At least 384 people were killed and many swept away when a major earthquake and tsunami hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, authorities said on Saturday.
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Airline now says 1 missing after Pacific lagoon plane crash
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The airline operating a flight that crashed into a Pacific lagoon in Micronesia on Friday now says one man is missing, after earlier saying all 47 passengers and crew had safely evacuated the sinking plane.
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Maddox Ritch's Father Grieves Death of 6-Year-Old: 'I Found Out I'm Not a Dad Anymore'
He took to Facebook to post about the tragedy.
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Iraq 'regrets' US closure of Basra consulate
Iraq's foreign ministry voiced "regret" on Saturday over a US decision to shut its consulate in the southern city of Basra which has been rocked by weeks of deadly protests. "The ministry regrets the American decision to pull its staff out of Basra," a statement said. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ordered all but emergency staff to leave Basra, with consular duties to be taken over by the embassy in Baghdad.
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Brexit challenger Gina Miller: UK's battle over EU membership must end
More than two years since the 2016 EU referendum, the United Kingdom, its politicians and its business leaders remain deeply divided over Brexit while Prime Minister Theresa May has yet to clinch a divorce deal with the EU. Opponents of Brexit are exploring ways to stop what they say is Britain's biggest mistake since World War Two. Miller is leading a campaign to have another referendum, but she said if the government manages to successfully navigate...
Abused Hong Kong maid Erwiana 'rises again'
She was once the face of abused maids in Hong Kong -- imprisoned, starved and beaten so badly she lost control of her bodily functions. Erwiana completed a degree in economics this month -- the culmination of a dream that brought her to Hong Kong in 2013 before her life was turned upside down. "Before I went to Hong Kong, I had been dreaming I could make enough money to study," the 27-year-old told AFP from her home in Indonesia's cultural capital...
The New Yorker's Latest Cover Is A Nod To Brett Kavanaugh, Women Not Being Heard
Next week's cover of The New Yorker is an homage to the testimony given by
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Thousands in Central Park panic after barrier collapse
NEW YORK (AP) — Fearing possible gunshots, it took only the collapse of a police barrier at a politically charged New York celebrity music show Saturday to send thousands of spectators fleeing in panic.
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Erdogan demands Germany seize 'terrorists' as state visit gets off to icy start amid street protests
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish president, was greeted with protests and controversy in Germany on Friday as a state visit that was supposed to repair relations between the two Nato allies appeared only to highlight their stark divisions. Thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of Berlin under a banner of “Erdogan not welcome”, while a Kurdish activist burnt himself to death in an apparent suicide protest. Angela Merkel appeared...
US court opens new legal 'Stairway,' overturns Zeppelin case
The court in San Francisco overturned a 2016 judgment by a jury which found no proof the classic 1971 Zeppelin song breached the copyright of "Taurus," written by Randy Wolfe of a Los Angeles band called Spirit. Wolfe's trustee, Michael Skidmore, filed the case in 2015 on behalf of his late friend who long maintained he deserved credit for "Stairway" but drowned in 1997 having never taken legal action over the song. The case is "remanded for a new...
What to know about the deadly drug fentanyl
Fentanyl was first developed in 1959 and introduced in the 1960s as an intravenous anesthetic.
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Sex abuse scandal: Pope seeks prayers to fight 'devil'
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis asked Saturday for daily prayers to protect the Catholic Church from what he says are "attacks by the devil," in his latest response to the clerical sex abuse and cover-up scandal roiling his papacy.
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Plane ditches into Pacific lagoon
The Air Niugini Boeing 737-800 was attempting to land at Weno airport in Micronesia but ended up half submerged in Chuuk lagoon after the accident on Friday morning. The airline said the plane, which was involved in a collision with another aircraft earlier this year, had "landed short of the runway". Remarkably, it reported no serious injuries among those on the plane, which was making a scheduled stop on its way from the Micronesian capital Pohnpei...
'Turbulence' in ties threatens U.S.-China security meeting
Beijing and Washington are locked in a spiraling trade war that has seen them level increasingly severe rounds of tariffs on each other's imports. Friction between the world's top two economies is now moving beyond trade, with U.S. President Donald Trump accusing Beijing this week of seeking to interfere in congressional elections, marking what U.S. officials told Reuters was a new phase in an escalating campaign by Washington to put pressure on...
The F-35B Just Went to War for the Very First Time
And settled an old grudge in Afghanistan.
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'Boofing' and 'ralphing' and other doubts about Kavanaugh's testimony
Kavanaugh veered from the truth, offering explanations that conflicted with evidence or definitions that were unverifiable.
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Search team finds body of skydiving instructor lost in jump
LEBANON, Maine (AP) — Authorities in Maine on Friday found the body of a skydiving instructor who became separated from his student during a tandem jump.
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UN rights council renews Yemen war crimes probe
The United Nations Human Rights Council voted to extend an international probe of alleged war crimes committed in Yemen despite strong opposition from Saudi Arabia and several of its allies. Last month, investigators detailed evidence of possible war crimes committed in Yemen by both the Saudi-led coalition and the Huthi rebels supported by Iran. The coalition and the Yemeni government, which together are battling the Huthis, strongly criticised...
India airports: Has PM Modi built more than others?
The Indian prime minister says he's built more airports than previous governments - has he?
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Ty Hafan: Dad's group tackling tragedy and mountains together
The 100-strong support group hopes to help and inspire other dads whose children have life limiting conditions.
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Ryder Cup 2018: Where will the winning points come from? Singles draw & form
Where will the winning Ryder Cup points come from? Sunday singles draw, form guide and results from Europe v US at Le Golf National, Paris.
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Man Utd: Decision to be made after West Ham defeat - Rio Ferdinand
Manchester United "have big decisions" to make about the future of manager Jose Mourinho, says former defender Rio Ferdinand.
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Lewis Hamilton team orders? All you need to know about Russia
Mercedes new aero package shocks Ferrari, but all is not lost in Russia - there's a first corner, and some politics, to navigate.
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Daniel Sturridge: Has the Liverpool forward got his mojo back?
Daniel Sturridge was playing against Chester when England beat Sweden at the World Cup but the striker appears to have rediscovered his best form at Liverpool.
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Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool: Sarri backs his team for Champions League spot
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri believes his side are "closer than I thought" to Liverpool after a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
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Brexit plan critics are playing politics, says Theresa May
The PM insists her approach is the only one that can deliver, while Boris Johnson calls it "deranged".
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Indonesia quake death toll 'at least 832'
At least 832 people now known to have died in Indonesian earthquake and tsunami - emergency officials.
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Russian spy poisoning: Woman 'identifies' suspect as Anatoliy Chepiga
A woman in the Russian village of Beryozovka tells the BBC she recognises the Salisbury suspect.
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Brett Kavanaugh: FBI contacts Deborah Ramirez for interview
Agents investigating the US Supreme Court nominee approach Deborah Ramirez for an interview.
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Desert Island Discs: Tom Daley felt 'inferior' over sexuality
The Olympic diver also reveals becoming a parent has made him care less about winning Olympic gold.
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Kanye West: Rapper changes his name to Ye
The rapper posted on Twitter: "The being formally [sic] known as Kanye West. I am YE."
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Elon Musk reaches deal over tweets about taking Tesla private
Elon Musk reaches a deal with US regulators over tweets he sent about taking Tesla private.
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Trump on Kim Jong-un: 'We fell in love'
The US president told a rally that the North Korean leader had sent him "beautiful" letters.
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Three in five British adults say miracles are possible
A survey commissioned for BBC Local Radio also suggests 43% of UK adults have prayed for a miracle.
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Protesters throw paint at police in Barcelona
Several people were injured as those for and against Catalan independence clashed in the city.
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Ryder Cup: Europe lead United States 10-6 after day two at Le Golf National
Europe need 4½ points to win the Ryder Cup after opening up a 10-6 lead over the United States at Le Golf National on day two in France.
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Cambridge University completes restoration of gatehouse
A faded gatehouse which dates back to the 16th Century is given a makeover.
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The Papers: 'Boris vs May' and 'disgraceful' data breach
The papers focus on the Conservative Party's division and announcements, ahead of its conference.
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Special words that don't exist in English (yet)
Some languages have words and phrases that English speakers never knew they needed.
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The rise of retro filmmaking and resurgence of Super 8
Super 8 enjoys a huge resurgence as filmmakers ditch digital in favour of the original film format.
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Why are Hong Kong domestic workers practising their dance moves?
Why a domestic worker in Hong Kong takes part in beauty contests
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A wig changed my life and gave me confidence back
Most young men suffering hair loss chose to have transplants, some have a different solution.
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Gamers meet in real life at bedside of terminally-ill friend
Six online gamers meet for the first time in person to support their terminally-ill friend - years after their friendships began.
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The truth behind my fried chicken
Fried chicken lover Hezron Springer finds out how some of the millions of birds reach our plates.
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Has 'dieting' become a dirty word?
"Wellness", not dieting, is the new buzzword when it comes to losing weight, but is it the right approach?
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Rudolf Nureyev: How the dance legend continues to inspire
The Russian ballet legend became a star in 1961 but a new film shows how his skill and legacy live on.
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India airports: Has PM Modi built more than others?
The Indian prime minister says he's built more airports than previous governments - has he?
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Ty Hafan: Dad's group tackling tragedy and mountains together
The 100-strong support group hopes to help and inspire other dads whose children have life limiting conditions.
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Ryder Cup 2018: Where will the winning points come from? Singles draw & form
Where will the winning Ryder Cup points come from? Sunday singles draw, form guide and results from Europe v US at Le Golf National, Paris.
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Man Utd: Decision to be made after West Ham defeat - Rio Ferdinand
Manchester United "have big decisions" to make about the future of manager Jose Mourinho, says former defender Rio Ferdinand.
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Lewis Hamilton team orders? All you need to know about Russia
Mercedes new aero package shocks Ferrari, but all is not lost in Russia - there's a first corner, and some politics, to navigate.
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Daniel Sturridge: Has the Liverpool forward got his mojo back?
Daniel Sturridge was playing against Chester when England beat Sweden at the World Cup but the striker appears to have rediscovered his best form at Liverpool.
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Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool: Sarri backs his team for Champions League spot
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri believes his side are "closer than I thought" to Liverpool after a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
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Search continues in Alaskan waters for helicopter crash victims
The U.S. Coast Guard continued its search overnight and into early Sunday for three missing people from a helicopter crash in the frigid waters near Lituya Bay, about 116 miles northwest of Juneau, Alaska.
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'We fell in love:' Trump swoons over letters from North Korea's Kim
U.S. President Donald Trump took his enthusiasm for his detente with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to new heights on Saturday, declaring at a rally with supporters that "we fell in love" after exchanging letters.
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FBI contact second accuser of court nominee Kavanaugh
FBI agents investigating U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh have contacted the second woman to accuse him of sexual misconduct, her attorney said on Saturday.
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Trump uses Kavanaugh delay as rallying cry for midterm elections
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday used the stalled nomination of his Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh as a rallying cry for Republican voters in November congressional elections.
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At U.S. Marine base, families plead for housing help after Florence
Two weeks after Hurricane Florence devastated parts of the U.S. Southeast with raging waters and dangerous winds, some military families at the region's largest Marine Corps base say they are still residing in unlivable conditions and awaiting help from the base’s private housing manager.
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'Terrorism' ad by indicted Republican roils California election
When a Democrat with Palestinian-Mexican ancestry who had never before run for office was elected to challenge a Republican incumbent in a staunchly conservative southern California congressional district, few gave him much of a chance.
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California governor signs gun control bills into law
California Governor Jerry Brown signed several gun control bills into law on Friday, including one measure that raises the minimum age for buying rifles and shotguns from 18 to 21.
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Trump heads on five-state rally blitz amid Supreme Court chaos
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday kicks off a week of rallies in five friendly places around the country, seeking to shore up support ahead of congressional elections even as the fate of his pick to fill a Supreme Court vacancy remains unclear.
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