A growing number of Chinese military scientists are using their research collaborations with Western universities to take their host country's expertise back home to improve China's own technology, a new Australian report claimed Tuesday.
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Teen airstrike victim set for key surgery
A teenager who was paralyzed in an airstrike near his home outside the Syrian city of Homs in 2013 has arrived in the UK for life-changing medical treatment.
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Shaun White sorry for Halloween costume
Three-time Olympic champion Shaun White has apologized to the Special Olympics community after a backlash over his choice of Halloween costume.
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US strikes at China's tech ambitions
The United States just delivered a sharp blow to China's lofty tech ambitions.
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China is crushing Europe's electric car dreams
Europe gave the world some of its top automakers, but it's losing out to China in the race to define the industry's future.
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Lime yanks scooters off the streets because they can catch fire
Lime has pulled part of its electric scooter fleet from the streets after learning that some of its vehicles' batteries could catch fire.
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Dubai is now home to a trash-eating 'shark' drone
A shark prowling the coastline is normally a worrying sight, but this waterborne drone terrorizes floating trash instead of people.
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Austin bar transforms into Moe's Tavern from 'The Simpsons'
It's one thing for people to dress up for Halloween, but it's quite another for a bar to get in on the act.
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These artists are carving incredibly detailed, art-historical pumpkins
For centuries, artists have honed their craft by copying the challenging works of masters. But an even greater challenge, it seems, would be to painstakingly replicate Vincent van Gogh's swirling trees or Salvador Dalí's melting clocks in the flesh of a pumpkin—which is something the artists of Brooklyn's Maniac Pumpkin Carvers have been known to do.
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Venice overwhelmed by worst floods in at least 10 years
Much of the Italian lagoon city of Venice was engulfed with water after high tides and strong winds caused the most severe flooding for at least a decade.
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Istanbul's new airport aims to be one of world's largest
It's ambitious, award-winning and already hit with controversies. Istanbul's new airport was officially inaugurated Monday -- although it won't be fully functioning til the end of the year.
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Inspectors to visit North Korea nuclear site
North Korea is preparing its Punggye-ri nuclear test site for international inspectors, according to the Yonhap news agency citing South Korea's spy agency.
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China reverses ban on tiger and rhino parts
China has dropped its ban on products from tigers and rhinos, in a move conservationists have dubbed a "death warrant" for the endangered species.
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Mob boss Whitey Bulger was 'beaten to death in cell'
Infamous gangster James "Whitey" Bulger was "unrecognisable" after he was beaten to death in his cell by fellow inmates, reports say.
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Camerawoman who kicked migrants acquitted by court
A camerawoman who tripped and kicked migrants fleeing from police in Hungary has been acquitted by the country's supreme court.
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Protests as Trump visits Pittsburgh after mass shooting
US President Donald Trump faced protests as he visited Pittsburgh to pay tribute to the victims of the synagogue mass shooting.
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Couple die while taking selfie from Yosemite cliff edge
An Indian couple who fell to their deaths from a cliff edge at Yosemite National Park were taking a selfie, a relative has revealed.
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Nurse 'motivated by vanity' admits killing 100 patients
A German nurse has admitted killing 100 patients in his care on the opening day of his trial.
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Facebook status update fails to spook investors
Facebook's shares have risen after its latest results soothed investor fears of a drop-off in user growth.
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Ecuador throws out Assange mistreatment claim
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's claim that Ecuador is violating his "fundamental rights" in its London embassy has been thrown out by the country.
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Senior Saudi Prince Returns to Kingdom as Royals Confront Khashoggi Crisis
The return of King Salman’s brother, who had feared arrest if he went back to Saudi Arabia, may be a sign the royal family is seeking a unified response to the furor over the death of Jamal Khashoggi.. via NYT World Senior Saudi Prince Returns to Kingdom as Royals Confront Khashoggi Crisis
Venice Flooding Is Worst in a Decade; Severe Weather in Italy Kills at Least 11
Days of strong rain and high winds have caused flooding and landslides, and the waters in Venice reached their highest level in a decade.. via NYT World Venice Flooding Is Worst in a Decade; Severe Weather in Italy Kills at Least 11
How a World War II-Era Reparations Case Is Roiling Asia
More than seven decades later, South Korea’s top court rules that Japanese companies must pay for their use of Korean slave labor during World War II.. via NYT World How a World War II-Era Reparations Case Is Roiling Asia
Indonesia Plane Crash Leaves Experts Puzzled
Investigators want to know if there was a problem with Boeing’s new, best-selling jet, or if this was another case of lax aviation safety in Indonesia.. via NYT World Indonesia Plane Crash Leaves Experts Puzzled
Did a Small Metal Tube Bring Down an Indonesian Airliner?
As teams search for Lion Air Flight 610’s black boxes, experts speculate that a faulty pitot tube, used for measuring airspeed, may have contributed to the crash.. via NYT World Did a Small Metal Tube Bring Down an Indonesian Airliner?
As World’s Air Gets Worse, India Struggles to Breathe
Though India’s government has taken a few steps to curb pollution, data from across the country shows hazardous air pollution continues to rise.. via NYT World As World’s Air Gets Worse, India Struggles to Breathe
China Reverses Ban on Rhino and Tiger Parts in Medicine, Worrying Activists
Environmentalists said the decision would fuel a black market and further threaten the fewer than 30,000 rhinos and 3,900 tigers still in the wild.. via NYT World China Reverses Ban on Rhino and Tiger Parts in Medicine, Worrying Activists
Pakistan court clears condemned Christian
Asia Bibi's blasphemy conviction polarised Pakistan and the Supreme Court has already sparked protests.
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Yemen conflict: Mattis and Pompeo urge swift ceasefire
US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urge all sides to hold talks soon.
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India unveils the world's tallest statue
The 600ft tall statue, which cost $430m, has been billed as a major tourist attraction.
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Brazil: Bolsonaro plans threaten Amazon, say experts
Brazil's far-right president-elect will merge the ministries of agriculture and the environment.
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Japan bullet train stops 'scary' safety drills
Workers at the Japanese company would crouch in trenches beside railway tracks as trains sped by.
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Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits synagogue amid protests
Hundreds of demonstrators in Pittsburgh accuse the US president of fomenting intolerance and hate.
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Vatican embassy: Human remains found at Rome property
The human remains could help solve the disappearance of a teenage girl in 1983, Italian media report.
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Gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger killed in prison
Bulger was severely beaten by one or more inmates shortly after arriving at the prison, sources say.
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Denmark accuses Iran of activist murder plot
Tehran denies its intelligence agencies planned to kill an Arab separatist leader on Danish soil.
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Father of 'Jihadi Jack' asks Canada to help bring son home
John Letts is urging Canada to bring home his son and other Canadians detained in Kurdish-held Syria.
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Petra Laszlo: Hungarian camerawoman who kicked migrants is acquitted
Hungary's top court clears Petra Laszlo, filmed tripping migrants fleeing border police in 2015.
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Tunis attack: Suicide bomber was jobless graduate
Mouna Guebla, 30, was an unemployed English graduate from the eastern region of Mahdia.
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Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits amid protests
The US president and first lady visit the synagogue where 11 people were shot dead at the weekend.
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What do American voters care about?
In just under a week the US goes to the polls to elect a new Congress. So what are the main issues?
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Viola Davis explains why there's a long way to go to eliminate racism
Oscar winner Viola Davis reveals how she has stayed grounded in Hollywood and why there still aren't enough black actors on screen.
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Harry greets NZ audience in six Pacific languages
He was attending an event with Auckland's local Pasifika community, hosted by New Zealand's prime minister.
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Senegalese artist Omar Victor Diop: Why I'm trying to correct history
Omar Victor Diop's portraits aim to paint important but overlooked Africans back into history.
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Global hunger for soybeans 'destroying Brazil's Cerrado savanna'
Brazil's highly biodiverse Cerrado is being destroyed for soybean production, conservationists say.
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Tokyo ticket seller's foreigner fear costs garden thousands
The man gave away tickets to foreigners after developing a fear of asking them for money.
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Pharrell orders Donald Trump to stop playing his music
"No permission was granted" to play the song at a rally held hours after a mass shooting, his lawyer says.
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Stray cats housed in washing machines in Portuguese town
A vet in Portugal is using washing machines to house stray cats in her home town.
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Is the Amazon facing new dangers?
Are fears among environmentalists about the election of Brazil's new president justified?
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Canada's last witch trials: Women accused of fake witchcraft
A law against pretending to be a witch is set to be repealed, but not before two women are charged.
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Letter from Africa: Nigeria - a young country for old men
Why have Nigeria's main parties both chosen septuagenarian presidential candidates?
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Trump’s birthright plan: The legality, politics and history
The president wants to end the right of people born in the US to be citizens but does he have the power?
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Dutch language besieged by English
So extensive is the spread of English, a group of lecturers warns of a looming "linguicide".
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Bolivia's capital aims high to cut air pollution with cable cars
October 31, 2018 2:11 PM
LA PAZ, BOLIVIA (REUTERS) - La Paz is fighting smog with a series of measures, including the lofty MiTeleferico system, low-emission PumaKatari public buses and fees for drivers.
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'I actually want to rape, kill and cannibalise her': Texan arrested over necrophilic, paedophilic plot
October 31, 2018 2:04 PM
MIAMI (AFP) - A Texan has been arrested after advertising online that he wanted to try necrophilia and cannibalism with a young girl.
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MIAMI (AFP) - A Texan has been arrested after advertising online that he wanted to try necrophilia and cannibalism with a young girl.
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Facebook user growth slows but earnings beat forecast
October 31, 2018 1:30 PM
UNITED STATES (REUTERS) - Facebook is still struggling to emerge from the intense scrutiny brought on by the data and privacy scandals uncovered earlier this year.
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UNITED STATES (REUTERS) - Facebook is still struggling to emerge from the intense scrutiny brought on by the data and privacy scandals uncovered earlier this year.
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ST Engineering to test self-driving buses in Israel
October 31, 2018 11:46 AM
TEL AVIV - Self-driving buses developed by Singapore Technologies (ST) Engineering will soon be tested in the port city of Ashdod in Israel.
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TEL AVIV - Self-driving buses developed by Singapore Technologies (ST) Engineering will soon be tested in the port city of Ashdod in Israel.
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Senior Saudi prince returns to kingdom as royals confront Khashoggi crisis
October 31, 2018 10:11 AM
LONDON (NYTIMES) - A senior member of the Saudi royal family, who had feared returning to the kingdom after criticising the crown prince, flew back to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from London, three Saudis close to him said on Tuesday (Oct 30).
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LONDON (NYTIMES) - A senior member of the Saudi royal family, who had feared returning to the kingdom after criticising the crown prince, flew back to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from London, three Saudis close to him said on Tuesday (Oct 30).
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Mother is charged in death of boy swept away by hurricane floodwaters
October 31, 2018 9:16 AM
NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - As Hurricane Florence took the lives of more than 40 people across the Carolinas and Virginia in September, the death of one-year-old Kaiden Lee-Welch stood out as especially tragic.
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NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - As Hurricane Florence took the lives of more than 40 people across the Carolinas and Virginia in September, the death of one-year-old Kaiden Lee-Welch stood out as especially tragic.
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Kepler, the little Nasa spacecraft that could, no longer can
October 31, 2018 9:04 AM
NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - Nasa's vaunted planet-hunting space telescope Kepler has run out of manoeuvring fuel and is being retired, the space agency announced on Tuesday (Oct 30).
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NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - Nasa's vaunted planet-hunting space telescope Kepler has run out of manoeuvring fuel and is being retired, the space agency announced on Tuesday (Oct 30).
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Mattis calls for Yemen ceasefire, peace talks within 'next 30 days'
October 31, 2018 9:00 AM
WASHINGTON (AFP, WASHINGTON POST) - US Secretary of Defence James Mattis called on Tuesday (Oct 30) for a ceasefire in Yemen and for parties to come to the negotiating table within the next 30 days.
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WASHINGTON (AFP, WASHINGTON POST) - US Secretary of Defence James Mattis called on Tuesday (Oct 30) for a ceasefire in Yemen and for parties to come to the negotiating table within the next 30 days.
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FBI looking into bid to smear Russia probe chief Mueller
October 31, 2018 8:35 AM
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The Federal Bureau of Investigation is probing an alleged scheme to pay women to accuse Russia collusion probe chief Robert Mueller of sexual harassment in a bid to discredit him, his office said on Tuesday (Oct 30).
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WASHINGTON (AFP) - The Federal Bureau of Investigation is probing an alleged scheme to pay women to accuse Russia collusion probe chief Robert Mueller of sexual harassment in a bid to discredit him, his office said on Tuesday (Oct 30).
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Human remains found at Vatican property could crack 1983 mystery disappearances
October 31, 2018 8:27 AM
VATICAN CITY (AFP) - Human remains have been discovered at a Rome property owned by the Vatican, the Holy See said on Tuesday (Oct 29), in a potential breakthrough for police investigating one of Italy's darkest mysteries.
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VATICAN CITY (AFP) - Human remains have been discovered at a Rome property owned by the Vatican, the Holy See said on Tuesday (Oct 29), in a potential breakthrough for police investigating one of Italy's darkest mysteries.
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Los Angeles prosecutors decline to charge Stallone after sexual assault allegation
October 31, 2018 7:59 AM
LOS ANGELES (REUTERS) - The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office has decided there is not enough evidence to prosecute Rocky actor Sylvester Stallone over allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in 1987 and 1990, according to an agency document released on Tuesday (Oct 30).
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LOS ANGELES (REUTERS) - The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office has decided there is not enough evidence to prosecute Rocky actor Sylvester Stallone over allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in 1987 and 1990, according to an agency document released on Tuesday (Oct 30).
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Trump eyeing executive order to end birthright citizenship
October 31, 2018 7:54 AM
WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - President Donald Trump is vowing to sign an executive order that would seek to end the right to US citizenship for children born in the United States to non-citizens, a move most legal experts say runs afoul of the Constitution and that was dismissed on Tuesday by the top House Republican.
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WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - President Donald Trump is vowing to sign an executive order that would seek to end the right to US citizenship for children born in the United States to non-citizens, a move most legal experts say runs afoul of the Constitution and that was dismissed on Tuesday by the top House Republican.
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 31
October 31, 2018 6:00 AM
A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Oct 31, 2018.
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US charges Chinese intelligence officers for jet engine data hack
October 31, 2018 5:10 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Chinese intelligence officers conspired with hackers and company insiders to break into private companies' computer systems and steal information on a turbo fan engine used in commercial jetliners, according to a US indictment unsealed on Tuesday (Oct 30).
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Chinese intelligence officers conspired with hackers and company insiders to break into private companies' computer systems and steal information on a turbo fan engine used in commercial jetliners, according to a US indictment unsealed on Tuesday (Oct 30).
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Bolsonaro, Trump bromance in the offing?
October 31, 2018 5:00 AM
SAO PAULO • He has vowed to drain the swamp, slash regulations and get tough with China. Evangelicals and gun-rights advocates love him. He has denounced the media as "fake news". Political foes? Lock 'em up.
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SAO PAULO • He has vowed to drain the swamp, slash regulations and get tough with China. Evangelicals and gun-rights advocates love him. He has denounced the media as "fake news". Political foes? Lock 'em up.
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US may end birthright citizenship
October 31, 2018 5:00 AM
WASHINGTON • President Donald Trump plans to push an executive order to end the right of citizenship to children born in the US to non-citizens and immigrants who are in the country illegally, he told news and information website Axios in an interview published yesterday.
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WASHINGTON • President Donald Trump plans to push an executive order to end the right of citizenship to children born in the US to non-citizens and immigrants who are in the country illegally, he told news and information website Axios in an interview published yesterday.
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FBI complaint reveals workings of Russian info war operation
October 31, 2018 5:00 AM
WASHINGTON • Luisa Haynes' tweets on social issues catch your eye, so you follow her at @wokeluisa.
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WASHINGTON • Luisa Haynes' tweets on social issues catch your eye, so you follow her at @wokeluisa.
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Race is on as Merkel opens path for succession
October 31, 2018 5:00 AM
BERLIN • Dr Angela Merkel's bombshell announcement of her plans to step down as German Chancellor in 2021 has unleashed a succession race that will be watched closely within Germany and beyond.
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BERLIN • Dr Angela Merkel's bombshell announcement of her plans to step down as German Chancellor in 2021 has unleashed a succession race that will be watched closely within Germany and beyond.
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Possible successors
October 31, 2018 5:00 AM
Ranging from loyal allies to fierce critics, there is no shortage of possible contenders to succeed Dr Angela Merkel as head of the centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in December and secure a shot at succeeding her as chancellor. Here's a look at the top expected candidates.
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Ranging from loyal allies to fierce critics, there is no shortage of possible contenders to succeed Dr Angela Merkel as head of the centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in December and secure a shot at succeeding her as chancellor. Here's a look at the top expected candidates.
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Chancellor kept decision to quit a secret for months
October 31, 2018 5:00 AM
BERLIN • Dr Angela Merkel is good at keeping a secret.
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BERLIN • Dr Angela Merkel is good at keeping a secret.
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Trump expects 'great deal' with China on trade
October 31, 2018 5:00 AM
SHANGHAI • US President Donald Trump said he thinks there will be "a great deal" with China on trade, but warned that he has billions of dollars worth of new tariffs ready to go if a deal is not possible.
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SHANGHAI • US President Donald Trump said he thinks there will be "a great deal" with China on trade, but warned that he has billions of dollars worth of new tariffs ready to go if a deal is not possible.
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Nature pushed to the brink by runaway consumption: WWF
October 31, 2018 5:00 AM
PARIS • Unbridled consumption has decimated global wildlife, triggered a mass extinction and exhausted Earth's capacity to accommodate humanity's expanding appetites, conservation group WWF warned yesterday.
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PARIS • Unbridled consumption has decimated global wildlife, triggered a mass extinction and exhausted Earth's capacity to accommodate humanity's expanding appetites, conservation group WWF warned yesterday.
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Stephen Hawking's thesis, wheelchair heading for auction
October 31, 2018 2:58 AM
LONDON (REUTERS) - From a copy of his PhD thesis to his wheelchair, items belonging to Stephen Hawking are headed for auction, offering fans of the late British physicist famed for his work exploring the origins of the universe a chance to buy some of his possessions.
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LONDON (REUTERS) - From a copy of his PhD thesis to his wheelchair, items belonging to Stephen Hawking are headed for auction, offering fans of the late British physicist famed for his work exploring the origins of the universe a chance to buy some of his possessions.
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Couple die in Yosemite National Park while apparently taking selfie
October 31, 2018 2:21 AM
An Indian couple who fell to their deaths in California's Yosemite National Park were apparently taking a selfie, according to a family member and media reports.
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An Indian couple who fell to their deaths in California's Yosemite National Park were apparently taking a selfie, according to a family member and media reports.
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Mounting suspicion, missed chances: German killer nurse case
October 31, 2018 2:10 AM
OLDENBURG, Germany (AFP) - German nurse Niels Hoegel, already serving a prison sentence over the deaths of six patients in his care, went on trial from Tuesday (Oct 30) for killing another 100 people.
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OLDENBURG, Germany (AFP) - German nurse Niels Hoegel, already serving a prison sentence over the deaths of six patients in his care, went on trial from Tuesday (Oct 30) for killing another 100 people.
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Notorious Boston gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger killed in prison
October 31, 2018 1:24 AM
BOSTON (REUTERS) - James "Whitey" Bulger, who lived a double life as one of Boston's most notorious mobsters and as a secret FBI informant, was killed after being transferred to a federal prison in West Virginia, the Boston Globe reported on Tuesday (Oct 30), citing two unnamed officials.
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BOSTON (REUTERS) - James "Whitey" Bulger, who lived a double life as one of Boston's most notorious mobsters and as a secret FBI informant, was killed after being transferred to a federal prison in West Virginia, the Boston Globe reported on Tuesday (Oct 30), citing two unnamed officials.
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Britain, Norway agree right to remain for their citizens after Brexit
October 31, 2018 1:17 AM
OSLO (REUTERS) - British citizens already living in Norway and Norwegian citizens living in Britain will have the right to remain residents, even in case of a no-deal Brexit, the prime ministers of Britain and Norway said on Tuesday (Oct 30).
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OSLO (REUTERS) - British citizens already living in Norway and Norwegian citizens living in Britain will have the right to remain residents, even in case of a no-deal Brexit, the prime ministers of Britain and Norway said on Tuesday (Oct 30).
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Iranian spy service suspected of assassination plot in Denmark
October 31, 2018 12:47 AM
COPENHAGEN (REUTERS) - Denmark said on Tuesday (Oct 30) it suspected an Iranian government intelligence service had tried to carry out a plot to assassinate an Iranian Arab opposition figure on its soil.
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COPENHAGEN (REUTERS) - Denmark said on Tuesday (Oct 30) it suspected an Iranian government intelligence service had tried to carry out a plot to assassinate an Iranian Arab opposition figure on its soil.
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Bodies of two sisters found taped together on New York river bank
October 31, 2018 12:15 AM
NEW YORK (AFP) - Police in New York searched on Tuesday (Oct 30) for clues to what, or who, killed two sisters whose bodies were found duct-taped together on the banks of the Hudson River in Manhattan.
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NEW YORK (AFP) - Police in New York searched on Tuesday (Oct 30) for clues to what, or who, killed two sisters whose bodies were found duct-taped together on the banks of the Hudson River in Manhattan.
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Afghan military helicopter crash kills all 25 on board
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Secret no more: Israel's outreach to Gulf Arab states
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Pakistan acquits Christian woman facing death for blasphemy
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Migrants to rest, hope to win mass transport to Mexico City
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Crashed Lion Air jet possibly found off Indonesia
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Who is funding the migrant caravans from Central America?
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Adventurer digs out of New Zealand avalanche; 2 guides die
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Brazil's anti-corruption judge considers joining Bolsonaro
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How to cross the world's longest sea-spanning bridge
After nine years of construction and a staggering $20 billion price tag, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, AKA the world's longest sea-crossing bridge, is finally open.
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Rare 3,000-year-old Assyrian art work expected to fetch more than $10M
A rare, 3,000-year-old sculpture is expected to fetch at least $10 million when it goes under the hammer at Christie's New York tomorrow.
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Ku Klux Klan robes in Northern Ireland spark hate crime probe
Eight individuals dressed in Ku Klux Klan uniforms posed for photographs outside an Islamic center in Northern Ireland on Sunday evening, sparking condemnation from politicians and Muslim leaders.
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Gab, the social network used by the Pittsburgh suspect, taken offline
Gab has been taken offline following revelations that the suspected Pittsburgh synagogue gunman used the social network to threaten Jews.
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Big Tech made the social media mess. It has to fix it
After virtually every mass shooting, every high-profile hate crime over the past decade, the story played out much the same: All the warning signs were on full display on social media.
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Real Madrid, 9th in La Liga, sack manager
Real Madrid has sacked coach Julen Lopetegui after just two months in charge with the side ninth in La Liga following a humiliating defeat to Barcelona.
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Pentagon to send 5,000 troops to US border
The Pentagon is preparing to send about 5,000 additional active duty troops to support border authorities' efforts to stop Central American migrants bound for the US, according to a defense official and an official familiar with the current plan.
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'Remarkable' Hamilton joins pantheon of all-time F1 greats
As Lewis Hamilton secured his fifth Formula One world title at Sunday's Mexican Grand Prix to become just the third driver in history to reach the landmark, the world of motorsport started to ponder just how great the Briton is and can be.
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Decoding Trump's midterm rally destinations
Over the past month, President Donald Trump has been on a campaign binge -- holding rallies for Republican candidates in North Dakota, Montana, Indiana and lots (and lots) of other places. But in the final week of the 2018 campaign, he's kicking it into an even higher gear, barnstorming the country in hopes of doing everything he can to rally the GOP base and stave off what, historically speaking, should be a very tough election for Republicans.
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Will this man be the first Palestinian elected to Jerusalem's city ouncil?
Ramadan Dabash is not waiting for the messiah. He wants that much to be clear.
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Daniel Ricciardo swears his car is cursed
No driver on the Formula One grid has experienced wretched luck quite like Daniel Ricciardo this season.
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APNewsBreak: South Sudan rebel leader Machar to return
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Humans are wiping out life on earth, says WWF
Life on earth is being wiped out by humans living beyond the planet's means, according to a new report from conservation organisation WWF.
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Syrian airstrike victim in London for surgery
A paralysed Syrian teenager has arrived in the UK - a year and a half after I first met him desperately trying to get medical help in Greece.
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Indonesia plane crash: All 189 passengers presumed dead
All 189 people on board a passenger jet that crashed into the sea off Indonesia are presumed dead in what is set to become one of the worst aviation disasters in the country's history.
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Trump sending 5,200 troops to stop migrant caravan
Donald Trump is sending more than 5,200 troops to the US-Mexico border as he warned a caravan of migrants walking towards it: "This is an invasion".
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Synagogue massacre suspect appears in court in wheelchair
The man accused of shooting 11 people dead in a Pittsburgh synagogue has appeared in court in a wheelchair to face charges.
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British academic accused of spying released on bail in UAE
British academic Matthew Hedges has been released on bail in the United Arab Emirates.
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US pipe bomb suspect kept 'list of elected officials'
A man accused of sending pipe bombs to critics of Donald Trump reportedly kept a list of intended targets, including elected officials.
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'Trump of the Tropics' - his controversial quotes
Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro has won Brazil's presidential election after promising a fundamental change in direction for South America's biggest country.
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Lion Air crash: Sonar and drones used in Indonesian search
Lion Air flight JT 610, carrying 189 people, plunged into the Java Sea shortly after taking off.
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Jair Bolsonaro seeks top judge to become Brazil justice minister
Brazil's right-wing president elect signals a government post for anti-corruption judge Sergio Moro.
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US sending 5,200 troops to border with Mexico
President Trump has described the thousands of migrants headed for the US as an "invasion".
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German ex-nurse Niels Hoegel on trial over 100 deaths
Niels Hoegel administered fatal doses of medication at two northern hospitals, prosecutors say.
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Julian Assange: Ecuador court rejects lawsuit over embassy rules
The WikiLeaks co-founder had contested new rules imposed on him in the country's embassy in London.
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Bulgaria 'smashes fake passport scam'
Officials allegedly sold thousands of people fraudulent documents - and the right to work in the EU.
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Pittsburgh shooting: White House denies Trump rhetoric to blame
The press secretary's voice cracks with emotion as she says the president "adores" Jewish Americans.
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US targets Chinese firm over national security fears
The US said trade with Chinese chipmaker Fujian Jinhua poses a risk to "national security interests".
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Canadian mother reunited with kidnapped son after 31 years
Jermaine Allan Mann was allegedly abducted by his father as a toddler and was found living in the US.
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Mexico president-elect halts partly built airport
The partially-built new airport for Mexico City was fiercely opposed by Andres Manuel López Obrador.
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Surgery students 'losing dexterity to stitch patients'
A surgery professor expresses fears over the consequences of a generation more adept at using screens.
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Young Greatness: US rapper shot dead in New Orleans at 34
The hip-hop artist, 34, was killed in his native New Orleans in the early hours of Monday.
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Who is George Soros?
The billionaire financier and philanthropist was targeted in a US mail-bombing campaign.
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Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee on writer's death in Saudi consulate
Hatice Cengiz was set to marry the journalist before he was killed in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
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Japan’s Princess Ayako surrenders her royal title
Her marriage to a commoner means that she must give up her title, under Imperial House rules.
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A mother reacts to reuniting with her missing son
Lyneth Mann-Lewis was been reunited with her son, 31 years after he was abducted.
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Cerebral palsy superhero creator: I decided representation matters
Farida Bedwei wanted a comic book character that represented people like her - so she created one.
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Linda Liukas, Hello Ruby and the magic of coding
Linda Liukas wants to show children that writing code for computers can be magical.
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Leicester City owner's family lay wreath at the King Power Stadium
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha's wife Aimon and their son Aiyawatt lay the wreath alongside thousands of bouquets.
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North and South Korea: The football game that kicked off peace
How a friendly chat on the sidelines opened the door for North and South Korea to start talking.
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Brazil economy: Can Bolsonaro ride the 'Bullsonaro wave'?
Businesses and markets are embracing Jair Bolsonaro; but his policies are vague and untested.
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Deep South woman vying to make history
Georgia’s battle for the governor’s mansion reflects changing US demographics - and the women behind it.
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'I never knew men could get breast cancer'
Moses Musonga, a 67-year-old Kenyan, got a shock when he was diagnosed with the disease.
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As a Pittsburgh Jewish community reeled, its teenagers mobilised
Teenagers who live in the Pittsburgh community reeling from a synagogue attack reflect and demand change.
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Lion Air crash: Mourning siblings and mystery couple among victims
As we learn who was on board, many have focused on a poignant image in the debris of a couple on a bridge.
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Angela Merkel: A career in pictures
As the German chancellor announces she is stepping down, take a look back at the photos documenting her career.
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Pittsburgh Killing Aftermath Bares Jewish Rifts in Israel and America
While Jews everywhere expressed shock, the slaughter also surfaced rifts tearing at Israeli society and driving a wedge between Israeli and American Jews.. via NYT World Pittsburgh Killing Aftermath Bares Jewish Rifts in Israel and America
Scrabble’s World Champion Masters the Tiles in 2 Languages
Nigel Richards of New Zealand and Malaysia clinched the World Scrabble Championships in London. (His latest winning word? “Groutier.”). via NYT World Scrabble’s World Champion Masters the Tiles in 2 Languages
Who Could Possibly Replace Merkel? Here Are Some Names That Stand Out
Several potential successors are positioning themselves to take over Ms. Merkel’s conservative party and, eventually, the German chancellery.. via NYT World Who Could Possibly Replace Merkel? Here Are Some Names That Stand Out
Germany Without Angela Merkel? Unthinkable? Think Again, She Says
The German chancellor is stepping down as head of the Christian Democrats, setting up a power struggle within her party.. via NYT World Germany Without Angela Merkel? Unthinkable? Think Again, She Says
Vancouver, Canada’s Marijuana Capital, Struggles to Tame the Black Market
As Canada embarks on a national experiment to legalize marijuana, Vancouver illustrates the difficulties of policing the illegal trade.. via NYT World Vancouver, Canada’s Marijuana Capital, Struggles to Tame the Black Market
‘The Fear Is Coming Back’ as Political Crisis Brings Sri Lanka to Brink
An ex-president accused of war crimes is named prime minister. The other prime minister won’t go.. via NYT World ‘The Fear Is Coming Back’ as Political Crisis Brings Sri Lanka to Brink
As South Korea’s Leader Vouches for Kim’s Sincerity, Critics See Deception
South Korea’s president, Moon Jae-in, says Mr. Kim truly wants to trade nuclear arms for prosperity. Critics say he is being duped by yet another deceitful Pyongyang dictator.. via NYT World As South Korea’s Leader Vouches for Kim’s Sincerity, Critics See Deception
Cornell Cuts Ties With Chinese School After Crackdown on Students
The decision was a rare rebuke of China’s strict limits on free speech at a time when many American universities are rushing into the China market.. via NYT World Cornell Cuts Ties With Chinese School After Crackdown on Students
Brazil Election: How Jair Bolsonaro Turned Crisis Into Opportunity
A troubled stint in the army and a polemic three-decade career as a lawmaker preceded Mr. Bolsonaro’s unlikely rise to the presidency.. via NYT World Brazil Election: How Jair Bolsonaro Turned Crisis Into Opportunity
German leader Angela Merkel kept her decision to quit as party leader a secret for months
October 30, 2018 1:07 PM
BERLIN(BLOOMBERG) - Angela Merkel is good at keeping a secret.
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Race on as German leader Angela Merkel opens path for succession
October 30, 2018 1:07 PM
BERLIN (AFP) - Angela Merkel's bombshell announcement of her plans to step down as German chancellor in 2021 has unleashed a succession race that will be watched closely within Germany and beyond.
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BERLIN (AFP) - Angela Merkel's bombshell announcement of her plans to step down as German chancellor in 2021 has unleashed a succession race that will be watched closely within Germany and beyond.
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Trump says US planning 'tent cities' for migrants
October 30, 2018 12:19 PM
WASHINGTON (AFP) - United States President Donald Trump said on Monday (Oct 29) his administration is planning to build tent cities for thousands of Central American migrants making their way through Mexico to the US.
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WASHINGTON (AFP) - United States President Donald Trump said on Monday (Oct 29) his administration is planning to build tent cities for thousands of Central American migrants making their way through Mexico to the US.
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Key findings of WWF's latest report card on Planet Earth
October 30, 2018 12:13 PM
PARIS (AFP) - The World Wide Fund for Nature and its partners have tracked population changes in Earth's animal species for decades. News from the latest "Living Planet" report, released on Tuesday (Oct 30), is more grim than ever.
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PARIS (AFP) - The World Wide Fund for Nature and its partners have tracked population changes in Earth's animal species for decades. News from the latest "Living Planet" report, released on Tuesday (Oct 30), is more grim than ever.
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Cornell University suspends ties with China's Renmin over curbs on academic freedom
October 30, 2018 11:12 AM
BEIJING - Faculty members at Cornell University said on Monday (Oct 29) that they were cutting ties with a leading Chinese university after reports that it was harassing and intimidating students leading a campaign for workers' rights.
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BEIJING - Faculty members at Cornell University said on Monday (Oct 29) that they were cutting ties with a leading Chinese university after reports that it was harassing and intimidating students leading a campaign for workers' rights.
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'I'd like to be president': Hillary Clinton on possible 2020 run
October 30, 2018 10:43 AM
NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - Mrs Hillary Clinton gave mixed signals on whether she's considering another presidential run, telling a New York City audience on Friday (Oct 26) that she would be well-suited to the office.
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NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - Mrs Hillary Clinton gave mixed signals on whether she's considering another presidential run, telling a New York City audience on Friday (Oct 26) that she would be well-suited to the office.
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Earth’s wild animal population plummets 60 per cent in 44 years: WWF
October 30, 2018 9:12 AM
PARIS (AFP) - Unbridled consumption has decimated global wildlife, triggered a mass extinction and exhausted Earth's capacity to accommodate humanity's expanding appetites, the conservation group WWF warned on Tuesday (Oct 30).
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PARIS (AFP) - Unbridled consumption has decimated global wildlife, triggered a mass extinction and exhausted Earth's capacity to accommodate humanity's expanding appetites, the conservation group WWF warned on Tuesday (Oct 30).
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Missteps could jeopardise case against Harvey Weinstein
October 30, 2018 8:38 AM
NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - Just five months ago, disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein was escorted in handcuffs past a phalanx of reporters and photographers and into the Manhattan Criminal Courts Building where a grand jury had voted to indict him, setting the stage for arguably the most important prosecution of the #MeToo era.
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A Trump-Bolsonaro bromance could be brewing after Brazilian's big win
October 30, 2018 8:20 AM
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - He has vowed to drain the swamp, slash regulations and get tough with China. Evangelicals and gun-rights advocates love him. He has denounced the media as"fake news." Political foes? Lock 'em up.
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SAO PAULO (Reuters) - He has vowed to drain the swamp, slash regulations and get tough with China. Evangelicals and gun-rights advocates love him. He has denounced the media as"fake news." Political foes? Lock 'em up.
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Brazil's president-elect Bolsonaro threatens to remove government ads from 'lying' media outlets
October 30, 2018 8:15 AM
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil president-elect Jair Bolsonaro said on Monday (Oct 29) he would withdraw government advertising from media outlets he deemed to be "lying", keeping up pressure on critical outlets after winning the weekend's presidential election by a landslide.
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SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil president-elect Jair Bolsonaro said on Monday (Oct 29) he would withdraw government advertising from media outlets he deemed to be "lying", keeping up pressure on critical outlets after winning the weekend's presidential election by a landslide.
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How safe is your airline? Here's how you can find out
October 30, 2018 7:52 AM
NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - Before Lion Air Flight JT610 crashed near Jakarta on Monday (Oct 29) with 189 passengers and crew on board, the Indonesian airline had been banned from flying in European Union air space between 2007 and 2016.
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NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - Before Lion Air Flight JT610 crashed near Jakarta on Monday (Oct 29) with 189 passengers and crew on board, the Indonesian airline had been banned from flying in European Union air space between 2007 and 2016.
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US plans more China tariffs if Trump-Xi meeting fails: Report
October 30, 2018 7:38 AM
WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - The US is preparing to announce by early December tariffs on all remaining Chinese imports if talks next month between presidents Donald Trump and Mr Xi Jinping fail to ease the trade war, three people familiar with the matter said.
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WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - The US is preparing to announce by early December tariffs on all remaining Chinese imports if talks next month between presidents Donald Trump and Mr Xi Jinping fail to ease the trade war, three people familiar with the matter said.
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US to block sales to Chinese tech company over security concerns
October 30, 2018 7:32 AM
WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - The United States said on Monday (Oct 29) that it would block a Chinese state-owned technology company from buying American components because it posed a national security threat, the latest volley in an escalating dispute between the world's two largest economies.
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WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - The United States said on Monday (Oct 29) that it would block a Chinese state-owned technology company from buying American components because it posed a national security threat, the latest volley in an escalating dispute between the world's two largest economies.
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Nasa spacecraft breaks record for coming closest to Sun
October 30, 2018 7:15 AM
TAMPA (AFP) - Nasa's Parker Solar Probe, which launched earlier this year, has set a new record for becoming the closest human-made object to the Sun, the US space agency announced Monday (Oct 29).
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TAMPA (AFP) - Nasa's Parker Solar Probe, which launched earlier this year, has set a new record for becoming the closest human-made object to the Sun, the US space agency announced Monday (Oct 29).
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WikiLeaks' Julian Assange says Ecuador seeking to end his asylum
October 30, 2018 6:06 AM
QUITO (REUTERS) - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said on Monday (Oct 29) that Ecuador is seeking to end his asylum in its London embassy and hand him over to the United States, but a judge rejected his lawsuit over embassy living conditions.
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QUITO (REUTERS) - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said on Monday (Oct 29) that Ecuador is seeking to end his asylum in its London embassy and hand him over to the United States, but a judge rejected his lawsuit over embassy living conditions.
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 30
October 30, 2018 6:00 AM
A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Oct 30, 2018.
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'Tropical Trump' wins Brazil election
October 30, 2018 5:00 AM
Far-right firebrand former army captain Jair Bolsonaro scored a resounding victory in Brazil's presidential election after tapping into voters' deep anger with corruption, crime and economic malaise.
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Far-right firebrand former army captain Jair Bolsonaro scored a resounding victory in Brazil's presidential election after tapping into voters' deep anger with corruption, crime and economic malaise.
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Far-right firebrand Bolsonaro elected Brazil President
October 30, 2018 5:00 AM
RIO DE JANEIRO/BRASILIA • Mr Jair Bolsonaro, a far-right firebrand former army captain, has won Brazil's presidential election in convincing fashion, wooing voters with promises to gut endemic political corruption and wage a brutal battle against powerful drug gangs.
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RIO DE JANEIRO/BRASILIA • Mr Jair Bolsonaro, a far-right firebrand former army captain, has won Brazil's presidential election in convincing fashion, wooing voters with promises to gut endemic political corruption and wage a brutal battle against powerful drug gangs.
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'Tropical Trump' known for misogynist comments
October 30, 2018 5:00 AM
RIO DE JANEIRO • Sometimes called a "Tropical Trump" for his politically incorrect vitriol, Brazil's pro-dictatorship presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro successfully played to an electorate disgusted with conventional politics.
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RIO DE JANEIRO • Sometimes called a "Tropical Trump" for his politically incorrect vitriol, Brazil's pro-dictatorship presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro successfully played to an electorate disgusted with conventional politics.
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Book-toting Brazilians make a point at the polls
October 30, 2018 5:00 AM
RIO DE JANEIRO • Brazilians opposed to far-right presidential front runner Jair Bolsonaro started a Twitter trend by casting their ballots with books in hand - a jibe at Bolsonaro backers who posted selfies of themselves voting with firearms.
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RIO DE JANEIRO • Brazilians opposed to far-right presidential front runner Jair Bolsonaro started a Twitter trend by casting their ballots with books in hand - a jibe at Bolsonaro backers who posted selfies of themselves voting with firearms.
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Merkel to step down as CDU leader, marking end of an era
October 30, 2018 5:00 AM
Dr Angela Merkel's decision to relinquish the chairmanship of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) marks the end of an era.
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Dr Angela Merkel's decision to relinquish the chairmanship of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) marks the end of an era.
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Trump sends 5,200 troops to Mexico border as caravan advances
October 30, 2018 4:50 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – The United States said on Monday (Oct 29) it will send more than 5,200 troops to help secure the border with Mexico, a far larger-than-expected deployment as President Donald Trump hardens his stance on immigration ahead of the Nov 6 mid-term elections.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – The United States said on Monday (Oct 29) it will send more than 5,200 troops to help secure the border with Mexico, a far larger-than-expected deployment as President Donald Trump hardens his stance on immigration ahead of the Nov 6 mid-term elections.
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Khashoggi fiancee: Riyadh responsible for his murder, must explain
October 30, 2018 4:15 AM
LONDON (REUTERS) - The fiancée of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has said Saudi authorities are responsible for his murder, and the kingdom should give more details so that those responsible can be brought to justice.
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LONDON (REUTERS) - The fiancée of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has said Saudi authorities are responsible for his murder, and the kingdom should give more details so that those responsible can be brought to justice.
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Stony-faced, silent synagogue massacre suspect held without bond
October 30, 2018 3:41 AM
PITTSBURGH (REUTERS) - Shackled and in a wheelchair, the man accused of shooting 11 worshippers to death at a Pittsburgh synagogue made a stony-faced and largely silent appearance on Monday in a federal courtroom, where he was ordered held without bond for the deadliest attack ever on America's Jewish community.
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PITTSBURGH (REUTERS) - Shackled and in a wheelchair, the man accused of shooting 11 worshippers to death at a Pittsburgh synagogue made a stony-faced and largely silent appearance on Monday in a federal courtroom, where he was ordered held without bond for the deadliest attack ever on America's Jewish community.
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Deadly storms lash Italy leaving Venice afloat
October 30, 2018 1:57 AM
VENICE (AFP) - At least three people died Monday (Oct 29) in Italy as fierce winds and rains lashed much of the country and caused waters in the canal-ringed city of Venice to reach historic high levels.
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VENICE (AFP) - At least three people died Monday (Oct 29) in Italy as fierce winds and rains lashed much of the country and caused waters in the canal-ringed city of Venice to reach historic high levels.
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Dogs can be trained to sniff out malaria: Researchers
October 30, 2018 1:21 AM
TAMPA (AFP) - Dogs can be trained to sniff out certain cancers, people at risk of a diabetic coma and now, children with malaria just by smelling their socks, researchers said Monday (Oct 29).
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TAMPA (AFP) - Dogs can be trained to sniff out certain cancers, people at risk of a diabetic coma and now, children with malaria just by smelling their socks, researchers said Monday (Oct 29).
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Mail bomb suspect appears in court as new package intercepted
October 30, 2018 12:39 AM
MIAMI (REUTERS) – The man accused of mailing 14 pipe bombs to prominent critics of US President Donald Trump was ordered to be held without bail on Monday (Oct 29) as the FBI confirmed a similar suspicious package addressed to CNN had been intercepted.
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MIAMI (REUTERS) – The man accused of mailing 14 pipe bombs to prominent critics of US President Donald Trump was ordered to be held without bail on Monday (Oct 29) as the FBI confirmed a similar suspicious package addressed to CNN had been intercepted.
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Fears for Amazon after Bolsonaro wins Brazil presidency
October 30, 2018 12:07 AM
PARIS (AFP) - Environmentalists and rights groups reacted with dismay Monday (Oct 30) to the victory in Brazil of president-elect Jair Bolsonaro, a far-right champion of agribusiness who has threatened to pull his country from the Paris climate accord.
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PARIS (AFP) - Environmentalists and rights groups reacted with dismay Monday (Oct 30) to the victory in Brazil of president-elect Jair Bolsonaro, a far-right champion of agribusiness who has threatened to pull his country from the Paris climate accord.
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New Peking University leader former state security official
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Thousands of Syrians stuck in the desert risk starvation
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Typhoon lashes northern Philippines as thousands evacuated
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Migrant caravan demands transport as 2nd group enters Mexico
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Indonesia plane crash search finds remains, debris at sea
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China reverses ban on trade in tiger, rhino products
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Former Australian prime minister warns of Indonesia reaction
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UN aid chief: Ensure Idlib cease-fire and prevent onslaught
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Scientists to explore new sites in Puerto Rico, USVI waters
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Ecuador judge rules against Assange over embassy changes
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In Syria's rebel north, Turkey deepens roots, spreads influence
October 29, 2018 11:58 AM
AZAZ, SYRIA (AFP) - "Brotherhood has no limits."
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AZAZ, SYRIA (AFP) - "Brotherhood has no limits."
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Helicopter crash: Leicester City owner Vichai dreamt of crowning glory in 'Sport of Kings'
October 29, 2018 9:21 AM
Thai billionaire Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was best known on the sporting front for the fairy tale success of Leicester City's Premier League title triumph in 2016, but it was hoped that his investment in horse racing would yield the same results.
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Thai billionaire Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was best known on the sporting front for the fairy tale success of Leicester City's Premier League title triumph in 2016, but it was hoped that his investment in horse racing would yield the same results.
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From crime to China, Bolsonaro plots radical new course for Brazil
October 29, 2018 8:42 AM
BRASILIA (REUTERS) - Brazil's far-right president-elect Jair Bolsonaro won Sunday's election pledging a radically new direction in policy, ranging from a crackdown on crime and reducing the role of the state in the economy, to easing the development of indigenous lands.
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BRASILIA (REUTERS) - Brazil's far-right president-elect Jair Bolsonaro won Sunday's election pledging a radically new direction in policy, ranging from a crackdown on crime and reducing the role of the state in the economy, to easing the development of indigenous lands.
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FBI complaint reveals mechanisms of Russian info war operation
October 29, 2018 8:30 AM
WASHINGTON - Imagine checking the mobile phone for Twitter or Facebook news feed updates while having that first coffee or tea in the morning and you find someone called @wokeluisa retweeted by one of the many people you follow.
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WASHINGTON - Imagine checking the mobile phone for Twitter or Facebook news feed updates while having that first coffee or tea in the morning and you find someone called @wokeluisa retweeted by one of the many people you follow.
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Dozens arrested in Russian protests over jailed teenagers
October 29, 2018 8:02 AM
MOSCOW (AFP) - Dozens of demonstrators were arrested during protests in Moscow and Saint Petersburg on Sunday (Oct 28), calling for the release of 10 young Russians jailed for extremism and an "attempted coup d'etat".
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MOSCOW (AFP) - Dozens of demonstrators were arrested during protests in Moscow and Saint Petersburg on Sunday (Oct 28), calling for the release of 10 young Russians jailed for extremism and an "attempted coup d'etat".
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Brazilians cock a snook at far right, vote with books instead of guns
October 29, 2018 7:49 AM
RIO DE JANEIRO (AFP) - Brazilians opposed to far-right politician Jair Bolsonaro started a Twitter trend by casting their ballots on Sunday (Oct 28) with books in hand - a jibe at Bolsonaro backers who posted selfies of themselves voting with firearms.
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AFP) - Brazilians opposed to far-right politician Jair Bolsonaro started a Twitter trend by casting their ballots on Sunday (Oct 28) with books in hand - a jibe at Bolsonaro backers who posted selfies of themselves voting with firearms.
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Thai billionaire clan in focus after Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha's death in helicopter crash
October 29, 2018 7:46 AM
(BLOOMBERG) - The helicopter crash that killed Thai billionaire and Leicester City football club chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha puts the spotlight on the clan that helps run a duty-free business empire built over almost three decades.
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(BLOOMBERG) - The helicopter crash that killed Thai billionaire and Leicester City football club chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha puts the spotlight on the clan that helps run a duty-free business empire built over almost three decades.
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New migrant caravan from El Salvador makes its way north to US
October 29, 2018 7:42 AM
SAN SALVADOR (WASHINGTON POST) - A caravan of an estimated 200 migrants departed here on Sunday (Oct 28) en route to the United States, sparked by a similar group from Honduras that is making its way through Mexico.
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SAN SALVADOR (WASHINGTON POST) - A caravan of an estimated 200 migrants departed here on Sunday (Oct 28) en route to the United States, sparked by a similar group from Honduras that is making its way through Mexico.
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'Tropical Trump' Bolsonaro: Brazil's new President
October 29, 2018 7:28 AM
RIO DE JANEIRO (AFP) - Sometimes called a "Tropical Trump" for his politically incorrect vitriol, Brazil's controversial pro-dictatorship presidential candidate, Mr Jair Bolsonaro successfully played to an electorate disgusted with conventional politics.
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AFP) - Sometimes called a "Tropical Trump" for his politically incorrect vitriol, Brazil's controversial pro-dictatorship presidential candidate, Mr Jair Bolsonaro successfully played to an electorate disgusted with conventional politics.
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Far-right candidate Bolsonaro rides anti-corruption rage to Brazil presidency
October 29, 2018 6:35 AM
Far-right lawmaker Jair Bolsonaro has won Brazil’s presidential election, riding a wave of frustration over corruption and crime that brought a dramatic swing to the right in the world’s fourth-largest democracy.
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Far-right lawmaker Jair Bolsonaro has won Brazil’s presidential election, riding a wave of frustration over corruption and crime that brought a dramatic swing to the right in the world’s fourth-largest democracy.
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Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha confirmed dead in helicopter crash
October 29, 2018 6:21 AM
LEICESTER (REUTERS) - Leicester City football club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was killed along with four others when his helicopter crashed and then exploded.
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LEICESTER (REUTERS) - Leicester City football club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was killed along with four others when his helicopter crashed and then exploded.
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 29
October 29, 2018 6:00 AM
A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Oct 29, 2018.
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A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Oct 29, 2018.
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Summit calls for Syrian constitutional committee by Dec
October 29, 2018 5:00 AM
ISTANBUL • The first summit on Syria to bring together the leaders of Germany, Russia, Turkey and France ended with a new appeal for a political solution to the country's seven-year war but sidestepped more contentious issues, including the future of President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
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ISTANBUL • The first summit on Syria to bring together the leaders of Germany, Russia, Turkey and France ended with a new appeal for a political solution to the country's seven-year war but sidestepped more contentious issues, including the future of President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
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Thai tycoon the author of Leicester's football fairy tale
October 29, 2018 5:00 AM
LONDON • Thai billionaire Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, the owner of Leicester City, whose helicopter crashed outside the Premier League club's stadium over the weekend, is the author of one of football's greatest fairy tales.
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LONDON • Thai billionaire Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, the owner of Leicester City, whose helicopter crashed outside the Premier League club's stadium over the weekend, is the author of one of football's greatest fairy tales.
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Thai political parties ramp up activity despite ban
October 29, 2018 5:00 AM
Puea Thai picks a retired cop as leader while ex-DPM Suthep hits the streets to recruit members ahead of the Feb 24 polls.
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Puea Thai picks a retired cop as leader while ex-DPM Suthep hits the streets to recruit members ahead of the Feb 24 polls.
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For older Cubans, socialism is a nightmare
October 29, 2018 5:00 AM
MIAMI • Ms Mariela Jewett is 68 today, but the day in Cuba around 60 years ago that the soldiers came to her father's coffee plantation is seared into her memory.
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MIAMI • Ms Mariela Jewett is 68 today, but the day in Cuba around 60 years ago that the soldiers came to her father's coffee plantation is seared into her memory.
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Florida vote could signal Trump's fate
October 29, 2018 5:00 AM
For 77-year-old Donna Shalala, Nov 6 is not a midterm election - it is also "judgement day", she says.
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For 77-year-old Donna Shalala, Nov 6 is not a midterm election - it is also "judgement day", she says.
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Strong US economy gives Trump boost for midterms
October 29, 2018 5:00 AM
The continuing strong growth in the US economy has put President Donald Trump and the Republican Party in a good position for the midterm elections, due in just over a week on Nov 6.
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The continuing strong growth in the US economy has put President Donald Trump and the Republican Party in a good position for the midterm elections, due in just over a week on Nov 6.
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Leicester City owner 'in helicopter crash'
October 29, 2018 5:00 AM
The billionaire Thai owner of Leicester City was on board a helicopter that crashed last Saturday, said a source close to the English Premier League (EPL) club.
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The billionaire Thai owner of Leicester City was on board a helicopter that crashed last Saturday, said a source close to the English Premier League (EPL) club.
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Brazil set to vote far-right in presidential polls
October 29, 2018 5:00 AM
RIO DE JANEIRO • Brazil began voting yesterday in a divisive presidential run-off election whose front -runner, far-right former army captain Jair Bolsonaro, is vowing to save the country from crisis with a firm grip.
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RIO DE JANEIRO • Brazil began voting yesterday in a divisive presidential run-off election whose front -runner, far-right former army captain Jair Bolsonaro, is vowing to save the country from crisis with a firm grip.
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World Briefs: Mexico dedicates parade to immigrants
October 29, 2018 5:00 AM
MEXICO CITY • Mexico City dedicated its Day of the Dead parade last Saturday to immigrants, just as thousands of Central Americans were trekking from the country's southern border towards the United States under pressure from US President Donald Trump to disband.
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MEXICO CITY • Mexico City dedicated its Day of the Dead parade last Saturday to immigrants, just as thousands of Central Americans were trekking from the country's southern border towards the United States under pressure from US President Donald Trump to disband.
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Armed guard could have prevented tragedy: Trump
October 29, 2018 5:00 AM
WASHINGTON • United States President Donald Trump said the mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue could have been prevented with the help of an armed guard, and later called for "the vile hate-filled poison of anti-Semitism" to be confronted.
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WASHINGTON • United States President Donald Trump said the mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue could have been prevented with the help of an armed guard, and later called for "the vile hate-filled poison of anti-Semitism" to be confronted.
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Leicester City owner feared dead in helicopter accident
October 29, 2018 5:00 AM
LEICESTER • Leicester City football club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, a Thai tycoon, was among five people who were in a helicopter which crashed in a ball of flames after a Premier League match on Saturday, a source close to the club said.
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LEICESTER • Leicester City football club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, a Thai tycoon, was among five people who were in a helicopter which crashed in a ball of flames after a Premier League match on Saturday, a source close to the club said.
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Merkel govt braces itself for results of key state election
October 29, 2018 5:00 AM
BERLIN • German Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling coalition faced its second test in as many weeks yesterday when voters went to the polls in the western state of Hesse for a regional election that could torpedo the national government.
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BERLIN • German Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling coalition faced its second test in as many weeks yesterday when voters went to the polls in the western state of Hesse for a regional election that could torpedo the national government.
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Gunman who killed 11 in US synagogue likely acted alone
October 29, 2018 5:00 AM
PITTSBURGH • The suspected gunman who killed 11 worshippers at a Pittsburgh synagogue in the most deadly attack ever on the Jewish community in the United States likely acted alone, officials said yesterday.
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PITTSBURGH • The suspected gunman who killed 11 worshippers at a Pittsburgh synagogue in the most deadly attack ever on the Jewish community in the United States likely acted alone, officials said yesterday.
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Huge crowds converge in Senegal's holy city for Sufi pilgrimage
October 29, 2018 2:36 AM
TOUBA, SENEGAL (AFP) - Hundreds of thousands of men, women and children converged on Senegal's holy city of Touba on Sunday (Oct 28) for the Grand Magal, a traditional annual march and biggest celebration of the Mouride Brotherhood, a Sufi Islamic order.
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TOUBA, SENEGAL (AFP) - Hundreds of thousands of men, women and children converged on Senegal's holy city of Touba on Sunday (Oct 28) for the Grand Magal, a traditional annual march and biggest celebration of the Mouride Brotherhood, a Sufi Islamic order.
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Fresh blow to Merkel coalition as parties lose support in German state
October 29, 2018 2:02 AM
BERLIN (REUTERS) - Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and their Social Democrat (SPD) coalition allies in Berlin both haemorrhaged support in a regional election in the western state of Hesse on Sunday (Oct 28), dealing a fresh blow to the fragile national government.
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BERLIN (REUTERS) - Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and their Social Democrat (SPD) coalition allies in Berlin both haemorrhaged support in a regional election in the western state of Hesse on Sunday (Oct 28), dealing a fresh blow to the fragile national government.
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Bangladesh court jails ex-PM Zia for 7 years for graft
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Angela Merkel Gets New Election Setback in Germany
Voters in Hesse state punished Ms. Merkel’s conservatives and their partners in the national government. Parties on the left and the right gained ground.. via NYT World Angela Merkel Gets New Election Setback in Germany
Lewis Hamilton wins fifth F1 world title
Lewis Hamilton wins his fifth F1 World Championship, making him the joint second most successful driver of all time.
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Sulky word wins Scrabble championship
Nigel Richards earned 68 points for "groutier" - which means cross, sulky or sullen.
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Indonesia flight carrying 189 people crashes en route from Jakarta
A Lion Air flight capable of carrying up to 189 passengers has crashed during a short flight from the Indonesian capital Jakarta to Pangkal Pinang, according to Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency.
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Leicester mourns 'a great human being' after helicopter crash
On a bitterly cold Sunday outside the King Power Stadium, Bernie Webster tried in vain to hold back the tears.
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The Meiji Shrine: A wedding venue fit for a princess
At Tokyo's Meiji Shrine, it's not unusual for visitors to catch a glimpse of a traditional wedding, the couple led in procession by Shinto priests under a large red umbrella. Located within the tranquil Yoyogi Park, the famed shrine has long been a popular wedding spot, with about a dozen daily ceremonies conducted there over the year's busiest weekends.
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Defectors say former church pastor is a 'cult leader.' Her son disagrees
Standing in front of her parish in a bright yellow jacket, Shin Ok-joo holds back tears. Her voice takes on a tone of both anger and sadness.
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Red Sox win 4th World Series in 15 years
Total domination is complete. The Boston Red Sox, Major League Baseball's best team from start to finish in 2018, are World Series champions.
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The Pittsburgh killings targeted Jews — and America's soul
The mass killing at a Pittsburgh synagogue, likely the worst anti-Semitic incident in US history, has Jewish Americans questioning whether they are now fated to live with the fear and threats at home that their community has long endured around the world.
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Hamilton secures fifth F1 world title, moves into second all time
Lewis Hamilton clinched his fifth F1 world championship with a fourth-placed finish in Sunday's Mexican Grand Prix won by Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
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Pipe bomb suspect Cesar Sayoc due in court
The man suspected of sending 14 pipe bombs to prominent Democrats around the country will be formally charged in court Monday.
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Would you pay more for sustainable shoes?
They're leather-free and have a sole made from recycled plastic bottles. Could Veja sneakers be the most sustainable shoes in the world?
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What early voting numbers in US midterms do (and don't) tell us
Voting is well underway in most of 2018's major battlegrounds, and campaigns, parties and reporters are all closely watching key states' daily updates of how many people are voting and where.
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How Trump's nationalism has already changed the world
President Donald Trump has pushed an "America First" foreign policy from his first day in office and now he's gone a step further, criticizing the "globalist" presidents of the past and asking people to use the term nationalist to describe him, frightening some with a label that has also been used to describe authoritarian regimes.
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Fox condemns anti-Semetic rhetoric on popular host's show
The Fox Business Network has a Lou Dobbs problem.
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Thai cave boys meet Manchester United
The 12 boys from the young Thai football team who were rescued after being trapped in a flooded cave network in northern Thailand have met players of Manchester United as well as the club's manager Jose Mourinho.
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Families await news after Indonesia plane crash
Families have arrived at an Indonesian airport desperate for news of their loved ones after the plane they were travelling on crashed into the sea.
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Brazil's Donald Trump wins presidential election
Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro has won Brazil's presidential election following a divisive campaign.
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Synagogue shooting: Oldest victim was 97
The oldest victim of the shooting inside a synagogue in Pittsburgh was 97, authorities have confirmed.
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Blasphemy poll result 'a step toward 21st century republic'
Ireland's vote to remove the offence of blasphemy from the constitution has been hailed as a step towards reforming the country's society.
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Band plays dying conductor's favourite music
When Richard Gill was in the final hours of his life, his many admirers wanted to say goodbye with music.
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Syrian museum reopens after 6 years of closure
The National Museum of Damascus has reopened for the first time since the raging Syrian civil war forced its closure in 2012.
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South African minister: Sex tape used to blackmail me
South Africa's home affairs minister has said a video of a "sexual nature" meant for him and his wife is being used as blackmail.
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Harry and Meghan get traditional Maori welcome in NZ
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have received a traditional Maori welcome on their arrival in New Zealand.
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Jair Bolsonaro: Far-right candidate wins Brazil poll
The controversial candidate wins a big victory over his left-wing rival in the presidential election.
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Lion Air crash: Boeing 737 plane crashes in sea off Jakarta
The Boeing 737, carrying 188 people, vanished shortly after taking off from the Indonesian capital.
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Thai billionaire's death confirmed
Owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was among five people who died in the crash near the club's ground.
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Survivors relive synagogue ordeal
Worshippers hid in storage rooms as a gunman killed 11 of the Jewish congregation in Pittsburgh.
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Germany election: Further blow for Merkel in Hesse
The main parties in Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition lose votes in a regional election in Hesse.
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Thai cave boys watch United win
The boys, members of a youth football team, had been trapped in a cave in Thailand for two weeks.
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Israeli strike 'kills Gaza youths planting bomb'
Palestinian officials in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip say the victims were boys aged between 12 and 14.
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Drowning kangaroo rescued by Australian police officers
The kangaroo was moments from death when two police officers jumped into the sea to rescue it.
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Sri Lanka crisis: One dead after minister's bodyguard fires at crowd
As a political crisis turns deadly, fears are growing of even more instability in the coming days.
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Cricket Australia 'partly to blame' in ball-tampering scandal
Players were pushed to act "the mongrel", says a scathing review into a ball-tampering saga.
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Lion Air crash: Boats 'find debris from plane' in sea
An Indonesian official posts footage of what is believed to be debris from the Lion Air plane crash.
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INF treaty: Do we really need nuclear treaties?
With the US pulling out of a key treaty with Russia, should we be worried about nuclear war?
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'Honour killing' video shocks Syrians
A brutal video showing the murder of a young woman in Syria has been met with horror online.
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Meghan praises New Zealand for women's vote
The Duchess of Sussex began her tribute to the women of New Zealand with a Maori greeting.
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‘The SOS in my Halloween decorations’
A Chinese dissident smuggled a letter into decorations he was forced to make. Years later, a woman in the US discovered it.
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Why Cape Town's trains are on fire in South Africa
Residents say travel is a "nightmare" as half the city's trains have been set alight, causing road traffic to double.
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The woman who draws other people's Tinder dates
Indu Harikumar is the brainchild of #100IndianTinderTales, which documents stories of online dating.
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Five things to know for the week ahead
Your Monday briefing on some of the most important stories coming up over the next seven days.
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In pictures: Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2018
Some of the winning images from the Royal Observatory Greenwich's annual competition.
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Jair Bolsonaro beyond the sound bites: What are his policies?
A closer look at the policies the winner of Brazil's presidential election says he wants to pursue.
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The mega-dam being crowdfunded by Pakistan's top judge
Pakistan is hoping to collect about $17bn to build the controversial Diamer Bhasha dam.
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In pictures: Mexico City's Day of the Dead parade
Thousands gathered in Mexico on Saturday to celebrate the start of Día de Muertos.
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'Walk to heaven': Shiite pilgrims trek to Iraq's Karbala
"'Walk to heaven': Shiite pilgrims trek to Iraq's Karbala"
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https://foxnews.com/world/walk-to-heaven-shiite-pilgrims-trek-to-iraqs-karbala
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https://foxnews.com/world/walk-to-heaven-shiite-pilgrims-trek-to-iraqs-karbala
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