In rural China, elderly transgender Sister Liu longs for family life

Morning market shoppers look a little too long in Liu Peilin's direction as she passes by in a red jacket and gray wig covered in red and pink clips, her cheeks rouged in bright pink and eyeshadow in a matching shade.

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French unions refuse Christmas truce in pensions protests

French trade unions failed on Tuesday to achieve the big surge in support they had hoped for in street protests to pressure President Emmanuel Macron to ditch his pension reform, and said there would be no strike truce during Christmas.

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U.N. Security Council set for showdown over Syria cross-border aid deliveries

For the past six years the United Nations and other aid groups have been crossing into Syria from Turkey, Iraq and Jordan at four places authorized by the U.N. Security Council to deliver humanitarian assistance to millions of people.

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U.S. envoy for North Korea to visit China this week: State Department

The U.S. special envoy for North Korea, Stephen Biegun, will visit Beijing on Thursday and Friday, the U.S. State Department said on Tuesday, after China and Russia proposed lifting some U.N. sanctions on North Korea.

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China says lifting some U.N. sanctions on North Korea could help break deadlock

China and Russia are pushing the U.N. Security Council to lift some sanctions on North Korea to ease the country's humanitarian concerns and to "break the deadlock" in stalled denuclearization talks between Washington and Pyongyang, China's U.N. ambassador said on Tuesday.

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China postpones U.N. Security Council discussion on Kashmir: diplomats

China has postponed a discussion by the U.N. Security Council planned for Tuesday about the situation in the disputed Indian territory of Jammu and Kashmir because the U.N. peacekeeping mission there was not ready to provide a brief, diplomats said.

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New best story on Hacker News: Over 100 PBS local stations start streaming on YouTube TV

Over 100 PBS local stations start streaming on YouTube TV
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How Cuba’s digital revolutionaries are fighting for change

A year after Cuba’s government allowed 3G on the island, we follow three activists using the internet to drive rapid change.

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How much should bosses be paid?

Do stock options encourage good performance or are they just another way to boost executive pay?

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CEO Secrets: 'We help banish bad muzak!'

Brian D'Souza, the boss of a company called Open Ear, says he is helping to improve in store music.

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The US steps up the hunt for crucial rare earths

The US is stepping up the hunt for crucial rare earth metals, to lessen its dependence on China.

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Demonstrators take to the streets in New York to rally for Trump impeachment

Demonstrators rallied in New York on Tuesday night to call for U.S. President Donald Trump's impeachment and removal from office on the eve of the House of Representatives' expected vote to impeach him.

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Vienna State Opera: Top ballet academy 'encouraged pupils to smoke'

Dancers at Vienna State Opera's academy were encouraged to smoke to stay slim, a report finds.

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Refugee camps: Pregnant and living in a wet tent

As charity Médecins Sans Frontières warns of a health emergency in refugee camps, one expectant mother living in Lesbos spoke to BBC of her fears.

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Andrew Garrido taught himself piano on a paper keyboard

Pianist and musician Andrew Garrido has played concert venues across Europe, but he only started playing the piano ten years ago when he made his own paper keyboard to practise on.

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'Mortgage prisoners' sue over 'unfair' rates

Homeowners, including former customers of Northern Rock and Bradford & Bingley, claim they have been overcharged.

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'We swapped the Christmas do for a conference'

For Craig Unsworth, there are alternatives to the traditional, boozy festive party.

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How much do the British spend on a night out?

Sarah, 30, says she could have paid for a holiday with the money she blew on one expensive night out.

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How charity apps may be making us more generous

There are more ways than ever to give to charity - so are these innovations spurring our generosity?

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How much should bosses be paid?

Do stock options encourage good performance or are they just another way to boost executive pay?

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All I Want For Christmas is You: Mariah classic finally tops US chart

All I Want For Christmas is You, first released in 1994, tops the Billboard Hot 100 Chart at last.

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Senate advances massive defense policy bill

The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly on Monday to advance a $738 billion defense policy bill, clearing the way for a vote on final passage on Tuesday, which will send it to the White House for President Donald Trump to sign into law.

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Citizenship Amendment Act: Delhi police in 'shooting' row as protests spread

At least three people thought they were shot - but police said broken tear gas canisters were to blame.

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Multiple deaths reported as severe storms, apparent tornadoes tear across southeastern US

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Pentagon chief: Need to speak with Turkish counterpart to understand Erdogan base comments

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Monday that he needed to speak with his Turkish counterpart to understand how serious President Tayyip Erdogan was when he said he could shut down the Incirlik air base, which hosts U.S. nuclear warheads.

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North Korea tests likely if they 'don't feel satisfied': Pentagon chief

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Monday North Korea would likely carry out unspecified tests if they “don’t feel satisfied,” amid fears the two countries could return to the collision course they had been on before launching diplomacy.

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UK PM Johnson plans to block extension of Brexit transition beyond 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will take the bold step of legislating to prevent any extension of the Brexit transition period beyond 2020, British media including The Times and the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

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Europe a diplomatic priority for China, top official says

China is prioritizing its diplomatic relations with Europe, a top Chinese foreign policy official said, highlighting Beijing's efforts to become less dependent on the United States following months of trade tensions.

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Sri Lanka's 'Foundation of Goodness' turns around a village decimated by tsunami

When Kushil Gunasekera returned to Seenigama in Sri Lanka's Galle district days after it was wiped out by a massive tsunami on Dec. 24, 2014, he got to work.

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