A Leak-Prone White House Finally Manages to Keep a Secret


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A Leak-Prone White House Finally Manages to Keep a Secret


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Tiffany hopes to regain its sparkle with new owners

New York's famous jewellery brand is changing hands, but will the new owners keep its popular touch?

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China due to introduce face scans for mobile users

Beijing wants people to use only real identities online but there is concern over data collection.

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11 of Our Best Weekend Reads


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Sham news sites make big bucks from fake views

Websites that copy news stories from legitimate sites are making money from Google and Amazon ads.

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3 Young People Stabbed on Busy Hague Street, Setting Off Alarm in Dutch City


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3 Young People Stabbed on Busy Hague Street, Setting Off Alarm in Dutch City


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Mexico bristles at U.S. cartel plan, insists it's doing its part

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Friday that his government was committed to fighting organized crime, seeking to dispel fears that the United States could take matters in its own hands in the fight against drug cartels.


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Mexico bristles at U.S. cartel plan, insists it's doing its part

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Friday that his government was committed to fighting organized crime, seeking to dispel fears that the United States could take matters in its own hands in the fight against drug cartels.


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The Nets Win One for Their Culture


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The Nets Win One for Their Culture


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Jet suit man flies off Royal Navy ship and other news

BBC Click's Lara Lewington looks at some of the week's best technology news stories.

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Amazon: What does 'peak season' mean for employees?

The technology company is resisting calls for its staff to join unions, but do they need to?

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How to make phone batteries that last longer

A breakthrough in battery technology would be an engineering triumph and spur to other technologies.

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Black Friday: I feel guilty about how much I return

The return of unwanted goods bought in Black Friday sales is costing retailers billions.

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Can old fridges be recycled to make new ones?

What happens to your old fridge when it's time to replace it, the BBC's Dougal Shaw reports.

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Loan sharks cash in on Black Friday spending spree

Illegal money lenders are targeting people around Black Friday, campaigners warn.

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How sticking plasters became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how sticking plasters became a million dollar idea.

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Small plane crashes in Kingston, Ontario, killing seven: local police

A small plane crashed in a wooded area on the outskirts of Kingston, Ontario on Wednesday evening, killing seven people, local police said.


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Small plane crashes in Kingston, Ontario, killing seven: local police

A small plane crashed in a wooded area on the outskirts of Kingston, Ontario on Wednesday evening, killing seven people, local police said.


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Sudan repeals public order act used to regulate women's behavior: minister

Sudan on Thursday repealed a law used under former President Omar al-Bashir to regulate women's dress and behavior and punish those found to contravene it with flogging, Justice Minister Nasredeen Abdelbari said.


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