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South Africa set for release of Zuma 'corruption' report 2 November 2016 From the section Africa Media captionWhy marchers want Zuma to goThe findings of an investigation into corruption allegations against South Africa's President Jacob Zuma are set to be released. It follows the decision earlier by Mr Zuma to drop a court bid to block the release of the report by former anti-corruption chief Thuli Madonsela. Mr Zuma is accused of an improper relationship with wealthy businessmen. Opposition groups are rallying in South Africa's major cities to demand Mr Zuma's resignation. Th…
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Facebook blocks insurer discount plan By Kevin Peachey Personal finance reporter 2 November 2016 From the section Business Image copyright Admiral Facebook has blocked plans by an insurer to view young drivers' profiles to set their car insurance premiums. In a planned trial, insurer Admiral wanted new motorists' permission to look at their posts and likes to judge their safety as a driver. Were a young driver considered to be low-risk, a discount would be offered. Bu…
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Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-37841829 Four people were injured when a car mounted a pavement and ploughed into a group of pedestrians. A woman was seriously injured in the hit and run in Humberstone Gate, Leicester, shortly before 17:00 GMT, police said. Eyewitnesses told the BBC they saw a car with a smashed windscreen being driven "erratically" after the crash. Others said the car appeared to have been deliberately driven at the group of pedestrians. Liam Mahoney said he had to move out of the way for "a screeching car" travelling the wrong way down Halford Street. 'Like ten pin bowling' "It mo…
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Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-37840425 One person has died in a training exercise at RAF Tain bombing range, 30 miles north of Inverness. Police said there were no other casualties, but the range remains sealed off and the person's next of kin have been informed. A police spokesman said an investigation will be launched but it was a "contained incident" and there was no threat to the public. An Army spokeswoman confirmed that officials were handling the incident. She said: "We are aware of an incident at the Tain base, near Inverness. "We will release more information as and when it becomes availab…
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Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-37843431 Iraqi forces fighting so-called Islamic State (IS) in Mosul have broken through the front line without suffering any losses, a spokesman says. Sabah al-Numan told the BBC that many IS fighters had been killed. Government forces entered the city's outskirts for the first time on Tuesday since the city was seized in June 2014. Wednesday is the 17th day of the anti-IS operation, which involves 50,000 personnel including Kurdish Peshmerga fighters and Sunni Arab tribesmen. Elite troops seized control of the state TV building in Kukjali on Tuesday hours after launching an assault on the easte…
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Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37838087 UK inflation will quadruple to about 4% in the second half of next year and cut disposable income, a leading think tank has forecast. The rise in prices will "accelerate rapidly" during 2017 as the fall in sterling is passed on to consumers, according to the National Institute for Economic and Social Research (NIESR). The revised figure is sharply higher than the 3% it forecast in August. The economy also faces "significant risks" that could restrict growth. Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rose to 1% in September, up from 0.6% in August, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said last mon…
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Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-37840482 Major reform of the system for managing flood risk is needed, a Commons environment and rural affairs committee report has said. There should be a UK floods supremo, new flooding and coastal boards and a rivers and coastal authority, it said. MPs said floodwater should be stored on agricultural land, urged tougher rules on house builders and stricter standards on repairing flooded homes. The government said it it saw no need for organisational change. The MPs disagree. They are unhappy with the Environment Agency's recent performance over flooding and want to see it stripped of powers,…
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Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37842500 Justice Secretary Liz Truss is due to hold urgent talks with leaders of the Prison Officers Association as concerns grow about safety in jails. The union had planned meetings outside each jail on Tuesday, to highlight fears over increasing violence and suicides in English and Welsh prisons. The move could have been seen as an unofficial walkout by the union, which is banned from staging strikes. It was called off after branch meetings to talk about matters were authorised. The POA had also said that officers would impose their own working practices, allowing only small numbers of prisoners out of cells…
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US election 2016: Clinton accuses Trump of bullying women 2 November 2016 From the section US Election 2016 Image copyright Getty Images Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton has stepped up her attacks on rival Donald Trump, labelling him a "bully" for criticising women for their looks. At a Florida rally, Mrs Clinton said Mr Trump had a 30-year history of "demeaning, degrading, insulting and assaulting" women. Meanwhile, Mr Trump has branded Mrs Clinton "corrupt" and said she would "destroy American …
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Truss to hold talks with prison officers over violence 2 November 2016 From the section UK Image copyright PA Justice Secretary Liz Truss is due to hold urgent talks with leaders of the Prison Officers Association as concerns grow about safety in jails. The union had planned meetings outside each jail on Tuesday, to highlight fears over increasing violence and suicides in English and Welsh prisons. The move could have been seen as an unofficial walkout by the union, which is banned from staging st…
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Landmark chronic fatigue trial could cure two-thirds By James Gallagher Health and science reporter, BBC News website 1 November 2016 From the section Health Image copyright Thinkstock A therapy that successfully treats two-thirds of children with chronic fatigue syndrome is being trialled for NHS use. The disease affects one in 50 children, leading to mental health problems and missing school. "If anyone has done a cross-country [run] or a marathon - that is how it …
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US election 2016: Clinton camp blasts FBI 'double standards' 1 November 2016 From the section US Election 2016 Image copyright AP Image caption Mr Comey has come under fire from Democrats over the move The Clinton campaign has blasted FBI Director James Comey for "blatant double standards" over the new inquiry into Hillary Clinton's email use. The comments came after US media reports that Mr Comey had urged against publically accu…
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Jim Crowley was crowned British flat racing's champion jockey earlier in OctoberChampion jockey Jim Crowley and fellow rider Freddy Tylicki were taken to hospital after four horses fell in a race at Kempton. An air ambulance was called and the meeting was later abandoned after the incident in the 15:20 GMT race. Crowley, 38, was taken by ambulance and Tylicki, 30, was flown to the major trauma unit at St George's Hospital in Tooting with suspected spinal injuries. Officials said there would be no further updates until Tuesday. Jockeys Steve Drowne and Ted Durcan were also injured in the race. They were thrown from their mounts on the turn into the home straight but wa…
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Trump: Clinton email 'motherlode' found 31 October 2016 From the section US Election 2016 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has said he believes the FBI have found the "motherlode" of Hillary Clinton's emails. At a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he said he hoped the Democratic candidate's 33,000 deleted messages could now be recovered. The FBI is investigating new emails that may be linked to its probe into Mrs Clinton's private email server. The White House said it would neither defend nor criticise the FBI decision. Vi…
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Clinton emails: FBI chief may have broken law, says top Democrat 30 October 2016 From the section US Election 2016 Image copyright AP Image caption Mr Comey has come under fire from Democrats over the move The Democratic leader in the US Senate says the head of the FBI may have broken the law by revealing the bureau was investigating emails possibly linked to Hillary Clinton. Harry Reid accused FBI director James Comey of violatin…
