MH17: Three guilty as court finds Russia-controlled group downed airliner
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63637625?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 2:53 PM
A Dutch trial finds a missile supplied by Russia killed 298 people on board MH17 over Ukraine in 2014.
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Ukraine war: Gas plant hit in latest Russian strikes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63659370?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 4:11 PM
At least four deaths are reported, days after one of the most fierce Russian bombardments of the war.
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Ukraine war: Bodies found amid reports of Russian atrocities in Kherson
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63659824?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 9:59 AM
The BBC speaks to people held by Russians in Kherson, as reports of atrocities emerge from the city.
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Spain's new sex abuse law sparks jail terms row
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63662930?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 2:09 PM
A law brought in after a gang rape case prompts lawyers to get some sex abusers' jail terms cut.
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What awaits Brittney Griner in Russian penal colony?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63660402?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 3:36 PM
The US basketball player is believed to be in a remote jail 500km (310 miles) south-east of Moscow.
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Iran protests: Nine-year-old boy shot dead by security forces - source
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-63661310?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 2:51 PM
Kian Pirfalak is one of the youngest recent fatalities, though state media blames a "terror attack".
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Charlize Theron condemned for saying Afrikaans is dying language
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-63642042?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 1:34 PM
The Hollywood star grew up speaking Afrikaans - many fellow South Africans are outraged by her comments.
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US midterms: Republicans narrowly win back the House
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63629003?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 7:10 AM
Republicans secure the 218 seats needed for a majority, enough to stall President Biden's agenda.
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Alaa Abdel Fattah badly affected by hunger strike - family
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-63665790?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 2:52 PM
Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah's sister says his health deteriorated when he stopped eating and drinking.
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G20: Xi accuses Trudeau of leaks to media about China-Canada relations
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-63654337?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 8:05 AM
China's president was filmed rebuking his Canadian counterpart over alleged leaks of their meeting.
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Vicky Bowman: Former UK ambassador among prisoners freed in Myanmar
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-63657571?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 2:58 PM
Vicky Bowman is among nearly 6,000 prisoners being released by the military junta.
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Haiti cholera outbreak worsens as cases rise
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-63661118?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 12:12 PM
There are now more than 700 confirmed cases and health officials are investigating another 7,000.
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Neighbours: Amazon to revive TV soap, four months after finale
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63660032?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 3:49 PM
Residents will move back into Ramsay Street for a new series that will start filming next year.
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Trump not first politician to be ditched by Rupert Murdoch
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63631316?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 12:05 AM
A secret directive to his editors exposes how ruthlessly the press baron can dispose of allies.
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Ghana economy: Chilli-sauce businesses feel the heat
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-63628352?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 12:32 AM
Freda Maku Yoobi lost her job as a make-up artist during Covid and now inflation has destroyed her business.
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World Cup 2022: 'I don't want to worry about being killed'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-63649154?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 12:28 AM
Two Qataris tell us how the country's conservative laws and customs affect gay people and women.
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Plastic pollution: Waste from across world found on remote British island
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-63484729?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 16, 2022, 9:11 PM
A tide of plastic debris from all over the world has washed up on Ascension Island, say researchers.
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Lebanon boat disaster smugglers 'threatened to shoot children'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-63553893?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 12:22 AM
Survivors recall being forced at gunpoint onto a migrants boat which sank, killing over 100.
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'The time to grieve is over, it is time to be angry'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-63633115?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 12:25 AM
South Korean families are asking how far the blame should extend for the deadly Halloween crush.
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Ukraine war: What happened in Poland missile blast?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/63648958?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 10:57 AM
Last night, a missile landed in Poland, killing two people - the BBC's open source investigations team has been searching for clues.
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Australia floods: Rescue chopper saves family from rising floodwaters
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-63657907?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 3:51 AM
An elderly couple, their daughter and two dogs were winched from their home in rural New South Wales.
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Ukraine war: Dashcam footage shows near-miss blast in Dnipro
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63663828?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 1:45 PM
Video shared on social media shows a driver narrowly avoiding being hit by an explosion in Dnipro.
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Qatar World Cup: TV 2 Denmark reporter forced off air
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63655870?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 16, 2022, 6:49 PM
Security staff are seen covering the camera as a TV 2 Denmark reporter tries to broadcast.
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G20: Xi Jinping criticises Justin Trudeau in an awkward exchange
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-63655871?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 16, 2022, 7:15 PM
The Chinese president confronted the Canadian PM about alleged leaks of their closed-door meeting.
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Nato chief: Poland strike was most likely from Ukrainian air defence
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-63656352?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 16, 2022, 7:47 PM
Jens Stoltenberg tells the BBC "accidents happen" in war and emphasises the need for a measured approach.
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Seoul crush: K-pop star Lee Ji Han's mother shares her grief
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-63636573?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 16, 2022, 9:00 AM
Lee Ji Han was one of 158 people killed in the Itaewon crush on 29 October.
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Ukrainian soldiers' joyful reunion with family after liberating Kherson
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63639918?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 16, 2022, 6:18 AM
They are able to visit their homes and see relatives for the first time since the Russian invasion began.
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