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Thursday 2 June 2016

Today's Headlines: Western powers urge Syria aid drops, Temple to face charges over dead tigers, Golf tournament move

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TODAY'S HEADLINESJune 2
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Western powers urge Syria aid drops
The US, UK and France call on the UN to begin air drops of humanitarian aid to besieged areas in Syria.
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Temple to face charges over dead tigers
Thai authorities says they will press charges against the controversial Tiger Temple, after 40 dead cubs were found during a raid on the site.
Golf tournament move angers Trump
US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump condemns the PGA Tour's decision to move a golf tournament from one of his courses to Mexico.
China stresses 'friendly' N Korea ties
China's President Xi Jinping stresses the importance of "friendly" ties with North Korea, during a rare visit from a senior Pyongyang official.
 
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Paris metro workers join rail strike
Workers on the Paris metro and suburban rail networks are joining national rail workers on strike as a dispute over a labour reform bill continues.
Sport
England must lose fear factor - Owen
Former striker Michael Owen says England's players must not worry about being "the one" who makes a costly mistake at Euro 2016.
Murray fights back to beat Gasquet
Andy Murray finds his form to get the better of home favourite Richard Gasquet and reach the French Open semi-finals.
Olympic pro boxing vote is criticised
Carl Frampton and other high-profile fighters criticise the decision to allow professional boxers to compete at the Olympics.
Top Videos
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VIDEO: Cyprus president laughs off hijacking
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VIDEO: Armed man shot at US Capitol building
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VIDEO: FBI unlocks San Bernardino gunman's iPhone
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VIDEO: On the ground with Kurdish forces in Aleppo
Magazine
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How Guy the gorilla became the star of London Zoo
Guy the gorilla was credited with bringing huge numbers to London Zoo, but is turning animals into superstars with human qualities desirable today?
Business
Opec has limited room for manoeuvre
As Opec members gather in Vienna, internal differences and global oil supply problems outside their control mean collective action to bolster prices appears unlikely.
Premier League finances enter 'new era'
Increasingly large TV deals are helping English Premier League clubs to enter "a new era of sustained financial performance", according to consultants Deloitte.
 
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Technology
US apartments demanded Facebook 'likes'
Tenants in Utah are asked to sign a new lease agreement requiring them to "friend" and "like" their apartment complex on Facebook.
British anti-drone ray gets US trial
A UK-developed system capable of jamming signals to small drones is to be trialled by the US aviation authority.
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From the BBC Cultural Calendar
Maniera
Last chance to see: Maniera
Florentine Mannerist paintings are exhibited at Städel Museum, Frankfurt, until June 5th. 

Find out more about exciting events around the world in the BBC Cultural Calendar
Autos
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The humble houseboat's modern makeover
Rising land prices—and rising sea levels—spark fresh interest in floating homes
 
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The road that defies gravity
Andrew McCarthy goes in search of Ireland's fabled Magic Road
Capital
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The real secret to a good night’s sleep
Why the key to slumber may lie with this person
 
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Retirement dream — or nightmare?
You’ve found love in your 60s. But before you say ‘I do’ consider this
Culture
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‘I’m good at getting into trouble’
Great writers’ quotes from the Hay Festival
 
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The secret diary of Marilyn Monroe
The sensitive soul behind the star persona
Earth
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How cancer was created by evolution
Tumours evolve just like animals do
 
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Are gorillas a danger to people?
What is the evidence that these apes hurt humans?
Future
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The women that kill, abuse and torture
Have we neglected to understand female murderers?
 
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A man-made sponge to fight pollution
A lab-grown tool to soak up greenhouse gases
Travel
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The strange, ancient tunnels to nowhere
‘They don’t easily give up their secrets’
 
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A beer older than the Bible
This might be the closest thing to the very first man-made ale

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