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China critic to head US trade body

Donald Trump appoints one of his advisers, a strong critic of China, to a top US trade post.
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Facebook lurking 'makes you miserable'

Spending too long on social media is likely to cause envy and dissatisfaction, suggests a study.
Education & Family
Aleppo evacuation operation nears end

The evacuation of rebel-held Aleppo should be completed on Thursday or Friday, the Red Cross says.
Middle East

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Kvitova out for six months after attack

Petra Kvitova will be out of tennis for at least six months after a knife attack but should be able to resume her career.
Tennis
Which Premier League stars are going to Afcon?

BBC Sport looks at which clubs will be affected by the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, with the likes of Riyad Mahrez, Sadio Mane and Wilfried Zaha among the call-ups.
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The hottest geothermal well on Earth

We visit a geothermal plant in Iceland drilling five kilometres under a volcano
Future
The 10 best books of 2016

From novels spanning centuries to a history of existentialism
Culture
The Spanish sweet perfected by nuns

One of the highlights of the Christmas season in Spain
Travel
These wild birds come when you call

Unlike most animals they have no fear of humans
Earth
Food, feet and farts

Flight attendant tips for dealing with unpleasant odours on an aeroplane
Autos
A fake holiday that’s become very real

Seinfeld’s simple, made-up celebration is more relevant than ever before
Capital
Top 10 food trends for 2017

Industry experts predict what you’ll be buying, cooking and eating next year
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Notre Dame basketball player’s surprise

Notre Dame basketball player Matt Farrell had an emotional reunion with his brother following the game.

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Beyonce tops 2016 album 'poll of polls'

Beyonce's politically-charged visual album, Lemonade, emerges as the critics' favourite album of the...
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Bjork rails against sexism in music

Bjork rails against sexism in music on new Facebook post
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Uber halts California self-driving cars test

Uber halts its self-driving car pilot in San Francisco after regulators say it needs a special...
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Multiple sclerosis drug 'a landmark'

A drug that alters the immune system is described as a "landmark" in treating multiple sclerosis.
Health
Brain's party noise filter revealed

Direct recordings have revealed what happens in our brains as we make sense of speech in a noisy...
Science & Environment
Robots gear up for sex and love

Experts say it is inevitable people will have sex with robots, but warn it will raise ethical...
Technology
The medal detective

If a soldier's medals are lost, how do they find their way home? Enter Major Zachariah Fike.
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