Chinese internet companies have started keeping detailed records of their users' personal information and online activity.
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The Copa Libertadores final is back on -- and on another continent
The postponed Copa Libertadores final between Boca Juniors and River Plate, two major rival teams in Buenos Aires, Argentina, has been rescheduled for December 9 and will be played at the Real Madrid Stadium in Madrid, according to the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOLl).
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Tear gas may be gone, but the situation at this Mexican border shelter is getting worse
Tents cover most of the dirt on the baseball diamond. Pants are hanging out to dry on top of the bleachers. And the scoreboard at Little Padres Park is blank.
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Man stuck in Malaysia airport for 7 months is finally free
With humor, wit, and sometimes despair, Hassan Al Kontar narrated on Twitter the remarkable odyssey of being stuck in the transit area of a Malaysian airport -- for seven months.
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Unseen photos of America's early 'working girls'
Women in sexual professions have always distinguished themselves from other women, from the mores of the time, by pushing the boundaries of style. The most celebrated concubines and courtesans in history set the trends in their respective courts. The great dames of burlesque -- Sally Rand, Gypsy Rose Lee -- boasted a signature style on- and offstage, reflecting broader-than-life personalities.
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Deutsche Bank HQ raided over Panama Papers
Deutsche Bank's head office and other locations in Frankfurt were raided by 170 police officers and tax investigators on Thursday as part of a money laundering probe.
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The world's most scenic flight?
HNL -- MAJ -- KWA -- KSA -- PNI - TKK -- GUM.
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British lawmaker reveals he is HIV-positive
A British lawmaker revealed in Parliament on Thursday that he is HIV-positive.
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Giant dropped clock almost crushes workers
A crane drops a giant clock, almost hitting workers beneath it. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports that time almost took them out.
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Dutch church holds 800-hour service to save family from deportation
A church in the Netherlands is holding an around-the-clock service that has lasted more than 800 hours, to shield a family from deportation.
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Maria Ressa, Rappler indicted by Philippines on tax evasion charges
Philippines news website Rappler and its chief executive have been indicted on tax evasion charges, the latest in a case that free speech and civil liberties advocates have warned is part of a wider crackdown on dissent by President Rodrigo Duterte's administration.
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Vaccination gaps lead to global measles spike
Measles cases around the world surged 31% from 2016 to 2017, according to a new report jointly published by the World Health Organization and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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US displays weapons it says Iran provided to militants
As some of the most senior members of the Trump Administration sought to fend off a Congressional effort to stop US support for the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis in Yemen, the administration is showcasing evidence of what it says is Iranian support to the Houthis and other militant groups in the region.
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Cyclist avoids train with no room to spare
Video shows a cyclist in the Netherlands narrowly avoiding an oncoming train as he passed through an unguarded crossing.
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Trump is touting a new US BMW factory. But that's not happening
BMW is considering building a second plant in the United States. President Donald Trump is heralding that as proof his trade policies are creating American manufacturing jobs, but BMW says its plans date back years and remain uncertain.
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In Yemen, Lavish Meals for Few, Starvation for Many and a Dilemma for Reporters
In embattled Yemen, the contrasts are stark as desperate beggars congregate outside markets filled with goods for anyone who can afford them. Should a journalist put down his notebook and help?. via NYT World In Yemen, Lavish Meals for Few, Starvation for Many and a Dilemma for Reporters
5 Weeks and Counting: Dutch Church Holds Worship Marathon to Protect Migrant Family
Bethel Church in The Hague is taking advantage of a law that forbids the police from entering a place while a religious service is being held. Help has poured in.. via NYT World 5 Weeks and Counting: Dutch Church Holds Worship Marathon to Protect Migrant Family
Fur Trapper Kills Grizzly Bear After His Wife and Baby Were Mauled in the Yukon
Gjermund Roesholt shot the bear near a remote cabin where he had been living with his wife, Valerie Theoret, and their 10-month-old daughter, Adele.. via NYT World Fur Trapper Kills Grizzly Bear After His Wife and Baby Were Mauled in the Yukon
South Korean Court Orders Mitsubishi of Japan to Pay for Forced Wartime Labor
The ruling against Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is likely to further complicate ties between America’s two key allies in Asia.. via NYT World South Korean Court Orders Mitsubishi of Japan to Pay for Forced Wartime Labor
3 Philippine Police Officers Are Convicted in a Drug War Killing
Three officers were sentenced to 40 years in prison in the killing of a 17-year-old boy. Eyes are now on President Rodrigo Duterte, who had sworn to pardon guilty officers.. via NYT World 3 Philippine Police Officers Are Convicted in a Drug War Killing
North Korea Accuses Washington of Weaponizing Human Rights as Nuclear Talks Stall
President Trump may have said he and Kim Jong-un were “in love,” but the two countries are sparring over the North’s human rights record.. via NYT World North Korea Accuses Washington of Weaponizing Human Rights as Nuclear Talks Stall
Argentina Once Saw G-20 as a Chance to Shine. Bad News Got in the Way.
Soccer fan violence, a recession, strikes and a suspected bombing plot by vegans have rattled Argentina as it prepares to play host to world leaders.. via NYT World Argentina Once Saw G-20 as a Chance to Shine. Bad News Got in the Way.
No Bed, No Breakfast, but 4-Star Gunfire. Welcome to a War Hostel.
A Sarajevo hostel recreating the 1990s wartime experience falls under a growing global niche of “dark tourism.” There are no beds, and the sound of gunfire fills the rooms, but there is Wi-Fi.. via NYT World No Bed, No Breakfast, but 4-Star Gunfire. Welcome to a War Hostel.
Russian tanks massing on Ukraine's border, president tells Sky News
The Ukrainian president has said he has evidence that Russian military tanks are massing along his country's border.
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Iranians smuggled to Britain 'by skilful sailors'
The owner of a fishing boat stolen in France and used to smuggle 17 Iranians to Britain has told Sky News he thinks experienced sailors must have been involved.
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All eyes on unpredictable Trump at G20 summit
US President Donald Trump's meeting with President Putin was set to be the showstopper event in Buenos Aires.
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May to confront Saudi Prince, while selling UK trade at G20
Theresa May is "intending" to meet the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia on the sidelines of the G20, and confront him over the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and the human impact of the Yemen war.
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Trump says 'weak' ex-lawyer is 'lying' after guilty plea
Donald Trump's former lawyer has pleaded guilty to lying to Congress in charges brought against him by the team investigating alleged interference by Russia in the 2016 presidential election.
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Girl, 5, mocked by airline staff because of her name
A mother says a Southwest Airlines employee mocked her daughter because of her unusual alphabet name.
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Moo-ve over: Big bovine trumps Knickers by an inch
The phrase "enjoy your 15 minutes of fame" is usually reserved for humans, but can now be extended to cattle.
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Trump cancels Putin meeting in Air Force One tweet
Donald Trump has abruptly cancelled a meeting with Vladimir Putin in a show of disapproval at Russia's treatment of Ukraine.
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United Nations wastes millions on 'ghost' refugees
A car park at the prime minister's office in Uganda was built using money meant for refugees, a UN internal inquiry has found.
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Merkel's plane makes unscheduled landing after technical hitch
The German chancellor will miss the start of the G20 in Argentina after her flight had to turn back.
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China halts controversial baby gene-editing project
A medical team's quest to edit the genes of babies has been stopped by the Chinese government.
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Southwest Airlines apologises for mocking girl's name
Southwest Airlines has offered its "sincere apology" after staff mocked five-year-old Abcde Redford.
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Georgia woman jailed as 'cops mistake candy floss for meth'
A Georgia woman was charged with meth trafficking due to a faulty police drug test, says a lawsuit.
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G20: So how does the summit work?
The G20 summit of the world's most powerful leaders begins in Buenos Aires on Friday.
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Michael Cohen: What Trump lashing out at his ex-lawyer reveals
Michael Cohen is a liar and a "weak person", according to the president. Anthony Zurcher analyses his response.
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How Disney's Wreck It Ralph is challenging Disney's stereotypes
Why Ralph Breaks The Internet is the Disney sequel that is not afraid of poking fun at a Disney stereotype.
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'Miss Environment': The 11-year-old girl 'saving Lagos'
Misimi Isimi is an 11-year-old environmentalist on a mission to clean up Lagos.
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Syrian on 'sound and smell of freedom' after months in airport
Syrian Hassan al-Kontar had not been outside for nine months - but now has a new home in Canada.
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Like Ali v Frazier, how Magnus Carlsen kept his World Chess title after 50 hours and 12 draws
Norway's world number one Magnus Carlsen retains his World Chess Championship after 12 draws and more than 50 hours of play - eventually beating Fabiano Caruana in a tie-breaker.
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Starbucks to block porn on free wi-fi in US
The coffee chain says watching porn has always been banned, but it will now block access to content.
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Shenzhen Half Marathon: Traffic cameras catch cheats taking shortcut
Almost 250 runners in the Shenzhen Half Marathon are caught cheating by traffic cameras that show them taking a shortcut through bushes.
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China employees fined for walking fewer than 180,000 steps
Staff at a real estate firm had to walk 6,000 steps a day in order to avoid a fine.
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Sabarimala: India activist held for 'explicit' thigh photo
Rehana Fathima made an unsuccessful attempt last month to enter one of Hinduism's holiest temples.
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The French village that fears for its British community
Alet-les-Bains has benefited from a British influx and many there fear the aftermath of Brexit.
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Carmichael project: Visiting Australia's controversial Adani mine
The BBC's Vineet Khare visited the controversial Carmichael project by Indian energy giant Adani.
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'Hermione has taught me how to be angry'
The actress Noma Dumezweni, best known for playing Hermione Granger in the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, says women need to learn how to be angry.
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Merkel protege and old rival battle to lead Germany's ruling party
November 30, 2018 3:43 PM
DUESSELDORF, Germany (REUTERS) - The race to succeed Angela Merkel as leader of Germany's ruling conservatives, and take pole position to succeed her as chancellor, is going down to the wire.
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DUESSELDORF, Germany (REUTERS) - The race to succeed Angela Merkel as leader of Germany's ruling conservatives, and take pole position to succeed her as chancellor, is going down to the wire.
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US, Canada, Mexico continue brinkmanship on trade deal until signing on Friday
November 30, 2018 2:12 PM
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - The leaders of Mexico, Canada and the United States were due to sign a North American trade pact on Friday (Nov 30), although brinkmanship over the final details of the deal continued through the eve of the signing.
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UK PM May says focused on Dec 11 Brexit vote, not plan B
November 30, 2018 12:45 PM
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Thursday (Nov 29)she was focused on persuading lawmakers to back her Brexit deal at a vote in parliament on Dec 11 rather than preparing a plan B.
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BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Thursday (Nov 29)she was focused on persuading lawmakers to back her Brexit deal at a vote in parliament on Dec 11 rather than preparing a plan B.
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Saudi crown prince meets India's Modi in Argentina
November 30, 2018 11:54 AM
CAIRO (REUTERS) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed cooperation between the two countries in security, energy and investments, the Saudi press agency (SPA) said on Friday (Nov 30).
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CAIRO (REUTERS) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed cooperation between the two countries in security, energy and investments, the Saudi press agency (SPA) said on Friday (Nov 30).
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Trump firm eyed giving Putin $68m penthouse, broker says
November 30, 2018 11:38 AM
NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) - President Donald Trump's company considered offering Russian President Vladimir Putin a US$50 million (S$68.53 million) penthouse in a planned skyscraper in Moscow to make the building more desirable to rich buyers, according to the Russian-born real estate developer who was broker on the project.
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NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) - President Donald Trump's company considered offering Russian President Vladimir Putin a US$50 million (S$68.53 million) penthouse in a planned skyscraper in Moscow to make the building more desirable to rich buyers, according to the Russian-born real estate developer who was broker on the project.
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Group of 30 smaller countries warns against uneven growth and rising global trade tensions
November 30, 2018 11:37 AM
BUENOS AIRES - All countries, especially smaller ones, will be negatively affected if trade conflicts spill over into wider tensions and disrupt global trade, an informal group of 30 smaller states warned on the eve of the G-20 leaders' summit in Argentina.
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BUENOS AIRES - All countries, especially smaller ones, will be negatively affected if trade conflicts spill over into wider tensions and disrupt global trade, an informal group of 30 smaller states warned on the eve of the G-20 leaders' summit in Argentina.
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France moves closer to ban on smacking children
November 30, 2018 11:15 AM
PARIS (AFP) - The French National Assembly voted on Friday (Nov 30) in favour of a largely symbolic ban on parents smacking their children, a practice which though condemned by the UN still enjoys widespread support in the country.
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PARIS (AFP) - The French National Assembly voted on Friday (Nov 30) in favour of a largely symbolic ban on parents smacking their children, a practice which though condemned by the UN still enjoys widespread support in the country.
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American man thought he had a beer belly but it turned out to be a 35kg tumour
November 30, 2018 10:56 AM
NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - For months, Hector Hernandez, 47, didn't understand why his stomach had gotten so big.
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NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - For months, Hector Hernandez, 47, didn't understand why his stomach had gotten so big.
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Caravan migrants declare hunger strike to pressure US
November 30, 2018 9:49 AM
TIJUANA, Mexico (AFP) - Ten Central American women taking part in the migrant caravan camped on the US-Mexican border said on Thursday (Nov 29) they were starting a hunger strike to pressure American authorities to let them apply for asylum.
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TIJUANA, Mexico (AFP) - Ten Central American women taking part in the migrant caravan camped on the US-Mexican border said on Thursday (Nov 29) they were starting a hunger strike to pressure American authorities to let them apply for asylum.
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After Khashoggi killing, leaders at G-20 weigh how to deal with Saudi prince
November 30, 2018 9:26 AM
BUENOS AIRES (NYTIMES) - International leaders arriving at an economic summit meeting in Buenos Aires confronted the delicate question on Thursday (Nov 29) of how to approach Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, who US intelligence agencies and other Western officials have blamed for the killing of a Saudi dissident.
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BUENOS AIRES (NYTIMES) - International leaders arriving at an economic summit meeting in Buenos Aires confronted the delicate question on Thursday (Nov 29) of how to approach Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, who US intelligence agencies and other Western officials have blamed for the killing of a Saudi dissident.
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G-20 host Argentina strains to avoid setting off Trump's Twitter rage
November 30, 2018 9:17 AM
BUENOS AIRES (WASHINGTON POST) - US President Donald Trump's foreign travels have sometimes led to volcanic clashes with fellow leaders, but when Air Force One touched down in Argentina on Thursday (Nov 29) for a Group of 20 (G-20) summit, Mr Trump's hosts had already been straining to please him.
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BUENOS AIRES (WASHINGTON POST) - US President Donald Trump's foreign travels have sometimes led to volcanic clashes with fellow leaders, but when Air Force One touched down in Argentina on Thursday (Nov 29) for a Group of 20 (G-20) summit, Mr Trump's hosts had already been straining to please him.
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G-20 leaders arrive in Argentina for weekend summit
November 30, 2018 8:44 AM
BUENOS AIRES - Global leaders arrived in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Thursday (Nov 29) for the weekend's Group of 20 (G-20) leaders' summit, amid disagreements between major powers over issues such as trade and geopolitical flashpoints.
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BUENOS AIRES - Global leaders arrived in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Thursday (Nov 29) for the weekend's Group of 20 (G-20) leaders' summit, amid disagreements between major powers over issues such as trade and geopolitical flashpoints.
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Israel jets bomb targets near Damascus, southern Syria
November 30, 2018 8:29 AM
DAMASCUS (AFP) - Israeli jets on Thursday (Nov 29) bombed several areas near Damascus as well as in southern Syria, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitor said.
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DAMASCUS (AFP) - Israeli jets on Thursday (Nov 29) bombed several areas near Damascus as well as in southern Syria, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitor said.
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Trump's 30-year quest to expand his brand to Russia
November 30, 2018 8:12 AM
WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - It was a dream born in the 1980s: a gleaming Trump Tower in the heart of Soviet Moscow.
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WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - It was a dream born in the 1980s: a gleaming Trump Tower in the heart of Soviet Moscow.
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Ex-FBI director Comey files action to quash Republican congressional subpoena
November 30, 2018 7:53 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Former FBI Director James Comey asked a federal judge on Thursday (Nov 29) to quash a congressional subpoena from Republicans on the US House Judiciary Committee who are trying to compel him to testify behind closed doors about his decision-making ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Former FBI Director James Comey asked a federal judge on Thursday (Nov 29) to quash a congressional subpoena from Republicans on the US House Judiciary Committee who are trying to compel him to testify behind closed doors about his decision-making ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
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Pentagon looks to exoskeletons to build 'super-soldiers'
November 30, 2018 7:41 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The US army is investing millions of dollars in experimental exoskeleton technology to make soldiers stronger and more resilient, in what experts say is part of a broader push into advanced gear to equip a new generation of "super-soldiers".
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The US army is investing millions of dollars in experimental exoskeleton technology to make soldiers stronger and more resilient, in what experts say is part of a broader push into advanced gear to equip a new generation of "super-soldiers".
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Britain's PM May open to meeting Saudi Arabia's crown prince at G-20: British official
November 30, 2018 7:13 AM
LONDON (REUTERS) - British Prime Minister Theresa May will be ready to meet Saudi Arabia's crown prince at the G-20 summit starting on Friday (Nov 30) to press calls for a transparent investigation into the murder of a Saudi journalist, a senior British official said.
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LONDON (REUTERS) - British Prime Minister Theresa May will be ready to meet Saudi Arabia's crown prince at the G-20 summit starting on Friday (Nov 30) to press calls for a transparent investigation into the murder of a Saudi journalist, a senior British official said.
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400 Swedish women win compensation over faulty French breast implants
November 30, 2018 7:08 AM
NANTERRE, France (AFP) - A French court on Thursday (Nov 29) ordered the German safety certifier that approved defective breast implants for use to compensate around 400 Swedish women who received the devices behind a global health scare.
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NANTERRE, France (AFP) - A French court on Thursday (Nov 29) ordered the German safety certifier that approved defective breast implants for use to compensate around 400 Swedish women who received the devices behind a global health scare.
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Germany's Merkel to miss G-20 opening after emergency landing in Cologne: Spokesman
November 30, 2018 6:56 AM
BERLIN (AFP) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will miss the opening of the G-20 summit in Argentina after her plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Cologne on Thursday (Nov 29) due to a technical problem, her spokesman said.
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BERLIN (AFP) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will miss the opening of the G-20 summit in Argentina after her plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Cologne on Thursday (Nov 29) due to a technical problem, her spokesman said.
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 30
November 30, 2018 6:00 AM
A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Nov 30, 2018.
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One in three women in the Americas suffer abuse from partners, study shows
November 30, 2018 5:45 AM
WASHINGTON (AFP) - One in three women in the Americas has suffered violence at the hands of their domestic partner at some point in their life, according to a study released Thursday (Nov 29) by the Pan American Health Organization.
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WASHINGTON (AFP) - One in three women in the Americas has suffered violence at the hands of their domestic partner at some point in their life, according to a study released Thursday (Nov 29) by the Pan American Health Organization.
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Fearing espionage, US weighs tighter rules for Chinese students
November 30, 2018 5:00 AM
WASHINGTON • The Trump administration is considering new background checks and other restrictions on Chinese students in the United States over growing espionage concerns, US officials and congressional sources said.
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WASHINGTON • The Trump administration is considering new background checks and other restrictions on Chinese students in the United States over growing espionage concerns, US officials and congressional sources said.
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Report cites Beijing's bids to pull strings in US society
November 30, 2018 5:00 AM
A Chinese student, Ms Yang Shuping, was selected as commencement speaker by the University of Maryland in May last year.
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A Chinese student, Ms Yang Shuping, was selected as commencement speaker by the University of Maryland in May last year.
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5 staff from British security firm killed in Kabul attack
November 30, 2018 5:00 AM
An Afghan soldier standing guard yesterday at the site of a car bomb attack a day after the blast, which targeted a British security firm, G4S, in Kabul, Afghanistan.G4S said yesterday that five of its employees were killed and 32 injured on Wednesday in a Taleban-claimed attack on one of its compounds in Kabul. The company, which provides security for British diplomats, said one Briton and four Afghans were killed in the attack. Militants detonated a vehicle bomb outside the compound before trying to fight their way inside.
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An Afghan soldier standing guard yesterday at the site of a car bomb attack a day after the blast, which targeted a British security firm, G4S, in Kabul, Afghanistan.G4S said yesterday that five of its employees were killed and 32 injured on Wednesday in a Taleban-claimed attack on one of its compounds in Kabul. The company, which provides security for British diplomats, said one Briton and four Afghans were killed in the attack. Militants detonated a vehicle bomb outside the compound before trying to fight their way inside.
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World Briefs: Trump's ex-lawyer pleads guilty
November 30, 2018 5:00 AM
NEW YORK • Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen (left) pleaded guilty yesterday to a new federal charge and agreed to cooperate with Special Counsel Robert Mueller, admitting that he lied to Senate investigators about his former boss' business plans in Russia.
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NEW YORK • Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen (left) pleaded guilty yesterday to a new federal charge and agreed to cooperate with Special Counsel Robert Mueller, admitting that he lied to Senate investigators about his former boss' business plans in Russia.
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Brazil not hosting UN climate talks next year
November 30, 2018 5:00 AM
BRASILIA • Brazil has announced that it is withdrawing its offer to host the COP25 United Nations climate conference next year, citing financial constraints.
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BRASILIA • Brazil has announced that it is withdrawing its offer to host the COP25 United Nations climate conference next year, citing financial constraints.
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China now using 'sharp power' to defend its interests: US think-tank
November 30, 2018 5:00 AM
Decades after opening up its market to the rest of the world, China is reshaping its soft power to "sharp power" to defend and promote its authoritarian regime, including through an influence campaign inside the United States, according to a US think-tank report.
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Decades after opening up its market to the rest of the world, China is reshaping its soft power to "sharp power" to defend and promote its authoritarian regime, including through an influence campaign inside the United States, according to a US think-tank report.
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Heatwaves may pose higher risk to elderly, city dwellers
November 30, 2018 5:00 AM
PARIS • More than 150 million vulnerable people worldwide were exposed to potentially life-threatening heatwaves last year, a study said yesterday, warning that climate change posed an unprecedented global health risk.
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PARIS • More than 150 million vulnerable people worldwide were exposed to potentially life-threatening heatwaves last year, a study said yesterday, warning that climate change posed an unprecedented global health risk.
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Argentina, Singapore to start talks to avoid double taxation
November 30, 2018 5:00 AM
Singapore and Argentina will start talks next year on a pact to avoid double taxation, and are looking to conclude negotiations on an in-vestment treaty by the first half of next year.
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Singapore and Argentina will start talks next year on a pact to avoid double taxation, and are looking to conclude negotiations on an in-vestment treaty by the first half of next year.
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78-year-old may be most prolific serial killer in US
November 30, 2018 5:00 AM
A 78-year-old drifter in prison in Texas has confessed to 90 murders and is being investigated as possibly the most prolific serial killer in US history.
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A 78-year-old drifter in prison in Texas has confessed to 90 murders and is being investigated as possibly the most prolific serial killer in US history.
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For Israel, a rearmed Hezbollah in Lebanon is top concern
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'One family': Party members take homestays in far west China
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51 pilot whales die in another mass stranding in New Zealand
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New leftist president promises transformation of Mexico
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As G-20 summit opens, contentious issues loom on sidelines
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Uninvited guests keep watch for China inside Uighur homes
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7 found guilty in killing of Honduran environmental activist
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Canada imposes sanctions on 17 Saudi nationals
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A look at the top issues at the G-20 summit in Argentina
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Thursday, November 29, 2018
Unilever boss to retire after HQ move climbdown
The chief executive of consumer goods giant Unilever has announced his retirement weeks after it cancelled plans to move its main headquarters away from London.
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Explosion Near Chemical Plant in China Kills at Least 23
Fire engulfed dozens of trucks near the plant in Hebei Province after a blast that could be heard more than a mile away. The cause was unclear.. via NYT World Explosion Near Chemical Plant in China Kills at Least 23
Pakistan and India begin work on visa-free corridor to Sikh temple
The "Kartarpur corridor" is a rare instance of co-operation between Pakistan and India.
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List of allegations against China
November 29, 2018 4:22 PM
A Chinese student, Ms Yang Shuping, was selected as commencement speaker by the University of Maryland in May 2017.
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A Chinese student, Ms Yang Shuping, was selected as commencement speaker by the University of Maryland in May 2017.
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Catalonia’s Ex-Leaders, Behind Bars, Remain Committed to the Separatist Cause
Oriol Junqueras and 17 other former leaders of the Spanish region are awaiting trial, but their influence endures.. via NYT World Catalonia’s Ex-Leaders, Behind Bars, Remain Committed to the Separatist Cause
Knickers Isn’t a Cow, but He’s Real, and Enormous
The gigantic size of this Australian beast saved him from the slaughterhouse. He wouldn’t fit.. via NYT World Knickers Isn’t a Cow, but He’s Real, and Enormous
Chinese Scientist Who Says He Edited Babies’ Genes Defends His Work
The scientist, He Jiankui, said at a conference on Wednesday that his actions were safe and ethical. Some of his colleagues seemed unconvinced.. via NYT World Chinese Scientist Who Says He Edited Babies’ Genes Defends His Work
Border Agents Fired Tear Gas Into Mexico. Was It Legal?
Rights experts say the tear gas canisters fired into Mexico by American border protection forces violated Mexican sovereignty under international law. The weapons may also have blocked asylum seekers from exercising their legal rights. . via NYT World Border Agents Fired Tear Gas Into Mexico. Was It Legal?
His Father-in-Law Insulted Mexicans. Now Kushner Has Won Mexico’s Highest Honor.
The outgoing president of Mexico has caused a national fury by bestowing the Order of the Aztec Eagle to Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law.. via NYT World His Father-in-Law Insulted Mexicans. Now Kushner Has Won Mexico’s Highest Honor.
Brazil Backs Out of Hosting 2019 Climate Change Meeting
Brazil was an influential player in efforts to tame climate warming and mitigate its effects. It is now moving in the opposite direction.. via NYT World Brazil Backs Out of Hosting 2019 Climate Change Meeting
Most Dangerous Place for Women Is the Home, U.N. Report Finds
More than half of female homicide victims last year were killed by intimate partners or relatives, says a report on homicides around the world by the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime.. via NYT World Most Dangerous Place for Women Is the Home, U.N. Report Finds
In Standoff With Russia, What Does Ukraine’s Martial Law Decree Mean?
Here are some important questions, and answers, in the latest confrontation between Russia and Ukraine.. via NYT World In Standoff With Russia, What Does Ukraine’s Martial Law Decree Mean?
Greens Thrive in Germany as the ‘Alternative’ to Far-Right Populism
The former protest movement has become the second-most popular party by sticking to its principles: pro-environment, pro-Europe and pro-immigration.. via NYT World Greens Thrive in Germany as the ‘Alternative’ to Far-Right Populism
The Road to Confrontation
The U.S. adopts a hard line against China, and an era of engagement recedes into the past.. via NYT World The Road to Confrontation
Trump threatens new car tariffs after GM closures
US president renews the prospect of tariffs on cars being imported into the US.
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3 cops found guilty in first police convictions of Philippines drug war
Three police officers have each been sentenced to 40 years in prison without parole for their roles in the killing of Kian Delos Santos, a teenager caught in the crossfire of Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's bloody war on drugs.
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Hawaii man who had heart attack during false warning of ballistic missile attack sues the state
November 29, 2018 3:43 PM
WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - A man who suffered an apparent heart attack in the panicked moments after Hawaii sent out a false warning of an imminent ballistic missile attack last year has filed a lawsuit against the state, claiming its gross negligence is responsible for his health condition.
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WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - A man who suffered an apparent heart attack in the panicked moments after Hawaii sent out a false warning of an imminent ballistic missile attack last year has filed a lawsuit against the state, claiming its gross negligence is responsible for his health condition.
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Ukraine vows to repel 'Russian aggression'
Ukraine will defend itself militarily if it has to against "Russian aggression" along the country’s coastline in the sea of Azov, the country's foreign minister has told Sky News.
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Putin accuses Ukraine leader of staging Black Sea clash
Vladimir Putin has accused the Ukrainian president of plotting the stand-off between the countries' vessels in the Black Sea to win favour ahead of a re-election.
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Ivanka Trump denies Clinton comparison over private email use
Ivanka Trump has denied comparisons with Hillary Clinton over her use of a private email account for government business.
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Brit dies after 80ft fall from Costa Blanca mountain
A British man has died while abseiling down a mountain near Spain's Costa Blanca.
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Lion Air crash plane not airworthy - investigators
The Lion Air plane that crashed into the sea last month - killing all 189 on board - was not airworthy on its previous flight, investigators have found.
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Mother and baby killed in grizzly bear attack
A mother and her 10-month-old baby have been killed in a grizzly bear attack in Canada.
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Checkmate! Reigning champion retains world chess title
Magnus Carlsen has won the World Chess Championship after a three-week stalemate with challenger Fabiano Caruana.
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Chuck Norris gets guided tour with Hungary PM
A bizarre friendship has emerged: European strongman Viktor Orban and Hollywood star Chuck Norris.
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Man killed and police officer dragged 1,600ft by car
A man has been killed and a police officer dragged along a road after an attempt to stop a car in Castleblaney, Ireland.
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Nancy Pelosi set to become speaker of the House
Nancy Pelosi has been nominated by House Democrats to lead them in the new US Congress.
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Senate moves to end Yemen war support
Senators are unhappy with the response to the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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Philippines drug war: Police guilty of murdering Kian Delos Santos
Three officers are jailed for killing a 17-year-old, in a case that sparked public anger.
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Ukraine-Russia sea clash: Poroshenko urges Nato to send ships
The Ukrainian president urges Nato to deploy ships in the Sea of Azov after a clash with Russia.
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Japanese firm to pay out over war labour
A South Korean court orders Mitsubishi Heavy to compensate Koreans for their forced war work.
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John Jarratt: Wolf Creek actor to stand trial on rape charge
Australian actor John Jarratt has denied that he attacked a woman in Sydney in 1976.
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Georgia elects Salome Zurabishvili as first woman president
Salome Zurabishvili pledges a balanced approach from Georgia towards Russia and the West.
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Au pairs 'exploited by Australian families'
A majority of holidaymakers working as au pairs in Australia are being exploited, a study suggests.
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World Chess Championship: Magnus Carlsen retains title
After 12 draws in 12 games, Magnus Carlsen beat US opponent Fabiano Caruana in a tie-breaker event.
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G4S: Kabul compound attacked with bomb and gunfire
Ten die in an explosion and gunfire at one of the British security firm's bases in the Afghan capital.
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Ivanka Trump says her private emails not like Clinton's
Donald Trump's daughter says there is "no equivalency" between her personal email use and Hillary Clinton's.
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Nancy Pelosi wins nomination for Speaker of the House
The veteran Democrat has once again outflanked rank-and-file rebels to win the nomination.
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What happened when sextortion scammers targeted a BBC Trending reporter?
Investigating cyber criminals who use your password to threaten to expose you on social media
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'I was adopted at 60'
Tamara Cheremnova overturned her misdiagnosis by writing fairy tales and has become known as the Siberian Storyteller.
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Pope Francis charmed as small boy interrupts general audience
Pope Francis chuckles at the interruption, but later explains the child's "undisciplined" behaviour.
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Climate change: 'It is a global issue we are all failing'
UN chief Antonio Guterres warns the rise of nationalism is hurting efforts to tackle global warming.
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Spice Girls' Mel B on 'abusive' relationships and her green tank top
Spice Girls member Mel B spoke to Woman's Hour about her new book Brutally Honest.
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Gritty: How a NHL mascot became an internet sensation
Meet Gritty: a polarising seven-foot orange monster taking social media and the NHL by storm.
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Israel unveils 9,000-year-old mask from the West Bank
The artefact has been traced back to the area around Hebron in the south of the occupied West Bank.
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Queensland bushfires: The town spared an 'uncharted' catastrophe
A mass evacuation in Gracemere, Australia, has magnified worries about "historic" bushfire conditions.
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Togolese innovators turn the world's junk into robots
How the 500,000 tonnes of e-waste that Togo imports each year has become a goldmine for its innovators.
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Six charts on the immigrants who call the US home
The US is a country shaped by immigrants - but what do we know about those who live there now?
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The tiny German town fighting back against neo-Nazis
Ostritz has a few thousand residents, but has become a focal point for neo-Nazis. Now it's fighting back.
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Huawei: Why has UK not blocked Chinese firm's 5G kit?
New Zealand's bar on the company's 5G kit raises questions about why the UK seems less concerned.
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Facebook mulled charging for access to user data
November 29, 2018 3:34 PM
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Facebook on Wednesday (Nov 29) said it considered charging application-makers to access data at the social network.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Facebook on Wednesday (Nov 29) said it considered charging application-makers to access data at the social network.
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US agrees to sale of missile defence system to Saudi Arabia, amid congressional outcry over Khashoggi murder
November 29, 2018 3:20 PM
WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - The Trump administration has agreed to allow Saudi Arabia to acquire a sophisticated missile defence system despite a growing congressional outcry about President Donald Trump's unwillingness to punish Saudi Arabia for the killing of columnist Jamal Khashoggi.
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WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - The Trump administration has agreed to allow Saudi Arabia to acquire a sophisticated missile defence system despite a growing congressional outcry about President Donald Trump's unwillingness to punish Saudi Arabia for the killing of columnist Jamal Khashoggi.
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Seizure of Ukrainian ships lawful, says Russian President Putin
November 29, 2018 2:34 PM
MOSCOW (AFP) - President Vladimir Putin has insisted that Russian forces were in the right to seize three Ukrainian ships last weekend, but President Donald Trump expressed "deep concern" at Moscow's actions against a US ally.
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MOSCOW (AFP) - President Vladimir Putin has insisted that Russian forces were in the right to seize three Ukrainian ships last weekend, but President Donald Trump expressed "deep concern" at Moscow's actions against a US ally.
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Trump policies are hurting European allies, says Macron
November 29, 2018 1:50 PM
PARIS (BLOOMBERG) - France's Emmanuel Macron has cast blame on US President Donald Trump's policies for hurting allies in Europe, speaking on his arrival in Argentina for a meeting of global leaders.
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PARIS (BLOOMBERG) - France's Emmanuel Macron has cast blame on US President Donald Trump's policies for hurting allies in Europe, speaking on his arrival in Argentina for a meeting of global leaders.
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Age of 'innocent engagement' with China is over, warns new US think tank report
November 29, 2018 1:49 PM
The age of "innocent engagement" with China is over, warns a new, 213- page report outlining China's increasingly assertive "sharp power" activity in the United States.
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The age of "innocent engagement" with China is over, warns a new, 213- page report outlining China's increasingly assertive "sharp power" activity in the United States.
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China specialists now warning of Beijing's efforts to influence American society
November 29, 2018 11:44 AM
WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - A distinguished group of China specialists who have long championed engagement with Beijing are now advocating the United States take a more sceptical view of what they see as growing Chinese efforts to undermine democratic values, including free-speech rights, both in the US and abroad.
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WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - A distinguished group of China specialists who have long championed engagement with Beijing are now advocating the United States take a more sceptical view of what they see as growing Chinese efforts to undermine democratic values, including free-speech rights, both in the US and abroad.
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Angry senators spurn Trump, vote to consider end to military support to Saudi Arabia in Yemen conflict
November 29, 2018 11:02 AM
WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - Furious over being denied a CIA briefing on the killing of a Saudi journalist, senators from both parties spurned the Trump administration on Wednesday (Nov 28) with a stinging vote to consider ending US military support for the Saudi-backed war in Yemen.
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WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - Furious over being denied a CIA briefing on the killing of a Saudi journalist, senators from both parties spurned the Trump administration on Wednesday (Nov 28) with a stinging vote to consider ending US military support for the Saudi-backed war in Yemen.
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China to widen market access for foreign investors: President Xi
November 29, 2018 10:40 AM
MADRID (REUTERS) - China will widen market access for foreign investors and step up protection of intellectual property rights, China's President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday (Nov 28) ahead of the G-20 meeting of world leaders in Argentina.
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MADRID (REUTERS) - China will widen market access for foreign investors and step up protection of intellectual property rights, China's President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday (Nov 28) ahead of the G-20 meeting of world leaders in Argentina.
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Trump expected to assume diplomatic role at G-20
November 29, 2018 10:28 AM
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump will play the role of a dutiful diplomat at a global economic summit this weekend, his schedule jammed with one-on-one meetings with allies including Germany, India, Japan and South Korea, as well as the authoritarian leaders of Russia, China and Turkey.
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WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump will play the role of a dutiful diplomat at a global economic summit this weekend, his schedule jammed with one-on-one meetings with allies including Germany, India, Japan and South Korea, as well as the authoritarian leaders of Russia, China and Turkey.
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US senators ask White House to probe ZTE work in Venezuela
November 29, 2018 9:52 AM
CARACAS (REUTERS) - Two US senators on Wednesday (Nov 28) asked the Trump administration to investigate whether Chinese telecommunications company ZTE Corp violated US sanctions by helping Venezuela set up a database that monitors the behaviour of its citizens.
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CARACAS (REUTERS) - Two US senators on Wednesday (Nov 28) asked the Trump administration to investigate whether Chinese telecommunications company ZTE Corp violated US sanctions by helping Venezuela set up a database that monitors the behaviour of its citizens.
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Global warming will increase heat-related death and disease
November 29, 2018 9:25 AM
LONDON (REUTERS) - Climate change is making more people around the world vulnerable to heat exposure, putting them at greater risk of heart and kidney disease, heat stress, and other heat-related killers, scientists warned on Wednesday (Nov 28).
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LONDON (REUTERS) - Climate change is making more people around the world vulnerable to heat exposure, putting them at greater risk of heart and kidney disease, heat stress, and other heat-related killers, scientists warned on Wednesday (Nov 28).
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US and UK reach new post-Brexit deal on air services
November 29, 2018 9:20 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The United States and United Kingdom have reached a deal on a new open skies aviation agreement to govern air travel after Britain exits the European Union, the British government said on Wednesday (Nov 28).
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The United States and United Kingdom have reached a deal on a new open skies aviation agreement to govern air travel after Britain exits the European Union, the British government said on Wednesday (Nov 28).
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Trump administration to examine tools to raise US tariffs on Chinese vehicles
November 29, 2018 7:49 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said on Wednesday (Nov 28) that he was examining all available tools to raise US tariffs on Chinese vehicles to the 40 per cent duties that China is now charging on US-produced vehicles.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said on Wednesday (Nov 28) that he was examining all available tools to raise US tariffs on Chinese vehicles to the 40 per cent duties that China is now charging on US-produced vehicles.
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Ailing Central American migrants in dire conditions dig in at US border
November 29, 2018 7:45 AM
TIJUANA, MEXICO (REUTERS) - Thousands of Central American migrants are digging in for the long haul at a filthy, overcrowded sports complex in sight of the United States, while a small number have opted to return home after clashes with border forces dimmed hopes of crossing.
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TIJUANA, MEXICO (REUTERS) - Thousands of Central American migrants are digging in for the long haul at a filthy, overcrowded sports complex in sight of the United States, while a small number have opted to return home after clashes with border forces dimmed hopes of crossing.
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US Navy ships sail through Taiwan Strait
November 29, 2018 7:31 AM
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Two US Navy ships sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday (Nov 28), the third such operation this year and one that is sure to anger China.
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WASHINGTON (AFP) - Two US Navy ships sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday (Nov 28), the third such operation this year and one that is sure to anger China.
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 29
November 29, 2018 6:00 AM
A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Nov 29, 2018.
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Foul play in Kerch Strait may backfire against Moscow
November 29, 2018 5:00 AM
If the Kerch Strait incident on Sunday was following a meticulously orchestrated plan by the Russians, then the military wisdom of the Kremlin crew has to be seriously questioned.
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If the Kerch Strait incident on Sunday was following a meticulously orchestrated plan by the Russians, then the military wisdom of the Kremlin crew has to be seriously questioned.
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PM Lee on first working visit to Argentina
November 29, 2018 5:00 AM
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Mrs Lee being welcomed by Argentina's Minister of Tourism Gustavo Santos and Minister of Transportation Guillermo Dietrich when he arrived in Buenos Aires yesterday.
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Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Mrs Lee being welcomed by Argentina's Minister of Tourism Gustavo Santos and Minister of Transportation Guillermo Dietrich when he arrived in Buenos Aires yesterday.
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Xi Jinping sets out to woo investors in Spain, Portugal
November 29, 2018 5:00 AM
MADRID • China will widen market access for foreign investors and step up protection of intellectual property rights, Chinese President Xi Jinping said yesterday during a state visit to Spain.
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MADRID • China will widen market access for foreign investors and step up protection of intellectual property rights, Chinese President Xi Jinping said yesterday during a state visit to Spain.
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World falling behind in climate battle: UN report
November 29, 2018 5:00 AM
PARIS • Humanity is falling further behind in the race against climate change, with the gap between greenhouse gas emissions and levels needed to achieve the Paris climate treaty temperature goals continuing to widen, the UN Environment Programme's "emissions gap" report has found.
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PARIS • Humanity is falling further behind in the race against climate change, with the gap between greenhouse gas emissions and levels needed to achieve the Paris climate treaty temperature goals continuing to widen, the UN Environment Programme's "emissions gap" report has found.
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World off course in climate action: UN report
November 29, 2018 5:00 AM
PARIS • On the eve of the most important global climate meeting in years, a definitive United Nations report has found that the world is well off course on its promises to cut greenhouse gas emissions - and may have even further to go than previously thought.
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PARIS • On the eve of the most important global climate meeting in years, a definitive United Nations report has found that the world is well off course on its promises to cut greenhouse gas emissions - and may have even further to go than previously thought.
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EU sets out plan to cut emissions to zero by 2050
November 29, 2018 5:00 AM
BRUSSELS • The European Union unveiled its long-term vision on combating climate change in a push for more ambitious action on the environment, just days after US President Donald Trump rejected his government's warning on the economic costs of global warming.
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BRUSSELS • The European Union unveiled its long-term vision on combating climate change in a push for more ambitious action on the environment, just days after US President Donald Trump rejected his government's warning on the economic costs of global warming.
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Trump dismisses US govt report on climate threat
November 29, 2018 5:00 AM
WASHINGTON • President Donald Trump dismissed a landmark report compiled by 13 federal agencies detailing how damage from global warming is intensifying throughout the country, saying that he is not among the "believers" who see climate change as a pressing problem.
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WASHINGTON • President Donald Trump dismissed a landmark report compiled by 13 federal agencies detailing how damage from global warming is intensifying throughout the country, saying that he is not among the "believers" who see climate change as a pressing problem.
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China vows retaliation if US sanctions it over Xinjiang: Envoy
November 29, 2018 5:00 AM
WASHINGTON • China will retaliate "in proportion" if the United States sanctions its top official in the restive region of Xinjiang over alleged human rights abuses, China's ambassador to the US said on Tuesday, adding that Beijing's policies in the region are to "re-educate" terrorists.
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WASHINGTON • China will retaliate "in proportion" if the United States sanctions its top official in the restive region of Xinjiang over alleged human rights abuses, China's ambassador to the US said on Tuesday, adding that Beijing's policies in the region are to "re-educate" terrorists.
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Severe GDP loss seen in no-deal Brexit
November 29, 2018 5:00 AM
LONDON • Britain will suffer a major economic hit over 15 years if Parliament rejects Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal and the country crashes out of the European Union (EU) with no new trade arrangements in place, according to official analysis.
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LONDON • Britain will suffer a major economic hit over 15 years if Parliament rejects Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal and the country crashes out of the European Union (EU) with no new trade arrangements in place, according to official analysis.
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Multiple blasts kill 23 in China industrial accident
November 29, 2018 5:00 AM
BEIJING • A series of blasts during the delivery of a flammable gas at a chemical factory in China yesterday killed 23 people and injured at least 22, the latest casualties in a series of industrial accidents that has angered the public.
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BEIJING • A series of blasts during the delivery of a flammable gas at a chemical factory in China yesterday killed 23 people and injured at least 22, the latest casualties in a series of industrial accidents that has angered the public.
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Ukraine signs martial law, troops ready for full combat
November 29, 2018 5:00 AM
KIEV/MOSCOW • Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko yesterday signed legislation introducing martial law after Russia's seizure of three of Kiev's navy vessels sparked the worst crisis in years between the ex-Soviet neighbours.
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KIEV/MOSCOW • Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko yesterday signed legislation introducing martial law after Russia's seizure of three of Kiev's navy vessels sparked the worst crisis in years between the ex-Soviet neighbours.
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Global panel blasts Facebook CEO for no-show at fake news hearing
November 29, 2018 5:00 AM
LONDON • Officials from nine countries examining Facebook's business practices have spent weeks trying to get the company's chief executive, Mr Mark Zuckerberg, to face questions at a hearing.
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LONDON • Officials from nine countries examining Facebook's business practices have spent weeks trying to get the company's chief executive, Mr Mark Zuckerberg, to face questions at a hearing.
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US govt shutdown looms as Trump stands firm on wall
November 29, 2018 5:00 AM
WASHINGTON • United States President Donald Trump told House Republican leaders that Congress must accede to his demand to include US$5 billion (S$6.89 billion) for a southern border wall in a hefty year-end spending Bill, intensifying a fight over one of his signature campaign promises that could lead to a partial government shutdown next week.
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WASHINGTON • United States President Donald Trump told House Republican leaders that Congress must accede to his demand to include US$5 billion (S$6.89 billion) for a southern border wall in a hefty year-end spending Bill, intensifying a fight over one of his signature campaign promises that could lead to a partial government shutdown next week.
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North Korea urges UN to oppose meeting on human rights
November 29, 2018 5:00 AM
NEW YORK • North Korea is urging United Nations Security Council members to block a US bid to hold a meeting on Pyongyang's human rights record, saying it would run counter to recent peace moves.
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NEW YORK • North Korea is urging United Nations Security Council members to block a US bid to hold a meeting on Pyongyang's human rights record, saying it would run counter to recent peace moves.
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Uganda diverted weapons to South Sudan, new report says
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UN panel: Syrian families need information on dead, missing
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Penatgon identifies 3 US soldiers killed in Afgahinstan
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UN chief: G-20 leaders need bolder action at critical time
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US servicemen killed in Afghanistan bomb attack identified
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