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Aleppo defeat 'not the end for rebels'

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Top News Stories Syria conflict: Aleppo defeat 'not the end for rebels' The fall of rebel-held eastern Aleppo would not mean the end of the Syrian uprising, the opposition says. Thailand begins naming Prince Vajiralongkorn as new king Thailand's parliament to invite crown prince to be king, the first step in his eventual succession. Brazil football team in Colombia plane crash A plane carrying 72 people, including a Brazilian football team, crashes near the city of Medellin in Colombia. Ohio attacker Abdul Ali Artan was 'Somali refugee' A man who injured 11 people in a rampage at Ohio State University was of Somali descent, say US officials.   Migrant crisis: Italy sees record arrivals from North Africa Italy has seen a record number of migrants arriving from North Africa this year, official figures show. Stories from India Shilpa Shetty's Animal Farm 'review' trolled on Twitter A Bollywood actress recommends Stalinist metaphor to children, to teach them to "care for animals". Facebook Express Wi-fi goes live in India Facebook's scheme offering internet access for underserved regions goes live in India. India jailbreak: Sikh separatist Harminder Singh Mintoo recaptured Police in India say they have recaptured a Sikh separatist leader, who escaped from jail in Punjab.

From the BBC Cultural Calendar Last chance to see: Tapestry, Reliefs, Paintings Work by SG Vasudev is on show at Emami Chisel Art, Kolkata, until 4 December.   Find out more about exciting events around the world in the BBC Cultural Calendar.   Top Videos Fidel Castro death: Cubans queue to pay their respects 'I was tortured in Turkey purge' BBC granted exclusive access to nuclear bunker Why is Zimbabwe rolling out bond notes? Magazine The 'Walter Mittys': Why do some people pose as heroes? Impostors who wear military medals they have not earned could face jail if a bill is passed. What drives these "Walter Mittys" to invent fake tales of heroism? Sport Brazilian club side in Colombia plane crash A plane carrying 72 people, including a Brazilian football team, crashes near the city of Medellin in Colombia. BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2016: Shortlist of 16 revealed for award Sixteen contenders are shortlisted for the 2016 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, to be presented on 18 December. BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2016: Meet the contenders Find out more about the 16 nominees for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

Business Samsung Electronics considers splitting firm in two Samsung Electronics has confirmed it is considering dividing the company into two separate firms. Boeing tax break ruled unlawful by WTO The US is given 90 days to drop a special tax exemption for the giant aerospace company Boeing because it amounts to an unlawful subsidy.   Technology Amazon imposes limit on reviews Online marketplace Amazon puts a limit on the number of reviews shoppers can post. Deutsche Telekom fault affects 900,000 customers Deutsche Telekom confirms up to 900,000 customers have been affected by network problems.

Autos Using school buses to democratise wi-fi How innovative mobile hotspots are reshaping one of the poorest parts of the US   Driving Aston Martin's £1.6m power boat Top Gear's Jason Barlow heads to Monaco for seat time in the dazzling new AM37 Capital A simple cure for open office hate We're interrupted every three minutes. This could end the open office tyranny   Hate your office? Try this This simple and surprising addition to your desk could make all the difference Culture Wish list: Festive gift guide 2016 BBC Culture's present ideas for all   What Disney princesses say about us Is Moana an emblem for our times? Earth A lake full of one million jellies A huge jellyfish swarm finds a remarkable way to thrive   The dangers that come from space Asteroids are not the only threat to life on Earth Future The surprising virtue of chocolate Sweets and cakes may come with an unexpected blessing   Why we should send politicians to space A case for sending more than just astronauts into orbit Travel The country that loves being sad In an odd but enlightening way, the people actually enjoy it   A 1,000-year-old promise of peace The Muslims who hold the keys to Jerusalem's holiest church

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