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Watch: Duchesses Meghan and Kate join the world of emojis

One of the emojis shows Meghan cradling her baby bump while another has Kate using a face mask. Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis also appear and the team says baby Archie is on his way.

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Two Belgian ISIS fighters escape from Kurdish prison, officials say

It is unclear in the chaotic, fast-moving conflict how many other ISIS fighters or members of their families may have escaped.

17/10/2019

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Sondland to testify that Trump directed Giuliani to push Ukraine scheme

"My understanding was that the president directed Mr. Giuliani's participation, that Mr. Giuliani was expressing the concerns of the president," he'll say, according to prepared testimony obtained by NBC News.

17/10/2019

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For Trump, it was some kind of Day 1,000 on the job

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.

17/10/2019

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Democratic senator says tech companies should offer 'privacy-friendly' versions

The bill from Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., would allow tech companies to charge a reasonable fee for the versions without tracking, and the fee would be waived for people with low incomes.

17/10/2019

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Climate change protesters spark fight, arrests on London transit

At one station, commuters threw drinks at a protester who was walking on top of a train before pulling him off and launching into a fight.

17/10/2019

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Pence set to make ceasefire case to Erdogan, after release of 'tough guy' letter

The diplomatic overture is set to take place just hours after President Donald Trump described the Kurdish forces fighting Turkish troops as "no angels."

17/10/2019

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U.S., Turkey agree to cease-fire to allow Kurdish forces to retreat

The diplomatic overture took place just hours after President Donald Trump described the Kurdish forces fighting Turkish troops as "no angels."

17/10/2019

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U.K., E.U. agree to new divorce deal in key Brexit breakthrough

The deal must still be agreed to by European leaders and lawmakers in the British Parliament.

17/10/2019

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Rep. Elijah Cummings, a Maryland Democrat and House Oversight Chairman, dies at 68

Cummings passed away at Johns Hopkins Hospital aged 68.

17/10/2019

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Egypt says archaeologists uncovered 20 ancient coffins

Egypt's government described it as one of the "biggest and most important" discoveries in recent years.

17/10/2019

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Opposition protests suspend Hong Kong assembly session

Pro-democracy lawmakers shouted and waved placards depicting Lam with bloodied hands, prompting their removal by guards and the suspension of proceedings.

17/10/2019

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Visitors from deep space are buzzing our solar system. The race is on to explore them.

Interstellar objects such as 'Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov may be raining alien life down on us.

17/10/2019

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A secret recording reveals GOP fears that Texas state House could turn blue

Should Democrats flip the lower chamber, they'll play a role in redrawing the state's congressional and legislative maps.

17/10/2019

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Sondland asked Ukrainians during private White House talk about gas firm linked to Hunter Biden

Sondland's meeting with Ukrainian officials just steps from the White House Situation Room came minutes after a larger meeting that included John Bolton.

17/10/2019

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'Don't be a tough guy,' Trump warned Erdogan over offensive in Syria

The US president cautioned Erdogan: "History will look upon you favorably if you get this done the right and humane way. It will look upon you forever as the devil if good things don't happen."

16/10/2019

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'Don't be a tough guy': Trump's extraordinary letter to Erdogan

'Don't be a fool!' the letter reads. The president concluded by saying, 'I will call you later.'

16/10/2019

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'Don't be a tough guy': Trump's extraordinary letter to Erdogan

'Don't be a fool!' the letter reads. The president concluded by saying, 'I will call you later.'

16/10/2019

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Ukrainian Oligarch Firtash linked to Giuliani pals' gas deals and Biden dirt digging

A Ukrainian oligarch who is fighting extradition to the U.S. may figure in both the dirt digging and the gas deals pursued by Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman.

16/10/2019

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Democrats angrily walk out of White House meeting after Trump 'meltdown'

Chuck Schumer said the dramatic moment unfolded after Trump referred to Pelosi as a "third-rate politician."

16/10/2019

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Jeffrey Epstein accuser's lawsuit against Alan Dershowitz can proceed, judge rules

Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre filed a defamation case against Dershowitz in April, saying he falsely claimed she fabricated her accusations.

16/10/2019

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As Syrian conflict escalates, Kurds guarding one ISIS jail threaten to leave

Many of the prisoners who spoke to NBC News appeared to know little of the chaos that was unfolding around them beyond the confines of their compound.

16/10/2019

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'Never Trump' Republican to represent Bill Taylor, top diplomat at center of impeachment inquiry

Diplomat Bill Taylor, who raised alarms over Trump's Ukraine approach, has hired GOP lawyer John Bellinger as he faces a request from Democrats to testify.

16/10/2019

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Chelsea Clinton says she won't run for Congress

'I'm not considering running for Congress,' Clinton said during an appearance on 'The View'

16/10/2019

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House Democrats ask U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine to appear for questioning

Acting U.S. Ambassador Bill Taylor left Ukraine on Wednesday for a return to Washington.

16/10/2019

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Trump says Turkey's incursion into Syria 'not our problem', calls U.S. withdrawal 'strategically brilliant'

The president told reporters that Kurdish forces are "no angels" and not America's responsibility.

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