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Ex-top Japanese official who killed son over fear he 'might harm others' sentenced A former top Japanese bureaucrat arrested over the summer for stabbing his son to death over fear his reclusive child might be a danger to the public was sentenced to six years in prison on Monday. 

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‘Fuller House’ dog Cosmo dead after complications from surgery: 'You'll be so missed' Cosmo, the "Fuller House" family dog, has died following complications from surgery, the show's official Instagram account announced on Monday. 

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Global gender inequality will take a century to eradicate and the UK's ranking has fallen six places. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PMZFkc

Kidney exchange has helped thousands get a new kidney, and led to the Nobel Prize for Alvin Roth. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36I92Zm

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China and Russia on Monday proposed the U.N. Security Council lift a ban on North Korea exporting statues, seafood and textiles, according to a draft resolution seen by Reuters, in a move Russia said is aimed at encouraging talks between Washington and Pyongyang. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2tr755d

The United Nations Security Council will meet at China's request on Tuesday to discuss the situation in the disputed Indian territory of Jammu and Kashmir, diplomats said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/38Ou4aG

Granny Orchid, 63, collects boxes on the streets of Hong Kong seven days a week, to earn extra cash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M0PeZe

Artist Christopher Samuel wants visitors to get a taste of what disabled people have to put up with. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rSBAAy

A system of floodgates for Italy's lagoon city has been delayed for years and mired in corruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qZB0AD

An increasing number of children are self-harming and attempting suicide in a Greek migrant camp. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ps3WdR

The cast discuss women and the Golden Globe nominees as well as the new film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sBZqAk

Cigna CEO speaks out against ‘Medicare-for-all,’ says future of health care needs to treat the whole person While Democratic presidential candidates argue for ‘Medicare-for-all’ plans, David Cordani, president and CEO of Cigna Corporation, one of the largest health insurers in the U.S., believes the future of health care should focus on treating the whole person with the help of micro communities.

Chicken soup recalled over undeclared allergens: officials Chicken soup is said to be good for the soul, but maybe not a particular batch that’s facing a recall over undeclared allergens. 

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