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Filipinos display Catholic devotion in Black Nazarene procession
Hundreds of thousands of Filipinos joined an annual procession in the Philippine capital to kiss or touch a centuries-o…
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Photoshop gaffe embarrasses Australian prime minister with two left feet
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison was left red-faced on Wednesday after a family photograph, doctored by his sta…
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Tokyo court rejects request to end Ghosn's detention: Jiji
The Tokyo District Court has rejected a request by lawyers of Carlos Ghosn to end the detention of the ousted Nissan Mo…
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Australian police investigate suspicious packages sent to diplomatic missions
Police in Australia are investigating suspicious packages sent to a wide range of embassies and consulates on Wednesday…
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North Korea's Kim discusses expected summit with Trump in talks in China: Yonhap
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed an expected U.S.-North Korea summit in talks…
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Thailand welcomes EU decision to lift warning on illegal fishing
Thailand on Wednesday welcomed a decision by the European Commission to drop the Southeast Asian nation from a list of …
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Russia ready for talks with U.S. on INF arms treaty: Tass
Russia is ready to hold consultations with the United States about the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty a…
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U.N. chief in Myanmar concerned over fighting in Rakhine State
The head of the United Nations in Myanmar on Wednesday expressed concern about the situation in the western state of Ra…
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Vietnam says Facebook violated controversial cybersecurity law
Facebook has violated Vietnam's new cybersecurity law by allowing users to post anti-government comments on the pla…
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Putin and Turkey's Erdogan to hold talks in Russia soon: Kremlin
The Kremlin said Wednesday that it expected Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to visit Russia for talks with Presi…
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Infested mangos to be sent back to Ghana
Mangos infested with insects that were shipped to Lebanon will be returned to Ghana, their source of origin, caretaker …
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New suspect charged in Belgium over Paris 2015 terror attacks
Belgian authorities have arrested another suspect in connection with the Paris terror attacks of November 2015, chargin…
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The Demolition Artist: 3 Critics Debate Ivo van Hove
By BEN BRANTLEY, ELISABETH VINCENTELLI and JASON ZINOMAN from NYT Theater https://nyti.ms/2FlwwZC
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7 More Adventurous Theater Directors to Look Out For
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‘The Favourite’ Dominates Bafta Nominations
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Learning With: ‘“I Feel Invisible”: Native Students Languish in Public Schools’
By JEREMY ENGLE from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2M37znq
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In India, Building Bridges Between Life and Art
By VINDU GOEL from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2Fj6iqM
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US Secretary of State Pompeo meets Iraqi Speaker in Baghdad: TV
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Iraq's Speaker of Parliament Mohammed al-Halbousi in Baghdad Wednesday…
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General Security warns against apps that can be hacked by Israel
General Security Wednesday warned residents against using smartphone apps that it said Israel could use to gather peopl…
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World number one Halep stunned in Sydney
World number one Simona Halep's preparations for next week's Australian Open suffered a huge setback Wednesday …
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Suspicious Packages Are Delivered to Multiple Foreign Consulates in Australia
By LIVIA ALBECK-RIPKA from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2SLPpJo
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Turkey adamant on tough stance on Syrian Kurdish fighters
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says Turkey will not refrain from military action to protect its borders from…
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UK government will consider new law to tackle illegal drone use
British Prime Minister Theresa May's de-facto deputy said the government will consider toughening the law to tackle…
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Three Musical Theater Writers Receive $100,000 Kleban Prizes
By SARA ARIDI from NYT Theater https://nyti.ms/2D0slB1
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Michael Che Grew Up in New York City’s Projects. Now He’s Trying to Help Them.
By LUIS FERRÉ-SADURNÍ from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2VDx2If
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The ‘Bird Box’ Challenge
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Trump wall: President addresses nation on border 'crisis'
In his first TV address from the Oval Office, he calls the situation on the Mexico border a "crisis". from …
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Rahaf al-Qunun: Saudi woman 'given refugee status'
Rahaf al-Qunun, 18, refused to board a flight from Bangkok and barricaded herself in her hotel room. from BBC News - …
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'Suspicious packages' found at consulates in Australia
Authorities are investigating the discoveries at foreign consulates in Canberra and Melbourne. from BBC News - World …
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Black Nazarene: Thousands join annual statue parade in Manila
The annual procession sees huge crowds try to get close to the historic statue of Jesus Christ. from BBC News - World…
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Anti-doping team to access Moscow lab
A World Anti-Doping Agency team will access the Russian Anti-Doping Agency laboratory nine days after an initial deadli…
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Climate change: 'Right to repair' gathers force
EU and US states are to introduce laws helping people to mend appliances that break down. from BBC News - World https…
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World Bank warns of 'darkening skies' for global economy
In its annual report on global prospects the World Bank forecasts a slowdown in economic growth. from BBC News - Worl…
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Egypt recovers smuggled artefact from UK auction
The ancient relic was spotted on display at an auction hall in London, Egyptian officials say. from BBC News - World …
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Jeanne Augier: Flamboyant owner of Negresco hotel dies
Jeanne Augier's death brings to a close an era of glitz and glamour on the French Riviera. from BBC News - World …
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Failed redaction reveals Paul Manafort's 'lies to FBI'
Paul Manafort's alleged lies to investigators are revealed in improperly redacted new court filings. from BBC New…
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Scott Morrison: Australian PM in shoe Photoshop fail
Scott Morrison laughs off the discovery of a poorly doctored portrait on his website. from BBC News - World https://b…
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Democrats to Trump: 'We don't govern by temper tantrum'
Democratic leaders accuse Mr Trump of holding the American people hostage over his border wall plans. from BBC News -…
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Trump: Mexico 'to pay for wall indirectly via trade deal'
President Trump demands funding for a US-Mexico border wall in his first TV address from the Oval Office. from BBC Ne…
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CES 2019: The expanding door that fights parcel thieves
A door that locks away small parcels and calls the police if larger ones are stolen is at CES. from BBC News - World …
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South African maths whizz answers complex arithmetic questions in seconds
Sibahle Zwane is only 10, but his maths skills have made him an internet sensation in South Africa. from BBC News - W…
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North Korea's Kim Jong-un takes train to China
The North Korean leader is on a three-day visit to China to improve diplomatic relations. from BBC News - World https…
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Smartphone users warned to be careful of the Antichrist
Russian Orthodox leader Patriarch Kirill warns Antichrist could be "at the head of the worldwide web". from…
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Burundian singer JP Bimeni on coming back to soul
J.P. Bimeni's music is inspired by American soul and its impact on music in Burundi in the 1960s. from BBC News -…
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Finnish town backs youth curfew
A town in Finland has backed a controversial curfew for young people. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2shrHcg
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The podcasts helping police to solve crimes
The series which have caught listeners' imaginations may actually be impacting the stories they tell. from BBC Ne…
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Ethiopia-Eritrea border boom as peace takes hold
The reopening of the border between Ethiopia and Eritrea has transformed the towns near the frontier. from BBC News -…
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Russia in Africa: Is it becoming a key player?
Will Russia's renewed interest in Africa make it a key player in the continent? from BBC News - World https://bbc…
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The digital activist taking politicians out of Madrid politics
One file-sharing developer turned politician wants to hand decisions over to the people of Madrid. from BBC News - Wo…
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Making better use of 'surgeons flipping burgers'
The UN wants a better system for recognising the qualifications and work skills of migrants. from BBC News - World ht…
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Climate change: Which are the best vegan milks?
With sales of vegan foods on the rise, check the environmental impact of plant-based milks. from BBC News - World htt…
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Cause celebs: Who's campaigning for what in 2019?
As 2019 kicks off, famous faces are getting behind their favourite causes. But does it really work? from BBC News - W…
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Israel ex-minister accused of spying for Iran to get 11 years jail
An Israeli ex-minister charged with spying for the country's arch-foe Iran has reached a plea bargain with prosecut…
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Storm Norma begins abating, Lebanon recovers
Work began Wednesday to clear the damage wrought by storm Norma, which battered Lebanon over the past several days, the…
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Australia police examining packages left at consulates
Several foreign diplomatic missions were evacuated in the Australian cities of Melbourne and Canberra on Wednesday afte…
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Saudi Arabia to announce slight rise in oil, gas reserves after audit: source
Saudi Arabia is expected to announce a slight rise in its crude oil and gas reserves after being independently audited …
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Russia ready for talks with US on INF arms treaty: Tass
Russia is ready to hold consultations with the United States about the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty a…
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Democrats: Trump relies on fear and malice in wall debate
Top congressional Democrats said President Donald Trump "has chosen fear" in his drive to build a southern bo…
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Kim Jong Un heads home via train after 2-day Beijing visit
A special train believed to be carrying Kim Jong Un departed Beijing on Wednesday after a two-day visit by the North Ko…
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Manafort accused of sharing 2016 election data with Russians
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort shared polling data during the 2016 presidential campaign with a business …
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Tokyo court rejects request to end Ghosn's detention - Jiji
The Tokyo District Court has rejected a request by lawyers of Carlos Ghosn to end the detention of the ousted Nissan Mo…
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UN says Saudi teen is refugee, Australia to consider settlement
The United Nations has found that a teenage woman who fled Saudi Arabia is a legitimate refugee and has asked Australia…
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Lebanon return to Asian Cup after 19-year absence
Lebanon will mark their return to the Asian Cup after a 19-year absence Wednesday when they face Qatar at 6 p.m. Beirut…
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EU slaps sanctions on Tehran over planned Europe attacks
The European Union Tuesday froze the assets of an Iranian intelligence unit and two of its staff, as the Netherlands ac…
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Erdogan slams U.S. request to guarantee Syrian Kurds’ safety
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the U.S. national security adviser of making a very serious mistake Tues…
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Saudi Woman Who Fled Family Is Granted Refugee Status
By RICHARD C. PADDOCK from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2FcCwVm
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Police Collect DNA From Nursing Home Workers After Sexual Assault of Patient
By MATT STEVENS, EMILY S. RUEB and MARGARET KRAMER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2AEyyAW
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Word + Quiz: bombardment
By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2CeDtIO
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Trump, Brexit, Fatberg: Your Wednesday Briefing
By PENN BULLOCK from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2H2URG7