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Russia launches fresh Syria strikes

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Top News Stories Russia launches fresh Syria strikes Russia has launched air strikes in Syria for a second day, targeting rebel positions in the north-west and centre of the country. Iran Hajj death toll rises to 464 Iran says the number of its citizens who died in Hajj stampede in Saudi Arabia is now 464 - nearly double previous toll. Prince Philip honour 'injudicious' Former Australian PM Tony Abbott admits his heavily criticised decision to award Prince Philip a knighthood was "injudicious". Fierce clashes for control of Kunduz Fierce fighting is under way between Afghan forces and the Taliban in Kunduz, despite government claims it has regained control of key areas.   Trump: I would send Syria refugees home Republican Donald Trump says he would send home all Syrian refugees the US accepts, if he becomes president. Sport Sportsday - rolling sports news Rolling sports news as England call up Dele Alli & Danny Ings - plus looking back on Thrilla in Manila, 40 years on. Johanna Konta v Venus Williams Live text coverage as Johanna Konta takes Venus Williams into a final set in the quarter-finals of the Wuhan Open. Johanna Konta v Venus Williams Live text coverage as Johanna Konta takes Venus Williams into a final set in the quarter-finals of the Wuhan Open. Top Videos VIDEO: Russian military releases strikes video VIDEO: Russia's military hardware in Syria VIDEO: US states prepare for Hurricane Joaquin VIDEO: How to build a Boeing Dreamliner jet

Magazine Why Warhol painted Barbie Who was Andy Warhol painting when he painted Barbie? Business Chinese manufacturing still shrinking Factory activity in China continued to contract in September, according to the government's official manufacturing survey. Malaysia's 'most investigated' company A scandal surrounding the Malaysian state investment fund 1MDB has sparked the worst political crisis in Malaysian history.   Technology LG smartphone has two selfie cameras LG has revealed a phone that takes wide-angle selfies and an updated 4G smartwatch, now with Android. Google and Microsoft in lawsuit truce Microsoft and Google agree to end a five-year battle over patents and say they will now work together on some fronts. From the BBC Cultural Calendar Colour Unleashed The Dutch and Belgian painting boom of the late 19th and early 20th Century is showcased at the Gemeente Museum in the Hague.   Find out more about exciting events around the world in the BBC Cultural Calendar.

Autos Inside Britain's new war machine The Ajax tank succeeds the British Army's long-serving FV107 Scimitar   The world's most important SUV? This solar-electric buggy is built to conquer a daunting obstacle: poverty Capital The death of tipping? The sharing economy has turned tipping on its head—and not everyone is happy   Feel like a fraud? You'd be surprised by how many people feel the same way. Culture Bond: Product placement too far? When a sip of beer costs $45 million   The photos that made Dean a star How a Life essay created an icon Earth The birds that fear death Crows will gather around their dead. And the reasons why are intriguing   The dog trained to help save mice Training a dog to detect harvest mice is a novel approach to conservation Future Why pain feels good We're the only species to seek out agony – what's the reason?   The magic that makes custard How eggs, milk and gentle heat create magic Travel Ireland's land of fertile rock The country's newest food scene stems from an unlikely place   A dizzying route, 3,000m in the sky "One wrong move and our car could have toppled over"

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