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North Korean defence chief replaced as Kim Jong-un solidifies grip on military
Little-known general Jang Jong-nam takes place of hardliner Kim Kyok-sik, but analysts do not expect softening of warlike stanceNorth Korea has replaced its hardline defence chief with a little-known...
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Bridezilla is a monster that still needs slaying | Tanya Gold
Despite Keira Knightley's recycled wedding dress, the Bridezilla myth lives on to taunt a woman on the happiest day of her lifeBridezilla, a splice of reptilian monster and bride, first appeared in the...
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Pakistan elections: PTI's Imran Khan fails to make expected gains
PTI leader says in a video message from hospital he plans to protest over vote-rigging as party is projected to win 30 seatsImran Khan was uncharacteristically absent from on Sundayas it became clear...
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New coronavirus can spread between humans, says WHO official
World Health Organisation expert plays down fears of pandemic, saying prolonged contact is needed to transmit diseaseA World Health Organisation (WHO) official has said it seems likely that a new...
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Nineteen injured after gunman opens fire on New Orleans Mother's Day parade
Police say many victims grazed and most wounds not life-threatening after shooting at paradeGunmen opened fire on dozens of people marching in a Mother's Day neighbourhood parade in New Orleans on...
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David Cameron faces EU cabinet crisis as ministers break ranks
Michael Gove and Philip Hammond say they would vote to leave European UnionDavid Cameron is struggling to maintain Tory discipline over Europe after cabinet loyalists Michael Gove and Philip Hammond...
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IRS targeting: senior officials knew of political issues, says report
Inspector general findings seems to contradict public statements that Tea party and others were flagged for additional scrutinySenior officials at the US tax agency knew agents were targeting...
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Cracks appear in Tory consensus over EU referendum
Sir Malcolm Rifkind attacks 'poor judgment' of Tory MPs after two cabinet ministers say they would vote to leave EUDavid Cameron is struggling to maintain Tory discipline over Europe after cabinet...
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Hong Kong court allows transgender woman to marry a man
The woman, who was born a man, can marry her boyfriend after watershed ruling that falls short of allowing same-sex marriageHong Kong's top court has granted a transgender woman the right to marry her...
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One-third of animal species will be hit by climate change, scientists warn
Plant and animal species could see dramatic losses as habitats become unsuitable and ecosystems collapseOne-third of common land animals could see dramatic losses this century because of climate...
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New York Times v Washington Post – a tale of two strategies
Both are great American newspapers, both suffer from the advertising slump and from the transition to digital. But the NYT's paywall strategy is making a huge differenceThe Washington Post's financials...
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Andrew Moran: Fugitive who fled court recaptured at poolside in Alicante
Andrew Moran, who vaulted from the dock during his trial for armed robbery in 2009, arrested during raid on luxury villaA British man who vaulted from the dock and escaped during his trial for armed...
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David Cameron rebukes ministers for saying they would vote to leave EU
PM shows irritation after Michael Gove and Philip Hammond say they would vote against EU membership in a referendum nowDavid Cameron has rebuked Michael Gove and Philip Hammond after they indicated...
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UK government to oppose 2025 European vehicle emissions target
Department for Transport argues that proposal will delay agreement on 2015 and 2020 targetsThe UK government is to oppose a proposal for a tough new EU-wide target on carbon emissions from vehicles,...
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Brave director criticises Disney's 'sexualised' Princess Merida redesign
The character's creator says Disney's new version of her hero 'send[s] a message that the original, realistic girl is inferior'Disney has been fiercely criticised for creating a "glammed-up" version of...
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The private sector: new seed-funders for development?
A global water partnership between UNDP and Coca-Cola shows how businesses can help trial new ideasWith more and more companies giving money to development charities or donating a percentage of the...
View ArticleInside the London Pet Show - from rapid rabbits to hotshot chickens - video
Patrick Barkham visits Earls Court for the annual London Pet Show, where 400 animals from cats and dogs to owls and falabella horses strut their stuffNoah Payne-FrankPatrick Barkham
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Cheech and Chong star claims cannabis helped cure prostate cancer
Comedian and stoner Tommy Chong says 'I kicked cancer's ass!' with a variety of treatments including diet and supplementsTommy Chong, the veteran star of the dope-fuelled Cheech and Chong films, says...
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80% of homophobic attacks in Northern Ireland not reported – study
Equality Commission report reveals that nearly half of province's gay community are unaware the law can protect themAnti-gay violence in Northern Ireland is massively underplayed, with eight out of 10...
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