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Wednesday
19 April 2017
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Trump administration approves agreement but review loomsWhite House certifies Tehran’s compliance but Rex Tillerson says a review will establish whether agreement is in US interests -
Democrat Jon Ossoff to face runoff in bid for upsetElection to fill the congressional seat left vacant by Tom Price, now health secretary, became a test of the Republican brand in the Trump era
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US military considers shooting down North Korea missile tests, sources sayAs Pentagon looks for denuclearization strategies, officials worry that intercepting missiles could escalate tensions and risk war -
China trademarks were secured on day her father met Xi JinpingDonald Trump’s daughter sparks ethics concerns after gaining approval in country where US business feels increasingly unwelcome -
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102 villagers, 750 refugees, one grand experimentThe long read:In the autumn of 2015, Germany designated the hamlet of Sumte as a sanctuary for hundreds of displaced people. What followed was a test of the country’s deepest principles
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Book details how Clinton handled election lossShattered offers a behind-the-scenes view of the obstacles in Hillary Clinton’s way and how her campaign may have been doomed from the beginning
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Festival fashion according to CoachellaThe California event is the catwalk of festival season. Here are the style lessons that are bound to make it from the desert to muddier climes in 2017
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Are you prepared for nuclear war? Never fear, all your existential-threat related questions are answered hereSurvive the bomb! You will need: a cookpot, duck tape and something stabby …
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Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick seals Real Madrid win over Bayern MunichCristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid finally overcame 10-man Bayern Munich with a 6-3 aggregate in their Champions League quarter-final
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All-Star Marte given 80-game ban for failing drug testPittsburgh star, 28, tests positive for nandrolone and won’t be eligible to return until mid-July
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The uncomfortable truth behind Marshawn Lynch's weird homecomingBy plotting his NFL comeback for a Raiders team that’s already given up on the city, Marshawn Lynch’s homecoming has the potential to be very awkward
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eSports to be a medal event at 2022 Asian GamesCompetitive gaming will be added to the official programme at the 2022 Asian Games, the Olympic Council of Asia announced on Monday
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Is America's love affair with capital punishment ending?The drama over a series of planned executions in Arkansas points to a crisis behind America’s most brutal and controversial punishment
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May has called a snap general election. Our writers respondThe prime minister goes to the country on 8 June hoping to strengthen the Conservative majority. What happens next?
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Trump’s delusional cheerleader claims he was playing a character all along. Where does that leave the people he encouraged to vote for him?Worried about the US being led by a tyrant who may destroy the earth? Blame Alex Jones
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A veggie burger that bleeds? Now the ‘clean meat’ revolution is cooking on gasPlant-based products meant to resemble animal foods are becoming even more convincing and delicious – and lowering the barriers to a vegan lifestyle
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Bernie Sanders and Tom Perez rally red and swing state liberalsVermont senator and DNC chairman embark on eight-state, 6,000 mile ‘come together, fight back’ tour to unify the party after a stinging election night loss
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Marchers across US to demand Trump's tax returnsTens of thousands of people expected to take part in marches Saturday; Democrats attempt to flip a House seat; Sanders launches his own talk show
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Democrats hope $8.3m can spark resistance vote in special electionJon Ossoff leads ‘jungle primary’ for congressional seat by healthy margin in test of Trump’s poor approval ratings – but run-off looms if he doesn’t top 50% of vote
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Soft drink sales fall by almost 10%, study showsTax on sugar-sweetened beverages in Berkeley, California has brought soft drink consumption down - and may have increased water sales
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Dean in sexual harassment case keeps tenure and avoids chargesLaw dean Sujit Choudhry will remain a faculty member ‘in good standing’ until next year, as critics say the deal shows how powerful men avoid consequences
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Government restricts work visas in 'Kiwis-first approach to immigration'Minister says changes will manage number and quality of migrants but opposition believes measures don’t go far enough
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Giraffes must be listed as endangered, conservationists formally tell USFive environmental groups point to ‘trophy’ hunting – largely by Americans who travel to Africa – among key threats to animals
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Why aviators are this season’s biggest eyewear trendThick frames are out, and the classic pilots’ specs – designed for aviation and then sold as sporting equipment – are back, thanks to the vogue for the 70s look
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German snow and French campaignsThe Guardian’s picture editors bring you a selection of photo highlights from around the world, including French presidential candidates Macron and Le Pen, and wintry weather in Germany
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Sierra Leone finally lays Ebola to restWhen Sierra Leone was gripped by Ebola, families had to avoid burials to limit the disease’s spread. Now they are visiting cemeteries to seek closure
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The album cover art of HipgnosisAs design collective Hipgnosis, Storm Thorgerson, Aubrey Powell and Peter Christopherson gave 70s rock its techno-psychedelic visual identity
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Quiet influence on electronic music was deafeningVainio, who has died aged 53, made his mark in the 1990s as one half of Pan Sonic, and went on to collaborate with everyone from Björk to Suicide’s Alan Vega. A tribute to a soft-spoken artist whose music spoke volumes
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Amy Poehler, Sarah Silverman and Aziz Ansari on the loss of a comic geniusHe established himself in shows such as Parks & Recreation and Master of None – before dying at just 30. Those who knew him best tell his story
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Suicide callout shed light on men's mental healthDuke of Cambridge says dealing with male suicides in his work as an air ambulance pilot helped him understand scale of issue
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Why we all need to be more like Bob DylanThe legendary singer/songwriter has taken some flak in the British press for saying he likes the Stereophonics. But we should all take inspiration from his weird ideas
Brexit Theresa May calls for general election in bid to secure mandate