Ruling due in landmark athletics case

Caster Semenya is challenging a rule to restrict the level of testosterone permitted in female runners in a case about athletes with differences of sexual development.

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New world news from Time: The White House May Designate the Muslim Brotherhood a Terrorist Group

U.N.C. Charlotte Shooting Leaves 2 Dead and 4 Wounded

By MIHIR ZAVERI and JACEY FORTIN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GNN0ZT

John Singleton: Stars pay tribute to Boyz N The Hood director

Stars including Janet Jackson, Ice Cube and Quincy Jones pay tribute to Oscar-nominated director who has died aged 51.

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La Paz landslide destroys homes in Bolivia's capital

Homes in Bolivia's capital La Paz were destroyed, but no casualties were reported.

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Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro defiant in TV address

Embattled leader Nicolás Maduro declared victory over 'coup' protesters amid violence in Caracas

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Swarthmore Students Demand Closing of Fraternity That Boasted of ‘Rape Attic’

By JULIE TURKEWITZ from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2UUARah

Trump and Democrats Agree to Pursue $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan

By ANNIE KARNI, EMILY COCHRANE and ALAN RAPPEPORT from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2ZLR9Gj

Tony Award Nominations 2019: ‘Hadestown’ Leads the Pack

By MICHAEL PAULSON from NYT Theater https://nyti.ms/2UNJrrC

The Obamas and Netflix Just Revealed the Shows and Films They’re Working On

By JOHN KOBLIN from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2ZLR8lJ

James Holzhauer Is Dominating ‘Jeopardy!’ But What’s Life Like After the Show?

By NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2UQnwjB

Japan Would Make Akihito Emperor, but She Called Him ‘Jimmy’

By MOTOKO RICH from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2ZMLsrB

The Rich Kid Revolutionaries

By RACHEL SHERMAN from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2USsDj8

New world news from Time: Swords, Seals and Jewels. Naruhito Inherits Regalia in His First Duty as Japan’s New Emperor

These Ads Think They Know You

By STUART A. THOMPSON from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2UR3xB1

New world news from Time: Ebola Cases in Congo Have Hit a Record for Most Reported in a Single Day

Facebook boss reveals changes in response to criticism

Mark Zuckerberg announced changes to Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook at a speech in San Francisco

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Thai cave boys sign Netflix deal

The story of Wild Boars, who were trapped for more than two weeks, will be told by streaming giants.

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Mueller Objected to Barr’s Description of Russia Investigation’s Findings on Trump

By MARK MAZZETTI and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2UQ93nN

Libya ‘war crimes’ videos shared on social media

BBC Arabic found videos of bodies being desecrated by fighters loyal to strongman Khalifa Haftar.

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'No sex without fighting' - tackling toxic masculinity in DR Congo

Sexual violence is widespread in DR Congo, but a new movement is trying to tackle the problem.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V4r6va

Kashmir attack: Tracing the path that led to Pulwama

Why did a shy 22-year-old carry out one of the deadliest attacks on Indian security forces?

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GNztS4

People in the US use car parking spaces for offices

People are paying for car parking spaces and then inviting others to join them working outside.

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Justine Damond: US policeman guilty of Australian's murder

Mohamed Noor shot Justine Damond as she approached his patrol car to report a possible rape.

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Former Minneapolis police officer found guilty in 2017 death of unarmed woman shot after calling 911

04/30/19 3:20 PM

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Maduro was 'ready' to leave Venezuela before Russia convinced him to stay, Pompeo tells Fox News

04/30/19 3:13 PM

Swarthmore fraternities face ban calls over 'rape attic' claims

Dozens of Swarthmore College students have occupied a fraternity since Saturday over claims of abuse.

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Leuser rainforest: Baby orangutans rescued from Indonesia's pet trade

As Indonesian orangutans come into closer contact with humans, they are at increasing risk of capture.

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New world news from Time: President Trump Threatens Cuba With Complete Embargo If Cuban Troops Continue Operations in Venezuela

Venezuela crisis: Maduro aides agreed he had to go, US says

The US suggests loyalists of the Venezuelan president backtracked on a promise to oust him.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WfP8A7

Asylum Seekers Face New Restraints Under Latest Trump Orders

By ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS and CAITLIN DICKERSON from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Y0UWhp

Japan's new Emperor Naruhito succeeds father Akihito

Emperor Naruhito formally takes up the Chrysanthemum throne a day after his father's abdication.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IRznfH

Violence in Venezuela: Maduro's Military Fights Guaido Uprising, Drives Over Civilian Protestors

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido took to the streets with a top activist and some heavily armed soldiers Tuesday, calling for the military to rise up and overthrow socialist leader Nicolás Maduro.

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Venezuela Crisis Live Updates: Clashes Erupt After Opposition Leader Calls for Uprising

By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2ZPVCrJ

Mozambique: Cyclone Kenneth aftermath leaves 200,000 at risk

Lebo Diseko reports as rain continues to hamper aid efforts in Mozambique in the wake of Cyclone Kenneth.

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Is plant burger firm Beyond Meat really worth $1.5bn?

The BBC gives Beyond Meat's key product - its vegan burger a try - ahead of its stock market listing.

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Three killed in Hawaii tour helicopter crash

The fiery crash left a trail of debris on a busy residential street as bystanders attempted to help.

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‘Knock Down the House’ Review: Running to Win Hearts and Minds and Votes

By MANOHLA DARGIS

Knock Down the House (PG)

Opening May 1, 2019

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Trump Pushes to Designate Muslim Brotherhood a Terrorist Group

By CHARLIE SAVAGE, ERIC SCHMITT and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2DJezCW

New world news from Time: The Most-Wanted ISIS Leader Is Still Alive. Here’s How the U.S. Is Using Drones to Hunt Him Down

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Schumer says Trump agreed to $2 trillion infrastructure package at White House meeting

04/30/19 10:15 AM

Mostly Cloudy today!

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White House to designate Muslim Brotherhood terrorist organisation

The move against the Middle East group would prompt wide-ranging sanctions.

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New world news from Time: ‘We Are With You!’ Trump Administration Backs Venezuela Opposition’s Call for Military Uprising

Venezuela's Guaidó uprising call

Juan Guaidó has called on the military to support him in ousting President Nicolás Maduro.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XVvj1e

New world news from Time: Beluga Whale Found With Mysterious Harness Is Charming and Confounding These Norwegians

Dutch WW2 Queen 'considered Nazi swap for Belgian royals'

As World War Two neared an end, Dutch Queen Wilhelmina was asked to help save Belgium's royal family.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J0GotQ

Honduras protesters clash with riot police

Anger over feared privatisation of the education and health sectors spills over into street battles.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vuhN8M

Syrian refugees: The humanitarian magician who makes smiles

Jamie Balfour-Paul has a mission to bring smiles and fun to Syrian refugee children.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IQ6EHX

New top story from Time: Sri Lanka Lifts Social Media Ban Implemented After Easter Bombings

New world news from Time: Sri Lanka Lifts Social Media Ban Implemented After Easter Bombings

New world news from Time: TV Comedian Officially Named Ukraine’s New President

Spying whales and other undercover animals

The list of animals used in espionage is longer than you might think.

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Japan's emperor abdicates the throne

Emperor Akihito is the first emperor to abdicate in over 200 years.

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New world news from Time: Venezuelan Opposition Leader Calls for Military Uprising as Soldiers Liberate Key Political Prisoner

Uprising? Venezuela's Guaido Takes to Streets Backed by Military

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó took to the streets with activist Leopoldo Lopez and a small contingent of heavily armed soldiers early Tuesday in a bold call for the military to rise up and oust socialist leader Nicolas Maduro.

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Venezuela's Guaidó appeals to military 'at air force base'

In a video published on Twitter, opposition leader Juan Guaidó appears speaking in front of uniformed men.

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Honduras protests: Buildings burn during clashes over reforms

Teachers, students and doctors clash with police in Honduras during protests against planned reforms.

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Sports Illustrated features first burkini girl

Halima Aden becomes the first model to wear a burkini in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue.

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Anna Sorokin: The trial of New York's fake heiress

A woman who pretended to be a wealthy heiress to swindle high society New York is convicted of multiple charges.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZCHJwQ

How the US military's opium war in Afghanistan was lost

The US has spent $1.5m a day fighting the opium war in Afghanistan. Why is business still booming?

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GGo7jG

Yaba: The cheap synthetic drug convulsing a nation

Yaba, a mix of methamphetamine and caffeine, is wreaking havoc in Bangladesh, and hundreds of people have died in "crossfire" incidents involving police.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UUHazQ

Edge of the Knife: The film in a language only 20 people speak

How the film Edge of the Knife could help save Haida, an indigenous language on Canada's west coast.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZzgkvL

Italian teen gang 'tortured pensioner' - eight held

An elderly man who died near Taranto was beaten up repeatedly by a gang, prosecutors say.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GRcu9K

Europe and nationalism: A country-by-country guide

Ahead of the May European elections, a country-by-country guide to the advance of nationalist parties.

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China sentences second Canadian to death

Fan Wei is the second Canadian to be given the death penalty in China amid a diplomatic row.

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Donald Trump wants asylum seekers to pay application fee

The US president directs officials to toughen rules for asylum seekers trying to enter the country.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GR91Iq

New world news from Time: Japan Marks the End of an Era With the Abdication of Emperor Akihito

France harassment law hands out 447 fines in first months

France hands out 447 on-the-spot fines for sexual harassment in the first months of a new law.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WdSKlZ

Trump Sues Banks to Stop Them From Complying With House Subpoenas

By MAGGIE HABERMAN, WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM and DAVID ENRICH from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IPePEp

Cricketer's coming out was 'misunderstanding'

James Faulkner says the support he has received from the LGBT community is "fantastic" - but it came after a misunderstanding.

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Trump sues Deutsche Bank and Capital One over Democrat subpoenas

The lawsuit aims to stop Deutsche Bank and Capital One from handing over his records to Congress.

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New world news from Time: New Japanese and Thai Monarchs Are In the Spotlight, But Here Are Some of Asia’s Other Royals

New top story from Time: New Japanese and Thai Monarchs Are In the Spotlight, But Here Are Some of Asia’s Other Royals

'Yeti footprints': Indian army mocked over claim

Its claim to have discovered footprints of the 'mythical beast' prompts derision on social media.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vx79wF

ISIS’ Mysterious Leader Is Not Dead, New Video Shows

By BEN HUBBARD from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2V4smyp

What to Know About the Poway Synagogue Shooting

By JILL COWAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GDA4W8

Profitable Giants Like Amazon Pay $0 in Corporate Taxes. Some Voters Are Sick of It.

By STEPHANIE SAUL and PATRICIA COHEN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2V3ekNN

‘No One Feels Safe Here’: Life in Alabama’s Prisons

By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GMRIH3

A Terrorist Tried to Kill Me Because I Am a Jew. I Will Never Back Down.

By YISROEL GOLDSTEIN from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2V8nBnx

‘Avengers: Endgame’: The Screenwriters Answer Every Question You Might Have

By DAVE ITZKOFF from NYT Movies https://nyti.ms/2GMRGyV

‘Game of Thrones’ Fans Are Thrilled, Confused and Setting the Internet on Fire

By NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2V1b1GC

Family Ends Life Support for John Singleton After a Stroke

By JULIA JACOBS from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2GJRjoX

Australian Senate candidate Steve Dickson quits over strip club videos

Footage showed aspiring Australian senator Steve Dickson groping women and making derogatory remarks.

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New world news from Time: Japan Is Getting a New Emperor. Here’s What to Know About Him

Trade war: What you need to know about US-China talks

Talks appear to be reaching the final stretch though both sides remain divided on several key issues.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UNQ2Ch

New world news from Time: U.N. Chief Antonio Guterres Raises the Plight of Uighurs with China’s President Xi Jinping

Japanese emperor: Akihito set for first abdication in 200 years

The 85-year-old said he feels unable to fulfil his role because of his declining health.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PB2cNS

UK university puts stress-busting dogs on staff

A university has taken on five "canine teaching assistants" to tackle student anxiety.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UPV01g

Japan emperor: Akihito's human touch

Emperor Akihito will be remembered as the man who began the modernisation of Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZNdtPE

Jeopardy: How a pro gambler 'cracked' US game show

Sports bettor James Holzhauer's unusual strategy is paying off as he crushes Jeopardy records.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UO5UVp

'We are students thanks to South Africa's #FeesMustFall protests'

What has changed since mass protests led South Africa to announce free education for poor university students?

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZGK6i1

How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together

Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UNECyp

Sri Lanka attacks: Where else in the world have face coverings been banned?

Following the Sri Lankan ban, BBC Reality Check looks at other countries that have imposed either a partial or complete ban on face coverings

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZLeoA7

India student leader 'a symbol of protest' against PM Modi

Kanhaiya Kumar has emerged as an outlier in an election being seen as a battle for India's identity.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UKoL3G

'Our water pollution is a cancer'

"Waterkeeper" Nabil Musa fights Iraq's water crisis, which he calls the country's gravest threat yet.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W9FChW

US deputy attorney general quits

US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein resigns after a rocky relationship with President Donald Trump

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LlEhnk

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Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein submits resignation

04/29/19 2:26 PM

Is this whale a Russian spy?

A beluga whale was found with suspicious equipment off Norway's coast

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PH3WFu

Measles Cases Surpass 700 as Outbreak Continues Unabated

By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2IOF3a6

Arya’s Dagger Has a Complex History in ‘Game of Thrones.’ Here’s a Look Back.

By JENNIFER VINEYARD from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2J386pF

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'Boyz n the Hood' director John Singleton dead at 51, family announces

04/29/19 1:38 PM

Boeing safety system not at fault, says chief executive

Dennis Muilenburg says a safety mechanism was only one factor in two fatal Boeing plane crashes.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GTriEX

US veteran arrested over terror plot

Mark Steven Domingo allegedly planned to commit mass murder in "revenge for Christchurch attack".

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vsSow5

Japan Will Enthrone a New Emperor. His Wife Won’t Be Allowed to Watch.

By MOTOKO RICH from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2V2qJl2

New world news from Time: ISIS Leader al-Baghdadi Appears in Video for First Time in 5 Years

Woodstock 50 anniversary festival cancelled, investor says

Rapper Jay-Z, singer Miley Cyrus and the Killers band were booked to play at Woodstock 50 in New York.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GGG7cI

IS Leader Appears in Video for First Time in 5 years

The shadowy leader of the Islamic State group claimed to appear for the first time in five years in a video released by the extremist group’s propaganda arm on Monday, acknowledging defeat in the group’s last stronghold in Syria but vowing a “long battle” ahead.

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A New Way to Church: Justin Bieber's Pastor Launches App to Take Church Global

He's one of the men who helped introduce Justin Bieber to Jesus Christ. Now Pastor Judah Smith is working on the rest of the world, bringing church to your smartphone and tablet in a new way.

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Wixags

Guantanamo Bay commander fired over 'loss of confidence'

Navy Rear Admiral John Ring was fired as Guantanamo Bay prison commander after a month-long inquiry.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LeyfEI

The Racial Bias Built Into Photography

By SARAH LEWIS from NYT Lens https://nyti.ms/2UPyW74

Replacing Israel with Anti-Semitism in the Church, and What It Means for the End Times

Replacement theology in the Christian view of the Messiah has taken us far off target, and it affects our end-times theology. The common view of the church replacing Israel has caused huge consequences. Many Jews have a hard time believing in a Jewish Messiah that has replaced them. Many other Jews realize the truth that replacement theology is wrong and that the Messiah is still in a covenant relationship with them, as they have come to the understanding of wonderful saving grace.

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2ZHtIxQ

'Completely avoidable' measles outbreak hits 25-year high in US

Officials say more than 700 Americans have been infected, calling the outbreak "completely avoidable".

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San Diego synagogue shooting: Funeral to be held for victim

Lori Kaye was killed after shielding her rabbi from a gunman who opened fire at a Passover service.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VtM1rb

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Michael Avenatti pleads not guilty in federal wire, bank fraud case; trial to begin on June 25

04/29/19 10:34 AM

IS 'leader' al-Baghdadi appears in first video in five years

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who has not been seen on camera since 2014, vows revenge for his militants.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XQ4mMs

Thunderstorms Late today!

With a high of F and a low of 77F.

New world news from Time: Poles Are Posting Photos of Themselves Eating Bananas to Protest Government Censorship

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First images emerge of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in five years, intelligence group says

04/29/19 9:30 AM

US firm apologises for seeking 'preferably Caucasian' candidate

A US firm has apologised for a job ad that stated it would prefer white candidates.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LcPVkg

Guantánamo Bay Prison Commander Has Been Fired

By CAROL ROSENBERG from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2DDXfPH

Spain election: Socialists consider next move after elections

They failed to win a majority but hold out the prospect of governing alone if necessary.

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Residents flee airborne acid after fire

Smoke from the recycling plant fire has led people to flee over potentially toxic chemicals in the air.

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Polish protest after gallery removes suggestive banana art

Social media users protest against removing a suggestive artwork from Poland's national gallery.

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North Korea TV revamps weather report

North Korean state TV introduces a more casual, modern-looking weather broadcast.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GHy92Z

'War Footing': Church Canceled Indefinitely, Catholic Leaders in Sri Lanka Dissatisfied With Government Response

Catholic church leaders in Sri Lanka say they aren't satisfied with how the government has handled the investigation following the Easter Sunday attacks that left over 250 people dead. 

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Mozambique cyclone: Death toll rises as storm blocks aid

Torrential rain and strong winds make getting aid into the cyclone-affected area almost impossible.

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Apple defends removing parental control apps

Apple says some parental control apps were removed from the App Store because of security concerns.

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Norway finds 'Russian spy whale' off Arctic coast

A tame beluga wearing a Russian harness is thought to have come from a Russian navy facility.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V5667K

Indonesia floods: Dozens killed in floods

Flooding caused by torrential rains has killed nearly 40 people and left thousands homeless in Sumatra.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GFJZuw

New world news from Time: Norwegian Officials Are Worried This Beluga Whale Escaped From the Russian Military

Who’s in the Democratic Debates, and Who’s in Danger of Missing Them

By MAGGIE ASTOR, DENISE LU and MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2V1cUTG

Times Apologizes for Publishing Anti-Semitic Cartoon

By STACY COWLEY from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2GGfrZt

Rabbi describes seeing synagogue attacker

A rabbi who was injured in the deadly shooting at a synagogue near San Diego on Saturday has described the moment he faced the gunman.

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Indonesia's planning minister announces capital city move

Jakarta, home to 10 million people, is sinking and has one of the world's worst traffic problems.

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Burkina Faso: Christians killed in attack on church

Six people are killed in the first attack on a church since jihadist violence erupted in the country.

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Suspected UAE spy 'kills himself in Turkish prison'

Turkish police were investigating whether the dead man might be linked to the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GPoDMq

Korean elderly back road safety seats

A city in South Korea has put out special seating for older people at road crossings.

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Heavy flooding hits eastern Canada

Thousands of people were told to evacuate their homes near Montreal in eastern Canada early on Sunday after rising floodwaters breached a dyke following heavy rain.

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New world news from Time: Five Things to Know About the Modern Japanese Monarchy

How one woman beat mining giants and saved rare snow leopards

A woman from Mongolia has won the Goldman Environmental Prize after a campaign to stop mining firms destroying a critical habitat for snow leopards.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZHGEny

Alanyaspor bus crash: Josef Sural killed on bus journey back from Kayserispor

Czech international striker Josef Sural dies following a bus crash involving several of his Alanyaspor team-mates.

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New world news from Time: The Catholic Church in Sri Lanka Urges the Government to Crackdown on Islamists as If ‘on a War Footing’

‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8, Episode 3 Recap: The Battle of Winterfell Exceeded Expectations

By JEREMY EGNER from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2DCXt9N

Richard Lugar: Former US Republican senator dies at 87

The six-term Indiana senator briefly ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 1996.

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The Libyan National Army has launched airstrikes on Tripoli

Libyan National Army troops under General Khalifa Hafer launch a new bid to take the nation's capital

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GOCX7S

NFL pick hurt as friend shot dead

The New York Giants' sixth-round pick Corey Ballentine is injured in a shooting in which his university team-mate Dwane Simmons is killed.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Wf8ohc

Sri Lanka attacks: Face coverings banned after Easter bloodshed

President Sirisena says the emergency measure is to ensure people can be easily identified.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DGzzdw

Barr Threatens Not to Testify Before House, but Democrats May Subpoena Him

By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2VyVY6y

Trump Repeats a False Claim That Doctors ‘Execute’ Newborns

By CHRIS CAMERON from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Lc51X7

How an Abuse Victim’s Nerve and a Hidden iPhone Led to the Arrest of a Sundance Founder

By ELIZABETH A. HARRIS from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2VpRejN

Can We Please Relax About ‘Socialism’?

By DAVID BENTLEY HART from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2Lc50Cx

Where Are the Socially Conservative Women in This Fight?

By HELEN ANDREWS from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2VwwQNQ

How China’s ‘Unicorns’ Shook a Bicycle Town

By ALEXANDRA STEVENSON and CAO LI from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2LjVrBM

Putting Down Your Phone May Help You Live Longer

By CATHERINE PRICE from NYT Well https://nyti.ms/2VyUBVq

New world news from Time: Some 160,000 People Are At Risk in Mozambique After a Second Cyclone in Six Weeks

New world news from Time: Socialists Won the Spanish Election, But the Right-Wing Vox Party Gained in Popularity

A Despicable Cartoon in The Times

By BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2V2q1Eg

Should these school clubs be kept from parents?

Whether a parent can be notified if their child is in a gay-straight alliance is hotly debated in Canada.

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'I used to sell my packed lunch to schoolmates'

How Sharan Pasricha used his entrepreneurialism to build a boutique hotel chain.

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The Wandering Earth and China's sci-fi heritage

As the blockbuster heads to Netflix, here are five classic films from China's rich sci-fi film history.

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EU elections: What the European Parliament has been up to

Cutting phone bills abroad and tightening internet copyright – MEPs have been busy since 2014.

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Biden and Obama’s ‘Odd Couple’ Relationship Aged Into Family Ties

By PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2UI33gN

Hanoi: A city of motorbikes and mopeds

Photographer Jon Enoch captures what could be the beginning of the end of moped culture in Hanoi.

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Suicide stories: Are Kenya's men in crisis?

Why so many men in one Kenyan community are killing themselves.

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Rapping for change in South Africa

Rappers discuss reasons for voter apathy as South Africa goes to the polls in national election next month.

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Mozambique situation 'worse than thought': UN agency

Pemba in north Mozambique has had more than two metres of rain and flooding since Cyclone Kenneth.

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San Diego synagogue shooting: Rabbi talks about the attack

Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein tells reporters about synagogue shooting near San Diego on Saturday.

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Au Revoir, Trump and Washington, D.C.

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Avengers: Endgame beats box office records with $1.2bn debut

Avengers: Endgame is the fastest film ever to break the $1bn barrier, doing so in just five days.

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Cyclone Kenneth: Destroyed roads left looking like waterfalls

Parts of Mozambique have been cut off barely a month after deadly Cyclone Idai hit the region.

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Cyprus serial killer: Police find another suspected victim

A Greek-Cypriot army officer has confessed to killing seven women and girls, all of foreign descent.

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Tales Soares: Male model dies at São Paulo Fashion Week

Tales Soares, 26, dies after collapsing on the catwalk at São Paulo Fashion Week, organisers say.

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Sri Lanka bombings: Faithful meet outside church

One week after a string of deadly bombings, people gathered to worship outside of one of the buildings attacked on Easter Sunday.

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Hong Kong: Thousands protest against China extradition law

Under a proposed new law, suspects could be sent to mainland China for trial.

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President Trump says US immigration system needs 'Perry Mason involved' in Fox News interview

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Sri Lanka attacks: Relatives of key suspect Zahran Hashim killed

Police say the father and two brothers of the suspected Easter bombings mastermind died in a raid.

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Ukraine's president-elect rejects Russian passport plan

President-elect Volodymyr Zelensky says the document would give people the "right to be arrested".

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Titanic brandy flask sold at auction for £76,000

Auctioneers say the flask was "one of the most powerful and emotive" objects recovered from the Titanic.

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Benin holds vote with no opposition candidates

Parties failed to met the electoral requirements, including a fee of $424,000 to field candidates.

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Emilano Sala: Police investigate online photo said to be of plane crash victim

Police investigate after a photo said to be of the body of Premier League footballer Emiliano Sala is shared on social media.

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London Marathon 2019: Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge wins as Mo Farah fifth

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge runs the second fastest marathon in history to win the London Marathon as Britain's Mo Farah finishes fifth.

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Is this the face of a man held captive since the age of six?

The second most important figure in Tibetan Buddhism was seized by China in 1995 and hasn't been seen since. Why does it matter?

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The disabled Christians reinterpreting the Bible

Damon Rose set out to discover what Christianity has to offer disabled people beyond promises of miracle cures.

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Michael Wolf: The man who found beauty in megacities

Michael Wolf, known for his densely-packed images of Hong Kong and Tokyo, has died aged 64.

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Jane Manchun Wong: The woman scooping Silicon Valley

Jane Wong is a technology blogger and app researcher who unlocks new features before they launch.

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Royal baby: How US moms compare with UK mums

Bubbly, breastfeeding and baby names - how American moms-to-be compare with British mums-to-be.

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Nature loss: Major report to highlight 'natural and human emergency'

Critical scientific assessment of humanity's impact on nature to be released after Paris negotiations.

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Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter - in pictures

Orthodox Christians are celebrating Easter around the world, the week after fellow Christians.

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Indonesia election: More than 270 election staff die counting votes

More than 270 election workers have died, mostly of fatigue-related illnesses, an official says.

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US synagogue shooting: One dead, three wounded

A gunman has opened fire in Poway, north of San Diego, leaving one dead and three more injured.

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The Iranian artist who worked with Warhol

Iranian artist Monir Farmanfarmaian, who worked with Andy Warhol, has died aged 97.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Christians pray at home one week after bombings

Church services in the country are cancelled, a week after the deadly Easter Sunday attacks.

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Spain election: Polls due to open for closely-fought contest

The performance of a new far-right party will be closely watched in Spain's third election in four years.

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Belarus Building Site Yields the Bones of 1,214 Holocaust Victims

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Two Super-Rich Families Ended Up on Opposite Sides of Easter Attacks

By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN, KAI SCHULTZ, MUJIB MASHAL and RUSSELL GOLDMAN from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2DNlSJV

Running Out of Children, a South Korea School Enrolls Illiterate Grandmothers

By CHOE SANG-HUN and CHANG W. LEE from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2WbG66W

N.R.A. President to Step Down as New York Attorney General Investigates

By DANNY HAKIM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2DNlwmz

‘Getting Worse, Not Better’: Illegal Pot Market Booming in California Despite Legalization

By THOMAS FULLER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Wj7DU0

The Raisin Situation

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