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Scientists build 'digital mouse brain' on supercomputer

Scientists used one of the world's fastest supercomputers to create an unusually detailed virtual model of the mouse cortex, a "digital brain" with nearly 10 million neurons and 26 billion synapses that they say could transform research.

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UN unable to access Sudan's al-Fashir after reports of atrocities

The United Nations remains unable to gain access to al-Fashir, the famine-stricken city in Darfur where witnesses have reported mass reprisals since a takeover by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces last month, U.N. aid chief Tom Fletcher said.

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Dismantling and reconstructing historic Cairo district

Egyptian restorers are reconstructing a dilapidated neighborhood in Cairo's historic center, dismantling houses then rebuilding them with materials from the old structures in a model they hope can be applied to other districts.

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Thai labor shortage opens jobs for Burmese refugees for first time

After U.S. aid cuts left thousands of Burmese refugees struggling along the Thai-Myanmar border, a labor shortage in Thailand has opened a new path: employment rights for refugees. For families like Tun Min Lat’s, this marks a hopeful tu...

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Indonesian teen's diary and online trail show path to mosque blasts

An Indonesian student suspected of carrying out a bomb attack at his school mosque in Jakarta wrote of feeling isolated in his 42-page diary and drew inspiration from a Telegram group glorifying white supremacist attacks, according to ne...

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Trump hosts Saudi crown prince for pomp-filled, deal-making visit

President Donald Trump hosted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday, with the Saudi de facto ruler seeking to further rehabilitate his global image after the 2018 killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi ...

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Japan-China rift already causing ‘huge loss’ for Tokyo tour firm

When tensions started flaring up again between Japanese and Chinese governments last week, it was still business as usual for Tokyo-based tour operator East Japan International Travel Service.

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Amputee soccer players defy lost limbs to send hope from Gaza

Leaning on crutches and adjusting artificial limbs laid out beside the field touchline, dozens of Palestinian amputees gathered in central Gaza for a soccer tournament which they said is about pursuing dreams, love for the sport and conv...

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South Africa readies for G20 despite U.S. boycott

Hopes for a strong G20 declaration on climate and debt relief are slim as South Africa readies to host the summit from Saturday (November 22). Global tensions and a boycott by the United States threaten to overshadow the gathering.

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Survivors of Spain's Catholic rehabilitation centers seek recognition

Survivors of Catholic moral rehabilitation institutes in Spain, where thousands of women and girls endured harsh treatment during Francisco Franco's dictatorship and beyond, are seeking recognition and a national apology for their suffer...

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No firm immune if AI bubble bursts, Google CEO tells BBC

Alphabet Chief Executive Sundar Pichai said no company would be unscathed if the artificial intelligence boom collapses, as soaring valuations and heavy investment in the sector fuel concerns of a bubble.

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U.S. building up military forces near Venezuela

The United States military is upgrading a long-abandoned former Cold War naval base in the Caribbean, a Reuters visual investigation has found, suggesting preparations for sustained operations that could help support possible actions ins...

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Probe into 'sniper tourism' revives hopes for justice in Sarajevo

The launch of an investigation in Italy into allegations that foreigners paid to shoot at civilians during the siege of Sarajevo by Bosnian Serb forces three decades ago has raised survivors' hopes of justice.

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Japan warns citizens in China about safety amid diplomatic crisis

Japan has warned its citizens in China to step up safety precautions and avoid crowded places, amid a deepening dispute between Asia's two largest economies over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.

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Georgia U-turns from its Western path as crackdown continues

Once on a pathway to align with the West, Georgia has slid into one-party rule shocking many in the tiny South Caucasus country. Opposition figures are now in jail with the ruling party Georgian Dream claiming they are shielding the coun...

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Trump says U.S. will make it easier for World Cup fans to get visas

The United States will expedite visas for foreign visitors with tickets to FIFA World Cup matches taking place next year in 11 U.S. cities, President Donald Trump said on Monday (November 17).

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Why is the U.S. building up military forces near Venezuela?

The United States military is upgrading a long-abandoned former Cold War naval base in the Caribbean, suggesting preparations for sustained operations that could help support possible actions inside Venezuela.

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How Saudi's MBS pivoted from pariah to Trump-backed power player

A visit by Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler to the White House for talks on Tuesday (November 17) with U.S. President Donald Trump will be Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's first since Saudi critic Jamal Khashoggi was killed by Saudi agent...

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FAA ends mandated cuts in domestic U.S. flights

The Federal Aviation Administration ended mandated cuts in domestic flights at 40 major U.S. airports, easing restrictions that had been imposed over air traffic control concerns during the federal shutdown.

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China and Germany agree to work on ending trade tensions

China's Vice Premier He Lifeng and German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil agreed on Monday (November 17) the two countries should strengthen commercial ties and bring an end to months of trade tensions between the world's second and thir...

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Prosecutors seek life term for Darfur militia 'axe murderer'

An Internation Criminal Court sentencing heard on Monday (November 17) that prosecutors are seeking a life sentence for a man convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Darfur conflict more than two decades ago.

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Leftist Jara leads Chile vote as far-right Kast eyes runoff victory

Governing coalition candidate Jeanette Jara holds a slim lead over far-right rival Jose Antonio Kast in Chile’s presidential election, setting the stage for a high-stakes runoff next month. Kast vows to win in December as crime and immig...

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Move to allow foreign military bases in Ecuador fails in vote

A measure that would allow the return of foreign military bases to Ecuador looked set to fail in a Sunday referendum, as a count of close to 90% of ballots showed nearly two-thirds rejection of the proposal.

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Japan seeks to calm escalating row with China over Taiwan

Japan on Monday (November 17) moved to tamp down an escalating row with China over Taiwan that has prompted Beijing to urge its citizens to stay away from its East Asian neighbor.

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Bangladesh's ousted PM sentenced to death for protest crackdown

A Bangladesh court sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity on Monday (November 17), concluding a months-long trial that found her guilty of ordering a deadly crackdown on a student-led uprising ...

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Move to allow foreign military bases in Ecuador fails in vote

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Mexico’s Sheinbaum condemns violence after clashes at protest march

Thousands protested across Mexico on Saturday (November 15) under the banner of “Generation Z,” denouncing rising violence after the public killing of an anti-crime mayor earlier this month.

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Israel constructs wall along Lebanon border

Construction work of a concrete wall continued on the Israeli side of southern border with Lebanon, despite the Lebanese presidency's threat to complain to the U.N. Security Council over the wall's extension into Lebanese territory.

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Trump cuts tariffs on some foods as inflation concerns mount

U.S. President Donald Trump has rolled back tariffs on more than 200 food products, including such staples as coffee, beef, bananas and orange juice, in the face of growing angst among American consumers about the high cost of groceries.

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Bulgaria welcomes US approval on Lukoil's foreign asset talks

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov has welcomed the Trump administration's clearance to allow potential buyers to negotiate with Russia's Lukoil about purchasing its foreign assets, including the Burgas refinery in Bulgaria.

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