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Top News Stories Korean president Park Geun-hye faces impeachment vote South Korean lawmakers are due to vote on whether President Park Geun-hye should be impeached. Syria conflict: Army 'suspends Aleppo fighting' The Syrian army suspends fighting around eastern Aleppo to allow civilians to leave, Russia says. John Glenn, first American to orbit Earth, dies aged 95 Former astronaut John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth, dies aged 95. Islamic State 'has lost 50,000 fighters' over two years At least 50,000 IS militants have been killed over the past two years, a top US military official says.   Hillary Clinton warns of 'fake news epidemic' Losing Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says the spread of "fake news" threatens the US. Stories from India Six myths about a priceless diamond William Dalrymple and Anita Anand demolish some myths about the world's most controversial diamond. India social media marks the first month of rupee ban Indian social media users are at their creative best in marking the first month of the rupee ban. Mumbai doctor to operate on '500kg' woman An Egyptian woman, said to weigh 500kg, is to be airlifted to India for weight reduction surgery.

From the BBC Cultural Calendar Opening this week: Nityan Unnikrishnan Delhi-based artist Nityan Unnikrishnan trained as a ceramicist and now works in a variety of media. His work "creates a dynamic relationship between the self and his or her landscape," and is on show in December at Chatterjee and Lal gallery.   Find out more about exciting events around the world in the BBC Cultural Calendar.   Top Videos Inside Yemen: Saudi air strikes and Britain's role John Glenn: First US astronaut to orbit Earth dies What happened to China's arrested rights lawyers? CCTV shows US snowman stabbing Magazine The secret history of black Santas America's biggest shopping mall hosted its first African American Father Christmas this year - but black Santas have been around for decades and even played a role in the civil rights movement. Sport People want to see boxing bust-ups - Joshua Anthony Joshua says fans "want to see" bad behaviour from boxers, following a fracas involving Dillian Whyte and Dereck Chisora. Man Utd ease through to Europa League knockout stages Manchester United beat Zorya Luhansk to reach the last-32 of the Europa League as Henrik Mkhitaryan opens his account. Barcelona offer to play Chapecoense and help to rebuild club Barcelona want to "pay tribute" to Chapecoense and help rebuild the Brazilian club, starting with a pre-season friendly next summer.

Business ECB extends bond-buying scheme but at slower pace The European Central Bank will extend its bond-buying scheme by nine months but cut its purchases by €20bn a month. Volkswagen emissions: UK and six other nations face legal action The EU is taking legal action against the UK and six other nations for failing to take - or consider taking - action against Volkswagen.   Technology Minecraft blocks used to make virtual Atari 2600 console A YouTuber recreates the Atari 2600 games console - by building a virtual version of the device's hardware out of Minecraft blocks. BBC tests 4K Planet Earth II in HDR on iPlayer The BBC trials next-generation iPlayer technologies that will let it stream shows with higher quality images.

Autos Six straight hours on Night Tube What one writer witnessed on London's new, open-all-night subway service   Driving Bentley's Bentayga Diesel Top Gear samples the British carmaker's first — and possibly last — diesel model Capital Get rich and quit? No, you won't The surprising reason no amount of money will keep you away from work for long   Cycle to work? It's not worth it here It's not always cheaper and can take nearly a year or more to pay off Culture The art of anxious times The dark side of the Belle Époque   A hypnotic video of a rare art form Watch two lithographers at work Earth Giant bird weighed half a ton Sir David Attenborough examines the size of the elephant bird   Polar bear cubs swimming lesson As the ice melts, young polar bears must learn to adapt Future The remote outpost that changed history How an Australian telescope brought the Moon landings to TV   The first pirate politician in power Meet Birgitta Jonsdottir, a political leader unlike any other Travel A noodle soup shaped by war It's an embodiment of the country's resilient, indomitable spirit   India's model for tolerance This could be an example for many nations

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