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This US police officer gave a free lift to a grieving man... instead of arresting him

A white police officer in the US is being praised after helping a black man get to his sister's funeral. READ MORE

US election 2016: Clinton gathers Republican endorsements

Hillary Clinton receives another endorsement from a leading Republican, as well as the backing of a typically Republican newspaper. READ MORE

One in five bowel cancer 'red flag' symptoms missed

One in five bowel cancer patients diagnosed in an emergency had "red flag" symptoms that should have been picked up earlier, says a study in the British Journal of Cancer. READ MORE

US warns Russia over Aleppo bombing

US warns Russia over Aleppo bombardment, saying it will suspend co-operation unless Moscow stops the assault READ MORE

New safeguards agreed for world's most trafficked mammal

A little known species driven to the edge of extinction by poaching, has gained extra protection at the Cites meeting in South Africa. READ MORE

Europol warns of Android tap-and-go thefts

Europol believes organised crime is using Android phones to make fraudulent tap-and-go payments. READ MORE

World leaders to attend funeral for Israel's Shimon Peres

World leaders will attend the funeral of former Israeli prime minister and president Shimon Peres, who has died at the age of 93. READ MORE

Jeremy Bowen: Peres death closes chapter in Israeli history

His long career had plenty of dark moments, but Shimon Peres goes to his grave as one of the greatest of Israel's founders and statesmen, writes Jeremy Bowen. READ MORE

Drones - good or bad for Africa?

Drone use is on the rise in Africa but regulators are unsure if they are a good or bad thing for the continent. READ MORE

Pepe the Frog meme branded a 'hate symbol'

Popular meme Pepe the Frog has been added to the Anti-Defamation League's database of hate symbols alongside the Swastika, since it was taken up by "racists and haters". READ MORE

MH17 missile 'came from Russia'

Missile which shot down flight MH17 over Ukraine in 2014 was brought in from Russian territory - investigators READ MORE

Syria war: Those bombing Aleppo 'must answer to God' - Pope

Pope Francis urges all sides of the Syria conflict to protect civilians, and says those responsible for bombing them will be "accountable to God". READ MORE