Thursday, 31 August 2017

A history of Venice Film Festival's floating red carpet in photos



(CNN)The Venice International Film Festival has come a long way since "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" opened the event's very first edition, 85 years ago.

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The Nigerian magazine breaking gender taboos



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The man who makes prosthetic hands for free



Chang Hsien-liang, who lost his own hand in an accident, makes free prosthetic hands for those in need. His youngest client is five-year-old William. Produced by Cindy Sui. Filmed by Sean Chang

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Rescuers pull more bodies from Mumbai building rubble



Mumbai, India (CNN)Rescue teams in Mumbai Friday pulled more bodies from the rubble of a three-story building that collapsed in the south of the city, taking the death toll to 33. CNN's Joshua Berlinger, Steve George and Angela Dewan contributed to this report.

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A third of Bangladesh under water as flood devastation widens



(CNN)In rural areas across northern Bangladesh families are preparing to mark Eid al-Adha, one of the holiest dates on the Muslim calendar. The holiday, which translates literally as the "sacrifice feast," is intended to be a time of great celebration.

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Brexit: UK 'must not allow itself to be blackmailed'



The UK must not allow itself to be blackmailed by the EU over its Brexit "divorce bill" in order to start trade talks, International Trade Secretary Liam Fox has said. He said a bad Brexit deal would damage both British and European companies.

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Chloe Bennet on name change: 'Hollywood is racist'



(CNN)Chloe Bennet knows how hard it can be as an Asian-American actor in Hollywood. The "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." star clapped back on social media this week when she was questioned about changing her last name.

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Transfer deadline day: Record broken by late flurry as big deals fall through



Premier League clubs took their transfer deadline day spending to a record £210m with a late flurry of deals but some of the highest-profile moves of the window failed to materialise. Despite top-flight clubs' total summer outlay reaching £1.

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RAF's close combat unit opens to women for the first time



The Royal Air Force has become the first branch of the British military to open up every role to men and women. From today it will accept applications from women to join the RAF Regiment - its ground-fighting force.

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People denied entry under Trump's first travel ban will be able reapply for visas, settlement says  



(CNN)People blocked from entering the United States under President Donald Trump's first travel ban can now reapply for visas to enter the US, according to a settlement reached in the case that temporarily blocked the travel ban back in January.

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Judo star Sumiya Dorjsuren sends Mongolia into meltdown



Budapest, Hungary (CNN)Mongolia's newest hero pounded her chest and jumped for joy. Gold for Sumiya Dorjsuren! ???

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Would you take a ride in a pilotless sky taxi?



Tech companies are competing to develop the first viable passenger-carrying sky taxis, whether manned or pilotless, but how soon could these clever copters really be whizzing over our cities? And would you trust one? Dubai is racing to be the first to put drone taxis in the air.

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Has voodoo been misjudged?



While many African traditions and cultures are under threat from modern life, there is one which is more than holding its own - voodoo. It is a bad press internationally but is an official religion in the West African country of Benin.

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Could a new political party be on the way?



Whispers of collaboration waft through the air. Rumours of a new political entity emerging into the light. Stories of politicians ready to cast aside tribal instinct and join something new.

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Sierra Leone mudslides: UK team races to stop disease



As families desperately clawed through red earth and debris that had buried their communities within just a few hours, another fear was already taking hold.

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The Drive-by Dunk Challenge





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66-million-year-old dinosaur skull uncovered





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A nearly 3-mile-wide asteroid will make a (relatively) close call with Earth on Friday



(CNN)A huge asteroid is hurtling toward Earth, but don't worry, this isn't "Armageddon." The asteroid, named Florence, is an almost three-mile wide rock that will pass safely within about 4.4 million miles of Earth (7 million kilometers) at 8:05 a.m. ET on Friday, NASA says.

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Officer on leave after pulling gun on biker





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The wedding that broke centuries of tradition



In 1959, breaking more than 2,600 years of tradition, Japan's Crown Prince Akihito married a non-royal bride. The wedding was broadcast live on television and marked a turning point in Japanese society.

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7 days quiz: What record did Taylor Swift break?



It's the weekly news quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?

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Selfie app 'spots early signs of pancreatic cancer'



The disease, which killed Apple's co-founder Steve Jobs, is one of the hardest types of cancer to treat, but detecting and treating it early can make a big difference to survival rates.

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US hands out first contracts for border wall prototypes



Four companies have been chosen to build prototypes for Donald Trump's planned border wall, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said. The four concrete prototypes will be 30ft (9m) long and up to 30ft tall, and will be built in the coming months.

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Air Transat probed after flights delayed for hours on Ottawa runway



The Canadian Transportation Agency is holding an inquiry into two Air Transat flights held on the tarmac at Ottawa for hours in conditions passengers called "deplorable". The flights from Brussels and Rome were diverted on 31 July amid bad weather in Montreal and Toronto.

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Houston floods: White House seeks disaster aid from Congress



The White House will ask Congress for emergency funding to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey. President Trump is expected to propose an initial $5.9bn (£4.56bn) in aid, the Associated Press reports.

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Man arrested in Melbourne after 'abhorrent' kangaroo killing



The 43-year-old man has been charged with destroying protected wildlife, Australia's Channel Nine said. Officers described the incident as "particularly abhorrent" and reportedly seized firearms and knives from the suspect's home.

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TUC says flexible working requests can end in worse outcomes



Two out of five low-paid young parents who ask for flexible work arrangements are "penalised" as a result, according to a TUC survey. They are given fewer hours, worse shifts and some have lost their jobs, its survey of 1,000 parents suggested.

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Inefficient vacuum cleaner sales banned



Sales of vacuum cleaners producing more noise and heat than suction are banned under EU rules from today. Vacuum cleaners using more than 900 watts and emitting more than 80 decibels are no longer allowed in Europe's shops.

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VW launches new UK diesel scrappage scheme



Volkswagen UK is offering customers discounts of up to £6,000 to trade in diesel vehicles when buying a new car. All the Volkswagen UK brands - including Audi, Seat, Skoda and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles - will participate.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Barbs fly at Brexit talks'



Newspaper headlines: 'Barbs fly at Brexit talks' Image caption The Times says the European Union is demanding billions of pounds after Brexit for aid to Africa, loans to Ukraine and environmental projects across Europe, including bridges for wildlife.

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US police dashcam: 'We only kill black people'



An officer in the US was caught making the comments after pulling a women over in Georgia in July 2016.

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Case against Auschwitz Nazi, 96, to be thrown out



German prosecutors have said a case against a 96-year-old former SS medic should be thrown out because he is unfit to stand trial. Hubert Zafke is accused of assisting in the killing of 3,681 people at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.

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Hummer and plane in crime proceeds auction



Ever fancied owning a yacht, a plane, a Rolex or even just a bottle of really expensive bubbly? Now is your chance. Wilsons Auctions in Belfast is holding a government auction with a range of luxury items set to go under the hammer later on Thursday.

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Houston floods: Storm Harvey 'affected 100,000 homes'



About 100,000 homes have been affected by Storm Harvey and the flooding it brought to parts of the southern US, a White House aide has said. Homeland Security adviser Tom Bossert said the White House would ask Congress for emergency funding to help those affected, some of whom are uninsured.

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Hurricane Harvey: Man plays piano in flooded Texas home



When Aric Harding went back to his flooded home to fetch some belongings, he wanted to show his son the piano still worked. As he sat knee deep in water, the musician and pastor joked the instrument needed tuning.

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Kylian Mbappé: PSG signs 'most promising player in the world'



Story highlights Mbappé to join French club PSG Signing will initially be a one-year loan deal Mbappé, 18, had been a Monaco player (CNN)Not content with making Neymar soccer's most expensive player, French club Paris Saint-Germain has signed Kylian Mbappé -- regarded as of one of the wo

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Foster to set out DUP stance on power-sharing negotiations



The leader of the DUP is expected to make a speech on Thursday setting out her party's attitude to the next round of negotiations on restoring devolution. In June, talks between parties failed to restore a power-sharing executive.

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Cooper rides along in dramatic chopper rescue





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How Houston's layout may have made its flooding worse



CNN's Brian Todd contributed to this story.

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Houston flood: Arkema chemical plant fire



More fires and explosions are expected at the flood-damaged chemical plant near Houston, US. The plant's boss said people should stay away from the area as more chemicals could degrade and combust.

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Transfer deadline day with the UK's youngest football agent



For football fans, today has all the tension of a cup final penalty shoot-out without a single ball being kicked. Clubs in England and Wales have until 11pm to add to their squads. While in Scotland the deadline is midnight.

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Brexit's impact on automated gate safety legislation

Brexit Gate Legislation
As anyone involved in automated gate safety will be aware, the current legislation revolves around the EU Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 Directive….

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Fair Price for a fair gate

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Gate Safe is becoming increasingly concerned at the huge disparity in the prices that are being charged to customers for gate repairs and safety upgrades.

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US retaliates against Russia ordering closure of consulate and annexes



(CNN)The US announced Thursday it will shutter the Russian consulate in San Francisco, as well as annexes in Washington and New York, in response to mandated staff cuts at the US mission in Russia.

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London's Oval stadium evacuated after 'metal tipped' arrow fired onto field



London (CNN)A "metal tipped" arrow was fired onto the field of play during a professional English cricket game in London, British police said Thursday. Play suspended at the Oval on advice of security. Players have left the field after a crossbow bolt landed on the square..... pic.twitter.

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Apple will unveil new iPhones on Sept. 12



Apple (AAPL, Tech30) will hold its annual product launch -- where it typically shows off new iPhone models and other product updates -- on Tuesday September 12.

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'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' pits BB-8 against its dark side, BB-9E



BB-8 is about to meet its dark side. The breakout droid star from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is in for quite an adventure in the upcoming sequel, "Star Wars: The Last Jedi." That is, if a new toy from robotics company Sphero is any indication.

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Macron faces key test as France outlines labor reforms



CNN's Pierre-Eliot Buet contributed to this report.

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