NEWS24H24 : mars 2015

Asia's richest man funds $193M monastery with bulletproof rooms

Nestled in a tranquil hillside, Hong Kong's newest Buddhist monastery features bulletproof VIP rooms and the world's second tallest statue of the Goddess of Mercy -- a Buddhist deity.

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Power outage hits much of Turkey; officials won't rule out terrorism

A massive power outage spread across Turkey on Tuesday, blacking out a broad swath of the country and affecting some flights.

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'Where are our sons?' demand families of soldiers captured by ISIS

It was a desperate and chilling scene in central Baghdad on Saturday, fathers and mothers holding up pictures of their missing sons, demanding answers and searching for their boys.

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Motorcycle gunmen kill Ugandan prosecutor

Gunmen on a motorcycle have shot and killed Uganda's lead prosecutor in the 2010 bombings that killed 76 people who were watching the World Cup finals.

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World's tallest hotel planned for tiny Swiss village

Mention of the Swiss Alps usually conjures a rush of pleasingly nostalgic images.

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Cue the Stones! Scientists say planet Mercury was 'painted black'

As planets go, Mercury doesn't get a lot of love. People spend more time on Google searching for Queen singer Freddy Mercury than planet Mercury ... and Freddie's been gone for nearly a quarter-century.

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The worst foods to eat when you're sick, and the best ones

When you're under the weather the last thing you want is to eat something that makes you feel worse. But what if the last thing you want is chicken soup or crackers, and you're craving ice cream or a glass of wine? It depends on what's wrong with you, experts say. Here are common symptoms and expert suggestions on foods that help — and hinder — relief.

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Germanwings co-pilot suicidal in the past

The sounds recorded on one of the "black boxes" recovered from downed Germanwings Flight 9525 firms up a theory by investigators that the co-pilot locked the captain out of the cockpit and then crashed the plane.

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People with Down syndrome sit for stunning portraits

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First on CNN: Iranian aircraft buzzed Navy helicopter in Persian Gulf

An Iranian military observation aircraft flew within 50 yards of an armed U.S. Navy helicopter over the Persian Gulf this month, sparking concern that top Iranian commanders might not be in full control of local forces, CNN has learned.

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Nigerian President concedes

Incumbent Goodluck Jonathan phoned former military leader Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday to concede defeat in Nigeria's presidential elections, Buhari's party says.

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Buhari appears ahead in Nigerian election

With partial results reported in the Nigerian presidential election, it appears opposition candidate Muhammadu Buhari is leading incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan.

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How do international sanctions against Iran work?

CNN's Michael Holmes explains what's included in the international sanctions against Iran, how they work and how a nuclear deal would impact them.

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Israel prepares for attack with flight simulator

A new flight simulator gives Israeli pilots an incredibly realistic training environment, zeroing in on key potential targets. CNN's Oren Liebermann reports.

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Will psychological testing become mandatory?

Everyday millions of people put their lives in the hands of others, such as pilots. Should mental health screenings be mandatory in more professions? CNN's Dan Simon reports.

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U.S. Navy rescues 2 Saudi pilots

The U.S. Navy rescued two Saudi Arabia air force pilots from the Gulf of Aden, a U.S. military official said Friday.

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Duchess makes last appearance before due date

Enjoy the latest pictures of the former Kate Middleton. They're the last you'll see for a while.

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Why Bergdahl left his unit

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl told the military he left his unit in eastern Afghanistan in July 2009 intending to walk to the nearest U.S. military outpost to report wrongdoing, believing he could not trust his own commanders to deal with his concerns, according to sources familiar with the Army investigation. It is the clearest indication yet of the motive behind his decision to leave his post.

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'You'll have your answer before the end of the day,' Kerry says

Today is the deadline to come up with a framework deal between Iran and world powers, but U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says difficult issues remain.

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Iran's power rises, with or without deal

Deal or no deal in the Iranian nuclear talks, Tehran is already behaving like it's made a killing.

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21 questions on Iran nuclear talks: What's going on? What's at stake?

Talks aimed at reaching a deal over Iran's nuclear program are going down to the wire.

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5 things you need to know about the Iran talks

The world is watching for what could turn out to be either a historic achievement for international diplomacy -- or, just as easily, a disappointing failure -- as negotiators sit down this week in the tranquil lakeside city of Lausanne, Switzerland, to hammer out a framework nuclear deal with Iran before March 31.

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If a deal is done, would Iran cheat?

Iran's people want a deal in hopes of a better economy but its leaders may find it hard to give up on a nuclear program.

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Second blogger hacked to death

Washiqur Rahman, a blogger, was hacked to death in Bangladesh.

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Iraqi forces take parts of Tikrit back from ISIS, official says

Iraqi forces trying to liberate the city of Tikrit from ISIS are now in control of all government buildings in the southeastern part of the city, Iraqi Interior Ministry spokesman Saad Maan said Tuesday on Iraqiya TV.

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Thousand-year-old recipe kills MRSA superbug

It might sound like a really old wives' tale, but a thousand-year-old Anglo Saxon potion may hold the key to wiping out the modern-day superbug MRSA.

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'So proud to be S. African right now!' Twitter reacts to Daily Show takeover

By now you've probably already heard the news: South African comedian Trevor Noah will take over from "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart, who announced in February that he was leaving after 16 years.

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Singapore teen charged after Lee Kuan Yew YouTube rant

A 16-year-old teenager has been charged for a tirade he posted on YouTube regarding the death of the late Singapore leader, Lee Kuan Yew.

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Source: Girlfriend of Germanwings co-pilot knew he had issues

The girlfriend of Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz knew he had psychological issues but "did not know the extent of the problems," a European government official briefed on the investigation into the crash told CNN on Tuesday.

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Outrage over woman's burning shows changing Afghanistan

Social media firestorm and Afghan president's call for fact-finding commission signal a nation leaving Taliban rule in the past

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Parents sticking with 1 child as China eases rules

China may find 30 years of social engineering hard to undo. As it tries to ease its one child policy, many parents say they're OK with it. David McKenzie reports.

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'Disturbing' reports of civilian casualties in Yemen, Red Cross says

Intense fighting in Yemen has brought "disturbing reports of civilian casualties," the International Committee of the Red Cross said Tuesday after nearly a week of Saudi-led airstrikes against rebels in the Middle Eastern country.

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Amanda Knox murder conviction overturned

A tearful Amanda Knox said she is glad to have her life back after an eight-year legal drama that gripped the United States, Britain and Italy.

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Guards abandon prison, inmates choose to stay

Guards abandoned a prison in Debaltseve, Ukraine, but some of the inmates chose stayed behind. CNN's Yasmin Amer reports.

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Asteroid to orbit Earth's moon?

NASA says its Asteroid Redirect Mission will allow it to conduct tests that are essential to preparing humans for future deep-space flights.

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If only your city's mass-transit system was this good

Hong Kong's MTR system operates 2.8 million train trips per year with a 99.9% on-time rate. And it's profitable. Those are just two ways it's a global leader in mass transit.

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CNN exclusive: Detained ISIS members speak from Iraqi jail

Sameem Sulaiman shuffles in, the cuffs usually around his ankles and wrists removed for our interview. He agreed to speak to CNN, but not once during the interview did he make eye contact, or even look up, unwilling to speak directly to a woman.

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