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Lawmakers to quiz Merkel over role in VW's 'dieselgate'

German Chancellor Angela Merkel faces Wednesday a grilling by lawmakers investigating if her government shielded Volkswagen from regulators despite knowing the auto giant was carrying out emissions cheating.

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International Women’s Day: 7 inspiring TED Talks by women that everyone should watch

If there’s one thing that 2017 has taught us so far, it’s that girl power isn’t dead.

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Cathay Pacific training flight makes emergency return to Hong Kong

No injuries aboard A330 after engine problem detected over Zhuhai

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Is Emma Watson anti-feminist for exposing her breasts?

Emma Watson's decision to expose part of her breasts in a Vanity Fair photoshoot has sparked a fierce debate on social media about what it means to be a feminist.

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‘Honest’ primary school sex-education textbook in China slammed for going too far

Series for primary schools depicts sexual organs, positions and gay couples, drawing criticism online, but author stands by content

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‘Honest’ primary school sex-education textbook in China slammed for going too far

Series for primary schools depicts sexual organs, positions and gay couples, drawing criticism online, but author stands by content

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Belgian chocolate firms target Chinese market

The fourth Brussels "Le Salon du Chocolat" brought together more than 130 Belgian chocolate manufacturers, distributors and confectioners recently, offering a visual and interactive experience.

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Children's sex book causes stir in Indonesia

A children's book is at the centre of a controversy in Indonesia because it teaches children about masturbation.

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Immigrants across the U.S. skip work, school in anti-Trump protest

Businesses shut their doors, students skipped class and thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in cities across the United States on Thursday to protest President Donald Trump's immigration policies.

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Trump vents, insists 'zero chaos' in White House

President Donald Trump insisted there was "zero chaos" in his crisis-buffeted White House and railed against enemies in the media, politics and the courts Thursday, in a meandering first solo news conference.

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Indian weddings: Curb sought on excessive spending

The worst excesses of the Indian wedding industry may soon be curbed if a new bill is approved.

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Moms reach out to newbies / Volunteers ready to support childcare in local communities

Higashi-Yodogawa Ward in the city of Osaka has started a project in which women with experience raising children volunteer to help prevent new mothers from feeling isolated.

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Ancient landslide on Great Barrier Reef triggered massive tsunami, scientists say

A massive underwater landslide that could have triggered a towering tsunami some 300,000 years ago has been discovered in the depths of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, scientists said on Wednesday.

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Jake Tapper spars with Kellyanne Conway over WH falsehoods

Top White House adviser Kellyanne Conway appeared on CNN's "The Lead" Tuesday in a 25-minute interview with Jake Tapper where they discussed President Donald Trump's falsehoods and the administration's treatment of the press.

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Madonna says White House comments 'taken out of context'

A row has erupted over Madonna's comments about US President Donald Trump during a speech at the weekend.

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Aussie state government refuses to cooperate with watchdog inquest into phone monitoring

​The Victorian State government in Australia has refused to cooperate with a privacy watchdog probe into an audit of ministers' phones being undertaken by the government.