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Lebanese band Mashrou Leila take final bow at controversial Cairo concert
Lebanese band Mashrou Leila take final bow at controversial Cairo concert
The unfurling of a rainbow flag at the show by Lebanese rock band Mashrou and amp;#39; Leila - whose singer is openly gay - on 23 September sparked a harsh anti-LGBT crackdown in Egypt. Seven attendees who allegdly held a rainbow flag at the concert were later arrested by authorities who claimed they were promoting sexual deviancy.
Nov 2, 2017
Michael Fallon quits as U.K. Defence Secretary amid harassment claims
Michael Fallon quits as U.K. Defence Secretary amid harassment claims
The Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has resigned from his position after being accused of harassment. A spokesperson for Fallon has confirmed that he put his hand on journalist Julia Hartley-Brewers knee during a dinner in 2002. Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed Chief Whip Gavin Williamson to replace him. 
Nov 2, 2017
Myanmars Aung San Suu Kyi makes first visit to violence-hit Rakhine state
Myanmars Aung San Suu Kyi makes first visit to violence-hit Rakhine state
Myanmars leader Aung San Suu Kyi arrived in the countrys restive Rakhine state on Thursday (Nov. 2) on her first visit to the region following months of violence and mass exodus of Rohingya Muslims. More than 600,000 Rohingyas, termed as ethnic minorities in the country, have fled to neighbouring Bangladesh and India after the Myanmar army launched a massive offensive, blaming armed Rohingya militants of triggering violence in the region.
Nov 2, 2017
Dele Alli: Spurs victory over Real Madrid is huge statement of intent
Dele Alli: Spurs victory over Real Madrid is huge statement of intent
Tottenham beat Real Madrid for the first time on 1 November, earning themselves a place in the Champions League last 16. Dele Alli was the hero of the night with two goals in either half, with Christian Eriksen netting the third. Ronaldo grabbed a late consolation goal for Madrid who were not on usual form. 
Nov 2, 2017
Argentina mourns death of 5 of its citizens in New York truck attack
Argentina mourns death of 5 of its citizens in New York truck attack
Argentina mourned the loss of five of its citizens who were killed in the truck attack in New York on 31 October. A vigil was held on Wednesday (1 November) in the Argentine city of Rosario at a high school where five of the eight victims were classmates. 
Nov 2, 2017
The five craziest bids for Amazons new HQ
The five craziest bids for Amazons new HQ
Amazon has received 238 proposals from cities to set-up its second headquarters location. Here are some of the most creative bids Amazon received.
Nov 2, 2017
New York attack suspect Sayfullo Saipov charged in federal court
New York attack suspect Sayfullo Saipov charged in federal court
Uzbek immigrant, Sayfullo Saipov, 29,  suspected of killing eight people in New York City by plowing a truck into cyclists and pedestrians on a bike path was charged in federal court on Nov. 1 with acting on behalf of the militant group Islamic State.
Nov 2, 2017
New York attack suspect Sayfullo Saipov charged in federal court
New York attack suspect Sayfullo Saipov charged in federal court
Uzbek immigrant, Sayfullo Saipov, 29,  suspected of killing eight people in New York City by plowing a truck into cyclists and pedestrians on a bike path was charged in federal court on Nov. 1 with acting on behalf of the militant group Islamic State.
Nov 2, 2017
3 killed in shooting at Colorado walmart
3 killed in shooting at Colorado walmart
Police in Thornton, Colorado have reported two men and a woman are dead following a shooting at a Walmart store in suburban Denver on Wednesday (1 November). No arrests have been made yet, and no information has been released about the assailant.
Nov 2, 2017
3 killed in shooting at Colorado walmart
3 killed in shooting at Colorado walmart
Police in Thornton, Colorado have reported two men and a woman are dead following a shooting at a Walmart store in suburban Denver on Wednesday (1 November). No arrests have been made yet, and no information has been released about the assailant.
Nov 2, 2017
Elephant rescued after becoming trapped in a well
Elephant rescued after becoming trapped in a well
Villagers in Sri Lanka rescued a wild elephant after it got stuck in a large well. The elephant struggled as it tried to get out of the well filled with muddy water but eventually was pulled out and led by flares back to the jungle. Sri Lankan Elephants are on the endangered species list.
Nov 2, 2017
Facebook, Google and Twitter have circulated some of the most outrageous fake news
Facebook, Google and Twitter have circulated some of the most outrageous fake news
Since Donald Trumps 2016 presidential election campaign trail, fake news has been thrust into the spotlight. Tech companies such as Facebook, Google and Twitter have come under scrutiny for failing to stop the circulation of fake news. On 31 October, representatives from these three tech companies are testifying on Capitol Hill for the Russian-tie investigation for the 2016 Presidential Election Campaign. 
Nov 2, 2017
Facebook, Google and Twitter have circulated some of the most outrageous fake news
Facebook, Google and Twitter have circulated some of the most outrageous fake news
Since Donald Trumps 2016 presidential election campaign trail, fake news has been thrust into the spotlight. Tech companies such as Facebook, Google and Twitter have come under scrutiny for failing to stop the circulation of fake news. On 31 October, representatives from these three tech companies are testifying on Capitol Hill for the Russian-tie investigation for the 2016 Presidential Election Campaign. 
Nov 2, 2017
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