Special dividends and a weak pound lead to record shareholder payouts in 2019
The political and economic uncertainty that dominated the majority of 2019 barely dented the prospects of investors in the stock market, according to new data.

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Military parade celebrates Republic Day in India
Thousands of Indians converged on a ceremonial boulevard in the capital New Delhi on Sunday amid tight security to celebrate Republic Day, which marks the 1950 anniversary of the countrydemocratic constitution.

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More survivors pulled from rubble after Turkey earthquake
Rescue teams in Turkey have pulled more survivors from collapsed buildings, days after a powerful earthquake hit the countryeast, leaving at least 38 people dead.

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Virus spread quickening, warns Chinese politburo
A doctor treating patients infected with the deadly coronavirus became the first medical worker to die from the disease yesterday as China intensified efforts to stop its spread.

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Obituary: Bogaletch Gebre
Bogaletch Gebre, who has died aged 65 or 66, was a scientist and activist whose charity, KMG Ethiopia, championed women's rights and campaigned for the eradication of female genital mutilation (FGM) - of which she had been a victim herself - and bridal abduction.

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When it comes to viruses, we can't be too careful
A brand new virus has emerged in China and appears to be spreading to other countries. As scientists, we find this kind of thing fascinating. What is it? Where did it come from? Is it dangerous?

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