Today's Headlines: Assad hopes for 'anti-terror ally' in Trump, Warships to help evacuate NZ quake town, Photos show IS destruction of Nimrud

Syria's Assad hopes for ally in Trump

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Top News Stories Syria conflict: Assad hopes for 'anti-terror ally' in Trump Syria's president says he hopes Donald Trump will be an "anti-terror ally" but remains "cautious". 'Ahok': Police name Jakarta governor as blasphemy suspect Indonesian police name Basuki Tjahaja Purnama as a suspect for blasphemy against Islam. New Zealand earthquake: Warships head to Kaikoura US, Canadian and Australian warships head for Kaikoura to help evacuations as aftershocks continue. Nimrud: Photos show IS destruction of ancient Iraqi city The scale of the damage done by Islamic State militants to the ancient city of Nimrud begins to emerge.   'Post-truth' declared word of the year by Oxford Dictionaries Oxford Dictionaries has selected "post-truth" as its 2016 international word of the year. Stories from India Sushma Swaraj: India minister to get kidney transplant Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj tweets that she is undergoing tests for a kidney transplant. Lavish wedding angers cash-strapped Indians The lavish wedding of the daughter of a politician angers Indians in the midst of a cashflow crisis. Indian pupils invent their own lessons A project in a rural village in India finds out what happens if children are able to teach themselves using a tablet computer without any adult instructions.

From the BBC Cultural Calendar Last chance to see: After the Fall Artworks by Dhruvi Acharya are exhibited at Chemould Prescott Road, Mumbai, until 19 November.   Find out more about exciting events around the world in the BBC Cultural Calendar.   Top Videos Google boss Sundar Pichai: Fake news should not be distributed Nimrud: Iraqi troops visit destroyed ancient city Ukraine protests: Anger and frustration spark Kiev demonstrations Getting divorced to afford a home Magazine America's heroin trail: The outdoor factory that feeds the US With heroin cultivation in Mexico rocketing by 170% in two years, Ian Pannell traces a trail of supply and addition that leads one way - north. Sport Spain strike late twice to deny England victory Spain score a 95th-minute equaliser to deny Gareth Southgate victory in his final match as England interim manager. Djokovic into London semis after win over Raonic Novak Djokovic sees off big-serving Milos Raonic in a pulsating contest to reach the semi-finals at the ATP World Tour Finals. Watch: Is Hameed the answer for England? After his successful England debut in the first Test against India, BBC Sport asks whether Haseeb Hameed can provide captain Alastair Cook with a reliable opening partner.

Business Snapchat 'files for stock market float' The parent firm of messaging app Snapchat files to list on the US stock market, reports say, and could be worth $25bn. Ford to push ahead with Mexico move despite Trump threat Ford still plans to move some production to Mexico despite Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs.   Technology Snapchat 'files for stock market float' The parent firm of messaging app Snapchat files to list on the US stock market, reports say, and could be worth $25bn. Nintendo shares rise on Super Mario iPhone game date Nintendo shares rise in Tokyo after it announces its Super Mario iPhone game will launch on 15 December 15, costing $10 (£8).

Autos Jaguar unveils its electric future The production-bound I-Pace Concept brings serious sex appeal to the plug-in set   Why car designers stick with clay In an age of supercomputers and virtual reality, a low-tech design tool persists Capital The weird world of work in the West What culture shock is like for China's expats abroad   Did you get your childhood dream job? What did you want to be when you grew up? And – surprise – what did you become? Culture The greatest TV shows never made From a Star Wars series that never happened to a Chinese drama pulled by censors   The fashion words that cause offence Why 'nude', 'exotic' and 'tribal' are controversial Earth The caribou no one ever knew existed It may have been hiding in plain sight   Baby iguana chased by ferocious snakes Watch the moment that has shocked and enthralled the world Future Can you make a gold ring from e-waste? Infographic: The amount of precious metal in smartphones   Why the world needs 'blue engineering' Our desire to live by the sea is destroying the nature we claim to love Travel A Sunday ritual for 300,000 women Without fail, they congregate in Hong Kong's sweltering or rain-soaked streets   A form of etiquette where yes means no It's used in every interaction, from buying food to negotiating a nuclear deal

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