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Monday, 30 April 2018

Syrian army renews push on besieged areas

BEIRUT (Reuters) - The Syrian army began an intense bombardment of a rebel enclave near Homs on Monday, a war monitor said, as President Bashar al-Assad pushed to recapture all the remaining areas his forces have besieged.


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'Singing Jesus Loves Me': Waffle House Victim Died Singing Gospel Songs

A young woman who was killed in the attack by a gunman last week in a Tennessee Waffle House died singing gospel songs, according to CNN. 

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Planning Your National Day of Prayer Event on May 3, 2018

As we are nearing the National Day of Prayer on May 3, 2018, most of the leaders of prayer observances are beginning to plan in detail for their church, business, community, school, or other venues.

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Dozens of migrants in caravan stuck at US-Mexico border

President Trump has said the group of Central Americans is a threat to the safety of the US.

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Kabul bombings: Photographer Shah Marai among 21 dead

At least 21 people die in two blasts in the Afghan capital, including AFP photographer Shah Marai.

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White House tree: Emmanuel Macron's sapling disappears

The tree, planted by Presidents Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron, has been taken into quarantine.

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Syria war: 'Iranian personnel among dozens dead' in missile attacks

Several military sites are struck, including weapons depots and command centres, reports say.

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Iran nuclear deal: France's Emmanuel Macron pushes for talks

President Macron speaks to his Iranian counterpart, who says an existing deal is non-negotiable.

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Nigeria President Buhari to meet Trump in Washington

Muhammadu Buhari is the first African leader to be received by the Trump administration in the US.

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Avengers: Infinity War estimated to break global opening weekend record

The superhero sequel is estimated to have the highest ever global opening weekend take of $630m.

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T-Mobile agrees $26bn mega-merger with Sprint

The US telecoms firms could win more customers through the deal, as long as regulators approve it.

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Thailand protesters in rare rally over Chiang Mai development

The march, against new homes for judges on a mountainside, is among the biggest since the 2014 coup.

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Iranians launch banknote protest to get round censorship

A group of Twitter users launch a campaign to spread messages of dissent on banknotes.

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Nigeria’s deadly codeine cough syrup epidemic

With thousands in Nigeria addicted to codeine cough syrup, BBC Africa goes undercover to investigate.

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The challenge of identifying dead migrants

Pavlos Pavildis works to reunite dead migrants found in the Evros River with their families.

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Why does the US still have 'debtors' prisons'?

Four in 10 Americans wouldn't have money to cover a $400 fine - so many serve time in jail instead.

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Brazilian surfer Rodrigo Koxa breaks wave world record

Surf officials confirm the 80ft (24.4 metre) wave Rodrigo Koxa surfed was a world record.

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Donald Trump attends rally instead of correspondents' dinner

The US president avoided the White House Correspondents' dinner, but was still the butt of the jokes.

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Ostracised and fetishised: The perils of travelling as a young black woman

Ashley Butterfield has been around the world - but a visit to India brought home the challenges of being a lone black female tourist.

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Are our online lives about to become 'private' again?

The new rules which might help stop private information being shared without our knowledge.

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Did comedian's Sarah Sanders roast go too far?

President Trump's press secretary was visibly upset during a comedian's personalised takedown at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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Beauty standards: Egypt's curly hair comeback

How social media is driving a curly hair comeback in Egypt.

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Amber Rudd resigns as home secretary

"I inadvertently misled" MPs over illegal immigrant removals targets, says Ms Rudd in her letter to the PM.

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Sainsbury's confirms tie-up with Asda

The UK's second and third largest supermarkets plan to merge to create a giant.

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Weather: Rain and wind warnings for parts of UK

Some areas could see a month's rainfall and Monday's rush hour is expected to be disrupted.

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Royal wedding: TV licence waived for community parties

Street parties can screen the wedding live without having to buy a licence, the BBC says.

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Barnier 'doesn't understand' unionist stance, says DUP

The EU's chief Brexit negotiator is visiting Ireland amid tensions over its border with the UK.

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A Gym Thing: The play with weighty issues

A Gym Thing is a play, set during an hour-long workout, which tackles the body-image disorder "bigorexia".

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Kabul bombings: Photographer Shah Marai among 21 dead

At least 21 people die in two blasts in the Afghan capital, including AFP photographer Shah Marai.

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Labour pledges cap on overdraft fees and interest payments

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell says he wants to end the "national scandal" of poor families in debt.

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Red diesel trial collapse shows 'systemic disclosure failings'

The collapse is indicative of a "systemic failure" in disclosing evidence, a judge says.

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Brazilian surfer Rodrigo Koxa breaks wave world record

Surf officials confirm the 80ft (24.4 metre) wave Rodrigo Koxa surfed was a world record.

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North Korea: Chinese foreign minister to visit Pyongyang after historic talks

The visit is part of a diplomatic flurry between Friday's historic summit and Trump-Kim talks.

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Arrest after car hits people outside Newport clubbing spot

Four are injured and an 18-year-old man is arrested after a car collided with a group of people.

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Glasgow Clydeside Expressway bus crash: One critically hurt

The crash, close to the Clyde Tunnel, has left several other people injured, police say.

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Avengers: Infinity War estimated to break global opening weekend record

The superhero sequel is estimated to have the highest ever global opening weekend take of $630m.

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Rudd explains why she resigned

Ms Rudd admits to the prime minister she "inadvertently misled the Home Affairs Select Committee".

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Papers on Rudd's resignation

Amber Rudd's resignation from the Home Office over the Windrush scandal dominates the front pages.

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From rising star to resigning as home secretary

Amber Rudd's resignation is a huge change in fortunes for one of the Conservatives' rising stars.

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Amber Rudd: Why has the home secretary resigned?

The home secretary has resigned, saying she "inadvertently misled" MPs over targets for removing illegal immigrants.

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News Daily: Amber Rudd resigns and Labour's pledge on loans

Your morning briefing for 30 April 2018.

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Why does the US still have 'debtors' prisons'?

Four in 10 Americans wouldn't have money to cover a $400 fine - so many serve time in jail instead.

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Nigeria’s deadly codeine cough syrup epidemic

With thousands in Nigeria addicted to codeine cough syrup, BBC Africa goes undercover to investigate.

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Caravans making a comeback

Cathy Chamberlain is bringing curvy caravans back in fashion.

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Rotten durian causes Melbourne university evacuation

The smell of gas reported in a students' library in Melbourne turned out to be a rotting durian.

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Iranians launch banknote protest to get round censorship

A group of Twitter users launch a campaign to spread messages of dissent on banknotes.

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Mullaghbawn: Wanted men 'kicked and beaten with iron bars'

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty says the incident was "disgraceful".

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Halsey: Shampoo in hotels ignores black people

Halsey defends a tweet in which she called out hotels for not providing shampoo for 'people of colour'.

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Huggable heroes: 'Daddy cuddly toy helps my child cope'

Military wife Natasha Balfe says the "huggable hero" toy has helped her daughter sleep at night.

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Seoul: Kim Says He’ll Give Up Nukes if US Vows Not to Attack

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told his South Korean counterpart at their historic summit that he would be willing to give up his nuclear weapons if the U.S. commits to a formal end to the Korean War and a pledge not to attack the North, Seoul officials said Sunday.

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South Korea to remove loudspeakers along border, North Korea to align time zone with the South

SEOUL (Reuters) - In initial small steps toward reconciliation, South Korea said on Monday it would remove loudspeakers that blared propaganda across the border, while North Korea said it would shift its clocks to align with its southern neighbor.


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Afghan capital hit by morning rush hour blasts, 21 killed

KABUL (Reuters) - Two blasts hit the Afghan capital Kabul on Monday, killing at least 21 people, including a photographer for French news agency AFP, but there was no immediate claim of responsibility, officials said.


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U.S. concerned by 'destabilizing and malign activities' of Iran: Pompeo

TEL AVIV (Reuters) - The United States is deeply concerned by Iran's "destabilizing and malign activities", new Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said after meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday.


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Migrants from caravan in limbo as U.S. says border crossing full

TIJUANA, Mexico (Reuters) - About 50 people from a Central American migrant caravan including women, children and transgender individuals tried to seek U.S. asylum on Sunday but were not allowed to cross the Mexico border because officials said the facility was full.


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