Reuters: World News
U.S. believes Sri Lanka militants may be plotting more attacks: ambassador
The United States believes members of the militant group blamed for Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday attacks may be at lar…
Showing posts from April 30, 2019
Reuters: World News
Are you British? India government asks Modi's main election rival, Gandhi, to respond
India's government has asked Rahul Gandhi, the president of the main opposition Congress party, to respond to a com…
Reuters: World News
Indonesia election rivals toil in 'war rooms' to check ballots
In a low-rise Jakarta office block, young Indonesian supporters of President Joko Widodo sit hunched over screens to co…
Reuters: World News
Danish fishing communities fear Brexit could sink them
In the small fishing town of Thyboron on the northwestern coast of Denmark, many fishermen worry the British waters the…
eBay
Nintendo Wii Black Game Console Motion PLUS Complete Bundle Gamecube Compatible
Nintendo Wii Black Game Console Motion PLUS Complete Bundle Gamecube Compatible ID: 283467899919 Auction price: $4…
The Daily Star >> Live News
First budget talks set to begin
The first Cabinet session to discuss the controversial 2019 draft state budget is set to begin Tuesday, as street prote…
NYT
The ‘Dumb Choice’ That James Harden, Stephen Curry and the Rest of the N.B.A. Increasingly Avoid: The 2-Point Shot
By Unknown Author from NYT The Upshot https://nyti.ms/2PAFlSJ
The Daily Star >> Live News
After 'caliphate' collapse, jihadists head to Afghanistan to plot attacks
Daesh (ISIS) fighters who waged a bloody campaign in Syria and Iraq are heading to Afghanistan to continue their jihad …
The Daily Star >> Live News
Defense minister begins tour of eastern border in Arsal
Defense Minister Elias Bou Saab Tuesday morning began a tour of Lebanon’s eastern border with a visit to the outskirts …
BBC News - World
'Yeti footprints': Indian army mocked over claim
Its claim to have discovered footprints of the 'mythical beast' prompts derision on social media. from BBC Ne…
NYT
Abdication of Japan’s Emperor, Who Put a Human Face on the Monarchy
By MOTOKO RICH from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2GIXsSg
NYT
On Politics: Rod Rosenstein to Step Down
By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2UKI0Ks
NYT
Aaron Judge Is Everywhere for the Yankees, Except on the Field
By JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2UOtbX2
NYT
Chronicles of the Rings: What Trees Tell Us
By JIM ROBBINS from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2J4IM2C
NYT
New York City’s Quirkiest Bus: 1 Bridge, 3 Stops
By WINNIE HU from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2ZTw5Oi
NYT
Word + Quiz: gravitas
By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2DFScht
NYT
Tesla Looks to Regain Its Luster in Solar Energy by Slashing Prices
By IVAN PENN and PETER EAVIS from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2ZTw78S
NYT
Bridgewater’s Ray Dalio Tops the List of Hedge Fund Manager Compensation
By ANDREW ROSS SORKIN from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2Wf3Ln0
NYT
What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘On Tour With Asperger’s Are Us’ and ‘The Last Survivors’
By LAUREN MESSMAN from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2Lg9FU2
NYT
Las principales noticias del martes
By Por MARINA FRANCO from NYT Universal https://nyti.ms/2GOKdPR
NYT
Trump Sues Banks to Stop Them From Complying With House Subpoenas
By MAGGIE HABERMAN, WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM and DAVID ENRICH from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GRQATZ
NYT
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to Step Down in May
By KATIE BENNER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2WfbRw6
NYT
Man Charged With Killing 5 in Annapolis Newsroom Uses Insanity Defense
By MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2XUcwmY
NYT
In Scranton, College Students Give High Marks to Biden’s First Campaign Speech
By TRIP GABRIEL from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2PEneLB
NYT
Sri Lanka, ISIS, British Police: Your Tuesday Briefing
By MELINA DELKIC and ALISHA HARIDASANI GUPTA from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2GTm6kx
The Daily Star >> Live News
Sri Lanka maintains high alert for attacks ahead of Ramadan
Sri Lankan security forces maintained a high level of alert Tuesday after the Easter Sunday bombings, officials said, a…
The Daily Star >> Live News
Retired military, security officers block entrances to port, BDL to protest austerity budget
Retired military and security personnel Tuesday blocked entrances to the Banque du Liban headquarters and the Port of B…
The Daily Star >> Live News
Station hosts Yemeni artists’ expo
There are a total of 81 photos hung in neat rows of nine. from The Daily Star >> Live News http://bit.ly/2DHJmj…
The Daily Star >> Live News
The 18th Beirut International Film Festival doles out awards
The 18th Beirut International Film Festival concluded Sunday evening with a projection of Paolo Sorrentino’s comic Silv…
The Daily Star >> Live News
‘Avengers: Endgame’ obliterates records with $1.2B opening
The universe belongs to Marvel. Avengers: Endgame shattered the record for biggest opening weekend with an estimated $3…
The Daily Star >> Live News
China’s rocket startups going small
During initial tests of their 8.1-meter-tall reusable rocket, Chinese engineers from LinkSpace, a startup led by China’…
The Daily Star >> Live News
Why humans love some species, loathe others
The Chinese giant salamander, the largest amphibian in the world, is not cute. from The Daily Star >> Live News…
The Daily Star >> Live News
Measles spread casts doubt on immunity
Adults in the United States who were vaccinated against measles decades ago may need a new dose depending on when they …
The Daily Star >> Live News
Six killed in first attack on church in Burkina Faso
Unidentified gunmen killed a pastor and five congregants at a Protestant church in northern Burkina Faso Sunday, author…
The Daily Star >> Live News
Sri Lanka on alert, archbishop slams poor church security
Sri Lankan security officials have warned that Islamist militants behind Easter Sunday’s suicide bombings are planning …
The Daily Star >> Live News
Military spending at new post-Cold War high
Global military expenditure reached its highest level last year since the end of the Cold War, fueled by increased spen…
The Daily Star >> Live News
How to tax a multinational company ... for real
For some time now, multinational companies have been gaming the rules of the global economy to minimize their tax liabi…
The Daily Star >> Live News
America must break out of its ‘terrorism fatigue’
One disturbing aspect of the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka was that the slaughter of 321 victims came at a time w…
The Daily Star >> Live News
Regulating big tech: The need to get ahead of the curve
Two years ago, it seemed clear to me that a combination of factors would lead to increased calls to regulate technology…
The Daily Star >> Live News
Emirates rethinks its network for a world without the A380
Emirates, the world’s biggest long-haul airline, is reviewing its route network as it grapples with slowing economic gr…
The Daily Star >> Live News
U.S. spending posts biggest boost since 2009
U.S. consumer spending increased by the most in more than 9-1/2 years in March, but price pressures remained muted, wit…
The Daily Star >> Live News
Why Slim and AMLO’s relationship soured
They made quite the odd couple in Mexico: the world-famous billionaire and the rising leftist politician. from The Da…
The Daily Star >> Live News
Oil sanctions will hit market stability, Iran official warns
U.S. sanctions against Iran’s oil industry will damage the stability of global oil markets, a senior Iranian official w…
The Daily Star >> Live News
Citigroup is busy with M&A, oil pushes Mideast deals to record
Citigroup Inc. is working on about seven merger and acquisition deals in the Middle East and North Africa as a rebound …
The Daily Star >> Live News
UAE token sales make it global crypto capital, passing U.S.
Coming from way behind, the United Arab Emirates has just emerged as the world’s capital for sales of digital tokens, a…
eBay
Sony PlayStation 4 (PS4) - 500 GB Black Console w/ accessories controller@112
Sony PlayStation 4 (PS4) - 500 GB Black Console w/ accessories controller@112 ID: 133035843234 Auction price: $23.…
BBC News - World
Japanese Emperor Akihito begins historic abdication
Akihito, who says he is too old for the role, is the first Japanese emperor to stand down in 200 years. from BBC News…
BBC News - World
US deputy attorney general tells Trump he quits
Rod Rosenstein, who was once accused of treason by the president, exits after a turbulent two years. from BBC News - …
BBC News - World
IS leader al-Baghdadi appears in first video in five years
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who has not been seen on camera since 2014, vows revenge for his militants. from BBC News - Wor…
BBC News - World
Guantanamo Bay commander fired over 'loss of confidence'
Navy Rear Admiral John Ring was fired as Guantanamo Bay prison commander after a month-long inquiry. from BBC News - …
BBC News - World
'Completely avoidable' measles outbreak hits 25-year high in US
Officials say more than 700 Americans have been infected, calling the outbreak "completely avoidable". from…
BBC News - World
Mozambique cyclone: Death toll rises as storm blocks aid
Torrential rain and strong winds make getting aid into the cyclone-affected area almost impossible. from BBC News - W…
BBC News - World
Norway finds 'Russian spy whale' off Arctic coast
A tame beluga wearing a Russian harness is thought to have come from a Russian navy facility. from BBC News - World h…
BBC News - World
Trade war: What you need to know about US-China talks
Talks appear to be reaching the final stretch though both sides remain divided on several key issues. from BBC News -…
BBC News - World
Australian Senate candidate Steve Dickson quits over strip club videos
Footage showed aspiring Australian senator Steve Dickson groping women and making derogatory remarks. from BBC News -…
BBC News - World
San Diego synagogue attack suspect 'evil', says his family
Lori Kaye was killed after shielding her rabbi from a gunman who opened fire at a Passover service. from BBC News - W…
BBC News - World
US Army veteran 'planned to bomb Nazi rally'
The 26-year-old Muslim convert also allegedly plotted terror attacks on Jews and churches. from BBC News - World http…
BBC News - World
Boeing safety system not at fault, says chief executive
Dennis Muilenburg says a safety mechanism was only one factor in two fatal Boeing plane crashes. from BBC News - Worl…
BBC News - World
'Our water pollution is a cancer'
"Waterkeeper" Nabil Musa fights Iraq's water crisis, which he calls the country's gravest threat yet.…
BBC News - World
Rabbi describes seeing synagogue attacker
A rabbi who was injured in the deadly shooting at a synagogue near San Diego on Saturday has described the moment he fa…
BBC News - World
'Russian spy whale'
A beluga whale was found with suspicious equipment off Norway's coast from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WfNGg…
BBC News - World
Heavy flooding hits eastern Canada
Thousands of people were told to evacuate after rising floodwaters breached a dyke following heavy rain. from BBC New…
BBC News - World
How one woman beat mining giants and saved rare snow leopards
A woman from Mongolia has won the Goldman Environmental Prize after a campaign to stop mining firms destroying a critic…
BBC News - World
Indonesia floods: Dozens killed in floods
Flooding caused by torrential rains has killed nearly 40 people and left thousands homeless in Sumatra. from BBC News…
BBC News - World
UK university puts stress-busting dogs on staff
A university has taken on five "canine teaching assistants" to tackle student anxiety. from BBC News - Worl…
BBC News - World
Polish protest after gallery removes suggestive banana art
Social media users protest against removing a suggestive artwork from Poland's national gallery. from BBC News - …
BBC News - World
North Korea TV revamps weather report
North Korean state TV introduces a more casual, modern-looking weather broadcast. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i…
BBC News - World
Korean elderly back road safety seats
A city in South Korea has put out special seating for older people at road crossings. from BBC News - World https://b…
BBC News - World
Japanese Emperor Akihito's human touch
Emperor Akihito will be remembered as the man who began the modernisation of Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne. from B…
BBC News - World
Jeopardy: How a pro gambler 'cracked' US game show
Sports bettor James Holzhauer's unusual strategy is paying off as he crushes Jeopardy records. from BBC News - Wo…
BBC News - World
'We are students thanks to South Africa's #FeesMustFall protests'
What has changed since mass protests led South Africa to announce free education for poor university students? from B…
BBC News - World
How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together
Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges. from BBC News - Worl…
BBC News - World
Sri Lanka attacks: Where else in the world have face coverings been banned?
Following the Sri Lankan ban, BBC Reality Check looks at other countries that have imposed either a partial or complete…
BBC News - World
India student leader 'a symbol of protest' against PM Modi
Kanhaiya Kumar has emerged as an outlier in an election being seen as a battle for India's identity. from BBC New…
Reuters: World News
Beast from the east: Indian mountaineers reckon they've found Yeti footprints
Mountaineers from the Indian army on a expedition in Nepal have found mysterious large footprints in the snow that they…
Reuters: World News
Suspected explosive device found, man arrested in New Zealand's Christchurch
New Zealand police said on Tuesday a man was arrested and bomb disposal officers found a package with a suspected explo…
Reuters: World News
Factbox: The main political parties in South Africa's election
South Africans voting for a new national parliament on May 8 will have 48 parties to choose from -- more than at any el…