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Revealed: Health benefits of eating banana skinRevealed: Health benefits of eating banana skin

Banana eaters traditionally peel off the skin, chuck it in the bin and then devour the soft yellow fruit inside.

But one dietitian has claimed eating banana peel can improve people's sleep, give them healthier skin and also help with weight loss.

Susie Burrell wrote in her blog Shape Me that eating the peel can increase a person's "overall fibre

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North Korea has launched two unidentified missiles, South Korea has said.

Seoul's military claims the two projectiles have been fired into the sea.

It comes three days after Pyongyang revealed its troops conducted artillery drills near the disputed sea boundary with its neighbour.

North Korea launches two missiles, Seoul's military says
Image:Kim Jong Un has pushed ahead with North Korea's nuclear weapons
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Protesters in Hong Kong are celebrating after Donald Trump signed legislation that effectively backs their civil rights.

Crowds of several thousand pro-democracy activists waved the US national flag in Hong Kong's central district on Thursday, while others held up signs thanking the US president.

The jubilant scenes came as China's government

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As Americans sit down to their annual Thanksgiving turkey, the impeachment of Donald Trump is likely to prompt plenty of family disagreements.

The ongoing process in Washington appears to have widened the divisions across the country, as Democrats and Republicans disagree over the conduct of the 45th president.

Orange County in California used to be

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Donald Trump lashes impeachment during rally
Prompting a profane chant. Describing his own speeches as &ranting and raving.& Advising the governor of Florida to not always wear a jacket so people know he is not fat.
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Russia 'has big plans ahead' as arms deal with Turkey stirs up security fears
Turkey is to sign a new contract for Russian S-400 missile-defence systems, according to Moscow - a move that risks a further souring of relations with the US and could trigger sanctions.
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