Tuesday 30 August 2016

Today's Headlines

Trump to visit Mexican leader
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Today's Headlines August 30
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Trump to visit Mexican leader
Donald Trump announces he will visit Mexico on Wednesday, after repeatedly disparaging it during his campaign for the US presidency.
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Key IS leader Adnani 'killed in Syria'
The chief strategist of IS, whose calls for attacks against the West led to mass bloodshed, has been killed in Syria, the jihadist group says.
Singer Chris Brown arrested in LA
US singer Chris Brown has been arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after a woman told police he had threatened her with a gun.
US anger over 'unfair' Apple tax ruling
The US Treasury criticises 'unfair' tax rulings by the European Commission, following a demand that Apple hands over €13bn in unpaid tax.
 
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Myanmar ethnic groups attend peace talks
The government of Myanmar holds landmark peace talks with armed ethnic groups as part of efforts to bring an end to decades of conflict.
Stories from India
Tips for Indian politicians who tell women what to wear
The BBC's Geeta Pandey in Delhi collects some tips for politicians after a minister says women tourists should avoid wearing skirts.
Nepal bans India 'fake Everest' pair
Nepal imposes a 10-year mountaineering ban on two climbers who claimed to be the first Indian couple to have climbed Everest, officials say.
Indian Ganges floods break records
Monsoon floods in the Ganges river have broken previous records in four locations in northern India, officials tell the BBC
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Drone captures stunning view of Uluru
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US Election: Voters in Pennsylvania sound off
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Police at singer Chris Brown's LA home
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Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike: 'I was elected because I was a woman'
Magazine
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The woman who discovered India's first HIV cases
Thirty years ago, India discovered the dreaded HIV virus had reached its shores when blood samples from six sex workers tested positive.
Sport
Transfer deadline day: Who'll be busy, who won't and who will panic buy?
BBC Sport takes a look at a few big things to watch out for on 31 August, as clubs scramble to complete last-minute signings.
Murray makes it five Britons through at US Open
Andy Murray beats Lukas Rosol in the US Open night session to become the fifth British player to reach the second round.
England and Hales smash records in scintillating win
England post the highest ever one-day international total as they beat Pakistan by 169 runs to secure a series victory at Trent Bridge.
Business
US anger over 'unfair' Apple tax ruling
The US Treasury criticises 'unfair' tax rulings by the European Commission, following a demand that Apple hands over €13bn in unpaid tax.
Hollande casts more doubt on trade deal
The TTIP trade deal is dealt another blow as French President Francois Hollande casts doubt on when an agreement will be reached.
 
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Technology
Google to expand ride-sharing service
Google plans to expand a ride-sharing service in San Francisco, setting up a potential showdown with market leaders Uber and Lyft.
Mobile 4G speed record 'broken'
A new record has been set for the world's fastest 4G mobile internet speed, according to a network operator.
Autos
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Driverless taxis' human problem
How can autonomous cabs encourage people to be good passengers?
 
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Citroën takes aim at Audi and BMW
Ahead of a debut in Paris, the radical CXperience hybrid concept breaks cover
Capital
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Finding a job - on Facebook?
Social media is a powerful tool – but could it be used to discriminate?
 
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Why paranoia is actually good for you
You're right to be worried
Culture
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The mysterious power of the pyramid
A striking image that dominates art
 
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Why 'verbing' is so annoying
The grating use of nouns as verbs
Earth
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Can you tell a wild cat from a pet?
Take the ultimate cat trivia challenge
 
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What makes this magical blue glow?
It comes from an unexpected source
Future
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The quiet power of shy people
There are some real perks to being a wallflower
 
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How comedians change the world
We are just beginning to understand the psychology of humour
Travel
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Hong Kong's secret night meal
Hong Kongers revere food so much that they've created a little-known fourth meal
 
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A humbling view from ancient giants
These trees can soak up more than 2,000 to 3,000 litres of water daily
 
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