Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits synagogue amid protests
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Today's Headlines October 30
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Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits synagogue amid protests
Hundreds of demonstrators in Pittsburgh accuse the US president of fomenting intolerance and hate.
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Pakistan court clears condemned Christian
Asia Bibi was sentenced to death in Pakistan in 2010 after being convicted of blasphemy.
Gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger killed in prison
Bulger was severely beaten by one or more inmates shortly after arriving at the prison, sources say.
What do American voters care about?
In just under a week the US goes to the polls to elect a new Congress. So what are the main issues?
Brazil: Bolsonaro plans threaten Amazon, say experts
Brazil's far-right president-elect will merge the ministries of agriculture and the environment.
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Sport
'Solari the stopgap with bigger name to come' - what is going on at Real Madrid?
The relatively unknown Santiago Solari has been placed in charge of Real Madrid - but he is not likely to be in the role for long, writes Andy West.
Novak Djokovic helps ill spectator on way to victory at Paris Masters
Novak Djokovic breaks off from serving for for victory against Joao Sousa to help a spectator who was taken ill at the Paris Masters.
Hamilton would be world champion in a Mercedes or a Ferrari - Palmer column
In his latest column, former Renault driver Jolyon Palmer looks at the brilliance of five-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.
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Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits amid protests
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What do American voters care about?
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Harry greets NZ audience in six Pacific languages
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Senegalese artist Omar Victor Diop: Why I'm trying to correct history
Magazine
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Why did the council 'house' me in a tent?
Theo had just turned 17 when he became homeless. He turned to the council for help - but was given only a one-man tent.
Business
Facebook daily visits growth slows as sales miss forecasts
The social media firm is seeing users shift from its most profitable business amid rising costs.
GE shares plunge as investigation widens
US industrial giant takes a $22bn charge on its power division as investors dump their stock.
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Technology
Can artificial intelligence help stop religious violence?
Oxford University researchers have created a simulation designed to help prevent religious conflict.
Android's under-5s apps have 'unfair and deceptive' ads
Campaign groups and university researchers raise concerns about the ads found in Android apps.
Capital
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Why you shouldn't identify as 'Type A'
The famous label for ambitious people could be a misnomer
 
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The most unlikely side-hustlers
The gig worker completing your task might not be the young hustler you expect
Culture
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The 100 best world films – who voted?
All 209 critics and their ballots
 
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Why is Seven Samurai so good?
Akira Kurosawa’s epic topped BBC Culture’s poll
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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Are you eating enough salt?
The evidence against having too much is compelling — but what about too little?
 
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Why was the 1918 flu so deadly?
Not all flus are created equal
Travel
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The sweet bread with a dark past
It was first made as a substitute for a rather grisly ritual
 
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The roving ear-cleaners of China
‘Metaphorically, it’s like unbuckling one’s belt in public’
 
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