LGBT parents challenge stereotypes in China

Heads turn when An Hui and Ye Jianbin walk down a street in the Chinese city of Shenzhen with their triplets, who were conceived with help from a human egg donor and a surrogate mother.

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China criticizes outgoing U.S. defense secretary, but offers praise too

China's Defence Ministry criticized outgoing U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis on Thursday for his "false accusations" against China, but also offered praise for his efforts to promote Sino-U.S. military ties.

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Authorities must do more to meet airport drone threat: UK police chief

Government and security officials must "up their game" to tackle the illegal use of drones at airports which brought chaos to London's Gatwick airport in the run-up to Christmas, Britain's most senior police officer said on Thursday.

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Congolese soldiers fire in air to disperse election protesters

Soldiers in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city of Beni fired in the air on Thursday to disperse people protesting outside the electoral commission's office about their exclusion from Sunday's presidential vote, a witness told Reuters.

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Dozens protests in eastern Congo city against election exclusion

Dozens of people in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city of Beni marched, barricaded roads and burned tires on Thursday to protest against the electoral commission's decision to exclude its voters from Sunday's presidential election.

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Most shoppers mistrust influencers, says survey

The majority of shoppers are wary of social media influencers, a survey for the BBC indicates.

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China jails for life former top secret police official

A Chinese court on Thursday jailed for life a former high-ranking secret police official for taking bribes, "coercive" business deals and insider trading, the court said.

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Boy rescued after 40 minutes buried under avalanche

The child was found by a police sniffer dog in a "miracle" rescue along the French Alps.

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Anak Krakatau tsunami: The moment a child was swept from her mum

A woman tells of the moment her five-year-old was swept away in the tsunami triggered by Anak Krakatau.

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BAE Systems to recruit 700 apprentices

Almost half of the additional apprentices will be based at two plants in Lancashire.

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Tech giants 'must be more transparent'

EU's competition commissioner says tech firms must become more transparent about their use of data.

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China jails former vice minister of State Security for life

A Chinese court on Thursday sentenced Ma Jian, the former vice minister of state security, to life in prison.

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Gatwick Airport: Majority stake sold to French firm

France's Vinci is to buy 50.01% of the UK's second-busiest airport for £2.9bn.

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China to try Canadian on drugs charges: state media

A Chinese court will try a Canadian citizen on drugs charges on Saturday, a government-run news portal said, in a case that could further test already difficult relations between Beijing and Ottawa.

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Anak Krakatau: Indonesia flights rerouted as volcano alert level raised

The alert level of Anak Krakatau is now up to the second highest possible after several eruptions.

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HES staff summoned to meetings amid job loss fears

Workers at Healthcare Environmental Services are summoned to meetings at its North Lanarkshire depot.

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Japan whale hunting: Commercial whaling to restart in July

One conservation group warns that the move shows "a troubling disregard for international rule".

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Germany would oppose new nuclear missiles in Europe: Foreign Minister

Germany would strongly oppose any move to station new medium-range nuclear missiles in Europe if a key Cold War-era arms control treaty is scrapped, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas told DPA.

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Explosive device close to church wounds two in central Athens

An explosive device wounded a police officer and a civilian when it detonated outside a church in central Athens early on Thursday, police and state media said.

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Indonesia orders flights to steer clear of erupting Anak Krakatau volcano

Indonesia on Thursday raised the alert level for the erupting Anak Krakatau volcano to the second-highest, and ordered all flights to steer clear, days after it triggered a tsunami that killed at least 430 people.

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Greek TV says explosive device wounds police officer in central Athens

An explosive device wounded a police officer when it went off outside a church in central Athens early on Thursday, state TV ERT said.

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Explosive device wounds police officer in central Athens: state TV

An explosive device wounded a police officer when it went off outside a church in central Athens early on Thursday, state TV ERT said.

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