Monday 14 March 2016

Today's Headlines: Russia forces to begin Syria pullout, Civilian leader chosen by Myanmar MPs, Killer Breivik sues over human rights

Myanmar elects new president
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Today's Headlines March 15
Top News Stories
Myanmar elects new president
Myanmar's parliament elects Htin Kyaw as the next president, the first civilian to lead the country after more than 50 years of military rule.
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Russia forces begin Syria pullout
Russian forces are preparing to start leaving Syria after a surprise withdrawal announcement by President Vladimir Putin.
Killer Breivik sues over human rights
Norwegian mass killer Anders Breivik is due to return to court, accusing the government of human rights violations for holding him in isolation.
'More tennis players in gambling links'
More than two dozen top tennis players should be investigated for possible links to betting rings, an Italian prosecutor says.
 
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Brazil's Lula 'to become minister'
Former Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has accepted a key ministerial role in President Dilma Rousseff's government, media reports say.
Sport
Leicester City 1-0 Newcastle United
Leicester extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points as Newcastle remain in the relegation zone.
'More tennis players in gambling links'
More than two dozen top tennis players should be investigated for possible links to betting rings, an Italian prosecutor says.
Murray beaten but Konta through
Andy Murray makes an early exit from the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells but fellow Briton Johanna Konta goes through.
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Business
Oil price dips as Iran rejects cap deal
Oil prices fall by nearly 3% after Iran puts off plans to join nations proposing a freeze on production.
Australia's Dick Smith brand saved
The brand behind the struggling Australian electronics retail stores Dick Smith has been scooped up by online retail entrepreneur Ruslan Kogan.
 
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Technology
Minecraft to host AI experiments
Microsoft invites artificial intelligence developers to test their creations within Minecraft's virtual landscapes.
Junk food ads face online ban in UK
Advertising junk food could soon be banned from children's content online, according to the UK's advertising watchdog.
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The car kit that could save your life
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Beyond megayacht, the floating mansion
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Capital
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The secrets of success in India
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How to get paid what you deserve
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Culture
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The female superhero is finally here
A bold new type of character on screen
 
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Porcelain's secret Nazi history
The dark story of an everyday object
Earth
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Are there too many people on Earth?
We are up to 7 billion and counting
 
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The Great British spring in 12 images
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Future
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How airline pilots beat jet lag
The secrets of beating long-haul fatigue
 
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Your Pi Day 'piems'
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Travel
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The empire the world forgot
This former regional power is now an eerie, abandoned city of ghosts
 
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A trip back in time to old Dubai
This spice-scented dhow trip will take you to a Dubai from long ago
 
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