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Protests over huge US oil pipeline

Dozens of protesters gather in Washington DC to express their fears about a huge oil pipeline which will cross four states in the US Midwest.
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Police hunt Kabul university attackers

Security forces search the American University in Kabul for militants following an attack in the Afghan capital which killed one and saw students trapped inside.
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Nigel Farage to speak at Trump rally

Outgoing UKIP leader Nigel Farage is to address supporters of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump at a campaign event in Mississippi.
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Manchester City 1-0 (agg: 6-0) Steaua Bucharest

Joe Hart marks possibly his last appearance for Manchester City with a clean sheet as his side reach the Champions League group stage.
Football
Froome stays third as crash hits Vuelta

Britain's Chris Froome remains third in the Vuelta a Espana after a late crash caused chaos on Wednesday's stage five.
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England beat Pakistan in first ODI

England coast to a 44-run win over Pakistan in a rain-affected first one-day international in Southampton.
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The birthplace of all life?

A common substance could be the key to life
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How to roll like a real Finn

Summertime caravanning is as much a part of Finnish culture as reindeer sausage
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Top 100 films of the 21st Century revealed

The best in cinema since 2000 as picked by 177 film critics
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Where expats can earn $200,000

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Why are there calls to ban microbeads?

MPs have recommended banning the tiny particles of plastic - but why have they taken the move?
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