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A Florida mansion once owned by Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar is being demolished. The mansion’s new owners have hired professional treasure hunters to comb...

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Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has signed a $5 million deal for an Ebola vaccine, to protect against future outbreaks of the deadly disease. The deal...

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At least 19 people were killed and 50 injured in a gun and bomb attack on Bacha Khan University in Charsadda, north-west Pakistan. Four suspected...

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ISIS has confirmed the British militant Mohammed Emwazi known as Jihadi John died in a drone strike in November 2015. The Islamic State group's online...

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According to Pyongyang reports, North Korean scientists have invented a hangover-free alcohol. The state-run Pyongyang Times says the "suave" liquor will spare you wincing when...

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Sarah Palin has announced her endorsement for Donald Trump’s presidential bid. The populist ex-governor of Alaska was the Republican vice-presidential candidate in 2008. "Are you ready...

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One of President Barack Obama's key immigration reform plans could be challenged by the Supreme Court. The plan would lift the threat of deportation from...

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Prince Harry is reportedly dating Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece and Denmark. According to Australian publication New Idea, the duo had been introduced by the Prince...

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A fire broke out on the top floor of the world’s most famous hotel, the five-star Ritz in Paris. The fire is now under control. About...

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Twitter is offline for many users, with web visitors being greeted by an error page. Some mobile users are also unable to read or post...

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Renault, which has been under the spotlight over high levels of harmful emissions, has decided to recall 15,000 new diesel cars. The move comes after...

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Kate del Castillo has been called in for questioning over her links with the imprisoned Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. The Mexican actress...

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The Chinese economy grew by 6.9% in 2015, compared with 7.3% in 2014, marking its slowest growth in 25 years. China's growth, seen as a...

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Tougher aviation laws against unruly air passengers have been enacted in South Korea, after the so-called nut rage scandal which saw top Korean Air...

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World's oldest man, Yasutaro Koide, has died at the age of 112 in Nagoya, Japan, local officials say. Yasutaro Koide, who was born on March...

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Don McLean has been arrested on a charge of domestic violence assault, it has been reported. The American Pie singer is said to have been...

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Eagles founder and guitarist Glenn Frey has passed away at the age of 67, the band has announced. Glenn Frey died in New York City...

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French President Francois Hollande has set out a €2 billion job creation plan in an attempt to lift France out of what he called...

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The UK’s parliament is to debate on whether to ban Donald Trump from visiting the country. The lawmakers will discuss a petition, which has attracted...

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David Bowie has topped the American album charts for the first time with Blackstar, released two days before his death on January 10. Blackstar sold...

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Today at the age of social media technologies one can hardly believe that loneliness still exists and flourishes. Nevertheless, as the recent study shows...

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Japan stock market hit a one-year low in January 18 trade following big falls in the US and as oil prices dropped below $28...

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Oil prices have fallen below $28 a barrel amid fears the lifting of international sanctions on Iran could worsen the existing oversupply problem. Brent crude,...

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Democratic candidates have clashed on gun control and healthcare in their liveliest TV debate so far. Hillary Clinton attacked Bernie Sanders' record on gun control,...

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According to Oxfam's latest report, the world’s richest 1% now has as much wealth as the rest 99%. The organization uses data from Credit Suisse...