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The Rocky star will not be prosecuted for a 1990 rape claim.

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Officials say salvage teams are still looking for the wreckage of the ill-fated Lion Air flight.

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Oxford University researchers have created a simulation designed to help prevent religious conflict.

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A 17-year-old died after taking explosives to a federal security office in Arkhangelsk, officials say.

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Penis fillers, designed to increase the organ's girth, have gained in popularity, cosmetic surgery groups say.

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Jin Yong's fantasy novels of martial arts heroes and legends sold millions around the world.

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A Russian-language teacher is a YouTube star for calling out TV grammar errors

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A tech skills shortage means some Welsh workers receive daily job offers, and salaries are increasing.

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The social media firm is seeing users shift from its most profitable business amid rising costs.

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Google offers $25M for AI projects that benefit society



Google is already using artificial intelligence to study floods, famine, and whales.

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Kanye West announces he's distancing himself from politics over Blexit campaign.

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Bill Gertos had changed the locks and leased the house to others - giving him legal ownership rights.

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High tech spin on bicycle accessories



A look at the hottest high tech bike accessories for your next roadside adventure, including the Tattico Bluetooth Mini-Pump, Linka Smart Bike Lock, Bontrager Velocis MIPS Road Bike Helmet and the Cycliq FLY12 CE HD Bike Camera and Front Light.

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Apple unveiling new products ahead of holiday season



Long-awaited updates coming to iPads, MacBook Airs and Mac minis; Brett Larson reports from the launch event in Brooklyn, New York.

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Did 280-characters make Twitter more civil?



Even with Twitter's 280-character limit, brevity is still the soul of wit, but could that extra space be making the platform's 330 million monthly active users a bit more civil?

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Apple shows off new Macs, iPads in massive new update



Apple unveiled new versions of its iPad Pro and refreshed its Mac lineup in time for the busy holiday shopping season, as it looks to capture more of consumers' technology budgets.

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Apple’s iPad, Mac event: What to expect



All eyes will be on the Brooklyn Academy of Music Tuesday when Apple unveils its latest products.

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Oxford University researchers have created a simulation designed to help prevent religious conflict.

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Campaign groups and university researchers raise concerns about the ads found in Android apps.

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Some incidents in which DJI drones "suffered a complete loss of power" have concerned UK authorities.

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The employee at the US Geological Survey had an "extensive history" of visiting adult websites.

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Strong demand for Spider-Man and other games is helping drive earnings at the Japanese electronics giant.

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The Pakistan Supreme Court acquitted Asia Bibi of blastphemy Wednesday, ordering her release before a packed courtroom.

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America was once considered a safe haven for refugees fleeing from anti-Semitism around the globe, especially in Europe. That may be changing.

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Asia Bibi's blasphemy conviction polarised Pakistan and the Supreme Court has already sparked protests.

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US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urge all sides to hold talks soon.

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The 600ft tall statue, which cost $430m, has been billed as a major tourist attraction.

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Brazil's far-right president-elect will merge the ministries of agriculture and the environment.

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Workers at the Japanese company would crouch in trenches beside railway tracks as trains sped by.

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Hundreds of demonstrators in Pittsburgh accuse the US president of fomenting intolerance and hate.

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The human remains could help solve the disappearance of a teenage girl in 1983, Italian media report.

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Bulger was severely beaten by one or more inmates shortly after arriving at the prison, sources say.

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Tehran denies its intelligence agencies planned to kill an Arab separatist leader on Danish soil.

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John Letts is urging Canada to bring home his son and other Canadians detained in Kurdish-held Syria.

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Hungary's top court clears Petra Laszlo, filmed tripping migrants fleeing border police in 2015.

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Mouna Guebla, 30, was an unemployed English graduate from the eastern region of Mahdia.

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The US president and first lady visit the synagogue where 11 people were shot dead at the weekend.

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In just under a week the US goes to the polls to elect a new Congress. So what are the main issues?

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Oscar winner Viola Davis reveals how she has stayed grounded in Hollywood and why there still aren't enough black actors on screen.

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He was attending an event with Auckland's local Pasifika community, hosted by New Zealand's prime minister.

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Omar Victor Diop's portraits aim to paint important but overlooked Africans back into history.

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The man gave away tickets to foreigners after developing a fear of asking them for money.

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"No permission was granted" to play the song at a rally held hours after a mass shooting, his lawyer says.

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A vet in Portugal is using washing machines to house stray cats in her home town.

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Are fears among environmentalists about the election of Brazil's new president justified?

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A law against pretending to be a witch is set to be repealed, but not before two women are charged.

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Why have Nigeria's main parties both chosen septuagenarian presidential candidates?

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The president wants to end the right of people born in the US to be citizens but does he have the power?

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So extensive is the spread of English, a group of lecturers warns of a looming "linguicide".

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iPhones are allergic to helium
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We posed as 100 Senators to run ads on Facebook. Facebook approved all of them
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Why Jupyter is data scientists’ computational notebook of choice
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Humanity has wiped out 60% of animals since 1970, major report finds
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Kids’ Apps Are Crammed With Ads
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"Exploding consumption" has wiped out 60% of wildlife since 1970, conservationists say.

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Images of Venice under flood waters as at least eight people are confirmed killed by the storms across Italy.

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Brazil's highly biodiverse Cerrado is being destroyed for soybean production, conservationists say.

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