Mohammed bin Salman: Saudi leader given US immunity over Khashoggi killing
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63671947?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 18, 2022, 12:16 PM
Mohammed bin Salman now has immunity against a lawsuit due to his new role as prime minister.
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World Cup 2022: Alcohol sales banned at World Cup stadiums in Qatar
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63674631?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 18, 2022, 1:31 PM
Alcohol will not be sold to fans at the World Cup's eight stadiums in Qatar after Fifa changes its policy two days before the start of the tournament.
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MH17: Australia asks Russia to hand over three who downed airliner
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63673919?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 18, 2022, 11:50 AM
Australia's demand comes after the men are found guilty of shooting down MH17 over eastern Ukraine.
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A journey to the site of the Nord Stream explosions
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-63636181?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 18, 2022, 12:49 PM
As Sweden says the gas lines were blown up deliberately, our Europe editor reports from the scene.
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Theranos: Silicon Valley holds breath for Elizabeth Holmes sentencing
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63672103?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 18, 2022, 1:32 PM
The case is seen as a test. Does corporate fraud in tech end with a slap on the wrist, or prison time?
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Viktor Bout: Russia hopeful for arms dealer prisoner swap with US
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63675119?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 18, 2022, 11:33 AM
Notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout could be exchanged for US basketball player Brittney Griner.
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French mystery over Normandy murder without victim's body
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63673923?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 18, 2022, 12:47 PM
Police are convinced a woman has been murdered: the problem is no-one has been reported missing.
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Twitter locks staff out of offices until next week
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63672307?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 18, 2022, 4:02 PM
It comes amid reports that large numbers of workers have resigned from the social media platform.
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House Republicans say 'top priority' is to probe Biden family
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63665351?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 18, 2022, 3:37 AM
"This is an investigation of Joe Biden," said one lawmaker, who will helm a powerful committee.
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Priscilla Sitienei: 'World's oldest primary school pupil' dies aged 99 in Kenya
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-63674795?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 18, 2022, 1:36 PM
Priscilla Sitienei was set to sit her final exams next week, along with her 12-year-old classmates.
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North Korea ICBM had range to hit US mainland - Japan
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-63672399?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 18, 2022, 6:50 AM
It follows Thursday's warning of a "fiercer" response to US plans to boost its regional presence.
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Navalny: Russian opposition leader Navalny moved to solitary confinement
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63671942?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 18, 2022, 2:47 AM
The Kremlin critic is accused of being an "egregious offender" and moved ahead of a family visit.
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Islamic State: Lebanon's economic collapse drives recruitment
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-63386636?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 18, 2022, 12:12 AM
Young men in Lebanon are joining the Islamic State group in a desperate bid to escape poverty.
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Hakeem Jeffries: The Democrat who could succeed Nancy Pelosi
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63665352?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 10:35 PM
Hakeem Jeffries, of New York, may become the first black person to lead a party in the US Congress.
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Vanuatu: Hackers strand Pacific island government for over a week
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-63632129?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 18, 2022, 12:14 AM
Vanuatu - an island courted by the US and China - has been stranded offline for over a week.
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China repression: The families who have left loved ones behind
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-63637903?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 18, 2022, 12:06 AM
The wife of a Chinese lawyer detained as a dissident describes her heart-rending decision to flee to the US.
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Ukraine war: The men who bring back the dead
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63627345?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 18, 2022, 12:08 AM
Artur and Denys bring dignity to victims of the war - both friend and foe.
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What Washington's divided government means for Biden
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63564061?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 18, 2022, 12:13 AM
The Democrats currently control Congress and the White House, but that will change in January.
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Skyroot: The private firms helping India aim high in space
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-63658530?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 18, 2022, 12:17 AM
India's space industry wants to enter the big league with the help of private firms and start-ups.
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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, 8:14 PM
The US basketball player is being held in a remote jail 500km (310 miles) south-east of Moscow.
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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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Nancy Pelosi: Five key moments in House speaker's career
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63671877?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 18, 2022, 12:41 AM
As the House of Representatives leader announces she will stand aside, here's how she made her mark.
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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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