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Roll ball: Kenya are world champs - but what is this sport?

Wednesday 5th of February 2020, 0:03
related countries: Kenya Kenya

Winnie 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, 0:17
related countries: China China

Experts 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, 0:37
related countries: Nicaragua Nicaragua

How 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, 0:44
related countries: Brazil Brazil

To 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, 1:23
related countries: United States United States
related 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, 3:30
related countries: United States United States
related 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, 7:01
related countries: Japan Japan
related 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, 7:07
related countries: Aruba Aruba, Christmas Island Christmas Island, China China
related 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, 9:02
related countries: United States United States
related 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, 11:11
related countries: Indonesia Indonesia

A 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, 11:27
related countries: United States United States

Students 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, 11:50
related countries: Iran Iran

Rescuers 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, 12:34
related countries: Japan Japan

Olympic 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, 14:49
related countries: China China
related 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, 14:49
related countries: United States United States

The 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, 14:51
related countries: France France

Ministers 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, 15:55
related countries: United States United States

Live 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, 16:33
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

About 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, 16:53
related countries: Lesotho Lesotho

The 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, 18:38
related countries: Ukraine Ukraine

The 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, 18:54
related countries: Germany Germany

The 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, 19:58
related countries: United States United States

The 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, 21:38
related countries: United States United States

The 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, 22:35
related countries: Ireland Ireland

The 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, 22:38
related countries: China China

All 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, 23:39
related countries: Isle of Man Isle of Man

The 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, 23:45
related countries: Isle of Man Isle of Man

Kirk Douglas clawed his way up from poverty to become one of Hollywood's leading stars.
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