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Singapore activist fined for public Skype call with HK protest leader
A Singapore court fined a rights activist on Thursday for organizing an assembly without a permit after he organized a …
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Israel's Beresheet robot sets its sights on the Moon
The Beresheet robot is a privately funded venture that aims to land and hop across the lunar surface. from BBC News -…
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Pope opens sex abuse summit amid outcry from survivors
Pope Francis has opened a high-level summit of church leaders on preventing clergy sex abuse, hoping to impress on bish…
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Brexit deal could be voted on by lawmakers next week: Hammond
British lawmakers could be given a vote on a revised Brexit deal as soon as next week as negotiators in Brussels scramb…
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Pope, opening abuse conference, says Church has to listen to victims
Pope Francis, opening a landmark Vatican conference on clergy sexual abuse, said on Thursday the Roman Catholic Church …
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Despite Putin's swagger, Russia struggles to modernize its navy
President Vladimir Putin calls improving the Russian navy's combat capabilities a priority. from Reuters: Worl…
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Last civilians expected to leave Islamic State enclave on Thursday
The last civilians are expected to be evacuated from Islamic State's final enclave in eastern Syria on Thursday, cl…
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Malaysia files charges, issues arrest warrant for British aide to ex-PM Najib
Malaysian authorities have filed money laundering charges against a British national who had worked for ex-prime minist…
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Frangieh: Hezbollah hasn't promised support in next presidency race
Marada Movement leader Sleiman Frangieh said Thursday that neither he nor Free Patriotic Movement leader Gebran Bassil …
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SDF hand Iraqi, foreign Daesh fighters to Iraq: military sources
U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces handed over more than 150 Iraqi and other foreign Daesh (ISIS) fighters to Iraq on…
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Saudi Aramco to sign China refinery deals as crown prince visits -sources
Saudi Aramco plans to sign preliminary deals to invest in two oil refining and petrochemical complexes in China during …
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Remembering Emmett Till
By VEDA SHASTRI, AUDRA D. S. BURCH, TIM CHAFFEE and NICOLE FINEMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2GWp2Nt
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The New Labor Movement Fighting for Domestic Workers’ Rights
By LAUREN HILGERS from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/2T4LcDX
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America’s Professional Elite: Wealthy, Successful and Miserable
By CHARLES DUHIGG from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/2IsBCXc
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Las principales noticias del jueves
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Benny Gantz and Yair Lapid, Israeli Centrists, Join Forces Against Netanyahu
By DAVID M. HALBFINGER from NYT World https://ift.tt/2GBv9rc
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Remembering Emmett Till: The Legacy of a Lynching
By VEDA SHASTRI, AUDRA D. S. BURCH, TIM CHAFFEE and NICOLE FINEMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2txAZ4u
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Wait Times for Citizenship Have Doubled in the Last Two Years
By MIRIAM JORDAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2TaozxK
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Quotation of the Day: Why Millions Who Can’t Legally Own a Gun May Have One Anyway
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People Say Myanmar’s Constitution Can’t Be Changed. They’re Wrong.
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Manhole Fires and Burst Pipes: How Winter Wreaks Havoc on What’s Underneath N.Y.C.
By COREY KILGANNON from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2txeoVO
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Word + Quiz: nimble
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Working for a New Normal in Italian Fashion’s Understanding of Race
By KERRY OLSEN from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/2EksD6h
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U.S. Investigating Johnson & Johnson Over Baby Powder’s Safety
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What’s on TV Thursday: ‘Desus & Mero’ and ‘School Daze’
By GABE COHN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2T2lTT3
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On Politics: A Climate Denialist on Trump’s Climate Change Panel
By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2U0TidV
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European Army, Brexit, Jussie Smollett: Your Thursday Briefing
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Bangladesh fire: Blaze kills dozens in Dhaka historic district
The fire spread quickly in the tightly-packed, centuries-old area of the Bangladeshi capital. from BBC News - World h…
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Hoda Muthana: Trump says IS woman barred from US return
Hoda Muthana, who was born in the US, regrets her actions and wants to return, her lawyer says. from BBC News - World…
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US Coast Guard officer Hasson 'planned terror attack'
The white nationalist planned to "murder civilians on a scale rarely seen" in the US, prosecutors say. from…
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Macron announces crackdown on anti-Semitism in France
France's president says that attacks seem to be at their worst level since World War Two. from BBC News - World h…
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India Catholic Cardinal Oswald Gracias ‘failed abuse victims’
Cardinal Oswald Gracias, the Archbishop of Mumbai, did not tell police of a child abuse allegation. from BBC News - W…
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Jussie Smollett charged with filing a false report - police
US police intend to arrest Empire star Jussie Smollett, who had said he suffered a homophobic attack. from BBC News -…
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Ana Brnabic: Gay partner of Serbian PM gives birth
Her partner, a doctor, has a baby boy in what the PM's office says is a first for a world leader. from BBC News -…
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Julie Bishop: Ex-contender for Australian PM to leave politics
Julie Bishop has been the highest-ranking woman to serve in the two-term government. from BBC News - World https://if…
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Islamic State group: Civilians evacuated from last Syria enclave
The last of the group's militants are said to be "entrenched inside" as hundreds of civilians leave. fr…
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Nestle and Epic pull YouTube ads over abuse claims
Several big firms pull ads after they appear next to sexualised comments left on children's videos. from BBC News…
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Trump seeks to recoup 'wasted' California high-speed rail funds
The administration plans on ending funds for what Mr Trump calls a "failed" California rail project. from B…
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Egypt executes nine over 2015 killing of public prosecutor
The men were convicted of involvement in a car bombing that killed public prosecutor Hisham Barakat. from BBC News - …
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Barack Obama: 'You don't need eight women around you twerking'
Former US President Barack Obama gives his advice to young men at an event for his foundation. from BBC News - World …
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Bangladesh fire: Blaze kills dozens in Dhaka historic district
Dozens have been killed by a blaze which spread through an ancient district of the capital. from BBC News - World htt…
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Beverley Bass inspires new musical Come From Away
Beverley Bass was ordered to divert a trans-Atlantic flight during the events of 9/11. from BBC News - World https://…
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The toxic legacy of the Vietnam War
How millions suffered from exposure to toxic chemicals sprayed by US forces during the Vietnam war from BBC News - Wo…
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'Super snow moon' lights up the skies
The biggest and brightest supermoon of 2019 was observed around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GScG…
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From slums to stardom: How young star's life has changed
From Beirut's slums to Norway, Oscar-nominated film Capernaum changed its star's life dramatically. from BBC …
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Aero India: One dead as planes crash during rehearsal
One pilot died and two were injured when their jets collided as they practised an aerobatics display. from BBC News -…
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EuroMillions: Family syndicate wins 175m euros jackpot
The National Lottery says someone called and gave the unique serial number on the winning ticket. from BBC News - Wor…
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‘The hangman was too tired to hang me – three times’
On death row in Malawi, Byson Kaula was nearly executed three times - but the hangman always stopped work before it was…
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Drag queen story hour in America's Bible Belt
Events where drag queens read to children are established in liberal cities, but they are moving to rural conservative …
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The bakeries of Bamako in Mali
Photographer Annie Risemberg documents the French bread bakeries that are ubiquitous in Bamako. Mali. from BBC News -…
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Jan Kuciak: Marches in memory of murdered Slovakia journalist
A year after the targeted killing of journalist Jan Kuciak, marches are planned across Slovakia. from BBC News - Worl…
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Will Senegal be bowled over by big projects?
Can a big new bridge, train and museum convince Senegal to vote for Macky Sall as president again? from BBC News - Wo…
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Uighur Australian's plea to 'save' his family in China
The man fears that his wife will be detained in China, meaning he may never meet his son. from BBC News - World https…
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Japanese spacecraft to attempt landing on distant asteroid
A Japanese spacecraft is approaching the surface of an asteroid about 280 million kilometers (170 million miles) from E…
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UK lawmakers could vote on revised Brexit deal next week - Hammond says
British lawmakers could be given a vote on a revised Brexit deal as early as next week as talks with the European Union…
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SDF to evacuate last civilians from Daesh enclave on Thursday
The evacuation of civilians from Daesh's (ISIS) last remaining enclave in eastern Syria is expected to be completed…
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China's desire for close Iran ties unchanged, Xi says ahead of Saudi prince's visit
China's desire to develop close ties with Iran will remain unchanged, regardless of the international situation, Pr…
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MBS in China on latest stop of Asian tour
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman arrived in China on Thursday on the latest stop of a sweep through Asia that aim…
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Samsung announces folding phone with 5G -- at nearly $2,000
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd on Wednesday unveiled a nearly $2,000 folding smartphone in a bid to top the technology of A…
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Fire in centuries-old part of Bangladesh's capital kills 70
A devastating fire raced through densely packed buildings in a centuries-old shopping district in Bangladesh's capi…
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Russia to match any U.S. nuke moves: Putin
Moscow will match any U.S. move to deploy new nuclear missiles closer to Russia by stationing its own missiles closer t…
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MBS expects investment in India worth over $100B
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman said Wednesday he expected investment opportunities worth more than $10…
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Civilians leave Daesh-held enclave
A convoy of trucks carrying hundreds of men, women and children left the last enclave held by Daesh (ISIS) militants in…
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Govt faces unity test over dissociation policy ‘breach’
Despite being bolstered by an overwhelming vote of confidence from Parliament last week, the new Cabinet is set to face…
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Nejmeh’s title bid dashed in 1-0 defeat
Nejmeh’s title bid suffered a crippling blow Wednesday after they stumbled to a 1-0 defeat to Salam Zgharta in matchday…
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Under-fire Sarri insists he can avoid axe
Maurizio Sarri insists he expects to avoid being sacked as Chelsea manager if his troubled side can put together a sust…
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Sterling winner caps late Man City comeback at Schalke
Raheem Sterling sealed a dramatic 3-2 Champions League win for 10-man Manchester City at Schalke as the English champio…
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‘Two is enough,’ Egypt tells families as population booms
Nesma Ghanem is hoping for a fourth child even though her doctor says her body can’t handle a pregnancy at the moment. …
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Atletico stun Ronaldo, Juve with thrilling 2-0 first-leg win
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Champions League mission with Juventus stalled Wednesday as Atletico Madrid secured a deserved 2-0 …
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Govt knew about Al-Fanar a year ago
The Health Ministry knew about potential violations at Al-Fanar Psychiatric Hospital for over a year but allowed it to …
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Parliament committee agrees on telecoms reform agenda
Parliament’s Media and Communications Committee agreed Wednesday on the need for multiple reforms in the telecommunicat…
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Which MPs support optional civil marriage?
Once again, Lebanon is engaged in a fierce debate over optional civil marriage, sparked this time by new Interior Minis…
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Lebanese decry lack of visa reciprocity
Hasan Achour runs a tourism business in Tyre, taking visitors on cruises on his boat. He is an avid tourist himself f…
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UK lawmakers could vote on revised Brexit deal next week: Hammond
British lawmakers could be given a vote on a revised Brexit deal as early as next week as talks with the European Union…