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Biden raises human rights in call with Saudi King Salman |
The murder of exiled Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018 still overshadows US-Saudi relations. |
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John Geddert: Ex-US Olympics coach found dead after sex assault charges |
John Geddert, who headed the 2012 US women's gymnastics team, took his own life, officials say. |
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Biden approves US air strike on Iran-backed militias in Syria |
The strike in Syria follows attacks on US personnel in Iraq and is Joe Biden's first military action. |
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North Korea: Russian diplomats leave by hand-pushed trolley |
The diplomats had no choice as Pyongyang has banned trains from leaving as part of Covid measures. |
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Fijian rugby league players sing tribute to Sydney quarantine staff |
The rugby league players performed a song from their balconies in hotel quarantine in Australia. |
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Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads |
Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network. |
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Melissa Caddick: Missing fraud suspect's foot found on Australian beach |
The disappearance of Melissa Caddick - who is accused of stealing from investors - has flummoxed police. |
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Nigeria's Zamfara attack: Hundreds of schoolgirls feared kidnapped |
A teacher in the north-western Zamfara state tells the BBC at least 300 girls are unaccounted for. |
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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: How a massacre in the sacred city of Aksum unfolded |
Eritrean troops killed hundreds in Aksum in Ethiopia's Tigray region, witnesses tell Amnesty and the BBC. |
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Queen urges people to 'think about others' by taking Covid jab |
The monarch, who had her first dose of the vaccine in January, said it "didn't hurt at all". |
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Singapore: Briton jailed for breaking strict quarantine |
Nigel Skea, 52, was jailed and fined for breaking hotel quarantine to meet his fiancée on another floor. |
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Alexei Navalny: Jailed Putin critic 'moved out of Moscow prison' |
Alexei Navalny's aides suggest the anti-corruption activist may have been sent to a prison camp. |
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Coronavirus: EU urged to adopt 'vaccine passports' |
Greece and Austria want coronavirus-free tourists this summer, but other EU states have concerns. |
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Mr Potato Head to lose "Mr" title in gender-neutral rebrand |
The toy's maker, Hasbro, says it will drop the "Mr" to "promote gender equality and inclusion". |
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K-pop superstars Blackpink in climate change message |
K-pop superstars Blackpink have emerged as the latest force in the global fight against climate change. |
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Covid-19: US high school band students rehearse in individual bubbles |
Wenatchee High School in Washington state found a creative way for their band students to practise safely. |
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Lady Gaga's dog-walker shot and bulldogs stolen |
The star is offering a reward for the safe return of her French bulldogs Koji and Gustav. |
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Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 February 2021 |
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. |
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Israel pollution: Mayonnaise helps save turtles rescued from oil spill |
Wildlife officials say the condiment is helping to break down tar ingested by the animals. |
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The 91-year-old policeman still patrolling the streets |
LC "Buckshot" Smith, one of the oldest police officers in the US, says he has no plans to retire. |
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14 million tonnes of Saharan dust hit Europe |
Masses of dust from the Sahara Desert swept across Europe and the UK this week. |
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How 30,000 elephant 'selfies' will help in conservation |
Researchers are developing new technology to help reduce human-elephant conflicts. |
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Analysis: Can Asia help Myanmar find a way out of coup crisis? |
While Western sanctions may not help, China and South East Asia's influence may hold some sway. |
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'Op Silent Viper': How an Indian rape suspect was caught after 22 years |
The case went cold after the man disappeared following a brutal 1999 gang rape in India. |
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North Korea enslaved South Korean prisoners of war in coal mines |
A report describes how prisoners of war are used as slave labour to generate money for the regime. |
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Brazilian Amazon: Juma descendants of 'last warrior' vow to carry on legacy |
After the death of the last male member of an indigenous group, his grandchildren take an unusual step. |
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Biden's Covid stimulus plan: It costs $1.9tn but what's in it? |
A guide to the Democrats' package of recovery measures - and the odds it will pass Congress. |
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Why New York's governor is facing controversies |
Mr Cuomo was once seen as a hero of the pandemic. Now he faces scrutiny from inside his party. |
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Looming battle for Yemen's Marib city risks humanitarian disaster |
A rebel attack on the government's northern stronghold of Marib threatens mass displacement. |
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Have Australians fallen out of love with Sydney and Melbourne? |
Figures show Australians are moving out of the large cities in search of a better quality of life. |
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'An example for the future' - has Aubameyang saved Arsenal's season? |
Did Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's late goal against Benfica save Arsenal's season? And is their show of "character" a template for the future? |
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Liverpool captain Henderson ruled out for up to 10 weeks |
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is ruled out until after the March international break as a result of the groin injury he suffered against Everton. |
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Nets beat Magic for eighth straight NBA win |
Kyrie Irving scores 27 points as the Brooklyn Nets win their eighth successive game with a 129-92 victory over the Orlando Magic. |
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Richards' journey from tennis outcast to trans pioneer |
As part of LGBT+ History Month, BBC Sport explores the story of transgender tennis player Renee Richards, who won a legal challenge to play at the 1977 US Open as a woman. |
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Six Nations 2021: England coach expects Wales captain Jones to 'target' his players |
England coach Eddie Jones tells his players to be wary of being "targeted" by Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones in the Six Nations on Saturday. |
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