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World News (in English) 
Here's a top 10 of world news items, in English. We're aiming at providing an unbiased view on global news, mixing together news sources from the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Indian rape victim dies in hospital after being set ablaze
A 23-year-old rape victim set on fire by a gang of men, which included her alleged rapists, has died in a New Delhi hospital, prompting protests from opposition leaders who blamed the ruling party for failing to check incidents of violence against women. (Reuters 07/12 11:15)
» Indian rape victim dies in hospital after being set ablaze (Reuters 07/12 11:15)
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Johnson, Corbyn wage Brexit battle in final debate before UK election
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn clashed over Brexit on Friday in the last televised debate before next week's election that will determine the path for Britain's departure from the European Union. (Reuters 07/12 12:26)
PG&E: California power firm to pay $13.5bn to wildfire victims
Utility giant PG&E reaches a settlement over several fires tied to the firm's equipment. (BBC News 07/12 10:02)
» BBC News
Trump halts plan to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorists
The US president vowed to label Mexican drug gangs as terrorists after US citizens were ambushed. (BBC News 07/12 08:30)
Unnao rape case: Indian woman set on fire on way to hearing dies
The 23-year-old, who suffered 90% burns, died after she was attacked, allegedly by men who had raped her. (BBC News 07/12 06:50)
Friends actor Ron Leibman dies at the age of 82
The award-winning actor, best known for playing Rachel's dad in Friends, had a decorated career. (BBC News 07/12 09:40)
Tesla boss Elon Musk wins defamation trial over his 'pedo guy' tweet
Tesla Inc boss Elon Musk emerged victorious on Friday from a closely watched defamation trial as a federal court jury swiftly rejected the $190 million claim brought against him by a British cave explorer who Musk had branded a "pedo guy" on Twitter. (Reuters 07/12 04:39)
Saudi airman in U.S. for training suspected in deadly shooting at Florida naval base
A Saudi Air Force second lieutenant killed four people and wounded eight others on Friday in an unexplained shooting rampage at a U.S. Navy base in Florida where he was training, U.S. officials told Reuters. (Reuters 07/12 03:56)
White House Opting Out of House Judiciary Committee’s Next Impeachment Hearing
The apparent decision came in a fiery letter from White House counsel Pat Cipollone (Time Magazine 07/12 01:09)
Boy, 5, invites entire class to watch his adoption
"Family doesn't have to be DNA, because family is support and love," his teacher tells the class. (BBC News 06/12 18:26)
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