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Hundreds of thousands of people are evacuated as Cyclone Hudhud pounds the eastern Indian coast

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Cyclone Hudhud has hit the eastern Indian coast, causing extensive damage and prompting the evacuation of some 300,000 people. The cyclone, classed "very severe" and...
So far, there have been more than 8,300 confirmed and suspected cases of Ebola, and at least 4,033 deaths

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Dr. David Nabarro, the UN's senior system coordinator for Ebola, says he hopes that the outbreak can be brought under control within three months. People...
The 43 students were last seen being pushed into police vans after a protest in Guerrero state on September 26

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Mexican authorities say that some bodies found in shallow graves near the town of Iguala are not those of students missing after clashes with...
Japan is bracing for the arrival of powerful Typhoon Vongfong

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Typhoon Vongfong brought heavy rain and fierce winds to the southern island of Okinawa, Japan, causing flight cancelations and power cuts to over 20,000...
President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian troops stationed near the Ukrainian border to return to their bases

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President Vladimir Putin has ordered thousands of Russian troops stationed near the Ukrainian border to return to their bases, Russian media report. Vladimir Putin's spokesman...
At least 553 people are said to have died in a month of fighting for Kobane

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According to new reports, at least 553 people are said to have died in a month in the Kurdish town of Kobane, Syria, under...
George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin tied the knot last month in Venice

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George Clooney’s wife, Amal Alamuddin, bought him two cocker spaniels for a wedding gift. Amal Alamuddin - who also gave her new husband customized cufflinks...
Lego Batman movie is in the works and will be ready for release in 2017

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Lego Batman movie is in the works and will be ready for release in 2017. The Lego Movie was a huge hit in 2014, and...
Naomi Campbell took to Twitter just hours after Malala Yousafzai was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to add to her thoughts on the occasion

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Naomi Campbell took to Twitter just hours after Malala Yousafzai was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to add to her thoughts on the occasion. Naomi...
Egypt’s PM Ibrahim Mahlab and Pope Tawadros II attended the opening ceremony at the Coptic Christian Church in Cairo

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The restoration of Coptic Christian Church Virgin Mary in Cairo has been completed after 16 years. Also known as the Hanging Church because it is...
Boko Haram has released 27 hostages including 10 Chinese workers held for months in Cameroon

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Boko Haram has released 27 hostages including 10 Chinese workers held for months in Cameroon. The hostages were flown to capital Yaounde from the country's...
Sarah Palin's children Track and Bristol and husband Todd were involved in physical altercations at a birthday party on September 6

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Alaska police have released a report describing a drunken brawl involving the son, daughter and husband of former governor Sarah Palin. According to police report,...
Juneau police mistakenly told Justin Priest’s parents that their son had been killed in a car crash

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A couple in a small Alaska town was mistakenly told by police that their son had been killed in a car crash, leading to...
Charles Michel has become Belgium's youngest prime minister since 1841

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King Philippe of Belgium has sworn in a new centre-right government, more than four months after the general election. The new cabinet is led by...
Hundreds of protesters have joined the first march of a planned weekend of demonstrations in Ferguson against police shootings

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Protesters have joined the first march of a planned weekend of demonstrations in Ferguson, Missouri, against police shootings. The protests were sparked by the killing...
Misty Upham has been missing in Washington state for six days

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Misty Upham has been missing in Washington state for six days, police said on Friday, October 10. The Native American actress is known for playing...
Greenpeace has been campaigning against Arctic drilling by oil companies such as Shell and has accused Lego of associating with bad company

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Lego will not renew a promotional contract with Royal Dutch Shell following pressure from environmental group Greenpeace. The Danish toymaker did not say when its...
Red Bull slogan claims the fizzy drink gives you wings

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Benjamin Careathers, a regular consumer of Red Bull, sued the drinks giant for false advertising. The American argued that after 10 years drinking the caffeinated...
Taylor Swift has been named Billboard's Woman of the Year 2014

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Singer Taylor Swift has been named Billboard's Woman of the Year 2014. Taylor Swift has become the first artist to receive the award twice. The award...
New York’s JFK airport has started to implement the Ebola screening measures on Saturday, October 11

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New York’s JFK airport has started to implement the Ebola screening measures on Saturday, October 11. The recent outbreak has killed more than 4,000 people. Passengers...
Standard and Poor's has cut France's credit outlook to negative, due to concerns about the country's struggling economic recovery

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Standard and Poor's has cut France's credit outlook to “negative”, due to concerns about the country's struggling economic recovery. However, the credit rating agency affirmed...
A record 83 titles have been submitted for 2015’s foreign language film Oscar

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A record 83 titles have been submitted for 2015’s foreign language film Oscar - seven more than 2014's previous record number. The new entries include...
Angelina Jolie was presented with the insignia of an Honorary Dame Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George during a private audience at Buckingham Palace

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Angelina Jolie has been made an honorary dame by Queen Elizabeth II for services to UK foreign policy and charity campaigns. Angelina Jolie, 39, was...
Lauren Bacall was famed for her on and off-screen partnership with Humphrey Bogart

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Lauren Bacall’s effects - jewellery, artworks and furniture - are to go under the hammer in New York, auction house Bonhams has announced. Artworks including...
Type 1 diabetes is caused by the immune system destroying the cells that control blood sugar levels

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A giant step forward has been taken in the hunt for a cure for type 1 diabetes, researchers have announced. Type 1 diabetes is caused...
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