Michael Spavor: Second Canadian 'missing' in China
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Today's Headlines December 13
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Michael Spavor: Second Canadian 'missing' in China
Canada says it has not heard from Michael Spavor since he said he was being questioned by officials.
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UK PM to join EU summit after surviving vote
The prime minister is returning to Brussels to seek new assurances from the EU over the Irish backstop.
Brexit battles: How Theresa May keeps fighting on
It's been a struggle that's lasted two years – but for now the PM's fighting talk means she's kept her job.
Deadly high-speed train crash in Ankara Turkey
At least four people are killed and dozens wounded after the crash in Ankara, local media say.
California man freed after two days trapped in restaurant grease vent
Fire crews free the 29-year-old from a small duct at a vacant Chinese restaurant in California.
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Sport
Valencia 2-1 Man Utd: Champions League defeat for Jose Mourinho's side
Manchester United fall to a Champions League defeat in Valencia as a Phil Jones own goal follows a glaring miss by Paul Pogba.
Manchester City 2-1 1899 Hoffenheim: Qualification 'incredible success', says Pep Guardiola
Manchester City's qualification for the Champions League last 16 was an "incredible success", says manager Pep Guardiola.
Real Madrid 0-3 CSKA Moscow: Record defeat for European champions
Real Madrid suffer their biggest ever home defeat in Europe as they are thrashed by CSKA Moscow in the Champions League.
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'Every day I go to work and pray I'm safe'
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Kenyan model: 'I won't wear make-up to hide my scars'
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Why Brazil same-sex couples are rushing to tie the knot
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Samples cut around Soyuz hole in spacewalk
Magazine
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Breastfeeding and formula feeding mums share stories
From breastfeeding to formula, five mums tell us how they found their way - and shunned mum shaming,
Business
Pound sheds some earlier gains as May wins confidence vote
Sterling sheds some of its earlier gains after leadership confidence vote result is revealed.
Twitter's Jack Dorsey answers critics of Myanmar meditation retreat
Twitter's chief executive says he needs to learn more about the plight of the Rohingya in Myanmar.
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Technology
Bereaved mother criticises Facebook over baby ads
The woman says if companies were able to spot she had been pregnant, they should also have realised she was bereaved.
Word processor pioneer Evelyn Berezin dies aged 93
Evelyn Berezin put the Data Secretary on sale in 1971, creating a new industry.
Capital
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The 'best' public housing programme?
What happens to a successful public housing programme when a population evolves
 
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Just had a baby? Stay in this 'hotel'
How Danish babies get a head-start
Culture
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Film review: Mary Poppins Returns
‘The film-makers come up with inspired variations on familiar themes’
 
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Is creativity only for humans?
Why art made by AI is selling for thousands
Earth
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'Chimpanzees are just like us'
What can we learn from how chimps behave?
 
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BBC Earth has moved
Visit us at our new home - BBCEarth.com
Future
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The unexpected meaning of certain emoji
In some countries, the clapping hands imply sexual intercourse
 
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Are married people really happier?
The science behind some relationship stereotypes
Travel
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Taiwan’s secret fourth meal
Forget clubs and bars, this island treats ‘snack time’ seriously
 
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The remote villages of Saudi Arabia
You could only reach one via handrails and rope ladders
 
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