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Jay-Z, Gaga among stars who 'turned down' R Kelly documentary
TV docuseries Surviving R Kelly tells the story of the R&B singer through the experiences of his accusers.
Protesters call on Sudan's President Bashir to step down
Hundreds have gathered after Friday prayers to demand an end to the rule of President Omar al-Bashir.
Fish fumes blamed for allergy death of Brooklyn boy
Police believe fish being cooked may have caused the death of 11-year-old Cameron Jean-Pierre.
Ellen urges Kevin Hart to reconsider hosting the Oscars
"I believe in second chances... you should host the Oscars," she said, after December's homophobic tweet scandal.
Huawei staff punished after official tweet posted 'via iPhone'
Two employees are reportedly demoted over a social media post displaying "via Twitter for iPhone".
Kazakh 'Golden Man' to be reburied
The remains of an ancient warrior in Kazakhstan are to be sealed in a time capsule.
Cricket captain picks up reporter's phone
Australia cricket captain Tim Paine answers a reporter's phone during a news conference in Sydney.
German far-right NPD threatens vigilante patrols
Ultra-nationalists say German police are not doing enough to curb crimes by asylum seekers.
Who is Paul Whelan, ex-US Marine held in Russia?
The former US Marine has been detained in Russia on suspicion of spying.
Jazmine Barnes: Texas police release sketch of drive-by gunman
A large manhunt is underway for a white male who shot dead seven-year-old Jazmine Barnes.
German politicians targeted in 'mass hack attack'
Hundreds of German politicians have had personal details hacked and published online, reports say.
Thailand Pabuk: Tourist spots hit by worst storm in decades
Storm Pabuk has made landfall in southern Thailand and is expected to hit popular tourist islands.
Hobart's sky turns 'apocalyptic' as distant bushfire burns
A bushfire raging in a distant region blankets the Australian city in clouds of smoke.
US House Democrats vote to end shutdown
But the move looks certain to be vetoed by President Trump in a row over funding for his border wall.
US and China to hold trade talks in Beijing next week
The meeting will be closely watched for progress in resolving the bruising US-China trade war.
Japanese monks: 'I can do this in monk's robes' videos shared online
The challenge started after a Japanese monk was fined for driving in his traditional garb.
Ex-Credit Suisse bankers arrested over '$2bn fraud scheme'
US authorities allege the men took part in a fraud scheme to supply loans to firms in Mozambique.
Herb Kelleher: Father of low-cost airline travel dies at 87
The co-founder of Southwest Airlines, which paved the way for low-cost air travel, dies aged 87.
US jury to decide if Ed Sheeran copied Marvin Gaye's Let's Get It On
A US judge rejects his request for a lawsuit alleging he copied a Marvin Gaye song to be dropped.
The women who banned alcohol
In the world's largest democracy, politicians find they need to listen to women if they want power.