China's Xi to meet Japan, South Korea leaders as North Korea tensions rise

The leaders of Japan and South Korea will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday, amid heightened concern North Korea may be about to return to confrontation with Washington.

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Isis in Iraq: Militants 'getting stronger again'

The jihadists are managing to regroup - should the West be worried?

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Trump impeachment inquiry sung by a Christmas choir

How President Trump's impeachment inquiry unfolded, sung by the Washington International Chorus.

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Trump impeachment: White House withheld Ukraine aid just after Zelensky call

An email shows officials were contacted 90 minutes after Donald Trump and Ukraine's leader spoke.

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Syria war: Turkey can't handle new 'refugee wave', says Erdogan

Tens of thousands of Syrians have fled towards Turkey amid attacks on the rebel-held Idlib province.

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The 'real' Lyudmila from Chernobyl speaks for first time

The 'real' Lyudmila Ignatenko from the HBO/Sky Chernobyl series speaks for the first time about her life during and after the nuclear disaster.

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Aceh Christians forced to celebrate Christmas in a tent

Christians in Aceh, Indonesia, had their churches destroyed four years ago by Islamic vigilante groups and the police.

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Thomas Cook staff say 'benefits system has failed them'

Thomas Cook staff say the benefits system has failed them, leaving them desperate and distressed.

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Deutsche Bank whistleblower hits back at regulator

Anna Waterhouse has hit back after a damaging finding against her by the Dubai Financial Services Authority.

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Tech trends 2020: New spacecraft and bendy screens

From new spacecraft to bendy screens, what to watch for in tech in 2020.

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New best story on Hacker News: U.S. Navy bans TikTok from government-issued mobile devices

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Trump and Japan's Abe spoke about North Korea: White House spokesman

U.S. President Donald Trump spoke on Saturday with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe about developments related to North Korea, Iran, and trade, a White House spokesman said.

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Mexican Catholic group says late leader Maciel abused at least 60 minors

Marcial Maciel, the Mexican founder of the ultra-conservative Legionaries of Christ, abused at least 60 minors, according to a new report published Saturday by the Roman Catholic group.

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Trump invites Britain's Johnson to the White House in new year: Sunday Times

U.S. President Donald Trump has invited British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to visit him in the White House in the new year, Britain's Sunday Times newspaper reported.

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Boliva's ex-president Morales plans party rally on Argentina border

Bolivian former President Evo Morales on Saturday appealed for his supporters to attend a rally on the border between Argentina and Bolivia on Dec. 29 to choose a candidate for Bolivia's election early next year.

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North Korea threat looms as China, Japan, South Korea leaders meet

The spectre of new confrontation between Pyongyang and Washington hangs over meetings between China, Japan and South Korea this week, with growing risks North Korean actions could end an uneasy detente and upend recent diplomatic efforts.

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Chile's air force chief: 'We may never know' what happened to lost Hercules

The commander-in-chief of the Chilean Air Force has warned that the struggle to recover the remains of a Hercules that crashed en route to the Antarctic two weeks ago could make it difficult to ever determine what happened to the plane.

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Whirlpool: MPs call on washing machine firm to offer swift refunds

The company is recalling half a million washing machines but some MPs are calling on it to do more.

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Take a look behind the 'small doors to imaginary spaces' within bookshelves

Artists share the inspiration behind the crafty creation of miniature scenery on their bookcases.

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Are US hunters becoming an endangered species?

Fewer Americans hunt now, partly due to growing urbanisation, leading some advocates to fear it's dying out.

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More freedom, but predictable outcome: Uzbekistan votes for new parliament

All five parties running in a parliamentary election in Uzbekistan on Sunday back reformist President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, meaning that although the vote will be the freest in decades, it is sure to produce a legislature loyal to him.

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The year in protests: From Chile to Lebanon, what happened next?

Every continent including Antarctica saw demos this year, with many likely to spill over into 2020.

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'The closest thing on Earth to interplanetary travel'

Justin Rowlatt lands in a dazzling white and blue world to join scientists checking up on Antarctic ice.

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The most read BBC News stories of the last decade

From the 2011 riots to the last general election, we look back at the website's most popular pages.

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The studios teaching Trans women how to be more feminine

Nicole Thornbur goes to specialist studios in Manchester which teach Trans women how to be more feminine.

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Chilean policeman in court after protester run over

A Chilean policeman appeared in court on Saturday on a charge of grievous bodily harm after a 20-year-old protester was allegedly run over by an armored police vehicle during a protest in the capital on Friday evening.

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Australian PM defends climate policies as cooler weather helps firefighters

Fire conditions eased on some of the major fronts burning across Australia on Sunday after a cool weather change, with firefighters trying to contain blazes before the expected return of hotter conditions at the end of the week.

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North Korean's Kim holds military meeting as tension rises under looming deadline

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held a meeting of top military officials to discuss boosting the country's military capability, state news agency reported on Sunday amid heightened concern the North may be about to return to confrontation with Washington.

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Miracle survivor on mission to help close gaps in tsunami warning system

Arif Munandar had been pronounced dead before he woke up in a body bag four days after a monstrous wave swept his village in Indonesia's northern Aceh province 15 years ago.

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New best story on Hacker News: BugJail: New Java debugger – debug across time with mouse

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Cuba names Manuel Marrero Cruz as first prime minister since 1976

Tourism minister Manuel Marrero Cruz is Cuba's first prime minister since Fidel Castro in 1976.

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Quilombo cuisine: Rescuing the ancient cuisine of African slaves

The Quilombo diet is organic, gluten-free and practically lactose-free. It has its roots in African traditions and uses fresh ingredients.

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The teenage activists taking after Greta Thunberg

These three teenagers are passionate about issues they see around them, and are training to be activists at The Advocacy Academy in London.

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New best story on Hacker News: Samsung chair imprisoned and 24 others found guilty in union-busting case

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Boeing's Starliner astronaut capsule fails key test to reach space station

Boeing Co's new astronaut capsule failed after liftoff on Friday to climb high enough in orbit to reach the International Space Station, cutting short a critical unmanned test mission in the embattled aerospace giant's race to send humans to the orbital outpost.

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