For Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google business is booming
For Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google business is booming
Latest sales and profit figures from America's big tech companies exceed Wall Street expectations.
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Osiris-Rex: Nasa asteroid probe ready to return to Earth after leak
Osiris-Rex: Nasa asteroid probe ready to return to Earth after leak
The Osiris-Rex probe is now safely carrying rock from an asteroid several million kilometres from Earth.
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At least 140 migrants drown off Senegal coast, UN says
At least 140 migrants drown off Senegal coast, UN says
A boat carrying 200 people caught fire and capsized on Saturday after setting off from West Africa.
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Covid: Merkel warns of ‘long, hard winter’ as lockdowns return
Covid: Merkel warns of 'long, hard winter' as lockdowns return
Germany and France reintroduce strict measures amid dire warnings over rising Covid-19 cases.
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France attack: Deadly stabbing in Nice ‘terrorist attack’, mayor says
France attack: Deadly stabbing in Nice 'terrorist attack', mayor says
The mayor of Nice says a suspect has been arrested after the attack at the Notre-Dame basilica.
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Al-Qaeda still ‘heavily embedded’ within Taliban in Afghanistan, UN official warns
Al-Qaeda still 'heavily embedded' within Taliban in Afghanistan, UN official warns
A senior UN official says the Taliban is still tied to al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, in spite of US deal.
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Covid: Lockdowns return as Europe confronts second wave
Covid: Lockdowns return as Europe confronts second wave
Two of the continent's biggest economies impose strict restrictions amid dire warnings over Covid-19.
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US Election 2020: Trump slams lockdowns, Biden accuses him of insulting victims
US Election 2020: Trump slams lockdowns, Biden accuses him of insulting victims
The president says Mr Biden will cancel family gatherings, while the Democrat pledges to follow science.
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Charlie Hebdo: Turkey vows legal action over Erdogan cartoon
Charlie Hebdo: Turkey vows legal action over Erdogan cartoon
The cartoon showing the president lifting the skirt of a veiled woman was printed in Charlie Hebdo.
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Coronavirus: Macron declares second national lockdown in France
Coronavirus: Macron declares second national lockdown in France
The tough new curbs on travel, businesses and gatherings are aimed at tackling a Covid-19 surge.
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‘Anonymous’ Trump administration critic identifies himself
'Anonymous' Trump administration critic identifies himself
Miles Taylor, a senior official at the Department of Homeland Security, wrote the excoriating op-ed in 2018.
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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Missile strike on Azeri town kills 21 civilians
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Missile strike on Azeri town kills 21 civilians
Azerbaijan says Armenia's military has targeted civilians as the Nagorno-Karabakh war intensifies.
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Turkey vows legal action over Erdogan cartoon
Turkey vows legal action over Erdogan cartoon
The cartoon showing the president lifting the skirt of a veiled woman was printed in Charlie Hebdo.
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Philadelphia rocked by fresh unrest after police shooting
Philadelphia rocked by fresh unrest after police shooting
Police reinforcements are deployed with the National Guard during a second night of protests.
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Great Barrier Reef: Scientists find reef taller than Empire State Building
Great Barrier Reef: Scientists find reef taller than Empire State Building
Standing 500m (1,640ft) tall, the "blade-like" reef was found off Australia's far north.
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Coronavirus: Germany and France to decide on new lockdowns
Coronavirus: Germany and France to decide on new lockdowns
While Germany is planning a "lockdown light", France is deciding new measures too.
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Police officer raiding illegal cockfight gets killed by rooster
Police officer raiding illegal cockfight gets killed by rooster
Lt Christine Bolok was struck by a gaffed rooster on his left thigh, slicing his femoral artery.
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Nxivm leader Keith Raniere sentenced to 120 years in prison
Nxivm leader Keith Raniere sentenced to 120 years in prison
Keith Raniere was convicted in 2019 of sex trafficking, conspiracy and child pornography possession.
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Biden hits new battleground, Trump blitzes Midwest
Biden hits new battleground, Trump blitzes Midwest
Joe Biden blasts Donald Trump as a conman, while the president promises "economic survival".
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Hong Kong activist Tony Chung detained near US consulate
Hong Kong activist Tony Chung detained near US consulate
Tony Chung was at a coffee shop near the embassy when he was carried out by plain-clothed officers.
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Coronavirus: Russia steps up restrictions as infections surge
Coronavirus: Russia steps up restrictions as infections surge
Masks must be worn in all public areas and bars and restaurants should close overnight, officials say.
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Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court
Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court
Mr Trump's fellow Republicans voted 52-48 to approve the judge, overcoming the opposition of Democrats.
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Pakistan blast: At least seven dead in Peshawar school attack
Pakistan blast: At least seven dead in Peshawar school attack
Dozens of others were injured in the attack during a class in the city of Peshawar, police said.
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Covid: Protests erupt across Italy over anti-virus measures
Covid: Protests erupt across Italy over anti-virus measures
Police clashed with demonstrators in Milan, Turin and Naples shortly after new rules came into force.
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New wildfire rages in California
New wildfire rages in California
The Silverado fire broke out just before sunrise on Monday in Orange County, south of Los Angeles.
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HSBC to accelerate restructure plan to slash costs
HSBC to accelerate restructure plan to slash costs
The bank is yet to say if it will shed more jobs beyond the 35,000 it flagged earlier this year.
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Covid: Belgian doctors with coronavirus asked to keep working
Covid: Belgian doctors with coronavirus asked to keep working
A top doctor tells the BBC they had no choice, to avoid the hospital system collapsing within days.
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Turkey’s Erdogan urges French goods boycott amid Islam row
Turkey's Erdogan urges French goods boycott amid Islam row
The president urges people not to buy French goods after his counterpart Mr Macron defended secularism.
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Syria war: ‘Russian air strikes kill dozens’ in Idlib
Syria war: 'Russian air strikes kill dozens' in Idlib
More than 50 people reportedly die in the attack, which puts at risk a ceasefire in the area.
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Pakistan’s first metro line opens to passengers in Lahore
Pakistan's first metro line opens to passengers in Lahore
The Chinese-built line will slash journey times across the notoriously congested city by two thirds.
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