China's ban on ivory trade comes into force

The ban on all trade in ivory is being hailed as a major step towards protecting elephant populations.

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Thousands flee fireworks explosion at Australia beach

Two people are injured and thousands flee a beach after fireworks on a barge go off at random.

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United Arab Emirates introduces VAT for first time

The Gulf state has been under pressure to increase state revenue in the face of lower oil prices

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North Korea's Kim Jong-un issues threats and olive branch

The North Korean leader's new year message contained both a warning and an olive branch.

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Bills End Their Playoff Drought, and Tears Flow

“Well I started crying,” the former Bills running back Thurman Thomas said in a text message to The Associated Press.

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Kim Jong Un Wants The U.S. To Know That His Nuclear Arsenal Is Complete

In his annual New Year's address, North Korea's leader said his country had completed its nuclear weapons and that the "entire area of the U.S. mainland is within our nuclear strike range."

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Colts Fire Chuck Pagano After 4-12 Season

Indianapolis has failed to make the playoffs in three straight seasons.

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Predictions for the N.F.L. Wild-Card Games

Can Buffalo build on its stunning arrival in the playoffs? Can the Falcons return to the Super Bowl?

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What home comforts keep this UN peacekeeper going?

UN peacekeeper Major Michelle Kayanda from Zambia tells us about life as a female peacekeeper in the Central African Republic.

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Science stories coming up in 2018

The BBC's global science correspondent, Rebecca Morelle, reveals what to watch out for in the new year.

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Why China doesn't want your waste anymore

China has introduced new restrictions on the import of foreign waste, in an effort to reduce pollution.

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Germany starts enforcing hate speech law

Social media firms face huge fines if they let hate speech linger on their networks, warn German authorities.

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Historic snapshot

A rare collection spanning more than two million years captures key moments in India's past.

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Rockets and a supercar

BBC News looks ahead to some of the biggest science and environment stories coming up in 2018.

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Costa Rican Officials: 10 Americans, 2 Locals Killed In Plane Crash

The plane came down in mountainous Punta Islita, a popular tourist destination about 140 miles west of the capital of San José, killing all 12 people on board. The cause of the crash is not yet known.

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'Boringly meticulous'

Most people have broken their resolutions by mid-January. Can you take steps to make them last?

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Venezuela to raise minimum wage despite economic crisis

President Maduro announces the hike despite the country's economic turmoil.

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10 Americans killed in Costa Rica plane crash; family of 5 reported among the dead

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Patriots 26, Jets 6: Patriots Cruise Past Jets and Clinch A.F.C.’s Top Seed

Dion Lewis had a season-high 26 carries for 93 yards as New England got a fourth straight win against the Jets.

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Germany Takes Steps To Guard Women Against Sexual Assault As They Ring In New Year

In Berlin, authorities are taking extra security measures ahead of New Year's celebrations. "Safety zones" are being set up for female party-goers, but some people are critical of this move.

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In pictures

From Sydney to New York, the world celebrates the last hours of 2017 - and the start of a new year.

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Giants 18, Redskins 10: Giants Finish Their Dismal Season With a Win Over Washington

The Giants’ 13-3 record assured that they would have the No. 2 overall pick in the draft.

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New Year's Celebrations Kick Off Across The Globe

People in major cities around the world marked the end of 2017 with fireworks displays and other celebrations. Samoa, Christmas Island and New Zealand were among the first to celebrate 2018.

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1 Officer Dead, 4 Others Wounded In Shooting South Of Denver, Police Say

The sheriff's office in a residential area south of Denver is reporting one officer was killed and four others were injured in a shooting. The suspect was also shot dead by police.

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Costa Rica: Tourists killed in plane crash

Most of the victims were foreigners, local media say.

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Cleveland Browns become 2nd team in NFL history to finish season 0-16

12/31/17 4:23 PM

Iran protests: Citizens have right to criticise, not destroy - Rouhani

President Hassan Rouhani breaks silence after four days of angry demonstrations across Iran.

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Sabres Return to Spotlight for the Winter Classic’s 10th Anniversary

Buffalo, which hosted the first Classic, has struggled in the 10 years since the game became a New Year’s Day staple.

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Slobodan Praljak suicide 'could not have been prevented'

Slobodan Praljak's poison could not have been found without specific intelligence, a judge says.

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Philippe Coutinho: Nike advertises Liverpool player's name on Barcelona shirts

Barcelona kit manufacturers Nike advertised the club's shirts with Liverpool midfielder's Philippe Coutinho's name on the back.

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Colorado shooting: Four police officers injured, one dead

A total of seven people were shot when police responded to an early morning domestic call-out.

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Manchester City Avoids Defeat but Not Injuries

Manchester City escaped Crystal Palace with a tie, but injuries to Gabriel Jesus and Kevin De Bruyne could complicate their Premier League title run and their Champions League hopes.

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Tightest Security In Years At New Year's Celebrations In New York And Las Vegas

Snipers. Specially trained dogs. Multiple layers of security screening. Detectives in hotels. After recent attacks, New York and Las Vegas are seeing beefed up security this year.

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Palestinians recall envoy to US

The Palestinians recall their envoy to the US following Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

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One deputy killed, four others shot outside of Denver, police say

12/31/17 11:44 AM

Congo: Police block anti-Kabila protest

Two people are reported to have been shot dead outside a church in the capital Kinshasa.

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The Most-read WIRED Culture Stories of 2017

Culture coverage seemed to be dominated by memes, *Star Wars*, memes, streetwear, memes, streaming, and, well, more memes.

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Colorado police say "multiple deputies down' following shooting

12/31/17 10:05 AM

China reduces tax on donkey skins despite population fears

The move to drop the tax from 5% to 2% will further threaten the animal's population, campaigners say.

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Iran protests: Telegram and Instagram restricted

Telegram and Instagram were used to organise three days of anti-establishment protests.

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Instant-Read Kitchen Thermometers: Thermoworks, Oxo Good Grips, Etekcity

Assess any sauce, sugar solution, or sauté pan in seconds with a quick-reading thermometer.

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Family Is The Life Of The Party In HBO Doc 'A Quinceañera Story'

The documentary series profiles five girls as they celebrate their quinceañeras. Director Matt O'Neill says the project taught him that "the core of these ceremonies is familial love."

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Lawsuits Mount As Apple Manages Fallout From Revelation Of Slowed iPhones

While Apple's apologies and response to its slowing down of older phones might help on the public relations front, the legal issues are another matter.

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Twitter Wants To Help You Welcome 2018 With One Climactic Musical Moment

A viral tweet from Phil Collins suggests people cue up his song "In the Air Tonight" so the iconic drum fill rings out at midnight. The Twitterverse offered up plenty of other musical suggestions.

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Researchers Gather Health Data For 'All Of Us'

Federal researchers are collecting blood samples from 1 million Americans as part of an effort called "precision medicine." But some critics worry that the path ahead is expensive and unclear.

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WIRED'S 12 Most-Read Opinion Pieces in 2017

The topics that most resonated with WIRED readers this year included privacy, social media, surveillance, and hacking.

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Lessons for the 1939 World's Fair for the Coming Transportation Utopia

What the famed Futurama tells us about how to get where we're going next.

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Dozens killed in bus and lorry road crash in Kenya

The collision with a lorry took place on a notoriously dangerous stretch of highway near Migaa.

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Scan technique reveals secret writing in mummy cases

Researchers in London have developed scanning techniques that show what is written on the papyrus that mummy cases are made from.

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2 Protesters Killed As Anti-Government Protests Enter Fourth Day In Iran

The demonstrations are the biggest since 2009. Protesters are calling for the end of clerical rule and the removal of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Under 'Kenyan Time,' You're Expected To Arrive ... Oh, Whenever

A video rant about the perpetual lateness of Kenyans is prompting debate and self-reflection. As Kenya enters the global economy, can people keep disregarding the clock?

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The Friendship Bread Project: Can Baking Promote Unity In A Divided World?

It's the chain letter of baking: a simple starter that you divvy up, keeping some for yourself and sharing the rest with others. It's an old tradition we'd like to see you revive in your community.

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The Future of Weed Science Is a Van in Colorado

"The idea is: If we can’t bring real-world cannabis into the lab, let’s bring the lab to the people.”

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The Worst Hacks of 2017, from Equifax to Crash Override

From Equifax to Crash Override, it was a banner year for cybersecurity fails.

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New Zealand sees in 2018

Fireworks in Auckland welcome the new year 2018.

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How To Work With Your Doctor On Healthier Goals For The New Year

What health goals will you reach for in 2018? And which, if any, will you discuss with your doctor?

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North Korea: South seizes second ship in oil supply row

South Korea says 5,100-tonne tanker may have been heading to the North in violation of UN sanctions.

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Sydney seaplane: Six dead as aircraft crashes in river

The aircraft is said to be lying in 13 metres of water and police divers are at the scene.

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Indian superstar Rajinikanth tells fans he is entering politics

The film superstar says he will form a party to "change the political system" in Tamil Nadu state.

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Niagara Falls becomes ice-covered spectacle

Temperatures are set to remain below minus 10 degrees Celsius in the area for the next week.

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Baltimore Residents Blame Record-High Murder Rate On Lower Police Presence

An activist says police are less present after controversies over police brutality. "We wanted them engaged in the community. We didn't want them beating the hell out of us," pastor Kinji Scott says.

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Iran protests: 'Iron fist' threatened if unrest continues

After three days of demonstrations, the country's Revolutionary Guard threatens a crackdown.

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Knicks 105, Pelicans 103: Kristaps Porzingis’s 30 Points Help Knicks Top Pelicans and End Skid

Porzingis scored 7 straight points in a late fourth-quarter push as the Knicks won for the first time in five games.

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Unrest at protests in many Iran cities

Footage from the town of Dorud shows a crowd carrying what appears to be a wounded man.

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2018 and Brexit

What are the key dates and developments to watch out for as Britain and the EU move forward?

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Penn State Tops Washington in the Fiesta Bowl

In other bowl games, the winners included Iowa State and Mississippi State.

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How I divorced Islamic State

The ex-wife of an American leader in the Islamic State group describes her journey out of extremism.

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Sowing confusion

False stories, pictures and video were widely shared, sowing confusion about the biggest news stories of the year.

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Shared shame

The case of Tyler Haire, a 16 year old locked up for years without trial, reveals a deeper problem.

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Justice denied?

After the end of the tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, will wider worldwide justice be done?

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Teenage kicks

Teenage environmentalist Autumn Peltier will speak in front of the UN General Assembly this spring.

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How Crime Rates In New York City Reached Record Lows

Crime in New York City is at its lowest levels since the 1950s. NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton says a renewed focus on disorder, as well as serious crime, led to the decline.

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Trump's Russia inquiry 'started by Australian tip-off'

An Australian diplomat was told about "dirt" on Hillary Clinton in a London bar, reports say.

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Greece seeks to cancel Turkish pilot's asylum

The helicopter pilot was among eight Turkish soldiers to flee after the 2016 failed coup there.

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Call of Duty ‘swatting’ death explained

A man has been arrested after an alleged "swatting" prank call led to police shooting dead a 28-year-old man.

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Early Hall of Fame Voting for 2018 Shows No Surge for Bonds and Clemens

Instead, a changing electorate that appears more forgiving of the steroid era may gradually push Bonds and Clemens closer to Cooperstown.

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Police Arrest Suspect In Fatal 'Swatting' Prank

Wichita police fatally shot a reportedly unarmed man Thursday after a false report indicating he was holding his family hostage with a handgun. On Friday police arrested a suspect in Los Angeles.

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Giants Fire Vice President for Player Evaluation

In his first move since rejoining the franchise, Dave Gettleman announced the firing of Marc Ross, who had been with the team since 2007 and interviewed for the general manager position.

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Iran protests: Reports of violence on third day of demonstrations

Video appears to show demonstrators with gunshot wounds in a western Iranian town.

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Book Excerpt: A Tiny Vermont Town Is a Big Cradle of Olympians

Norwich’s outsize success in Olympic sports has much to do with the way it collectively rears its children, helping them succeed without causing burnout.

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A Soldier Among Those Killed In Bronx Fire After Rescuing Others From Blaze

Emmanual Mensah, 28, had just completed basic training and was visiting for the holidays. When the fire engulfed his apartment building Thursday he saved several people, but died trying to save more.

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Nepal Bans Solo Climbers From Mount Everest

The action was an attempt to promote safety and reduce accidents, officials said, although some climbers said they intended to challenge the rule.

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Eric Garner death: Activist daughter Erica dies aged 27

She became a Black Lives Matter activist after her father died while under police restraint.

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Padmavati: Controversial film cleared by Indian censor board

The controversial period epic has sparked protests across India by Hindu and caste groups.

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Serena Williams Loses to Jelena Ostapenko in Return After Giving Birth

After nearly a year away from tennis, Williams had trouble with her serve but still managed to take a set from seventh-ranked Jelena Ostapenko.

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St Petersburg supermarket bombing suspect arrested

So-called Islamic State has said it was behind the supermarket blast, which injured several people.

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Parents prank daughter with joke Christmas present

Parents of a Lorde fan turned her request for concert tickets into a joke that delighted social media.

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The Most-Read WIRED Science Stories of 2017

Deep dives into brain science, pain science, bad science, and biased science.

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Erica Garner, Who Became An Activist After Her Father's Death, Dies

She became a prominent figure calling for an end to police brutality after New York City officers put her father in a fatal chokehold. She suffered brain damage following a heart attack.

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Police shoot dead man after alleged Call of Duty 'swatting' hoax

The 28-year-old was shot by police after his address was allegedly given to police in prank call.

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Don't Give Up on 'The Orville' Too Quickly

The Fox comedy, which stars Seth MacFarlane as the captain of a 'Star Trek'-style starship, starts off slowly, but gets much better over time.

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8 Awesome Things to Try on Your PS4 Right Now

Whether you have a PS4 Pro or Slim, these tips and hidden features may surprise you!

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Movies You Missed: 'An Affair To Remember'

We look at the 1957 classic An Affair to Remember.

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Best Pizza-Making Tools: Pizza Scissors, Gloves, Stove-Top Pizza Oven

Make perfect pizza from scratch in your home with these essentials.

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Battle Royale Over Rightful Heir to Israeli Self-Defense Discipline

Krav Maga, which extols eye gouging and groin kicking, is a mainstay of military training and increasingly popular with civilians. Now, its founder’s disciples are sparring over who is the real grandmaster.

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The Most Vexing Unanswered Questions of 2017

Will 2018 make more sense than 2017? Maybe! Right now, though, we’re baffled by these 9 things.

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The Photos That Tell Some Of 2017's Biggest International Stories

As 2017 draws to a close, we take a look back at some of the year's most important stories, as told through powerful images from around the world.

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PHOTOS: Malick Sidibe Shows Mali's Youth With A Groovy 'Twist'

A Paris museum is showing the first major posthumous exhibit of work by the great photographer. As Sidibe himself once said, "I think photos are the best way of living a long time after you die."

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Trolls, Bots, and Fake News Made 2017 a Terrible Year for Internet Freedom

Trolls, bots, and fake news posed a serious threat to internet freedom this year—and there's no easy answer in sight.

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Health Care Is Hemorrhaging Data. AI Is Here to Help

AI could save medicine up to $100 billion a year, if we can only figure out how to apply it.

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Vin Diesel named 2017's biggest box office draw

Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson and Gal Gadot top a list of 2017's top-grossing actors.

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Death by rumor: The imagined gloomy outlook for Apple

Egypt's ex-PM Morsi sentenced to three years for insulting the judiciary

Mohammed Morsi has been detained since he was overthrown in 2013.

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Catalonia crisis: Spain PM Rajoy sets timeline for new parliament

Mr Rajoy sets a date for Catalonia's new parliament to convene but it is unclear who will hold power.

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US crime author Sue Grafton dies aged 77

Her series of murder mystery 'alphabet' novels have been translated into 26 languages.

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Nerves of steel: High up on China's power lines

Workers on some of the highest electricity cables in the world give a new meaning to "power walking".

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A 1960s 'Hippie Clinic' In San Francisco Inspired A Medical Philosophy

Fifty years ago a community health clinic first opened its doors as a safe, sympathetic space for countercultural youth. Today its motto is the same: "Health care is a right, not a privilege."

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Transgender Rights Lead NPR's Top LGBTQ Stories of 2017

From so-called "bathroom bills" to a teen wrestling champion, 2017 saw transgender rights surge to the forefront of public consciousness.

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On Olympics: Where Are the American Women in Olympic Figure Skating?

Once dominant, they have not won a medal in the singles competition since 2006. Expectations are low that they will win any at the Games in February.

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Nepal bans solo climbers from Mount Everest under new rules

New regulations also prohibit double amputee and blind climbers from scaling the world's highest peak.

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Iranian protests: Government supporters in show of strength

Crowds of government supporters take to the streets in pre-planned rallies, after days of protests.

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State Department releases Huma Abedin emails found on Anthony Weiner's laptop

12/29/17 3:26 PM

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Sue Grafton, writer behind Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Series, dead at 77

12/29/17 2:42 PM

'I just want to see my mum'

Deen Mohammed Noori, a Rohingya, goes from Bradford to a refugee camp in Bangladesh to see his mum.

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Giants’ New General Manager Says Eli Manning Is His Quarterback

In his introductory news conference on Friday, Dave Gettleman vowed to whip the Giants into shape.

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Keeping Score: Is LeBron James, at 33, Better Than He Was 5 Years Ago?

You can say he’s ageless and even sublime. But can you truthfully say, as Steve Kerr did, that James is better in his 15th N.B.A. season than he was in his 10th?

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Ohio State Defeats U.S.C. in the Cotton Bowl

In other bowl games, the winners included Northwestern and New Mexico State.

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On Soccer: For Young Coaches, Tradition Is Among the Toughest Opponents

Ian Cathro had a coaching pedigree but not a playing one, and in the end that might have cost him his job. Will he ever get a second chance?

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Letters to the Editor

Readers respond to the article “Deliverance From 27,000 Feet.”

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Jets Put Positive Spin on 5 Wins, and Bring Back Bowles and Maccagnan

Sure, the Jets are 5-10, but at least they didn’t implode like the Giants. That was enough to earn Todd Bowles and Mike Maccagnan contract extensions.

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Deaths in 2017: Among the Luminaries, Fighters With a Cause

Remembering Mary Tyler Moore, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lewis, Sam Shepard, Della Reese and many more, but also a remarkable roster of champions who pressed for change.

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U.S. Military To Allow Transgender Recruits After Trump Administration Drops Appeal

An LGBT activist says the Trump administration has waved "the white flag," dropping an appeal of court rulings blocking a ban on transgender troops.

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NPR Readers Select Mueller Probe As Top Political Story Of The Year

The investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and ties to the Trump campaign was chosen as the top political story of 2017, narrowly beating out the fallout from sexual harassment.

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FACT CHECK: Trump's 'New York Times' Interview On Russia, Taxes, Health Care And More

President Trump sat down with the Times for a wide-ranging impromptu interview. NPR's editors and reporters have annotated Trump's claims.

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