World Top Stories: March 2019

Sunday, March 31, 2019

Israel reopens Gaza crossings closed for days after rocket strike

March 31, 2019 3:32 PM

JERUSALEM (AFP) - Israel reopened its crossings with the Gaza Strip on Sunday (March 31) after having kept them closed for nearly a week following a rare long-distance rocket strike from the Palestinian enclave, an official said.

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Reports: Man shoots dead 7 family members in Iran

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The 2020 campaign is already turning into a war on 'elites'

President Donald Trump and his newest Democratic nemesis, freshman New York Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, have very different ideas about the idea of "elites."

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'Four Palestinians dead' in Gaza protests

Israeli forces have killed four Palestinian protesters as demonstrations take place on the Gaza border, the territory's health ministry has said.

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Facebook boss: Govts should get bigger role in policing the net

Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg has said governments and regulators should play "a more active role" in policing the internet and the standards of big online companies.

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'Pitch up, pitch up': The final moments of Ethiopia plane crash

A pilot on the doomed Ethiopian Airlines flight was heard saying "pitch up, pitch up!" moments before the jet crashed, killing all 157 people on board.

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Trump threatens to close US border with Mexico

Donald Trump has threatened to shut the US southern border next week unless Mexican authorities immediately stop illegal immigration.

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Elton backs Clooney boycott call over gay sex law

Sir Elton John has backed George Clooney's call to boycott hotels owned by Brunei, following new laws that make gay sex punishable by death.

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Man runs at motorcade carrying Pope and Moroccan king

Security guards tackled a man who ran towards a motorcade carrying Morocco's King Mohammed VI and Pope Francis.

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Comedian who played president could win Ukraine election

A comedian who shot to fame for playing the role of a president is currently topping opinion polls ahead of Ukraine's election.

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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Greece

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake has hit central Greece with tremors felt as far as 130km away in Athens.

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Drug lord El Chapo plans clothing line behind bars

Convicted drug lord El Chapo is sidestepping into fashion by creating an eponymous clothing brand inspired by his twin daughters.

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Massive 12ft alligator caught near office park in Florida

A massive alligator weighing more than 318kg (700lbs) has been caught in South Florida.

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Arab summit expected to reject US decision over Golan Heights

March 31, 2019 2:24 PM

TUNIS (REUTERS) - Arab heads of state, long divided by regional rivalries, are expected to unite at a summit on Sunday (March 31) to oppose a US decision to recognise Israel's annexation of Arab lands captured in 1967.

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Brexit fears for British shop owners in Germany

March 31, 2019 12:23 PM

BERLIN (AFP) - As the United Kingdom grapples with its Brexit drama, the uncertainty around its decision to leave the European Union persuaded Ms Dale Carr to close down her Berlin shop selling British goods.

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Theresa May risks 'total collapse' of government in Brexit impasse: UK's Sunday Times

March 31, 2019 11:46 AM

LONDON (REUTERS) - British Prime Minister Theresa May risks the "total collapse" of her government if she fails to get her battered Brexit deal through parliament, the Sunday Times newspaper said, amid growing speculation that she might call an early election.

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Liberal lawyer Zuzana Caputova wins election to become Slovakia's first female president

March 31, 2019 11:05 AM

BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA (REUTERS, NYTIMES) - Riding a wave of public fury over corruption, liberal lawyer Zuzana Caputova won Slovakia's presidential election on Saturday (March 30), bucking a trend that has seen populist, anti-European Union politicians make gains across the continent.

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Investigator says Amazon chief Bezos' phone hacked by Saudis, case linked to news coverage of Khashoggi murder

March 31, 2019 10:47 AM

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The investigator hired to look into the release of intimate images of Mr Jeff Bezos said on Saturday (March 30) he has concluded that Saudi Arabian authorities hacked the Amazon chief's phone to access his personal data.

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Turks vote in local elections which could see President Erdogan lose in big cities

March 31, 2019 10:24 AM

ANKARA (REUTERS) - Turks go to the polls on Sunday (March 31) in local elections that President Tayyip Erdogan has described as a matter of survival for the country.

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Trump's plan to cut off aid to stem migrant flow would upend US policy in Central America

March 31, 2019 9:43 AM

MEXICO CITY (NYTIMES) - President Donald Trump's plan to cut off aid to three Central American countries for failing to stop the flow of migrants towards the United States breaks with years of conventional wisdom in Washington that the best way to halt migration is to attack its root causes.

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The Internet needs new rules. Let's start in these four areas: Mark Zuckerberg

March 31, 2019 9:35 AM

(WASHINGTON POST) - Technology is a major part of our lives, and companies such as Facebook have immense responsibilities. Every day, we make decisions about what speech is harmful, what constitutes political advertising, and how to prevent sophisticated cyber-attacks. These are important for keeping our community safe.

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Advisers to British PM Theresa May divided over snap election: Mail on Sunday

March 31, 2019 6:02 AM

LONDON (REUTERS) - Advisers to British Prime Minister Theresa May are divided over whether she should call a national election if she fails to win support for her Brexit deal from parliament in the coming week, the Mail on Sunday newspaper said.

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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, March 31

March 31, 2019 6:00 AM

A selection of news stories that happened overnight, March 31, 2019.

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Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg calls for new global Internet regulations

March 31, 2019 5:25 AM

SAN FRANCISCO (BLOOMBERG) - Facebook chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg called for new global regulations governing the Internet on Saturday (March 30), recommending overarching rules on hateful and violent content, election integrity, privacy and data portability.

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Jussie Smollett charges were dropped because conviction was uncertain, prosecutor says

March 31, 2019 5:00 AM

NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - The prosecutor who dropped disorderly conduct charges against actor Jussie Smollett defended the decision, saying her office was uncertain it had enough evidence to gain a conviction and wanted to focus on bigger crime in Chicago, she wrote in an op-ed.

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Palestinians mark protest anniversary at Gaza border

March 31, 2019 5:00 AM

GAZA • Thousands of Palestinians rallied at the Gaza-Israel border yesterday, to mark the first anniversary of a surge of protests, facing off against Israeli forces massed across the frontier.

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Trump 'gave Kim paper detailing nuclear demands'

March 31, 2019 5:00 AM

WASHINGTON • On the day that their talks in Hanoi collapsed last month, US President Donald Trump handed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a piece of paper that included a blunt call for the transfer of Pyongyang's nuclear weapons and bomb fuel to the United States, according to a document seen by Reuters.

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Measles outbreak spreads fear

March 31, 2019 5:00 AM

SPRING VALLEY (New York) • Ms Erica Wingate was working at a clothing store in town last week when a shopper, with the black hat and sidelocks typically worn by ultra-Orthodox Jews, started coughing.

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Britain closer to election after Brexit deal defeat

March 31, 2019 5:00 AM

LONDON • Britain is edging closer to a general election after Parliament rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal for a third time, deepening the political crisis that has overtaken the country's messy divorce from the European Union.

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Fossils from the day an asteroid killed dinosaurs

March 31, 2019 5:00 AM

WASHINGTON • Sixty-six million years ago, a massive asteroid crashed into a shallow sea near Mexico. The impact carved out a 140km-wide crater and flung mountains of earth into space. Earthbound debris fell to the planet in droplets of molten rock and glass.

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HIV data leak: Farrera-Brochez tells US court he will delete data stolen from Singapore

March 31, 2019 5:00 AM

Mikhy Farrera-Brochez, the American at the centre of Singapore's HIV Registry leak, has promised to delete all information obtained from the Singapore Government in accordance with a United States court order granted to the Ministry of Health (MOH).

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World Briefs: China factory blast kills 5, injures 3

March 31, 2019 5:00 AM

BEIJING • Five workers were killed and three injured in a factory explosion caused by a gas leak in eastern China, the authorities have said.

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Tories tell PM May to get UK out of EU, deal or no deal

March 31, 2019 5:00 AM

LONDON • British Prime Minister Theresa May is under growing pressure from within her Conservative Party to lead Britain out of the European Union in the next few months, even if it means a no-deal Brexit, The Sun newspaper reported.

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Brexit delay a betrayal, decry supporters

March 31, 2019 5:00 AM

Frustrated, angry and disappointed - Brexiters say they have had enough.

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May hands initiative to Parliament and EU leaders

March 31, 2019 5:00 AM

British Prime Minister Theresa May has warned of "grave implications" for her country after Parliament in London rejected for the third time a deal fixing the terms of the country's withdrawal from the European Union.

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Indonesia's ISIS members stranded in Syria beg to go home

March 31, 2019 5:00 AM

JAKARTA • Indonesian members of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) who are stuck in Syria after the extremist group lost its final patch of territory in the country are begging to return home.

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Bharatiya Janata Party veterans not running in India polls

March 31, 2019 5:00 AM

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was built on the back of an upsurge of Hindu nationalism in India over the past four decades.

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Secret tape puts Trudeau under even more pressure

March 31, 2019 5:00 AM

OTTAWA • A political meddling scandal threatening Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's re-election bid has been given fresh impetus with the release of messages and a secret recording supplied by his former attorney-general.

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US ending aid to El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras over migrants

March 31, 2019 4:17 AM

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The United States is cutting off aid to the Central American countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, known collectively as the "Northern Triangle", the State Department said on Saturday (March 30), the day after President Donald Trump blasted the countries for sending migrants to the United States.

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Hundreds protest against Brexit at Irish border

March 31, 2019 3:11 AM

NEWRY, United Kingdom (AFP) - Hundreds of people gathered at the Irish border on Saturday (March 30) to protest against Brexit, fearing that it could threaten the peace agreement between the British-ruled north and the republic.

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Beto O'Rourke officially joins US presidential race, citing 'moment of truth'

March 31, 2019 2:53 AM

EL PASO, United States (AFP) - Beto O'Rourke, the youthful Democrat who seized national attention last fall with an unexpectedly strong Senate campaign in conservative Texas, formally launched his presidential candidacy on Saturday (March 30) in his hometown of El Paso, vowing to bring a unifying dynamic, progressive values and generational change to American politics.

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Palestinians mass at Gaza border to mark protest anniversary

March 31, 2019 2:11 AM

GAZA (REUTERS) - Tens of thousands of Palestinians rallied at the Israel-Gaza border on Saturday (March 30), facing off against Israeli tanks and troops on the first anniversary of the "Great March of Return" demonstrations.

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Members of Saudi team that killed journalist Jamal Khashoggi received training in US: Report

March 31, 2019 12:48 AM

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Members of the Saudi team that killed journalist Jamal Khashoggi received training in the United States, the Washington Post has reported, revealing other new elements in the death of the newspaper's former contributor.

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What’s the Secret to Reaching 111? ‘Avoid Dying,’ but ‘Porridge Is Helpful’

Alfred Smith and Bob Weighton were both born on March 29, 1908. But Britain’s oldest men say they’re as puzzled as anyone about the secret to longevity.. via NYT World What’s the Secret to Reaching 111? ‘Avoid Dying,’ but ‘Porridge Is Helpful’

‘We’re in the Last Hour’: Democracy Itself Is on Trial in Brexit, Britons Say

Britons on both sides of the issue are angry and embarrassed at the spectacle in Parliament, and they are losing faith in their political system.. via NYT World ‘We’re in the Last Hour’: Democracy Itself Is on Trial in Brexit, Britons Say

Zuzana Caputova Is Elected Slovakia’s First Female President

Riding a wave of popular discontent over widespread corruption, she vowed to return a sense of decency to the country’s often toxic political climate.. via NYT World Zuzana Caputova Is Elected Slovakia’s First Female President

Italy’s Deal With China Signals a Shift as U.S. Influence Recedes

Far from being isolated in Europe, the Italians say they are leading the expansion of new relations with China, and fully expect others to follow.. via NYT World Italy’s Deal With China Signals a Shift as U.S. Influence Recedes

‘In Afghanistan, We Laugh Differently’

For a handful of teenage girls, robotics offered a reprieve from their violent, patriarchal country. Now they are back home, with the Taliban poised to gain power.. via NYT World ‘In Afghanistan, We Laugh Differently’

As Venezuelan Economy Unravels, Maduro Opponents Hope Downturn Will Topple Him

The prolonged national blackout this month pushed the country closer to the brink of economic collapse. Inflation is expected reach 51 million percent this year.. via NYT World As Venezuelan Economy Unravels, Maduro Opponents Hope Downturn Will Topple Him

Trump Turns U.S. Policy in Central America on Its Head

His plan to cut aid to Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador is “shooting yourself in the foot,” said one human rights worker. Mexico has urged more funding for development.. via NYT World Trump Turns U.S. Policy in Central America on Its Head

Brexit Mess Reflects Democracy’s New Era of Tear-It-All-Down

Britain’s breakdown represents a much wider phenomenon. Across Western democracies, politics are increasingly defined by opposition — to everything.. via NYT World Brexit Mess Reflects Democracy’s New Era of Tear-It-All-Down

He Helped Create A.I. Now, He Worries About ‘Killer Robots.’

Still, Yoshua Bengio, an artificial intelligence pioneer and co-winner of this year’s prestigious A.M. Turing prize, says A.I. will prove to be a boon, if regulated.. via NYT World He Helped Create A.I. Now, He Worries About ‘Killer Robots.’

60 years after exile, Tibetans face a fight for survival in a post-Dalai Lama world

The Dalai Lama describes it as "freedom in exile," but it's a "freedom" which has lasted longer than he likely ever dreamed about.

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Death penalty for sex acts in Brunei sparks criticism

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Theresa May seeks fourth Brexit vote, reports say

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Judge rules Trump executive order allowing offshore drilling in Arctic Ocean unlawful

A federal judge in Alaska has ruled an executive order by President Donald Trump allowing offshore oil drilling of tens of millions of acres in the Arctic Ocean is "unlawful and invalid."

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Venezuela darkened by third major blackout this month

Electricity slowly returned in most areas of Caracas on Saturday after Venezuela struggled through the third major blackout of March.

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Messi scores twice as Barcelona win Catalan derby

A Lionel Messi brace guided Barcelona to victory over rivals Espanyol in Saturday's Catalan derby.

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Thunder Snow makes Dubai World Cup history

It's "where the world's best meet, from far and near," according to Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who ahead of the Dubai World Cup had penned a 24-line poem in honor of the prestigious event.

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Ukraine election: Comedian is front-runner ahead of first round

Petro Poroshenko is seeking re-election but the surprise front-runner is comic Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

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North Korea says Madrid embassy raid was 'grave terror attack'

Pyongyang calls for an investigation and says it is watching rumours that the FBI played a role.

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Mark Zuckerberg asks governments to help control internet content

Mark Zuckerberg writes an open letter calling for new laws to monitor internet content.

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Saudi Arabia 'hacked Amazon boss's phone', says investigator

An investigator working for Jeff Bezos says Saudi Arabia accessed data on the Amazon boss's phone.

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Rolling Stones postpone North America tour over Mick Jagger illness

Mick Jagger's doctors have advised him not to travel.

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Gaza protests: Thousands mark 'Great Return' anniversary

Three die in clashes on the border with Israel, as Palestinians mark the "Great March of Return".

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Ethiopian pilot: 'Pitch up, pitch up!'

Details are emerging of the final moments of the flight, which crashed six minutes after take-off.

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Migrant ship hijacking: Three teenagers charged in Malta

The men have been accused of terrorist activity after seizing a tanker and sailing it to Malta.

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Afghan VP survives second assassination attempt

The Taliban say they tried to kill Gen Abdul Rashid Dostum, in an ambush in which a bodyguard died.

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Brazil judge overturns ban on Bolsonaro's coup celebration

A judge says marking the 1964 coup does not amount to rewriting history or hiding the truth.

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Pope calls on Moroccans to fight fanaticism

The pontiff is visiting Morocco, which has a small Catholic community, to promote inter-faith dialogue.

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Malawi's antibiotics crisis: Why the drugs don't work for some

In Malawi, doctors say resistance to antibiotics is making their work increasingly difficult.

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Earth Hour: Switching off lights to highlight climate change

Some of the world's most famous landmarks are plunged into darkness to draw attention to climate change.

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US-Mexico border: Migrants held as Trump threatens closure

Migrants are forced to sleep outside as US officials struggle with a surge in asylum-seekers.

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Thai baby elephants cheered as they escape mud pit

Six baby elephants who were stuck in steep muddy pit for two days are rescued by Thai park rangers.

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Muses no more: Ballet's newest choreographers

After centuries of taking orders now women are the ones calling the shots in ballet.

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Tornado chasers face storm as lawsuit hits close to home

A lawsuit claims reckless behaviour by storm chasers before a fatal crash. Is there a wider problem?

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US school shootings: Have drills gone too far?

One school apparently shot teachers "execution style" with pellets as part of a rehearsal for the real thing.

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How Village People's cop Victor Willis aims to 'reboot' the group

Victor Willis, the pop group's former singer and songwriter, has overcome legal battles and rehab.

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Is there an Austrian link to New Zealand mosque attacks?

The main suspect in the mosque massacre was familiar with Austria's far-right scene.

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The Bollywood factor in India's election

A film about Prime Minister Modi is facing criticism for mythologising him ahead of a national vote.

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Life after a devastating mining disaster

Brazil's Brumadinho dam disaster is having consequences in towns which are near similar dams.

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Israel reopens Gaza crossings after week of hostilities

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Afghan official: vice president unhurt in Taliban ambush

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Family says Pakistani journalist taken from home

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American tourist visiting Australia beaten unconscious in what police describe as random attack

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Polls open in Ukraine's presidential election

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Turkish voters go to polls in critical municipal elections

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N. Korea calls for investigation into Madrid embassy attack

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Proposed Hong Kong extradition law changes spark concerns

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Philippine police kill 14 men rights groups say were farmers

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Bangladesh police arrest building owners over fatal blaze

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New docs, recording released in meddling scandal adds pressure on Canada PM Justin Trudeau

March 30, 2019 4:47 PM

OTTAWA (AFP) - A political meddling scandal threatening Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's re-election bid was given fresh impetus on Friday (March 29) with the release of messages and a secret recording supplied by his former attorney general.

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Pope's trip to Morocco to highlight Christian-Muslim ties

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Eurostar suspends all train services in and out of Britain due to trespasser on the tracks

March 30, 2019 4:04 PM

LONDON (REUTERS) - Eurostar, the company that runs trains between London, Paris and Brussels, said it had suspended all trains in and out of Britain on Saturday due to a trespasser on the line.

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Man, 21, 'shot dead' ahead of Palestinian protest at Israel border

Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are set to protest today at the border fence with Israel in a mass rally that comes just hours after one man was shot dead by Israeli forces.

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Slovakia could elect its 1st female head of state

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New audio increases pressure on Trudeau in SNC-Lavalin affair

Former Canadian Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould releases a recording to bolster her version of events.

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Fears of bloodshed as Palestinians set for huge protest at Israel border

Many thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are set to protest today at the border fence with Israel in a mass rally that could turn bloody as Israeli snipers prepare to defend the barrier.

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1,100 dolphins wash up dead on French beaches in three months

Industrial fishing has been blamed for a record 1,100 dolphins washing up on beaches in France so far this year - often in a mutilated state.

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Gamer jailed after hoax police call leads to fatal shooting

A US man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for making a hoax 911 call that led to police shooting an innocent man dead.

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Will.i.am defends Michael Jackson with Holocaust comparison

Will.i.am has defended the playing of Michael Jackson's music with a reference to the Holocaust.

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Singer's video sparks row over domestic violence in South Africa

Despite the near collapse of South Africa’s national electricity utility and a constant stream of corruption allegations emanating from the government, the people of this country have been talking about something else this month.

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Neeson 'profoundly apologises' for past racist thoughts

Liam Neeson has issued a new apology over comments he made about seeking revenge on a random black person after a friend was raped 40 years ago.

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'A little chunk of space history': NASA tests Mars helicopter

NASA says it has successfully completed its first test flight of a mini-helicopter that will explore Mars.

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Mexico on alert after volcano spews ash near capital

Mexico has been put on alert after a volcano started spewing hot ash and rock close to its capital city.

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Playboy model held over psychiatrist's murder

A 25-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a psychiatrist's body was found in an abandoned car in Nevada.

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UK sold £5.7bn of arms to Saudi-led coalition in Yemen

The UK sold at least £5.7bn worth of arms to the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen since the start of the war in 2015, figures show.

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Cholera cases jump to 138 in Mozambique after cyclone; UN launches appeal for relief funds

March 30, 2019 2:35 PM

BEIRA, MOZAMBIQUE (REUTERS, AFP) - The number of confirmed cases of cholera in the cyclone-hit Mozambican port city of Beira jumped from five to 138 on Friday (March 29), as government and aid agencies battled to contain the spread of disease among the tens of thousands of victims of the storm.

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An outbreak spreads fear: Of measles, of ultra-Orthodox Jews, of anti-semitism

March 30, 2019 1:49 PM

SPRING VALLEY, UNITED STATES (NYTIMES) - Erica Wingate was working at a clothing store in town this week when a male customer, with the black hat and sidelocks typically worn by ultra-Orthodox Jews, started coughing.

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ISIS caliphate's collapse fills Syria detention camp with families in limbo

March 30, 2019 12:20 PM

AL HOL CAMP, SYRIA (NYTIMES) - She left the Netherlands to join ISIS in Syria, and married a fighter here. He was killed, so she married another, who got her pregnant before he was killed, too.

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HIV data leak: Farrera-Brochez tells US court he has complied with order to delete stolen data

March 30, 2019 11:56 AM

WASHINGTON - Mikhy Farrera-Brochez, the American at the centre of Singapore's HIV registry leak, has promised to delete all information obtained from the Singapore Government in accordance with a court order granted to the Ministry of Health (MOH).

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Is Poland Spring Water really from a spring? 'Not one drop,' says a US lawsuit

March 30, 2019 10:19 AM

NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - Over the years, if you've ever had Poland Spring water, you probably made the reasonable assumption that you were drinking water that was, in fact, from a spring.

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Missing sensor of Boeing 737 Max said to be a focus of Ethiopian Airlines crash probe

March 30, 2019 10:03 AM

NAIROBI (BLOOMBERG) - Investigators of an Ethiopian Airlines crash have concluded that the same system that malfunctioned in an earlier accident off Indonesia was activated, and they are searching for a key piece of equipment that might explain why, according to people briefed on the probe.

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Ex-lawmaker says likely Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden inappropriately touched her in 2014

March 30, 2019 9:53 AM

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Joe Biden, who is leading polls for the Democratic presidential nomination, on Friday (March 29) faced a misconduct accusation by a Nevada ex-lawmaker claiming the then Vice-President inappropriately kissed her before a campaign event.

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Facebook considers restricting some live video after New Zealand attack

March 30, 2019 6:01 AM

Facebook may consider factors such as prior Community Standard violations in determining who is permitted to "go Live".

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

March 30, 2019 6:00 AM

A selection of news stories that happened overnight, March 30, 2019.

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Trump lashes out at those who backed Russia probe

March 30, 2019 5:00 AM

GRAND RAPIDS (Michigan) • At his first political rally since the end of the Russia collusion investigation, US President Donald Trump accused backers of the probe of trying to overturn the 2016 election and attempting "illegally" to claim power.

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Jet's anti-stall system activated before crash: Preliminary US finding

March 30, 2019 5:00 AM

WASHINGTON • Investigators looking into a Boeing 737 Max crash in Ethiopia that killed 157 people have reached a preliminary conclusion that an anti-stall system was activated before the plane hit the ground, the Wall Street Journal reported yesterday.

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What termites can teach us about cooling our buildings

March 30, 2019 5:00 AM

In the capital of Zimbabwe, a building called Eastgate Centre holds nearly 350,000 square feet of office space and shops. It uses 90 per cent less energy than a similar sized building next door.

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Britain running out of Brexit options, May says after defeat

March 30, 2019 5:00 AM

LONDON • Britain's MPs rejected a stripped-down version of Mrs Theresa May's twice-defeated Brexit divorce deal yesterday, foiling the Prime Minister's attempt to break the impasse over Britain's exit from the European Union (EU).

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Savouring durians in the afterlife

March 30, 2019 5:00 AM

Durian lovers can "enjoy" the king of fruit even in the netherworld.

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High-stakes by-election in Negeri Sembilan vote looms in Malaysia

March 30, 2019 5:00 AM

A by-election in Negeri Sembilan next month could add fresh turmoil to Malaysian politics as the ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) alliance and the opposition coalition led by Umno both need to win the seat.

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World Briefs: Ferrari crashes into woman in KL

March 30, 2019 5:00 AM

KUALA LUMPUR • A woman was injured when a red Ferrari mounted the kerb and crashed into her at a bar in Plaza Batai in Kuala Lumpur's Damansara Heights.

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A billion more people risk getting Zika, dengue

March 30, 2019 5:00 AM

LONDON • Up to a billion additional people - including many in North America and Europe - could be exposed to mosquito-carried viruses including dengue fever and Zika by 2080 if the climate continues to warm at current rates, researchers have said.

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Trump eager for trade deal with post-Brexit Britain, John Bolton tells Reuters TV

March 30, 2019 4:25 AM

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - White House national security adviser John Bolton said on Friday that President Donald Trump is eager for a US trade deal with Britain once it breaks away from the European Union.

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US Attorney-General William Barr to release redacted copy of Mueller report in mid-April

March 30, 2019 3:22 AM

There were no plans for the Justice Department to submit the report to the White House for a privilege review, said US Attorney-General William Barr.

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US, China trade talks in Beijing called 'candid and constructive'

March 30, 2019 3:15 AM

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The United States and China said they made progress in trade talks that concluded on Friday (March 29) in Beijing, with Washington calling them candid and constructive, as the world's two largest economies try to resolve a bitter, nearly nine-month trade war.

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White House warns Russia over troops in Venezuela, threatens sanctions

March 30, 2019 2:23 AM

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The White House on Friday (March 29) warned Russia and other countries backing President Nicolas Maduro against sending troops and military equipment to Venezuela, saying the United States would view such actions as a"direct threat" to the region's security.

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Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah released after five-year prison term

March 30, 2019 2:07 AM

CAIRO (WASHINGTON POST) - A prominent Egyptian activist emerged from prison on Friday (March 29) after serving a five-year sentence for organising and taking part in anti-government protests, his family and lawyer said.

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Trump says he will close border next week if Mexico doesn't stop migration

March 30, 2019 1:04 AM

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA (NYTIMES, BLOOMBERG) - President Donald Trump said on Friday (March 29) that there would be a “very good likelihood” that he will seal off the US border with Mexico next week, escalating a sustained berating of a country he blames for being unable to stop the flow of migrants attempting to make their way north.

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Brexit vote spells political uncertainty and the probable end for Theresa May

March 30, 2019 12:17 AM

It is now only a matter of days before Prime Minister May announces her resignation.

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Where Do the Families of ISIS Fighters Go Now?

“I just want to go back to a normal life”: The Times visited a camp in Syria where women and children who fled ISIS territory are stuck in limbo.. via NYT World Where Do the Families of ISIS Fighters Go Now?

In Ukraine, Russia Tests a New Facebook Tactic in Election Tampering

With Facebook focused on weeding out fake pages, Russian agents are spreading propaganda on the pages of real people willing to sell or rent them out.. via NYT World In Ukraine, Russia Tests a New Facebook Tactic in Election Tampering

Theresa May’s Brexit Deal Is Rejected by U.K. Parliament

Lawmakers refused, for a third time, to back the prime minister’s deal to withdraw Britain from the European Union.. via NYT World Theresa May’s Brexit Deal Is Rejected by U.K. Parliament

Pope Issues Law, With Penalties, for Vatican City to Address Sexual Abuse

The highly anticipated law is intended to be a model for the Roman Catholic Church worldwide, but critics say it does not go far enough.. via NYT World Pope Issues Law, With Penalties, for Vatican City to Address Sexual Abuse

Why Do Garfield Phones Keep Washing Up on This Beach?

Bright orange plastic novelty phones, shaped like Garfield, the grumpy cartoon cat, have littered French shores for decades. Nobody knew why, until a group of volunteers followed a tip.. via NYT World Why Do Garfield Phones Keep Washing Up on This Beach?

The Man Trying to Make Sense of Brexit Is Tired and Would Like to Stop Now

Jon Worth’s meticulous Brexit flowcharts attempt to chart every possibility. But the task is basically impossible.. via NYT World The Man Trying to Make Sense of Brexit Is Tired and Would Like to Stop Now

Brexit Goes Back to Square One as Parliament Rejects May’s Plan a Third Time

The now routine defeat for the prime minister’s exit plan also underscores that Parliament itself has no idea what to do.. via NYT World Brexit Goes Back to Square One as Parliament Rejects May’s Plan a Third Time

Canada’s Former Justice Minister Warned About Political Fallout for Trudeau

Jody Wilson-Raybould warned the country’s top public servant about potential political fallout in the SNC-Lavalin case, according to a recording.. via NYT World Canada’s Former Justice Minister Warned About Political Fallout for Trudeau

Red Cross Granted Access to Deliver Aid in Venezuela

President Maduro’s permission is his first acknowledgment that the country is facing a deep humanitarian crisis. Much of its people lack enough food and medication.. via NYT World Red Cross Granted Access to Deliver Aid in Venezuela

Huge Crowds of Algerians Protest Army’s Latest Compromise Offer

Crowds, seeking far more than the ouster of the ailing president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, want the wholesale removal of “the System.” all those tied to his 20-year reign.. via NYT World Huge Crowds of Algerians Protest Army’s Latest Compromise Offer

Who Could Replace Theresa May as Britain’s Prime Minister?

Her offer to step down if her Brexit deal were accepted has opened the door to roster of contenders. Here are a few.. via NYT World Who Could Replace Theresa May as Britain’s Prime Minister?

French Raise a Glass to a Health Warning About Too Much Wine

“For your health, it’s maximum two glasses a day, and not every day,” the health agency said. France’s response? Deafening silence.. via NYT World French Raise a Glass to a Health Warning About Too Much Wine

Now more than ever, Britain needs a general election

Theresa May is spending this weekend trying to plot a way out of the UK's Brexit stalemate after Parliament rejected her deal for a third time. With just two weeks left to the new deadline of April 12, she -- and the House of Commons -- are running out of options.

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Chaos in Parliament after Brexit votes fail

None of the eight options that British lawmakers voted on previously got majority support from MPs. Conservative lawmaker Oliver Letwin, the architect of the plan to hold the votes, immediately proposed further voting on April 1, 2019.

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Alex Jones says 'form of psychosis' made him believe events like Sandy Hook massacre were staged

Broadcaster and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones said it was a "form of psychosis" that caused him to believe certain events --- like the Sandy Hook massacre -- were staged.

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New Zealand's special relationship with China is on the rocks. Can Jacinda Ardern's Beijing trip save it?

Six months after New Zealand Prime Minister John Key took office in 2008, he was dining in Beijing's Great Hall of the People with the Chinese Communist Party leadership.

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Ukraine's President is running against ... Vladimir Putin

The front-runners in Ukraine's presidential election are a chocolate magnate, an energy tycoon-turned-populist and a television comedian. That may sound like a parody headline, but Sunday's vote is a serious business for a country at war.

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Former Nevada politician alleges Joe Biden kissed the back of her head in 2014, made her feel 'uneasy, gross, and confused'

A former Nevada state assemblywoman on Friday said former Vice President Joe Biden made her feel "uneasy, gross, and confused" in 2014 at a campaign event where she says he kissed her on the back of her head.

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Entire British band killed in head-on crash

Both members of the band and their tour manager were killed when the band's van collided with a pick-up truck.

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Justice Dept. expects to release Mueller report by 'mid-April, if not sooner'

Attorney General Bill Barr said Friday the Justice Department will have special counsel Robert Mueller's report ready to release by "mid-April, if not sooner."

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Massive crowds call on Algerian president to resign

Thousands of protesters filled the streets of Algeria's capital Friday demanding the resignation of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

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Red Cross to begin aid to Venezuela by mid-April

The president of the Venezuelan National Assembly, Juan Guaidó, has claimed victory after the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies announced Friday it would have unhindered access to bring aid into the struggling country.

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