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Finland nearing opening of world’s first permanent nuclear waste repository
Facilities are being built in many countries, but Finland is the first to licence its underground storage facility.
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Facilities are being built in many countries, but Finland is the first to licence its underground storage facility.

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Paris Saint-Germain's game has been postponed following a request by police amid a wave of violent protests in France.

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Jepchirchir tested positive for banned blood booster EPO in a sample taken before her Sydney Marathon win in August.

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No confirmation from Russia or Ukraine as White House says 'localised' ceasefire to take effect in Oleshky.

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Survivors say two masked gunmen began shooting as dozens attended a funeral procession.

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Campaigners plan mass Halloween action before Supreme Court hearing on challenge to group's 'terrorist' proscription.

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Steelers to face New Orleans Saints in Saint-Denis on Sunday, about 10km from where Saturday's protests are expected.

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Trump could face sanctions, including dismissal of his lawsuit, if he fails to cooperate with questioning.

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Russia’s territorial gains this year are effectively nil as it heads into trilateral talks with Ukraine, US.

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One of world football's biggest rivalries renews on Sunday when Barcelona host Real Madrid in La Liga's El Clasico.

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Borussia Dortmund's new scheme does not mean a ban on supporters using their phones and system is voluntary for fans.

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Qatar GP goes ahead despite Saudi Arabia scrapping events in region after deadly strike on Riyadh airport.

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Another 10 people are injured in the southern Karak governorate, and a manhunt is now under way.

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A growing number of countries are tightening rules governing children's online activity amid fears of addiction.

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The US-brokered talks are the first planned talks since negotiations stopped earlier this year.

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Cameroonians are wondering who Biya will appoint as vice president and possible successor.

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The minaret of Shahi mosque collapsed during demolition work to widen a road for a Hindu pilgrimage.

NPR
Nigeria this week recorded its first case of Ebola in the current outbreak, which has spread from the epicenter in Congo to…