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Monday, 30 September 2019
Peru president dissolves Congress but legislators defy order
After the president's decision to dissolve Congress, legislators declare him temporarily suspended.
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Trump asked Australian PM to help investigate Russia inquiry
PM Scott Morrison agreed to assist with an investigation into the Mueller inquiry, Canberra confirms.
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Japan delivers long-delayed consumption tax hike
The rise comes despite jitters the move will slow spending in the world's third largest economy.
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Moroccan journalist Hajar Raissouni jailed on abortion charges
Activists say the charges against Hajar Raissouni are part of a crackdown on critical reporters.
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Jessye Norman, Grammy-winning star of opera, dies at 74
Norman was one of the rare black singers to reach fame in the opera world.
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Jet fuel from thin air: Aviation's hope or hype?
A pilot project at Rotterdam airport plans to capture CO2 from the air and turn it into jet fuel.
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Jack Charles: 'I'd rob to collect rent for stolen Aboriginal land'
He was stolen from his family, then he stole from "posh homes" - now actor Jack Charles wants closure.
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The imam who died fighting racism in South Africa
Relatives of Abdullah Haron, who died in detention 50 years ago, are still traumatised by his death.
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Sunday, 29 September 2019
The Displaced: Climate change in Vietnam 'destroying family life'
Vietnam is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change - we meet the families on the front lines.
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Asics apologises for porn playing for hours above Auckland store
The firm blames hackers for hours of pornography showing on the flagship's outdoor screen.
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Bihar and Uttar Pradesh: More than 100 dead in fresh India flood chaos
Heavy rains in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar states have also disrupted normal life in the region.
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Saudi crown prince warns of 'Iran threat' to global oil
Mohammed bin Salman said oil prices could rise to "unimaginably high numbers".
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Uganda's Solomon Serwanjja wins BBC World News Komla Dumor award
Ugandan journalist Solomon Serwanjja is this year's winner of the BBC World News Komla Dumor award.
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A former diet cola addict built a $100m firm
Kara Goldin, the founder of US flavoured water company Hint, used to drink 10 cans of cola a day.
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Saturday, 28 September 2019
The Internet Is Overrun With Images of Child Sexual Abuse. What Went Wrong?
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Austria votes in snap elections after video sting scandal
Former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz's party is expected to come top, but may need a coalition partner.
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Mexico rollercoaster crash leaves two dead
A rollercoaster carriage derailed in a Mexico City amusement park, officials say.
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Labradoodle creator says it's his 'life's regret'
'They're crazy' - the man who created the labradoodle says it's a huge regret.
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Beijing Daxing: China's huge new 'starfish' airport opens its doors
The Beijing Daxing International Airport spans 700,000 square metres - or 98 football fields.
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Indonesia haze causes sky to turn blood red
Pictures and videos of the phenomenon went viral on social media over the weekend.
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Canada's Green Party edits photo of leader holding single-use cup
Elizabeth May was "shocked" to see the image, saying it was manipulated without her knowledge.
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Friday, 27 September 2019
When Greta Thunberg saw President Trump
The Swedish activist didn't appear too pleased when Donald Trump arrived for the UN's climate summit.
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German court rules hangovers are an 'illness'
Judges in Frankfurt said a company selling anti-hangover drinks was making illegal health claims.
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Cimabue: Long-lost €6m artwork found in elderly woman's kitchen
A painting hanging above a hotplate in a home near Paris is a long-lost masterpiece, experts say.
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Ebonixsims: 'Making custom content for gamers like me'
Danielle, aka Ebonixsims, started making custom video game content after struggling to make a 'Sim-self' of herself.
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