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Even in highly developed and forward-thinking countries, it is not uncommon for men to want a son over a daughter. In more traditional, patriarchal countries, this desire to continue a dynasty via a son is even more prevalent - and manifests itself in some unusual ways. Mangal Karimy, from Afghanistan's Herat…
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Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, the new augmented reality game from Pokémon Go developers Niantic, will be coming to Android and iOS devices in the US and the UK on Friday, June 21. The announcement was made on the official Twitter page for the game, and urged fans to keep their…
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Voluntary euthanasia will become legal in Victoria on Wednesday, making it Australia's only state to allow people to choose when they end their lives. The country's only assisted-dying scheme was passed last year by state parliament, following more than 100 hours of debate, and will be accessible only to terminally…
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Federal officials seized 16.5 tons of cocaine from a ship at a Philadelphia port late Monday night, according to law enforcement officials. Prosecutors say the 33,000 pounds of coke - or 15,000 kilos - has an estimated street value of over $1 billion, making it one of the largest drug…
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In China, it may take only a couple of weeks to get an organ transplant. Compared to the months or years of anguish often associated with the process, this seems like a joyously short waiting list. However, the reason organs are so easy to come by in China is dark,…
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Making the decision to run a marathon is not one that anyone should take lightly - because, without adequate preparation, 26.2 miles can easily break you. So, if you're the kind of person who doesn't work well in such a high-pressure environment, and prefer to keep things as light as…
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Michel Plantini, the former president of UEFA and head of European football, has been taken into custody over the decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. France's Mediapart claim that Platini was arrested on Tuesday as part of the investigation into the decision to host the World Cup…
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The body of a magician who attempted to recreate a Houdini-like escape trick has been found dead after wrapping himself in chains and submerging himself in a river. Indian police have confirmed that a body found on Monday is that of magician and escapologist Chanchal Lahiri, 42, who is better…
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On September 11, 2001, the Islamic terrorist group Al-Queda committed a series of terrorist attacks on America. They hijacked four passenger airliners, flying two of them into the World Trade Center in New York City, and one into the Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia. The fourth plane was intended for…
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Sunday marked the fifth and largest protest in Hong Kong over a controversial extradition bill. The bill would see incarcerated citizens deported to mainland China in certain situations. The reaction from protesters shocked the world as they came up against police who used heavy force in the hopes of stamping…
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When it comes to the subject of doughnuts, there's no brand that inspires as much loyalty as Krispy Kreme. There's nothing better than a box of those icing-sugar-coated delicacies along with a hot cup of coffee. But now, in honour of a very special occasion in world history, Krispy Kreme…
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Rapper Jay Z has stepped in to offer legal support to a family who were threatened at gunpoint by police after their four-year-old accidentally shoplifted. Phoenix couple Dravon Ames, 22, and Aisha Harper, 24 - parents to two children - were held at gunpoint by police in Arizona after their…
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A restaurant worker in Mississippi has been terminated from their position after writing a racist note on the receipt of an unsuspecting customer. Alexia Washington was with her friends in Oxford, Mississippi when she went to a Who Dat's drive-thru and ordered an assortment of food and drink - but…
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When you think of the cat filter, you probably picture a teenage girl, messing around with her friends and uploading selfies to Instagram. One person who wouldn't come to mind, though, is a government official. Perhaps this is what made the situation in Pakistan so amusing on Friday. People online…
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Last month, the state of Alabama passed one of the nation's most restrictive bans on abortion in recent years, and it sparked a veritable domino effect. Now, both Missouri and Georgia have announced similar anti-abortion bills. The draconian laws would prohibit abortion after a "fetal heartbeat" can be detected, oftentimes…
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President Donald Trump has taken to Twitter to brand Sadiq Khan a "disaster" and a "national disgrace" following two fatal stabbings and a shooting in London, which occurred within the space of 24 hours. In doing so, the president has reignited his political feud with the London Mayor, a feud…
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This mum is imploring parents all over the world to watch a video she took of her daughter - saying it saved her little one's life. Jade Rodford, a 30-year-old from Gravesend in Kent, took her daughter to the doctor's, who explained that Ella was suffering from a severe cold,…
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It's coming up to the summer, where the hot temperature chases many people into beer gardens and parks for a little drink. However, you might want something with a little extra kick in it while you relax; like something that takes an ordinary glass of wine to the next level.…
