George Bush, 41st President, Dies at 94

By ADAM NAGOURNEY from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2DTpSsY

George Bush Senior: A look back at his life

From World War Two veteran to oil tycoon - the former US president has died aged 94.

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Pontius Pilate’s Name Is Found on 2,000-Year-Old Ring

By PALKO KARASZ from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2rc03gc

Black Male Writers for Our Time

By AYANA MATHIS from NYT T Magazine https://nyti.ms/2BKinD2

What the Movies Taught Me About Being a Woman

By MANOHLA DARGIS from NYT Movies https://nyti.ms/2KM4lUl

There Will Be Blood-Red Trees

By STEVEN KURUTZ from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/2BIso3Q

5 Weeks and Counting: Dutch Church Holds Worship Marathon to Protect Migrant Family

By RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2KKSS7M

What Am I if Not Employed?

By MARYAM BANIKARIM from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/2BIsnwO

When MAGA Fantasy Meets Rust Belt Reality

By PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2KKSPJ8

Cohen Lied. Here’s Why It Matters.

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2BJk4B1

Dominique Crenn Wins Third Michelin Star, a First for a Woman in America

By JULIA MOSKIN from NYT Food https://nyti.ms/2KRIoUh

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George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States of America, has died at age 94

11/30/18 9:10 PM

George Bush Senior dies at the age of 94

Former US President George HW Bush has died at the age of 94, his son George W Bush has announced.

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Zanzibar teenager on playing taarab music on the violin

Zanzibari teenager Neema Florence Surrie explains why she loves to play traditional taarab music.

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US-Somali Congresswoman-elect Ilhan Omar on hijabs in Congress

US-Somali Congresswoman-elect Ilhan Omar wants a law change to allow the wearing of hijabs in Congress.

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Growing up Afghan: 'My parents were told to swap me for a boy'

Nargis Taraki, 21, was the fifth daughter born to her parents in a village in Afghanistan.

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Fighting South Korea's spy cam porn 'epidemic'

Soo-yuen Park has dedicated her life to helping the victims of digital sex crimes in South Korea.

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Week in pictures: 24 - 30 November 2018

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

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G20 Argentina: Saudi prince's international standing revealed

Meeting world leaders at the G20 summit was a test for Mohammed bin Salman to see who would snub him.

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Namibia's success in the fight against HIV

Namibia's data-driven approach to HIV has helped it become successful in tackling its spread.

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All systems go as Russia's Soyuz aims to erase space failures

The latest Soyuz mission comes two months after the last manned capsule was sent hurtling back to Earth.

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South Korea Says North Korean Soldier Defects to South

South Korea's military says a North Korean soldier has fled across the countries' heavily fortified border to defect to the South.

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach custody agreement

The agreement ends a bitter row between the former couple over the custody of their six children.

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Mexico's drug war: Has the tide been turned?

Mexico's new president is promising to renew efforts to tackle the country's drug cartels.

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Ariana Grande: Five things to know about Thank U, Next

The singer has released Thank U, Next's music video, parodying teen rom-coms and featuring cameos.

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France fuel protests: Who are the people in the yellow vests?

Protesters explain why they're so unhappy about President Macron's controversial fuel tax.

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TEDWomen: Why it's OK to be average

What happens to the forgotten middle - those people who get average grades and don't shine in the office?

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Michelle Obama's memoir Becoming breaks sales record in 15 days

Michelle Obama's memoir sells more than two million copies in the US and Canada within two weeks.

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Alaska earthquake makes buildings shake and roads buckle

The powerful earthquake caused people to run from buildings. A series of aftershocks were recorded following the initial shock.

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Nigerian Pastors Say Military Being Used as 'Hired Mercenaries' in Attacks Against Christians

During a recent meeting with Nigeria's president, Christian leaders suggested that the country's military is complicit in attacks on Christians.  Violence against Christians in Nigeria has escalated in recent months.  

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Dallas police officer who shot unarmed black man inside apartment indicted on murder charge, court records show

11/30/18 12:17 PM

St Louis police charged for beating black undercover officer

The officers had allegedly sent texts saying they were looking forward to beating up protesters.

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G20 Argentina: Protesters condemn 'demonstration of power'

Why have thousands of demonstrators been marching against the G20 summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina?

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Air pollution: Madrid imposes tough measures on motorists

Driving restrictions introduced in the Spanish capital aim to reduce air pollution by up to 40%.

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Anger over pork sausages at Germany Islam event

The Interior Ministry offered regret "if individuals felt offended in their religious feelings".

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Alaska gets tsunami warning after powerful earthquake hits

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake causes people to run from buildings and prompts a tsunami alert for coastal areas.

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Italian deputy PM Salvini confronted over girls' photo

The deputy PM is confronted after he shared a photo of young female protesters on Facebook.

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Cameroon stripped of hosting 2019 Africa Cup of Nations

Cameroon are stripped of hosting next year's Africa Cup of Nations, says the Confederation of African Football.

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Partly Cloudy today!

With a high of F and a low of 62F.

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Tsunami warning issued for portion of Alaska after 7.0 earthquake rocks state

11/30/18 10:23 AM

New world news from Time: ‘There Is an Atmosphere of Civil War.’ France’s Yellow Jackets Are Driving Fury at Macron

Marriott Hacking Exposes Data of Up to 500 Million Guests

By AMIE TSANG and ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2Qs9ztX

New world news from Time: Some Fear an Economic Cold War as Trump and Xi Meet at G-20

Modi's arrival at the G20 summit 'announced with Apu meme'

An Argentine channel used The Simpsons' character to depict the Indian PM as he arrived at the G20.

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New world news from Time: Why This British Lawmaker Decided to Come Out as HIV-Positive in Parliament

New world news from Time: Watch Vladimir Putin and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Embrace at the G-20

Putin and Saudi crown prince high five

The Russian president was due to discuss the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi with Mohammed bin Salman.

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New world news from Time: How Doctors Became Cuba’s Biggest Export

New world news from Time: Brexit Can Supercharge Britain’s ‘Special Relationship’ with the U.S.

South Sudan region 'sees huge increase in rape', says charity

A charity says 125 women and girls have sought emergency help over the past 10 days.

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Robert Mueller and His Prosecutors: Who They Are and What They’ve Done

By NOAH WEILAND, EMILY COCHRANE and TROY GRIGGS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2RpVw5o

Federal Employees Are Warned Not to Discuss Trump ‘Resistance’ at Work

By CHARLIE SAVAGE from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Q2VYKj

New world news from Time: Eight Gasoline Bombs Found Near G-20 Protest Site

Indian woman arrested for marrying '17-year-old'

The 20-year-old was arrested after the teenager's mother lodged a police complaint.

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New Zealand stranded whales: Why are so many washing up on beaches?

Experts say climate change could be among the reasons whales are becoming stranded in New Zealand.

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Trump defends Russia business links after ex-lawyer admits lying

The US president's dealings were thrown into focus after his ex-lawyer admitted lying to Congress.

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New world news from Time: President Trump Signs New Trade Pact With Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau and Mexican President Pena Nieto

Louisiana School Made Headlines for Sending Black Kids to Elite Colleges. Here’s the Reality.

By ERICA L. GREEN, KATIE BENNER and ANNIE FLANAGAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2SiO107

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo now second worst in history

More than 400 people have been hit in eastern DR Congo, where rebel attacks have hampered operations.

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New world news from Time: President Trump Defends Pursuit of Russia Business During Campaign

Marriott hack hits 500 million guests

Marriott says details of up to 500 million guests may have been accessed in breach of its reservation database

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How a Lawyer, a Felon and a Russian General Chased a Moscow Trump Tower Deal

By MIKE McINTIRE, MEGAN TWOHEY and MARK MAZZETTI from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Q7Cc0h

New world news from Time: Ukraine Is Blocking Russian Men of Combat Age From Entering the Country

New world news from Time: Why a Genocide Verdict in Cambodia Could Be the Last of Its Kind

Cameron Underwood: Face transplant means I can smile again

The 26-year-old welder and machinist has had a face transplant after a failed suicide attempt in 2016.

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Madagascar women jailed for crimes male relatives are accused of

Women in Madagascar are being put in prison for months - or even years - for crimes their male relatives are accused of.

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Afghanistan war: US strike in Helmand killed 23 civilians, UN says

The air strike in Afghanistan's Helmand province mostly killed women and children, investigators say.

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Nigeria ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on 'Obama interference' in 2015 election bid

Goodluck Jonathan accuses the Obama administration of undermining his failed 2015 re-election bid.

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New world news from Time: ‘It’s About Right and Wrong.’ In Conversation with the Journalist Who Exposed the World’s Biggest Corruption Scandal

New world news from Time: Why Uncontacted Tribes Should Be Left Alone

New top story from Time: Why Uncontacted Tribes Should Be Left Alone

France MPs vote to ban child smacking

Campaigners say that about 85% of French parents still resort to corporal punishment.

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Ukraine bars Russian men from entering country

The measure is part of martial law imposed in 10 regions, amid fears of a Russian land invasion.

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3 dead, 8 injured after high-speed chase at border

11/29/18 11:45 PM

'Hermione has taught me how to be angry'

The actress Noma Dumezweni, best known for playing Hermione Granger in the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, says women need to learn how to be angry.

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MeToo founder Tarana Burke: Campaign now 'unrecognisable'

Tarana Burke first used the phrase 12 years ago before it became a global movement last year.

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New world news from Time: 51 Pilot Whales Have Died in Another Mass Stranding Event in New Zealand

Whale stranding: Another 50 pilot whales die off NZ

The mass stranding on Chatham Island means more than 200 whales have died off NZ in the past week.

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New world news from Time: Hopes Slim for End to Trade War When Xi Jinping Meets Donald Trump at the G20

Russia-Ukraine crisis clouds G20 summit in Buenos Aires

Leaders gather in Argentina amid tension with Russia over Ukraine and a US trade row with China.

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South Korean train crosses DMZ into North Korea

A group of experts will travel around North Korea working out how to update its ageing train network.

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Jewish Professor Finds Swastikas Spray-Painted in Office at Columbia

By MICHAEL GOLD from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2Q5kv0Y

Microsoft Is Worth as Much as Apple. How Did That Happen?

By STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2U0Lklg

Sheryl Sandberg Is Said to Have Asked Facebook Staff to Research George Soros

By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE and MATTHEW ROSENBERG from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2AyfhjT

Trump Is Compromised by Russia

By MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2TX6q4d

What Cohen’s Deal Means for Trump

By BARRY BERKE, NOAH BOOKBINDER and NORMAN EISEN from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2ACkiI2

Europe’s Jew Hatred, and Ours

By BARI WEISS from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2TWS3Nf

The Rapid Rise and Sudden Fall of 6ix9ine

By ALI WATKINS and JOE COSCARELLI from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2ABU6h3

Senators, Furious Over Khashoggi Killing, Spurn President on War in Yemen

By GARDINER HARRIS, ERIC SCHMITT, HELENE COOPER and NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2TXMmyD

Trump Talks of Pardon for Manafort and Escalates Attacks on Russia Inquiry

By SHARON LaFRANIERE and NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2AzOyDr

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Deputy US marshal killed in Arizona shooting

11/29/18 8:55 PM

New world news from Time: ‘I Begged Them to Kill Me.’ Uighur Woman Tells Congress of Torture in Chinese Internment Camps

Charlottesville driver Alex Fields Jr acted in anger, trial told

The trial opens of Alex Fields Jr, who drove a car into a crowd in Virginia in 2017, killing a woman.

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New world news from Time: ‘Their Aim Is to Assimilate Us.’ China Sends Government Workers to Infiltrate Minority Uighur Homes

What’s Stronger Than a Blue Wave? Gerrymandered Districts

By MAGGIE ASTOR and K.K. REBECCA LAI from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2RpdPYe

Berta Cáceres: Seven convicted of murdering anti-dam activist

A Honduran court finds seven men guilty of killing renowned environmental campaigner Berta Cáceres.

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Australian students in mass climate protest

Thousands skip school to urge action on climate change, despite criticism from Australia's PM.

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New world news from Time: Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Is Now the Second Largest in History, WHO Says

Carmichael project: Visiting Australia's controversial Adani mine

The BBC's Vineet Khare visited the controversial Carmichael project by Indian energy giant Adani.

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How Disney's Wreck It Ralph is challenging Disney's stereotypes

Why Ralph Breaks The Internet is the Disney sequel that is not afraid of poking fun at a Disney stereotype.

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G20: So how does the summit work?

The G20 summit of the world's most powerful leaders begins in Buenos Aires on Friday.

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In Pictures: World leaders gather for G20 summit

The Buenos Aires summit brings together the heads of the 20 most industrialised nations.

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How do you make a vinyl record?

Watch behind the scenes as a vinyl record is processed from start to finish.

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Sabarimala: India activist held for 'explicit' thigh photo

Rehana Fathima made an unsuccessful attempt last month to enter one of Hinduism's holiest temples.

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Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 November 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

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'Miss Environment': The 11-year-old girl 'saving Lagos'

Misimi Isimi is an 11-year-old environmentalist on a mission to clean up Lagos.

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Trump's trade war: Stakes are high at G20 summit

President Trump's threats of more tariffs against China dampen hopes of a breakthrough over trade at a meeting with Xi Jinping.

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The French village that fears for its British community

Alet-les-Bains has benefited from a British influx and many there fear the aftermath of Brexit.

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Merkel's plane makes unscheduled landing after technical hitch

The German chancellor will miss the start of the G20 in Argentina after her flight had to turn back.

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Michael Cohen: What Trump lashing out at his ex-lawyer reveals

Michael Cohen is a liar and a "weak person", according to the president. Anthony Zurcher analyses his response.

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Georgia woman jailed as 'cops mistake candy floss for meth'

A Georgia woman was charged with meth trafficking due to a faulty police drug test, says a lawsuit.

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Starbucks to ban access to porn from free wi-fi in US

The coffee chain says watching porn has always been banned, but it will now block access to content.

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Trump’s Recall of Moscow Deal Matches Cohen’s, President’s Lawyers Say

By MAGGIE HABERMAN and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KGOab9

The 10 Best Books of 2018

By Unknown Author from NYT Books https://nyti.ms/2E4XYuP

‘The Numbers Are So Staggering.’ Overdose Deaths Set a Record Last Year.

By JOSH KATZ and MARGOT SANGER-KATZ from NYT The Upshot https://nyti.ms/2DRMoT9

Benoît Quennedey: French official charged with spying for N Korea

Senate administrator Benoît Quennedey is suspected of "supplying information to a foreign power".

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US family sues Cancun resort over 'poisonous' alcohol death

A US brother and sister were found drowning in the hotel pool shortly after checking in.

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Southwest Airlines apologises for mocking girl's name

Southwest Airlines has offered its "sincere apology" after staff mocked five-year-old Abcde Redford.

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New world news from Time: Woman Who Popped Open Some Pringles Before Paying Will Be Jailed the Day the Fun Stops

Simone Fraser murder: Wrong Peter Brown in Melbourne court

An Australian judge is not impressed as prison officials bring a murderer's namesake for sentencing.

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Mostly Clear today!

With a high of F and a low of 63F.

New world news from Time: ‘Ideas Cannot Be Killed With Weapons.’ Why the Assassination of Syria’s Most Prominent Citizen Journalist Matters

Alabama mall Thanksgiving shooting suspect arrested

Erron Brown, 20, is held in connection with the attack, after admitting killing the wrong man.

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Syrian on 'sound and smell of freedom' after months in airport

Syrian Hassan al-Kontar had not been outside for nine months - but now has a new home in Canada.

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New world news from Time: President Trump Scraps Vladimir Putin Meeting at G-20 Over Russia-Ukraine Conflict

You Don’t Want French Fries With That

By CHRISTOPHER MELE from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2rcOe9K

Australia cracks down on orphanage tourism

It becomes the first in the world to recognise "orphanage trafficking" as a form of slavery.

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Donald Trump: Michael Cohen is a 'weak person'

The US President dismissed the significance of his former lawyer Michael Cohen pleading guilty to lying to Congress in relation to the Russia inquiry.

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President Trump cancels meeting at G20 with Russian President Vladimir Putin over Ukraine tensions

11/29/18 8:44 AM

Hugh Jackman to tour with songs from The Greatest Showman

The Wolverine star will also perform songs from Les Miserables and other Broadway shows.

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Michael Cohen Pleads Guilty to Lying to Congress About Trump Tower Deal in Russia

By BENJAMIN WEISER, BEN PROTESS, MAGGIE HABERMAN and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2Rm7dKk

New world news from Time: BTS Holds Onto the Lead in Final Days of TIME Person of the Year Poll

Russian clinic in row over female genital cutting

A Moscow clinic says it offers a "clitoridectomy" only to adult women referred by doctors.

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New world news from Time: The Quick Read on Donald Trump’s Swipe at Theresa May’s Brexit Deal

Deutsche Bank Offices Are Searched in Money Laundering Investigation

By MELISSA EDDY and AMIE TSANG from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2RoI9T4

What Is Robert Mueller Thinking?

By CRISTIAN FARIAS from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2AAuvoJ

What Is Robert Mueller Thinking?

By CRISTIAN FARIAS from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2AAuvoJ

Trump ex-lawyer 'to plead guilty'

Michael Cohen will reportedly admit misleading lawmakers about a Trump real estate project in Russia.

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Ex-Trump attorney Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress in Russia probe

11/29/18 6:34 AM

New world news from Time: China Halts Work By Researchers Creating Gene-Edited Babies

Jiang Jinfu: Chinese actor held on domestic violence charge

Jiang Jinfu was arrested following allegations he had abused his Japanese girlfriend Haruka Nakaura.

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New world news from Time: Philippine Court Convicts 3 Police Officers for Drug War Murder

New world news from Time: Why Saudi Crown Price MBS Won’t Be a Total Pariah at the G-20

New top story from Time: Why Saudi Crown Price MBS Won’t Be a Total Pariah at the G-20

China employees fined for walking less than 180,000 steps

Staff at a real estate firm had to walk 6,000 steps a day in order to avoid a fine.

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'Gene-edited babies': China halts work of He Jiankui

He Jiankui shocked the world by claiming he had created the first genetically edited children.

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Shenzhen Half Marathon: Traffic cameras catch cheats taking shortcut

Almost 250 runners in the Shenzhen Half Marathon are caught cheating by traffic cameras that show them taking a shortcut through bushes.

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Ukraine-Russia sea clash: Merkel rules out military solution

German leader urges "sensible dialogue" as Ukraine asks Nato to send ships after a clash with Russia.

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New world news from Time: German Police Search Deutsche Bank Offices in Tax Haven Case

Samuel Little: US serial killer 'admits 90 murders'

Samuel Little, 78, has shared information with the FBI about murdering women over several decades.

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Like Ali v Frazier, how Magnus Carlsen kept his World Chess title after 50 hours and 12 draws

Norway's world number one Magnus Carlsen retains his World Chess Championship after 12 draws and more than 50 hours of play - eventually beating Fabiano Caruana in a tie-breaker.

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Rio governor Pezão arrested on corruption charges

Rio state governor Luiz Fernando Pezão is suspected of taking bribes when he was deputy governor.

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Kenya police 'shoot to free bribe suspects' in Nairobi

Kenya's anti-graft unit launches a manhunt after police officers free colleagues accused of bribery.

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Twitter suspends account impersonating Russian president Putin

The account @putinRF_eng had been running for several years and amassed nearly a million followers.

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Reggae music to be protected by the UN

The music genre, made famous by artists like Bob Marley, is added to a list of cultural treasures.

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New world news from Time: Georgia Elects Its First Female President in the Last Direct Election for the Ceremonial Post

Deutsche Bank headquarters raided over money laundering

Prosecutors raid Frankfurt headquarters of Germany's biggest bank in a money laundering investigation.

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New world news from Time: South Korea-Japan Feud Deepens Over Mitsubishi Forced Labor Case

New world news from Time: Ukraine Urges NATO to Deploy Naval Ships Amid an Escalating Standoff With Russia

India outrage as mall shames woman for breastfeeding

The young Indian mum wanting to breastfeed in a mall was told to do such "home chores" at home.

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Pakistan and India begin work on visa-free corridor to Sikh temple

The "Kartarpur corridor" is a rare instance of co-operation between Pakistan and India.

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Trump threatens new car tariffs after GM closures

US president renews the prospect of tariffs on cars being imported into the US.

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New world news from Time: A Dutch Church Has Held Services Continuously Since October to Prevent a Family’s Deportation

What happened when sextortion scammers targeted a BBC Trending reporter?

Investigating cyber criminals who use your password to threaten to expose you on social media

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Spice Girls' Mel B on 'abusive' relationships and her green tank top

Spice Girls member Mel B spoke to Woman's Hour about her new book Brutally Honest.

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Queensland bushfires: The town spared an 'uncharted' catastrophe

A mass evacuation in Gracemere, Australia, has magnified worries about "historic" bushfire conditions.

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Japanese firm to pay out over war labour

A South Korean court orders Mitsubishi Heavy to compensate Koreans for their forced war work.

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New world news from Time: An Argentinian Prosecutor Is Investigating Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for Possible Crimes Against Humanity

Democrats Resoundingly Nominate Pelosi as Speaker, but Defections Signal Fight Ahead

By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KGa1iW

Magnus Carlsen Beats Fabiano Caruana to Win World Chess Championship

By VICTOR MATHER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2BEW8hW

Why Did Manafort Cooperate With Trump Over Mueller?

By KEN WHITE from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2KG9Zrk

The Link Between August Birthdays and A.D.H.D.

By ANUPAM B. JENA, MICHAEL BARNETT and TIMOTHY J. LAYTON from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2BGlyfj

Independent Autopsy of Transgender Asylum Seeker Who Died in ICE Custody Shows Signs of Abuse

By SANDRA E. GARCIA from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KJRNx6

Philippines drug war: Police found guilty of murdering Kian Delos Santos

Three police officers are jailed for the murder of a 17-year-old, a case that sparked public anger.

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John Jarratt: Wolf Creek actor to stand trial on rape charge

Australian actor John Jarratt has denied that he attacked a woman in Sydney in 1976.

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Climate change: 'It is a global issue we are all failing'

The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has warned that the rise of nationalism around the world has reduced the political will of some countries to tackle global warming.

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Meet the New Freshmen in Congress: More Democrats, Diversity and Women

By CATIE EDMONDSON and JASMINE C. LEE from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2P9zz8v

Ukraine-Russia sea clash: Poroshenko urges Nato to send ships

The Ukrainian president urges Nato to send ships to the Sea of Azov after a clash with Russia.

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Six charts on the immigrants who call the US home

The US is a country shaped by immigrants - but what do we know about those who live there now?

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The Romanian forest that's disappearing

Why one of Europe's last great beech forests is facing the chop.

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Togolese innovators turn the world's junk into robots

How the 500,000 tonnes of e-waste that Togo imports each year has become a goldmine for its innovators.

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'I was adopted at 60'

Tamara Cheremnova overturned her misdiagnosis by writing fairy tales and has become known as the Siberian Storyteller.

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Au pairs in Australia 'exploited by families'

A majority of holidaymakers working as au pairs in Australia are being exploited, a study suggests.

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The tiny German town fighting back against neo-Nazis

Ostritz has a few thousand residents, but has become a focal point for neo-Nazis. Now it's fighting back.

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‘If Bobbie Talks, I’m Finished’: How Les Moonves Tried to Silence an Accuser

By JAMES B. STEWART, RACHEL ABRAMS and ELLEN GABLER from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2E5h2th

New world news from Time: If Trump Doesn’t Draw a Red Line on Ukraine, Putin Will Only Get Bolder

New world news from Time: ‘I Had a Very Good Day at Work Today.’ Phenom Magnus Carlsen Wins World Chess Championship

Why Rev. Johnnie Moore Is Praising This Muslim-Majority Nation as a 'Model' for Other Countries

Rev. Johnnie Moore, founder of the Congress of Christian Leaders, is singing the praises of Azerbaijan after wrapping up a multi-day visit to the Islamic nation.

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Nancy Pelosi wins nomination for Speaker of the House

The veteran Democrat has once again outflanked rank-and-file rebels to win the nomination.

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Huawei: Why has UK not blocked Chinese firm's 5G kit?

New Zealand's bar on the company's 5G kit raises questions about why the UK seems less concerned.

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Yemen war 'would be worse without US'

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stands by Saudi Arabia both over Yemen and the Khashoggi murder.

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G4S: Kabul compound attacked with bomb and gunfire

Ten die in an explosion and gunfire at one of the British security firm's bases in the Afghan capital.

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New world news from Time: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Says There’s ‘No Direct Reporting Connecting’ Saudi Prince to Khashoggi Murder

New world news from Time: From College Bowls to Coding Bootcamps: Let’s Break Down Everything You Need to Know This Week

Norwegian Magnus Carlsen retains World Chess Championship title

After 12 draws in 12 games, Magnus Carlsen beat US opponent Fabiano Caruana in a tie-breaker event.

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Mostly Clear today!

With a high of F and a low of 62F.

Wow, That Steer Is Really Big

By DANIEL VICTOR from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2RlcfXs

Georgia election: Salome Zurabichvili in the lead - polls

Exit polls put ruling party-backed Salome Zurabichvili well ahead of the opposition's Grigol Vashadze.

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New world news from Time: At Least 30 Civilians Killed in Taliban Battle in Kabul, Afghan Official Says

New world news from Time: Adorable Boy Upstages the Pope at the Vatican and We Are All Blessed

Pope Francis charmed as small boy interrupts general audience

Pope Francis chuckles at the interruption, but later explains the child's "undisciplined" behaviour.

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New world news from Time: ‘I’m Showing Trans Women Can Be Whatever They Want to Be.’ Meet Miss Universe’s First Transgender Contestant

Ivanka Trump says her private emails not like Clinton's

Donald Trump's daughter says there is "no equivalency" between her personal email use and Hillary Clinton's.

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Greek court suspends cleaner's 10-year jail term over CV lie

A Greek court suspends the 10-year sentence imposed on the woman for forging her school record.

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Mexico honour for US's Kushner sparks criticism

President Trump's son-in-law will join the Order of the Aztec Eagle for his work on a trade deal.

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Stephen Hillenburg, ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Creator, Dies at 57

By NEIL GENZLINGER from NYT Obituaries https://nyti.ms/2Q05LAM

Gritty: How a US Hockey mascot became an internet sensation

Meet Gritty: a polarising seven-foot orange monster taking social media and the US hockey league by storm.

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Israel unveils 9,000-year-old mask from the West Bank

The artefact has been traced back to the area around Hebron in the south of the occupied West Bank.

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New world news from Time: Vladimir Putin Blames Ukraine’s Government for Standoff

Margaret Atwood to write Handmaid's Tale sequel

The Canadian author says it will be inspired by the state of "the world we've been living in".

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Active shooter false alert at US military hospital

The biggest military hospital is evacuated when an active shooter alarm is wrongly set off.

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Cindy Hyde-Smith Holds Off Mike Espy to Keep Mississippi Senate Seat

By ALAN BLINDER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2zqaXn2

Royals arrive at Leicester City helicopter crash site

The royal couple are at the site of a helicopter crash which killed five people, including Leicester City's chairman.

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Racism against black people in EU 'widespread and entrenched'

People of African descent face "widespread and entrenched prejudice and exclusion", a study suggests.

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Chess world championship heads towards Armageddon showdown

The World Chess Championship will be decided in a series of fast tie-breakers.

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New world news from Time: British Teenager Charged Over Assault of 15-Year-Old Syrian Refugee

Holocaust: Dutch rail firm NS to pay families compensation

State-run company NS transported some 107,000 Jews who were deported to Nazi death camps.

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Ravindra Wijegunaratne: Sri Lanka defence chief held over murders

The country's top officer is in custody, accused of covering up illegal killings in the civil war.

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Ukraine-Russia sea clash staged, says Putin

Russia's president accuses Ukraine of orchestrating a naval confrontation off Crimea.

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Irish woman jailed for criminal damage to €1.50 crisps

A woman has been jailed for two months for opening a tin of Pringles in a shop which had banned her.

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Climate change: EU aims to be 'climate neutral' by 2050

The European Union says it wants to become the first major economy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

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The Nigerian rape survivor helping others to report sexual violence

Oluwaseun Osowobi is helping other women report rape to police after her own traumatic experience.

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India 'drunk' doctor's C-section kills woman and baby

The doctor was arrested as the woman and her baby died a few hours after the operation.

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Rita Moreno returns to West Side Story, in new role

The actress, who played Anita in the original film, will take up a new role in Steven Spielberg's remake.

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New world news from Time: A Colossal Australian Cow That Wowed the Internet Will Be Saved From Slaughter

Finnish lake reveals Stone Age rock art

New Stone Age art has been found at a lake in Finland.

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Huawei: NZ blocks Chinese firm on national security fears

Concerns about espionage risks has sparked global scrutiny of telecoms gear made by China's Huawei.

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New world news from Time: ‘I Feel Proud.’ Chinese Scientist Addresses Controversial Gene-Edited Babies

China chemical blast: Blast outside Zhangjiakou plant kills 22

Initial reports say a vehicle carrying chemicals exploded while waiting to enter the north China plant.

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Injured baby refuels India Kashmir pellet gun debate

A 19-month old, hit in her right eye by a pellet gun in Indian-administered Kashmir, sparks anger.

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Queensland bushfires: Thousands told to flee 'catastrophic' threat

Queensland's fire danger warning has been raised to "catastrophic" for the first time.

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China’s Economy Became No. 2 by Defying No. 1

By Unknown Author from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2SmTbID

Irish club apologises after falsely reporting player's death

Dublin amateur team Ballybrack FC apologises after falsely reporting the death of one of its players.

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Young Asian poets in the UK share their stories

Four young poets share their experiences about what life is really like for Asians in the UK.

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New world news from Time: Award-Winning Chinese Photographer Lu Guang Disappeared in Xinjiang, Wife Says

Chinese scientist defends 'world's first gene-edited babies'

He Jiankui shocked the world by claiming he had created the world's first genetically edited children.

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This baby gender reveal sparked a week-long US wildfire

Dennis Dickey was fined $8m in damages after the news burned 45,000 acres of southern Arizona.

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A Business With No End

By JENNY ODELL from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/2FK72XL

Trump Lobs Insults at Special Counsel One Day After Prosecutors Say Manafort Lied

By EILEEN SULLIVAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2ras5c0

Mississippi Senate Runoff Election: Here’s What You Should Know

By ALAN BLINDER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2FK71Db