Trump tariffs 'not hitting Chinese economy'
The US President's former chief economic adviser Gary Cohn says the trade war affects the US more than China. from BBC News - World ht...
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Wednesday, July 31, 2019
India’s ‘Coffee King’ Found Dead Amid Financial Troubles
By KAI SCHULTZ, RAYMOND ZHONG and AYESHA VENKATARAMAN from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2Mu7njd
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US accuses Chinese billionaire of evading $1.8bn in tariffs
Liu Zhongtian is alleged to have been part of a complex scheme to smuggle aluminium into the US. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2OA3...
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North Korean soldier defects after crossing DMZ, says South
The man was spotted overnight crossing the heavily guarded border zone and is in military custody. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2K...
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Kelly Craft: Congress confirms UN ambassador pick
Congress approved President Donald Trump's nominee for UN ambassador by 56 votes to 34. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ov982d
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Fears stoke backlash against Venezuelans in Peru
Why some Peruvians fear that the recent influx of Venezuelans migrants poses a risk to their jobs. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Y...
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VG Siddhartha: The man who brought coffee culture to India
The death of coffee chain owner VG Siddhartha has sent shockwaves through India's business community. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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US-China trade war: 'We're all paying for this'
The US-China trade war is costing jobs and pushing up prices, say firms on both sides of the Pacific. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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What are the US's intentions in Africa?
Can the US compete with China's huge investments in the continent? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Oy6SY7
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Steve Bannon: Trump's border crackdown is 'anti-racist'
Steve Bannon says a wall will help black and Hispanic communities - and calls Ilhan Omar "anti-American". from BBC News - World ...
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S. Korea Says N. Korea Has Fired Unidentified Projectiles
North Korea on Wednesday fired several unidentified projectiles off its east coast, South Korea's military said, less than a week after ...
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Tuesday, July 30, 2019
China toddler: Three-year-old falls six storeys and survives
A toddler in China has survived a six-storey fall after he was caught by people holding a blanket. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2y...
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Shin Ok-ju: S Korean doomsday cult leader jailed for six years
The pastor convinced her followers to move to Fiji in 2014 where some say they were beaten. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LPSus0
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Japan heatwave: Mascot one of 11 deaths during high temperatures
Officials say 11 people have died and 5,000 have been hospitalised amid high temperatures. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MBqHez
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Hallstatt: A town of 800 people that gets a million tourists a year
Visitors have boosted the economy of Hallstatt in the Austrian Alps, but not all residents are happy. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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6 Highlights from Night 1 of the July Democratic Debates
By LISA LERER, REID J. EPSTEIN, SHANE GOLDMACHER and KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/317U8J3
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VG Siddhartha: Body found in search for Cafe Coffee Day tycoon
VG Siddhartha, founder and owner of popular Indian chain Cafe Coffee Day, had gone missing on Monday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Ten Democrats line up in second presidential TV debate
The party's most progressive candidates, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, take centre stage. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Monday, July 29, 2019
Garlic festival shooting: Three dead in Gilroy California
Eyewitnesses describe the shooting at a food festival in California that has left three people dead and 15 injured. from BBC News - World ...
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The amateur lawyers helping people walk free
A community group in California is helping poor people get justice. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2K5Y8mg
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Gilroy Shooting: Two Children Among the Dead at California Festival
By LAUREN HEPLER, AMY HARMON and RICHARD A. OPPEL Jr. from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2MmLnGV
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Neymar rape case dropped over lack of evidence
The São Paulo attorney general's office say the case is being closed due to a lack of evidence. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Unnao rape: India murder probe over fatal crash
A woman who had accused a ruling party MP of rape was seriously injured and a key witness died. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2OrCU...
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Senate fails to overturn Saudi arms sale veto
The Senate fell short of the two-thirds needed to overturn a presidential veto. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MqxZl0
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Capital One Says Hacker Stole Data of 100 Million People
By EMILY FLITTER and KAREN WEISE from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2ynCjJO
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Pakistan military plane crashes in residential area killing 15
The small plane crashed in a residential area near the city of Rawalpindi, engulfing houses in flames. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Top Progressives Face Off: Democratic Debates, Night 1
By SHANE GOLDMACHER, ALICIA PARLAPIANO and ADRIANA RAMIĆ from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2YrdzdX
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Boko Haram: A decade of terror explained
How the death of one man 10 years ago sparked an unending campaign of terror in Nigeria and beyond. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Who is ASAP Rocky and why is he on Trump's radar?
The president asked Sweden's PM to free the rapper, who is now due to go on trial in the country. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Capital One data breach: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen
The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ykTmMj
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'I've spent 22 years searching for silver in a ghost town'
Robert Louis Vesmarais is the sole inhabitant of Cerro Gordo, where he's been searching for silver. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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US election 2020: Do front-runners win their party's nomination?
Joe Biden is leading the polls challenge to President Trump, but will that be the same in November 2020? from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Is routine genetic profiling coming closer?
Genome sequencing projects around the world are revealing promising new health insights. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MkVoEB
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Ethiopia bids to break tree-planting record to tackle climate change
The huge project is intended to tackle deforestation and climate change in the drought-prone country. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Trump denies new accusations of racism after Elijah Cummings attack
The president is criticised after calling a mostly-black district a "disgusting, rat and rodent-infested mess". from BBC News - ...
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Nasa’s Valkyrie robot could help build Mars base
The semi-autonomous robot is able to use human tools and guide itself across difficult terrain. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Mozi...
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India tiger census shows population growth
PM Narendra Modi says India is "now one of the biggest and most secure habitats of the tiger". from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Hong Kong protests: China condemns 'horrendous incidents'
The pro-democracy protests have caused "serious damage to the rule of law", the government says. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Mother of Twins Who Died in Hot Car: ‘I Still Love My Husband’
By EMMA G. FITZSIMMONS and LAUREN HARD from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2YuB2LD
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Sunday, July 28, 2019
Fortnite World Cup: 15-year-old Brit Jaden Ashman is gaming millionaire
Fifteen-year-old Jaden Ashman wins half of $2.25 million (£1.8m) after coming second with his teammate in the Fortnite World Cup duo finals....
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Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert 4 dead, including gunman, in shooting at Gilroy Garlic Festival, 15 injured 07/28/19 10:37 PM
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Work on production line of Boeing 737 Max ‘not adequately funded’
Boeing is making billions from the 737 Max but an ex-engineer says production resources were lacking. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Shooting at California Festival Kills at Least 3, Official Says
By NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS and JACEY FORTIN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2MiP3tj
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“Who’s That?”: Running for President at Zero Percent
By Photographs and Text by ALYSSA SCHUKAR from NYT Multimedia/Photos https://nyti.ms/2MokfqW
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50 States of True Crime
By TINA JORDAN and ROSS MacDONALD from NYT Books https://nyti.ms/2ym1xYK
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Under Brazil’s Far Right Leader, Amazon Protections Slashed and Forests Fall
By LETÍCIA CASADO and ERNESTO LONDOÑO from NYT World https://nyti.ms/32ZfjhY
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Shooter reported at California garlic festival
Police are at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, with reports of 11 people injured by gunfire. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Yh9rSV
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Air strike on Libya hospital kills five doctors
The government has accused the forces of rogue general Khalifa Hafta of carrying out the attack. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2YmG...
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Woman arrested in Cyprus 'over false rape claim'
Twelve Israeli males had been arrested in Cyprus in connection with the alleged assault on 17 July. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Soldier 'killed by American friendly fire'
US officials initially said Sgt Matt Tonroe was killed by a roadside bomb. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3110Ct2
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Australia swimmer reveals cause of failed drug test
Australia's Shayna Jack says she tested positive for the banned substance Ligandrol and that her B sample confirmed the drug's prese...
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Alexei Navalny: Jailed Russian opposition head develops 'allergy'
Alexei Navalny is taken from jail to a hospital in Moscow with an acute allergic reaction. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2K4CizK
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At least 30 killed and 15 missing after China landslide
The latest death toll comes as heavy rains continue to batter areas of the country. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Y60Z8O
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Kidnapped Turkish nationals freed in Nigeria's Kwara state
The construction workers were captured by unknown gunmen, amid a wave of abductions in the country. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Hong Kong protests: Demonstrators defy police ban again
Pro-democracy demonstrators chant anti-police slogans while marching through the business district. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Saturday, July 27, 2019
Teen Fortnite millionaire: 'I got first Xbox when I was six'
Jaden Ashman, 15, from Essex has won half of $2.25 million (£1.8m) in the Fortnite World Cup finals. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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ICYMI: Sunken tanks and 'special' graffiti
Sunken tanks, "special" graffiti and a few other stories you might have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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‘Would Dad Approve?’ Neil Armstrong’s Heirs Divide Over a Lucrative Legacy
By SCOTT SHANE, SARAH KLIFF and SUSANNE CRAIG from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/30U0Vpw
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Father Charged in Deaths of 1-Year-Old Twins Left in Car
By NATE SCHWEBER and ANDREA SALCEDO from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/316hzTb
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The Roots of Boeing’s 737 Max Crisis: A Regulator Relaxes Its Oversight
By NATALIE KITROEFF, DAVID GELLES and JACK NICAS from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2LHQ52B
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Russi Taylor: Minnie Mouse voice actress dies aged 75
Russi Taylor, who played Minnie Mouse for three decades, has died aged 75, Disney has announced. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ytH...
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Twin Infants Found Dead in Car in Bronx After Father Left Them, Police Say
By ANDREA SALCEDO and NIKITA STEWART from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2SMuAyb
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French cyclists hit again by curse of Tour de France
Two Frenchmen were in contention to win the biggest race in cycling - but it was not to be. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GuLpIY
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Russia protests: Police arrest hundreds at Moscow rally
Demonstrators turn out after opposition candidates are barred from running in local elections. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Oo1JS...
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News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the Week’s Headlines
By CHRIS STANFORD and ANNA SCHAVERIEN from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/32XLLkT
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India floods: Hundreds of passengers rescued from train
Hundreds of passengers had to be rescued from a train near Mumbai. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LIJQeH
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Hong Kong Police Fire Tear Gas After Protesters Defy Ban
Police in Hong Kong fired tear gas Saturday at protesters who defied authorities’ warnings not to march in a neighborhood where six days ear...
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Mario Cerciello Rega: US student reportedly confesses to killing policeman
Two teenage Americans were arrested after the fatal stabbing in central Rome on Friday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LJ0ZoD
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Shayna Jack: Australian swimmer tests positive for banned substance
Australian swimmer Shayna Jack tests positive for a banned substance before the World Aquatics Championships, Swimming Australia has said. ...
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India floods: Hundreds of train passengers stranded near Mumbai
Helicopters, boats and divers converge on the train near Mumbai in a big recue operation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GrPhun
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Hong Kong protests: Yuen Long march defies police ban
They rally against a mob attack on protesters last week, and accuse police of colluding with gangs. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Friday, July 26, 2019
He Made a Fake Presidential Seal. Then Came the Media Rumpus.
By SARAH MERVOSH and NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2ZedDiA
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In Escalation, Iran Tests Medium-Range Missile, U.S. Official Says
By ERIC SCHMITT and DAVID E. SANGER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GteNz9
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