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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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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Were investors conned into buying rare manuscripts?
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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
This Dutch-designed ark features an eight-car garage and a £230m price tag
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The secrets of success in India
To earn respect as an expat boss here, you'll need to do this
 
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How to get paid what you deserve
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The female superhero is finally here
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Porcelain's secret Nazi history
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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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How airline pilots beat jet lag
The secrets of beating long-haul fatigue
 
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Your Pi Day 'piems'
We asked for you odes to 3.1415... Here they are
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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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Today's Headlines

Turkey strikes PKK after Ankara bomb
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Today's Headlines March 14
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Turkey strikes PKK after Ankara bomb
Turkey begins operations against PKK Kurdish rebels at home and in Iraq, a day after a suicide car bomb in Ankara killed at least 36 people.
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Elections a 'difficult day' - Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says her party had a "difficult day" after right-wingers made gains in state elections.
Mission heads for Mars on methane quest
Europe and Russia launch a joint mission to the Red Planet to investigate whether methane in the Mars atmosphere comes from microbial life.
Top Gear 'won't show' Cenotaph stunt
Top Gear presenter Chris Evans apologises for a stunt which was filmed near London's central war memorial over the weekend.
 
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Thai bank chemical accident kills eight
Eight contractors die in a chemical accident involving a fire safety system in the basement of the Siam Commercial bank in Bangkok, say officials.
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Sportsday - rolling football news
Yaya Toure passed fit for Champions League tie, FA Cup debate plus all the latest news and best of social media.
Man Utd and Fellaini avoid Uefa action
Manchester United and Marouane Fellaini will not be punished following incidents during a Europa League defeat at Liverpool.
Nadal plans to sue over doping claims
Rafael Nadal plans to sue an ex-French government minister who said his seven-month absence in 2012 was "probably due to a positive doping test".
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The immortalist: Uploading the mind to a computer
While many tech moguls dream of changing the way we live with new devices, one Russian internet millionaire is looking for a way to make humans immortal.
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Eurozone industrial output jumps 2.1%
Eurozone industrial production grew at its highest rate in more than six years during January, driven by a sharp increase in output from Ireland.
Google car crash 'not a surprise'
Last month's crash involving a Google self-driving car and a bus was inevitable, US transport chief tells BBC.
 
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Technology
Minecraft to host AI experiments
Microsoft invites artificial intelligence developers to test their creations within Minecraft's virtual landscapes.
Google car crash 'not a surprise'
Last month's crash involving a Google self-driving car and a bus was inevitable, US transport chief tells BBC.
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How the other half slides
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How to get paid what you deserve
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The secret messages hidden in banknotes
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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 11 images
A beautiful collection of your images showcasing everything spring has to offer
Future
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Facebook is becoming a giant graveyard
At some point, there will be more dead users than living ones
 
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Who invented daylight saving time?
How one stubborn builder changed the world's clocks
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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