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Trump-Kim summit: The sorry fate of North Korea's diplomat defectors

Friday 22nd of February 2019, 0:24
related countries: North Korea

As North Korea inches out of diplomatic isolation, what will happen to the diplomats who go renegade?
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Singapore HIV data leak shakes a vulnerable community

Friday 22nd of February 2019, 0:26
related countries: Singapore

When the HIV status of 14,000 in Singapore was leaked, an entire community was left insecure and exposed.
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Australia seeks clarification on China coal import 'block'

Friday 22nd of February 2019, 3:16
related countries: Australia, China
related places: Canberra

Canberra is seeking "urgent" clarification about reports that a key Chinese port has blocked imports.
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5G networks: Trump says US shouldn't block technology

Friday 22nd of February 2019, 3:29
related countries: United States, China
related places: Trump, Huawei

The comments come as the US has pressured its allies to exclude China's Huawei from their 5G networks.
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World's biggest bee found alive

Friday 22nd of February 2019, 9:41
related countries: Indonesia

A giant bee, thought lost to science decades ago, has been re-discovered on an Indonesian island.
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Japan's Yoshitaka Sakurada apologises for being three minutes late

Friday 22nd of February 2019, 11:15
related countries: Japan

Japan's Yoshitaka Sakurada, who was late for a parliamentary meeting, makes his latest apology.
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Syria war: US to leave 200 troops for peacekeeping after withdrawal

Friday 22nd of February 2019, 11:46
related countries: United States

The announcement follows fierce criticism of President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw US troops.
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Russian cemetery gang leaves widow with body out in cold

Friday 22nd of February 2019, 12:13
related countries: Russia
related places: Samara

Told to pay a huge funeral fee, a widow in Samara protested with a coffin outside parliament.
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Nigerian elections: Voters taken through Boko Haram danger zone

Friday 22nd of February 2019, 12:25
related countries: Nigeria

Witnesses tell the BBC they were taken home from refugee camps despite the threat from Boko Haram.
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Venezuela crisis: Maduro closes border with Brazil

Friday 22nd of February 2019, 13:39
related countries: Brazil

President Maduro acts as opposition supporters defy attempts to stop them bringing in foreign aid.
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Brexit: Irish government hopes no-deal plan 'sits on shelf'

Friday 22nd of February 2019, 14:23
related countries: Ireland

The Irish government hopes its legislation for managing a no-deal Brexit will "sit on the shelf".
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India Catholic Church defends Cardinal Gracias over 'failed abuse victims'

Friday 22nd of February 2019, 14:38
related countries: India

The Indian Catholic Church has defended itself over how it handled allegations of sexual abuse.
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Pulwama attack: India government must protect Kashmiris - top court

Friday 22nd of February 2019, 15:44
related countries: India

Kashmiris have been attacked after a bombing killed Indian forces in Indian-administered Kashmir.
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'I think it could get worse' - US spy suspect

Friday 22nd of February 2019, 16:56
related countries: Russia, United States

Paul Whelan, a former US marine accused of spying in Russia, has spoken to the BBC for the first time since his arrest.
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US man writes his own obituary to warn others against smoking

Friday 22nd of February 2019, 17:58
related countries: United States

A US man who died of lung cancer after decades of smoking penned his own obit as a cautionary tale.
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R Kelly 'charged with sexual offences'

Friday 22nd of February 2019, 18:50
related countries: United States

Singer R Kelly has been charged with sexual offences in Illinois, US media report
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Canada pipeline 'benefits outweigh costs'

Friday 22nd of February 2019, 19:56
related countries: Canada

Canada's energy regulator says the project's economic benefits justify the environmental impacts.
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Jussie Smollett suspended from Empire TV show

Friday 22nd of February 2019, 22:02
related countries: United States
related places: Empire

Producers for the hit show took the decision after Jussie Smollet was accused of faking an assault.
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Hoda Muthana: Father of IS bride sues US to allow her return

Friday 22nd of February 2019, 22:06
related countries: United States

US-born Hoda Muthana is a citizen and should be allowed to return with her son, the lawsuit claims.
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Venezuela crisis: Border clashes as aid row intensifies

Friday 22nd of February 2019, 23:49
related countries: Brazil

Two people are killed and others are injured as civilians confront troops at the border with Brazil.
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