US shutdown: Government services closed as working week begins
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Today's Headlines January 22
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US shutdown: Government services closed as working week begins
Many federal services will not open on Monday as politicians struggle to agree on a new budget.
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UK Army chief warns of Russian threat
The warning comes amid speculation of potential defence cuts in government.
Germany coalition talks: SPD backs talks with Merkel
The Social Democrats vote to open formal negotiations with Chancellor Merkel's conservatives.
US Women's March: What women want
Las Vegas rally marks first anniversary of Women's March against Trump.
 
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Vietnam jails most senior Communist Party official in decades
Dinh La Thang is one of several high-profile people on trial as part of a corruption crackdown.
Sport
Super Bowl 52: New England Patriots to face Philadelphia Eagles in Minneapolis
Champions New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles will contest the 2018 Super Bowl on 4 February.
Australian Open: Angelique Kerber fights back against Hsieh Su-Wei to make last eight
Former champion Angelique Kerber battles back against world number 88 Hsieh Su-Wei to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals.
'I don't worry about my job' - Pellegrino after Spurs draw extends Saints' winless run
Tottenham miss the chance to move level on points with fourth-placed Liverpool as they are frustrated by Southampton at St Mary's.
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IS and how it continues to plague Iraq
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Las Vegas rally marks anniversary of Women's March against Trump
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President Macron on Trump, Brexit and Frexit
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Deported from Belgium, tortured in Sudan?
Magazine
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I begged social services to take my children away
Sam spent more than 20 years as an addict before overcoming a cycle of trauma and abusive relationships.
Business
US politicians bid to end budget impasse
The senators are trying to reach a deal on spending and immigration ahead of a vote on Monday.
'World's richest 1% get 82% of the wealth', says Oxfam
The gap between the super rich and the rest of the world widened last year, claims Oxfam.
 
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Technology
Net firms 'better' at removing hate speech, says EU
The European Union says that 70% of material deemed to be offensive is removed within 24 hours.
Data-stealing spyware 'traced to Lebanon'
Nation-state malware dubbed Dark Caracal uncovered by security researchers.
Capital
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What you can learn from romance writers
This group tripled its income in the e-book era. Other workers should take note
 
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A better way for refugees to find work?
A new data algorithm could help displaced people flourish in a new land
Culture
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Meet V&A Dundee designer Kengo Kuma
Kengo Kuma describes his creation for the V&A’s first museum outside London
 
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Donald Trump: the pop culture president
Is it time to make politics boring again?
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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Social media: How much is too much?
The truth about social media “addicts”
 
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Are you a social media 'addict'?
How much is ‘too much time’ on social media?
Travel
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Where doing nothing is a way of life
‘The relaxed attitude encouraged me to take one day at a time’
 
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The planet’s most extreme cuisine?
For centuries, this foul-tasting food was the difference between life and death
 
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