headlines
Sunday
20
September
2015
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Queen of the racy blockbuster dies of breast cancer at 77The British-born writer, whose 32 novels all made it onto the New York Times bestseller list, died in Los Angeles, her family said
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Cuba and US should set global 'example of reconciliation'Minutes after arrival in Havana, Francis addresses thaw in relations between two countries in celebration of ‘victory of the culture of dialogue’ -
I was not obligated to correct questioner who called Obama MuslimRepublican frontrunner responds on Twitter amid controversy after he failed to correct audience member’s comment about president at rally -
highlights
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The woman who stunned Trump into silence – and threw the race wide openShe calmly turned the tables on the Republican frontrunner – and now her polished debate performance is winning her thousands of followers
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Does China truly love 'Big Daddy Xi' – or fear him?Ahead of Chinese president’s US state visit, experts say he has stifled opposition and alienated the west – and doubt his ability to solve nation’s problems
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10 simple guidelinesIf you’re itching for Facebook to launch its ‘dislike’ button, try these alternative ways of showing your displeasure
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Incredible! World Cup opens with biggest shock in game’s historyJapan’s last-gasp victory over South Africa defies the odds to kickstart the tournament
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I can't avoid Islamophobia. But it doesn't define me – my Americanness doesInside every American Muslim there is an Ahmed Mohamed, who faces strife with character, faith and an aplomb that is actually quite American in spirit
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The US decision to send weapons to Syria repeats a historical mistakeThe CIA has been arming Syrian rebels for years. Nobody should be surprised that the US’s newest effort was revealed an abject failure
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Jeb Bush faces conservative fatigue over potential White House dynastyParty leaders describe respect for Bush family but cite concerns he lacks ‘fire in his belly’ needed to win – and may already be fizzling out
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Suspect says police arrested 'the wrong guy'Leslie Allen Merritt Jr arrested at suburban Walmart Friday as gun linked to four of 11 cars hit in attacks, police say
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MI5 pays Muslims to spy on terror suspectsUK intelligence agency has paid up to £2,000 for reports on alleged radical activity
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Syrian army bombards Isis positionsAt least 26 people killed, including 12 militants, in multiple airstrikes on ancient city a day after regime bombing of Raqqa
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special report: the counted
in brief
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An immigrant's guide to becoming an American citizenThe White House is urging legal immigrants to attain citizenship, so we came up with helpful tips to move the process along – but remember excess is key
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Creator withdraws Peace app days after launchTumblr co-founder Marco Arment said his new app for iPhone iOS 9 users does not outweigh damage that could be done to content that depends on revenue
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A trove of writers and stylish tote bagsThe book festival, which takes place on Sunday and is free, boasts a spread of big literary names, some of whom can even still afford to live in Brooklyn themselves
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Concorde could fly again within four yearsBritish fans of the famous jet say they have enough money to buy one and return it to service for the first time since 2003
in depth
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Pragmatic moderate or radical conservative?Republican candidates and even Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have been quoting the 40th president lately but his legacy is filled with complexities
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The refugees housed at DachauAs Germany struggles to house thousands of new refugees, we talk to those living in the grounds of the former Dachau concentration camp
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They dared to act as the equals of menThey endured violence and cruelty to further the cause of votes and equality for women. Ahead of the release of the movie Suffragette, we asked writers to reflect on the meanings and modern relevance of the militants’ direct action
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A miracle of reinvention for the former 'most dangerous city on earth’Once dubbed the ‘most dangerous city on earth’, Medellín is now one of Colombia’s liveliest and most creative places
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Hitler’s world may not be so far awayMisunderstanding the Holocaust has made us too certain we are ethically superior to the Europeans of the 1940s. Faced with a new catastrophe – such as devastating climate change – could we become mass killers again?
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Emmy awards face the future as television becomes more diverseNominated shows like Empire, Transparent and How to Get Away With Murder reflect increased appetite for television that reflects racial and gender diversity
what to watch
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The glamorization of Whitey Bulger muddles an already murky storyJohnny Depp’s performance as Boston mobster Whitey Bulger has earned rave reviews – but with unreliable narrators and a penchant to place style over substance, what does the film get wrong?
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Everest review – Jake Gyllenhaal treks up to the summit and back without much of a viewThe true-life drama about a disastrous attempt to climb Mount Everest in 1996 delivers neither edge-of-your-seat thrills nor a compelling story
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Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials review – a YA franchise runs out of steamIn a worryingly tedious follow-up, our teenage heroes are out of the Glade and scrambling across a grim, post-apocalyptic CGI landscape
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Sicario review – Emily Blunt cracks the cartel in a white-knuckle thrillerDenis Villeneuve borrows Michael Mann’s crown to take control of a straight-ahead genre movie as Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin and Benicio del Toro battle Mexican druglords
video & pictures
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Pope arrives in Havana ahead of US tourPope Francis arrives in a windy Havana, Cuba on Saturday to be greeted by President Raúl Castro at the start of a three-day visit to the island
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‘Why can’t you accept ‘socialist’ as the insult it’s meant to be?’Bernie Sanders makes an appearance on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Friday night
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Stunning images of women in wartimeAhead of a new exhibition at the Imperial War Museum, we revisit the American Vogue photographer’s unique record of women at war
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The 20 photographs of the weekEurope’s refugee crisis, wildfires in California and Novak Djokovic at the US Open – the best photography in news, culture and sport from around the world this week
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Japan beat South Africa in greatest Rugby World Cup shock everThe best images from one of the most epic games in the history of this tournament
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Readers' photos on the theme of illusionFor last week’s photography assignment in the Observer New Review we asked you to share your photos on the theme of illusion via GuardianWitness. Here’s a selection of our favourites
people
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Brian Sewell, ‘most controversial’ art critic, dies aged 84Eminent critic and writer, famed for his dislike of Tracey Emin and Banksy, dies after being diagnosed with cancer
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Lady Gaga releases music video about sexual assault at universityThe video accompanies song Til It Happens to You, and was released to raise awareness about university campus sexual assault
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Actor apologises for poking fun at her American citizenshipActor criticised for joking she regretted becoming US citizen after watching Republican presidential candidacy debate
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Edward Snowden was warm, kind, thoughtfulAfter years as the supporting act, Joseph Gordon-Levitt is Oscar-tipped for his performances as NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden and wire-walker Philippe Petit. He talks about his head for heights – and a secret meeting in Moscow
the big picture
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Sky-high skating on Moscow's Soviet rooftop rampsA guerrilla group shares its night-time adventures with The Calvert Journal, as members skate to reclaim the city’s vacant buildings
Ted Cruz Democratic candidates are a 'dangerous socialist ... and Bernie Sanders'
Jeb Bush faces fatigue over potential White House dynasty