Phone customers will be able to switch providers with a single free text under new rules.
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Sunday, 30 June 2019
Texas plane crash: 10 killed after 'aircraft veers into hangar'
The light aircraft veered into a hangar shortly after take-off at an airport near Dallas.
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Hong Kong: Police and protesters clash on handover anniversary
Riot police use batons to repel protesters on the 22nd anniversary of the city's handover to China.
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Trump in North Korea: KCNA hails 'amazing' visit
Donald Trump became the first sitting US president to set foot in North Korea in Sunday's historic trip.
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Social media: Church of England unveils online guidelines
Social media has "downsides" but also helps to "share the good news of Jesus Christ", the Church says.
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Mexico hail: Ice 1.5m thick carpets Mexico's Guadalajara
Streets were carpeted in ice which trapped vehicles and damaged homes in the city of five million.
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What's happening in the news this week?
This week, Bonnie Tyler makes an appearance, alongside some reconstituted meat products.
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Tunisia - the birthplace of the Arab Spring which lost its hope
Tunisia is seen as one of the few success stories of the Arab Spring so have so many of its people lost hope?
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Medicinal cannabis: The family that changed Australia's debate
Their heartrending story shifted perceptions on medical cannabis - but, they argue, not far enough.
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Greek election: Why frustrated young voters are turning conservative
As Greece goes to the polls on 7 July, many young Greeks are turning from the left-wing Syriza.
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Saturday, 29 June 2019
Venezuelan Navy Captain Accused of Rebellion Dies After Signs of Torture
By ANATOLY KURMANAEV from NYT World https://ift.tt/2IZ6Dk3
Kamala Harris Is Supported by Rivals After Trump Jr. Questions Her Race
By DERRICK BRYSON TAYLOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2JiD1g7
Albania set for tense local election stand-off
With the main opposition boycotting the poll, there are fears of disruption and violence.
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Trump ‘trying to work out’ historic Kim meeting at DMZ
Donald Trump says he wants to “say hello” and shake Kim Jong-un’s hand at the DMZ.
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Yankees’ Bats Are Too Much for the Red Sox in London
By JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2JisjXj
A handy guide to becoming US president
Who gets to be president? How do you win? All your questions and more in one handy explainer.
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Gotabhaya Rajapaksa: The wartime strongman who wants to run Sri Lanka
Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, the former defence chief who crushed the Tamil Tigers, is eyeing a return to power.
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Whitney North Seymour Jr., Former U.S. Prosecutor Who Fought Corruption, Dies at 95
By ROBERT D. McFADDEN from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/2XyMWYk
Arab, gay and publisher of an LGBT magazine in Jordan
How one man is seeking to break down gender taboos in Jordan.
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The teenager with Down's syndrome swimming in the Arctic
Trym is the first person to live on the Svalbard Islands with Down's syndrome and he isn't letting it hold him back.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'pathway'
Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "pathway".
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'Madrid Central' protest: Thousands oppose suspension of anti-pollution plan
Protesters are calling on Madrid’s conservative mayor to reimpose strict car pollution restrictions.
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Sudan: Dying for the revolution
Meet the young protesters in Sudan prepared to die to keep the country's revolution alive.
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With Little to Celebrate, Mets Honor a Title-Winning Team
By TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2XdK8vi
Friday, 28 June 2019
Italy migrants: Rescue ship captain arrested at Lampedusa port
The ship, carrying dozens of rescued migrants, entered Lampedusa port despite being banned by Italy.
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Mets Lose to Braves and Reach a Season Low
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NPR News: Federal Judge Rules Against Border Wall Construction With Military Funds
Federal Judge Rules Against Border Wall Construction With Military Funds
The administration had intended to transfer Defense Department funds intended for anti-drug activities. The judge ruled Friday in a lawsuit against the switch filed by the Sierra Club and others.
The administration had intended to transfer Defense Department funds intended for anti-drug activities. The judge ruled Friday in a lawsuit against the switch filed by the Sierra Club and others.
NPR News: California Is Poised To Ban Hair Discrimination
California Is Poised To Ban Hair Discrimination
The bill says that workplace dress codes and grooming policies that ban Afros, braids and other hairstyles burden or punish black employees more than any other group.
The bill says that workplace dress codes and grooming policies that ban Afros, braids and other hairstyles burden or punish black employees more than any other group.
Who's in the running for Juncker's post and other EU top jobs?
EU leaders will head back to Brussels on Sunday night for a special meeting to try and agree on who should be the next president of the European Commission.
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Endgame nears for British Steel bids
Bids for the stricken company should be submitted before a Sunday deadline.
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Abiy Ahmed's reforms in Ethiopia lift the lid on ethnic tensions
Just a few weeks ago, Abiy Ahmed was feted across Africa but deadly attacks threatens his reforms.
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Ebola: The impact of militant attacks in DR Congo
The deadly Ebola virus has spread, but are attacks and insecurity affecting the response?
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Dressed to kill: Video games' tricky relationship with fashion
Video games insiders explain why too many games are let down by their leading character's look.
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Trump says he wants to 'shake hands' with North Korea's Kim at DMZ
"I would meet him at the Border/DMZ just to shake hand and say Hello," President Trump tweets.
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Blue for Sudan: Instagram 'sympathy scammers' exploit support for protesters
Fake accounts trying to capitalise on social media campaigns are rife on the photo-sharing platform.
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Berlin Brandenburg: The airport with half a million faults
Billions over budget, years late in opening, and still being rebuilt before a single plane has landed. What's gone so wrong at the new Berlin airport?
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Japan whaling: Commercial hunts to resume despite outcry
Hunters could be back in Japanese waters from 1 July, ending a three-decade halt to commercial whaling.
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Thursday, 27 June 2019
Genoa bridge: Towers to be demolished with explosives
Residents are told to leave as experts prepare to demolish what remains of Italy's Morandi bridge.
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NPR News: 'One Day At A Time' Picked Up For Fourth Season Following Netflix Cancellation
'One Day At A Time' Picked Up For Fourth Season Following Netflix Cancellation
Pop TV, a cable channel owned by the CBS Corp., will carry it. The news followed a social media campaign launched by fans to save the beloved Latinx-themed show.
Pop TV, a cable channel owned by the CBS Corp., will carry it. The news followed a social media campaign launched by fans to save the beloved Latinx-themed show.
NPR News: Scenes Of Tearful, Flu-Stricken and Underfed Migrant Kids Emerge In New Accounts
Scenes Of Tearful, Flu-Stricken and Underfed Migrant Kids Emerge In New Accounts
Advocates described a desperate and squalid scene in detention facilities. Days later, reporters given a tour of a Border Patrol station at Clint, Texas, saw a clean, orderly facility.
Advocates described a desperate and squalid scene in detention facilities. Days later, reporters given a tour of a Border Patrol station at Clint, Texas, saw a clean, orderly facility.
European heatwave: Temperature may reach highest on record in France
The current record stands at 44.1C (111.4F), reached in southern France in a 2003.
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Italy migrants: Pressure builds over Lampedusa rescue ship
It comes as Italy tries to clamp down on migrant rescue boats entering its territorial waters.
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NPR News: Major Police Body Camera Manufacturer Rejects Facial Recognition Software
Major Police Body Camera Manufacturer Rejects Facial Recognition Software
Axon announced Thursday that it will ban the technology because it is not reliable enough for law enforcement, especially when it comes to identifying women and people of color.
Axon announced Thursday that it will ban the technology because it is not reliable enough for law enforcement, especially when it comes to identifying women and people of color.
AI needs more health data if it's to help cure the world
Artificial intelligence could help tackle many of the world's health problems, experts say.
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Assam NRC: Are India’s ‘unwanted people’ being driven to suicide?
Citizens facing deportation are taking their lives, say activists who warn of a humanitarian disaster.
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What is the G20 summit, and what do world leaders talk about?
What is the G20, and what do they do when they meet?
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Why is an African chief's skull mentioned in the Versailles Treaty?
Chief Mkwawa died 16 years before WW1 began but his skull was mentioned in the treaty that ended the conflict.
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NPR News: Democratic Debate: Live Coverage And Analysis Of Night 2
Democratic Debate: Live Coverage And Analysis Of Night 2
Ten candidates, including former Vice President Joe Biden, are on stage in Miami Thursday. Follow NPR reporters who cover health care, immigration and more as they fact check and analyze the debate.
Ten candidates, including former Vice President Joe Biden, are on stage in Miami Thursday. Follow NPR reporters who cover health care, immigration and more as they fact check and analyze the debate.
Prosthetic limbs: An invention for amputees in the developing world
It's high-tech, it's cheap, and it's been designed for amputees in the developing world.
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Africa's top shots: 21-27 June 2019
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.
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Quiz of the Week: Which Pink song induced childbirth?
Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?
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Democratic debate: Heavyweights Biden and Sanders to duel
Ten hopefuls will be on stage, but all eyes will be on two heavyweights battling for the party's soul.
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'I rented a mouldy flat from the deputy mayor'
When Jennifer Mbon's flat grew a layer of black mould she discovered her landlord was one of Marseille's top politicians.
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Wednesday, 26 June 2019
Australian student arrested in North Korea, reports say
Media reports have identified him as Alek Sigley, a 29-year-old masters student living in Pyongyang.
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Libya crisis: UN-backed government 'retakes' key town of Gharyan
Gharyan was a main supply base for an offensive on Tripoli by insurgents loyal to Khalifa Haftar.
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Appeals over Russia holiday camp deaths
Three years ago, tragedy struck for a group of children out on boats at Lake Syamozero in Russia's Karelia region.
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NPR News: Trump Orders Rule Allowing Military Academy Grads To Defer Service To Play Pro Sports
Trump Orders Rule Allowing Military Academy Grads To Defer Service To Play Pro Sports
Under Department of Defense policy established in 2017, those enrolled in military academies couldn't play sports before serving at least two years in the armed forces.
Under Department of Defense policy established in 2017, those enrolled in military academies couldn't play sports before serving at least two years in the armed forces.
NPR News: The Argument For — And Against — Publishing The Traumatic Photo From Mexican Border
The Argument For — And Against — Publishing The Traumatic Photo From Mexican Border
While the graphic image has news value, news organizations are concerned that its overuse will lessen its impact and unnecessarily upset the intended audience.
While the graphic image has news value, news organizations are concerned that its overuse will lessen its impact and unnecessarily upset the intended audience.
NPR News: 1st Democratic Debate: Live Analysis Of Night 1
1st Democratic Debate: Live Analysis Of Night 1
While you watch the presidential candidates, follow NPR reporters for extra context and fact checks. The two-hour debate begins at 9 p.m. ET, with 10 candidates Wednesday night and 10 on Thursday.
While you watch the presidential candidates, follow NPR reporters for extra context and fact checks. The two-hour debate begins at 9 p.m. ET, with 10 candidates Wednesday night and 10 on Thursday.
NPR News: FAA Finds New Problem With 737 Max Jets, Delaying Their Return To Flight
FAA Finds New Problem With 737 Max Jets, Delaying Their Return To Flight
Southwest, American and United Airlines have already pulled the aircraft from their schedules through Labor Day weekend. Two of the planes crashed last year, killing hundreds of people.
Southwest, American and United Airlines have already pulled the aircraft from their schedules through Labor Day weekend. Two of the planes crashed last year, killing hundreds of people.
Rio Grande drowning: 'I knew it was the last time I would see my son'
The mother of a man who drowned trying to cross into the US recalls the moment he set out on the journey.
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NPR News: Turmoil At The NRA: TV Channel Ends, Lobbyist Resigns, A New Hill Probe Begins
Turmoil At The NRA: TV Channel Ends, Lobbyist Resigns, A New Hill Probe Begins
National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre announced NRATV will stop production. A top lobbyist for the group also stepped down and allegations persist of financial misconduct.
National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre announced NRATV will stop production. A top lobbyist for the group also stepped down and allegations persist of financial misconduct.
Russia says Georgia isn't safe. Russians in Georgia say otherwise
Russian citizens in Georgia say otherwise.
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The tropical islands that fell into ruin
A picture of decline mars Australia's Great Barrier Reef, where a number of island resorts lie derelict.
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Why Morocco could be next for revolution, after Sudan and Algeria
Half of Moroccans asked by a major BBC Arabic survey say they want immediate political change.
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Tuesday, 25 June 2019
A Mystery Disease Is Killing Children, and Questions Linger About Lychees
By ROD NORDLAND from NYT World https://ift.tt/2RzdVh3
What Happened at the Democratic Debate? Jimmy Fallon Will Let You Know
By JOHN KOBLIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2xdg48u
Tempers Flare as the Phillies Strike Late Against the Mets
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ZJx56H
China suspends some Canadian pork imports as tensions rise
China halted imports of some Canadian pork products as tensions between the countries rise.
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Lula: Brazil court rejects request to free ex-president pending appeal
Judges dismissed a request to free the ex-president and delayed a decision on his latest appeal.
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NPR News: Robert Mueller To Testify In Open Hearing Before House Committees
Robert Mueller To Testify In Open Hearing Before House Committees
Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler announced that, after being subpoenaed, the Russian investigation special counsel agreed to appear before the Justice and Intelligence Committees.
Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler announced that, after being subpoenaed, the Russian investigation special counsel agreed to appear before the Justice and Intelligence Committees.
Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert
Robert Mueller agrees to testify before joint House panel July 17 after subpoena, Nadler and Schiff announce
06/25/19 6:15 PM
Robert Mueller agrees to testify before joint House panel July 17 after subpoena, Nadler and Schiff announce
06/25/19 6:15 PM
Westerners 'fuelling Philippine child sex video rise'
Philippine children are being forced into online sex abuse videos by family, paid for by people in the West.
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Beauty queen 'raped by Gambia's ex-President Jammeh'
Three women tell HRW how they were assaulted by the now exiled leader - allegations his party deny.
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Monday, 24 June 2019
South Korea's Gangnam rocked by rape scandals
South Korea's glamorous nightclub scene has been hit by allegations of drugging and rape.
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Nissan Reappoints Saikawa to Board as Shareholders Hammer Renault
By BEN DOOLEY from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/31VdOkr
Giannis Antetokounmpo Is Named M.V.P. at N.B.A. Awards
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2X0GdSL
Yankees Hit Home Run in 27th Straight Game, Tying Major League Record
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SpaceX Falcon Heavy’s 3rd Launch — How to Watch
By SHANNON STIRONE from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2xdn8Ce
Famed Mexican rescue dog Frida retires after nine years' duty
Frida is credited with saving the lives of 12 people and has worked across four different countries.
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NPR News: Italy Will Host The 2026 Olympic And Paralympic Winter Games
Italy Will Host The 2026 Olympic And Paralympic Winter Games
A joint bid by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo aces out the runner-up Stockholm, Sweden. Italy hosted the Winter Games in 2006 in Turin.
A joint bid by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo aces out the runner-up Stockholm, Sweden. Italy hosted the Winter Games in 2006 in Turin.
NPR News: Trump's Plan To Lower Your Hospital Costs: Here's What You Need To Know
Trump's Plan To Lower Your Hospital Costs: Here's What You Need To Know
A broad executive order issued Monday is supposed to help consumers get better estimates of health care costs. But whether it will be a game changer depends on the details, say health care analysts.
A broad executive order issued Monday is supposed to help consumers get better estimates of health care costs. But whether it will be a game changer depends on the details, say health care analysts.
NPR News: Migrant Children Moved From Border Patrol Center After Outcry
Migrant Children Moved From Border Patrol Center After Outcry
Reports of children detained in crowded and unsanitary conditions long beyond the maximum legal limit have created a new controversy over the administration's immigration policies.
Reports of children detained in crowded and unsanitary conditions long beyond the maximum legal limit have created a new controversy over the administration's immigration policies.
Trump's 'deal of the century' falls flat in West Bank
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank say Donald Trump's economic master plan does not help them.
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Sunday, 23 June 2019
Rajasthan tent collapse kills 14 at religious event
Officials say some were electrocuted when storms caused a tent to collapse at a religious event.
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Israel Folau: Rugby star's fundraiser shut down over anti-gay views
Israel Folau had sought donations to fight his sacking by Rugby Australia over social media posts.
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Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert
Missouri officer shot while responding to call has died, suspect in custody: police
06/23/19 5:55 PM
Missouri officer shot while responding to call has died, suspect in custody: police
06/23/19 5:55 PM
Mauritania opposition challenges ruling party victory
Four candidates have rejected the result and said they will use "all legal means" to challenge it.
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Ransomware cyber attacks are targeting large companies and demanding huge payments.
A Norwegian aluminium producer is recovering after hackers took thousands of computers offline and demanded a ransom.
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Saturday, 22 June 2019
How 'charity speedrunning' made gaming the new telethon
As Games Done Quick holds its 20th event, we explore how gamers raise millions for charity.
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Achieving the impossible: Thai cave rescue a year on
One diver recalls the dramatic rescue of 12 boys that made headlines around the world.
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Quotation of the Day: Democrats Make Pitch, and Black Voters Are Listening
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Ethiopia army chief shot amid unrest
The attack on Seare Mekonnen followed an attempted coup in the northern Amhara region.
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Deportations after deal: The new reality for migrants in Mexico
Undocumented migrants in south Mexico no longer travel unimpeded, photojournalist Encarni Pindado discovers.
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Shiyenze Khasoha: 'My designs fund my cancer treatment'
Kenyan Shiyenze Khasoha sells clothes she designs to pay for her ovarian cancer treatment.
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'This ambitious water project killed my husband'
A new multi-billion dollar project to prevent drought in southern India is causing controversy.
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Kofi Kingston: 'My struggle transcends race'
Kofi Kingston, the first African-born WWE champion, talks about his Ghanaian heritage.
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How water polo's Shiny Shrimps changed one man's life
Cédric Le Gallo used to hate sport. But then he joined the Shiny Shrimps and it changed his life.
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Trump Emphatically Denies Sexual Assault Allegation by E. Jean Carroll
By MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/31NzS0r
The women fighting for Lapland
As climate change affects the livelihoods of Finland's indigenous Sami people, a proposed new Arctic railway, forestry and mining could change Lapland forever.
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Holocaust survivors: The families that weren’t meant to live
Holocaust survivors and their families recreate a photo taken in 1945.
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Georgia Stages Protests While Its Relations With Russia Are in a Tailspin
By ANDREW HIGGINS from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2LhQbNp
Biden, in Interview With Sharpton, Tries to Defuse Criticism of Remarks on Segregationists
By JONATHAN MARTIN and KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2ZJrxJn
Santa Anita Park’s Death Toll Reaches 30 Racehorses
By JOE DRAPE from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2IArvhb
North Korea's Kim Jong-un receives 'excellent' letter from Trump
State media says the North Korean leader will "seriously contemplate the interesting content".
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Friday, 21 June 2019
Mauritania heads to polls in first election since independence
More than a million are set to vote for what could be Mauritania's first peaceful transfer of power.
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NPR News: A Travel Nightmare: Waking Up Cold And Alone In A Darkened Plane
A Travel Nightmare: Waking Up Cold And Alone In A Darkened Plane
A female passenger tells a story about being overlooked when other passengers and crew de-boarded an Air Canada flight to Toronto.
A female passenger tells a story about being overlooked when other passengers and crew de-boarded an Air Canada flight to Toronto.
NPR News: Trump Denies New Sexual Assault Allegation By Advice Columnist E. Jean Carroll
Trump Denies New Sexual Assault Allegation By Advice Columnist E. Jean Carroll
Trump says Carroll's allegations, published in New York magazine, are simply an attempt to sell copies of her new book. Carroll says Trump attacked her in a New York City department store.
Trump says Carroll's allegations, published in New York magazine, are simply an attempt to sell copies of her new book. Carroll says Trump attacked her in a New York City department store.
NPR News: 'We Have No Choice': Acting ICE Director Defends Planned Immigration Raids
'We Have No Choice': Acting ICE Director Defends Planned Immigration Raids
In an interview with NPR, Acting ICE Director Mark Morgan says his agency is only enforcing the law. "So what are our options?" he asked. "They've had due process."
In an interview with NPR, Acting ICE Director Mark Morgan says his agency is only enforcing the law. "So what are our options?" he asked. "They've had due process."
Businesses push government to complete HS2 railway
Business leaders have written a letter urging the next prime minister to commit to completing HS2.
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X-Prize winner: Children are not a product
The winner of Elon Musk's global learning award warns that children's data should be protected.
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Miriwoong: The Australian language which barely anybody speaks
Australia has about 100 indigenous languages at risk of being lost - so how do you save them?
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Why are Nike trainers washing up on beaches?
From Bermuda and the Azores to Ireland and France, large numbers of shoes are washing ashore.
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Syria: Who's in control of Idlib?
Who holds sway in the last major stronghold of opposition forces fighting the Syrian government?
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Hong Kong protests: How Hallelujah to the Lord became an unofficial anthem
It's a Christian hymn but there are political reasons why protesters have picked up the simple tune
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The medical student who died of measles
The death of a student doctor from a preventable disease shows how Ukraine has become the measles capital of Europe.
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Afcon 2019: Meet the ‘animals’ competing for the Africa Cup of Nations
Eagles, elephants and lions are among the most popular sporting beasts at this year's tournament.
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Trump dismisses E. Jean Carroll rape allegation as 'fiction'
Writer E. Jean Carroll says Mr Trump raped her in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s.
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Thursday, 20 June 2019
Israel Folau: Sacked rugby player in anti-gay row asks for donations
Israel Folau is contesting Rugby Australia's decision to end his contract over anti-gay posts.
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NPR News: New Report Says College-Educated Women Will Soon Make up Majority of U.S. Labor Force
New Report Says College-Educated Women Will Soon Make up Majority of U.S. Labor Force
This year U.S. women who graduated from college will likely make up a majority of adults with degrees in the labor force. The increase could signal greater earning potential for women in the future.
This year U.S. women who graduated from college will likely make up a majority of adults with degrees in the labor force. The increase could signal greater earning potential for women in the future.
Apple warns Trump that more China tariffs will help rivals
Apple says US plans to impose more tariffs on Chinese goods would hurt its "global competitiveness".
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Apple warns Trump that more China tariffs will help rivals
Apple says US plans to impose more tariffs on Chinese goods would hurt its "global competitiveness".
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Searching for truth in China's Uighur 're-education' camps
China is accused of locking up Uighurs in camps - which it denies. The BBC went inside one of them.
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Inside Pakistan's first retirement home for third-gender people
Pakistan's third-gender people are often rejected by their families - the first retirement home for them has just opened.
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Why the age of electric flight is finally upon us
Air travel accounts for 2%-3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Are electric engines an answer?
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Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence: The 3,100-mile race around a New York block
It lasts almost two months, with competitors running 18 hours a day. The 'Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence' is a race unlike any other.
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Fears for elephants facing 1,900 mile train journey in India
Four elephants are set to travel in 40C heat for days across India to participate in temple rituals.
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NPR News: In Rare Rebuke To Trump, Senate Votes To Block Saudi Arms Sales
In Rare Rebuke To Trump, Senate Votes To Block Saudi Arms Sales
With support from a handful of Republicans, the Senate voted Thursday to halt billions of dollars worth of arms sales, paving the way for a veto battle.
With support from a handful of Republicans, the Senate voted Thursday to halt billions of dollars worth of arms sales, paving the way for a veto battle.
Electric and petrol cars: Views of Milton Keynes drivers
Electric cars are expensive, the batteries run out and then they have to be charged up, but why are they so popular in Milton Keynes?
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Has an internet blackout killed Sudan's revolution?
The Military Council has switched off the internet in response to protests that took place in early June.
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Inside Italy's war over vaccines
Fake news fuels the anti-vaccine movement and one government's vaccination efforts may be making it worse.
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Istanbul vote: Why rerun vote is key to Turkey's future
Turkey's ruling party narrowly lost the city's mayoral election in April and a rerun is scheduled for 23 June.
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Wednesday, 19 June 2019
For China’s ‘Steel Roses,’ World Cup Is Only the Latest Letdown
By STEVEN LEE MYERS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/31L6hEI
NPR News: Pilots Criticize Boeing, Saying 737 MAX 'Should Never Have Been Approved'
Pilots Criticize Boeing, Saying 737 MAX 'Should Never Have Been Approved'
Pilots criticize Boeing and the FAA, calling for simulator training, saying the 737 MAX "Was fatally flawed and should never have been approved."
Pilots criticize Boeing and the FAA, calling for simulator training, saying the 737 MAX "Was fatally flawed and should never have been approved."
Christchurch attack: New Zealand launches gun buy-back scheme
People have six months to hand in their semi-automatic weapons - banned in the wake of the Christchurch attacks.
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Chris Dawson: Podcast-highlighted suspect pleads not guilty to murder
Chris Dawson denies killing his wife, Lynette, in Sydney - a case that has drawn global attention.
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NPR News: 72 Philadelphia Police Officers Placed On Desk Duty Over Offensive Social Media Posts
72 Philadelphia Police Officers Placed On Desk Duty Over Offensive Social Media Posts
Police officials in Philadelphia are describing the action as the largest removal of officers from the street in recent memory.
Police officials in Philadelphia are describing the action as the largest removal of officers from the street in recent memory.
New top story on Hacker News: Where Has the Magic Gone?
Where Has the Magic Gone?
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Under-30s 'spend less than same age group in 2001'
Younger people are spending less - but the amount spent by over 65s has risen, a report suggests.
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President Trump speaks live on 'Hannity,' 9 pm ET
06/19/19 5:20 PM
President Trump speaks live on 'Hannity,' 9 pm ET
06/19/19 5:20 PM
Clapping back against racial stereotypes
Elijah Lawal has written a book about "clapping back" against racial stereotypes.
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How can a company be valued at billions, but not make any profit?
You can't have a company worth billions of dollars and not make a profit, right? Wrong, and here's why.
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Gulf crisis: Close up to stricken oil tanker with the US Navy
The BBC's Mark Lowen sees the damage caused to one of the oil tankers attacked in the Gulf of Oman.
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Tuesday, 18 June 2019
Low trust in vaccines 'a global crisis'
The biggest global study into attitudes on immunisation reveals confidence is low in some regions.
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Fossil proves hyenas once roamed Canada's Arctic Plains
A 50-year-old mystery has been solved by scientists who identified the teeth of ancient Arctic hyenas.
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NPR News: Trump Launches Reelection Bid With Promises Of Greatness And Familiar Grievances
Trump Launches Reelection Bid With Promises Of Greatness And Familiar Grievances
The president told supporters that Democrats want to "destroy" the country, turning up the heat on opponents in a speech that mostly picked up where the 2016 campaign left off.
The president told supporters that Democrats want to "destroy" the country, turning up the heat on opponents in a speech that mostly picked up where the 2016 campaign left off.
La Scala May Slow Down in Summer, but the Show Goes On
By ELISABETTA POVOLEDO from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2INXU2I
Mozart’s Rival Returns to La Scala in a Double Bill With Puccini
By A.J. GOLDMANN from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2XVPRak
La Scala’s Director Thinks, and Works, Globally
By REBECCA SCHMID from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2WQsRbi
MH17 plane crash: Investigators 'expected to name four suspects'
Ukraine says the suspects will be named by the Dutch-led investigation into the 2014 plane downing.
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Haiti protests: Why are so many people on the streets?
Activists have taken to the streets in Haiti's capital to protest about what they say is government corruption.
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US-China trade war: Officials to resume talks before G20
Mr Trump says he will have an "extended meeting" with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 next week.
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US-China trade war: Officials to resume talks before G20
Mr Trump says he will have an "extended meeting" with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 next week.
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NPR News: Congressional Hearing On Slavery Reparations Set For Wednesday
Congressional Hearing On Slavery Reparations Set For Wednesday
A proposal to create a commission to study reparations for African-Americans comes as the presidential election season is kicking into gear. Some Democratic hopefuls support reparations.
A proposal to create a commission to study reparations for African-Americans comes as the presidential election season is kicking into gear. Some Democratic hopefuls support reparations.
NPR News: Sandy Hook Victim's Father Wins Defamation Suit, Alex Jones Sanctioned
Sandy Hook Victim's Father Wins Defamation Suit, Alex Jones Sanctioned
"Mr. Pozner has sought for years to try to get these conspiracy theorists to understand that his son really was a person and that his son really did die," attorney Jake Zimmerman told NPR.
"Mr. Pozner has sought for years to try to get these conspiracy theorists to understand that his son really was a person and that his son really did die," attorney Jake Zimmerman told NPR.
Trump: 'A nation must care for its own citizens first'
US President Donald Trump launches his 2020 re-election campaign in Florida.
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Trump officially announces re-election bid at rally: 'I will never, ever let you down'
06/18/19 6:02 PM
Trump officially announces re-election bid at rally: 'I will never, ever let you down'
06/18/19 6:02 PM
Should we dislike the 'Like' button?
Social media companies know approval can be addictive, so how should we manage the compulsion to be liked?
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Danniella Westbrook: Drug-free EastEnders star 'to train as therapist'
Danniella Westbrook says she is drug and alcohol-free for the first time in years.
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Monday, 17 June 2019
What does this hat mean to Americans?
The signature red hat made famous by President Trump has divided Americans on what it represents.
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'Money mules': Rising numbers are in middle age
Increasing numbers of people aged between 41 and 60 are being recruited by criminals to launder money.
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NPR News: Sports Illustrated Magazine Now Under Ross Levinsohn, Exec With Controversial Past
Sports Illustrated Magazine Now Under Ross Levinsohn, Exec With Controversial Past
The storied magazine was sold last month. And now editorial control of the 65-year-old magazine has been licensed to TheMaven, a digital outfit that is bringing in a controversial CEO.
The storied magazine was sold last month. And now editorial control of the 65-year-old magazine has been licensed to TheMaven, a digital outfit that is bringing in a controversial CEO.
Atlantic Ocean 'running out of breath'
Edinburgh University leads an international research programme to assess the health of the Atlantic.
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Stonewall uprising: A riot that changed millions of lives
On a hot New York night 50 years ago, a police raid on a gay bar reshaped millions of American lives.
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Should you leave the room when you cough or sneeze?
President Donald Trump seems to think so - and he's not alone. What have the experts got to say?
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How a struggling airline went soaring through the cloud
In a "David and Goliath" battle of the skies, the small airline used tech to punch above its weight.
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New York Times Columnist David Brooks To CBN News: Donald Trump is 'Good for Business'
In a one-on-one interview with CBN's Chief Political Analyst David Brody, New York Times Columnist David Brooks admits that when it comes to the media industry, President Trump has been "good for business."
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New York Times Columnist David Brooks To CBN News: Donald Trump is 'Good for Business'
In a one-on-one interview with CBN's Chief Political Analyst David Brody, New York Times Columnist David Brooks admits that when it comes to the media industry, President Trump has been, "good for business."
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Syrian universities weakened by 'brain-drain', says report
Syria's war is near an end but its universities are struggling to help the country's recovery.
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Dogs' eyes evolve to appeal to humans
Scientists have found a muscle that allows dogs to make 'puppy eyes' and bond with humans.
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Sunday, 16 June 2019
Italian George Clooney fraudsters arrested in Thailand
Police arrest two Italians in Thailand who posed as George Clooney to promote a fashion business.
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Gary Woodland holds off Brooks Koepka to win US Open
06/16/19 6:35 PM
Gary Woodland holds off Brooks Koepka to win US Open
06/16/19 6:35 PM
Stealing from the sick in Uganda
The BBC finds evidence that prescription drugs have been sold illegally by Ugandan health workers.
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Germany's far-right AfD party fails to win first mayor
The vote in Görlitz was viewed as a test for the anti-immigration party ahead of regional elections.
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Saturday, 15 June 2019
Guatemala election: Uncertainty reigns as top candidates barred
With two of the main candidates barred from running, Guatemala's presidential election is in disarray.
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Trump Renews Feud With London Mayor, Calling Him a ‘Disaster’
By PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2XOlbI8
Yankees on Verge of Adding Edwin Encarnacion, the A.L. Home Run Leader
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2MPQd14
Quotation of the Day: Years After Murder Acquittal, Knox Returns to Italy
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Ransomware cyber attacks are targeting large companies and demanding huge payments.
A Norwegian aluminium producer is recovering after hackers took thousands of computers offline and demanded a ransom.
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Nigerian weddings: Glitz, glamour but mind the cost
Why are some couples are having multiple weddings? Leah and Echina explain why they did.
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NPR News: Crew Of Norwegian-Owned Oil Tanker Arrives In Dubai After 'Hostile Attack'
Crew Of Norwegian-Owned Oil Tanker Arrives In Dubai After 'Hostile Attack'
The 10-member crew of Front Altair reached Dubai two days after explosions rocked two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Backed by video evidence, the U.S. is blaming Iran.
The 10-member crew of Front Altair reached Dubai two days after explosions rocked two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Backed by video evidence, the U.S. is blaming Iran.
U.S. Open: Time Is Becoming Even Less on Phil Mickelson’s Side
By KAREN CROUSE from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2IGfVjq
New Orleans Pelicans Agree to Trade Anthony Davis to the Lakers
By SCOTT CACCIOLA and MARC STEIN from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2WLpwKE
Woman and Daughter, 10, Found Dead in the Bronx, Police Say
By MIHIR ZAVERI and EMILY PALMER from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2WMEOnf
Babe Ruth jersey fetches record-breaking $5.6m at auction
The baseball legend's jersey becomes the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever sold.
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The day Trump ran for president (and what people predicted)
On this day in 2015, Trump said he was running for president. How did people react - and what did they get wrong?
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Ebola crosses a porous border
The Ebola virus may be easier to contain in Uganda than in DR Congo, reports Olivia Acland.
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China’s history of extraordinary rendition
Protests in Hong Kong over proposed changes to the extradition law follow reports of China illegally removing its opponents.
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Jan Broberg: Abuser used alien conspiracy to control me
Jan Broberg from Abducted in Plain Sight tells BBC Radio 5 Live how abuser lied to control her.
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Tattoos at work: Are they still an issue?
Employers have become more relaxed about visible tattoos at work, but some firms still don't allow them.
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Friday, 14 June 2019
Jair Bolsonaro: Man who stabbed Brazil's leader acquitted
President Jair Bolsonaro, who was attacked last September, says he will appeal against the decision.
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ICYMI: Bond car for sale and a vertical spillway
Some of the stories you might have missed this week.
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NPR News: A Woman Will Lead Naval War College For First Time In School's 135-Year History
A Woman Will Lead Naval War College For First Time In School's 135-Year History
Selecting Rear Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, a helicopter pilot who now heads a military command in Guam, as the college's next leader was a "historic choice," according to Navy Secretary Richard Spencer.
Selecting Rear Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, a helicopter pilot who now heads a military command in Guam, as the college's next leader was a "historic choice," according to Navy Secretary Richard Spencer.
Venezuela crisis: Migrants dash to cross Peru border
Thousands of Venezuelan migrants are hoping to beat the introduction of a visa requirement by Peru.
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What happens if Mexico doesn't stem migrant flow?
The US will deem Mexico a "safe third country" if immigration isn't curbed. What does that mean?
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Why would a nurse become a serial killer?
German nurse Niels Högel is just the latest health professional to be jailed for killing patients.
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Rape and Sudan's revolution: 'They were crying and screaming'
A feared unit of Sudan's security forces raped women as they dispersed protesters, witnesses say.
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Hong Kong extradition row: Will it damage its star status?
Hong Kong is one of the world's top financial hubs, but is this status now at risk?
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Postpartum psychosis: 'I always feared I’d go mad, and when I had my son I did'
Jen Wight had a good job, was happily married and had just given birth to a baby boy. But then things started to go wrong.
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How a love of surfing bring rich and poor together in Rio
How a love of surfing bring rich and poor together in Rio
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A telephone for grief after the Japanese tsunami
Many people have come to Japan's "wind phone" after losing family in the 2011 tsunami.
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The Bookshop: The story of Australia's oldest LGBTI bookstore
Australia's oldest LGBTI bookshop has been a vital resource and hub in Sydney for four decades.
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Thursday, 13 June 2019
My Father Has a Second Family in His Bedroom
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Kim Kardashian West talks criminal justice at White House
At a White House event she promoted a new rideshare scheme that aims to help former convicts get jobs.
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The robot that understands irony and other news
BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the week's best technology stories.
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Keanu Reeves and Cyberpunk 2077: Gaming doesn't need legitimising
The actor talks to Radio 1 Newsbeat at E3 about his starring role in the game Cyberpunk 2077.
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#OneFairWage: Is it wrong to pay tipped staff less than others?
Some US workers can be paid just $2.13 an hour by their bosses, but raising the rate is controversial.
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The super-tough drones and robots going where we can't
How do you build unmanned vehicles that can withstand extreme temperatures, pressures and terrains?
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Wednesday, 12 June 2019
Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert
St. Louis Blues win NHL's Stanley Cup
06/12/19 7:50 PM
St. Louis Blues win NHL's Stanley Cup
06/12/19 7:50 PM
Hong Kong extradition protests leaves city in shock
Authorities have shut some government offices after the worst violence in the territory for decades.
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Mexican government accuses Carolina Herrera of cultural appropriation
The country's culture minister wrote a letter to Carolina Herrera demanding an explanation.
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NPR News: Citizenship Question Lawsuit Plaintiffs Ask Supreme Court To Delay Ruling
Citizenship Question Lawsuit Plaintiffs Ask Supreme Court To Delay Ruling
In a last-minute request, plaintiffs' attorneys led by the ACLU are asking the justices to wait to rule on the census question in light of documents that show an alleged Trump administration cover-up.
In a last-minute request, plaintiffs' attorneys led by the ACLU are asking the justices to wait to rule on the census question in light of documents that show an alleged Trump administration cover-up.
NPR News: House Judiciary Committee Approves Funds For Sept. 11 First Responders
House Judiciary Committee Approves Funds For Sept. 11 First Responders
The measure is expected to pass the full House. The fund established to compensate sick and dying Sept. 11 first responders is nearing depletion with about 19,000 unpaid claims to address.
The measure is expected to pass the full House. The fund established to compensate sick and dying Sept. 11 first responders is nearing depletion with about 19,000 unpaid claims to address.
Hidden Figures: Nasa renames street after black female mathematicians
Hidden Figures Way is named after the African-American women featured in the Oscar-nominated film.
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Nicaraguans celebrate release of 'political prisoners'
The government releases dozens of activists arrested during anti-government protests.
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NPR News: FBI Probing Why Some U.S. Tourists Have Died Mysteriously In The Dominican Republic
FBI Probing Why Some U.S. Tourists Have Died Mysteriously In The Dominican Republic
There are similarities in the rash of deaths. Most are described as happening suddenly, and several after an alcoholic drink.
There are similarities in the rash of deaths. Most are described as happening suddenly, and several after an alcoholic drink.
Why is building so slow and expensive?
Forward-thinking builders are looking at the ways technology can help the construction industry.
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NPR News: Trump: If Offered Dirt By Foreign Government On 2020 Rival, 'I Think I'd Take It'
Trump: If Offered Dirt By Foreign Government On 2020 Rival, 'I Think I'd Take It'
President Trump dismissed such outreach as "oppo research" and contradicted his own FBI director, saying he would "maybe" notify the bureau — "if I thought there was something wrong."
President Trump dismissed such outreach as "oppo research" and contradicted his own FBI director, saying he would "maybe" notify the bureau — "if I thought there was something wrong."
Tuesday, 11 June 2019
What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Rolling Thunder Revue’ and ‘Krypton’
By GABE COHN from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2ZoIpFd
A Place the Entire Family Can Call Home
By JOANN PLOCKOVA from NYT Real Estate https://nyti.ms/2KHEyil
Gabriele Grunewald, Runner Who Chronicled Journey With Cancer, Dies at 32
By LINDSAY CROUSE from NYT Obituaries https://nyti.ms/2ZqlARv
Uber takes its flying taxi ambitions to Australia
Melbourne will become a pilot city for Uber's air taxi service, with test flights due to begin in 2020.
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US man becomes principal of the school he once cleaned
A man from Colorado explains how a teacher inspired him to take the journey from janitor to principal.
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from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2wLuiNF
Baby elephant takes first wobbly steps
The Asian elephant was born at Pairi Daiza zoo in Belgium.
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Topshop empire survival vote 'on a knife edge'
Arcadia Group's creditors will vote on Sir Philip Green's revised rescue deal on Wednesday.
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from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2I8v65U
Japan's Shinzo Abe heads to Tehran amid US-Iran tensions
Observers say Shinzo Abe is looking to boost his profile as a global statesman ahead of elections back home.
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The public art project that entranced post-Cold War Berlin
In June 1995 artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude wrapped the Reichstag in Berlin in fabric.
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Monday, 10 June 2019
Hungary tourist accident: Operation to raise capsized boat begins
A giant crane begins lifting the boat in Budapest after last month's fatal collision.
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Firms say US abortion restrictions are "bad for business"
In an open letter, leaders from nearly 200 firms argue abortion restrictions are "bad for business".
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from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2F1e0oE
What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘Pose’ and ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’
By SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2ZfEhHp
NDAs: MPs call for ban on 'gagging clauses' over 'cover-up' fears
Employers are using non-disclosure agreements to "cover up unlawful and criminal behaviour", MPs say.
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Justice department to hand some Mueller evidence to House
The US justice department agrees to hand over some underlying evidence from the investigation.
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Pakistan’s Tribal Areas Are Still Waiting for Justice as Army Tightens Grip
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NPR News: Southern Baptists To Confront Sexual Abuse And Role Of Women In The Church
Southern Baptists To Confront Sexual Abuse And Role Of Women In The Church
The largest Protestant denomination in the U.S. faces allegations of sexual abuse by ministers and controversy over its refusal to allow women to preach in church.
The largest Protestant denomination in the U.S. faces allegations of sexual abuse by ministers and controversy over its refusal to allow women to preach in church.
Sunday, 9 June 2019
Dallas crane collapse kills one, injures six others
One person has been killed and six others injured after a crane collapse during a storm in Texas.
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UK signs post-Brexit free trade deal with South Korea
The in principle free trade agreement is the first post-Brexit deal the UK has secured in Asia.
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Hong Kong protests: Chinese state media blames 'foreign forces'
Organisers say one million people took part, making it the biggest rally since handover to China in 1997.
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Police: 'Man with BB gun' caused gay pride parade panic
A 38-year-old man allegedly brandished a BB gun, sending people running for their lives in the US.
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Xbox: Keanu Reeves and other highlights from Microsoft's E3 event
The John Wick star's surprise appearance and other highlights from Microsoft's video games event.
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from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2I62b2l
Grenfell survivors and relatives open US legal battle
Grenfell survivors are taking legal action in the US against three firms they blame for the fire.
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