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Ex-hostage recounts ordeal at trial of IS jihadist
An Italian aid worker says he was beaten and given dog names by his Islamic State captors in Syria.
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Ex-hostage recounts ordeal at trial of IS jihadist
An Italian aid worker says he was beaten and given dog names by his Islamic State captors in Syria.
They came 5,000 miles - to ask Pope to say sorry
A Canadian indigenous delegation is seeking an apology over the church's role in residential schools.
Foetuses found at home of anti-abortion activist
Foetuses have been discovered in a Washington DC home reportedly belonging to activist Lauren Handy.
Court upholds C$9m fine on maple syrup thief
Nearly 3,000 tonnes of maple syrup was stolen in the so-called Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist.
Comics on jokes that misfire and that Oscars slap
The BBC spoke with comedians around the world about what it's like when a gag lands really, really badly.
Chris Rock's first comments since Will Smith slap
The comedian says he is "still processing what happened" and denies reports he has spoken to Smith.
Bruce Willis gives up acting due to brain disorder
The Die Hard actor has aphasia, a brain condition "impacting his cognitive abilities", says his family.
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Ex-hostage recounts ordeal at trial of IS jihadist
An Italian aid worker says he was beaten and given dog names by his Islamic State captors in Syria.
They came 5,000 miles - to ask Pope to say sorry
A Canadian indigenous delegation is seeking an apology over the church's role in residential schools.
Foetuses found at home of anti-abortion activist
Foetuses have been discovered in a Washington DC home reportedly belonging to activist Lauren Handy.
Court upholds C$9m fine on maple syrup thief
Nearly 3,000 tonnes of maple syrup was stolen in the so-called Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist.
Comics on jokes that misfire and that Oscars slap
The BBC spoke with comedians around the world about what it's like when a gag lands really, really badly.
Chris Rock's first comments since Will Smith slap
The comedian says he is "still processing what happened" and denies reports he has spoken to Smith.
Bruce Willis gives up acting due to brain disorder
The Die Hard actor has aphasia, a brain condition "impacting his cognitive abilities", says his family.
They came 5,000 miles - to ask Pope to say sorry
A Canadian indigenous delegation is seeking an apology over the church's role in residential schools.
Foetuses found at home of anti-abortion activist
Foetuses have been discovered in a Washington DC home reportedly belonging to activist Lauren Handy.
Court upholds C$9m fine on maple syrup thief
Nearly 3,000 tonnes of maple syrup was stolen in the so-called Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist.
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