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• New York Yemenis stunned by Trump's ban: 'I feel like somebody has killed me'

  28-01-2017 23:51 via theguardian.com
  
  Legal residents and green card holders worry that family members left behind – some prevented from boarding flights – have been put in grave dangerHave you been affected by Trump’s immigration ban? Share your storyOn Saturday, Mohamed Muezeb, a 47-year-old convenience store owner from Ridgewood, Queens, woke up to a voicemail from his 17-year-old daughter, Sawsan. She was stranded at Hamad International airport in Qatar, and she was sobbing.Related: US airports on frontline as
  
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• Trump and Putin just talked on the phone and they'll probably meet face-to-face soon

  28-01-2017 23:46
  
  Trump spent the day talking to world leaders and Putin was the third on the list.
  
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• Cameroon through to semi-finals after Senegal’s Sadio Mané misses penalty

  28-01-2017 23:43 via theguardian.com
  
  • Cameroon win 5-4 on penalties after 0-0 draw
  • Burkina Faso defeat Tunisia 2-0 with two late goalsCameroon knocked the favourites Senegal out of the Africa Cup of Nations with a penalty shootout victory to book their place in the semi-finals.After a goalless 120 minutes at the Stade de Franceville, Sadio Mané proved the fall guy and the Cameroon goalkeeper Joseph Ondoa the hero as he saved the Liverpool winger’s spot-kick. Continue reading...
  
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• Your pictures: share your photos on the theme of 'strange'

  28-01-2017 23:30 via theguardian.com
  
  Wherever you are in the world, this week we’d like to see your pictures on the theme ‘strange’We’re now running a regular weekly photography assignment in the Observer New Review and the next theme is ‘strange’ Share your photos of what strange means to you – and tell us about your image in the description box.The closing date is Thursday 2 February at 10 am. We’ll publish our favourites in The New Review on Sunday 5 February and in a gallery on th
  
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• Wigan’s Reece James to realise dream against Manchester United in FA Cup

  28-01-2017 23:30 via theguardian.com
  
  The Wigan left-back was let go by United after two senior appearances and is keen to fulfil his ambition of playing at Old TraffordThe FA Cup is all about making dreams come true and Wigan Athletic’s Reece James is hoping exactly that happens on Sunday afternoon at Manchester United. After 12 months on the sidelines with an ankle injury the left-back is ready to return and Warren Joyce has promised he will try to involve him at some point, though for James the end of a long wait would be o
  
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• Princes to mark 20th anniversary with statue of Princess Diana

  28-01-2017 23:29
  Prince William and Prince Harry will mark the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana's death by commissioning a statue of their mother. In a joint statement the two Princes said: "It has been 20 years since our mother's death and the time is right to recognise her positive impact in the UK and around the world with a permanent statue. The statue of the Princess will be placed in a public part of Kensington Palace gardens, Diana's former home.
  
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• Princes William and Harry say they will erect statue to late mother Princess Diana

  28-01-2017 23:17
  By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) - Prince William and his younger brother Harry have commissioned a statue in honour of their mother Princess Diana who died in a Paris car crash 20 years ago to be erected outside their official London home, their office said on Saturday. Diana, the first wife of the brother's father the heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles, was killed when the limousine carrying her and her lover Dodi al-Fayed crashed in a Paris tunnel in August 1997. William was 15 and Harry was
  
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• Taboo recap: season one, episode four – magic, nitrous oxide and an incest ritual

  28-01-2017 23:10 via theguardian.com
  
  The most over-the-top outing yet, with an extraordinary party, James Delaney’s bizarre bloody declaration of love – and death threats as usual
  Things took a hallucinatory turn this week as our devilish protagonist continued to battle the crown, the East India Company, the Americans, a would-be assassin, his half-sister and her hateful husband. However, all of these fights paled into insignificance beside James Delaney’s greatest trial – compulsory attendance at a Georgian
  
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• Eddie Jones warns England not to get complacent for France opener

  28-01-2017 23:00 via theguardian.com
  
  • Coach Eddie Jones not contemplating possibility of defeat in Six Nations
  • Jones says Nathan Hughes and Joe Marler can replace Vunipola brothersIt may be the Chinese Year of the Rooster, but England are intent there will be no crowing from France at Twickenham on Saturday evening, a ground where the visitors have won only once in the Six Nations in the last 20 years.While there has been a frenzy to get hold of tickets for the final match of the tournament when England visit Ireland i
  
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• Ben Duckett: ‘I was on the verge of being dropped – I did what the captain said’

  28-01-2017 23:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The England batsman says his mind was in turmoil before and during his final Test innings on the tour of IndiaBen Duckett has spoken for the first time about his baptism of fire in Test cricket, admitting he went into his final innings in India with his mind scrambled by an expectation he was set to be dropped and instructions from Alastair Cook to go against his attacking instincts and block out for a draw.The 22-year-old left-hander won his first England call-up for the tours of Bangladesh and
  
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• Chaotic Nottingham Forest hand Clough a head versus heart dilemma | Daniel Taylor

  28-01-2017 22:59 via theguardian.com
  
  The original ‘nice young man’ faces an impossible choice between the relative sanity of Burton Albion and the emotional pull of his father’s old clubPerhaps this is an apt moment to remember an old story about the last time Southampton reached the League Cup final, back in 1979, and what it says about the way the sport has changed bearing in mind their opponents that day could be described accurately as the most hungover group of players ever to walk out at Wembley.Brian Clough
  
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• Everything that's happened so far since Donald Trump signed his executive order banning Muslims

  28-01-2017 22:08
  
  Dutch airline KLM has had to turn away seven passengers, while Theresa May has refused to condemn the ban.
  
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• Princes William and Harry plan statue of their mother, Diana

  28-01-2017 22:04 via theguardian.com
  
  Effigy to be placed in Kensington Palace gardens, to mark 20th anniversary of her death in a Paris car accidentDiana, Princess of Wales is to be commemorated with a statue commissioned by her sons to mark the 20th anniversary of her death this year.Related: Prince Harry: I regret not talking about my mother's death soonerContinue reading...
  
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• Alexander Chancellor, former Spectator and Guardian journalist, dies aged 77

  28-01-2017 21:31 via theguardian.com
  
  Former magazine editor dies suddenly at his home in NorthamptonshireAlexander Chancellor, the former Spectator editor, has died at the age of 77.Chancellor, who was editor of the magazine between 1975 and 1984, died suddenly at his home in Northamptonshire. He had suffered a stroke the previous year. Continue reading...
  
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• Plain packaging and graphic warnings will ‘crush’ craft drinks, says gin master

  28-01-2017 21:17 via theguardian.com
  
  Campaigners slam ‘sanctimonious’ health experts after call for tobacco-style warningsIt’s enough to make Jared Brown spill his drink. The co-founder and master distiller behind Sipsmith, the micro-distillery in the vanguard of the craft gin movement in the UK, is contemplating the possibility of graphic warning photographs and plain packaging appearing on bottles of alcohol, akin to the restrictions on tobacco that assume full force in May.“Are they considering similar la
  
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• Grassroots Labour supporters revolt against Jeremy Corbyn over Brexit

  28-01-2017 21:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Letter signed by 2,000 members causes more strife for party leader after high-profile resignations from frontbench over article 50
  Jeremy Corbyn is facing a serious revolt by grassroots Labour supporters who backed him to be leader as the party’s crisis over Brexit escalates rapidly.With more members of Corbyn’s frontbench considering resigning – shadow Welsh secretary Jo Stevens became the first to quit the shadow cabinet on Friday – the rebellion is now spreading among
  
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• Sutton’s Micky Stephens: ‘The Coventry tie was our chance. There was no fear’

  28-01-2017 20:59 via theguardian.com
  
  Sutton’s assistant manager was pivotal in the greatest win in the club’s history 28 years ago and believes another famous FA Cup shock is possible against LeedsMicky Stephens needed only to glance around the President’s Lounge to conjure up memories of the most celebrated day in Sutton United’s history. The function suites at Gander Green Lane are littered with reminders of that afternoon back in early 1989 when Coventry, part of the furniture in the top flight and FA Cup
  
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• Britain, Turkey sign defense deal to develop Turkish fighter jet

  28-01-2017 20:40
  Britain and Turkey signed a defense deal worth more than 100 million pounds on Saturday to develop Turkish fighter jets, opening the way to deeper cooperation over the lifetime of the project. In Ankara to strengthen ties with Turkey as she navigates Britain's departure from the European Union, Prime Minister Theresa May hailed the deal, saying it showed "that Britain is a great, global, trading nation and that we are open for business". The deal, announced by May and Turkish Prime Minister Bina
  
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• Arsenal’s Danny Welbeck and Theo Walcott run riot against Southampton

  28-01-2017 20:34 via theguardian.com
  
  Arsenal extended their unbeaten start to 2017 as they coasted into the FA Cup fifth round by comfortably disposing of Southampton, with Theo Walcott marking his return from a calf injury by bagging a hat-trick against his former club and Danny Welbeck scoring twice.Arsenal put in a near-perfect away performance, with Arsène Wenger watching from the stands following his touchline ban. It was a display that ought to stand them in good stead too, with their next three away matches at Ch
  
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• In Turkey visit, May pushes trade, mentions human rights

  28-01-2017 20:19
  By Elizabeth Piper and Tulay Karadeniz ANKARA (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May signed a $125 million (£100 million) fighter jet deal with Turkey on Saturday and briefly cautioned Ankara on human rights following last year's failed coup, in a visit squarely aimed at boosting trade between the NATO allies. May, in Turkey a day after meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, avoided criticising his sweeping ban on people from certain countries seeking refuge in the
  
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• Inside tracks: life at the UK’s prison radio station

  28-01-2017 20:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Every week, more than 75% of prisoners tune in to National Prison Radio. We meet the team at Brixton and Styal prisons and learn just how important the station is to this most captive of audiencesLet me tell you about this award-winning radio station. It is loved by its listeners, who tune in devotedly. One of its studios is based just around the corner from my home and, as the Observer’s radio critic, I’ve been desperate to hear its output. Unfortunately, I’ve not been able to
  
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• Tom Watson says frontbench Brexit rebels could get jobs back

  28-01-2017 19:07
  Members of Jeremy Corbyn's top team who resign over Brexit could have their jobs back "within months", Tom Watson has told Sky News. Labour's deputy leader said he sympathised with colleagues who felt they could not vote to trigger Article 50 - as ordered by the party leader. One of his shadow cabinet - shadow Welsh secretary Jo Stevens - has already resigned her post over the issue, while others are considering their position.
  
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• Former National winner Many Clouds dies after race

  28-01-2017 18:46
  Former Grand National winner Many Clouds collapsed and died after winning a race at Cheltenham on Saturday. The 10-year-old horse crossed the line first in the Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham's Festival Trials Day but collapsed shortly afterwards and was pronounced dead by veterinary staff. Many Clouds, owned by Trevor Hemmings, won the 2015 Grand National and Gold Cup trial and the Hennessy Gold Cup in 2014.
  
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• Trump's refugee ban no solution to problems, Turkey PM says

  28-01-2017 18:28
  President Donald Trump's sweeping ban on people seeking refuge in the United States is no solution to problems, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Saturday, adding that Western countries should do more to help ease Turkey's refugee burden. The new Republican president on Friday put a four-month hold on allowing refugees into the United States and temporarily barred travellers from Syria and six other Muslim-majority countries, although NATO ally Turkey was not among them.
  
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• U.S. responsible for its policies on refugees, May says

  28-01-2017 17:49
  ANKARA (Reuters) - Washington is responsible for its policy on refugees, Prime Minister Theresa May said on Saturday, when asked about U.S. President Donald Trump's ban on people from certain countries seeking refuge in the United States. May made the comment at a joint news conference with Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim in Ankara, the Turkish capital. May had previously said that the special relationship between the United States and Britain meant that the two countries could speak fran
  
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• Turkey, UK plan to sign a post-Brexit free trade deal, Turkey's Yildirim says

  28-01-2017 17:36
  ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey and the United Kingdom plan to sign a free trade deal once Britain leaves the European Union, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Saturday. Yildirim made the comment in a joint news conference with UK Prime Minister Theresa May, who was visiting Ankara after a trip to the United States. In both visits, she has tried to drum up trade deals for Britain, attempting to strengthen her hand in negotiations to leave the bloc. Yildirim also said the two countries had
  
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• Britain, Turkey sign defence deal to develop Turkish fighter jet

  28-01-2017 17:25
  Britain and Turkey signed a defence deal worth more than 100 million pounds on Saturday to develop Turkish fighter jets, opening the way to deeper cooperation over the lifetime of the project. In Ankara to strengthen ties with Turkey as she navigates Britain's departure from the European Union, Prime Minister Theresa May hailed the deal, saying it showed "that Britain is a great, global, trading nation and that we are open for business". The deal, announced by May and Turkish Prime Minister Bina
  
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• In Turkey visit, May highlights trade, and human rights

  28-01-2017 17:07
  By Elizabeth Piper and Tulay Karadeniz ANKARA (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May on Saturday signed a $125 million (£100 million) defence equipment deal with Turkey and promised to push for more trade between the NATO allies, but cautioned Ankara on human rights following last year's failed coup. May, in Turkey after a trip to Washington where she met U.S. President Donald Trump, visited both countries for the first time as prime minister, promoting trade agreements to strengthen her h
  
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• Flu outbreak leaves 60 patients ill and forces ward closures at Cambridge hospital

  28-01-2017 15:22
  A flu outbreak has left 60 patients unwell and forced the closure of two wards at a major hospital. People are being urged to stay away from Addenbrooke's in Cambridge following a surge in admissions this week due to the viral illness. There are a "high number" of flu cases across the facility and the emergency department is at "capacity", said a spokesman for Cambridge University Hospitals.
  
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• UK to enhance trade with Turkey, says Theresa May

  28-01-2017 15:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Theresa May says the UK will enhance trade relations with Turkey after talks in Ankara.
  
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• Ex-coach 'Kit' Carson bailed in historical abuse probe

  28-01-2017 13:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A former coach and football scout arrested over allegations of abuse in the sport is bailed.
  
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• Have you been affected by Trump's migration ban? Share your experience

  28-01-2017 13:21 via theguardian.com
  
  We would like to hear from anyone who is facing difficulties entering the US, or those trying to help refugees and immigrants
  Donald Trump has issued an executive order that prevents refugees andtravellers from some Muslim-majority countries from entering the US. The president’s action has suspended the entire US refugee admissions system for 120 days, put in place a 90-day block on entry to the US for citizens from Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Sudan, Libya, Syria and Somalia, and suspended the Syri
  
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• Further arrest over Leeds United player's brother shooting

  28-01-2017 13:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two further people have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a footballer's brother.
  
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• Westminster Council to trial diesel parking charge

  28-01-2017 12:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Westminster is to become the first London borough to levy an additional charge on drivers of diesel cars.
  
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• John Hurt, diverse actor of screen and stage, dies at 77 – video obituary

  28-01-2017 12:51 via theguardian.com
  
  John Hurt, the British actor famed for his wide-ranging roles in films as diverse as Harry Potter, Alien and The Elephant Man, has died at the age of 77. He rose to prominence after portraying Quentin Crisp in the 1975 TV film The Naked Civil Servant and went on to become a versatile, Oscar-nominated actor. Hurt, who had been suffering from pancreatic cancer since 2015, died in London on FridayJohn Hurt, versatile star of The Elephant Man, Alien and Harry Potter, dies aged 77Continue reading...
  
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• Inmate absconds from open prison

  28-01-2017 12:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An inmate absconds from an open prison in Suffolk with police warning not to approach him.
  
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• SNP MP Chris Law cleared of financial wrongdoing

  28-01-2017 12:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  SNP MP Chris Law is cleared of any wrongdoing after a police investigation into his financial dealings.
  
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• Bird flu: Second case found at farm in Wyre, Lancashire

  28-01-2017 11:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The outbreak in pheasants was discovered during an investigation at another farm hit by bird flu.
  
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• Sir John Hurt: Bafta-winning actor dies aged 77

  28-01-2017 11:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The wife of the Bafta-winning Elephant Man and Alien star leads tributes.
  
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• Essex mechanics turn cat rescue heroes

  28-01-2017 11:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mechanics become animal rescue heroes when Daisy the cat puts one of her nine lives on the line.
  
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• Theresa May 'to discuss trade' with President Erdogan on Turkey visit

  28-01-2017 10:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The prime minister is expected to discuss a post-Brexit trading deal with Turkey's president.
  
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• Body found in River Mersey being treated as 'unexplained'

  28-01-2017 10:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The death of a man whose body was recovered from the River Mersey is being treated as "unexplained" by police.
  
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• Abdication letter and papers give insight into 'mad' King George

  28-01-2017 10:32
  A handwritten draft letter of abdication penned by King George III is to go on display for the first time as part of a huge cache of documents from the reign of the last British monarch to rule over America, the royal household said on Saturday.
  
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• Diesel drivers to pay more to park in Westminster City Council pilot

  28-01-2017 10:27
  Drivers of diesel vehicles are to be charged an extra 50% to park in an area of central London in an attempt to cut pollution. Westminster City Council, which is trialling the price hike, argues diesel cars are among the dirtiest on the roads and hopes the move will improve air quality. "Additional charges for diesel vehicles will mean people think twice about using highly polluting cars and invest in cleaner transport that will make a real difference in the quality of air we breathe and our env
  
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• Newspaper headlines: May and Trump hand in hand dominates

  28-01-2017 10:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Theresa May's meeting with President Trump in the US dominates the front pages, as papers point to a new era of UK and US relations.
  
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• Donald Trump has barred Syrian refugees from entering the US indefinitely to stop 'radical Islamic terrorists'

  28-01-2017 10:16
  
  People took to Twitter to express their outrage.
  
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• Flu outbreak shuts two hospital wards at Addenbrooke's Hospital

  28-01-2017 10:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two wards are shut and 59 patients are ill following an outbreak of flu at a hospital in Cambridge.
  
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• Runners face final Tough Guy challenge

  28-01-2017 09:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  After more than 30 years, an obstacle course race created by a man called Mr Mouse that spawned other extreme runs, is having its final run this weekend.
  
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• Sigourney Weaver remembers Sir John Hurt's famous Alien scene

  28-01-2017 09:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Speaking in 2015, the actress Sigourney Weaver remembered the famous scene in Alien in which a creature emerged from Sir John Hurt's chest.
  
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• Man, 46, dies after being hit by a bus in Morriston

  28-01-2017 08:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man died at the scene after being hit by a bus in Swansea on Friday, police say.
  
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