Katy Perry visits sick fan who missed concert because of brain surgery
Eight-year-old Grace had to have brain surgery last week, which meant she could not go to Katy's concert. from BBC News - World https:...
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Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Vietnam bridge: Walking through a god's hands
A bridge made to look like a golden thread held up by a god is drawing tourists in Vietnam. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2M6sRiS
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Renowned director Wim Wenders hits out at phone 'photography'
Renowned film director and photographer Wim Wenders says photography is dead and mobile phones are to blame. from BBC News - World https:/...
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Window-smashing kangaroo escapes from shelter in Australia
The "highly strung" marsupial leaps to freedom, two days after crashing through a home in Melbourne. from BBC News - World https...
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US mulls higher 25% tariff on $200bn of Chinese goods
US considers increasing planned tariff of an additional $200bn of Chinese goods to 25% from 10%, according to media reports. from BBC News...
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Aeromexico Plane Crashes in Mexico, but Officials Say Everyone Survived
By KIRK SEMPLE and PAULINA VILLEGAS from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2KeZWY8
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Plastic bags: Australia anger over Coles 'caving in to tantrums'
Social media users turn on supermarket giant Coles for "caving in" to "tantrums" over reusable bags. from BBC News - W...
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Dahomey mothers: The all-female army that protected modern-day Benin
The Dahomey mothers fought to protect their kingdom from colonisers until the late 19th Century. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Awq...
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Mamma Maria: The Greek mother who loves to share
Why Maria Makrogianni is well known to refugees living on the Greek island of Samos. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2n1Duca
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Judge Blocks Attempt to Post Blueprints for 3-D Guns
By MICHAEL D. SHEAR, TIFFANY HSU and KIRK JOHNSON from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2mYnhEt
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US release of 3D-printed gun software blocked
The blueprints to make untraceable guns were expected to be available for download on Wednesday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2O2A...
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Star Wars jacket expected to fetch up to £1m at auction
Fans will also be able to bid for a Stormtrooper helmet and a lightsaber at the auction next month. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Disinvited - the bridesmaids no longer needed
Bridesmaids told us about the "super awkward" time they were demoted - or even disinvited. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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100 Women: Playing mother to El Salvador's gang children
Gangs in El Salvador have found a new way to enslave women - by forcing them to raise other people's children. from BBC News - World h...
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The unlikely US box office stars
America has two new unlikely box office stars - an 85-year-old Supreme Court Justice and a children's TV host. from BBC News - World h...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert No deaths reported in Mexico plane crash, Durango governor says 07/31/18 7:23 PM
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Black Panther spin-off: How author Nnedi Okorafor found her identity
Nnedi Okorafor is writing a Black Panther spin-off and having another story adapted for primetime TV. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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US embassy in London auctions off toilet rolls and old goods
A used car, plastic chairs and broken vacuums are among the items being sold by the US embassy. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2n0DM...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump to hold ‘Make America Great Again’ rally in Tampa 07/31/18 6:32 PM
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Federal judge blocks release of 3D-printed gun plans for the time being 07/31/18 6:22 PM
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Canada says it is using DNA websites to identify some migrants
Immigration lawyers have raised concerns about the use of DNA databases to help prove nationality. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2v...
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Airliner crashes in Mexico - reports
A plane with at least 80 on board crashes in the Mexican city of Durango, local media report. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vpokB4...
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Danish Muslims Say They Will Defy the Country's Face Veil Ban
Scores of Danish Muslim women plan to march in protest Wednesday against the Danish parliament's ban on wearing face veils in public. ...
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South Africa to amend constitution to allow land expropriation
President Cyril Ramaphosa said land expropriation without compensation was of "critical importance". from BBC News - World https...
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Seth Rogen records messages for Toronto's subway
Why actor Seth Rogen is telling Canadians not to clip their nails on public transport. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2O21O9l
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Apple boosted by selling more expensive iPhones
The tech giant has managed to beat forecasts thanks to sales of more expensive iPhones and services. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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The face behind a stock image: How I gave away my face for free
A young woman posed in a photo shoot and years later discovered she was the face of fake adverts. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ma...
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Facebook Has Identified Ongoing Political Influence Campaign
By NICHOLAS FANDOS and KEVIN ROOSE from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Au9G1g
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Central African Republic: Russian journalists die in ambush
The journalists were killed in an attack on their vehicle late on Monday night, officials say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2mXvsk...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Penn State frat member sentenced to house arrest for hazing death of pledge 07/31/18 2:36 PM
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Florida paramedics 'racially profiled' dying woman
Crystle Galloway's mother says the ambulance crew assumed the family could not afford an ambulance. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Facebook bans pages aimed at US election interference
The social network has found evidence of a co-ordinated campaign to influence the US mid-term vote. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump asks John Kelly to stay as chief of staff through 2020, sources say 07/31/18 12:29 PM
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Jalalabad attack: '15 killed' in eastern Afghan city
The bomb and gun attack in the eastern city of Jalalabad has now ended, an official says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LIbzN9
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‘The Most Shocking Thing’ This Woman Found After Polling Pastors
She's a woman on a mission. What's behind Autumn Miles passion to reach the abused, misunderstood and abandoned - something she'...
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Alan Alda reveals he has Parkinson's disease
The M*A*S*H actor says he has had "a full life" since being diagnosed three-and-a-half years ago. from BBC News - World https://...
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Missing Malaysia flight MH370: Aviation chief quits over failings
A report into the Malaysia Airlines flight missing since 2014 found failures by air traffic control. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Alaska Airlines: Gay man accuses company of discrimination
A gay man was told to give up his seat next to his partner to allow a straight couple to sit together. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Duterte crushes £4m worth of luxury cars in Philippines
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte destroyed smuggled vehicles in his campaign against corruption. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Is Samsung's flagship phone a flop?
The technology company says sales of its phone were lower than expected, but has plans to fix the problem. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Düsseldorf neo-Nazi attack: Defendant acquitted of bomb blast
The 2000 bombing in Düsseldorf targeted mostly Jewish immigrants and left 10 people seriously hurt. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Italian athlete Osakue fears climate of violence after attack
Daisy Osakue suffered an eye injury in an attack she believes was racially motivated. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2mWWNmH
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'Bigfoot erotica' row turns Virginia congressional race ugly
A Virginia election has taken a turn for the weird as two rival candidates argue about Bigfoot sex. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Slovakia alarmed by pro-Putin Night Wolves bikers' base
The Russian nationalist Night Wolves bikers now have a military-style base in Slovakia. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AsnkSF
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Trump: Republican donors the Koch brothers 'a total joke'
The president says he has beaten the Republican mega-donors "at every turn". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2v28Kfq
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Romanian police confiscate anti-government number plates
A motorist was stopped by police for the anti-government slogan on his car registration. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2NUBpdg
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Iranians criticise Trump's offer of talks
Officials say the offer to his Iranian counterpart would have "no value" and be "a humiliation". from BBC News - World...
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Stranded Russian climber rescued after six-day ordeal in Pakistan
Alexander Gukov is airlifted by Pakistani helicopter pilots after being stranded in the Karakorams. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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German heatwave causes beer bottle shortage as sales surge
Some of the hottest summer months on record have led to a beer bottle shortage as drinkers indulge. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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How Robot Hands Are Evolving to Do What Ours Can
By MAE RYAN, CADE METZ and RUMSEY TAYLOR from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2LP3SUB
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Thieves snatch shark from an aquarium using a pram
A horn shark was stolen from an aquarium using a baby's pram, the thieves carried it in a bucket leaving a trail of water as they left. ...
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Kenya's Tourism Minister sorry for saying 'go to hell'
Najib Balala told critics to "go to hell" after they blamed him for the deaths of 10 rhinos. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Colombia shoot-out kills eight in area hit by rebel feud
The gun battle happened in a billiard hall in an area where two rival rebel groups vie for control. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Dareen Tatour: Israeli Arab poet sentenced for incitement
Dareen Tatour said her poem was mistranslated and misinterpreted by the Israeli authorities. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2mX9a2b ...
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False widow spider 'devours' native lizard
The Irish lizard was found mummified by the spider's silk in a County Dublin garden. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2KiEguA
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India death penalty: Does it actually deter rape?
Some evidence from neighbouring countries would suggest otherwise. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2v3Zyap
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Zimbabwe election: Mnangagwa and Chamisa both upbeat
Both sides suggest they are confident of a win but observers say the race is too close to call. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LPux...
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Paul Manafort, Trump ex-campaign chief, to begin trial
Paul Manafort will face 18 charges relating to bank fraud when he attends court on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2voHpTZ
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The flooded Cambodian villagers who refuse to move on
The BBC hears from residents holding out in village flooded by a controversial dam project in Cambodia. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Miss Helen, shark stolen in a pram, recovering in US aquarium
The thieves abducted the shark from a Texas aquarium by disguising it as a baby in a pram. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2NZLGFf
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The tech helping drive the Tour de France
BBC Click joined Team Dimension Data at the Tour de France to see how tech could influence the race. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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New Zealand sexist road sign changed by seven-year-old girl
Zoe Carew wrote a letter saying "Line Men" was "wrong and unfair" to women. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2v2rY...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Malaysia's civil aviation chief resigns in wake of MH370 report 07/31/18 3:22 AM
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Somalia's deaf footballers create their own league
Players fed up with being excluded from existing teams started their own league. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2KhGjie
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Monday, July 30, 2018
Build Border Wall or Government Will Be Shut Down, Trump Says
By KATIE ROGERS and NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2mX4kBW
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Uber halts development of self-driving trucks
The ride-hailing firm says it will now focus solely on the development of self-driving cars. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2mYp6kX ...
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World-famous aerialist on the keys to her success
Christine Van Loo, a seven-time US national acro-gymnastics champion, explains how she got to the top of her game. from BBC News - World h...
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Lombok earthquake: 543 hikers evacuated from Mt Rinjani
More than 500 hikers were stranded on Indonesia's Mt Rinjani when a deadly quake triggered landslides. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Backpackers attacked with shovel in Australian bush
One backpacker was rammed with a four-wheel-drive before being attacked with a shovel, police say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2K...
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The battle to stop ex-IS fighters reaching Europe
The BBC's Quentin Sommerville follows the teams trying to trace ex-IS fighters who have fled Syria. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Bruce Beach has built a 10,000 sq ft nuclear bunker
At 10,000 sq ft, Ark Two is one of Canada's largest nuclear fallout shelters. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AqCfww
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Brexit and your holiday: Five things that could change
How the UK leaving the EU could impact things like flights, visas and mobile roaming. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2n0qG5v
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North Korea 'working on new missiles', US officials say
US intelligence leaks suggest the North may be building ballistic missiles, despite recent pledges. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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The fight to end silence on fashion's waste problem
We asked major labels if they destroyed their excess stock. They weren't all forthcoming. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2As4sDi...
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Would you quote Rick Astley in your out-of-office?
Not everyone sticks to the standard out-of-office reply - we take a look at the more unusual ones. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2v...
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Letter from Africa: How bruised is President Buhari by defections?
Journalist Mannir Dan Ali considers the Nigerian president's chances of re-election after the loss of key allies. from BBC News - Worl...
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Will EU healthcare for tourists survive Brexit?
Will you be able to use the European Health Insurance Card when the UK leaves the EU? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2M3WL7q
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Intrepid French hunt for sunken warships Cordelière and Regent
The Regent and Cordelière burned together and are now the focus of a French explorer's mission. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Largest king penguin colony shrinks 90% in 30 years
The world's largest colony, in the Indian Ocean, has shrunk 90% over 30 years, research suggests. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Trump Administration Mulls a Unilateral Tax Cut for the Rich
By ALAN RAPPEPORT and JIM TANKERSLEY from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2NZtBan
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IS claims fatal Tajik attack on foreign cyclists
Two Americans, a Swiss and a Dutch citizen died after being struck by a car on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2v4Eoc4
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James Gunn: Guardians of the Galaxy cast back fired director
Chris Pratt says that James Gunn "is a good man" despite his "inappropriate jokes from years ago". from BBC News - Wor...
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'They Consider This a Very Precious Book': African Tribe Dances for Joy After Receiving Bible in Own Language
The Tembo people are literally dancing for joy after finally receiving the Bible in their native tongue thanks to a 21-year effort by Wycli...
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Canadian Man Becomes a Woman to Save Money on His Car Insurance
A man lies to the Canadian government to become a woman only on paper for cheaper car insurance. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2ApqbM1
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Trump says ready to meet Iran's Rouhani
"If they want to meet, we'll meet," the US president says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Or4u0W
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Italy earthquake 'hero dog' found dead
The owner of Kaos, which rescued people in 2016, says the animal was poisoned. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LBVCb1
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump offers to meet with Iranian President Rouhani with “no preconditions” 07/30/18 2:47 PM
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US airport security's 'Quiet Skies' programme tracks passengers
The programme secretly targets people who exhibit odd behaviour such as excessive sweating. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vhETif
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Russia World Cup: Pussy Riot protesters detained on leaving jail
The activists served 15 days for storming on to the pitch during the World Cup final in Russia. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LApo...
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'Clade X' Simulation Reveals Pandemic Could Wipe Out 900 Million People
Scientists warn that a new pathogen could kill almost 10 percent of the world's population of 7.6 billion people. from CBNNews.com htt...
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Michael Schumacher's son, Mick, wins first race at same circuit as his father
Michael Schumacher's son, Mick, wins his first Formula 3 race at the same circuit his father enjoyed his maiden F1 win. from BBC News ...
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Iraq's Christians Refuse to Return, Afraid 'They Will Again Be Targeted'
Tens of thousands of displaced Christians have returned to their cities and villages in the Iraq's Nineveh Plain, but many still refuse ...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Rand Paul says he will support Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh 07/30/18 11:48 AM
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Taliban sources confirm Qatar meeting with senior US diplomat
US officials have not denied the meeting, which a Taliban official said was "very important". from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Spanish taxis block roads in 'anti-Uber' protest
The drivers say ride-hailing apps like Uber are threatening their livelihood. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2K7agSf
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Russian ministry spokeswoman turns songwriter
Foreign Ministry's Maria Zakharova pens lyrics for popular Russian singer. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LAeDuJ
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Archbishop Philip Wilson resigns after sex abuse cover-up
Australian Philip Wilson was convicted in May of concealing sexual abuse by a priest in the 1970s. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2m...
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Feces and Flamethrowers: Migrants Storm Gates of Europe as Muslim Radicalism Spikes 900% in Sweden
The European Union continues to try to force member states to take in the mostly Muslim migrants from Africa and the Middle East, but those ...
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WWE: Wrestling world mourns death of three stars
Brian Lawler, Nikolai Volkoff and Brickhouse Brown all passed away on Sunday aged 46, 70 and 57 respectively. from BBC News - World https:...
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Why Jeremy Hunt's 'Japanese' wife gaffe is a bad mistake
The UK's foreign secretary called his Chinese wife "Japanese". Here's why it was such a bad mistake. from BBC News - Wor...
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Chinese ex-online tsar Lu Wei charged with bribery
Lu Wei was once one of China's most senior officials, overseeing online media regulation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vjsn1V...
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Grace Mugabe's immunity annulled by South African court
Zimbabwe's ex-first lady was accused of assaulting a model in South Africa in 2017. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LzcZsZ
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Kenya race row retailer Chandarana Foodplus defies governor
Nairobi's governor revoked Chandarana Foodplus' licence over its campaign to target white people. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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‘Lopping,’ ‘Tips’ and the ‘Z-List’: Bias Lawsuit Explores Harvard’s Admissions Secrets
By ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS, AMY HARMON and MITCH SMITH from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2vig1qG
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Erdogan Loudly Rejects Trump Sanction Threat as Turkey Persecutes US Pastor Brunson
Turkey's president says he won't release American Pastor Andrew Brunson, even in the face of economic sanctions. from CBNNews.com ...
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Germany gripped by #MeTwo racism debate
Thousands of tweets document racism in German schools, housing and jobs. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LCtyVa
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Syria war: 'IS seized women and children in Suweida attack'
More than 30 are being held by the jihadists in south-western Syria, reports say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2mW0eKh
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France shocked by video of woman being slapped by harasser
A student speaks out after CCTV shows a man slapping her for complaining of abuse in a Paris street. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Canadian puddle splash van driver loses job
Employer confirms driver has been sacked after his anti-social behaviour is caught on dashcam. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LLOzv...
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Cricket Australia accused of sacking woman over abortion tweets
Angela Williamson says she was sacked by Cricket Australia over her views on Tasmanian healthcare. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2N...
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National Gallery of Ireland teams up with nail artists
The National Gallery of Ireland teams up with nail artists to recreate the greats on fingertips. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LNz...
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Tajikistan probes 'attack' that left four foreign cyclists dead
Two Americans, a Swiss and a Dutch citizen died after a car hit them on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2NXALvR
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Sunday, July 29, 2018
'Panicked' kangaroo smashes way into Australian home
A family locked the distressed animal in a bathroom after it broke a window and "ran amok". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Weaving a livelihood in Kenya
Grace is one of the few remaining loom weavers in Kenya. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LyUxRh
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Paul Manafort’s Trial Starts Tuesday. Here Are the Charges and the Stakes.
By SHARON LaFRANIERE and EMILY BAUMGAERTNER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2vi07wm
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Georgia's rave revolution
Dance is a form of protest in a country where tensions between liberal youths and far-right groups run deep. from BBC News - World https:/...
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Evidence of torture in Russia prison
Tatyana's son was beaten over and over by more than a dozen guards; she says torture is widespread. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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A Nicaraguan spring? Understanding a crisis in five objects
For more than 100 days Nicaragua has been gripped by a political crisis that has left more than 350 dead. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Palestinian teenager Ahed Tamimi released from prison
The Palestinian teenager served an eight month sentence for kicking and slapping an Israeli soldier. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Assam: Millions risk losing India citizenship
Those who cannot prove they came to Assam before 1971 will be deleted from the electoral rolls. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Aouj...
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Lombok earthquake: Hikers trapped on mountain after landslides
Rescue teams are working to evacuate more than 100 trapped after landslides cut off escape routes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2O...
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Zimbabwe election: Voters set for first ballot without Mugabe
For the first time since independence in 1980, former President Robert Mugabe is not on the ballot. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Russian outcry over prison brutality video
A leaked video showed Russian prison guards viciously beating an inmate in handcuffs. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LLtfGR
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'I was jealous of my partner's past lovers'
Zachary Stockill couldn't stop thinking about his partner's sexual past. His obsession killed the relationship - then he learned it ...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Second firefighter killed battling blaze near Yosemite 07/29/18 8:26 PM
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Tour de France: Geraint Thomas wins as Chris Froome finishes third
Geraint Thomas says he is "floating around on cloud nine" after becoming the third British winner of the Tour de France. from BB...
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Putin: Christianity is the Foundation of the Russian State
Vladimir Putin says the adoption of Christianity more than 1,000 years ago in territory that later became Russia marked the starting point f...
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California fire: Deadly blazes continues to grow
The Shasta County blaze, one of eight big fires in the state, has killed six people since Thursday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Why Trump is attacking the media
He wants positive coverage for himself and critical coverage of his foes, writes Anthony Zurcher. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Lz...
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French skier who disappeared in Italy in 1954 is finally identified
Henri Le Masne, who disappeared in a storm while skiing in Italy, is identified with Facebook help. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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From Dow’s ‘Dioxin Lawyer’ to Trump’s Choice to Run Superfund
By HIROKO TABUCHI and TRYGGVI ADALBJORNSSON from NYT Climate https://nyti.ms/2uZsXCJ
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New York Times tells Trump: Don't call reporters enemies of the people
Publisher AG Sulzberger says calling journalists "enemies of the people" will "lead to violence". from BBC News - Worl...
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Ethiopian dam engineer Simegnew Bekele's funeral draws thousands
Simegnew Bekele, the project manager of Ethiopia's controversial new dam, had been shot dead. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Lt...
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World Cup 2022: Fifa need to conduct "independent investigation" into Qatar bid claims
Fifa should conduct an "independent investigation" over claims the Qatar 2022 World Cup bid team ran a secret campaign in 2010 to ...
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Cambodia election: Ruling party claims landslide in vote with no main opposition
PM Hun Sen's party says it won by a wide margin, but critics call the election a sham. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LV3Jvt
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ICYMI: Lumberjacks and yoga cats
Some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vgKkOm
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Zimbabwe election: Robert Mugabe gives surprise speech on eve of poll
On the eve of the election, the ousted ex-president vows not to vote for his Zanu-PF successor. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2mPpJ...
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Jewish Teens Enlisted to Fight Anti-Semitism in Germany
For years, the Jewish community in Germany relied on Holocaust survivors to be its ambassadors. Jews who made it through the horror were the...
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Indonesia earthquake: 'Massive damage' in Lombok village
British tourist Julie Silvester filmed the aftermath of the 6.4 magnitude earthquake in Kekalok village. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Strong Quake Hits Indonesian Island, Killing at Least 14
A strong and shallow earthquake early Sunday killed at least 14 people and injured more than 160 on Indonesia’s Lombok island, a popular tou...
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Polar bear shot dead after attacking cruise ship guard
The bear is shot dead on Norway's Svalbard after attacking a guard protecting a cruise ship group. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Liberian midwife: I have 1,000 babies named after me
Midwife Alice delivered her first baby at gunpoint during Liberia's first civil war. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ve4tVA
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Saturday, July 28, 2018
Ahed Tamimi: Israel frees Palestinian viral slap video teen
Ahed Tamimi was jailed by Israel in December over a video of her slapping an Israeli soldier. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LX2nQO...
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The Decline of the Civil War Re-enactor
By BRYN STOLE and DANIEL ARNOLD from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/2vfZYtB
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News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the Week’s Headlines
By CHRIS STANFORD and ANNA SCHAVERIEN from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2LzW21W
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Indonesia earthquake: 10 dead on tourist island Lombok
A 6.4 magnitude quake strikes the central island of Lombok, killing at least 10 people. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2K3ENAn
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Slobodan Milosevic: Ex-Serbia leader's war crimes lawyer shot dead
A lawyer who helped defend ex-Serbia leader Slobodan Milosevic at his UN war crimes trial is killed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Nicaragua protests: Thousands show support for Catholic Church
The demonstration comes after the government accused the Church of siding with the opposition. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2OlVKJ...
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Eleven years old and locked up
The story of an 11-year-old migrant who was separated from his family at the US border and detained for three months. from BBC News - Worl...
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Slavery memorial highlights Portugal's racism taboo
For a country proud of its colonial-era past, examining its history of slavery is no easy task. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2OpA2...
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Why Ethiopia is grieving 'hero' dam engineer Simegnew Bekele
Simegnew Bekele came to represent the patriotic hopes for the entire nation with his project to dam the Nile. from BBC News - World https:...
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Tsundoku: The art of buying books and never reading them
Do you have a habit of picking up books which you never quite get around to reading? That's tsundoku. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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How to make a video game: Developers say 'anyone can do it'
Ever wondered about making your own video game? Newsbeat gets some tips from independent developers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Migration to Europe in charts
Who is arriving, where are they going and what is happening to those already in the EU? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2mPiFQP
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What's the least popular emoji on Twitter?
The obscure "input symbol for Latin capital letters" is now less popular than "aerial tramway" on Twitter from BBC New...
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Zimbabwe election: Can post-Mugabe vote heal divisions?
The most momentous election campaign since the end of colonial rule in 1980 shows deep divisions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2K4...
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Prostatitis: 'How I meditated away chronic pelvic pain'
The BBC's Henri Astier explains how mindfulness helped him beat the curse of chronic pelvic pain. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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World Cup 2022: Qatar bid team accused of secret campaign to sabotage rivals
The Qatar 2022 World Cup bid team ran a secret campaign in 2010 to sabotage competing host bids, according to a report published by the Sund...
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Cambodia votes in poll without main opposition
PM Hun Sen's party is expected to win by a wide margin as its leading rival has been dissolved. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Israeli Arab MP resigns over controversial 'nation state' law
Israeli Arab Zouheir Bahloul quits the Knesset over the law which declares Israel a Jewish state. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LZ...
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Lebanon sinks tanks in Mediterranean to make new reef
The environmental group behind the project hopes it will create a new habitat for wildlife. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LJNYup
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Carr fire: California blaze kills children and great-grandmother
Two children and their great-grandmother are among five people killed in the raging Carr fire. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2uYLyP...
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An 11-Year-Old Girl Is Gang Raped in India and Blamed for It, Too
By KAI SCHULTZ and SUHASINI RAJ from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2LXaVXW
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Still Standing, Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump Step Back in the Spotlight
By MAGGIE HABERMAN and KATIE ROGERS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2LyK20o
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