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Smartwatches: Switzerland's friend or foe?
Wednesday 16th of January 2019, 0:14related countries:
SwitzerlandThe Swiss watch industry faced a near-death experience from quartz products. Is the smartwatch a similar threat?
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The ultrasound scan you can do yourself
Wednesday 16th of January 2019, 0:17related countries:
United StatesA US company has produced an ultrasound scanner that plugs into an iPhone and costs $2,000 (£1,555).
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Pawel Adamowicz: Murder on stage stuns a divided Poland
Wednesday 16th of January 2019, 1:26related countries:
PolandPoles are taking a hard look at their divisive politics after the public murder of a popular mayor.
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Turkey: Could the US damage its economy?
Wednesday 16th of January 2019, 1:28related countries:
United StatesIs Turkey at the mercy of the US economically as President Trump claims?
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Kirsten Gillibrand: US senator announces White House bid
Wednesday 16th of January 2019, 2:19related countries:
United Statesrelated places: White House
New York Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump.
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Flight attendant smuggled drugs in 'highly organised' ring, police say
Wednesday 16th of January 2019, 5:31related countries:
AustraliaThe flight attendant smuggled drugs into Australia for a "highly organised" group, police say.
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Brexit: EU 'wants to know what UK wants'
Wednesday 16th of January 2019, 5:40related countries:
United KingdomEuropean leaders say Britain needs to clarify what sort of Brexit it can agree to, after MPs overwhelmingly reject PM Theresa May's withdrawal deal.
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Nairobi DusitD2 hotel attacked by suspected militants
Wednesday 16th of January 2019, 6:15related countries:
Kenyarelated places: Nairobi
Suspected militants target a hotel complex in Nairobi with security forces still combing the scene.
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Australian Open: Roger Federer battles through against Dan Evans
Wednesday 16th of January 2019, 7:09related countries:
Aruba, United KingdomBritish number four Dan Evans succumbs in three sets after pushing Roger Federer hard in an entertaining Australian Open second-round match.
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Why a 1,200-year-old calligraphy piece angered China
Wednesday 16th of January 2019, 8:46related countries:
Taiwan, 
Japan, 
ChinaNews the prized Tang dynasty work is being sent from Taiwan to Japan triggered outrage across China.
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Google Maps deterring outback tourists, say small firms
Wednesday 16th of January 2019, 8:56related countries:
ArubaAustralian authorities complain that Google Maps wrongly makes remote destinations seem inaccessible.
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Kathryn Mayorga lawyer to meet Jasmine Lennard
Wednesday 16th of January 2019, 10:38related countries:
United Kingdomrelated places: London
The lawyer of Kathryn Mayorga, who has accused Cristiano Ronaldo of rape, will travel to London to meet a woman who claims to be the footballer's ex-girlfriend.
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Brexit vote: Donald Tusk hints UK should stay in EU
Wednesday 16th of January 2019, 13:02related countries:
United KingdomThe European Council president sends a cryptic tweet after Theresa May's Brexit deal is rejected.
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Spain Totalán search: Hair found in search for boy in well
Wednesday 16th of January 2019, 13:48related countries:
SpainAs rescuers try to reach a missing two-year-old in Spain, DNA tests confirm he fell down a borehole.
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Russian post offices raise funds with beer
Wednesday 16th of January 2019, 15:36related countries:
RussiaRussian post tempts customers with beer at the counter.
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DR Congo: Nearly 900 killed in ethnic clashes last month, UN says
Wednesday 16th of January 2019, 16:49related countries:
Democratic Republic of the CongoEthnic violence took place in four western villages over three days last month, the UN says.
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Massive spinning ice disc forms in US river
Wednesday 16th of January 2019, 17:04related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Maine, Westbrook
The natural phenomenon, which is in the Maine city of Westbrook, resembles the moon.
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Kenya attack: We'll catch Dusit plotters, says President Kenyatta
Wednesday 16th of January 2019, 17:41related countries:
Kenyarelated places: Nairobi
President Uhuru Kenyatta vows to catch those behind the attack on Nairobi's Dusit hotel complex.
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Iran says US illegally detained reporter Marzieh Hashemi
Wednesday 16th of January 2019, 18:15related countries:
Iran, United StatesA US-born journalist working for Iranian media was allegedly subjected to "violent and abusive" treatment.
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The 'perfect 10' gymnastics routine
Wednesday 16th of January 2019, 19:14related countries:
United StatesUS college gymnast Katelyn Ohashi's floor routine became a viral hit and has had more than 60 million views in four days.
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Kenya attack: 21 confirmed dead in DusitD2 hotel siege
Wednesday 16th of January 2019, 21:34related countries:
Kenyarelated places: Nairobi
Gunmen killed 21 people during a harrowing 19-hour siege in Nairobi, President Kenyatta says.
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In pictures: Cairo turns orange as sandstorm sweeps Egypt
Wednesday 16th of January 2019, 22:04related countries:
Egyptrelated places: Cairo
Strong winds bring thick dust to the Egyptian capital, forcing people to find cover.
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Syria war: 'IS suicide bomber' kills US troops in Manbij
Wednesday 16th of January 2019, 22:05related countries:
United StatesCivilians also die in an apparent suicide bombing in the Kurdish-held northern town of Manbij.
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US 'probes Huawei for trade secret theft'
Wednesday 16th of January 2019, 22:39related countries:
China, United Statesrelated places: Huawei
The investigation, reported by US media, adds to pressure facing the Chinese technology giant.
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Vice-President Pence says IS defeated despite Syria attack
Wednesday 16th of January 2019, 23:12related countries:
Syria, United Statesrelated places: Manbij
US Vice-President Mike Pence made the claim on the same day as an apparent suicide bombing in Manbij.
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US government shutdown: Six ways it could end
Wednesday 16th of January 2019, 23:19related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Trump
As both sides refuse to back down, here are the ways we might still see an end to the shutdown.
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Football Leaks: 'Suspected hacker' detained in Hungary
Wednesday 16th of January 2019, 23:32related countries:
Hungary, 
PortugalA Portuguese man detained in Hungary is suspected of hacking documents from clubs, media reports say.
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