Thursday, 13 October 2016

Today's Headlines: Thais mourn death of King Bhumibol, Trump: Groping claims 'absolutely false', Samsung expects further hit from Note 7

Thais mourn death of King Bhumibol
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Today's Headlines October 14
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Thais mourn death of King Bhumibol
The people of Thailand mourn the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, a pillar of stability in the country during his 70-year reign.
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Trump: Groping claims 'absolutely false'
Donald Trump rejects accusations of sexual misconduct as "totally and absolutely false", as First Lady Michelle Obama calls his lewd remarks "shocking".
Samsung expects further hit from Note 7
Samsung expects further blows to its profits from the Note 7 fallout, saying it expects revenue to be affected into the first quarter of 2017.
Nigeria's leader gets warning from wife
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari's wife warns him in a BBC interview that she may not back him at the next election unless he shakes up his government.
 
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Colombia extends ceasefire with Farc
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has extended a ceasefire with Farc rebels until the end of the year to give more time to save a peace deal.
Stories from India
Will India's tax evasion amnesty scheme curb 'black money'?
A successful tax evasion amnesty scheme in India is unlikely to make the country's illegal money problem go away, writes Sanjoy Majumder.
Jains say 'many children have fasted'
India's Jain community members say at least 19 children have undertaken religious fasts for "long periods".
Morgan to 'definitely' captain in India
Eoin Morgan will captain England's short format sides in India despite missing the Bangladesh tour, assistant coach Paul Farbrace says.
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King Bhumibol: Monarch who remained an enigma
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Michelle Obama: Trump comments 'shaken me to my core'
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New UN boss Antonio Guterres: Priority to end Syria conflict
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Aleppo kids: 'Don't forget us'
Magazine
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Can song lyrics ever be poetry?
Bob Dylan's Nobel Prize reignites the debate about whether song lyrics can ever be considered literature - is it time to finally tear down the cultural barriers?
Sport
Jessica Ennis-Hill: Retired Olympic champion an 'all-time great' - Steve Cram
The newly retired Jessica Ennis-Hill is one of Britain's greatest athletes, says former world 1500m champion Steve Cram.
Tyson Fury: Suspension could be 'blessing in disguise' - Peter Fury
Peter Fury says Tyson Fury is being treated for manic depression and his suspension could be a "blessing in disguise".
Gordon Strachan: Scotland manager decides to stay on
Gordon Strachan will carry on as Scotland manager following a poor start to the World Cup qualifying campaign.
Business
Samsung expects further hit from Note 7
Samsung expects further blows to its profits from the Note 7 fallout, saying it expects revenue to be affected into the first quarter of 2017.
Verizon: Yahoo data breach may hit deal
US telecoms firm Verizon says Yahoo's massive data breach could have a "material" impact on its deal to buy the internet firm.
 
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Technology
Rwanda begins commercial drone delivery
What is believed to be the world's first regular commercial drone delivery service is launching in Rwanda.
VIDEO: PlayStation VR headset: The verdict
BBC Click's Marc Cieslak reviews Sony's PlayStation virtual reality headset.
Autos
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City car with the soul of a McLaren F1
Top Gear drives Gordon Murray's three-seat urban wonder, the Shell Concept Car
 
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Is this the next big hobby?
Transport and tech workers turn to DIY drone racing as a new favourite pastime
Capital
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The art of being unwell
Should you call in sick? The psychology behind the subtle pressure to show up
 
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The woman behind the morning rave craze
Radha Agrawal hated investment banking – so she became an entrepreneur
Culture
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What on earth is 'face control'?
The foreign words that seem like English – but aren't
 
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Twelve more Nobel-worthy songwriters
Who other than Bob Dylan could win the prize?
Earth
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The stars that hid themselves away
They have been spotted for the first time
 
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The windiest place on Earth right now
See our blustery planet in real time
Future
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Why Apple and Google are going solar
A 60-second guide to Silicon Valley's latest craze
 
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New York's secretive, hidden network
It's there in plain sight if you know how to spot the signs
Travel
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An ancient world concealed underground
It was sealed off in the early 1950s, and wiped from the communal memory
 
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The true origin of Asian fusion cooking
Food that demands "layer upon layer of spicy herbal flavours"
 
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