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Roll ball: Kenya are world champs - but what is this sport?
Wednesday 5th of February 2020, 0:03related countries:
KenyaWinnie Mutembei, World Cup winner with Kenya, says the young and growing sport is "the real deal".
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Coronavirus: Window of opportunity to act, World Health Organization says
Wednesday 5th of February 2020, 0:17related countries:
ChinaExperts say China's recent measures have created a chance to stop the virus becoming a global crisis.
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How Nicaragua's deaf children invented a new sign language
Wednesday 5th of February 2020, 0:37related countries:
NicaraguaHow deaf children in Nicaragua invented their own sign language, allowing experts a unique insight into how communication develops.
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All in good time: Why Brazil wants its teens not to have sex
Wednesday 5th of February 2020, 0:44related countries:
BrazilTo combat its high teenage pregnancy rate, Brazil's government is advocating abstinence.
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State of the Union 2020: Trump has addressed Congress
Wednesday 5th of February 2020, 1:23related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Congress
The Democrats respond after US President addresses a joint session of Congress.
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State of the Union: Trump heralds 'the great American comeback'
Wednesday 5th of February 2020, 3:30related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Union
Republicans chanted "four more years" for a president who hopes a strong economy will win him re-election.
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'I can win Tokyo gold' - Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce targets 2020 Olympics success
Wednesday 5th of February 2020, 7:01related countries:
Japanrelated places: Tokyo
Four-time 100m world champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce says she can keep the younger generation at bay to win Olympic gold in Tokyo.
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Coronavirus: Australian evacuated from China to Christmas Island for quarantine
Wednesday 5th of February 2020, 7:07related countries:
Aruba, 
Christmas Island, Chinarelated places: Wuhan
An Australian documents on TikTok his journey from Wuhan to quarantine on Christmas Island.
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State of the Union: Trump hails 'American comeback'
Wednesday 5th of February 2020, 9:02related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Congress
The president snubbed a handshake from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and she ripped up his speech.
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Indonesia woman spared jail for taking dog into a mosque
Wednesday 5th of February 2020, 11:11related countries:
IndonesiaA video of the mentally ill woman entering a mosque in Indonesia with a dog went viral last year.
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Spain sexual assault: US issues security alert over rise in reported cases
Wednesday 5th of February 2020, 11:27related countries:
United StatesStudents and tourists are advised to "drink responsibly" and avoid travelling alone as assaults rise.
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Turkey avalanche kills at least eight rescuers on mountainside
Wednesday 5th of February 2020, 11:50related countries:
IranRescuers at the site of a previous avalanche are buried with dozens of others near the Iran border.
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Tokyo 2020: Olympic organisers 'seriously concerned' by coronavirus spread
Wednesday 5th of February 2020, 12:34related countries:
JapanOlympic organisers are "seriously concerned" about the spread of coronavirus and the impact it could have on the Tokyo Games.
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Coronavirus: Chinese Grand Prix in doubt as Shanghai suspends sports events
Wednesday 5th of February 2020, 14:49related countries:
Chinarelated places: Shanghai
Sports authorities in Shanghai suspend all sporting events in the city as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
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Mass drug rape charges to be dropped against US surgeon and girlfriend
Wednesday 5th of February 2020, 14:49related countries:
United StatesThe current district attorney has accused his predecessor of using the case to help get re-elected.
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Sarah Abitbol: French ice skating head refuses to resign
Wednesday 5th of February 2020, 14:51related countries:
FranceMinisters call for Didier Gailhaguet to resign after allegations that a coach raped an ice skater.
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Watch US President Trump's impeachment trial
Wednesday 5th of February 2020, 15:55related countries:
United StatesLive coverage as Republican Mitt Romney defies his party to vote to convict Trump on abuse of power.
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World's biggest iceberg makes a run for it
Wednesday 5th of February 2020, 16:33related countries:
United KingdomAbout a quarter of the size of Wales, the A68 iceberg is about to enter the open ocean.
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The characters at the heart of Lesotho's murder drama
Wednesday 5th of February 2020, 16:53related countries:
LesothoThe killing of the prime minister's estranged wife has turned into a case worthy of a crime novel.
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Doctor steps in to deliver mid-flight baby
Wednesday 5th of February 2020, 18:38related countries:
UkraineThe Ukrainian doctor was flying on vacation when the woman went into labour.
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Germany AfD: Outrage as far right helps oust Thuringia PM Ramelow
Wednesday 5th of February 2020, 18:54related countries:
GermanyThe AfD helps a liberal politician come to power, in what is seen as a big taboo in German politics.
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Romney to vote to remove Trump, defying party
Wednesday 5th of February 2020, 19:58related countries:
United StatesThe Utah senator is expected to be the only Republican to vote against acquittal.
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Trump cleared in impeachment trial
Wednesday 5th of February 2020, 21:38related countries:
United StatesThe vote means the US president will not be removed from office after being accused of two offences.
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Irish election: Will Sinn Féin redefine Irish politics?
Wednesday 5th of February 2020, 22:35related countries:
IrelandThe political party on the rise seeks to destroy long-time duopoly Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong to quarantine visitors from mainland China
Wednesday 5th of February 2020, 22:38related countries:
ChinaAll arrivals, including foreigners, face 14 days of quarantine in the bid to halt a viral outbreak.
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Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas dies at 103
Wednesday 5th of February 2020, 23:39related countries:
Isle of ManThe Spartacus actor, one of the great stars of Hollywood's Golden Age, has died aged 103
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Obituary: Kirk Douglas
Wednesday 5th of February 2020, 23:45related countries:
Isle of ManKirk Douglas clawed his way up from poverty to become one of Hollywood's leading stars.
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