Georgia protests: Police break up second night of demonstrations
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64892213?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 8, 2023, 8:41 PM
Water cannon and tear gas were used on protesters angry at a controversial "foreign agents" law.
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Tyre Nichols: Memphis judge delays release of the arrest videos
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64882745?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 8, 2023, 9:43 PM
More than 20 hours of unseen footage was expected to show last January's violent traffic stop.
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Breonna Taylor police discriminated against black people - DoJ
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64892223?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 8, 2023, 9:13 PM
Louisville Metro Police routinely used excessive force such as neck restraints, a report finds.
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Greece train crash: Thousands of protesters call for investment in transport system
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64893358?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 8, 2023, 6:21 PM
Train drivers say they had warned the government about long-running problems with safety systems.
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Bankers in Swiss trial for helping 'Putin's wallet'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64885959?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 8, 2023, 6:59 PM
The four ex-executives are suspected of helping a cellist launder funds linked to Russia's president.
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A cartel's mistake could explain the Mexico kidnappings
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64825204?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 8, 2023, 8:00 PM
A theory that the kidnapping of four Americans was a case of mistaken identity gains strength.
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Car crashes into cafe during podcast recording
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64894083?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 8, 2023, 5:56 PM
"It's so quiet in here," the host says as an out-of-control car swerves into shot behind him.
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Covid-19 origin debate 'squashed', ex-CDC chief Dr Robert Redfield claims
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64891745?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 8, 2023, 8:30 PM
Dr Robert Redfield makes the claim at a US congressional panel's first hearing into Covid's origins.
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Moscow police officers who abused women sanctioned
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64838937?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 8, 2023, 5:38 PM
Identified as abusing protesters by a BBC investigation, the two officers are sanctioned by the EU.
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Ukraine war: Top Ukraine athletes' defiant tribute to shot soldier
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64887614?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 8, 2023, 12:44 PM
The sports stars use a popular battle cry to denounce the apparent shooting of an unarmed prisoner.
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Ukraine denies involvement in Nord Stream pipeline blasts
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64877979?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 8, 2023, 2:06 PM
A New York Times report says US officials believe a pro-Ukrainian group was behind last year's blasts.
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Harry and Meghan's daughter Princess Lilibet Diana christened in US
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64890702?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 8, 2023, 6:16 PM
Princess Lilibet Diana, who turns two in June, was christened at the couple's LA home last week.
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Georgia protests: Controversial law highlights struggle for future
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64893359?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 8, 2023, 9:20 PM
Divisions over a controversial law are the latest sign of a wider struggle over the country's future.
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Women Photograph: Pictures from female and non-binary storytellers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-64837281?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 8, 2023, 12:20 AM
Images from members of the photographic community Women Photograph.
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The female mayor in Tokyo fighting Japan's sexist attitudes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-64874853?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 7, 2023, 10:00 PM
In a country with just two women in its cabinet, Satoko Kishimoto is trying to change the culture.
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Yulduz and Fariba Hashimi: Escaping the Taliban, chasing a dream
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/63403027?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 8, 2023, 12:07 AM
When the Taliban seized power in 2021, Yulduz and Fariba Hashimi faced a choice; leave behind their family or leave behind their sporting dreams.
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International Women's Day 2023: History, marches and celebrations
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-64723201?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 28, 2023, 4:46 PM
Everything you need to know about global celebrations taking place on 8 March.
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The haters and conspiracy theorists back on Twitter
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64554381?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 8, 2023, 12:35 AM
A BBC Monitoring investigation has found hundreds of reinstated accounts on Twitter promoting abuse and misinformation.
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Holi 2023: India celebrates festival of colours
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-64872121?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 7, 2023, 10:06 PM
Millions of people mark the occasion with processions and festive meals.
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Mexico kidnapping: Why a million Americans a year risk Mexico medical tourism
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64832308?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 8, 2023, 12:29 AM
Some take precautions to avoid being targeted by criminals, like changing their car's licence plate.
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The ex-RAF base in Essex that could house asylum seekers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-64889909?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 8, 2023, 12:24 PM
The government is considering MDP Wethersfield in Essex, currently home to military police, as a centre for asylum seekers.
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'Pig butchering': Former romance scammer reveals tactics
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-64884036?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 8, 2023, 12:57 AM
A former romance scammer reveals the tactics used to lure victims, in a new BBC investigation.
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Georgia: Police break up protests as crowds stay defiant
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64888796?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 8, 2023, 11:33 AM
Protesters continue to be struck by water canon and tear gas as unrest continues over a controversial draft law.
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One fan's heartstopping go at getting Eurovision tickets
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64882598?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 7, 2023, 8:29 PM
Josh from Romford goes through all the emotions to get tickets for this year's contest, but was he successful?
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Japan forces H3 rocket to self-destruct after failed launch
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-64873439?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 7, 2023, 9:17 AM
The failure of the second-stage engine sets back efforts to crack a market led by Elon Musk's Space X.
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The crane which refuses to leave its human saviour
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-64833175?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 7, 2023, 1:38 AM
The unusual companions from India's Uttar Pradesh state spend hours together every day.
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Georgia lawmakers brawl over 'foreign agents' law
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64866068?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 6, 2023, 2:13 PM
Critics say a proposed law is modelled on Russian legislation and designed to curtail freedom of speech.
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