Syria 'chemical attack': US weighs up military response
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Today's Headlines April 11
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Syria 'chemical attack': US weighs up military response
The White House says "all options are on the table" in response to a suspected chemical attack.
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Yulia Skripal: No-one speaks for me
The poisoned daughter of Russian ex-spy Sergei Skripal, rejects Russian help "at the moment".
Officer who dragged man from plane sues United Airlines
The ex-officer who was fired after the United Airlines incident alleges he was not properly trained.
US House Speaker Paul Ryan to retire in blow to Republicans
The conservative star's exit is a big blow to Republicans as the mid-term elections loom.
 
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The paramedic couple who mostly collect bodies
Mariela and her husband work as paramedics in one of the most violent cities in Mexico.
Sport
Ronaldo penalty puts Real through to semi-finals in dramatic style
Cristiano Ronaldo's injury-time penalty puts holders Real Madrid through to the Champions League semi-finals after a stunning Juventus comeback.
Gritty Bayern hold on to see off Sevilla
Bayern Munich grind out a 0-0 draw to see off Sevilla's spirited challenge and reach the Champions League semi-finals with a 2-1 aggregate win.
Goolaerts suffered cardiac arrest on bike before crash
Autopsy confirms Belgian cyclist Michael Goolaerts, who died aged 23 on Sunday, suffered cardiac arrest, causing his crash at Paris-Roubaix.
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Paramedics who mostly collect bodies
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The Soviet villagers who blocked Western radio broadcasts
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Experts: Are we heading for a third world war?
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What Paul Ryan quitting could really mean
Magazine
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The paramedic couple who mostly collect bodies
Mariela and her husband work as paramedics in one of the most violent cities in Mexico.
Business
Facebook's Zuckerberg says his data was harvested
The chief executive also tells Congress that Facebook may take action against Cambridge University.
Federal Reserve eyes more aggressive US interest rate path
Some members of the US central bank say the path for interest rates is likely steeper than expected.
 
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Technology
Facebook and Google need ad-free options says Jaron Lanier
Virtual reality pioneer Jaron Lanier says the tech firms should offer an alternative to ads.
Warranty void stickers 'not valid' in US, says FTC
The regulator says "warranty void if removed" stickers are deceptive and likely to be illegal.
Capital
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Why artists hate working for free
A Twitter feed inspired imagined portraits of bosses who don’t pay fairly
 
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China’s face-altering selfie craze
'People will comment that you’re beautiful’
Culture
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The donkey libraries of Colombia
Sometimes the only way to borrow a book is by way of a beast of burden
 
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Why disco should be taken seriously
It gave a powerful platform to artists of colour who were often female or gay
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 your mindset determines your health
Your perception of exercise may be as vital as the activity
 
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How 'chunking' can improve your memory
By grouping numbers together, you can absorb more information
Travel
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The strange animal roaming Australia
It’s definitely not what you think
 
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The temples that had to be moved
It’s one of history's greatest archaeological engineering challenges
 
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