Samoa measles deaths rise above 50, mostly small children

The death toll from a measles outbreak in Samoa climbed to 53, the government said on Monday, as the number of people infected in the small Pacific nation grows by more than a hundred a day.

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White House says it will not participate in Wednesday's Trump impeachment hearing

The White House told Democratic lawmakers on Sunday that U.S. President Donald Trump would not send legal counsel to participate in a congressional impeachment hearing this week, citing a lack of "fundamental fairness."

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Yang Hengjun: Australia criticises China for detainment of 'democracy peddler'

Australian citizen Yang Hengjun, a former diplomat, has been detained in China since January.

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President Trump won't participate in House Judiciary's impeachment hearing Wednesday, White House says in letter

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Seventeen Democrats, three Republicans in U.S. presidential race

The historically large field of Democratic presidential candidates vying to take on Republican President Donald Trump in next November's U.S. election got a bit smaller on Sunday as former Pennsylvania congressman Joe Sestak said he would drop out.

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Shootings in northern Mexico town kill 20, pile pressure on president

Clashes sparked by suspected cartel gunmen in a northern Mexican town killed 20 people this weekend, authorities said, putting more pressure on Mexico's president to curb gang violence after the United States vowed to label the gangs terrorists.

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UK Conservatives' lead over Labour narrows to 9 points: Survation

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party saw its lead over Labour narrow to 9 percentage points in the last week, but remains the front runner ahead of a national election on Dec. 12, a Survation poll for ITV's Good Morning Britain said on Monday.

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Home for Christmas: Jailed Norwegian spy released from Russia

A pensioner convicted of spying in Moscow says he shouldn't have trusted the Norwegian agent.

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In pictures: Bhopal 35 years on

Judah Passow's pictures of those living with the after-effects of the Bhopal chemical disaster of 1984.

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Reform and repression go hand in hand in Saudi Arabia

Sweeping social reforms have been accompanied by a crackdown on dissent, says Sebastian Usher.

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Letter from Africa: Is Kenya building bridges to nowhere?

Politicians have been given key recommendations to heal Kenya's deadly divides.

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General election 2019: Lib Dems won't support Labour nationalisation plans

Jo Swinson says Labour's plans to take utilities back into public ownership are "not the way forward".

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'I match clothes with my pug'

We look at the trend for matching the clothes you wear with your children, dog, cat or even horse.

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'Exploited' workers propping up the building sector

The construction industry is trying to crack down on the use of underpaid labour, but it's a huge task.

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Brexit: Could the UK and EU sort a trade deal in months?

Even if the withdrawal agreement is approved, the future UK-EU trade relationship still requires much work.

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Angela Merkel ally's loss casts doubt on German coalition

Olaf Scholz, Angela Merkel's deputy chancellor, is soundly beaten in the SPD leadership race.

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Teen engineer: 'Let me introduce you to my laboratory'

Fifteen-year-old Cheikh Bamba Diaby got into robotics after he had to unblock his sister's mobile phone.

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On Hong Kong streets, protesters say 'thank you' to Donald Trump

Hundreds of people in Hong Kong, including many elderly residents, marched to the U.S. consulate on Sunday to show "gratitude" for U.S. support of anti-government protests that have roiled the financial hub for nearly six months.

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Cosmic Crisp: New apple launched that 'lasts for a year'

The new fruit took US scientists two decades to develop and the launch cost $10m (£7.9m).

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Hundreds march in Hong Kong against use of tear gas; city braces for further protests

Hundreds of protesters in Hong Kong, including many families with children, marched on Sunday in protest against police use of tear gas as the Asian financial hub geared up for further anti-government demonstrations following a week of calm.

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South Dakota plane crash kills 9, injures 3: AP, citing authorities

Nine people were killed and three were injured in an airplane crash in the U.S. state of South Dakota, the Associated Press reported late on Saturday, citing authorities.

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At least 14 killed in bloody gunfight in northern Mexico

Ten suspected cartel gunmen and four police were killed during a daytime shootout on Saturday in a Mexican town near the U.S. border, days after U.S. President Donald Trump raised bilateral tensions by saying he would designate the gangs as terrorists.

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Australia's Weeks says hope helped him survive Taliban captivity

Timothy Weeks, the Australian academic released by the Taliban in November after being kept hostage for more than three years, said on Sunday that hope helped him survive the ordeal.

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Australia's New South Wales rolls out mobile phone detection cameras

The Australian state of New South Wales, home to the country's largest city Sydney, rolled out mobile phone detection cameras on Sunday, hoping to cut the number of fatalities on its roads by a third over two years, transport authorities said.

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As sea engulfs coastline, Indonesians pay high price to shield homes

Indonesian fisherman Miskan says the once-abundant catches he used to enjoy have been dwindling in recent years on this stretch of the Java Sea.

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Separated at birth: Was my mother given away because she looked white?

How one South African family discovered a secret that made them question their own identity.

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HIV on Ukraine's frontline: Soldier who sought escape in battle

War veteran Vasyl is HIV-positive. He never told anyone, but was shocked by their attitude to sex.

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Canadian islanders angry over US mail searches

Campobello islanders can only get their mail via the US, and now their packages are being searched.

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'A rich exchange': The refugees teaching languages in Brazil

A language school in São Paulo employs refugees to teach, benefiting both students and instructors.

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Tiffany hopes to regain its sparkle with new owners

New York's famous jewellery brand is changing hands, but will the new owners keep its popular touch?

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'Masturbation photos' prompt Tunisia's #MeToo anger

Outrage over the case involving an MP has led to an outpouring of stories about sexual abuse and harassment

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Namibia's President Hage Geingob wins re-election

The ruling party's candidate has a second term, but his share of the vote has dropped significantly.

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At least 14 killed during gunfight in northern Mexico town

Ten suspected cartel gunmen and four police were killed during a bloody shootout on Saturday in a Mexican town near the U.S. border, authorities from the state of Coahuila said, during a moment of heightened bilateral tension over violent gangs.

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Cambodia's first gay dance company

Khmer dance is being given new meaning by the LGBT community in Cambodia.

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AS Roma: Why did Italian club decide to announce signings alongside missing children?

This summer, Italian club Roma began announcing their transfer signings alongside images of missing children. This is why.

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Tiffany hopes to regain its sparkle with new owners

New York's famous jewellery brand is changing hands, but will the new owners keep its popular touch?

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China due to introduce face scans for mobile users

Beijing wants people to use only real identities online but there is concern over data collection.

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