US urges calm as Kirkuk crisis escalates
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Today's Headlines October 16
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US urges calm as Kirkuk crisis escalates
The call comes as Iraqi forces take over the city after a controversial Kurdish independence vote.
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Two Catalan separatists in Spanish custody
A Spanish judge orders the detention of two Catalan pro-independence leaders accused of sedition.
Trump denigrates Obama over false fallen soldier claim
The president falsely claimed his predecessor had not called the families of fallen US soldiers.
Malta blogger Daphne Caruana Galizia dies in car bomb attack
Government critic Daphne Caruana Galizia dies in an attack the PM calls "barbaric".
 
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Syria war: US-backed forces 'control' Raqqa
The Syrian Democratic Forces says only a few dozen Islamic State militants remain in the city.
Sport
NFL says it will seek compromise over 'taking the knee' anthem protests
The NFL says it will seek to compromise over the issue of players protesting during the national anthem.
Sympathy, scepticism, Shearer - the end of the Ashley era?
Chris Waddle feels "some sympathy" for Newcastle owner Mike Ashley, but fans are sceptical after he puts the club up for sale.
Mahrez equaliser shows kick up backside worked - Shakespeare
Riyad Mahrez's first goal of the season rescues a point for struggling Leicester City against West Bromwich Albion.
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Magazine
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Can we teach robots ethics?
We are not used to the idea of machines making ethical decisions, but the day when they will routinely do this - by themselves - is fast approaching.
Business
EasyJet and Lufthansa make offers for parts of Alitalia
The failing Italian airline has received seven offers from interested companies.
Vanguard boss warns on stock market highs
One of the world's biggest investors says there could be a "decent-sized" fall in stock markets.
 
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Technology
UK TV drama about North Korea hit by cyber-attack
The TV series Opposite Number was cancelled following a cyber-attack in 2014.
High speed camera uses 1,000 frames per second
The camera that can process images faster than the eye can see.
Capital
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Is there a perfect time to set goals?
How the ‘fresh start effect’ could help
 
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Can smart workers be damaging?
Workers who are overqualified for their jobs can hurt firms, not help them
Culture
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The films exploring Italy’s mysteries
Paolo Sorrentino on Silvio Berlusconi
 
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The first film made from oil paintings
The world’s first fully painted feature film
Earth
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BBC Earth nominated for Lovie Awards
A finalist in three categories ‘honouring the best of the European internet'
 
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New BBC Earth film coming soon
Earth: One Amazing Day, the long awaited sequel to box-office hit Earth
Future
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The frozen danger hidden under US soil
In the far icy north, a profound change with global consequences has begun
 
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The benefits of ‘floating’ solar power
China has built a solar farm on water – the largest in the world
Travel
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The world’s most adventurous countries
These five countries will restore your lust for life
 
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The code that travellers need to learn
It separates one Scandinavian nation from the rest of the world
 
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