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US Threatens Unilateral Action If UN Fails To Act On Syria

The United States warned Wednesday that it could take unilateral action if the United Nations fails to respond to a...

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‘Unusual Diplomat’ Jon Benjamin Reminisces Time In Ghana

He has contributed to Ghanaian discourse, sometimes raising eyebrows about how he casually touches on some sensitive...

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US Envoy To UN Slams Russia Over Suspected Syria Chemical Attack

US Ambassador Nikki Haley on Wednesday lashed out at Russia for failing to rein in its ally Syria after a suspected...

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US Envoy To UN Slams Russia Over Suspected Syria Chemical Attack

US Ambassador Nikki Haley on Wednesday lashed out at Russia for failing to rein in its ally Syria after a suspected...

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BBC Wrongly Announces Death of Radio 2 DJ Brian Matthew

The BBC has wrongly announced the death of Radio 2 DJ Brian Matthew, later clarifying that he "remains critically ill"....

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Shia LaBeouf Film ”Man Down” Makes GBP7 In Opening Weekend

Shia LaBeouf's latest film hasn't exactly set the box office on fire. War movie Man Down, which also stars Gary Oldman,...

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Facebook Acts To Block Revenge Porn

Facebook is taking fresh action to prevent so-called revenge porn from being spread across its platforms. The social...

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Should Equal Pay For Men and Women Be Mandatory?

Like many countries, the UK has made slow progress in reducing its gender pay gap. However, it might do well to look to...

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Royals Lead Westminster Service

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have joined victims' families and emergency staff at a "service of hope" following...

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Britain To Help Reform Saudi Economy

Britain said Wednesday it would help Saudi Arabia to diversify its oil-dependent economy as British Prime Minister...

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Record UK Car Sales Ahead of Tax Change

A record number of new cars were registered in March as drivers rushed to beat a new tax that came into force on 1...

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MEPs Agree Brexit Negotiation Plan

The European Parliament has backed a motion setting out its position for the Brexit negotiations by 516 to 133....

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Thousands On 50p-A-Week Housing Benefit

More than 7,500 households have lost their housing benefit and instead receive a nominal 50p a week because of the...

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Syria Donors Seek Billions, In Shadow of Attack

The EU and UN on Wednesday rallied donor countries and aid groups to support a devastated Syria at a conference...

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India’s Kohli, Pakistan’s Misbah and Younis, Get Wisden Honours

India captain Virat Kohli has been named as the Leading Cricketer in the World in the 2017 edition of the respected...

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Royals Arrive At Westminster Service

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry have arrived at a "service of hope", following last month's...

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BMW Workers To Stage First UK Strikes Over Pensions

Workers at BMW's UK plants plan strike action over plans to close the company's final salary pension scheme. Unite the...

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Luke Shaw Used His Body With My Brain, Says Man Utd Boss Jose Mourinho

Manager Jose Mourinho said Luke Shaw used "his body with my brain" during Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Everton and...

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Russia Rebel Weapons Claim Rejected

Russian claims that a release of chemicals that killed and injured dozens of civilians in northern Syria came from...