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Sean Penn: Mexico wants me in Chapo cartel’s crosshairs

Penn told talk show host Charlie Rose that he regrets the fallout from the Rolling Stone article based on his interview with Guzman.

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At least 20 dead in Burkina Faso hotel terror attack

The first militant attack in Burkina Faso’s capital comes as a setback to efforts to prevent attacks that have destabilized the region.

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VIDEO: The shirt guaranteed to last 30 years

Tom Cridland is so confident in the design of his shirts he gives them a 30-year guarantee. He tells the BBC’s Michael Hirst how they are made.

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Some Singaporeans are pretty unhappy with Netflix

Netflix is already getting flak from some Singaporeans for limited content compared to its U.S. service.

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Not just China: The (other) big issues for Taiwan’s poll

Besides cross-straits relations, there other topics Taiwan voters are focused on: trade, identity and, err, pork.

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Venezuela decrees economic emergency

The Venezuelan government announces a 60-day economic emergency to deal with the country’s worsening crisis.

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Buckle up: China could rock markets next week

China’s kick-off to 2016 has been a struggle despite aggressive measures taken by the central bank.

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Slide in share markets continues

Wall Street tumbles as the FTSE 100 closes down almost 2%, with mining stock again leading the decline.

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When markets start year down 8%, this happens

Based on past data, when markets start the year down this bad — down 8% — usually they bounce back.

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Steel job cuts announcement feared

Hundreds of steel jobs are set to be lost in Wales in the latest blow to the industry, BBC Wales understands.