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Oksana Masters: Paralympic champion on Chernobyl, Tokyo 2020 and upbringing in Ukraine

Tuesday 14th of January 2020, 0:01
related countries: Ukraine, Japan, United States

Oksana Masters was seven when her adoptive mother took her from Ukraine to the USA. This summer she will compete at her fifth Paralympics.
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US reverses China 'currency manipulator' label

Tuesday 14th of January 2020, 0:06
related countries: United States, China

The move comes as the two countries are expected to sign a preliminary trade agreement this week.
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Using Huawei in UK 5G network 'madness', warns US

Tuesday 14th of January 2020, 0:16
related countries: United Kingdom, United States

US officials hand over new evidence claiming that Huawei's 5G technology is a security risk.
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The 'sorcerer' keeping Mali's marionette tradition alive

Tuesday 14th of January 2020, 0:32
related countries: Mali

A trip to a leading puppet workshop in Mali reveals the art is in trouble as insecurity has reduced tourist income.
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The Nigerian blind mechanic using touch to make repairs

Tuesday 14th of January 2020, 0:33
related countries: Nigeria

Nigerian Emeka Abugu says he's perfected his skills after losing his sight as a child.
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Australia fires: Smoke to make 'full circuit' around globe, Nasa says

Tuesday 14th of January 2020, 1:07
related countries: Australia

Smoke from huge fires is expected to travel back to Australia after circling the globe, Nasa says.
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US election: 'Sanders said no woman could win', Warren says

Tuesday 14th of January 2020, 2:30
related countries: United States
related places: Warren, Sanders

The progressive rivals offer sharply differing versions of what was said during a private meeting.
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Canadian PM cautious over Harry and Meghan's move

Tuesday 14th of January 2020, 4:03
related countries: Canada

Justin Trudeau says his government has not yet been involved in talks about Harry and Meghan's plans.
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CAA: Microsoft boss calls India's new citizenship law 'sad'

Tuesday 14th of January 2020, 6:52
related countries: India

Satya Nadella's comments come amid ongoing, sometimes violent, protests against the controversial rules.
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Church sexual abuse: Trial of French priest Bernard Preynat

Tuesday 14th of January 2020, 7:19
related countries: France

Bernard Preynat, 74, is alleged to have assaulted dozens of Boy Scouts in the 1980s and 1990s.
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US urges Apple to unlock air base shooter's phones

Tuesday 14th of January 2020, 9:31
related countries: United States
related places: Apple

The tech firm denies the US attorney's accusation that it is not helping the investigators enough.
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Australia fires: Dalila Jakupovic 'scared I would collapse' because of 'unhealthy' air quality

Tuesday 14th of January 2020, 9:52
related countries: Aruba

Dalila Jakupovic says she was "really scared" as she retired from her Australian Open qualifying match because of poor air quality in Melbourne.
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Burisma: US firm says Russia hacked company at heart of Trump impeachment

Tuesday 14th of January 2020, 9:58
related countries: Ukraine, Russia, United States
related places: Trump

Ukrainian energy company Burisma is at the centre of President Donald Trump's impeachment.
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French film director Christophe Ruggia arrested over abuse claims

Tuesday 14th of January 2020, 11:34
related countries: France

Christophe Ruggia is held over allegations of sexual harassment made by actress Adèle Haenel.
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Peter Madsen: Russian artist marries Danish submarine killer

Tuesday 14th of January 2020, 15:14
related countries: Denmark, Russia

A Russian artist defends her marriage to Peter Madsen, jailed for murdering journalist Kim Wall.
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Wuhan pneumonia outbreak: First case reported outside China

Tuesday 14th of January 2020, 15:20
related countries: China
related places: Wuhan

The outbreak of the virus, which is from the same family as Sars, began in Wuhan in December.
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Iran plane downing: 'Several people detained' over airliner loss

Tuesday 14th of January 2020, 15:23
related countries: Iran

The detentions came as part of an investigation into the incident, which killed all 176 on board.
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Kashmir avalanches and landslides leave 62 people dead

Tuesday 14th of January 2020, 15:45
related countries: Pakistan
related places: Kashmir

At least 62 people have died and more are missing in Pakistani-administered Kashmir, officials say.
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Chinese student Wu Huayan dies after living on pennies a day

Tuesday 14th of January 2020, 15:50
related countries: China

Wu Huayan sacrificed her own health in order to make sure her brother could get medical treatment.
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Australia fires: The farmers burying their own cattle

Tuesday 14th of January 2020, 16:38
related countries: Australia

Australia's fires have killed thousands of cattle, leaving traumatised farmers counting the cost.
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Paralysed US man breaks marathon record

Tuesday 14th of January 2020, 16:57
related countries: United States

Despite being paralysed from the waist down, Adam Gorlitsky finished the Charleston Marathon in 33 hours, 16 minutes and 28 seconds.
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Burundi: More than 4,000 mass graves uncovered

Tuesday 14th of January 2020, 17:12
related countries: Burundi

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission identifies 142,505 victims of Burundi's conflicts since 1962.
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Blast and huge fire at Spanish chemical factory

Tuesday 14th of January 2020, 19:06
related countries: Spain
related places: Tarragona

Residents of the city of Tarragona and nearby locations are being urged to stay indoors.
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Hakan Sukur: How former Turkey star ended up in the US as a taxi driver

Tuesday 14th of January 2020, 19:27
related countries: Turkey, United States

Turkish football legend Hakan Sukur now drives taxis and sells books in the US after a rift with President Erdogan
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China needs to show Taiwan respect, says president

Tuesday 14th of January 2020, 20:04
related countries: Taiwan, China

Tsai Ing-wen tells the BBC that China needs to realise Taiwan is a successful independent democracy.
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Iran nuclear deal: European powers trigger dispute mechanism

Tuesday 14th of January 2020, 20:48
related countries: France, United Kingdom

Fears for the future of the accord grow as the UK, France and Germany complain of Iranian breaches.
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Sudan: Clashes in Khartoum between army and mutineers

Tuesday 14th of January 2020, 22:35
related countries: Sudan
related places: Khartoum

Latest reports say the army has overrun the HQ of mutinous elite troops once loyal to the ex-leader.
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