The Mississippi River has dropped to a historic low for the second consecutive year
Mississippi River water levels are plummeting to an all-time low this week at Memphis in the wake of a sweltering summer and ongoing drought -- setting a record for the second consecutive year, new data shows.
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Why BBC doesn't call Hamas militants 'terrorists' - John Simpson
It's simply not the BBC's job to tell people who to support and who to condemn, writes the BBC's World Affairs editor.
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How Often Should You Wash Your Jeans? The Levi's CEO Has an Answer
Some denim devotees never wash. Others find that disgusting. The head of Levi's weighs in.
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Bayer Leverkusen make January sale decisions over Tapsoba, Hincapie & Wirtz
Bayer Leverkusen are unwilling to allow head coach Xabi Alonso to leave amid interest from Real Madrid, while
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Ugandan MPs reject birth control for 15-year-old girls
The deputy speaker calls the idea "devilish", saying it is not the way to tackle teenage pregnancy.
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West Ham and Brighton among admirers of Bundesliga top scorer Serhou Guirassy
West Ham, Brighton, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth show interest in Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy after scouting his performances in recent weeks.
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Israel Gaza conflict: Scottish footballer Clark Robertson tells of escape
Clark Robertson, who plays professionally in Israel, has been able to return home to Aberdeen.
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Netherlands vs. France live stream, schedule preview: Watch UEFA European Championship qualifying online
The game of Matchday 7 of the European Championship qualifying is the Netherlands against France at the Johan Cruyff Arena.
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Liberians await election results as George Weah and Joseph Boakai vie for presidency
Turn-out was reportedly high in Tuesday's tightly contested presidential and parliamentary poll.
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England vs. Australia live stream, schedule preview: Watch online
This may only be a friendly match but England play Australia in what will be a tasty encounter at Wembley this Friday.
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What’s happening in Israel and Gaza? What is Hamas? A really simple guide
What is the background to the Palestinian militant group Hamas and its latest attack on Israel?
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Exclusive-India regulator probing ties between Adani Group and Gulf Asia fund, say sources
By Jayshree P Upadhyay and Krishn Kaushik India's market regulator is investigating the relationship between the Adani Group
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