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New US $20 bill with anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman delayed

Thursday 23rd of May 2019, 0:17
related countries: United States United States
related places: Trump

The Trump administration says the new redesign, due next year, has been postponed until 2028.
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US border: Sixth death of migrant child in custody

Thursday 23rd of May 2019, 3:39
related countries: El Salvador El Salvador, United States United States

A 10-year-old girl from El Salvador died under US care in September in a previously unreported case.
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Manus Island: Refugee 'suicide attempts' in wake of Australia election

Thursday 23rd of May 2019, 5:50
related countries: Nauru Nauru, Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea, Australia Australia

Migrants sent to Papua New Guinea and Nauru are facing increasing despair, refugee advocates say.
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We're Going to Ibiza revived as protest hit in Austria scandal

Thursday 23rd of May 2019, 10:18
related countries: Austria Austria
related places: Going

The Vengaboys' 1999 Eurodance hit enjoys a new lease of life thanks to Austria's political crisis.
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Why Iraqi comedy shows are booming

Thursday 23rd of May 2019, 10:22
related countries: Iraq Iraq

Recent Iraqi shows have been gaining millions of views but face risks and obstacles in the conservative country
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Healthy dog put down to be buried with owner in Virginia, US

Thursday 23rd of May 2019, 10:35
related countries: United States United States
related places: Virginia

Employees of a US animal shelter tried to find an alternative after the dog owner died.
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John Walker Lindh: What happens when you release a 'traitor'?

Thursday 23rd of May 2019, 11:32
related countries: United States United States

The 'American Taliban' has left prison after 17 years - some are concerned about what he will do now.
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India election 2019: Has India's BJP government kept its promises?

Thursday 23rd of May 2019, 11:40
related countries: India India

How has the Modi government in India matched up to its promises?
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Venice police move Banksy street stall

Thursday 23rd of May 2019, 11:44
related countries: Italy Italy
related places: Venice

Banksy has released a video on social media of some new artwork in Venice, Italy.
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See all the results from India's general election

Thursday 23rd of May 2019, 11:59
related countries: India India

Voters will find out if the BJP or the opposition will form the next government.
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Celebrations after Prime Minister Modi wins Indian election

Thursday 23rd of May 2019, 12:37
related countries: India India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi secured another five-year term in a landslide general election.
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Panasonic scrutinises relationship with Huawei

Thursday 23rd of May 2019, 13:24
related countries: China China, United States United States
related places: Huawei

US restrictions on Chinese telecoms giant Huawei are having a ripple effect across the tech industry.
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Boeing 737 Max: FAA says no fixed timetable for grounding to be lifted

Thursday 23rd of May 2019, 13:26
related countries: United States United States

US aviation regulator says he is "not tied to a timetable" over when the Boeing jet can fly again.
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Geoffrey Rush: Actor wins biggest ever defamation payout in Australia

Thursday 23rd of May 2019, 15:02
related countries: Aruba Aruba, Australia Australia

Oscar-winner Geoffrey Rush is awarded A$2.9M over allegations printed in an Australian newspaper.
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In pictures: Brazilian inmates create fashion behind bars

Thursday 23rd of May 2019, 15:33
related countries: Brazil Brazil, Botswana Botswana

Models parade clothes designed and created by inmates of a maximum security jail in Brazil.
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India election results 2019: Narendra Modi secures landslide win

Thursday 23rd of May 2019, 15:45
related countries: India India

The Indian prime minister's party secures a new five-year term with a commanding majority.
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India election 2019: Narendra Modi thanks voters for 'historic mandate'

Thursday 23rd of May 2019, 17:11
related countries: India India

The prime minister hails his party's commanding success at the polls as "a victory for India".
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Ugandan capital Kampala bans street children donations

Thursday 23rd of May 2019, 17:45
related countries: Uganda Uganda
related places: Kampala

Kampala's mayor says a new law will curb the commercial and sexual exploitation of children.
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Killer tornado hurls US elderly couple from home

Thursday 23rd of May 2019, 17:58
related countries: United States United States
related places: Jefferson City

The bodies of Kenneth and Opal Harris are found tossed 600ft by a "devastating" twister.
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Clotilda wreck: 'Last US slave ship' found in Alabama

Thursday 23rd of May 2019, 18:04
related countries: United States United States
related places: Alabama, Clotilda

The wreck of the Clotilda, which smuggled slaves to the US, is found after a year-long search.
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Blackpink: Meet the K-pop superstars backstage at their first UK tour

Thursday 23rd of May 2019, 18:55
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

From their Spice Girls inspiration to Coachella: here's what we learned from K-pop stars Blackpink.
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How did six migrant children die on the US border?

Thursday 23rd of May 2019, 19:01
related countries: Guatemala Guatemala, United States United States

The six - all but one from Guatemala - were detained after they crossed the US southern border.
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What happens when women lawmakers are the majority?

Thursday 23rd of May 2019, 20:20
related countries: United States United States
related places: Nevada

Nevada is the first US state with more women legislators than men. It's affecting policy-making.
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John Walker Lindh: Anger as 'American Taliban' freed

Thursday 23rd of May 2019, 20:47
related countries: United States United States

President Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo attack John Walker Lindh's early release.
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Julian Assange, Wikileaks co-founder, faces 17 new charges in US

Thursday 23rd of May 2019, 22:28
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom, United States United States

The US is hoping to extradite the Wikileaks co-founder, who is currently in jail in the UK.
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Taiwan gay marriage: Three couples and a wedding to celebrate equality

Thursday 23rd of May 2019, 23:07
related countries: Taiwan Taiwan

Three couples find a special way to celebrate Taiwan becoming the first place in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage.
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Austria scandal: Mystery of the honey-trap video

Thursday 23rd of May 2019, 23:10
related countries: Austria Austria

Speculation is at fever pitch after a video results in the far right pulling out of Austria's government.
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Taiwan gay marriage: Three couples and a wedding to celebrate equality

Thursday 23rd of May 2019, 23:10
related countries: Taiwan Taiwan

Three couples celebrate Taiwan becoming the first place in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage.
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Italy's ghost town that became a home for the poor

Thursday 23rd of May 2019, 23:16
related countries: Italy Italy

Parco Saraceno was built in the 1960s as a luxury resort - but didn't have planning permission.
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