries: Russia

Russia's government wants people to have a laugh - as long as it's at its opponents' expense, and not Mr Putin's.
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North Korea's high-tech pursuits: Propaganda or progress?

Saturday 15th of December 2018, 0:21
related countries: North Korea

North Korea is trying to develop civilian technologies but can it become an innovation powerhouse?
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DR Congo elections: Why do voters mistrust electronic voting?

Saturday 15th of December 2018, 0:45
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo

DR Congo is using e-voting for the first time, but is it a secure system?
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Yemen war: Can ceasefire deal finally bring peace?

Saturday 15th of December 2018, 1:38
related countries: Yemen

Yemen's truce deal is fraught with risk, but it brings the country a step to closer to elusive peace.
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Katowice UN climate talks extended due to sticking points

Saturday 15th of December 2018, 8:31
related countries: Poland

Rows continue over paying poorer countries for damages caused by rising temperatures.
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Obamacare: Texas court rules key health law is unconstitutional

Saturday 15th of December 2018, 10:01
related countries: United States

The challenge from a coalition of 20 US states is now likely to go to the US Supreme Court.
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Australia recognises West Jerusalem as Israeli capital

Saturday 15th of December 2018, 10:18
related countries: Israel, Australia
related places: Tel Aviv

PM Scott Morrison says Australia will not immediately move its embassy from Tel Aviv.
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US returns looted Balangiga church bells to Philippines

Saturday 15th of December 2018, 12:21
related countries: Philippines, United States
related places: Balangiga

The three Balangiga church bells return to the Philippines after 117 years in US possession.
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Egypt tomb: Saqqara 'one of a kind' discovery revealed

Saturday 15th of December 2018, 17:05
related countries: Egypt

Archaeologists in Egypt unveil the tomb of a high priest, untouched for 4,400 years.
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US returns looted bells to Philippines after 117 years

Saturday 15th of December 2018, 18:19
related countries: Philippines, United States
related places: Balangiga

The Balangiga church bells have been returned to the Philippines, 117 years after the US seized them.
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France 'yellow vest' protesters defy government to gather

Saturday 15th of December 2018, 18:36
related countries: France

Dozens are arrested across France, as fewer protesters than in recent weeks defy the government.
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Ryan Zinke: US interior secretary to leave administration

Saturday 15th of December 2018, 19:23
related countries: United States

Former Navy Seal Ryan Zinke has been embroiled in a series of alleged ethics violations.
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Katowice: UN climate talks vote on Paris implementation details

Saturday 15th of December 2018, 20:52
related countries: France
related places: Paris

Delegates at climate talks are voting on details to implement the next steps for the Paris agreement.
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Ukraine Orthodox priests establish independent Church

Saturday 15th of December 2018, 21:59
related countries: Ukraine, Russia

The move has angered the Russian Orthodox Church, which fears its property in Ukraine could be seized.
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