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Julian Assange: Wikileaks co-founder arrested in London
Friday 12th of April 2019, 0:13related countries:
Ecuador, 
United Kingdomrelated places: London
He faces extradition to the US for his alleged role in one of the largest leaks of government secrets.
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From street coffee vendor to politician in Indonesia
Friday 12th of April 2019, 0:27related countries:
IndonesiaEha Soleha is one of the many women running for election in Indonesia.
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Julian Assange: Man 'close' to Wikileaks co-founder arrested in Ecuador
Friday 12th of April 2019, 4:36related countries:
EcuadorA man with alleged links to the Wikileaks co-founder is arrested while trying to leave the country.
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SpaceX nails triple booster landing after satellite delivery
Friday 12th of April 2019, 4:37related countries:
Saudi ArabiaElon Musk's Falcon Heavy launched a satellite into orbit for a Saudi Arabian company.
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IS children: ‘These children's lives are at risk'
Friday 12th of April 2019, 6:01related countries:
SyriaThe BBC's Quentin Sommerville on conditions inside al-Hol camp in Syria.
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Singapore airport: Tallest indoor waterfall opens
Friday 12th of April 2019, 8:26related countries:
SingaporeThousands are flocking to Singapore's Changi Airport to see the world's tallest indoor waterfall.
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Jan Kuciak: Ex-soldier 'admits double murder' in Slovakia
Friday 12th of April 2019, 8:43related countries:
SlovakiaFour suspects are held over the murder of Jan Kuciak and his fiancée, which sparked mass protests.
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London's unlikely link with Sudanese demonstrations
Friday 12th of April 2019, 9:22related countries:
Sudan, United Kingdomrelated places: London
How a pub in London became a hotspot for Sudanese activists - even becoming part of a special chant.
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French rugby rules out foreign coach
Friday 12th of April 2019, 9:45related countries:
FranceThe next head coach of France will not be Warren Gatland - or any other overseas coach - following a vote taken by amateur rugby clubs.
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Ai Weiwei unveils Lego portraits of missing Mexico students
Friday 12th of April 2019, 10:22related countries:
China, 
MexicoThe Chinese artist’s provocative show features portraits of Mexican students who disappeared in 2014.
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Cuban doctors kidnap: Gunmen seize medics in north-east Kenya
Friday 12th of April 2019, 11:07related countries:
Kenya, 
Somalia, 
CubaThe two are thought to have been taken to Somalia after the attack in which one policeman was killed.
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French couple forced to halt online contest to sell villa
Friday 12th of April 2019, 11:42related countries:
FranceFrench regulators told the couple to suspend an online quiz offering a chance to win a guest house.
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Jet Airways halts all international flights
Friday 12th of April 2019, 14:28related countries:
IndiaThe Indian PM's office is said to be calling an urgent meeting amid fears about airline's future.
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Georgetown students approve slavery reparations fund
Friday 12th of April 2019, 14:33related countries:
GuyanaStudents voted to add a fee to tuition that would benefit descendants of slaves sold by the school.
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Julian Assange: Why Ecuador ended his stay in London embassy
Friday 12th of April 2019, 15:04related countries:
Ecuador, United Kingdomrelated places: London
From skateboarding to spying suspicions - why Ecuador said it was time to end Julian Assange's asylum.
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Swedish police charged over fatal shooting of man with Down's syndrome
Friday 12th of April 2019, 15:31related countries:
Swedenrelated places: Stockholm
Eric Torell, a 20-year-old with Down's syndrome, was shot while carrying the toy gun in Stockholm.
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Dutch fertility doctor used own sperm to father 49 children, DNA tests show
Friday 12th of April 2019, 15:56related countries:
NetherlandsDNA tests confirm doctor Jan Karbaat used his own sperm to impregnate women at his clinic.
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Julian Assange: Sweden considers reviving rape inquiry
Friday 12th of April 2019, 16:21related countries:
EcuadorThe alleged victim's lawyer says she will do everything she can to get the investigation renewed.
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Why has Trump barred trans troops?
Friday 12th of April 2019, 16:26related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Trump
LGBT correspondent Ben Hunte explains what new rules mean for trans people serving in the US military.
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US lottery winner sues son for mismanaging fortune
Friday 12th of April 2019, 16:40related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Florida
Florida resident Gloria Mackenzie says her money was put into bad investments, costing her millions.
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Ebola outbreak 'not global emergency yet'
Friday 12th of April 2019, 17:42related countries:
Democratic Republic of the CongoWorld Health Organization says Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo will become an emergency without more support.
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ICC rejects request to investigate war crimes in Afghanistan
Friday 12th of April 2019, 19:13related countries:
AfghanistanPresident Trump says the International Criminal Court decision is a "major international victory".
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Sudan coup leader steps down
Friday 12th of April 2019, 19:55related countries:
Sudanrelated places: Bashir
Sudan military chief steps down a day after staging coup to topple long-time leader Omar al-Bashir
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Venezuela crisis: Lack of cash leads to bartering
Friday 12th of April 2019, 23:15related countries:
VenezuelaAs soaring inflation in Venezuela creates a shortage of cash, people are turning to bartering.
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All-singing, all-dancing Chinese Trump opera
Friday 12th of April 2019, 23:20related countries:
United States, China, 
Hong KongA new Cantonese opera inspired by the US president has opened in Hong Kong.
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