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Teaching Activities for: ‘Is British English Conquering America, or Vice Versa?’
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Russian, French ambassadors arrive for OPCW meeting on Douma: AFP
The Russian and French ambassadors to the Netherlands were among those who arrived Monday for emergency talks on Syria …
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Conchita Wurst reveals HIV diagnosis
The Eurovision winner says she has been receiving regular treatment for several years. from BBC News - World https://…
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South Korea's Park gives up on appeal of corruption conviction: Yonhap
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's former president Park Geun-hye has submitted to a court a document disclosing her i…
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Turkey says not siding with anyone on Syria, policy different from Iran, Russia, U.S.
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey does not stand with or against any country on Syria and its policy in the region is different…
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Three Turkish soldiers killed in Kurdish militant attack: security sources
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuters) - Kurdish militants attacked Turkish security forces in southeast Turkey early on Monday, …
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Turkey says not siding with anyone on Syria, policy different from Iran, Russia US
Turkey does not stand together with any country on Syria and its policy in the region is different from that of Iran, R…
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Bluetooth Speaker with USB FM Radio TFCard 35mmAuxColor Changing Portable
Bluetooth Speaker with USB FM Radio TFCard 35mmAuxColor Changing Portable ID: 162998696326 Auction price: $19.97 …
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Three Kenya election board commissioners resign, cite leadership failure
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Three commissioners from Kenya's election board resigned on Monday, citing failure of the board…
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China's Sina Weibo backtracks from gay content ban after outrage
The Chinese social media giant has reversed a ban on gay content after a wave of defiant protests. from BBC News - Wo…
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NES Entertainment System Classic Edition Mini Console 620 Builtin Nintendo Games
NES Entertainment System Classic Edition Mini Console 620 Builtin Nintendo Games ID: 292521394115 Auction price: $…
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Russia says will not delay response to U.S. sanctions: RIA
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia will not delay adopting legislation in response to new U.S. sanctions, Deputy Foreign Ministe…
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German minister wants EU united front for de-escalation with Russia
BERLIN (Reuters) - German Europe Minister Michael Roth called for the European Union to adopt a united front against Ru…
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Six arrested for forgery, people smuggling
Six people have been arrested for falsifying travel documents to facilitate the illegal movement of persons from Lebano…
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Russia says will not delay response to US sanctions: RIA
Russia will not delay adopting legislation in response to new U.S. sanctions, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov sa…
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German minister wants EU united front for de-escalation with Russia
German Europe Minister Michael Roth called for the European Union to adopt a united front against Russia with the aim o…
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WPP shares fall 4 percent as founder Sorrell quits
Shares in WPP fell 4 percent at the open on Monday after Chief Executive and founder Martin Sorrell quit, leaving the g…
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Stevie Ray Vaughan's 1951 Fender fetches $250,000 at auction
The electric guitar that blues legend Stevie Ray Vaughan used in his first studio recording and early performances has …
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‘They Eat Money’: How Mandela’s Political Heirs Grow Rich Off Corruption
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Not Necessarily Thor: One Mets Ace Is Not Like the Other
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Ex-FBI chief James Comey says Trump 'morally unfit to be president'
The ex-FBI chief says in a TV interview that Mr Trump treats women like "meat" and "lies constantly"…
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Syria air strikes: Macron says he convinced Trump not to pull out troops
France's president also says he convinced his US ally to limit recent strikes to chemical sites. from BBC News - …
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Air China plane 'pen' hostage drama suspect held by police
Police say the man who threatened Air China crew with a pen mid-flight has a history of mental illness. from BBC News…
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Barbara Bush, ailing ex-first lady, declines further hospital care
The former US first lady will now spend her time in "comfort care" with her family. from BBC News - World h…
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Israel destroys 'longest and deepest' Gaza tunnel
The tunnel was heading towards an Israeli community near the Gaza border, Israel's military says. from BBC News -…
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Full Metal Jacket drill instructor R Lee Ermey dies aged 74
R Lee Ermey, a drill instructor turned military character actor, was best known for the Kubrick film. from BBC News -…
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Australia flesh-eating ulcer 'epidemic' a mystery, doctors say
Doctors say they are perplexed by a "worsening epidemic" in the state of Victoria. from BBC News - World ht…
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Sydney bushfire deemed 'highly suspicious' as threat eases
Arson is suspected as the cause of a large blaze that has threatened homes, authorities say. from BBC News - World ht…
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Starbucks apologises amid backlash over arrest of black men
The coffee chain offers "deepest apologies" after two men are handcuffed in one of their shops. from BBC Ne…
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Italian film-maker Vittorio Taviani dies
Alongside his brother, Vittorio Taviani became one of Italy's best-known directors over decades. from BBC News - …
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Somaliland poet jailed for Somalia reunification poetry
Pressure groups in Somaliland say poet Nacima Qorane's basic human rights have been violated. from BBC News - Wor…
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Syria 'chemical attack': Girl seen in hospital video speaks
This is the story of Masa, who survived the suspected chemical attack in Syria, in her own words. from BBC News - Wor…
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North Korea's secret slave gangs
North Korean workers are being exported to make money for the government, a BBC investigation finds. from BBC News - …
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WWE stars John Cena and Nikki Bella announce split
The couple are breaking up just weeks before they planned to get married. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IZwnt…
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Beyonce reunites Destiny's Child at Coachella
The girl band performed together for the first time since 2015 during Beyonce's set at the US festival from BBC N…
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Tourism pressures: Five places tackling too many visitors
A look at sites around the world that are at risk from becoming too popular for their own good. from BBC News - World…
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Things you might not know about the Commonwealth
As Commonwealth leaders meet in London, the BBC takes a look at the facts and figures behind this club of nations. fr…
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Can Fitbit get itself back into shape?
The fitness tracking firm, co-founded by James Park, has been struggling in a more competitive market. from BBC News …
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Singapore photographer: 'I've lost the city I used to shoot'
An 81-year-old photographer is nostalgic for the long-vanished Singapore he used to capture. from BBC News - World ht…
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Grave of the Fireflies: The haunting relevance of Studio Ghibli's darkest film
Grave of the Fireflies is a haunting war anime with a message that resonates 30 years since its release. from BBC New…
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Arsenal boss Wenger criticizes Premier League's VAR delay
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said the Premier League's decision to delay the implementation of the video assis…
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'Full Metal Jacket' actor R. Lee Ermey dies at 74
R. Lee Ermey, a former Marine who made a career in Hollywood playing hard-nosed military men like Gunnery Sgt. Hartman …
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World Surf Tour event suspended after shark attack
A professional surfing event off Western Australia was briefly suspended Monday after a shark attack nearby. from The…
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Some Southampton players not brave enough, says Hughes
Southampton manager Mark Hughes has questioned some of his players' bravery after they threw away a two-goal lead b…
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Harden scores 44 as Rockets edge Wolves
James Harden delivered a virtuoso performance, aided significantly by a Clint Capela double-double, and the Houston Roc…
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Comey: 'Possible' that Russians have leverage over Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey says he thinks it's possible the Russians have compromising information on Presiden…
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US to hit Russia with new sanctions for aiding Assad
President Donald Trump on Sunday defended his use of the phrase "Mission Accomplished" to describe a U.S.-led…
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Iran deal’s fate may rest on late European interventions
The future of the landmark Iran nuclear deal hangs in the balance and its survival may depend on the unlikely success o…
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Saudi king seeks Arab unity on Iran, Jerusalem
Saudi Arabia used its perch as host of an annual gathering of Arab leaders Sunday to push for a unified stance against …
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Berri to expatriates: Don’t be afraid of elections
Amal Movement leader and Speaker Nabih Berri Sunday expressed his disappointment in the low registration of expatriates…
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Macron says persuaded Trump to keep troops in Syria
French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday that he had convinced U.S. President Donald Trump to maintain troops in Sy…
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Israel: Gaza tunnel foiled, lifts veil on detection lab
Israel said Sunday it destroyed a Hamas tunnel from the Gaza Strip and gave rare details on a classified military labor…
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U.S. pastor in Turkey on trial for terror ties
An American pastor imprisoned in Turkey is going on trial for alleged terror ties and spying in a case that has increas…
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Israel says destroys tunnel from Gaza that crossed barrier
Israel's army said Sunday it had destroyed a Hamas tunnel crossing from the Gaza Strip into its territory after mor…
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Aoun asks Arab states to close ranks
President Michel Aoun Sunday called on Arab leaders meeting at a summit in Saudi Arabia to close ranks to face major ch…
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Don’t expect surprises in Kesrouan-Jbeil
There is a general consensus that the outcome of Kesrouan-Jbeil elections is already determined. from The Daily Star …
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Nasrallah: Syria strikes bedevil political fix
Hezbollah’s leader Sunday said that the U.S.-led strikes on Syria over the weekend will complicate the possibility of r…
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Hajj Hasan throws jabs at rival LF candidates
Industry Minister and current Hezbollah MP Hussein Hajj Hasan threw jabs Sunday at Lebanese Forces-backed candidates in…
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G.O.P. Pollster Withdraws From Role Advising Both Pence and Haley
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James Comey’s ABC Interview: Five Highlights
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Pacers Hand LeBron James First Series-Opening Loss; Celtics Win in Overtime
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Nikita Kucherov’s Next Trick? Helping the Lightning Win the Stanley Cup
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Today, Go Say an Overdue Thank You. It’ll Make You Feel Better.
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A Guide to Getting Along in Putin’s Russia
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‘We Helped You and Now You’ve Abandoned Us’
By FREDERIC WEHREY from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2HtmgA7
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Word + Quiz: obligatory
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‘Women Here Have Been Waiting Years for a Time to Shine’
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What’s on TV Monday: ‘Amour’ and ‘I Am Evidence’
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Eyeing 2020, Trump Fund-Raisers Return to Familiar Well: Small Donors
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James Comey’s Interview on ABC’s ‘20/20’: Annotated Excerpts
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Quotation of the Day: Not Necessarily Thor. One Mets Ace Is Not Like the Other
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Review: An Elephant’s Ghost Stalks the World in ‘Mlima’s Tale’
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R. Lee Ermey, Profane Drill Sergeant in ‘Full Metal Jacket,’ Dies at 74
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He Called Out Sick, Then Apologized for Leaving This World
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Russia's Putin predicts global 'chaos' if West hits Syria again
MOSCOW/DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Sunday that further Western attacks on Syria wou…