Thursday, 21 July 2016

Today's Headlines: Trump vows to lead US to 'safety', Five suspects charged over Nice attack, Embattled Fox News boss Ailes quits

Trump promises a 'safer' America
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Today's Headlines July 21
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Trump promises a 'safer' America
Donald Trump says his presidency would usher in a new era of security and prosperity, as he accepts the Republican presidential nomination.
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Five suspects charged over Nice attack
Four men and one women are charged with terror offences after police reveal that the Nice attacker "had logistical support" prior to the attack.
Pokemon Go finally launches in Japan
Nintendo's Pokemon Go is now available for players in Japan, the birthplace of the little monsters, says game developer Niantic Labs.
NBA moves N Carolina game over LGBT law
Basketball league will move 2017 All-Star game out of North Carolina in protest over controversial law restricting transgender people's use of public bathrooms.
 
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Ex-chief of China protest village arrested
The former chief of a Chinese village famous for staging a protests against land grabs is arrested for taking bribes.
Stories from India
Rohtak rape victim's plea for 'stern action'
An Indian woman, gang raped for the second time in three years by the same men, tells the BBC she wants "stringent action" against the five accused.
The street food so good it is waved through airport checks
The BBC's Justin Rowlatt tastes litti chokha - a mouth-watering street food from the eastern Indian state of Bihar.
VIDEO: Why India is planning a major tax overhaul
The Indian government is proposing a centralised Goods and Services Tax to cut through red tape and corruption.
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Syria conflict: Exclusive BBC report from inside IS-held Manbij
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Miami police shooting: 'Sir, why did you shoot me?'
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Awkward! Trump's air-kiss for running mate
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Parents on losing celebrity daughter at hands of son
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How Japan came to believe in depression
Depression was not widely recognised in Japan until the late 1990s - then a campaign called it a "cold of the soul" and sales of anti-depressants boomed.
Sport
Froome wins stage 18 to close in on third Tour title
Britain's Chris Froome edges closer to winning a third Tour de France title in four years with victory in stage 18's time trial.
Andre Gomes: Barcelona agree deal to sign Valencia midfielder
La Liga champions Barcelona agree a deal to sign Portuguese midfielder Andre Gomes from Valencia.
Fernando Alonso: McLaren driver says F1 is 'too controlled'
Two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso says the sport is too controlled and restrictive.
Business
Hinkley Point expected to 'get go-ahead'
French energy giant EDF is expected to make its long-awaited investment decision on a new nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point in Somerset next week.
Mastercard swoops for UK ATM operator
Mastercard offers up to £869m to buy Vocalink, the company that pays wages and operates the UK's ATMs.
 
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Technology
New glass helps prevent phone smashes
Corning unveils new glass product that can 'survive 80%' of smartphone drops from 1.6 metres off the ground.
Pokemon Go finally launches in Japan
Nintendo's Pokemon Go is now available for players in Japan, the birthplace of the little monsters, says game developer Niantic Labs.
Autos
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A city bus with the soul of an S-Class
Mercedes-Benz styles a dazzling makeover for the humblest of urban people-movers
 
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Hide and seek on the US-Mexico line
Behind the scenes with customs inspectors at the busiest land border on Earth
Capital
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Should you ever sell to your friends?
Friendship and the hard sell: Is it ever OK to pitch them products?
 
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Why we loathe leadership 'training'
We all groan when the boss sends us. Seriously, what's the point?
Culture
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Does the new Trek boldly go nowhere?
Our critic on Kirk and crew's latest
 
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A night out at history's wildest club
How the Cabaret Voltaire changed culture
Earth
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Tiny beast with a big sexy appendage
It is very long and unexpectedly floppy
 
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The greatest traveller in the world
This bird journeys further than any other species
Future
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Why are we all so tired?
Is exhaustion a result of modern life – or part of the human condition?
 
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The buzz that keeps people gambling
Why it's not always about the winning
Travel
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Japan's real life ninjas
Hundreds have applied to become a ninja ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
 
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The longest cave in the world
'What they haven't found is the end'
 
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