JP Morgan encourages employees to stop working weekends with new 'pencils down' initiative
The company has banned staff from working weekends and will encouraging more mentoring and faster promotions.
Tunisia protests: Job-seekers roam the streets in frustration over high unemployment rate
Police fire tear gas and water cannon to disperse hundreds of young protesters, during the second day of riots.
Japan: Train station stays operational for just one high school student's studies
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Senegal: Hotels urged to increase security or face closure as terror attack fears spread
Recent terror attacks in Mali and Burkina Faso prompt Senegal to increase security measures.
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Davos 2016: Russia is 'second most powerful country in the world' as US tops list
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Tunisia: Country-wide curfew imposed after protests turn to looting and attacks on police stations
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Ghana: Hundreds take part in #RedFriday protest against 'faltering' economy
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Prime Minister said IS were in retreat after their defeat at Ramadi.
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'Saved by God': Jew who survived Holocaust becomes world's oldest man at 112
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Blizzard 2016: Storm Jonas threatens transatlantic flights as north-eastern US cities brace for whiteout
Blizzard warnings have been issues in several US cities and internal flights grounded.
Tunisia: Police and rioters clash in third day of unemployment protests
At least one policeman has been killed in some of the worst protests in Tunisia since the 2011 uprising.
Burundi: What you need to know about the new insurgencies, and if they really matter
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Nigeria losing $2.4m a day as NNPC shuts two refineries following pipeline attacks
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Cologne Imam claims women 'wearing perfume' provoked mass sex attacks on New Year's Eve
In interview Imam repeated claims 'scantily clad' women provoked attacks.
Germany: Syrian Islamist arrested on suspicion of war crimes relating to attack on UN mission
Suspected member of al-Qaeda's Jabhat al-Nusra Suliman AS, 24, arrested over kidnapping of UN peacekeeper.
Miami doctor caught on camera hitting Uber driver in inebriated state
The video was posted by someone a YouTube user identified as Juan Cinco on 19 January.
US election 2016: Sarah Palin fans outraged at her support of 'liberal' Donald Trump
The former governor of Alaska has been criticised for not supporting Ted Cruz
Oil crisis: David Cameron to set up a support group for the North Sea oil industry
The group will be chaired by Oliver Letwin, minister for government policy.
Myanmar frees 102 political prisoners ahead of power transition
UK-New Zealand citizen Philip Blackwood, who was jailed for insulting Buddhism, was also released.
Japan to deport Ric O'Barry, dolphin activist and star of Oscar-winning documentary The Cove
O'Barry has refused to leave the country, claiming he was there as a tourist.
California lawmaker seeks to ban sale of encrypted smartphones by 2017
The state has introduced a bill, which if passed, will essentially ban sales of all iPhones after 2017.
Pope Francis overturns tradition to allow women in Holy Thursday foot-washing rite
The ancient rule banned women from a foot-washing service during Lent.
Israel confirms it plans West Bank farming land grab in Jordan Valley near Jericho
Israel plans to appropriate large tract of fertile land, in its largest land grab since August 2014.
New Zealand: Video of wedding haka that brings bride Aaliyah Armstrong to tears goes viral
Viral video shows friends and family of married couple before emotional rendition of Maori dance.
Isis in Egypt: Daesh claims it caused bomb blast near pyramids as death-toll climbs to nine
The Islamic State issued a statement on social media claiming responsibility for the attacks.
Davos 2016: George Osborne urges 'political will' to deal with rocky transition of global economy
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South Sudan: Up to 15,000 child soldiers recruited in 2015 despite peace agreement
UN warns of 'deliberate' strategy to deprive civilians used after Juba peace accord was signed.
Refugee crisis: 42 drown in Mediterranean on route that claimed life of young Alan Kurdi
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Oregon siege: Paiute Indian tribe incensed as militia rummages through papers and artefacts
Paiute leaders and governor Kate Brown ask federal law enforcement to deal with the 'armed criminals'.
Isis reportedly executes 3 men for not adhering to Sharia laws in Libyan town of Sirte
The men were said to be loyal to the UN-backed government general Khalifa Haftar.
Washington's $1.7bn payout to Iran sparks speculation over ransom for freed Americans
Washington denies latest financial settlement was ransom money paid to Iranian regime for freeing hostages.
North Korea: Student arrested for hostile act against nuclear state 'manipulated' by US government
North Korea claims student arrested was 'manipulated' by US government.
New US visa rule could make travel to the country tough for some Europeans
The Department of Homeland security said the rule, announced on 21 January, would be applicable immediately.
EU migrant crisis: Barack Obama promises Angela Merkel financial help to ease refugee burden
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Yemen: Three Al Jazeera journalists 'kidnapped' in Taiz
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