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The family preserving a dying Singapore tradition
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Preserving a dying Singapore tradition
Rising competition and the labour-intensive nature of making these cakes by hand mean local bakeries like these are dwindling.
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Oscars 2019 ceremony to go without host after row
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Oscars 2019 ceremony to go without host
It will be the first time in 30 years, after comedian Kevin Hart pulled out over homophobic tweets.
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Why so many young women don't call themselves feminist
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Why so many young women don't call themselves feminist
A minority of women say they are feminists, despite believing in equality.
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Why celebrities are being sued over images of themselves
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Why celebrities are being sued over images of themselves
A number of lawsuits have been filed against high-profile figures for their social media posts.
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From Brexit with love: Lithuania sees its chance
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From Brexit with love: Lithuania sees its chance
UK companies turn to the Baltic nation for financial licences and to protect their EU operations.
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Venezuela crisis: The 'colectivo' groups supporting Maduro
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The men willing to die for Maduro's cause
Groups set up during Hugo Chávez's years as president say they are ready to fight for Venezuela's revolution.
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The defected diplomat turned Barnsley budgie vlogger
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The diplomat turned budgie vlogger
Khaled al-Ayoubi was once Syrias's most senior UK diplomat, but now breeds birds in Barnsley.
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Uganda FGM ban: 'Why I broke the law to undergo FGM aged 26'
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Uganda FGM ban: 'Why I broke the law to be circumcised aged 26'
Sylvia Yeko says now feels respected, even though female genital mutilation is banned in Uganda.
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Taliban 'not seeking to seize whole Afghanistan'
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Taliban 'not seeking to seize Afghanistan'
A Taliban official tells the BBC talks are the way forward - but insists foreign troops must leave.
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US president Donald Trump's State of the Union speech 2019
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Donald Trump's State of the Union 2019
US president Donald Trump gives his annual State of the Union speech, which was delayed from its original date due to the US government shutdown.
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Backpacker raped by Australian farmer after job lure, trial hears
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Backpacker raped by Australian farmer after job lure, trial hears
The farmer attacked the Belgian woman after contacting her on a classifieds site, a jury hears.
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Trump delivers State of the Union speech
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Trump and Kim Jong-un to meet again
News of the meeting came in the president's delayed State of the Union address to the US Congress.
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Costa Rica ex-President Óscar Arias faces sex claim
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Costa Rica ex-President Óscar Arias faces sex claim
He categorically denies the allegations, saying he has always treated women with respect.
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China's new year gala: Martial arts and patriotism
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Martial arts at China's new year TV gala
Martial arts and patriotism were on display in China's new year gala, the world's most-watched show.
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Jennifer Lawrence engaged to art gallery director - US media
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Jennifer Lawrence engaged to art gallery director Cooke Maroney - US media
The Oscar-winning actress is set to wed 34-year-old art gallery director Cooke Maroney.
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Women Democrats applaud Trump
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'You weren't supposed to do that!'
Trump and Democratic women, dressed in white, share an unexpected moment of unity during his speech.
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Macedonia to sign Nato accession agreement
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Macedonia signs Nato accession deal
This comes after Greece backed a deal to rename its neighbour North Macedonia, ending a long row.
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The club playing real life Football Manager - but could it be part of a backlash?
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The real life 'Football Manager' club
AG Caen in the sixth tier of French football is offering supporters the chance to play 'Football Manager' in real life, but the French Football Federation is threatening its existence.
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'If we didn't have each other, we wouldn't be in the sport' - the twins who race & model
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Laviai Nielsen riding the wave of European run
Laviai Nielsen on why athletics is harder than modelling, the benefits of being a twin and the challenges of indoor 400m racing.
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James suffers biggest defeat on same night he passes 32,000 career points
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LeBron James landmark as Los Angeles Lakers thrashed by Indiana Pacers
Los Angeles' Lakers LeBron James passes 32,000 points in the NBA at Indiana Pacers but falls to the biggest defeat of his career.
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Title race will go down to the wire - Guardiola
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Pep Guardiola: Man City boss expects title race to go down to 'last fixture or two'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes this season's Premier League title race "won't be decided until the last fixture or two".