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There had been calls for Israel's exclusion over the war in Gaza, as well as unfair voting accusations.
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The Russian leader's comments come as US and Ukrainian negotiators are due to hold a new round of talks.
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An average of 1,700 patients were in hospital in England with flu last week - more than 50% higher than the same period last year, figures show.
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Rusia's ability to target a defector with nerve agent is almost certainly diminished but it may pose other threats, the BBC's security correspondent writes.
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The body of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old Israeli police officer, is the last not yet returned by Hamas from Gaza.
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Frank-Walter Steinmeier says both sides had decided to not look back in anger while referencing band's reunion.
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A volcanic eruption may have set off a chain reaction that led to Europe's deadliest pandemic.
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A controlled blast took place after two men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences.
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Admiral Frank Bradley, who gave the order for a second strike on a drug boat, was on Capitol Hill briefing lawmakers about the September incident.
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The child poverty strategy also includes making childcare more accessible for families on Universal Credit.
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Prince Harry appeared in a sketch with Stephen Colbert, auditioning for a "Christmas prince" film role.
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An erroneous alert warning of a major Nevada earthquake reached as far as California before being withdrawn.
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Kyle Sieniawski, from Pontypridd, died last month, after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in January.
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Republicans and Democrats agreed he didn't order killing everyone on an alleged drug boat. That's where the consensus ended.
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Somali-Americans tell of their heightened fear after the US president intensified his criticism of the community.
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What's the best way to deal with a cough and is lemon and honey as effective as medicine?
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This week, the PM was trying to set the scene for what is to come on the UK-EU relationship, sources say.
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Palestinians are clearing rubble from archaeological sites, but restoration is hampered by Israeli restrictions on building materials.
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Australia is banning social media for everyone under 16 from December 10. The BBC spoke to two teenage content creators about how this might change their lives.
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Greater Manchester Police confirms the 31-year-old was an associate of Jihad Al-Shamie.
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The Reform UK leader turns fire on the BBC as he faces further questions about allegations of teenage racism.
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Shah Rukh Khan and fellow actor Kajol were in London for the unveiling of a new statue of them.
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The Prince and Princess of Wales help presenter Calum Leslie become an official CBeebies Bedtime Story reader.
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Police search properties after making arrests in Eastbourne and Brighton.
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Labour ministers will commit to the start date next week after previously watering down the new protection.
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A bar in Richmond, New Zealand had a surprise visitor when the marine mammal popped in.
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Musician Jordan Stephens on why we need sex education fit for the digital age.
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And is the UK really ready to get closer to the EU?
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Joe Root finally hitting the elusive Test century in Australia proves his status as one of the all-time great batters, says chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.
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England manager Thomas Tuchel says he may have his substitutes stay in the dressing room during matches at the World Cup next summer because of the risks posed by high temperatures.
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Max Verstappen looks forward to the F1 title showdown in Abu Dhabi, acknowledges that he is probably in his rivals' heads and discusses his intense competitiveness.
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Watch Premier League highlights as Manchester United are held at home by West Ham, with Soungoutou Magassa scoring his first Hammers goal.
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Pots, quadrants, confederation constraints, group position grids ... the World Cup draw is not going to be straightforward.
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After every round of Premier League matches this season Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?