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Prince Laurent defended his allowance as "the price of my life, which is largely behind me now". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J5GdLg

The vote was delayed after an allegation of electoral fraud in the first round earlier this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E82WTl

It is the UN's largest ever package of designated penalties against Pyongyang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GpUctI

Moscow orders the UK to cut more Russian staff as it hits back at more than 20 countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J7hC8P

The 70-year-old film star has an operation to replace a pulmonary valve at a Los Angeles hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uxTkSt

A top Italian daily did not accurately quote Pope Francis, the Vatican says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IgMJh6

There is fury in Kosovo after six alleged opponents of the Turkish president were sent back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gpppgs

Noor Salman sobs as a jury clears her of helping her husband kill 49 people at the Pulse venue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E3X1Pb

Australian cricketer David Warner cries as he admits he may never play for his country again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pS1NuW

Wasma Imran and Mahin Khan founded the Recircle Cup, to help those who cannot afford sanitary towels in Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uyDoiR

A Costa Rican couple talks about their fears ahead of polls dominated by the issue of same-sex marriage . from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pSSR8F

Russia's President Putin claims it can penetrate any defence shield. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E7nxHd

A judge rules Sibley cannot threaten to sue Josh Harms for criticising the town's "rancid" stench. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J4kUK6

Emanuel Santos creates a second statue one year on to silence critics who ridiculed his work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pTIeBo

Lobby group says older drivers are being 'singled out' by E-plates idea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J22GZD

An investigation claims a Scientology-type sect is steering Dutch schools. So what is going on? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J8KX2H

There's a renewed optimism in Uzbekistan under a reforming president, BBC Uzbek's Ibrat Safo reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gl437X

It's been shrinking fast, but could a plan to divert water to one of Africa's largest lakes stop it disappearing? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IiMF06

Ahead of Easter, the BBC's Frank Gardner's visit the churches of Ethiopia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pT5hMY

Parents in Sierra Leone have been warned to take extra care of their children this election period as it's feared they could be ritually killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pRCk4D

How do the families of generals who sent men into battle commemorate World War One? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pSLT2l

The firm denies it believes that growth at all costs is "good" even if it leads to deaths. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IfBLZc

The actress fails to convince judges that a character in Grand Theft Auto V was based on her. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E77Wrg

Online political advertising that uses big data to target individuals - how influential is it? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uxxOwR

Apple has updated iOS, MacOS and tvOS to let people know when their personal data will be collected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J5zcdu

Newly released files detail election-swinging efforts by the consultancy and other linked firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uwXjP2

The UK government says online content portability is still subject to Brexit negotiations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IdoOyZ

Shares in Baidu's iQiyi streaming platform fell below their opening price on Wall Street's Nasdaq. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GqGXJq

Women working at Facebook in the UK are paid bonuses worth less than 60% of those their male colleagues receive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E2xGoT

People who have only a landline from BT will have their monthly line rental fee cut from Sunday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GmSSb9

The latest video game craze is hard to stop playing but not addictive says a researcher. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E3li7W

The company permanently revokes access to the anti-Islamic activist after earlier temporary suspensions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uxJakq

The accused is alleged to have posed as the firm's chief executive and abused its food. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pMSn2R

Fox News Breaking News Alert Outgoing VA Secretary David Shulkin appears on 'Special Report,' 6 pm ET on Fox News 03/29/18 5:31 PM

Atheist author Richard Dawkins is warning his followers against celebrating the reported demise of Christianity in Europe. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IUZOOq

Britain's Corbyn under fire over Russia, anti-Semitism and Brexit from News Alerts https://ift.tt/2pQhWkw

Embattled Australian PM Turnbull forced to delay tax cut from News Alerts https://ift.tt/2IcOrQD

Australia's China scholars air divisions over interference laws from News Alerts https://ift.tt/2pOQlA8

The teen 'downloading music into his head' from News Alerts https://ift.tt/2GliSU1

Volvo Ocean Race yachtsman John Fisher rescue hope 'diminishes' from News Alerts https://ift.tt/2pQhCCa

Jeremy Corbyn told to act on 'stain' of anti-Semitism in party from News Alerts https://ift.tt/2Ig7pWo

Hospitals 'failing' on genetic bowel cancer test from News Alerts https://ift.tt/2pRa1U9

Police 'should need warrant' to download phone data from News Alerts https://ift.tt/2GVm9um

Tension was already high on the border with Israel, ahead of the Great March of Return protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E9LYEg

President Macron wants to help establish a dialogue between Turkey and Kurdish fighters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GWkAfS

Moscow kicks out 60 envoys and closes a consulate in response to US action over spy poisoning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GDWIjj

Pubs in the Irish Republic will sell alcohol on Good Friday for the first time in almost a century. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ifg8bj

Heather Cho returns to take control of a hotel network, after her high-profile tantrum three years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pS1rUU

Cathay Pacific changes its skirts-only policy, in place since 1946, after growing union pressure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GWodm0

A magnitude 6.9 quake strikes near New Britain island but there are no immediate reports of damage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E5wocK

A government official insists the brief capture of Mayor Abdelraouf Beitelmal was a legal procedure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GkJjcz

French ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy is accused of trying to influence a judge in a corruption case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E5otvI

David Shulkin says Washington's environment is "so toxic, chaotic, disrespectful and subversive". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uvOkxn

A woman is convicted in France for calling the killing of a butcher in a supermarket siege "justice". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Id4SfD

Stormy Daniels wanted the president to speak on oath about an alleged "hush agreement". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GVPLba

Volkswagen has been storing hundreds of thousands of cars after the diesel emissions scandal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pSWv1h

The US defence secretary cracks a joke as he meets Donald Trump's new national security adviser. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GUAk2X

Irene Aguilar speaks as lawmakers debate a bill to allow business-owners to pre-emptively shoot intruders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pPfmKP

These Lagos street children went viral after Rihanna, Naomi Campbell and P Diddy shared their videos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pPCQQz

This Vienna food shop is tackling food waste by turning inedible leftovers into something drinkable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J0wpSV

Britton Hayes was on safari with his step uncle in Tanzania when a cheetah entered the vehicle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IcTnVE

Family reveal baby's gender using their pet alligator and a watermelon, prompting concerns over safety. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E6e17b

The 12-year-old joined Pope Francis for a ride around St Peter's Square on the Popemobile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IgZ451

Olympic Committee launches new arrangements to mark state's 100th anniversary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IdXaSA

The BBC's Will Grant speaks to Salvadoreans who have been deported from the United States. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pRWwCR

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pScAo3

Russia is losing more than 140 envoys, but it remains one of the world's diplomatic powerhouses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J7X7ZU

Thousands of Rohingya Muslims are living on a small strip of land between Myanmar and Bangladesh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E5ZybE

A man who committed a brutal robbery as a teenager will be in prison until he dies. Is that fair? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uwZT7M

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