How chemical weapons have helped bring Assad close to victory
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Today's Headlines October 14
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How chemical weapons have helped bring Assad close to victory
A BBC investigation has found that at least 106 chemical attacks have taken place since mid-2014.
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Trump: Climate change scientists have 'political agenda'
The US president says he accepts the climate is changing, but does not want to "lose millions of jobs".
Merkel's Bavaria ally CSU suffer 'massive losses'
The CSU loses ground but remains the largest party in state elections in southern Germany.
Yemen could be 'worst famine in 100 years'
The United Nations is warning up to 13 million people in Yemen are facing starvation.
Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia on first official tour
Their first official tour includes the Invictus Games and visits to Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand.
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Sport
Seattle Seahawks beat Oakland Raiders 27-3 at Wembley
The Seattle Seahawks dominate the Oakland Raiders to run out 27-3 winners in the first game of the 2018 International Series at Wembley.
'Let's go, Floyd' - Nurmagomedov calls out Mayweather
UFC fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov calls out boxer Floyd Mayweather by saying: "In the jungle there is only one king."
Why are European superpowers Bayern and Real struggling?
Two European superpowers, two new managers, two worrying starts to the season. Why are Real Madrid and Bayern Munich struggling?
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Trump on Blasey Ford: 'She was treated with great respect'
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Yemen could be 'worst famine in 100 years'
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Celebrating repeal of India's anti-gay law
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The Venetians trying to reclaim Venice
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Why my bones are crumbling at 27
Lizzie Porter was anorexic throughout her teens, and the years of starvation have left a permanent imprint.
Business
UK will see three years of low growth, says EY Item Club
The EY Item Club cuts its UK GDP growth forecasts to 1.3% this year and 1.5% in 2019.
Canada cannabis legalisation: ‘We know the world is watching’
Four "ganjapreneurs" in Canada give their take on legalised cannabis.
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Technology
Social media moderators: Blur your eyes
Why one content moderator couldn't shake hands for three years after she left her job.
Humanoid 'rescue robot' learns parkour
Atlas, a humanoid robot by tech firm Boston Dynamics, has learned the art of parkour.
Capital
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Meet the gene editors
The jobs boom forecast in a fascinating new area of medical science
 
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How Amazon delivers in the Himalayas
The courier who navigates high altitudes and low temperatures
Culture
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Unmasking the Virgin Queen
Is this the real face of Elizabeth I?
 
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Is The Romanoffs any good?
Mad Men’s creator has a brand-new series
Earth
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BBC Earth has moved
Visit us at our new home - BBCEarth.com
 
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The worst storm in British history?
It caused havoc across swathes of the country
Future
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The key to a lasting relationship?
Looking to settle down with your partner? Read this first
 
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The city running out of water
The people of Delhi are attempting save its fragile water system from collapse
Travel
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The tiny 'nation' you’ve never heard of
It boasts its own president, government, constitution and currency
 
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Why this US city is so absurd
Here, cats wear red-and-white hats, eggs have green yolks and foxes sport socks
 
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