Democrat defeats Moore in Alabama race

Doug Jones wins a Senate seat for Alabama after a bitter campaign against Trump-backed Roy Moore.

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Warmer Arctic is the 'new normal'

The reliably frozen Arctic is history, say scientists who warn of an unprecedented rate of warming.

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US helicopter part crashes on Japanese school in Okinawa

It's the latest incident angering locals who are calling for all US troops to leave the island.

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Google to open artificial intelligence centre in China

Silicon Valley giants are focusing heavily on artificial intelligence and its future applications.

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Husband accused of murder in high-profile Australia mystery

Borce Ristevski is accused of murdering his wife, Karen, whose disappearance baffled Australia.

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Disney set to seal $60bn 21st Century Fox takeover

A sale of Rupert Murdoch's entertainment assets could be confirmed as soon as Thursday, reports say.

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Mexican Virgin of Guadalupe pilgrimage marred by deaths

The annual Virgin of Guadalupe pilgrimage in Mexico is marred by the deaths of 11 pilgrims.

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Alabama upset: What Jones victory over Moore means for Trump

Few thought the Democrats could pull off such a historic victory, and it could have real consequences for the president, says Nick Bryant.

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'Lonely gifs' by Motocross Saito celebrate solitude in Japan

An illustrator's creative gifs depicting solitary "calm in the chaos" of urban life attract interest online.

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Raqqa casualties: 'I blame the coalition'

Civilians are returning to Raqqa after Islamic State were pushed out, but dangers, and wounds, remain.

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Austria gas plant burns after deadly explosion

A blast at Baumgarten - a major gas hub - kills one and injures at least 18.

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New York Port Authority attack: Akayed Ullah 'inspired by IS'

The suspect tells police he chose the Manhattan bus station "because of its Christmas posters".

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Maradona unveils statue of himself

Argentina legend legend Diego Maradona unveils a 12-foot statue of himself complete with 1980s hairdo and enormous World Cup trophy.

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Russia-Syria: Putin orders start of pullout from Syria

Russia's Vladimir Putin tells troops on a visit to Syria he is ordering the start of their withdrawal.

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India outrage over brutal rape and murder of six-year-old

The girl was allegedly abducted from her home while asleep before she was raped and tortured to death.

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Star Wars: The Last Jedi - tributes to Carrie Fisher at LA premiere

Stormtroopers, an AT-AT Walker and a panoply of droids brought the Star Wars universe to downtown LA.

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Nobel Peace Prize winner Ican warns nuclear war 'a tantrum away'

Accepting the Nobel Peace Prize, Ican's Beatrice Fihn appears to refer to the North Korean crisis.

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Sudan women charged with indecency for wearing trousers

The 24 women attended a party raided by morality police, and could be whipped for "indecency".

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Iraq declares war with Islamic State is over

PM Haider al-Abadi says Iraqi troops are in now complete control of the country.

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California fire burns Bel-Air mansions as spread continues

The state's firefighters say they cannot effectively fight blazes in the current windy conditions.

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