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Turkey avalanche rescue operation put on hold by government

Thursday 6th of February 2020, 0:00
related countries: Iran

Thirty-three people are killed and dozens trapped after another avalanche hit the same mountainside.
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Republic of Ireland vote 2020: Runners and riders

Thursday 6th of February 2020, 0:08
related countries: Ireland

BBC Ireland Correspondent Chris Page assesses the prospects for Saturday's election.
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My Money: A wedding, a pay rise and some healthy eating

Thursday 6th of February 2020, 0:15
related countries: Nigeria

As part of a new BBC blog series, Somi from Nigeria shares what she spent her money on this week.
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Coronavirus: The economic cost is rising in China and beyond

Thursday 6th of February 2020, 0:18
related countries: China

How is the coronavirus outbreak affecting China's economy and trade?
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The town paying for people over 65 to get fit

Thursday 6th of February 2020, 0:58
related countries: Finland

A town in Finland is offering free gym sessions to everyone over the age of 65.
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The silent epidemic of America’s problem with guns

Thursday 6th of February 2020, 1:23
related countries: United States
related places: America

Two thirds of American gun deaths are suicides. How do you solve a problem hardly anyone talks about?
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China halves tariffs on more than 1,700 US goods

Thursday 6th of February 2020, 7:18
related countries: United States, China

Markets react positively as China takes its first step to ease tensions over the trade war with the US.
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Kirk Douglas, Hollywood legend, dies at 103

Thursday 6th of February 2020, 7:58
related countries: Isle of Man

The Spartacus actor, one of the great stars of Hollywood's Golden Age, has died aged 103.
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Trump acquitted by Senate in impeachment trial

Thursday 6th of February 2020, 9:59
related countries: United States

As senators clear the president of corruption charges, his campaign condemns the "nonsense" case.
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Indian man allegedly rapes girl, five, on embassy grounds

Thursday 6th of February 2020, 10:34
related countries: India
related places: Delhi

The attack took place on embassy grounds in the Indian capital, Delhi, over the weekend.
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Mali musician Ballake Sissoko claims US customs broke instrument

Thursday 6th of February 2020, 10:56
related countries: France, United States
related places: Paris

Ballake Sissoko says his kora, a traditional harp-like instrument, arrived in Paris in pieces.
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Kirk Douglas: Tributes paid to 'unforgettable' Hollywood 'icon'

Thursday 6th of February 2020, 11:15
related countries: Isle of Man

Stars join Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones in paying their respects to the movie legend.
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Maldives: Suspected jihadists held over Maldives stabbings

Thursday 6th of February 2020, 12:44
related countries: Maldives, Aruba, China

Two Chinese nationals and one Australian were attacked on the island of Hulhumale.
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Syria war: Israel 'hits Iran-backed fighters near Damascus'

Thursday 6th of February 2020, 12:58
related countries: Israel, Syria, Iran
related places: Damascus

A monitoring group says 12 Iran-backed fighters were killed in missile strikes near Damascus.
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How Kirk Douglas helped break the Hollywood blacklist

Thursday 6th of February 2020, 13:50
related countries: Isle of Man

The actor, who died on Wednesday aged 103, won't just be remembered for his acting.
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South Africa's Jacob Zuma takes aim in rifle photo

Thursday 6th of February 2020, 14:55
related countries: South Africa

South Africa's ex-president causes a row after posting a photo of himself taking aim with a rifle.
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Coronavirus 'kills Chinese whistleblower doctor Li Wenliang'

Thursday 6th of February 2020, 15:34
related countries: China
related places: Wuhan

Li Wenliang was warned by police in Wuhan after issuing his first alerts about the virus.
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Germany AfD: Thuringia PM quits amid fury over far right

Thursday 6th of February 2020, 15:44
related countries: Germany

The AfD helped elect liberal Thomas Kemmerich in Thuringia, prompting widespread outrage.
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'Don't call me Greta' - India's climate activist

Thursday 6th of February 2020, 15:59
related countries: India

Why eight-year-old Licypriya Kangujam is campaigning for action to tackle climate change in India.
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Far right causes earthquake in German politics

Thursday 6th of February 2020, 16:34
related countries: Germany

A vote in the state of Thuringia has caused outrage and shame in Germany, Jenny Hill reports.
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Drug lord Escobar's hitman Jhon Velásquez dies in Colombia

Thursday 6th of February 2020, 16:54
related countries: Colombia
related places: Escobar

Jhon Jairo Velásquez, who boasted of killing 300 people, died in hospital of stomach cancer aged 57.
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Israeli-Palestinian violence flares up

Thursday 6th of February 2020, 17:20
related countries: Israel

Tensions have been rising in the days since US President Donald Trump unveiled his peace plan.
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News reporter interrupted by snake in Australia

Thursday 6th of February 2020, 21:37
related countries: Aruba, Australia

This Australian reporter had company for her piece to camera on snake safety.
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Yemen Al-Qaeda leader al-Raymi killed by US strike

Thursday 6th of February 2020, 23:59
related countries: Yemen, United States

Qasim al-Raymi, leader of AQAP since 2015, has been killed by a US operation in Yemen.
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