China, Russia propose lifting some U.N. sanctions on North Korea, U.S. says not the time

China and Russia on Monday proposed the U.N. Security Council lift a ban on North Korea exporting statues, seafood and textiles, according to a draft resolution seen by Reuters, in a move Russia said is aimed at encouraging talks between Washington and Pyongyang.

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U.N. Security Council to meet on Kashmir on Tuesday at China's request

The United Nations Security Council will meet at China's request on Tuesday to discuss the situation in the disputed Indian territory of Jammu and Kashmir, diplomats said.

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How an economist helped thousands get a new kidney

Kidney exchange has helped thousands get a new kidney, and led to the Nobel Prize for Alvin Roth.

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US envoy Stephen Biegun tells North Korea: 'Let's get this done'

The US envoy calls on North Korea to resume nuclear talks - as Pyongyang's self-imposed deadline looms.

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Chinese premier says Hong Kong not yet out of its 'dilemma': CABLE TV

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said in a meeting with Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Monday that the Asian financial hub was not yet out of its dilemma with the city's economy facing an unprecedented, challenging situation.

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Hallmark reverses position on same-sex couple ads after public outcry

The chief executive officer of Hallmark Cards apologized on Sunday night and said the company would reverse an earlier decision to pull television advertisements featuring same-sex couples from the wedding registry and planning website Zola.

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Japan government spokesman hopes Japan, South Korea study North Korean issue with rigor

Japan's top government spokesman on Monday said he hopes Japan and South Korea study the North Korean issue "with rigor" as tensions with Pyongyang rise after it conducted a series of weapons tests and a war of words with the United States.

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New Zealand holds minute of silence for volcano victims

New Zealanders across the country observed a minute of silence on Monday to honor the victims of last week's fatal volcanic eruption, as police continued efforts to recover two bodies.

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U.S. envoy Biegun to North Korea: 'We're here, you know how to reach us'

U.S. special envoy for North Korea, Stephen Biegun, urged Pyongyang on Monday to return offers of talks, dismissing leader Kim Jong Un's year-end deadline while highlighting Washington's willingness to discuss "all issues of interest."

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Philippines hunts for survivors after quake levels trade building

Rescue teams in the southern Philippines searched for signs of life on Monday in a collapsed shopping center after a powerful earthquake that killed at least three people and wounded dozens more.

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PewDiePie to take break from YouTube as 'feeling very tired'

The Swedish star, 29, has been involved in accusations of racism and anti-Semitism in recent years.

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Lebanon crisis: Dozens wounded in second night of clashes in Beirut

Riot police use tear gas and water cannon as anti-government protests continue in Lebanon.

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McDonald's sacks Australian franchisee over race row video

A video which showed the man berating his Aboriginal neighbour has caused outrage in Australia.

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Hong Kong protests flare ahead of Xi meeting with city leader

Hong Kong police fired tear gas in late night street clashes with anti-government protesters, ahead of a potentially pivotal meeting between Hong Kong's leader and China's president in Beijing on Monday.

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Clashes rock Beirut as security forces fire tear gas at protest

Tear gas engulfed central Beirut as security forces chased protesters near Lebanon's parliament on Sunday in a second night of street clashes that wounded dozens of people.

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Anak Krakatau: Giant blocks of rock litter ocean floor

Landslide debris from the collapsed Anak Krakatau volcano is imaged on the seabed for the first time.

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Poorest countries facing both obesity and malnutrition

Food systems are behind poor growth and over-eating in many low-income countries, a report says.

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How a university dropout built a toy empire

Nick Mowbray went from sleeping on the factory floor to leading a multi-million dollar toy firm.

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Imported for my body: The African women trafficked to India for sex

BBC Africa Eye uncovered an illegal network that lures women to India from Africa for sex work.

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'If President Putin can't help me, who can?'

How ordinary Russian have taken to appealing directly to Vladimir Putin to solve their problems.

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My Anna Delvey story: Strange encounters with a fake heiress

DJ Elle Dee shares her story of meeting con woman Anna Delvey on the New York party scene.

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How a university dropout built a toy empire

Nick Mowbray went from sleeping on the factory floor to leading a multi-million dollar toy firm.

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Responsible Child: Can a 10-year-old be a cold-blooded murderer?

A new BBC drama tells the story of a 12-year-old boy on trial for murder, who was tried as an adult.

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Tiffany Haddish's Black Mitzvah and her journey of Jewish discovery

The Eritrean-American comedian hopes the discovery of her Jewish identity can inspire others.

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What does business want from Boris?

Many firms will welcome an end to the Brexit stalemate but firms want action elsewhere too.

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Christmas lights from online sellers 'can be fire risk'

Which? says six out of 13 sets of Christmas lights it bought from online marketplaces were unsafe.

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Strong earthquake strikes southern Philippines, no tsunami expected

A powerful earthquake struck near the Philippines city of Davao on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, the latest tremor to strike the southern part of the country in recent months, but there was no threat of a tsunami.

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Last days of Long Clawson village butcher's shop

It has been run by three generations of the same family and originally delivered meat by horse and cart.

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Strong earthquake strikes Philippines, no tsunami risk seen

A powerful earthquake struck near the southern Philippines city of Davao on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, but there was no threat of a tsunami.

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New best story on Hacker News: Challenging projects every programmer should try

Challenging projects every programmer should try
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New best story on Hacker News: The Outer Worlds: Fixing the “game thinks my companion is dead” bug

The Outer Worlds: Fixing the “game thinks my companion is dead” bug
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New Zealand volcano: Death toll rises to 16 as two remain missing

A person who was being treated in hospital in Australia dies, as two bodies remain missing.

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Deadly eruption hits New Zealand volcano tourist town hard

Helicopter pilot Mark Law did not hesitate to fly out to New Zealand's White Island volcano immediately after it erupted to carry survivors to hospital, but after a harrowing week he knows his town's adventure tourism industry faces an uncertain future.

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