Sir Mo Farah's former coach banned for doping violations

Sir Mo Farah's former coach has been banned for four years after being found guilty of doping violations.

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A Texas man fatally shoots intruder and then goes back to bed

A Dallas resident who fatally shot a backyard intruder and then went back to bed has been charged with murder, according to police.

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Is this color-changing octopus dreaming?

New footage of a sleeping octopus rapidly changing its colors has scientists wondering if cephalopods are also capable of dreaming.

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Fire at Saudi high-speed rail station injures at least 5

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Trump asked Australian PM to help investigate Russia inquiry

PM Scott Morrison agreed to assist with an investigation into the Mueller inquiry, Canberra confirms.

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Japan delivers long-delayed consumption tax hike

The rise comes despite jitters the move will slow spending in the world's third largest economy.

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Moroccan journalist Hajar Raissouni jailed on abortion charges

Activists say the charges against Hajar Raissouni are part of a crackdown on critical reporters.

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Red meat unhealthy? Maybe not, researchers say

October 01, 2019 9:13 AM

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Cutting back on red meat is standard medical advice to prevent cancer and heart disease - but a review of dozens of studies has concluded that the potential risk is low and evidence uncertain.

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The rise of the Communist Party-approved blockbuster

"I'm living in a small town, living a life where nothing changes," a woman says in a mournful voice as the camera follows her walking towards a house that is partially destroyed and almost uninhabitable.

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Elon Musk: Crew Dragon spacecraft could fly astronauts in 3 to 4 months

SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule could be ready to fly NASA astronauts in three to four months. It would mark the first time humans have launched to orbit from US soil in almost a decade.

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Olympic sprinter Allyson Felix just broke one of Usain Bolt's world records

Not so fast, Usain Bolt -- there's a new World Championships record holder, and her name is Allyson Felix.

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They planned the perfect fall wedding. Then a snowstorm hit

The bride lost her veil in the wind. A bridesmaid face-planted in the snow. Nearly 20 guests couldn't make it.

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Father of three dies after being struck by lightning during trail race

A man running a 50K race in Independence, Kansas, died after he was struck by lightning shortly before he finished the run.

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Jet fuel from thin air: Aviation's hope or hype?

A pilot project at Rotterdam airport plans to capture CO2 from the air and turn it into jet fuel.

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Jack Charles: 'I'd rob to collect rent for stolen Aboriginal land'

He was stolen from his family, then he stole from "posh homes" - now actor Jack Charles wants closure.

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The imam who died fighting racism in South Africa

Relatives of Abdullah Haron, who died in detention 50 years ago, are still traumatised by his death.

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California man charged in Chinese spy operation

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Saudi crown prince warns of 'Iran threat' to global oil

Mohammed bin Salman said oil prices could rise to "unimaginably high numbers".

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Beijing on high alert ahead of October 1 national celebration

Every week for the past month, residents of a Chaoyang District in Beijing have had their street shut down by uniformed men and bizarre vehicles.

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Qantas flight turns back after tire explodes midair

A Qantas Airways flight in Australia was forced to turn back after a tire on the plane exploded midair shortly after takeoff.

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Houthi rebels show video of alleged attack on Saudi and Yemeni forces

Yemen's Houthi rebels have released video claiming responsibility for a 72-hour attack on Saudi Arabian and Yemeni forces that purportedly left hundreds dead.

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Teen: What adults aren't telling us about vaping

In recent weeks, government officials across America and in other countries responded to legitimate, yet still poorly understood, health threats from vaping with immediate actions, moving toward limiting or even banning e-cigarettes. Given how slowly governments have responded to persistent and life-threatening social problems like climate change and gun violence, many of my high school peers and I have been wondering: Why the rush to action on vaping?

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'I'm responsible but did not order Khashoggi killing' - Saudi prince

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has said he takes "full responsibility" for the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi - but denies allegations that he ordered the killing.

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Uganda's Solomon Serwanjja wins BBC World News Komla Dumor award

Ugandan journalist Solomon Serwanjja is this year's winner of the BBC World News Komla Dumor award.

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They were born at the start of Communist China. 70 years later, their country is unrecognizable

When the Chinese Communist Party took power 70 years ago, Ma Jianguo's family members were so excited they named him in honor of what they hoped would be the beginning of a new era.

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Mohammed bin Salman denies personal involvement in Khashoggi killing in '60 Minutes' interview but says it was carried out by Saudi officials

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman denied any personal involvement in the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi but took full responsibility as the country's leader during a CBS "60 Minutes" interview that aired Sunday night.

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Forever 21 files for bankruptcy

Forever 21, the teenage clothing emporium that rode America's mall boom and bust, said on Sunday that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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Top Bodyguard to 2 Saudi Kings Is Shot Dead

Gen. Abdulaziz al-Faghem, who oversaw protection for two Saudi kings, was shot and killed in what the Saudi news media called a personal dispute.. via NYT World Top Bodyguard to 2 Saudi Kings Is Shot Dead

1 metre of snow in Montana: 'It's a February storm in September'

September 30, 2019 10:03 AM

HELENA (NYTIMES) - A powerful winter storm socked much of Montana with a wave of heavy snowfall on Sunday (Sept 29), with weekend totals climbing to 1m in some places, and breaking century-old daily records.

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Italian chef arrested on drug charges claimed he was 'researching new flavors,' reports say

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In Singapore, a Spanish tapas restaurant teaches diners about Japanese sake

The island city-state of Singapore may be small, but it's known for exceptional food you can't find anywhere else in the world.

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Donald Trump wants to meet Ukraine scandal whistleblower who is expected to give testimony

September 30, 2019 9:00 AM

WASHINGTON (AFP, WASHINGTON POST) - President Donald Trump said on Sunday (Sept 29) he wants to meet the anonymous whistleblower at the centre of the scandal threatening his presidency.

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UK finance minister Sajid Javid pledges infrastructure spending on roads, buses and broadband

September 30, 2019 8:07 AM

MANCHESTER (REUTERS) - British finance minister Sajid Javid will on Monday (Sept 30) pledge to improve Britain's road, broadband coverage and bus services, setting out an investment package designed to win over voters before an expected early election.

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Parents upset over this Trump question on quiz

A Florida teacher has been reassigned after a parent complained about a question on his child's quiz that involved President Donald Trump. CNN affiliate WPTV reports.

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Woman bends metal bars to rescue deer ... twice

CNN affiliate WSB speaks with a woman who saved a deer twice in the same day after it got stuck in fences near Stone Mountain in Georgia.

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Man uses truck to save tourists from charging elk

An Estes Park, Colorado, city employee is being hailed as a hero after he used his pickup truck to protect a group of tourists from a charging bull elk.

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Judge doubles over in disbelief after DA defies gag order

Judge Tammy Kemp doubled over in disappointment after learning the Dallas Co. DA gave a TV interview about the Amber Guyger murder trial despite a gag order.

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She was photographing surfers, but then something else caught her lens

A photographer captured the moment a man in distress was rescued from the ocean in North Carolina. CNN affiliate WTKR reports.

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Mourning Sandeep Dhaliwal, the pioneering Sikh sheriff's deputy killed in Texas

A member of my family was brutally slain in Texas on Friday afternoon. We weren't blood relatives. We had never actually met. But he remains as much a family member to me as does anyone who has sworn the law enforcement oath to protect and serve.

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A former diet cola addict built a $100m firm

Kara Goldin, the founder of US flavoured water company Hint, used to drink 10 cans of cola a day.

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Pyrrhic victory for Netanyahu; Israel no closer to forming a new govt

September 29, 2019 12:33 PM

TEL AVIV - It could have been a historic achievement for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: he had just received a mandate to form a government for the fifth consecutive time.

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Dutch Railroad Reckons With Holocaust Shame, 70 Years Later

Even as the national railroad company in the Netherlands begins paying compensation to the relatives of those it transported to death camps, new details of its collaboration are emerging.. via NYT World Dutch Railroad Reckons With Holocaust Shame, 70 Years Later

Austria’s Kurz, Leading in Polls, Looks Open to Reunion With Far Right

Four months after scandal imploded Sebastian Kurz’s coalition, the wunderkind conservative looks set to win again in Sunday’s election. Will he embrace the far right a second time?. via NYT World Austria’s Kurz, Leading in Polls, Looks Open to Reunion With Far Right

Justin Trudeau, the Instagram Prime Minister, Struggles to Resonate with Young Voters

Mr. Trudeau came to power by galvanizing young supporters. Keeping them in his corner is critical as he seeks re-election.. via NYT World Justin Trudeau, the Instagram Prime Minister, Struggles to Resonate with Young Voters

A Father-Son Split on Hong Kong Protests Shows City’s Generational Divide

As China celebrates the 70th anniversary of Communist rule, a father who fled the country wonders if he made the right decision, and why his son is protesting.. via NYT World A Father-Son Split on Hong Kong Protests Shows City’s Generational Divide

Angry Protesters in Haiti Call for Resignation of President

Opponents of President Jovenel Moise say his allies embezzled billions from an aid program.. via NYT World Angry Protesters in Haiti Call for Resignation of President

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Austria votes in snap elections after video sting scandal

Former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz's party is expected to come top, but may need a coalition partner.

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Mexico rollercoaster crash leaves two dead

A rollercoaster carriage derailed in a Mexico City amusement park, officials say.

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US Treasury says no plans to block Chinese listings 'at this time'

September 29, 2019 11:37 AM

WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - A US Treasury official said there are no current plans to stop Chinese companies from listing on US exchanges, a day after a report that the Trump administration is discussing ways to limit US investors' portfolio flows into China.

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Trump paints impeachment as attack on voters, guns, healthcare

September 29, 2019 10:01 AM

WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - Donald Trump mounted a defence to the Democrats' impeachment investigation on Saturday (Sept 28) by saying the opposition party is trying to oust him because he is fighting for the voters who elected him, and that the future of the country is at stake.

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Globalisation has stripped the world's strongmen of their virility

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'Keep at it': Meghan meets women fighting for equality in South Africa

The Duchess of Sussex has praised the brave women who have paved the way on gender and racial equality, calling on young activists to "keep at it and know that you are working for this generation and the next".

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China struggling to kick its coal habit despite Beijing's big climate pledges

On the coal-rich plains of Inner Mongolia, thick white smoke curls from the huge chimney of a thermal coal power plant which the Chinese Communist Party had pledged to stop constructing two years ago.

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Washington Post: State Dept. steps up email probe of former Clinton aides

President Donald Trump's administration is investigating the emails of dozens of current and former senior State Department officials who sent emails to then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's private email, The Washington Post reported Saturday.

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'Enough is enough': Saudi foreign minister warns of danger of appeasing Iran

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Why slain Sikh deputy was beloved in Texas county

• Suspect in deputy's killing was wanted for parole violation

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Labradoodle creator says it's his 'life's regret'

'They're crazy' - the man who created the labradoodle says it's a huge regret.

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Beijing Daxing: China's huge new 'starfish' airport opens its doors

The Beijing Daxing International Airport spans 700,000 square metres - or 98 football fields.

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Indonesia haze causes sky to turn blood red

Pictures and videos of the phenomenon went viral on social media over the weekend.

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Canada's Green Party edits photo of leader holding single-use cup

Elizabeth May was "shocked" to see the image, saying it was manipulated without her knowledge.

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The man accused of killing Texas deputy was wanted for parole violation, officials say

• Sandeep Dhaliwal made history. Here's why the community loved him

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'Post-weird': How Chinese architecture evolved in the Xi Jinping era

Four years into the construction of Beijing's tallest skyscraper, its architects received an unexpected request from the city's authorities.

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Qatar women's marathon sees 40% withdraw

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich wins the women's marathon at the World Championships as 28 of the 68 starters withdraw in gruelling conditions in Doha.

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Haiti unrest: Shops and police station looted as thousands protest

A police station is stripped bare in demonstrations against rising prices and corruption.

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World News Day: A woman's journey from slavery to activism in India

September 28, 2019 5:00 AM

For Ms Pachayammal, 25, freedom tastes like briyani. That was the dish she first ate after getting rescued from six years of bonded labour in Tamil Nadu.

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World News Day: Taking down a drug-mule syndicate in Malaysia

September 28, 2019 5:00 AM

In a crowded shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur, 16-year-old Shirley (not her real name) met two men she had never seen in her life. They gave her a flight ticket to Hong Kong and RM2,000 (S$660) in spending money. A friend she had met on Facebook, 15 years old at the time, had arranged the trip, telling her it was a free holiday. He had gone several times before, and even brought souvenirs back for her.

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World News Day: Why the news matters to you and me

September 28, 2019 5:00 AM

While the world is more connected today and more people have much more information readily available at their fingertips, societies are not necessarily better informed or equipped to make the tough choices needed if we are to address the many challenges we face, says Editor-in-Chief Warren Fernandez.

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World News Day: Sexual abuse survivors in Indonesia speak up

September 28, 2019 5:00 AM

"The road was quiet with only palm trees around and it was just two of us in his car when he began to caress my thigh and slip his hand under my bottom. I didn't fight back because I was so scared. I could be killed. I didn't want to die in vain," said a student from a state university in Sumatra, recalling her story of sexual abuse at the hands of her lecturer, while on a field trip with him to do research.

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World News Day: Tensions over thousands of tonnes of trash

September 28, 2019 5:00 AM

Plastic milk bottles infested with maggots find their way to Malaysian shores. So do plastic bread wrappers originating in Canada, Japan and France.

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Security tight as Afghans head to presidential polls

September 28, 2019 11:17 AM

KABUL (AFP) - Afghans headed to the polls amid tight security Saturday (Sept 28) as voting got under way in the presidential election, following a bloody campaign that has been marred by repeated attacks across Afghanistan.

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‘One Country, Two Nationalisms’: The Identity Crisis Behind Hong Kong’s Turmoil

How economic dislocation and immigration set the stage for wider backlash against Beijing’s overreach — and for emerging divisions within Hong Kong.. via NYT World ‘One Country, Two Nationalisms’: The Identity Crisis Behind Hong Kong’s Turmoil

Britain's new Brexit deal gambit may emerge as early as next week

September 28, 2019 10:58 AM

LONDON (BLOOMBERG) - The UK government plans to present detailed proposals to break the Brexit deadlock with the European Union after a Conservative Party conference next week, people familiar with the matter said.

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US FAA requiring inspections for cracks on some Boeing 737 NG planes

September 28, 2019 10:57 AM

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) late on Friday (Sept 27) said it would require operators of some Boeing 737 NG jetliners to conduct inspections for structural cracks and make repairs as needed following the discovery of cracks on a small number of planes.

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Model's mysterious death is shining a light on Thailand's entertainment industry

The mysterious death of a young woman in Thailand, whose body was found in the lobby of an apartment building, has gripped the nation and highlighted the risks women who work in the service and promotions industry face.

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British PM Boris Johnson referred to police watchdog over links to US businesswoman

September 28, 2019 10:46 AM

LONDON (AFP) - Embattled British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been referred to a police watchdog over his links to a US businesswoman whose firms reportedly received grants when he was mayor of London, the body said on Friday (Sept 27).

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China restores ties with Kiribati, site of space tracking station

September 28, 2019 10:26 AM

NEW YORK (REUTERS) - China and the Pacific island state of Kiribati restored diplomatic ties on Friday (Sept 27) after the former diplomatic ally of Taiwan abandoned Taipei.

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At UN, Malaysia PM Mahathir seeks to curb use of sanctions

September 28, 2019 10:10 AM

UNITED NATIONS (AFP) - Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Friday (Sept 27) urged greater international control of sanctions, criticising US attempts to force all countries to stop doing business with Iran.

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UK PM referred to police watchdog over his alleged relationship with US businesswoman

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been referred to a police watchdog over his alleged relationship with an American businesswoman when he was mayor of London.

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Teens who killed 3 in Canadian wilderness showed no remorse, wanted to kill more

Chynna Deese's family says she was a ray of sunshine, exuding genuine happiness and an intense love of life.

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Trump and NRA head met at White House

President Donald Trump and Wayne LaPierre, the chief executive of the National Rifle Association, met Friday at the White House, an administration official confirmed to CNN.

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'Joker' spurs security precautions from the US Army and the Los Angeles police

Both the US Army and the Los Angeles Police Department will be on alert -- and one theater chain has banned all costumes -- during the screening of "Joker."

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Sources: Special envoy to Ukraine resigns

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US envoy for Ukraine resigns as Congress pursues his testimony

September 28, 2019 9:27 AM

WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - Kurt Volker, the US State Department's special envoy for Ukraine who got caught in the middle of the pressure campaign by US President Donald Trump and his lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, to find damaging information about Democrats, abruptly resigned his post Friday (Sept 27).

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Week in pictures: 21 - 27 September 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

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Imran Khan Warns of Kashmir ‘Blood Bath’ in Emotional U.N. Speech

The Prime Minister castigated India’s Kashmir crackdown. Narendra Modi, his Indian counterpart, ignored Kashmir in his speech.. via NYT World Imran Khan Warns of Kashmir ‘Blood Bath’ in Emotional U.N. Speech

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Not just about sex: Indonesia's protests explained

The violent protests are about corruption, blasphemy and a draconian new criminal code.

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Mexican ex-prosecutor who took bribes from powerful drug cartel gets 20 years in prison

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Argentine woman sentenced to 13 years for cutting off lover's genitals in revenge attack

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The 1 piece of the whistleblower complaint that poses the biggest threat to Trump

The nine-page whistleblower complaint released Thursday morning amounts to pouring jet fuel on the already-raging fire of whether or not President Donald Trump sought to use his office to further his personal political agenda in a series of interactions between his administration and the Ukrainians.

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Reporter calls out the man who kissed her on live TV

WAVE Reporter Sara Rivest was kissed on the cheek by a stranger during a live show. The man is now being charged with harassment with physical contact according to police.

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Military suicides continue to rise

Deaths by suicide in the US military continue to rise with 541 service members dying in 2018, according to a Pentagon report issued Thursday.

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Drone caught on camera delivering contraband to prison yard

An inmate at an Ohio prison had a cell phone and marijuana delivered to him by drone, police said.

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World's best cities for people who love to shop

Some travel the globe in search of historic locales, to eat and drink the local cuisine, or to kick back on a beautiful beach. Others are motivated by shopping for stylish goods.

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A fourth hunter is attacked by a grizzly bear within days in Montana

A grizzly bear attacked a hunter in Montana not far from where three other people were injured in two separate attacks last week, wildlife officials said.

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Tesla introduces new software update that comes with Netflix and 'Car-aoke'

Some Tesla owners will soon have more to do in their cars than simply driving them. Karaoke, anyone?

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Hackers find voting machines used throughout the US are vulnerable to attack

For the third straight year, elite hackers from around the world who spent a long weekend hacking into voting equipment have released a report detailing vulnerabilities in machines still in use across the country.

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Alaska Airlines flight diverted after threat by passenger

An Alaska Airlines flight from New York to Los Angeles was diverted on Thursday afternoon after a passenger made a threat, the airline said.

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Cashing in on dementia patients: drugmaker to pay $116 million in fraud settlement

A pharmaceutical company that whistleblowers alleged paid doctors to prescribe its main drug and urged salespeople to push it as a way to control unruly dementia patients will pay more than $100 million to settle government fraud allegations.

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BBC Rebukes Anchor Who Criticized Trump ‘Go Back’ Tweet. Now, It’s Under Fire.

The reprimand of a morning anchor, Naga Munchetty, for her remarks about the American president and racism, outraged many.. via NYT World BBC Rebukes Anchor Who Criticized Trump ‘Go Back’ Tweet. Now, It’s Under Fire.

Facebook tests hiding likes from Australian users

It follows a similar and controversial trial by Instagram and is designed to ease social pressure.

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Disaster or game play? Ukrainians react to Trump-Zelensky call

September 27, 2019 8:35 AM

KIEV (AFP) - Volodymyr Zelensky, a popular comedian until his shock election to the Ukrainian presidency this spring, is at the centre of a global scandal following a now notorious phone call with US leader Donald Trump.

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US vaping illness count jumps to 805, deaths rise to 13

September 27, 2019 8:32 AM

NEW YORK (AP) - Hundreds more Americans have been reported to have a vaping-related breathing illness, and the death toll has risen to 13, health officials said on Thursday (Sept 26).

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Scientists puzzled by really big planet orbiting really little star

September 27, 2019 8:24 AM

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Scientists are expressing surprise after discovering a solar system 30 light-years away from Earth that defies current understanding about planet formation, with a large Jupiter-like planet orbiting a diminutive star known as a red dwarf.

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Stasi files: German plan to transfer files sparks concern

Critics warn files on citizens of former East Germany could be less accessible if they are archived.

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All agreements off if Israel annexes territory, Abbas warns at UN

September 27, 2019 7:54 AM

UNITED NATIONS, UNITED STATES (AFP) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told the United Nations on Thursday (Sept 26) he would terminate all signed agreements with Israel if it moved forward with plans announced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to annex a key part of the West Bank.

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Trump branding whistle-blower a 'spy' may fuel impeachment probe

September 27, 2019 7:47 AM

NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) - US President Donald Trump appeared to threaten a government whistleblower who is protected under federal law, adding to the list of accusations that could fuel the impeachment inquiry in Congress.

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McDonald's joins Beyond Meat bandwagon with Canada tests

September 27, 2019 7:46 AM

CHICAGO (REUTERS) - McDonald's Corp will test a new "plant, lettuce and tomato" sandwich using Beyond Meat patties in some restaurants in Canada next week, the company said on Thursday (Sept 26), following major rivals' bets on the plant-based protein mania in North America.

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El Salvador president: We want migrants to know they can have their dreams come true at home

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Now that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has launched an official impeachment inquiry of Trump, what's next?

September 26, 2019 9:57 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) - Now that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has launched an official impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump, what's next?

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Australia abortion laws: Terminations now legal in New South Wales

New South Wales becomes the final state to overturn laws which had been criticised as archaic.

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Whistleblower who filed complaint over Trump's conduct to testify before Congress

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Trump's comments on former Ukraine ambassador raise further questions

Months after the US Ambassador to Ukraine was unexpectedly recalled from her post, President Donald Trump disparaged the career diplomat in a call with his Ukrainian counterpart, a White House transcript released on Wednesday revealed.

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'Annoyed and confused': Vox Media's merger with New York Media leaves staffers worried about their jobs

Tuesday night, employees at Vox Media and New York Media learned about their merger along with the rest of the media industry — by reading about it in the New York Times.

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Chinese relatives marry and divorce 23 times in alleged housing scam

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Trump immigration plans: US signs deal to deport migrants to Honduras

Critics say the country has one of the world's highest murder rates and is not a safe destination.

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Lisa Li: Angry landlord exposes online star's 'double life'

The Chinese star Lisa Li's life of travel, parties, and fine dining was not everything it seemed.

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Venezuelan foreign minister calls Trump meeting with opposition leaders 'shameful'

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In a twist, Netanyahu wins a chance to keep his job

September 26, 2019 9:03 AM

TEL AVIV (NYTIMES) - After the polls closed in the Israeli election last week, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to have suffered a humiliating blow.

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More than 2 million animals perish in Bolivia wildfires

September 26, 2019 8:43 AM

LA PAZ (AFP) - More than two million wild animals, including jaguars, pumas and llamas, have perished in weeks of wildfires that devastated huge swathes of Bolivian forest and grassland, environmental experts said on Wednesday (Sept 26).

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Shuping Wang, whistleblower who exposed China's HIV/AIDS crisis, dies at 59

September 26, 2019 8:37 AM

WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - Dr Shuping Wang, a medical researcher who defied Chinese authorities in the early 1990s by exposing the burgeoning HIV epidemic in one of her country's poorest provinces, where an estimated one million destitute farmers sold their blood plasma at collection sites and were infected with the deadly disease, died on Sept 21. She was 59.

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Iran, don't use American hostages as pawns

Last December, six families penned an impassioned open letter to the world pleading for assistance in securing the release of their loved ones unjustly detained in Iran. Many of these families are still waiting for the world to heed their call for the safe return of their fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, brothers, and sisters.

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Real estate agent attacked during open house

A California real estate agent was attacked during an open house by a man she said had been to her showing before. CNN affiliate KCAL/KCBS reports.

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Judge in disbelief after DA breaks rule in Amber Guyger trial

Judge Tammy Kemp doubled over in disappointment after learning the Dallas Co. DA gave a TV interview about the Amber Guyger murder trial despite a gag order.

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This shapeshifting robot could explore other planets

Robots are the intrepid explorers of our solar system, boldly venturing where humans can't to capture images and scientific data about other planets and moons. Because we're still learning about these other bodies, robotic explorers may need to be more adaptable to strange and inhospitable environments.

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US Justice Dept to open Facebook antitrust investigation: Source

September 26, 2019 8:17 AM

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The US Justice Department will open an antitrust investigation of Facebook Inc, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday (Sept 25).

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US Congress advances Bill to support Hong Kong protesters

September 26, 2019 7:59 AM

WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - US Congressional committees in the House and Senate approved legislation supporting pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong, warning China that any crackdown could revoke the city's special trading status with the US.

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South Africa's xenophobic attacks: Why migrants won't be deterred

The wave of anti-foreigner attacks are a symptom of a bigger problem, writes Andrew Harding.

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Trump impeachment: Was there quid pro quo?

A released memo confirmed the US president urged for a Biden inquiry, but was it in exchange for aid?

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Chile's stolen children: 'I was tricked into handing over my baby'

Chile is investigating how babies and children were sent abroad for adoption during military rule.

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Snippets from Trump's conversation with Ukrainian president urging Biden inquiry

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Mattel just launched a gender-inclusive doll line

Mattel is probably most known for its hyper-feminine Barbie dolls -- but now, they're making something a little bit different.

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Tropical fish swim into Europe's waters as common species head north

September 25, 2019 1:15 PM

PARIS (AFP) - Cod, sole and plaice might be regulars on European dinner tables but as climate change heats the oceans common species are heading to cooler northern waters - with profound potential consequences for fish stocks and consumers.

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Iran's Rouhani to call for 'coalition of hope' in Gulf as tension spikes

September 25, 2019 1:11 PM

UNITED NATIONS (REUTERS) - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will give a speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday (Sept 25) that will likely determine whether Teheran will re-engage with the United States to ease the heightened tension between the longtime enemies.

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Photographer tells how he captured Haiti shooting

Andres Martinez Casares describes how he reacted as a senator started shooting outside parliament.

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Trump sets out to undercut Pelosi's impeachment gamble

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Ukrainian President says his conversations with Trump are 'private and confidential'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday would not answer if it was his understanding that American military aid for Ukraine and an investigation into former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter was linked.

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US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross denies dozing off during Trump speech

September 25, 2019 12:35 PM

NEW YORK (REUTERS) - US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross appeared to doze off in front of US President Donald Trump's speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday (Sept 24).

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Boris Johnson tells the UN Brexit is like having one's heart pecked out by an eagle for all eternity

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An Underwater World of Marble to Amuse and Protect Tuscan Fish

A fisherman wanted to prevent illegal trawling that had depleted local marine life. He came up with an idea that is part environmental activism, part arts initiative.. via NYT World An Underwater World of Marble to Amuse and Protect Tuscan Fish

U.K. Supreme Court Declared Boris Johnson’s Actions Unlawful. What Happens Next?

The ruling puts Parliament back in session almost three weeks earlier than expected, and has consequences for Brexit.. via NYT World U.K. Supreme Court Declared Boris Johnson’s Actions Unlawful. What Happens Next?

Kim Jong-un Visits South Korea? The South Says It Could Happen

A visit by Kim Jong-un would be the first by a North Korean leader south of the Demilitarized Zone separating the two countries.. via NYT World Kim Jong-un Visits South Korea? The South Says It Could Happen

A Man or a ‘Yellow Object?’ Hong Kong Police Dispute Assault Allegations

A video is widely interpreted as capturing officers kicking a man in a yellow shirt. But the police say it was merely a “yellow object.”. via NYT World A Man or a ‘Yellow Object?’ Hong Kong Police Dispute Assault Allegations

U.S. Seeks More Sanctions on Venezuela’s Leaders and Faults Europe’s Inertia

Latin American nations and the United States cleared the way for more sanctions against loyalists to President Nicolás Maduro. But Europe has yet to follow.. via NYT World U.S. Seeks More Sanctions on Venezuela’s Leaders and Faults Europe’s Inertia

Brian Hook on Iranian President Rouhani, US-Iran tensions

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Mother of Navy veteran held in Iran says he lost appeal, appeal to Trump

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Johnson to face lawmakers' wrath as British Parliament resumes

September 25, 2019 11:54 AM

LONDON (DPA) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to face a hostile reception and more calls to resign on Wednesday (Sept 25) as Parliament resumes following a ruling by Britain's top court that he had suspended it unlawfully.

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Coastal communities in UK and overseas facing climate impacts

Coastal communities in the UK and around the world are at risk of flooding and erosion from rising seas, increasing storms and changes to the oceans, a new report from the UN will warn.

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Pope Francis loves nouns but is 'allergic' to adjectives

The Pope wants us to stop using so many adjectives.

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Thomas Cook holidaymakers and crew 'trapped' in Cuba

Several Thomas Cook holidaymakers say their hotels are not letting them leave until they pay extra money.

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Iranian president invited to London to discuss jailed Brits

Boris Johnson has invited the Iranian president to London, as he called for the immediate release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe.

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A Slain Jewish Girl’s Diary of Life Under the Soviets and the Nazis

Described as a counterpart to Anne Frank’s diary, a journal written by Renia Spiegel, a Jewish girl who lived in Poland during World War II, is being published in English.. via NYT World A Slain Jewish Girl’s Diary of Life Under the Soviets and the Nazis

Model stages silent protest on Gucci catwalk over 'straitjacket' designs

Ayesha Tan-Jones wrote a message on their hands to protest against 'straitjacket' designs.

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US policeman suspended for arresting two six-year-olds

A six-year-old girl was handcuffed and charged with battery, her grandmother told US media.

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Scandal shows how the Chinese Communist Party is weaponizing race

A minor political scandal in Australia has shone a bright light on the threat the Chinese Communist Party and its chauvinistic attitude to race poses to Chinese-heritage politicians in democracies across the world.

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Trump ordered hold on military aid days before calling Ukrainian President and asking for Biden probe, officials say

September 24, 2019 11:29 AM

WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - US President Donald Trump told his acting chief of staff, Mick Mulvaney, to hold back almost US$400 million (S$550.99 million) in military aid for Ukraine at least a week before a phone call in which Mr Trump is said to have pressured the Ukrainian President to investigate the son of former vice-president Joe Biden, according to three senior administration officials.

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Jellyfish thrive in the man-made disruption of the oceans

September 24, 2019 10:55 AM

PARIS (AFP) - Thousands of them plague our beaches to the horror of holidaymakers who dread their sting, but thanks to man's disruption of the oceans, jellyfish are thriving.

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European leaders blame Iran for Saudi oil attack

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Trump takes aim at UN for religious freedom hypocrisy

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PM Lee accepts award in New York recognising Singapore's religious harmony

September 24, 2019 10:42 AM

NEW YORK - Singapore is ranked as the most religiously diverse country in the world, but its harmonious society did not come about by chance, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday (Sept 23).

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Brazil arrests 63, levies $8.7 million in fines over fires

September 24, 2019 10:29 AM

BRASILIA (AFP) - Brazil's defence minister said on Monday (Sept 23) 63 people were arrested and issued fines amounting to US$8.7 million (S$11.98 million) after the military was sent to fight raging fires in the Amazon rainforest.

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Netanyahu, Gantz agree to launch unity talks after meeting with Israel's president

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Trump stuck between Khan and Modi on India's Kashmir crackdown

September 24, 2019 10:09 AM

NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) - If Prime Minister Narendra Modi was worried about a frosty reception in the US after his crackdown on India's Muslim-majority region of Kashmir, President Donald Trump was quick to put those fears to rest.

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Haiti senator opens fire outside Parliament, wounds photographer

September 24, 2019 9:20 AM

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AFP) - A Haitian senator trying to disperse protesters opened fire with a pistol outside Parliament on Monday (Sept 23), a photojournalist who was wounded in the shooting said.

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Man jumps in front of train with daughter in his arms

A five-year-old girl has survived virtually unscathed after her father jumped in front of a train in New York while holding on to her.

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Coral die-off predicted as marine heat wave engulfs Hawaii

September 24, 2019 8:46 AM

CAPTAIN COOK, HAWAII (AP) - At the edge of an ancient lava flow where jagged black rocks meet the Pacific, small off-the-grid homes overlook the calm blue waters of Papa Bay on Hawaii's Big Island - no tourists or hotels in sight.

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Tech giants beef up body to fight extremist content

September 24, 2019 8:36 AM

UNITED NATIONS (AFP) - Tech companies led by Facebook on Monday (Sept 23) joined world leaders in ramping up an industry body to weed out extremist content online, giving it a permanent staff.

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British PM Boris Johnson says no to election pact with Brexit Party

September 24, 2019 8:27 AM

NEW YORK (REUTERS) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday (Sept 23) his governing Conservative Party would not agree an election pact with Nigel Farage's Brexit Party, which has offered a deal if Johnson agrees to a clean break from the European Union.

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Canada says officials did not act improperly when arresting Huawei CFO

September 24, 2019 8:14 AM

VANCOUVER (REUTERS) - There is no evidence Canadian border officials or police acted improperly when Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou was detained and arrested at Vancouver's airport nearly 10 months ago, the Attorney-General of Canada said in a filing released on Monday (Sept 23).

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Why stranded travelers can't fly home on Thomas Cook planes

On any other day, they'd be crossing continents and pulling up at gates in all corners of the world.

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UK, France Germany blame Iran for Saudi oil attacks

September 24, 2019 8:02 AM

UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Britain, France and Germany joined the United States on Monday (Sept 23) in blaming Iran for attacks on key oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, but the Iranian foreign minister pointed to claims of responsibility by Yemeni rebels and said: "If Iran were behind this attack, nothing would have been left of this refinery."

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US-Japan trade deal may be delayed over car tariffs

September 24, 2019 8:01 AM

WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - The United States and Japan may fall short of signing a trade deal this week, as negotiators from both countries grapple with how to resolve US President Donald Trump's threat to place tariffs on cars from Japan.

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Trump asks Treasury Secretary Mnuchin why US cancelled Chinese farm visits

September 24, 2019 7:50 AM

WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - President Donald Trump asked his Treasury Secretary, Mr Steven Mnuchin, on Monday (Sept 23) to explain why the administration requested that a Chinese trade delegation cancel its plans to visit US farms and indicated that he disagreed with the decision.

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What is Britain's Supreme Court ruling all about?

September 24, 2019 7:49 AM

LONDON (REUTERS) - Britain's Supreme Court will rule on Tuesday (Sept 24) whether a decision by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to suspend parliament for five weeks in the run-up to Brexit was unlawful, potentially throwing his Brexit plans into further disarray.

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UK court ruling could throw Boris Johnson's Brexit plan into more disarray

September 24, 2019 7:41 AM

LONDON (REUTERS) - The UK Supreme Court will say on Tuesday (Sept 24) whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson acted unlawfully when he suspended parliament just weeks before Brexit, a ruling that may further complicate his plans to lead his country out of the European Union next month.

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Johnson refuses to rule out military action against Iran

Britain has formally identified Iran as being behind drone and missile strikes on Saudi Arabian oil fields, raising the chance of the UK joining military efforts in the Middle East.

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Blackface damages Trudeau at polls as he vows lower taxes, cellphone costs

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Trump’s Hold on Military Aid Blindsided Top Ukrainian Officials

The withholding of aid is now at the center of questions about whether President Trump manipulated foreign policy to pressure the Ukrainian government to take action damaging to Joseph R. Biden Jr.. via NYT World Trump’s Hold on Military Aid Blindsided Top Ukrainian Officials

What to Expect at the U.N. General Assembly This Week

Nearly 200 leaders will converge on the world’s most prominent diplomatic stage for five days of speeches, hundreds of meetings — and clashes over climate change, Iran and trade.. via NYT World What to Expect at the U.N. General Assembly This Week

Romania Pushes to Be Treated as a Fully Fledged E.U. Member

More than 12 years after joining the bloc, the country’s leaders say it has made progress against corruption and deserves expanded rights for travel and trade.. via NYT World Romania Pushes to Be Treated as a Fully Fledged E.U. Member

Mixing Politics and Piety, a Conservative Priest Seeks to Shape Poland’s Future

The Rev. Tadeusz Rydzyk has delivered millions of votes for Poland’s governing right-wing Law and Justice party, which in turn has helped him build a business empire.. via NYT World Mixing Politics and Piety, a Conservative Priest Seeks to Shape Poland’s Future

University Denounced for Showing Sign Language for ‘Jewish’ as a Hooked Nose

A Flemish university in Belgium has declined to remove videos called offensive, saying it is merely hosting a sign-language dictionary, not adding “value judgment.”. via NYT World University Denounced for Showing Sign Language for ‘Jewish’ as a Hooked Nose

Netanyahu and Gantz Agree on Unity, but Not on What It Means

The prime minister called on his rival, Benny Gantz, to meet right away, in a dramatic bid to remain in power. His opponents called it just posturing.. via NYT World Netanyahu and Gantz Agree on Unity, but Not on What It Means

Modi to Trump: 'My honour to introduce you to my family'

India's PM and the US president took the stage at a rare mass rally for a foreign leader in Houston.

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France says main priority is to de-escalate US-Iran tensions, not meeting between leaders

September 23, 2019 12:06 PM

NEW YORK (REUTERS) - France's foreign minister has said that his country's main aim at this week's United Nations General Assembly meeting is to de-escalate tensions between the United States and Iran and that a meeting between their presidents was not the top priority.

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Boris Johnson takes bid for Brexit deal to New York as clock runs down

September 23, 2019 11:52 AM

LONDON (BLOOMBERG) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson will start a week of intense diplomacy on Monday (Sept 23), as he tries to push for a Brexit deal on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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Athletics is rarely mentioned and it only has itself to blame

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Archie heads to South Africa for first royal tour with mum and dad

Harry and Meghan's baby Archie will arrive in South Africa with his parents this morning for their first official tour as a family.

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Donald Trump backs Narendra Modi on India's need for 'border security'

September 23, 2019 11:20 AM

HOUSTON (BLOOMBERG) - US President Donald Trump endorsed India's need for "border security" at a rock concert-like event in Houston with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose government seeks to expand its control of the disputed territory of Kashmir.

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White House Asia expert Matt Pottinger to become deputy national security adviser

September 23, 2019 10:17 AM

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump's national security adviser said on Sunday (Sept 22) that White House Asia policy adviser Matt Pottinger would become his top deputy.

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Police Dressed as Protesters: How Undercover Police in Hong Kong Severely Injured People

Officers dressed like demonstrators launched a bloody crackdown. Now, the men they targeted are telling their stories.. via NYT World Police Dressed as Protesters: How Undercover Police in Hong Kong Severely Injured People

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British travel firm Thomas Cook collapses, stranding hundreds of thousands

September 23, 2019 9:25 AM

LONDON (REUTERS) - Thomas Cook, the world's oldest travel firm, collapsed on Monday (Sept 23), stranding hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers around the globe and sparking the largest peacetime repatriation effort in British history.

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UK-US trade deal to be struck by July, Trump and Boris Johnson agree: The Sun

September 23, 2019 9:13 AM

LONDON (REUTERS) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and US President Donald Trump have agreed to strike a UK-US trade deal by July next year, The Sun newspaper reported.

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Ukraine isn't Washington's top priority, but it's sparking another Washington scandal

September 23, 2019 8:34 AM

KIEV (WASHINGTON POST) - Ukraine isn't an American military ally. Its economic connections to the United States scarcely rank. Its troubles with Russia have largely faded from US headlines.

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Israel's Arab lawmakers back Netanyahu's rival, Gantz, for prime minister

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Nobel Peace Prize laureates weigh in on Trump's chance of winning

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The Displaced: The African country that wants refugees

Uganda - with more than a million refugees - is renowned for the way it welcomes those fleeing violence.

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The Amazon burns. But another part of Brazil is being destroyed faster

The Amazon blazes have captured the attention of the world and its leaders, and for good reason -- the destruction of one of the world's major carbon stores could strike a devastating blow to the fight against climate change, and to the homes and livelihoods of indigenous communities.

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In this crippled part of the Bahamas, US medics can smell more bodies than they can find

It takes just seconds here to be overwhelmed by the stench of death.

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Democrat 2020 candidates turn up for Iowa Steak Fry

The Polk County Steak Fry on Saturday saw 17 of the remaining 19 Democratic candidates appear.

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Authorities identify four Chinese tourists killed in bus crash in southern Utah

September 22, 2019 11:10 AM

PANGUITCH, UTAH (AP) - Authorities on Saturday (Sept 21) identified the four Chinese tourists killed in a bus crash in southern Utah.

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Elizabeth Warren leads in new Iowa poll with Joe Biden second

September 22, 2019 10:54 AM

DES MOINES, IOWA (NYTIMES) - Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts is the new Iowa polling leader, narrowly in first place ahead of former vice-president Joe Biden, according to a new poll of the state from The Des Moines Register and CNN.

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Australia to help Donald Trump reach the moon, and beyond, by investing S$140 million

September 22, 2019 10:44 AM

MELBOURNE (REUTERS) - Australia will invest A$150 million (S$140 million) in its companies and technology to help US President Donald Trump's bid for a moon landing by 2024 and subsequent US missions to Mars, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said over the weekend.

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Donald Trump to join Indian-American extravaganza in Narendra Modi bromance

September 22, 2019 10:25 AM

HOUSTON (AFP) - US President Donald Trump and India Prime Minister Narendra Modi both rose to power on nationalist appeals to their countries' majority communities. Both scoff at traditional media and enjoy making pronouncements by Twitter.

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Protests after girl killed by stray bullet during police operation

Hundreds of people have been protesting following the death of a child killed by a stray bullet during a police operation.

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Digital threats multiply ahead of 2020 US elections

September 22, 2019 9:59 AM

WASHINGTON (AFP) - It could be a manipulated video embarrassing a candidate. Or a computer voting system locked by ransomware. Or doubts about electronic voting machines with no paper backups.

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South Korea's young men are fighting against feminism

On the same street corner in Seoul where 10,000 South Korean women rallied last October to demand an end to spy cameras and sexual violence, the leader of a new activist group addressed a small group of angry young men.

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Yemen: UN welcomes Houthi offer to end Saudi Arabia attacks

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels offer to end all attacks on Saudi Arabia as part of a peace plan.

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Elizabeth Warren surges and Joe Biden fades in close Iowa race, new poll shows

A surging Sen. Elizabeth Warren is challenging Joe Biden's dominance in the race for the Democratic nomination, standing at 22% to the former vice president's 20% in a new CNN/Des Moines Register/Mediacom poll of likely Iowa caucusgoers.

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The firefighter who has become Bangkok's top snake catcher

Pinyo Pukpinyo's job is not for the faint hearted - he's Bangkok's number one snake catcher.

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Cities across the world flash the Bat Signal on Batman Day

Cities across the world on Saturday marked Batman Day by flashing the Bat Signal across buildings and into the night sky, a nod to the Caped Crusader on his 80th birthday.

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An autistic student needed a quiet place to work. His desk was put in a bathroom stall

A school district in Washington state is facing criticism for putting an autistic student's desk in a bathroom stall after his mother said he needed a "quiet place" to do his best work.

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The real threat from China isn't "spy trains"

The trade war with China has reached a new industry: subway cars. Congress is considering legislation that would prevent the world's largest train maker, the Chinese-owned CRRC Corporation, from competing on new contracts in the United States.

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Your 2019 Emmy Awards viewing guide

It's almost time for the Emmy Awards.

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'Immaculate Reception' picked as best play in NFL history

There's always a debate, it seems, around the "Immaculate Reception," the unbelievable winning play from a 1972 AFC divisional playoff game in which Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris plucked a deflected pass and ran for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter.

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Ukraine's comedian-turned-politician walks a fine line with America's reality-TV President

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky does not have an easy job. Ukraine is one of the poorest places in Europe, his country faces a steady outflow of capital and a proxy war with Russian-backed insurgents has settled into a bloody stalemate.

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'I stole a plane to get out of the Navy'

When Theo Van Eijck was kicked out of a Dutch pilot-training programme in 1964, he stole a plane and flew to Libya.

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Italians await Salvini's comeback in his Veneto heartland

Nationalist leader Matteo Salvini dramatically lost power but his supporters are awaiting his comeback.

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UAE in space: Hazzaa Al Mansoori to become first Emirati astronaut

What's it like to be the first astronaut of your country?

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Abuja crime: Is Nigeria's capital city 'one of the safest in the world'?

Is the country's police chief right about the low level of crime in Abuja?

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Trump Focuses on Defending Saudis, Not Striking Iran, for Now

The administration is not ruling out military strikes. But for now, President Trump is content to remain within the parameters of defense, not offense.. via NYT World Trump Focuses on Defending Saudis, Not Striking Iran, for Now

Walmart to stop selling e-cigarettes amid vaping backlash

September 21, 2019 11:11 AM

NEW YORK (AP) - Walmart is getting out of the vaping business. The nation's largest retailer said Friday (Sept 20) that it will stop selling electronic cigarettes at its namesake stores and Sam's Clubs when it sells out its current inventory.

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Warren Asks Congress to Impeach Trump

September 21, 2019 10:55 AM

WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - Elizabeth Warren pressed Congress to "step up" and begin impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump, after reports that the president asked Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden's son.

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13 Marines charged in case related to human smuggling operations

Thirteen Marines have been formally charged with involvement in human smuggling operations, the US Marine Corps announced Friday.

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US trade regulators approve some Apple tariff exemptions amid broader reprieve

September 21, 2019 10:23 AM

SAN FRANCISCO (REUTERS) - US trade regulators on Friday (SEPT 20) approved 10 out of 15 requests for tariff exemptions filed by Apple Inc amid a broader reprieve on levies on computer parts, according to a public docket published by the US Trade Representative and a Federal Register notice.

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Teen activist tells protesters demanding climate change action: 'We need to do this now'

They flooded streets in Australia, in India, in the United Kingdom, in the United States, united in their call for the adults in charge to do something to address climate change.

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Hopes for trade breakthrough fade as China cancels US farm visits

September 21, 2019 10:17 AM

WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (REUTERS) - A US-China trade deal appeared elusive on Friday (Sept 20) after Chinese officials unexpectedly cancelled a visit to farms in Montana and Nebraska as deputy trade negotiators wrapped up two days of negotiations in Washington.

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Biden decries reports about Trump, Ukraine's president

September 21, 2019 10:10 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Vice President Joe Biden on Friday (Sept 20) decried reports that President Donald Trump urged the president of Ukraine to look into his son's business dealings there.

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At UN, Trump to tout leadership as US seeks to tackle Iran and China

September 21, 2019 9:50 AM

WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump will tout US leadership and a collective approach to challenges while at the United Nations next week, said a senior administration official on Friday (Sept 20), as Washington seeks to use the gathering of world leaders to build support to take on Iran and call out China over rights abuses.

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Meghan McCain walks off the set of 'The View' following a disagreement with guest co-host

Friday's airing of ABC's The View appeared to get a little more heated than normal. During the episode, Meghan McCain walked off the set as cameras panned the studio heading into a commercial.

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Israel's Netanyahu clings to power as coalition talks loom

September 21, 2019 9:39 AM

JERUSALEM (REUTERS) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced Israeli media headlines on Friday (Sept 20) suggesting power is slipping from his grasp after an election in which he trails his main rival with nearly all votes counted.

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US says it will help El Salvador handle more asylum seekers

September 21, 2019 9:31 AM

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (REUTERS) - The United States and El Salvador on Friday (Sept 20) agreed to attempt to reduce the flow of migrants arriving at the US-Mexico border by strengthening El Salvador's capacity to provide for asylum seekers, but did not detail any concrete actions.

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Yemen's Houthis propose to Saudi Arabia that both sides halt missile strikes

September 21, 2019 9:24 AM

CAIRO (REUTERS) - Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis will stop aiming missile and drone attacks at Saudi Arabia if a coalition targeting Yemen does the same, a Houthi official said on Friday (Sept 20), nearly a week after the Houthis claimed a strike on Saudi oil facilities.

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Rare Protests Against Egypt’s Leader Erupt in Cairo and Elsewhere

Hundreds of young people, responding to online calls for demonstrations against President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, chanted “Down with Sisi” and “Leave now.”. via NYT World Rare Protests Against Egypt’s Leader Erupt in Cairo and Elsewhere

United States sending troops to bolster Saudi defences after attack

September 21, 2019 9:19 AM

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump on Friday (Sept 20) approved sending American troops to bolster Saudi Arabia's air and missile defences after the largest-ever attack on the kingdom's oil facilities, which Washington has squarely blamed on Iran.

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Historic day of climate strikes is unlikely to move Trump

Greta Thunberg told a huge crowd in Manhattan that she thought around four million people had taken part in Friday's global climate strikes.

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David Cameron Is Sorry. Really, Really Sorry.

The former British prime minister, David Cameron, a self-described “doubter and worrier and niggler,” is sorry about a lot of things, but most of all about Brexit.. via NYT World David Cameron Is Sorry. Really, Really Sorry.

Inside Justin Trudeau's long history of playing dress up

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