Italy election: Projections point to hung parliament
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Today's Headlines March 5
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Italy election: Projections point to hung parliament
Coalition backed by Silvio Berlusconi has won most seats but is short of a majority, projections say.
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Watch highlights from the Oscars red carpet
See the stars as they walked the red carpet for the 2018 Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles.
US aircraft carrier Carl Vinson in historic Vietnam visit
The visit represents the largest US military presence in Vietnam since the end of the war in 1975.
Hu Jia and NPC: China's dissidents silenced by enforced 'holidays'
Police send rights activist Hu Jia on a "holiday", just one way dissent is silenced during the annual congress.
 
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Wiggins and Team Sky ‘crossed ethical line’
Sir Bradley Wiggins and Team Sky "crossed an ethical line" by using drugs allowed under anti-doping rules to enhance performance, a report by MPs says.
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Wiggins and Team Sky ‘crossed ethical line’ - report
Sir Bradley Wiggins and Team Sky "crossed an ethical line" by using drugs allowed under anti-doping rules to enhance performance, a report by MPs says.
Messi's 600th goal sees Barca beat Atletico to go eight points clear
Lionel Messi's 600th career goal maintains Barcelona's unbeaten record in La Liga to open up an eight-point lead over opponents Atletico Madrid.
Conte defends Chelsea tactics during Man City defeat
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte defends his tactical approach during 1-0 defeat at Manchester City, who move 18 points clear at the top of the table.
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Hu Jia and NPC: China's dissidents silenced by enforced 'holidays'
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Syria: Children in Aleppo return to school
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Baby chimp rescued from poachers in Africa
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Meet Cairo's first female minibus driver
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Why we love our hair
Six stories about black women's hair.
Business
China NPC: Economy growth target 'around 6.5%' in 2018
Announced at the annual National Party Conference, the figure is below last year's 6.9% expansion.
The luxury labels coming out of Africa
As more and more luxury labels are emerging out of Africa, how will they compete with the global market?
 
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Technology
Angry Birds maker Rovio closes London studio
The company behind the hit mobile game Angry Birds closes its London studio amid a profit warning.
Twitter boss seeks help with online abuse
Twitter's founder admits the firm "didn't fully predict" negative consequences of the service.
Capital
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The ex-dominatrix empowering women
Her lessons aim to erode gender inequality in the workplace
 
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The city where expats earn the most
On average, foreign professionals in this metropolis make $217,000
Culture
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The designer celebrating rare species
How a conservationist-turned-illustrator tells nature’s stories
 
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‘A painfully unsexy would-be thriller’
This ‘thudding, clichéd’ movie is full of unintentional comedy
Earth
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The worst storm in British history?
It caused havoc across swathes of the country
 
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The world's most extreme dog patrol
The beauty of the Arctic as seen by Greenland's elite dog sled team
Future
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How to clean up space's rubbish dump
Tomorrow’s spacecraft will face a huge challenge
 
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The best way to prevent shark attacks?
Advanced personal repellent devices are being tested
Travel
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‘Is it ugly, or is it just dirty?’
To find this city’s once-famous elegance, you need to look beyond the surface
 
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An ancient village of chosen women
There’s no place to celebrate quite like Copacabana
 
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