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Those breaching sanctions aimed at cutting rising violence could face up to two years in prison.

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Body armour, like that worn by DR Congo's new president, can save lives but presents problems if you want to be discreet.

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A Ugandan minister has warned that online sports betting is causing serious problems.

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Gurley beats Gronk in 'Madden' Super Bowl matchup



First came the "Madden" simulation, which has the Los Angeles Rams edging the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII by a score of 30-27. Now, two of the game's actual stars, Todd Gurley and Rob Gronkowski, provided the same result.

via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2UtUs1o First came the "Madden" simulation, which has the Los Angeles Rams edging the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII by a score of 30-27. Now, two of the game's actual stars, Todd Gurley and Rob Gronkowski, provided the same result.

Navy plans test raids on its futuristic Littoral Combat Ship



The Navy plans to launch small boat attack craft raids against its futuristic Littoral Combat Ships to prepare a suite of integrated weapons systems and sensors for major ocean warfare - including missiles, guns, drones and inflatable boats.

via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2FZ6Pzg The Navy plans to launch small boat attack craft raids against its futuristic Littoral Combat Ships to prepare a suite of integrated weapons systems and sensors for major ocean warfare - including missiles, guns, drones and inflatable boats.

Will the Patriots lose the Super Bowl? Ominous 'Madden' simulation has Rams winning close game



If "Madden NFL 19" is any indication, the New Patriots are going to lose the Super Bowl to the Los Angeles Rams in nail-biting fashion.

via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2WxOrT5 If "Madden NFL 19" is any indication, the New Patriots are going to lose the Super Bowl to the Los Angeles Rams in nail-biting fashion.

Facebook slammed for 'patchy' attitude on disinformation by lawmakers



Facebook was accused of taking a "patchy, opaque and self-selecting" approach to clamping down on misinformation by the European officials as the EU published its first progress report on fake news.

via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2S03Gpq Facebook was accused of taking a "patchy, opaque and self-selecting" approach to clamping down on misinformation by the European officials as the EU published its first progress report on fake news.

Apple rips Facebook for phone app it says is 'clear breach' of agreement



Facebook has been paying people to install an app that allows it to hoover up data on exactly how they use their smartphones.

via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Gbic6s Facebook has been paying people to install an app that allows it to hoover up data on exactly how they use their smartphones.

Robocalls reach ridiculous level, as people are afraid to even answer their phones



If you're fed up with robocalls, you're not alone. 

via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2BbPy21 If you're fed up with robocalls, you're not alone. 

Super Bowl LIII fans will be targeted by hackers both at the game and while watching on TV, experts say



There’s nothing like a major sporting event to bring out the hackers.

via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2GaIZQk There’s nothing like a major sporting event to bring out the hackers.

Opposition leader Juan Guaidó says his team has held talks with the army about regime change.

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At least eight people have died in the deep freeze, which has paralysed transport services.

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European settlement of the Americas killed so many people, it disturbed Earth's climate.

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The number of people who logged into the site at least once a month rose 9% last year.

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The New England Patriots quarterback was labelled a "known cheater" during a Pittsburgh broadcast.

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In an interview, the White House press secretary says Donald Trump had divine support.

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Hundreds of princes and billionaires were held and more than $100bn recouped by the state since 2017.

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France's interior minister says "the fanatic committed suicide" after killing one and injuring five.

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Senator Rand Paul was awarded more than $580,000 (£441,000) in damages after his neighbour attacked.

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A 14th employee at Canada's embassy in Havana falls ill, and the country cuts staff there by half.

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The data comes as several global firms warn China's slowing economy will hit their bottom line.

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Nantes pay tribute to missing former striker Emiliano Sala during their 1-1 draw with Saint Etienne.

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The BBC has gained rare access to Athlan village, the site of a major US attack on al-Qaeda in Yemen.

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The deep freeze gripping much of the US has been blamed on a polar vortex. Here's what that means.

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Stars support Empire actor Jussie Smollet, the victim of a suspected hate crime in Chicago.

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The fears of six athletes who claimed asylum in Australia after the 2018 Invictus Games.

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Six women tell the BBC they were raped by security forces as part of a government crackdown.

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Kennedy Agyapong tells the BBC he regrets journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale’s death, but has a clear conscious.

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The actor and superfan was "overcome with emotion" when Streisand replied to his childhood letter.

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The Lord of the Rings director will use unseen footage of the tense sessions for their final album.

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Social media outcry puts controversial construction on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast under scrutiny.

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Japan is in the grip of an elderly crime wave. Poverty and loneliness are two of the possible causes.

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A US state could become one of the first places in the world to allow corpses to become fertile soil.

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In most places, a crocodile would send people scurrying in fear. But not in this part of India.

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The international community is split over who it recognises as the country's current president.

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The story of Nastya Rybka, who was questioned in a Thai jail by the FBI about the Trump-Russia inquiry.

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Imagine onions - tonnes of them, rotting in a customs queue. It's a Dutch farmer's Brexit nightmare.

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Why isn't the internet more fun and weird?
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Apple blocks Facebook from running its internal iOS apps
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