Russia warns of 'dangerous' escalation over Syria
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Today's Headlines April 12
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Russia warns of 'dangerous' escalation over Syria
Moscow says the "dangerous" situation could escalate if Western powers opt for a military response.
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Syria 'chemical attack': The view from Moscow
The BBC's Moscow correspondent Steve Rosenberg gives the view from the Russian capital.
James Comey: Republican website trashes 'lyin' FBI memoir
In an interview to promote the memoir, James Comey likens the president to a "mob boss".
India outrage spreads over rape of eight-year-old girl
The rape and murder of the girl has become a religious flashpoint in Indian-administered Kashmir.
 
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Swedish Academy head quits Nobel body over sexual misconduct probe
Sara Danius' decision follows criticism of how the institution handled a sexual misconduct probe.
Sport
Lewis Hamilton dominates first practice
Lewis Hamilton dominates first practice at the Chinese Grand Prix as he seeks to bounce back from losing the first two races of the season.
Arsenal survive scare in Moscow to reach Europa League semis
Arsenal reach the Europa League semi-finals with a 6-3 aggregate win over CSKA Moscow despite a nervy 2-2 draw in Russia.
After Fury's return, it won't be quiet in the heavyweight division - Costello
As Tyson Fury announces his return to professional boxing, what chances of a future bout with heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua?
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Mosul: Woman risks backlash to care for 'IS orphans'
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Syria chemical attack: Survivors recount the 2013 Ghouta assault
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Syria 'chemical attack': The view from Moscow
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Israel traffic stops for two-minute Holocaust silence
Magazine
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The woman who took on Uganda's legal system from the inside
How death row prisoner Susan Kigula studied law and changed Uganda's legal system.
Business
Volkswagen puts Herbert Diess in the driving seat
German car giant replaces Matthias Mueller with Herbert Diess as part of a sweeping reorganisation.
Trump to take another look at TPP 'disaster'
The president agreed to reconsider the Asia Pacific trade pact as his trade strategy comes under fire.
 
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Technology
What Remains of Edith Finch wins Bafta's top games award
What Remains of Edith Finch scores an upset by beating Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice at the Baftas.
TED 2018: Fake Obama video creator defends invention
The maker of a photo-realistic video of the ex-president faces claims his tech could spark a crisis.
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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Reviving Britain’s ‘lost’ languages
How culture preserves minority tongues
 
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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
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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The world's most extreme museum?
An ambitious plan to keep historic objects in orbit
 
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How your mindset determines your health
Your perception of exercise may be as vital as the activity
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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