Today's Headlines: Trump edges closer to victory, Asia markets jolted by US vote results, India scraps 1,000 rupee notes overnight

Trump edges closer to victory

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Top News Stories US Election 2016: Asia markets jolted by vote results Asian stocks have fallen after US presidential election results suggested a victory for Donald Trump looked increasingly likely. Dreamworld Australia: Thunder River Rapids ride to be demolished Australia's Dreamworld theme park says it will scrap a ride where four people died last month. India scraps 500 and 1,000 rupee bank notes overnight India's PM says existing 500 and 1,000 rupee banknotes will be withdrawn from the financial system overnight. Italian court allows mother to give child her name An Italian law banning women from giving their surnames to their children is ruled unconstitutional.   Prince Harry condemns 'abuse' of girlfriend Prince Harry confirms US actress Meghan Markle is his girlfriend and criticises the media and online trolls. Stories from India India scraps 500 and 1,000 rupee bank notes overnight India's PM says existing 500 and 1,000 rupee banknotes will be withdrawn from the financial system overnight. Ideas from India to use and abuse redundant cash After hearing news that the Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes are no longer legal tender, Indians have come up with more creative uses for their money. Kannada film stuntmen drown in water jump Two stuntmen have drowned after jumping into a reservoir as part of a film shoot in southern India.

From the BBC Cultural Calendar Opening this week: Gallery Exchange A collaboration with New York's Aicon gallery is on display at Chatterjee & Lal, Mumbai, from 10 to 26 November.   Find out more about exciting events around the world in the BBC Cultural Calendar.   Top Videos Election 2016: Tears at Clinton HQ, cheers at Trump HQ Remember these bits of the campaign? Election 2016: The Russians hoping for President Trump Election 2016: Why are voters queuing at this grave in New York? Magazine Is it right to train babies to sleep? Some parents are now hiring sleep consultants to help their baby get to sleep. That's great for the parents, but is it good for the child? Sport Watching England is purgatory - former captain Butcher Watching England games is "purgatory" because the shirt is "a straitjacket" for players, says former captain Terry Butcher. Double world and Olympic champion Stanning announces retirement Great Britain's two-time Olympic champion Heather Stanning announces her retirement from rowing at 31. Gay footballers 'would play better if they came out' Former NBA player John Amaechi and race walker Tom Bosworth say gay Premier League footballers would perform better if they came out.

Business US Election 2016: Asia markets jolted by vote results Asian stocks have fallen after US presidential election results suggested a victory for Donald Trump looked increasingly likely. India scraps 500 and 1,000 rupee bank notes overnight India's PM says existing 500 and 1,000 rupee banknotes will be withdrawn from the financial system overnight.   Technology AI that lip-reads 'better than humans' An artificial intelligence system has learnt to lip-read with 90% accuracy, researchers say. Hyperloop may become reality in Dubai A firm behind super-fast transport system, Hyperloop, has signed a deal in the United Arab Emirates.

Autos The scooter born of a child's drawing The electric Motochimp is one part mobility device, one part fashion accessory   Who gets the centre armrests? Flight attendants put an end to one of flying's most contentious debates Capital The best fake marriages are 9-to-5 If you don't have a work spouse, you should probably get one. This is why   The expats with no place they call home Can you ever fit in again once you've lived abroad? The answer is complicated Culture The smartest sci-fi film in years Arrival is a big-budget movie of big ideas   The sailors who sing to penguins Strange sounds from the world's smallest music scene Earth The sharks that saved a town These predators rescued an entire community   The other man who discovered evolution Charles Darwin was not the only one who figured it out Future We've got human intelligence all wrong We are only different from animals in one crucial respect   The balloons that soar to space The closest thing to being an astronaut Travel A beach made of gold? In an area already known for its legends, tales of hidden treasure have emerged   A city with a rebel heart "New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, and Belfast has the reason"

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