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The man who might have stopped Sri Lanka's Easter bombings

Friday 31st of May 2019, 0:33
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Sri Lanka

Few realised before the attacks that Sri Lanka had a problem with Islamist militancy. One man who did was Mohammad Razak Taslim.
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Fran Rivera: Bullfighter sparks revenge porn row in Spain

Friday 31st of May 2019, 0:54
related countries:

Spain

Spanish women hit back at Fran Rivera's comments after a revenge porn victim took her own life.
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Philippines sends tonnes of rubbish back to Canada

Friday 31st of May 2019, 3:08
related countries:

Canada,

Philippines

The Philippines says the rubbish was falsely labelled as plastic recycling when it was sent in 2014.
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Kesar: The Indian mango so popular it has to be auctioned

Friday 31st of May 2019, 3:45
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India

As summer hits India, mango traders have begun putting their prized fruit up for sale.
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Claus von BÃ¼low: Socialite cleared of trying to murder his wife dies aged 92

Friday 31st of May 2019, 4:44
related countries:

Denmark

The socialite was convicted but later acquitted of giving his heiress wife an insulin overdose.
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Hungary boat crash: Captain of vessel involved in collision arrested

Friday 31st of May 2019, 4:47
related countries:

Hungary
related places: Budapest

The collision between the vessel and a tour boat in Budapest has left at least seven people dead.
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Ethan Bramble: Tattooed model mocks arrest warrant in Australia

Friday 31st of May 2019, 5:05
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Australia

Police are seeking 23-year-old Instagram model Ethan Bramble, who has tattoos to 98% of his body.
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Spelling Bee: Record eight children win Scripps National in the US

Friday 31st of May 2019, 9:10
related countries:

United States

It's the first time in the competition's history that so many have tied as champions.
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Unprecedented result in US National Spelling Bee

Friday 31st of May 2019, 11:07
related countries:

United States

Erysipelas, bougainvillea, aiguillette - just some of the challenging words in a dramatic final.
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Dutch hostage killed fleeing Abu Sayyaf captors in Philippines

Friday 31st of May 2019, 11:40
related countries:

Netherlands,

Philippines

Ewold Horn's Abu Sayyaf kidnappers shot him as he tried to flee a firefight with soldiers.
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Trump to hit Mexico with tariffs in anti-immigration measure

Friday 31st of May 2019, 13:34
related countries:

United States,

Mexico

The US president says he will impose rising tariffs until Mexico ends illegal immigration to the US.
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What is really happening with India's economy?

Friday 31st of May 2019, 14:12
related countries:

India

What is happening with India's economy? There's a raging controversy over how GDP data is collected.
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IS fight: US-led coalition says it killed 1,300 civilians in Syria and Iraq

Friday 31st of May 2019, 14:48
related countries:

Iraq,

Syria,

United States

The coalition's figure on deaths in Syria and Iraq may actually be much higher, activists say.
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North Korea execution reports - why we should be cautious

Friday 31st of May 2019, 16:36
related countries:

North Korea

Why we should be cautious about reports that North Korea has executed its key envoy Kim Hyok-chol.
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US war crimes accused Edward Gallagher wins pre-trial release

Friday 31st of May 2019, 16:45
related countries:

United States

A judge frees the combat veteran after prosecutors acknowledged tracking the defence team's emails.
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Hungary boat crash: Strong currents hamper rescue efforts

Friday 31st of May 2019, 16:57
related countries:

South Korea

South Korea vows to continue the hunt for survivors as rescuers struggle in the fast-flowing waters.
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Hippos invade pitch at rugby club

Friday 31st of May 2019, 17:44
related countries:

South Africa

A scrum of unexpected visitors made their presence felt at Letaba Rugby Club in South Africa.
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Body of DR Congo opposition leader lies in state

Friday 31st of May 2019, 17:57
related countries:

Belgium,

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Thousands gather in DR Congo to mourn Etienne Tshisekedi, whose body was stuck in Belgium for two years.
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Mexico 'won't be provoked by US' over migrant row

Friday 31st of May 2019, 20:44
related countries:

Mexico,

United States

The Mexican leader hits back after President Trump vowed tariffs until illegal migration was curbed.
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Trump administration wants UK to leave EU, says adviser John Bolton

Friday 31st of May 2019, 21:28
related countries:

United Kingdom,

United States

Brexit is a chance for the UK to become "strong and independent", the US national security advisor says.
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Trump backs Johnson for UK prime minister

Friday 31st of May 2019, 22:07
related countries:

United Kingdom,

United States
related places: Johnson

The US president praises Conservative frontrunner Boris Johnson ahead of his UK state visit.
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Hungary boat crash: Tributes to the victims

Friday 31st of May 2019, 22:35
related countries:

Hungary,

North Korea
related places: Budapest

People gathered outside the South Korean embassy in Budapest to pay tribute to the victims of the Danube river boat accident.
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