Qatar pulls out of Opec oil producers' cartel
The Gulf state says it will pull out of the oil cartel in the new year to focus on gas production. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2K...
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Sunday, December 2, 2018
Intercepts Solidify C.I.A. Assessment That Saudi Prince Ordered Khashoggi Killing
By JULIAN E. BARNES and ERIC SCHMITT from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2zBcoiE
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'Kiwi' nickname not discriminatory, Australian tribunal finds
A New Zealand woman's complaint of racial discrimination is rejected by an Australian tribunal. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Michelle Obama and me: How former US first lady changed my life
Five UK schoolgirls attending the former US first lady's London talk explain what she means to them. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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The Hypocrisy of Hanukkah
By MICHAEL DAVID LUKAS from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2ANZflV
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Neil deGrasse Tyson Denies Misconduct Accusations
By ELIZABETH A. HARRIS from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2Ua7tOb
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Sacked man claims discrimination against his 'ethical veganism'
Jordi Casamitjana wants to have ethical veganism recognised as a philosophical belief, in a landmark legal action. from BBC News - World h...
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Angela Merkel's 'PM cheat sheet' amuses Australia
The German leader appeared to be reading up about Scott Morrison during their first meeting. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BMxThL ...
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He’s Built an Empire, With Detained Migrant Children as the Bricks
By KIM BARKER, NICHOLAS KULISH and REBECCA R. RUIZ from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2DW2QSk
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Asia markets rise after US and China agree to trade truce
The US and China have agreed to halt new tariffs for 90 days to allow for talks to resolve a trade war. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Letter from Africa: How to get Ghanaians to pay their taxes
Ghana's government should ban funerals for people who refuse to pay taxes, writes journalist Elizabeth Ohene. from BBC News - World ht...
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Good genes? The sisters who put the rest of us to shame
Anne Wojcicki and her siblings Susan and Janet have all got the top of their professions, but is their success down to nature or nurture? ...
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Cowbell dispute rings out in tranquil Bavarian town
How much cowbell is too much? A German farmer has to defend her cows in court. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2rgKbsI
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Fellowship of the ring: Newly engaged thank NYPD
How an engagement ring was lost -and then found again, thanks to New York police and the public. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FVh...
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Tamino: The new 'Sound of the Nile'?
The singer and grandson of celebrated Egyptian star Moharam Fouad on mixing his European upbringing with his middle eastern roots. from BB...
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Yemen war: Wounded Houthis rebels to be evacuated
The first such move in the bloody four-year conflict is designed to pave the way for peace talks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2rg...
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Five things to know for the week ahead: Change in Germany and a big debate
Why this week could be crucial in deciding the future direction of Germany and the UK. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2rjr0yC
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Why the world is becoming more allergic to food
Food allergy rates among children are on the rise, and Western lifestyles may be to blame. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2KM4Iyi
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Spain far-right Vox party gains foothold in Andalusia election
Vox is the first nationalist party to enter Spanish politics, winning seats in a regional election. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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100 Women: Freedom Trash Can project
Which object would you trash to help women achieve their full potential? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Qxr2RJ
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Photo contest celebrates creativity in the construction industry
The Art of Building photography competition has revealed its 12 finalists from around the world. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DXG...
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Climate activist: 'It's high time that Poland phased out coal'
Almost 80% of Poland's electricity is generated by burning coal. Patryk Bialas says its high time that changed. from BBC News - World ...
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'Light Will Always Break Through the Darkness': President Trump's Hanukkah Message to Jews Around the World
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump sent their warmest greetings to Jews in the United States, in Israel, and around the world in c...
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California wildfires: Number of missing falls to 25
At the height of the Camp Fire that destroyed Paradise, the missing toll was put at 1,200. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2rj0e9D
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Key Afghanistan Taliban commander killed in US air strike
Mullah Abdul Manan Akhund was the insurgent group's commander of the southern Helmand province. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Pope Francis 'worried' about homosexuality in the priesthood
The pontiff's comments were published in Italian daily Corriere della Sera over the weekend. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BMx...
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G20: Trump leaves Argentine leader in the lurch
The US president was expected to remain on stage for a G20 "family photo" but instead exited, stage left. from BBC News - World ...
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Burundi warned after ex-President Buyoya arrest warrant
The African Union is worried the arrest warrant for an ex-leader could reignite ethnic tensions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BN9...
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France fuel protests: Aftermath of riots in Paris
France fuel protests: Aftermath of riots in Paris from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Q6XcnG
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Climate change: Urgency the main theme as COP24 opens
The most significant conference on climate change since the 2015 Paris agreement opens in Poland. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DW...
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Newly-wed Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have Hindu ceremony
The Bollywood superstar and the US singer were married in a Christian ceremony in India on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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George HW Bush: What makes a one-term president?
The late George HW Bush was the last US president to lose a campaign for re-election. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2KLGVi1
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NYPD hunt couple who lost ring during romantic proposal
NYPD are hunting a man who proposed in New York's Times Square only to drop the ring straight after. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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France fuel protests: Macron calls urgent security meeting
A government spokesperson says a state of emergency could be imposed after a day of violent protests. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Fury and Wilder battle to stunning draw
Tyson Fury and champion Deontay Wilder fight to a stunning draw in their WBC world heavyweight title bout in Los Angeles. from BBC News - ...
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Israeli PM Netanyahu should be charged with bribery - police
Benjamin Netanyahu rejects allegations of favouring a company in return for positive media coverage. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Saturday, December 1, 2018
Why is a refugee family hiding in a church in the Netherlands?
A small Protestant church in The Hague has been conducting round-the-clock religious services to protect an Armenian refugee family. from ...
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George Bush’s Life in 13 Objects
By AMY SCHOENFELD WALKER and BILL MARSH from NYT Obituaries https://nyti.ms/2Peugoy
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Less Barf, More Bleach: How to Prevent Nasty Stomach Bugs This Winter
By MELINDA WENNER MOYER from NYT Smarter Living https://nyti.ms/2PdhrKV
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Do I Tell My Father That My Brother Might Not Be His Son?
By KWAME ANTHONY APPIAH from NYT Magazine https://nyti.ms/2zyP4lp
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Mexico's López Obrador sworn in as first leftist president in decades
Ivanka Trump and Jeremy Corbyn are on hand as Andrés Manuel López Obrador takes power. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SucX51
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Why some see Chile's plastic bag ban as a rubbish proposal
Chile has banned stores from handing out free plastic bags to shoppers and it is a headache for some. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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The Ugandan love of grasshoppers - and how to harvest them
It is grasshopper season in Uganda, where they are seen as a nutritious delicacy - either boiled or deep-fried. from BBC News - World http...
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'Hakuna Matata' and other unlikely trademarked phrases
Some in Kenya have taken offence at Disney's use of the Swahili phrase for Lion King merchandise. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Iran’s Chain Murders: A wave of killings that shook a nation
How the brutal killing of an elderly couple in Iran 20 years ago exposed a series of murders spanning a decade. from BBC News - World http...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert Alabama defeats Georgia, 35-28, securing the top seed in the four-team college football championship tourname...
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Trump and Putin: Have they had their last tango?
Presidents Trump and Putin are at the G20 in Buenos Aires. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QuAftY
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Khashoggi murder: Erdogan demands Saudis extradite suspects
The Turkish leader also says the writer's murder did not feature during G20 talks in Argentina. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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George HW Bush to lie in state in the US Capitol
The former US president died on Friday at the age of 94 at home in Houston, Texas. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PdP7bE
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Dodging Friends, Chased by Legal Troubles, Trump Navigates G-20
By MARK LANDLER and PETER BAKER from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2RsUe9R
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Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert George H.W. Bush to lie in state at the Capitol starting Monday; the public is invited to pay their respects ...
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Egyptian actress Rania Youssef charged over revealing dress
Rania Youssef is accused of "inciting debauchery" for wearing a see-through outfit, reports say. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Pope Says He’s Worried About Homosexuality in the Priesthood
Pope Francis has been quoted in a soon-to-be published book as saying that having gays in the clergy “is something that worries me” and rema...
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G20: Trump and Xi to meet amid US-China trade tensions
The US president says he hopes they can reach a deal during their dinner in the Argentine capital. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2D...
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John Chau Aced Missionary Boot Camp. Reality Proved a Harsher Test.
By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN, KAI SCHULTZ, AYESHA VENKATARAMAN and HARI KUMAR from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2PfoFhA
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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas marry in India
The Bollywood superstar and the US singer got engaged earlier this year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DWEXu1
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Baby It's Cold Outside pulled by radio station, citing #MeToo
A Cleveland radio station said listeners had voiced concerns the song was inappropriate. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Q8EfkA
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Mexico's López Obrador pledges 'radical' change
The veteran left-wing politician says his country's transformation will be "ordered" and "peaceful". from BBC News...
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Burkina Faso: Four police among five dead in IED blast
Five people including four officers die in an IED attack on a road in the eastern region. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AFtaNc
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NFL player released after 'attack' video
One of the NFL's best running backs Kareem Hunt is released by the Kansas City Chiefs after a video appeared to show him shoving and kic...
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France fuel protests: Tear gas and water cannons used in Paris
Clashes between police and protesters broke out in Paris before the official demonstration even began. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Ban for match-fixing Chinese snooker stars
China's Yu Delu is banned for 10 years and nine months and compatriot Cao Yupeng is also banned in a match-fixing scandal. from BBC Ne...
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France fuel protests: Tear gas fired in clashes in Paris
This is the third weekend of 'yellow vest' protests against President Macron's controversial fuel tax. from BBC News - World h...
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