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Friday, May 31, 2019

Frank Lucas: Man who inspired American Gangster dies aged 88

Frank Lucas, played on-screen by Denzel Washington, was known for peddling heroin in Harlem.

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Tariffs, Mr. Trump’s Miracle Cure


By THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2W6HmHV

Canadian national inquiry: Giving a voice to missing and murdered women

Beverley Jacobs and Terri Brown fought tirelessly on behalf of missing and murdered indigenous women.

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Death toll in Virginia Beach shooting now 12, plus shooting suspect: police

05/31/19 7:08 PM

Deaths of indigenous women 'a Canadian genocide', leaked report says

Leaked national report describes possibly thousands of deaths of indigenous women as genocide.

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Tony Soprano’s House Hits the Market


By STEFANOS CHEN from NYT Real Estate https://nyti.ms/2WJ6n0h

Could Prostitution Be Next to Be Decriminalized?


By JESSE McKINLEY from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2Ki3XPt

UK's Chagos Islands descendants feel like 'lost nation'

Evicted from their homeland, Chagos Islands families living in the UK are divided by immigration law.

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Venezuela crisis: What happened to uprising against Maduro?

A beleaguered people say they had hopes their misery would end but now they go back to one thing - survival.

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Sayyida Salme: The tragic life of Zanzibar's rebel princess

Sayyida Salme is a little known 19th Century princess who fled Zanzibar after scandalising the royals.

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MacKenzie Bezos: Novelist and Amazon shareholder

What do we know about the novelist who is the third-richest woman in the world?

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Tiananmen 30 years on - China's great act of 'forgettance'

Older people are not allowed to remember; the younger generation aren't even allowed to know.

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Claus von Bülow: Socialite cleared of trying to murder his wife dies aged 92

Danish-born socialite was convicted then later acquitted of giving his wealthy heiress wife an insulin overdose.

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How the Raptors Won Game 1 Over the Warriors


By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN and MARC STEIN from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Z3XOKZ

Trump Says U.S. Will Hit Mexico With 5% Tariffs on All Goods


By ANNIE KARNI, ANA SWANSON and MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2VYBaSc

The Bond Market Is Trying to Tell Us Something (Worry)


By MATT PHILLIPS and STEPHEN GROCER from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/30WnESH

These Are the Victims of a Deadly Climbing Season on Mount Everest


By KAREN ZRAICK and DERRICK BRYSON TAYLOR from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2W3W5TZ

Philippines sends tonnes of rubbish back to Canada

The Philippines says the rubbish was falsely labelled as plastic recycling when it was sent in 2014.

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The man who might have stopped Sri Lanka's Easter bombings

Few realised before the attacks that Sri Lanka had a problem with Islamist militancy. One man who did was Mohammad Razak Taslim.

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My Ramadan Diary: Fasting for 18 hours with depression and anxiety

We spent the day with Maryam to find out how she copes with her mental health issues while fasting for Ramadan.

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The sea-cooled eco-resort that's nearly mosquito-free

The Brando resort in French Polynesia is close to being carbon neutral and self-sustainable.

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Australia's 'new wave' of stereotype-shunning comedy

A new era of "seriously formidable" acts have shunned past stereotypes to find global success.

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Fran Rivera: Bullfighter sparks revenge porn row in Spain

Spanish women hit back at Fran Rivera's comments after a revenge porn victim took her own life.

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As Everest Melts, Bodies Are Emerging From the Ice


By BHADRA SHARMA and KAI SCHULTZ from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2WdfRkE

Uber posts $1bn loss weeks after stock market listing

The taxi company's first set of figures since going public come after its share price slumped.

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Erosion forcing Nigerian families to abandon their homes and farms

A community in southern Nigeria face losing their homes and food shortages due to erosion.

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Trump announces tariffs on all Mexico goods in latest anti-immigration measure

The US president says rising tariffs will be imposed from 10 June until illegal immigration ends.

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GM fungus rapidly kills 99% of malaria mosquitoes, study suggests

A fungus has been genetically modified with spider venom to kill the mosquitoes that spread malaria.

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Hungary boat capsizes: Witnesses describe horror on Danube

Hope is fading that any of the 21 people who are still missing on the Danube will be found alive.

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R. Kelly facing 11 more sex crime charges

The new charges carry heavier sentences than the 11 others he already faces.

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Measles record means US could lose elimination status

US health officials warn the country may lose its "measles elimination status" amid multiple outbreaks.

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Tehran ex-mayor Najafi handed to prosecutors over wife’s killing

Veteran politician Mohammad Ali Najafi says he shot her by mistake in a case that has shocked Iran.

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Philippines sends rotting exported waste back to Canada

Exported waste, intended for recycling, is being sent back to Canada by the Philippines.

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24/7 Surveillance with Shocking Rewards and Punishments: Could China's Big Brother System Come to USA?

It's like an Orwellian Big Brother nightmare. The Chinese Communist Party is using advanced technology to secure government control over the lives of nearly everyone in the society by establishing a system of social credits based on each person's perceived behaviors and attitudes.  

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Ashton Kutcher appears in 'Hollywood Ripper' trial

The actor says he was "freaking out" when he learned his date had been murdered, stabbed 47 times.

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'I Thought We Were Going to Die': US Missionaries Ambushed, Saved by Mysterious Man on Motorcycle

These American missionaries were ambushed by an armed gang firing machine guns at them in Haiti. One missionary was shot and was bleeding out, but then a mysterious man showed up.

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Teenager in Italy is banned for insulting a female referee

A 14-year-old boy is given a one-year ban for lowering his shorts and making a vulgar gesture towards a female referee in Italy.

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Former Mississippi Republican Sen. Thad Cochran, who served in Congress for more than 45 years before retiring last year, has di

05/30/19 7:55 AM

‘For the Birds’ Review: From an Overcrowded Chicken Coop Springs Unusual Life



By TEO BUGBEE

For the Birds ()

Opening Unknown Date

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Trump assails 'totally conflicted' Robert Mueller

The US president launches a fierce personal attack on the special counsel in the Russia inquiry.

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Narendra Modi sworn in for second term after election landslide

Thousands are attending the ceremony in central Delhi, including Bollywood stars and regional leaders.

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Boeing admits it 'fell short' on safety alert for 737

Boeing admits it fell short on implementing a safety alert system on the 737 Max

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Weighing little more than an apple at birth, Saybie is the smallest baby to ever survive

Saybie is believed to be the world's smallest infant to survive after weighing just 8.6 ounces or 245 grams at birth.

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EU sees progress in Albania and N Macedonia membership bids

Albania and North Macedonia get EU Commission praise, but some EU leaders are wary of enlargement.

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Julian Assange 'too ill' to appear for court hearing, says lawyer

WikiLeaks says its founder has been moved to the medical ward of Belmarsh Prison.

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Adel al-Jubeir: 'Saudi Arabia does not want a war with Iran'

The kingdom is hosting two summits of Gulf and Arab leaders to discuss growing tensions in the region.

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Robert De Niro: Robert Mueller, We Need to Hear More


By ROBERT DE NIRO from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2KdJ4Vs

France's MeToo creator on trial for defaming man she accused

A French court hears a man whose career has been "ruined" after being accused of harassment.

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‘The Fall of the American Empire’ Review: A Satirical Take on the Crime Story



By GLENN KENNY

The Fall of the American Empire (R)

Opening May 31, 2019

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'Emotional support dog attack' on plane sparks US lawsuit

The American says he needed 28 stitches after the incident on a Delta Airlines flight.

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'World's smallest' surviving premature baby released from US hospital

Baby Saybie was given just hours to live when she was born weighing just 245g (8.6oz) in San Diego.

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White House Asked Navy to Hide McCain Warship


By MAGGIE HABERMAN and HELENE COOPER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2EGz5nW

NZ Treasury admits 'hack' was website blunder

New Zealand's Treasury admits it wasn't hacked, and budget details leaked out via its own website.

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South Africa gets gender-balanced cabinet

For the first time in the country's history, half of all ministers in South Africa's cabinet are women.

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Disney could pull productions from Georgia over abortion law

Disney's CEO says it would be "difficult " to over-rule people who didn't want to work in the state.

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Nesamani: Who is he and why is the world praying for him?

Who is Nesamani and why is seemingly everyone in the world praying for him on Twitter?

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White House 'asked Navy to hide warship USS John S. McCain'

President Donald Trump denies making the request, saying he was "not informed about anything".

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Baseball player distraught after child hit

A child is taken to hospital after she was hit by a foul ball off the bat of Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr at the Houston Astros' stadium, leaving the player in tears.

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019

To Stop Border Crossings, the U.S. Made the Journey Deadlier


By LEAH VARJACQUES and JESSIA MA from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/30UxB3d

Nigel Farage Is the Most Dangerous Man in Britain


By RICHARD SEYMOUR from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/30Q4EFD

More Democrats call for impeachment after Mueller makes statement

Three more Democratic presidential hopefuls join chorus calling for President Trump's impeachment.

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Papua New Guinea chooses James Marape as new prime minister

A former finance minister takes the reins after weeks of upheaval in the South Pacific nation.

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Russia 'probably' conducting banned nuclear tests, US official says

Moscow is likely testing low-yield nuclear weapons in the Arctic, a US intelligence official says.

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The mystery of the 'identical' Miss India contestants

A photo of this year's finalists has placed them at the centre of a storm over skin colour.

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Octavia Spencer: Ditching the 'sassy black woman' for horror

The Oscar winner on why she hopes horror film MA, her first lead role, can change Hollywood for black actresses.

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How damaging is the row over Huawei for US-China trade?

What do Washington's latest moves against Huawei mean for any US-China trade deal?

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Cartoon scavenger hunts brighten Portland

Wooden cutouts of famous cartoon characters and memes are popping up all over the city in Oregon.

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Burkina Faso's war against militant Islamists

Attacks on Christians by armed groups in Burkina Faso signals a worrying new shift, experts say.

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US energy department rebrands gas exports 'molecules of freedom'

Department of Energy announces plan to spread "molecules of US freedom" throughout the world.

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What are the real reasons behind Venezuela’s blackouts?

The country's political crisis is resulting in power cuts and blackouts - is it sabotage, or something simpler?

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Cameroon atrocity: What happened after Africa Eye found who killed this woman

BBC Africa Eye identified who killed a group of women and children last year, but what happened next?

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Fukushima: How to move a mountain of radioactive soil

Eight years after the disaster at the Japanese nuclear power station, the clean-up is continuing.

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Hungary: Three dead after boat capsizes on the Danube

The boat, carrying dozens of tourists, capsized after another vessel crashed into it.

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Terrill Thomas death: Family to receive $6.75m settlement

Terrill Thomas died in a Milwaukee jail after officers turned off his water supply for a week.

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Israel to hold fresh election as Netanyahu fails to form coalition

Lawmakers vote to dissolve parliament after Prime Minister Netanyahu fails to form a coalition.

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Belgium king meets far-right Vlaams Belang party leader

King Philippe met Tom van Grieken in the first talks between a monarch and the far right since 1936.

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Merkel dismisses rumours of rift with successor as CDU leader

She says a report that she believes her successor as CDU leader is not up to the job is "nonsense".

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Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg: 'We apologise to the families'

Dennis Muilenburg gives his first interview since the two 737 Max crashes that killed more than 300 people.

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German Police Admit That the ‘Holy Spirit’ Saved Speeding Driver From Getting Fined

Police in the German border town of Viersen have revealed that a speeding driver was spared a hefty fine because of the “Holy Spirit.”

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Sara Netanyahu: Israeli PM's wife 'agrees plea bargain'

Sara Netanyahu was charged with fraud after being accused of wrongly spending state funds on catering.

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Caster Semenya: Olympic 800m champion files appeal to Swiss court

Olympic champion Caster Semenya files a new appeal to a Swiss court to challenge the decision regarding the restriction of testosterone levels in female runners.

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Caruana Galizia: Malta criticised over journalist murder probe

A human rights watchdog accuses officials of not properly investigating Daphne Caruana Galizia's death.

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Iranian-American on Mission to Free Mideast Women from Violent Oppression

"Our strategy is to equip women leaders who can have a lasting impact around the globe," Shirin Taber said. "Our women are decision makers, influencers and mobilizers, impacting through their organizations on a national level."

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Mg6XP2

Mueller, in First Comments on Russia Inquiry, Declines to Clear Trump


By SHARON LaFRANIERE and EILEEN SULLIVAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2YPdUb0

'If we were confident the President did not commit a crime, we would have said so'

The US Special Counsel spoke publicly for the first time since publishing the results of the Russia inquiry

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Thousands pay respects to Niki Lauda

Formula 1 stars including Lewis Hamilton and other celebrities in Vienna as Lauda's body lay in state at St Stephen's Cathedral.

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Special Counsel Robert Mueller makes first public remarks on Russia election meddling in 2016

05/29/19 7:55 AM

Tornado Warning and Storms Jolt New York Region


By AZI PAYBARAH and DEREK M. NORMAN from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2MgcvZy

Trump Russia investigation: Robert Mueller to make statement

It will be Robert Mueller's first public statement on the investigation since it started in 2017.

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What Is 'Europe's Destiny'? Why EU's Right Turn Points to Stalingrad-Style Shutdown

After a strong showing by Eurosceptic parties in last week's elections, European leaders are now worried about their future, fighting over who will lead Europe's Parliament. 

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FBI adds fugitive Eugene Palmer to Top 10 Most-Wanted List

05/29/19 6:51 AM

Anger over death of Algeria hunger-striking activist Kamel Eddine Fekhar

The Berber activist endured great suffering and neglect since his detention in March, his lawyer says.

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Hells Angels bikers banned by Netherlands court

The court says the group - which has thousands of members worldwide - is a danger to public order.

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Argentina abortion: Crowds gather to back pro-choice bill

The demonstrators support a bill which aims to legalise abortion in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy.

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Nusrat Jahan Rafi: 16 charged in Bangladesh for burning girl alive

The schoolgirl was set on fire after filing a sexual harassment complaint against her principal.

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Myanmar military accused of fresh war crimes in Rakhine

Amnesty International says the army is killing, torturing and attacking civilians in Rakhine state.

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Trump Undercuts Bolton on North Korea and Iran


By PETER BAKER and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2XcQ5cV

Tankers almost certainly damaged by Iranian naval mines, US says

National Security Adviser John Bolton blames Iran for attacks off the UAE, but provides no evidence.

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Ellen DeGeneres opens up about sexual abuse

The US chat show host speaks out "because I want other girls to not ever let someone do that".

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The diggers guided by satellites and drones

Moving earth is messy - but new technology means we can dig with an accuracy of a few centimetres.

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Niki Lauda: F1 stars attend Mass for late racing legend in Austria

They are among thousands paying tributes to the late Austrian driver at a Mass in Vienna.

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18 Schoolchildren Stabbed, and Girl and Man Killed, in Attack in Japan


By MOTOKO RICH and HISAKO UENO from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2JG2u5S

Real Madrid 'most valuable club in Europe', says KPMG

The Spanish club tops KPMG's study of top sides' "enterprise value", ahead of Man Utd and Bayern Munich.

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New Zealand budget: National party denies hacking Treasury

New Zealand's opposition party says it wasn't behind 2,000 hacking attempts on government systems.

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Kansas City-Area Tornadoes Add to 12 Straight Days of Destruction


By KEVIN WILLIAMS and ALAN BLINDER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2YUi2q9

Elizabeth Warren Gains Ground in 2020 Field, One Plan at a Time


By THOMAS KAPLAN and ASTEAD W. HERNDON from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HGe3aV

Huawei: US move to blacklist firm sets a 'dangerous precedent'

Huawei says the US is "using the strength of an entire nation to come after a private company".

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Australia's 'Egg Boy' gives donations to NZ attack survivors

The Australian teenager was flooded with donations after egging a controversial far-right lawmaker.

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Several injuries reported after large tornado destroys homes west of Kansas City, Kansas

05/28/19 7:22 PM

Pope Says Argentine Bishop Now Facing Vatican Abuse Trial

An Argentine bishop close to Pope Francis is now on trial at the Vatican, accused of sexually abusing seminarians.

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Knife-Wielding Man Attacks Schoolgirls in Japan, Killing 2

A man carrying a knife in each hand and screaming "I will kill you!" attacked a group of schoolgirls waiting at a bus stop just outside Tokyo on Tuesday, killing two and injuring 16 before killing himself, officials and media said.   

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Belgium's ex-King Albert II submits DNA in paternity case

Albert II provides a sample to avoid daily fines amid claims he fathered a love-child in the 1960s.

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The preachers getting rich from poor Americans

Some televangelists ask people to give cash to earn financial favour from God - it's often the hardest-up giving their last pennies.

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Could making recycling pay save the planet?

Encouraging recycling as a moral good may not make sense.

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How Nigeria and its president are being held to ransom

Tackling kidnapping is Muhammadu Buhari's biggest challenge as he is sworn in for another four years.

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The bullying that led this doctor to take her own life

Payal Tadvi, 26, took her own life after months of alleged harassment over her caste, her family say.

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Are rare earth minerals China's trump card in its trade war with US?

There is speculation that China might restrict rare earth minerals to the US. What could the impact be?

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The Yazidi family reunited after being IS slaves

Thousands of Yazidis were killed or enslaved by IS but Nashaat and his mother survived, and are about to be reunited.

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Growing crops in the shadow of Fukushima

Eight years on from the nuclear disaster, people are being allowed to return to Okuma in Japan.

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Malaysia orders tonnes of imported waste to be returned

The country's government says it has become a dumping ground for wealthier nations.

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Biden team says Trump's taunts 'beneath dignity of the office'

The Biden camp accuses President Trump of siding "repeatedly with a murderous dictator".

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‘Rocketman’ Review: The Fantastical Tale of Elton John, Survivor, Rock God, Camp Icon



By A.O. SCOTT

Rocketman ()

Opening Unknown Date

from NYT Critics' Pick https://nyti.ms/2YR4YSz

Review: In ‘Leaving Home, Coming Home,’ Robert Frank Recounts His Career



By GLENN KENNY

Leaving Home, Coming Home: A Portrait of Robert Frank ()

Opening Unknown Date

from NYT Critics' Pick https://nyti.ms/2HFIwG8

Trump supporters build US-Mexico barrier

US military veteran Brian Kolfage posts a picture of the steel fence going up in New Mexico.

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