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N Korea nuclear reactor 'in operation'
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Today's Headlines September 15
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N Korea nuclear reactor 'in operation'
North Korea says its main nuclear facility, Yongbyon complex, is now in "full operation".
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Tough Hungary migrant laws take effect
Tough new laws come into force in Hungary, allowing police to arrest and charge migrants entering the country illegally.
School computers 'do not raise results'
Investing heavily in school computers and classroom technology does not improve pupils' performance, according to a global study from the OECD.
Australia swears in new PM Turnbull
Malcolm Turnbull is sworn in as Australia's new prime minister, with ousted Tony Abbott saying he will make the change "as easy as I can".
 
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Russia plans Syria air base, says US
Russia's recent movements near Syria's city of Latakia suggest Moscow plans to establish a "forward air operating base" there, the US says.
Sport
West Ham United 2-0 Newcastle United
West Ham climb to fifth in the Premier League as Dimitri Payet's double earns them a 2-0 win over Newcastle, who are bottom.
We must handle occasion - Robshaw
England must not let the World Cup opening ceremony distract them before the Fiji match, says captain Chris Robshaw.
Walker out of Wales World Cup squad
Wing Eli Walker is out of Wales' World Cup squad after suffering a hamstring injury, making way for back-rower Ross Moriarty.
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Flying Korea's farmed dogs to safety
Many Westerners dislike the fact that dogs are eaten in some parts of Asia, but protests achieve little. Now there's a new tactic - getting farmers to change their business.
Business
Brazil cuts spending and raises taxes
Brazil announces $7bn of spending cuts and the return of an unpopular financial transactions tax to try to plug a huge black hole in the budget.
Swiss to probe Fifa media rights deal
Swiss prosecutors will investigate a Fifa contract for media rights to the 2010 and 2014 World Cups, Swiss Attorney General Michael Lauber says.
 
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Technology
Call for a ban on robots for sex
A robot ethicist launches a campaign against sex robots, saying such products demean women and reinforce stereotypes.
Why is Facebook investing in AI?
The BBC talks to Facebook's director of AI about what the social network is doing with the technology.
Autos
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Porsche's four-door electric future
The Mission E Concept: 0-60mph in 3.5sec, 300mi range
 
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British Airways' flying Bentley
Get inside BA's new 787-9 Dreamliner First Class cabin
Capital
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The people who party before work
Will starting the day with a rave give you an edge, or is it just a gimmick?
 
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Can you ditch long working hours?
Some jobs follow you home. Others end when you clock out. How do you decide?
Culture
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She didn't know she was a pop star
Discussing Michael Moore and YouTube celebrity at the Toronto Film Festival
 
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When Agatha Christie went missing
An exclusive short story by Kate Mosse
Future
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Reservoir dogs and furious rabies
Trying to rid India of the deadly disease
 
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Is sparkling water bad for you?
Fables and facts about the fizz
Travel
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India's lesson in letting go
In this seemingly frenetic nation, the only thing we can change is ourselves
 
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Europe's surprising dive hotspot
War wrecks lurk beneath these tranquil seas
 
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