Week in pictures: 11 - 17 August 2018

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

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Putin set to attend Austrian foreign minister's wedding

Russian president will "drop by" for a controversial appearance on the way to Germany for talks.

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The next generation of motorcycles looks very different

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10 of the best airline amenity kits

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It'd take a UK worker 137 years to catch up to a CEO's annual pay

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A new Pentagon report says China is not only ramping up its fleet of long-range bombers, but they may also be training their pilots to specifically target the US. CNN's Barbara Starr has the details.

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Manafort judge refuses to name jurors over safety fears

Ex-Trump campaign head Paul Manafort is charged with bank and tax fraud in a high-profile case.

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Serena Williams, motherhood and Instagram pressure

The tennis star revealed, like millions of others, she caved to pressure to look perfect online.

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Man returns to bank he robbed 60 years ago for champagne lunch

Bank teller Boyne Johnston walked off with the equivalent of $2.2m from the safe in 1958.

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'Amazing hubby' held as family found dead in fuel tanks

She praised him as "the BEST husband EVER!" Now police suspect him of killing the entire family.

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Germany has seen a resurgence in far-right sentiment over the last few years, along with the rapid rise of the anti-immigration, anti-Islam Alternative for Germany (AfD). CNN's Atika Shubert reports.

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Syrians begin to rebuild the historic city of Homs after years of devastating war. CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports.

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Fort Lauderdale airport gunman sentenced to life

Esteban Santiago, an Iraq war veteran, was handed five life sentences for the 2017 attack.

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Texting is not an acceptable way of writing will, French court rules

A claim by a French woman that her late son left her some of his estate by text message is rejected.

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DJ Peggy Gou gives Richard Quest a hands on music lesson in House and Techno music.

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'I met my IS captor on a German street'

A Yazidi teenager sold into slavery by IS tells of her horror at meeting her captor in a German street.

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Italy bridge collapse: Victims' families shun state funeral

Fewer than half of victims' families are participating in a state funeral for those killed in Genoa.

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Books of the Week

07/01/2018 "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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Burlesque and techno would be odd bedfellows in any other city, but in Berlin it's par for the course.

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Germany's capital city is not what you'd expect to find at the centre of Europe's biggest economy.

Few cities have been so marked by recent history. A visit to Berlin has to include taking in some of the 20th century troubles.

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Huntress frontwoman Jill Janus dies at 43

The California heavy metal band's frontwoman took her own life on Tuesday.

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Huntress frontwoman Jill Janus dies at 43

The California heavy metal band's frontwoman took her own life on Tuesday.

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Washington bridge plunge teenager 'asked for a push'

A teen who pushed her friend off a 60ft-tall (18m) bridge is facing charges after her friend was hurt.

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Washington bridge plunge teenager 'asked for a push'

A teen who pushed her friend off a 60ft-tall (18m) bridge is facing charges after her friend was hurt.

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Trump cancels Washington DC's military parade over high costs

The US president says local politicians asked for a "ridiculously high" figure to stage the event.

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Trump cancels Washington DC's military parade over high costs

The US president says local politicians asked for a "ridiculously high" figure to stage the event.

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Disadvantaged children and adults living in shelter homes in the Indian state of Bihar were subjected to sustained sexual, mental, and physical abuse, according to a newly released report that has caused national outcry and demands for reform. Ten people have been arrested. CNN's Will Ripley reports.

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South Korean capital gets 'first deaf taxi drivers'

A local start-up is hoping to break the stigma of having hearing-impaired drivers on the roads.

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South Korean capital gets 'first deaf taxi drivers'

A local start-up is hoping to break the stigma of having hearing-impaired drivers on the roads.

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Asian Games: Indonesia police kill dozens in criminal crackdown

Amnesty International condemns the killing of petty criminals in Indonesia ahead of the Games.

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Asian Games: Indonesia police kill dozens in criminal crackdown

Amnesty International condemns the killing of petty criminals in Indonesia ahead of the Games.

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Pretty Woman gets mixed reviews on Broadway

The romantic comedy hit is now on Broadway but some are calling it a big mistake. Big. Huge.

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Pretty Woman gets mixed reviews on Broadway

The romantic comedy hit is now on Broadway but some are calling it a big mistake. Big. Huge.

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Senegalese artist Papi uses an archaic technique to make his paintings stand out.

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India monsoon: Rescue operation in Kerala flooding

Hundreds of troops have been rescuing trapped residents in Kerala, including a pregnant woman.

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Inspired by images from his home country, self taught artist Wilson Ngoni is arguably Botswana's leading artist.

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Inspired by the Madam Tussaud museum, South African artist Lungelo Gumede creates lifelike statues of African heroes to go on display.

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Starting with a single Land Rover, CEO Keith Vincent recalls the company's humble beginnings and how Wilderness Safaris has grown to become landmark eco-tourism companies on the continent.

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Known for its wildlife, Botswana has always lured travelers with its natural beauty. But now, the country is hoping to attract tourists back into the city limits as well.

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A team from the Accra Central Library loads a van with books to reach communities around the capital without libraries, stopping at schools, prisons and children's homes.

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Progressive schools like Saint Peter and Paul Kindergarten School in Ghana are encouraging interactive reading and designing special spaces that encourage reading in classrooms

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An ambitious team of educators in Ghana's capital are rewriting the future of how children learn to read.

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India monsoon: Rescue operation in Kerala flooding

Hundreds of troops have been rescuing trapped residents in Kerala, including a pregnant woman.

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China, Taiwan and a bakery: How a coffee sparked a diplomatic row

The welcome given to Taiwan's president at a bakery in LA led to calls in China for a boycott.

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China, Taiwan and a bakery: How a coffee sparked a diplomatic row

The welcome given to Taiwan's president at a bakery in LA led to calls in China for a boycott.

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US ex-security chiefs back John Brennan in Donald Trump war on words

Ex-intelligence leaders protest after former CIA chief's security clearance is revoked.

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US ex-security chiefs back John Brennan in Donald Trump war on words

Ex-intelligence leaders protest after former CIA chief's security clearance is revoked.

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Families from North and South Korea, separated since the Korean War, are being given the chance to reunite. Kim Kyung Jae has been waiting 65 years to see his sister again.

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Imran Khan to be confirmed as Pakistan prime minister

After more than 20 years on the political sidelines, the former cricket star will finally become PM.

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'Save trees when roasting Eid sheep' in Niger

Authorities in Niger want Muslim celebrants to use coal instead of firewood at next week's festival.

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Alicia, Ariana and other global stars who worshipped Aretha Franklin

The world's biggest musical artists have been paying tribute to the legendary Detroit singer.

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Imran Khan to be confirmed as Pakistan prime minister

After more than 20 years on the political sidelines, the former cricket star will finally become PM.

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'Save trees when roasting Eid sheep' in Niger

Authorities in Niger want Muslim celebrants to use coal instead of firewood at next week's festival.

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Alicia, Ariana and other global stars who worshipped Aretha Franklin

The world's biggest musical artists have been paying tribute to the legendary Detroit singer.

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'My life is ruined': Inside China's online lending crisis

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Total Recall: The CNN news quiz

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This is how China controls its currency

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Why Chinese tech stocks are getting hammered

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Apple files stored by teen in 'hacky hack hack' folder

An Australian 16-year-old is in court following a series of intrusions into Apple's internal network.

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Artist's Aboriginal portraits back in Tasmania after 170 years

Thomas Bock's paintings go on display in Australia for the first time, stirring up complex emotions.

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Apple files stored by teen in 'hacky hack hack' folder

An Australian 16-year-old is in court following a series of intrusions into Apple's internal network.

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Artist's Aboriginal portraits back in Tasmania after 170 years

Thomas Bock's paintings go on display in Australia for the first time, stirring up complex emotions.

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China 'training for strikes' on US targets

The Pentagon's annual report to Congress warns of Chinese military ambitions in the Pacific.

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China 'training for strikes' on US targets

The Pentagon's annual report to Congress warns of Chinese military ambitions in the Pacific.

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Nasir Jamshed: Ex-Pakistan opener banned for 10 years over spot-fixing

Former Pakistan opener Nasir Jamshed is banned for 10 years for his part in the spot-fixing scandal that marred the Pakistan Super League in 2017.

Blockbuster memories from customers and staff

Customers and staff at the last remaining Blockbuster store in the US, on their video rental flashbacks.

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Aretha Franklin: The sound of the civil rights movement

Her songs became the anthems of the civil rights movement, but Aretha Franklin herself was equally involved.

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Teachers donate 100 sick days to colleague with cancer

When Florida teacher John Goodman ran out of sick leave during chemotherapy, colleagues came to his aid.

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Has #MeToo divided women?

The global movement has created an unprecedented wave of activism, but has it also caused division?

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Nasir Jamshed: Ex-Pakistan opener banned for 10 years over spot-fixing

Former Pakistan opener Nasir Jamshed is banned for 10 years for his part in the spot-fixing scandal that marred the Pakistan Super League in 2017.

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Blockbuster memories from customers and staff

Customers and staff at the last remaining Blockbuster store in the US, on their video rental flashbacks.

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Aretha Franklin: The sound of the civil rights movement

Her songs became the anthems of the civil rights movement, but Aretha Franklin herself was equally involved.

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Teachers donate 100 sick days to colleague with cancer

When Florida teacher John Goodman ran out of sick leave during chemotherapy, colleagues came to his aid.

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Has #MeToo divided women?

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During a US Navy reconnaissance flight over contested islands in the South China Sea, the US crew was repeatedly warned to leave the area immediately by Chinese military.

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Elon Musk was 'not on weed' when tweeting about taking Tesla private

The Tesla founder says it seemed like "better karma" to offer $420 to take the car maker private.

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Elon Musk was 'not on weed' when tweeting about taking Tesla private

The Tesla founder says it seemed like "better karma" to offer $420 to take the car maker private.

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Earliest galaxies found 'on our cosmic doorstep'

Some of the earliest galaxies to form in the Universe are sitting on our cosmic doorstep, a study says.

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Earliest galaxies found 'on our cosmic doorstep'

Some of the earliest galaxies to form in the Universe are sitting on our cosmic doorstep, a study says.

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Low-carb diets could shorten life, study suggests

Moderate carbohydrate consumption is best for health and longevity, researchers say.

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Low-carb diets could shorten life, study suggests

Moderate carbohydrate consumption is best for health and longevity, researchers say.

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US threatens more action against Turkey unless pastor freed

The US is demanding that Turkey release a detained US pastor or face further economic measures.

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US threatens more action against Turkey unless pastor freed

The US is demanding that Turkey release a detained US pastor or face further economic measures.

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A 92-year-old mother who hasn't seen her son since he was four prepares for their meeting. CNN's Paula Hancocks reports on the heartbreaking North-South Korean family reunions.

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Killer of Serena Williams' half-sister now free

Serena Williams says she discovered her half-sister's killer had been released on parole just minutes before suffering the worst defeat of her career.

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Killer of Serena Williams' half-sister now free

Serena Williams says she discovered her half-sister's killer had been released on parole just minutes before suffering the worst defeat of her career.

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Take a look at 24 photos of the week from August 9 through August 16.

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'Your word against God's': Survivors of Pennsylvania clerical abuse

Heartrending testimony by survivors of alleged abuse by Catholic clergy in Pennsylvania.

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'Your word against God's': Survivors of Pennsylvania clerical abuse

Heartrending testimony by survivors of alleged abuse by Catholic clergy in Pennsylvania.

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US military parade ordered by Trump postponed 'to 2019'

Planned for Veterans Day weekend, the Pentagon said it has been postponed at least one year.

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US military parade ordered by Trump postponed 'to 2019'

Planned for Veterans Day weekend, the Pentagon said it has been postponed at least one year.

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President Donald Trump was French President Macron's guest of honor at the Bastille Day celebrations. The leaders enjoyed pageantry, music and an extended handshake.

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NYU offers free tuition for all its medical students

The New York medical school will fund all students, due to fears of graduates' "overwhelming" debt.

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NYU offers free tuition for all its medical students

The New York medical school will fund all students, due to fears of graduates' "overwhelming" debt.

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The world's first floating farm making waves in Rotterdam

An offshore dairy farm aims to help Rotterdam produce its own food more sustainably.

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The last Blockbuster: 'I'm proud that we've survived'

Online streaming has crushed Blockbuster and its last store is a reminder of a not-so-distant past.

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Why is President Trump creating a space force?

The US says the space environment has become "crowded and adversarial".

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The world's first floating farm making waves in Rotterdam

An offshore dairy farm aims to help Rotterdam produce its own food more sustainably.

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The last Blockbuster: 'I'm proud that we've survived'

Online streaming has crushed Blockbuster and its last store is a reminder of a not-so-distant past.

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Why is President Trump creating a space force?

The US says the space environment has become "crowded and adversarial".

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Boob pools, climbing walls and raining dollar bills

A California ad agency has tried to come up with a creative way of addressing women's issues.

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Boob pools, climbing walls and raining dollar bills

A California ad agency has tried to come up with a creative way of addressing women's issues.

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The men who fish for coins in the Ganges to make a living

Meet the men who fish for coins for a living in one of India's largest rivers.

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The men who fish for coins in the Ganges to make a living

Meet the men who fish for coins for a living in one of India's largest rivers.

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Google employees criticise 'censored China search engine'

Employees have written to the firm criticising its plans to launch a 'censored Chinese search service'.

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Google employees criticise 'censored China search engine'

Employees have written to the firm criticising its plans to launch a 'censored Chinese search service'.

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China is actively developing its fleet of long-range bombers and "likely" training its pilots for missions targeting the US, according to a new Pentagon report.

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High above one of the most hotly contested regions in the world, CNN was given a rare look Friday at the Chinese government's rapidly expanding militarization of the South China Sea

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High above one of the most hotly contested regions in the world, CNN's Ivan Watson was given a rare look at the Chinese government's rapidly expanding militarization of the South China Sea from a US reconnaissance plane.

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Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has called for the Chinese government to tone down its behavior in the South China Sea, warning ongoing tensions could spark an accidental conflict.

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Opinion: Watch out Trump, China is taking Africa from under your nose https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Look out Donald Trump, while you're not watching, China is quietly stealing a continent from you. And India may not be far behind.

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US military analysts are concerned by Russian military satellites exhibiting strange behavior. CNN's Brian Todd reports.

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The Vatican has released a statement in response to the explosive report from a Pennsylvania grand jury which found 300 "predator priests" have been credibly accused of sexually abusing more than 1,000 child victims.

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Ellen Stackable has been an English teacher for more than 20 years.

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An incarcerated young woman in Oklahoma shares how she's found healing and discovered hope through CNN Hero Ellen Stackable's writing program.

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The number of drone attacks on Russia's Khmeimim airbase in Syria are on the rise, with the Russian military repelling 45 attacks last month. CNN's Fred Pleitgen takes a look at the drones the Russian military says have become increasingly used in the fight in Syria.

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Read CNN's Judaism Fast Facts and learn more about the religion of the Jewish people.

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When wandering the Caribbean in Colombia, vallenato music is everywhere. Ricardo Villafañe is a very special accordion player and a member of the Arhuacos, one of the four indigenous groups in the Caribbean region.

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Salsa dancing is the preferred pastime in Santiago de Cali, and with increasing popularity in recent years. The Salsa show Delirio treats thousands of people each month to a performance that blends circus and salsa in one magical, musical show.

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In the Andean Region it's known for it's diverse culture, music and world famous Colombian coffee.

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Over dinner featuring homemade Italian dishes, CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta talk to Giuseppe and his friends about longevity, and reveals Giuseppe's calculated life expectancy.

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Data scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have determined the factors that are most likely to impact your lifespan and what you can do about them.

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CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the ever-changing answers to questions about our longevity, and we meet world traveler and businessman Giuseppe Riva, ready to change some of his habits to improve his own life expectancy.

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CNN's Nick Paton Walsh reports on how ordinary Iranians are being affected by US sanctions.

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Two women charged with murdering Kim Jong Nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, will stand trial, a judge has decided. CNN's Ivan Watson reports.

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Three Russian journalists paid with their lives as they tried to investigate the presence of Russian mercenaries in the Central African Republic. CNN's Clarissa Ward reports.

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