South Africa listeria: Source of 'world's worst outbreak' found

A South African factory is blamed for a listeria outbreak that has killed 180 people in a year.

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China official in hospital after catching falling girl

She has been praised by local officials after suffering a brain haemorrhage during the incident.

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Baby chimp rescued from poachers in Africa

The orphaned animal sat with his pilot as they travelled to a new home.

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Sir Roger Bannister: First person to run a mile in under four minutes dies at 88

Sir Roger Bannister, the first person to run a mile in under four minutes, dies at the age of 88.

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Switzerland TV licence: Voters set to reject abolition

A referendum is being held on whether to abolish the 451-franc ($480; £348) annual broadcast fee.

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Trump trade war: China vows retaliation if tariffs bite

The warning comes after Donald Trump announced steel tariffs and said that trade wars were good.

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Papua New Guinea earthquake: Tens of thousands need urgent aid

Aid agencies struggle to reach isolated areas in Papua New Guinea, nearly a week after a large quake.

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Syria war: Residents flee Eastern Ghouta bombardment

The Syrian government is reported to be increasing military pressure on the Eastern Ghouta.

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Davide Astori: Fiorentina captain and Italy international dies at the age of 31

Fiorentina captain and Italy international Davide Astori dies at the age of 31.

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President Trump mocks Jared Kushner at annual dinner

The US president joked about his son-in-law, White House "chaos" and Kim Jong-un at the event.

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Germany parties strike coalition deal

The deal ends five months of political deadlock, and extends Angela Merkel's time as chancellor.

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Oscars 2018: Get Out wins Spirit Awards best film

The horror film has won best film at the event - the same honour Moonlight won there last year.

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Mexico missing Italians: Police face criminal proceedings

Four Mexican police officers allegedly confess to handing three missing Italians to a criminal gang.

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Italy election: Polls set to open in unpredictable contest

Populist and anti-immigrant parties could make major gains in an unpredictable contest.

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Meet the real life Three Billboards mother

Meet the mother who put up billboards to find her missing daughter, in a story that reflects the Oscar-nominated film, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

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Pakistan's 'street fighter'

She faced death threats, defended women's rights and took on critics in her stride.

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Made in Africa

As more and more luxury labels are emerging out of Africa, how will they compete with the global market?

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'Two sessions'

It's a big event in China's political theatre and will boost the president's grip on power.

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Syria: Children in Aleppo return to school

The fighting in Aleppo has ended. Life is resuming for children, but it's a very different life for some of them.

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Meet Cairo's first female minibus driver

Om Abdullah started driving to earn money after her husband died.

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