Assad in talks with China for funding to help rebuild Syria after eight years of civil war
Bashar Al-Assad, the president of Syria, has said he is in talks with China to join its Belt and Road Initiative, as he looks for funding to rebuild the country after eight years of civil war.

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100 hospitalised as students join protests over new citizenship law
Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi appealed for calm yesterday as violent student-led protests against an "anti-Muslim" citizenship law continued for a fifth day.

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New snowdrop discovered in Facebook photo
A new snowdrop identified from holiday snaps on Facebook and a "miracle berry" that alters your taste buds are among the plants and fungi discovered this year.

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Man in court over poisoning death of dancer
A man has appeared in court in London charged with poisoning over the death of a champion Irish dancer.

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Don't forget all that I did for women in film, says Weinstein
Harvey Weinstein, whose alleged behaviour ignited the #MeToo movement, has been accused of sexual misconduct by dozens of women since 2017.

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Democrats claim Trump 'betrayed US for own gain'
A House panel has released a lengthy report claiming US President Donald Trump betrayed America for his own political gain.

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