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US government shutdown after Congress fails to vote

The Senate misses a deadline after Senator Rand Paul holds up a vote on a crucial spending bill.

Syria war: Last of British IS 'Beatles' gang captured by Kurds

Syrian Kurds seize two men, suspected of being part of a notorious torture cell, US officials say.

Winter Olympics: Ban on 47 Russian athletes and coaches upheld

An appeal by 47 athletes and coaches is dismissed hours before the opening ceremony in Pyeongchang.

Asia stock markets drop sharply after US falls

Wall Street suffered its second day of heavy losses in a volatile week for global investors.

Colombian students in miniskirt protest against sexism

A Colombian university advised female students not to wear short skirts because it distracted others.

15 sports, 102 medal events, 17 days - 'coldest' Winter Olympics set to begin

The 23rd Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang may be the coldest in history when they begin on Friday, with Great Britain expected to achieve a record medal haul.

Winter Olympics: Ban on 47 Russian athletes and coaches upheld

An appeal by 47 athletes and coaches is dismissed hours before the opening ceremony in Pyeongchang.

Jones questions Patchell 'bottle' but Wales laugh off comments

Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell's own team-mates will have doubts over his "bottle" for Saturday's meeting with England, says Eddie Jones.

Plastic pollution reaching record levels in once pristine Arctic

Rio Carnival's last dance?

Sing along with gender neutral Canadian national anthem

Man leads police on one of the longest helicopter pursuits in Canadian history

Breaking taboos with tattoos

21 year old Heleena Mistry uses traditional Indian designs in her tattoos

Asia stock markets drop sharply after US falls

Wall Street suffered its second day of heavy losses in a volatile week for global investors.

US budget vote delay as senator foresees 'spending oblivion'

The White House prepares for another shutdown, as a senator rails against budget "hypocrisy".

Google-Nest merger raises privacy issues

Campaigners are concerned that smart home specialist Nest will no longer be a separate business.

EE 'shoebox' to tackle broadband not-spots

EE will sell a 4G antenna to bring fast broadband to homes in rural areas.

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