A terror plot by a US army veteran, who converted to Islam and wanted revenge for the New Zealand mosque attacks, has been thwarted, according to federal prosecutors.
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Boeing boss refuses to quit after two plane crashes
Boeing's chief executive has said he will not resign after two plane crashes that cost 346 lives, vowing to "re-earn the trust" of customers and passengers.
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US deputy attorney general tells Trump he's resigning
US deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein has handed in his resignation to President Donald Trump.
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Boyz N The Hood director John Singleton dies aged 51
John Singleton, the Oscar-nominated director of Boyz N The Hood, has died aged 51, his family has confirmed.
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World's biggest ice shelf 'melting 10 times faster than predicted'
Scientists claim part of the world's largest ice shelf, the size of France, is melting 10 times faster than expected because of the sea warming around it.
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Trump team sues banks to keep them from turning over financial records to Congress
President Donald Trump; his children Donald Jr., Eric and Ivanka; and his business are suing two banks to block them from turning over financial records to congressional committees that have issued subpoenas for the information. It's the second attempt in court that Trump has made this month to thwart the Democratic-led House of Representatives from investigating his financial history.
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Indonesia plans to relocate its capital
Indonesia plans to move its capital city from Jakarta, according to the country's planning minister.
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Boeing CEO says 737 Max pilots did not 'completely' follow procedure
Boeing's CEO on Monday said pilots may be at least partially responsible for two deadly 737 Max crashes.
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ISIS leader al-Baghdadi purportedly appears for first time in 5 years
For the first time in five years, ISIS has released what it says is a new video message from its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
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Trump introduces sweeping changes to asylum
President Donald Trump on Monday evening announced a plan for sweeping immigration changes that take direct aim at migrants seeking asylum.
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Los Angeles terror plot thwarted, feds say
Federal law enforcement thwarted an alleged terror plot involving several targets in the Los Angeles area, according to a federal official.
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Deupty AG Rod Rosenstein, who appointed Mueller, resigns
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who appointed special counsel Robert Mueller to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, submitted his resignation letter to the White House Monday.
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Samsung operating profit plunges to lowest level since Galaxy Note 7 fiasco
Samsung's operating profit plunged 60% in the first quarter, as the South Korean technology company grapples with the delayed launch of its troubled Galaxy Fold phone and waning demand for its memory chips.
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Pilots' strike leaves tens of thousands of travelers stranded
Tens of thousands of air passengers have been left stranded after a pilots' strike forced Scandinavian airline SAS to cancel most of its flights.
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US sails two destroyers through Taiwan Strait
The US Navy sailed two destroyers, the USS Stethem and USS William P. Lawrence, through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, referring to the operation as a "routine" transit.
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JPMorgan staff told to boycott Brunei-owned hotels over gay sex death penalty
JPMorgan Chase has joined a boycott of hotels owned by the Sultan of Brunei after the Asian country introduced laws that punish gay sex with death.
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Police find fourth body in Cyprus serial killer case
Police in Cyprus have found a fourth body in what looks to be the island's first ever serial killing case.
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'Yeti' footprints sighted, Indian Army tweets
For centuries, humans have been searching for the Yeti -- and now, in an unceremonious tweet, the Indian Army is claiming to have found evidence of the mythical Himalayan monster.
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15,000-year-old footprint rewrites timeline of humans in Americas
A team of scientists in Chile say they've found a human footprint that dates back more than 15,000 years -- the oldest one ever found in the Americas.
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John Singleton, Oscar-nominated 'Boyz n the Hood' director, dies at 51
John Singleton, a versatile director who made a splash with "Boyz in the Hood" and went on to a variety of projects -- including "2 Fast 2 Furious" -- has died after suffering a stroke. He was 51.
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Trump approved $2M pledge for Warmbier release, ex-envoy says
Joseph Yun, the former State Department Special Representative for North Korea, confirmed Monday that he signed an agreement to pay North Korea $2 million for the release of American student Otto Warmbier in 2017.
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The NRA and the battle against itself
As gun violence erupted across the country over the weekend, the nation's foremost gun lobby struggled with one of its biggest crises in decades.
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Alleged UAE spy kills himself in Istanbul prison
A man arrested on suspicion of spying for the United Arab Emirates has allegedly died by suicide while imprisoned in Turkey, the country's state prosecutor and its state-run news agency Anadolu said Monday.
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A capsule tricks your stomach into feeling full. Could it treat obesity?
A new capsule was recently cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration to help adults who are overweight or obese shed some pounds when used along with diet and exercise, according to the biotechnology company Gelesis, which developed the product.
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Protesters stage 'eat-in' as gallery plans to remove video of banana-eating woman
Polish politicians and artists have taken to social media to protest a decision to remove an artwork depicting a woman eating a banana from a leading national gallery.
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Stranded baby dolphin had plastic trash in its stomach
The recent death of a young dolphin found with trash in its stomach highlights the need to reduce single-use plastic and to not release balloons into the environment, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says.
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Priyanka Chopra leads Bollywood pitch for Indian election
The glitzy city of Mumbai voted in India's fourth phase of elections on Monday. Known as the country's financial capital, it is also home to the flourishing Bollywood movie industry.
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Foreign workers kidnapped from Nigeria oil rig
A Canadian and a Scottish oil worker were kidnapped by armed men off a rig in Nigeria's oil-rich Niger Delta over the weekend, a military spokesperson told CNN on Monday.
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Muslim model makes Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue history
Boundary-breaking Muslim supermodel Halima Aden has made history once again by becoming the first model to wear a hijab and burkini in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.
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Japanese Emperor Akihito begins historic abdication
Akihito, who says he is too old for the role, is the first Japanese emperor to stand down in 200 years.
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US deputy attorney general tells Trump he quits
Rod Rosenstein, who was once accused of treason by the president, exits after a turbulent two years.
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'Yeti footprints': Indian army mocked over claim
Its claim to have discovered footprints of the 'mythical beast' prompts derision on social media.
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IS leader al-Baghdadi appears in first video in five years
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who has not been seen on camera since 2014, vows revenge for his militants.
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Guantanamo Bay commander fired over 'loss of confidence'
Navy Rear Admiral John Ring was fired as Guantanamo Bay prison commander after a month-long inquiry.
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'Completely avoidable' measles outbreak hits 25-year high in US
Officials say more than 700 Americans have been infected, calling the outbreak "completely avoidable".
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Mozambique cyclone: Death toll rises as storm blocks aid
Torrential rain and strong winds make getting aid into the cyclone-affected area almost impossible.
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Trade war: What you need to know about US-China talks
Talks appear to be reaching the final stretch though both sides remain divided on several key issues.
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Australian Senate candidate Steve Dickson quits over strip club videos
Footage showed aspiring Australian senator Steve Dickson groping women and making derogatory remarks.
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San Diego synagogue attack suspect 'evil', says his family
Lori Kaye was killed after shielding her rabbi from a gunman who opened fire at a Passover service.
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US Army veteran 'planned to bomb Nazi rally'
The 26-year-old Muslim convert also allegedly plotted terror attacks on Jews and churches.
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Boeing safety system not at fault, says chief executive
Dennis Muilenburg says a safety mechanism was only one factor in two fatal Boeing plane crashes.
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'Our water pollution is a cancer'
"Waterkeeper" Nabil Musa fights Iraq's water crisis, which he calls the country's gravest threat yet.
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Rabbi describes seeing synagogue attacker
A rabbi who was injured in the deadly shooting at a synagogue near San Diego on Saturday has described the moment he faced the gunman.
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Heavy flooding hits eastern Canada
Thousands of people were told to evacuate after rising floodwaters breached a dyke following heavy rain.
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How one woman beat mining giants and saved rare snow leopards
A woman from Mongolia has won the Goldman Environmental Prize after a campaign to stop mining firms destroying a critical habitat for snow leopards.
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Indonesia floods: Dozens killed in floods
Flooding caused by torrential rains has killed nearly 40 people and left thousands homeless in Sumatra.
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UK university puts stress-busting dogs on staff
A university has taken on five "canine teaching assistants" to tackle student anxiety.
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Norway finds 'Russian spy whale' off Arctic coast
A tame beluga wearing a Russian harness is thought to have come from a Russian navy facility.
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North Korea TV revamps weather report
North Korean state TV introduces a more casual, modern-looking weather broadcast.
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Korean elderly back road safety seats
A city in South Korea has put out special seating for older people at road crossings.
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Japanese Emperor Akihito's human touch
Emperor Akihito will be remembered as the man who began the modernisation of Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne.
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Jeopardy: How a pro gambler 'cracked' US game show
Sports bettor James Holzhauer's unusual strategy is paying off as he crushes Jeopardy records.
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'We are students thanks to South Africa's #FeesMustFall protests'
What has changed since mass protests led South Africa to announce free education for poor university students?
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How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together
Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges.
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Sri Lanka attacks: Where else in the world have face coverings been banned?
Following the Sri Lankan ban, BBC Reality Check looks at other countries that have imposed either a partial or complete ban on face coverings
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India student leader 'a symbol of protest' against PM Modi
Kanhaiya Kumar has emerged as an outlier in an election being seen as a battle for India's identity.
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Egypt's rebounding tourism threatens Red Sea corals
April 30, 2019 1:23 PM
HURGHADA (AFP) - In serene turquoise waters off Egypt's Red Sea coast, scuba divers ease among delicate pink jellyfish and admire coral - yet a rebounding tourism sector threatens the fragile marine ecosystem.
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HURGHADA (AFP) - In serene turquoise waters off Egypt's Red Sea coast, scuba divers ease among delicate pink jellyfish and admire coral - yet a rebounding tourism sector threatens the fragile marine ecosystem.
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Digital graveyard: Number of dead users on Facebook may outstrip the number of living
April 30, 2019 12:54 PM
NEW YORK (XINHUA) - Facebook may turn into a "digital graveyard", with more dead users making up the world's largest social network than the living, a new study has suggested.
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NEW YORK (XINHUA) - Facebook may turn into a "digital graveyard", with more dead users making up the world's largest social network than the living, a new study has suggested.
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Trump sues Deutsche Bank and Capital One to block House subpoenas
April 30, 2019 12:49 PM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump, three of his children and one of his companies filed a federal lawsuit on Monday (April 29) against Deutsche Bank and Capital One Financial Corp to block the banks from complying with federal subpoenas investigating his financial dealings.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump, three of his children and one of his companies filed a federal lawsuit on Monday (April 29) against Deutsche Bank and Capital One Financial Corp to block the banks from complying with federal subpoenas investigating his financial dealings.
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UK Labour's split on Brexit referendum threatens election push
April 30, 2019 12:08 PM
LONDON (BLOOMBERG) - The UK's opposition Labour Party's ruling council will seek to thrash out a Brexit strategy on Tuesday (April 30) as leader Jeremy Corbyn tries to head off a split that threatens to derail his election plans.
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LONDON (BLOOMBERG) - The UK's opposition Labour Party's ruling council will seek to thrash out a Brexit strategy on Tuesday (April 30) as leader Jeremy Corbyn tries to head off a split that threatens to derail his election plans.
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Great Dane in search of doggy treat sets ablaze German kitchen
April 30, 2019 10:24 AM
CHEMNITZ (DPA) - A Great Dane in search of a doggy treat inadvertently set fire to its owner's kitchen in a flat in the eastern German town of Reichenbach in Saxony, according to police.
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CHEMNITZ (DPA) - A Great Dane in search of a doggy treat inadvertently set fire to its owner's kitchen in a flat in the eastern German town of Reichenbach in Saxony, according to police.
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Trump directs officials to toughen asylum rules, including imposing application fee
April 30, 2019 10:08 AM
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump directed officials to toughen rules for asylum seekers on Monday (April 29), including by introducing a fee for their applications and barring those who entered the country illegally from working until their claims are approved.
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WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump directed officials to toughen rules for asylum seekers on Monday (April 29), including by introducing a fee for their applications and barring those who entered the country illegally from working until their claims are approved.
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Do 'mechanical trees' offer the cure for climate change?
April 30, 2019 9:23 AM
NEW YORK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A Dublin-based company plans to erect "mechanical trees" in the United States that will suck carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air, it said on Monday (April 29), in what may be prove to be biggest effort to remove the gas blamed for climate change from the atmosphere.
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NEW YORK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A Dublin-based company plans to erect "mechanical trees" in the United States that will suck carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air, it said on Monday (April 29), in what may be prove to be biggest effort to remove the gas blamed for climate change from the atmosphere.
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UN issues urgent warning on growing peril of drug-resistant infections
April 30, 2019 8:40 AM
NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - With more and more common medications losing their ability to fight dangerous infections, and few new drugs in the pipeline, the world is facing an imminent crisis that could lead to millions of deaths, a surge in global poverty and an even wider gap between rich and poor countries, the United Nations warned in a report on Monday (April 29).
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NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - With more and more common medications losing their ability to fight dangerous infections, and few new drugs in the pipeline, the world is facing an imminent crisis that could lead to millions of deaths, a surge in global poverty and an even wider gap between rich and poor countries, the United Nations warned in a report on Monday (April 29).
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US House panel chairman says attorney general William Barr must testify on Thursday over Mueller report
April 30, 2019 8:16 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler said on Monday (April 29) that Attorney General William Barr must testify before his panel on Thursday (April 2), despite Mr Barr's reported objections to the format for questions that Democrats intend to use.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler said on Monday (April 29) that Attorney General William Barr must testify before his panel on Thursday (April 2), despite Mr Barr's reported objections to the format for questions that Democrats intend to use.
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US should pay North Korea hospital bill for student prisoner who died: Ex-envoy
April 30, 2019 8:04 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The former US diplomat who secured the release from North Korea of American Otto Warmbier said on Monday (April 30) Washington should honour its pledge to pay Pyongyang US$2 million (S$2.7 million) for the student's hospital care.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The former US diplomat who secured the release from North Korea of American Otto Warmbier said on Monday (April 30) Washington should honour its pledge to pay Pyongyang US$2 million (S$2.7 million) for the student's hospital care.
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US youth suicides up after Netflix show 13 Reasons Why, cause unclear: Study
April 30, 2019 7:53 AM
LOS ANGELES (REUTERS) - Suicides by young Americans rose by nearly a third in the month following the 2017 debut of popular Netflix television drama series "13 Reasons Why", in which a teenage girl kills herself, a US study showed on Monday (April 29).
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LOS ANGELES (REUTERS) - Suicides by young Americans rose by nearly a third in the month following the 2017 debut of popular Netflix television drama series "13 Reasons Why", in which a teenage girl kills herself, a US study showed on Monday (April 29).
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US Army veteran arrested for plotting Los Angeles mass attack
April 30, 2019 7:06 AM
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - A US Army veteran who was allegedly plotting a large-scale terror attack near Los Angeles as revenge for the recent mass shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand, has been arrested, authorities said on Monday (April 29).
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LOS ANGELES (AFP) - A US Army veteran who was allegedly plotting a large-scale terror attack near Los Angeles as revenge for the recent mass shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand, has been arrested, authorities said on Monday (April 29).
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US measles cases surpass 700 as outbreak hits 25-year high
April 30, 2019 6:49 AM
NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - The measles outbreak continues to spread in the United States, surpassing 700 cases this year, federal health officials said on Monday (April 29). The virus has now been found in 22 states.
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NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - The measles outbreak continues to spread in the United States, surpassing 700 cases this year, federal health officials said on Monday (April 29). The virus has now been found in 22 states.
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 30
April 30, 2019 6:00 AM
A selection of news stories that happened overnight, April 30, 2019.
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US deputy attorney general Rosenstein who appointed Mueller resigns
April 30, 2019 5:52 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS, WASHINGTON POST) - US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who appointed Special Counsel Robert Mueller in May 2017 to investigate links between the Russian government and President Donald Trump's campaign, said on Monday (April 29) he was resigning from his post.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS, WASHINGTON POST) - US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who appointed Special Counsel Robert Mueller in May 2017 to investigate links between the Russian government and President Donald Trump's campaign, said on Monday (April 29) he was resigning from his post.
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Measles epidemic fuelled by rumour
April 30, 2019 5:00 AM
Miami-based Tobi Ash has been a nurse for almost 30 years and, in that time, has seen only one case of measles - which is why she finds the current outbreak in the US particularly disturbing.
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Miami-based Tobi Ash has been a nurse for almost 30 years and, in that time, has seen only one case of measles - which is why she finds the current outbreak in the US particularly disturbing.
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World Briefs: Rich and famous vote in India
April 30, 2019 5:00 AM
MUMBAI • Billionaires and Bollywood stars urged Indians to go out and vote as they took their turn with Mumbai's millions of slum dwellers yesterday to cast their ballots in the world's biggest election.
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MUMBAI • Billionaires and Bollywood stars urged Indians to go out and vote as they took their turn with Mumbai's millions of slum dwellers yesterday to cast their ballots in the world's biggest election.
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Spain PM Sanchez weighs options after election win
April 30, 2019 5:00 AM
MADRID • Spain's ruling Socialists were weighing options for forming a new government yesterday after they emerged as the biggest party but fell short of a majority following a national election that produced a deeply fragmented Parliament.
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MADRID • Spain's ruling Socialists were weighing options for forming a new government yesterday after they emerged as the biggest party but fell short of a majority following a national election that produced a deeply fragmented Parliament.
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UN report stresses urgent need for nature rescue plan
April 30, 2019 5:00 AM
PARIS • Diplomats from 130 nations gathered in Paris yesterday to validate a grim United Nations assessment of the state of nature and lay the groundwork for a rescue plan for life on earth.
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PARIS • Diplomats from 130 nations gathered in Paris yesterday to validate a grim United Nations assessment of the state of nature and lay the groundwork for a rescue plan for life on earth.
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Global military spending at new high: Report
April 30, 2019 5:00 AM
STOCKHOLM • Global military expenditure reached its highest level last year since the end of the Cold War, fuelled by increased spending in the United States and China, the world's two biggest economies, a leading defence think-tank said yesterday.
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STOCKHOLM • Global military expenditure reached its highest level last year since the end of the Cold War, fuelled by increased spending in the United States and China, the world's two biggest economies, a leading defence think-tank said yesterday.
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A splashing time in Ukraine
April 30, 2019 5:00 AM
Ukrainians pouring water on each other in the western city of Lviv
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Ukrainians pouring water on each other in the western city of Lviv
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FBI says received vague tips ahead of deadly California synagogue shooting
April 30, 2019 4:54 AM
(REUTERS) - The FBI on Monday (April 29) said it received multiple tips about a security threat minutes before a gunman opened fire in a California synagogue, killing a woman and wounding three others, but did not have enough detail or time to prevent the attack.
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(REUTERS) - The FBI on Monday (April 29) said it received multiple tips about a security threat minutes before a gunman opened fire in a California synagogue, killing a woman and wounding three others, but did not have enough detail or time to prevent the attack.
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Family of synagogue shooting suspect describe him as 'evil'
April 30, 2019 4:09 AM
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - The parents of the teenager accused of shooting dead one worshipper and wounding three others at a California synagogue denounced his actions on Monday (April 29) as "evil" and said they had no clue what motivated him.
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LOS ANGELES (AFP) - The parents of the teenager accused of shooting dead one worshipper and wounding three others at a California synagogue denounced his actions on Monday (April 29) as "evil" and said they had no clue what motivated him.
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US reports gunfire near Haiti embassy
April 30, 2019 3:17 AM
PORT-AU-PRINCE (AFP) - The US embassy in Haiti reported gunfire on Monday (April 29) near its diplomatic compound but said the incident was quickly over.
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PORT-AU-PRINCE (AFP) - The US embassy in Haiti reported gunfire on Monday (April 29) near its diplomatic compound but said the incident was quickly over.
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Democratic presidential candidate O'Rourke lays out US$5 trillion climate plan
April 30, 2019 2:27 AM
(REUTERS) - US presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke on Monday (April 29) laid out one of the most detailed climate policies so far in the crowded Democratic field, calling for a US$5 trillion (S$6.8 trillion) investment in clean energy technology and infrastructure over 10 years with a goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.
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(REUTERS) - US presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke on Monday (April 29) laid out one of the most detailed climate policies so far in the crowded Democratic field, calling for a US$5 trillion (S$6.8 trillion) investment in clean energy technology and infrastructure over 10 years with a goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.
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Bomb threat targets New Mexico court where leader of armed group faces charges
April 30, 2019 1:34 AM
ALBUQUERQUE (REUTERS) - A bomb threat prompted security officers on Monday (April 29) to evacuate the courthouse where the leader of a paramilitary group that has detained undocumented migrants crossing the US-Mexico border faces federal weapons charges.
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ALBUQUERQUE (REUTERS) - A bomb threat prompted security officers on Monday (April 29) to evacuate the courthouse where the leader of a paramilitary group that has detained undocumented migrants crossing the US-Mexico border faces federal weapons charges.
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ISIS releases first videotape of Baghdadi in five years, US vows to track down surviving leaders of militant group
April 30, 2019 1:03 AM
The United States vowed it would track down and defeat surviving ISIS leaders after the militant group's elusive supremo Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi appeared to speak in a newly released videotape.
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The United States vowed it would track down and defeat surviving ISIS leaders after the militant group's elusive supremo Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi appeared to speak in a newly released videotape.
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Facebook joins research on social media impact on elections
April 30, 2019 12:38 AM
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Facebook announced Monday (April 29) it would make its data available to academics studying the impact of social media on elections, part of an effort to prevent manipulation of social platforms.
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WASHINGTON (AFP) - Facebook announced Monday (April 29) it would make its data available to academics studying the impact of social media on elections, part of an effort to prevent manipulation of social platforms.
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New Zealand police arrest man, find suspected bomb in Christchurch
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Sri Lanka lifts social media ban imposed after Easter blasts
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Memory center takes visitors through 4 decades of Afghan war
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Australian quits anti-Muslim party over strip club video
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Indian Army claims it found ‘abominable snowman’ footprint
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Trump sends regards to Japan’s Emperor Akihito ahead of abdication
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UN aid chief: No progress so Rohingya can return to Myanmar
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Philippines' Duterte threatens to dump trash on Canada's beaches following promises of war declaration
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UN chief raised plight of Uighurs with China's president
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Monday, April 29, 2019
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 29
April 29, 2019 6:00 AM
A selection of news stories that happened overnight, April 29, 2019.
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Abe, Trudeau extol Pacific trade pact without US
April 29, 2019 5:00 AM
OTTAWA (AFP) - Canadian and Japanese leaders on Sunday (April 28) jointly trumpeted a rebooted Pacific trade pact that came into effect at the start of the year, without the United States.
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OTTAWA (AFP) - Canadian and Japanese leaders on Sunday (April 28) jointly trumpeted a rebooted Pacific trade pact that came into effect at the start of the year, without the United States.
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UK unable to defend itself without help, warn analysts
April 29, 2019 5:00 AM
NARVA (Estonia) • On Nato's border with Russia, soldiers with Britain's Yorkshire Regiment recently joined Estonians in a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Royal Navy's critical intervention in the country's battle for independence against the Bolsheviks. Schoolchildren clambered over a Challenger 2 battle tank, an AS-90 artillery gun and an armoured personnel carrier.
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NARVA (Estonia) • On Nato's border with Russia, soldiers with Britain's Yorkshire Regiment recently joined Estonians in a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Royal Navy's critical intervention in the country's battle for independence against the Bolsheviks. Schoolchildren clambered over a Challenger 2 battle tank, an AS-90 artillery gun and an armoured personnel carrier.
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Italy cracks down on parmesan as it moves to reclaim its cheese
April 29, 2019 5:00 AM
ROME • The investigators say they have a duty to defend Italy's national interests, and so they spend their days in a discreetly marked government office, scanning the Internet for dubious activity, trying to thwart one threat after the next.
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ROME • The investigators say they have a duty to defend Italy's national interests, and so they spend their days in a discreetly marked government office, scanning the Internet for dubious activity, trying to thwart one threat after the next.
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Thousands march against planned HK extradition laws
April 29, 2019 5:00 AM
HONG KONG • Thousands of people marched towards Hong Kong's Parliament yesterday to demand the scrapping of proposed extradition rules that would allow people to be sent to mainland China for trial, a move which some fear puts the city's core freedoms at risk.
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HONG KONG • Thousands of people marched towards Hong Kong's Parliament yesterday to demand the scrapping of proposed extradition rules that would allow people to be sent to mainland China for trial, a move which some fear puts the city's core freedoms at risk.
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Germany racing to get slice of emerging space market
April 29, 2019 5:00 AM
BERLIN • Facing tough competition from China, the US and even tiny Luxembourg, Germany is racing to draft new laws and attract private investment to secure a slice of an emerging space market that could be worth US$1 trillion (S$1.4 trillion) a year by the 2040s.
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BERLIN • Facing tough competition from China, the US and even tiny Luxembourg, Germany is racing to draft new laws and attract private investment to secure a slice of an emerging space market that could be worth US$1 trillion (S$1.4 trillion) a year by the 2040s.
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China to UK: Avoid bias in 5G development
April 29, 2019 5:00 AM
LONDON • China yesterday urged Britain not to discriminate against companies involved in developing the country's 5G network and to resist pressure from other countries over whether it should work with Huawei Technologies.
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LONDON • China yesterday urged Britain not to discriminate against companies involved in developing the country's 5G network and to resist pressure from other countries over whether it should work with Huawei Technologies.
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Cyclone Kenneth's trail of destruction
April 29, 2019 5:00 AM
A photograph taken last Saturday by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (Ocha) showing the damage in northern Mozambique's Macomia district left behind by Cyclone Kenneth.
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A photograph taken last Saturday by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (Ocha) showing the damage in northern Mozambique's Macomia district left behind by Cyclone Kenneth.
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Russian citizenship may be offered to all Ukrainians: Putin
April 29, 2019 5:00 AM
MOSCOW • Russian President Vladimir Putin said he may extend an offer of citizenship to cover all Ukrainians, after he sparked controversy by ordering that passports be made available to people in areas of the country controlled by pro-Moscow separatists.
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MOSCOW • Russian President Vladimir Putin said he may extend an offer of citizenship to cover all Ukrainians, after he sparked controversy by ordering that passports be made available to people in areas of the country controlled by pro-Moscow separatists.
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Spaniards flock to polls after tense campaign
April 29, 2019 5:00 AM
MADRID • A divided Spanish electorate flocked to the polls yesterday, responding to a plea from party leaders for a high turnout in what promises to be the country's most open-ended and potentially pivotal election in decades.
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MADRID • A divided Spanish electorate flocked to the polls yesterday, responding to a plea from party leaders for a high turnout in what promises to be the country's most open-ended and potentially pivotal election in decades.
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Trump makes pitch to Wisconsin voters
April 29, 2019 5:00 AM
GREEN BAY (WISCONSIN) • US President Donald Trump has revved up his campaign pitch to voters in key Rust Belt states by touting the US economy, saying he is working to stop jobs from moving to neighbouring countries and mocking his Democratic opponents.
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GREEN BAY (WISCONSIN) • US President Donald Trump has revved up his campaign pitch to voters in key Rust Belt states by touting the US economy, saying he is working to stop jobs from moving to neighbouring countries and mocking his Democratic opponents.
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Support for Scottish independence at four-year high: Poll
April 29, 2019 5:00 AM
EDINBURGH • Support for Scottish independence from the United Kingdom has risen to its highest point in the past four years, largely driven by voters who want to remain in the European Union, according to a poll.
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EDINBURGH • Support for Scottish independence from the United Kingdom has risen to its highest point in the past four years, largely driven by voters who want to remain in the European Union, according to a poll.
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UK campaigners gear up for EU vote in shadow of Brexit
April 29, 2019 5:00 AM
LONDON • With Brexit passions running high, campaigners are hitting Britain's streets and taking to social media ahead of European elections.
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LONDON • With Brexit passions running high, campaigners are hitting Britain's streets and taking to social media ahead of European elections.
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Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea
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Mozambique's 2nd cyclone floods northeastern centers
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Indians vote in 4th phase of mammoth national election
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Afghan president holds council to set agenda for peace talks
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Indonesia floods kill at least 19, thousands displaced
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Judge rules graft charges to stand against Malaysia's Najib
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SEE IT: Iranian drone purportedly monitored US carrier Eisenhower in Persian Gulf
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Indonesia detains 12 fishermen after sea clash with Vietnam
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Spain's election reshuffles party standings on the right
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Socialists win Spain election; far-right party to make debut in parliament
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Far-right breakthrough as Socialists win Spain election
Spain's ruling Socialists have secured the most votes in the country's general election but failed to win a majority amid historic gains by the far-right.
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Briton denies murdering mother and toddler in Canada
A British man says he has been left "traumatised" after becoming the prime suspect in the alleged murder of a mother and her daughter in Canada.
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Terror mastermind's family 'blow themselves up' in raids
Police have raided the headquarters of the banned group NTJ as sources said the father and brothers of the suspected mastermind of the Easter bombings were killed on Friday.
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'Move to high ground!': Devastating floods to hit Mozambique
People are being told to move to higher ground as flooding rages in northern Mozambique, which has been battered by Cyclone Kenneth over the last three days.
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Injured rabbi: I came face to face with synagogue gunman
A rabbi injured in a deadly shooting at a synagogue in California has told how he came face to face with the gunman.
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Three oil workers kidnapped from rig in Nigeria
Three oil workers have been kidnapped from a Nigerian oil rig.
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Suitcase containing woman's body pulled from toxic lake
A suitcase containing the body of a woman has been removed from a highly toxic lake by police searching for victims of a suspected serial killer in Cyprus.
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'Shameful act': Emiliano Sala morgue photos posted online
Police are investigating reports that photographs of footballer Emiliano Sala's dead body were posted on social media.
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Avengers: Endgame smashes box office records
Avengers: Endgame has made box office history by taking a record-breaking $1.2bn (£929m) across the globe in its opening run.
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272 election officials die in Indonesia
More than 270 election officials in Indonesia have died from exhaustion caused by long hours and excessive work.
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Chinese find escape from their country's war on God in Kenya
Every Sunday morning in an affluent suburb of Nairobi, Kenya, the soaring song of Chinese hymns fills the empty corridors of a Monday-to-Friday office block.
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Trump prepares to fight back against investigations as Congress returns to work
President Donald Trump always ignores the rules -- it's the secret of his political success.
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Watch Hillary Clinton read Mueller report
Former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton read parts of special counsel Robert Mueller's report aloud during a segment on Jordan Klepper's Comedy Central show.
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Sri Lanka suspect's sister fears 18 relatives are dead
The sister of the suspected ringleader of Sri Lanka's deadly Easter Sunday bombings has told CNN up to 18 of her family members are missing and feared dead since the attacks and subsequent raids.
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Man City takes huge step toward EPL title
Manchester City kept its hopes of a consecutive English Premier League title alive after battling to a hard-fought 1-0 win against Burnley Sunday.
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'Avengers: Endgame' shatters global records
The Avengers assembled the biggest box office in film history, far surpassing multiple records on the books.
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Barr's House appearance in doubt over dispute with Democrats
Attorney General William Barr has warned Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee he won't show up to this week's highly anticipated hearing if they stick to the format the chairman has proposed for the questioning, according to a committee source with knowledge of the matter.
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Fury as half-marathon bans African runners
Organizers of an Italian half-marathon have backed down after their decision to ban African athletes from participating sparked outrage and led to allegations of racism.
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A "love match" that won over Japan
In the late 1950s, royal wedding fever swept Japan. Then-Crown Prince Akihito had fallen for literature graduate Michiko Shoda, whom he met on a tennis court in 1957 in a fateful encounter that came to be known as the "love match."
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How this driver's wrong turn ignited a world war
CNN's Fareed Zakaria explains how seemingly insignificant situations can lead to historical events.
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Security stepped up after knives found in Japanese prince's classroom
Police in Japan have tightened security around Emperor Akihito's 12-year-old grandson after two knives were found near his school desk.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Kellyanne Conway spar on Twitter
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and White House counselor Kellyanne Conway sparred Sunday over the congresswoman's Twitter silence following the Easter Sunday church bombings in Sri Lanka, with Ocasio-Cortez saying Conway used the attention around her lack of tweets "as an excuse to stoke suspicion" about her faith.
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More than 270 workers dead after Indonesian election
More than 270 election staff have died from overwork-related illnesses after the world's third biggest democracy hit the polls earlier this month, an election official said.
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Synagogue shooting victim died saving rabbi
When a gunman opened fire in a synagogue in California, killing one and injuring three others, Lori Kaye jumped between the shooter and the rabbi.
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Fashion model dies after collapsing on runway in Brazil
A male fashion model has died after collapsing on the runway at Brazil's Sao Paulo Fashion Week.
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Zakaria: America is tired of the Donald Trump circus
CNN's Fareed Zakaria discusses the growing call for the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
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Santorum: How to solve border crisis
I spent eight years on the Senate Armed Services Committee standing up against those who would cut and run from battlefields -- from Iraq to Afghanistan -- where brave Americans had laid down their lives. I still believe that America is at its best when we proudly promote democracy, protect Christians and religious minorities everywhere, and spread our values globally. This is precisely why we need to address the immigration crisis our nation faces.
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Idris Elba marries model Sabrina Dhowre
Idris Elba married model Sabrina Dhowre in a secret ceremony in Morocco. The ceremony took place at Ksar Char-Bagh, a luxury hotel in Marrakech, the hotel's special events manager Gigi Saadani told CNN.
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Mercedes sets new record at Azerbaijan GP
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas won the Azerbaijan GP to move clear at the top of the drivers' standings after four races of the 2019 season.
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NYT 'deeply sorry' for anti-Semitic cartoon
After a barrage of criticism, the New York Times said Sunday it was deeply sorry about publishing an anti-Semitic cartoon depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a dog on a leash held by a blind President Donald Trump.
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7 found dead in two rural Tennessee homes
Six people were found dead in two homes Saturday evening in Sumner County, Tennessee, in what investigators are calling "related homicides."
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Trump Accuses Saudis of Giving U.S. a Bad Deal. Is That True?
President Trump said that although the kingdom had spent $450 billion in the United States, Washington still subsidized the Saudi military. We checked the facts.. via NYT World Trump Accuses Saudis of Giving U.S. a Bad Deal. Is That True?
Spain Election: Divided Nation Holds 3rd National Vote Since 2015
The issue of Catalan independence, and the rise of the far-right Vox party, were big campaign issues. The only certainty seemed to be more fragmentation.. via NYT World Spain Election: Divided Nation Holds 3rd National Vote Since 2015
U.K. Police Investigate Photo Said to Be of Soccer Striker Emiliano Sala’s Body
A picture said to be of the Argentine player, who died in a plane crash in January in the English Channel, was shared on social media.. via NYT World U.K. Police Investigate Photo Said to Be of Soccer Striker Emiliano Sala’s Body
‘It’s the Grannies!’ New Voices Rise Against Austria’s Populists
A group of older women is galvanizing protests against the conservative-nationalist government in Vienna. But why stop there?. via NYT World ‘It’s the Grannies!’ New Voices Rise Against Austria’s Populists
At a Bombed Sri Lankan Shrine, Talk of Miracles Past and Present
People of all faiths come to St. Anthony’s seeking relief. On Sunday, it was closed, but worshipers at a vigil outside saw in their survival proof of the saint’s powers.. via NYT World At a Bombed Sri Lankan Shrine, Talk of Miracles Past and Present
Sri Lanka Attacks: Hometown of Accused Mastermind Was Fertile Ground for Extremism
The influences of Wahhabism, a hard-line strain of Islam, transformed the hometown of the suspected ringleader in the Easter Bombings.. via NYT World Sri Lanka Attacks: Hometown of Accused Mastermind Was Fertile Ground for Extremism
400-Year-Old Bible Stolen From Pittsburgh Library Is Recovered in the Netherlands
A purloined 1615 Geneva Bible was traced last year to a Dutch museum. The authorities say it had been taken as part of a long-running theft scheme by an archivist and a rare book dealer.. via NYT World 400-Year-Old Bible Stolen From Pittsburgh Library Is Recovered in the Netherlands
Polish Teachers End Strike to Allow Exams but Tell Government It’s Not Over
A three-week work stoppage forced thousands of schools to close, posing a challenge for the governing party ahead of national elections.. via NYT World Polish Teachers End Strike to Allow Exams but Tell Government It’s Not Over
Sri Lanka attacks: Face coverings banned after Easter bloodshed
President Sirisena says the emergency measure is to ensure people can be easily identified.
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San Diego synagogue shooting: Rabbi describes seeing attacker
Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein lost his right index finger in the attack at a synagogue that left one dead.
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Richard Lugar: Former US Republican senator dies at 87
The six-term Indiana senator briefly ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 1996.
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Mozambique situation 'worse than thought': UN agency
Pemba in north Mozambique has had more than two metres of rain and flooding since Cyclone Kenneth.
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Tales Soares: Male model dies at São Paulo Fashion Week
Tales Soares, 26, dies after collapsing on the catwalk at São Paulo Fashion Week, organisers say.
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In pictures: Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter
Orthodox Christians are celebrating Easter around the world, the week after fellow Christians.
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Cyprus serial killer: Police find another suspected victim
A Greek-Cypriot army officer has confessed to killing seven women and girls, all of foreign descent.
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Avengers: Endgame beats box office records with $1.2bn debut
Avengers: Endgame is the fastest film ever to break the $1bn barrier, doing so in just five days.
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NFL pick hurt as friend shot dead
The New York Giants' sixth-round pick Corey Ballentine is injured in a shooting in which his university team-mate Dwane Simmons is killed.
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The Libyan National Army has launched air strikes on Tripoli
Militia groups unite to defend the Libyan capital from an offensive by eastern leader General Khalifa Haftar.
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Rapping for change in South Africa
Rappers discuss reasons for voter apathy as South Africa goes to the polls in national election next month.
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Sri Lanka bombings: Faithful meet outside church
One week after a string of deadly bombings, people gathered to worship outside of one of the buildings attacked on Easter Sunday.
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Cyclone Kenneth: Destroyed roads left looking like waterfalls
Parts of Mozambique have been cut off barely a month after deadly Cyclone Idai hit the region.
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US synagogue shooting: One dead, three wounded
A gunman has opened fire in Poway, north of San Diego, leaving one dead and three more injured.
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The Wandering Earth and China's sci-fi heritage
As the blockbuster heads to Netflix, here are five classic films from China's rich sci-fi film history.
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EU elections: What the European Parliament has been up to
Cutting phone bills abroad and tightening internet copyright – MEPs have been busy since 2014.
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Hanoi: A city of motorbikes and mopeds
Photographer Jon Enoch captures what could be the beginning of the end of moped culture in Hanoi.
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Should these school clubs be kept from parents?
Whether a parent can be notified if their child is in a gay-straight alliance is hotly debated in Canada.
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'I used to sell my packed lunch to schoolmates'
How Sharan Pasricha used his entrepreneurialism to build a boutique hotel chain.
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Is this the face of a man held captive since the age of six?
The second most important figure in Tibetan Buddhism was seized by China in 1995 and hasn't been seen since. Why does it matter?
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US attorney-general balks at closed-door testimony on Mueller findings
April 29, 2019 3:36 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US Attorney-General William Barr objects to testifying before the House Judiciary Committee in a closed session dedicated to redacted portions of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia report, a congressional Democratic aide said on Sunday.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US Attorney-General William Barr objects to testifying before the House Judiciary Committee in a closed session dedicated to redacted portions of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia report, a congressional Democratic aide said on Sunday.
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Spain’s Socialists win snap election, but far right gets 24 seats in parliament
April 29, 2019 2:21 AM
MADRID (WASHINGTON POST) - The Socialist party of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez won the snap election on Sunday (April 28) that will determine the future of legislature in a moment of bitter political polarisation.
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MADRID (WASHINGTON POST) - The Socialist party of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez won the snap election on Sunday (April 28) that will determine the future of legislature in a moment of bitter political polarisation.
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US envoy signed North Korea document to pay for Warmbier's care: John Bolton
April 29, 2019 12:38 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The United States signed a document agreeing to pay North Korea for the care of American Otto Warmbier but never paid the US$2 million (S$2.7 million) Pyongyang demanded, White House national security adviser John Bolton said on Sunday (April 28).
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The United States signed a document agreeing to pay North Korea for the care of American Otto Warmbier but never paid the US$2 million (S$2.7 million) Pyongyang demanded, White House national security adviser John Bolton said on Sunday (April 28).
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US synagogue attack: Woman killed by gunman 'had shielded rabbi'
A woman has died after throwing herself in front of a rabbi during a shooting at a synagogue in San Diego, California.
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China urges UK not to discriminate against Huawei in 5G development
April 28, 2019 4:10 PM
LONDON (REUTERS) - China on Sunday (April 28) warned Britain not to discriminate against companies involved in developing the 5G network and to resist pressure from other countries over whether it should work with Huawei Technologies.
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LONDON (REUTERS) - China on Sunday (April 28) warned Britain not to discriminate against companies involved in developing the 5G network and to resist pressure from other countries over whether it should work with Huawei Technologies.
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Putin says Russia may make passport offer to all Ukrainians, deepening controversy
April 28, 2019 3:56 PM
MOSCOW (BLOOMBERG) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said he may extend an offer of citizenship to cover all Ukrainians after he sparked controversy by ordering passports be made available to people in areas of the country controlled by pro-Moscow separatists.
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MOSCOW (BLOOMBERG) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said he may extend an offer of citizenship to cover all Ukrainians after he sparked controversy by ordering passports be made available to people in areas of the country controlled by pro-Moscow separatists.
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Siege by Syrian govt and Russian forces chokes refugee camp with hunger
April 28, 2019 3:41 PM
AMMAN (REUTERS) - It was only when his children began to starve that Mr Abdullah al-Amour decided that time had come to leave the sanctuary of Rukban camp with his family to face an uncertain fate back under Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
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AMMAN (REUTERS) - It was only when his children began to starve that Mr Abdullah al-Amour decided that time had come to leave the sanctuary of Rukban camp with his family to face an uncertain fate back under Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
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Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg builds his wife a glowing 'sleep box'
April 28, 2019 3:41 PM
NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) - Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg said he built a glowing wooden box to help his wife Priscilla sleep better through the night without having to check her phone to see if it's time to look over their children.
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NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) - Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg said he built a glowing wooden box to help his wife Priscilla sleep better through the night without having to check her phone to see if it's time to look over their children.
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The Latest: Spain's prime minister votes in general election
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5 candidates vying to become Spain's next prime minister
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Deeply divided, Spaniards vote with eye on far-right's rise
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Flooding begins in Mozambique in wake of Cyclone Kenneth
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Iran FM says he will visit North Korea
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Bomb blast kills 3 Pakistani forces near Afghan border
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Model in Sao Paulo dies after taking ill on catwalk
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IS claims 3 militants who blew up during Sri Lanka raid
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Mexico deports Hondurans amid pressure to reduce migration
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Cyclone Kenneth roars through Mozambique, kills at least 5
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Greek bishop skips holy object's arrival at military airport
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Venezuelan government denounces regional OAS forum
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Yemeni officials say bombing kills 7 family members
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Vehicle crash kills 16 migrants in Morocco, injures 17 more
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San Diego synagogue shooting: One person dead in Poway, California
One person is dead and a man is arrested after the attack at a synagogue near San Diego, California.
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Cyclone Kenneth: Entire villages wiped out, says UN
A UN official says it looks from the air like parts of Mozambique were "run over by a bulldozer".
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Four die as crane collapses across Seattle street
Cars were crushed when part of the crane plummeted into a city centre street, officials said.
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Killer 'beheaded inmate and removed his body parts'
A convicted killer beheaded another murderer in their prison cell and removed several of his body parts in a "sadistic" attack, it is alleged.
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Pope donates $500,000 for migrants stranded in Mexico
The money will help provide housing, food and basic needs for thousands trying to reach the US.
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Tear gas used on hooded protesters heading to EU Parliament
France's "yellow vest" protests have entered their 24th consecutive week - with violent scenes erupting in Strasbourg as demonstrators headed towards the European Parliament.
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Putin mulls easing Russian passport rules for whole Ukraine
President Putin says he is considering extending a scheme announced this week in rebel-held areas.
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Spain election: Polls due to open for closely-fought contest
The performance of a new far-right party will be closely watched in Spain's third election in four years.
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'Fake Lego gang' dismantled in $30m Chinese raid
Police discover some 630,000 alleged counterfeit items - including an apparent Star Wars knock-off.
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Sri Lanka bombings: 15 die in blast during raid on suspected hideout
At least six children die as suspected Islamist militants blow themselves up during a police raid.
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Maria Butina: Putin 'outraged' at sentencing of Russian spy
The Russian president describes Maria Butina's 18-month prison sentence as a "travesty of justice".
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Knives found at Japan prince's desk days before abdication
Police launch an investigation after blades are discovered at the 12-year-old's school classroom.
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Barcelona Open: Rafael Nadal denied ATP record by Dominic Thiem
Rafael Nadal's hopes of extending his own record for most tournament wins at a single event are ended as he loses in the Barcelona Open semi-finals.
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US police seek return of $30,000 dropped on road
A box carrying tens of thousands of dollars falls off the back of a truck in Grand Haven, Michigan.
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Can football with special rules help reduce violence in Colombia?
In Colombia, the 'Tiempo de Juego' charity is using the sport to try to reduce crime in violent neighbourhoods.
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Sri Lanka bombings: 'I invited the bomber into the church'
Brother Stanley was the pastor in charge of the Zion church in Sri Lanka when the bombing happened.
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The refugee families caught up in a war zone in Libya
Migrants and refugees trying to get to Europe are trapped on the front line in Libya.
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North Koreans discuss Kim Jong-un's trip to Russia
North Korean workers and officials speak to state TV about Kim Jong-un's trip to Russia to meet President Putin.
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Spanish Socialists battle right-wing surge
Spain's left hopes to forge a coalition after 28 April polls - to fend off the far-right Vox.
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Centuries ago, women ruled Japan. What changed?
The long-term survival of the world's oldest monarchy will depend on a schoolboy when Japan's current emperor abdicates next week, reviving calls for an end to laws that bar women from the throne.
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China is watching Western democracy eat itself
Over the next few months, the world's current and previous superpowers are set to undergo enormous self-harm.
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Spanish elections show where the UK may be headed
Spain is preparing to vote in general elections on Sunday, and the country appears at a crossroads. As in several other European countries, a far-right party is gaining in popularity and traditional politics is fragmenting, while Spain has specific domestic issues, such as the Catalan independence movement.
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4 hospitalized after synagogue shooting near San Diego
A man was detained for questioning after reports of a shooting at a synagogue in the California city of Poway, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department's Twitter account on Saturday.
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Trump says US is already sending migrants to sanctuary cities
President Donald Trump said on Saturday night that the United States is now sending undocumented migrants to sanctuary cities.
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Julian Assange's legal battles have only just begun
He entered Ecuador's London embassy in 2012, lauded by some as a charismatic defender of truth and journalistic collaborator, fleeing what he claimed were the crosshairs of the United States.
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Clinton to 2020 candidates: Watch for Russian interference
Hillary Clinton reiterated warnings for Democratic candidates ahead of 2020 to be wary of interference in the election, following up on an editorial she wrote in the Washington Post earlier this week.
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'Avengers: Endgame': Biggest opening ever
"Avengers: Endgame" made $60 million at the domestic box office for its preview showings on Thursday night. That makes it the biggest opening night in history.
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Why world is obsessed with the royal baby
CNN's Max Foster explains what will make Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal baby so unique.
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Inside India's cut-throat airplane revolution
Just as the railways shaped modern India, cheap air tickets, driven by fierce competition between carriers, are changing the way Indians travel around their country.
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Four killed after crane collapses in the US
Four people were killed Saturday when a crane collapsed and fell from the roof of a building onto vehicles in the street below, Seattle authorities said.
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Lost 'Clockwork Orange' sequel discovered
A previously undiscovered "sequel" to Anthony Burgess' dystopian cult classic "A Clockwork Orange" has been found among the author's archives.
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Pope Francis donates $500,000 to help migrants
Pope Francis donated $500,000 to aid migrants in Mexico, the Vatican announced Saturday.
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Lionel Messi inspires Barcelona to La Liga title with 3 games to spare
Barcelona successfully defended its Spanish La Liga crown after beating Levante 1-0 Saturday, courtesy of the magical Lionel Messi.
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Action-packed Paris ePrix sees multiple crashes as Frijns makes history
Formula E's wildly unpredictable fifth season continued at a rain-soaked Paris ePrix, as Robin Frijns became the eighth different driver to win one of the eight races this season.
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Swinney agrees to the largest contract in college football history, Clemson says
College football coach Dabo Swinney has agreed to a new 10-year, $93-million contract to stay on at Clemson University.
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Serial-Killing Case Shocks Cyprus as Police Come In for Criticism
The police were searching for more victims after a military officer confessed to seven killings, apparently targeting female immigrants and their children.. via NYT World Serial-Killing Case Shocks Cyprus as Police Come In for Criticism
Belarus Building Site Yields the Bones of 1,214 Holocaust Victims
Activists, who say the city knew about the mass grave for slaughtered Jews, ask why a permit was issued.. via NYT World Belarus Building Site Yields the Bones of 1,214 Holocaust Victims
Austerity-Battered U.K. ‘Retreating Behind a Nuclear Shield’
As Britain spends heavily on big-ticket items like nuclear-armed submarines, its military is no longer deemed capable of defending the homeland by itself.. via NYT World Austerity-Battered U.K. ‘Retreating Behind a Nuclear Shield’
Raid on House Linked to Sri Lanka Easter Bombings Leaves 15 Dead
The wife and child of the suspected mastermind of the suicide attacks were seriously wounded when the raid turned violent. ISIS said its fighters were among those killed.. via NYT World Raid on House Linked to Sri Lanka Easter Bombings Leaves 15 Dead
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