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Nigerian civil war remix of a theatre classic
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Nigerian remix of a theatre classic
Inua Ellams gives Chekhov's classic play a radical new setting: 1960s Nigeria during the Biafran War.
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Facebook blames 'technical issue' for offensive Xi Jinping translation
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Facebook sorry for China leader rude name gaffe
President Xi Jinping's name is badly mistranslated into English during his state visit to Myanmar.
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Freezing, frozen and far from home
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ICYMI: Freezing, frozen and far from home
Here's a look some of the stories you may have missed this week.
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Yemen war: At least 70 soldiers killed in missile attack
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Yemen missile attack kills at least 70 soldiers
Yemen's president condemns the "cowardly" attack in Marib province, blaming it on Houthi rebels.
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Harry and Meghan's future: Your questions answered
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Harry and Meghan's future: Your questions answered
From patronages to royal hierarchy, we address readers' questions about the Sussexes' future.
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Puerto Rico official sacked over Hurricane Maria aid warehouse
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Puerto Rico official sacked over undistributed aid
The measure comes after video showed residents in a quake-hit town raiding the warehouse.
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Severe snowstorms hit eastern Canada
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Severe snowstorms hit parts of Canada
As much as 30 inches (76cm) of snow has fallen in Newfoundland after severe snowstorms.
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Prince Harry to remain RFL patron despite dropping royal duties
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Prince Harry to remain RFL patron despite dropping royal duties
The Duke of Sussex is to remain patron of the Rugby Football League despite agreeing to drop his royal duties and HRH title.
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Abu Dhabi Championship: Lee Westwood wins by two shots
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Abu Dhabi Championship: Lee Westwood wins by two shots
England's Lee Westwood wins the Abu Dhabi Championship by two strokes after shooting a final-round 67.
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New coronavirus 'preventable and controllable', China says
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New Chinese virus 'preventable and controllable'
The virus emerged in December, two people have died and it has been detected in three countries.
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Thomas Markle: Meghan and Harry 'cheapening' royals
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Thomas Markle: Meghan and Harry 'cheapening' royals
Meghan Markle's father reacts to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex deciding to step down as senior royals.
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Harry and Meghan: PM says the country wishes them well for the future
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Country wishes Harry and Meghan well - Johnson
The prime minister welcomes the plan for the couple's future, as the Queen wishes them happiness.
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Comme Des Garçons: Row over white fashion models' cornrow wigs
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Comme Des Garçons: Row over white fashion models' cornrow wigs
The Japanese fashion brand is accused of cultural appropriation at Paris Fashion Week.
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Peter Mathebula: South Africa's world champion boxer dies
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Peter Mathebula: South Africa's world champion boxer dies
Peter Mathebula made history in 1980 when he won the world flyweight title.
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SpaceX completes emergency crew capsule escape
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SpaceX completes emergency crew escape manoeuvre
The US company demonstrates how it would rescue astronauts during a failing rocket launch.
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Root takes four wickets to put England on brink of victory
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England in South Africa: Joe Root takes four wickets in Port Elizabeth
Captain Joe Root takes four wickets to push England closer to victory on the fourth day of the third Test against South Africa in Port Elizabeth.
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'It's inevitable' - McGregor targets Nurmagomedov rematch
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Conor McGregor: Khabib Nurmagomedov rematch 'inevitable'
Conor McGregor knocks out Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone at UFC 246 - then says a rematch against Khabib Nurmagomedov will happen.
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Balotelli sent off seven minutes after coming on as sub
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Brescia 2-2 Cagliari: Mario Balotelli sent off seven minutes after coming off bench
Mario Balotelli is sent off seven minutes after coming on as a substitute in Brescia's draw with Cagliari in Serie A.
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Paraguay investigates mass prison escape in Pedro Juan Caballero
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Paraguay investigates mass prison escape in Pedro Juan Caballero
Officials in Paraguay suspect the men, many from a powerful gang, were allowed to walk free by guards.
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India v Australia: Rohit Sharma century leads hosts to ODI series win
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India v Australia: Rohit Sharma century leads hosts to ODI series win
Rohit Sharma's century helps India secure a 2-1 series win over Australia with a seven-wicket victory in the third one-day international.
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Doris Miller: US Navy aircraft carrier to honour black sailor
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The black hero honoured with an aircraft carrier
Doris Miller won a Navy Cross for his actions during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.