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Lebanon marks 44 years since civil war
Lebanese civilians, activists and politicians alike Saturday marked the 44 years that have passed since the official ou…
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'The people's messengers': Myanmar's satirical poets target censorship
In a classroom on the outskirts of Myanmar's biggest city, a thin, bespectacled university student led about a doze…
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Tripoli gears up for by-election
North Lebanon Governor Ramzi Nohra Saturday oversaw the delivery of ballot boxes in preparation for Tripoli’s by-electi…
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Malta announces deal to distribute 64 migrants from NGO ship
Malta has announced a deal to distribute among four EU nations the 64 migrants rescued at sea off Libya 10 days ago. …
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Israel launches attack on Syria from Lebanese airspace
Israeli warplanes Saturday morning launched missiles into Syria from Lebanese airspace, waking residents of north Leban…
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G-20 chiefs: World economic growth to revive later this year
The global economy is likely to pull out of a brief growth slump later this year - with a little help from the world…
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Yemen president returns home for a rare parliament session
Yemeni government officials say President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi has returned home from Saudi Arabia to attend a rare …
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Sudan coup leader Awad Ibn Auf steps down
Army chief Awad Ibn Auf quits after staging a coup that toppled veteran leader Omar al-Bashir. from BBC News - World …
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Fisher-Price recalls millions of baby sleepers after fatalities
US officials say the Fisher-Price product has been linked to at least 30 infant deaths. from BBC News - World https:/…
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North Korea willing to take part in talks if US has 'right attitude'
North Korea's leader says a third summit with President Trump is possible if the US changes tack. from BBC News -…
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Trump considering releasing migrant detainees in sanctuary cities
Critics call Mr Trump's talk of freeing migrant detainees only in Democratic cities "a scare tactic". f…
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Algeria protests: Police arrest 108 in Friday clashes
Police say they have arrested 108 people as the protests against the regime show no sign of ending. from BBC News - W…
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Julian Assange: Sweden considers reviving rape inquiry
The alleged victim's lawyer says she will do everything she can to get the investigation renewed. from BBC News -…
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ICC rejects request to investigate war crimes in Afghanistan
President Trump says the International Criminal Court decision is a "major international victory". from BBC…
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Hugo Carvajal: Venezuelan ex-spy chief arrested in Spain
The former head of Venezuela's military intelligence is detained on US drugs charges. from BBC News - World https…
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Man charged with attempted murder after child falls from balcony
Police have charged Emmanuel Deshawn Aranda, 24, with attempted murder over the alleged attack. from BBC News - World…
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Dutch fertility doctor used own sperm to father 49 children, DNA tests show
DNA tests confirm doctor Jan Karbaat used his own sperm to impregnate women at his clinic. from BBC News - World http…
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Ebola outbreak 'not global emergency yet'
World Health Organization says Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo will become an emergency without more sup…
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Swedish police charged over fatal shooting of man with Down's syndrome
Eric Torell, a 20-year-old with Down's syndrome, was shot while carrying the toy gun in Stockholm. from BBC News …
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The rebels who changed the Catholic Church
In Chile, a few brave people told their story of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church and started an extraordinary chain…
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Why has Trump barred trans troops?
LGBT correspondent Ben Hunte explains what new rules mean for trans people serving in the US military. from BBC News …
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Venezuela Crisis: Lack of cash leads to bartering
As soaring inflation in Venezuela creates a shortage of cash, people are turning to bartering. from BBC News - World …
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Ethiopian Airways ET302: The local woman mourning with families
Mulunesh Bejiga provides food, drinks and support for mourning families of the ET302 crash. from BBC News - World htt…
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All-singing, all-dancing Chinese Trump opera
A new Cantonese opera inspired by the US president has opened in Hong Kong. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UYa…
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French couple forced to halt online contest to sell villa
French regulators told the couple to suspend an online quiz offering a chance to win a guest house. from BBC News - W…
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US lottery winner sues son for mismanaging fortune
Florida resident Gloria Mackenzie says her money was put into bad investments, costing her millions. from BBC News - …
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Why is food such a sensitive subject?
A Chinese restaurant in New York, run by a white couple, has been accused of cultural appropriation. from BBC News - …
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Birmingham, Alabama: A city using theatres to reinvent itself
Renovations breathe new life into Birmingham, while keeping its civil rights history alive. from BBC News - World htt…
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Joseph Bertony: The spy who helped mastermind the Sydney Opera House
Joseph Bertony, whose 30,000 hand-written sums made the building's iconic sails possible, has died. from BBC News…
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Week in pictures: 6-12 April 2019
A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week. from BBC News - World https…
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Indonesia 2019 elections: How many Chinese workers are there?
Claims and rumours spread on social media dispute the size of the Chinese workforce in Indonesia. from BBC News - Wor…
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Trumplomacy: Where are things at with the Mideast peace plan?
What does the newly-elected right wing government mean for Trump's peace plan? from BBC News - World https://bbc.…
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At Egypt’s Tourism Gems, Brutal Animal Abuse Is an Ugly Flaw
By DECLAN WALSH from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2IfbZbx
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Trump Assails Ilhan Omar With Video of Sept. 11 Attacks
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On Politics: The Biggest Stories of the Week
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1 in 5 Bus Riders in New York City Evade the Fare, Far Worse Than Elsewhere
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He Committed a $300 Million Fraud, but Left Prison Under Trump’s Justice Overhaul
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The Week in Arts: ‘The Appointment,’ Robert Motherwell and Amanda Palmer
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What’s on TV Saturday: ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ and ‘Saturday Night Live’
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Kim Says He’s Open to Another Meeting With Trump, With Conditions
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Rule Keeping Asylum Seekers in Mexico Can Temporarily Proceed, Court Says
By MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2ImvOxV
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Trump Announces 5G Plan as White House Weighs Banning Huawei
By JULIAN E. BARNES and DAVID E. SANGER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Gg6h62
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Justice Dept. Declines to Defend Law Against Female Circumcision, Citing Flaws
By KATIE BENNER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2X1vFDc
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Un extraño pedacito del muro
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Quotation of the Day: Justice Dept. Declines to Defend a Law
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Islanders Take 2-0 Series Lead Against Penguins
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In an Unforgettable N.B.A. Season, the Playoffs Could Serve as Prologue
By MARC STEIN from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Gk4Kgs
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Mets Beat Braves as Brandon Nimmo Breaks Out of Doldrums
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2v4g2Pg
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At the Masters, Jason Day Again Finds Pain and Perseverance
By KAREN CROUSE from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2IhpW93
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Hollywood Upended as Unions Tell Writers to Fire Agents
By JOHN KOBLIN from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2Idpzwh
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Painting for your loved ones
Young Lebanese-Monacan artist Sheikha Awad has been attracting attention with her first solo exhibition in Interactions…
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Notre-Dame cathedral statues fly above Paris
Sixteen copper statues briefly took to the skies over Paris after they were removed from the Notre-Dame cathedral to un…
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Filipinos plan more diggings where new human species found
Archaeologists who discovered fossil bones and teeth of a previously unknown human species that thrived more than 50,00…
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Klopp urges Liverpool to ignore past pain
Liverpool do not need any reminders of a 2-0 defeat by Chelsea that effectively ended their Premier League title hopes …
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Guardiola defends Man City after Gundogan criticism
Pep Guardiola says he absolutely does not agree with midfielder Ilkay Gundogan’s scathing assessment of Manchester City…
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Juventus ready to seal Serie A before Ajax decider
Juventus head to SPAL Saturday needing just a point to wrap up an eighth consecutive Serie A title in record time befor…
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Champville, Riyadi clash in Final Four
The Lebanese Basketball League playoffs return this weekend with title favorites Champville hosting Riyadi Sunday in ti…
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Safa face Racing in relegation six-pointer
Three-time Lebanese Premier League champions Safa have two games to rescue their season as the Beirut side enter the pe…
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Bottas edges Vettel to set the pace in China
Valtteri Bottas edged out Sebastian Vettel at the Chinese Grand Prix Friday with the fastest lap in practice for Formul…
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Warriors start playoff road, without LeBron there at the end
The Golden State Warriors are set to begin their quest for a third straight title, and this time it’s up to someone els…
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Is WikiLeaks journalism or not?
After the arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in London, his lawyer was quick to characterize it as an assault a…
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Authorities in France halt game with house as prize
A French couple hoping to sell their luxurious countryside resort via a quiz has been forced to suspend the competition…
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Exasperated Ecuador ends asylum for world’s worst houseguest
Did Western media and government hypocrisy bring about Julian Assange’s arrest, or was it his bad manners? from The D…
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Teenage brides trapped in camps between Daesh and its victors
Rawan Aboud tried to escape Daesh (ISIS) after the death of her abusive first husband, a militant killed fighting for t…
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Syrian Kurdish official: Damascus talks going nowhere
Efforts to forge a political deal between Kurdish-led authorities in northern Syria and the Syrian government are at a …
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Algeria activists sharpen tools with make-do law classes
Sitting in a living room transformed into a makeshift classroom, Algerians from across the social spectrum gather for a…
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Israeli election: who won and who lost?
Premier Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud Party has won 36 of the 120 seats in Israel’s Parliament, according to final results…
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In new mini-Arab Spring, United States takes back seat
The United States initially cheered on the Arab Spring but as fresh popular uprisings sweep through Sudan and Algeria, …
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The World Bank must change course if it wants to help the poor
Critics have called new World Bank president David Malpass an arsonist in charge of a fire department, because of past …
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The right to know for the families of disappeared
Let it be remembered, not repeated. from The Daily Star >> Live News http://bit.ly/2VEyqKg
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un gives U.S. to year-end to become more flexible
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the breakdown in talks with the United States has raised the risks of reviving ten…
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Pompeo says U.S. won't quit fight in Venezuela, defends sanctions
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday defended sanctions on Venezuela and said the United States would not &quo…
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UK parliament very likely to consider new Brexit referendum: Hammond
The idea of a second Brexit referendum is very likely to be put before Britain's parliament again although the gove…
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Brexit black hole: Divorce implosion, deal, or election?
The United Kingdom now has until Oct. 31 to leave the European Union but the British political elite is still squabblin…
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Highlights: UK's Hammond talks about Brexit, the BoE and PM May's successor
British finance minister Philip Hammond said on Friday it was very likely that the idea of a second Brexit referendum w…