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What keeps the chancellor awake at night?

Why car loans and the threat of cyber-attack might be interfering with Philip Hammond's sleep. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2ArJjYu

Matt Lauer: Sacked US TV news anchor says he's 'truly sorry'

The sacked co-host of NBC's Today programme said he was "ashamed" over misconduct allegations. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2j4jbJj

Ukraine 'father of deceased' sets off courtroom grenades

The explosion has killed the man and injured the three suspects of murdering his son, reports say. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2ApQmRw

What's wrong with a joke? Macron defends air-conditioning gag in Africa

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PARIS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron has a reputation for disarming hostile audiences with repartee and humor, but his latest verbal jousting on a trip to Africa has drawn criticism at home. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2ioGznN

Ireland says it needs significantly more clarity from UK on Brexit border

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DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland will need "significantly more clarity" from the British government on the future of the Northern Ireland border before it will allow Brexit talks to move onto the next phase, Foreign Minister Simon Coveney told parliament on Thursday. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2BoD8Bg

Elon Musk bids to build Chicago travel pods

The entrepreneur will compete to build a futuristic transport link to the city's airport. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2j3loF3

'Battle of sexes'

Russian TV presenters show little sympathy for victims of sexual harassment, BBC Monitoring reports. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2zSR0Yg