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US government shutdown averted with hasty spending bill

The US Congress passes a short-term spending bill to avert a government shutdown, but the real fight will come after the Christmas holidays.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

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Unusual dresses are designed to promote safe sex.

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'Big Gal Yoga' is showing that yoga is for everyone

Valerie Sagun runs "Big Gal Yoga," a platform that spotlights all body types in yoga.

USA

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What is 'headline stress disorder' and do you have it?

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If you want your baby to recognise you, stand to their left

According to a new study, babies are better able to recognise faces presented to their left

Slovakia

Europe's food standards row is more than just east v west

The four Visegrad countries have joined forces to campaign against “double standards” of food quality sold by multinational companies but the scandal could end up dividing them.

Russia

Russia blames radioactive cloud in Europe on falling satellite

Russian authorities have denied one of its nuclear facilities was responsible for a rise in radioactive levels across Europe

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Many Europeans say life was better in the 1960s

Study shows almost one in three Europeans say individuals were better off fifty years ago.

Romania

Measles deaths in EU on course to treble

Deaths and infections from measles have nearly trebled since last year, latest data reveals.

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The truth behind ‘magic’ probiotics

What you need to know for a healthy use of probiotics.

India

Shock and anger after baby is wrongly declared dead

A hospital told a couple their baby had died. On the way to burial, it was found to be alive. An inquiry has been launched.

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Cryotherapy: Is it worth the hype?

Does this trendy therapy really deliver on its wellness promises?

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'Eye shaving': a traditional practice in China

Would you shave your eyes? This traditional Chinese practice is not for the squeamish.

USA

US military funds AI brain implants to treat veterans’ PTSD

The brain implants, controlled by artificial intelligence and aimed at treating mood disorders, have been used on people for the first time.

United Kingdom

Researchers are making fake 'faecal sludge' for a good cause

Researchers at the University of Bath want to find a way to stop faecal sludge from being the source of so many diseases in developing countries.