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Today's Headlines March 2
Top News Stories
Coronavirus: Global death toll exceeds 3,000
More than 90% of deaths are in Hubei, China - but there have been deaths in 10 other countries.
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North Korea 'fires two missiles in first test of the year'
Pyongyang has previously threatened that the world would "witness a new strategic weapon".
China Uighurs 'moved into factory forced labour' for foreign brands
A report says China has moved minority Muslims into factory jobs, where their freedom is restricted.
Argentina abortion: President Alberto Fernández proposes legalisation
Abortion in Argentina is only allowed in cases of rape or if the mother's health is in danger.
Coronavirus: Stocks rise as central banks pledge support
Shares head higher as the Bank of Japan joins the US Federal Reserve in promising to prop up markets.
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Sport
Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona: Vinicius Junior and Mariano score in key El Clasico
Real Madrid beat Barcelona to move above their rivals and top of La Liga as Vinicius Junior and Mariano score second-half goals.
David Beckham's Inter Miami lose first MLS game at Los Angeles FC
David Beckham watches on as his Inter Miami team are beaten by Los Angeles FC in their inaugural Major League Soccer game.
Aston Villa 1-2 Manchester City: Sergio Aguero & Rodri goals secure third Carabao Cup in a row
Manchester City beat Aston Villa in an entertaining final at Wembley to win the Carabao Cup for a third successive year.
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Australian night sky on show in 'starlapse' video
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Paragliding over Tenerife's coronavirus-hit hotel
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Training troops for the 'world's most dangerous' peacekeeping mission
Business
Brexit: UK vows to seek 'hard bargain' in US trade talks
Negotiating aims being set out on same day discussions with the EU formally kick off in Brussels.
Coronavirus: Stocks rise as central banks pledge support
Shares head higher as the Bank of Japan joins the US Federal Reserve in promising to prop up markets.
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Technology
Tech Tent - does fake news about the coronavirus matter?
Is the spread of misinformation about the Covid-19 as dangerous as the virus itself?
Coronavirus: Amazon removes overpriced goods and fake cures
The retail giant is removing fake cures and tackling unreasonable price hikes amid public concern.
Culture
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Stars celebrate 70 years of Berlinale
Berlin glitters on the 70th anniversary of its film festival
 
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Why we can’t get enough of the Tudors
Hilary Mantel’s latest novel is set to be a huge hit – why the fascination?
Future
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Why we need to be more emotional
Cold logic is not helping us to tackle the world’s problems
 
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Next stop, hydrogen-powered trains
The first hydrogen trains are starting to hit the tracks
Travel
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Japan’s last female pearl-divers
They’ve been freediving for centuries, but are their days numbered?
 
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Spain's mysterious underwater temple
After being lost for nearly 60 years, a 4,000-year-old monument re-emerged
 
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