Help pours in for Chinese student on 30 cents a day
The 24-year-old ate only rice and chillies in order to save money to help her ill brother. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/34nQRai
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Thursday, October 31, 2019
Suzi Taylor: Australia reality TV star 'extorted' Tinder date
Suzi Taylor arranged to meet the man before assaulting him and stealing money, police say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/34huqmX
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China rolls out 'one of the world's largest' 5G networks
By the end of the year, China's will be one of the world's largest 5G deployments, state media said. from BBC News - World https:/...
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All you need is mud: Japan’s new spin on rugby
If you sign up for tambo rugby in Japan, playing dirty isn’t a choice - it’s a promise. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/336tBgH
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18 Shades of Black: The Indian women using fashion to challenge tradition
The 18 Shades of Black campaign was inspired by the reaction to women gaining entry to a holy shrine. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Why Chinese farmers have crossed border into Russia's Far East
When farms in Russia's Far East collapsed with the old Soviet Union, Chinese firms saw an opportunity. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Quiz of the week: Films Prince loved... and other posers
Have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2N6YFHi
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Trump switches permanent residence from New York to Florida
He said he had been "treated very badly" by local politicians - prompting one to reply: "Good riddance". from BBC News...
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ISIS Names New Leader and Confirms al-Baghdadi’s Death
By RUKMINI CALLIMACHI and ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2Ny3RDl
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Paula White, Trump’s Personal Pastor, Joins the White House
By JEREMY W. PETERS and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2CcVx6R
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New world news from Time: Leaked U.N. Report Shows Botched Investigation Into Sexual Abuse Accusations Against Peacekeepers
(DAKAR, Senegal) — The United Nations botched its investigation into accusations of sexual abuse in Central African Republic, letti...
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New world news from Time: North Korea Says It Test-Fired a New ‘Super Large’ Multiple Rocket Launcher
(SEOUL, South Korea) — North Korea confirmed Friday it conducted its third test-firing of a new “super-large” multiple rocket launc...
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The African Americans discovering Ghana
Ghana has declared 2019 the 'year of return' and is encouraging the African diaspora to visit the country, but why are some deciding...
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Climate change 'making mountaineering riskier'
Thinning ice and snow cover is leading to more rock-falls and landslides. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PEqgBt
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New world news from Time: Hundreds of Koalas Feared Dead in Australian Wildfires
(CANBERRA, Australia) — Conservationists fear hundreds of koalas have perished in wildfires that have razed prime habitat on Austra...
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POWERFUL: Hungary's President Posts Photo to Social Media of Nick Vujicic and Himself Praying
The president of Hungary posted a powerful image of himself kneeling to pray with evangelist Nick Vujicic. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/...
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Brazil wildfires: Blaze advances across Pantanal wetlands
The area is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, and a popular tourist destination. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WFUd...
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Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Nationals Win Their First World Series With One Last Rally
By DAVID WALDSTEIN and BENJAMIN HOFFMAN from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/33417Eb
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New world news from Time: Third Strong Earthquake This Month Jolts the Southern Philippines
(DAVAO, Philippines) — The third strong earthquake this month jolted the southern Philippines on Thursday morning, further damaging s...
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Karachi Biennale: Price of speaking out against police killings
Artist Adeela Suleman was inspired by the death of one young man. The authorities felt differently. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Essex lorry deaths: The deadly people smuggling trail leading to France
France is seen as a bottleneck in the smugglers' network and a springboard to London. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PwvQWA
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Why US teachers have been walking out of schools nationwide
Demands for better pay and smaller class sizes have caused the biggest US strike wave in decades. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2N3...
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Brazil oil spill: Where has it come from?
Oil has washed up on 200 beaches but the cause of the spill is still unknown. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BYVnjc
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Nigeria's border crisis fuelled by rice
Nigeria has closed its borders bringing checkpoints to a standstill and affecting West African trade. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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John Bolton Is Summoned to Testify in Trump Impeachment Inquiry
By NICHOLAS FANDOS and ADAM GOLDMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/34claAk
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Russia Tests New Disinformation Tactics in Africa to Expand Influence
By DAVEY ALBA and SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2N3BNIV
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Foie Gras, Served in 1,000 Restaurants in New York City, Is Banned
By JEFFERY C. MAYS and AMELIA NIERENBERG from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2Pu7c97
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Jho Low: US to recover $700m from 1MDB financier
High-end real estate and a luxury hotel will be seized as part of the deal struck with financier Jho Low. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert Washington Nationals top Houston Astros in Game 7 to claim World Series title 10/30/19 8:53 PM
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CIA-backed Afghan troops 'committed war crimes': report
Human Rights Watch reports that Afghan forces committed "extrajudicial killings" and other abuses. from BBC News - World https:/...
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India formally divides Jammu and Kashmir state
It's part of a controversial move to tighten the Indian government's control of the region. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Shuri Castle: Fire engulfs world heritage site in Japan
Shuri Castle, in Okinawa, was built 500 years ago in the Ryukyu Dynasty and is a World Heritage Site. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Breastfeeding suites increasing in popularity in the US
Private breastfeeding spaces are increasing in the US, including in train stations and supermarkets. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Boeing 'doesn't understand our grief'
Zipporah Kuria's father Joseph Waithaka was one of 157 people killed when a Boeing 737 Max crashed in March. from BBC News - World htt...
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Liberia's child soldiers: 'I know I killed people'
Miatta says she was forced to fight when she was 14 and can't remember how many people she's killed. from BBC News - World https:/...
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Trump judicial nominee breaks down during Senate hearing
Lawrence VanDyke broke down when asked whether he was biased against LGBT people. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/32Z9wJa
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Comedian Kevin Hart shares emotional video after crash
The US comedian shared the video of his recovery after a severe car accident in September. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2q8zMSA
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Greta Thunberg rejects Nordic Council environmental award
She turned down the prize money and said "the climate movement does not need any more awards". from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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'Scary' glass bridges shut in Chinese province
The glass attractions were built to attract tourists - but extra checks are now being carried out. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2q...
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Australian wildfire: Hundreds of koalas feared dead
"It's a national tragedy," says one worker from a koala hospital in New South Wales, Australia. from BBC News - World https:...
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Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Australia's 'backpacker tax' ruled invalid by court
Working holiday-makers from eight nations, including the UK, may be owed compensation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BT2dqe
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Turkey-Syria: 'The heart of my family has died'
Some refugees say they are being deported from Turkey back to Syria, which Ankara denies. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/32ZAiRF
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Trump impeachment: Democrats unveil resolution for next steps
A resolution lays out how the House will take the inquiry against the president into a public phase. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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WhatsApp sues Israeli firm over phone hacking claims
Facebook-owned WhatsApp alleges NSO Group was behind a cyber-attack on phones and messages. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2JvDZH6
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Meghan Murphy: Canadian feminist's trans talk sparks uproar
Hundreds protested as Meghan Murphy gave a controversial talk at a public library in Toronto. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Wp8XFX...
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US women upset by random baby congratulation cards
Outcry after women receive gift cards disguised as pregnancy announcements from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2pYIRxn
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Rugby World Cup: England fined for crossing halfway line before New Zealand match
England are fined a four-figure sum for crossing the halfway line as they lined up in a V formation to face the haka before their Rugby Worl...
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Peugeot owner 'in merger talks with Fiat Chrysler'
Reports suggest the carmakers are exploring a tie-up to create a near $50bn US-Europe auto giant. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/31W...
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The dangers – physical and psychological – of gender reveal parties
A woman's death at a gender reveal party has prompted wider questions about the trend. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PysHp9
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Why India wants to track WhatsApp messages
The government is trying to monitor and intercept social media messages to combat fake news. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/31UjgCZ ...
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Why motorbike apps are scrambling for Africa
Venture capitalists are getting excited by the opportunities that new transport apps are providing. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Deadly Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippine Island
By JASON GUTIERREZ and GERRY MULLANY from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2WqWWj6
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White House Ukraine Expert Sought to Correct Transcript of Trump Call
By JULIAN E. BARNES, NICHOLAS FANDOS and DANNY HAKIM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/31UEQaE
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New world news from Time: A Nepalese Man Has Shattered the Record for Scaling the World’s Highest Peaks
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A Nepalese man shattered the previous mountaineering record for successfully climbing the world’s 14 highe...
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Attacks and celebration as Lebanon PM says he will quit
Supporters of Shia parties attacked protesters and then PM Saad Hariri announced he would resign. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/334...
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Michelle Obama on white flight: 'Y'all were running from us'
The former US first lady says race and lack of understanding of migrants still divides the US and world. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Monday, October 28, 2019
'Game changing' tuberculosis vaccine a step closer
TB is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide and kills 1.5 million people each year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BSVA7C
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Hong Kong's leader issues fresh recession warning
Ms Lam says the economy is likely to have contracted as long-running protests continue. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/32Tivve
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New world news from Time: Facebook Was Used to Incite Violence in Myanmar. A New Report on Hate Speech Shows It Hasn’t Learned Enough Since Then
Hate speech targeted at minorities in the northeastern Indian state of Assam is spreading almost unabated through Facebook at the...
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New top story from Time: Facebook Was Used to Incite Violence in Myanmar. A New Report on Hate Speech Shows It Hasn’t Learned Enough Since Then
Hate speech targeted at minorities in the northeastern Indian state of Assam is spreading almost unabated through Facebook at the...
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New world news from Time: Fresh Protests and Looting Rock Chile Despite New Cabinet Appointments
(SANTIAGO, Chile) — Fresh protests and attacks on businesses erupted in Chile Monday despite President Sebastián Piñera’s replaceme...
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California Wildfires Live Updates: Getty Fire Rages as 405 Jams
By THOMAS FULLER and TIM ARANGO from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2ppy9A7
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Queensland shark attack: Two men injured at tourist spot
The men suffered leg and foot wounds in the attack at a popular tourist region in Queensland. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BPOa55...
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Indian toddler stuck in borewell dies despite major rescue efforts
Two-year old Sujith fell into the well on Friday and was found dead despite a major rescue effort. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/34...
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REM look back on Monster: 'We did not want to become the dancing monkey'
REM look back on their most challenging and divisive record, Monster, as it turns 25. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2qUraj5
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Baghdadi death: What now for IS?
Can the ultra-violent IS group survive the death of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/32XgFtw
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Why passwords don't work, and what will replace them
Passwords can be insecure, easy to lose and easier to forget, so can new tech protect us? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/36fzKJq
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Internet 'father' Vint Cerf on future challenges ahead for the web
As the Internet marks 50 years, its co-founder Vint Cerf, tells of his concerns for the future. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PqG4...
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Ethiopia's 900-year-old Shonke village on a mountain
Residents say they prefer their traditional stone-built homes to Ethiopia's "shining cities". from BBC News - World https://...
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A thousand needle workers volunteer to finish dead woman's quilt
Craft enthusiasts from all over the US and Canada work on a deceased woman's quilting project. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/31...
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What prohibition's failure means for the legalisation of cannabis
Banning alcohol inadvertently created one of the most successful black markets in the world. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/31GikC2 ...
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The race to build a flying electric taxi
More than a hundred companies are working on electric aircraft designed to zip in and out of cities. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Sunday, October 27, 2019
New world news from Time: Stunning Wealth Gaps and Poor Services are Behind Chile’s Massive Protests
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — It’s not about a 4-cent hike in subway prices. The decision to add 30 pesos to the cost of a ticket on Lati...
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Essex lorry deaths: Man due in court over 39 deaths
Maurice Robinson to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court charged with 39 counts of manslaughter. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Before Deadly Crashes, Boeing Pushed for Law That Undercut Oversight
By NATALIE KITROEFF and DAVID GELLES from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2BOxJpG
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New world news from Time: Here’s How U.S. Forces Finally Tracked Down and Killed al-Baghdadi
Omar Haj Kadour—AFP/Getty Images A Syrian man inspects the site of helicopter gunfire near the northwestern Syrian village of Bari...
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Rescuers fight to save toddler stuck in well
Two-year old Sujith fell into the abandoned well on Friday and rescuers are racing against time. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Pq5...
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ISIS Leader al-Baghdadi Is Dead, Trump Says
By PETER BAKER, ERIC SCHMITT and HELENE COOPER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/31Vc61b
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My doctor flew off when cosmetic surgery went wrong
Surgeons who fly in from abroad are leaving patients exposed if complications arise, the BBC finds. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Katie Hill: US congresswoman resigns amid affair allegations
Congresswoman Katie Hill denies allegations she had an affair with a Capitol Hill aide. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/332eLYF
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Nigeria's 'torture houses' masquerading as Koranic schools
Parents find their children maltreated in what they thought were Islamic rehabilitation centres. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/334f...
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New world news from Time: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Is Dead. Where Does That Leave ISIS?
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the fugitive emir of ISIS, the man who transformed a breakaway al-Qaeda group into a transnational terrorist ...
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