Reality Check: How easy is it to buy EU citizenship?
Reality Check takes a look at 'citizenship for sale' programmes in the EU. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Nyqlmm
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Friday, August 31, 2018
Congress Pays Tribute to John McCain
By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS, CARL HULSE and EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2NDpzVj
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Beto O’Rourke Dreams of One Texas. Ted Cruz Sees Another Clearly.
By MATT FLEGENHEIMER and TAMIR KALIFA from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2PPI1LX
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White House Gives Canada More Time to Rework Nafta
By ANA SWANSON and ALAN RAPPEPORT from NYT Business Day https://nyti.ms/2NDpxg9
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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral: Stars, Dignitaries and Fans Honor the Queen of Soul
By BEN SISARIO and STEVE FRIESS from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2Cf19jQ
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Lula: Brazil's jailed ex-leader barred from presidential race by electoral court
Brazil's top electoral court rules that the jailed ex-president cannot stand in October's election. from BBC News - World https://...
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Asian Games: India athletes break barriers to make sports history
Cricket-crazy India opens up to other sports - look at the athletes who excelled at 2018 Asian Games. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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New Mexico compound gang arrested by FBI
Five residents of a site where police found firearms and starving children face conspiracy charges. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Viewpoint: Nicaragua then and now
Photojournalist Javier Bauluz compares the current crisis with what happened in the 1970s and 80s. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2P...
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Nicaragua expels UN team after critical report
A UN human rights mission in Nicaragua has been asked to leave by the government. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Pqyie0
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Maasai battle to save vultures
Six out of eight species of the bird are endangered in Kenya. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LQ8ndC
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Children stuck in Australia's island camp
A rare condition is threatening lives of refugee children on Nauru who have "lost hope", advocates say. from BBC News - World ht...
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South Africa: The groups playing on the fears of a 'white genocide’
Conservative South African groups are carrying out international campaigns against the government's land reform plans. from BBC News -...
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'Ghost ship' runs around on Myanmar coast
Police and navy teams are baffled as fishermen discover a large empty rusty cargo vessel. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2C24C4Q
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Lobbyist Pleads Guilty to Steering Foreign Funds to Trump Inaugural
By KENNETH P. VOGEL, EILEEN SULLIVAN and ADAM GOLDMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2N7PoQd
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Road rage incident causes a stir in Washington DC
A driver became so angry at a Washington bus driver that she drove away with him on top of her car. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Aretha Franklin: Stars and fans say goodbye at emotional, seven-hour funeral
Jennifer Hudson and Stevie Wonder honour Aretha Franklin at an emotional funeral. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2NATi0V
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Fox News Breaking News Alert FBI arrests five 'extremist Muslim' New Mexico compound suspects days after multiple charges were dro...
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Aretha Franklin: Family and friends remember the Queen of Soul
Former President Bill Clinton and music legend Smokey Robinson were among the speakers at her funeral. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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US ends aid to Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA
The US is ending all funding for the UN's Palestinian refugee agency, the Department of State says. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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US-Canada Nafta talks break up without deal
US-Canada trade talks have broken up without agreement, but negotiations will continue next week - US official. from BBC News - World http...
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End of Syria's Civil War? Major Military Assault Looms on Last Rebel-Held Stronghold
Seven years after Syria's bloody civil war erupted, forces loyal to the government are preparing for a major military assault on the las...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert NAFTA talks rocked by media leak of off-record Trump comments on Canada 08/31/18 1:40 PM
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US news anchor's skull fractured in fracas with colleague
Erica Bivens also suffered a ruptured ear drum when a WSAZ-TV colleague allegedly shoved her. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2N5KWBn...
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Manafort associate pleads guilty to lobbying as a 'foreign agent'
Sam Patten, a Republican political consultant pleaded guilty to failing to register as a foreign agent. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Sandy Hook families v Alex Jones: Defamation case explained
What's at stake as a school shooting victim's parents sue a conspiracy-touting radio host Alex Jones. from BBC News - World https:...
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Ukraine crisis: Blast 'kills top Donetsk rebel Zakharchenko'
The leader of the pro-Russian rebels in Donetsk is reported killed by an explosion at a cafe. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PoeuYt...
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John McCain: Joe Biden makes moving speech at memorial
Former US Vice President Joe Biden makes a moving speech at the late Republican senator's memorial. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Temple gets stunning paint job (shame it might be illegal)
The 272 steps leading up to the Batu Caves complex in Malaysia have been splashed with colour. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Po4XR...
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'Cis man-free' music festival gets under way in Sweden
The Statement event in Sweden is for women, transgender and non-binary people only. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PoIVxF
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Online rolls and fake accounts poison Arab social media
Social media fraud continues to fuel a plague of disinformation in the Arab world. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LMub9I
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Greyhound bus crash: Seven killed in New Mexico collision
The bus was like a "ripped-open sardine can" as survivors screamed in the mangled bus wreckage. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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China education: Why some mothers want August C-sections
The rush to get children into an earlier academic year is driving Caesarean sections. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PPR2ol
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Aretha Franklin funeral service
Dignitaries and music royalty pay tribute to the 76-year-old soul singer who died on 16 August. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LKIK...
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Nafta: US-Canada trade talks going down to wire
They are heading into their final day with agreement about amending Nafta yet to be reached. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2NAgFYJ ...
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How Much Hotter Is Your Hometown Than When You Were Born?
By NADJA POPOVICH, BLACKI MIGLIOZZI, RUMSEY TAYLOR, JOSH WILLIAMS and DEREK WATKINS from NYT Climate https://nyti.ms/2PNKCGd
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Europe migrant crisis: Sister of Syria star swimmer Yusra Mardini arrested in Greece
The sister of star swimmer Yusra Mardini is arrested for helping migrants to enter Greece illegally. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Amsterdam station: Suspect shot after double stabbing
Two people were wounded in the stabbing incident at the central railway station, Dutch police say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2o...
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Homeless man row: US couple ordered to hand over Johnny Bobbitt money
A New Jersey judge orders a couple to turn over the money they raised for the Good Samaritan. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LKdNGL...
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Kenyan fishermen use condoms for protection from the sea
Kenyan fishermen in Mombasa are using condoms for protection - but not in the way you think. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2C6iN9e ...
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Chemnitz protests: Prison officer admits leaking Iraqi's arrest warrant
The prison officer is suspended for leaking details of a case that led to far-right violence. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2C34ja1...
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India winking song: Actress not blasphemous, court rules
India's top court dismisses a Muslim group's complaint over a video that has gone viral this year. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Who is getting dressed up to watch a goat race?
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and of Africans elsewhere this week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LInmpT
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Aretha Franklin: Four Tops lead Detroit tribute concert before funeral
Stars of soul, gospel and jazz honour the music legend on the eve of her funeral in Detroit. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PnnQDR ...
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Clock changes: EU backs ending daylight saving
Time could be up for the practice of changing clocks in the autumn and spring in the EU. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ot5J3T
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China targets video gaming to tackle myopia in children
New restrictions will try to tackle rising levels of near-sightedness among children. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PkBJ60
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Cambodia jails Australian filmmaker found guilty of espionage
James Ricketson was arrested while he was flying a drone over an opposition rally in Cambodia. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MDbYR...
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Man charged over threats against reporters who criticised Trump
The man is charged after allegedly saying he would kill journalists who criticised Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LIS...
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Thursday, August 30, 2018
At McCain’s Memorial, Tears, Laughs and Allusions to the Man Not Invited
By JONATHAN MARTIN and SIMON ROMERO from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Po7GKE
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Catholic Church rejects Australian call to overhaul confession
Catholic leaders in Australia confirm they will not force priests to report sexual abuse. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MCCpGS
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A Broken Relationship and Accusations of Emotional Abuse: The Case of Keith Ellison
By JULIE TURKEWITZ and FARAH STOCKMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2N9zwN0
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Cuomo-Nixon Debate: Six Takeaways
By JESSE McKINLEY and SHANE GOLDMACHER from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2N9zuom
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The power of 'pink money' in India
Some businesses in India have found that catering to the LGBT community makes financial sense. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2C5nWh...
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Colorado police tell handcuffed journalist: 'Act like a lady'
Susan Greene was arrested as she used her phone to record police detaining an African American. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2om0P...
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UN 'alarmed' by reports of China's mass detention of Uighurs
The UN says credible reports suggest that up to a million Muslim Uighurs are held in detention camps. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Astronauts tackle air leak on International Space Station
A "micro-fracture" from a possible collision with a rock fragment sets off alerts on the ISS. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Tablet bends 'like ancient scroll'
A Canadian university has developed a tablet with a flexible screen that can rolled up. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LHLiJV
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Why were there so many serial killers in the 1980s?
One historian suggests in a new book that the ravages of World War Two might have contributed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2NwM2T...
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Movie madness: Why Chinese cinemas are empty but full
Chinese government investigators say certain investment companies are faking box office results. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PN2...
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'My robot makes me feel like I haven't been forgotten'
How internet-connected robots are helping combat the scourge of isolation and loneliness. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2C33lKR
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Why India activist arrests have kicked up a storm
The issue has heated up online and people are staging protest rallies against the arrests. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2wuMKdU
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The first cyclist to 'Everest' on Everest
JJ Zhou took on a fiendish cycling challenge on the world's highest mountain. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CbokeS
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Trump threatens to pull US out of World Trade Organization
The US president says he will abandon the global trade body "if they don't shape up". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Bobi Wine: Uganda's pop star MP 're-arrested at airport'
A young MP facing treason charges is allegedly detained while attempting to board a plane. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2NvDFI1
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Multiple Violent Attacks Against Believers Reveal Just How Dangerous it is For Pakistani Christians
Two recent attacks against Christians in Pakistan emphasize the worsening conditions for believers in the predominately Muslim country. ...
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McCain and Biden's long friendship
The Arizona senator and the former vice-president shared a decades-long friendship. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2oow2Z5
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Nigerian Schoolgirl Who Refuses to Denounce Jesus Begs for Freedom
A Nigerian Christian schoolgirl who remains in captivity because she refuses to denounce Christ is calling on her government to fight for he...
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Florida sheriff backs Uber driver who killed 'goofball'
"This is a justifiable homicide all day long," says a Florida sheriff about the shooting. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Hayabusa 2: Japan sets date for spacecraft's asteroid touchdown
Japan's space agency has set dates for its plan to explore the surface of an asteroid with robots. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Why a plane is dropping trout into a lake from above
A mountain lake is being re-stocked with trout from the air by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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John McCain: Sarah Palin 'excluded from his funeral'
Neither Sarah Palin nor Donald Trump are invited to the Republican senator's funeral, US media say. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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National Enquirer Had Decades of Trump Dirt. He Wanted to Buy It All.
By JIM RUTENBERG and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2NCVbuk
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Argentina raises rates as peso plummets
Central bank raises benchmark interest rate in an effort to stabilise the country's financial crisis. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Stéphane Pauwels arrest: Football presenter charged over armed robbery
One of Belgium's top football TV presenters is charged with being an accomplice to an armed robbery. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Actor Gerard Depardieu 'accused of rape'
French actor Gerard Depardieu accused of rape and sexual assault - judicial sources. He denies the claims. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Iosif Kobzon: Russians mourn controversial crooner
Iosif Kobzon was the soundtrack to the lives of many Russians but led a controversial life. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2C3wENE
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Syria Idlib: UN warns of threat to civilians if new offensive begins
Fear grows for people in rebel-held parts of Idlib ahead of what may be one of the war's last major battles. from BBC News - World htt...
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Why Australia is talking about a French au pair
A minister's decision to personally intervene in a visa case is attracting national attention. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2w...
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Imran Khan mocked for helicopter home-to-work commute
People are unimpressed the Pakistan prime minister takes a helicopter to work despite his austerity policies. from BBC News - World https:...
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New York renamed 'Jewtropolis' in map hack
Snapchat's mapping software appears to have been hacked in what it calls an act of vandalism. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ny...
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Carl Bernstein: Trump attacks 'degenerate' Watergate reporter
The veteran journalist hits back after the president calls him a "sloppy" and "degenerate fool". from BBC News - World...
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South Africa violence targets Soweto's foreign-owned shops
Three people have been killed in Soweto as looters raid foreign-owned shops in the township. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2N8eaQs ...
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Norbert Owona: How Samuel Eto'o helped Cameroon's ex-captain
Cameroon's Norbert Owona, homeless for two years, thanks Samuel Eto'o for promising him a new house. from BBC News - World https:/...
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Texas police say mystery woman in doorbell video found safe
The woman caught on security cameras is identified from a suicide note left by her boyfriend. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2N3n6Gw...
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John McCain name suggestion for new Nato HQ
The US Senator, who died on Saturday, was an ardent supporter of the Western military alliance. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LGfs...
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Trump calls for CNN boss to be fired
The US president says AT&T should fire CNN's president Jeff Zucker to "save credibility". from BBC News - World https://...
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China officials 'faked water tests with bottled water'
They were meant to measure a river's quality - but reportedly used bottled mineral water instead. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Burst dam floods 85 villages in central Myanmar
A torrent of water from a burst irrigation dam forced more than 63,000 people to flee their homes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L...
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Kanye West finally answers Jimmy Kimmel's Donald Trump question
The rap star also apologises for saying slavery "sounds like a choice". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2NwEZur
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Dutroux murders: Belgian child-killer's letter angers parents
Marc Dutroux, who abducted and murdered girls, has offered to answer the families' questions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PR...
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Macron: French 'Gauls' resistant to change, unlike 'Lutheran' Danes
The French president causes an outcry as he pokes fun at attitudes to his economic reforms. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2N40Tbp
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Roy Oliver: Ex-police officer jailed for Jordan Edwards shooting
Jordan Edwards' parents cried and hugged prosecutors after Roy Oliver was found guilty of murder. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Planning His Funeral, McCain Got the Last Word Against Trump
By MICHAEL D. SHEAR and KATIE ROGERS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2BXP9D9
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Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Trump accuses China of stalling progress with North Korea
In a series of tweets, Mr Trump also said that the US should not spend on war games with South Korea. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Rohingya crisis: Myanmar leader Suu Kyi 'should have resigned'
The UN human rights chief criticised Myanmar's leader for the army's actions against Rohingya Muslims. from BBC News - World https...
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Don McGahn to Leave White House Counsel Job This Fall, Trump Says
By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS, MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2MX8eJV
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Coffee war brews in the land of tea
Luckin Coffee, a new chain in China where customers must pay by app, is taking on traditional cafes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Vodafone in $11bn Australian merger
The UK telecoms giant has confirmed plans to combine its Australian business with TPG Telecom. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MzQMf...
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Chemnitz protests: Germany to probe leak sparking mob violence
An arrest warrant for an Iraqi suspect was leaked to far-right groups, sparking xenophobic violence. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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US Open 2018: Serena Williams catsuit row '10,000 times worse', says Alize Cornet
Alize Cornet says the decision to ban Serena Williams from wearing a catsuit at future French Opens was "10,000 times worse" than ...
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Stars hit Venice Film Festival red carpet
Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy join fellow stars at the opening ceremony of the 75th Venice Film Festival. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Here Are the Countries Where the World’s Most Committed Christians Live
Pew Research recently conducted a study on what being a Christian looks like in different countries around the world. The study found that t...
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Judge rules Utah woman legally married to deceased partner
Bonnie Foerster was declared married to her partner Beverly Grossaint months after her death. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LBCK7b...
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From catcalls to murder: What female joggers face on every run
The death of an Iowa woman who went missing on a jog exposes the harassment female runners endure. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2M...
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Hunter killed in attack by polar bear in Canada
Both the mother and cub were shot and killed following the fatality in the Arctic Circle. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2onk3eq
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Letter from Africa: Should Ghanaian women be limited to three babies?
Elizabeth Ohene considers the controversial proposal to limit women to having three babies in Ghana. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Pope Francis faces twin battle in Church split over sexual abuse
Pope Francis faces critics who demand further reform while others accuse him of diluting the faith. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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The woman who founded the 'incel' movement
When Alana started a website for lonely people struggling to find love, she had no idea where it would lead. from BBC News - World https:/...
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Reality Check: How does Africa trade with the EU?
UK Prime Minister Theresa May is setting out a plan for future trade and investment relationships with African countries. from BBC News - ...
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US woman's boyfriend 'cut brakes before deadly car rash'
John Jenkins allegedly cut the brakes of his girlfriend's car to make a crack pipe, police say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Belgian steel executive found dead in Moscow street
Police are investigating after the businessman fell from a nine-storey building, Russian media say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Why a village in New Zealand is trying to ban all cats
Officials in New Zealand say it will protect the local eco-system, but the plan is controversial. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Pi...
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US mid-terms: The political storm brewing in Arizona
The race to replace Senator Jeff Flake could portend to how the 2020 presidential election will swing. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Argentina asks IMF to release $50bn loan as crisis worsens
President Mauricio Macri says the funds will help balance the budget and reassure foreign investors. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Los Angeles 'dine-and-dash' dater faces possible jail time
Paul Gonzales is facing the possibility of 13 years behind bars over the alleged unpaid bills. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2om7qA...
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Cuomo-Nixon debate: Can a room temperature really be sexist?
Actress and politician Cynthia Nixon has prompted a heated debate - about women freezing in offices. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Yemen conflict: Coalition rejects UN human rights report
It says the report, which accuses all sides of possible war crimes, contains "false allegations". from BBC News - World https://...
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US homeless man sues couple over $400,000 fundraiser money
Johnny Bobbitt accuses the couple behind the GoFundMe campaign of keeping money for themselves. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2POj6...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Judge dismisses all charges against 3 'extremist Muslim' New Mexico compound suspects 08/29/18 2:59...
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Don McGahn: Trump says White House counsel to depart
Don McGrahn's exit follows reports of unease at the extent of his Russia inquiry co-operation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2N...
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Hurricane Maria: Puerto Rico mayor derides Trump actions
The head of Puerto Rico's capital calls the response to Hurricane Maria a "stain" on the presidency. from BBC News - World h...
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Russia's Putin embraces higher pension age but softens blow
Russia's president softens the blow but rejects calls to scrap retirement reforms. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2wxixtF
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French tennis star punished for removing top
French world number 31 Alize Cornet was given a code violation for taking her shirt off on court during her US Open first-round defeat by Jo...
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UN condemns Nicaragua government 'repression and torture'
The UN Human Rights Office says prisoners have been tortured and female detainees raped. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2okPTsn
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Iran Sentences 4 Christians to 45 Years in Prison for Believing in Jesus Christ
Iran's hardline government has sentenced four Christians to harsh prison terms for putting their faith in Jesus Christ. from CBNNews.c...
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Scallop wars: Could Brexit calm troubled waters?
As British and French fishermen clash in the Channel, Lucy Williamson examines what lies behind the tension. from BBC News - World https:/...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump: White House Counsel McGahn to leave position after Kavanaugh confirmation 08/29/18 10:46 AM
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Wiesbaden in Germany removes gold statue of Turkey's President Erdogan
The effigy of Turkey's leader caused tensions in Wiesbaden after it was put up for an arts festival. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Elon Musk reignites Twitter slur controversy
The Tesla chief asks why he has not been sued by a British man he had defamed and apologised to. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PiL...
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Jamel Myles' mother: 'I blame myself for my son's suicide'
Leia Pierce says her nine-year-old son Jamel killed himself because of homophobic bullying. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MAg4cQ
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Genoa bridge: Renzo Piano volunteers design idea
After 43 people died in Italian bridge collapse, the renowned architect offers to help rebuild it. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L...
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Operation Blessing Helping India's Flood-Ravaged Victims Get Back on their Feat
Hundreds of thousands of people in the flood-battered Indian state are beginning the arduous task of rebuilding their lives following the wo...
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Riding the jet engine-powered FlyBoard Air
The FlyBoard Air has five jet engines and can travel at high speed over water. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PNDNVa
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Germany returns skulls of Namibian genocide victims
Tens of thousands of Namibians were killed in what is called the first genocide of the 20th Century. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Migrant crisis: Life and death on a Spanish rescue boat in Mediterranean
A photographer spent 29 days on board a Spanish rescue boat off the coast of Libya from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BX4pzX
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US mum's anguish over nine-year-old son's suicide
She says her son killed himself after enduring homophobic bullying and blames herself for his death. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Endangered olive ridley sea turtles found dead off Mexico
Fishermen find 300 of the animals, which have "vulnerable" status, entangled in fishing nets. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Facebook launches YouTube rival worldwide
Facebook's Watch on-demand video service will compete with YouTube and Netflix. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Nvd0eA
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Putin softens pension reforms after outcry
After facing protests and slumping approval ratings, Russian President Vladimir Putin softens reforms to pensions from BBC News - World ht...
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Trump warns of 'left-wing violence' if Democrats win mid-term elections
He seeks to rally the religious right for the mid-term elections, saying basic freedoms are at risk. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Drake fan Sofia Sanchez receives new heart after birthday wish
Terminally ill 11-year-old Drake fan Sofia Sanchez has had heart surgery days after meeting the rapper. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Julia Banks: Exiting Australia MP decries 'bullying' of women
"Women have suffered in silence for too long," says Julia Banks, in a rebuke of parliamentary culture. from BBC News - World htt...
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Fireball caught on camera over Perth
A fireball - believed to be a meteor - has lit up the sky near Perth in Western Australia. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PKIaQF
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Myanmar rejects UN accusation of 'genocide' against Rohingya
The government says the scathing report into the treatment of Rohingya contained "false allegations". from BBC News - World http...
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WW2 prisoners died building a railway for the Japanese
A former British prisoner of war describes building the bridge over the River Kwai during WW2. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2wpfbK...
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Venezuela crisis: Brazil to send army to safeguard border
Brazilian soldiers will be sent to "guarantee law and order" after an influx of Venezuelan migrants. from BBC News - World https...
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A Black Progressive and a Trump Acolyte Win Florida Governor Primaries
By PATRICIA MAZZEI and JONATHAN MARTIN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2BTvofM
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Dozens at Facebook Unite to Challenge Its ‘Intolerant’ Liberal Culture
By KATE CONGER and SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2LBZqEq
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Letter Accusing Pope Leaves U.S. Catholics in Conflict
By ELIZABETH DIAS and LAURIE GOODSTEIN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2LuKqs1
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