Sunday, 31 January 2016

Today's Headlines: White House hopefuls in final Iowa plea, Stricken ship heading for French coast, Zika emergency talks to take place

White House hopefuls in final Iowa plea
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Today's Headlines February 1
Top News Stories
White House hopefuls in final Iowa plea
The men and women hoping to be US president are making a final pitch to people in Iowa, where the first votes for party nominations will be cast on Monday.
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Myanmar set for historic new parliament
Hundreds of MPs have gathered for a new session of Myanmar's parliament, set to choose its first democratically elected government in more than 50 years.
Stricken ship heading for French coast
A stricken cargo ship is heading towards the French coast, maritime authorities say, but there are hopes it can be towed to safety before it runs aground.
China punishes 27 for wrongful execution
Twenty-seven Chinese officials are being penalised for the wrongful execution of a teenager, state news agency Xinhua says.
 
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Zika emergency talks to take place
An emergency meeting of the World Health Organization will discuss the unprecedented Zika outbreak and whether to declare a global emergency.
Sport
Transfer deadline day
Headlines from the papers, latest rumours, news and deals on transfer deadline day. Plus - vote on the best move so far.
Can Djokovic become the greatest?
Commentators John Lloyd and Andrew Castle on the "Lionel Messi of tennis" - and what Andy Murray can do to compete.
Can Djokovic become the greatest?
Commentators John Lloyd and Andrew Castle on the "Lionel Messi of tennis" - and what Andy Murray can do to compete.
Top Videos
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VIDEO: Security tightened at Venice carnival
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VIDEO: Monk: Donating organs 'good karma'
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VIDEO: The man creating castles out of ice
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VIDEO: New prayer space for Western Wall
Magazine
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Making money out of the migrant crisis
The business making money out of the migrant crisis
Business
Barclays facing $70m US trading fine
US regulators are set to fine UK-based Barclays Bank $70m (£49m) for misleading investors about its US "dark pool" trading operations.
China arrests 21 for $7.6bn 'scam'
China arrests 21 people involved in an online finance scam alleged to have robbed some 50bn yuan ($7.6bn) from around 900,000 investors.
 
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Technology
Facebook bans private gun adverts
Private individuals will no longer be allowed to advertise guns on Facebook and Instagram after the sites announced rule changes.
Spam text programmer spared jail
A computer expert avoids jail after being convicted of helping send millions of spam messages.
Autos
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This is the last Land Rover Defender
After 68 years, production ends for Britain's iconic 4x4
 
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Can Uber tame drunken riders?
The on-demand ride service is using a child's toy to curb assaults on drivers
Capital
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Too many short stints on your CV?
The job lasted only a few months, should you include it on your resume?
 
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Proof that mum really did know best
The best advice ever, from the mothers of the world
Culture
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Why is the US obsessed with guns?
Our critic looks at the firearms documentary causing controversy at Sundance
 
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The mystery of the washed-up whales
Our fascination with the unknown
Earth
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The biggest dinosaur that ever lived
It was the largest animal to stomp the Earth
 
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Why did 'the hand of God' appear?
The astonishing fireball cloud was seen over Portugal this week
Future
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How to pick the perfect plane seatmate
There's a way to choose your flying companion – would you use it?
 
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Are these robot cats cute or creepy?
Watch this android pet and decide for yourself
Travel
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Five bone-chilling destinations
Looking for an adventure this year? Look no further.
 
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See inside a notorious Siberian prison
Open for more than 130 years – it's believed that no one ever escaped
 
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