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Fossilised tooth of gigantic 'killer' whale found in Australia
Museum Victoria says the unique fossil belonged to an extinct species of "killer sperm whale"
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Solar Impulse 2 resumes round-the-world flight
Solar Impulse 2 resumes its record-breaking quest to circle the globe without consuming a drop of fuel
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Obama wades in to UK's Brexit debate
Obama says Britain's place in EU magnifies its global influence and its membership is a matter of deep interest to US
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FBI paid more than $1.3 million to break into San Bernardino iPhone
FBI gained access to the iPhone used by Rizwan Farook, one of the shooters who killed 14 people in San Bernardino
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Record day one signatures expected for Paris climate deal: UN
The deal to slow climate change is set to be signed by more than 165 countries at the United Nations
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Prince was treated for overdose before death, claims TMZ
The 57-year-old was treated at a hospital after his private jet made an unscheduled landing in Moline
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US suicide rate jumps 24 per cent since 1999: study
The most common method of suicide for men was by firearm, among women it was poisoning
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Race for $39 bn Australian submarine contract hots up
International race between France, Germany and Japan to win contract to build new submarines is reaching a climax
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Don't put abolitionist Tubman on $20 bill, says Trump
"Andrew Jackson had a great history, and I think it's very rough when you take someone off the bill"
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Pop icon Prince dead at 57
"I'm confirming Prince Rogers Nelson has died at his Paisley Park residence," says spokesperson Yvette Noel-Schure
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Muslim teens arrested for blast at Sikh wedding in Germany
Police have arrested two 16-year-olds with known links to regional extremists over the attack
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Ex-UN climate chief quits India think-thank amid 'sex pest' claims
The 75-year-old faces several police charges including sexual harassment
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Saudi executes Pakistani man for drug trafficking
Shah Zaman Khan Sayyed had been found guilty of attempting to smuggle heroin and amphetamines into the kingdom
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Despite tensions, Obama says US and Gulf united against IS
"We remain united in our fight to destroy IS," says US president
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UK to take in up to 3,000 refugee children
Commitment is in addition to Britain's pledge to resettle the most vulnerable refugees from camps on Syria's borders
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Indian investigators want Britain to deport liquor tycoon
Separately, he is being chased by a group of mostly state-run banks over $1.34 billion in unpaid loans
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Paris suspect Abdeslam charged over Brussels shootout: lawyer
Abdeslam is due to be extradited to France in coming days
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Iranian hopefuls start campaigning for parliamentary runoffs: radio
The new parliament and the Assembly of Experts will start work on May 27
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Drone crosses path of Aer Lingus plane over France
It passed five metres under the plane's left wing as it was at 1,600 metres altitude on its approach to the airport
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Starbucks opens first cafe in sub-Saharan Africa
US-based global brand plans to open 12 to 15 more stores in South Africa over the next two years
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Australian furry friend gets 'toad-smart' to survive
Toads were introduced to Australia in 1935 but are so poisonous they can kill predators that try to eat them
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More than 100 feared dead in India heat wave
Pakistan has started gearing up to tackle any sudden rise of patients who report heat-related illnesses
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Turkey freezes assets of Yemeni ex-president Saleh
Assets were in form of property, cash, shares, gold, and were believed to spread across at least 20 countries
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Australian TV crew fly home after Beirut kidnap deal
Brisbane mother, Channel Nine team were arrested Faulkner's soN, daughter were snatched in broad daylight in Beirut
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'Attacked' Indian horse buried with police honours
Shaktiman was fitted with a prosthetic limb reportedly rushed in from the United States
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Britain cheers Queen on 90th birthday
Support for the monarchy remains high at 76 per cent, according to an Ipsos-Mori poll for King's College London
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Underwater 'zombie grass' signals trouble for Florida fishermen
Seagrass provides shelter for small fish, which are eaten by bigger fish, & serves as foundation for marine food chain
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China to launch 'core module' for space station around 2018
China has been moving to develop its space program for military, commercial and scientific purposes
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China eyes deeper military ties with Afghanistan
China has promised to play a huge commercial role in helping rebuild Afghanistan
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Chinese President Xi named 'commander in chief'
Since taking office Xi has sought to increase his authority over the People's Liberation Army
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China exported military drones to 10 nations: report
A February report added that Chinese weapons cheifly went to other Asian countries, with Pakistan the main recipient
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Obama at Gulf summit to seek help against IS
Obama attends the Gulf Cooperation Council summit after reporting progress in recent months against IS
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US Army captain helps foil Denmark school attack plot
For his work, Denmark awarded Grimm the Danish Defense Medal for Special Meritorious Effort
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US Supreme Court says terror victims can collect $2bn from Iran
More than 1,000 Americans are affected by the decision
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Belgian minister defends comments on Muslims 'dancing' after attacks
Jambon denied that he was stoking tensions with Belgium's Muslim community
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Microsoft says game over for Xbox 360
Realities of manufacturing a product over a decade old are starting to creep up on us, says head of Microsoft's Xbox
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Turkish teacher gets 500-year sentence for sexual abuse
He was given 508 years and three months for molesting children aged between 12 and 14
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Former slave Harriet Tubman to replace President Jackson on $20 bill
This is for the first time an African-American has been featured on US money
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Russia actively pursuing ties with Pakistan, says Putin
Pakistani Ambassador to Russia Qazi Khalilullah calls on the Russian president and presents him a letter of credence
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Police horse attacked by BJP, dies after a month struggle
If I’m found guilty, then cut my leg, says BJP lawmaker, who was accused in evoking the violence during the protest
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David Cameron links London mayor hopeful to 'IS supporter'
British PM's comments were aimed at Sadiq Khan, a Muslim who is leading opinion polls for the May 5 mayoral election
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'Hijab Day' at Paris university divides opinion
Students urge women to participate if they too think all women should have right to dress as they wish
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Chandigarh to ban 'short skirts' in night clubs
Local restaurateurs, lawyers and others have opposed the policy
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Two fisherman fight off shark in French Polynesia
Fisherman manage to fight off a shark with their bare hands
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No new malaria cases in Europe, Caucasus or Central Asia in 2015
Until the end of World War II, it was common in southern Europe, including Portugal, Italy, the Balkans and Greece
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German top court strikes down core planks of anti-terror law
Legislation gives investigators sweeping powers to use secret cameras and bugging devices in private homes
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Indian father chops off alleged rapist's hands
Police say the 25-year-old Singh lured the teenager away from the court in Bathinda district
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Saudi executed for murder taking total for year to 85
Hussain al-Magaafi had been found guilty of fatally stabbing a fellow Saudi following an argument
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GCC, US agree joint patrols to block Iran arms to Yemen
Iran denies accusations by Gulf states that it is smuggling weapons to Yemen
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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes off Ecuador coast: USGS
No tsunami warning has been issued

















































