Wednesday 3 February 2016

Today's Headlines: Blame traded as Syria talks suspended, Assange 'may surrender to UK police', US judge allows Cosby assault case

Blame traded as Syria talks suspended
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Today's Headlines February 4
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Blame traded as Syria talks suspended
Syria's government and opposition blame each other for the suspension of talks aimed at ending the country's brutal five-year conflict.
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Top IS leaders 'take refuge' in Libya
Several senior commanders from the group Islamic State have moved to Libya from Iraq and Syria in recent months, a top Libyan intelligence official has told BBC Newsnight.
Assange 'may surrender to UK police'
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange says he will turn himself over to UK police if a UN panel rules he has not been unlawfully detained on Friday.
US judge allows Cosby assault case
US prosecutors can proceed with a sexual assault charge against comedian Bill Cosby, a judge in Pennsylvania rules.
 
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North Korea 'readying missile launch'
North Korea appears to be preparing to launch a long-range missile, according to South Korea's defence ministry and Japanese media.
Sport
Barcelona 7-0 Valencia
Gary Neville's Valencia suffer a humiliating defeat as they are crushed by Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semi-final.
England beat SA with huge score
England make their second-highest ODI total to beat South Africa by 39 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis method in Bloemfontein.
England beat SA with huge score
England make their second-highest ODI total to beat South Africa by 39 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis method in Bloemfontein.
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Magazine
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Why are Americans so angry?
Americans are generally known for having a positive outlook on life, but with the presidential election now well under way, polls show voters are angry. Why are they so cross?
Business
Pacific nations sign TPP trade deal
The long-awaited Trans Pacific Partnership, one of the biggest multinational trade deals ever, is formally signed in Auckland, New Zealand.
VIDEO: Central banks 'too aggressive' on rates
Dominic Rossi, the head of global equities at Fidelity, says central banks have been 'too aggressive' when communicating over interest rates.
 
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Technology
Winning Hyperloop design revealed
Designs for passenger pods that could travel through airless tubes have been revealed by a group of MIT engineers.
Microsoft buys UK AI firm SwiftKey
Artificial intelligence firm SwiftKey is acquired by Microsoft.
Autos
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First drive: Lamborghini Huracán Spyder
Top Gear's Ollie Kew heads to Miami Beach to sample Sant'Agata's topless terror
 
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Would you take a £100,000 road trip?
Twenty-one days, five continents and a Range Rover
Capital
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How your phone can prevent blindness
How mobile health apps and workers are changing lives
 
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Mobile health may bring a jobs bonanza
The growth in mHealth isn't just a boon for patients; it's a jobs machine too
Culture
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What was life like in a Nazi camp?
A new exhibition displays art from the Holocaust
 
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The many lives of Mr Darcy
Was Pride and Prejudice and Zombies inevitable?
Earth
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How life genetically modifies itself
The controversial process used to 'edit' human embryos has ancient roots
 
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Saturn's rings spark new mystery
Its biggest and brightest appears lighter than it should be
Future
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Transport that's weird and wonderful
And other outlandish winners from the Michelin Challenge Design
 
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How is the Queen's accent changing?
Her Majesty's voice reflects the subtle forces shaping the way we speak
Travel
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The country at war with water
Experience a world where water is both an enemy – and a cherished friend
 
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The right way to eat sausage in Prague
The legendary food is getting a makeover
 
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