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Why Thailand became a haven for LGBT couples

Jonathan Head Southeast Asia correspondent Getty Images Over the years same-sex relationships have become less contentious in Thailand and are now widely accepted “It has

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Donald Trump considers 10% tariff on China from February

US President Donald Trump has said he is considering imposing a 10% tariff on imports of Chinese-made goods as soon as 1 February. Trump said

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Key moments from President Trump’s inauguration day

Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States following a series of events across Washington DC. “The golden age

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Trump promises blizzard of executive orders on first day of presidency

Watch: Trump promises ‘brand new day’ at pre-inauguration rally Hours before he will be sworn into office, Donald Trump promised to sign a host of

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Thousands hold anti-Trump rally in Washington before inauguration

Watch: People’s March brings thousands to streets of Washington DC Thousands of mostly female demonstrators took to the streets of Washington DC on Saturday to

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The blockaded shaft where dozens died

BBC Volunteers Mzwandile Mkwayi (R) and Mandla Charles (L) were greeted as heroes after descending the mineshaft As Mzwandile Mkwayi was lowered into the South

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Strong winds weaken in LA, giving respite to weary firefighters

Watch: Footage reveals extensive devastation from California wildfires Firefighters battling two fires that have wreaked destruction across Los Angeles for nine days have had some

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Attorney general nominee grilled on loyalty to Trump

Watch: Bondi swerves question on winner of 2020 election Donald Trump’s nominee to be attorney general, Pam Bondi, said she would not use the US

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Mozambique to get new president amid swirl of protest

EPA Mozambicans who say the election was stolen have been protesting for months A “national strike” is being threatened as Mozambique’s president-elect is sworn in

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New York traffic falls after $9 congestion fee introduced

Traffic in New York City has fallen since a congestion charge scheme for vehicles came into effect on 5 January, transport officials say. The Metropolitan