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Sunday, September 30, 2018

US and Canada agree last-minute trade deal

Canada and the US have reached a last-minute free trade deal to revamp the long-standing NAFTA pact between the two countries and Mexico.

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Ryanair profit warning as strikes take toll

Ryanair has cut its full-year profit guidance blaming the impact of strikes and oil prices on its bottom line.

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Why is the International Criminal Court under attack?

Reality Check takes a look at the challenges faced by the International Criminal Court in bringing perpetrators of war crimes to justice.

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Zere got death threats for singing in her bra in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyz singer Zere has received death threats in response to a music video where she poses in a bra.

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Record harvest a problem for Polish apple growers



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Senior Trump adviser: 'I'm a victim of sexual assault'

One of President Donald Trump's senior advisers has referred to her own experience of being a victim of a sexual assault while defending the Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh.

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Mass grave for quake victims as death toll reaches 832

A mass grave is being prepared for as many as 1, 300 victims of Indonesia's earthquake and tsunami, as rescuers race to find survivors and stop disease spreading.

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Iran launches missile strikes in Syria in response to deadly attack

The Revolutionary Guards say they have fired missiles in retaliation for a deadly attack in Iran.

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Hundreds of migrant children quietly moved to a tent camp on the Texas border

October 01, 2018 12:24 PM

NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - In shelters from Kansas to New York, hundreds of migrant children have been roused in the middle of the night in recent weeks and loaded onto buses with backpacks and snacks for a cross-country journey to their new home: a barren tent city on a sprawling patch of desert in West Texas.

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Bootleg booze kills 27 and poisons hundreds in Iran

Bootleg alcohol has reportedly killed at least 27 people in Iran in recent days, and poisoned more than 300.

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Nafta: US and Canada 'reach new trade deal'

Nafta governs more than a trillion dollars in trade between the US, Canada and Mexico.

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US warship sails near South China Sea area claimed by Beijing, says Pentagon

October 01, 2018 11:12 AM

WASHINGTON (AFP) - An American warship has sailed through waters off the contested Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, the Pentagon said on Sunday (Sept 30), in the latest implicit challenge to Beijing's sweeping territorial claims in the region.

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US, Canada agree on trade deal to save Nafta, announcement expected soon

October 01, 2018 11:06 AM

WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - The US and Canada have agreed on a trade deal that would save the North American Free Trade Agreement as a trilateral bloc, according to three people familiar with the matter.

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Catalan referendum: One year on

A year ago an illegal referendum took place in Spain's Catalonia region - what was achieved?

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Pilot's tribute to 'angel' who saved jet from quake

An air traffic controller stayed in his tower to guide a jet into the air as a huge earthquake hit, but died after jumping for his life as the building began to collapse.

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Macedonia referendum gets 'yes' on low turnout

Macedonia's prime minister has vowed to press on with a vote in parliament to change the country's name despite failing to secure the 50% turnout at a referendum required to make it valid.

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Three bodies found after suspected fishing tragedy

The bodies of three men have been found after a suspected fishing tragedy in County Kerry in Ireland.

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Ronaldo denies 'fake news' rape allegation

Cristiano Ronaldo has denied raping an American woman - describing the allegation as "fake news".

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US sues after California governor signs 'net neutrality' law

October 01, 2018 10:15 AM

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The US Justice Department late on Sunday (Sept 30) filed suit after California Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation to restore open internet protections known as net neutrality in the state after the Trump administration repealed the rules in December 2017.

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Brett Kavanaugh: White House denies limiting FBI inquiry

US media has suggested an inquiry into sexual misconduct allegations is being restricted.

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IPCC: Climate scientists consider 'life changing' report

Scientists meet in Korea to discuss a report aimed at keeping global temperature rise under 1.5C this century.

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Canada to hold emergency ministerial meeting as Nafta deadline looms

October 01, 2018 9:32 AM

OTTAWA (AFP) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will convene an emergency ministerial meeting on Sunday (Sept 30) night ahead of a Washington-imposed deadline for an agreement on revamping the North American Free Trade Agreement, officials said.

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Nicholle Kobi on importance of black women in art

French-Congolese artist Nicholle Kobi draws empowering images of black women, the kind she wishes she had seen growing up.

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Cheryl sparkles on Paris catwalk

The singer joined Hollywood stars on a runway floating on the Seine at Paris Fashion Week.

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Malaysia PM Mahathir jokes about retirement age, says it's now 95

October 01, 2018 8:47 AM

LONDON (BERNAMA) - The new retirement age is 95, Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad stated in jest, drawing laughter from guests at a high-tea gathering on Sunday (Sept 30) of Malaysians residing in the United Kingdom.

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'I'm surrounded by people - but I feel so lonely'

What does the world's largest study of loneliness tell us? And why are young people more likely to be lonely?

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China Uighurs: All you need to know on Muslim 'crackdown'

Rights groups say a million Muslims are being detained in China. Here's more on what is happening.

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Five things to know for the week ahead

Your Monday briefing on the most important stories coming up over the next seven days.

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Man's best friend, wildlife's worst enemy

How our canine companions could pose a threat to endangered species.

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In a blow to the West, most Macedonians sit out vote to unlock NATO, EU membership

October 01, 2018 7:38 AM

BRUSSELS (WASHINGTON POST) - Macedonia spun into political crisis on Sunday (Sept 30) s a referendum on a deal that would have unlocked the door to Nato and EU membership fell well short of the required turnout, raising the prospect that the Balkan nation would be blocked from those Western clubs for years to come.

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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 1

October 01, 2018 6:00 AM

A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Oct 1, 2018.

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US leader swoons over Kim's letters: 'We fell in love'

October 01, 2018 5:00 AM

WHEELING (West Virginia) • US President Donald Trump took his enthusiasm for his detente with Mr Kim Jong Un to new heights, declaring at a rally with supporters that "we fell in love" over "beautiful" letters from the North Korean leader.

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Call for dignified and safe repatriation of Rohingya

October 01, 2018 5:00 AM

NEW YORK • Myanmar should start repatriating Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh, and it must ensure that they return to a society where there is security, peace, justice and better prospects for everyone, said Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.

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Fears for multilateralism at UN meeting, says Vivian

October 01, 2018 5:00 AM

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said concern over the future of multilateralism was widespread at the United Nations General Assembly last week.

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World Briefs: Chinese tourist hit by Thai airport guard

October 01, 2018 5:00 AM

Chinese tourist hit by Thai airport guard

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Vivian flags increasing anxiety among nations over unilateralism

October 01, 2018 5:00 AM

Concern over the future of multilateralism was widespread at the United Nations General Assembly last week, said Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan.

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Trump turns nomination fight into polls rallying cry

October 01, 2018 5:00 AM

WHEELING (West Virginia) • US President Donald Trump has turned the fight over the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court into a midterm election rallying cry, denouncing "the ruthless and outrageous tactics of the Democrat Party".

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PM May fights for her job as Brexit threatens to split Tories

October 01, 2018 5:00 AM

LONDON • Mrs Theresa May battled to assert her authority as British prime minister yesterday after a disastrous start to her Conservative Party's annual conference threatened to explode into a full-blown leadership crisis.

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First lion cubs born through artificial insemination

October 01, 2018 5:00 AM

The world's first lion cubs born through artificial insemination, Victor and Isabel, at the Ukutula private game conservation centre, north-west of the South African capital Pretoria.

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Indonesia earthquake: Dozens feared trapped under quake rubble

Rescuers in the Indonesian city of Palu wait for heavy machinery to search debris for survivors.

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White House denies 'micromanaging' inquiry into high court pick

October 01, 2018 4:09 AM

WASHINGTON (AFP) - US President Donald Trump hit back Sunday (Sept 30 at suggestions his administration is trying to "micromanage" the FBI investigation of controversial Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, accusing opposition Democrats of being interested only in obstruction.

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Romantic proposal up US mountain goes wrong

A man's dream proposal turned into more of a nightmare after he and his girlfriend got lost on a mountain.

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Powerful Typhoon Trami hits Japan, injuring dozens

Typhoon Trami brings fierce rain and travel disruption, weeks after Japan's worst storm in 25 years.

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Iran foreign minister blasts Trump officials over consulate closure

October 01, 2018 3:27 AM

(REUTERS) - Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday (Sept 30) denied that his country was responsible for increased threats against a US consulate in the Iraqi city of Basra.

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Serena sings topless for breast cancer campaign

Serena Williams has posed topless and sung The Divinyls' I Touch Myself as she featured in an Instagram video to raise awareness about breast cancer.

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Nafta talks run up against deadline; US tariffs remain tough issue

October 01, 2018 2:55 AM

OTTAWA (REUTERS) - With little time left ahead of a deadline to agree to a renewed Nafta, Canadian and US trade officials on Sunday (Sept 30) tried to settle differences on tough issues such as protection against American tariffs.

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As Brexit divisions widen, PM Theresa May challenges Brexit critics

October 01, 2018 2:35 AM

BIRMINGHAM (REUTERS) - Prime Minister Theresa May called on her party on Sunday (Sept 30) to unite behind her plan to leave the European Union, making a direct appeal to critics by saying their desire for a free trade deal was at the heart of her Brexit proposals.

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Landmine kills three boys in an 'abandoned house'

Three boys have been killed after triggering a landmine in eastern Ukraine.

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Fortune cookie's numbers help man win $1m jackpot

A US man has won $1m (£767,500) in a lottery using numbers from a fortune cookie he opened years ago.

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Maumoon Abdul Gayoom: Former Maldives president released on bail

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was arrested earlier this year in a crackdown on the opposition.

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Mine kills three children in rebel-held east Ukraine

October 01, 2018 1:06 AM

KIEV (AFP) - Three children were killed and another injured Sunday (Sept 30) by a landmine blast in rebel-held eastern Ukraine, which remains littered with explosives left behind during a four-year war.

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Macedonia referendum: Polls close name change vote

The referendum on renaming the country North Macedonia could lead to Nato and EU membership.

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Kellyanne Conway: 'I'm a victim of sexual assault'

The revelation came as she was defending President Trump's embattled Supreme Court nominee.

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Hamilton wins in Russia after F1 team orders

Lewis Hamilton wins Russian GP following team orders for his team-mate Valtteri Bottas and a clever on-track pass on Sebastian Vettel.

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Branson 'seconds from death' on Mont Blanc climb

Sir Richard Branson was "seconds away from certain death" after nearly being caught in a rockfall on Mont Blanc.

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Britain to keep army presence in Germany after Brexit

October 01, 2018 12:21 AM

BIRMINGHAM (AFP) - Britain will keep a small army presence in Germany after it leaves the European Union, despite a planned drawdown of forces abroad, the defence secretary said on Sunday (Sept 30).

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Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway says she was a victim of 'sexual assault', defends Kavanaugh's nomination

September 30, 2018 11:39 PM

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Kellyanne Conway, a senior adviser to US President Donald Trump and one of the most public faces of his administration, revealed on Sunday (Sept 30) that she has been a victim of sexual assault.

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Man missing after plane sinks in Micronesia crash

One man is missing after a plane crashed into a Pacific lagoon in Micronesia.

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Cristiano Ronaldo denies rape claim as 'fake news'

The Portuguese footballer responds to claims by a US woman that he raped her in Las Vegas in 2009.

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Trump on Kim: 'We fell in love after beautiful letters'

Donald Trump has told a cheering crowd that he and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un "fell in love".

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North Korea defector numbers 'drop' under Kim

Tighter border controls and higher rates by smugglers are key factors, a South Korean MP says.

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Russian spy poisoning: Woman 'identifies' suspect as Anatoliy Chepiga

A woman in the Russian village of Beryozovka tells the BBC she recognises the Salisbury suspect.

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Ryder Cup LIVE: Europe lead as final day tees off



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The rise of retro filmmaking and resurgence of Super 8

Super 8 enjoys a huge resurgence as filmmakers ditch digital in favour of the original film format.

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Indonesia earthquake: Huge surge in death toll

At least 832 people died in the earthquake and tsunami that hit Indonesia, emergency officials say.

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Indonesia earthquake: 'Race against time' to reach survivors

Many people remain missing on Sulawesi after a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

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Macedonia votes on new name to end decades of Greek row

September 30, 2018 3:47 PM

SKOPJE, MACEDONIA (AFP) - Macedonians went to the polls on Sunday (Sept 30) to vote on whether to re-name their country North Macedonia in a bid to settle a long-running row with Greece and unlock its path to NATO and EU membership.

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'We fell in love, ' says Trump as he swoons over letters from Kim Jong Un

September 30, 2018 3:27 PM

WHEELING, West Virginia (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump took his enthusiasm for his detente with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to new heights, declaring at a rally with supporters that "we fell in love" after exchanging letters.

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Saturday, September 29, 2018

Indonesia tsunami death toll rises to 832

The death toll from Indonesia's earthquake and tsunami disaster has risen to 832, officials have confirmed.

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UN report confronts countries with tougher choices on climate

September 30, 2018 2:15 PM

PARIS (AFP) - The world's nations will gather at a United Nations conference in South Korea on Monday (Oct 1) to review and approve a 20-page bombshell - distilled from more than 6,000 scientific studies - laying out narrowing options for staving off climate catastrophe.

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Saudi Arabia embraces yoga in pivot towards moderation

September 30, 2018 1:57 PM

JEDDAH (AFP) - In a sparse, wood-floored studio, Saudi women squat, lunge and do headstands. Even a year ago, teaching these yoga postures could have rendered them outlaws in the conservative Islamic kingdom.

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Zimbabwe's experiment to heal bitter political divisions

Charles Masunungure used to be a policeman in Zimbabwe - a job that does not exactly inspire confidence in the general population.

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US weighs cutting El Salvador aid over its recognition of China after severing diplomatic ties with Taiwan

September 30, 2018 1:25 PM

WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - The Trump administration considered severely penalising El Salvador this month for severing diplomatic ties with Taiwan in a move that officials said was intended to signal a significant widening of the administration's pushback against China.

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Jair Bolsonaro: Large protests against Brazil election front-runner

Tens of thousands of women say "not him" to candidate Jair Bolsonaro ahead of next week's election.

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Iran says oil deal with Europe is close, despite US threats of sanctions

September 30, 2018 12:44 PM

WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday (Sept 29) that Teheran was closing in on an agreement to sell oil to European nations despite US threats of sanctions against any countries that do business with Iran.

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Why are Hong Kong domestic workers practising their dance moves?

Why a domestic worker in Hong Kong takes part in beauty contests

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South African lion cubs conceived through artificial insemination, said to be a world first

September 30, 2018 12:10 PM

BRITS, SOUTH AFRICA (AFP) - Watching the two little lion cubs boisterously play with each other at a conservation centre outside of South Africa's capital Pretoria, it is hard to see anything out of the ordinary.

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Indonesia tsunami: Rescuers dig through rubble for survivors

Over 20 people are dug out of a hotel by hand, but fears grow that the death toll of 408 will rise.

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In West Virginia, Trump turns Kavanaugh nomination fight into partisan rallying cry

September 30, 2018 11:34 AM

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA (WASHINGTON POST) - President Donald Trump on Saturday (Sept 29) night turned the fight over the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court into a midterm election rallying cry, denouncing "the ruthless and outrageous tactics of the Democrat Party".

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Trump on Kim Jong-un: 'We fell in love'

The US president told a rally that the North Korean leader had sent him "beautiful" letters.

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Asean will help, but Myanmar has to exercise responsibility on Rohingya issue

September 30, 2018 10:51 AM

NEW YORK - Myanmar should start repatriating the Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh, and it must ensure that they return to a society where there is security, peace, justice and better prospects for everyone, said Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan.

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Singapore makes strong case for multilateralism at UN General Assembly

September 30, 2018 10:24 AM

NEW YORK - Concern over the future of multilateralism was widespread at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) this past week, said Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan.

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Racism and stereotypes in colonial India’s 'Instagram’

A recent exhibition of postcards from colonial India explores how Indians were portrayed.

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Why Hollywood writer Ubah Mohamed hated her name

Ubah Mohamed used aliases to get work before breaking into Hollywood.

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India airports: Has PM Modi built more than others?

The Indian prime minister says he's built more airports than previous governments - has he?

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Rudolf Nureyev: How the dance legend continues to inspire

The Russian ballet legend became a star in 1961 but a new film shows how his skill and legacy live on.

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Brazil indigenous group bets on 'golden fruit'

A rare variety of cocoa growing on its land is a ray of hope for an indigenous community in Brazil.

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What will the FBI inquiry into Kavanaugh actually do?

The probe was ordered by a Senate committee after a Republican changed his mind about the nomination.

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Brett Kavanaugh: FBI contacts second woman

Agents investigating the US Supreme Court nominee approach Deborah Ramirez for an interview.

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Protesters throw paint at police in Barcelona

Several people were injured as those for and against Catalan independence clashed in the city.

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Kanye West: Rapper changes his name to Ye

The rapper posted on Twitter: "The being formally [sic] known as Kanye West. I am YE."

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Special words that don't exist in English (yet)

Some languages have words and phrases that English speakers never knew they needed.

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North Korea 'won't disarm if sanctions continue', minister says

Ri Yong-ho tells the UN that the sanctions are deepening North Korean mistrust of the US.

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British PM Theresa May tells divided party: Don't play politics with my Brexit plan

September 30, 2018 6:05 AM

LONDON (REUTERS) - British Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party began gathering for its annual conference on Saturday (Sept 29) with bitter divisions over her Brexit plans rising to the fore, raising doubts about her own future.

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Elon Musk to step down as Tesla chairman

Elon Musk is to step down as Tesla chairman after settling a fraud lawsuit with the US securities and exchange commission.

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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 30

September 30, 2018 6:00 AM

A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Sept 30, 2018.

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Tesla's Elon Musk settles with SEC, paying US$20m fine and resigning as board chairman

September 30, 2018 5:53 AM

WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - Tesla chief executive Elon Musk agreed on Saturday (Sept 29) to pay a US$20 million (S$27 million) fine and step down as board chairman as part of a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that he misled investors about his plans to take the company private.

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British PM Theresa May to unveil new levy on foreign home buyers

September 30, 2018 5:41 AM

BIRMINGHAM, England (REUTERS) - Prime Minister Theresa May will unveil plans on Sunday (Sept 30) to levy an extra fee on foreign buyers of homes in Britain, saying she wanted to stop it being as easy for those who do not live in the country to buy homes "as hard working British residents".

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Nigerian migrants rescued after Libya cell video goes viral

September 30, 2018 5:33 AM

LAGOS (AFP) - Nigerian migrants held in Libya were rescued after releasing a video from their cell that went viral on social media and caught the attention of authorities.

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Elon Musk reaches deal with regulators

Elon Musk settles with US regulators over tweets about taking Tesla private, must pay fine and step down as chairman

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Nearly 50 million Facebook accounts hit in worst security breach

September 30, 2018 5:00 AM

SAN FRANCISCO • Facebook has said that hackers stole digital login codes allowing them to take over nearly 50 million user accounts in its worst security breach ever, given the unprecedented level of potential access.

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Vivian hosts Global Governance Group meeting in New York

September 30, 2018 5:00 AM

NEW YORK • Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan hosted the 11th Global Governance Group (3G) Ministerial Meeting last Friday in New York, where he is attending the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

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World Briefs : Rapist found after 12 years on the run

September 30, 2018 5:00 AM

MADRID • Spanish police have arrested one of Europe's most wanted fugitives who had built a hiding place in the kitchen units of his childhood home.

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Tesla's Musk ready to fight SEC suit but could settle

September 30, 2018 5:00 AM

NEW YORK • Tesla's chairman and CEO Elon Musk could settle with US regulators who have sued to remove him from the electric carmaker's leadership, but he is prepared to fight the securities fraud suit against him, sources said last Friday as shares in the company plunged about 14 per cent.

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F-35 fighter jet suffers first crash; pilot ejects safely

September 30, 2018 5:00 AM

WASHINGTON • A US military F-35B fighter jet crashed near the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort in South Carolina last Friday, for reasons that are under investigation, local law officials and the US military said.

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A wild 24 hours: How Jeff Flake delayed a vote on Kavanaugh

September 30, 2018 5:00 AM

WASHINGTON • Surrounded by his colleagues in a cramped corridor behind the US Senate Judiciary Committee, Republican Senator Jeff Flake was in agony, getting pounded on all sides.

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Republicans likely to prevail in Kavanaugh case but at cost

September 30, 2018 5:00 AM

America is being "ripped apart", said a sombre Senator Jeff Flake, a Republican, after being cornered in an elevator last Friday by a woman, who is a survivor of sexual assault, pleading with him to think again before voting to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court.

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Weaponisation of information and a matter of national survival

September 30, 2018 5:00 AM

Lisa was a gentle 13-year-old girl of Russian origin who lived with her parents in Germany, studied hard and had every reason to expect a great future. But one morning in January 2016, she went to school and did not return for over a day. She had been gang-raped by Muslim immigrants living in Germany and the culprits were never caught.

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Boy attacked by shark while diving for lobsters

A boy diving for lobsters has been attacked by a shark.

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Boy, four, thrown to his death from Brooklyn building by 20-year-old brother, police say

September 30, 2018 3:53 AM

NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - A four-year-old boy was thrown to his death from his seven-storey apartment building in Brooklyn by his 20-year-old brother early on Saturday (Sept 29), police said.

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Rallies as Erdogan opens large mosque in Germany

Turkey's president has concluded a trip to Germany by opening one of Europe's largest mosques - with thousands of supporters and protesters descending on Cologne.

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Danish police free manhunt suspects in death threat case

Two men in a Swedish car were detained over fears an attack was about to take place, police say.

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FBI reaches out to second woman who has accused Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct

September 30, 2018 2:36 AM

WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - The FBI has begun contacting people as part of an additional background investigation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, including a second woman who alleges that the Supreme Court nominee sexually assaulted her, according to people familiar with the unfolding investigation.

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Ronaldo kicks off as 'goal of the year' goes to Salah

Cristiano Ronaldo has congratulated Mohamed Salah on winning FIFA's goal of the year award... by claiming one of his goals was better.

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Turkey's Erdogan opens mosque in German city of Cologne

Turkey's president ends a tense state visit by opening one of Europe's largest mosques in Cologne.

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Botched party app lets public log in as Cabinet ministers, in latest hiccup for Britain's Theresa May

September 30, 2018 1:37 AM

BIRMINGHAM, England (REUTERS) - British Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party apologised on Saturday (Sept 29) after releasing a phone app for the annual party conference that let members of the public log in as senior government ministers and view their personal details.

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Lindsay Lohan under fire for 'bizarre' Instagram video

Lindsay Lohan has been criticised online after posting a video showing an altercation with a homeless family.

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UN members must improve multilateral system, urges Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan

September 30, 2018 1:10 AM

Amid a resurgence in isolationist, protectionist and xenophobic sentiments around the world, multilateralism needs to be defended and the United Nations strengthened to deal with complex global challenges, Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said.

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Masseur sues Spacey over alleged sexual assault

A California masseur has become the latest to accuse actor Kevin Spacey of sexual assault.

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Indonesia tsunami: Aftershocks rock Palu day after disaster

An air traffic controller died ensuring a plane got away after the quake which killed 380 people.

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Danish police call off hunt for black Volvo after urgent search

September 29, 2018 11:44 PM

COPENHAGEN (REUTERS) - Danish police said on Saturday (Sept 29) they had questioned and later released two suspects who were found travelling in the Swedish-registered black Volvo that sparked a major crime search on Friday.

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New trial in Stairway to Heaven copyright dispute

A new trial will be held in a lawsuit that accuses Led Zeppelin of copying a 1960s instrumental in its 1971 classic Stairway To Heaven.

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Egypt sentences activist for 'spreading fake news'

Amal Fathy has publicly criticised the government over the extent of sexual harassment in Egypt.

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UK woman whose child was decapitated during birth petitions to give stillborn babies legal identities

September 29, 2018 9:52 PM

Four years after her baby was decapitated as she was giving birth, Ms Laura Gallazzi can still remember the horrifying incident.

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Jefferson Airplane's Marty Balin dies aged 76

He was the co-founder and vocalist-guitarist of the 1960s psychedelic rock group in San Francisco.

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Island paradise reels after five quakes in two months



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HIV/Aids: China reports 14% surge in new cases

The vast majority of new cases were transmitted through sex. not blood transfusion as in the past.

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Republicans likely to get their Supreme Court judge, but open raw wounds in the process

September 29, 2018 7:30 PM

NEW YORK - America is being "ripped apart", a sombre Senator Jeff Flake, a Republican, said after being cornered in an elevator on Friday (Sept 28) by a woman who is a survivor of sexual assault, pleading with him to think again before voting to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court.

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Two Britons killed in Oman car crash

Two Britons have been killed and another injured in a car crash in Oman.

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Skull comet to pass Earth after Halloween

A "dead" comet that resembles a human skull is set to travel past the Earth less than a fortnight after Halloween.

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Jefferson Airplane singer dies on way to hospital

Singer Marty Balin, the co-founder of US psychedelic rock band Jefferson Airplane, has died while being taken to a hospital in Tampa, Florida.

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F-35 stealth fighter crashes for first time

A F-35B fighter jet has been completely destroyed after a crash during a US Marine Corps training exercise in South Carolina.

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Vivian Balakrishnan hosts 11th Global Governance Group meeting on sidelines of UN General Assembly

September 29, 2018 3:38 PM

NEW YORK - Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan hosted the 11th Global Governance Group (3G) Ministerial Meeting on Friday (Sept 28) in New York, where he is attending the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

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Dozens killed as quake triggers tsunami in Indonesia

At least 48 people have been killed after a strong earthquake and tsunami struck Indonesia.

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'At least 48 dead' as quake and tsunami hits Indonesia

At least 48 people have reportedly been killed after a strong 7.5 magnitude earthquake and tsunami struck Indonesia.

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Trump's Supreme Court pick faces FBI investigation

Donald Trump's pick for the Supreme Court will face a week-long FBI investigation into sexual assault allegations following a dramatic day in the US Senate.

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Ryder Cup LIVE: Day two tees off



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F-35 fighter jet: Programme suffers first crash

The pilot ejected safely before the jet, worth an estimated $100m, crashed in South Carolina.

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Basra protests: US closes consulate after weeks of deadly protests

The move adds to tensions between the US and Iran, the target of tough economic sanctions.

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Secret life of rare antelope revealed

An antelope caught on camera in Uganda for the first time sheds light on an unexplored rainforest.

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Astrid Holleeder: Why I betrayed my crime boss brother

The sister of the Netherlands' most notorious gangster risked her life by giving evidence against him.

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India is furious - about a set of stamps

High-level talks with Pakistan were to be held - until a row, partly over postage stamps, broke out.

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Jair Bolsonaro: The candidate dividing friends in Brazil

Far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro provokes contempt and admiration in Brazil.

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Why is France's Macron talking tough on Brexit?

The French president has called some pro-Brexit politicians "liars"

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Do New York police unfairly stop young black men?

Was the ACLU right about stop-and-frisk numbers?

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US F-35 fighter jet suffers first-ever crash, pilot ejects to safety

September 29, 2018 2:50 PM

WASHINGTON (XINHUA) - An F-35B fighter jet crashed on Friday (Sept 28) in the US state of South Carolina, a first for the model.

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Video game fan, 21, dies from cancer just days after achieving 'Ultimate' dream

September 29, 2018 1:12 PM

It all started with a tweet on Sept 13 saying he was afraid he would not be able to play the latest release of his favourite game, Smash Bros. Ultimate.

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Blank page for Nobel Literature Prize in 2018 awards season

September 29, 2018 11:59 AM

STOCKHOLM (AFP) - In tatters after a #MeToo scandal, the Swedish Academy has postponed this year's Nobel Literature Prize, leaving an empty page for 2018 as it attempts to reform the venerable institution.

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Mexico says US, Canada could reach new Nafta deal in 48 hours

September 29, 2018 10:17 AM

MEXICO CITY (AFP) - The United States and Canada have told Mexico they could reach a compromise within 48 hours on keeping the updated North American Free Trade Agreement a three-country deal, the Mexican economy minister said on Friday (Sept 28).

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How the FBI will investigate the Kavanaugh accusations

September 29, 2018 10:03 AM

WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - The renewed FBI background check of Judge Brett Kavanaugh over allegations of sexual assault will be relatively limited, relying on voluntary interviews and document production.

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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 29

September 29, 2018 6:00 AM

A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Sept 29, 2018.

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She says: Dr Christine Blasey Ford's testimony

September 29, 2018 5:00 AM

WASHINGTON • With her voice cracking but her composure intact, an emotional Dr Christine Blasey Ford made her first appearance in public on Thursday, telling a rapt Senate panel about the terror she felt on a summer day more than 30 years ago, when, she said, a drunken Brett Kavanaugh pinned her to a bed, tried to rip her clothes off and clapped his hand over her mouth to muffle her cries for help.

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Lawyers' body urges delay in vote on judge

September 29, 2018 5:00 AM

WASHINGTON • The American Bar Association (ABA) has called for postponing a vote on Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court until sexual assault allegations made by Dr Christine Blasey Ford and others are investigated by the FBI.

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Friday, September 28, 2018

Johnson's Brexit plan prompts fresh Tory division

September 29, 2018 5:00 AM

LONDON • Britain's Boris Johnson yesterday unveiled his vision for Brexit as he urged Prime Minister Theresa May to pursue a "Super Canada" trade deal, sparking renewed infighting among ruling Conservatives ahead of their annual party conference.

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No cause for panic over friction with US, says top China envoy

September 29, 2018 5:00 AM

NEW YORK • The Chinese government's top diplomat Wang Yi has said there was "no cause for panic" over friction between Beijing and Washington and that "we can overcome current difficulties".

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US fully committed to Asean partnership, says senior official

September 29, 2018 5:00 AM

The United States is fully committed to the US-Asean strategic partnership, US Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan said after co-chairing a US-Asean ministerial meeting on Thursday, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

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Vivian holds meetings on sidelines of general assembly

September 29, 2018 5:00 AM

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan has held a series of meetings on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).

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Merkel plans four-nation meet on Syria

September 29, 2018 5:00 AM

BERLIN • German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said she and the leaders of Turkey, Russia and France planned to hold a summit next month on the situation in war-ravaged Syria, as she hosted Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a state visit aimed at patching cracks in their ties.

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Opposition leader backs peace talks

September 29, 2018 5:00 AM

At first sight, the party headquarters of Israel's new opposition leader offers little hope to the government's numerous opponents.

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How Israel became a cyber superpower

September 29, 2018 5:00 AM

It was one of those moments that Mr Nadav Arbel likes most.

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He says

September 29, 2018 5:00 AM

WASHINGTON • Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh angrily, tearfully and unequivocally denied sexually assaulting Dr Christine Blasey Ford when they were teenagers.

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Very serious and dangerous phase

September 29, 2018 5:00 AM

"We are entering one of the most serious and dangerous phases in our history," scholar and former Palestinian peace negotiator Hanan Ashrawi tells The Straits Times.

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Trump demands vote on his nominee

September 29, 2018 5:00 AM

WASHINGTON • US President Donald Trump demanded a Senate vote on confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and praised his performance minutes after a hearing on sexual assault allegations against him.

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Korean War saga in for major plot twist?

September 29, 2018 5:00 AM

Is it time to become a little optimistic about the Korean peninsula? Just in the last couple of weeks, South Korea's President Moon Jae-in and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un held their third summit this year in Pyongyang, President Moon then met United States President Donald Trump in New York and now plans are being laid for a second Trump-Kim summit.

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Christine Blasey Ford's testimony through the eyes of a survivor

How author and sexual assault survivor Liz Spikol saw Christine Blasey Ford's testimony.

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Harvard admissions bias case can proceed to trial, says US judge

September 29, 2018 4:15 AM

BOSTON (REUTERS) - A federal judge on Friday (Sept 28) cleared the way for a lawsuit accusing Harvard University of discriminating against Asian-American applicants to go to trial, a closely watched case that could influence the use of race in college admissions decisions.

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Led Zeppelin to face new Stairway to Heaven trial

A San Francisco appeals court orders a new trial into Stairway to Heaven riff copyright claims.

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Trump: 'Ford's testimony was very compelling'

The US president says the hearing was an incredible moment in the history of the country.

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Seven Palestinians killed in new border clashes: Gaza ministry

September 29, 2018 3:20 AM

GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories (AFP) - Seven Palestinians, including two boys aged 12 and 14, were killed in clashes with Israeli forces along the Gaza border on Friday (Sept 28), the health ministry in the Hamas-controlled strip said.

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This is why last-minute Kavanaugh concession is significant

The Senate vote to recommend that Brett Kavanaugh be confirmed to the vacant seat on the US Supreme Court had appeared to be an inevitability.

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Senate panel backs Trump's Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh

September 29, 2018 2:27 AM

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The Senate Judiciary Committee on Friday (Sept 28) approved Brett Kavanaugh, Donald Trump's pick for the US Supreme Court, one day after he fought off allegations of sexual assault at an emotional day-long public hearing.

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Brett Kavanaugh: Trump court nominee clears first hurdle

Brett Kavanaugh's nomination will go to a full US Senate vote but talks continue over an FBI inquiry.

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Facebook says up to 50 million accounts breached in attack

September 29, 2018 1:44 AM

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Facebook announced on Friday (Sept 28) that up to 50 million accounts were breached in a security flaw exploited by hackers.

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Vivian Balakrishnan holds meetings on sidelines of UN general assembly

September 29, 2018 1:30 AM

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan has held a series of meetings on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).

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Hacker drops plan to live-stream attack on Zuckerberg's Facebook page

September 29, 2018 12:55 AM

WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - An indie Taiwanese hacker said he will not proceed with a plan to take down Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook page and broadcast it live on Sunday (Sept 30).

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Up to 50m Facebook accounts attacked

50 million Facebook accounts compromised, the social network says - in all, 90m accounts will have to take action

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Malia Obama appears in New Dakotas' music video

The former first daughter is seen lip-syncing and playing the harmonica in the indie rock video.

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Facebook: 50 million accounts hit by security breach

Facebook has said 50 million user accounts have been affected by a security breach.

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Dutch arrests: Bomb-making materials seized by police

Prosecutors say seven men were planning a bomb and gun attack on a large event in the country.

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Rose McGowan apologises to Asia Argento

McGowan admits she got her facts wrong last month in a statement about her fellow actress.

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Church sex abuse: 'I was forced to swim naked with our priest'

Two victims of clerical sexual abuse in Chile speak out about their ordeal.

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French rapper to face trial over 'Hang Whites' video

September 29, 2018 12:39 AM

PARIS (AFP) - A little-known French rapper who caused a furore in France this week with a music video called "Hang White People" has been ordered to face trial on charges of inciting violence, legal sources said on Friday (Sept 28).

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Denmark shuts links to Sweden and Germany as police hunt three in black Volvo

September 29, 2018 12:29 AM

COPENHAGEN (REUTERS) - Danish police briefly shut bridges and ferry links to Sweden and Germany on Friday (Sept 28) as they widened their hunt for three people and a black Volvo in connection with a serious crime - a kidnapping according to Sweden's Aftonbladet newspaper - to include the whole country.

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Indonesia tsunami: Coastal Palu city hit after strong quake

The coastal city of Palu has been hit by a tsunami of up to 2m after a strong earthquake.

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Pope defrocks priest at centre of Chilean sexual abuse scandal

September 29, 2018 12:15 AM

VATICAN CITY (REUTERS) - Pope Francis has defrocked a 88-year-old Chilean priest who sexually abused teenage boys over a period of many years and is at the centre of a wider abuse scandal that is still under investigation, the Vatican said on Friday (Sept 28).

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Teen shown being rescued after 49 days adrift at sea

Video has emerged of the moment an Indonesian teenager was rescued after 49 days adrift at sea.

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Posthumous Leonard Cohen album in the making

A posthumous Leonard Cohen album is in the making, according to his son.

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2m-high tsunami hits Indonesia after strong earthquakes

A strong earthquake with a 7.5 magnitude has struck Indonesia just hours after after a milder quake brought down houses in the same area.

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Dutch terror suspects 'had 100kg of fertiliser for car bomb'

September 28, 2018 11:08 PM

THE HAGUE (AFP) - Dutch investigators said on Friday (Sept 28) they found a large quantity of bomb-making materials including fertiliser likely to be used in a car bomb following the arrest of seven terror suspects.

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US mother who dressed son in T-Rex suit for photo shoot did it to overcome his autism

September 28, 2018 11:08 PM

When it comes to photo shoots, many worry about what outfit to wear, or whether their facial expressions will look odd.

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Jan Kuciak murder: Three people charged with journalist's killing

Jan Kuciak, 27, was investigating alleged political corruption in Slovakia when he was killed.

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Turkey-Germany: Erdogan urges Merkel to extradite Gulen 'terrorists'

President Erdogan uses a state visit to demand the extradition of followers of Fethullah Gulen.

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Republican Senator Flake cornered by sexual assault survivor

Jeff Flake was on his way to vote for Brett Kavanaugh when the woman challenged him.

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Kremlin: Photos of novichok suspect don't prove anything

The Kremlin has dismissed the photos being used to support claims that one of the Russians accused of the Salisbury poisoning is a decorated military officer.

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Ryder Cup spectator hit by wayward shot

A spectator is taken to hospital after being struck in the face by a wayward Brooks Koepka shot on the first day of the Ryder Cup.

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Chile abuse priest Fernando Karadima removed by Vatican

The Pope has removed Fernando Karadima for "the good of the Church", the Vatican says.

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Tsunami hits Indonesia's Palu after strong earthquake

A tsunami of up to 2m hits Indonesia's Palu following a strong earthquake, officials say.

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Tesla: Shares fall after regulators launch Musk lawsuit

Investors take fright after the US financial regulator accuses Elon Musk of securities fraud.

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Family of nut allergy victim who died after eating a baguette call for UK law change

September 28, 2018 9:37 PM

LONDON (AFP) - The family of a British teenager who died from an allergic reaction to a sandwich called on Friday (Sept 28) for a change in the law on food labelling, as an inquest into her death ended.

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Danish island cut off by 'major police operation'

Denmark's eastern island of Zeland, where Copenhagen sits, has been cut off due to "a major police operation", authorities say.

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Danish police block bridges and ferries to Sweden and Germany

Danish police seal off bridges and ferries to Sweden and Germany in a major operation

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European warnings over Italy's populist budget

Europe's economics commissioner says the people could suffer under the ambitious spending plans.

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Autopsy on Coptic Christian monk shows signs of poisoning

The victim was scheduled to testify in the trial of two monks charged with killing an abbot.

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Archaeologists unearth Roman road in Netherlands

The ancient stretch of road once marked the northern boundary of the Roman Empire.

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Woman hurt after being hit by US golfer's ball at Ryder Cup

A woman's head has been bandaged after she was hit in the face by a wayward tee shot on the first day of the Ryder Cup.

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Why the Brett Kavanaugh case matters



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Ethiopia attack: Five charged for trying to kill PM Abiy Ahmed

The suspects are accused of involvement in an attack at a rally for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

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Powerful earthquake hits Indonesia

A strong earthquake measuring 7.7 magnitude has struck Indonesia.

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San Diego port hit by ransomware attack

Admin systems and internal networks were knocked out by the intruding malware.

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Iran mocks new nuclear claims by Israel's PM

Its foreign minister dismisses Mr Netanyahu's "revelation" at the UN as an "arts and craft show".

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First human case of rat hepatitis found

The 56-year-old man lived in a housing estate where refuse was infested with rats, researchers say.

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Police chief stabbed to death 'over dog ban'

The police chief of a small city in southern France has been stabbed to death, allegedly by a man who had threatened officials after being banned from owning a dangerous dog.

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Sabarimala temple: India's top court revokes ban on women

The Sabarimala Hindu temple traditionally barred women of a "menstruating age" from entering.

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World's first human case of rat disease discovered

The world's first human case of the rat version of the hepatitis E virus has been identified.

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Warm seas led to 2017's hyper hurricane season - study

Warm waters in the Atlantic Ocean were a driving factor behind last year's extraordinary hurricane season, scientists have said.

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Ryanair cancels 250 flights across Europe on Friday

Pilots and cabin crew in six countries walk out on Friday in a dispute over contracts and conditions.

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Ariana Grande worries fans after asking for just 'one okay day'

The singer posts a series of emotional messages, telling fans she's having a tough time.

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Who is Elon Musk?

Meet the man who inspired Iron Man's alter ego Tony Stark.

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Will going online save the sari weavers?

Sari weavers face the challenge of re-inventing themselves in India's growing e-commerce economy.

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Boris Johnson demands UK PM May scrap her Brexit proposals

September 28, 2018 3:20 PM

LONDON (REUTERS) - Brexit campaigner Boris Johnson has called on Prime Minister Theresa May to rip up her proposal for Britain's exit from the European Union, ratcheting up the pressure on Mrs May as she prepares to face her divided party at its annual conference next week.

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Seven held over 'significant terror plot' in Netherlands

Seven men have been arrested in the Netherlands on suspicion of plotting a significant terror attack.

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Plane crashes into sea but all on-board survive

A passenger plane has crashed into the sea after missing the runway of a tiny Pacific island - with everyone on-board surviving.

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LIVE: Ryder Cup 2018 - Coverage from opening day



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Trump backs Kavanaugh's 'powerful' sex assault denial

Donald Trump has backed his Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh following the judge's emphatic denial of sexual assault allegations.

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Ryanair cancels 250 flights as new strikes hit

Ryanair says it is expecting minimal disruption on Friday after it cancelled around 250 flights ahead of a new wave of staff strikes.

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Robot brothel not welcome in Houston, says mayor

A Houston mayor has pushed back against the opening of a "robot brothel" in the city, where punters could pay $60 for sex with a life-like doll.

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Brett Kavanaugh: Republicans push for US Supreme Court vote

Nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser gave dramatic testimony ahead of a committee vote on Friday.

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Canada MPs vote to strip Aung San Suu Kyi of honorary citizenship

The symbolic vote is in response to her perceived failure to stop crimes against Rohingyas.

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Air Niugini plane comes down in Micronesia lagoon

The Air Niugini aircraft can be seen sitting in shallow water, but there are no reports of injuries.

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Regulators accuse Tesla's Elon Musk of securities fraud

The SEC files a suit alleging "false and misleading" tweets by Tesla chief executive Elon Musk.

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Nazi jibes and a fractured friendship

Turkey's president is on a state visit to Germany as the countries try to mend their fractured ties.

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Baby Shark: The toddler tune taking over your world

It's got a catchy tune and plans for world domination - but the toddler hit is older than you think.

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Brett Kavanaugh: key moments from his evidence

The Supreme Court nominee has angry exchanges with Democrats over sexual assault allegations.

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‘Rape jokes are not OK,’ feminist punks tell Duterte

Feminist punk group The Male Gaze is taking on Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.

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Pollution threatens future of killer whales

Orcas are in deep trouble because of persistent chemical pollution in the environment, researchers say.

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Germany welcomes Turkey's Erdogan with gritted teeth

After months of mud-slinging and spite between them, the Turkish president has landed in Germany.

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Idlib hospitals at breaking point in last rebel stronghold

Workers in Syria's last rebel stronghold battle with a decimated healthcare system and a lack of aid.

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Africa's week in pictures: 21-27 September 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and of Africans elsewhere this week.

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New name, same country? A choice for Macedonians

The name North Macedonia could end a 27-year dispute with Greece and clear the way for Nato and EU membership.

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Third Russian agent who carried out reconnaissance mission for spy poisoning in Britain identified

September 28, 2018 1:39 PM

LONDON (REUTERS) - A third Russian military intelligence officer who carried out a reconnaissance mission before the poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal has been identified by counter-terrorism police and the security services, the Telegraph newspaper reported on Thursday (Sept 27).

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American Bar Association seeks delay in nomination of Trump's Supreme Court pick

September 28, 2018 1:35 PM

WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - The American Bar Association has called on the US Senate to delay a vote on Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination until "after an appropriate background check into the allegations" made by university professor Christine Blasey Ford regarding sexual assault is completed by the FBI.

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A different, partisan Kavanaugh comes out swinging hard at hearing on sex offence allegations

September 28, 2018 10:15 AM

WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - From the moment he began speaking on Thursday (Sept 27), Judge Brett Kavanaugh launched into partisan attack mode.

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Professor who accused Trump's Supreme Court pick of sexual assault relives trauma with caffeine and grit

September 28, 2018 9:47 AM

WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - She was terrified. She did not want to be there. She was badly in need of caffeine.

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Facebook admits phone numbers may be used to target ads

September 28, 2018 8:40 AM

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Facebook on Thursday (Sept 27) confirmed that advertisers were privy to phone numbers given by members of the social network for enhanced security.

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Trump's election-meddling charge against China marks US pressure campaign

September 28, 2018 7:53 AM

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - President Donald Trump's accusation of Chinese meddling in upcoming US elections marks a new phase in an escalating pressure campaign against Beijing that Washington is pursuing on multiple fronts, senior US officials said on Thursday (Sept 27).

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Brilliant, brash and volatile, Elon Musk faces new challenge

September 28, 2018 7:41 AM

WASHINGTON (AFP) - He is looking to revolutionise transportation, colonise space and develop implantable brain-computer interfaces.

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Trump demands vote on Kavanaugh, praises Senate testimony

September 28, 2018 7:21 AM

WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - US President Donald Trump has demanded a Senate vote for confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and praised his performance minutes after a hearing on sexual assault allegations against him.

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Asean consensus on South China Sea, sanctions on North Korea holding, says US Deputy Secretary of State

September 28, 2018 6:13 AM

NEW YORK - The United States is fully committed to the US-Asean strategic partnership,  US Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan said after co-chairing a US-Asean ministerial meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 28

September 28, 2018 6:00 AM

A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Sept 28, 2018.

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Rare Apple-1 fetches $512,000 at auction

September 28, 2018 5:00 AM

SAN FRANCISCO • An Apple-1, a rare model of the first computer produced by the now-iconic tech firm, fetched US$375,000 (S$512,000) at an auction this week, according to Boston-based RR Auction.

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Incident seared into memory, says Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford

September 28, 2018 5:00 AM

WASHINGTON • The woman who accuses US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her when they were teenagers testified to senators that the incident was "seared into my memory" even though she does not remember all the details.

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US deputy A-G keeps job for now as Trump delays meeting him

September 28, 2018 5:00 AM

WASHINGTON • US President Donald Trump said he would "prefer" to keep his embattled deputy attorney-general Rod Rosenstein - who oversees the Russia collusion probe - but that he might delay a politically risky decision on the official's fate originally expected yesterday.

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Trump admits friendship with Xi could be over

September 28, 2018 5:00 AM

UNITED NATIONS • US President Donald Trump on Wednesday admitted that his friendship with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping could be over, as he accused Beijing of undermining his prospects in the upcoming elections.

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World Briefs: Ex-menteri besar joins Port Dickson fray

September 28, 2018 5:00 AM

SEREMBAN • Former Negeri Sembilan menteri besar Isa Samad will contest the Oct 13 Port Dickson by-election as an independent candidate. He said yesterday that he has quit Umno.

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US leader's accusation opens new front in stand-off with China

September 28, 2018 5:00 AM

US President Donald Trump has opened a new front in his stand-off with China on trade, accusing Beijing of interfering with America's elections.

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Calls to broaden country's range of trading partners

September 28, 2018 5:00 AM

The trade war between China and the United States could have a devastating impact on Australia, leading to calls for the country to broaden its range of trading partners.

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Companies hit but medium-term outlook not all bleak

September 28, 2018 5:00 AM

For some manufacturers in Singapore, it is a race against time to avoid a negative spillover from the escalating trade war between the US and China.

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Swedish TV satire on Chinese tourists sparks fury

September 28, 2018 5:00 AM

HONG KONG • Tension between China and Sweden over the treatment of a group of tourists in Stockholm has escalated after a satirical skit depicted Chinese travellers as people who eat dogs and need to be told not to defecate in public.

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World's most expensive shoes go on sale for $23 million

September 28, 2018 5:00 AM

Visitors taking a closer look at what a Dubai-based shoemaker says is the world's most expensive pair of shoes, which has a whopping US$17 million (S$23 million) price tag. 

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Moscow dismisses report on suspect in UK poisoning case

September 28, 2018 5:00 AM

MOSCOW • Russia has scoffed at a report by a respected investigative group claiming that one of the suspects in the poisoning of former spy Sergei Skripal was a highly decorated colonel in Russian military intelligence.

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Uber to pay US states $202m over data breach

September 28, 2018 5:00 AM

SAN FRANCISCO • Uber will pay US$148 million (S$202 million) to settle a US investigation into a 2016 data breach, in which a hacker managed to gain access to information belonging to 57 million riders and drivers.

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US regulators charge Tesla CEO Elon Musk with fraud

September 28, 2018 4:50 AM

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday (Sept 27) charged Tesla chief executive officer Elon Musk with securities fraud, alleging he misled investors last month in tweets about taking the company private.

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Bill Cosby's first hours of prison: Generic 'Jello-O' and near total isolation

September 28, 2018 4:36 AM

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (WASHINGTON POST) - Bill Cosby spent his first day in a Pennsylvania state prison much as he will spend many days to come: mostly alone.

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Tesla boss Elon Musk sued for 'fraud' by US regulator

Tesla boss Elon Musk is being sued for an alleged fraud over his tweets about potentially taking the electric car company private.

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Injured turtle helped on move with Lego wheelchair

An injured turtle has got back on his feet with the help of a unique customised Lego wheelchair.

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Ocean toxins could kill half of world's killer whales

Half of the earth's killer whale population could be destroyed in decades by toxic chemicals being dumped in oceans, scientists warn.

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Angry Brett Kavanaugh blasts Senate for making confirmation 'disgrace'

September 28, 2018 3:39 AM

WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - Judge Brett Kavanaugh arrived to the Senate Judiciary Committee angry on Thursday (Sept 27), furiously denouncing Christine Blasey Ford's allegation that he sexually assaulted her in high school and criticising senators for waiting 10 days to hold a public hearing on the accusation.

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Brett Kavanaugh: 'I am innocent of this charge'

The president's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has denied sexually assaulting Christine Blasey Ford.

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Maddox Ritch: Body found in hunt for N Carolina six year old

Maddox Ritch has not been seen since Saturday, when he was with his father in a North Carolina park.

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Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas rejects 'biased' US as sole Middle East mediator

September 28, 2018 3:11 AM

UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) - Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas tore into the Trump administration Thursday (Sept 27), refusing to accept the United States as the sole mediator in the Middle East conflict, a day after Donald Trump promised a "very fair" peace plan.

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Christine Blasey Ford: 'I am terrified'

The woman who says she was sexually assaulted by Brett Kavanaugh gives evidence before US senators.

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Germany's Angela Merkel 'categorically' rules out coalition with far-right AfD

September 28, 2018 2:44 AM

BERLIN (REUTERS) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday (Sept 27) her centre-right Christian Democrats (CDU) should not share power with the far-right, anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

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Netherlands police arrests foil 'major terrorist attack'

Prosecutors say seven men were planning a bomb and gun attack on a large event in the country.

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Kavanaugh hearing: #BelieveWomen v #BackBrett

Some saw in Christine Blasey Ford's testimony a historic moment for women, others saw someone acting.

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Dutch police arrest seven for plotting attack

September 28, 2018 2:02 AM

AMSTERDAM (REUTERS) - Dutch authorities on Thursday (Sept 27) arrested seven men suspected of plotting a large attack with hand grenades, automatic weapons and explosives belts, prosecutors said.

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Israeli PM claims Iran has secret atomic warehouse

September 28, 2018 1:49 AM

UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday (Sept 27) claimed that Iran had a secret atomic warehouse in Teheran, holding up a map and a photograph of an outwardly innocuous looking building.

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Melinda Gates: Trump 'not as good as Macron'

Melinda Gates has told Sky News that Donald Trump is not showing the "forward leadership" of France's President Macron.

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Gay Zimbabwe teacher resigns after death threats

He revealed his sexuality at the elite Zimbabwe boys' school before a newspaper outed him.

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Fortnite pets not money-making exercise, expert believes

The latest update are more likely to be an attempt to broaden the game's player base, expert believes.

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Infanticide in Kenya: 'I was told to kill my disabled baby'

A new study suggests mothers in Kenya face widespread pressure to kill their disabled children.

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Kremlin looks into British reports naming Salisbury attacker as Russian colonel

September 28, 2018 1:14 AM

MOSCOW (REUTERS) - The Kremlin said on Thursday (Sept 27) that it would look into reports in British media that one of the suspects in the Salisbury nerve agent attack in March was a decorated Russian colonel.

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Football icon David Beckham escapes speeding prosecution on technicality

September 28, 2018 12:40 AM

LONDON (AFP) - David Beckham escaped prosecution over a speeding charge on Thursday (Sept 27) after the football icon's lawyer, nicknamed "Mr Loophole", successfully raised a technicality.

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Christine Blasey Ford describes alleged assault by Brett Kavanaugh

The woman who claims she was sexually assaulted by the Supreme Court pick describes what happened.

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Zimbabwe elephant tramples German tourist to death

The German woman was trying to photograph a herd of elephants in Zimbabwe.

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US at odds with China, Russia over North Korea sanctions at UN meeting

September 28, 2018 12:23 AM

UNITED NATIONS (REUTERS) - US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned members of the United Nations Security Council on Thursday (Sept 27) that they must "set the example" by enforcing sanctions on North Korea as China suggested the Council should consider easing the tough measures.

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Delevingne reveals why she waited to report sex abuse

Cara Delevingne has revealed why she was hesitant to report her experience of sexual abuse, as thousands of women share their #WhyIDidntReport stories.

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Mickey Mouse expelled from Egypt schools

Egyptian governor bans 'unpatriotic' cartoon characters from schools.

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South Africa's Desmond Tutu hospitalised

September 27, 2018 11:43 PM

JOHANNESBURG (AFP) - South Africa's retired archbishop and anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu was hospitalised in Cape Town on Thursday (Sept 27) for "a series of tests", his office said.

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American grandfather dies after using body to shield grandson as jeep tumbles down mountain

September 27, 2018 11:21 PM

A 63-year-old man sacrificed himself to save his grandson after their jeep tumbled down a mountain in New Mexico, United States earlier this month.

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Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford in her own words

Christine Blasey Ford accuses Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of attempting to rape her.

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Christine Blasey Ford says Brett Kavanaugh assault 'seared' in her memory

September 27, 2018 11:10 PM

WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - The woman who accuses Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her when they were teenagers testified to senators on Thursday (Sept 27) that the incident was "seared into my memory" even though she doesn't remember all the details.

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Dubai jeweller puts gem-studded US$17m shoes on sale

September 27, 2018 10:49 PM

DUBAI (REUTERS) - That's one way to lose those walking blues: a pair of shoes encrusted with diamonds has gone on sale in Dubai with a price tag of US$17 million (S$23 million).

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Kavanaugh accuser testifies before Senate panel

Watch Christine Blasey Ford as she says Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in 1982, which he denies.

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Pakistan auctions off ex-PM Nawaz Sharif's buffaloes

The animals, which fetched $19,000, reportedly supplied Nawaz Sharif and his family with milk.

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Boy with autism dresses as T.rex for family photos

Levi finds photo shoots incredibly stressful, but dressing up as his favourite character changed that.

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US, Brazil fine Petrobras US$853m for bribery

September 27, 2018 9:28 PM

WASHINGTON (AFP) - United States and Brazilian authorities have fined Brazil's oil giant Petrobras more than US$853 million (S$1.165 billion)for paying bribes to Brazilian politicians and political parties, the US Justice Department announced on Thursday (Sept 27).

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Euro 2024: Germany beats Turkey to host tournament

Germany beats Turkey to host Euro 2024 after a vote by Uefa's executive committee on Thursday.

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Hayabusa 2 rovers send new images from Ryugu surface

Japan has released new images from the robot rovers it has deployed to the surface of an asteroid.

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JK Rowling defends Fantastic Beasts casting

Some are offended Voldemort's snake Nagini is played by an Asian actress.

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China #MeToo: Why one woman is being sued by the TV star she accused

#MeToo has struggled to take off in China but now one woman is set for a legal battle with a TV star.

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Bellingcat: The website behind the Skripal revelation

Bellingcat claims to have uncovered the identity of one of the Salisbury suspects. So what is it?

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Uber pays $148m over data breach cover-up

The 2016 breach involved hackers grabbing data on millions of Uber customers and drivers.

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Dublin Airport plane-chasing passenger charged

Patrick Kehoe was pinned to the ground by police at Dublin Airport after chasing a Ryanair jet.

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WTO downgrades forecast on Trump trade war

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has taken aim at US president Donald Trump's protectionist agenda while downgrading its global trade forecast.

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Elton John and 'Mr Kurd': Five Trump briefing highlights

Donald Trump discussed his 'large brain' at a lively news conference after the UN General Assembly.

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Ethiopia's Meskel festival: Bonfires, robes and crosses

The annual Orthodox Christian festival marks the finding of the cross that Jesus was crucified on.

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Police chief stabbed to death in southern France

Pascal Filoé was stabbed three times and died in hospital in the southern city of Rodez.

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Argentina phone: Boy appeals for lost device with photos of mother

An appeal is launched in Argentina to find Miguel Retamar's phone with images of his late mother.

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Medicane - Mediterranean hurricane - to hit Greece

Forecasters are warning that a tropical-like cyclone is due to hit Greek islands, bringing gale-force winds and possible landslides.

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Brett Kavanaugh nomination: US senators to hear crucial sex assault testimony

The nominee for a vacant post and the woman accusing him of sexual assault are to testify to senators.

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Stool transplants found to help cancer patients

Stool transplants have been shown to be an effective and safe way to restore the gut bacteria in cancer patients who have been treated with intense antibiotics.

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Canada woman loses snoring row complaint with neighbours

The woman complained of harassment when neighbours urged her to seek medical help for her snoring.

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VAR to be used in Champions League, says UEFA

Video assistant referee (VAR) technology will be used in the Champions League from next season, UEFA has announced.

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Italy budget under pressure over plan to 'abolish poverty'

Italy's populist government has big budget plans - but its own finance minister is in the way.

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Apple-1, rare model of first Apple computer from 1970s, fetches US$375,000 at auction

September 27, 2018 6:26 PM

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - An Apple-1, a rare model of the first computer produced by the now-iconic tech firm, fetched US$375,000 (S$511,725) in an auction this week, according to Boston-based RR Auction.

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Iran city mocked for billboard featuring Israeli soldiers

The billboard was put up in the city of Shiraz to commemorate the Iran-Iraq war.

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Thai suspects in UK man's murder taken to crime scene

The suspects in the murder of a British man and his Thai wife have been taken to the scene of the crime.

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Girl, 3, dies after tablet hits her during car crash

A three-year-old girl was killed after being hit by a tablet computer she was holding during a car accident.

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Chile unveils Patagonian Route of Parks hiking trail

It connects 17 national parks and runs for 2,800km (1,740 miles) through sparsely populated land.

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Who is GRU colonel suspected of novichok attack?

A Russian man accused of the Salisbury poisoning has been exposed as a military officer who received an honour from Vladimir Putin.

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No kidding: Goats prefer happy faces

September 27, 2018 3:55 PM

LONDON (REUTERS) - Goats shown happy and angry human faces prefer the happy ones, according to research published by a team of life scientists from Britain, Germany and Brazil.

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Abhilash Tomy: Rescued Indian sailor speaks of ocean ordeal

Solo yachtsman Abhilash Tomy was rescued from the middle of the Indian Ocean on Monday.

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Trump takes on reporters at rare news conference

Donald Trump attacked China and Canada, praised North Korea and defended his embattled Supreme Court nominee during a rare news conference in New York.

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