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Thursday, 31 October 2019
Help pours in for Chinese student on 30 cents a day
The 24-year-old ate only rice and chillies in order to save money to help her ill brother.
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Suzi Taylor: Australia reality TV star 'extorted' Tinder date
Suzi Taylor arranged to meet the man before assaulting him and stealing money, police say.
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China rolls out 'one of the world's largest' 5G networks
By the end of the year, China's will be one of the world's largest 5G deployments, state media said.
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All you need is mud: Japan’s new spin on rugby
If you sign up for tambo rugby in Japan, playing dirty isn’t a choice - it’s a promise.
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18 Shades of Black: The Indian women using fashion to challenge tradition
The 18 Shades of Black campaign was inspired by the reaction to women gaining entry to a holy shrine.
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Why Chinese farmers have crossed border into Russia's Far East
When farms in Russia's Far East collapsed with the old Soviet Union, Chinese firms saw an opportunity.
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Quiz of the week: Films Prince loved... and other posers
Have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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Trump switches permanent residence from New York to Florida
He said he had been "treated very badly" by local politicians - prompting one to reply: "Good riddance".
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The African Americans discovering Ghana
Ghana has declared 2019 the 'year of return' and is encouraging the African diaspora to visit the country, but why are some deciding to make it their new home?
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Climate change 'making mountaineering riskier'
Thinning ice and snow cover is leading to more rock-falls and landslides.
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Brazil wildfires: Blaze advances across Pantanal wetlands
The area is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, and a popular tourist destination.
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Wednesday, 30 October 2019
India formally divides Jammu and Kashmir state
It's part of a controversial move to tighten the Indian government's control of the region.
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Shuri Castle: Fire engulfs world heritage site in Japan
Shuri Castle, in Okinawa, was built 500 years ago in the Ryukyu Dynasty and is a World Heritage Site.
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Breastfeeding suites increasing in popularity in the US
Private breastfeeding spaces are increasing in the US, including in train stations and supermarkets.
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Boeing 'doesn't understand our grief'
Zipporah Kuria's father Joseph Waithaka was one of 157 people killed when a Boeing 737 Max crashed in March.
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Liberia's child soldiers: 'I know I killed people'
Miatta says she was forced to fight when she was 14 and can't remember how many people she's killed.
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Trump judicial nominee breaks down during Senate hearing
Lawrence VanDyke broke down when asked whether he was biased against LGBT people.
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Comedian Kevin Hart shares emotional video after crash
The US comedian shared the video of his recovery after a severe car accident in September.
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Tuesday, 29 October 2019
Meghan Murphy: Canadian feminist's trans talk sparks uproar
Hundreds protested as Meghan Murphy gave a controversial talk at a public library in Toronto.
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US women upset by random baby congratulation cards
Outcry after women receive gift cards disguised as pregnancy announcements
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Rugby World Cup: England fined for crossing halfway line before New Zealand match
England are fined a four-figure sum for crossing the halfway line as they lined up in a V formation to face the haka before their Rugby World Cup semi-final match against New Zealand.
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Peugeot owner 'in merger talks with Fiat Chrysler'
Reports suggest the carmakers are exploring a tie-up to create a near $50bn US-Europe auto giant.
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Attacks and celebration as Lebanon PM says he will quit
Supporters of Shia parties attacked protesters and then PM Saad Hariri announced he would resign.
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White House Ukraine Expert Sought to Correct Transcript of Trump Call
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Despair for Many and Silver Linings for Some in California Wildfires
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Michelle Obama on white flight: 'Y'all were running from us'
The former US first lady says race and lack of understanding of migrants still divides the US and world.
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