Syria war: Eastern Ghouta medical evacuations begin
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Today's Headlines December 27
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Syria war: Eastern Ghouta medical evacuations begin
A group of critically ill children are evacuated from rebel-held Eastern Ghouta near Syria's capital.
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North Korea missile developers hit by US sanctions
The two men, both key missile developers, are said to be among Kim Jong-un's most trusted aides.
Brazil expels Venezuela's most senior diplomat
Venezuela's charge d'affaires is declared persona non grata as a diplomatic crisis escalates.
Saudi chess tournament starts without Israeli players
Saudi Arabia denied visas to Israeli players, and a Ukrainian world champion is boycotting the event.
 
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Snow emergency in US town after huge storm
A heavy storm brings a record amount of snow to the US city of Erie, burying homes and cars.
Sport
Firmino scores twice as Liverpool thrash Swansea
Liverpool consolidate their place in the Premier League's top four with a dominant home victory over bottom side Swansea.
Russian doping: IOC accused of 'cowardice' over Rodchenkov
The IOC is accused of "cowardice" for failing to help a former Russian anti-doping official turned whistleblower.
Man Utd strike late to draw with Burnley after trailing 2-0
Jesse Lingard's stoppage-time strike denies Burnley a famous win at Old Trafford but Manchester United's fading title hopes suffer another blow.
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Rohingya refugees: Choosing what to save and what to leave
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'I lost both my legs, but still feel lucky'
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Is this the ‘sexiest dance ever’?
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'Rocket Man' lands in Seoul
Magazine
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Buying Christmas presents for strangers
A pop-up shop has opened in London where you can buy presents for people you've never met.
Business
Shoppers stay home for Boxing Day sales
Fewer people went bargain hunting, following Black Friday discounts and smarter online shopping.
Bitcoin: Would you want to get paid in cryptocurrency?
A Japanese internet firm is the latest to offer its staff part of their salaries in the digital currency.
 
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Technology
Reindeer hunted by wolverines get safety app
It is designed to protect the animals, which have a special role in Christmas tradition, from predators.
Bitcoin: Would you want to get paid in cryptocurrency?
A Japanese internet firm is the latest to offer its staff part of their salaries in the digital currency.
Capital
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Taking 'snowflakes' seriously
Yes, you should listen to younger workers
 
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The hidden ways bots disrupt our lives
Fake humans on the internet can make holiday shopping a nightmare
Culture
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Arts and culture stars who died in 2017
Luminaries who died this year
 
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The musicians who created a new sound
How Fela Kuti and Tony Allen invented Afrobeat
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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Who will be remembered in 1,000 years?
David Beckham? Donald Trump? The Queen?
 
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The subtle bias that no-one talks about
A prejudice that is widespread
Travel
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Is this where Santa is really from?
He is a man of many names, and many nations claim him as their own
 
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The Dutch city that’s more like Dubai
Is this the most architecturally serious, playful, jubilant city in the world?
 
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