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Scottish nationalist leader says UK 'living on borrowed time'
Scottish National Party (SNP) has seen a surge in support since Scots voted by 55-45 percent in September last year
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US startups aim to help seniors 'age in place'
Researchers say at-home options will disrupt roughly $64 billion of traditional US provider revenue in next 20 years
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Saudi Arabia warns against Hajj unrest as pilgrims pray for peace
Security forces ready to confront behaviour endangering the lives of the guests of Allah, interior minister says
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Syrian refugee who was tripped by camerawoman gets job in Spain
Discovering that Al Ghabad had coached soccer in Syria, a Spanish football coaching centre decided to help him
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Islamic State claims attack on Tripoli airport, 3 killed
IS militants in June took over the coastal city of Sirte, 450 kilometres to the east of Tripoli
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Another drowned toddler washes up on Turkish beach
The girl was found lifeless on a beach in the Aegean town in Izmir province after a boat carrying 15 Syrians sank
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India central bank chief warns against growing too fast
Governor Rajan told a gathering of business leaders in Mumbai that the Asian giant must focus on 'sustainable growth'
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Hacking sends shivers through brave new world of digital cars
Cars synchronised with drivers' smartphones with personal credit card or bank account details could attract hackers
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London fifth-priciest city in the world but earnings lag behind
The British capital ranked behind Zurich, Geneva, New York and Oslo when it came to the relative cost of goods
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Muslims flock to Hajj despite deadly crane collapse
Previously marred by stampedes and fires that killed hundreds, it had been largely incident-free for the past decade
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Jerusalem on standby after Hamas calls 'day of rage'
Palestinian protesters have clashed with police at the sacred site for three days over this week's Jewish new year
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Japan warns residents as small tsunami waves hit coast
Kuji city official says we have not received any reports of damage to buildings or injuries in connection with tsunami
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S Sudan oil tanker blast deaths top 186: official
Doctors describe how they struggle to cope with limited supplies to treat severe burns, including lack of painkillers
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Body of seventh hiker found in Zion National Park in Utah
Park officials said all seven were hiking together on a day trip through narrow Keyhole Canyon
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Japan set to pass security bills despite widespread anger
PM Shinzo Abe's ruling coalition wants to vote controversial bills into law after days of heated debate
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Thai temple fights drug addiction with horses and boxing
At first glance these equestrian ascetics look like a throwback to a forgotten era
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Fed rate decision lifts Asia markets, emerging currencies
The Fed's decision followed widespread warnings about the dire impact a rate increase could have
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Three dead, 14 wounded in Thai south motorcycle bomb
Since 2004 more than 6,400 people have been killed in kingdom's Muslim-majority southern provinces
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Trump considers getting 'rid of' Muslims when president
Trump says Obama is waging a war against Christians and that they need support in this country
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Looking for reform success, India's Modi readies electricity rescue plan
Problematic utility debts account for a quarter of all restructured bank loans in India
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Dying Dutchman's last wish: to build brain cancer app
MindApp to allow users to track appointments for radio and chemo and also help remember who their doctors are
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UN Security Council urges calm, restraint at Al Aqsa
In a unanimous declaration, the 15 member panel expressed its grave concern and called for maintaining the rules
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Afghan teen inventor with big dreams on the migrant trail
Ahmadi wants to become an inventor to show appreciation for what the Europeans will do for us
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Iraqi man shot dead after knife attack on German policewoman: prosecutors
41-year-old previously sentenced in 2008 to jail term for planning attack on former Iraqi PM Iyad Allawi
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Amazon unveils $50 tablet in new gadget offensive
The 7-inch Fire is part of new family of tablets launched by Amazon, along with upgraded Fire TV streaming devices
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Elite troops linked to ex-leader declare Burkina Faso coup
Presidential guard members seized acting president Michel Kafando, prime minister Isaac Zida, and two ministers
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Nepal presses India for 'justice' in Saudi envoy rape probe
Nepal's ambassador to India, Deep Upadhyay, said that he sought speedy justice for the alleged victims
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Powerful Saudi royal heirs will define kingdom's future
Stability at the top have rarely been more important for Saudi Arabia as it attempts to navigate regional conflict
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Germany's SAP working on migrant registration app
The free app will allow migrants to fill in personal data, education and work experience while still on the road
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Oxford University granted record EU loan to renovate ancient buildings
The 200 million pound ($310 million) loan is a major boost to the university's fundraising campaign
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Zimbabwe hunter behind Cecil lion killing freed in sable smuggling case
Lawyer Perpetua Dube says state withdrew charges relating to the sables before plea
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At least 85 killed in South Sudan oil tanker explosion
Fuel leaks and oil tanker accidents in Africa often draw huge crowds scrambling to scoop up fuel
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Several dead as severe floods hit Sierra Leone capital
Residents describe how waters destroyed their homes, swept away household goods and damaged vehicles
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Hungary slams 'bizarre' criticism over border clashes
Foreign Minister says aggressive people will never be let in
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Indian activists outraged as Saudi diplomat accused of raping Nepali maids flees
Citing diplomatic immunity, India's foreign ministry confirmed the first secretary at the Saudi embassy has left
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Kremlin-backed hackers spying on Europe, Asia, US
Report links a number of state-sponsored cyber attacks to a hacking group engaged in Russian intelligence gathering
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UK police watchdog examines new political sex abuse cover-up claims
Independent Police Complaints Commission says will look into 13 claims regarding cover-ups involving MPs and officers
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Chief of Germany's besieged migrant office resigns
Interior minister expresses regret at Schmidt's decision, saying did excellent job in the post he had held since 2010
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Young Muslims dispel stereotypes by confessing what they are truly like
Video captures young Muslims speak out about how they are not different from people belonging to different religions
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Fire forces 1,000 Asian pilgrims from Makkah hotel
Civil defence agency says fire-fighters rescued two pilgrims who were hurt by fire in eighth-floor room of a hotel
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Goldman Sachs chief 'would not invest in China'
Analysts fear that the world's second-largest economy could face a steep decline in expansion
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Barrel bomb kills 3 children in Syria's Aleppo: monitor
Air raid comes a day after rebel mortar fire on government-held areas of northern city killed 38 people
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Tokyo videogame show transports fans to new realities
Players waved their hands, kicked around and swung their heads as they tried out the new virtual reality head gear
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Hyundai cautious on prospects for self-driving cars
Bosch expects "highway pilots" which can take over all driving tasks will be for the market by 2020
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Pistorius defence files arguments fighting state appeal for murder
State prosecutors appeal Judge Thokozile Masipa's judgement, saying she had misinterpreted the law
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Iran urges Gulf Arabs to accept post-nuclear deal thaw
Foreign ministry terms Gulf Arab countries' accusations against Iran "decades-old baseless rhetoric"
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Legendary Brazil football fan passes away
FIFA, German national football team and fans take to social media to mourn his death
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Walls and violence will not solve migrant crisis - EU Commissioner
EU commissioner said that barriers are temporary solutions that only divert flows of refugees to other countries
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Japan takes key step to passage of security bills despite protests
Opponents argue it violates the constitution and fear it could ensnare Japan in US-led conflicts
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UK MI5 spy chief calls for more powers to counter terror threat
Britain is facing its most serious terrorism threat since the September 11 2001, attacks on US, says Director General