Today's Headlines: Tensions rise as migrant path blocked, Rising floodwaters threaten Philippines, Arm mole count 'predicts skin cancer risk'

Tensions rise as migrant path blocked

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Top News Stories Tensions rise as migrant path blocked Tensions build as thousands of migrants heading north through Balkan states find their route to Western Europe stalled by new controls. Rising floodwaters threaten Philippines Rising floodwaters are causing alarm in dozens of villages, as Typhoon Koppu continues to drench the northern Philippines. Arm mole count 'predicts skin cancer risk' Having more than 11 moles on one arm could be an indication of a higher risk of skin cancer or melanoma, research suggests. Canadians to vote in tight election Canadians are due to vote in a general election with Liberal leader Justin Trudeau mounting a strong challenge to Conservative PM Stephen Harper.   Stabbed German candidate elected mayor A German politician who was stabbed in the neck while campaigning in the city of Cologne on Saturday is elected mayor of the city. Sport TMO would have removed doubt - Cotter Scotland coach Vern Cotter thinks Australia's decisive quarter-final penalty could have been referred to the TV official. 'Happy' rugby pays off for Argentina Argentina's progress to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals has been inspired by a change to a more exciting style, writes Ben Dirs. 'Happy' rugby pays off for Argentina Argentina's progress to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals has been inspired by a change to a more exciting style, writes Ben Dirs. Top Videos VIDEO: In the midst of typhoon's torrential rain VIDEO: UK Ukraine rebel: 'I'm not a terrorist' VIDEO: Japan's top manga artist reveals his inspiration VIDEO: Migrants held at Slovenian border

Magazine France's migrant 'cemetery' in Africa France's migrant 'cemetery' in the Indian Ocean Business China's economic growth slows to 6.9% China's economy grew 6.9% in the third quarter compared with a year earlier, official figures show, the weakest growth since the global financial crisis. Deutsche Bank in radical restructure Deutsche Bank has announced a radical restructuring as part of a drive to restore its reputation and profitability.   Technology Amazon sues 1,114 'fake reviewers' Amazon is taking legal action against more than 1,000 people it says have posted fake reviews on its website. Apple ordered to pay huge damages A US jury orders technology giant Apple to pay more than $234m in damages for patent infringement to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. From the BBC Cultural Calendar Opening soon: Picasso's Passion for El Greco Masterpieces on display at the Picasso Museum in Barcelona from October 22nd.   Find out more about exciting events around the world in the BBC Cultural Calendar.

Autos The ultimate car-free bridge Mile-long pedestrian and cyclist crossing would link New Jersey and Manhattan   The definitive guide to 007's cars? Frédéric Brun's new book is an Aston-to ZiL look at the James Bond films Capital The problem with freebies If everybody else is doing it, why can't you?   Flea-market finds worth a fortune Savvy shoppers share tips on snapping up rare finds amid the jumble Culture The world's most loved bookshop? A trip back in time to 1920s Paris   The secret of Ken Follett's success How the author became a bestseller Earth The animal that had four nostrils The extinct marine reptile had a truly weird nose   The cats bred to be mummified The ancient Egyptians turned millions of animals into mummies Future The real reason you get winter flu The disgusting way germs pass between people   The deadly ocean sounds we create We're decoding an underwater world of killer noise Travel 'I was hoping he wasn't a lunatic' Trusting a stranger led to the adventure of a lifetime   Pickup lines that last a lifetime It's easy to fall in love while travelling. But would these lines work on you?

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