February 28, 2019 10:59 AM
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO (REUTERS) - The prototypes for President Donald Trump's contest for a border wall near San Diego, California, were torn down on Wednesday (Feb 27) to make way for a new section of actual border fencing.
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Trump adviser Kushner meets Turkey's Erdogan on Israel-Palestinian peace plan
February 28, 2019 10:23 AM
ANKARA (REUTERS) - White House adviser Jared Kushner discussed his Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday (Feb 27), and the two also discussed increasing US-Turkish cooperation and ways to boost economic conditions in the region.
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ANKARA (REUTERS) - White House adviser Jared Kushner discussed his Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday (Feb 27), and the two also discussed increasing US-Turkish cooperation and ways to boost economic conditions in the region.
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Canada opposition leader demands PM Justin Trudeau quit over ethics allegations
February 28, 2019 9:31 AM
OTTAWA (REUTERS, BLOOMBERG) - The leader of Canada's main opposition party demanded on Wednesday (Feb 27) that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau quit after a former justice minister said government officials inappropriately pressured her to help a major firm avoid a bribery trial.
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OTTAWA (REUTERS, BLOOMBERG) - The leader of Canada's main opposition party demanded on Wednesday (Feb 27) that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau quit after a former justice minister said government officials inappropriately pressured her to help a major firm avoid a bribery trial.
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OneWeb launches first Internet satellites in race with SpaceX
February 28, 2019 9:08 AM
SAN FRANCISCO (BLOOMBERG) - A thunderous crackle ripped through the Amazon rain forest on Wednesday (Feb 27) evening, carrying with it the notion that the world is entering a new, even more connected age.
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SAN FRANCISCO (BLOOMBERG) - A thunderous crackle ripped through the Amazon rain forest on Wednesday (Feb 27) evening, carrying with it the notion that the world is entering a new, even more connected age.
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What legal risks does Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen's testimony pose to the president?
February 28, 2019 8:24 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Testimony by Mr Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former lawyer and "fixer", to a US congressional committee on Wednesday (Feb 27) highlighted several legal risks Mr Trump may face.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Testimony by Mr Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former lawyer and "fixer", to a US congressional committee on Wednesday (Feb 27) highlighted several legal risks Mr Trump may face.
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Sully, late US president George H.W. Bush's dog, starts new job with wounded US service members, veterans
February 28, 2019 7:57 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Lifting his thick paw to shake, former President George H.W. Bush's service dog took an oath to serve at Walter Reed National Medical Centre on Wednesday (Feb 27), embarking on a new job helping disabled American veterans and active-duty service members.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Lifting his thick paw to shake, former President George H.W. Bush's service dog took an oath to serve at Walter Reed National Medical Centre on Wednesday (Feb 27), embarking on a new job helping disabled American veterans and active-duty service members.
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Thousands of immigrant children said they were sexually abused in US detention centres, report says
February 28, 2019 7:40 AM
NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - The federal government received more than 4,500 complaints in four years about the sexual abuse of immigrant children who were being held at government-funded detention facilities, including an increase in complaints while the Trump administration's policy of separating migrant families at the border was in place, the Justice Department revealed this week.
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NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - The federal government received more than 4,500 complaints in four years about the sexual abuse of immigrant children who were being held at government-funded detention facilities, including an increase in complaints while the Trump administration's policy of separating migrant families at the border was in place, the Justice Department revealed this week.
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 28
February 28, 2019 6:00 AM
A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Feb 28, 2019.
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A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Feb 28, 2019.
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TikTok app fined in US for illegally gathering children's data
February 28, 2019 5:14 AM
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The fast-growing, Chinese-owned video sharing network TikTok agreed to pay a US$5.7 million (S$7.6 million) fine to US authorities to settle charges that it illegally collected personal information from children, officials said on Wednesday (Feb 27).
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WASHINGTON (AFP) - The fast-growing, Chinese-owned video sharing network TikTok agreed to pay a US$5.7 million (S$7.6 million) fine to US authorities to settle charges that it illegally collected personal information from children, officials said on Wednesday (Feb 27).
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Michael Cohen says Trump ordered him to make 500 threats over 10 years
February 28, 2019 5:01 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump ordered his personal attorney to make threats for him about 500 times over the last 10 years, former lawyer Michael Cohen told lawmakers on Wednesday (Feb 27).
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump ordered his personal attorney to make threats for him about 500 times over the last 10 years, former lawyer Michael Cohen told lawmakers on Wednesday (Feb 27).
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Trump-Kim Hanoi summit: From foe to friend - Vietnam shows the way
February 28, 2019 5:00 AM
North Korea could be the next Vietnam - a foe turned friend of the United States that is now prospering after their ties were normalised.
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North Korea could be the next Vietnam - a foe turned friend of the United States that is now prospering after their ties were normalised.
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Trump a racist and conman, Cohen tells US Congress
February 28, 2019 5:00 AM
WASHINGTON • US President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen told Congress yesterday that Mr Trump is a "racist", a "conman" and a "cheat" who knew in advance about a release of e-mails by the WikiLeaks website aimed at hurting his 2016 Democratic presidential rival.
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WASHINGTON • US President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen told Congress yesterday that Mr Trump is a "racist", a "conman" and a "cheat" who knew in advance about a release of e-mails by the WikiLeaks website aimed at hurting his 2016 Democratic presidential rival.
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May to seek MPs' approval for new Brexit strategy
February 28, 2019 5:00 AM
LONDON • Prime Minister Theresa May was scheduled to face a vote early this morning, Singapore time, by MPs over her newly revised Brexit strategy, which allows for a possible request to delay Britain's EU departure if her divorce deal is not approved.
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LONDON • Prime Minister Theresa May was scheduled to face a vote early this morning, Singapore time, by MPs over her newly revised Brexit strategy, which allows for a possible request to delay Britain's EU departure if her divorce deal is not approved.
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Parkinson's drug trial offers glimmer of hope
February 28, 2019 5:00 AM
LONDON • An experimental drug could offer hope for restoring damaged brain cells in Parkinson's patients, scientists said yesterday, although they cautioned that a clinical trial was not able to prove that the treatment slowed or halted the neurodegenerative disease.
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LONDON • An experimental drug could offer hope for restoring damaged brain cells in Parkinson's patients, scientists said yesterday, although they cautioned that a clinical trial was not able to prove that the treatment slowed or halted the neurodegenerative disease.
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Trump, Kim reunite for dinner and chat
February 28, 2019 5:00 AM
US President Donald Trump has expressed hopes for a "very successful" summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, as they shared dinner together in Vietnam's capital city Hanoi yesterday.
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US President Donald Trump has expressed hopes for a "very successful" summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, as they shared dinner together in Vietnam's capital city Hanoi yesterday.
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Inn the mood for retirement: Texan plans ultimate holiday
February 28, 2019 5:00 AM
CHICAGO • American seniors seeking to retire on the cheap have a new source of inspiration: a Texas man who plans to spend his golden years in Holiday Inn hotels to avoid costly nursing home fees.
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CHICAGO • American seniors seeking to retire on the cheap have a new source of inspiration: a Texas man who plans to spend his golden years in Holiday Inn hotels to avoid costly nursing home fees.
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Britain experiences summer temperatures on hottest winter day
February 28, 2019 5:00 AM
LONDON • Two days of unseasonable sunshine in Britain this week have resulted in more than the shedding of hats, scarves and winter coats: they have also brought the highest temperatures ever recorded in the country in winter.
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LONDON • Two days of unseasonable sunshine in Britain this week have resulted in more than the shedding of hats, scarves and winter coats: they have also brought the highest temperatures ever recorded in the country in winter.
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A happy tail: Tubby rat freed by rescuers
February 28, 2019 5:00 AM
BENSHEIM (Germany) • Animal rescuers and firefighters in the German town of Bensheim raced to an unusual call for help this week, when a chubby rat with a bit too much winter flab became wedged in the hole of a manhole cover.
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BENSHEIM (Germany) • Animal rescuers and firefighters in the German town of Bensheim raced to an unusual call for help this week, when a chubby rat with a bit too much winter flab became wedged in the hole of a manhole cover.
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Boeing unveils unmanned, cheaper combat jet
February 28, 2019 5:00 AM
AVALON (New South Wales) • Boeing yesterday unveiled an unmanned, fighter-like jet developed in Australia and designed to fly alongside crewed aircraft in combat for a fraction of the cost.
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AVALON (New South Wales) • Boeing yesterday unveiled an unmanned, fighter-like jet developed in Australia and designed to fly alongside crewed aircraft in combat for a fraction of the cost.
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World Briefs: Boeing nominates Haley to join its board
February 28, 2019 5:00 AM
Boeing nominates Haley to join its board
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US took down Russian troll farm for midterm polls
February 28, 2019 5:00 AM
WASHINGTON • The US military took down a Russian troll farm last election day in a cyber attack that continued for several days after the vote, part of what US officials have said is a campaign to block and deter interference in American democracy.
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WASHINGTON • The US military took down a Russian troll farm last election day in a cyber attack that continued for several days after the vote, part of what US officials have said is a campaign to block and deter interference in American democracy.
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Cairo train station crash and fire kill at least 20, injure 43
February 28, 2019 5:00 AM
CAIRO • At least 20 people were killed and 43 injured when a locomotive smashed through the buffers at the main train station in the Egyptian capital Cairo yesterday, the Health Minister said.
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CAIRO • At least 20 people were killed and 43 injured when a locomotive smashed through the buffers at the main train station in the Egyptian capital Cairo yesterday, the Health Minister said.
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Michael Cohen says New York prosecutors investigating other possible illegal acts involving Trump
February 28, 2019 4:47 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen told lawmakers on Wednesday (Feb 27) he was aware of other possible illegal acts involving Trump that he could not discuss because they were under investigation by federal prosecutors in Manhattan.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen told lawmakers on Wednesday (Feb 27) he was aware of other possible illegal acts involving Trump that he could not discuss because they were under investigation by federal prosecutors in Manhattan.
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Belgium wins appeal against repatriation of ISIS families
February 28, 2019 4:31 AM
BRUSSELS (REUTERS) - Belgium has won an appeal against a judge's order forcing it to repatriate two Belgian women convicted of being Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants and their six children from Syria, a court said on Wednesday (Feb 27).
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BRUSSELS (REUTERS) - Belgium has won an appeal against a judge's order forcing it to repatriate two Belgian women convicted of being Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants and their six children from Syria, a court said on Wednesday (Feb 27).
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British PM Theresa May gains two weeks' Brexit reprieve from lawmakers
February 28, 2019 4:18 AM
LONDON (REUTERS) - Prime Minister Theresa May won a two week reprieve on Wednesday (Feb 27) from British lawmakers, who postponed a threatened rebellion aimed at blocking a no-deal Brexit after she agreed to a possible delay to Britain's departure from the EU.
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LONDON (REUTERS) - Prime Minister Theresa May won a two week reprieve on Wednesday (Feb 27) from British lawmakers, who postponed a threatened rebellion aimed at blocking a no-deal Brexit after she agreed to a possible delay to Britain's departure from the EU.
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Luxury watchmaker Philippe Charriol killed in car accident
February 28, 2019 3:55 AM
MARSEILLE (AFP) - Frenchman Philippe Charriol, founder of the luxury watch and jewellery brand that bears his name, was killed in an car accident at the Le Castellet racing track in south-east France on Wednesday (Feb 27), a circuit official said.
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MARSEILLE (AFP) - Frenchman Philippe Charriol, founder of the luxury watch and jewellery brand that bears his name, was killed in an car accident at the Le Castellet racing track in south-east France on Wednesday (Feb 27), a circuit official said.
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7 key takeaways from Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen's testimony to Congress
February 28, 2019 3:09 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen called Trump a "racist," "conman" and "cheat" in testimony on Wednesday (Feb 27) before a committee of the US House of Representatives committee.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen called Trump a "racist," "conman" and "cheat" in testimony on Wednesday (Feb 27) before a committee of the US House of Representatives committee.
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Trump says he walked away from deal with North Korea over sanctions
The US president says talks ended without an agreement after North Korea asked for full sanctions relief.
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India demands Pakistan release pilot as Kashmir crisis intensifies
Tensions rise over a fighter pilot being held following an exchange of fire over disputed Kashmir.
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Michael Cohen: Ex-lawyer tells Congress Trump directed lies
Michael Cohen says Mr Trump directed plans for a Moscow tower, while denying the fact publicly.
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OneWeb launches mega-constellation pathfinder satellites
A London-based start-up's multi-billion-pound project to take the web everywhere gets off the ground.
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US gun laws: House passes bill expanding background checks
The legislation expands background checks for all gun sales but the Senate is unlikely to approve it.
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Jody Wilson-Raybould: Ex-minister increases pressure on Trudeau
Jody Wilson-Raybould says she faced "sustained" pressure over SNC-Lavalin prosecution.
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Nigeria election: Atiku Abubakar rejects Muhammadu Buhari's victory
Atiku Abubakar rejects President Buhari's re-election, calling it a return to "military dictatorship" .
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Cairo station fire: Train crash causes deadly blaze
At least 20 people are killed after a train hits a platform at Ramses Station and explodes in flames.
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Nicaragua releases dozens of prisoners ahead of talks
Dozens of people arrested during months of anti-government protests are released.
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Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed to host a fundraising dinner
The event is part of an effort to raise $1bn for infrastructure projects in the capital Addis Ababa.
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Selma Blair opens up about MS: 'People with disabilities are invisible'
The US actress stepped out at an Oscars party with a cane, four months after her diagnosis.
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Ukraine pulls out of Eurovision Song Contest 2019
Three acts had refused to represent the country at the contest in a political row involving Russia.
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When Kim responded to a foreign reporter
The moment Kim Jong-un answered a question from a foreign reporter at the US-North Korea summit.
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Kim and Trump start second day of talks
US President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong-un discuss the day ahead as they begin talks.
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Michael Cohen: Five things he said about Donald Trump
From hacked emails to hush money, the explosive things Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen told Congress.
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India Pakistan: Footage appears to show downed Indian jet
The downing of aircraft marks a significant escalation of the dispute between India and Pakistan.
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What President Bush's dog Sully did next
The former service dog of the late President George HW Bush has a new job with the US Navy.
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Trump and Kim meet for Vietnam summit
The US president and North Korean leader shook hands at the start of their summit in Vietnam.
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Melissa McCarthy's Oscars bunny dress criticised by top designer
The outfit Melissa McCarthy wore to present best costume design is branded "tasteless and insulting".
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Joe's 100th birthday card appeal goes global
Joe Cuba wanted 100 cards for his 100th birthday - but he received a few thousand instead.
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The 'caravans of love' visiting Spain's empty villages
For the men who remain to farm the land in emptying Spanish villages it can be hard to meet women. The 'caravans of women' are one solution.
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Abhinandan: Who is the Indian pilot captured by Pakistan?
The fighter pilot who has 16 years of experience is from the southern city of Chennai.
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Risks to Mexico journalists remain despite Amlo's promises
Mexico’s president promised to put an end to the murders of journalists, but attacks continue.
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Venezuela crisis: How much aid is getting in?
A large shipment of US humanitarian aid has been refused entry into Venezuela.
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Can Georgian wine win over global drinkers?
As Georgia aims to boost wine exports, can its unique but sometimes challenging bottles find more fans?
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Michael Cohen's shocking picture of Trump's mob-like world
Michael Cohen's quest for redemption drew Americans into the mob-like world of Donald Trump. The President's former personal lawyer has painted a cruel and unseemly picture, shocking even with the nation's senses dulled by years of Trump-induced controversy.
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India Pakistan crisis: Thousands of flights disrupted as Pakistan airspace closed for second day
Pakistan airspace remained closed Thursday morning local time as the country's increasingly fraught tensions with India disrupted thousands of flights for the second straight day.
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Why Kashmir means so much to both India and Pakistan
India and Pakistan have been locked in a struggle over Kashmir for more than 70 years, and the restive region is back in the news again this week.
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Man who went viral for buying $540 of Girl Scout cookies arrested in DEA drug bust
A man who was praised for buying $540 in cookies so two Girl Scouts could escape the cold has been arrested on federal drug charges.
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Richard Nixon's last surviving brother dies
Edward Nixon, former President Richard Nixon's youngest and last surviving brother, died Wednesday. He was 88.
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TikTok hit with record fine for collecting data on children
China's big global success story on social media has run into trouble in the United States.
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FarFarOut displaces FarOut as the most distant object in our solar system
Move over, FarOut, and make way for FarFarOut.
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Thousands of artifacts were recovered from an Indiana home. The FBI is struggling to find their owners.
A Ming Dynasty vase, an Italian mosaic and the bones of hundreds of Native Americans have been sitting in an Indianapolis warehouse for years. A group of FBI agents had quietly started returning them -- but they hit a snag.
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Why Nintendo keeps returning to classics like Pokémon
Nintendo knows how to capitalize on a successful game.
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Snowplow driver finds woman alive inside car buried in snow
It was just an ordinary day for a snowplow driver in California, until he struck a car buried in snow -- then his day turned into a rescue mission.
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12-year-old charged with drawing anti-Semitic graffiti on school playground
A 12-year-old boy was arrested and charged with aggravated harassment on Wednesday after anti-Semitic graffiti was found drawn on a schoolyard in Queens last week, according to NYPD spokesperson Detective George Tsourovakas.
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Officer in Snapchat controversy is fired
A Detroit police officer who officials say posted racially insensitive comments on Snapchat about a woman whose vehicle was being impounded has been fired, according to the city's police chief.
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President Trump on not reaching an agreement with Kim Jong Un: 'Sometimes you have to walk'
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Tokyo court says lawyers again seeking Ghosn release on bail
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Israel awaits decision on Netanyahu corruption indictment
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What US liaison office in North Korea could mean
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US envoy says US-Taliban talks in Qatar to resume Saturday
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White House announces no agreement reached during President Trump's second summit with Kim Jong Un
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Russian choir draws criticism over performance describing nuclear attack on U.S.
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Mixed messages on signs of progress at President Trump's second summit with Kim Jong Un
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The Latest: Schools close in Pakistan-held Kashmir
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Late program change at Hanoi summit as Trump press conference is moved forward
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Why Do India and Pakistan Keep Fighting Over Kashmir?
A simple guide to the roots of the conflict and what could happen next.. via NYT World Why Do India and Pakistan Keep Fighting Over Kashmir?
At Least 20 Killed in Fiery Crash at Cairo Train Station
The transportation minister resigned after a train rammed a barrier at the Egyptian city’s main railway station, setting off a blaze that left charred bodies on the tracks.. via NYT World At Least 20 Killed in Fiery Crash at Cairo Train Station
Cardinal George Pell Is Jailed to Await Sentencing on Sexual Abuse Conviction
Judge Peter Kidd of the County Court of Victoria said the cardinal, who was convicted in December of molesting two boys, would be sentenced on March 13.. via NYT World Cardinal George Pell Is Jailed to Await Sentencing on Sexual Abuse Conviction
After Day of Compliments, Trump and Kim Jong-un Will Negotiate Face to Face
A ceremony to sign a “joint agreement” between the two leaders was scheduled, raising expectations for a diplomatic breakthrough.. via NYT World After Day of Compliments, Trump and Kim Jong-un Will Negotiate Face to Face
Intelligent, Bright and Merciless: A North Korean Official’s Take on Kim Jong-un
Thae Yong-ho, a former diplomat who defected to South Korea in 2016, said in an interview that the North Korean leader had no intention of relinquishing his nuclear weapons.. via NYT World Intelligent, Bright and Merciless: A North Korean Official’s Take on Kim Jong-un
Nepal Helicopter Crash Kills 7, Including Tourism Minister
The aircraft went down in a mountainous region that the minister was visiting to look into the feasibility of building an airport there. Everyone onboard died.. via NYT World Nepal Helicopter Crash Kills 7, Including Tourism Minister
Pakistani Military Says It Downed Two Indian Warplanes, Capturing Pilot
Hostilities grow with a second day of airstrikes and the first planes downed. Other countries call for the nuclear-armed rivals to show restraint.. via NYT World Pakistani Military Says It Downed Two Indian Warplanes, Capturing Pilot
England Greatly Expands Sex Education, Despite Some Parents’ Protests
The first revision of the curriculum in two decades will include information on same-sex relationships, as well as warnings against sexting and forced marriage.. via NYT World England Greatly Expands Sex Education, Despite Some Parents’ Protests
Britain Experiences Summer Temperatures on Hottest Winter Day
A two-day run of unseasonable heat in Britain has broken records for the highest temperatures recorded in winter.. via NYT World Britain Experiences Summer Temperatures on Hottest Winter Day
Photos From the Trump-Kim Summit in Vietnam
How does it feel on the streets of Hanoi during the second summit meeting between President Trump and Kim Jong-un? These images give a taste.. via NYT World Photos From the Trump-Kim Summit in Vietnam
Trump-Kim Summit: Leaders Have Dinner in Vietnam
President Trump and Kim Jong-un, the North Korean leader, dined on Wednesday before discussions start in earnest in Hanoi.. via NYT World Trump-Kim Summit: Leaders Have Dinner in Vietnam
Climber whose mum died on K2 missing on 'Killer Mountain'
A British climber whose mother made history scaling Mount Everest before her death during an ill-fated expedition on K2 has disappeared on a notoriously dangerous peak in Pakistan known as Killer Mountain.
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Fire at Egypt train station leaves 20 dead and dozens hurt
At least 20 people have been killed and 40 people have been injured in a fire at a railway station in Cairo, according to state media.
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The second Trump-Kim summit: Essential reading
President Donald Trump will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Hanoi today for the first time since their summit in Singapore in June last year.
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The South Koreans with hopes of reunification
For almost 70 years the South Korean border village of Myeongpa-ri has been living in the shadow of war.
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Muhammadu Buhari wins Nigeria's election
The opposition candidate in Nigeria's election has rejected the result which saw incumbent president Muhammadu Buhari win Saturday's poll by almost four million votes.
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Sports shop stops selling runners' hijab after backlash
A French sports brand has been forced to stop selling a running hijab after a backlash and threats from shoppers.
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Pakistan-India: Pakistan 'shoots down two Indian jets' over Kashmir
Pakistan says the Indian planes were inside its airspace in Kashmir and one pilot has been arrested.
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Trump and Kim to start Vietnam summit with dinner
The US and North Korean leaders will have a one-on-one chat on Wednesday, then dinner with aides.
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Indonesia mine collapse: Dozens buried by landslide in Sulawesi
At least 60 people are feared to have been buried after a landslide at an illegal gold mine.
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House votes to block Trump border wall national emergency
The bill to terminate the president's declaration now moves to the Republican-led Senate.
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Nigeria election: Muhammadu Buhari re-elected as president
Official returns show Muhammadu Buhari won the election but the opposition rejects the results.
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George Pell: Cardinal's bail revoked after sexual abuse conviction
The ex-Vatican treasurer has been ordered into custody after being convicted of child sexual abuse.
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Making a Murderer: Steven Avery wins right to appeal
A US man whose murder conviction was the focus of the hit Netflix series wins a motion to appeal.
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Decathlon cancels sports hijab sale in France
Decathlon changes its mind about selling a sportswear hijab in France after it sparks an outcry.
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Michael Cohen 'to accuse Trump of racism and lies'
Donald Trump's former lawyer is expected to accuse the president of possible tax fraud and racism.
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'Thousands of US child migrants sexually abused'
Documents show US agencies received thousands of sex abuse complaints at US detention facilities.
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Amtrak train stuck in Oregon since Sunday is moving again
A 40-hour wait after the Amtrak train hit a tree in Oregon comes to an end as rescuers take it back to Seattle.
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Scooter fault leaves Lime riders injured
The bug can mean riders are flung from the scooters while travelling at high speed, Lime warned.
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US passenger train stuck in snow for nearly 40 hours
The service carrying 183 passengers was stopped by a tree on the track in the state of Oregon.
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France debates: Speaking back to President Macron
President Macron has started a nationwide consultation, or Grand Debate, as a way to defuse the crisis of the yellow-vests.
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The seamstress who sews with her feet
Egyptian seamstress Baraka Shenouda was born without forearms and sews with her feet.
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In 1959 a Swiss referendum denied women the right to vote
In 1959 Swiss men took part in a referendum on whether women should be allowed to vote in general elections. Two-thirds said no. Women didn't get the vote until 1971.
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George Pell to appeal child abuse conviction
Australian Cardinal George Pell is set to appeal, after being found guilty of sexual offences in Melbourne.
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Fat rat saved from manhole by German animal rescue
"She had a lot of winter flab," the animal rescuer explained after the rodent was set free.
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Dutch seize 90,000 bottles of vodka 'bound for North Korea'
Officials suspect 90,000 bottles of vodka may have been headed to the North Korean regime, in violation of UN sanctions.
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Locals want Iceland to buy their island
A town in Iceland wants the state to stop an island becoming private property.
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Nigeria election: The challenges waiting for Buhari
The problems the re-elected president of Nigeria will face include corruption and an economic slowdown.
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Algerian students protest against Bouteflika's fifth term bid
It is the fifth straight day of protests against the president's decision to run for a fifth term.
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Eritrean Press: Reporting on Africa's most secretive state
A mystery man who reports news from one of the most repressive countries in the world gives his first interview.
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Viewpoint: Balakot air strikes raise stakes in India-Pakistan stand-off
Air strikes across the border have escalated tensions but it's unclear how Pakistan will respond, writes Ajai Shukla.
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Dutch authorities intercept 90,000 bottles of booze on its way to North Korea
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Could Vietnam serve as a role model for peaceful US relations with North Korea?
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Pakistan military reports shooting down two Indian warplanes over Kashmir
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Dangers facing Kim Jong Un as he negotiates with President Trump
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Iran's president rejects resignation of his foreign minister
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Father, daughter fined for stealing $12.5M lotto ticket: report
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Pakistan says it shot down 2 Indian warplanes, captured pilot
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How US intel services help President Trump in negotiations with Kim Jong Un
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President Trump pressured to address human rights at second summit with Kim Jong Un
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A look at Nigeria's president as he secures a 2nd term
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Breaking down tangible goals of President Trump's second summit with Kim Jong Un
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The Latest: India not looking for escalation with Pakistan
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Melting missiles: Just one problem with F-35s stopping North Korea rockets
February 27, 2019 2:50 PM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Looking for a quick way to stop North Korean missiles immediately after lift-off, the Pentagon is studying as a near-term option whether a group of F-35 fighter jets hovering around North Korean airspace could pick off freshly launched rockets.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Looking for a quick way to stop North Korean missiles immediately after lift-off, the Pentagon is studying as a near-term option whether a group of F-35 fighter jets hovering around North Korean airspace could pick off freshly launched rockets.
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Dramatic video shows British Airways plane rocking violently on approach to Gibraltar
February 27, 2019 12:30 PM
LONDON - Severe crosswinds caused a British Airways plane to rock violently from side to side on approach to the tiny British territory of Gibraltar, terrifying passengers and forcing the pilots to abort the landing, the Washington Post and British media reported.
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LONDON - Severe crosswinds caused a British Airways plane to rock violently from side to side on approach to the tiny British territory of Gibraltar, terrifying passengers and forcing the pilots to abort the landing, the Washington Post and British media reported.
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Humpback whale washes ashore in Amazon River, baffling scientists in Brazil
February 27, 2019 12:15 PM
NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - Marine biologists in Brazil were stunned to discover a young humpback whale on Friday (Feb 22) that had washed ashore on a remote, forested island in the Amazon River, at a time of year when it should have already migrated thousands of miles to Antarctica.
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NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - Marine biologists in Brazil were stunned to discover a young humpback whale on Friday (Feb 22) that had washed ashore on a remote, forested island in the Amazon River, at a time of year when it should have already migrated thousands of miles to Antarctica.
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Britain experiences summer temperatures on hottest winter day
February 27, 2019 11:44 AM
LONDON (NYTIMES) - Two days of unseasonable sunshine in Britain this week have resulted in more than the shedding of hats, scarves and winter coats: They have also brought the highest temperatures ever recorded in the country in winter.
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LONDON (NYTIMES) - Two days of unseasonable sunshine in Britain this week have resulted in more than the shedding of hats, scarves and winter coats: They have also brought the highest temperatures ever recorded in the country in winter.
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Chubby rat stuck in manhole cover and freed by German rescuers becomes latest Internet sensation
February 27, 2019 11:16 AM
Animal rescuers and firefighters in the German town of Bensheim raced to an unusual call for help on Sunday (Feb 24), when a chubby rat with a bit too much winter flab became wedged in the hole of a manhole cover.
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Animal rescuers and firefighters in the German town of Bensheim raced to an unusual call for help on Sunday (Feb 24), when a chubby rat with a bit too much winter flab became wedged in the hole of a manhole cover.
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US Cyber Command operation took down Russian troll farm for midterm elections
February 27, 2019 11:02 AM
WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - The US military took down a Russian troll farm before midterm elections in a cyber attack that continued for several days after the vote, part of what US officials have said is a persistent campaign to block and deter interference in American democracy.
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WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - The US military took down a Russian troll farm before midterm elections in a cyber attack that continued for several days after the vote, part of what US officials have said is a persistent campaign to block and deter interference in American democracy.
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Nearly half of children with cancer untreated: Study
February 27, 2019 8:32 AM
PARIS (AFP) - Some 45 per cent of children with cancer are left undiagnosed and untreated, according to an innovative study of the disease's global footprint among under-15s, published Wednesday (Feb 27).
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PARIS (AFP) - Some 45 per cent of children with cancer are left undiagnosed and untreated, according to an innovative study of the disease's global footprint among under-15s, published Wednesday (Feb 27).
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Parkinson's drug trial offers glimmer of hope for brain cells
February 27, 2019 8:20 AM
LONDON (REUTERS) - An experimental drug could offer hope for restoring damaged brain cells in Parkinson's patients, scientists said on Wednesday (Feb 27), although they cautioned that a clinical trial was not able to prove the treatment slowed or halted the neurodegenerative disease.
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LONDON (REUTERS) - An experimental drug could offer hope for restoring damaged brain cells in Parkinson's patients, scientists said on Wednesday (Feb 27), although they cautioned that a clinical trial was not able to prove the treatment slowed or halted the neurodegenerative disease.
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US Army estimates Russian capability will peak in 2028, China's in 2030
February 27, 2019 7:57 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The US Army estimates the Russian army's military capabilities will peak in 2028, closely followed by the Chinese around 2030, giving the United States almost a decade to prepare for those threats, a senior Pentagon official said in an interview on Monday (Feb 25).
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The US Army estimates the Russian army's military capabilities will peak in 2028, closely followed by the Chinese around 2030, giving the United States almost a decade to prepare for those threats, a senior Pentagon official said in an interview on Monday (Feb 25).
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IBM apologises after outrage over racially insensitive labels
February 27, 2019 7:55 AM
NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) - IBM was called out by job seekers for using racially insensitive labels in an online application, prompting an apology from the tech giant.
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NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) - IBM was called out by job seekers for using racially insensitive labels in an online application, prompting an apology from the tech giant.
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'They treat you like a customer, not a patient': Texas man's Holiday Inn retirement plan goes viral
February 27, 2019 7:33 AM
CHICAGO (AFP) - American seniors seeking to retire on the cheap have a new source of inspiration: a Texas man who plans to spend his golden years in Holiday Inn hotels to avoid costly nursing home fees.
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CHICAGO (AFP) - American seniors seeking to retire on the cheap have a new source of inspiration: a Texas man who plans to spend his golden years in Holiday Inn hotels to avoid costly nursing home fees.
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Nigeria's Buhari wins second term as president
February 27, 2019 7:08 AM
ABUJA (REUTERS) - Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari won a second term at the helm of Africa’s largest economy and top oil producer, the electoral commission chairman said on Wednesday (Feb 27), following an election marred by delays, logistical glitches and violence.
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ABUJA (REUTERS) - Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari won a second term at the helm of Africa’s largest economy and top oil producer, the electoral commission chairman said on Wednesday (Feb 27), following an election marred by delays, logistical glitches and violence.
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 27
February 27, 2019 6:00 AM
A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Feb 27, 2019.
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A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Feb 27, 2019.
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US court extends restraining order against Brochez
February 27, 2019 5:00 AM
A US court has extended a temporary restraining order sought by Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) against Mikhy Farrera Brochez, the American at the centre of an HIV database leak in Singapore.
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A US court has extended a temporary restraining order sought by Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) against Mikhy Farrera Brochez, the American at the centre of an HIV database leak in Singapore.
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US firms in China less upbeat amid trade spat: Survey
February 27, 2019 5:00 AM
In the face of declining profitability and longstanding issues such as inconsistent regulations, American firms in China have tempered their growth and investment outlooks for this year, a new report has said.
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In the face of declining profitability and longstanding issues such as inconsistent regulations, American firms in China have tempered their growth and investment outlooks for this year, a new report has said.
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Relief and dread over China tariff hike delay
February 27, 2019 5:00 AM
WASHINGTON • President Donald Trump's decision to delay a steep tariff hike on Chinese goods as he touts progress in weekend trade talks has been greeted with a mixture of relief and dread among US industry groups and lawmakers.
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WASHINGTON • President Donald Trump's decision to delay a steep tariff hike on Chinese goods as he touts progress in weekend trade talks has been greeted with a mixture of relief and dread among US industry groups and lawmakers.
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Hooked to Lombok 'sea worm' festival
February 27, 2019 5:00 AM
At the annual Bau Nyale festival - known locally as the sea worm festival - in Praya, Lombok, in Indonesia's West Nusa Tenggara province, thousands of residents gather at the beach to catch nyale (colourful sea worms) that appear only once a year, the Jakarta Post said.
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At the annual Bau Nyale festival - known locally as the sea worm festival - in Praya, Lombok, in Indonesia's West Nusa Tenggara province, thousands of residents gather at the beach to catch nyale (colourful sea worms) that appear only once a year, the Jakarta Post said.
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'Gold standard' evidence of man-made global warming
February 27, 2019 5:00 AM
OSLO • Evidence for man-made global warming has reached a "gold standard" level of certainty, adding to pressure for cuts in greenhouse gases to limit rising temperatures, scientists said.
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OSLO • Evidence for man-made global warming has reached a "gold standard" level of certainty, adding to pressure for cuts in greenhouse gases to limit rising temperatures, scientists said.
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World Briefs: Fast Internet service for disputed isles
February 27, 2019 5:00 AM
MOSCOW • Russia has established high-speed Internet service on a chain of Pacific islands off its far eastern coast, state-run telecoms operator Rostelecom said yesterday, despite a decades-old dispute with Japan over the territory.
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MOSCOW • Russia has established high-speed Internet service on a chain of Pacific islands off its far eastern coast, state-run telecoms operator Rostelecom said yesterday, despite a decades-old dispute with Japan over the territory.
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US feeling threatened by China's advances in Israel
February 27, 2019 5:00 AM
Israel is in danger of being caught up in a new Cold War.
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Israel is in danger of being caught up in a new Cold War.
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Mayday as British lawmakers debate Brexit yet again
February 27, 2019 5:00 AM
Even by the unusual circumstances of Brexit - as the process of Britain's separation from the European Union is now universally known - the battles expected in the British Parliament today will be extraordinary.
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Even by the unusual circumstances of Brexit - as the process of Britain's separation from the European Union is now universally known - the battles expected in the British Parliament today will be extraordinary.
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EU may accept May's proposal of a short Brexit delay, say officials
February 27, 2019 5:00 AM
BRUSSELS • Two European Union officials have offered early positive reaction to British Prime Minister Theresa May's suggestion yesterday of a possible short delay to Britain's departure from the bloc on March 29.
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BRUSSELS • Two European Union officials have offered early positive reaction to British Prime Minister Theresa May's suggestion yesterday of a possible short delay to Britain's departure from the bloc on March 29.
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Mother and daughter charged in 'atrocious' killing of five family members in Pennsylvania
February 27, 2019 4:28 AM
MORRISVILLE, Pennsylvania (WASHINGTON POST) - There was no response in apartment S-7.
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MORRISVILLE, Pennsylvania (WASHINGTON POST) - There was no response in apartment S-7.
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Juan Guaido says it is his 'duty' to return to Venezuela despite 'risks'
February 27, 2019 3:59 AM
BOGOTA (AFP) - Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido said in an interview published on Tuesday (Feb 26) that he must return to Venezuela despite receiving threats as it is his "duty."
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BOGOTA (AFP) - Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido said in an interview published on Tuesday (Feb 26) that he must return to Venezuela despite receiving threats as it is his "duty."
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Ex-Trump fixer to call Trump ‘conman’ and ‘racist’
February 27, 2019 3:26 AM
WASHINGTON (AFP) – Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen will tell Congress on Wednesday (Feb 27) that the president is a “racist” and “conman” and knew in advance that WikiLeaks would publish dirt on Hillary Clinton, US media reported.
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WASHINGTON (AFP) – Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen will tell Congress on Wednesday (Feb 27) that the president is a “racist” and “conman” and knew in advance that WikiLeaks would publish dirt on Hillary Clinton, US media reported.
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US House Democrat files Bill to make Mueller's Russia probe report public
February 27, 2019 2:22 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - A Democratic lawmaker in the US House of Representatives filed legislation on Tuesday (Feb 26) that would require Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia report to be made public and give Congress access to the investigation's underlying evidence.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - A Democratic lawmaker in the US House of Representatives filed legislation on Tuesday (Feb 26) that would require Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia report to be made public and give Congress access to the investigation's underlying evidence.
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US disrupted Russian trolls on day of November congressional elections, says report
February 27, 2019 1:50 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The US military disrupted the Internet access of a Russian troll farm accused of trying to influence American voters on Nov 6, 2018, the day of the congressional elections, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday (Feb 26).
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The US military disrupted the Internet access of a Russian troll farm accused of trying to influence American voters on Nov 6, 2018, the day of the congressional elections, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday (Feb 26).
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Boeing nominates former UN ambassador Nikki Haley to join its board
February 27, 2019 1:03 AM
NEW YORK (REUTERS) - US aerospace manufacturer Boeing said on Tuesday (Feb 26) it has nominated Nikki Haley, former US ambassador to the United Nations and close ally of President Donald Trump, to join its board of directors at the company's annual shareholders meeting on April 29.
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NEW YORK (REUTERS) - US aerospace manufacturer Boeing said on Tuesday (Feb 26) it has nominated Nikki Haley, former US ambassador to the United Nations and close ally of President Donald Trump, to join its board of directors at the company's annual shareholders meeting on April 29.
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Pakistan said it shot down two Indian aircraft, conducted strikes
The government of Pakistan says its air force shot down two Indian aircraft inside Pakistani airspace on Wednesday after the Indian Air Force crossed the line of control -- the de facto border between the two countries in disputed Kashmir.
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How Hanoi went from being bombed by Washington to hosting Trump-Kim summit
On December 18, 1972, two sorties of hulking US B-52 bombers roared off from the U-Tapao airfield in Thailand and Andersen Air Force Base in Guam to begin what one Air Force officer called "the largest operation in the history of air power."
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Kim Jong Un's running bodyguards are back
Kim Jong Un brings his running bodyguards while Kim impostor runs his mouth in Hanoi. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.
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Wynn Resorts hit with record fine for ignoring Steve Wynn misconduct allegations
Wynn Resorts has been fined $20 million for its repeated failure to respond properly to sexual misconduct allegations against its founder and former CEO, Steve Wynn.
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Theresa May Promises U.K. Parliament a Vote to Delay Brexit
Her hand was forced by cabinet ministers who said they were prepared to risk being fired rather than accept an E.U. withdrawal without an agreement.. via NYT World Theresa May Promises U.K. Parliament a Vote to Delay Brexit
800-Year-Old Crusader Mummy’s Head Is Stolen From Dublin Church
Thieves in Dublin vandalized a church’s medieval crypt and stole the head of a mummified Crusader that had lain there for 800 years.. via NYT World 800-Year-Old Crusader Mummy’s Head Is Stolen From Dublin Church
Where Kale Is King (at Least, When It’s Stewed in Schmaltz and Bacon)
Kale in a smoothie? Or a salad? Not in Germany’s north, where eating the leafy green is celebrated with hikes, parties and lots of animal fat.. via NYT World Where Kale Is King (at Least, When It’s Stewed in Schmaltz and Bacon)
What Goes On in Those Brexit Talks in Brussels? ‘Nothing,’ Document Says
A confidential summary of the discussions between Prime Minister Theresa May and European Union leaders confirms what most people pretty much assumed.. via NYT World What Goes On in Those Brexit Talks in Brussels? ‘Nothing,’ Document Says
What’s at Stake as Trump and Kim Jong-un Meet Again
As President Trump and Kim Jong-un arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam, the goal of denuclearization remained elusive.. via NYT World What’s at Stake as Trump and Kim Jong-un Meet Again
Cozy Up to U.S., Vietnam Tells North Korea. Look What It Did for Us.
Calling on old ties with North Korea, the Vietnamese suggest that Kim Jong-un could benefit from their approach of holding China at bay while courting the United States.. via NYT World Cozy Up to U.S., Vietnam Tells North Korea. Look What It Did for Us.
Seeking North Korea Deal, Trump Seems Willing to Ease U.S. Demands
Arriving in Hanoi for a second meeting with Kim Jong-un, President Trump sounds as if he is retreating on his ambition to eliminate the North’s nuclear arsenal.. via NYT World Seeking North Korea Deal, Trump Seems Willing to Ease U.S. Demands
After India’s Strike on Pakistan, Both Sides Leave Room for De-escalation
Amid the escalation of hostilities over an attack in Kashmir, the leadership of each country seemed to give itself a way out of pushing the conflict into war.. via NYT World After India’s Strike on Pakistan, Both Sides Leave Room for De-escalation
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