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Congo's opposition leaders warned thousands of supporters at a rally in the capital Kinshasa on Saturday of what they say are moves by the government to steal the presidential election in December, when Joseph Kabila is due to step down after 17 years. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2xMfu2m

Italy's president and its central bank governor on Saturday warned that the country's debt must remain sustainable after the populist government unveiled plans to significantly raise deficit spending next year. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2xX6B5n

Israeli soldiers shot dead seven Palestinians, including two boys, who were among thousands of people who thronged to the fortified Gaza Strip border on Friday as part of weekly protests launched half a year ago, Gaza health officials said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2QhNVEW

British Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party apologized on Saturday after releasing a phone app for the annual party conference that let members of the public log in as senior government ministers and view their personal details. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2OhoWV1

Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland postponed her country's 2018 address to the United Nations General Assembly so she could focus on ongoing trade talks with the United States, the government said on Saturday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2R8GS2B

North Korea's foreign minister told the United Nations on Saturday continued sanctions were deepening its mistrust in the United States and there was no way the country would give up its nuclear weapons unilaterally under such circumstances. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2xYuWaV

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan wrapped up an ill-tempered visit to Germany on Saturday with a visit to Cologne, where a security lockdown kept supporters and protesters away from a ceremony to open the country's largest mosque. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2DHASes

The United States announced on Friday it will effectively close its consulate in the Iraqi city of Basra and relocate diplomatic personnel assigned there following increasing threats from Iran and Iran-backed militia, including rocket fire. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2R9djOv

Six people were arrested in Barcelona on Saturday after pro-independence protesters clashed with riot police, and as thousands joined rival demonstrations to mark the first anniversary of Catalonia's polarizing vote on secession. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2xY5hzh

At least 384 people were killed, many swept away as giant waves crashed onto beaches, when a major earthquake and tsunami hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, authorities said on Saturday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2OrJLwO

At least 384 people have been killed by a powerful earthquake and tsunami that hit the Indonesian city of Palu on Friday, officials said, with the death toll expected to rise. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2xYWmO2

Some languages have words and phrases that English speakers never knew they needed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y3GHg7

Several people were injured as those for and against Catalan independence clashed in the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xLHIdp

The coastal city of Palu has been hit by a tsunami after a strong earthquake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DDHfQ8

Jeff Flake was on his way to vote for Brett Kavanaugh when the woman challenged him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xXNWGE

Why a domestic worker in Hong Kong takes part in beauty contests from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qi4gt4

Meet the man who inspired Iron Man's alter ego Tony Stark. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QiaYQ7

The former first daughter is seen lip-syncing and playing the harmonica in the indie rock video. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xYrT2B

A spectator is taken to hospital after being struck in the face by a wayward Brooks Koepka shot on the first day of the Ryder Cup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NM5IYe

The ancient stretch of road once marked the northern boundary of the Roman Empire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ip4GeD

Egyptian governor bans 'unpatriotic' cartoon characters from schools. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DACeb2

Satire censorship backfires on Russian city authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zsGZiV

The probe was ordered by a Senate committee after a Republican changed his mind about the nomination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DHjJSi

The Russian ballet legend became a star in 1961 but a new film shows how his skill and legacy live on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xM3PAJ

A rare variety of cocoa growing on its land is a ray of hope for an indigenous community in Brazil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DHZ7JL

Ubah Mohamed used aliases to get work before breaking into Hollywood. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OYNOxS

The Indian prime minister says he's built more airports than previous governments - has he? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xUBrMX

A recent exhibition of postcards from colonial India explores how Indians were portrayed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NQHegk

The PM insists her approach is the only one that can deliver, while Boris Johnson calls it "deranged". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QkdQMh

At least 832 people now known to have died in Indonesian earthquake and tsunami - emergency officials. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NPC4RD

A woman in the Russian village of Beryozovka tells the BBC she recognises the Salisbury suspect. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DFVfbU

Agents investigating the US Supreme Court nominee approach Deborah Ramirez for an interview. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2y9Gkkz

The Olympic diver also reveals becoming a parent has made him care less about winning Olympic gold. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P3wecc

The rapper posted on Twitter: "The being formally [sic] known as Kanye West. I am YE." from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2y10Zaj

Elon Musk reaches a deal with US regulators over tweets he sent about taking Tesla private. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Is1fUm

The US president told a rally that the North Korean leader had sent him "beautiful" letters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DRZy4j

A survey commissioned for BBC Local Radio also suggests 43% of UK adults have prayed for a miracle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nbsvay

Several people were injured as those for and against Catalan independence clashed in the city. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2xLHIdp

Europe need 4½ points to win the Ryder Cup after opening up a 10-6 lead over the United States at Le Golf National on day two in France. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zDwnNX

A faded gatehouse which dates back to the 16th Century is given a makeover. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2xZBO88

The papers focus on the Conservative Party's division and announcements, ahead of its conference. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QiZR9l

Some languages have words and phrases that English speakers never knew they needed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2y3GHg7

Super 8 enjoys a huge resurgence as filmmakers ditch digital in favour of the original film format. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Rau6k4

Why a domestic worker in Hong Kong takes part in beauty contests from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Qi4gt4

Most young men suffering hair loss chose to have transplants, some have a different solution. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Qj2nwj

Six online gamers meet for the first time in person to support their terminally-ill friend - years after their friendships began. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NNDa0d

Fried chicken lover Hezron Springer finds out how some of the millions of birds reach our plates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ok2TNn

"Wellness", not dieting, is the new buzzword when it comes to losing weight, but is it the right approach? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zG7Gk9

How author and sexual assault survivor Liz Spikol saw Christine Blasey Ford's testimony. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QiDb9r

The Russian ballet legend became a star in 1961 but a new film shows how his skill and legacy live on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2xM3PAJ

The Indian prime minister says he's built more airports than previous governments - has he? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2xUBrMX

The 100-strong support group hopes to help and inspire other dads whose children have life limiting conditions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2y0A5iE

Where will the winning Ryder Cup points come from? Sunday singles draw, form guide and results from Europe v US at Le Golf National, Paris. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NOlTE6

Manchester United "have big decisions" to make about the future of manager Jose Mourinho, says former defender Rio Ferdinand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2xWtqpO

Mercedes new aero package shocks Ferrari, but all is not lost in Russia - there's a first corner, and some politics, to navigate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2RaGjW3

Daniel Sturridge was playing against Chester when England beat Sweden at the World Cup but the striker appears to have rediscovered his best form at Liverpool. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P0XJCW

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri believes his side are "closer than I thought" to Liverpool after a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2xMC3E0

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