What can India do to beat an economic slowdown? - BBC News
After years of fast-paced growth, Indiaâs economy is losing steam. In this country of more than a billion people, domestic consumption is one of the main drivers of growth but unemployment is rising and people's purchasing power has taken a hit.
While the government maintains that the economic slowdown is temporary and a revival is not too far ahead, for now the impact of the slowdown is being felt across industries. Car sales are declining, private investment is slowing down and the shadow banking sector is in a crisis.
Indiaâs central bank has cut interest rates to boost the slowing economy, but is this enough? And with ambitions to become one of the worldâs most powerful economies, which sectors can help drive Indiaâs growth in the next 10 years?
We speak to the vice chairman of the Indian governmentâs policy think tank, an independent economic analyst, and a business journalist. We ask them what India can do to beat the current economic slowdown.
Presenter: Devina Gupta
Contributors: Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairperson, NITI Aayog government think-tank; Pranjal Sharma, Independent Economic Analyst and author; Shweta Punj, Deputy Editor, India Today and Young Global Leader (World Economic Forum)
From Delhi, #WorklifeIndia reflects on money, work, family and business.
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August 19, 2019
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Aerial footage shows extent of Hong Kong protest - BBC News
Hundreds of thousands of people held another day of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, after at least 10 weeks of similar demonstrations in the city.
It comes amid increasingly severe warnings from the Beijing authorities, who have likened the protests to "terrorist activity", but this weekend's rallies have so far been peaceful.
The protests were sparked by an extradition bill, which has since been suspended by the Hong Kong government.
Interviews filmed by Danny Vincent and Amber Wang, produced by Grace Tsoi
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August 19, 2019
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'We survived!' Collapsing glacier soaks kayakers - BBC News
Some kayakers got wetter than expected when they paddled near a glacier in Alaska.
Huge chunks fell off, causing a massive wave that came straight at them.
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August 19, 2019
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Up close with a county line - BBC News
The National Crime Agency says they are seeing increases in the "scale and scope of the threat" from county lines.
County lines is where urban drug gangs expand their markets for crack cocaine and heroin into smaller towns.
They often exploit teenagers as drug runners and vulnerable addicts to provide flats to deal from - a process called cuckooing.
Criminal gangs are targeting children in care, some as young as 12, in towns and cities many miles from home - the phenomenon known as county lines.
Police say they are struggling to deal with the scale of the problem.
BBC News heard from an officer who said he didn't arrest for class A drug possession in order to safeguard vulnerable children faster.
Our special correspondent Ed Thomas reports.
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August 17, 2019
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Treasures of a dinosaur hunt - BBC News
An international team of scientists has begun excavating a treasure trove of new dinosaur fossils in Wyoming in the United States.
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August 16, 2019
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When Leonardo DiCaprio got fired and Brad Pitt almost did - BBC News
The latest film from Quentin Tarantino, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, has two of the world's biggest male stars in lead roles - Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt.
The film follows the close relationship between a struggling actor in 1960s Los Angeles and his stunt double.
Ahead of its UK release this week, the pair sat down with BBC Breakfast's Charlie Stayt to discuss getting fired, and almost getting fired, during the early days of their careers.
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August 17, 2019
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Double celebrations at twin festival - BBC News
The town of Pleucadeuc in northwest France holds an annual festival for twins.
Around 1,500 twins, triplets and quadruplets from all ages gathered to listen to music, play games and take part in a parade.
Every year for the past 25 years it has held a summer gathering for twins to meet other twins.
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August 19, 2019
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Kangaroos enjoy rare snow in Australia - BBC News
Parts of Australia have experienced freezing conditions that have been debilitating for Australia's human residents. However, these kangaroos in New South Wales seem to be enjoying the rare snowfall.
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August 18, 2019
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Why is there plastic in Arctic snow? - BBC News
A team of German-Swiss researchers has found that microscopic particles of plastic are falling out of the sky with snow in the Arctic.
Researchers collected snow samples from the Svalbard islands using a low-tech method - a dessert spoon and a flask. They found more than 10,000 of them per litre of melted snow.
The BBC's environment analyst Roger Harrabin has been looking in to what causes it.
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August 15, 2019
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Meet the YouTube astrophysicist - BBC News
Among the millions of channels on YouTube is "Dr Becky", an astrophysicist who is trying to encourage others into STEM careers (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).
As a research fellow at the University of Oxford, Dr Becky Smethurst specialises in black holes, but outside the day job she posts videos on all sorts of space-themed questions.
Her aim is to be someone in the world of scientific research that people can have a connection with.
A film by Adam Paylor and Emily Ford
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August 18, 2019
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Trump suggests 'personal meeting' with Chinese president - BBC News
US President Donald Trump has suggested a "personal meeting" with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss the political crisis engulfing Hong Kong.
In a tweet Mr Trump said he had "ZERO doubt" that Mr Xi could "humanely solve the Hong Kong problem".
He also tied the protests to a US trade deal with Beijing, in the face of ongoing trade tensions.
"Of course China wants to make a deal. Let them work humanely with Hong Kong first!" he tweeted.
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August 15, 2019
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PM Modi vows to 'restore' Kashmir's 'past glory' - BBC News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his decision to strip Indian-administered Kashmir of its special status would restore the region to its "past glory".
He said Kashmir will play an "important role" in India's development during his Independence Day speech on Thursday.
He said Article 370, the constitutional provision that granted it special status, had only encouraged corruption.
Mr Modi did not refer to the lockdown and communications blackout imposed in Kashmir since the decision last week.
He made the remarks during his Independence Day speech at the iconic Red Fort in the capital Delhi on Thursday.
India celebrates Independence Day one day after Pakistan, which was partitioned from India in 1947.
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August 15, 2019
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Grace 1: Onboard the seized supertanker - BBC News
The BBC has obtained pictures from inside the Grace 1, which was seized in July.
The ship was raided by Royal Marines off the coast of the British overseas territory, triggering a standoff with Tehran.
Judges in Gibraltar are expected to decide within days whether to extend the detention of the supertanker. and on Tuesday Iran suggested a resolution may come soon.
Middle East Correspondent Tom Bateman reports.
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August 15, 2019
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Boris Johnson: Brexit opponents 'collaborating' with EU - BBC News
Boris Johnson has accused MPs of a "terrible collaboration" with the European Union in an attempt to stop Brexit.
The prime minister said the EU had become less willing to compromise on a new deal with the UK because of the opposition to leaving in Parliament.
He said this increased the likelihood of the UK being "forced to leave with a no-deal" in October.
The EU says the agreement struck by Theresa May is the only deal possible.
Speaking during a Facebook event hosted at Downing Street, Mr Johnson said he wanted to leave with a deal but "we need our European friends to compromise".
"There's a terrible kind of collaboration as it were, going on between people who think they can block Brexit in Parliament and our European friends," he added.
"The more they think there's a chance that Brexit can be blocked in Parliament, the more adamant they are in sticking to their position."
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August 14, 2019
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Could adopting a sustainable lifestyle be a solution for climate change? - BBC News
Janne Utriainen, his wife and four daughters are tackling climate change in their own way: theyâve moved to a remote location in northern Lapland where they live off the land: they fish, hunt, pick berries, keep sheep and chickens and grow some vegetables.
Janne believes that climate change is caused by overconsumption - so in order to save the planet, he believes we should all consume less and waste less.
The family does have electricity but they don't have running water in the house: they use water from a lake for cooking and washing clothes.
Could adopting a sustainable lifestyle be a solution for climate change?
Produced by Erika Benke, Camera: Antti J. Leinonen, Edited by Soraya Auer
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August 16, 2019
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ASAP Rocky found guilty of assault - BBC News
US rapper ASAP Rocky, real name Rakim Mayers, has been found guilty of assault during a Stockholm brawl and given a suspended sentence.
The 30-year-old was involved in a fight in the Swedish capital at the end of June.
He spent nearly a month in custody before being released ahead of the verdict.
Two members of ASAP Rocky's entourage, Bladimir Corniel and David Rispers, were found guilty of the same charge.
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August 14, 2019
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Pakistani PM: India committed strategic blunder - BBC News
Kashmir has been in lockdown for more than a week now, with mobile, landline and internet networks cut off and curfew-like restrictions that ban people from assembling in crowds. However, officials said on Wednesday that these restrictions have been eased in the Hindu-majority Jammu region.
But there have been protests, including one on Friday in Srinagar in the Muslim-majority valley. It involved thousands of people coming out after midday prayers to demonstrate against the move.
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August 14, 2019
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Is the bystander effect a myth? - BBC News
A study published in the American Psychologist suggests there are more Good Samaritans out there than we might think.
After studying hundreds of incidents captured on CCTV around the world, the researchers conclude the so-called bystander effect - that people will not usually help a stranger in distress - may not tell the whole story.
Video by Tobias Chapple
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August 16, 2019
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'I went to too many funerals' - BBC News
Kathleen and Anne both lived through the Troubles in Northern Ireland, but on very different sides.
Kathleen's husband was killed by the IRA, which Anne joined at the age of 18.
The two women now work together on peace and reconciliation.
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August 14, 2019
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Nora Quoirin: Family 'heartbroken' after body found in Malaysia - BBC News
The family of British teenager Nora Quoirin, whose body has been found in Malaysia, have said their "hearts are broken".
Nora, who had special needs, was found just over a mile away from the Dusun resort on Tuesday.
The 15-year-old Londoner had been on holiday with her family when she disappeared from her room on 4 August.
In a statement, her family thanked the 350 people who had been hunting for Nora in dense jungle near the resort.
They added: "Nora has brought people together, especially from France, Ireland, Britain and Malaysia, united in their love and support for her and her family.
"She has truly touched the whole world.
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August 14, 2019
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This film contains images that some may find upsetting.
Jouma and his family were fleeing their home in Syria in 2018 when an air strike hit the bus they were on. His face was severely wounded and he was left completely blind. The little boy was three years old at the time. The family now live in neighbouring Lebanon and allowed @eloisealanna to film them in their temporary home.#syria #lebanon #bbcnews
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A pair of kayakers were soaked when they paddled close to Spencer glacier in Alaska. Huge chunks of ice fell off, causing a massive wave heading straight for Andrew and Josh. #alaska #glacier #bbcnews
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Aerial footage shows the extent of a pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong, where hundreds of thousands gathered amid increasingly severe warnings by Beijing.
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Thatâs a lot of umbrellas. More than 100,000 people are holding another day of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, in the face of warnings from China. Activists and police have clashed over the past 10 weeks, but this weekend's rallies have been peaceful so far. Tap the link in our bio to read more about what's been happening.
PHOTO 1: Chris McGrath/ Getty Images
PHOTO 2: Tyrone Siu/ Reuters
PHOTO 3: Manan Vatsyayana/ AFP/ Getty Images
PHOTO 4: Lillian Suwanrumpha/ AFP/ Getty images
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Kangaroos in the snow, spinning cars, football with tractors and other stories you may have missed this week.
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At the beginning of my career... I had never seen a woman conducting before. Meet Tianyi Lu, who's been appointed the first female conductor in residence at The Welsh National Opera. It's a role that's been created to raise the profile of women in orchestral music.
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Antonio Basco was expecting a near-empty church for the funeral of his wife who died in the El Paso mass shooting in Texas, US, in August. But after extending an opening invite to the community, he was shocked to find people queuing to get in. The size of the crowd was so huge that the funeral company had to move the service to a larger facility. As he walked in, Mr Basco said: This is incredible. Tap the link in our bio to see more photos and read more about the story.
PHOTOS 1 and 2: Getty Images
PHOTOS 3 and 4: AFP
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Protesters and police in Hong Kong have been locked in a spiral of violence and provocation for months. So, how have they got here?
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Lee Komaki has spent a career in Tokyo's red-light district, but now wants to enter politics. But his unorthodox former life isn't the only challenge that he faces. #bbcnews #tokyo #politics #japan
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The critter was caught red-handed as it burrowed its way inside a Florida High school's vending machine. Thankfully, after a bit of help from some nearby humans, it was able to escape! #raccoon #vendingmachine #bbcnews
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Images of military personnel, trucks and armoured vehicles have emerged from Shenzhen, China. Pro-democracy protesters have continued to rally on the streets of Hong Kong against a controversial extradition bill since 9 June. Many see these images as a sign Beijing is preparing for a potential crackdown, even by armed police. Tap the link in our bio to read more about how and whether could China intervene. #hongkong #china #bbcnews (đ·: Reuters / Thomas Peter)
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The French town of Pleucadeuc welcomes around 1,500 twins every year, when they get together with other twins. The festival has been running for the last 25 years, and even features music from performing twins! #twins #identicaltwins #pleucadeuc #bbcnews
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