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9/11 chapel which sheltered rescue workers may have to shut as rent

A chapel that sheltered 9/11 rescue workers may be forced to close following a sharp rent rise to more than €230,000 because of high-end...

Engagement with Trump’s tweets showing decline

The number of people engaging with US president Donald Trump on Twitter has gradually declined, according to a new analysis. One reason may be Mr...

Turkish internet users ‘unable to access Wikipedia’

Turkey has blocked the free online encyclopaedia Wikipedia, according to internet watchdogs. Turkey Blocks, which calls itself an independent "digital transparency project", said users in...

Tsunami warning as powerful earthquake hits South Philippines

A powerful earthquake has struck off a southern province in the Philippines and prompted a local tsunami warning, an official said. Renato Solidum, of the...

Buses torched and roads blocked during Brazil strike

Protesters lit buses on fire, blocked roads and clashed with police during a general strike that brought transportation to a halt in many cities...

Doctor dragged off United flight settles case with airline

A doctor who was dragged off a United flight after he refused to give up his seat to crew members has reached a settlement...

George HW Bush released from hospital

Former US president George HW Bush has been released from hospital after treatment for pneumonia and chronic bronchitis. His spokesman Jim McGrath said Mr...

Congress approves bill to avert US government shutdown for a week

Congress has sent President Donald Trump a short-term spending bill preventing a partial government shutdown on Saturday, his 100th day in office. But legislators failed...

UN human rights office condemns ‘rushed’ Arkansas executions

The UN human rights office has said it is "deeply troubled" by four executions over eight days in Arkansas under an accelerated timetable based...

Human rights group calls for ‘cow protectors’ in India to be prosecuted over vigilante attacks

A human rights group has expressed concern over brutal attacks in India by self-appointed "cow protectors" against Muslims and lower castes over rumours that...

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