Dallas orders curfew after tornado shreds homes; thousands without power

Police declared a curfew on Monday in parts of Dallas where a powerful tornado tore apart homes and flipped cars, leaving tens of thousands without power for a second night.

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Japanese emperor begins ceremonies to proclaim his enthronement to the world

Japanese Emperor Naruhito is poised to officially proclaim his enthronement on Tuesday in a centuries-old ceremony attended by dignitaries, including heads of state and other royals, from more than 180 countries.

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Naruhito: Japan's emperor to ascend throne in ritual-bound ceremony

The elaborate ceremony will be conducted in the presence of an ancient sword and jewel.

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How space affects women and men differently

BBC Radio 5 Live speaks to a space gynaecologist about the impact of space travel on female astronauts.

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Why Botswana's election could be decided by elephants and diamonds

The BDP has won every election in Botswana since independence in 1966, but this year there is a real chance that could change.

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China's defence minister says resolving 'Taiwan question' is national priority

China's defence minister, Wei Fenghe, said on Monday that resolving the "Taiwan question" is his country's "greatest national interest", and that no force could prevent China's "reunification".

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Quake of magnitude 6.4 strikes off Vanuatu: USGS

An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck off the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on Monday, the United States Geological Survey said.

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Australian newspapers redact front pages to protest media curbs

Australia's biggest newspapers ran front pages on Monday made up to appear heavily redacted, in a protest against legislation that restricts press freedoms, a rare show of unity by the usually partisan media industry.

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Chile's Pinera extends state of emergency, says 'we are at war'

Chile's government will extend a state of emergency to cities in its north and south, President Sebastian Pinera said late on Sunday, after at least seven people were killed amid violent clashes and arson attacks over the weekend.

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Hong Kong leader to visit Japan after huge rally, night of violence

Hong Kong's embattled leader, Carrie Lam, leaves for a visit to Japan on Monday as the Chinese-ruled city struggles to recover from a night of violence in which tens of thousands took to the streets, with further protests planned later in the day.

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China's defense minister says resolving 'Taiwan question' is national priority

China's defense minister said on Monday that resolving the "Taiwan question" is his country's "greatest national interest," and that no force could prevent China's "reunification."

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Bolivia's Morales confident he will win outright

Bolivian President Evo Morales said he was confident he would win Sunday's election outright, despite an official preliminary count of 84% of ballots that showed he would probably be forced to a run-off vote.

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U.S. House speaker Pelosi makes unannounced visit to Afghanistan

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other senior members of Congress made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan on Sunday, her office said.

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China's defense minister says resolving 'Taiwan question' is greatest national interest

The Chinese defense minister said on Monday that resolving the "Taiwan question" is China's greatest national interest, and that no force can prevent China's "reunification".

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Chilean state of emergency extended around country after at least seven die in riots

Chile´s government will extend a state of emergency to cities in its north and south after at least seven people died amid violent clashes and arson attacks over the weekend, the interior minister said on Sunday night.

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Bolivia's leftist Morales headed to presidential runoff with chief rival Mesa

Bolivian President Evo Morales led Sunday's election but did not have enough votes to avoid a potentially risky runoff with chief rival Carlos Mesa in December, a preliminary count of nearly 84% of official results by the electoral board showed.

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Bolivia elections: Evo Morales to face Carlos Mesa in run-off vote

Evo Morales leads in Sunday's presidential election but not enough to avoid a run-off.

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Australian newspapers black out front pages in 'secrecy' protest

The nation's biggest media rivals unite to protest against what they say is government secrecy.

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