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• Trump, Germany's Merkel discuss trade, NATO funding, Brexit

  22-03-2019 23:51
  U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday to discuss a range of issues including trade and NATO funding, the White House and a senior administration official said.The phone call took place shortly after Trump began a weekend at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida.A White House statement said the conversation covered issues including trade, the Brexit debate in Britain, and upcoming meetings.
  
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• Liam Smith: Police inform teen's family of body found in Aberdeenshire

  22-03-2019 23:26
  The family of missing teenager Liam Smith have been told that a male body has been found in a remote wooded area in Aberdeenshire.Police Scotland confirmed the body was male, but said no formal identification has taken place.In a statement, it said enquires were "ongoing" and there are "not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death".
  
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• Motorists prosecuted over pro-Brexit road protests

  22-03-2019 23:16
  The demonstrations aimed to ensure the UK leaves the EU on March 29 by causing gridlock and using a convoy of slow-moving vehicles.
  
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• Boom or bust: What culture tells us about money

  22-03-2019 23:10 via bbc.co.uk
  Professor Nicky March picks out some examples from art and literature and explains what they tell us.
  
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• Uri Geller tells PM: 'I am going to stop Brexit telepathically'

  22-03-2019 23:02
  The TV personality said he "admired" the prime minister but felt "physically and very strongly" that most Britons were against the UK's withdrawal from the EU."I love you very much but I will not allow you to lead Britain into Brexit.Geller appealed to Mrs May to stop the Brexit process before he takes a "drastic course of action".
  
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• Sir David Attenborough to present climate change documentary

  22-03-2019 23:00 via bbc.co.uk
  The broadcaster's film will explore potential threats to our planet and the possible solutions.
  
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• Spacewalkers hook up new batteries outside International Space Station - Spaceflight Now

  22-03-2019 22:45
  Spacewalkers hook up new batteries outside International Space Station  Spaceflight NowTwo astronauts make a 6.5-hour spacewalk to swap batteries  CGTNNASA astronauts successfully complete over six-hour spacewalk; replaces the ageing batteries on ISS  Times NowAstronauts embark on spacewalk to replace batteries on solar array  Daily MailTwo astronauts complete 6.5-hour spacewalk, swapping batteries - Xinhua | English.news.cn  XinhuaView full cove
  
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• Birmingham mosque attacks: Man arrested after windows were smashed

  22-03-2019 22:06
  Police have arrested a man after five mosques had their windows smashed in Birmingham on Thursday.
  
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• Relatives of missing teenager Liam Smith informed of body find

  22-03-2019 22:00
  The 16-year-old was last seen in November.
  
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• Man arrested after five mosques have windows smashed in Birmingham

  22-03-2019 21:51
  The man handed himself into a Birmingham police station on Friday morning.
  
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• Stanwell: Man, 50, charged with attempted murder after stabbing

  22-03-2019 21:47
  A 50-year-old man has been charged with attempting to murder a teenager in Surrey.
  
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• Returning to London, May faces mammoth task to change minds on Brexit

  22-03-2019 21:42
  Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday began the mammoth struggle of persuading a deeply divided parliament to back her Brexit deal after an EU summit granted her more time but little to help change minds at home.After a bruising day in Brussels, May secured a two-week reprieve to try to get the deal she negotiated in November through parliament at a third attempt or face a potentially chaotic departure from the European Union as soon as April 12.EU leaders were clear that it was now up to the Bri
  
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• Theresa May could drop vote on Brexit deal if it lacks support

  22-03-2019 21:40
  Theresa May has indicated she may not bring her deal back to parliament for a third vote if there is not enough support for it.The prime minister set out four options available following the EU's acceptance of a delayed departure date.The prime minister also extended an offer to MPs to speak to her directly if they wish to in order to help them reach a decision.
  
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• U.S. Treasuries signal trouble, stocks fall on global growth worries

  22-03-2019 21:36
  Stocks around the world fell and U.S. Treasuries yields sent warning signals for a possible recession on Friday after weaker-than-expected U.S. and European data intensified fears of a global economic slowdown.After weak U.S. manufacturing and services data, U.S. Treasury 10-year note yields sank below three-month Treasury bill yields for the first time since 2007.Investors fled from riskier bets as a yield curve inversion is seen as a leading recession indicator.
  
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• GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. Treasuries signal trouble, stocks fall on global growth worries

  22-03-2019 21:34
  Stocks around the world fell and U.S. Treasuries yields sent warning signals for a possible recession on Friday after weaker-than-expected U.S. and European data intensified fears of a global economic slowdown.After weak U.S. manufacturing and services data, U.S. Treasury 10-year note yields sank below three-month Treasury bill yields for the first time since 2007.
  
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• The options left for Brexit with new deadlines agreed

  22-03-2019 21:30
  The options left for Brexit with new deadlines agreed with March 29 removed as a deadline after midnight discussions late Thursday night.
  
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• Birmingham pub bombings: 'Men responsible' named by IRA bomber

  22-03-2019 21:29 via bbc.co.uk
  A convicted IRA member names four men he says are responsible for the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings.
  
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• Why Marmite is about to be more controversial

  22-03-2019 21:19
  Marmite is a staple of breakfast tables across the country, known for long-running "love it or hate it" slogan.Marmite boldly claims that the new combination is exactly what the nation has been waiting for.Brand manager Camilla Williamson said: "The British public asked, and we listened.
  
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• Great Escape tunnel hero's diary sold

  22-03-2019 21:14 via bbc.co.uk
  The journal tells the real life story of the mass PoW breakout that inspired the 1963 Hollywood film.
  
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• UK ‘has prime responsibility for protecting Good Friday Agreement’

  22-03-2019 21:11
  Simon Coveney's comments came after a request from German Chancellor Angela Merkel that the EU ramp up its plans to avoid a hard border
  
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• St Patrick's Day crush deaths: Funerals take place for teenage victims

  22-03-2019 21:11
  A priest has described the deaths of three teenagers in a crush outside a hotel in Cookstown, County Tyrone as "needless".Hundreds of people have attended the funerals of Morgan Barnard, 17, Lauren Bullock, 17 and 16-year-old Connor Currie.Mourners at the funeral of Morgan Barnard heard him described as "a vivacious, charismatic and energetic young man".
  
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• Uri Geller vows to stop Brexit telepathically

  22-03-2019 21:07
  In an open letter to Theresa May, the illusionist said: 'I will not allow you to lead Britain into Brexit.'
  
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• May urged to go as she hints at pulling third vote on Brexit deal

  22-03-2019 21:04
  A beleaguered Theresa May returns from Brussels. Photograph: Henry Nicholls/ReutersPressure on Theresa May has reached new heights as ministers backed attempts to let parliament take control of the next stage of the Brexit process and MPs openly speculated that her time in office could end within weeks. As a beleaguered May returned from Brussels, MPs suggested her deal could lose by an even higher margin, with several saying the timing now required the prime minister to “fall on her sword
  
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• Ministers in bid to head off MPs’ Brexit power grab

  22-03-2019 20:53
  A cross-party group of MPs say they have the numbers to seize control of Commons business.
  
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• Hundreds of thousands to march demanding final say on Brexit

  22-03-2019 20:41
  The demonstration in central London comes as pro-Brexit campaigners are joined by Nigel Farage for the next stage of the March to Leave.
  
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• May hints she might not bring Brexit deal back for third parliament vote next week

  22-03-2019 20:38
  Prime Minister Theresa May hinted on Friday that she might not bring her European Union withdrawal deal back to parliament for a third time next week if there was not enough support for it to be passed.May's Brexit deal has already been twice rejected by MPs but the prime minister was expected to try a third time next week."If it appears there is not sufficient support to bring the deal back next week, or the House rejects it again, we can ask for another extension before April 12 - but that wil
  
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• Paris Saint-Germain denies UK police claims of wrongdoing by fans

  22-03-2019 20:11
  Paris Saint-Germain has stood by fans accused by British police of violence and transporting weapons on a bus ahead of Thursday's Women's Champions League game against Chelsea.The French football club released a statement saying "the local authorities have not provided any evidence of wrongdoing".The bus, carrying about 50 people, was stopped near the Kingsmeadow Stadium in south London earlier in the day, and one man was arrested for alleged possession of drugs.
  
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• Man charged with attempted murder over Surrey terror stabbing

  22-03-2019 20:08
  The charge follows an incident when a 19-year-old man was stabbed in a Tesco car park.
  
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• Donald Trump: £66k spent on entertainment during his visit to the UK

  22-03-2019 20:07
  The four-day trip in July last year cost £225,075 in venue and production costs and a further £65,960 in "entertainment", according to Foreign Office figures.Mr Trump's working visit sparked mass protest and led to thousands of people marching through London.The president met the Queen at Windsor Castle and was hosted by Prime Minister Theresa May at her Chequers country retreat and Blenheim Palace.
  
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• London bloodbath: Man knifed in Enfield - Air Ambulance called to scene

  22-03-2019 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  A MAN has been air-lifted to a London hospital after he was violently stabbed in Enfield hours after another man was stabbed in the same area.
  
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• UK company develops EXTRAORDINARY device which could END world’s water shortage

  22-03-2019 19:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  A BRITISH company has invented an extraordinary device that could bring an end to the world’s fresh water shortage.
  
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• BBC presenter APOLOGISES to Brexiteer MPs amid calls to be SACKED - 'Disgusting slur!'

  22-03-2019 19:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  BBC PRESENTER Jim Naughtie has apologised to members of the ERG after comparing the pro-Brexit group to France’s National Front, sparking criticism from Brexiteer MP Mark Francois.
  
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• Leo Varadkar acknowledges discussions on avoiding hard border in no-deal Brexit

  22-03-2019 19:46
  The Taoiseach rejected claims a taskforce had been set up to address the issue.
  
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• Trump’s claim that Islamic State territory in Syria is eliminated disputed

  22-03-2019 19:43
  It is understood the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces are not yet ready to claim victory in IS’s final stronghold of Baghouz.
  
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• Film Review: 'Roll Red Roll'

  22-03-2019 19:43
  LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - "Roll Red Roll" is a piercingly relevant and disturbing documentary about an infamous high school rape case that took place in Steubenville, Ohio (pop.Steubenville, the sort of Friday-night-lights small town that boasts signs that read "Kick off for Jesus," is a place that's good at keeping secrets.
  
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• DWP document refers to benefit claimant as 'lying bitch'

  22-03-2019 19:40
  The DWP said it expected highest level of professionalism from its staff. Photograph: Kirsty O’Connor/PAThe Department for Work and Pensions has been criticised after one of its officials apparently submitted papers to a benefits appeal tribunal in which they called a disabled claimant a “lying bitch”. The submission, formally rejecting an appeal by a disabled woman against the removal or downgrading of her personal independence payment (PIP) award, was made public by her outra
  
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• Jack Stevens jailed for his role in gang's murder of new father Nashon Esbrand

  22-03-2019 19:28
  A teenager has been jailed for his role in the murder of a young father who had stood up to gangs.Jack Stevens, from north London, was a member of the Cally Gang when he orchestrated the stabbing of budding actor Nashon Esbrand with a Rambo knife.Mr Esbrand had been hunted down by Stevens and other gang members in Islington, north London, before he was killed.
  
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• Hillsborough judge orders jury to ignore claim fans 'forced' gate

  22-03-2019 19:28
  David Duckenfield and Graham Mackrell. Composite: PAThe judge at the manslaughter trial of the Hillsborough police match commander has directed a jury not to consider the accuracy of his claim that Liverpool supporters forced open a gate in the middle of the 1989 disaster. David Duckenfield, the former South Yorkshire police chief superintendent in command of the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest, told Football Association officials that Liverpool supporters had forced a
  
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• Only daytime five-star bore for 2019 travels up Severn Estuary

  22-03-2019 19:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Dozens of surfers and kayakers headed to the Severn Bore to catch a rare "five-star" surge wave.
  
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• Britain says it has no plans to change its stance on Golan Heights

  22-03-2019 19:13
  Britain said it had no plans to change its stance on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights after U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday moved to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the territory seized from Syria in a 1967 war."The UK views the Golan Heights as territory occupied by Israel.Annexation of territory by force is prohibited under international law, including the U.N. Charter," a British Foreign Office spokesman said in a statement.
  
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• Labour deputy leader Tom Watson to address People’s Vote rally

  22-03-2019 19:06
  Tom Watson will address the People’s Vote march on Saturday. Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/PALabour’s deputy leader, Tom Watson, will address the People’s Vote march on Saturday, saying he is prepared to vote for Theresa May’s Brexit deal in parliament as long she agrees to put it to a second referendum.The politician will be the most senior Labour figure to address the rally in Parliament Square in the afternoon, following a mass march through central London at which hund
  
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• Two Men Arrested Over Mosque Attacks In Birmingham

  22-03-2019 19:04
  Two men have been arrested after five mosques had their windows smashed inBirmingham on Thursday, West Midlands Police said
  
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• Tom Watson Could Back Theresa May's Brexit Deal If She Offers Second Referendum

  22-03-2019 19:01
  Labour deputy leader Tom Watson could back Theresa May's Brexit deal if thegovernment agrees to a second referendum
  
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• Tom Watson says he will vote for PM’s Brexit deal if it is put to a referendum

  22-03-2019 19:00
  Labour's deputy leader is set to address the Put It To The People March in Parliament Square on Saturday.
  
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• Taron Egerton: 'Elton allowed me to make him ugly'

  22-03-2019 18:57 via bbc.co.uk
  Taron Egerton says his portrayal of Sir Elton John in Rocketman will show him at his worst - with the singer's blessing.
  
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• Global growth rebound hopes hit by weak factory data

  22-03-2019 18:50
  LONDON/TOKYO (Reuters) - Manufacturers in Europe, Japan and the United States suffered in March as surveys showed trade tensions had left their mark on factory output, a setback for hopes the global economy might be turning the corner on its slowdown.In Japan, manufacturing output shrank the most in almost three years, hurt by China's economic slowdown.
  
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• Parcel bomb found at Irish postal depot ‘identical’ to suspect packages in UK

  22-03-2019 18:44
  The Irish justice minister said the item found in Limerick could be the fifth of five packages a group calling itself the IRA claims to have sent.
  
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• Tony Blair accuses Labour and Tories of being leaderless

  22-03-2019 18:42
  Tony Blair says there is still a chance Theresa May’s Brexit deal could be passed. Photograph: Victoria Jones/PATony Blair has told European ambassadors that the UK does not have a leader either in the Conservative party or the Labour party, but insisted parliament could still meet the 12 April deadline for a new proposal on Brexit.Speaking to the ambassadors for the third time in recent months over breakfast on Friday, Blair said he believed but was not certain that Theresa May would be d
  
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• Football teammates pay tribute at funeral of Connor Currie

  22-03-2019 18:40
  Hundreds of people spilled out of the church and on to the streets as they said goodbye to the popular student.
  
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• Libby Squire: Hull student's death 'potential homicide'

  22-03-2019 18:23 via bbc.co.uk
  Police say the 21-year-old student, whose body was found in the Humber estuary, may have been killed.
  
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