Russian spy: White House backs UK decision to expel diplomats
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Today's Headlines March 14
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Russian spy: White House backs UK decision to expel diplomats
The White House says the UK's expulsion of 23 Russian diplomats is a "just response" to an "abhorrent attack".
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Florida shooting: Students vow 'never again' in US walkout
Thousands of students across the country left their classrooms in a call for gun reform.
Blood testing firm in $700m fraud charge
The blood testing company, its founder and former president are charged with deceiving investors.
Slovakia PM Robert Fico 'ready to quit' over Jan Kuciak murder
Robert Fico says he is ready to resign after a journalist's murder but only if there is no early election.
 
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Libya migrants: Smuggling network arrest warrants issued
The arrest warrants include accusations of human trafficking, torture, murder and rape.
Sport
Messi stars as Barcelona beat Chelsea to reach Champions League quarter-finals
Chelsea are knocked out of the Champions League as Barcelona reach the quarter-finals with a comfortable win at the Nou Camp.
Conte says Chelsea's 3-0 defeat in Barcelona was 'unfair'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte insists his side "have no regrets" after exiting the Champions League with defeat by Barcelona.
England head coach Jones apologises for offensive comments about Wales and Ireland
England head coach Eddie Jones "apologises unreservedly" for offensive comments he made about Wales and Ireland.
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Florida shooting: Students vow 'never again' in US walkout
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Salisbury poisoning attack: 'US stands in solidarity with Britain'
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Russian spy: Why the UK is expelling diplomats
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The seven places where women earn more than men in US
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'I want to explain arranged marriage to white people'
A Pakistani designer who made a board game mocking arranged marriage says the media mistook her real intentions.
Business
Toys R Us set to close all US stores
The sale or closure of the firm's 885 US stores puts 33,000 jobs at risk, the BBC understands.
TV pundit Lawrence Kudlow tapped to be Trump economic adviser
The CNBC contributor will lead the National Economic Council after Gary Cohn quit, the White House says.
 
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Technology
Google bans crypto-currency adverts
The search giant follows Facebook in censoring ads for initial coin offerings and trading services.
Time limit 'protects YouTube moderators' from disturbing content
The video-sharing site wants to address mental health issues for its content moderators.
Capital
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Stephen Hawking’s work philosophy
The legendary scientist championed following your calling
 
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Can paleo living help us work better?
What the Stone Age can teach us about being happy at work
Culture
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How much did Dunkirk get right?
You may be surprised where the Christopher Nolan film took some dramatic licence
 
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Secrets of Girl with a Pearl Earring
Can new research unlock its mysteries?
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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Beatboxing: A science?
Beatboxers help inform our understanding of sound
 
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"I want to make water safe for all'
One inventor’s crusade against poisoned water
Travel
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Spain’s most expensive delicacy?
Why is it double the price of black truffles or the finest jamón?
 
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The cliff that revealed Earth’s history
It changed our understanding of time
 
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