Kenya election: Security tight for Kenyatta inauguration
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Today's Headlines November 28
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Kenya election: Security tight for Kenyatta inauguration
President Kenyatta is to be sworn in for a second term in a ceremony boycotted by the opposition.
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Bali volcano: Mt Agung ash shuts airport for second day
Massive plumes of dark ash reached as high as 3km (2 miles) above the summit of the rumbling volcano.
Rohingya refugees forced into sex work
The BBC's Reeta Chakrabarti uncovers evidence of teenage Rohingya girls being forced into sex work in Bangladesh.
Melbourne man planned New Year's Eve terror attack, police say
Police allege the 20-year-old was planning to shoot people during New Year's Eve celebrations.
 
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How Prince Harry designed Meghan's ring
And the prince is not the first royal to be inspired by family diamonds.
Sport
Ben Stokes: England all-rounder 'not flying out to join Ashes squad'
The England and Wales Cricket Board says all-rounder Ben Stokes is not on his way to join up with Ashes squad.
Sam Allardyce: Former England manager is the leading contender for Everton job
Former England boss Sam Allardyce is the leading contender for the Everton job that has been vacant since Ronald Koeman's sacking.
Five more Russians get lifetime Olympic bans
Five Russian athletes are the latest to be banned from the Olympics for life as a result of investigations into doping in the country.
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Rohingya refugees forced into sex work
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A vehicle in Southern California crashes into a gym
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On patrol with Mexico's avocado police
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from the beginning
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Why no-one heard the Grenfell blogger's warnings
One man foresaw, very clearly, the risk of a devastating fire in Grenfell Tower. He wrote about it in a blog, but no journalists were there to follow it up.
Business
CFPB in chaos as chief refuses to step aside for Trump's man
President Trump's pick and a director who refuses to step aside send duelling emails to employees.
US court charges Chinese 'hackers' with attacks on three corporations
The three, who run a cyber security firm in China, are alleged to have targeted leading corporations.
 
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Technology
YouTube investigates 'disturbing' autofill results
The site's search feature has been changed after paedophilic phrases appeared.
Twitter blocks New York Times by mistake
The newspaper had one of its most popular accounts locked for 24 hours after being accused of hateful conduct.
Capital
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Why you sometimes have to quit to win
Perseverance is important, but there’s an upside in walking away from goals too
 
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Why some countries tip, but not others
Economics, social norms and personality traits all play a part
Culture
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Was this Hollywood’s greatest couple?
Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher seemed to embody Tinseltown’s ups and downs
 
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The rise of the vertical village
High-rise community living is on the up in land-scarce Singapore
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 dirty secret under your fingernails
No matter how well you wash your hands, your fingernails host a few guests
 
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The truth about three childbirth myths
First babies, breaking waters and spicy food
Travel
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The birthplace of the Illuminati
Some believe the secret society still holds meetings in this tiny town
 
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The city where people don't get angry
If you’re bossy, rude or selfish, you are seen as being like a conquistador
 
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