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India steps closer to making instant Muslim divorce a punishable offense
India's cabinet has approved an executive order to make instant divorce among Muslims, a procedure called "tri…
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No mountain too high for improving Liverpool: Klopp
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes his players have proved there is "no mountain they cannot climb" afte…
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Former Brexit minister says EU exit talks will need a 'reset'
Negotiations on Britain's exit from the European Union between Prime Minister Theresa May and the EU will require a…
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New Zealand to increase annual refugee quota to 1,500
New Zealand plans to increase the number of refugees it takes each year from 1,000 to 1,500. Liberal Prime Minister Jac…
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Pakistan's new PM, Imran Khan, visits Saudi Arabia
Pakistan's new prime minister, the former cricket player Imran Khan, is in Saudi Arabia as part of his first overse…
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China won't devalue yuan to boost exports, says Premier Li
China's Premier Li Keqiang says it is essential to uphold principles of free trade and multilateralism. from BBC …
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Qantas eyes non-stop London-Sydney flights
The Australian airline wants to launch the service by 2022 - if the right planes are available by then. from BBC News…
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North Korea's Kim to allow international inspections in bid to revive nuclear talks
North Korea said it would permanently abolish its key missile facilities in the presence of foreign experts, the latest…
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UK police say two people taken to hospital after reports car hit pedestrians outside mosque
British police were called on Wednesday to an incident where two people have been taken to hospital after reports of a …
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Turkey keeps 24 workers in jail over Istanbul airport protests
A Turkish court Wednesday ordered 24 workers and union activists to stay in jail after they were detained in a mass cra…
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North Korea agrees to shut down missile site, says Moon
Kim Jong-un, speaking after talks with South Korea's president, also says he hopes to visit Seoul soon. from BBC …
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Christine Blasey Ford: Kavanaugh accuser 'faces death threats'
The woman who says the US Supreme Court pick once attacked her has had to flee home, says her lawyer. from BBC News -…
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US surgeon and girlfriend suspected of multiple drug rapes
Police seize thousands of videos of possible victims from the "clean-cut" doctor and his partner. from BBC …
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Mexico corpse trailer: Jalisco forensic chief Luis Octavio Cotero fired
The refrigerated trailer contained some 150 unclaimed corpses because local mortuaries were full. from BBC News - Wor…
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Yemen conflict: A million more children face famine, NGO warns
"In one hospital I visited, the babies were too weak to cry," says the head of Save the Children. from BBC …
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India man held for 'inhumane torture' of sister
India police say the woman was locked up by her brother and intermittently starved for two years. from BBC News - Wor…
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Aboriginal man fights possible deportation from Australia
Daniel Love is not a citizen but he cannot be deported as a foreigner, his lawyers argue. from BBC News - World https…
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Facebook accused of job ad gender discrimination
Women in three US states were allegedly not shown job ads for certain "male-dominated professions". from BB…
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ICC opens Myanmar Rohingya crimes probe
It will examine alleged crimes against the group, including "killing, sexual violence and looting". from BB…
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Pussy Riot's Pyotr Verzilov 'likely poisoned', doctors say
German doctors say the activist is out of danger but that it is "highly plausible" he was poisoned. from BB…
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Saad Lamjarred: France detains Moroccan star over rape charge
Prosecutors appealed against the bail set for popular singer Saad Lamjarred, who is charged with rape. from BBC News …
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Sesame Workshop says Bert and Ernie are 'best friends' and not gay
A writer says he sees the puppet pair as a gay couple, but Sesame Workshop calls them "best friends". from …
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Returning to Idlib - One Syrian's story
Muaz is risking his life back home in Idlib after returning to the city destroyed by war. from BBC News - World https…
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‘I can fix a top Algerian football match for $68,000’
Whistle-blowers tell the BBC how bribery impacts on all levels of football in Algeria. from BBC News - World https://…
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Brexit: What does Germany's media think?
In addition to assigning blame, there are concerns about Brexit's effect on economies at home and abroad. from BB…
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CCTV footage of 85-year-old tackling armed raiders goes viral
When three would-be robbers stormed into a County Cork bookmakers, they did not bet on facing a formidable 85-year-old.…
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Church protests halt Georgia cannabis law
Georgia rethinks legalising cannabis cultivation after church protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MIsRFm�…
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Chinese city debuts 'bus-pooling' service
Ever felt the frustration of waiting for a bus that never comes? Beijing's got an answer to that. from BBC News -…
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Puerto Rico bets on a coffee comeback
Thousands of rural families in the rugged mountain region want to rebuild the hurricane-hit economy. from BBC News - …
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'I lost my entire family to a cult': How one woman escaped Grace Road
A Korean church hiding from looming 'global famine' in Fiji is facing growing allegations of abuse. from BBC …
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Salzburg summit: Austria leads EU's anti-migrant drive
Memories of the 2015 crisis on its borders makes migration a key focus for Austria's EU leadership. from BBC News…
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Venezuela's migration crisis: Is enough being done?
Is the response by neighbouring countries and international organisations adequate? from BBC News - World https://ift…
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Russian plane deaths in Syria: What will be the fallout?
A Russian military plane is downed in Syria, killing all 15 aboard. What will happen now? from BBC News - World https…
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Yusaku Maezawa: The Japanese billionaire who wants to fly to the Moon
Yusaku Maezawa wants to take a group of artists along with him on a voyage into space. So who is he? from BBC News - …
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Manhunt Intensifies for Fugitive Who Authorities Say Threatened President Trump
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On Politics: Kavanaugh’s Accuser Wants an Investigation
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2 Patients Die in Sheriff’s Van Submerged by Florence’s Floodwaters
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Bitcoin Miners Get Chilly Reception in New York’s Rust Belt
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Are Awards Shows Worth Watching Anymore?
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Word + Quiz: celerity
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Your Wednesday News Briefing: Storm Ali, Chemnitz, Trade War
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What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘The Greatest Showman’ and ‘I Feel Bad’
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Tragedy? Farce? Confusion? The Method Behind That Russian Poisoning Interview
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U.S. Loses Track of Another 1,500 Migrant Children, Investigators Find
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Accusations Draw New Attention to Kavanaugh’s Remarks About Drinking
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Quotation of the Day: In Missouri Race, McCaskill Says, ‘Everything Has to Go Well’
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Neil Walker’s Home Run Holds Off a Red Sox Celebration
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M.L.B. Playoff Races: Dodgers Stretch Lead in N.L. West
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The Los Angeles Clippers Signed a Big Star. From Sports Illustrated.
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Corrections: Wednesday, September 19, 2018
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McDonald’s Workers Across the U.S. Stage #MeToo Protests
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Are Bert and Ernie Gay? ‘Sesame Street’ Writer Says His Comments Were Misinterpreted
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Geagea: Govt negotiations 'back to square one'
Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea has said his party was sticking to its initial demands for Cabinet shares, after th…
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N. Korea's Kim to visit Seoul, shut missile site
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will make a historic visit to Seoul "in the near future," he said Wednesday a…
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U.K. police say two people taken to hospital after car hit pedestrians outside mosque: LBC
British police said two people have been taken to hospital after reports of a car hitting pedestrians outside a mosque …
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Kovac, Lopetegui begin quests for Champions League glory
Coaches with something to prove kick off their Champions League seasons Wednesday. Bayern Munich’s Niko Kovac will be c…
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Inter strike two late goals to sink Tottenham at the San Siro
Inter Milan staged a late smash-and-grab raid as goals by Mauro Icardi and Matias Vecino secured a 2-1 home win over To…
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Messi hat-trick gives Barcelona opening win
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to help Barcelona open their 2018/19 Champions League campaign with a 4-0 win over PSV …
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Israeli forces kill six Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank
Israeli forces killed at least six Palestinians in 24 hours in Gaza and the West Bank, in a string of indiscriminate at…
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Liverpool make flying CL start
Roberto Firmino came off the bench to strike deep into stoppage time and hand Liverpool a deserved 3-2 win over Paris S…
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Putin: Chance circumstances behind downing of plane
The shooting down of a Russian military plane near Syria’s seacoast was the result of a series of tragic and chance cir…
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Govt delay is biggest mistake for Aoun’s term: Hariri
The delay in the formation of a new government is posing a major challenge to the country and hurting President Michel …
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China tariffs hit U.S. gas exports as trade war escalates
China plans to slap tariffs on U.S. natural gas exports as trade tensions escalate, a likely setback for the burgeoning…
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Merhi defense focuses on chaotic crime scene
The defense team for Hassan Merhi argued in its closing arguments Tuesday at the Special Tribunal for Lebanon that the …
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Ain al-Hilweh on edge as killer still at large
Ain al-Hilweh entered a new state of paralysis Tuesday in the aftermath of the killing of Haitham al-Saadi. from The …
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Committees tackle river pollution, green light $65M in loans
Parliament’s Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Committee Tuesday approved $65 million in loans from the European Investme…
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New UK envoy keen to listen and learn
A new British ambassador is in town – and he is ready to hit the ground running, looking at ways to improve bilateral t…
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Battle of the narratives
Over the last two decades, many tools and tactics for preventing violent extremism were used to address symptoms rather…
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Govt agencies flaunt information access law: advocacy group
More than a year and a half after Lebanon adopted its first law mandating public access to information, most government…
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Majority of Lebanese oppose child marriage, favor law forbidding the practice: study
The vast majority of Lebanese people opposes child marriage, and most favor the forbidding of the practice by law, acco…
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Controversy erupts over street name in Ghobeiri
Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri Tuesday blasted a municipality that chose to name a street after former Hezbollah …
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Bird crash causes Czech Airlines to reschedule flight at Beirut airport
A Czech Airlines flight that arrived late to Beirut’s Rafik Hariri airport had to be delayed a second time after a bird…
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North Korea's Kim says to scrap missile sites, visit Seoul
North Korea agreed on Wednesday to "permanently" abolish its key missile facilities in the presence of foreig…
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UK police say two people taken to hospital after car hit pedestrians outside mosque: LBC
British police said two people have been taken to hospital after reports of a car hitting pedestrians outside a mosque …
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Weber tells paper Brexit deal must avoid hard border in Northern Ireland
Any deal on Britain's withdrawal from the European Union must ensure that a hard border in Northern Ireland is avoi…