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2017-09-21

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Turkey

Istanbul's main Ataturk airport closed after jet crashes on runway

Mexico

Mexico earthquake: Volunteers break into moving song during rescue efforts

People involved in rescue efforts in Mexico city sing moving rendition of "Cielito Lindo"

World News

Caribbean islands assess damage from Hurricane Maria

North Korea

North Korea: President Trump unveils new sanctions aimed at choking reclusive state's economy

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USA

Bill Gates 'regrets' this keyboard shortcut

What could billionaire Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates possibly regret? Well, a keyboard shortcut, it turns out.

France

L'Oréal heiress Liliane Bettencourt dies aged 94

The elderly widow was the world's richest woman, with a net worth of more than 37 billion euros, according to Forbes.

Musica

Pinocchio reopens Brussels opera house after facelift

Belgian composer Philippe Boesmans and French playwright Joël Pommerat offer a captivating and dark adaptation of Carlo Collodi's legendary tale.

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Images show widescale damage in Hurricane-hit Puerto Rico

Hurricane Maria slammed into the Caribbean nation with winds of up to 250 km/h, ripping the roofs off buildings and knocking out electricity across the island.

United Kingdom

Pieces of crate! Parrot shocks owner by ordering gift boxes from Amazon

The pet used the internet giant's voice-controlled system to place an order.

United Kingdom

Judge passes 'landmark' ruling on right-to-die cases in the UK

The ruling could be the first step towards a "person-centred" end of life care agenda in the UK

Italy

Theresa May to outline Brexit proposition in major Florence speech

The British prime minister is in the historic city in a bid to deliver what Downing Street has described as a major speech on Brexit.

Sport

Syria scores gold in Ashgabat

Syria has been scoring gold at the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Ashgabat.

France

Too much on his plate: French chef asks to be stripped of Michelin stars

Spain

Catalan separatists hold fresh protests

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Frantic search for survivors in quake-hit Mexico

Firefighters, police, soldiers and civilians have been working frantically to pull people trapped under collapsed buildings in Mexico since Tuesday's deadly earthquake.

Mexico

Mexico continues to search for survivors

Mexico

Mexican rescuers race to reach schoolgirl quake survivors

Emergency crews have been sifting through rubble for hours after reaching 12-year-old Frida who said she's in contact with five of her friends

Next Series

Sixty years since Sputnik - the satellite that changed the world

Sixty years ago, Sputnik became the first satellite in space and changed the world forever.

Cult

Visitors laugh in the face of death at Romania cemetery

While some cemeteries can be a grey affair, graves in Romania's 'Merry Cemetery' makes visitors 'laugh at death'

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Barcelona: protesters clash with Spanish police over Catalan referendum

Tensions are running high as the central government steps up its efforts to stop an independence referendum scheduled for October 1.

France

Marine Le Pen’s future 'unclear’ after right-hand man Philippot quits

National Front set to move to the fringes of French politics, says expert.

North Korea

Euroviews. View: What does Kim Jong-un hope to win?

Many commentators attribute "rationality" to Kim's regime but it is hard to see how he wins by escalating tensions

Economy

EU seeks 'joint approach' on digital tax

European Commission wants level playing field, with online multinationals accused of paying too little tax

Eco-Innovation

Five futuristic cars from the Frankfurt Motor Show

Ride-sharing and connectivity are at the forefront of future mobility trends on show in the German city.

USA

Trump mocked on social media after 'inventing' African country

In his latest gaffe, Trump praises health care in 'Nambia'

Europe News

EU-Canada trade pact sparks food safety concerns

Campaigners fear there could be a drop in food standards, as CETA deal comes into force