The new fruit took US scientists two decades to develop and the launch cost $10m (£7.9m).
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At least 14 killed in gunfight in northern Mexico, days after Trump says to designate cartels as terrorists
December 01, 2019 12:23 PM
MEXICO CITY (REUTERS) - Ten suspected cartel gunmen and four policemen were killed during a shootout on Saturday (Nov 30) in a Mexican town near the United States border, days after US President Donald Trump raised bilateral tensions by saying he would designate the gangs as terrorists.
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MEXICO CITY (REUTERS) - Ten suspected cartel gunmen and four policemen were killed during a shootout on Saturday (Nov 30) in a Mexican town near the United States border, days after US President Donald Trump raised bilateral tensions by saying he would designate the gangs as terrorists.
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9 dead after US plane crashes shortly after take-off
Nine people are dead after a plane crashed shortly after take-off Saturday in Chamberlain, South Dakota, according to a statement from Brule County States Attorney Theresa Maule Rossow.
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World Aids Day: HIV campaign tackles sex taboos in South Sudan
December 01, 2019 11:18 AM
JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN (AFP) - In Mr Andrew Makech's home village near Rumbek in central South Sudan, few have ever heard of a condom, and broaching the topic of its use would be considered taboo.
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JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN (AFP) - In Mr Andrew Makech's home village near Rumbek in central South Sudan, few have ever heard of a condom, and broaching the topic of its use would be considered taboo.
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Namibia's President Hage Geingob wins re-election
The ruling party's candidate has a second term, but his share of the vote has dropped significantly.
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Separated at birth: Was my mother given away because she looked white?
How one South African family discovered a secret that made them question their own identity.
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HIV on Ukraine's frontline: Soldier who sought escape in battle
War veteran Vasyl is HIV-positive. He never told anyone, but was shocked by their attitude to sex.
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Canadian islanders angry over US mail searches
Campobello islanders can only get their mail via the US, and now their packages are being searched.
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'A rich exchange': The refugees teaching languages in Brazil
A language school in São Paulo employs refugees to teach, benefiting both students and instructors.
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Tiffany hopes to regain its sparkle with new owners
New York's famous jewellery brand is changing hands, but will the new owners keep its popular touch?
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'Masturbation photos' prompt Tunisia's #MeToo anger
Outrage over the case involving an MP has led to an outpouring of stories about sexual abuse and harassment
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Wealthy businessman charged in connection with journalist's murder
One of Malta's wealthiest men has been charged as an accomplice to the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who was killed by a car bomb.
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Iran navy commander previews potential joint war games with Russia and China, say reports
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Man in cyberstalking case sent family over 500 unwanted visitors, food deliveries
December 01, 2019 10:23 AM
HONOLULU (NYTIMES) - A Hawaii man accused of cyberstalking and tormenting a Utah woman and her father by sending hundreds of food deliveries, unwanted service providers and prostitutes to their home was apprehended in Honolulu by the FBI.
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HONOLULU (NYTIMES) - A Hawaii man accused of cyberstalking and tormenting a Utah woman and her father by sending hundreds of food deliveries, unwanted service providers and prostitutes to their home was apprehended in Honolulu by the FBI.
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AS Roma: Why did Italian club decide to announce signings alongside missing children?
This summer, Italian club Roma began announcing their transfer signings alongside images of missing children. This is why.
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Joe Biden launches Iowa trip with focus on US President Trump and rural America
December 01, 2019 10:11 AM
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA (ASSOCIATED PRESS) - Mr Joe Biden launched an eight-day bus tour of Iowa on Saturday (Nov 30) projecting confidence, ignoring his many Democratic presidential competitors and pledging that he will unseat President Donald Trump in 2020.
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COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA (ASSOCIATED PRESS) - Mr Joe Biden launched an eight-day bus tour of Iowa on Saturday (Nov 30) projecting confidence, ignoring his many Democratic presidential competitors and pledging that he will unseat President Donald Trump in 2020.
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Wintry weather bedevils holiday weekend travellers around US
December 01, 2019 9:52 AM
PHOENIX (ASSOCIATED PRESS) - Wintry weather bedevilled Thanksgiving weekend travellers across the United States on Saturday (Nov 30) as a powerful and dangerous storm moved eastward, dumping heavy snow from parts of California to the northern Midwest and inundating other areas with rain.
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PHOENIX (ASSOCIATED PRESS) - Wintry weather bedevilled Thanksgiving weekend travellers across the United States on Saturday (Nov 30) as a powerful and dangerous storm moved eastward, dumping heavy snow from parts of California to the northern Midwest and inundating other areas with rain.
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Catholic diocese denies gay judge communion
A church in Michigan denied Holy Communion to a state district court judge because she is married to a woman.
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Homeless man arrested after three teens stabbed in The Hague
A 35-year-old homeless man has been arrested on suspicion of stabbing three teenagers on a busy shopping street in The Hague.
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Relic thought to be from Christ's manger arrives in Bethlehem
A tiny wooden relic which some believe to come from Christ's manger has arrived in Bethlehem ahead of Christmas.
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After another K-pop death, the spotlight is returning to the industry's pressures
In an industry where stars face immense pressure to portray themselves as the immaculate image of happiness, K-pop duo Goo Hara and Sulli appeared to be different.
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China due to introduce face scans for mobile users
Beijing wants people to use only real identities online but there is concern over data collection.
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Apple to take 'deeper look' at disputed borders
The review comes after the tech giant was criticised for maps showing Crimea as Russian territory.
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Michelin chef bans meat from her restaurants
Conversations about how diet impacts the climate crisis have ramped up this past year, with a UN report published in August 2019 suggesting that eating less meat and reducing food waste could help save the planet.
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Dragons, demons and flowers: The origins of Japanese tattoos
Calves bulging and back rippling with sinewy muscles, Du Xing -- a bandit in the Chinese martial arts novel "Water Margin" -- moves towards a precipice. His arms are raised overhead, clutching a massive, imposing bell. With piercing focus, his eyes lock on a demon splayed at his feet.
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Peru opposition leader Keiko Fujimori walks free from jail
November 30, 2019 10:15 AM
LIMA (REUTERS) - Peruvian opposition leader Keiko Fujimori walked free from prison on Friday (Nov 29) night after being jailed for more than a year pending a trial over allegations she accepted illegal campaign contributions from Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht.
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LIMA (REUTERS) - Peruvian opposition leader Keiko Fujimori walked free from prison on Friday (Nov 29) night after being jailed for more than a year pending a trial over allegations she accepted illegal campaign contributions from Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht.
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House Republicans are 'disgusted and exhausted' by Trump: former congressman
Former Republican congressman Charlie Dent said Thursday some of his former colleagues in the House of Representatives have privately told him they are "absolutely disgusted and exhausted by the President's behavior."
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China TV reporter guilty of slapping British political activist during Hong Kong debate
November 30, 2019 10:03 AM
LONDON (AFP) - A journalist with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV was on Friday (Nov 29) convicted of slapping an activist with Britain's governing Conservative Party during a debate over Hong Kong.
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LONDON (AFP) - A journalist with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV was on Friday (Nov 29) convicted of slapping an activist with Britain's governing Conservative Party during a debate over Hong Kong.
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Nigerian Parliament debates a 'copy' of Singapore's fake news law, triggering protests
November 30, 2019 10:00 AM
SINGAPORE - Nigerian lawmakers have hit a snag in their efforts to pass a draft legislation that has been called a copy of Singapore's fake news law.
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SINGAPORE - Nigerian lawmakers have hit a snag in their efforts to pass a draft legislation that has been called a copy of Singapore's fake news law.
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That frenzied Black Friday crush? Not this year
November 30, 2019 9:47 AM
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The frenzy associated with Black Friday shopping was missing this year as US retailers offered earlier discounts and more consumers shopped online, though spot checks around the country showed traffic picked up after a sluggish morning.
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NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The frenzy associated with Black Friday shopping was missing this year as US retailers offered earlier discounts and more consumers shopped online, though spot checks around the country showed traffic picked up after a sluggish morning.
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Brazil's President Bolsonaro accuses actor Leonardo DiCaprio of paying to burn the Amazon
November 30, 2019 9:40 AM
SAO PAULO (REUTERS) - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro claimed on Friday (Nov 29) that Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio financed fires being set in the Amazon rainforest, without presenting any evidence, the right-wing leader's latest broadside in casting blame over forest fires that have generated international concern.
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SAO PAULO (REUTERS) - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro claimed on Friday (Nov 29) that Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio financed fires being set in the Amazon rainforest, without presenting any evidence, the right-wing leader's latest broadside in casting blame over forest fires that have generated international concern.
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Suriname President Bouterse convicted of murder for 1982 executions
November 30, 2019 9:38 AM
PARAMARIBO (REUTERS) - A court in Suriname on Friday (Nov 29) convicted President Desi Bouterse of murder for the execution of 15 opponents in 1982 following a coup to seize power, sentencing the man who has dominated the former Dutch colony's recent history to 20 years in prison.
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PARAMARIBO (REUTERS) - A court in Suriname on Friday (Nov 29) convicted President Desi Bouterse of murder for the execution of 15 opponents in 1982 following a coup to seize power, sentencing the man who has dominated the former Dutch colony's recent history to 20 years in prison.
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London Bridge terror attack suspect was ex-convict Usman Khan, 28: police
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Democrats to accuse Trump of seeking foreign election help
November 30, 2019 9:26 AM
WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - The House Intelligence Committee is preparing to release a scathing report alleging President Donald Trump engaged in a months-long effort to seek foreign interference in the 2020 election and obstruct a congressional investigation.
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WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - The House Intelligence Committee is preparing to release a scathing report alleging President Donald Trump engaged in a months-long effort to seek foreign interference in the 2020 election and obstruct a congressional investigation.
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Jesus manger: Relic to return to Bethlehem in time for Christmas
Christians await the return of the thumb-sized relic, which spent almost 1,400 years in Rome.
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Rediscovering the forgotten Indian artists of British India
The East India Company commissioned some remarkable artwork from Indian painters in the 18th Century.
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How BBC's Katy Watson pumped breast milk through polls and protests
Katy Watson covered a turbulent time in South America while still producing a food supply for baby Isadora.
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How contestant was failed in Spain's Big Brother sex assault case
Carlota Prado had no memory of what had happened until she was shown it in the diary room.
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Sham news sites make big bucks from fake views
Websites that copy news stories from legitimate sites are making money from Google and Amazon ads.
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Priya: India's female comic superhero returns to rescue 'stolen girls'
The fictional female superhero and her pet tiger fight trafficking in the latest Priya Shakti comic.
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London terrorist attack brings home a chilling reality
The terrorist attack in London on Friday -- in which two people were killed by what appears to be a lone suspect, according to British authorities -- is bound to raise questions about the UK Home Office's decision earlier this month to lower the terrorism threat level from "severe" to "substantial," the lowest point since August 2014.
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Dan Bongino reacts to attacks in Netherlands, London
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Singapore just used its fake news law. Critics say it's just what they feared
Singapore just showed the world how it plans to use a controversial new law to tackle what it deems fake news — and critics say it's just what they expected would happen.
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Melbourne terror plot: Trio jailed for planning Christmas attack
The men had planned to use machetes and explosives to maximise casualties in central Melbourne.
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Crusaders rugby team retain name following post-mosque attack review
The New Zealand side launched a review after the Christchurch mosque attacks killed 51 people.
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Dyson to move global HQ to historic Singapore building
The UK company says the old power station will be an "inspiring backdrop" as it shifts to Asia.
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Donald Trump visits US troops in Afghanistan for Thanksgiving
The president paid a surprise visit to US soldiers and said the US and the Taliban have been engaged in talks.
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Sudan crisis: Party of ex-leader Omar al-Bashir dissolved
An oppressive public order law that was used to regulate women's behaviour has also been repealed.
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NATO Offers Trump a Budget Bonbon as Summit Nears
The United States and Germany will now pay the same amount into the military alliance’s relatively small central funding pot, its secretary general said.. via NYT World NATO Offers Trump a Budget Bonbon as Summit Nears
Italy police uncover plot to form new Nazi party, authorities say
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Famed US climber Gobright falls to death in Mexico
November 29, 2019 10:20 AM
MEXICO CITY (AFP) - A world-renowned rock climber, US national Brad Gobright, fell to his death while climbing a sheer rock face in northern Mexico, authorities said on Thursday (Nov 28).
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MEXICO CITY (AFP) - A world-renowned rock climber, US national Brad Gobright, fell to his death while climbing a sheer rock face in northern Mexico, authorities said on Thursday (Nov 28).
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In Albania, a race to save lives on ground that keeps shaking
November 29, 2019 10:04 AM
DURRES, ALBANIA (NYTIMES) - With each piece of rubble pulled off the twisted pile of steel and concrete that used to be a four-storey home, Mr Luca Martino and his rescue dog, Foglia, were called into action.
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DURRES, ALBANIA (NYTIMES) - With each piece of rubble pulled off the twisted pile of steel and concrete that used to be a four-storey home, Mr Luca Martino and his rescue dog, Foglia, were called into action.
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California snow-bound highway reopens but storm snarls Thanksgiving travel
November 29, 2019 9:42 AM
NEW YORK (REUTERS) - A powerful winter storm pounded parts of the United States on Thursday (Nov 28), bringing heavy snowfall that forced the closure of a major Southern California highway during the busy Thanksgiving holiday.
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NEW YORK (REUTERS) - A powerful winter storm pounded parts of the United States on Thursday (Nov 28), bringing heavy snowfall that forced the closure of a major Southern California highway during the busy Thanksgiving holiday.
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7 killed in small plane crash in Canada
November 29, 2019 9:33 AM
MONTREAL (DPA) - Seven people have been killed after a small aircraft "collided with terrain" on Wednesday (Nov 27) in the Eastern Ontario region of Canada, authorities said.
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MONTREAL (DPA) - Seven people have been killed after a small aircraft "collided with terrain" on Wednesday (Nov 27) in the Eastern Ontario region of Canada, authorities said.
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‘I got HIV my first time’
Aged 17 when she was diagnosed with HIV, one woman tells the BBC about living with the virus.
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Polish ex-president defends Bidens, Burisma
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Breast cancer: 'I have one breast, would you like to see it?'
Three women tell us why having a mastectomy never made them feel less of a woman.
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Inside Malaysia's straight edge punk scene
Khai Aziz, lead singer of Second Combat, says convincing people of his no-drink, no-drugs lifestyle is challenging.
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Apple criticised for listing Crimea as Russian territory on its apps
Apple has been condemned for listing Crimea as part of Russian territory in its mapping and weather apps.
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7 dead after plane crashes in Canada
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Malta PM calls emergency meeting as murder probe escalates
November 29, 2019 8:01 AM
VALLETTA (AFP) - Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat called an emergency Cabinet meeting on Thursday night (Nov 28) as an intensifying probe into the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia threatened to further destabilise the government.
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VALLETTA (AFP) - Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat called an emergency Cabinet meeting on Thursday night (Nov 28) as an intensifying probe into the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia threatened to further destabilise the government.
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Backlash in Mexico at Trump plan to list cartels as 'terror' groups
November 29, 2019 7:47 AM
MEXICO CITY (AFP) - President Donald Trump's plan to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organisations has ignited a raging debate in Mexico on whether the groups' horrific violence should be considered terrorism.
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MEXICO CITY (AFP) - President Donald Trump's plan to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organisations has ignited a raging debate in Mexico on whether the groups' horrific violence should be considered terrorism.
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How Belgium became Europe's den of spies and a gateway for China
November 29, 2019 7:38 AM
BERLIN (BLOOMBERG) - When a suspected Chinese spy was extradited to the US last year, the Department of Justice praised the "significant assistance" given by authorities in Belgium.
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BERLIN (BLOOMBERG) - When a suspected Chinese spy was extradited to the US last year, the Department of Justice praised the "significant assistance" given by authorities in Belgium.
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Facebook, Instagram back online after outage
November 29, 2019 7:35 AM
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Facebook said it had restored service following an outage on Thursday (Nov 28) that hindered access to the social platform and its other apps such as Instagram.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Facebook said it had restored service following an outage on Thursday (Nov 28) that hindered access to the social platform and its other apps such as Instagram.
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Less plastic with 'bags for life'? Try again, campaign groups say
November 29, 2019 7:29 AM
LONDON (NYTIMES) - When the British government introduced a 5-pence levy on plastic bags four years ago, it encouraged shoppers to help reduce environmental damage by bringing their own reusable "bags for life".
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LONDON (NYTIMES) - When the British government introduced a 5-pence levy on plastic bags four years ago, it encouraged shoppers to help reduce environmental damage by bringing their own reusable "bags for life".
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Trump's signing of Hong Kong Bill will upset China but may not upend trade deal: Experts
November 28, 2019 11:36 AM
WASHINGTON - China may fume at President Donald Trump's signing of a Bill supporting the Hong Kong democracy protests, but Mr Trump has calculated that the move is unlikely to sink the trade deal they are trying to work out, said experts.
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WASHINGTON - China may fume at President Donald Trump's signing of a Bill supporting the Hong Kong democracy protests, but Mr Trump has calculated that the move is unlikely to sink the trade deal they are trying to work out, said experts.
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Apple maps gives Crimea to Russia, gets angry Ukrainian reaction
November 28, 2019 10:51 AM
SAN FRANCISCO (BLOOMBERG) - Ukraine's Minister for Foreign Affairs Vadym Prystaiko accused Apple of insensitivity in having some versions of its Maps application depict the Crimean peninsula as being part of Russia.
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SAN FRANCISCO (BLOOMBERG) - Ukraine's Minister for Foreign Affairs Vadym Prystaiko accused Apple of insensitivity in having some versions of its Maps application depict the Crimean peninsula as being part of Russia.
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Trump signs Hong Kong human rights act as China blasts 'plainly bullying behavior'
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a law supporting Hong Kong's months-long protest movement, handing anti-government demonstrators in the semi-autonomous Chinese city a moral victory and likely complicating trade negotiations with Beijing.
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Trump beefs up with Rocky body on Twitter, reviews mixed
November 28, 2019 10:45 AM
CHICAGO (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump received a split decision on Wednesday (Nov 27) from tens of thousands of Twitter followers after he posted an image of his head superimposed on the muscular body of Rocky Balboa, a fictional boxer from the movie series "Rocky." The post was retweeted 124,000 times and received almost 405,000 likes as many followers responded with memes and photos of their own, comparing Trump's physique to that of former President Barack Obama.
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CHICAGO (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump received a split decision on Wednesday (Nov 27) from tens of thousands of Twitter followers after he posted an image of his head superimposed on the muscular body of Rocky Balboa, a fictional boxer from the movie series "Rocky." The post was retweeted 124,000 times and received almost 405,000 likes as many followers responded with memes and photos of their own, comparing Trump's physique to that of former President Barack Obama.
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Trump plan to label Mexican cartels as terrorists may backfire: Mexico
November 28, 2019 10:40 AM
WASHINGTON/MEXICO CITY (REUTERS) - Mexico on Wednesday (Nov 27) rejected "interventionism" after US President Donald Trump said he will designate the Latin American nation's cartels as terrorist organisations, while a former US official warned of unintended outcomes from such a move.
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WASHINGTON/MEXICO CITY (REUTERS) - Mexico on Wednesday (Nov 27) rejected "interventionism" after US President Donald Trump said he will designate the Latin American nation's cartels as terrorist organisations, while a former US official warned of unintended outcomes from such a move.
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Three more Navy SEALs spared review after Trump's intervention
November 28, 2019 10:29 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The US Navy announced on Wednesday (Nov 27) it would scrap plans to carry out reviews of three Navy SEALs that could have led to their ouster from the elite force, after President Donald Trump's extraordinary intervention in a related case.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The US Navy announced on Wednesday (Nov 27) it would scrap plans to carry out reviews of three Navy SEALs that could have led to their ouster from the elite force, after President Donald Trump's extraordinary intervention in a related case.
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Utah family terrorised by Hawaii 'extreme stalker'
The suspect kept sending plumbers, drug dealers and prostitutes to his victims' home, police say.
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German court rules convicted murderer has 'right to be forgotten' in online searches
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US, Mexico, Canada negotiators making final USMCA push
November 28, 2019 9:47 AM
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The top United States, Mexican and Canadian trade negotiators met on Wednesday (Nov 27) in an effort to put the final touches on a regional free trade agreement that can pass muster in the US Congress.
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WASHINGTON (AFP) - The top United States, Mexican and Canadian trade negotiators met on Wednesday (Nov 27) in an effort to put the final touches on a regional free trade agreement that can pass muster in the US Congress.
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US legislation on Hong Kong: What does it mean?
November 28, 2019 9:32 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump has signed two bills that back protesters in Hong Kong and threaten China with possible sanctions on human rights.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump has signed two bills that back protesters in Hong Kong and threaten China with possible sanctions on human rights.
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Trump signs law backing Hong Kong protesters
Donald Trump has signed into law legislation effectively backing civil rights protesters in Hong Kong.
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TikTok admits error after penalising 17-year-old user who posted political videos
November 28, 2019 9:19 AM
WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - TikTok on Wednesday (Nov 27) acknowledged it had erred in penalising a 17-year-old who had posted witty but incisive political videos, promising it would restore her ability to access her account on her personal device.
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WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - TikTok on Wednesday (Nov 27) acknowledged it had erred in penalising a 17-year-old who had posted witty but incisive political videos, promising it would restore her ability to access her account on her personal device.
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TikTok apologises and reinstates banned US teen
Chinese-owned TikTok has apologised to a US teenager who posted a video criticising China's treatment of Muslims.
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Cuba allows police to snoop electronically
November 28, 2019 8:56 AM
HAVANA (AFP) - Cuba has authorised state security agencies to use electronic surveillance without prior approval from a court, prompting criticism from the United States which accuses Havana of spying on opponents and tourists.
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HAVANA (AFP) - Cuba has authorised state security agencies to use electronic surveillance without prior approval from a court, prompting criticism from the United States which accuses Havana of spying on opponents and tourists.
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The Black Sea: Can Europe's most polluted sea be saved?
Scientists are shocked at what they find in the polluted waters, but say there is hope.
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Hong Kong protests: Trump signs Human Rights and Democracy Act into law
The Human Rights and Democracy Act has angered Beijing, which has told the US to "stop meddling".
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Iraq unrest: Protesters set fire to Iranian consulate in Najaf
Demonstrators stormed the building, in a dramatic escalation after weeks of anti-government protests.
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Cancer in Africa: Malawi's cervical cancer screening champion
Falesi Mwajomba and a group of cervical cancer survivors are encouraging other women to get screened.
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Boris Johnson set for 68-seat majority in UK's general election, according to YouGov poll
November 28, 2019 8:17 AM
LONDON (BLOOMBERG) - Mr Boris Johnson's Conservative Party is on track to win its biggest majority in more than three decades, according to the most hotly anticipated poll of the general election campaign.
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LONDON (BLOOMBERG) - Mr Boris Johnson's Conservative Party is on track to win its biggest majority in more than three decades, according to the most hotly anticipated poll of the general election campaign.
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Powerful winter storm rolls in US Midwest, threatens to scramble Thanksgiving travel plans
November 28, 2019 8:07 AM
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A day after bringing havoc to the Rocky Mountains, a powerful winter storm rolled across the Midwest on Wednesday (Nov 27), threatening to scramble Thanksgiving plans for millions of people during one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A day after bringing havoc to the Rocky Mountains, a powerful winter storm rolled across the Midwest on Wednesday (Nov 27), threatening to scramble Thanksgiving plans for millions of people during one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.
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Giuliani pursued business in Ukraine while pushing for inquiries for Trump
November 28, 2019 7:54 AM
WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - As Mr Rudy Giuliani waged a public campaign this year to unearth damaging information in Ukraine about President Donald Trump's political rivals, he privately pursued hundreds of thousands of dollars in business from Ukrainian government officials, documents reviewed by The New York Times show.
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WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - As Mr Rudy Giuliani waged a public campaign this year to unearth damaging information in Ukraine about President Donald Trump's political rivals, he privately pursued hundreds of thousands of dollars in business from Ukrainian government officials, documents reviewed by The New York Times show.
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Trump signs legislation supporting anti-government protesters in Hong Kong
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Two officials resigned in part over concerns about Ukraine aid being withheld, official testifies
November 27, 2019 9:29 AM
WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - Two officials at the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently resigned in part over concerns about the holdup on Ukraine aid, a career employee of the agency told impeachment investigators, according to a transcript of his testimony released on Tuesday (Nov 27).
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WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - Two officials at the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently resigned in part over concerns about the holdup on Ukraine aid, a career employee of the agency told impeachment investigators, according to a transcript of his testimony released on Tuesday (Nov 27).
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Seeking a new lens to study same-sex behaviour in animals
November 27, 2019 9:16 AM
NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - Male field crickets perform mating songs and dances for each other. Female Japanese macaque monkeys pair off into temporary but exclusive sexual partnerships. Pairs of male box crabs occasionally indulge in days-long marathon sex sessions.
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NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - Male field crickets perform mating songs and dances for each other. Female Japanese macaque monkeys pair off into temporary but exclusive sexual partnerships. Pairs of male box crabs occasionally indulge in days-long marathon sex sessions.
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European lawmakers set to approve new EU executive to take office on Dec 1
November 27, 2019 9:08 AM
STRASBOURG (REUTERS) - EU lawmakers are expected on Wednesday (Nov 27) to finally approve a new executive European Commission under German conservative Ursula von der Leyen after delays and disagreements.
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STRASBOURG (REUTERS) - EU lawmakers are expected on Wednesday (Nov 27) to finally approve a new executive European Commission under German conservative Ursula von der Leyen after delays and disagreements.
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First transatlantic 'narco sub' captured off Spanish coast
A submarine believed to be carrying around 3.5 tonnes of cocaine has been towed into port after being intercepted off the Spanish coast.
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The YouTuber with 26 billion views
Brazil's Konrad Dantas, better know as Kondzilla, has the world's second most watched music video channel.
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Trump knew of whistle-blower complaint when he released aid to Ukraine
November 27, 2019 9:06 AM
WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - US President Donald Trump had already been briefed on a whistle-blower's complaint about his dealings with Ukraine when he unfroze military aid for the country in September, according to two people familiar with the matter.
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WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - US President Donald Trump had already been briefed on a whistle-blower's complaint about his dealings with Ukraine when he unfroze military aid for the country in September, according to two people familiar with the matter.
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Palestinians protest US settlement policy shift in 'day of rage'
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Funds worth $50 trillion failing to meet climate goals: Analysis
November 27, 2019 8:38 AM
PARIS (AFP) - The world's largest investment funds - controlling a mammoth US$37 trillion (S$50.50 trillion) in assets - are failing to bring their portfolios in line with the Paris climate goals, new analysis showed on Wednesday (Nov 27).
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PARIS (AFP) - The world's largest investment funds - controlling a mammoth US$37 trillion (S$50.50 trillion) in assets - are failing to bring their portfolios in line with the Paris climate goals, new analysis showed on Wednesday (Nov 27).
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Trump invited to attend impeachment hearing or 'stop complaining'
The president has been told he can either attend the hearing next week or "stop complaining".
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UK would be 'outgunned' in Russia conflict - think-tank
The UK has a critical shortage of artillery and ammunition, according to a defence think-tank.
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Britain's Jeremy Corbyn declines to apologize amid accusations of anti-Semitism in Labour Party
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Saudi Arabia is stepping up crackdown on dissent, rights groups say
November 27, 2019 8:26 AM
BEIRUT (NYTIMES) - Saudi Arabia's long-running drive to muzzle dissent has escalated again in recent weeks with the arrests of several journalists, writers and academics who had not vocally criticised the government in years, according to two rights groups that monitor the kingdom.
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BEIRUT (NYTIMES) - Saudi Arabia's long-running drive to muzzle dissent has escalated again in recent weeks with the arrests of several journalists, writers and academics who had not vocally criticised the government in years, according to two rights groups that monitor the kingdom.
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Hong Kong protests: 'I was born here, I'm a Hongkonger too'
A Pakistani Hongkonger says the protests allow him to promote better understanding of his community.
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Kamala Harris school plan: The two hours costing US parents thousands
A proposal to keep US schools open longer has led to a polarised debate over childcare nationwide.
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Von der Leyen's Commission: The ones to watch at Europe’s new top table
Those on the list to take up their positions as EU commissioners include some colourful characters.
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Can you charge different customers different amounts?
Is it possible to make some clients pay a premium for goods and sell them cheaply to a mass market?
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Iran protests: Videos reveal crackdown regime tried to hide from world
Social media is painting a picture of a government crackdown bloodier than many had feared.
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Why France is focused on fighting jihadists in Mali
As Islamist militant violence escalates France wants the the rest of Europe to join the deadly fight.
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India's toilets: Report questions claims that rural areas are free from open defecation
India's prime minister has said defecating in the open has ended in rural India - but is that true?
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A healthy man was licked by his dog. He was dead within weeks
November 27, 2019 8:16 AM
WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - The 63-year-old man showed up in the hospital with a burning sensation in his left leg and muscle pain in both. His flu-like symptoms were severe, with laboured breathing for three days. He had petechiae, or rounds spots on the skin that look like rashes as a result of bleeding capillaries, which made his legs look discoloured.
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WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - The 63-year-old man showed up in the hospital with a burning sensation in his left leg and muscle pain in both. His flu-like symptoms were severe, with laboured breathing for three days. He had petechiae, or rounds spots on the skin that look like rashes as a result of bleeding capillaries, which made his legs look discoloured.
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Trump denies sending Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine for Biden probe
November 27, 2019 8:02 AM
WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - President Donald Trump has denied directing his lawyer Rudy Giuliani to go to Ukraine to look for dirt on his political rivals, in an interview with former Fox News host Bill O'Reilly.
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WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - President Donald Trump has denied directing his lawyer Rudy Giuliani to go to Ukraine to look for dirt on his political rivals, in an interview with former Fox News host Bill O'Reilly.
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Feral hogs attack and kill a woman in Texas
November 27, 2019 7:53 AM
DALLAS, TEXAS (NYTIMES) - Ms Christine Rollins steered her white sedan toward the rural Texas home and parked it just a few steps away from the front door.
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DALLAS, TEXAS (NYTIMES) - Ms Christine Rollins steered her white sedan toward the rural Texas home and parked it just a few steps away from the front door.
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Body found in search for missing British tourist Aslan King
Police searching for a British tourist missing in Australia have found a body in a creek near where he was last seen.
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Australian police find body in search for missing Briton Aslan King
Police say the body is yet to be formally identified, but they believe it is 25-year-old Aslan King.
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On Trump impeachment, divisions between urban and rural Democrats
November 26, 2019 9:21 AM
MT AYR, IOWA/WHARTON, NEW JERSEY (REUTERS) - First-term US congresswoman Cynthia Axne, back home in her rural Iowa district for the Thanksgiving break, faced a room full of farmers on Saturday (Nov 23) who made clear their opposition to the impeachment investigation of Republican President Donald Trump.
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MT AYR, IOWA/WHARTON, NEW JERSEY (REUTERS) - First-term US congresswoman Cynthia Axne, back home in her rural Iowa district for the Thanksgiving break, faced a room full of farmers on Saturday (Nov 23) who made clear their opposition to the impeachment investigation of Republican President Donald Trump.
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Supreme Court temporarily blocks disclosure of Trump's financial records
November 26, 2019 8:51 AM
WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - The Supreme Court on Monday (Nov 25) temporarily blocked an appeals court ruling that required President Donald Trump's accounting firm to turn over financial records to a House committee.
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WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - The Supreme Court on Monday (Nov 25) temporarily blocked an appeals court ruling that required President Donald Trump's accounting firm to turn over financial records to a House committee.
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Defiant Georgia opposition stages fresh protest despite crackdown
November 26, 2019 8:45 AM
TBILISI (AFP) - Up to 20,000 opposition supporters rallied in Georgia on Monday (Nov 25), stepping up pressure on the increasingly unpopular ruling party, despite a police crackdown last week and the arrest of protesters.
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TBILISI (AFP) - Up to 20,000 opposition supporters rallied in Georgia on Monday (Nov 25), stepping up pressure on the increasingly unpopular ruling party, despite a police crackdown last week and the arrest of protesters.
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Erin Burnett on ruling: This shatters Trump's claim
A federal judge rules that President Donald Trump's former White House counsel Don McGahn must testify to the House of Representatives in its impeachment probe.
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Documents reveal torture, rape at China's mass detention camps
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Chinese woman jailed for trespassing at Trump's Mar-a-Lago
It was feared Yujing Zhang was a spy when she was arrested at Donald Trump's Florida resort in March.
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Canada's biggest rail strike in a decade hits exports, sparks layoffs
November 26, 2019 8:38 AM
OTTAWA/MONTREAL (REUTERS) - A strike at Canadian National Railway Co, the country's largest railroad, entered a seventh day on Monday (Nov 25), sending further shocks through the economy with grain shipments scuttled and layoffs planned at fertilizer producers and an auto shipment terminal.
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OTTAWA/MONTREAL (REUTERS) - A strike at Canadian National Railway Co, the country's largest railroad, entered a seventh day on Monday (Nov 25), sending further shocks through the economy with grain shipments scuttled and layoffs planned at fertilizer producers and an auto shipment terminal.
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Epstein suicide: Guards say they're scapegoats for a broken system
November 26, 2019 8:35 AM
NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - Two jail guards who were on duty when Jeffrey Epstein killed himself browsed the Internet and napped during the night before his body was found, instead of checking on him every half-hour as they were required to do, prosecutors have said.
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NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - Two jail guards who were on duty when Jeffrey Epstein killed himself browsed the Internet and napped during the night before his body was found, instead of checking on him every half-hour as they were required to do, prosecutors have said.
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What we can all learn from this deathbed photo
An image of Norbert Schemm sipping a beer with loved ones spurs others to share final goodbye stories.
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Edward Gallagher: The story behind Trump, Fox News and the Navy Seal
The US navy secretary has been forced out after clashing with the White House over a Navy Seal. What happened?
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AS Roma: Why did Italian club decide to announce signings alongside missing children?
This summer, Italian club Roma began announcing their transfer signings alongside images of missing children. This is why.
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How China is building a world-beating phone network
While Huawei tech is blocked in the US, it is helping build one of the world biggest 5G networks at home.
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3 Afghan Schools, 165 Accounts of Students Being Raped
An advocacy group says it has documented systematic sexual abuse by teachers, principals and other authorities of dozens of boys in one rural area.. via NYT World 3 Afghan Schools, 165 Accounts of Students Being Raped
Accused Chinese spy pleads guilty in US 'dead-drop' sting
November 26, 2019 8:08 AM
SAN FRANCISCO (BLOOMBERG) - A California man accused of spying for China's security service pleaded guilty to a US criminal charge in a case touted by prosecutors as a "rare glimpse" into how Beijing gathers intelligence in America.
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SAN FRANCISCO (BLOOMBERG) - A California man accused of spying for China's security service pleaded guilty to a US criminal charge in a case touted by prosecutors as a "rare glimpse" into how Beijing gathers intelligence in America.
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Jewellery burglary in Germany: How the crime was committed
November 26, 2019 8:05 AM
DRESDEN, GERMANY - Details are beginning to emerge on how burglars stole three diamond jewellery sets from one of Europe's largest treasure collections, the Dresden Green Vault in eastern Germany, in what appears to have been a meticulously planned heist.
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DRESDEN, GERMANY - Details are beginning to emerge on how burglars stole three diamond jewellery sets from one of Europe's largest treasure collections, the Dresden Green Vault in eastern Germany, in what appears to have been a meticulously planned heist.
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Spanish accents spoken in the United States
More than 41 million people in the US speak Spanish, but they don't all speak it the same way.
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Security camera footage captures Dresden museum raid
Police have released footage showing the moment thieves smashed open a cabinet to steal jewellery considered "priceless".
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What links street protests around the world?
This year has seen protests on almost every continent and there are common causes that united them.
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Man nabbed on suspicion of manslaughter over Essex lorry container deaths
November 26, 2019 7:50 AM
LONDON (XINHUA) - A man was arrested on Monday (Nov 26) on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the deaths of 39 Vietnamese nationals that were found in a refrigerated lorry container in October in Essex in south-east England.
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LONDON (XINHUA) - A man was arrested on Monday (Nov 26) on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the deaths of 39 Vietnamese nationals that were found in a refrigerated lorry container in October in Essex in south-east England.
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Nobel winner Wole Soyinka’s journey with prostate cancer
Nigerian author and Nobel prize winner Prof Wole Soyinka was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014.
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Sunday, November 24, 2019
Harry Morton, founder of Pink Taco restaurant chain, dies at 38
Harry Morton, founder of the Pink Taco restaurant chain, has died, an unnamed company spokesperson said.
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HIV in Pakistan: 'Our children's lives are at stake'
After Pakistan suffered its biggest HIV outbreak this year, we look at the human cost to its children.
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Iraq shaken by one of its 'worst' days of protests; at least 13 killed
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Secret documents lift lid on Uighur 'brainwashing' camps
Leaked documents about Chinese detention camps have dramatically contradicted government claims they are voluntary job training centres.
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US presidential race: Eight things to know about Michael Bloomberg
November 25, 2019 9:30 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS, NYTIMES, DPA) - Former New York City mayor and billionaire media mogul Michael Bloomberg formally announced his candidacy for the US presidency on Sunday. Here are eight things to know about him.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS, NYTIMES, DPA) - Former New York City mayor and billionaire media mogul Michael Bloomberg formally announced his candidacy for the US presidency on Sunday. Here are eight things to know about him.
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Cannabis legalisation: Democrats argue over whether it leads to using other drugs
Leading Democrats have clashed over whether legalising cannabis leads to harder drug use - what's the evidence?
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Priya: India's female comic superhero returns to rescue 'stolen girls'
The fictional female superhero and her pet tiger fight trafficking in the latest Priya Shakti comic.
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Cancer in Senegal: 'I had to sell everything to pay for treatment'
Senegal has introduced free chemotherapy treatment - but cancer patients are still left facing a huge bill.
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Downloading: 'People said it would end record labels'
Music industry veteran Jeremy Lascelles looks back on how illegal downloads threatened the business.
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Voters in Romania Reject Years of Scandals and Chaos
President Klaus Iohannis claimed victory as his challenger, Viorica Dancila, conceded.. via NYT World Voters in Romania Reject Years of Scandals and Chaos
Australia investigates alleged Chinese plot to install spy MP
Australian intelligence officials say they are investigating reports of a bid to infiltrate parliament.
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US Navy chief Richard Spencer asked to resign over Seal case
Richard Spencer is told to step down over the case of a Navy Seal accused of war crimes.
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Bernie Sanders knocks Bloomberg's 2020 announcement
Sen. Bernie Sanders on Sunday knocked Michael Bloomberg's decision to enter the 2020 race for the Democratic presidential nomination, saying his new opponent is "not going to get very far in this election" and continuing his attacks on the former New York mayor's billionaire status.
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How one girl's survival should inspire us all
In 2014, Lamya Haji Bashar was an 18-year-old woman in Kocho, a sleepy Yazidi farming village in northern Iraq. On Sunday, August 3, 2014, her life changed forever when ISIS swept through the region.
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No 'phase two' US-China deal on the horizon, officials say
November 25, 2019 9:00 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - An ambitious "phase two" trade deal between the United States and China is looking less likely as the two countries struggle to strike a preliminary "phase one" agreement, according to US and Beijing officials, lawmakers and trade experts.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - An ambitious "phase two" trade deal between the United States and China is looking less likely as the two countries struggle to strike a preliminary "phase one" agreement, according to US and Beijing officials, lawmakers and trade experts.
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Iraq protests: Tear gas canisters 'aimed at protesters'
Activists say military-grade cans are being fatally shot at people in anti-government protests in Iraq.
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Aiming to make cement more environmentally friendly
As India develops and increases its use of cement, Mahendra Singhi hopes to curb its emissions.
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Hong Kong elections seen as win for pro-democracy candidates after massive turnout
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China's secret 'brainwashing' camps
Official documents, seen by BBC Panorama, show how inmates are locked up, indoctrinated and punished.
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AMAs 2019: Red carpet fashion
The music industry's biggest names are out in force at the 47th American Music Awards. And if Sunday evening's red carpet is anything to go by, they came to have fun.
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Chinese official revealed as playing key role in mass detentions of Uighur Muslims
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Saturday, November 23, 2019
Mike Pence Makes Unannounced Visit to Iraq
The vice president’s trip signaled the United States’ continuing engagement in the country and came 11 months after President Trump made his own surprise visit to Iraq.. via NYT World Mike Pence Makes Unannounced Visit to Iraq
Hong Kong Votes After Months of Protests and Rising Violence
The citywide district council election, normally a quiet, local affair, is seen as a referendum on the demonstrations.. via NYT World Hong Kong Votes After Months of Protests and Rising Violence
Evo Morales Raises a Fist, but Knows His Presidency is Over
Living, for now, on a Mexican military base, the ousted Bolivian leader says he feels caged in and nostalgic for the country he fled.. via NYT World Evo Morales Raises a Fist, but Knows His Presidency is Over
100 Protest Leaders Arrested, Iran Says, as U.S. Penalizes a Top Official
After a week of unrest over fuel prices and an internet blackout, the authorities said the protests were over. “This is not a system that will be shaken by these stupid evils,” a cleric said.. via NYT World 100 Protest Leaders Arrested, Iran Says, as U.S. Penalizes a Top Official
U.S. Judge Orders Iran to Pay $180 Million to Washington Post Reporter and Family
The judge awarded damages to Jason Rezaian, who was detained and abused for nearly 18 months by Iran.. via NYT World U.S. Judge Orders Iran to Pay $180 Million to Washington Post Reporter and Family
Wolf Blitzer: This is all very personal for me
While noting that some impeachment inquiry witnesses faced "awful accusations" over their immigrant backgrounds, CNN's Wolf Blitzer details his own family's story of coming to America.
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Protesters tear-gassed in Bogota as President Duque starts 'national conversation'
November 24, 2019 12:00 PM
BOGOTA (AFP) - Security forces tear-gassed protesters who filled the streets of Bogota on Saturday (Nov 23) for a third straight day, as President Ivan Duque announced the start of a "national conversation" to assuage popular anger.
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BOGOTA (AFP) - Security forces tear-gassed protesters who filled the streets of Bogota on Saturday (Nov 23) for a third straight day, as President Ivan Duque announced the start of a "national conversation" to assuage popular anger.
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New documents reveal details of top US diplomat Pompeo's role in Ukraine affair
November 24, 2019 11:05 AM
WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - Internal State Department e-mails and documents released late on Friday (Nov 22) further implicate Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in a campaign orchestrated this year by President Donald Trump and his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani to pressure Ukraine for political favours.
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WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - Internal State Department e-mails and documents released late on Friday (Nov 22) further implicate Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in a campaign orchestrated this year by President Donald Trump and his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani to pressure Ukraine for political favours.
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Colombia imposes rare curfew in Bogota after violent anti-government protests
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Pope demands end of nuclear weapons to stop threat of 'total annihilation'
Pope Francis has demanded world leaders scrap nuclear weapons, insisting the arms race decreases security, wastes resources and threatens humanity with catastrophic destruction.
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Musk boasts of nearly 150,000 Cybertruck orders despite launch gaffe
Tesla has received nearly 150,000 orders for its new electric pickup truck - despite its botched launch earlier this week.
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Harvard-Yale football game disrupted by student climate protest
They stormed the football field and urged the two universities to stop investing in fossil fuels.
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US malls are now targeting millionaires
Suburban malls in the middle of America have been hit hard due the financial woes of anchor tenants like Macy's and JCPenney and the slow death spiral at Sears.
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Sprint may soon be a dead brand ... one way or another
Sprint is a storied American brand, but it's one that could cease to exist if its $26 billion merger with T-Mobile is approved.
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US Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg admitted to hospital
The Supreme Court's most senior liberal justice, 86, suffered chills and a fever, the court said.
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German police testing DNA of 900 men for unsolved murder cold case
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We 'shouldn't have to give our lives:' Hong Kong protester shot by police speaks out
The 21-year-old unarmed protester who was shot and critically injured by a police officer last week in Hong Kong has spoken out for the first time since the incident, describing democracy as a basic human right -- and not something people should have to die for.
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The Indian painters reviving Cheriyal, a 500-year-old art form
The Cheriyal style of painting is unique to the southern Indian state of Telangana.
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Serge Ibaka: NBA champion's YouTube cooking show
The Congolese basketballer racks up millions of views cooking unusual food on YouTube.
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Hong Kong elections could show level of pro-democracy support
Voting is under way in Hong Kong elections that have become a barometer of public support for anti-government protests now in their sixth month.
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US Attorney General Barr says Epstein's suicide resulted from 'perfect storm of screw-ups'
November 23, 2019 11:48 AM
WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - Attorney General William Barr said in an interview published Friday (Nov 22) that the death of Jeffrey Epstein, the financier accused of sex trafficking, in a secure federal prison resulted from "a perfect storm of screw-ups," rather than any nefarious act.
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WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - Attorney General William Barr said in an interview published Friday (Nov 22) that the death of Jeffrey Epstein, the financier accused of sex trafficking, in a secure federal prison resulted from "a perfect storm of screw-ups," rather than any nefarious act.
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Trump joked about firing Azar after White House vaping meeting
November 23, 2019 11:37 AM
WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - After a fraught White House meeting on Friday (Nov 22) about vaping and teen tobacco addiction, Donald Trump broke tensions by joking that he should fire his health secretary.
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WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - After a fraught White House meeting on Friday (Nov 22) about vaping and teen tobacco addiction, Donald Trump broke tensions by joking that he should fire his health secretary.
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Michael Bloomberg will flood airwaves in a US$30 million week of TV ads
November 23, 2019 10:55 AM
NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York City, spent at least US$30 million (S$41 million) on Friday (Nov 22) for a single week of television ads, a show of financial force that signals his willingness to use his vast personal fortune to reshape the Democratic presidential race.
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NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York City, spent at least US$30 million (S$41 million) on Friday (Nov 22) for a single week of television ads, a show of financial force that signals his willingness to use his vast personal fortune to reshape the Democratic presidential race.
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This is one place on Earth where no life can exist
Life exists in extreme environments on Earth, from arid deserts and frozen tundras to thermal, toxic vents in the deepest reaches of the ocean floor. But it can't exist on every inch of the planet and scientists have discovered a place in Ethiopia where life can't find a way, according to a new study.
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LZ Granderson: The real reason Victoria's Secret show is going away
There are those who will point to the decline of print to explain why Playboy magazine is a shell of what it once was, when circulation topped 5 million in the 1970s (it's a fraction of that now). And some will triumphantly point to the new push for diversity and inclusion in recent issues of Sports Illustrated's famed swimsuit issue for stripping the mag of must-read (or rather, must-see) status.
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US Army cadets told not to use TikTok in uniform
November 23, 2019 10:06 AM
SAN FRANCISCO (REUTERS) - US Army cadets were this week instructed not to use China-owned social media app TikTok while representing the military, an Army spokeswoman said on Friday (Nov 22), amid concerns over the app's handling of user data.
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SAN FRANCISCO (REUTERS) - US Army cadets were this week instructed not to use China-owned social media app TikTok while representing the military, an Army spokeswoman said on Friday (Nov 22), amid concerns over the app's handling of user data.
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Hong Kong Court Reinstates Mask Ban Before Citywide Election
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US Navy secretary backs SEAL's expulsion review, despite Trump objection
November 23, 2019 9:52 AM
NOVA SCOTIA (REUTERS) - US Navy Secretary Richard Spencer said on Friday (Nov 22) a Navy SEAL convicted of battlefield misconduct should face a board of peers weighing whether to oust him from the elite force, despite President Donald Trump's assertion that he not be expelled.
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NOVA SCOTIA (REUTERS) - US Navy Secretary Richard Spencer said on Friday (Nov 22) a Navy SEAL convicted of battlefield misconduct should face a board of peers weighing whether to oust him from the elite force, despite President Donald Trump's assertion that he not be expelled.
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Amazon files lawsuit contesting Pentagon's US$10 bln cloud contract to Microsoft
November 23, 2019 9:45 AM
SAN FRANCISCO (REUTERS ) - Amazon on Friday filed a lawsuit in the US Court of Federal Claims contesting the Pentagon's award of an up to US$10 billion (S$13.6 billion) cloud computing contract to Microsoft.
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SAN FRANCISCO (REUTERS ) - Amazon on Friday filed a lawsuit in the US Court of Federal Claims contesting the Pentagon's award of an up to US$10 billion (S$13.6 billion) cloud computing contract to Microsoft.
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What impeachment inquiry? America's made up its mind on Trump, polls suggest
November 23, 2019 9:44 AM
WASHINGTON - The ongoing impeachment inquiry into US President Donald Trump has done little to change the American public's views of him and may even have alienated some swing voters, according to new polling.
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WASHINGTON - The ongoing impeachment inquiry into US President Donald Trump has done little to change the American public's views of him and may even have alienated some swing voters, according to new polling.
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Colombia protests: Curfew covers all Bogotá amid fresh protests
Tear gas is used to disperse protesters marching against the government of President Iván Duque.
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Bolivian interim government accuses Morales of terrorism, sedition
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Protesters cut off Bolivia's capital with renewed fury over deaths
The Bolivian capital of La Paz is becoming increasingly isolated, after five weeks of violent political clashes that have left more than 30 people dead, according to the country's ombudsman.
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Should workers be allowed to nap at work?
The US government has issued a directive banning sleeping at work. But sleep experts say they should reconsider.
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The best photos rejected from the National Portrait Gallery's Taylor Wessing prize
Celebrating the best images that failed to win the prestigious Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize.
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Extreme queuing: Five days in line to see favourite band
For music fans who want to get close to their favourite band, there's only one way to do it.
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Australia bushfires: Which animals typically fare best and worst?
As Australian forests burn, some species are better equipped to survive danger and habitat loss.
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Dinosaurs: Restoring Mongolia's fossil heritage
The Gobi Desert produces stunning fossils but many Mongolians never get the chance to see them.
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What happened to Mary Boyle? No body recovered
How can a six-year-old child vanish without a trace for more than 40 years – the story of Ireland’s Mary Boyle?
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Teal Swan: The woman encouraging her followers to visualise death
The BBC has heard testimony that the teachings of spiritual influencer Teal Swan may have contributed to the suicides of at least two of her followers.
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Watch CNN reporter confront convicted pedophile priest
A pedophile priest was sent to work for an aid organization helping vulnerable families in an African country.
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Thursday, November 21, 2019
This week's impeachment news in three minutes
Congress heard explosive testimonies in President Donald Trump's impeachment inquiry.
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Should Trump be impeached? Voters are as split as politicians
It was a fascinating end to a week of intense testimony.
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Serbia accuses Russia of spy plot after video leak
A video shows a meeting between a retired Serbian officer and a Russian intelligence official.
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Growing calls for Prince Andrew to speak to US authorities in Jeffrey Epstein case
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US woman whose stepchildren saw her topless may have to register as a sex offender
November 22, 2019 9:06 AM
WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - A Utah woman may have to register as a sex offender after her stepchildren saw her topless in her home, allegedly violating part of a state law that forbids women from showing their breasts in a private place under certain circumstances.
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WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - A Utah woman may have to register as a sex offender after her stepchildren saw her topless in her home, allegedly violating part of a state law that forbids women from showing their breasts in a private place under certain circumstances.
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Dora Maar: Picasso's lover comes out from his shadow
Her fame came as Picasso's lover but an exhibition shows Dora Maar was talented in her own right.
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Outrage in Pakistan after feminism panel includes no women
Pakistan's Arts Council backtracks after it's derided for inviting a men-only panel on feminism.
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Motorcycle taxi drivers storm Indonesia hospital to get baby's body
The group have defended their actions as "humanitarian" after the body was held over unpaid bills.
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US charges Chinese national with stealing trade secrets
November 22, 2019 8:42 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - A Chinese national who worked for Monsanto before it was purchased by Bayer was charged in St. Louis, Missouri, on Thursday (Nov 21) with stealing trade secrets for China, the US Justice Department said.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - A Chinese national who worked for Monsanto before it was purchased by Bayer was charged in St. Louis, Missouri, on Thursday (Nov 21) with stealing trade secrets for China, the US Justice Department said.
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US warns Pakistan of risks from China infrastructure push
November 22, 2019 8:42 AM
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States on Thursday (Nov 21) warned Pakistan that it faced long-term economic damage with little return if China keeps pursuing its giant infrastructure push.
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WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States on Thursday (Nov 21) warned Pakistan that it faced long-term economic damage with little return if China keeps pursuing its giant infrastructure push.
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Trump and Navy clash again over SEAL commando who posed with corpse
November 22, 2019 8:37 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump and senior Navy officials clashed over a high-profile war-crimes case as Trump vowed on Twitter on Thursday (Nov 21) he would not allow a Navy SEAL convicted of battlefield misconduct to be expelled from the elite commando force.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump and senior Navy officials clashed over a high-profile war-crimes case as Trump vowed on Twitter on Thursday (Nov 21) he would not allow a Navy SEAL convicted of battlefield misconduct to be expelled from the elite commando force.
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Uber is recording some riders' trips, raising privacy worries
November 22, 2019 8:31 AM
SAN FRANCISCO (BLOOMBERG) - Uber is adding video and audio recording for more trips - a move designed to make the service safer and help settle disputes, but which has triggered privacy concerns about the personal information the ride-hailing giant collects.
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SAN FRANCISCO (BLOOMBERG) - Uber is adding video and audio recording for more trips - a move designed to make the service safer and help settle disputes, but which has triggered privacy concerns about the personal information the ride-hailing giant collects.
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Pneumonia: How a bead necklace is tackling the disease in Kenya
'Village doctor' Beatrice Lokwawi explains how she uses beads to diagnose people with pneumonia.
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Oddball impeachment hearing moments go viral
Impeachment hearings inspire funny faces. CNN's Jeanne Moos has the oddball moments.
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CNN reveals new accusations against pedophile priest
A pedophile priest was sent to work for an aid organization helping vulnerable families in an African country.
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Dutch police podcast unearths clues to decades-old murder
Can the true crime trend bring an end to one of the Netherlands’ most mysterious murders?
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US Secret Service spent quarter of a million dollars at President Trump's properties in first five months of his term
November 22, 2019 8:20 AM
WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - The US Secret Service paid more than US$250,000 (S$340,000) to President Donald Trump's private businesses in just the first five months of Trump's presidency - paying the president's company an average of nearly US$2,000 per day, according to Secret Service records.
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WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - The US Secret Service paid more than US$250,000 (S$340,000) to President Donald Trump's private businesses in just the first five months of Trump's presidency - paying the president's company an average of nearly US$2,000 per day, according to Secret Service records.
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Trump conduct 'beyond anything Nixon did', says House impeachment chair Adam Schiff
November 22, 2019 8:13 AM
WASHINGTON (AFP) - US President Donald Trump, by withholding military aid from Ukraine to demand dirt on a potential 2020 election rival, went beyond anything done by disgraced predecessor Richard Nixon, the Democratic chair of the House impeachment panel alleged on Thursday (Nov 21).
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WASHINGTON (AFP) - US President Donald Trump, by withholding military aid from Ukraine to demand dirt on a potential 2020 election rival, went beyond anything done by disgraced predecessor Richard Nixon, the Democratic chair of the House impeachment panel alleged on Thursday (Nov 21).
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Philippine Airlines flight to Manila makes emergency landing in Los Angeles
November 22, 2019 8:03 AM
LOS ANGELES (REUTERS) - A Philippine Airlines flight bound for Manila suffered an apparent engine failure on Thursday (Nov 21) shortly after takeoff from Los Angeles and made an emergency landing, authorities said.
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LOS ANGELES (REUTERS) - A Philippine Airlines flight bound for Manila suffered an apparent engine failure on Thursday (Nov 21) shortly after takeoff from Los Angeles and made an emergency landing, authorities said.
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Victoria's Secret is canceling its fashion show
Victoria's Secret parent company L Brands confirmed on Thursday that it will not air its fashion show this year after falling ratings and backlash to the event in recent years.
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Russians under threat over video about gay man
A criminal investigation is opened over a video where children ask a gay man about his life and sexuality.
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Six cloned dogs welcomed to Beijing police force
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Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Grace Millane murdered by man 'seeking total domination', court hears
British backpacker Grace Millane was murdered by a man "seeking total domination and some sort of weird thrill over women who were his sexual partners", a court heard today.
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Can he 'ride it out'? Secretary of State Mike Pompeo future uncertain after Trump impeachment testimony
November 21, 2019 9:59 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Testimony on Wednesday (Nov 20) that US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo played a more central role than previously known in President Donald Trump's Ukraine dealings has fuelled uncertainty within the administration about the top diplomat's future.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Testimony on Wednesday (Nov 20) that US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo played a more central role than previously known in President Donald Trump's Ukraine dealings has fuelled uncertainty within the administration about the top diplomat's future.
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Israel facing unprecedented third election
Israel could be heading towards an unprecedented third election in less than 12 months.
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145 graves discovered at Florida high school
About 145 coffins believed to be part of a mid-20th century cemetery for the indigent were found buried under a Tampa, Florida, high school, officials said.
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Trump administration prepares to send asylum seekers to Guatemala
November 21, 2019 9:22 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The Trump administration has begun an effort to send some asylum seekers encountered at the US-Mexico border to Guatemala, a move that promises to transform the US asylum system, according to three officials briefed on the initiative and related training materials.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The Trump administration has begun an effort to send some asylum seekers encountered at the US-Mexico border to Guatemala, a move that promises to transform the US asylum system, according to three officials briefed on the initiative and related training materials.
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UN Security Council members critical of US policy shift on Israeli settlements
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Canada's Justin Trudeau unveils domestically-focused Cabinet
November 21, 2019 8:43 AM
OTTAWA (AFP) - Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled an inward-looking Cabinet on Wednesday (Nov 20), with rising star Chrystia Freeland swapping foreign affairs for a new role healing the country's internal divisions.
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OTTAWA (AFP) - Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled an inward-looking Cabinet on Wednesday (Nov 20), with rising star Chrystia Freeland swapping foreign affairs for a new role healing the country's internal divisions.
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Former student gets 5 years for fraternity hazing death
A former Louisiana State University student was sentenced to five years in prison in the 2017 hazing death of 18-year-old fraternity pledge Maxwell Gruver, a court official told CNN.
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Attack on Syrian camp kills 16
At least 16 civilians were killed when rockets struck an internally displaced persons camp, in the village of Qah in Syria's Idlib province on Wednesday, according to the volunteer rescue group known as the White Helmets.
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A third of tropical African plants face extinction
An assessment shows rapid loss of trees, shrubs and herbs in countries such as Ethiopia and Tanzania.
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The garlic farmers who love President Trump
American garlic farmers say demand is rising after the US president put tariffs on Chinese imports.
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Google changes election ads policy to limit targeting
November 21, 2019 8:35 AM
SAN FRANCISCO (REUTERS) - Alphabet's Google will stop giving advertisers the ability to target election ads using data such as public voter records and general political affiliations, the company said in a blog post on Wednesday (Nov 20).
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SAN FRANCISCO (REUTERS) - Alphabet's Google will stop giving advertisers the ability to target election ads using data such as public voter records and general political affiliations, the company said in a blog post on Wednesday (Nov 20).
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Why Seychelles has world's worst heroin problem
The Indian Ocean archipelago suffers from the highest rate of heroin abuse in the world, but policy makers are hopeful that rehabilitation will curb addiction.
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Bougainville: Will it become the world's next country?
Bougainville has gone through colonialism and a separatist war. Will it vote to become independent?
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Bolivia crisis: New elections proposed as violence rages
Interim leader Jeanine Áñez asks Congress to approve new elections as violence engulfs the country.
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Syria conflict: Who benefits from its oil?
The US is at the centre of an international row over claims to a slice of Syria's oil revenues.
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Almaas Elman, Somali-Canadian Activist, Is Shot Dead in Mogadishu
It was not immediately clear who killed Ms. Elman, who was described by friends and colleagues as a committed and tireless aid worker.. via NYT World Almaas Elman, Somali-Canadian Activist, Is Shot Dead in Mogadishu
Russian domestic violence: Women fight back
Two years ago Russia passed a law reducing sentences for domestic violence. There is now a movement pushing back.
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The people with voices that tech needs to recognise
Project Understood aims to improve voice recognition software for users with Down's syndrome.
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Brown bear attacks: Deaths spark fear in Romania
Three men die in little over a month in Romania, home to Europe's biggest brown bear population.
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'I made my film Fish to keep my son's dreams alive'
A film shot by a father and son, while in detention on the Hungarian-Serbian border, is shown at human rights film festivals in Europe.
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Diving to save Indonesia's coral reefs from plastic
Tenia Lestari leads a network of volunteer divers who clear rubbish from the coral reefs and recycle what they find.
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Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Why California won't buy cars from GM, Chrysler or Toyota
The state of California is taking aim at GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Nissan and other automakers that are aligning with the Trump administration in its battle over emissions rules.
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With Israel's next government unclear, Netanyahu vows to annex Jordan Valley after US policy change
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25 people found hidden aboard ferry bound for UK
Twenty five people have been discovered on board a ferry travelling from the Netherlands to the United Kingdom, a spokesman for the Rotterdam Police told CNN on Tuesday.
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Syria downs Israeli missiles over Damascus: State media
November 20, 2019 10:40 AM
DAMASCUS (AFP) - Syrian anti-aircraft defences on Wednesday (Nov 20) intercepted a "heavy attack" by Israeli warplanes over the capital Damascus, state media said.
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DAMASCUS (AFP) - Syrian anti-aircraft defences on Wednesday (Nov 20) intercepted a "heavy attack" by Israeli warplanes over the capital Damascus, state media said.
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'Maybe mischievous' - Pope's cousin on growing up with 'Jorge'
Pope Francis is making his first trip to Thailand this week - only the second papal visit to the mainly Buddhist country.
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'Naive and trusting' Grace gave list of fetishes to man on BDSM dating site
British backpacker Grace Millane gave a list of her sex fetishes to a man she met on a BDSM dating website, her murder trial has heard.
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Three tips to win an election debate
US Democrat candidates face each other in a TV debate on Wednesday, but what's the secret to success?
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Pregnant woman killed by dogs in France during hunt in the area
A 29-year-old woman is found dead from dog bites after a hunt by hounds in northern France.
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Singapore and Mexico affirm growing ties, sign raft of new agreements
November 20, 2019 9:26 AM
MEXICO CITY - Singapore and Mexico signed a series of new cooperation agreements on Tuesday (Nov 19) that underscored the multi-faceted nature of ties between the two countries, and pledged to conclude a region-wide trade deal by this year.
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MEXICO CITY - Singapore and Mexico signed a series of new cooperation agreements on Tuesday (Nov 19) that underscored the multi-faceted nature of ties between the two countries, and pledged to conclude a region-wide trade deal by this year.
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French woman killed by dogs during hunt in woods, investigators say
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'Asian Century' should see greater multilateral cooperation: PM Lee
November 20, 2019 9:15 AM
MEXICO CITY - The growing importance of Asia in the world economy should not be a cause for worry, as Asia needs diverse partners and access to global markets to continue to prosper, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has said.
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MEXICO CITY - The growing importance of Asia in the world economy should not be a cause for worry, as Asia needs diverse partners and access to global markets to continue to prosper, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has said.
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Why do billions of people still not have glasses?
It's thought 2.5 billion people could benefit from technology first developed in the 1200s.
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Amazon gets closer to getting Alexa everywhere
Alexa chief discusses plans to make the virtual assistant more useful when used outside the home.
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Letter from Africa: Zimbabwe, the land where cash barons thrive
The authorities are battling to cap inflation as the Zimbabwean dollar is reintroduced.
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Climate impacts 'to cost world US$7.9 trillion' by 2050
November 20, 2019 8:27 AM
PARIS (AFP) - Climate change could directly cost the world economy US$7.9 trillion (S$10.7 trillion)by mid-century as increased drought, flooding and crop failures hamper growth and threaten infrastructure, new analysis showed Wednesday (Nov 20).
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PARIS (AFP) - Climate change could directly cost the world economy US$7.9 trillion (S$10.7 trillion)by mid-century as increased drought, flooding and crop failures hamper growth and threaten infrastructure, new analysis showed Wednesday (Nov 20).
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Sneaker start-up says Amazon's lookalike shoe undermines sustainability efforts
Allbirds co-founder Joey Zwillinger called out Amazon for releasing a private-label shoe that looks nearly identical to his company's iconic "Wool Runner" sneakers in an interview with CNN's Christiane Amanpour Monday.
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US impeachment inquiry: Trump's Ukraine envoy Kurt Volker denies role in pushing for Biden probe
November 20, 2019 8:16 AM
WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - President Donald Trump's former envoy to Ukraine said he wasn't initially aware of attempts to prod that country into investigating Mr Joe Biden but came to realise that the anti-corruption efforts being demanded by the administration meant probes involving the former vice president.
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WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - President Donald Trump's former envoy to Ukraine said he wasn't initially aware of attempts to prod that country into investigating Mr Joe Biden but came to realise that the anti-corruption efforts being demanded by the administration meant probes involving the former vice president.
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Footballer cut after he's accused of punching woman who's pregnant with his baby
The Miami Dolphins waived second-year running back Mark Walton after he was arrested Tuesday morning, with police accusing him of repeatedly punching the mother of his unborn child in the face.
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Hitler's birthplace to be turned into police station after years of legal wrangling
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The women removing landmines in Afghanistan
Fatima and Fiza are part of the first all-female team helping to make Bamiyan province mine free.
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Monday, November 18, 2019
Grace Millane's former partner: She asked me to choke her during sex
British backpacker Grace Millane belonged to BDSM dating sites and allowed a former partner to choke her during sex, a court has heard.
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Protesters in Iran warned of 'decisive' action if unrest continues
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned of "decisive" action if protests in the country continue.
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Netanyahu pushed US policy change on settlements for months, report says
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Prince Andrew interview is a PR nightmare and a national joke
In 2006, Prince Andrew invited Jeffrey Epstein to the 18th birthday party of his daughter Beatrice. Andrew didn't know, he claims, that an arrest warrant had been issued for Epstein earlier that year for sexual assault of a minor -- because Epstein had never mentioned it to him. (Even though the British royal family have numerous staff who vet guests.)
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Who are the 9 witnesses scheduled to testify this week in the Trump impeachment inquiry?
November 19, 2019 9:44 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The US House of Representatives'impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump shifts into higher gear this week when a parade of officials will face questioning by lawmakers over Mr Trump's dealings with Ukraine.
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US softens position on Israeli settlements in West Bank
Mike Pompeo has said the US is softening its position on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank - the latest move from the Trump administration to anger Palestinians.
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Scientists create slippery toilet coating that stops poo sticking
Scientists say ultra-slippery toilet coating could save a huge amount of water across the planet.
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See 'win a baby' contest's touching result
When Krista and Anthony Rivera had problems conceiving their first child, they turned to a radio contest that promised free IVF. Now they are a family of three. CNN's Anderson Cooper reports. Watch "Full Circle" weeknights at 5 p.m. ET.
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See why this incident is being called a 'miracle'
A close call was caught on camera when a box truck skidded on ice, flipped and nearly struck a state trooper helping a stranded driver on the side of a highway in Illinois.
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Stephen Miller has to go
Last week the Southern Poverty Law Center released a report that lays bare senior White House advisor Stephen Miller's support for white nationalism.
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Ex-envoy Kurt Volker to tell impeachment inquiry he was unaware of Trump-Ukraine pressure as this week's hearings begin
November 19, 2019 9:26 AM
WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - Mr Kurt D. Volker, the former special envoy to Ukraine, plans to tell lawmakers on Tuesday (Nov 19) that he was out of the loop at key moments during President Donald Trump's pressure campaign on Ukraine to turn up damaging information about Democrats, according to an account of his prepared testimony.
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WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - Mr Kurt D. Volker, the former special envoy to Ukraine, plans to tell lawmakers on Tuesday (Nov 19) that he was out of the loop at key moments during President Donald Trump's pressure campaign on Ukraine to turn up damaging information about Democrats, according to an account of his prepared testimony.
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Hong Kong protests: A city's identity crisis
Meet the Hongkongers, mainlanders and families being torn apart by the fight for Hong Kong's identity.
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Vietnam offers loans to grieving families to return 39 bodies found dead in Britain
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Jimmy Finkelstein, the owner of The Hill, has flown under the radar. But he's played a key role in the Ukraine scandal
James "Jimmy" Finkelstein, the owner of The Hill newspaper, is not a widely known media executive, but he is one of the era's most consequential.
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Attenborough: World 'changing habits' on plastic
The world is starting to tackle the threat of plastic waste, according to Sir David Attenborough.
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Eliud Kipchoge: The man, the methods & controversies behind 'moon-landing moment'
Eliud Kipchoge made history in October by becoming the first person to run a marathon in under two hours. Here's how he did it.
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Myanmar Rohingya: Will Omar get justice for his murdered family?
Three legal developments offer hope to those who say Myanmar's Rohingya were victims of genocide.
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Russia corruption: Putin's pet space project Vostochny tainted by massive theft
Russia has lost more than £130m in theft from a key space project cherished by President Putin.
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The Iran cables: Secret documents show how Teheran wields power in Iraq
November 19, 2019 7:49 AM
NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - In mid-October, with unrest swirling in Baghdad, a familiar visitor slipped quietly into the Iraqi capital. The city had been under siege for weeks, as protesters marched in the streets, demanding an end to corruption and calling for the ouster of the prime minister, Mr Adil Abdul Mahdi. In particular, they denounced the outsize influence of their neighboUr Iran in Iraqi politics, burning Iranian flags and attacking an Iranian consulate.
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NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - In mid-October, with unrest swirling in Baghdad, a familiar visitor slipped quietly into the Iraqi capital. The city had been under siege for weeks, as protesters marched in the streets, demanding an end to corruption and calling for the ouster of the prime minister, Mr Adil Abdul Mahdi. In particular, they denounced the outsize influence of their neighboUr Iran in Iraqi politics, burning Iranian flags and attacking an Iranian consulate.
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LGBT refugees: Life in Kenya after fleeing Uganda
Mbazira Moses and his friends are trying to rebuild their lives after fleeing anti-gay discrimination.
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Sunday, November 17, 2019
Trump's magic is evaporating on the campaign trail
When Donald Trump campaigns on behalf of Republican candidates, there is little doubt he inspires his base to vote. But after two high-profile Republican gubernatorial losses in deep red states — Kentucky and Louisiana — it's worth asking if Trump's efforts are animating more people to vote for Democrats than Republicans.
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Hong Kong protests: Police surround campus after night of violence
After a fiery overnight stand-off, some protesters tried to leave - but were met with tear gas.
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Hong Kong police tear gas protesters as they try to leave scene of stand-off
Police in Hong Kong have used tear gas to drive back dozens of protesters trying to leave a university campus.
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Israel Folau criticised for 'appalling' Australia bushfire remarks
Israel Folau used a sermon to link Australia's bushfire crisis to same-sex marriage and abortion laws.
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Plane with Hillary Clinton aboard returns to gate after mechanical issue
Hillary Clinton was aboard an American Airlines flight from New York that suffered a mechanical issue and needed to return to the gate Sunday afternoon, according to a law enforcement source.
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The fight to get citizenship for descendants of German Jews
A UK lawyer says Germany is violating its constitution by denying citizenship to some descendants of Nazi victims.
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Letter from Africa: The great train safari from Tanzania to Zambia
Taking the Tazara line, built in the 1970s by the Chinese, is like travelling in a bygone era.
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Ever tried revenge honey? It tastes good
Justin Rowlatt is attacked by bees in Ethiopia's Tigray province, where vast tracts of land have been regreened.
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Many migrants stuck in lawless Mexican border state after trying to enter US
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In pictures: Hong Kong unrest
Anti-government protests in Hong Kong, which have been taking place since early June, were initially sparked by strong opposition to a proposed extradition bill.
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Cincinnati Zoo 'devastated' by the death of Kimba the giraffe
The Cincinnati Zoo lost one of their special animal friends Sunday.
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Immigration jails in Trump era are packed, but deportations are fewer than in Obama's
November 18, 2019 8:45 AM
WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - It has been nearly 700 days since Bakhodir Madjitov was taken to prison in the United States. He has never been charged with a crime.
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In Trump-Nixon impeachment comparison, Nancy Pelosi raises spectre of resignation
November 18, 2019 8:28 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is amplifying her unfavourable comparison of President Donald Trump to fellow Republican Richard Nixon, saying that disgraced president at least cared enough about the country to leave office before his impeachment.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is amplifying her unfavourable comparison of President Donald Trump to fellow Republican Richard Nixon, saying that disgraced president at least cared enough about the country to leave office before his impeachment.
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Oscar Wilde's stolen ring recovered by 'art detective'
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Taco Bell wants you to take its tacos, stick 'em in a blender, and serve them as bisque this Thanksgiving
For years, Thanksgiving feasts have featured bland roast turkeys, canned cranberry sauce and boxed stuffing mix. Thanks to Taco Bell, these painfully generic holiday dishes will plague American families no longer.
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'I'm Hispanic but can't speak Spanish'
Figgy is Mexican-American but he can't speak Spanish - he explains why that matters.
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Climate defenders: The woman helping coal miners to save the planet
Sharan Burrow wants to find alternative livelihoods for coal miners and therefore help protect our climate.
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Boris Johnson offers tax cuts to business as olive branch after Brexit
November 18, 2019 7:55 AM
LONDON (BLOOMBERG) - Boris Johnson will try to win business leaders to his side Monday (Nov 18), offering them tax cuts as an olive branch for the disruption caused by Brexit.
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LONDON (BLOOMBERG) - Boris Johnson will try to win business leaders to his side Monday (Nov 18), offering them tax cuts as an olive branch for the disruption caused by Brexit.
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Bloomberg sorry for 'stop and frisk' as he mulls presidential bid
November 18, 2019 7:33 AM
NEW YORK (AFP) - Billionaire Michael Bloomberg on Sunday (Nov 17) walked back his longtime support for the controversial "stop and frisk" policing policy that disproportionately targeted black and Latino New Yorkers as he mulled jumping in the race for president.
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NEW YORK (AFP) - Billionaire Michael Bloomberg on Sunday (Nov 17) walked back his longtime support for the controversial "stop and frisk" policing policy that disproportionately targeted black and Latino New Yorkers as he mulled jumping in the race for president.
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Iran’s Ayatollah warns 'thugs' as protests escalate over increase gas prices
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Saturday, November 16, 2019
In Bolivia, Interim Leader Sets Conservative, Religious Tone
The leader, Jeanine Añez, promised to unify a nation in turmoil. But her initial steps, taking the country rightward and injecting religious themes, risk deepening the divide.. via NYT World In Bolivia, Interim Leader Sets Conservative, Religious Tone
Meet the koalas lucky to be alive after devastating bushfires
Over the edge of a little knitted pouch, two bright eyes peer out.
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Jailhouse Rap: Kanye West performs for tearful prison inmates
Never mind dancing to the jailhouse rock, Kanye West moved some inmates to tears during a surprise show at a prison in Texas.
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India, Choking on Toxic Air, Tries Something New: An Oxygen Bar
As top officials remain silent, the country’s pollution levels remained hazardous this week, prompting a second closure of schools in the capital and a sometimes desperate search for clean air.. via NYT World India, Choking on Toxic Air, Tries Something New: An Oxygen Bar
Protests Incited by Gas Price Hike Grip Iran
The unrest put renewed pressure on the government as it struggles to overcome U.S. sanctions.. via NYT World Protests Incited by Gas Price Hike Grip Iran
Pushed From Hungary, University Created by Soros Shifts to Vienna
Central European University and its founder, George Soros, have been favorite targets of Hungary’s leader, Viktor Orban, as he stifles dissenting voices.. via NYT World Pushed From Hungary, University Created by Soros Shifts to Vienna
Democrat wins governor election in Louisiana
The news is a blow to President Donald Trump who strongly backed the Republican candidate.
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How Iraq helped to flush out ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
Iraq intelligence agents tracked ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi for years before getting the break they say was critical to cornering him.
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Boris Johnson doesn't have Fox News but he can always rely on the Telegraph
Whenever US President Donald Trump turns on Fox News, he'll usually see a stream of positive coverage.
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The flat earth conspiracy is spreading around the globe. Does it hide a darker core?
"I don't want to be a flat earther," David Weiss says, his voice weary as he reflects on his personal awakening. "Would you wake up in the morning and want everyone to think you're an idiot?"
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Robyn Crawford opens up about Whitney Houston
"It was love and it was open and it was honest," the star's former assistant tells the BBC.
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American Kurds take up Syria fight as Erdogan visits Trump
The visit of the Turkish president to the White House has spurred Kurdish-American activists into action.
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Some European doctors think Chinese medicine should come with a health warning
Herbs to increase breast milk supply and heal the spleen. Traditional remedies which promise to cure insomnia and acne. Secret cancer treatments that have been ignored or suppressed by Western medicine.
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How do you fight extreme wildfires?
They've devastated vast areas from Australia to Brazil. Here, two experts explain how to fight them.
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Genevieve Nnaji's rise from Nollywood to Netflix
Her film's disqualification from the Oscars may well act as a springboard for future success.
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Why US tech giants are putting billions into housing
The booming tech industry has pushed San Francisco house prices out of the reach of ordinary workers.
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US businesswoman says 'heartbroken' by British PM Boris Johnson amid affair claims
November 17, 2019 9:36 AM
LONDON (AFP) - A US businesswoman at the centre of controversy over whether Boris Johnson showed her inappropriate favouritism amid an alleged affair said on Sunday (Nov 17) she had been left "heartbroken" and "humiliated" by the British prime minister.
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LONDON (AFP) - A US businesswoman at the centre of controversy over whether Boris Johnson showed her inappropriate favouritism amid an alleged affair said on Sunday (Nov 17) she had been left "heartbroken" and "humiliated" by the British prime minister.
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Thailand hopes to have bullet trains running by 2023
After years of delays and much debate, it's finally happening. Bullet trains are coming to Thailand.
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